Tag Archives: Medicine
A blood test in the follicular phase reduces breast MRI
A study published in the December issue of American Journal of Roentgneology has shown that a simple blood test during the follicular phase of normal menstrual cycle (between days three and fourteen) can help in the optimal scheduling of examinations breast MRI in premenopausal women with irregular cycles. This could be avoided repetitions of this [...]
New contact lenses could improve glaucoma treatment
According to researchers, are loaded with vitamin E to help more medicine get into the cornea
A team of researchers has created special contact lenses for glaucoma patients that come loaded with vitamin E, thanks to a design that essentially extends the time a medication bathes an affected eye.
The strategy could significantly reduce waste drops traditional [...]
Stem cells for severe sickle cell anemia
U.S. scientists published in The New England Journal of Medicine have succeeded in reversing the disease in 9 of 10 patients treated with a new procedure.
The preliminary study results show that the “mini” stem cells could reverse the severe sickle cell anemia in adults, according to a study by the NIH and Johns Hopkins University [...]