Category Archives: Medicine

Traditional Chinese medicine technique uses heated glass cups to heal ills

BEIJING — Not long after I moved to China, I learned I had a case of blocked qi. A practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine squeezed the top of my ear and informed me that the obstruction of my qi, or life force, was caused in part by my tendency to overthink. She also said I had some liver stagnation and a weak heart. Continue reading

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tindersticks – Medicine (official video) – Video


05-12-2011 09:40 “Medicine” from the new album “the something rain” (2012). A film by David Reeve and Patrick Steel shot in the band’s Le Chien Chanceux Studio. tindersticks 2012 tour dates: www.tindersticks.co.uk Continue reading

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CU School of Medicine researchers look at effects of 2 common sweeteners on the body

( University of Colorado Denver ) With growing concern that excessive levels of fructose may pose a great health risk – causing high blood pressure, kidney disease and diabetes – researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, along with their colleagues at the University of Florida, set out to see if two common sweeteners in western diets differ in their effects on the body in the … Continue reading

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At Loyola, Medical and Nursing Students are Learning Medicine Together

In the traditional practice of medicine, the physician is boss, and tells everyone else what to do. But at Loyola University Chicago, medical and nursing students are learning a new model, in which doctors and nurses work as a team. Continue reading

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BioMarin’s Dwarfism Medicine Marks Growth of $400,000 Rare-Disease Drugs

David Blaustein waited seven years for the phone call that finally came in December 2010 from BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. Continue reading

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Shinkaruk sets up both goals as the Tigers edge the Broncos 2-1

MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – Hunter Shinkaruk set up both of his team's goals as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Swift Current Broncos 2-1 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading

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Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine With New Fertility Treatments Increases Pregnancy Rates

Lorne Brown Dr. TCM, clinical director of the Acubalance Wellness Centre, will discuss recent research on Chinese Medicine and fertility, as well as a new study on how CoQ10 may improve egg quality, in a free public talk entitled “Age and Fertility: Can You Turn Back the Reproductive Clock?” on February 7, 2012, at the Pekoe Tea Lounge in Vancouver.Vancouver, Canada (PRWEB) January 19, 2012 A … Continue reading

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Regenerative medicine firm KeraNetics closes in on $7M in financing

Regenerative medicine company KeraNetics, whose biomaterials research into healing damaged tissue is already in the U.S. military’s sights, is now raising a targeted $7 million in equity financing Continue reading

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Radioactive medicine without the nuclear headache

A new generation of atom smasher look set to solve our medical isotope problem – if they can produce enough to replace the output of aging reactors Continue reading

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NOCSAE Meets to Consider Sports Medicine Research Grants and Review Concussion Committee Progress

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Complementary medicine – does it work?

Many degree courses in aromatherapy and acupuncture are being scrapped. Bad news for those of us who benefit from alternative therapies, says Anna Tyzack. Continue reading

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Integrative medicine now available for pediatric patients at JMBCIM

Integrative medicine, the field of medicine which combines the use of conventional and complementary techniques in reaching health and wellness goals, is now available for pediatric patients through the Integrative Pediatrics program at the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine. Continue reading

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Forces of Nature Releases Natural Medicine Products Designed for Migraine and Headache Relief

SONOMA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Forces of Nature, a leading provider of natural medicine treatments, is pleased to announce two new products designed for migraine relief and headache relief.The … Continue reading

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Penn Medicine to launch innovation contest to improve patient experiences

Penn Medicine is holding an “innovation tournament” for staff and faculty to propose ideas to improve the patient experience throughout its health system. In a phone interview with MedCity News, Judy Schueler, Penn Medicine chief human resources officer and vice president of organization development, said the competition is scheduled for a February 7 kick off. Faculty and Continue reading

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Workout: Medicine Ball Crunch

This exercise strengthens the abdominal muscles. Continue reading

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Sports medicine keeps getting better

Today ’s athletes, at all levels, enjoy tremendous advances in sports medicine. Emphasis on prevention, maintenance and performance are a few examples.What was once strictly the orthopedic surgeon’s position as team physician and sports medicine specialist has expanded greatly. Continue reading

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UK universities drop alternative medicine degree programs

Enrollment in acupuncture and other 'complementary medicine' programs has fallen in Britain. A University College London pharmacology professor has led the charge to drop public funding for teaching 'quackery.' Continue reading

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Science, Medicine and Biotech at DLD12

MUNICH , January 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –Recently discovered worlds, complex city plans, intelligent automobiles and how the digital revolution influences healthFrom January 22nd to the 24th, top-class … Continue reading

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Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine Launches Integrative Pediatrics Program

Integrative medicine, the field of medicine which combines the use of conventional and complementary techniques in reaching health and wellness goals, is now available for pediatric patients through the Integrative Pediatrics program at the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine. Continue reading

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Unbound Medicine Adds Mobile Platforms and Content to Pediatric Care Online™ – American Academy of Pediatrics Point-of …

Unbound Medicine, a leader in knowledge management solutions for health care announces new mobile platforms and resources at Pediatric Care Online™ (PCO) from the American Academy of Pediatrics. PCO is now available as a downloadable native application for iPad® and Windows Phone®. Simultaneously, important new clinical information was added to the extensive library of references and tools Continue reading

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