Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new study finds
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.
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JJ Shavit
- Jul 2
Scientists invent artificial knee cartilage that can outperform the real thing
The gel-based substitute offers a way for patients to avoid a knee replacement and may provide a more successful treatment option.
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 21
Revolutionary new oral gel stops and treats gum disease
NYU researchers have discovered a novel treatment for gum disease that targets a metabolic byproduct called succinate.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 2
Gel-based artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, study finds
Researchers have developed a new gel-based cartilage substitute that is stronger and more durable than natural cartilage.
JJ Shavit
- May 2
Breakthrough artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, study finds
Duke University researchers have developed a new gel-based cartilage substitute that is stronger and more durable than natural cartilage.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 26
Groundbreaking oral gel stops and treats gum disease
NYU College of Dentistry researchers have discovered a novel treatment for gum disease that targets a metabolic byproduct called succinate.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 26
First-ever oral gel treats and prevents gum disease
NYU College of Dentistry researchers have discovered a novel treatment for gum disease that targets a metabolic byproduct called succinate.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 26
Groundbreaking oral gel treats and prevents gum disease, study finds
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 26
Groundbreaking topical gel treats and prevents gum disease at home
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 3
Revolutionary material absorbs 100x its weight in water
Using a hydrogel—a gelatin-like material in the form of a dry sheet—researchers have crafted a better picker-upper absorbing 3x more water.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 26, 2022
Revolutionary topical gel can treat and prevent gum disease at home
Researcher lays the groundwork for a non-invasive treatment for gum disease that people could apply at home to prevent or treat gum disease.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 26, 2022
Innovative topical gel treats and prevents gum disease at home
The research lays the groundwork for a non-invasive treatment for gum disease that people could apply to the gums at home.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 13, 2022
Man's best friend is helping researchers develop gel treatment for childhood cancer
New research using pet dogs could pave the way for a new immunotherapy treatment for one of the most common childhood cancers, Sarcoma.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 1, 2022
Nitric oxide gel therapy prevents obesity and Type 2 diabetes
Supplying exogenous nitric oxide at a sustained level may be an efficient way of treating the cardiometabolic syndrome, study finds.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 25, 2022
Injectable hydrogel substantially relieves lower back pain, research finds
A hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving chronic low back pain caused by DDD.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 26, 2022
Groundbreaking oral gel prevents and treats gum disease at home
A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 29, 2022
Stiff, achy knees? Lab-made cartilage outperforms the real thing
Researchers have developed a gel-based cartilage substitute to relieve achy knees that’s even stronger and more durable than the real thing.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 15, 2022
Plant-based gel replaces pills for people who have difficulty swallowing
For most children and even some adults, swallowing pills or tablets is difficult. A drug-delivering gel makes medicine easier to swallow.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 27, 2021
Newly developed injectable, adhesive surgical gel prevents scar tissue
Up to 90% of patients who undergo open abdominal or pelvic surgery develop postoperative adhesions, or scar tissue.
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