Materials scientists widely incorporate hydroxyapatite (HA) for bone repair in bone tissue engineering (BTE) due to its superior biocompatibility as a natural component of human bones and teeth. In a recent report on Science ...
A Cedars-Sinai-led team of investigators has successfully repaired severe limb fractures in laboratory animals with an innovative technique that cues bone to regrow its own tissue. If found to be safe and effective in humans, ...
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A team of researchers at the New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center announced that a woman they have been treating for both HIV and leukemia has apparently been cured of HIV—14 months after discontinuing antivirals, ...
The jawbone is not typically connected to the rib bone, but it might be in an emergency.
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High cholesterol and inflammation are key drivers of heart disease, and an inflamed buildup of lipids can cut off the blood supply through a coronary artery to cause a heart attack. Because white blood cells, which usually ...
Dec 23, 2021
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High levels of glucose in the blood "reprogrames" stem cells, leading to a lasting increase in the risk of developing dangerous atherosclerosis, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation published today ...
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A population of stem cells with the ability to generate new bone has been newly discovered by a group of researchers at the UConn School of Dental Medicine.
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Multiple myeloma is a cancer of the plasma cells that reside inside bone marrow. Plasma cells produce certain proteins that build up the immune system. In abnormal quantities, these proteins damage the body and compromise ...
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Blocking the mutant protein with an antibody didn't stop the strange, abnormal bone growths in mice. But the knowledge gained could steer scientists toward more promising approaches, report researchers from UConn and Alexion ...
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Twelve patients who tried injections of stem cells were hospitalized with infections, according to a report in the New York Times that should cause patients concern. More important is that they should investigate stem cell ...
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