Can a Smart Phone App Really Exercise Your Brain?
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Too bad it was a scam.
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MUSIC 'REDUCES PAIN AND ANXIETY' FOR SURGERY PATIENTS
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New study says listening to music before, during and after an operation can help reduce pain. Researchers at Queen Mary University of London said the patients who had listened to music had been less anxious after their surgery and had needed less pain relief. They said music had been effective even while patients had been under general anaesthetic. The Department of Health said doctors should consider the findings. The scientists want hospitals to suggest in NHS information leaflets that patients bring music devices and playlists into hospital with them.
Read MoreGoogle Arm: Future of Telemedicine
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The development of robotics and integration into healthcare has enhanced life-saving processes. Robotics is integrated into surgical devices, radio imaging and other treatment methods. Enter Google Arm.
Read MoreMRI-Powered Millirobots: the future of minimally invasive surgery?
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Researchers at Harvard Medical School and University of Houston unveiled new technology that potentially uses magnetic energy. Generated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner that would navigates milli-sized robots throughout the body.
Read MoreRobotic Surgery for Colon Cancer
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Colon cancer is an extremely curable disease. Dr. David Rivadeneira, Chief of Colorectal Surgery at Huntington Hospital, spoke about the tremendous strides in the area of colon cancer treatments.
Read MoreMets Pitcher Headed For Tommy John Surgery
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Zack Wheeler – pitcher for the NY Mets - has a torn ulnar collateral ligament. We found out Monday, he will likely require what's called a ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstructive surgery, aka Tommy John surgery. What is it? Read on to find out.
Read MoreNerve Grafts from ‘Bionic Reconstruction’ Could Improve Robotic Surgery
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Three male amputees from Austria have successfully received robotic hands as a replacement for their injured hands. These men were the first to have doctors perform bionic hand reconstruction on amputees.
Read MorePlasma Injections: Do or Don't?
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As a surgeon, I get asked a lot about plasma injections and their effect. Professional athletes have brought this treatment to the surface for healing sport injuries and I wanted to give my take. The cost is about $800 and typically not covered by insurance.
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