New hydrogel repairs cartilage and relieves osteoarthritis pain

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A new hydrogel delivers lacosamide, an epilepsy drug, to relieve osteoarthritis pain and repair damaged cartilage. The Yale study found the drug targets a protein in cartilage cells, reducing pain and promoting repair. The specialized hydrogel ensures slow, localized release of the medication within the joint. This approach repurposes an existing drug and uses advanced biomaterials for a potentially faster path to clinical use, offering long-lasting relief and structural protection.


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