Physics Research With Atomic Force Microscope Could Lead To Better Health Care

Posted by admin on July 7th, 2009 in Medical Devices

Where biology, chemistry and physics intersect, a Kansas State University professor expects to find applications to improve human health. Robert Szoszkiewicz, an assistant professor of physics at K-State, is continuing research on molecules both singularly and as a group. His study of proteins as a single molecule shows promise to help scientists [...]

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Tongue Drive System Enables Quadriplegics To Operate Powered Wheelchair In Clinical Trial

Posted by admin on July 7th, 2009 in Medical Devices

An assistive technology that enables individuals to maneuver a powered wheelchair or control a mouse cursor using simple tongue movements can be operated by individuals with high-level spinal cord injuries, according to the results of a recently completed clinical trial.

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South Asia Day – Historic Meeting To Promote Millennium Development Goals 4 And 5: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Posted by admin on July 7th, 2009 in Women Health

A group of international experts will meet at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) on the occasion of South Asia Day to discuss ways to achieve Millennium Development Goals 4 (reduce child mortality) and 5 (improve maternal health). This historic conference gathers together specialists in obstetrics and gynaecology, midwives, health care providers and [...]

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Reducing Maternal Death In Bangladesh – Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Posted by admin on July 7th, 2009 in Women Health

New strategies to reduce maternal death in Bangladesh will be presented at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) South Asia Day. The conference gathers together a group of international experts to discuss ways to achieve Millennium Development Goals 4 (reduce child mortality) and 5 (improve maternal health). The maternal mortality ratio [...]

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The Long Road To Safe Motherhood In Nepal – Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Posted by admin on July 7th, 2009 in Women Health

Women in Nepal face the highest risk of maternal death in South Asia. The country’s high rates of maternal death and reproductive morbidity will be discussed at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) South Asia Day. The conference gathers together a group of international experts to discuss ways to achieve Millennium Development Goals [...]

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