Brenden was the first patient enrolled in what became a nine-patient, four-center trial that also involved patients at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Maryland, the University of California at Los Angeles, and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London. The trial, funded by the NIH and the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine,… Read More »
Most modern hip and knee replacements will last for 25 YEARS or more, finds study of more than 200,000 people Surgeons have been unable to tell patients the procedure’s long-term success Many procedures are repeated due to infection or wear and tear, costing money Study found 80% of knee and 60% of hip replacements last… Read More »
There’s a good chance you’ve lost count of how many pairs of shoes you’ve bought over the course of your life. Most of us have probably spent hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on them, whether you’re a diehard sneaker-head or prefer to keep it simple. But how much do you actually know about what… Read More »
by William Fryer MA OxonHuman Scientist & director of www.megahome-distillers.co.uk More and more people are taking the quality of their drinking water seriously. While it is important to maintain good hydration at all times and although some health gurus suggest you should consume 2+litres per day, in reality, your body’s requirements will alter with size, diet… Read More »
Mona Randolph relies on one of the 700-lb. devices to keep her alive. With just three remaining in the United States, iron lungs are nearly obsolete — but Mona Randolph, a polio survivor, relies on one of the 700-lb. devices to keep her alive. The 82-year-old Randolph has used the device on and off since… Read More »