In accordance with the fast-paced development of modern society, the medical field has also exhibited several innovative developments that may inspire awe among many people. Below are just some of the latest news briefs in the field of medical technology for your perusal.
Stroke patients from across the globe will surely be glad to know that there is now a groundbreaking technology that can increase their arm and limb mobility after a devastating stroke that left them paralyzed and unable to move. This technology called Myomo or My Own Motion System makes use of robotics and physical therapy in an attempt …

Our body comprises of various important organs, these organs are made of tissues and tissues are made of cells. The cancer initiates in the cells. The mechanism in our body produces new cells in place of old cells, but this process sometimes gets disturbed. In that case our body keeps making new cells, when there is no need and the old cells also remain intact. In such cases, tumours get formed, which are benign and malignant. Benign tumours are not cancerous but malignant tumours are cancerous. The same process when occurs in kidneys, then we have kidney cancer. There are …

Many researches and studies have been made over the past 50 years proving the effectiveness of Beta Glucan in boosting the immune system. A number of immune system dietary supplements now abound the market. Hence why, there is a lot of controversy surrounding the quality and efficacy of beta-glucan as an oral supplement. Is beta-glucan supplement really effective in enhancing the immune system? Fortunately, there are a number of independent studies that have already proven this claim.
Beta-glucan has been subjected through thousands of research and studies over the past years. Some were even conducted by prestigious universities and institutions, like …

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a depression situation where the sufferer is charged by mental disorder during a specific time of the year. People suffering from SAD show various signs of depression such as anxiety, insomnia, irritability, weight loss, decreased appetite, increased sexual drive and social withdrawal. Decreased sleep, drowsiness, weight gain and lack of interest are other common symptoms.
According to the doctors, SAD is usually caused due to lack of sunlight. In addition, as the day light decreases, the patient may experience depression and bad mood. The problem is caused in the brain chemical serotonin which …

Anyone that has been working in the medical profession for very long can tell you that it is a very rewarding profession that fills you with a great sense of accomplishment.  That’s the good part, the downside is that it requires working incredibly long hours in less than pleasant conditions from time to time.  The nature of the job requires that most medical professionals wear a uniform of sorts known as medical scrubs.  Most hospitals, and many other industries, require their workers to wear scrubs to work every day.

Many growing medical centers are scrambling for cash. Unfortunately patients and insurance agencies often take a long time to pay their medical bills. Some never do pay their bills. This leads to busy medical clinics not having the cash to pay their employees. Unfortunately medical centers that are busy are the ones that have the worst cash flows because they are the ones that are using cash to provide treatments. It’s a vicious cycle that doctors and financial experts have been looking to solve for some time now.

Everyone understands how important the umbilical cord is to the baby for its development. But are you aware that the umbilical cord also has uses once the baby is born? It used to be that after the birth, both the umbilical cord and the placenta were simply discarded after the birth.
About thirty years ago medical research discovered they had potential life saving benefits.
The blood extracted from the umbilical cord, commonly known as umbilical cord blood or simply cord blood, is full of stem cells. Stem cells are the building blocks of all cells.  It is the cord blood stems cells …

Enfisema pulmonar originates from a severe case of obstructive lung disease.  Some doctors and scientists predicts that it has the potential of becoming a dangerous disease in the third world. Etymology of Enfisema pulmonar is a term that comes From Greece.  The term has its roots attached to blow, emphysan, and emphysema. What is the meaning of Enfisema pulmonar?  This is a medical state where tissue is distended by the presence of gas.  There is also a presence of air located within the lung or subcutaneous tissue.
A lung disorder called Enfisema pulmonaris is caused normally hyperinflation that correlates with chaotic …

Penicillin allergies often present with a number of distressing reactions such as hives, rashes, pruritis, wheezing, and swelling of the lips, tongue or face. Severe anaphylaxis can be deadly. Some warning signs of anaphylaxis include low blood pressure, faint pulse rate, constricted airways, lightheadedness, red skin, hives, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Medical management varies depending on how severe the allergy is.
Treatments for allergic reactions include bronchodilators, which can help restore normal breathing and wheezing by expanding the airways. Corticosteroids may be helpful in reducing inflammation and may also be taken as a prophylactic. For severe reactions, epinephrine, a form of …

I am a maven in the height increase niche who runs a website about growing taller. I have a done a lot of research and studied typical height increase methods like IGF-1 and testosterone. Every way of growing taller leads back to one key entity the mesenchymal stem cells.
Mesenchymal stem cells are present in your red bone marrow in the trabecular bone. It is not however present in the yellow bone marrow which occurs along the shaft of the diaphysis of the long bones. It is present in short, flat, and irregular bones. It is …