Regenerative medicine: Revolutionising osteoarthritis treatment

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Dr Torbjörn Ogéus is pioneering regenerative medicine approaches to treating osteoarthritis.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common joint disease, affecting over 528 million people worldwide. OA results in chronic pain, stiffness, and reduced joint function. Conventional treatments focus on symptomatic relief rather than addressing underlying causes. Dr Torbjörn Ogéus from the Stockholms led- & smärtspecialist (SLS) clinic in Sweden is pioneering regenerative medicine approaches to treating OA using patients’ stem cells. […]

Exosome microRNAs as liquid biopsies for the monitoring of prostate cancer

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Neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC) is a highly aggressive variant of prostate cancer that emerges in response to hormone therapy. Dr Sharanjot Saini and her staff, from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, USA, are studying exosomes – nano-sized vesicles that transfer lipids, proteins, or genetic information between cells. These could be used as a source of biomarkers to […]