Cells must age for muscles to regenerate in muscle-degenerating diseases
Exercise and a cell-aging drug could help cases of chronic myopathyCredit: Yuki Saito et al., Nature Communications. February 14, 2020 ...
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U-led consortium improves medical device design and usability
Rice University joins, brings expertise to consortiumCredit: Photo by Ibrahim Boran on Unsplash A University of Utah-led consortium to improve ...
(Re)generation next: Novel strategy to develop scaffolds for joint tissue regeneration
Researchers in Japan develop a novel strategy for tissue regeneration, which is a better alternative to conventional tissue regeneration methodsCredit: ...
Keeping lower back pain at bay: Exercises designed by Lithuanians are 3 times more efficient
Lithuanian scientists have devised a spinal stabilization exercise program for managing lower back pain for people who perform sedentary job: ...
Graphite nanoplatelets on medical devices kill bacteria and prevent infections
Credit: Yen Strandqvist/Chalmers Graphite nanoplatelets integrated into plastic medical surfaces can prevent infections, killing 99.99 per cent of bacteria which ...
App detects harsh side effect of breast cancer treatment
Credit: LymphaTech / Georgia Tech Some 20 percent of breast cancer survivors will suffer from lymphedema, a potentially severe side ...
Mimicking cancer’s evasive tactics, microparticles show promise for transplant rejection
Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, March 13, 2020 - Inspired by a tactic cancer cells use to evade the immune system, University ...
DARPA awards $22 million to create ‘smart’ device for healing large muscle wounds
Credit: UPMC PITTSBURGH, March 11, 2020 - A multi-institution research team led by the University of Pittsburgh secured a $22 ...
New clinical trial examines a potential noninvasive solution for overactive bladders
The trial, led by Keck Medicine of USC, will use spinal cord stimulation that earlier research suggests might treat bladder ...
Major grant funds Derfner-Lieberman Regenerative Rehabilitation Lab at Kessler Foundation
Derfner Foundation awards $250,000 to Kessler Foundation to expand regenerative rehabilitation research to improve the lives of people with disabling ...
UBCO professor simplifies exercise advice for spinal cord injury
Researchers take the guesswork out of exercising effectivelyCredit: OI Canada A team of researchers has developed an online platform of ...
Physiotherapy could be done at home using virtual reality
Credit: University of Warwick Current Physiotherapy techniques require patients to complete exercises at home, which doesn't include much guidance Virtual ...
Risk of recurrent fractures lowered by new care routines
Credit: Photo by Elin Lindstrom Older people's risk of recurrent fractures decreases by 18 percent if the care they receive ...
Two neuroplasticity breakthroughs come together for a synergistic impact in brain health
Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation, Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic and ABI Wellness join forces to offer innovative neuro-rehabilitation program for individuals with chronic ...
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