Space tech to get rid of painful kidney stones
February 1st, 2012 - 3:12 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 1 (IANS) Space scientists are harnessing ultrasound to not only detect painful kidney stones but also to get rid of them through a process called "twinkling artifact".The risk ... Read more...
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Novel software to help plan astronaut, shift worker schedules
April 15th, 2010 - 12:26 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 15 (ANI): A software that uses mathematical models to help astronauts and ground support personnel better adjust to shifting work and sleep schedules has been developed by researchers.Shifting work schedules, ... Read more...
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New ultrasound device may revolutionise osteoporosis diagnosis
February 20th, 2009 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, February 20 (ANI): Scientists in America have come up with a new form of ultrasound that may lead to early prediction of bone loss, a hallmark of osteoporosis.
Dr. Yi-Xian Qin, ... Read more...
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Space-age device for early detection of bone disorders
February 19th, 2009 - 2:36 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 19 (IANS) A space age ultrasound device, being developed to fight bone disorders afflicting millions, will accelerate prediction of osteoporosis and fracture healing.
National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) scientists are ... Read more...
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Scientists developing systems to help pilots overcome disorientation in space
November 14th, 2008 - 4:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 14 (ANI): American researchers at the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) are working on a system that will help astronaut pilots in real time to overcome the effects ... Read more...
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Soon, a self-guided computer-based treatment to fight the blues
September 25th, 2008 - 2:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 25 (ANI): Depressed people will soon be able to fight the blues without paying doctor a visit, all thanks to a self-guided computer-based treatment.
Researchers at the National Space Biomedical ... Read more...
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Brain breathalyzers may scan astronauts for stress
July 3rd, 2008 - 3:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 3 (ANI): Scientists would now be able to look for signs of stress in astronauts, thanks to a portable brain scanner could study brain activity, which makes it a ... Read more...
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