New surgery may aid knees -- Method provides long-term fix for cartilage damageTom Charlier
A gel-based cartilage replacement for sore knees has been created by Duke researchers. It is stronger and more long-lasting than the real thing. Duke researchers have created a durable hydrogel cartilage substitute that could revolutionize osteoarthritis treatment and reduce the need for knee replaceme...
All three doctors described my treatment options as (more) meniscus surgery and/or a knee replacement. None mentioned a non-surgical option called an “unloading brace” that has worked well for me and at least two of my friends. That’s what prompted me to write this blog post. If yo...
Arthritis in the knees can be a debilitating condition that affects a person's mobility and quality of life. Find out about types of knee arthritis, signs to watch for and treatment options. Barbara SadickNov. 15, 2024 11 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure ...
Current drugs available for the treatment of autoimmune diseases are non-specific and have side-effects such as infection, allergy and malignant disease.4Instead, antigen-specific immunotherapies for autoimmune diseases aim to induce tolerization toward autoantigens without suppressing the systemic immunity...
Patients undergo more than 600,000 knee replacements every year in the United States. But not all knees are created equal. A 35-year-old athlete may need a simpler, less costly surgery than an 82-year-old with severe arthritis. The hospitals that treat b
depending on the extent of the treatment. During the procedure, small incisions are made in the targeted area, and the cannula is inserted to suction out the unwanted fat. Recovery time varies depending on the extent of the procedure, but most patients can return to work and normal activities...
of three lovely little girls,was only 32,admitted for chemotherapy after breast-cancer surgery,When I gave her an in injection,Rebekah shut her eys tightely and murmured a prayer until it was over.Then she smiled and squeezed my hand."Before you go,could you get my Bible from the table?
The mRNA expression level of the myofibroblast marker ACTA2 showed both a slight but not significant increase in the basal expression level between control and Afib SF and an increase in expression after TGF-β 1 treatment (Fig. 1c, 14.4- vs. 10.1-fold upregulation). The mRNA ...
The side-lying position is comfortable for both mom and baby as it lets you lie on your side, facing each other. You can use a pillow to prop your back or place one in between your knees. This is a great position as it lets you watch how your baby is nursing. ...