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Honey heals wounds

Aziz — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:31:55 +0000

We already know about the benefits of honey in easing cough and sore throat. Here is more. A US company, Derma Sciences Inc, has received the Food and Drug Administration’s approval for marketing honey-coated dressings for wound healing. Called Medihoney, the dressing is made from a seaweed-based material, saturated with manuka honey. Experts say it kills germs and speeds healing.

Hip fracture in women can be predicted

Aziz — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:31:47 +0000

Scientists have listed 11 factors that will help doctors predict if a post-menopausal woman is going to suffer hip fractures over a period of five years. A broken hip is a common injury among the elderly, and can lead to more serious problems, even death. (more…)

‘Chilling’ Treatment

Aziz — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:31:44 +0000

It’s a ‘cool’ cure. Manuel Gonzalez-Brito and John Kuluz, professors of pediatric critical care medicine at the University of Miami, are researching how body-chilling devices minimize injuries tied to cardiac arrest, and brain and spinal cord traumas. (more…)