Month: September 2017

Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as “wear and tear” arthritis, is usually caused by degenerations in the connective tissue within a joint. The affected joint often shows swelling and stiffness, which result from inflammatory response following the degeneration. A recently published research study in animals showed that Curcumin, a known joint protective substance, could inhibit a …

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When bone tissues are damaged, patients often face very limited options in treatment or full recovery. Scientists and engineers have also been trying to recreate bones using various techniques, such as tissue engineering and 3D printing. Recently, a new study shows that regrowth of the bone might be able to achieve through nanoscale vibration, a method that …

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Studies have shown evidence that hypertension may be a risk factor for knee osteoarthritis, however, the link is unclear and still quite controversial. A study published in 2017 by Zhang, Wang & Liu, aimed to assess the relationship between hypertension and knee osteoarthritis. Ultimately finding the underlying cause of knee osteoarthritis could offer insight on preventative methods. …

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A clinical trial conducted at the University of Southern California has changed the life of a paralyzed man, Kristopher Boesen of Bakerfield, who suffered spinal cord injury after a car accident, by helping him regain upper body movement. The team led by Charles Liu, MD, PhD, utilized the regenerative power of stem cells to restore …

Stem Cell Therapy Regenerates Movement in a Paralyzed Patient Read More »

  Chronic use of opioid-based painkillers has become an epidemic as well as a pressing issue in healthcare. Although opioids allow immediate pain reduction, medical providers are generally opposed to chronic use, which offers little efficacy but is associated with many risks, such as dependency. While opioids still remain to be the standard treatment to …

Surgery Increases Risk of Chronic Opioid Use Read More »

It happens quite often…a devastating injury, often misdiagnosed at first. Things such as hip labral tears in professional athletes are thought to just be groin strains, when in fact they are more serious. Such scenario may be the case with Isaiah Thomas according to a recent article on ESPN.com. . According to the report he …

An ESPN Interview, About Isaiah Thomas, Sheds Light On A Common Issue with Hip Labral Tears Read More »

Dry eye is a very common symptom that affects 8% of the U.S. population. Dry eye occurs when tears are not able to provide adequate moisture. There are various factors that can contribute to dry eye disease, and this symptom usually resolves when underlying causes are addressed. However, it is still frustrating to experience discomfort …

New Study from Spain: Platelet-Rich Plasma: Can it help with dry eye disease? Read More »

When it comes to regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy is an eye-catching therapy. As technology develops rapidly, physicians and researchers have sought for better ways to improve quality of lives with minimal risks for patients. Recently, 3D printing research is being used in various medical fields, including designing prosthetics. New research is combining 3D printing …

Australian Surgeons Use 3D Printing BioPen to Treat Joint and Cartilage Degeneration Read More »

Oral Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, also known as NSAIDs, are commonly used to reduce pain and fever because they have anti-inflammatory properties. Common NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, can be easily obtained at a drug store over the counter. For most patients with acute pain, these drugs naturally become their first choice. However, a recently study from …

Are Anti-Inflammatory medications (NSAID”S) Associated with Risks of Heart Attack? Read More »

There has been so much buzz about anti-aging, and questions about if stem cell therapy can have anti-aging effects. Turns out, if you want to rejuvenate the aging of a heart, that may be possible. Researchers in California, from the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, conducted a study where they injected older rats with specialized stem cells …

Specialized Stem Cells and the Aging Heart Read More »