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Cold Plasma Technologies with Medical Potential Get Licensed
The use of cold plasma in medicine is the brainchild of two Drexel researchers Dr. Gary Friedman, associate director for plasma medicine in Drexel's Plasma Institute and professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Dr. Alex Fridman
Celebrating 50 Years of Wolf-Moose Research
βΆ The Isle Royale Wolf-Moose Predator-Prey study is supported by Michigan Technological University, the National Park Service. the National Science Foundation and the Earthwatch Institute.
Exercise Could be the Heart's Fountain of Youth
In the men, the heart's fatty acid metabolism dropped in response to increased energy demand, but it went up in women.
Young Smokers Have Quitting on Their Minds
" Kids begin to think about quitting very soon after their first puffs", said lead author Jennifer O'Loughlin, a researcher with the department of social and preventive medicine at the University of Montreal.
Infectious Disease & Immunology Institute Working on Ways to Diagnose, Cure, Prevent Infectious Dise
Faculty and researchers are also drawn from the Division of Infectious Diseases, The Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Burn and Shock Trauma Institute, Oncology Institute, Cardiovascular Institute and the Neuroscience Institute at
Diabetes Experts Recommend One-Two Punch for Treating Patients with Pre-Diabetes
Source: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists ( AACE)
Misconceptions About Pediatric Sports Injuries Sometimes Slow Recovery
When it comes to any type of sports injury, Halstead said he believes the decision to refer patients to a pediatric sports medicine physician or pediatric orthopedic surgeon should be based on the severity of the injury and the referring ph
Worry About All Blows to the Head
Recent research has demonstrated that athletes who have what are commonly considered mild concussions, or" dings ", may no longer experience headaches or other symptoms of concussions but still show significant deficits in processing inform
Young Athletes Need Downtime for Their Bodies and Psyches
" Any sport that a child participates in year-round, with no extended periods of time off, can lead to overuse injuries.", Types of sports injuries will also change as children get older and their bodies grow.
Doping Education and Prevention
" We can't focus solely on testing and catching athletes using drugs, we must also educate athletes, trainers and coaches about how drugs affect the body physically and emotionally", said Baron, professor and chair of psychiatry and behavio
Lower Extremity Strain in Olympic Athletes
" A universal complaint among the athletes this year has been the choice of pavement materials for the long-distance courses [ in Beijing]", Palamarchuk said.
Routine Is Critical for Olympic Athletes
" Athletes thrive on routine, so coaches will work to maintain their athlete's sleep patterns, training patterns and eating habits", he said.
Boys, Sports & Testicular Injury: When to Wear a Cup
According to Dr. Anthony Atala, a pediatric urologist at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, a boy should wear an athletic supporter as soon as he is involved in any kind of activity that could lead to groin injury.
Watch for Dehydration when Playing Sports
Some causes of dehydration include: Diarrhea
Don't Let Injuries Keep your Child in the Dugout
More information: Safety Guide for Young Athletes http:// orthoinfo.aaos. org/brochure/ thr_ report. cfm? Thread_ ID = 34 & topcategory = Sports% 20% 2F% 20Exercise
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Goodbye Condoms, Hello Gel
Carrageen, an ingredient common in toothpaste, ice cream, shampoo and champagne, is the key component in Carraguard, an experimental vaginal gel that contains microbicides that paralyze sperm and attack HIV and other viruses. The substance is in the final testing phase and could be avaiable in a year.
Can colored dots help patients make medical decisions?
Until doctors and patients learn to speak the same language, patients need all the help they can get to understand their treatment options. Why not use graphics to help clear away the confusion?
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