Magnetic system could be key to surgery without scars
Physicians at UT Southwestern Medical Center and engineers at UT Arlington have collaborated to invent a groundbreaking system that could be key to delivering on the promise of surgery without scars. The new technique, which is still in the developmental stage, allows for magnetically maneuvering laparoscopic surgical tools inserted into the abdominal cavity through the bellybutton or thro...Cars.com president slated for Milwaukee event
The speaker, Mitch Golub, has an extensive background in ne...Environmental group works to run cars on Culver's old frying oil
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, has announced the latest addition to its line of YellowTop batteries with the introduction of the...New laser technology heals acne scars
There’s good news for adults with acne and resultant facial scarring. A new study in the current issue of Dermatologic Surgery, the medical journal of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery//, reports that patients treated with less invasive - or non-ablative - lasers showed significant improvement of mild to severe acne scars with fewer side effects common with ablative procedures...Small Cars, Anti-AIDS And Anti-Cancer Drugs Would Be Cheaper
Reduced duties for a range of goods including small cars, anti-AIDS drugs, anti-cancer drugs would ensure easy access and increased affordability// . The following is one of the highlights of the annual budget 2006-07, announced by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram. The beneficiaries of this reduction will be the 800, Alto, Zen, Wagon-R from the Maruti Suzuki stable and the Tata Indica....Profound Scars Lay Siege On the Mental Health Of Hurricane Survivors, A study
Hurricanes leave a trail of devastation and a study that has delved into the mental psyche of hurricane survivors has shown the prevalence of deep scars that take very long to heal. // A team of students from the Florida State University led by sociology graduate student David Russell, analyzed the mental state of 975 adolescents who had survived the1992’ Hurricane Andrew. These youth...Appearance Of Facial Scars Improved By Botulinum Toxin
Researchers from Mayo Clinic have reported improved appearance of scars following injection with botulinum toxin (BOTOX?) early after// the occurrence of a wound. The injection prevents muscle movement from wrinkling the wound site by paralyzing the region thus creating a smooth surface for healing and leaving a smoother final scar.The researchers have found that treating a facial...Further improvements envisaged at Carstairs
Scotland's state hospital has been given a clear idea about the expectations of the alcohol and drug programmes for the patients in the midst of psychiatric treatments. While// acknowledging the improvement in reducing waiting times for patients, Lewis McDonald the deputy health minister pressed the need for further enhancements in the treatment procedures for patients. Mr. McDonald...ENDOPATH® Xcel™ Blunt Tip Trocars
Description:At Ethicon Endo-Surgery, we believe that the trocar should be a seamless part of any procedure, facilitating instrument precision and speeding the process. So we spent over three years designing a trocar that meets the needs of the most demanding surgeons. Introducing the ENDOPATH® Xcel™ - The only trocar that affords the surgeon unencumbered, hassle-free, laparoscopic access....ENDOPATH Xcel Bladeless Trocars
Description:At Ethicon Endo-Surgery, we believe that the trocar should be a seamless part of any procedure, facilitating instrument precision and speeding the process. So we spent over three years designing a trocar that meets the needs of the most demanding surgeons. Introducing the ENDOPATH Xcel - The only trocar that affords the surgeon unencumbered, hassle-free, laparoscopic access. <b...