Monthly Archives: December 2011

Time’s Top Medical Breakthroughs of 2011

Here is Time Magazine’s list of the top 10 medical breakthroughs of 2011. Continue reading

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Watch Out for That Brain Tsunami

The events that take place in the brain hours and even days after severe head trauma could be much more devastating than the impact, resulting in loss of brain function — or worse. Continue reading

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"Rick Knoll", "Project Walk Spinal Cord Injury Recovery" – Video


06-12-2011 14:10 Spinal cord injury treatment. www.projectwalk.org exists to provide an improved quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries through intense exercise-based recovery programs, education, support and encouragement. Continue reading

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Stem Cell Therapy – Video


27-11-2011 12:55 www.StemCellTreatment.org Stem cell therapy is the #1 highest rated procedure for getting results using alternative medicine. The American Stem Cell Continue reading

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HBOT and Pain Treatment Seminars to be Held on Third Thursdays

Individuals can discuss health conditions and learn more about a variety of treatment options, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. The Pain Specialist Center and Tennessee Hyperbaric Center, operated by Medical Director Dr Continue reading

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Stroke Robot Therapy – Research Summary

STATS: Stroke is the third leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of serious, long-term disability in the U.S. Each year more than 700,000 Americans suffer from stroke, and approximately 85% of stroke survivors experience partial para … Continue reading

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Your Health: Putting strokes on ice

Although hypothermia can be dangerous, doctors are using it to help save the lives of stroke patients. Continue reading

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A Long Road to the Methadone Clinic at Waverly and Fulton

The story of one woman’s struggle with heroin, and the local methadone clinic that has helped her stay clean for many years. Continue reading

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Good Cause: Couple struggles with Lou Gehrig’s diagnosis

Married less than six months, Chris Benyo and Denise DiMarzo received a diagnosis that would change the life they had planned together. In December 2010, DiMarzo, now 49, was told she had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.“The whole ALS thing really sucks,” said Benyo, who is a physical education teacher at Meadow Glens Elementary School in Naperville, “It kind of … Continue reading

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What I Wrote In 2011

It’s been a long and pretty amazing year, both in medicine and here at Forbes. Continue reading

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