canal in Medical News

joimax(R) Revolutionizes Spine Surgery With the Launch of Newest and Fully-Endoscopic Product Innovations to Treat Spinal Canal Stenosis

KARLSRUHE, Germany, June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The joimax(R) company in Karlsruhe, Germany, is the first company in the medical industry which developed a unique instrumentation for the treatment of spinal canal stenosis. Having this degenerative disease at the spinal column, bony excrescences (os...

Worse Than Love Canal - A Town Poisoned by Corporate Greed

Trial Begins this Week in Fort Worth, Texas in an Effort to Prove that a Texas Railroad Illegally Burned Ties Releasing Toxins in the Air, Destroying a Town Hundreds of Residents Suffer From Cancer and Dozens of Babies Have Been Born With Birth Defects NEW YORK, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire-USNe...

Survey confirms Americans prefer root canal treatment by endodontists

CHICAGO, DECEMBER 4, 2007 There may not be a more feared dental procedure than a root canal, but the key to ensuring a positive experience is choosing the right professional to perform the procedure. Painful root canal treatment is a thing of the past thanks to advances pioneered by endodontists,...

Laser to Fight Root Canal Bacteria

According to research published in the July issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA),high-tech dental lasers used mainly to prepare cavities for restoration now can help eliminate bacteria in root canals. The study, conducted by researchers in Austria, credits the develo...

Water Quality At Western Yamuna Canal Meets The Desired Water Quality Standards

Water quality at western Yamuna canal meets the desired water quality standards. Pollution Control Research Institute (PCRI), Haridwar, is carrying out water quality monitoring and analysis under Yamuna Action Plan. It is being conducted at Yamunanagar upstream, Yamunanagar downstream, Panipat do...

Smoking Increases Chances Of Needing Root Canal Treatment

Cigarette smoking not only harms the teeth by way of discoloring them, it also leads to the increase in the need for root canal treatment, according to a new study // appearing in the April issue of the Journal of Dental Research. "The findings substantiate what most of us already know: Smokin...

Laser to help in root canal treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has avowed Biolase Technology of San Clemente, in California clearance to vend its Waterlase laser therapy for root canal procedures on hard and soft tissue.// The approval is the first by the FDA for a laser root canal and covers all enamel, dentin and pulpal re...

If Baby Is Breech, Technology Might Help

...dy last because the baby's body might not have stretched the cervix sufficiently. And a prolapsed cord -- when the umbilical cord slips into the birth canal before the baby, stopping the flow of blood to the baby -- is another increased risk in vaginal deliveries of breech babies. The standard way to de...

'Here Comes the Sun': Celebrity Equinox Named in Southampton

...ry attention to detail. Celebrity sails in Alaska, California, Canada/New England, the Caribbean, Europe, Galapagos Islands, the Pacific Coast, Panama canal and South America. The line also offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Canada, Europe and South America. Noted for four of the top 10 "Top Cru...

Painkillers May Be Good for the Prostate

... prostatic hyperplasia, affects many men after age 40. The gland, about the size of a walnut, is below the bladder and surrounds the urine-carrying canal or urethra. The gland often enlarges in older men, making urination difficult. But men in St. Sauver's study who took painkillers daily had more th...

Stephen D. Faro Joins North American Spine as Chief Operating Officer

...ns performing the state-of-the-art, minimally invasive AccuraScope(TM) procedure. The procedure allows physicians to examine the inside of the spinal canal and the discs of the lower back to identify, diagnose and treat any tears, ruptures, herniations, bulges or other abnormalities - many of which ma...

2009 Catholic Health Assembly to Focus on Hope in a Time of Hardship and Adapting for the Future in a Time of Health Reform

...postconsumer recycled materials (discarded water bottles and food containers). The assembly headquarters hotel is the Sheraton New Orleans , 500 canal St., New Orleans. Representatives of news organizations interested in attending are asked to contact Fred Caesar at (504) 681-5451 or (202) 256-2952 o...

Kenneth L. Reed, M.D. Performs First State of the Art AccuraScope(TM) Procedure in Dallas

... national expansion. Dr. Reed is specially trained on the AccuraScope(TM) procedure which allows physicians to examine the inside of the spinal canal and the discs of the lower back to identify, diagnose and treat any tears, ruptures, herniations, bulges or other abnormalities - many of which ma...

'100% Invisible' Lyric(R) Hearing Aid Wins Medical Design Excellence Award

...red device that resides completely in the hearing canal where it can stay up to four months while providin...e other hearing aids, it is hidden deep in the ear canal and completely self contained with a unique, multi... is a revolutionary device placed deep in the ear canal to provide the most natural possible hearing durin...

Chamberlain Group Announces New Uterine Robotic Surgery Training Device

... the physician may perform a colpotomy (separating the uterus from the vagina) which is a skill performed during a hysterectomy. The remaining vaginal canal may then be affixed to mesh and a sacrocolpopexy performed by attaching the mesh to the available sacral tissue. Trainers Developed for Intuit...

Fish researcher demonstrates first 'non-visual feeding' by African cichlids

...y using its lateral line sensory system to detect minute vibrations made by prey hidden in the sediments. The lateral line system is composed of a canal embedded in the scales along the side of the body of a fish, around its eyes and on its lower jaw, which contain small groups of sensory hair cells th...

Capitol Hill Briefing Scheduled for April 15th About Homelessness and Mental Illness

...released by Paramount Pictures to theaters nationwide on April 24th. A DreamWorks Pictures/Universal Pictures presentation in association with Studio canal and Participant Media, the film is based on the true story of the relationship between Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez and Nathaniel Anthony...

Pennsylvania Dental Association Cautions Patients: Don't Forgo Dental Visits Because of the Economy

...isit a dentist. That toothache could be the symptom of tooth decay, and the longer it remains untreated, the more likely it will later require a root canal and crown. The tough economic times could also be causing an increase in another dental problem called bruxism, more commonly known as teeth grin...

Getting to the Root of Dental Phobia

...the issue head on as part of its third annual Root canal Awareness Week, which takes place March 29 - April...e many misconceptions about dental visits and root canal treatment, in particular," said Dr. Louis E. Rossman, AAE president. "Root canal Awareness Week is aimed at dispelling these long-s...

Major Milestone Reached in Global Maternal Health

...head of the baby cannot pass safely through the mother's birth canal. The baby often dies and the mother is left with an abnormal opening in the birth canal and chronic incontinence. If left untreated, fistula can lead to skin ulcerations and infections, kidney disease, social isolation, and even death. ...

NovaLign(TM) Orthopaedics, Inc. Announces its First 510(K) Clearance From the FDA for New Intramedullary Fixation System

...ng the nearby joint space," said James P. Stannard, M.D., professor of surgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham . By entering the medullary canal from outside of the joint, NovaLign's goal is to avoid damage to the surrounding tissue thereby minimizing the complications that may be experienced w...

IlluminOss(TM) Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System Receives CE Mark

...ires just a small 4.5mm pathway into the bone to stabilize it. A small diameter balloon catheter and light fiber are inserted into the intramedullary canal of the bone. A photo sensitive, liquid monomer is then infused into the balloon. The monomer expands the balloon to fit the contours of the interior...

On World Glaucoma Day, Keep an Eye on the Future

... the eye increases over time due to poor drainage of the aqueous humor. Angle-closure glaucoma - when the iris is too close to the drainage canal (trabecular meshwork). The only modifiable glaucoma risk factor is high eye pressure, though it is possible to develop the condition...

All Hearing Aids Are not Created Equal According To MyHearPod.com Founder

...a person gets an open fitting when they have high frequency hearing loss . An open fitting is when the fit of the hearing aid leaves most of the ear canal open to hear low frequencies, with only a small tip in the ear to amplify the high frequencies. By using any hearing aid that fills up the ear canal,...

Compassionate Friends Bereavement Organization Recognizes 141 Compassionate Employers Nationwide

.... Edwards, Greensboro; Hardin Construction Company, Raleigh; Jones Family Practice, Shelby; OHIO: Career Tech, Willoughby; Community Health Care, Inc, canal Fulton; Health Care Management Group, Cincinnati; Laser Care, Batavia; Motor Carrier Service, Northwood; Tween Brands Inc., New Albany;   &n...

Artificial disc replacement as good or better than spinal fusion surgery

... functions like a shock absorber between the vertebrae. When a disc ruptures, or becomes herniated, the squishy disc tissue can spread into the spinal canal and press against nerves, causing numbness, weakness or pain. For years, the surgery to treat cervical disc disease relieved pressure by removing t...

IlluminOss Announces First Human Case Utilizing Its Innovative Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System Technology

...ires just a small 4.5mm pathway into the bone to stabilize it. A small diameter balloon catheter and light fiber are inserted into the intramedullary canal of the bone. A photo sensitive, liquid monomer is then infused into the balloon. The monomer expands the balloon to fit the contours of the interior...

Top Latin American Television Companies Commit to Addressing AIDS

...s collaboration and leverages resources among media across the region to increase knowledge and reduce stigma. Founding members of IMLAS include: canal 13 (Argentina), Ecuavisa (Ecuador), TC Television (Ecuador), Telefe (Argentina), Televisa (Mexico), TV Azteca (Mexico), and TV Globo (Brazil). The Par...

Anthropologist's studies of childbirth bring new focus on women in evolution

...t to back, and the shoulders are 12 centimeters across. And today the birth canal is a twisty tunnel subjecting the infant to a series of complex twists and ... notes. How will women and childbirth continue to evolve? Will the birth canal grow narrower, or wider? Will childbirth become more painful, or easier? Wi...

Know Your G Spot

...ment, the filler is placed in the tissue of the G spot. By doing this, it thickens the tissue in this area, and projects it slightly into the vaginal canal where stimulation is much more intense. The effects are immediate. This is a virtually painless procedure that takes about one minute. It wi...

A Healthy New Year's Resolution for Your Eyes

...uot; What is Glaucoma? In a healthy eye, clear fluid is constantly being made behind the iris and leaving the eye through a microscopic, drainage canal in the front of the eye. If this drainage channel becomes blocked, the pressure inside the eye goes up and often causes glaucoma damage to the optic ...

Escape cancer, but age sooner? The dark side of the tumor suppressing process

...A damaging chemotherapy focuses on cells that divide rapidly - impacting cancer cells, as well as all dividing cells including cells in the alimentary canal and hair follicles. The next phase of the ongoing research involves efforts to encourage the body to eliminate senescent cells more rapidly than i...

Dental Implants Need More Work Than Root Canals

...s today are faced with the dilemma of whether root canal treatment or dental implants are the best option f...s similar, saving the natural tooth through a root canal rarely requires follow-up treatment and generally ... whether a natural tooth can be saved through root canal treatment," AAE President Dr. Louis Rossman said i...

Blissport Unveils the Best Honeymoon Destinations on Italy's Adriatic Coast for 2009

...fasts on the highest terrace in Venice, and breathtaking views of the Grand canal as well as St. Mark's Square; Hotel Cipriani, famous for it's exclusivity, ...fasts on the highest terrace in Venice, and breathtaking views of the Grand canal as well as St. Mark's Square; Hotel Cipriani, famous for it's exclusivity, ...

Acumen Fund Announces New Investments In Pakistan To Build Scalable Business That Serve The Poor

...ng them some of the most economically insecure regions in Pakistan. The overwhelming majority of farmers lack access to an irrigation water source, a canal or ground water, forcing them to farm once a year during the monsoon season. Farmers who have an irrigation source are able to farm more than once pe...

New Research Shows Dental Implants Require Significantly More Follow-Up Treatment Than Root Canals

...course of treatment when evaluating between a root canal or dental implant procedure. Researchers evaluated...ess and failure rates of teeth treated with a root canal (endodontically treated teeth) or extracted and re...s today are faced with the dilemma of whether root canal treatment or dental implants are the best option f...

Asia Wellness Cruise Offers Crystal Guests Peace of 'Mind, Body & Spirit'

...al is offering to China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India. Crystal is also offering a Mind, Body & Spirit Experience of Discovery with its May 7 Panama canal cruise. About Crystal Cruises In 2008, Crystal Cruises was recognized with an unprecedented number of top awards by discerning travelers, respecte...

Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge Grant Program Enables Pennsylvania Schools to Implement or Enhance Healthy Lifestyle Programs for Students

... Neshannock Junior/Senior High Lawrence Neshannock Neshannock Elementary Lawrence Cornawall Lebanon Union canal Elementary Lebanon Diocese of Erie St. Bernard Elementary/Middle McKean Otto-Eldred Otto-Eldred Elementary ...

ENT doctors release national guideline on treatment for common cause of dizziness

... A strong recommendation for clinicians to diagnose posterior semicircular canal BPPV with an office-based diagnostic test (the Dix-Hallpike maneuver, detai... test patients for a second type of BPPV affecting the lateral semicircular canal when initial testing is not conclusive (using the supine roll test). Cl...

Dental Crown in Mexico -- Medical Tourism Corporation Assists US Teen with Huge Savings

...hat chipped off -- that was replaced by a crown teeth. I had to go for root canal and a post put in and a crown put on top of that. My Tijuana, Mexico denti.... Andy adds, "The coolest thing was that my eight fillings, root canal and dental crown were all done in one day. Here in the States, I'd have to ...