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RFID technology for treatment of chronic pain
in The RFID Weblog, on May 18, 2009
...ld in the internal coil which lends strength to the electrodes. The device works very much like the spinal cord stimulators deployed for treatment of chronic pain as it functions behind the notion tha...
Louisiana Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Board Certified Interventional Pain Physicians -- Ensuring Patient Safety
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 22, 2009
... being properly trained or board certified. However, these practices such as epidural injections or spinal facet injections are very difficult and require a trained medical physician.
As the first s...
First Clinical Trial Using Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injuries
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 28, 2009
...ed the world's first clinical trial on the use of stem cell therapy for patients with acute spinal cord injury. Geron Corporation will conduct a Phase I multi-center trial designed to establ...
Banking Your Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood
in Next Nine Months, on September 24, 2008
...to treat damaged heart muscle, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Leukemia, Parkinson's, partial spinal cord injuries, cancer and lower limb ischemia.
Of course, the other side of the coin to be c...
Gene Therapy for Chronic Pain Goes on Clinical Trial
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 16, 2008
...e vector is carried into sensory nerves and releases the inhibitory neurotransmitter locally in the spinal cord (red oval). Credit: University of Michigan ...
RFID Taser Bracelets: The anti-hijacking device
in The RFID Weblog, on August 7, 2008
... to use could generate taser shocks of up to 200,000 volts.
These bracelets will adopt the Electro Muscular Disruption (EMD) technology and besides ensuring the safety of passengers on board would ac...
Spinal Cord Stem Cells Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 29, 2008
... Stem cells within the spinal cord that could differentiate into more healing cells and fewer scarring cells following an injury, have been identified.
The researchers at MIT and the Karolinska I...
NeuRx DPS RA/4 Respiratory Stimulation System, FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 19, 2008
...An implantable electronic device that stimulates the diaphragm and allows certain spinal cord injury patients to breathe for at least four hours a day without a mechanical ventilator - NeuRx DPS RA/4...
The Third Parties: Hudson Soft
in House of Nintendo, on June 9, 2008
...ii Sports" field of partygames. Despite a few lackluster early reviews, the game has managed a muscular 200,000 copies sold in Japan already. Star Soldier R is Hudson's interesting new take o...
When Plans of Natural Childbirth Don't Pan Out
in Next Nine Months, on May 15, 2008
...irth canal. That was the end of my medication-free labor. From that point on, I was given shots for muscular pain, a drip to stop the contractions, an epidural dose, and finally another drip to re-sta...
Fit To Hike
in The Flyaway Weblog, on May 4, 2008
...ill and in the weight room. Hiking involves dynamic balance. In contrast to the gym, which involves muscular isolation, hiking involves multi-muscle use.
If you decide to hike in Colorado or one of t...
Nanotech for Spinal Cord Injury is Promising
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 7, 2008
... Nanotechnology is improving in leaps and bounds. Yes, including in the department of spinal cord injury .
Spinal cord injury can lead to paralysis, among others!
A spinal cord injury of...
Collagenase Plays a Role in Multiple Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 29, 2008
...cells to invade and break down nerves. In fact, MMPs are found in elevated amounts in the blood and spinal fluid of diseased individuals.
Using a mouse model of MS, Carlos Lopez-Otin and colleagues p...
Two Protein Receptors Control Stomach Relaxation Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 5, 2008
...l. The human stomach has a 'resting' internal volume of 75 millilitres but, by relaxing its muscular wall, can expand to an internal volume of two litres or more - a 25-fold increase in the vo...
Only the Shadow Knows - Saab Hatchback Concept
in carzz.org, on February 19, 2008
...ly revealed concept will look like, but based on the picture above, you can see the wide stance and muscular front end are clear evolutions of previous concepts, the AeroX (right) and 9X (left). The w...
Funny Wine Label Etiquette
in Celebrate Wine, on January 23, 2008
...tures a woman's large derrier hanging over the seat of a bicycle.
Susan Hambley suffers from muscular dystrophy , uses a wheelchair and a breathing tube. She told Channel 3's Mike O'...
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in Businesspundit, on January 18, 2008
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Duke Nukem Teases Us Forever
in XboxSpace, on December 20, 2007
...ure there are plenty of new thirteen-year-olds inhabiting the Earth who may enjoy a game in which a muscular man threatens to take a dump on an alien boar. Just for those young rapscallions, I present...
Women's Spines Are Made to Cope with Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on December 13, 2007
...nd are different from men's precisely for this reason - to prevent injury due to an exaggerated spinal curve ?
Exaggerating the curve in the lower back can place more stress on the spine: ve...
Getting Left Behind
in Eagle Par Birdie, on November 15, 2007
...itters could also start as defensive tackles for NFL teams.
In short, they're big-boned, tall, muscular and brutishly strong. No wonder they can clobber the ball 40 or 50 yards past players like ...
People with Allergies, Less Likely to Develop Glioma
in Allergies, on November 8, 2007
...e with allergies have a lower risk of developing glioma , tumors that develop often in the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.
Doctors found people with asthma, hay fever, eczema or other all...
Spinal Body Armour For Extreme Sports Fanatics
in The Gadgets Weblog, on October 24, 2007
...from the neck down.
Well you can at least reduce that golden opportunity by making use of this spinal body armour . Ubergizmo report : "It provides ample protection for the upper part...
OCT Scans: Inexpensive Look into Multiple Sclerosis?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 16, 2007
... Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that affects both the brain and the spinal cord.
It (MS) damages the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds and protects your nerve cells. Thi...
Human Source of Stem Cells With Potential To Repair Muscle Damaged by Disease or Injury
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 5, 2007
Scientists have isolated stem cells from blood vessels (known as myoendothelial cells) which can be differentiated in the laboratory into muscle, bone and cartilage cells and are thus suitable for use as a potential therapy for muscle injuries and diseases including heart attack and muscle dystro...
Happy Unlabor Day
in BootStrapMe, on September 3, 2007
...esult in costly mistakes that waste money, resources and time. There's no easy way to build a muscular enterprise capable of surviving unforeseen changes in market, competition and other fa...
Designer Estrogen Against Neurodegenerative Diseases
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 28, 2007
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Photo: Healthy spinal cord tissue (left) shows a similar number of neurons (magnified in red) as the MS-infected spinal cord tissue of mice treated with a specific form of estrogen (right). Fewer...
Structural Birth Defects Linked to Obese Mothers
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 14, 2007
...rn with some structural birth defects (including missing limbs, malformed hearts and underdeveloped spinal cords) are more likely to be traced back to mothers who were obese prior to becoming pregnant...
Can Priest Holmes really make a comeback?
in End Zone Buzz, on July 26, 2007
... that former star tailback Holmes could return is now looking like a fact.
Holmes, who suffered a spinal injury that knocked him off the football field indefinitely back in October of 2005, ...
Osteoporosis Compression
in Well Woman Blog, on July 17, 2007
First I must apologize for neglecting you for so long. I've been suffering from a severe backache that my doctor was having difficulty diagnosing. After more x-rays, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis compression. This compression causes tiny fractures and that's where the pain comes from....
Fibrinogen: Blood-Clotting Protein, Inhibits Spinal Cord Regeneration
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 10, 2007
...of central nervous system neuronal cells is a process that is necessary for the regeneration of the spinal cord after traumatic injury.
A blood-clotting protein found in circulating blood - fibrino...
Gene Therapy for Treating Neuropathic Pain
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 4, 2007
...he human glycine receptor (GlyR) , a receptor found primarily on the surface of nerve cells in the spinal cord and the lower brain but not in the nerves in the limbs, to the paws of rats. A group of ...
Folic Acid May Reduce Risk of Stroke
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 2, 2007
... Apparently, folic acid is not only a key factor for fetal brain/spinal cord development, it may also reduce the risk of stroke- according to Professor Xiaobin Wang (Children's Memorial...
Fibromyalgia and Sensitivity
in Well Woman Blog, on May 16, 2007
... to pain likely stems from pain-processing problems in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), according to the review.
Skeptics ask if the pain that fibromyalgia sufferers complai...
Once-a-Year Osteoporosis Drug Reclast Effectively Reduces Fracture Incidence
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 4, 2007
...ss through the Food and Drug Administration.
Impact included a 70 percent reduction in the risk of spinal fractures and a 40 percent reduction in the risk of hip fractures. The effect was sustained o...
PTC124 Drug Candidate Against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Other Genetic Diseases
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 25, 2007
... Scientists report of a new prototype drug, designed to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy but which may be useful in the treatment of up 1800 different genetic diseases. The drug, called PTC124 ,...
Muscles only for men?
in Daily Power Walk, on April 15, 2007
...act they are very fit I must say.
But I don't think it's beautiful. But I don't like muscular men either so...
I prefer slim and fit instead of big and fit. But that's just me...
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How to Get On Oprah
in Bizinformer, on April 11, 2007
...f Darius across country in a wheelchair-accessible van.
Darius Weems, a 15-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, had never left his hometown of Athens, Georgia . In the summer of 2005, he...
Energy Booster Creatine May Boost Dying Cells in Parkinson's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 1, 2007
... at the Medical College of Georgia :
Creatine, under study for a number of neurological and neuromuscular diseases such as Lou Gehrig's and muscular dystrophy , may help Parkinson's p...
Cholesterol Drug Atorvastatin (AT) May Treat Spinal Cord Injuries
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 27, 2007
..., Atorvastatin (AT) (i. e. Lipitor® ) has been found to be effective in the treatment of spinal cord injuries after trauma.
The study which led to such a finding was headed by Inderjit Sing...
Hearing Loss in Children Increases Risk of Meningitis
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 23, 2007
...risk of contracting meningitis .
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid of a person's spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain - caused by virus or bacteria.
The study, conduc...
BMW M3 Concept Unveiled
in carzz.org, on March 6, 2007
[Source: BMW]
Billed as the "Vision of The Ultimate Driving Pleasure," BMW released the official photograph of what is the next M3 concept that's on display at the Geneva Auto Show. The Blue Roundel confirmed that the next super-tuned variant of the new 3-Series coupé will sport ...
Prolactin Hormone May Treat Multiple Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 23, 2007
...n , thus enhancing signaling within the nervous system, and help repair damage in the brain and spinal cord. This indicates that the hormone may have potential as a therapeutic for treating multi...
Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET)
in Allergies, on February 20, 2007
...esensitized to the stimulus through manual neuromodulation, a procedure that places pressure on the spinal cord in order to send signals to the brain.
"It's very gentle, some see it as a mas...
Video > Chevrolet Camaro Concept
in carzz.org, on January 10, 2007
...ire the tension that the designers gave these cars; it cuts with a knife ! The long hood, the muscular wheel arches, the high back, that forward lean - those eyes that peer out beneath a heavy b...
Fit Body. Fit Game
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 2, 2007
... his swing was badly damaged by working hard on his farm in Utah, lifting big rocks and getting too muscular across his chest.
Well, more and more pros are doing just that and judging by how much mon...
Stem Cells from Adult Hair Follicles as Alternative to Embryonic Stem Cells
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 17, 2006
... medical issues of embryonic stem cells.
Mice trials have shown that when injected into mice with spinal cord injuries, the stem cells survives and showed characteristics that could lead to local ne...
Protein Biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 14, 2006
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A group of scientists have identified 23 protein biomarkers in the cerebrospinal fluid that act as a neurochemical "fingerprint" of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) .
"Our study is t...
A Big News Roundup ...
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on November 2, 2006
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*At the Toronto Star , a profile of Rick Hansen and a look at his 20-year pursuit for a cure for spinal cord injuries.
*The Unitus Equity Fund L.P., which recently got the backing of Bill Gates ...
NIH Scientists Identified a Human Protein that Helps the Spread of Chickenpox And Shingles Virus
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 22, 2006
...un its course, some virus remains dormant in nerve cells at the base of the brain and alongside the spinal cord.
With advancing age and diminished immunity , the virus can reactivate years lat...
Peptide Solution Halts Bleeding
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 11, 2006
...ide solution seems to be effective in open wounds on differnt types of tissues: brain, liver, skin, spinal cord and intestine. If such efficacy can be demonstrated in humans, this could be of great po...
Vitamine Nicotinamide Alleviate Chronic, Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 27, 2006
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Nicotinamide appears to increase the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) levels in the spinal cord, which protects the axons from degeneration. Nicotinamide is an inexpensive and readily ...
Chew gum to get slimmer?
in Are you a beauty?, on September 11, 2006
...rt at the wheel.
Eases Tension
As early as 1939, scientific studies showed how chewing reduces muscular tension and helps people feel more at ease. Because it is so well-recognized for helping st...
Novel Diagnostic Tools For Heart Rates, HPV, Acetaminophen Ovedose and Meningococcus
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 7, 2006
...ection of meningococcus , a bacteria that causes outbreaks of meningitis, a lethal infection of the spinal cord and brain. These dipsticks are practical tools particularly in the "meningitis belt...
RSB Spine's InterPlate™ Vertebral Body Replacement Implant System, Granted Conditional USFDA 510(k) Approval
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 1, 2006
... A private medical device company focused on developing innovative spinal implants, RSB Spine, LLC has been recently granted conditional approval by the USFDA for the company's 510(k) applicat...
Obese Diabetic Women Blamed For Unhealthy Babies
in Daily Diabetic, on August 17, 2006
...ered by diabetics are also between three and four times more likely to have serious heart, brain or spinal cord defects.
As the number of obese women developing diabetes grows, experts at the Royal o...
More than 400 Biotechnology Drugs and Vaccines Under Trials
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 16, 2006
...me biotech drugs being developed to treat anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, muscular dystrophy, and protate cancer.
[Source: PhRMA ]
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Innovasis' 'PEEK Box' System as Vertebral Body Replacement (VBR), Submitted to the USFDA for Clearance
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 7, 2006
... Innovasis , the Utah-based spinal implant company has submitted its "PEEK Box" System to the USFDA for 510(k) clearance.
Manufactured from PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK) with Tantalum ...
Bootstrapper solves printing problems (Part 8)
in BootStrapMe, on July 31, 2006
...uot;.
An excerpt from the magazine says the award recognizes ,"particularly innovative and muscular Web-based applications, the kind that remind us how much the technology makes possible...
Levels of Protein Aβ42 in the Spinal Fluid, Detects Presence of Early Stage of Alzheimer's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 24, 2006
...s Journal), early signs of the development of Alzheimer's disease can be detected in the cerebrospinal fluid of middle-aged adults who are genetically predisposed to the neurologic condition.
Acc...
Multipotent Adult Stem Cells from Human Hair Follicles
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 13, 2006
...s may be useful in treating diseases such as peripheral nerve disease, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord injury.
For mor details, read the press release from the Univ. of Pennsylvania . The st...
Americans are Spending A Lot of Time Seeking Medical Care
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 24, 2006
...on diagnosis was high blood pressure, while diagnoses of diabetes rose 117 percent and diagnoses of spinal disorders rose 94 percent.
About the author: In her spare time, knotheadus writes for E...
Five Finger Shoes
in Cool Picking, on June 5, 2006
...logy, like the Nike Free 5.0. This allows the wearer to have the protection of shoes with the added muscular benefits that barefoot activities bring.
Five Finger says the following:
- Gently spread...
NIH Panel Found no Strong Evidence to Recommend Multivitamin/Minerals Use For Prevention of Chronic Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 23, 2006
...bearing age should take daily folate to prevent neural tube defects (birth defects of the brain and spinal cord) in infants.
In addition, the panel found no evidence to recommend beta carotene supple...
Scoliosis Sytems™, New Hope for Scoliosis Treatment
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 13, 2006
...he merging of Scoliosis Systems™ and SpineCor™ is responsible for the amazing advancements in spinal and neurological rehabilitation.
Today's sophisticated Medical equipment allows for mo...
New Technique Delivers Relief and Improved Quality of Life in Spinal Tumor Patients
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 12, 2006
... A new procedure to treat fractured vertebrae caused by spinal tumors has been developed by a radiologist at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine. The procedure develo...
Washington Policy Makers Seek Great Wall Trade Balance
in China Venture News, on April 20, 2006
...ial U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission , that America is going to use "more muscular " enforcement against China for violations of trade rules according to testimony ...
xenon gas prevents post-operative brain damage in bypass patients
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 28, 2006
...artery bypass have the risk of suffering from illnesses that damage nerve cells: strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries.
However, scientists have just conducted the first clinical trial of giving x...
Porsche in LA
in carzz.org, on January 12, 2006
...71,300). The design is gorgeous -- a little retro to my eyes, with great swooping curves and muscular haunches. The interior feels pretty roomy, though taller drivers will probably be better of...
