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Πέμπτη 5 Δεκεμβρίου 2013

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Pre-moxibustion and moxibustion prevent Alzheimer's disease
Study finds that carbon monoxide can help shrink tumors and amplify effectiveness of chemotherapy
Ultrathin "Diagnostic Skin" Allows Continuous Patient Monitoring

Pre-moxibustion and moxibustion prevent Alzheimer's disease

Posted: 05 Dec 2013 07:15 AM PST

An increasing number of clinical and animal studies have confirmed that acupuncture is effective for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Moxibustion is reported to be more effective than electro-acupuncture for improving space-recognizing memory ability in aged mice, suggesting that moxibustion is another alternative or complementary therapy used to treat Alzheimer's disease.

Study finds that carbon monoxide can help shrink tumors and amplify effectiveness of chemotherapy

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 11:44 AM PST

In recent years, research has suggested that carbon monoxide, the highly toxic gas emitted from auto exhausts and faulty heating systems, can be used to treat certain inflammatory medical conditions. Now a study led by a research team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) shows for the first time that carbon monoxide may also have a role to play in treating cancer.

Ultrathin "Diagnostic Skin" Allows Continuous Patient Monitoring

Posted: 04 Dec 2013 08:10 AM PST

It is likely that at your next visit to the doctor, a medical practitioner will start by taking your temperature. This has been part of medical practice for so long that we may see it as antiquated, with little value. However, the routine nature of the ritual belies the critical importance of obtaining accurate body temperature to assess the health of a patient. In fact, subtle variations in temperature can indicate potentially harmful underlying conditions such as constriction or dilation of blood vessels, or dehydration.