Doctors fix spinal fluid leak with glue Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
U.S. doctors injected a biosynthetic glue to seal off a spinal fluid leak and restore a comatose patient to consciousness.
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Study: Many doctors lack empathy Posted: 12 months ago by Lilo
There isn't much empathy in many doctors' exam rooms, a study of 100 doctors in the Rochester, N.Y., area found.
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Scientists Restore Walking In Mice After Spinal Cord Injury Posted: 11 months ago by 2manyusernames
For the first time, a UCLA study shows that the central nervous system can reorganize itself and follow new pathways to restore the cellular communication required for movement after spinal cord injury.
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The Libby Liddy Leak Posted: 2 years ago by bogusnewsman
The perjury trial of Scooter Libby about the outing of Valerie Plame of the CIA becomes a reporting tongue twister.
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Stem cells allows spinal cord to repair itself Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
U.S. scientists of John Hopkins University say they have disproved the long-held theory that the spinal cord is incapable of repairing itself. They say human nerve stem cells they transplanted into damaged spinal cords of rats have survived, grown and in some cases connected with the rats' own spinal cord cells.
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Synthetic sea worm glue may mend shattered knee, face bones Posted: 7 days ago by AutumnLotus
Sandcastle worms live in intertidal surf, building sturdy tube-shaped homes from bits of sand and shell and their own natural glue. University of Utah bioengineers have made a synthetic version of this seaworthy superglue, and hope it will be used within several years to repair shattered bones in knees, other joints and the face.
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A Pool Filled with Non-Newtonian Fluid Posted: 1 year ago by misswinkle
They filled a pool with a mix of cornstarch and water made on a concrete mixer truck. It becomes a non-newtonian fluid. When stress is applied to the liquid it exhibits properties of a solid. More info here. Recorded in Barcelona, Spain.
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Doctors lose man's false teeth in throat Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
Doctors in New Zealand lost a man's false teeth during his back surgery but found them four days later — stuck in his throat.
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Non-Newtonian Fluid Posted: 2 years ago by teaya21
What happens when you mix cornstarch and water in a concrete mixer truck? It becomes a non-newtonian fluid. When stress is applied to the liquid it exhibits properties of a solid.
Imaging what belly flopping onto that would do.
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Abortion crisis as doctors refuse to perform surgery Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Britain is facing an abortion crisis because an unprecedented number of doctors are refusing to be involved in carrying out the procedure.
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Doctors using Google Posted: 2 years ago by sparky
In the hands of amateurs Googling for symptoms could do more harm than good, but could the search engine be a useful tool for doctors?
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Malaysia doctors say neckties are a health hazard Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Malaysian doctors have declared neckties a health hazard and called on the heath ministry to stop insisting that physicians wear them.
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Mock Metal Group Spinal Tap to Reunite Posted: 2 years ago by suebe
Spinal Tap is back, and this time the band wants to help save the world from global warming.
I wonder what the playlist will be...
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Little Girl Overjoyed to Finally have a Face Posted: 10 months ago by MUPPETMAKER
Becky Prosser, 7, was born with a birthmark that covered half of her face, now, doctors were able to remove it, giving her as close to a normal face as she will ever have.
This is makes me happy.
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Spinal Tap (1/2) - Christmas With The Devil (live) Posted: 2 years ago by Bornbad
Funny interview. Live performance.
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English doctors amputate wrong legs, testicles and cut out healthy kidneys Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
You might be better off staying awake during your next surgery!
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3 doctors part of London car bomb plot Posted: 1 year ago by kxmk
Doctors!!!
I searched and didn't see this posted yet...surprising.
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How frequently do doctors misdiagnose patients? Who prescribes antibiotics inappropriately? Posted: 2 months ago by karenben
17 interesting facts about doctors and patients.
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Glue with an On-and-Off Switch Posted: 1 year ago by neilharvey
Researchers can make an adhesive either stick or come undone by changing its acidity.
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Oregon judge refuses to allow abortion Dr. 'wanted' posters Posted: 2 months ago by muppet
Targeted abortion doctors said they feared for their lives. They testified they used disguises, bodyguards, wore bulletproof vests, and instructed their children to crouch in the bathtub if they heard gunfire.
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Pranksters Glue School Locks Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
With only a day to go before spring break, pranksters plugged locks on all the exterior gates and doors on campus with super-strength adhesive. Roughly 100 doors were sealed shut.
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