In the News
3-D Ultrasound Provides In-depth View Of The Brain
Biomedical engineers have adapted a three-dimensional ultrasound scanner that might guide minimally invasive brain surgeries and provide better detection of a brain tumor's location. Brain surgeons currently rely primarily on two-dimensional images produced by MRI or ultrasound. Virtual Game Helps Children Escape Realities Of Burn Unit
Nurses and physicians are using the latest technology to help young burn victims endure the extreme pain of dressing changes and wound care. Instead of traditional distraction devices, such as books and music, Nationwide Children's Hospital Burn Center is now using virtual reality games to distract patients while nurses attend to the patients'burn wounds. Oregon May Lead Future Of Wave Energy
Significant advances in university research and other studies in the past two years are pointing toward Oregon as the possible epicenter of wave energy development in the United States. This may lead to a major initiative to expand a technology that is now in its engineering infancy, and tap the constant heave of the oceans for a new era of clean, affordable and renewable electrical power. Stanford Biologist Working To Restore Native Forests To Hawaii
There's trouble in paradise. In Hawaii, where cattle have dotted the landscape for decades, ranching is becoming less profitable. Some landowners are cashing in on the vacation resort market by developing their land with high-rise hotels, cottages and "ranchettes." Captive Passage: The Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Making of the A
"The transatlantic slave trade was the second leg of a triangular economic route between Europe, Africa, and the Americas."This online exhibit examines this slave trade and "seeks to increase understanding of this maritime epic and its legacies in the modern world."Topics addressed include departure, middle passage, arrival, abolition, and legacy (such as food, education, religion, and music). Also includes images, a quiz, and a bibliography. From The Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia. Infectious Diseases Still Major Public Health Threat, Fauci Says
A generation ago, people expected infectious diseases to become a public health problem of the past. But today, despite the continual development of antibiotics and vaccines, infectious diseases are the second leading cause of death worldwide. Jules Verne Goes Hot And Cold
For 21 days in a row, Jules Verne, the first Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV), has not only survived the most stringent conditions of the space environment, but it has successfully tested on the ground its flight software and hardware under the toughest simulated conditions of space vacuum, freezing temperatures and burning sun radiation. Parks and recreation programs declining as obesity, health concerns ri
One way to help address the epidemic of obesity in the United States is improved access to pleasant hiking trails and an ambitious parks and recreation program, a recent study suggests, but programs such as this are increasingly being reduced in many states due to budget shortfalls. [Ironic] LONDON: A jailed cocaine dealer is working as Santa Claus on
John Tams, who dons beard, boots and red suit to work in a cafe's Christmas grotto, said he wanted to give something back to the community... Gastroenterologist-directed Sedation Safe And Effective For Endoscopic
The use of an evidence-based sedation protocol for endoscopic procedures improves the quality of practice and reduces the incidence of sedation-related adverse events, according to a new article.
MP3 Music Downloads
Preview songs, Download Free Music,Burn CDs at ITunes.com
 
|
