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Tension-activated repair patches provide controlled release of an anti-inflammatory molecule called anakinra.

<p>A tension-activated repair patch used in animal trials plugs holes in discs in the spine like car tire patches and could prevent further disease progression</p>

This Viewpoint describes the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s proposed project called Pay for Drugs That Work, which would aim to restrain high pri

New Hyaluronic Acid Therapy Presents Chemical and Mechanical Cues Healing Injured Joint Cartilage April 14, 2021 At joints surrounded by a sac of fluid (synovial joints), such as the knee, articular cartilage forms a thin layer that prevents bone from grinding against bone. Aging and intensive sports erodes or injures articular cartilage resulting in underlying bone to deteriorate, causing considerable pain. Articular cartilage is composed of glossy and greyish hyaline that does not regenerate easily after injury. Therefore, once articular cartilage is injured, it is important to stabilize th...

Therapy with New Biosealant can Improve Healing After Injury Written by AZoMApr 12 2021 According to a recent animal-based study performed by scientists from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, a novel biosealant therapy could help stabilize injuries that cause the disintegration of cartilage tissues, opening the door for a future fix or—even better—start working directly with new cells to improve healing. Image Credit: SciePro/shutterstock.com Advanced Healthcare Materials journal. Our research shows that using our hyaluronic acid hydrogel system at least ...