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Egypt's health ministry is fast-tracking knee and hip replacement supplies to eliminate surgical backlogs and get patients moving again. A new priority system will ensure the most critical cases receive care first.
A Nebraska orthopedic surgeon is donating a complete hip or knee replacement surgery to one uninsured patient who can't afford the life-changing procedure. The no-cost surgery could free someone from years of debilitating pain.
A Nebraska hospital is giving one uninsured patient a completely free hip or knee replacement worth thousands of dollars. Everything from surgery to recovery care is included at no cost.
New research shows 92% of modern hip replacements now last at least 25 years, nearly double the success rate of older implants. This breakthrough means millions of younger patients can regain mobility without worrying about multiple replacement surgeries.
Researchers are developing a 3D-printed knee implant made from living cells that could solve a major problem for younger patients who need joint replacements. Unlike traditional metal implants that last only 20 years, this living knee grows with your body.
Scientists at Duke Health have reached a major milestone in developing a treatment that could help 32 million Americans with osteoarthritis actually repair their damaged joints instead of just managing pain. The experimental therapy restored joint tissue to near-normal levels in animal studies and could reach human trials within two years.
The FDA just gave breakthrough status to the first generative AI chatbot designed to guide patients through recovery after joint replacement surgery. The move signals how AI could soon help millions of people heal better at home.
A breakthrough artificial meniscus could help millions avoid painful knee replacement surgery. The FDA just gave it priority status to speed it toward patients.
Scientists developed two experimental therapies that reversed osteoarthritis in animals within four to eight weeks, with human trials potentially starting in 18 months. The treatments could help joints heal themselves without surgery.
When a software glitch broke nearly 100 smart home devices, Philips stepped up with free replacements for everyone affected. The company also fixed the problem so it won't happen again.
Rising Australian tennis star Maya Joint upset legend Serena Williams at Wimbledon in a thrilling three-set match. The 20-year-old Queenslander overcame nerves and a comeback attempt to defeat the 44-year-old champion in her first singles match in nearly four years.
Stanford researchers discovered a treatment that reverses cartilage loss in aging joints and prevents arthritis from forming after injuries. The breakthrough could one day replace knee and hip surgeries for millions suffering from joint pain.
Researchers discovered why some psoriasis patients develop painful joint inflammation and identified a way to catch it before damage begins. The breakthrough could help protect up to 30% of psoriasis patients from permanent joint damage.
Scientists have developed experimental treatments that regenerated damaged joints in animal studies within weeks, potentially offering hope to millions who currently face only pain management or major surgery. Clinical trials could begin in just 18 months.
A Chinese court ruled that companies cannot fire employees simply to replace them with AI, marking a major worker protection victory. Zhou, a quality assurance supervisor, successfully fought his dismissal after his employer tried to replace him with AI and cut his pay by 40%.
Three astronauts returned from an 18-day space mission with perfectly healthy joints, easing concerns about what microgravity does to the human body. Even better, researchers discovered a portable imaging tool that could revolutionize how doctors monitor astronaut health on future missions to the Moon and Mars.
The University of Southern California is merging its engineering and medical school biomedical programs into one of California's first joint departments. The move builds on 50 years of breakthroughs including the world's first FDA-approved artificial retina.
Nintendo is redesigning the Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries to comply with EU right-to-repair laws. The change means gamers won't have to throw away their consoles when batteries die.
Illinois has a toxic problem that could become an economic opportunity. A new plan shows how replacing 1.5 million lead pipes could generate 90,000 jobs while protecting public health.
When federal health insurance subsidies expired, one family faced a $3,000 monthly bill—until New Mexico became the only state to fully replace the funding. The move has helped 27,000 people keep their coverage and attracted 10,000 new enrollees.
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