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Common drug fails to ease knee osteoarthritis pain in largest trial yet
The University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research has found that the commonly prescribed medication, Diacerein, does not improve knee osteoarthritis symptoms, following a national study. Diacerein, a medication ...
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How a key regulatory protein guides cartilage formation during embryonic development
Sox9, a master regulator of cartilage formation, switches its target genes dynamically during embryonic limb development instead of following a fixed program, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. They analyzed mouse ...
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Smart implants: How robotic micro-actuators are enhancing bone healing
Smart implants that not only stabilize a fracture but also monitor the healing process from day one—and deliver targeted support when required—are currently being developed at Saarland University by a team of engineers, medical ...
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Rotator cuff tears are a normal part of aging, but pain isn't inevitable
The first sign that retired accountant Kathey Parcels had torn her left rotator cuff was pain, sudden and acute pain.
Apr 20, 2026
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Extra antibiotic doesn't reduce infection risk during surgery to fix complex fractures, trial finds
Adding an extra antibiotic powder doesn't further reduce a person's risk of infection during surgery to repair complex bone fractures, a new study says. People had about the same rate of post-surgery infections whether doctors ...
Apr 20, 2026
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Osteopenia: Loss of bone mineral density affects millions of people. Here's what you need to know
Around 40% of adults worldwide are affected by osteopenia: a loss of bone mineral density. This condition is extremely common, particularly in postmenopausal women and elderly adults. It's estimated that more than 500,000 ...
Apr 18, 2026
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Large trial shows bone healing 'superpower' in children
Broken wrists are among the most common injuries in children, accounting for about half of children's fractures. Severely displaced distal radial fractures, where the bones move out of place, are often routinely treated with ...
Apr 17, 2026
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Biodegradable magnesium alloys gain strength and resist corrosion for safer implants
Researchers at Flinders University have developed a new class of biodegradable magnesium-based alloys with improved strength and corrosion resistance, marking an important step forward for next-generation medical implants.
Apr 17, 2026
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Injured your ACL? It's more than just a knee injury
It's an athlete's worst fear. Hearing a loud "pop" and feeling severe pain are usually the first signs you've torn your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL.
Apr 15, 2026
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Ultraprocessed food linked to thigh muscle fat in those at risk for knee OA
For individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis, high ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption is associated with higher muscle fat content, according to a study published online April 14 in Radiology.
Apr 15, 2026
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Fracture risk detection in women improved beyond bone density tests
Most tools used to assess the risk of fractures and osteoporosis rely on bone density alone, but these may miss a large number of women who still go on to break bones. A technology developed at Ohio University outperformed ...
Apr 15, 2026
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People who consume ultra-processed foods have worse muscle health, study suggests
Researchers found that a diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of calorie or fat intake, physical activity or sociodemographic factors in a population ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Q&A: How choice of graft and surgeon's experience level shape long-term recovery after ACL reconstruction
An anterior cruciate ligament injury is a serious knee injury that often affects young, physically active people. On April 30, Dzan Rizvanovic will defend his thesis "Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: rationale for ...
Apr 14, 2026
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In bone imaging, machine learning accelerates research progress and uncovers hidden patterns
In a future perhaps not too far away, artificial intelligence and its subfield of machine learning (ML) tools and models, could help orthopedic physicians predict when a patient might encounter a bone fracture and what type.
Apr 14, 2026
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APOE4, the Alzheimer's risk gene, silently undermines bone quality in women
Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, along with collaborators at UC San Francisco, have discovered that APOE4, the most common genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, causes bone quality deficits specifically ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Steroid injections for joint pain: Everything you need to know about using them
Osteoarthritis affects around 600 million people globally. It causes pain, stiffness, and reduced joint function—most commonly in the knees, hands, and hips.
Apr 13, 2026
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A simple shot shows promise to reverse osteoarthritis within weeks
A research team including scientists and engineers from University of Colorado Boulder, CU Anschutz and Colorado State University has developed a suite of new therapies that prompt aging or damaged joints to repair themselves ...
Apr 12, 2026
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The human body isn't a masterpiece of design. It's a patchwork of evolutionary compromise
The human body is often described as a marvel of "perfect design": elegant, efficient and finely tuned for its purpose. Yet, when we look closer, a rather different picture emerges.
Apr 11, 2026
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Will knee injections help your osteoarthritis? Here's what the evidence says
Knee osteoarthritis is a complex disease that affects the whole joint, including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of pain and movement difficulty, affecting 8.3% of people in Australia.
Apr 10, 2026
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Scientists test new ways to regrow joints damaged by arthritis
Good news: Scientists may be closer to a new way to treat arthritis.
Apr 7, 2026
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Need to X-ray soft tissue? New contrast agent offers a way to see cartilage
A doctor orders an X-ray for a patient with a knee ache. The bones look fine, and the most likely prognosis is arthritis, which occurs when the soft tissue between joints breaks down. But X-rays are much better with hard ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Teeing up good health: Tips for preventing golf injuries
While sports news headlines may focus on injuries affecting professional golfers, including Achilles tendon problems, back and ankle issues, most golf injuries are not sudden. They develop over time and are often preventable ...
Apr 7, 2026
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When is it time to see a doctor for joint pain?
As we move into spring, it's common for people to increase their daily movement with activities like outdoor walks, yard work, pickleball and race training. Soreness is a normal result, but sometimes lingering pain can be ...
Apr 5, 2026
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Research moves closer to 'smart' sensors in knee replacements
If you have a knee replacement, imagine pointing your phone at your knee and pulling up an app that tells you how much stress the artificial joint is experiencing. Knowing the activities that cause the biggest problems—which ...
Apr 3, 2026
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New coating could improve safety of medical implants
A team of scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and around the world has developed a promising way to reduce the risks from biodegradable medical implants. Scientists from UniSC's Center for Bioinnovation and ...
Apr 2, 2026
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