"Today, this kind of a model is unique in the world. It's the only one that is complete," said Christoph Sensen, director of the medical school's Sun Center of Excellence for Visual Genomics. Canadian researchers have developed the most detailed model of a human.
Advertisement was called CAVEman, using the larger-than-life computer image encompasses more than 3,000 distinct body parts, doctors can view in a booth that gives the image height, width and depth.
Althow it will help to study the genetics of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, muscular sclerosis and Alzheimer's, as said officials at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, which has worked on the system for six years.
"We want to do this so any patient can walk up to a machine with a surgeon in tow who says, 'This is what it looked like six weeks ago and this is what it looked like today. You better get surgery now'."
Next steps include developing versions to sell to hospitals around the world, and adding a touch element to the image.
Unique Model of Human.
Try to be happier tomorrow.
It's really not too hard to try to stay healthy. Everybody knows what to do for. One has to eat right, stay physically active, and not smoke. Unfortunately besides these few examples of good habits that can help you stay healthy we have more reasons for troubles. Life is rough. The World Health Organization estimates that depression will become the second most important cause of disability worldwide (after ischaemic heart disease) by 2020. But our health depends from our psychological, nervous system directly and it's very important to keep it in mind.
Therefore stop focusing on stuff you can't control, and start enjoying the things you excel at! Try to be happy. It's truth that happy people are more resilient, they live longer, they enjoy their work more. They get sick much less finally. Be happier tomorrow.
IBD news.
Science Daily informed that inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is an umbrella term referring to a group of disorders that cause inflammation of the intestines, including ulcerative colitis, diverticular disease and perianal fistula. Nearly one million Americans experience some form of IBD every year, which is often chronic or recurring. Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® 2007 (DDW®) looks at preventative measures and potential treatment options for these painful and debilitating conditions. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery.
Risk of childhood cancer
Minor malformations, such as birthmarks, may reflect "altered prenatal development," which could also increase the risk developing cancer, Dr. Julie A. Ross, of the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, and colleagues point out in the medical journal Pediatrics.Overall, 2505 children had a documented definite or suspected birthmark. Out of the whole group, 47 children were diagnosed with cancer before age 8 years and seven of these had a definite or suspected birthmark.
Because of the small number of cancer cases, it's possible that the findings could have arisen by chance, Dr. Ross's group notes. Nonetheless, they hope the results may lead to insights into the cause of childhood malignancies.
Novartis has agreed to stop selling Zelnorm in US
The FDA ( Food and Drug Administration ) has informed patients and health care professionals that the sponsor of Zelnorm ( Tegaserod ), Novartis Pharmaceuticals, has agreed to stop selling Zelnorm.
Zelnorm is being taken off the market because a new safety analysis has found a higher chance of myocardial infarction, stroke, and worsening heart chest pain that can become a myocardial infarction in patients treated with Zelnorm compared to those treated with placebo.