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by Bruce Brown | May 5, 2016 | General News, Medical
“Face your fears.” You’ve heard that before, right? Does it always make sense? What if you’re severely paranoid and need to seek medical treatment? Does it still make sense then? Is it dangerous? Can anything really help? According to...
by Alfred Poor | March 21, 2016 | General News, Medical
It’s a classic theme in horror pictures such as Frankenstein; the mad scientist sends an electrical current through the brain of a subject (soon-to-be-monster, in most cases) in order to bring it to life. In real life, scientists have used a similar process to...
by Alfred Poor | April 30, 2015 | Medical
Formula 1 racing is a high stakes business. Top competitors have annual budgets of $400 million or more to put two drivers and their cars on the race tracks. As a result, it should come as no surprise that race car drivers are some of the most carefully monitored and...
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by Alfred Poor | August 14, 2014 | Enabling Tech, Health
Researchers at Oxford University are developing smart glasses designed to help people with impaired vision. They are conducting trials with various prototype systems to see how they can most effectively help those with limited eyesight. The project was recently...
by Alfred Poor | July 14, 2014 | Medical
According to the International Diabetes Foundation, about 382 million people worldwide are living with diabetes. The organization predicts that this will rise to 592 million by 2035, a 55% increase. Diabetics must monitor their blood sugar levels closely, so that they...
