Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Health & Science

Medical Technology / Misc.

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Can you feel empathy for a robot?
04/24/2013
Researchers try to capture bond between humans, mechanical companions
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Could scientists peek into your dreams?
By Barbara Bronson Gray HealthDay Reporter
04/04/2013
In small study, computer programs and brain MRIs identified visual images during sleep
 
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Study Looks at Deep Brain Stimulation in Bipolar Patients 01/02/2012
By Randy Dotinga
HealthDay Reporter
Research is still preliminary, with few patients involved so far
 
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Is American medicine too test happy? 12/29/2011
By Dennis Thompson
HealthDay Reporter
If you've had a medical procedure lately, you probably first had blood tests, an imaging test like an MRI or ultrasound, perhaps an electrocardiogram and possibly more. "Is all this really necessary?" you might have wondered.
 
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Most U.S. Drivers Engage in 'Distracting' Behaviors: Poll 11/30/2011
By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
Cellphone talk, texting, even applying makeup: Most know it's dangerous, but many do it anyway
 
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1st Artificial Windpipe Made With Stem Cells Seems Successful 11/24/2011
Array
Using patient's own cells to create custom airway cut risk for transplant rejection, scientists say
 
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1st Artificial Windpipe Made With Stem Cells Seems Successful 11/23/2011
Array
Using patient's own cells to create custom airway cut risk for transplant rejection, scientists say
 
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More Targeted Treatments Key to Progress in War on Cancer: Report 11/03/2011
By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter
Major cancer organization also calls for streamlined clinical trials
 
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FDA OKs Heart Valve That Does Not Require Open-Heart Surgery 11/03/2011
Array
Experts believe the device will expand options for frailer, sicker patients


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