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Gene Chip for Personalized Meds
The first in a new
generation of gene
microarrays, computer chips
that chemically or
electrically express DNA,
can predict how a person's
body will metabolize about
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Stopping Strokes
To prevent strokes in
at-risk patients who suffer
from atrial fibrillation, an
abnormal heart rhythm,
researchers have devised a
mechanical alternative to
common drug treatments. In
the procedure, surgeons
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Cell Phone Risk
A study showed that the part
of the brain that controls
vision becomes less active
when people focus on
something visually while
having a conversation --
underscoring the hazards of
talking on your cell phone
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Unraveling Brain Tumors
Brain tumor researchers have
found that brain tumors
arise from cancer stem cells
living within tiny
protective areas formed by
blood vessels in the brain.
Killing those cells is a
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Neurosurgeonýs Drive Propels Him From Border Fence To Faculty
Physician scientist Alfredo Quinones has come a long way since illegally entering the United States. Today he is a faculty member at Johns Hopkins University. Quinones is a respected brain surgeon ... > more -
New Jetliner Technology Emphasizes Human Factors
The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be the first of a new generation of commercial aircraft provided with a number of new technologies to increase comfort and reduce jet-lag. Human-factors engineers ... > more -
Neurosurgeons Can Now Remove Brain Cancer Endoscopically
For more than a century, neurosurgeons have accessed the brain through the nose, but only recently did they successfully removed tumors with such minimally invasive procedures, leading to patients' ... > 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 -
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Biomedical Engineers Use Electrical Stimulus To Help Patients Lift Their Feet
Physical Therapists are helping people with central nervous system disorders learn to walk again. A wireless computer-enabled device aids those suffering from a condition called foot drop, which ... > more
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