Is This Common Knee Surgery More Harmful Than Helpful?
Summary of This Common Knee Surgery May Be Doing More Harm Than Good: A 10-year follow-up study of the FIDELITY trial has concluded that partial meniscectomy, a common knee surgery,…
Natural Compounds Enhance Bone Implant Success and Combat Cancer
Summary of Natural Compounds Boost Bone Implant Success While Killing Bacteria and Cancer Cells: New research from Washington State University reveals that natural extracts from turmeric and ginger can significantly…
New Enzyme Discovery May Safeguard Jaw Cartilage and Halt Arthritis
Summary of New Enzyme Discovery Could Protect Jaw Cartilage and Stop Arthritis: Researchers at Boston University have identified an enzyme called lysyl oxidase-like 2 (LOXL2) that may help protect cartilage…
Jelly-Like Implant May Enhance Self-Healing in Broken Bones
Summary of This Jelly-Like Implant Could Help Broken Bones Heal Themselves: Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new hydrogel designed to mimic the body's natural bone-healing process, potentially replacing…
Scientists Develop “Off-the-Shelf” Cartilage for Bone Regrowth
Summary of Scientists Create “Off-the-Shelf” Cartilage That Safely Guides the Body To Regrow Bone: Researchers from Lund University have developed a cell-free cartilage structure that promotes bone regeneration without triggering…