Recent research efforts from both Northwestern University in Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center have described work on the use of a new nanofiber gel that promotes cartilage growth in joints.
The material is injected into the damaged joint and stimulates bone marrow stem cells to produce natural cartilage.
The nanofibers allow stem cells from [...]
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Leena woke up to find her knees wobbly. It was painful for her to stretch her leg for a minute. Then she became okay. This had become a daily phenomenon and Leena decided to consult her Doctor. The Doctor asked her to get her X-ray done for the knee joint. The diagnosis: Osteoarthritis.
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Millions of people suffer with osteoarthritis pain and many spend their later years in chronic pain because of osteoarthritis, believing painkillers to be the only solution. So can sufferers expect an improved quality of life and at least reduce their osteoarthritis pain or will they to just have to knuckle down and make the best [...]
Osteoarthritis is generally equated with a disease of wear and tear and old age. Although it does usually accompany old age, researchers have found that the cartilage in a joint with osteoarthritis is chemically different than a joint without the disease.
Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Osteoarthritis symptoms differ from one case to another. One patient might be suffering from [...]
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Osteoarthritis is that age-related disease that breaks down the cartilage in the hip, knee, and spine joints. This leads to a lot of swelling and aching in the affected areas, especially when you’re trying to move. No one really likes the idea of sitting through their retirement years, so here are a few ways to [...]
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