PORTLAND, Ore., July 31 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say they're studying mice that can naturally regenerate cartilage to find ways to improve treatment of damaged human cartilage.
HOUSTON, June 10 (UPI) -- U.S. bioengineers say they have discovered that intense high pressure can stimulate cartilage cells to grow new tissue.
PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 5 (UPI) -- U.S. nanotechnologists say they've published the first study that shows how carbon nanotubes, along with electrical pulses, can help regenerate cartilage.
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Enzymes, called Smad Ubiquitination Regulatory Factors, known as smurfs, may be responsible for osteoarthritis, U.S. researchers said.
RICHMOND, Va., June 4 (UPI) -- Inserting cartilage into the inner ear is a less invasive way to treat hearing loss in some patients with chronic ear infections, says a U.S. study.
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. scientists say sliding forces applied to cartilage surfaces prompt cells in the tissue to produce molecules that lubricate and protect joints.
MIAMI, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal had surgery on his left knee Monday to repair damage cartilage, the NBA team announced.
CHICAGO, April 21 (UPI) -- The Chicago Cubs place veteran slugger Derrek Lee on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of a right wrist fracture.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Researchers said this week that stem cells from muscle tissue can be used to repair damaged cartilage.
CLEVELAND, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- A degenerative joint disease resulting in cartilage erosion and bone abnormalities is associated with rare hereditary conditions, say U.S. researchers.
ROCHESTER, Minn., May 23 (UPI) -- The risks of using shark cartilage to treat cancer outweigh the benefits, Mayo Clinic researchers said Monday in debunking an idea that sprouted in 1993.
BOSTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Boston scientists are creating an injectable gel to help fix torn cartilage, a common sports injury, so injured athletes can resume competing sooner.
BOSTON, April 27 (UPI) -- Boston Red Sox designated hitter Ellis Burks is expected to be out of the lineup six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
SACRAMENTO, June 10 (UPI) -- Chris Webber of the Sacramento Kings underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Tuesday.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- Scientists have developed a gel laced with adult stem cells derived from bone marrow that appears to be capable of giving rise to cartilage in the body.
