PHILADELPHIA –The accepted dogma has been that bone-forming cells, derived from the body's connective tissue, are the only cells able to form the skeleton. However, new research shows that specialized ...

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is an inorganic mineral present in human bone and teeth. It plays a role in the structural strength of bone and in bone regeneration. While it occurs naturally in bone, healthcare ...

A research team from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of ...

The field of bone implants has taken incredible strides thanks to technological innovations that allow for stronger grafts that are easier to install. Yet even with these advances, there are still ...

Setrusumab is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits sclerostin, a protein that negatively regulates bone development, allowing for new bone formation.

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Key Takeaways Osteophytes, or bone spurs, are bony outgrowths that can develop around joints.Osteophytes are often linked to osteoarthritis, a type of ...

Brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta) is an inherited genetic condition that causes bone weakness. It can increase a person’s risk of fractures and other medical complications. A person with ...