DRACO the Ultimate Virus Killer

DRACO

A Study conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed a new type of anti viral theraputics called D.R.A.C.O (Double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) Activated Caspase Oligomerizer). It is currently in lab testing but has strong data to support that may be the next step to fighting almost all forms of viral infections. More at the link below.

Via : www.plosone.org/

People In Crisis United

People in Crisis United is a Non-Profit organization started in January of 2010 by a nurse in the Pediatric ICU in Jackson Hospital of Miami, FL. The organization is an prime example that even in bad economic times and discouraging natural disasters a small group of dedicated individuals can make a difference. Peopleincrisisunited.com

MitraClip

The MitraClip by Abbott Vascular is a great new product that will revolutionize Mitrial Valve Bivalve surgery. The product is still not available in the US but has been successfully implanted in over 1000 patients in the European Union.

Never Say Never

You'll Never Run Again.... How come doctors are always tossing out the Never word.
Enter the GlideCycle.

"Pixie Dust" ?!?!? New Biomaterial Helps Regrow Mans Finger

It might have a weird name and sound like it just hopped out of a crappy scifi novel but its no joke. Check out the Link.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7354458.stm











Video:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7354279.stm

Gel Bandage slated for milatary use !!

A new dual compound liquid bandage from Biomaterials at Rutgers University has just been approved buy the FDA for use in combat. Some civilian uses might be one the frontier but no dates are set. The two compounds mix into a gel that covers the wound and might even contain antibiotics.



http://news.rutgers.edu/medrel/rutgers-center-sparks-2018liquid-bandage-2019-br-a-new-frontline-wound-treatment

http://www.webmd.com/news/20080208/new-liquid-bandage-approved?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Amputees get robot arms !!

Segway inventoer Dean Kamen reinvents prosthetic devices.

http://spectrum.ieee.org/video?id=221