In today's world, more people suffer from bone problems caused by injuries, infections, or birth defects. As the population grows older, these issues are becoming more common. Traditional treatments ...

Schematic illustration of the GMHD/TFe@Aca hydrogel system: (1) Near-infrared (NIR) light triggers controlled release of acacetin from tannic acid-iron nanoparticles; (2) Acacetin inhibits STING ...

A research team led by Professor Hyung Joon Cha from POSTECH's Department of Chemical Engineering and Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology with a specialization in Medical Science, ...

Osteoporosis is typically treated with orally administered drugs, which may take up to a year to have a noticeable effect. A new injectable hydrogel, however, is claimed to drastically boost bone ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Orthopedic researchers have developed a promising new nanoparticle ...

Whether they're caused by injury, disease or other factors, missing sections of bone can be quite difficult to replace. A new injectable hydrogel could change that, however, by transforming into a ...

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone resorbs faster than it is formed, gradually weakening its structure over time and ...

Researchers have combined injections of a novel hydrogel with systemic osteoporosis drugs in rats, achieving rapid local increases in bone density. The results offer hope for future fracture ...

Bone defects are a major challenge in regenerative medicine, often requiring advanced biomaterials to enhance the natural healing process. Traditional bone repair methods, including bone grafts, face ...