Discovery of key to joint regeneration could help regrow lost limbs
Researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered a key element of joint cartilage regrowth, which brings them one step closer to regrowing human limbs.
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AI-based analysis of routine CT scans may also reveal weakened bones
Computed tomography (CT) scans of the chest, abdomen, and spine, taken originally to detect problems such as kidney stones or growths on the lungs, can be repurposed through artificial intelligence (AI) to catch signs of ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Missing enzyme may explain impaired bone growth
Chondrocytes play a crucial role in skeletal development. Many bones, such as those in the arms and legs, are formed through endochondral ossification, in which chondrocytes assemble to create a cartilage scaffold that is ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Stem cells derived from fatty tissue successfully repair spinal fractures in rats
An Osaka Metropolitan University team has used stem cells extracted from adipose, the body's fatty tissue, to treat spine fractures in rats similar to those caused by osteoporosis in humans. These cells offer the advantages ...
Nov 5, 2025
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AI digital twins help patients make smarter decisions about knee surgery, study finds
An AI-powered tool helped patients make more confident, personalized decisions about knee replacement surgery—and led to better outcomes months later—according to a new study from researchers at Dell Medical School at The ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Study finds improvement in knee pain with exercise and physical therapy
People with a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis prescribed home exercises with or without physical therapy reported substantial improvements in knee pain, according to a new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers.
Oct 29, 2025
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Identifying safer implant designs for total hip replacement
As populations continue to age, total hip replacement (THR) is becoming an increasingly common surgical procedure. Experts estimate that approximately one million THRs are performed each year worldwide.
Oct 28, 2025
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Online Tai Chi is helping people with chronic knee pain
Tai Chi is a slow, gentle mind-body exercise that has been shown to benefit a wide range of health conditions and is particularly effective for people with chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Oct 28, 2025
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Breastfeeding's impact on bone density could boost development of osteoporosis drugs
Pregnancies do not weaken a woman's skeleton. Breastfeeding, however, can reduce bone density considerably. These are findings from a research report produced at Lund University in Sweden. But breastfeeding women need not ...
Oct 27, 2025
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Study examines trends for use of medications for opioid use disorder among surgical patients
In an effort to stem the death toll from opioid overdose, United States public health officials have promoted the prescription and use of medications like buprenorphine that blunt the effects of illicit opioids such as fentanyl.
Oct 27, 2025
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