One in Sixteen Surgeons Contemplates Suicide: Study
Submitted by Ria Patel on Tue, 01/18/2011 - 16:41A recent study has revealed that one out of sixteen surgeons think of committing suicide. MD of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., Tait Shanafelt and colleagues disclosed that surgeons may get suicidal thoughts due to depression, medical errors and burnout.
The study was published in the Archives of Surgery in its January issue and was based on nearly 8,000 surgeons.
Scientists One Step Closer to Develop Vaccine against MRSA Superbug
Submitted by Jonathan Sanders on Tue, 01/18/2011 - 08:20Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center experimented successfully for the discovery of antibodies that prevent the growth of Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in the human bodies.
In a radical discovery scientists found the monoclonal antibodies namely Glucosaminidase (GMD), which are helpful in dislocating the spread of bacteria.
Research: Commonly-used blue food dye can treat spinal cord injuries
Submitted by Medha Sood on Tue, 07/28/2009 - 08:52The researchers of the University of Rochester Medical Center reported on Monday that the best treatment for spinal cord injuries may well be a common and safe food additive - the FD&C blue dye No. 1!
Eastman Kodak to terminate Kodachrome film
Submitted by Harkamal Singh on Tue, 06/23/2009 - 08:02Eastman Kodak Co. has informed that due to plunge in the sales of rich and vibrant film, Kodachrome, the company has decided to terminate the film.
Sales of Kodachrome film have plunged as photographers resorted to digital cameras and newer film.
The move came as Kodak tries to focus on its digital business.
Bariatric surgery increases the risk of bone fractures
Submitted by Jason Ramsey on Sun, 06/14/2009 - 20:00A recent study revealed that Bariatric surgery, which is a life-saving move for many, could increase the risk of bone fractures by nearly twofold.
ClickSpark gets ready for acquisition of UnitedTel
Submitted by Amandeep Dhaliwal on Sun, 01/11/2009 - 21:38
Privately-held ClickSpark, LLC has finally agreed to acquire UnitedTel, an e-Commerce solutions company located in Rochester NY, for an undisclosed amount.
Parental disputes cause stress in children
Submitted by Jason Ramsey on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 21:33
Cortisol, a stress hormone increases in children who witness constant parental conflicts.











