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Repair of fetal membranes could reduce preterm births

By Tina Chowdhury September 5, 2017 Research

Life-long medical conditions and disabilities associated with preterm birth could be prevented with a new bioengineering approach led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). Bioengineers from SEMS…

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Biomaterials for healing babies wounds

By Tina Chowdhury March 14, 2017 Research

More than 80, 000 babies in England are born prematurely each year and need specialist hospital care. If a baby is born preterm between 25 and 34 weeks gestation, survival…

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SMART device to monitor hydration in athletes

By Tina Chowdhury September 1, 2016 Research

This project will develop a device that can monitor the amount of water a patient has consumed (hydration) and compare to the amount water that is lost (dehydration). This novel…

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Non-animal models for investigating osteoarthritis

By Tina Chowdhury February 15, 2016 Research No Comments

We have developed a novel non-animal model to study osteoarthritis. The ex-vivo system applies mechanical loading to cartilage cells taken from the joints of animals that normally would be abbatoir…

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Using stem cells to help babies

By Tina Chowdhury May 8, 2015 Research

There is a strong clinical need for tissue replacement in infants and children. Most tissue and organ engineering efforts are targeted at adult patients, who suffer from tissue loss because…

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Catching osteoarthritis early

By Tina Chowdhury January 20, 2015 Research

Cartilage covers the surface of joints preventing damage to soft tissues whilst supporting the body’s weight during movement and exercise. However, the structure and function of cartilage is often damaged…

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Teaching science the techi way

By Tina Chowdhury November 9, 2014 Research

Scientists at the Institute of Bioengineering have been testing the latest Google Glass technology for teaching concepts in bioengineering to undergraduate and postgraduate students at Queen Mary University of London.…

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Preventing osteoarthritis with exercise and CNP

By Tina Chowdhury November 1, 2014 Research

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, painful condition that affects the cartilage tissue lining the knee joints in both the young and ageing population. There are drugs available to control the…

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New therapy to heal the amniotic membrane and prevent pre-term births

By Tina Chowdhury October 31, 2014 Research

Pre-term premature rupture of the fetal membranes (PPROM) occurs commonly after amniocentesis and fetoscopic surgery. However, membrane healing is poor making attempts to seal the defect ineffective. Intra-amniotic infusion with…

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