Watching stem cells change provides clues to fighting osteoporosis in older women
For years, scientists have studied how stem cells might be used to treat many diseases, including osteoporosis. One consistent challenge...
Read MorePromising biomaterial to build better bones with 3-D printing
A Northwestern Engineering research team has developed a 3-D printable ink that produces a synthetic biomaterial bone implant that rapidly...
Read MoreUS researchers use a single molecule to command stem cells to build new bone
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered an easy and efficient way to coax human pluripotent stem...
Read MoreExercise as effective as surgery for middle-aged patients with knee damage
Exercise therapy is as effective as surgery for middle-aged patients with a meniscal tear, finds a study in The BMJ....
Read MoreCreation of a new biodegradable polymer could lead to stronger medical implants
Polylactic acid, or PLA, is a biodegradable polymer commonly used to make a variety of products from disposable cups to...
Read MoreInjected drug reduces risk of fracture among women with osteoporosis
Among postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at risk of fracture, daily injection of the drug abaloparatide for 18 months significantly reduces...
Read MoreAbaloparatide benefits postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
A recent analysis of results from a randomised controlled clinical trial indicates that abaloparatide -SC, a novel therapy for osteoporosis, provides...
Read MoreSurgery that restores hand and elbow function in quadriplegics is underused
A surgery for quadriplegics called tendon transfer can significantly improve hand and elbow function, but the procedure is greatly underused,...
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