Singapore Offers Precision Guided Spinal Surgery The Singapore General Hospital was one of the first medical institutions in the world to invest in the O-Arm navigation system for spinal surgeries when the US-developed technology was made available in late 2006. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)
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Source: www.prweb.comAnti HIV Vaginal Gel Breakthrough US researchers have found that a compound widely used as an anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agent effectively blocked infection of the non-human primate version of HIV in monkeys; a step that is being heralded as a breakthrough in developing a version that works in humans to help prevent a devastating disease that affects about 33 million people around the world.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comOptimists Live Longer Say Researchers A US study that followed nearly 100,000 post-menopausal women found that optimists had lower rates of death and incidence of many chronic diseases compared to pessimists, as did women who were more trustful of people compared to their cynically hostile counterparts.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comUniversity Of Montreal Students Design Argus, A High-tech Pill Organizer - Could Help Save Lives And Money A new high-tech pill organizer designed by two students could help save lives and billions of dollars to the health-care system. According to Statistics Canada, 50 percent of Canadians don't follow their prescriptions. As a result, one out of 10 patients ends up in the emergency room. This problem can have lethal consequences on the health of a patient and contributes to the blockage of ERs across the country.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comObesity, Diabetes And Heart Risk Linked To Alzheimer's, Dementia, Cognitive Decline Four studies published in a leading journal this week suggest that metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes may share risk factors that affect the development of Alzheimer's disease, other forms of dementia and cognitive decline.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comRed And White Wine Have Same Breast Cancer Risk, Study A new US study found that both red and white wine have the same effect on breast cancer risk, that is they increase the risk by the same amount, which is contrary to studies on heart disease and prostate cancer that suggest red wine may have beneficial effects on disease risk compared to white wine.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comShane Diet & Lifestyle Resorts Opens Unique Weight Loss & Fitness Spa Program for Young Adults in Ellenville, NY Camp Shane, the world's leading children's weight loss camp, announces the launch of its unique and affordable Summer 2009 program for young adults ages 18 - 25 and for adults over 25. The Shane Diet & Lifestyle Resorts Weight Loss Spa & Resort program is located at the Honor's Haven Resort & Spa in Ellenville, NY. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2009)
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Source: www.prweb.comAnswering the Call to Bring Fitness Options to People with Disabilities REM Ohio, a human services provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities has partnered with the Akron Area YMCA and the County of Summit Board of MRDD (Summit MRDD) to launch a new wellness and recreation program tailored to the needs of people with disabilities called Ready, Fit & Able. The program will officially kick-off Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Lake Anna YMCA Community Center in Barberton, Ohio. Interested participants can enroll in either the morning (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) or afternoon (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.) session. The program has been designed as a fun way for people with disabilities to stay in shape and increase social interaction. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2009)
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Source: www.prweb.comWhat is Fat? How Much Fat Should I Eat? Fat is a nutrient. It is crucial for normal body function and without it we could not live. Not only does fat supply us with energy, it also makes it possible for other nutrients to do their jobs. Fats, which consist of a wide group of compounds, are usually soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comCompliance To Stroke Treatment Guidelines Improved By Hospitals Using Quality Improvement Program Hospitals participating in a voluntary quality improvement program for stroke treatment increased adherence to national recommendations, researchers reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
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