Gamechanging hydrogel provides substantial relief for chronic lower back pain
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
- Oct 31
Researchers finally discovered the root cause of lupus
Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disorder leading to inflammation in organs and joints, influencing mobility, skin health, and fatigue
JJ Shavit
- Apr 25
Experimental hydrogel injection significantly reduces lower back pain
A new study has shown that an experimental formulation of a hydrogel can provide substantial relief for chronic low back pain.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 25
Experimental hydrogel can significantly relieve lower back pain, study finds
Degenerative disc disease is the leading cause of chronic low back pain, which is one of the world’s most common medical conditions.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 25
Life-altering hydrogel injection substantially relieves lower back pain, study finds
An experimental formulation of a hydrogel, injected in spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving chronic back pain
JJ Shavit
- Jan 25
Simple hydrogel injection can substantially relieve lower back pain, study finds
An experimental formulation of a hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in relieving chronic low back pain.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 25, 2022
Simple hydrogel injection can substantially relieve lower back pain, study finds
Experimental formulation of a hydrogel, injected into spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving lower back pain.
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 29, 2022
Gamechanging artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, study finds
Researchers have developed a gel-based cartilage substitute to relieve achy knees that’s even stronger and more durable than the real thing.
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.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 2, 2022
These solar panels pull in water vapor to grow crops in the desert
Using a unique hydrogel, scientists created a solar-driven system that successfully grows spinach by using water drawn from the air.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 28, 2022
New hydrogels collect freshwater from thin air in drought-stricken regions
Study shows that the salt enhances the moisture uptake of the gel, making it suitable for water harvesting in dry regions.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 15, 2021
New antibiotic-free gel kills drug-resistant bacteria and naturally fights infections
Scientists have developed a new kind of antibiotic-free protection for wounds that kills drug-resistant bacteria and fights infections.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 20, 2020
An innovatively new way to regrow bone cartilage and end joint pain
Instead of using synthetic materials, Penn Medicine study shows magnets could be used to arrange cells to grow new tissues
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