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Prosthetic Bones
A new kind of expandable
bone prosthesis -- implanted
in the legs of pediatric
patients to substitute bone
that was removed due to
cancer -- is helping
children avoid amputations
and lead a normal life. The
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Beating Bone Marrow Cancer
To lessen the impact of
chemotherapy on bone marrow
cancer patients,
hematologists are recruiting
the patients' own immune
systems to help. White blood
cells are extracted before a
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New Surgery For Fido's Knees
Veterinary orthopedic
surgeons developed a
procedure to fix cranial
cruciate ligament (CCL)
deficiencies in dogs. A
method adapted from human
ankle surgeries, the
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Tired Teens
Diagnosing sleep apnea -- a
chronic condition that
causes teen-agers to stop
breathing during sleep -- is
difficult and often means
staying at an overnight
sleep lab. A new test can
spot with problem with
... > full story
- Orthopedic Oncologists Give Children Artificial Bones That Can Grow With Patient
- Hematologists Boost Immune Response in Bone-Marrow Transplant Patients
- Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeons Adapt Human Ankle Surgery Method To Canine Knee Operations
- Orthodontists Diagnose Sleep Apnea More Easily with X-Rays
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Marine Biotechnologists Treat Cancer With Mud-loving Ocean Bacteria
Biomedicine scientists identified and sequenced the genes of a bacteria called Salinispora tropica. It produces anti-cancer compounds and can be found in ocean sediments off the Bahamas. A product ... > 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 -
Podiatrists Suggest Healing Foot Pain In Order To Fix Golf Swing
Effective golf swings require a stable base, which podiatrists say is difficult to establish when a golfer's feet have sustained injuries. When golfers' feet hurt, they cannot properly brace them. ... > more -
New Cast Skate Absorbs Impact, Distributes Weight, and Protects the Cast
Biomedical engineering principles helped an inventor create a boot that fits over a supportive cast, making it easier to walk without crutches. The device spreads the load over a larger area to ... > more -
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Orthotics and Prosthetics Experts Use New Materials to Let Injured Athletes Play
Athletes can play even with fractured bones, thanks to new light-weight braces. The braces are made from a combination of plastic and carbon that is heated to become soft and then molded into ... > more -
Biomedical Engineers 'Arm' Surgeons For Highly Precise Knee Resurfacing With Robot
Biomedical engineers developed a robotic arm to very precisely resurface the knee before replacing it. In order to do this, a 3-D image of the knee is generated, providing a live-action view of the ... > more -
Computer Scientists Devise Tool For Visualizing Single Organs
With MRI or CT scans, clinicians have to identify and extract the anatomy out of cross-sections views of the body. Computer scientists have created a new interactive tool that can examine scans and ... > more -
Oral Biologists Use Chemistry To Formulate Cavity Fighting Mints
Oral biologists formulated a mint that fights cavities with an ingredient called Cavistat. Cavistat contains two main components that protect the teeth. First, the amino acid arginine metabolizes ... > more -
Prosthodontists Devise Technique To Insert Dental Implants In A Single Surgery
Researchers find that by imaging the mouth with a 3-D CT scan, they are able to create and insert a complete dental implant in one day. Instead of waiting for six months between placing the implant ... > more -
Radiologists Use Digital Tomosynthesis To Produce 3-d Image Of Breast
Radiologists have devised a better way to perform a mammogram, called digital tomosynthesis. An X-ray tube moves in an arc around the breast, capturing several images. The information is then sent to ... > more
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