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  Computer Scientists Turn Cell Phones into Health Care Resource

  New software technology allows cell phone and PDA users to download their medical records, making them quickly accessible in case of emergency. The new software, to be available in a year, can even ... > more
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  Biochemists Create Microbicidal Coating to Fight Hospital Infections

  New bandages with microbicidal coating kill the most harmful bacteria on contact. The coating is washable and can also be used on hospital gowns and bed sheets, which will help reduce the risk of ... > more
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  Otolaryngologists Use New Gel to Reduce Bleeding and Pain

  Recovering from sinus surgery is notoriously painful and uncomfortable -- especially when doctors need to remove a packing they placed inside the sinus cavity during the procedure to reduce bleeding. ... > more
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  Cardiologists Use Medical Physics to Pinpoint Cause of Chest Pains

  Unless a patient with chest pain is checked out right away, it can be difficult to diagnose a heart condition, as opposed to less life-threatening causes such as heartburn. A new stress test can spot ... > more
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  Microbiologists Find Soap and Water Best for Washing Hands, Removing Germs

  Microbiologists tested 14 hand-hygiene agents -- everything from soap and alcohol rubs to plain old tap water -- against hardy bacteria and viruses applied to the hands of 62 volunteers. The study ... > more
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  Incubator Enables MRI Scans on Preemies for Preventing Birth Asphyxia

  Designed by a team of doctors, nurses, and engineers, a specially designed incubator allows premature babies to receive MRI scans to assess their health. The scans can measure many indicators, such ... > more
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  Pediatric Cardiologists Show Hormone Therapy Reduces Cancer Treatment Side Effects

  Studying childhood cancer patients who have suffered tissue and organ damage from chemotherapy treatments, researchers have found that growth hormones can reverse damage to the heart. Before the ... > more
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  Bioengineers Combine Mathematical Equations, Data to Simulate Surgeries

  A new hi-tech method takes the guesswork out of cardiovascular surgery. Using mathematical equations, bioengineers build a personalized computer model of each heart patient, then perform the surgery ... > more
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  Engineers Design Improved Padding for Football Players

  Engineers have developed more protective padding for football players. Unlike traditional padding, the new putty-like material can be molded into protective gear to fit a player's body and better ... > more
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  Ergonomists Reduce Repetitive Stress with Computer-Mouse Alternative

  An alternative to the mouse, the SpacePilot 3D motion controller combines programmable keys with a circular controller that can sense and adapt to the user's needs. In a recent study, ergonomists ... > more

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