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Digital imaging software to create a 'Google Earth' view of the bladder

Bladder cancer is the fourth-most-common cancer in men and one of the most expensive cancers to treat from diagnosis to death. After initial diagnosis and surgery, patients must return to the urologist at ...

Technology / Engineering

created May 16, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Synthetic Sutures Might Be Less Painful for Stitches Following Birth

Synthetic sutures appear to cause less pain than natural “catgut” sutures in women who receive stitches after a vaginal birth, according to a new review of studies.

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jun 16, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Self-healing concrete for safer, more durable infrastructure (w/Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- A concrete material developed at the University of Michigan can heal itself when it cracks. No human intervention is necessary--just water and carbon dioxide.

Technology / Engineering

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (18) | comments 3