Lu Posted March 29, 2011 We're getting there! Thank you science! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lu Posted April 21, 2011 JgaMZT1Z2dw A full hand transplant, including nerves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted April 21, 2011 There's something horribly disturbing about that video... The way it uses this person's trauma to sell something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brkl Posted May 18, 2011 Not in any way medical: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13430747 I think that's brilliant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJW Posted May 18, 2011 Cool! I always like elegant solutions to aid delivery. Reminds me of a very funny Iain M Banks short story called 'Cleaning Up'. A friend of my family works for the UN rapid relief response. He converted a tank-carrying WW2 warship into a 'can dock anywhere' relief delivery vessel. Here's something medical: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13430219 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted May 18, 2011 I had read that, and it is very interesting. I don't drink coffee myself, as I shy away from any addicting substance out there. The point here is that they assume it's an unknown compound in the coffee that creates the salubrious effect (I had been waiting for a good chance to use that word!). Once they find it (it might be some antioxidant) they'll be able to synthesize it into other foods and/or pills. It just so happens I'm scrutinizing my diet at the moment, spurred on by my recent conversion to pescotarianism (no meats, but still fish), which does require a careful approach not to miss out on vital compounds like proteins, but also things I read about diet. Has anyone seen the recent documentary Forks over Knives? Apparently it stresses the importance of changing our diets and points towards our eating habits as the main cause of most of our prominent Western diseases and ailments (cancer, cardiovascular problems, etc). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted May 18, 2011 Another robotic hand! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13378036 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrobbs Posted May 19, 2011 Here's something medical: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13430219 Here's a follow up from the rather excellent NHS site - 'Health News Stories Unspun' http://www.nhs.uk/news/2011/05May/Pages/coffee-and-prostate-cancer-risk.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted May 19, 2011 Here's a follow up from the rather excellent NHS site - 'Health News Stories Unspun'http://www.nhs.uk/news/2011/05May/Pages/coffee-and-prostate-cancer-risk.aspx Holy shit... real journalism! Hidden away on the NHS site. Amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thompson Posted May 21, 2011 Round of applause for science. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wubbles Posted May 21, 2011 Not medicine, but whatever. Existence of dark energy confirmed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted June 4, 2011 It's time to celebrate the work of Dr Kevorkian now that he has died: http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2075644,00.html It's not really a medical break through, but it has been an important battle. Maybe some day the USA (and various other countries) will grant people the freedom over their own lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted June 4, 2011 I keep my fingers strongly crossed that the enlightened view of other countries might filter over to the USA some day before I reach the point I need to, well, you know. Think about exercising that control. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thompson Posted July 28, 2011 Old news, but I never heard it. Suffering through my third cold in 4 weeks at the moment, I hate colds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted August 2, 2011 Man with Tiny Brain Shocks Doctors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
