Health is Wealth

09/28/2025

Say goodbye to fillings—hello to real teeth!

Scientists at King’s College London have grown human teeth in a lab using a patient’s own cells.

This natural regeneration breakthrough could soon replace implants with real, living teeth.

The future of dentistry just got a lot more bite-worthy!

09/23/2025

👁️✨ A drop of science is replacing a pair of glasses.

New research presented at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) suggests that specially formulated eye drops may be a safe, non-surgical alternative to reading glasses for age-related farsightedness, also known as presbyopia.

🔬 In a study of 766 patients, drops combining pilocarpine (to gently constrict the pupil and sharpen focus) and diclofenac (to ease inflammation and discomfort) helped restore near vision. Within just an hour, most participants could read two or more lines better on the Jaeger eye chart. Even more remarkable—the effect lasted up to two years with continued use.

✅ Results:

• 99% of patients using the lowest-dose formula achieved clear near vision.

• Higher doses worked best for those with advanced presbyopia.

• Side effects were mild (temporary dim vision, slight irritation, or headache).

• Importantly, no serious complications like retinal detachment occurred.

📌 While larger multi-center studies are still needed, these findings point toward a future where eye drops—not glasses or surgery—may become the go-to solution for millions struggling with reading vision.

Source: Benozzi, G. et al. (2025). Dose-dependent efficacy and safety of pilocarpine-diclofenac eye drops for presbyopia: a real-world single-center study. Presented at the 43rd ESCRS Congress, Sept 15, 2025.

09/20/2025

China has made history with a breakthrough that could redefine diabetes treatment. Using cutting-edge stem cell therapy, researchers successfully reversed both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in humans. In one case, a young woman with long-term Type 1 diabetes stopped insulin injections within 75 days of treatment and has remained insulin-free for over a year.

In another case, a man with 25 years of Type 2 diabetes was completely free of insulin and medications just months after receiving stem cell–derived islet cell transplants. What makes this approach groundbreaking is that it uses the patient’s own cells, removing the need for anti-rejection drugs. Though still in early stages, this breakthrough points toward a future where diabetes could be treated at its root cause—not just managed.



More details/images: https://engineerine.com/chinas-groundbreaking-diabetes-breakthroug/

09/15/2025

In another leap for diabetes treatment, doctors successfully enabled a diabetic patient to produce his own insulin again through gene-edited cell transplantation.
The therapy involves editing stem cells to function like pancreatic beta cells, then implanting them into the patient. Once active, these cells release insulin naturally in response to blood sugar levels, effectively curing the disease at its root.
Unlike insulin injections or pumps, this approach restores the body’s natural regulation system. Early trials show patients maintaining healthy glucose levels without medication, marking a turning point in diabetes care.
This success story demonstrates how gene editing could provide a permanent solution for millions living with diabetes, ending decades of dependence on synthetic treatments.

09/14/2025

Researchers at Northwestern University have created a novel injectable biomaterial that regenerated healthy hyaline cartilage in sheep knees, a feat rarely achieved in large animals. The material combines a peptide that binds growth factors with hyaluronic acid, forming a scaffold that hardens on bone and promotes cartilage growth. Scientists say the breakthrough could transform future osteoarthritis and joint pain treatments.

09/11/2025

Stanford scientists reverse autism symptoms by focusing on a key brain area.

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at Stanford University have successfully reversed core symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in mice by targeting a previously overlooked brain region, the lateral septum. This area, linked to social behavior and emotional regulation, showed abnormal activity in autistic models. Using advanced techniques like optogenetics (precise light-based control of neurons), the team calibrated neural circuits in this region, restoring typical social interaction and reducing repetitive behaviors.

The lateral septum influences dopamine release, a neurotransmitter critical for reward and motivation. By modulating its activity, scientists corrected dysfunctional signaling pathways that impair social engagement, a hallmark of autism. Remarkably, symptoms reversed almost immediately after treatment, suggesting the brain retains plasticity to rewire itself even after developmental disorders manifest.

While still in preclinical stages, this research offers transformative insights. It challenges the long-held view that autism-related neural pathways are fixed post-childhood, opening doors to targeted therapies for humans. Future work will explore non-invasive methods to modulate human brain circuits, potentially via focused ultrasound or neuromodulation devices.

This study underscores the importance of digging deeper into specific neural networks, not just broad brain regions to treat complex conditions. For millions affected by autism, Stanford’s work brings hope that symptom reversal may one day be possible through precise, innovative interventions.

03/08/2025

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