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Not dementia but an aging game changer being tested

Victoriaredux
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https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2025/11/joint-cartilage-aging-osteoarthritis-therapy-research

"A new study suggests it may be possible to regenerate cartilage lost to aging or arthritis with an oral drug or local injection, rendering knee and hip replacement unnecessary."

Years away most likely but good news .

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  • Quilting brings calm
    Quilting brings calm Member Posts: 2,990
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    That would be great since I was belatedly told that cortisone shots destroy cartilage. You know, the shots they give you when you have arthritis in your knees. I’m sure the cortisone shots contributed to my need for knee replacements.

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