Iona Walton
New biomaterial may repair damaged bone – cutting edge research
A technology that combines nanoparticles and a collagen-based biomaterial called a scaffold can be surgically implanted to encourage bone tissue repair while lowering the risk of inflammation. Continue reading
People with diabetes at greater risk of bone fractures – new study
Type 1 or type 2 diabetes increase chances of fracture, says new research from the University of Sheffield. Continue reading
Online consultations for people with chronic pain during lockdown
Conditions for people living with chronic pain have been exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic but telemedicine may improve the situation, according to research from the University of Bath. Continue reading
Chinese plant derivative – sinomenine – could join pain relief arsenal
Sinomenine – a compound that comes from the roots of a Chinese plant – may be helpful for managing chronic pain management, a research group describes in Pain Research & Management. Continue reading
Regular hearing tests needed for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis may lead to increased incidence of some forms of hearing loss so people with the autoimmune disease should be screened, experts suggest in Rheumatology International. Continue reading
