Specific long-term therapy may not prevent fractures in older women
Bisphosphonates are sometimes used to treat osteoporosis and these medications increase bone mineral density, which strengthens bones and is thought to...
Read MoreInsufficient sleep can lead to lower bone formation
Insufficient sleep, a common problem that has been linked to chronic disease risk, might also be an unrecognised risk factor...
Read MoreResearchers develop a mouldable scaffold for bone
A team of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is developing a new mouldable scaffold that can be used to replace skull bone lost...
Read MoreSuccess in the 3D bioprinting of cartilage
A team of researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy has managed to generate cartilage tissue by printing stem cells using 3D bioprinting....
Read MorePatients’ own fat tissue can help treat joint problems
Body fat now can help treat bone joint conditions, including injuries and osteoarthritis, which affects 27 million people. A new...
Read MoreNoisy knees may be an early sign of knee osteoarthritis
A new study using data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative, a multi-centre observational study of nearly 3500 participants, indicates that people...
Read MoreWelcome aboard Rajiv Limaye
Orthopaedic Product News magazine is delighted to welcome Rajiv Limaye, pictured, on board as consultant editor for the magazine. Rajiv...
Read MoreSelectively blocking immune cells can prevent formation of scar tissue around implanted medical devices
Medical devices implanted in the body for drug delivery, sensing, or tissue regeneration usually come under fire from the host’s...
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