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Space Pilot for Computers
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
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Back Pain Relief
Up to 40 million American
suffer from sciatica pains,
but the condition is often
not diagnosed correctly. A
new imaging technique uses a
specially tuned MRI scan to
image nerves and highlight
them deep inside tissues.
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Pain-Free Computers for Kids
Ergonomists say that, even
in teens, poor body posture
and incorrect positioning of
the keyboard, screen, and
mouse are contributing to
the risk of contracting neck
and back pains and even
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Oh, My Aching Back!
Electromyography (EMG)
detects the electrical
potential generated by
muscle cells, and can test
nerve function. EMG can help
physiatrists pin down the
cause of back pain in cases
such as spinal stenosis -- a
... > full story
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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 -
Cardiologists Treat Leg Pain with Balloon Angioplasty
Doctors now use cold angioplasty to restore blood flow to the legs and relieve chronic leg pain. The procedure, where cold nitrous oxide inflates a balloon inside arteries to unclog them, is similar ... > more -
Ergonomists Design More Customizable Office Chair
Ergonomists created a chair that allows users to adjust the lumbar supports asymmetrically, addressing what they found in research. Over 70 percent of those tested wanted asymmetrical support in the ... > more -
Anesthesiologists Use Nerve Blocks As Alternative To General Anesthesia
Anesthesiologists use ultrasound to locate peripheral nerves, then inject a nerve numbing medication into the area. A single injection leaves a limb numb for several hours or a day. The medication is ... > more -
Microbiologists Discover Reason Why The Flu Virus Thrives In Winter
Virologists investigating transmission of the flu virus found that it is more likely to spread at colder temperatures. The dry, cold conditions pull moisture out of droplets released by coughs and ... > more -
Ergonomists Measure Benefits of Keyboard for Smaller Hands
A new, smaller-sized piano keyboard helps smaller players conquer complex piano pieces -- without missing a note traditional-size keyboards are too big for many pianists, causing pain and injury. The ... > more -
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 -
Scientists Discover New Genes Linked To Rheumatoid Arthritis
A University of Michigan Medical School rheumatologist and his colleagues are beginning to comprehend how identical twins can be so different when it comes to the development of diseases such as ... > more -
Orthopedic Surgeons Unravel The Mystery Behind Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Doctors have found evidence that carpal tunnel syndrome develops after an injury shears the tissue that lines tendons within the carpal tunnel. As the injury heals, the resulting scar tissue impedes ... > more -
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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