Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new study finds
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Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.


JJ Shavit
- Feb 18
Lifechanging rotator cuff treatment regenerates and protects shoulder from reinjury
Tears of the major tendons in the shoulder joint, commonly called the rotator cuff, are common injuries in adults.


JJ Shavit
- Jan 29
Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new research 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
- Dec 29, 2022
Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new research finds
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.


JJ Shavit
- Dec 18, 2022
Breakthrough rotator cuff treatment regenerates and protects shoulder from reinjury
Tears of the major tendons in the shoulder joint, commonly called the rotator cuff, are common in adults often resulting in surgery.


JJ Shavit
- Nov 29, 2022
Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, study finds
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.


JJ Shavit
- Oct 29, 2022
Do you have stiff, achy knees? Lab-made cartilage outperforms the real thing
Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.


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
- Jul 6, 2022
New research shows how humans could regenerate damaged body parts
Researchers are challenging centuries-old beliefs about the fundamental science related to how mammals might regenerate damaged body parts.
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