Smart cartilage drip feeds arthritis drugs into joints under stress

Although anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to tackle conditions like osteoarthritis, there are downsides to our current methods of delivery, including the need for regular injections or the fact that these medications affect the entire body. New rese… Continue reading Smart cartilage drip feeds arthritis drugs into joints under stress

Experimental gene therapy prevents obesity, builds muscle, without exercise or dieting

A compelling new study, led by scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has found a novel gene therapy can prevent obesity and build muscle without the need for additional exercise, in mice being fed a high-fat diet.Contin… Continue reading Experimental gene therapy prevents obesity, builds muscle, without exercise or dieting

Hackaday Prize Entry: OrthoSense, a Smart Knee Brace for Physical Therapy

If you have knee surgery, you can probably count on some physical therapy to go with it. But one thing you might not be able to count on is getting enough attention from your therapist. This was the case with [Vignesh]’s mother, who suffers from osteoarthritis (OA). Her physiotherapist kept a busy schedule and couldn’t see her very often, leaving her to wonder at her rehabilitation progress.

[Vignesh] already had a longstanding interest in bio-engineering and wearables. His mother’s experience led him down a rabbit hole of research about the particulars of OA rehabilitation. He found that less than 35% …read more

Continue reading Hackaday Prize Entry: OrthoSense, a Smart Knee Brace for Physical Therapy

Hackaday Prize Entry: OrthoSense, a Smart Knee Brace for Physical Therapy

If you have knee surgery, you can probably count on some physical therapy to go with it. But one thing you might not be able to count on is getting enough attention from your therapist. This was the case with [Vignesh]’s mother, who suffers from osteoarthritis (OA). Her physiotherapist kept a busy schedule and couldn’t see her very often, leaving her to wonder at her rehabilitation progress.

[Vignesh] already had a longstanding interest in bio-engineering and wearables. His mother’s experience led him down a rabbit hole of research about the particulars of OA rehabilitation. He found that less than 35% …read more

Continue reading Hackaday Prize Entry: OrthoSense, a Smart Knee Brace for Physical Therapy