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NEW ROBOTIC SURGERY ARM APPROVED BY FDA

... a computer and video monitor. The surgeon can use hand grips and foot pedals on the console to control three robotic arms that can perform the surgery using a variety of surgical tools. The product, the Da Vinci Surgical System, made by Intuitive Surgical, Inc., of Mountain View, Calif., is the first of ...

Abstain from sex- the latest mantra of American teens

...al and hyper critical of the issue. On the other hand some are happy that something has started and if not a revolution, something positive might come out of all this. In the U.S. however this issue of teen abstinence has consumed tons of print and lots of television time and is catching up as a major n...

Doctors operate upon patients in candlelight- latest from the quake scene

...f infrastructure, the doctors have a tough task on hand doing whatever they can, given the limited facilities, which are hardly, bare minimal. Biscuits, dry fruit and bottled mineral water form the diet of doctors who work round the clock trying to ease the pain of the thousands who survived the quake. ...

Diabetes and Depression often go hand-in-hand

... data has revealed that diabetes and depression go hand in hand for many people. People with Diabetes are twice as likely as non-diabetics to suffer from depression...

Half of world's children are passive smokers - damning disclosure from WHO

...at there were no safe permissible levels of second hand smoke. "Far from being a mere annoyance or a minor discomfort, exposure to second-hand smoke causes cancer and contributes to various lung and heart diseases," said Brundtland, adding that it can cause "asthma and other respiratory illnesses in chil...

GlaxoSmithKline - Changes Lamictal(R) Label Appearance and Packaging

...result of miscommunication, which can include poor hand writing of the prescription and confusion between drugs with similar names.// It is important for patients with epilepsy not to have an interruption in treatment because it could lead to consequence such as status epilepticus. Conversely, those pat...

Stuttering and brain anatomy

...ng, the study soought to determine whether sex and hand writing preference influenced PDS. " Our data indicated that sex and hand writing seemed to be related to some anatomic features. For example, the Pars Triangularis was sig...

Babies of the deaf communicate

... were videotaped and computers tracked the babies' hand movements. According to him, if language is acqui...ps and tongue, then all the babies should have had hand motions that are similar. However, if babies are sensitive to linguistic patterns, then the babies e...

Keep guilt off

...hem more susceptible to disease.Those on the other hand who feel little or no guilt are better able to fight off infection.// Researchers asked 30 students aged 18-30 to list enjoyable activities such as eating, drinking, smoking and sex, and to rate each one for the amount of pleasure and guilt it gave...

Zydus Cadila and Kopran in strategic alliance

... of them for the first time in India. While on one hand Aten would grow faster in the hands of Zydus Cadila, Kopran would be able to achieve higher growths through its strategy of launching new products....

For a Better Memory

... have a better memory for events -- no matter what hand you favour. The key lies in a part of the brain called the corpus callosum, which seems to be larger and more developed in folks with a family history of left-handedness, says study author Steven Christman. // The corpus callosum is the large bundl...

Left handed have better episodic memory

...dness of participants (having a weak versus strong hand preference may also matter). Further research may help explain why episodic memory benefits from the two halves working together, whereas factual/implicit memory is better processed in one half alone. The onset of episodic memory roughly coincides ...

Dyslexia due to cerebellum abnormality

... as they performed a pre-learned sequence of right hand finger movements, and as they learned a new sequence of finger movements, also with their right hand. During the tasks, activation of the cerebellum in the dyslexic individuals was only about 12% of that in the other persons. When learning the new ...

Broccoli's role against cancer

...anti-oxidants that use the molecular equivalent of hand to hand combat, broccoli’s compound is a covert operative that works indirectly.Oxidants are like molecular ...

Periodontitis a common problem in patients with arthritis

Arthritis and periodontitis often go hand in hand, according to a new study in the Journal of Periodontology. In the Australian study of 154 people, the 77 people who had// rheumatoid arthritis were more than twice as likely to have periodontal disease with moderate to severe jawbone loss as...

The hazards of using disinfectant hand gel

...rs in Dallas, using disinfectant gels, rather than hand rubs, for hospital hand washing may lead to a decrease in hygiene. Getting doctors and nurses to wash their hands between ea...

Babies of the deaf communicate

... were videotaped and computers tracked the babies' hand movements. According to him, if language is acqui...ps and tongue, then all the babies should have had hand motions that are similar. However, if babies are sensitive to linguistic patterns, then the babies e...

Drinking wine as part of a healthy living

...s and exercised more. So wine drinking seems to go hand in hand with healthy choices. Many other studies have shown that alcohol - whatever the type - has benefit...

Toxin injections support stroke associated spasticity

...ave found that injections of botulinum toxin eases hand spasticity among stroke survivors. Spasticity in t...stroke, a group of 120 stroke patients affected by hand and finger spasticity had either a one-off botox injection or placebo. Significant improvements were...

Treating wounds without stitches

...he time to return to normal activities needing the hand was the same in both groups. Those receiving the conservative treatment reported less pain, and shorter treatment time (about 14 minutes less). Four months later, the wounds had closed up and healed to the same extent in both cases. In fact, the re...

Alcohol injures stress hormone response

...eing required to do mental arithmetic and having a hand placed in ice cold water. Both these stress tests produce a burst of the hormone cortisol. The researchers noted that the alcoholics produced lower levels of cortisol in response to stress. They also performed less well in memory and problem-solvin...

Osteoarthritis and Estrogen are connected

...women were examined for osteoarthritis in the hip, hand and knee. Information on their estrogen use was al...en the groups, there was a difference with hip and hand osteoarthritis. Women who were on estrogen were more likely to have hip or hand osteoarthritis. Even...

New approach to anti-anxiety drugs

... human response to life,// but when it gets out of hand it can inhibit everyday behaviour and cause much suffering. Around 15 million people might have had the necessity for anxiety related treatment.The anti-anxiety drugs have always been very effective in such needy times. The major class is known as th...

Myostatin gene could hold the key to treatment for DMD

...lso in the pipeline. Kathryn Wagner, on the other hand plans to take these studies further by “switching off” the myostatin gene in mice with DMD at different time points to determine if the treatment is still effective at late stages of the disease....

Wash your hands to keep healthy!

...ny of us are not aware that just a simple habit of hand washing could help us reduce the risk of many infe... Recent research has however, proved that frequent hand washing is the most simple and low cost way of cutting rates of infection by nearly half. A recent ...

Stroke also in list of common childhood ailments

...side of the body, like holding the bottle with one hand very often, then it is time for the parents to bring in the child for an MRI. Ferriero and her colleagues who reviewed medical records of 30 pairs of mothers and babies who had a stroke, say that the causes of a stroke in infancy is largely unknown ...

More information sought by patients on medical errors

... wanted to have an apology. Doctors, on the other hand revealed many barriers, which prevented them from giving full details of the errors. It was learnt during the interactions that doctors feared legal action, and also that their admission might harm the patient or decrease their trust. Researchers su...

Medicines on the move

...cines? - All medications should be carried in your hand luggage irrespective of whether the trip is long or short. This way you can avoid skipping your mediaction in case your luggage is stolen or held up. 4. Storage: All mediactions should be carried in their original containers and more than the requir...

Scientists open the book of life

...a of medical advances. With the entire sequence in hand experts predicted it would lead to new drugs, better forecasts of people's health and new ways of treating or preventing many of the most devastating human illnesses. The six countries who were involved in the research are United States, France, Brit...

Flying with caution, with SARS

...ed traveler was on board. Experts suggest frequent hand washing with either soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub to avoid getting infected. The experts are currently recommending travelers postpone their tri...

Passive smoking may be harmless

... nonsmokers. Epidemiologists concluded that second hand smoking does not increase the risk for lung cancer and heart disease. An experiment was conducted on more than 35,000 California residents. Those who were part of the study were non-smokers, but their spouses were active smokers. The researchers said...

Study casts doubt on keyboard ills

...e occupational hazard for developing the wrist and hand ailment known as carpal tunnel syndrome, according...marked by tingling and numbness in the palm of the hand and fingers, occurs when the median nerve gets squeezed at the wrist. Computer use does not pose a s...

Less is more for preserving teeth and gums

... the weight of an orange. Holding an orange in one hand and brushing with the other is impractical and possibly embarrassing, however, the study accepts. Prof Heasman meanwhile offered his five tips for ivory castles: get the shape of your brush right. and change it when it gets manky. check your techn...

Happiness Survey

...the desire for material goods, which has increased hand in hand with average income, is a happiness suppressant....

Defending against Tuberculosis

...th." Also, in developing countries, AIDS and TB go hand in hand. As many as 40 percent to 80 percent of AIDS patients will also develop TB. Doctors know the protein interferon-gamma triggers a reaction of hundreds of genes, so they are still not quite sure which one is responsible for stopping TB. Howeve...

Diabetes cases could double in developing countries in next 30 years

...the poorest settings. Prevention and management go hand in hand. We need to provide comprehensive packages that meet the needs of all members of the community, and that address the disease at all stages and in all its manifestations.” The burden of disease associated with diabetes is substantial: at lea...

Exercising To Music Found To Boost Brain Power

...a direct effect on cognitive ability. On the other hand listening to music may influence cognitive function through different pathways in the brain. The combination of music and exercise may stimulate and increase cognitive arousal while helping to organize cognitive output....

How Effective Is Your Hand Wash Solution ?

...cleaning agents, plain water, and an antibacterial hand sanitizer after applying a teaspoon of peanut butter to their hands. Results show hand wipes, liquid soaps, and bar soaps effectively removed the peanut allergens. However, plain water le...

The Harmful Effects Of Stress in Young Adults

... stress tests. In one test, participants plunged a hand in ice-cold water and kept it submerged for 45 seconds. Another test, called “star tracing,” required participants to trace a star with a stylus through a mirror image of the star. Then, the participants played a video game. Researchers measured chan...

Reducing The Rate Of Hospital Acquired Infections

...ods to prevent the spread of MRSA including better hand hygiene among health care workers, restriction of antibiotics, and the detection and isolation of infected patients. For the study, researchers reviewed 46 previous studies that were done looking at reducing the spread of MRSA. Study authors say 18...

A Better Understanding Of The Brain Network

...ables on their dominant hand. The glove translated hand movements into signals, which were sent to a compu...ch areas of the brain controlled the participants' hand movements as they aligned a cursor on the computer screen with 50 different targets. The fMRI techno...

Home-based Treatment For Eczema More Effective Compared To Hospital Care

A home-based treatment for hand eczema is just as effective at treating the condit...mined 158 patients with moderate to severe chronic hand eczema for more than one year. About half the patients followed a home-based program taking a pill f...

Who Board To Discuss Asian Tsunami Related Health Issues

... visited Indonesia and Sri Lanka and had the first hand experience of the worst affected area in the region."The emergency phase is rapidly shifting to recovery, rehabilitation and self-reliance. Ultimately we are working towards a situation in which people are less vulnerable, and are protected from heal...

Steroids Effective For Treating Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

...he forearm affecting people who perform repetitive hand motions, including computer users, dental hygienists, and even golfers and tennis players. Standard treatment for symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome include splinting and pain relievers like ibuprofen. When those methods fail to help, many patients...

Transmission Of Infectious Disease On Planes Analyzed

...hers suggest that simple measures such as frequent hand washing, which has been proven to reduce the transmission of airborne and other infectious diseases be followed by passengers and they also urge the use of HEPA filters on airplanes to further reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases. ...

Hand sanitizers may reduce respiratory and gastrointestinal infections at home

...has shown in homes were the use// of alcohol based hand sanitizers are used more, the chances of spreading.... 33% of the families had been using alcohol based hand sanitizers for some time during the day. The study results show that the gels or hand sanitizers ac...

Post delivery antidepressants do not affect weight loss

...romised by antidepressant medication. On the other hand it is possible to retain postpartum weight in a group of non-depressive women with previous histories of depression without medical intervention. The study is published in the last issue of Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. Reference: Journal of Clin...

Full time workers are less health conscious than part time workers

...ht hours or more. Part time workers on the other hand are more health conscious as they engage in more activities that involve physical activities including playing outdoor games, walking, running or exercising. Study shows that more part time workers engage in rigorous physical exercises than those who...

Link between Faith, Health and Healing

...www.CancerRecovery.org. Science and religion went hand in hand till centuries ago when a reluctant church held fast to positions that science could empirically ref...

Kidney transplant donor and recipients need to talk it out

...ul to the donor’s health. The donors on the other hand had reported that having a talk with the recipients of their donated kidneys only strengthens their resolve to go on with the surgical procedures. The researchers had interviewed 11 sets of donors and recipients about their experiences and fears reg...

Three Tropical Parasites Genetic Code Unravelled

...the world is considerable. Having these genomes in hand will give us many new targets for drug and vaccine development,” Anthony S Fauci, director of NIAID said in an interview. “One of the biggest surprises to come out of the genome sequencing projects is that these parasites – despite major differences...

Eating disorder occurs due to increased weight consciousness

...ght. Though he may look normal and his forearm and hand may be thin, he psychologically thinks that he is fat and his body is covered with excess fat. The patient wrongly thinks that he is too fat and starts dieting to lose weight. An anorexia patient has a body mass index of less than 17.5. There are m...

Teenage Obesity And Metabolic Syndrome

...dy and researchers said that this is due to second hand smoking and exposure the teenagers get to tobacco smoke from the smoking habits of the family members. In comparison with the teenagers who are not exposed to tobacco smoke at their early age, adolescents who are thus exposed have five times as high ...

Making operation and recovery time shorter

...s inflated by gas so that the surgeon can insert a hand through the small incision through a special press... it possible to evaluate the cancer. With both the hand and laproscopic instruments doing the work, the surgeon has more control over the operation and a se...

New form of ultrasonic vision

...d display screen. This causes a displaced sense of hand and eye coordination. His device enables viewers to look at patients and see their internal anatomy. Previous attempts to fuse medical images with direct vision have been largely unsuccessful, in part because of their complexity. Some have tried us...

Lessening operation and recovery time

...s inflated by gas so that the surgeon can insert a hand through the small incision through a special press... it possible to evaluate the cancer. With both the hand and laproscopic instruments doing the work, the surgeon has more control over the operation and a se...

A man who lost both of his arms in an accident

... closing his hand, the nerve that used to make the hand close spurs a little piece of his chest muscle to ...of Chicago. Sensors over that muscle then tell the hand to close via tiny connecting wires. "This is 1920s surgery but it's for a 21st century application,...

Botox Found To Be Effective for Voice Tremors

...fective and are primarily recommended for treating hand tremors. Researchers now say that voice tremors may respond to botulinum toxin type A injections, according to a new study. Researchers, studied 13 men and women, with an average age of 73, who had voice tremors but no spasmodic dysphonia, or head, ...

Patients In Hospital ICUs At Risk From Medical Errors

...the adoption of known interventions, like ensuring hand washing, better physician/nurse communications, and greater use of health IT,” the author had said. -(Source: Newswise ...

Benefits Of Robotic Prostate Surgery- But At What Cost?

...rms at the bedside. Robotics is meant to eliminate hand tremors, but some surgeons find the lack of contact with instruments disconcerting. So far, patient demand, not evidence, is the driving force behind the rise in robotic-assisted prostatectomy, with many willing to travel for the robotic procedure....