Health News Archives

IV ’Ice Slurry’ Quickly Cools Body for Surgeries
Innovative approach could give heart attack victims, other patients more time, developers say

New Pathways Studied to Repair Nerves
Two different approaches seek to interfere with mechanisms that inhibit cell regeneration

Health Tip: Help Prevent a Herniated Disk
Know some common causes

Spinal Cord Stem Cells May Act as Nerve Repair System
Grown in lab, then returned to body, they could lead to nonsurgical treatments

Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped
Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently

Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play
But proper sports gear and preparation can prevent unnecessary accidents, experts say

Device Helps Spinal Patients Breathe Without Ventilator
Helps control diaphragm

Football Can Shrink Players
Spinal compression, equipment weight makes for temporary height loss, study says

Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion
Savings of almost $6,000 primarily due to earlier return to work, analysis finds

Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery
Done within 24 hours, the procedure improved neurological outcomes a year later