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Saving Hearts
Biomedical engineers
designed a machine that
removes the excess sodium
and water from blood. If not
removed, those items can
compromise breathing and
heart function. An
intravenous catheter
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Oh My Aching Hands
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 the sliding motion
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Healing Rosacea
Antibiotics have been the
traditional treatment for
the skin disorder rosacea,
but patients often develop
antibiotic resistance to the
drugs. A drug recently
approved by the FDA, Oracea,
contains a low dose of the
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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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Interventional Neuroradiologists Treat Brain Strokes with New Kind of Stent
A new "wingspan" stent helps restore blood flow for patients with intracranial atherosclerotic disease, or ICAD. Surgeons insert the stent up the leg arteries, guide it to the brain, then let its ... > more -
Food Psychologist Explains The Mindless Way People Overeat
A food psychologist has found that people overeat unconsciously, due to numerous factors. Studies show that larger plates result in larger servings. Also, watching television while eating leads to ... > more -
Human Factors Researchers Develop Device To Measure Asthma Triggers
Industrial Hygienists created a device that monitors the air around a person who frequently suffers from asthma attacks. The device is comprised of a sensor system that measures airborne ... > 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 -
Dermatologists Detail The Scary Signs Of Stress Revealed By Skin
Dermatologists know that stress can cause hair to fall out, acne to break out, and many other problems. These manifestations of stress can cause even more anxiety. Stress causes cortisol levels to ... > more -
Cardiologists Develop Method To Analyze Risk Of Death After An Aortic Aneurysm
Cardiologists found that an aortic tear poses the highest risk to patients if the false channel it creates clots partially. Their study showed that CT and MRI images show how much clotting has ... > more -
Neurologists Combine Electric Stimuli with Excercise to Reverse Paralysis
Paraplegic patients who still have some active nerve endings in their legs can find major improvements with a new therapy. During rehabilitation on a bicycle, special pads send electrical pulses that ... > more
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