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Pediatric Nurses Help Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress

A new study confirms that pediatric nurses play a key role in preventing post-traumatic stress in injured children and their families by practicing trauma-informed care.   More...
20 Jan 2015
Image: The iChip being removed from soil (Photo courtesy of Northeastern University).

New Antibiotic Kills Pathogens Without Detectable Resistance

The first new antibiotic to be discovered in nearly 30 years could revolutionize the fight against the growing antibiotic resistance, claims a new study.  More...
20 Jan 2015
Image: The Sikorsky S-76 ACNP helicopter simulator (Photo courtesy of Case Western Reserve University).

Helicopter Simulator Trains Critical-Care Transport Nurses

A high-tech simulator built in an actual helicopter creates the sense of treating critically injured patients from takeoff to landing.  More...
19 Jan 2015
Image: Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) image of mesoporous silica (Photo courtesy of the Dr. Victor Lin group at Iowa State University).

Mesoporous Biomaterial Could Provide Relief for Sensitive Teeth

A new biomaterial based on silica can potentially rebuild worn enamel and reduce tooth sensitivity for an extended period.  More...
19 Jan 2015
Image: An abnormal Echocardiogram. Image shows a mid-muscular ventricular septal defect. The trace in the lower left shows the cardiac cycle and the red mark the time in the cardiac cycle that the image was captured. Colors are used to represent the velocity and direction of blood flow (Photo courtesy of Wikipedia).

Using Portable Ultrasound to Identify Possible Heart Attacks and Strokes Before Symptoms Arise

A study of portable ultrasound performed in the United States, Canada, and India has revealed the potential of this technology for identifying plaques in peripheral arteries that can lead to heart attacks and stroke before symptoms occur, in both developed and developing country environments, allowing preventive treatment in those affected.   More...
19 Jan 2015

Healthy Obese Phenotype Is a Myth

A new study shows that even healthy obese adults tend to become unhealthy in the long-term, providing further evidence against the idea of healthy obesity.  More...
18 Jan 2015
Image: Implanted Cyberonics VNS neurostimulator (Photo courtesy of Cyberonics).

Electrical Implants Help Alleviate Arthritis Pain

Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers may soon benefit from embedded electrical implants that stimulate the vagus nerve to significantly reduce joint pain.   More...
14 Jan 2015
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