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Scientists use noses to help disabled write, surf, move
Washington (AFP) July 26, 2010
Severely disabled people may soon be able to use their noses to write, drive a wheelchair or surf the Internet, thanks to a device developed and tested by doctors in Israel.
The device harnesses sniffing - or breathing in and out through the nose - which involves the soft palate on the roof of the mouth, according to a study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sc ... more
Next Generation Surgical Robots: Where's The Doctor?
Durham NC (SPX) Jul 23, 2010
As physician-guided robots routinely operate on patients at most major hospitals, the next generation robot could eliminate a surprising element from that scenario - the doctor.
Feasibility studies conducted by Duke University bioengineers have demonstrated that a robot - without any human assistance - can locate a man-made, or phantom, lesion in simulated human organs, guide a device to t ... more
Ageing with HIV: The hidden side of world's AIDS crisis
Vienna (AFP) July 22, 2010
The world will face a mighty social and medical challenge as millions of people with HIV survive into old age, the world AIDS forum has heard.
The problem is only now becoming apparent as the first generation living with the human immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV) head towards their 60th birthday and beyond, thanks to the lifeline of antiretroviral drugs, say specialists.
These survivors a ... more
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One dead, dozens injured in southern Iran quake: reports
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Outside View: Deflation and Obama's legacy
