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Posted April 25th, 2008 by Mariella Moon

Welcome to Med+ (Med Plus) -- a blog for medical innovations and new medical technology and gadgetry. Join me in my quest to find the most wondrous medical advancements as humans continue to fight against diseases and illnesses.

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Finger Clubbing Mystery Solved, Hippocrates Nods Head in Approval

Posted June 22nd, 2008 by Mariella Moon

More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates died wondering what the cause of finger clubbing was; now, the scientists of Leeds University were able to solve the mystery.

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Possible Cure For Fatal Skin Cancer?

Posted June 21st, 2008 by Mariella Moon

A man is reportedly cured of fatal skin cancer using cloned cells from his own immune system.

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Noninvasive Alternative to Gastric Bypass Surgery

Posted May 28th, 2008 by Mariella Moon

A new noninvasive device could be used to treat morbid obesity and gastroesophageal-reflux disease (GERD) without the need for surgery.

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Pig Bladder Re-Grows Human Finger, Scientists Cry Foul

Posted May 16th, 2008 by Mariella Moon

A man who chopped off his finger accidentally reportedly re-grew it using a "magical" substance from a pig's bladder.

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Man’s Appendix Removed through Mouth

Posted May 9th, 2008 by Mariella Moon

An appendectomy patient gets his appendix removed through his mouth; started eating pizza and doing sit-ups a mere three days later.

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Got Allergies? Stick a Filter Up Your Nose

Posted May 2nd, 2008 by Mariella Moon

Prevent allergens from triggering your allergies by...sticking a filter up your nose?

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Nanomachine Kills Cancer Cells With Exposure To Light

Posted April 25th, 2008 by Mariella Moon

A new nanomachine from UCLA kills cancer cells as controlled by light.

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Heart Ailment Diagnosis Could Be Just a Spit Away

Posted April 21st, 2008 by Mariella Moon

A new technology could diagnose ailments using one's...saliva?

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Robotic Snake Can Perform Heart Surgeries

Posted April 11th, 2008 by Mariella Moon

At the Carnegie Mellon University, a snakelike robot called “CardioArm” was devised to aid in heart surgeries.

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No More Needles (Again)? P.L.E.A.S.E. Delivers Medicine Without Needles

Posted April 3rd, 2008 by Mariella Moon

P.L.E.A.S.E. can deliver medication through your skin without the pain that comes with injections.

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