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Researchers develop new biomaterial that regrows blood vessels and bone

Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that regrows blood vessels and bone, potentially providing a single-stage approach when repairing large bone defects. The study, led by researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and SFI AMBER Centre, is published in the Journal of Controlled Release. Previous RCSI-led research had found that activating a […]

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Medical practitioners use octacalcium phosphate to improve bone repair

Bone repair wasn't generally successful until the late 1800s. Until then, there were few options to repair major bone damage. Most materials don't have the functionality of bone and don't support blood vessels growing through them. Repair materials such as clay were commonly used yet often failed. In 1892, medical practitioners started using gypsum–calcium sulfate–as […]

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Weak Pelvic Floor

Pelvic floor muscles stretch from the tailbone to the pubic bone and are used to support the bowel, bladder, uterus and vagina. Weak pelvic floor refers to when these muscles are not as strong as they should be, resulting in several consequences such as urinary or bowel incontinence. Women are much more susceptible to weak […]

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Procedures

Oral and maxillofacial pathology is a branch of dental science concerned with diseases, injuries, abnormalities and cancers of the mouth, jaws and face. Oro and maxillofacial (OMF) surgeries are procedures performed in the treatment of these disorders and diseases. The OMF speciality has been recognized by several organizations and professional associations including the American Dental […]

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Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men: Risks and Benefits

Skip to: What is Testosterone Replacement Therapy? What are the Benefits of TRT? What are the Risks of TRT? Testosterone plays a vital role in the human body. Its effects increase muscle and bone strength and density, induce hematopoiesis, and drive libido and sexual function. Testicular production of testosterone typically declines with age, which can […]

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Taking Anabolic Steroids After a Sport Injury

Skip to: Sports Injuries What are Anabolic Steroids? How Effective are Anabolic Steroid Treatments in Healthcare Settings? Can Anabolic Steroids Treat Sports Injuries? Anabolic steroids can have many health benefits, including increasing pain tolerance, as well as strengthening and building muscle. Because of this, steroids have the potential to be used for treating various illnesses, […]