Weeps4Wildlife

Wildlife & conservation nut: protect ALL creatures from spiders to tigers. Crafter/Artist, EDS/Hypermobility Disabled ME MCAS POtS. Climate Reality Leader

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

@Rainmaker1973 I soooo need this for my spine. Unfortunately the NHS will be unlikely to roll this treatment out anytime soon and I'm sure it will be first available at a high cost privately

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Scientists have developed a promising regenerative option for people suffering from chronic neck and back pain caused by degenerative disc disease (DDD): an injectable hydrogel that could serve as a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery.

This advanced biocompatible gel is engineered to closely replicate the nucleus pulposus—the soft, gel-like core of intervertebral discs—delivering immediate structural support while restoring lost disc height and hydration. Administered via a simple needle injection, the hydrogel fills in degraded areas, recreates a supportive microenvironment, and helps stabilize the spine without the need for open procedures.

Unlike conventional treatments that primarily manage symptoms through pain relief or fusion surgery, this approach targets the underlying structural breakdown of the disc itself. Many hydrogel formulations also function as sophisticated delivery platforms, carrying stem cells, growth factors, or other bioactive agents directly to the damaged site. These components work to suppress inflammation, inhibit destructive enzymes, and promote the body's natural repair processes, potentially encouraging tissue regeneration over time.

Early clinical and preclinical studies, including trials with products like HYDRAFIL (from ReGelTec) for lumbar discs, have shown encouraging results: significant reductions in pain and disability, maintained disc height, and improved function in patients followed for up to a year or more. While much of the current focus remains on lower back (lumbar) applications, similar principles are being explored for cervical (neck) degeneration in regenerative medicine research, with hydrogels showing potential to alleviate nerve compression, restore cushioning, and enhance mobility.

This hydrogel-based therapy represents a meaningful step toward long-term recovery by addressing disc degeneration at its source, offering hope for reduced reliance on invasive spinal fusions and a path to preserving natural spinal movement. Ongoing trials and refinements will determine its full efficacy and applicability across different spinal regions.

[Tang et al. (2026): "Cell and Hydrogel‐Integrated Therapies for Intervertebral Disc Regeneration." Discusses hydrogel scaffolds for cell delivery in IDD, with potential for cervical/lumbar applications. Published in Advanced Healthcare Materials. DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202502354]

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

@philip_ciwf It pains me to think of the unnecessary misery inflicted on animals to produce cheap meat. Pigs are sentient, inquisitive, loving creatures that deserve respect

[Amnesty UK @AmnestyUK]

URGENT: Parliament is having a debate on the genocide in Gaza THIS Thursday

The UK government must prevent and punish genocide but hasn’t done all in its power to end Israel’s genocide in Gaza.

TAG YOUR MP to urge them to speak in Thursday’s parliamentary debate and call on the government to immediately take action to end Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.

In December 2024 Amnesty International found Israel was committing genocide in Gaza. In November 2025 Amnesty confirmed that despite a so-called ‘ceasefire’, the genocide continues.

The UN’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported that since the so-called ceasefire began, 449 Palestinians have been killed, including at least 100 children (UNICEF). By January 2026, 81% of structures were destroyed or damaged.

Most of Gaza’s population remains displaced. At least 77% face crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity, according to OCHA’s January 2026 update.

By restricting food, medical supplies, electricity and medical evacuations, Israel is deliberately inflicting conditions of life calculated to bring about physical destruction, prohibited under the Genocide Convention.

All States have a duty to prevent and punish genocide. Despite ICJ warnings of plausible risk and a UN Commission finding of genocide, the UK still refuses to accept even the risk.

MPs should ask: what evidence does the UK require to accept genocide risk? Why were the ICJ interim ruling and the UN Commission of Inquiry not enough to trigger action?

The UK argued in the Myanmar case that acts against children and forced displacement show genocidal intent. Over 64,000 children have been killed or injured in Gaza. Why the double standard?

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

@AmnestyUK @MarieRimmer @MarieRimmerMP

[ali 🍃💚🍃 @aligreen9999]

@SteveReedMP Disappointing that the Labour government is not prepared to stand up against a few wealthy landowners against the ecologically destructive practice of grouse shooting.

https://t.co/IO2tTDC8rE

[Shaun Wilde @ShaunWilde3]

@SteveReedMP You took £1786 in football tickets from the water companies who have f****d up our environment and stolen our money and who you are supposed to be regulating. Renationalise them.

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

@SteveReedMP I thought you were onboard for banning fois grois, has this been forgotten? Because that's what it looks like to me

[Phaedra @PhaedraXTeddy]

This was a cared for #StrayDog in #Morocco. She was a helpful animal in the neighborhood & secured the zone from thieves & criminals, barking at thieves at night to expose them. The CommuneHurbane of SaléHygiene authorities came when she was alone & in cold blood, they POISONED her, just a few days ago.

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

@Protect_Wldlife @humaneworldorg Turds, absolute sociopaths

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

Whales are vital guardians of our oceans, but they face constant threats from human activity. Stand with Indigenous leaders calling for legal rights to protect these majestic beings. Add your name here: https://t.co/KxN4MU0vCg

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

The Israeli government commits war crimes in Gaza, the population is being starved to death, you must suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
It's time for the EU to stop preferential treatment for Israel & hold this criminal state to account. #FAC @antonio_tajani

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

The Israeli government commits war crimes in Gaza, the population is being starved to death, I strongly urge you to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
It's time for the EU to stop preferential treatment for Israel & hold this criminal state to account. #FAC @jnbarrot

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

The Israeli government commits war crimes in Gaza, the population is being starved to death, I strongly urge you to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
It's time for the EU to stop preferential treatment for Israel & hold this criminal state to account.@MarosSefcovic

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

The Israeli government commits war crimes in Gaza, the population is being starved to death, I strongly urge you to suspend the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
It's time for the EU to stop preferential treatment for Israel & hold this criminal state to account. #FAC @kajakallas

[No Azure for Apartheid @NoAz4Apartheid]

BREAKING! No Azure for Apartheid disrupts Satya's keynote during Microsoft Build!

SHUT DOWN MICROSOFT BUILD FOR PALESTINE!

#IOFOffAzure #MSBuild #SHUTDOWNMSBUILD #SHUTDOWNMICROSOFTBUILD #NoAzureForApartheid

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

Want to help animals but unsure how? Join Animal Equality’s Animal Protector programme and step closer to a world free from animal cruelty: https://t.co/7VgE7ZPX9J

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

New bold plans have been unveiled to address the NHS backlog. It could see millions of people finally get the treatment they need. Sign the open letter to show the Government we back these bold changes to get rid of the waiting list backlog? https://t.co/sZlcuhRY6r

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

It is time the super-rich pay what they owe – to fix the climate crisis and much more.

Read the dossier: https://t.co/KOF4HJYTlv #TaxTheirBillions

[Weeps4Wildlife @Biospine]

Outraged that the Royal Family are making millions from the NHS, state schools and charities? I am, so I've signed the petition calling on them to clean up their act AND start paying corporation tax. Join me: https://t.co/Fu8hp9VmWx