medicine

Afghan Girl Swallows Battery, Struggles

Iria — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:09:21 -0600

Here's an interesting story from CNN about an Afghan girl whose life is threatened after swallowing a battery. It hasn't gotten much traction anywhere on the Web. Strange, as its definitely a human interest story, and one that any parent should take care to listen to.

Pacemakers, Implanted Devices Face Headphone Interference Problems

Iria — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:51:39 -0600

It should be common sense that electronic devices can cause interference with other electronic devices (remember the old pacemaker / microwave problem?). I wrote earlier about RFID tags interfering with medical devices, a study released on Sunday shows that headphones might throw off pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) when placed within an inch of the medical devices.

Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina Gains Spine Surgeon and Rehab Specialist in Recent Merger

fwvraleigh — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:11:33 -0600

Dr. Suh and Dr. Luo-Tseng join OSNC through a merger with NC Spine Center

WHO Leader to Receive UNC Institute’s Public Service Award

fwvraleigh — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:29:46 -0500

Dr. Hans Hogerzeil, director of essential medicines and pharmaceutical policies at the World Health Organization (WHO), will present a seminar on October 2 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill titled, “Access to Essential Medicines as Part of the Fulfillment of the Right to Health.”

Local Orthopaedic Specialist Donates Funds to Scholarship in Honor of Retired High School Coach

fwvraleigh — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:53:46 -0500

Scholarship awarded to local high school senior for college studies in sports medicine.

Study shows residents may benefit most from time in clinic

harminka — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:35:21 -0500

A new approach to internal medicine residency training could improve patient care and physician-patient relationships, according to a University of Cincinnati study.

Sound Used In Medicine

harminka — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:50:34 -0500

Sound has a long history in medicine, from the stethoscopes doctors have used since the early 19th century to listen to the internal sounds of the human body to the obstetric ultrasound images so familiar to expectant parents.

Religion and Narrative of Biological Science

harminka — Tue, 13 May 2008 08:19:38 -0500

There exists much ethical controversy brought about by advances in biology and medicine and the relationship to religion. In a new essay in The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics, Laurie Zoloth takes an approach to medical ethics that draws upon Jewish texts, traditions, and philosophy to show how acting to change the world is indicative of this faith tradition.

Rice and UT-Houston join DOD push for regenerative medicine

harminka — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:55:54 -0500

The Department of Defense (DOD) today announced that Rice University and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston will spearhead the search for innovative ways to quickly grow large volumes of bone tissue for craniofacial reconstruction for soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Fluoride Lowers Kids' Self Esteem

nyscof — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:15:22 -0500

Fluoride-Induced Spots on Teeth Harm Kids’ Self-Esteem, says Dental Journal

Increased Ulcer Medicines for Swedish Youngsters

seher — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:47:44 -0600

A study from the Swedish state pharmacy monopoly shows that there has been a sharp increase in the number of youngsters here using pre-locec and other medicines for ulcers and troubled stomachs.

Socialized Medicine: pros and cons

seher — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 06:39:14 -0600

The Harvard School of Public Health and Harris Interactive have conducted a poll over the issue of Socialized Medicine. More than 2,000 people were asked their opinion about this kind of health care. The results are dubious.