Are You In The 40s ? Check for COPD
...tting washed and dressed in the morning. A simple, painless breathing test called spirometry can confirm whether a person has COPD', GOLD explained. It also observed that, 'Worldwide, the most commonly encountered risk factor is cigarette smoking. Other important risk factors include dust and chemicals encoun...MR Angiography Detects Blocked Arteries Accurately
...e to x-rays and is widely regarded as a very safe, painless test," Dr. Nael said. The researchers studied 80 patients (44 men and 36 women) with suspected arterial occlusive disease to compare the performance of contrast-enhanced MR Angiography to DSA and CT Angiography. Two independent readers evaluated th...World Leprosy Day – Easing Pain and Giving Hop
... initial symptoms of the disease show up as light, painless patches on the skin; often, the lack of sensation in the area may cause the patient to completely neglect the initial symptoms. If left untreated, the infection gradually takes a toll on the skin and nerves. As the disease advances, nerve damage a...Simple Blood Test may Replace Invasive Prenatal Tests
...g a blood sample from the mother, by a virtually painless and non-invasive blood sampling procedure. The blood is then examined for fetal DNA content. As this amount is very small the scientists worked on this problem by treating the samples with formaldehyde, which led to the multiplication of DNA. T...Early Detection of Artery Weakening Can Be a Life-Saver
...aneurysms, are eligible for the free screening – a painless ultrasound test similar to the kind performed on pregnant women. Routine screenings are important in early detection and treatment of aortic aneurysms, especially because many patients have no symptoms. “The bottom line is to recognize the existenc...UAE Introduces Cervical Cancer Vaccine
...etected in cervix can be treated with a simple and painless procedure. Next to breast cancer, cervical cancer is the common cause of death among women across the world. Human papilloma virus causes cancer of the cervix. The new vaccine Gardasil targets the types 6, 11, 16 and 18 of pailloma virus. Of these...Mobility can be improved in elders with exercise
...cipated in Knight's recent study. In a virtually painless procedure, a small needle-like electrode with four tiny wires was embedded in the muscle of an index finger of each subject. The electrode was hooked up to a computer to record the electrical impulses as they travel from neurons to the muscle fibers....New Screening Techniques for Cervical Cancer in Chennai Government Hospital
...examination of the cervix--a relatively simple and painless procedure. The physician focuses on the areas where no light passes through. Abnormal cervical changes and also abnormal blood vessel changes could be detected through cloposcope. The enlarged view provided by the colposcope allows the colposcop...Novel Methods in Diagnosing Oral Cancer
...on of lesion margins becomes possible. Scanning is painless and non-invasive, lasting less than one minute with a pen-sized hand-held probe. This device’s resolution or diagnostic capability may dictate its primary use as an indicator of the need for biopsy. Later, this modality may progressively reduce...Drinking Tea Could Protect Your Skin
...eal. Basal cell carcinomas normally show up as a painless lump that gradually expands in size. Although they do not normally spread through the body, they still need be removed through surgery. In the latest study, carried out at Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire in the US, the scientists analysed...New Device for Stroke Patients Improves Walking
... the air or on the ground, and electrodes transmit painless electrical stimulation to the peroneal nerve to activate the calf muscle and correct their gait. Offered on an inpatient and outpatient basis, the NESS L300 has been shown to improve walking coordination, speed and blood flow, and decrease the effo...Unique Electrical Stimulation Device to Restore Mobility in Stroke Survivors
...air or on the ground, and electrodes that transmit painless electrical stimulation to the peroneal nerve to activate the calf muscle and correct their gait. Doctors at the medical centre have also shown that the device improves walking co-ordination, speed and blood flow, and decreases the effort required i...... measuring bone density is a DEXA scan, which is a painless X-ray of your hip and spine. 6. MYTH: Osteoporosis cannot be prevented FACT: Building strong bones during childhood and adolescence is the best defense against developing osteoporosis later in life. Adults can take steps too to lower their risk...