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Advances in Treatment of Cataracts
...Modern corrective surgery requires implantation of artificial lenses, however these implants often leave patients dependent on eyeglasses. But now, a recent study at Harvard Medical School has shown that the...Award for TTK Chitra heart valve prosthesis
...ation of indigenous technology 2001 for developing artificial heart valve prosthesis.It is a tilting disc valve ...8,000 (nearly on third of the cost of the imported artificial valves) has been successfully commercialized by TTK Healthcare Limited (formerly TTK Pharma), Chenna......s the first major advance in the development of an artificial replacement heart in nearly two decades. If successful, the device could help thousands of patients who die each year waiting for a heart transplant. Patients considered for the implant were critically ill with fewer than 30 days to live and the lif......en developed, which makes the process of providing artificial respiration to critically ill and comatose patient...n the precutaneous procedure which involves giving artificial respiration to critically ill patients.// In the operation an opening is made in the wall of the...Surgeons implant second artificial heart
...ons who implanted the world's first self-contained artificial heart in a 59-year-old man more than 2 months ago ...s the first major advance in the development of an artificial replacement heart in nearly two decades. The surgeons have said previously that patients considered ...Fifth US Patient Receives Artificial Heart
A fifth man has received a self-contained artificial heart, but he is having problems with his lungs, s...ays to live. // "The operation went well and the artificial heart is performing flawlessly," Dr. Louis Samuels, director of the cardiac transplant team at MCP H...First Artificial Heart patient has Major setback
The first recipient of a self-contained artificial heart suffered bleeding in his brain in the same area damaged by a stroke 10 days ago. The latest setback caused swelling and made the patient, Robert Tools, 59, of Franklin, Kentucky, less responsive, implant surgeon Laman Gray said. // Robert Too...Pioneering artificial heart patient dies
...ecipient of the world’s first fully self-contained artificial heart, died at a hospital in Louisville, Ken., aft..., diabetes and kidney disease when he received the artificial heart. At the time of the surgery, Tools was only expected to live one month. Doctors had said if he...Artificial lenses- Boon to cataract patients
...cus on closer objects.Millions of people are given artificial lenses to replace their own lenses when they becom...es arranged like the petals of a flower.Like other artificial lenses, the device would be inserted into the lens capsule fo the eye after the cloudy lens has been...Third artificial heart patient introduced
The third man to receive an experimental artificial heart made his first public appearance, three-and-...ors said was not related to the performance of the artificial heart. The fourth person to get the implant, an unidentified 74-year-old man, died after 56 days wit...Herbs: rich soure of antioxidants
...f a meal, especially as an alternative to salt and artificial additives, the researcher suggests.Even if you’re not into oregano, other herbs also appear to pack a significant antioxidant punch.Among the more familiar, ranked in order, are dill, garden thyme, rosemary and peppermint. The most active phenol comp...Herbs: rich soure of antioxidants
...f a meal, especially as an alternative to salt and artificial additives, the researcher suggests.Even if you’re not into oregano, other herbs also appear to pack a significant antioxidant punch.Among the more familiar, ranked in order, are dill, garden thyme, rosemary and peppermint. The most active phenol comp...... a psychiatrist specialising in brain imaging. The artificial brain reviews the brain scan of patients looking for certain characteristics in the brain blood flow, which could indicate schizophrenia. Dr Liddle said that recent evidence shows that certain parts of the brain are disrupted in schizophrenia. He sa...Dental implants are turning to gain popularity
...al solution to the problem is to go for dentures - artificial teeth fixed on a bridge that is inserted into the mouth. But implants teeth inserted into the gum and bone by surgery are growing in popularity according to the American Dental Association's latest survey. They found that the number of surgically-...Computer Program can assist to detect Heart Attack
...n Philadelphia tested a computer program called an artificial neural network, which is designed to mimic the hum...as missing. Despite the missing information, the artificial neural network was highly accurate at identifying patients who were having a heart attack, Baxt's te...Mutating viruses helps produce antibodies
...s on bacteria may help lead to a new way to create artificial antibodies. This surprising mechanism may even be ... coming up with biotechnology applications such as artificial antibodies from this mutation process by working with chemist Gregory Weiss of the University of Cal......en developed, which makes the process of providing artificial respiration to critically ill and comatose patient...n the precutaneous procedure which involves giving artificial respiration to critically ill patients. In the operation an opening is made in the wall of the t......ectin or guar gum are dietary fiber; olestra is an artificial fat that is not absorbed. Monoglycerides and diglycerides are simply chopped off parts of vegetable oils that are emulsified with water. These latter compounds have the same calories as fat but reduce the amount of fat needed. Infact, they are fat ...A recent research reveals that an artificial disc to replace damaged spinal discs has successfu...t Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have been testing an artificial disc and comparing it to spinal fusion. Results so far look very promising, with many patients becom...Bridge to liver transplant looks encouraging
...patients die while waiting for one. Research on an artificial liver has been going on for many years now, but the liver is such a complex organ that success has been elusive. However, researchers at the University of Michigan are now having success with a device that can filter toxins out of the blood, mimick...Artificial discs available as replacements for damaged discs
...t in the spine to fuse two bones together. Now, an artificial disc which is being studied as a replacement is in...a fusion operation for every two that received the artificial disc, in the second phase all patients who qualify to participate in the study will receive the arti...Stanford Medical Center Implements The First Virtual Cardiac Ultrasound
...uses an “intelligent” echocardiography system. The artificial intelligence of the system can be used to quantify cardiac functions that can lead to more precise preferences to cardiac surgeons even before they decide on the course of treatment. The technology, made available in the market by Philips, is calle...New robotic drill to do dental implants
.... A dental implant is used to provide root to the artificial tooth, and is generally imbedded in the gum through a long and complex surgical procedure. The robotic drill will first use a frame and a needle to send the impulses from the gum to a personal computer. The computer will then use the data thus coll...Joint replacement surgery outcomes may be affected by obesity and diabetes
... to replace the arthritic or damaged joint with an artificial joint called prosthesis. A joint replacement surgery may be required when moving the muscles of the joint becomes too painful due to injury or arthritis. Researchers from Duke University Medical Center had said in their report that of the three fact......he European Journal of Oncology. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, which is used by most people to prepare food, sweeten chewing gums, soft drinks, yoghurts and desserts and it is also used in low-calorie foods, medicines as it helped people to reduce their calorie intake. The Japanese multinational com...Ultrasounds To Detect Changes In Heart Motions
... of cardiac pacemakers or perhaps better design of artificial hearts. The findings, published in the current Jou... diseases or further improve cardiac pacemakers or artificial hearts. Source: Newswise Medindia on Heart Attack: Further information Heart attack: Also call......gineering team has announced the development of an artificial vision system for a totally blind person,with an a...cluding batteries. Dr. Dobelle said that the new artificial vision systems are expected to be made available, on a limited commercial basis, starting later this...Perfect babies boon or a bane?
...ogy currently under development would be to insert artificial chromosomes into eggs or sperm, or the cells from which they derive. Already, one technique is being used which introduces inheritable changes, in treating mitochondrial genetic diseases. Mitochondria are not part of the nucleus (genetic material) o...A man who lost both of his arms in an accident
... is getting some high-tech help with an innovative artificial limb that controls movements by thought. Two yea...t amputees, Sullivan was fitted with a traditional artificial prosthesis, relying on chains and buttons to move his arm. But then doctors at the Rehabilitation In...Solarium use is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer
...searchers said was the strongest evidence yet that artificial sun tanning can be dangerous to healthy skin. Mel...tionnaires about their exposure to sunlight and to artificial tanning. In 1999, the researchers rechecked the women's cancer status using the national health regi...Stem Cells Keeping Patients Alive
...nsplantation. Of the 171 patients, 85 received the artificial liver and 86 received standard care.Pig liver cells were inserted to detoxify the patient’s plasma and replace missing nutrients....Artificial Heart , Gives Hope For Patients Awaiting a Heart Transplant
A recent study shows a completely artificial heart could prevent death in critically ill patien...se who are candidates for a heart transplant . The artificial heart implant improved survival rates before receiving actual heart transplants and after transplant...New ultralight hand with better functionality and flexibility developed
...llow it to rotate and one to allow it to flex. The artificial limb offers superior flexibility and a great versatility in function. With the hand one can clutch objects such as a ball, or can move the thumb out to one side and grip objects with the index finger in the way like opening a lock with a key. More...Toxic chemicals found in domestic products poisoning newborn babies
...xic were tested. These chemicals are Alkylphenols, artificial musks, bisphenol, brominated flame retardants, organochlorine pesticides, perfluoriated compounds, phthalates, triclosan which were found in detergents, pesticides, perfumes, textile industry and toothpastes. Though, there is no clear evidence that ...Implantable devices to be powered by organosilicon compounds in the future
...rgans or improving function of existing ones using artificial implants. These implantable devices are becoming commonplace today by serving as a good // alternative to the conventional treatment. Such effective utilization would not have been possible without the availability of lithium batteries that supply p...Resilin Protein from Flea can be used for cardiovascular disease
... causing any damage or break in the resilin. The artificial resilin is found to have the similar properties to the natural one and can be used in therapeutics in the field of medicine. One of the most important uses of resilin would be in the field of cardiovascular diseases. It can be very useful tool in the...Cannabinoids - Antidepressant And Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment
... The rats were given various high level dosages of artificial cannabinoid HU210 for a month and were found that the animals have nerve cell regeneration in their hippocampus. The rats found to be less anxious, and more willing to eat food in new. The Canadian team said: "These complicated effects of high and...Hip Replacement Can Now Be Performed On Virtual Patients
... it is completely removed and replaced by suitable artificial joint structure....New sensors developed to predict effectiveness of radiotherapy treatment
...he human population is exposed to both natural and artificial sources of radiation, which can cause cancer and other defects. Strangely, the same radiation that causes such effects is used for the treatment of cancer, //referred to as radiotherapy. It is however very difficult to assess if the precise dose of r...New spinal surgery technique developed by UCSF Surgeon
... of the tumor, surgeons can rebuild the spine with artificial pedicle screws. The neurosurgeon behind this novel innovation specializes in spinal reconstructive surgery for trauma, tumors and degenerative disease, and intends to develop new techniques for computer-guided, minimally invasive instrumentation an...Declining Rates Of Sperm Donors Over The Past 5 Years
...ts freezes and stores semen sample for purposes of artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization or for research. The researchers believe that the fall is almost certainly linked to scrapping the right of donors to remain anonymous. The results have highlighted the need to attract more volunteers, particula...Brain development compromised in premature babies
... development. // Premature babies taken care of by artificial means have been found to have a poor brain development when compared to full term babies. An ultrasound scan done regarding brain development of babies born around 26 weeks gestation revealed that certain aspects of brain development were comprom...Sperm stem cells could be an alternative to embryonic stem cells in future
...stem cells can also be conferred immortality under artificial laboratory conditions. Perhaps, someday, it might be possible to correct genetic defects in humans such as cystic fibrosis in the near future...Artificial Sweetners Not Really Safe?
... varying doses of aspartame appears // to link the artificial sweetener to a high carcinogenicity rate, accordin...in Europe.Aspartame is the second most widely used artificial sweetener in the world. It is found in more than 6,000 products including carbonated and powdered so...Aspartame, Artificial Sweetener, A Safe Bet!
The long raging debate over the safety of artificial sweeteners got an impetus when a new study confirms. The Calorie Control Council today stated that a rat study conducted by Italy’s Ramazzini Institute //is totally contradictory with the extensive scientific research and regulatory reviews conducted...Anti-Microbial Coating For Use Over Biomedical Devices Developed
The application of anti-microbial coating over artificial implants such as hip, knee implants and catheters have been found to reduce the infection rates following surgery. // This would indirectly be associated with a significant reduction in the health care cost and an improvement in the quality of life o...Bisphenol A In Food Containers Has Adverse Effect On Brain Tissue
...ual differences. Bisphenol A (BPA) is used as an artificial estrogen and is the primary hormone in female sexual development, but low doses of BPA blocks the activity of estrogen, which increases the growth and viability of neurons resulting in damage to the brain cells. Experiments on rat brain neurons revea...Bisphenol A in plastics affects brain
...sing damage to human health. BPA is found to be an artificial estrogen which may lead to breast cancer and devel...tant for cell growth and brain development. This artificial estrogens mimic the action of natural estrogen and inhibits the action of natural estrogens which is......entarian Roger Williams has called for a ban on an artificial sweetener aspartame, which is used in the production of 6,000 types of medicines, food and drinks.// He said that there was definite evidence that the sweetener, which is used in cereal, chocolate and cola, may cause cancer. The European Ramazzini Fo...Artificial Light Stimulates Breast Cancer Growth In Mice: Study
...ice was // stimulated by the nighttime exposure to artificial light. The study, which was funded by the National...rch. "This is the first experimental evidence that artificial light plays an integral role in the growth of human breast cancer," said David A. Schwartz, M.D, NIE...Silicone Rubber Flap Restore Speech
...it very difficult to talk with the rubber silicone artificial valve. This valve is implanted in-between the windpipe and oesophagus. But after this surgery though the patient can converse their voice is rough and is very low pitched and not audible. Female patients find it very difficult to adjust after the...Magnetic Resonance Imaging Can Now Be Used For Mind Reading
...could also play a vital role in the development of artificial intelligence systems such as robots. ...Inadequate labeling in sandwiches sold at UK supermarkets
...ives while boosting flavour with chicken stock and artificial flavorings. The results came after a total of 26 chicken sandwiches from nine UK stores were tested. The stores investigated were Asda, Bhs, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Somerfield, Tesco and Waitrose. The finding indicates th...Designer Babies- To Create Or Not To Create!
...e ever-increasing options for childbearing such as artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and the increasing demand for such saviour siblings from parents, members of the Human Genetics Commission recommend that there is now a need to develop a standar...Sri Lanka Gets The Help Of Healthcare Professionals
...alth providers to prescribe mobility aides such as artificial limbs and braces. The absence of special care can lead to advanced stages of disability or can even become fatal. There is also the danger of severe emotional trauma to individuals without the appropriate products for their rehabilitation. Edited ...Hospital To The Rescue Of Disabled Children
...t, Joshi added, referring to the highly successful artificial limb project launched in Rajasthan in 1968. The limbs provided by the hospital are much lighter, and also provides the scope for adjustment. Hospital officials were not sure why the project had not been given due publicity. Edited (IANS...Artificial sweetener, Aspartame, may be the potential cause of lymphoma, leukaemia
...od and sample adopted were feeding 1,900 rats with artificial sweetener in feed until they died. Thereafter rats were examined to see if they suffered from any disease. The results of the study revealed that rats on aspartame-sweetened soda developed a variety of cancers. Thereby, establishing aspartame as a c...Do Women Die In Childbirth Because It Is More Preferable?
...pment of assisted reproductive techniques, such as artificial insemination, in-vitro fertilization and intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection, perhaps a hope is definitely visible over the horizon. For More Information ARE YOU PREGNANT & PHYSICALLY ABUSED? DON'T SUFFER IN SILENCE! IS KILLING BABY GIRL......ents. They would suggest their patients to undergo artificial insemination or to go in for adoption to prevent defective births. He also said that these abnormalities in the karyotypes could be attributed to environmental pollution such as chemicals, radioactive materials or biological viruses. Hence they ser......than 100 countries. By this way we have created an artificial shore-based food supply. ...Other ContentsligationligationligationligationligationligationlimblimblimblimblimblimblimblimblineagelineagelineagelineagedisequilibriumlinkagelinkagelinkagelinkagelinkagelinkerlinkerlinkerlipidslipidslipidslipidslipidslipidsOther TagsApesApesApesMurphy
(Date:5/16/2008)...al of Forest Research presents the preliminary fin...t landscape-scale experiments on how forest manage... The Blacks Mountain Interdisciplinary Research t...niversity, Oregon State University, U.C. Riverside...Society scientists collaborating in research on la...
(Date:5/16/2008)... biomechanics and physiology from six universities...Institute of Technologys Media Lab, refute scienti...rius, a 21-year-old South African bilateral ampute...age in the 400-meter race. Their conclusions were ...omotion Laboratory, under the direction of Profess...
(Date:5/15/2008)...hange has long been a concern for environmental sc...the problem of excessive reactive nitrogen in the ...e of environmental scientists who study how the el...y alters local and global ecosystems and potential...ng environmental scientists bring the problem to t...
(Date:5/15/2008)... to long-held assumptions, high-salt diets may not...ators from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine...ion after examining dietary intake among a nationa...e Einstein researchers actually observed a signifi... disease (CVD) associated with lower sodium diets....
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