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A one-two punch against knee osteoarthritis

A minimally invasive surgery combined with an autologous adipose stem cell transplant achieves a remarkable 88% cartilage regeneration rate.
Figure 1: After the infection, the original artificial joint has been removed and replaced with a gap filled with antibiotic-infused bone cement, rendering the joint completely non-weight-bearing and immobile, with two securing steel plates.

Infections after avoidable knee replacement surgeries

With the implementation of the KHPO, knee replacement surgeries would have been unnecessary, sparing patients from significant suffering
Chronic Pain Opioids

Tackling chronic pain: Opioids and other treatments

Chronic pain is a complex condition with far-reaching consequences. This review explores the latest research on factors contributing to its development and the potential of early interventions to prevent its onset.

Returning to an active life with knee osteoarthritis

Here Open Access Government explore a testimonial from a patient who received a “wonder” therapy for his knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Prescription medicine pill bottle and pills. opioids

Focused research to enable safer and more effective use of opioids

Over the past year, the Michael G DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care has offered a series of articles in Open Access Government...
Osteoarthritis knee . film x-ray AP ( anterior - posterior ) and lateral view show narrow joint space, osteophyte ( spur ), subchondral sclerosis, inflammation, OA

Knee OA therapy offers pain relief to patients

A patient with knee osteoarthritis (OA) provides a testimonial for "wonder" therapy that has relieved painful symptoms.
Tackling the ‘ticking time bomb’ ofcardiovascular disease

Tackling the ‘ticking time bomb’ of cardiovascular disease

The NHS Long Term Plan identifies cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a clinical priority and the single biggest opportunity to save lives.
air pollution and covid

An environmental and social focus on air pollution and COVID-19

We speak to Dr Elica. M. Moss, about her work with air pollution and COVID-19 – with particular focus on environmental microbiology
Dementia Care during COVID 19

Dementia day care service during the COVID-19 pandemic

Professor Timothy Kwok discusses the importance of maintaining dementia day care service during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Autopsies: The dead serving the living

Autopsies: The dead serving the living

How forensic autopsies are not only used to determine a cause of death, but also to support medical research and development
mental health care at home

Home-based treatment in the model project

Providing individualised and better care for people with mental health issues at home through the use of the model project.
Dementia Friendliness

World Alzheimer’s Month – Promoting dementia friendliness

The Jockey Club Centre for Positive Ageing (JCCPA) promotes dementia friendliness in Hong Kong during World Alzheimer’s Month
Post Diagnostic Support Program for People with Dementia in Hong Kong

Post Diagnostic Support Program for People with Dementia in Hong Kong

Professor Kwok discusses supporting people with dementia and the importance of implementing adequate care after diagnosis The prevalence of dementia among community dwelling people aged...
Vaccines and viral threats

Tailoring the immune system to viral threats

How viral vaccines work and why they are effective in curbing human viral disease - Pamela J. Lein and colleagues discuss in detail.
Examining the effects of post hospital discharge care on enhancing the physical and cognitive functioning of people with dementia

The effects of post hospital discharge care for dementia

Examining the effects of post hospital discharge care on enhancing the physical and cognitive functioning of people with dementia
Medical education

Medical education: Disruptive change and unintended consequences

L. Maximilian Buja explores the disruptive changes and unintended consequences within medical education in response to scientific advances.

On the fast-track to reimbursement: Germany unlocks business opportunities for digital health innovators

Prof. Dr. Freimut Schliess discusses digital health innovation in Germany, tackling larger public health challenges being faced.
biological therapies

Prospects for personalised medicine using advanced biological therapies

Dr Michael Morrison discusses the use of advanced biological therapies, such as gene therapy, in treatment for a personalised approach.
hand hygiene

Seamless Remote Hand Hygiene Training for Medical Colleges with SureWash

SureWash, a leading hand hygiene training company, now supports integration into Canvas, Blackboard Learn, Moodle and Brightspace Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Virtual Learning...
cardiorespiratory health

Continuous real-world monitoring of cardiorespiratory health

The importance of continuous real-world monitoring of cardiorespiratory health, including adding value to pivotal clinical trials.

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