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Image: Scene from the 3D Movie Avatar (photo courtesy 20th Century Fox).

Blockbuster Movie Helps Identify Vision Problems

A variety of vision problems could be detected when disappointed viewers who go to see the three-dimensional box-office hit Avatar, realize they cannot see in 3D. More...
27 Jan 2010

Cardiac Procedure Eliminates X-Ray Exposure

An innovative X-ray free technique to treat atrial fibrillation could all but eliminate the risk of radiation exposure for patients and staff. More...
27 Jan 2010

Majority of Healthcare Workers Support Compulsory Influenza Vaccinations

Most healthcare workers approve of mandatory influenza vaccines for hospital employees, and their numbers could be further boosted by giving opponents more information, suggests a new study. More...
26 Jan 2010
Image: The TourniCath device (Photo courtesy CardioCommand).

Internal Tourniquet Provides Deep Wound Hemorrhage Control

An innovative device that is inserted into a bullet wound and then inflated to apply pressure directly along the bullet's path helps control blood loss. More...
25 Jan 2010

Is Appendicitis Caused by Undetermined Viral Infection or Infections?

Scientists evaluated data over a 36-year period from the National Hospital Discharge Survey to conclude that appendicitis may be related to undetermined viral infection or infections. More...
25 Jan 2010
Image: Mice exposed to cell phone signals from a centrally located antenna (Photo courtesy University of South Florida).

Cell Phone Exposure Could Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease

A new study shows that long-term electromagnetic field exposure directly associated with cell phone use provides both cognitive-protective and cognitive-enhancing effects against Alzheimer's Disease in animal studies. More...
21 Jan 2010
Image: The Foresee Home AMD monitoring device (Photo courtesy Notal Vision).

Home Monitoring of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Progress

A new device helps monitor age-related macular degeneration for signs of an oncoming choroidal neovascularization at the patient's home. More...
20 Jan 2010
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