Archives - Nov. 18, 2008

Mpathy Medical, a rapidly growing medical device company which specializes in restoring pelvic health to women, today announced the findings of a retrospective cohort study carried out by Red Alinsod, MD, FACOG, FACS, ACGE, Laguna Beach, CA. This study demonstrates a low complication profile for Restorelle™, the company's pelvic floor restoration product line, which is constructed with its ultra lightweight Smartmesh™.

Johns Hopkins Researchers at Neuroscience 2008 - Table grapes are high in flavonoids, which are thought to have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Now, researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have shown that powdered grapes appear to reduce pain and inflammation in a rat model of arthritis, where rats knees are inflamed using a chemical injection.

Researchers have determined that the two most popular brands of football helmet faceshields can withstand a hit equivalent to a kick in the face and provide that protection without disrupting players' vision. The eye specialists at Ohio State University used an air cannon to hurl baseballs at the plastic faceshields. The impact was designed to mimic the force of a kick to the face, considered the riskiest way to sustain an eye injury in football.

Researchers have determined that the two most popular brands of football helmet faceshields can withstand a hit equivalent to a kick in the face and provide that protection without disrupting players' vision. The eye specialists at Ohio State University used an air cannon to hurl baseballs at the plastic faceshields. The impact was designed to mimic the force of a kick to the face, considered the riskiest way to sustain an eye injury in football.

The Fitness Industry Association (FIA) programme go, which is aimed at girls aged 15-16, launched last Friday 7 November at Warrington's David Lloyd health and fitness club. Local Labour MP for Warrington South, Helen Southworth, visited the school to help launch the initiative, which is designed to offer more girls the opportunity to participate in non-traditional sporting activities as well as develop a new approach to a healthier lifestyle.