Posts Tagged ‘treatment’

Neurostar Rids Need for Anti-Depressants

Monday, November 16, 2009 15:39 By Radhika

Neuronetics’ NeuroStar TMS  which is, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy system had last year, become the first such device to get FDA clearance, for treatment of depression, and offered an approach different from drug administering.
The design hitch of the machine, was its similarity to a dentist chair, giving a rather less positive feel. But trials on [...]

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Julie Andrews May Opt For New Revolutionary Vocal Cords Treatment

Saturday, October 24, 2009 7:22 By Madhuri Katti

Julie Andrews whose songs from The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins are popular all over the world even today has been unable to sing after vocal chords surgery in 1997. But she may get her singing ability and youthful voice back in a year or two thanks to new revolutionary technique.
Julie Andrews underwent operation [...]

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Migraines and Pregnancy

Thursday, March 12, 2009 9:42 By Madhuri Katti

According to a new US research study pregnant women suffering from migraines face a added risk of stroke. The British Medical Journal study also stressed that the overall risk is however low. The study also suggests that people with migraine face greater risk of heart disease, blood clots and high blood pressure.
Another interesting aspect of [...]

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