Diabetes

How to avoid foot amputation in diabetic patients

Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University and National Autonomous Mexico University have developed techniques to treat diabetic foot syndrome with special insoles with silver nano-particles. The technique helps to fight ...

Dentistry

Dental caries prevention breakthrough

A new way to preserve caries-infected teeth and prolong the life of dental fillings has been developed at the University of Otago.

Ophthalmology

Iris research focuses on blood vessel patterns

The structure of the microvasculature or blood vessels in the iris could play an important role in people's contraction of eye maladies like glaucoma and cataract, according to a WA-led study.

Oncology & Cancer

A silver bullet to beat cancer?

The internet is awash with stories of how silver can be used to treat cancer. Now, lab tests have shown that it is as effective as the leading chemotherapy drug - and may have fewer side-effects.

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