New composite nanofibers next chapter in orthopaedic biomaterials
Mathematicians model heat flow in human tears
Mathematicians from the University of Delaware have created a new model of the fluid dynamics and heat flow in human tears. When people blink their eyes, a thin liquid film is spread across the surface of the eye.
Jun 05, 2012
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Smiling through the tears: Study shows how tearjerkers make people happier
(PhysOrg.com) -- People enjoy watching tragedy movies like “Titanic” because they deliver what may seem to be an unlikely benefit: tragedies actually make people happier in the short-term.
Mar 27, 2012
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Molecular tug-of-war could lead to new materials
Tug-of-war isn't just for play. In the chemistry world, the game could identify a Saran-wrap-like material that instantly heals microscopic tears in its own structure.
Mar 07, 2011
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3-D MRI helps kids with ACL tears -- surgery without harming the growth plate
Surgery has not been an option in the past for children with ACL tears because of the possible damage to the growth plate that can cause serious problems later in life.
Jan 25, 2011
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Scientists discover a chemical signal in human tears
Emotional crying is a universal, uniquely human behavior. When we cry, we clearly send all sorts of emotional signals. In a paper published online today in Science Express, scientists at the Weizmann Instit ...
Jan 06, 2011
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Research team documents benefits of endovascular stent repair for traumatic aortic injury
A UC Davis team of cardiovascular specialists has demonstrated the effectiveness of using stents -- as compared to traditional open-chest surgery -- to repair aortas that are torn as the result of accidents. The researchers ...
Apr 30, 2010
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Eye floaters and flashes of light linked to retinal tear, detachment
Suddenly seeing floaters or flashes of light may indicate a serious eye problem that - if untreated - could lead to blindness, a new study shows.
Nov 24, 2009
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Like mother, like daughter, at least around the eyes
(PhysOrg.com) -- New research suggests the old saying commonly told to husbands-to-be is true, that if you want to know what your wife will look like, look at her mother.
Oct 28, 2009
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Trust in a teardrop: Researcher says tears can help build, strengthen personal relationships
Medically, crying is known to be a symptom of physical pain or stress. But now a Tel Aviv University evolutionary biologist looks to empirical evidence showing that tears have emotional benefits and can make interpersonal ...
Aug 24, 2009
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Tear research focused on contact lens risks, benefit
Contact lenses are great for sight, but do they have an impact on general eye health? Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Optometry are working to answer that question by analyzing tears.
May 06, 2009
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MR arthrography is more accurate than MR in diagnosing shoulder tears
MR arthrography of the shoulder allows physicians to better identify tears and provides patients with an accurate diagnosis to determine whether or not surgery is needed, according to a study performed at Neuroskeletal Imaging ...
Jan 06, 2009
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3T MRI can detect wrist ligament tears, possibly eliminating need for invasive arthroscopy
MRI of the wrist at 3T is an effective way to detect wrist ligament tears and in some cases can avoid unnecessary surgery, according to a study performed at Neuroskeletal Imaging in Merritt Island, Florida.
Jan 06, 2009
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