Hydrogel injection provides substantial relief for lower back pain, study finds
An experimental formulation of a hydrogel can provide substantial relief for chronic low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease
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JJ Shavit
- Jul 15
Breakthrough discovery could restore muscle strength in older adults
New discovery could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to old age, cancer, and muscular dystrophy.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 24
Groundbreaking hydrogel provides substantial relief for lower back pain
An experimental formulation of a hydrogel can provide substantial relief for chronic low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease
JJ Shavit
- Jun 2
Breakthrough eye drops slow the development of nearsightedness in kids
A new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.
JJ Shavit
- May 29
Natural supplement found in milk and beer may successfully treat Alzheimer's Disease
Research supports the idea that NR can alter the metabolism of relevant biological pathways involved in neurodegenerative diseases.
JJ Shavit
- May 13
Researchers discover the cause of Alzheimer’s disease - affecting millions of people worldwide
Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 15
Game-changing enzyme restores muscle strength in older adults
Researchers have published findings that could contribute to future therapeutics for muscle degeneration due to old age.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 1
Breakthrough research offers new hope for anti-aging therapies
Research could potentially lead to therapies for various degenerative diseases, including cancer, fibrosis, and even cosmetic dermatology.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 26
Natural dietary supplement found to successfully treat Alzheimers disease
For the first time, research has determined that the naturally occurring dietary supplement, nicotinamide riboside, can enter the brain.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 27
Researchers discover enzyme that reverses muscle loss due to old age
The authors said their work demonstrates the importance of enzyme GCN5 in maintaining the expression of key structural proteins in muscle.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 1
Novel blood test provides early detection for Alzheimers Disease
Researchers from UPitt developed a test to detect a novel marker of Alzheimer’s disease neurodegeneration in a blood sample.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 15, 2022
Eye-opening discovery about adult brain’s ability to recover vision
A discovery about how some visually impaired adults could start to see offers a new vision of the brain’s possibilities.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 3, 2022
Blood transfusions can rejuvenate the brain, study finds
Wyss-Coray and his colleagues have turned up substances in blood that can accelerate or slow down the brain-aging clock.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 22, 2022
Nerve regeneration breakthrough offers hope to patients in persistent pain
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research.
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