New drug linked to fewer deaths among kidney patients undergoing hemodialysis
...States. Lanthanum is a rare earth element, a heavy metal that binds phosphorus. Results of a study of bone biopsies in the United States and Europe earlier this year found no abnormalities, Finn said. "In addition, there's no evidence that lanthanum crosses the blood-brain barrier. Tests of cognitive func...Ceramic hip implants provide alternative for younger patients
... traditional hip replacement surgery, which uses a metal ball bearing in a polyethylene and titanium socket...k for most patients, but after about 15 years, the metal begins to wear the plastic down, creating in some patients, osteolysis in the hip, which occurs when...Laser technique able to detect developing cavities
Forget sharp metal picks or X-rays-in the future, your dentist may search for cavities using a painless laser-based technique developed at the University of Toronto that can detect cracks or defects at an early stage of development. "Using the technique, we can see all...Aircraft technology helps diagnose artificial hip, knee problems
...ng fluid through a magnetic device to separate out metal shavings and other ferrous engine debris. A Unive...tificial hips consist of a polyethylene socket and metal ball or metal-on-metal combinations that are connected to adjoining bones with screws or cement. To...Halas wins innovator award in fight against breast cancer
...ing and professor of chemistry, is the inventor of metal nanoshells, a novel type of nanoparticle with "tun... consist of a nonconducting core covered by a thin metal shell. By changing the thickness of the shell, Halas' team can precisely tune a nanoshell's electric......notube transistor depends on the properties of the metal contacts rather than on the nanotube itself. This paper describes a new type of carbon nanotube transistor in which the flow of current in the nanotube can be switched on and off independently of the metal-nanotube contacts, allowing the researchers ...Pediatric food allergies: What every parent should know
...ght be toxic, caused by bacterial poisoning, heavy metal poisoning, or selected fish poisoning. Non-toxic factors include lactase deficiency, gallbladder/liver disease, anorexia, and pancreatic insufficiency. An abnormal immunological response can have responses that are IgE mediated (oral allergy syndrome...UC Davis neurosurgeon implanting artificial cervical discs
...eplacement bone and screws, the surgeon implants a metal prosthesis, consisting of two metallic components designed to pivot. The implant is secured to the vertebrae with screws. "In terms of pain relief, it can be quite dramatic. Some patients even notice it in the recovery room, but usually it takes a li...New breast cancer mannequin to revolutionize teaching of breast cancer awareness
... Micron Machining. Normally the company deals with metal and plastic based precision light and medium engineering but Dr Tucker and the Nurses persuaded the company to give them free use of their equipment and skilled staff to create the prototype main mannequin frames and skins to the design and concept ...Study highlights efficacy of sirolimus stents to prevent restenosis for PTS with CAD
...f coronary arteries (restenosis) than conventional metal stetns, conclude authors of a randomised trial in this week's issue of THE LANCET. The implantation of coronary stents (to widen coronary arteries) has becomethe treatment of choice over the past decade for the treatment of coronaryartery disease. Jo...NASA research propels development of new glass
...or lasers. Whether it is a power laser for cutting metal for car bodies or a medical laser used for surgery...hly concentrated beam capable of precisely cutting metal parts or surgically removing or repairing human tissue. "Most surgical lasers now use expensive sin...US DoE awards $4 million in funding to Stevens' Center for MicroChemical Systems
...nd chemical industries, which include thick-walled metal doors and concrete barriers around production facilities to contain explosions that may arise. However, with the high heat transfer characteristics of microchannel reactors, low processing flow rate, better energy management, and superior temperatur...Device measures force used to deliver a baby
...e attached to the forearm and connected to a small metal box that rests in the doctor's pocket. The box collects information from the electrodes and transmits it to a receiver up to 50 feet away. The receiver is connected to a laptop computer, which stores and processes the data. Since April, when the stud...OHSU doctors use 'putty' to prevent hemorrhagic stroke
... an aneurysm is surgical clipping, in which a tiny metal clip is placed on the neck of the aneurysm to pinch off blood flow into the sac. But the clip stays in the patient forever, and the procedure requires brain surgery and months of recovery. The Onyx procedure takes the same amount of time as coiling ...New technology offers quicker recovery, better results after vision-saving glaucoma surgery
... recently approved Ex-PRESS Mini Glaucoma Shunt, a metal cylinder smaller than a grain of rice. It is surgically implanted in the eye and offers an escape route for the pressure-causing fluid. "There are several advantages associated with this shunt," said Dr. Karanjit Kooner, associate professor of ophth...Microneedles: Report describes progress in new technology for painless drug delivery
...earch team have fabricated microneedle arrays from metal and polymer materials that have sufficient strengt...e mass production of microneedles from inexpensive metal and polymer materials. By making molds of their silicon needles, for instance, the research team ha......are busy monitoring what happens to high-intensity metal halide bulbs as the gravity shifts. And a team from the University of Paris Sud is assessing equipment to manufacture foams in weightlessness, finalising the design of a foam-making machine intended for future flight aboard the International Space St...A hot time for cold superconductors
...high temperature superconducting films on flexible metal tapes offer the highest potential for broad scale applications; however, alternative materials also have potential uses. The discovery of superconductivity in MgB2 in early 2001 generated high interest because this material is several times cheaper t......ng laboratory. Never use electric lights on a metal tree. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to use tree lights. Any string of lights with worn, frayed or broken cords or loose bulb connections should not be used. Children are fascinated with Christmas trees. Keep a watchful eye o...Novel 'metal-chelation' therapy may be helpful in patients with Alzheimer disease
...enting it from accumulating. Therapies that block metal ions from interacting with other molecules in the body are known as "chelation" therapies. The researchers conducted a pilot phase 2 clinical trial of their compound in 36 patients with moderately severe AD. Eighteen patients received 125 millig...