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Sugar beet virus mutation requires Texas touch

The only sugar beets growing in Texas are in the laboratory. But those few plants are getting to the root of problems throughout the sugar beet industry. Just the...

Touching Molecules With Your Bare Hands

For a virus to survive, it must elude the ever vigilant immune sentinels of its host. A latent virus can escape immune detection if it resides in nondividing cells and doesn’t produce any proteins. No viral proteins means no red flags for immune cells. If the virus targets one of the many cell types that rarely divide, it’s relatively safe while latent. But some viruses, like the gamma-herpesviru...

'Bionic' arm gives amputee sense of touch

Impressive impact factors prove that BioMed Central's Open Access journals are high quality and widely read and cited. Journals published by BioMed Central have again received impact factors that compare well with equivalent subscription titles, it was announced today, with five titles in the top five of their specialty. The high impact factors for these journals affirm that they are respected by...

To translate touch, the brain can quickly rearrange its sense of the body

The brain is bombarded by information about the physical proportions of our bodies. The most familiar sensations, such as a puff of wind or the brush of our own shirt sleeve, serve to constantly remind the brain of the body's outer bounds, creating a sense of what is known as proprioception. In a new study, researchers report this week that the brain's ability to interpret external signals and up...

Bats use touch receptors on wings to fly, catch prey, study finds

Bats have an "ear" for flying in the dark because of a remarkable auditory talent that allows them to determine their physical environment by listening to echoes. But an Ohio University neurobiology professor says bats have a "feel" for it, too. John Zook's studies of bat flight suggest that touch-sensitive receptors on bats' wings help them maintain altitude and catch insects in midair. H...

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Disposable Tips for OneTouch Plus from The Gel Company

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Small aneurysms best left untouched

According to researchers, the appropriate approach to abdominal aortic aneurysms is to leave those below five and a half centimeters alone. The abdominal aorta is the main artery serving the lower organs of the body, supplying them with blood from the heart.// Fragility in the wall of the aorta leads to a bulge called an aneurysm which may rupture a potentially fateful problem. The sta...

Care with a touch!

A new study, by researchers in Colorado, claims that patients recovering from a bone marrow transplant heal faster with touch and massage therapy. Researchers said that in the recent years people are becoming more aware of alternative therapies which have been shown by research to have a positive effect. Among these therapies, Therapeutic touch therapy and massage therapy have received much scrut...

HIV Positive People Touching 60,000 In UK

The number of people infected with HIV in the UK rose last year to an estimated 58,300 and almost a third of those may not know they are carrying the disease, a report said on Thursday.// Most new cases were diagnosed in heterosexuals and nearly three-quarters of those were probably contracted in Africa. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) said the number of HIV sufferers had...

Handy Touch - A Wand to Bust Stressful Situations

A path breaking study by Neuro Scientists has revealed that a Husband’s comforting touch can be a perfect stress buster to married women. // According to the study, those who establish instant communication by reaching out and touching their husband’s hands, feel immediate relief. A handy tip on how human touch can alleviate stressful situations, even threatening ones! A note-worthy fea...

Jordan: The Kingdom Untouched By Avian Flu

The Minister of Agriculture Akef Zu'bi of Jordan said that the kingdom was untouched by the avian flu disease. // He said that this was due to the joint effort of both the public and the government. He said that there is no fear of a bird flu outbreak in the country. The minister made the remarks during a banquet held by the Jordanian Veterinary Association. In th...

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UltraPulse SurgiTouch CO2 Laser System

Description:The UltraPulse system's capability to quickly deliver up to 250 millijoules of energy in one pulse allows for powerful single-pulse ablation. This type of high-energy pulse makes the UltraPulse system the coldest and cleanest CO2 surgical laser available today. When the pulse power is combined with the independent adjustment of pulse energy and operating speed, the clinician is given precise cont...
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Midas Rex Legend Gold Touch

Description:The Legend Gold Touch motor is the first true high-speed, high-torque touch control motor. The power of Legend Gold Touch is comparable to Legend Gold and runs at 73,000 rpm at 120 psi/8 bar. The telescoping lever design provides ergonomic positioning and true variable speed control. More quiet than the Midas Rex Classic, the Legend Gold Touch is also smaller, with an enhanced ergonomic design....
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Softtouch

Description:Merit has a complete offering of cardiology catheters. Available in both Softouch and Performa brands, these catheters are designed with excellent torque, new wire-braid technology for improved shaft strength and better push-ability, and large inner lumens for excellent flow rates. Available in 4, 5, 6 and 7 French sizes with pressure ratings up to 1200 psi....
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UltraPulse® SurgiTouch CO2 Laser System

Description:The UltraPulse system's capability to quickly deliver up to 250 millijoules of energy in one pulse allows for powerful single-pulse ablation. This type of high-energy pulse makes the UltraPulse system the coldest and cleanest CO2 surgical laser available today. When the pulse power is combined with the independent adjustment of pulse energy and operating speed, the clinician is given precise cont...
Company:Lumenis, Inc.

Sof Touch Post Op Shoe

Description:This economically priced semi-rigid post op shoe is ideal for the sensative foot. A soft cotton-poly blend breathable upper will keep your patient both cool and comfortable. The hook and loop closure provides even tension and compression. The reinforced heel counter provides additional comfort and support for your patient. The black TPR outsole is flared in the heel area to provide better medial/...
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