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Cartilage organoids bridging bench to bedside: A steroid-free strategy for early osteoarthritis repair.
Materials today. Bio·February 1, 2026·PMID 41560786
Why it mattersCurrent corticosteroid injections for OA provide temporary relief but may accelerate cartilage damage. This steroid-free approach offers comparable symptom control while preserving joint structure, addressing a key unmet need in early OA management.
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