Daily Archives: September 2, 2008

Stroke Telemedicine

September 2nd, 2008 - 9:40 pm

When it comes to stroke, time is brain. That’s because you have only a three-hour window after symptoms begin to receive a medication that’s known to help. But people living in small towns may not have access to this medication, … Continue reading →

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New ALS Device For Breathing Easier, Longer

September 2nd, 2008 - 9:36 pm

Building a home with his own hands. That was the dream of a man named Ernie Lorenz. But symptoms of ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, made it difficult for Ernie to hold a hammer. The disease was also making it … Continue reading →

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Robotically-Assisted Heart Surgery

September 2nd, 2008 - 9:34 pm

Every year, thousands of Americans have operations to repair or replace faulty heart valves. For most of those people, it means open heart surgery. But now, doctors at Mayo Clinic are using robots to help them perform certain valve operations … Continue reading →

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