New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

byQueen Mary, University of LondonDeveloping an organ-on-a-chip model of vascularised synovium. (A) Representative histological images of normal synovium (left) and inflamed (high-grade synoviti

Updated on: January 06,2024 16

New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

byQueen Mary, University of LondonDeveloping an organ-on-a-chip model of vascularised synovium. (A) Representative histological images of normal synovium (left) and inflamed (high-grade synoviti

Updated on:January 06,2024 16

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo

Updated on: January 06,2024 15

A step closer to streamlining the custom fit of bionic limbs for amputees

by Monique Mita,Griffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityGriffith researchers have developed a diagnostic tool to streamline the custom fitting of bionic prosthetic limbs which usually invo

Updated on:January 06,2024 15

Research team designs gel that repairs cartilage nonsurgically with electricity

by Kim Krieger,University of Connecticuta) Schematic illustration of the use of piezoelectric hydrogel for OA patients. The piezoelectric hydrogel contains piezoelectric short nanofibers of PLLA

Updated on: January 04,2024 12

Research team designs gel that repairs cartilage nonsurgically with electricity

by Kim Krieger,University of Connecticuta) Schematic illustration of the use of piezoelectric hydrogel for OA patients. The piezoelectric hydrogel contains piezoelectric short nanofibers of PLLA

Updated on:January 04,2024 12

Bioactive composite supports healing of broken bones

by Martina Ohle,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftThe SCABAEGO project scaffold can be customized to fit any size of long bone. With the help of a CT scan of the bone, the scaffold can be tailor-made using

Updated on: January 03,2024 11

Bioactive composite supports healing of broken bones

by Martina Ohle,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftThe SCABAEGO project scaffold can be customized to fit any size of long bone. With the help of a CT scan of the bone, the scaffold can be tailor-made using

Updated on:January 03,2024 11

Researchers develop material that reduces bacterial infection and speeds up bone healing

by Laura Anderson,Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandAntagomiR-138-activated scaffolds were well integrated within the bone defect. The H&E staining showed remarkable cellular infiltration

Updated on: January 02,2024 7

Researchers develop material that reduces bacterial infection and speeds up bone healing

by Laura Anderson,Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandAntagomiR-138-activated scaffolds were well integrated within the bone defect. The H&E staining showed remarkable cellular infiltration

Updated on:January 02,2024 7

Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

by Sandra Mehlhase,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA printer applies the dopamine-based tissue adhesive to the three-dimensional titanium shaft of a hip joint. Credit: Fraunhofer-GesellschaftTitanium hip

Updated on: January 02,2024 17

Inspired by mussels: Printable adhesives for tissues and bones

by Sandra Mehlhase,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftA printer applies the dopamine-based tissue adhesive to the three-dimensional titanium shaft of a hip joint. Credit: Fraunhofer-GesellschaftTitanium hip

Updated on:January 02,2024 17

Why don't more patients receive quality standard of care for hip fractures?

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHip fractures are a common and painful occurrence in Canada, with data showing roughly 30,000 patients present with hi

Updated on: December 30,2023 0

Why don't more patients receive quality standard of care for hip fractures?

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHip fractures are a common and painful occurrence in Canada, with data showing roughly 30,000 patients present with hi

Updated on:December 30,2023 0

New research indicates that steroid creams can affect bone health

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with elevat

Updated on: December 28,2023 18

New research indicates that steroid creams can affect bone health

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research indicates that higher doses of topical corticosteroids, which are commonly used to treat inflammatory skin conditions, are linked with elevat

Updated on:December 28,2023 18

Flavonoid supplement shown to reduce swelling after total knee arthroplasty

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin—a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits—reduced sw

Updated on: December 28,2023 18

Flavonoid supplement shown to reduce swelling after total knee arthroplasty

byWolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA), treatment with diosmin—a flavonoid supplement derived from citrus fruits—reduced sw

Updated on:December 28,2023 18

Dissemination of bone metastasis linked with bone remodeling

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYears to decades after breast tumors have been removed, cancer may return or metastasize in other organs. Bone is frequently affected

Updated on: December 22,2023 12

Dissemination of bone metastasis linked with bone remodeling

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYears to decades after breast tumors have been removed, cancer may return or metastasize in other organs. Bone is frequently affected

Updated on:December 22,2023 12

Avoiding hip replacement: How stem cells can treat avascular necrosis

Avoiding hip replacement: How stem cells can treat avascular necrosisbyYale UniversityCredit: Yale UniversityA Yale Medicine orthopedic surgeon has developed an innovative procedure that uses a

Updated on: October 30,2023 8

Avoiding hip replacement: How stem cells can treat avascular necrosis

Avoiding hip replacement: How stem cells can treat avascular necrosisbyYale UniversityCredit: Yale UniversityA Yale Medicine orthopedic surgeon has developed an innovative procedure that uses a

Updated on:October 30,2023 8

Stem cells recruited by bioactive tissue engineering graft for bone regeneration

Stem cells recruited by bioactive tissue engineering graft for bone regenerationby Zhejiang University3D printed hydrogel scaffold with NSs enhances in vitro expansion and osteogenic potential of MSCs

Updated on: October 30,2023 5

Stem cells recruited by bioactive tissue engineering graft for bone regeneration

Stem cells recruited by bioactive tissue engineering graft for bone regenerationby Zhejiang University3D printed hydrogel scaffold with NSs enhances in vitro expansion and osteogenic potential of MSCs

Updated on:October 30,2023 5