The Story of Dagmar Berne
December 25, 2011 by Vanessa Witton
The difficult road of the first female medical student Written by Dr Vanessa Witton, Sydney Medical School Foundation Dagmar Berne was born in the New South Wales coastal town of Bega on 16 November 1866, the daughter of a Danish-born...
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Boosting Natural Marijuana-like Brain Ch…
September 29, 2012 by University of California
UCI study points to role endocannabinoids play in common genetic cause of autism American and European scientists have found that increasing natural marijuana-like chemicals in the brain can help correct behavioral issues related to fragile X syndrome...
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Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell - Opening the Me…
September 26, 2011 by National Library of Medicine
The first woman to receive an M.D. degree in the United States Medical School: Geneva Medical College Career Path: Obstetrics and Gynecology Achievement: 1849 - Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to receive an M.D. degree from an American...
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How Key Genes Cooperate to Make Healthy …
September 29, 2011 by Paul Preuss
Scientists from Berkeley Lab, the University of Bradford, and Boston University discover a crucial connection in skin formation Skin is the body’s armor, protecting us from disease agents, injury, excessive water loss, and cold and heat. Yet...
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Macular Degeneration - a Closer Look
September 23, 2011 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
What is macular degeneration? Macular degeneration is a deterioration or breakdown of the macula. The macula is a small area in the retina at the back of the eye that allows you to see fine details clearly...
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Recurring Shoulder Instability Injuries …
July 31, 2012 by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
How to Minimize the Chances of Shoulder Injuries Summer is a peak season for many sports, and with that comes sport-related injuries. Among those injuries is shoulder joint dislocation. According to a literature review in the August...
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