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Researchers develop new approach for better integrating medical devices with biological systems

Researchers have developed a new approach for better integrating medical devices with biological systems. The researchers, led by Bozhi Tian, assistant professor in chemistry at the University of Chicago, have developed the first skeleton-like silicon spicules ever prepared via chemical processes.

9 Jul 2015

Botanic Choice releases list of top 10 supplements for 2015

Botanic Choice has just released its list of the top 10 most popular supplements for the first half of 2015.

7 Jul 2015

Dental pulp stem cell transplants can contribute to peripheral nerve regeneration

Peripheral nerve injuries often are caused by trauma or surgical complications and can result in considerable disabilities. Regeneration of peripheral nerves can be accomplished effectively using autologous (self-donated) nerve grafts, but that procedure may sacrifice a functional nerve and cause loss of sensation in another part of the patient's body.

7 Jul 2015

Special issue provides comprehensive overview of latest findings in the area of skeletal research

While there is good understanding of how bone mass, and more recently bone architecture, affects fracture risk, far less is known about the material properties of bone, or how these can impart resilience or fragility to the skeleton.

2 Jul 2015

First participant enrolled in RepliCel's RCT-01 Phase 1/2 clinical trial for treatment of chronic tendinosis

RepliCel Life Sciences Inc., a clinical stage regenerative medicine company focused on the development of autologous cell therapies, announced today that the first participant in its Phase 1/2 clinical trial of RCT-01, being tested for the treatment of chronic unilateral Achilles tendinosis, has been enrolled and their tissue biopsy sent for processing prior to intra-tendon ultrasound-guided injections.

30 Jun 2015

Newcastle University scientists document action spectrum of ultraviolet damage in skin cells

Scientists at Newcastle University have documented for the first time the DNA damage which can occur to skin across the full range of ultraviolet radiation from the sun providing an invaluable tool for sun-protection and the manufacturers of sunscreen.

27 Jun 2015

NIBIB-funded researcher develops new technique for tissue analysis

An NIBIB-funded researcher has developed a new technique that creates digital pictures of a tissue's chemical composition using light and a computer. The technique replaces the need for dyes or stains, which can be costly and require significant time and effort to apply.

18 Jun 2015

MGH researchers develop new approach to skin rejuvenation

A new approach to skin rejuvenation developed at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) may be less likely to have unintended side effects such as scarring and altered pigmentation.

18 Jun 2015

Implantable antibiotic-laden sponges help prevent sternal wound infections during cardiac surgery

Cardiac surgeons often "crack open" the flat bone that forms the middle front section of the chest, known as the sternum, in order to reach important structures. When a sternal wound infection (SWI) occurs, serious complications and even death may result. Implanting antibiotic-laden sponges between the sternal halves before closure has been adapted to prevent infections.

12 Jun 2015

Nature's Bounty introduces Women's Multivitamin Gummies

Nature's Bounty, one of the most trusted names in vitamins, supplements and nutrition, is excited to introduce its Women's Multivitamin Gummies, the newest addition to the Optimal Solutions health, beauty and wellness line. This supplement helps provide women with the nutrients needed to support a healthy, strong and beautiful body.

9 Jun 2015

New therapeutic target discovered for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung disease for which as yet no causal therapy exists. It is, however, known that the lung interstitium - the connective tissue between the air sacs in the lower part of the lung - is affected.

8 Jun 2015

Regulus Therapeutics begins RG-012 Phase I clinical study for treatment of Alport syndrome

Regulus Therapeutics Inc., a biopharmaceutical company leading the discovery and development of innovative medicines targeting microRNAs, announced today that dosing has begun in a first-in-human Phase I clinical study of RG-012, a single stranded, chemically modified oligonucleotide that binds to and inhibits the function of microRNA-21 ("miR-21").

4 Jun 2015

LMU cardiologists study new approach to inhibit atherosclerotic plaque-induced platelet activation

Blood clots often form when lipid-rich plaques on the inner surface of arteries rupture and platelets aggregate at the site of injury. Cardiologists from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet in Munich have now compared the effects of two new platelet aggregation inhibitors.

4 Jun 2015

BioStructures announces first application of Prohesion surgical wound technology

BioStructures, LLC, a privately held orthobiologics company, announced today the first application of Prohesion, its new surgical wound technology.

2 Jun 2015

Presence of collagen in tumor microenvironment can be either good or bad

The presence of collagen in the tumor microenvironment, essentially where the tumor lives, can be either good or bad according to Constance Brinckerhoff, PhD who led the Dartmouth team's reporting of "The BRAFV600E inhibitor, PLX4032, increases type 1 collagen synthesis in melanoma cells," in Matrix Biology Journal.

30 May 2015

Chemical compound shows promise in treating rheumatoid arthritis

Montana State University researchers and their collaborators have published their findings about a chemical compound that shows potential for treating rheumatoid arthritis.

22 May 2015

RepliCel's autologous cell treatment for Achilles tendinosis to be presented at ISCT 2015

RepliCel Life Sciences Inc., a clinical stage regenerative medicine company focused on the development of autologous cell therapies, announced today an upcoming poster presentation at the International Society for Cellular Therapy on RepliCel's autologous cell treatment for chronic Achilles tendinosis currently in a Phase 1/2 clinical trial.

21 May 2015

Endo Pharmaceuticals supports efforts to bring first ever treatment guidelines for Peyronie's Disease

Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., a subsidiary of Endo International plc, supports efforts to bring the medical community the first ever treatment guidelines for Peyronie's Disease (PD), a condition in which collagen plaque, or scar tissue, develops on the shaft of the penis, and may harden and reduce flexibility.

19 May 2015

Endo Announces Updated XIAFLEX® Label in Patients with Dupuytren’s Contracture

DC is a chronic condition affecting the hand in which abnormal buildup of collagen can cause the fingers to bend and be drawn in toward the palm...

18 May 2015

Researchers create tiny, complex scaffolds that can replace severely damaged eardrums

An international team of researchers has created tiny, complex scaffolds that mimic the intricate network of collagen fibres that form the human eardrum.

8 May 2015

Collagen News and Research

Latest Collagen News and Research

Researchers develop new approach for better integrating medical devices with biological systems

Botanic Choice releases list of top 10 supplements for 2015

Dental pulp stem cell transplants can contribute to peripheral nerve regeneration

Special issue provides comprehensive overview of latest findings in the area of skeletal research

First participant enrolled in RepliCel's RCT-01 Phase 1/2 clinical trial for treatment of chronic tendinosis

Newcastle University scientists document action spectrum of ultraviolet damage in skin cells

NIBIB-funded researcher develops new technique for tissue analysis

MGH researchers develop new approach to skin rejuvenation

Implantable antibiotic-laden sponges help prevent sternal wound infections during cardiac surgery

Nature's Bounty introduces Women's Multivitamin Gummies

New therapeutic target discovered for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Regulus Therapeutics begins RG-012 Phase I clinical study for treatment of Alport syndrome

LMU cardiologists study new approach to inhibit atherosclerotic plaque-induced platelet activation

BioStructures announces first application of Prohesion surgical wound technology

Presence of collagen in tumor microenvironment can be either good or bad

Chemical compound shows promise in treating rheumatoid arthritis

RepliCel's autologous cell treatment for Achilles tendinosis to be presented at ISCT 2015

Endo Pharmaceuticals supports efforts to bring first ever treatment guidelines for Peyronie's Disease

Endo Announces Updated XIAFLEX® Label in Patients with Dupuytren’s Contracture

Researchers create tiny, complex scaffolds that can replace severely damaged eardrums

Shaping the Future of Neuroscience: A Conversation with Atlas Antibodies on the MolBoolean™ and the Impact of SfN 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

Collagen News and Research

Latest Collagen News and Research

Shaping the Future of Neuroscience: A Conversation with Atlas Antibodies on the MolBoolean™ and the Impact of SfN 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

Inside the Alzheimer's Association: Dr. Heather Snyder on Driving Research and Collaboration

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