For those with degenerative disc disease, the range of surgical treatment options continues to increase. However, the immaturity of the latest approaches means that further observation is required to know the long term implications for people who undergo disc replacement.
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Constructing a Better Back For Those With Degenerative Disc Disease
February 27th, 2009 
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Tags: artificial discs, back pain, back pain treatment, bad bad, cultured discs, degenerative disc disease, disc replacement 
Comments OffThe Last Jab for Diabetics? – Alternatives For Insulin Injections And Blood Testing
February 21st, 2009 admin For diabetics with insulin dependence, pin pricks and insulin injections are just a part of daily life. However, several technologies and research findings may soon change the way the condition is treated. The daily regimen of dealing with this common disease may soon become easier.
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February 14th, 2009 admin Chemotherapy, one of the tools in the fight against cancer, will soon have assistance in getting its job done more effectively. Researchers continue to work at more targeted drug delivery so they can attack the cancer cells and leave the rest alone.
Read the rest of this article » Posted in Uncategorized Tags: cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, medical research, viral delivery, virus Comments OffThe Great Annual Economic Stimulus Package
February 10th, 2009 admin The recent news of delays in Obama’s health care overhaul plan should come as no surprise given the current state of the economy and the complexities of even understanding how to successfully change such a massive system. While some see the withdrawal of Tom Daschle from health secretary nomination as a big blow to achieving [...]
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February 7th, 2009 admin The announcement of an organ donor’s kidney being extracted through her vagina is the latest success in modern surgical techniques that are seeking to reduce surgery pain, risks and complications.
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