Therapeutic Resources Blog
Sloppy Splinting Can Make A Child’s Broken Arm Much Worse
October 24, 2014
Research from pediatric bone specialists at the University of Maryland has turned up a surprising hitch: In more than 90 percent of the children and teens studied, the fractures weren't splinted properly by the doctors or other health workers who first treated the kids in the emergency room of a community hospital or urgent care center. Read More »
Embryonic Stem Cells Restore Vision In Preliminary Human Test
October 23, 2014
Scientists are reporting the first strong evidence that human embryonic stem cells may be helping patients. The cells appear to have improved the vision in more than half of the 18 patients who had become legally blind because of two progressive, currently incurable eye diseases. Read More »
Nip the flu bug in the bud by managing stress
October 22, 2014
As the days get shorter, our thoughts turn to last year's flu and bronchitis season. The 2013-14 influenza season was particularly tough on the 25-to-64 age group, and experts say we should be prepared for a repeat performance. Is there a way to not just treat symptoms but prevent those and other illnesses in the first place? Here are the 5 most important tips for keeping your immune system in tip-top shape! Read More »
Smell Turns Up in Unexpected Places
October 21, 2014
Over the last decade or so, scientists have discovered that odor receptors are not solely confined to the nose, but found throughout body — in the liver, the heart, the kidneys and even sperm — where they play a pivotal role in a host of physiological functions. Read More »