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Single Port Access: An Advance in Laparoscopic Surgery

Major abdominal surgery has always left significant cosmetic scarring and an extended recovery time. Now Single Port Access laparoscopic surgery allows these major operations to be conducted with much less pain and recovery time — and virtually no scar.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts

) on Dec 24, 2008 to
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Laser Kidney Stone Surgery

New improvements in kidney stone surgery make the procedure more effective.

Published by mslate (1,547 pts

) on Oct 31, 2008 to
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Remembering Dolly: Future Benefits of Cloning

Many cloned animals are alive today. Some are expected to provide human pharmaceuticals and even organs for transplantation to humans. There have been successes, some rescues, and some worries, but the future looks bright on the human health front.

Published by Lamar Stonecypher (11,261 pts

) on Oct 28, 2008 to
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Predictive and presymptomatic genetic testing

Discover how advances in molecular genetics have lead to the ability to test a young person's risk for developing a genetic health condition later in life.

Published by Jonathon Weber (3,266 pts

) on Oct 28, 2008 to
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The Basics About Bionics

What are bionics? Now science fact rather than science fiction, bionics technology changes lives.

Published by DaniellaNicole (35 pts

) on Oct 13, 2008 to
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Pros and Cons of Tissue Engineering

Tissue engineering, intended to improve or to replace biological functions, is an emerging technology. Read about the advantages and disadvantages of tissue engineering.

Published by SSleutz (119 pts

) on Sep 30, 2008 to
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W. L. Hastings and the Artificial Heart

Read about W. L. Hastings, the chief technician who controlled the first artificial heart, the Jarvik 7.

Published by mslate (1,547 pts

) on Sep 30, 2008 to
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The History of Bionics

Bionics is a fascinating subject with a relatively short but interesting history. Find out more about this exciting field.

Published by Emma Lloyd (7,185 pts

) on Sep 29, 2008 to
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Advances in Artificial Heart Technology

New advances in technology promise to help more patients survive the need for heart transplant.

Published by mslate (1,547 pts

) on Sep 29, 2008 to
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Inventors of the Artificial Heart Stimulator (Cardiac Pacemaker)

Discover the story of many great men coming together to create one vision, saving the lives of millions.

Published by mslate (1,547 pts

) on Sep 29, 2008 to
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