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Osteomalacia vs. Osteoporosis: What Are the Differences?

Osteomalacia vs. Osteoporosis: What Are the Differences?

Osteomalacia vs. Osteoporosis: What Are the Differences?ByKimberly CharlesonPublished on October 14, 2021Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chandrasekaran, MDOsteomalaciaand&n

Osteomalacia vs. Osteoporosis: What Are the Differences?

Osteomalacia vs. Osteoporosis: What Are the Differences?ByKimberly CharlesonPublished on October 14, 2021Medically reviewed byAnita C. Chandrasekaran, MDOsteomalaciaand&n
Research team designs gel that repairs cartilage nonsurgically with electricity

Research team designs gel that repairs cartilage nonsurgically with electricity

by Kim Krieger,University of Connecticuta) Schematic illustration of the use of piezoelectric hydrogel for OA patients. The piezoelectric hydrogel contains piezoelectric short nanofibers of PLLA

Research team designs gel that repairs cartilage nonsurgically with electricity

by Kim Krieger,University of Connecticuta) Schematic illustration of the use of piezoelectric hydrogel for OA patients. The piezoelectric hydrogel contains piezoelectric short nanofibers of PLLA
New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

byQueen Mary, University of LondonDeveloping an organ-on-a-chip model of vascularised synovium. (A) Representative histological images of normal synovium (left) and inflamed (high-grade synoviti

New organ-on-a-chip model of human synovium could accelerate development of treatments for arthritis

byQueen Mary, University of LondonDeveloping an organ-on-a-chip model of vascularised synovium. (A) Representative histological images of normal synovium (left) and inflamed (high-grade synoviti
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to Know

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to Know

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to KnowByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on July 12, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDAnterior cervical discectom

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to Know

Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion: Everything You Need to KnowByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on July 12, 2022Medically reviewed byDavid Strosberg, MDAnterior cervical discectom
Why don't more patients receive quality standard of care for hip fractures?

Why don't more patients receive quality standard of care for hip fractures?

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHip fractures are a common and painful occurrence in Canada, with data showing roughly 30,000 patients present with hi

Why don't more patients receive quality standard of care for hip fractures?

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHip fractures are a common and painful occurrence in Canada, with data showing roughly 30,000 patients present with hi
Research sheds light on the history of food at the Olympic Games

Research sheds light on the history of food at the Olympic Games

by Roser Reyner, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAlmost 130 years have gone by since the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. During this time, sports

Research sheds light on the history of food at the Olympic Games

by Roser Reyner, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainAlmost 130 years have gone by since the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896. During this time, sports
Meniscectomy: What to Know About Removal of the Meniscus

Meniscectomy: What to Know About Removal of the Meniscus

Meniscectomy: What to Know About Removal of the MeniscusByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on April 09, 2024Medically reviewed byScott Sundick, MDRemoval of the meniscus ormeni

Meniscectomy: What to Know About Removal of the Meniscus

Meniscectomy: What to Know About Removal of the MeniscusByJonathan Cluett, MDUpdated on April 09, 2024Medically reviewed byScott Sundick, MDRemoval of the meniscus ormeni
Complement modulators for osteoarthritis

Complement modulators for osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is mainly characterized by abnormal proliferation of cartilage at the joint margins and cartilage detachment. Clinical manifestations include chronic joint pain, swelling, and friction sounds

Complement modulators for osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is mainly characterized by abnormal proliferation of cartilage at the joint margins and cartilage detachment. Clinical manifestations include chronic joint pain, swelling, and friction sounds
What to Expect With Spina Bifida Occulta

What to Expect With Spina Bifida Occulta

What to Expect With Spina Bifida OccultaByAnna GiorgiPublished on July 19, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOSpina bifidaocculta is also known as hidden spin

What to Expect With Spina Bifida Occulta

What to Expect With Spina Bifida OccultaByAnna GiorgiPublished on July 19, 2023Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DOSpina bifidaocculta is also known as hidden spin
Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back Pain

Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back Pain

Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back PainA muscle that helps stabilize and extend the lumbar spineByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on May 29, 2023Medically reviewed byMoham

Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back Pain

Multifidus Muscle: Its Function and Link to Back PainA muscle that helps stabilize and extend the lumbar spineByAnne Asher, CPTUpdated on May 29, 2023Medically reviewed byMoham
Exosome-carrying micro RNA for the treatment of osteoarthritis

Exosome-carrying micro RNA for the treatment of osteoarthritis

Credit:www.freepik.comExosomes are small nano-sized extracellular vesicles secreted by cells that play a role in physiological and pathological processes in the human body by carrying other bioactive

Exosome-carrying micro RNA for the treatment of osteoarthritis

Credit:www.freepik.comExosomes are small nano-sized extracellular vesicles secreted by cells that play a role in physiological and pathological processes in the human body by carrying other bioactive