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New Wound Dressing with Drug Releasing Fibers
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 20, 2009
Researchers from the Tel Aviv University have developed a new wound dressing based on innovative fibers that can be loaded with antibiotics, then dissolve when the healing process is completed. A study published in the Journal of Biomedical Materials Research – Applied Biomaterials demonstrate...
Madoff calls SEC's Schapiro a "dear friend": jailhouse interview
in Sox First, on November 1, 2009
...e is locked up for the rest of what's left of his life, Bernard Madoff continues to rub salt in the wounds. According to a jailhouse interview, published in The Wall Street Journal , Madoff gets stuc...
Apricorn Promises to Beef Up 5th Generation iPod Storage
in The Gadgets Weblog, on July 6, 2009
...ement battery. This kit also comes with the necessary tools to crack your iPod case open and do the surgical procedure yourself. The battery is quite the upgrade from the standard iPhone battery, and ...
John Medeiros Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on April 2, 2009
... can scratch glass like natural diamonds, and is tougher than a sapphire.
• Earring Posts: Surgical steel which are ideal for sensitive ears prone to infection or allergies. ...
RHAMM Protein Removes Wrinkles
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 13, 2009
... unhealthy visceral fat.
"This technique could be developed as a means of providing a non-surgical approach for normalizing skin appearance after reconstructive surgery, for wrinkle reductio...
FDA Approxes ATryn, First Drug from a Genetically Engineered Animal
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 7, 2009
...dicated for the treatment of patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency, undergoing high-risk surgical or childbirth procedures. GTC Theapeutics has collaborated with OVATION Pharmaceuticals, I...
Penile Fracture Is Not Just Something Out Of Grey's Anatomy!
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 24, 2009
...elvis or perineum and bending laterally are most common.
Take note though that a bent penis needs surgical intervention, most especially to make sure that the urethra is not cut. What to do when you...
The Game That Heals
in Eagle Par Birdie, on January 20, 2009
...ame, it turns out.
That truth surprises me a bit because I know golf to be a game that also tears wounds deep into the psyche.
But it heals, as well. Or perhaps I can best express it by saying that...
Do we get depressed?
in Sox First, on November 24, 2008
...tion of market capitalism. Today, U.S.-style market capitalism is under assault from self-inflicted wounds, and Germany, Italy and Japan (Russia, not so much) are working with the United States to cop...
The iLASIK Procedure Debuts With Leading Technologies
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 14, 2008
...to deliver the exact correction you need for 20/20 or better vision.
Still, before committing to a surgical procedure, it's important to understand both the benefits and risks. You really should ...
Esophageal Cancer Awareness
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 11, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Mark Strozier
According to the American Cancer Institute, more than 16,000 esophageal cancer cases are presented every year in the US. It is crucial that the causes and symptoms of this under diagnosed, fatal cancer are brought to patients' attention.
Below ...
Diabetes and Your Pet
in Daily Diabetic, on November 6, 2008
...king a lot of water
Urinating more than usual
Increased appetite
Weight loss
Poorly healing wounds
Once diagnosed, treatment of diabetes includes:
Diet, exercise and weight loss for ext...
Schallwellen heilen Wunden [Gesundheit]
in Digital Listening, on 22.10.08
Von Siemens kommt eine neue Technologie mit der sich per Schallwellen Wunden heilen lassen .
Kaum zu glauben aber es soll Tatsächlich Wirklichkeit werden. Siemens arbeitet an einem Gerät namens "DPAC" (Deep Bleeder Acoustic Coagulation cuff).
Legt man es einem Verwundet...
Jamie Joseph Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on October 20, 2008
.... Typically found in Namibia, Madagascar, and Brazil, rose quartz increases self-confidence, cleans wounds, and provides energy.
$462
Housed in a historic Seattle building, Jamie and Jeremy Joseph&#...
Surgical Video Community SurgyTec Launched Its Redesigned Website: www.surgytec.com
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 17, 2008
... SurgyTec is the first global online surgical community where surgeons can exchange essential knowledge through freely accessible video and slide shows. It facilitates the barrier-free sharing ...
Novel Prostate Cancer Treatment, Pioneered at Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI)
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 18, 2008
...tion and formed Profound Medical Inc., which will develop the technology for clinical use.
Unlike surgical removal of the prostate, the treatment is minimally invasive and could be performed with...
FAQs From ACS: Coping With Cancer in the Aftermath of a Hurricane
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 12, 2008
...reatment at the nearest emergency room, especially if you have:
a fever of 100.5 or higher
a surgical wound that has become red, swollen, tender, or has drainage
a new pain or one that is gett...
Navel Piercings and Belly Rings During Pregnancy
in Next Nine Months, on August 27, 2008
...Bar. Extra long barbells, or belly bars, made especially for use during pregnancy or for use after surgical procedures allow all the length and flexibility a pregnant woman will likely need. Belly ba...
Spinal Cord Stem Cells Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 29, 2008
...uce more myelin and less scar tissue after a spinal cord injury, this may lead to a new, non-surgical treatment for debilitating spinal-cord injuries.
Image: Coronal sections of injured adult...
Black Dahlia Mystery Bus Tours
in The Flyaway Weblog, on July 24, 2008
... compelling suspect, with his personal ties to Beth Short's family and the crime scene, and the surgical skill needed to bisect the body. The tour includes a cop-approved snack stop for Krispy Kre...
Amber and Silver Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on July 15, 2008
...ul and helps to relieve depression. It gives pain relief for teething children, and aids in healing wounds.
Amber was made popular by the film Jurassic Park, when dinosaur DNA was pulled from a mosqu...
Michael E. DeBakey: 1909-2008
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 14, 2008
...scular surgery
invented scores of medical procedures and instruments
developed the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital
established what later became the Veterans Affairs hospital system
Over a ...
Turmeric, Diabetes and Obesity
in Daily Diabetic, on June 21, 2008
...'s annual meeting in San Francisco.
Historically, turmeric has been used as cure for healing wounds, inflammation and for relieving pain. Since inflammation is believed to be responsible for the...
Spore Creature Creator available
in PCGamers Blog, on June 19, 2008
...r prior to the game itself shipping; and they have kept their word; albeit with rubbing salt in the wounds of people who have waited epic amounts of time for the game. The fact is, the creator, de...
Tiger Back On The Shelf
in Eagle Par Birdie, on June 18, 2008
...le coy with the media when asked about his various grimaces and wincing. We all assumed it was post-surgical pain. Turns out it was something entirely different. But just as painful.
"Yeah, the ...
Dressing Made of Silica Gel Fibers For Difficult Wounds
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 10, 2008
...ers.
© CoWg0eSm0o~!!
The novel dressing will facilitate faster wound healing in difficult wounds such as skin burns and wounds due to diabetes.
The dressing forms a supporting matrix for new...
SmartSponge System: Now nothing will be left inside patient's stomach
in The RFID Weblog, on May 27, 2008
...
The stomach of a patient can be a playground for doctors where at times they tend to leave surgical instruments and valuables too. This leads to an embarrassing situation for the medical fraterni...
Kenwood Porcelain Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 15, 2008
...e strung on tough waxed linen cord to make a necklace, or are fitted with sterling silver earwires, surgical steel posts, or base metal clip backs to make earrings.
Porcelain Squares Necklace in...
Jeannine McKenzie Jewelry Designer
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 7, 2008
...ss the United States from Alaska to New York. The posts and nuts they use on their earrings are all surgical stainless steel and hypoallergenic - great news for those who have allergies to some metals...
Hong Kong Schools Closed Thursday, Due to Flu Outbreak
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 14, 2008
... the schools, announced late Wednesday night, prompted considerable alarm, with some people donning surgical masks in public as they had in 2003 during the outbreak of SARS, or severe acute respirator...
Texting Injured 6 Million Brits in 2007
in The Mobile Technology Weblog, on March 5, 2008
...
Nothing is more embarrassing than having a "walk and text" injury or wounds caused by too much texting or use of mobile phones. According to Daily Star , about six million Brits were ...
Shiny Adornments
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 22, 2008
..., vintage glass, and purple glass beads. They are approximately 1 3/4 inches long not including the surgical steel ear wires.
Shiny Adornments uses lots of Mykonos Metalized Ceramic Beads in their ...
T2S Asset Tag: Sterilization friendly RFID tag
in The RFID Weblog, on February 20, 2008
... person. This system would definitely meet the needs of healthcare industry for tracking of medical surgical equipments.
...
FDA Notice on Botox and Its Adverse Reactions
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 12, 2008
...athing.
Pardon the bouts of emotional reaction, I just find it idiotic that somebody dies on the surgical table in the middle of a cosmetic surgery procedure. But then that's just me.
...
Stem Cells for Breast Reconstruction
in Well Woman Blog, on December 24, 2007
...nd reconstructive surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, has this to say about surgical methods of breast reconstruction : "The surgical options for breast reconstructi...
FDA's Safety Reviews: No Evidence That Use of Prilosec and Nexium Increase Rates of Cardiac Events
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 12, 2007
...udden death in patients taking either one of the prescribed drugs compared to patients who received surgical treatment.
Since then, the FDA has conducted a comprehensive, scientific review of know...
The Debate on Infant Male Circumcision
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 9, 2007
...The most common surgical procedure performed on males is circumcision .
Previously conducted because of cultural and religious reasons, now medical evidence suggests that circumcision is me...
Jehovah's Witnesses and Transfusion-wary Alike, Need Not Worry...
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 6, 2007
...e patients and those wary of the safety of the blood supply, and it is safe for a growing number of surgical and medical conditions, except for Acute leukemia and traumatic injury.]
But then, ...
Flexo-line Your Laundry
in The Flyaway Weblog, on November 26, 2007
...ute little suction-cup clotheslines. The Flexo-line holds up to 12 lb of wet clothes, thanks to its surgical-quality, natural latex rubber tubing which is woven in THREE braids (not the usual two). Ju...
New Kitchen Gadgets
in Do you like to cook?, on November 19, 2007
...Blade Peeler . Blades nest safely within handle of peeler when not in use, each crafted of Japanese surgical steel. I don't get it. Why do the blades on a vegetable peeler need to retract?
Th...
Botox for Arthritis
in Well Woman Blog, on November 9, 2007
...is Today : "For thousands of knee pain sufferers, arthroplasty is the solution of choice. This surgical replacement or reconstruction of the diseased joint restores function improves range of mot...
Does Breastfeeding Cause Sagging Breasts?
in Well Woman Blog, on October 30, 2007
...to the ASPS. In addition, more than 329,000 women had Breast augmentation , making it the top surgical cosmetic procedure in 2006.
"Women may be reluctant to breastfeed because of this unf...
Picrorhiza kurrooa Phytochemical May Aid in Wound Healing
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2007
In a study published in the Journal Planta Medica , researchers report of a novel compound called Picroliv obtained from the roots of a plant Picrorhiza kurrooa which enhances the rate of wound healing by enhancing the restoration of the blood supply to the damaged tissue.
Previous ...
Ree-Trackt Medical Device Launched in the US
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 22, 2007
...d for sale in the United States.
Ree-Trakt is the new generation of disposable soft-tissue surgical retractor systems that
provides complete retraction flexibility and optimal exposure of...
Should you opt for a bikini cut?
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 15, 2007
When I gave birth by c-section almost five years ago, my ob/gyne didn't ask which incision i would prefer: the bikini cut/horizontal cut (hip to hip cut) or the granny cut/vertical cut (pubic bone to belly button cut).
Maybe because my surgery was an emergency one and not planned. It was...
Low Air Quality Aboard Planes
in Hidden Travel Gems, on October 6, 2007
...like washing your hands often and drinking plenty of water can go a long way. If you want to wear a surgical mask, no one would say no (though you'd probably earn a few giggles). Just make sure yo...
Rock On With Love and Support
in Pretty Things, on September 14, 2007
...Quartz that is known as the "Love Stone". This stone is all about love, healing emotional wounds, releasing fears and other negative energy - while also creating a sense of calm and overall ...
I'm Just a (Cell Phone) Bill, Yes, I'm Only a (Cell Phone) Bill...
in The Wireless Weblog, on September 6, 2007
...nd the practice of locking handsets to specific carriers. "You shouldn't have to perform surgical maneuvers to pair the technology you want with the service that fits your needs and yo...
Evithrom (human thrombin) FDA-approved for Topical Use in Surgery
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 29, 2007
...oozing and minor bleeding from capillaries and small veins and when control of bleeding by standard surgical techniques is ineffective or impractical.
The product is applied to the surface of bleedi...
Music's Swan Dive: Self-Inflicted Wounds
in P2P File Sharing, on August 20, 2007
Rolling Stone published an in-depth feature on The Record Industry's Decline . Now that a new generation of executives is driving the record companies, they can admit what everyone else has known for many years - digital technology has transformed the business, they're turned off...
Music's Swan Dive: Self-Inflicted Wounds
in Digital Music - The Future, on August 14, 2007
Rolling Stone published an in-depth feature on The Record Industry's Decline . Now that a new generation of executives is driving the record companies, they can admit what everyone else has known for many years - digital technology has transformed the business, they're turned off...
Alternative Treatment For Hearing on Both Ears
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 7, 2007
... A team from Loyola University Medical Center has pioneered a device and a surgical procedure that will bring hearing to ears that can't hear - which could be an alternative for people whose d...
StomaphyX™: Novel Non-invasive Weight-Loss Surgery
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 23, 2007
...ent that reduces the size of the stomach through the mouth, reducing the risk of infection from surgical incisions, preserving future treatment options, nearly eliminating pain for the patient, and re...
Novel Device for Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment, Approved by the FDA
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 20, 2007
...m one another by intervertebral discs. These discs allow the neck to bend and rotate.
The current surgical treatment involves removing a diseased or bulging disc in a patient's neck and fusing t...
Male Hormones Inhibitor May Cure Hard-to-Treat Prostate Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 9, 2007
...n early trials on prostate cancer patients whose tumors continued to grow despite medical or surgical intervention.
As presented last week at the ESMO Conference Lugano :
"...the drug,...
Cardinal tries to improve its supply chain business
in Supplychainer, on June 30, 2007
...look given on April 27.
But its Supply Chain Medical business, which distributes medical lab and surgical equipment from manufacturers to hospitals, is expected to perform below its targeted 6...
JHU Undergrads Developed Medical Metal Detectors for Finding 'Lost' Orthopedic Screws
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 20, 2007
... which emits a tone that rises in pitch as the surgeon moves closer to the metal screw -serves as a surgical tool to guide the removal of the hardware (orthopedic screws).
According to Malcolm M. Llo...
World's first RFID system for counting and detection of surgical sponges receives green signal from FDA
in The RFID Weblog, on June 19, 2007
...w the nurses used to spend fifteen to thirty minutes before and after the operation counting surgical sponges and instruments manually which is not an error free procedure for sure. The trackin...
Saving Your Hair
in Well Woman Blog, on June 15, 2007
It's not shocking to see a man who's going bald. But a woman? A woman's hair is supposed to be her crowning glory. Wikpedia tells us:
Androgenetic alopecia (also known as androgenic alopecia or alopecia androgenetica) is a common form of hair loss in both men and women.
Th...
FDA Approves RFID-Enabled SmartSponge
in The Wireless Weblog, on June 13, 2007
...39; are attached to each sponge so surgeons can track them," the article states.
The risk of surgical sponges being left inside patients after surgery is a serious issue. "With an estimate...
Your Home and Your Food: Get It Chemical Free - Courtesy of the Tersano Lotus System
in Cool Picking, on June 11, 2007
...e System draws from technology widely used by progressive hospitals worldwide clean and sanitize surgical instruments. The compact household unit developed by Tersano converts the oxygen found in ordi...
Get Over It [ Ok Go ]
in Wangtam, on 2007-06-07
...39; old hags,
lot of fools, lot of fool scum bags.
Oh it's such a drag, what a chore... oh your wounds are full of salt.
Everything's a stress and what's more, well it's all somebody&#...
Flaxseed Reduces Prostate Tumor Growth
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 5, 2007
... days prior to surgery (either alone or in conjunction with a low-fat diet) - tumor regrowth (after surgical removal) had the slowest rate.
Flaxseed is thought to play a part in halting the cellular...
How Gastric Bypass Surgery Gets Rid of Diabetes: Welsh Medics Will Take a Look
in Daily Diabetic, on June 4, 2007
...erstanding of why overweight people develop Type 2 diabetes, it may also lead to an effective, non-surgical treatment for those with the condition. We are immensely grateful to the BUPA Foundation for...
Arthritis and Women
in Well Woman Blog, on May 23, 2007
...thritis which would benefit from joint replacement, they are less likely to have ever discussed the surgical procedure with their doctors, according to a study published in the April 6 edition of the ...
Lucy's Weekend at Cooper Vineyards
in Celebrate Wine, on May 8, 2007
...red on the side of the road a few miles from the winery on Memorial Day 2001, starved, with gunshot wounds as well as a broken leg from having been hit by a car. Lucy will be present to greet guests a...
Wounds are Slow to Heal in Diabetics Because...
in Daily Diabetic, on May 8, 2007
...abetic wound healing .
And I thought it was just because of the excessive sugar that's why wounds in diabetics heal slowly!
The study's findings have been reported in the May 1 issue o...
Maggots for Diabetic Ulcers
in Well Woman Blog, on May 7, 2007
...he american civil war they found that those who survived were the ones with maggots in their wounds: they kept them clean. They remove the dead tissue and bacteria, leaving the healthy tissue t...
Straight From The Doc Links for 6-May-2007
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 6, 2007
...le Ones Likelihood For Heart Disease
Macadamia Nuts are Good for the Heart
Getting the Best Surgical Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Fight MRSA with a Frog
Have a nice read!
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Maggots Treat MRSA Infection, Foot Ulcers in Diabetics
in Daily Diabetic, on May 5, 2007
...nd in the American Civil War they found that those who survived were the ones with maggots in their wounds: they kept them clean. They remove the dead tissue and bacteria, leaving the healthy tissue t...
