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HEALTHY FOR LIFE
from Eyewitness News Online
Past news of medical breakthroughs and new lifesaving techniques as broadcast on WCHS-TV Eyewitness News. BEST FIX FOR OSTEOPOROSIS A one-two punch for people with fragile bones helps them avoid fractures.  NEW LEUKEMIA DRUGS Two potent drugs are helping patients with leukemia who've become resistant to Gleevec. IMPLANTS HELP SLEEP APNEA A tiny implant helps two-thirds of patients with a mild form of this problem rest easier. SPINAL TUMOR BREAKTHROUGH A new technique helps neurosurgeons remove tumors that were once considered inoperable. PAIN RELIEF TO GO AFTER SURGERY New technology helps patients recover with less pain after orthopedic surgery. MOTOR CONTROL THERAPY A fun type of physical therapy helps one little boy recover after life-saving surgery. REPAIRING LEAKY HEARTS An experimental procedure that involves a small incision in the thigh could be an alternative to open heart surgery for some patients. SMART HOUSE MONITORS SENIOR SAFETY High-tech sensors and monitoring systems track memory problems in elderly people. KNOCKING OUT ALLERGIC ASTHMA Sneezing, itching, watery eyes. Allergies aren't fun -- especially when they cause asthma. Some people have such severe allergic asthma, they can't even go outside and are on oxygen 24/7. Now, a new drug offers much-needed relief. FIXING A CRIPPLING HAND DISORDER Imagine not being able to straighten your fingers? That's what it's like for about seven million Americans who suffer from Dupuytren's contracture. Until now, a risky surgery was the only fix. But there's now an easier solution. GENE THERAPY FOR PARKINSON'S More than one and a half million Americans suffer from Parkinson's disease. There is no cure. But now there is a new treatment that may improve patients' quality of life. HOPE FOR CHILDHOOD ARTHRITIS We think of arthritis as something that hits when we get old. But it can strike kids, too. One type can leave kids in constant pain, and there hasn't been an effective treatment, until now. TREATING BRAIN ANEURYSMS Cutting-edge technology now allows doctors to treat inoperable brain aneurysms. SIMULATING EMERGENCIES A new patient simulator allows doctors and nurses to practice communication skills. STROKE MENTAL PRACTICE Just thinking about a task could help stroke patients perform it. OVARIAN CANCER BREAKTHROUGH Chemo delivered directly into the abdomen may extend the lifespan for patients with this silent killer. COOLING BRAINS A new 'cool' device helps patients with head trauma recover quicker after an injury. HEART POD Researchers are testing a PDA device that could tell patients with congestive heart failure when to take their medications. SCULPTING THE FACE A new filler helps patients with HIV put their best face forward. NEW HOPE FOR BRAIN TUMORS Doctors are injecting a drug directly into the brain and seeing improvement in patients with a deadly form of brain cancer. HEPATITIS C VACCINE An investigational vaccine could prevent millions of Americans from developing this devastating virus. REVERSE SHOULDER SURGERY A new twist on an old surgery could be a better fix for older patients. BIONIC VISION It was once the stuff of science fiction, but now a new device allows people with no eyes to see with their brains! TOUCH-FREE SURGERY For the first time, doctors are using tiny cameras to see inside the heart. DENTAL IMPLANTS IN ONE HOUR! Breakthrough technology has dentists turning a nine-month ordeal into one that takes less than an hour. PINPOINTING CHEST PAIN A new investigational agent could help doctors diagnose chest pain up to 30 hours after a patient has an episode. DETECTING FOOT ULCERS Harvard researchers are studying two new methods to detect foot ulcers sooner. ID CHIP A chip the size of a grain of rice could one day help emergency workers and doctors offer patients better care. ADHD PATCH A new, FDA-approved patch may be a better solution to oral drugs for some children with this behavior disorder. HELP FOR EYE DISEASE An organ transplant rejection drug is also showing promise for people with inflammatory eye diseases. IDENTIFYING LEARNING PROBLEMS If you think your child has a learning problem, you'll want to know about a new test that can detect it. HOPE FOR A CRIPPLING DISORDER A new therapy that's turning around a crippling condition, dystonia. YOUNGER HANDS Baby boomers -- listen up! There's a new treatment that can smooth out those ropy veins in your hands. STENT FOR STROKES A revolutionary development could save thousands of patients from having a stroke. HEAT HELPS BREAST CANCER PATIENTS Heat therapy offers cancer patients a better chance of becoming tumor-free. BEATING THE ODDS - PRAYER Could a little bit of church save your life? Find out what doctors are saying about prayer's role in medicine.
IDENTIFYING LEARNING PROBLEMS Up to 30 percent of children with learning problems have trouble processing sound. Now, a new test helps identify kids at risk. HOPE FOR A CRIPPLING DISORDER A treatment used on Parkinson's patients offers hope for some with a movement disorder called dystonia. YOUNGER HANDS A new procedure smoothes out ropy veins in the hands. STENT FOR STROKES A new device -- designed specifically for the brain -- offers a better fix for patients at risk for stroke. HEAT HELPS BREAST CANCER PATIENTS Patients who had hyperthermia treatment along with radiation were three-times more likely to have their tumors go away. PHYSICAL THERAPY HELPS HEARING A new computer program improves listening in people with hearing aids. NEW HOPE FOR STOMACH CANCER Doctors have discovered a new drug that treats a rare form of stomach cancer when standard therapies fail. BIRD FLU VACCINE New efforts are underway to protect us from a bird flu pandemic. HELP FOR OVERACTIVE BLADDERS An alternative way to treat this embarrassing and common problem gives some women their lives back. iPODS FOR YOUR HEART These trendy devices not only play music but can also educate patients about their disease. STREP VACCINE A simple vaccine could make strep throat a sickness of the past and save 10 million people from developing the infection each year. EARLIER DOWN DETECTION A test given at 11 weeks of pregnancy could change how women are screened for this genetic disorder. BETTER FIX FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS A new treatment offers hope for patients living with this painful disease. LASER HELPS SMOKERS QUIT A cold laser is nearly 70 percent successful at helping smokers quit. HELP FOR NECK PAIN A cervical disk could be a better fix for the one out of every two Americans who suffers from neck pain. BREAKTHROUGH FOR MS A new therapy helps patients with multiple sclerosis when nothing else works. STROKE PATIENTS MOVE AGAIN An innovative device helps patients move their hands -- even years after suffering a stroke. MIRACLE NEEDLE A surgical instrument -- the size of a molecule -- could save thousands, if not millions, of lives. BETTER PROSTATE CANCER DETECTION A new biopsy technique is more accurate and allows doctors to get more samples than the old. ROBOTS IN THE ICU An innovative robot allows doctors to be in two places at once. ULTRA-PRECISE RADIATION A new radiation delivery system allows doctors to see 3-D images of tumors and deliver higher doses in a shorter amount of time. CANCER DRUG FIGHTS MACULAR DEGENERATION An injectable treatment could give patients with this serious eye disease their vision back. MIGRAINE ZAPPER A device can zap away the pain for the 28 million Americans who suffer from migraine headaches. BETTER COIL FOR BRAIN ANEURYSMS A new, expandable coil could keep aneurysms from bursting. PREDICTING HEART ATTACKS In 15 seconds, a new, high-speed scanner can tell you your risk of having a heart attack. NICOTINE FOR ALZHEIMER'S The same chemical found in cigarettes could be the next big breakthrough for patients with Alzheimer's. RING SHAPES FAILING HEARTS A new GeoForm device actually changes the shape of the heart from a basketball to a football. THE SCIENCE OF ACUPUNCTURE What do those tiny needles really do? Researchers are now beginning to understand how this treatment actually works. SPACE-AGE GASTRIC BYPASS Researchers at Stanford are using a robot to perform weight loss surgery with surprising results. HOPE FOR LIVER CANCER A specialized, combination therapy could extend survival for the 10,000 Americans who are diagnosed with this disease each year. SHOCKING AWAY MELANOMA An experimental treatment that shocks tumors is showing success in patients with this deadly form of cancer. AUTOMATED STROKE REHAB An innovative treatment for stroke gets a technical makeover -- making it available to more patients. SWALLOWING AFTER CANCER A series of exercises helps patients with throat cancer swallow with less pain. HELPING MS PATIENTS BATTLE DEPRESSION Researchers say fish oil may help the more than 60 percent of patients with multiple sclerosis who suffer depression. BREAKTHROUGH FOR SKIN CANCER A new cream kills a specific type of melanoma and eliminates the need for surgery. NEW HELP FOR FIBROMYALGIA A drug used for Parkinson's disease also helps patients who deal with chronic pain in their muscles and joints. HIGH-TECH SIMULATOR TRAINS SURGEONS Nothing can replace the experience of operating on real patients, but a new surgery simulator may be the next best thing. NEW APPROACH FOR TREATING DIABETES A new class of drugs could make life easier for people with Type 2 diabetes. BAT SALIVA FOR STROKE It may sound a little spooky, but a new treatment made from the saliva of vampire bats could change the way doctors treat strokes. BALANCING DEVICE A new device under study helps patients with balance problems listen their way to stability. PROTECTING FERTILITY DURING CHEMO A side effect of chemotherapy is infertility, but now researchers have a one-a-month shot that may change that. THE STING OF BACK PAIN PART 3: TEN QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK BEFORE SURGERY Here's a disturbing statistic: back surgeries fail about 30 percent of the time. We've got 10 questions you need to ask before you ever go under the knife. THE STING OF BACK PAIN PART 2: DO YOU REALLY NEED BACK SURGERY? Half a million Americans are going to have back surgery this year -- doctors believe most of them don't need it. THE STING OF BACK PAIN PART 1: THREE PROMISING TREATMENTS Back injuries cost Americans more than 80 billion dollars a year. They're the second most common reason people visit a doctor. Now, three new ways to quiet the pain. DEVICE HELPS HEART PUMP A tiny pump is helping people with damaged hearts survive surgery. HEALING HEARTBURN If heartburn keeps you from enjoying food, you'll want to hear about a new treatment for acid reflux. NEW MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS VACCINE Multiple sclerosis short-circuits the wiring in the brain, causing loss of feeling, vision problems, fatigue and weakness for about 400,000 Americans. A new vaccine is showing promise. KICKING CHEMOBRAIN TO THE CURB Fatigue and memory loss are common for cancer patients long after the chemotherapy stops. Can this pill help? HELPING COMMON CHILDHOOD CANCER A little boy finds out whether using a drug early in his cancer treatment has rid his body of the disease. RELIEVING BIPOLAR DEPRESSION There's new hope for patients with bipolar disorder who have thoughts of ending their life. HEAT PILL KEEPS ATHLETES SAFE Athletes are taught to push themselves, but that can be deadly in the heat. We'll show you how this pill could keep players safe. SAY GOOD-BYE TO CATARACTS AND GLASSES If your computer screen looks like this, you may need something that feels like this. A new lens could have you seeing clearly. MAKING HEART TRANSPLANTS SAFER A new tool makes heart transplants a better bet. MAGNETIC STIMULATION FOR STROKE A new light at the end of the tunnel for stroke survivors. Find out how researchers are making a dramatic difference in quality of life after a stroke. INJECTIONS HELP ENLARGED PROSTATES Instead of surgery, a syringe may be all men need to take care of a common condition. TWO HEARTS BETTER THAN ONE Doctors are performing a new kind of heart transplant. See why two hearts are sometimes better than one. BREAKTHROUGH FOR LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE It's a devastating disease that robs its victims of a normal life. We'll show you how a new device helps some patients with Lou Gehrig's disease live longer. VACCINE COULD SAVE NEWBORNS Researchers are studying a new vaccine that could protect against one of the most common infections in newborns. A MECHANICAL HEART FOR KIDS A mechanical device that's not readily available in the U.S. could save the lives of children with failing hearts. DYSLEXIA: RETRAINING THE BRAIN Phonics tutoring may improve reading skills and boost brain activity in adults and children with this disability. NON-SURGICAL EYELIFT A new procedure gives patients the look of an eyelift without any incisions, sutures or dressings. NEW FETAL MONITOR A new type of machine may revolutionize the way a baby is monitored during labor. SHINGLES VACCINE An experimental vaccine is offering hope for the more than 1 million Americans who suffer from this painful condition. SHRINKING ANEURYSMS Doctors from the University of California, San Diego have found an easier and safer way to repair thoracic aneurysms. NEW TREATMENT FOR COMMON INFECTION IN WOMEN Two new treatments are showing promise for an embarrassing condition known as bacterial vaginosis. MELT AWAY FAT With a poke of a needle, cellulite melts away. We'll show you this new therapy. 'SNIFFING' OUT LUNG CANCER A machine can actually 'sniff' out lung cancer. We'll tell you how it could help thousands of patients. COLD LASER SAVES LEGS See how this flash of light could save thousands of amputations each year. FREEZING HEARTS BACK INTO RHYTHM A new technique using sub-zero temperatures corrects irregular heartbeats. HELPING MACULAR DEGENERATION Doctors have a new way to halt a blinding disease. NEW DRUG HELPS SMOKERS QUIT A new treatment that blocks nicotine's chemical reactions helped about half of patients quit in one. HOPE FOR SICKLE CELL DISEASE A new drug extracts excess iron from the blood and makes transfusions safer for sickle cell sufferers. SIGHTED SURGERY Researchers from Vanderbilt University Medical Center use moving X-rays during bypass surgery to make corrections on the spot. NEW AND IMPROVED STROKE RECOVERY A new training program could help thousands of stroke patients get more use out of their affected arms. BOTOX FOR MIGRAINES In a recent study, this wrinkle-reducer also cut headaches in half for about 60 percent of patients. EASIER TREATMENT FOR SLEEP APNEA An antidepressant could be an effective alternative to an uncomfortable treatment. MAKEOVER FOR ALCOHOLISM A proven treatment is now available in another form, which patients are more likely to stick with. SMART PILL Diagnosing stomach problems is easier with a pill that mimics indigestible food traveling through the body. TRANSPLANTING KIDNEYS WORKS IN HIGH-RISK PATIENTS Transplants improve the heart's pumping action by 86 percent in patients with both kidney and congestive heart failure. EXTENDING LIVES FOR PROSTATE CANCER A special form of a well-known vitamin helps patients with advanced disease live longer. BETTER BODY SCAN FOR CANCER A new scan saves lives by allowing doctors to see parts of the body they never could before. SAVING HEARTS ON THE ROAD Cold saline injections given before cardiac arrest patients get to the hospital may improve survival. REAM AND RUN SHOULDER SURGERY Recovery takes longer, but a new surgery allows patients to be as active as they want. MOBILE ULTRASOUNDS A new ultrasound system now lets doctors take scans of patients in any setting -- even right at the bedside. The new technology is able to give doctors answers about their patients in no time at all. VIVID HEART IMAGING IMPROVES CARE New imaging technology allows doctors to perform cardiac catheterizations quickly with more precision and less X-ray exposure -- providing better care for heart disease patients. A 'BLACK BOX' FOR HUMANS You've heard of an i-Pod, but how about a C-Pod? NASA has developed a new way to track the vital signs of astronauts in orbit. And the technology could help those of us on earth as well. LAPAROSCOPIC LIVER SURGERY Nearly 18,000 people in the United States will be diagnosed with liver cancer this year. Transplants and invasive surgeries are standard treatment options. Now, a less invasive approach offers a better option for patients. MAPPING CANCER Cancer -- the mere mention of it scares most of us. More than one million americans are diagnosed every year. Thousands will die from the disease. Now, what researchers are doing to label more patients 'survivors'. BOTOX FOR FOOT WOUNDS It's been used for wrinkles, muscle spasms and even tourette syndrome, but botox may now save limbs from amputation. This potent poison could change the fate of thousands. BLACK RASPBERRIES FIGHT CANCER New research shows black raspberries may actually fight certain types of cancer. Why you might want to reach for these tasty berries on your next visit to the supermarket. EASIER DETECTION OF ANEURYSMS Aneurysms are often referred to as ticking time bombs. Most occur when an area of an artery balloons out. If it expands and ruptures, it can be fatal. A new device is changing the way patients live after the problem is repaired. LENS IMPLANT SAVES VISION Even after surgery, most cataract patients still need glasses for short or long distances. But a new lens implant is changing that and could also help millions of other americans see big improvements in their vision. MIND OVER MATTER New research shows the power of thinking could be enough to control a computer device. That discovery could someday give amputees and those who are paralyzed power over their lives. HALOGEN LIGHT FIGHTS GUM DISEASE Someday, it could become part of your morning routine. A dentist has made a startling breakthrough that may be the biggest discovery in dentistry since the toothbrush. VACCINE PROTECTS AGAINST CERVICAL CANCER Cervical cancer kills about 200,000 women each year worldwide. A virus transmitted during sex causes it to develop. Now, two new vaccines may prevent that virus altogether. DIET MAKES AN IMPACT ON ADHD Learn how one boy is controlling his ADD without medication. REVOLUTIONARY CT SCANNER A new CT scanner allows doctors to make a diagnosis more easily, more quickly, and more accurately. FUNCTIONAL MRI SPOTS LIARS Polygraphs are the gold standard in lie detection. Now functional MRI may be a more accurate way to uncover the truth. NATURAL HEALING FOR CROHN'S DISEASE Three million Americans have Crohn's disease. When medications fail, alternative treatments may provide relief. SURGERY HEALS SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME IN KIDS A new surgery gives hope for babies born with this life-threatening condition. PROMISING TREATMENT TO PREVENT HIV Scientists have uncovered the most promising AIDS vaccine in more than 20 years. FIXING THE HEART ELIMINATES MIGRAINES A procedure used to treat heart defects in stroke patients eliminates migraines in more than half of those who have them. PROSTHESIS WITH A BRAIN A futuristic device may replace traditional prosthetics for amputees. STEM CELLS FIX DAMAGED LEG ARTERIES Peripheral arterial disease affects up to 12 million people. An experimental stem cell treatment can replace standard bypass therapy for patients who can't have it. KINDER, GENTLER STEM CELL TRANSPLANT A new twist on stem cell transplants makes a big difference for the kids who need them. SALIVA GLAND HELPS DRY EYES Transplanting the saliva gland to the temple offers new hope for patients with severely dry eyes. CLOSING HOLES IN KIDS' HEARTS Surgeons have traditionally closed heart holes with open heart surgery. Now, a new less-invasive approach offers a better option. BETTER BREAST BIOPSY A new device cuts breast biopsy time from about 20 minutes to 15 seconds. It also provides a better sample and a more accurate diagnosis. BRAIN STIMULATION FOR TOURETTE SYNDROME More than 1 million people are thought to have some form of Tourette syndrome. Now, deep brain stimulation may drastically reduces its symptoms. THE RIGHT CALL FOR DEPRESSION Help for depression may be just a phone call away. ACUPUNCTURE FOR STROKES Acupuncture is commonly used as an alternative treatment for pain relief. Now, it may also help patients recover after a stroke. HELP FOR HEPATITIS C An experimental drug could provide easier treatment for hepatitis C patients. HEALING MIGRAINES ... NATURALLY An extract from the butterbur plant could help the 28 million migraine sufferers in the United States. ENVIRONMENTAL TRIGGERS FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES Researchers hope to finally prove which environmental factors trigger type 1 diabetes. Cow's milk and wheat are among the culprits. BUILDING STRENGTH TO SWALLOW A device called VitalStim helps people with dysphagia swallow by sending electrical currents into their necks to build strength. BETTER BREAST CANCER TREATMENT An experimental breast cancer combo eliminates harsh chemotherapy side effects. LISTEN TO YOUR VOICE Detecting certain disorders may become as simple as a vocal cord examination that uses a high-tech camera. SHRINKING TUMORS Targeted therapy combined with surgery shows promise in leaving some patients cancer-free. BODY SCULPTURES A new museum exhibit displays "plasticized" human bodies, exposing disease and destruction in a way never seen before. ALTERNATIVE ADVANCES: BEAT THE BEAN COUNTERS Americans spend billions of dollars on alternative therapies every year. Most of it comes from their own pockets. Tips to help you get those alternative therapies paid for by your insurance. ALTERNATIVE ADVANCES: FIXING FIBROMYALGIA A new therapy may change the lives of six-million people living with fibromyalgia. ALTERNATIVE ADVANCES: BRAIN FOOD FOR AUTISM It looks like a perfect day at the playground. But behind the smile is a mother desperately trying to save her autistic son. NOVEL CANCER DIAGNOSIS Duke University researchers have found a new way to tell the difference between normal and cancerous lung tissue. GENETIC TEST FOR KIDS' HEARING LOSS Gene chip technology helps show the cause of hearing loss quickly and simply. SHRINKING BREAST TUMORS A new drug could prove more effective than herceptin -- the frontline drug used in breast cancer treatment. DIABETES DRUG HELPS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS A drug used to treat type 2 diabetes could replace the injection drugs MS patients are used to. CARDIAC COOLING Doctors have found a new way to cool patients suffering from cardiac arrest. The results lead to better quality of life. SPRAY VITAMINS Vitamins in pill form haven't changed much in the past 60 years. Now, they could take shape in a spray. PREDICTING A COMMON PREGNANCY COMPLICATION Preeclampsia can be a very serious condition for the 5 percent of pregnant women afflicted Now, doctors believe they've found predictors of it that could pave the way for developing a preeclampsia test. MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS You won't find the turkey tail mushroom topping your salad, but researchers are finding it to be a potential cancer-fighter. RELIEF FOR FIBROMYALGIA An antidepressant is shown to reduce pain in patients with fibromyalgia, a chronic disease that affects up to 6 million Americans. 21st CENTURY KIDS FIGHT DIABETES With cell phones and PDA devices in hand, kids are better able to control their diabetes. SEEING THOUGHTS WITH MRIs The world's most powerful MRI machine for human studies helps researchers understand the brain's inner-workings. SUPPLEMENTS SLOW WEIGHT GAIN Middle-aged weight loss secrets could be found in four common supplements. PHARMACY ROBOT A new robot automates the process of filling syringes and makes for a quicker and more accurate method. MAKING MEMORIES FOR MS PATIENTS A drug that treats Alzheimer's disease could also help battle memory loss that comes with multiple sclerosis. SPACE MEDICINE The Cleveland Clinic's Center for Space Medicine helps researchers fight heart disease, osteoporosis, and balance disorders. BREATHING YOUR WAY TO A DIAGNOSIS A breath lab helps doctors diagnose lung disorders and determine how patients respond to treatment. OVERCOMING FEAR OF HEIGHTS A drug used to treat tuberculosis could help people overcome phobias. BLADE-FREE LASIK SURGERY IntraLase eliminates the blade in LASIK surgery and reduces the serious risks associated with it. DEADLY DISORDER: HES An experimental drug could fight the deadly blood disorder called hypereosinophilic syndrome. HEARTS ONLINE A new device allows patients with heart monitors to be just an Internet click away from their doctor. MATCHING DRUGS TO GENES Pharmacogenetics is a new scientific concept that helps determine which medications are best for patients. DRUG-FREE HELP FOR ADD Instead of coping with side effects from medications that treat ADD, brainmapping provides a drug-free alternative. SAVING LIVES - AND LIMBS A procedure called rotationplasty offers an alternative to a complete amputation for children with bone cancer. BETTER HAIR TRANSPLANT The 'Safe System' provides easier hair transplantation, eliminating visible scars and sutures. BURNING THROUGH BLOCKAGES A new wire uses radio frequency energy to break through blocked arteries. TARGETING TUMORS A breakthrough radiation technology precisely targets tumors, making treatment for lung cancer more effective with fewer side effects. THERMAL SCANS DETECT ARTHRITIS SOONER A new imaging device helps doctors detect early signs of arthritis. LIGHTING UP ALZHEIMER'S A 'bright' idea brings more light into an Alzheimer's facility. Studies have shown increasing light improves mood and helps patients sleep. CANCER BLOOD TEST IMPROVES THERAPY A new blood test matches cancer-fighting medicine with patients who need it most. BIOENGINEERED TENDONS Scientists are trying to bioengineer tendons to help people with chronic shoulder problems. BREAKTHROUGH FOR ADDICTION A new drug -- recently approved by the FDA to hit trials in the U.S. -- has been shown to help drug abusers get clean. BREATHING FOR YOUR BRAIN Breathe in; breathe out. Doing that in a special hyperbaric oxygen chamber treats damaged brain tissue from radiation therapy. BETTER TEST FOR SUDDEN HEART ATTACKS Are you at risk for sudden cardiac death? Find out about a simple test. 3D HEART MAPPING A medical breakthrough that gives people a new life by slowing down their racing heart! NOVEL VIDEO GAME DETECTS LAZY EYE One in 20 kids has a lazy eye, and it may not even show. Now, a fun test kids designed for kids detects the problem. GENE TEST HELPS KIDS WITH KIDNEY TRANSPLANTS A new genetic test could prolong the life of new organs for kids with kidney transplants. THE MYSTERY OF SLEEP SCIENCE Air, food, water -- is there something else just as critical for survival? Find out the answer next, in the first part of our special series the mystery of sleep. THE MYSTERY OF SLEEP INSOMNIA Everybody's doing it, so why aren't you? There are drug-free steps you can take to beat insomnia. THE MYSTERY OF SLEEP WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF Extraordinary voyages, mind-bending plots and supernatural powers. Inside the world of dreams. INJECTION FOR BETTER BONES Researchers are testing a new way to stop bone loss that doesn't depend on remembering to take a prescription. HEART HELP FOR AFRICAN-AMERICANS A new drug specifically designed for African-Americans reduces cardiovascular disease-related deaths among this at-risk population. PAP TEST ALTERNATIVE Women may be able to soon give themselves a Pap test. An instrument called the Bio-probe makes it possible. LEPTIN FOR INFERTILITY Researchers say a hormone found in fat tissue promotes ovulation, menstruation, and even fertility. OPERATING ON THE INOPERABLE BRAIN Doctors can now get to parts of the brain that were once impossible to reach during surgery by using high tech digital imaging, a catheter, and a balloon. SAVING LIVERS, SAVING LIVES A new drug combination lowers the rejection rate after a liver transplant from 40 percent to 12 percent. BLOOD SUBSTITUTE SAVES TRAUMA PATIENTS A blood substitute called Polyheme could change the fate for thousands of people who bleed to death on their way to the ER each year. QUICKER PATHOLOGY RESULTS Cut waiting time for biopsy results from 24 hours to less than two with a revolutionary machine. HOPE FOR MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Children suffering from a form of this deadly genetic disease could live longer and learn to walk with enzyme replacement therapy. BIOTHERMY FOR PROSTATE CANCER There's now a much more powerful way to treat patients whose prostate cancer has returned. EASIER BRAIN SURGERY A new form of brain surgery through a small hole means a faster recovery and less pain for patients. ALZHEIMER'S BREAKTHROUGH A novel gene transfer drug is injected into the brains of Alzheimer's patients to get at the root of the disease. BETTER SURGERY HEALS BACK PAIN A surgery easier on patients could help the thousands of Americans going under the knife each year. LASER AWAY DAMAGED SKIN Similar to a photograph getting high quality touch-ups, a new laser offers a way to repair damaged skin. HEAL THROAT CANCER Combining a laser treatment with cryosurgery helps patients overcome this type of cancer while also retaining voice quality. STROKE TREATMENT SAVES LIVES Researchers from the University of Cincinnati say a new treatment for potentially fatal strokes is saving lives. LIVING LONGER WITH PROSTATE CANCER A combination of drugs gives patients with advanced prostate cancer a whole new outlook on life. RESTORING LOST SIGHT A new therapy that originated in Germany restores sight to patients who have had vision loss due to stroke or brain injuries. EARLY ALZHEIMER'S DETECTION Using MRI scans and intricate computer software, researchers from New York can detect even the earliest signs of this disease. EASIER HYSTERECTOMY A laparoscopic technique that requires only three or fourtiny incisions helps women recover in a couple of weeks, instead of the standard couple of months. OCTOPUS SURGERY Doctors are now able to safely perform surgery on the heart while it's still beating. This technique results in less blood loss and less cell damage. PARKINSON'S AND THE ENVIRONMENT Researchers are pointing fingers at common pesticides and herbicides as a major cause of this debilitating illness. FIGHTING CANCEROUS CELLS An experimental treatment offered at Emory Universitygives patients with the deadliest form of brain tumors a better chance for survival. AMAZING HEART PICTURES A heart test that takes only about 30 seconds helps doctors detect heart disease in its earliest stages. DRUGS FROM THE SEA Researchers from the University of Hawaii are looking to the oceans to uncover the next generation of drugs to help heal what ails us. LIFE-CHANGING AUTISM INTERVENTION It was once thought 50 percent of children with autism would never speak. Now, new research shows with early intervention, only 14 percent won't. The key lies in early diagnosis. LASER PREVENTS SKIN CANCER Carbon dioxide lasers have been used for years to treat different types of skin conditions, but now, researchers say they may also prevent skin cancer from developing. HERCULES LASER It's believed to be the world's highest-intensity laser, and it could revolutionize the way cancer is treated. NEW DIGITAL PACEMAKER A device tracks patients' heart activity and stores every single heart beat. Patients say it's also more comfortable than traditional pacemakers. LEG LENGTHENING A new procedure replaces bulky hardware with an internal device that allows for an easier healing process. ANEURYSM SENSOR Surgeons at The Cleveland Clinic have developed a wireless device that detects aneurysms. MAGNETS FOR THE HEART A computer-guided system helps fix arrhythmias and allows doctors to target certain areas around the heart. SKIN CANCER CREAM A dermatologist from the University of Alabama at Birmingham has developed a cream that could prevent skin cancer from developing. A SIGHT FOR WEAK EYES A new type of eye surgery improves vision for patients with corneal diseases. GROW NEW ARTERIES Injecting a protein growth hormone into the heart can unclog arteries in patients with no other options. NEW GELS PREVENT STD'S Doctors say two new gels don't cause as many side effects but do effectively protect against pregnancy and STD's. BETTER HIP SURGERY A less invasive procedure guarantees a shorter and less painful recovery for the more than 100,000 people needing hip surgery each year. HEART HELP A procedure developed by a cardiothoracic surgeon at the University of Cincinnati provides a new option for people with atrial fibrillation. ROBOTIC WALKING A robotic training device called Lokomat could put patients suffering from a stroke or spinal cord injury back on their feet. CLONING: WHAT'S STOPPING US? THE SCIENCE OF CLONING After Dolly the sheep was cloned in 1996, many people feared human clones were just around the corner. Find out why we're not there yet. CLONING: WHAT'S STOPPING US? THE LAWS CONCERNING CLONING There's a legal battle raging on capitol hill, and it will have a major impact on millions of Americans. Find out why some politicians are trying to criminalize therapeutic cloning. CLONING: WHAT'S STOPPING US? THE ETHICS OF CLONING Some say all cloning should be permanently banned. Others say it holds great promise for many diseases and even infertility. Find out what the moral dilemma is. OPTIMAL AIDS TREATMENT Researchers find one specific three-drug combo controls the virus longer than others with fewer side effects. LIVING LONGER WITH LIVER CANCER A treatment pioneered in Hong Kong and Paris could soon help patients in the United States and improve five-year survival rates from 13 percent to up to 70 percent. WAR ON WILSON'S DISEASE Wilson's disease can be a deadly illness. A researcher at the University of Michigan has developed a drug to stop it in its tracks. PROTECTING KIDS' HEARTS AFTER CANCER A drug given before chemotherapy can reduced the risk of future heart disease among kids being treated for cancer. ALZHEIMER'S ADVANCES Researchers are pushing ahead to find a way to treat, and perhaps cure, Alzheimer's. Learn about the latest research on this debilitating disease. SLOW DOWN ALZHEIMER'S NATURALLY You've heard fish and fish oil are good for you. So are antioxidants, but could they help slow the progression of Alzheimer's? New research is aiming to find out. RELIEF FOR PANCREATITIS See how doctors at the University of Maryland are removing the pancreas and changing the lives of patients with this chronic disease. HOLD YOUR BREATH, SAVE YOUR HEART A simple breathing device could protect the heart from radiation in women with breast cancer. TRIPLE PLAY FOR PARALYSIS Researchers from the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis have discovered a triple play that could reverse paralysis in the future. SOY FOR PROSTATE CANCER In one study, nearly 70 percent of men who consumed soy saw their disease either improve or remain stable. GLAUCOMA LASER A painless, cold laser safely corrects vision for up to four years. REDUCING BLADDER CANCER RISK Vitamin E found in peppers, spinach, mustard greens and almonds may help protect against this form of cancer. BEATING TONGUE CANCER Combining radiation and chemotherapy is tough on patients but the results may be worth it. THE FUTURE OF LEUKEMIA TREATMENT Patients with a rare form of this disease could be treated without chemotherapy. INFERTILITY HELP FOR SELECT WOMEN Two drugs could help women who struggle to get pregnant because of a common hormone disorder. 2258 NUTRITION COMBATS ALCOHOLISM Fueling the body with foods rich in protein and fat may stop alcohol cravings for good. BIONIC BLADDER CONTROL A tiny device that stimulates nerves in the bladder could help many of the 17 million Americans who suffer from urge incontinence. GENE THERAPY FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS A nasal drip used to deliver good DNA could correct a genetic defect in patients with this fatal illness. DRUG COMBO SAVES THE HEART Taking four inexpensive specific drugs after a heart attack can lower the risk of death after a heart attack by more than 90 percent. TAN WITHOUT THE SUN In just a few short years, getting the perfect tan may be as easy as a simple injection TARGETING MELANOMA While chemotherapy alone is not always effective for these patients, adding the "BAY" drug can actually shrink tumors. BLOOD TEST FOR OVARIAN CANCER Identifying a specific marker in the blood could change the fate of thousands of women who are diagnosed with this "silent killer". HEART DISEASE DETOX Researchers are studying a controversial but popular therapy that is being used without substantial medical evidence. HYPNOTIZE AWAY PAIN An alternative approach reduces chronic pain by nearly 70 percent. NO MORE CASTS Children with thighbone fractures get back to school a month sooner when treated with elastic titanium nails. ESTROGEN PATCH FOR PROSTATE CANCER A therapy designed to treat menopausal symptoms in women can improve memory and lower cholesterol in men with this disease. PAINLESS SHOTS? A new combination pretreatment reduces the pain of injections by more than 60 percent. STOPPING PULMONARY HYPERTENSION Researchers say Viagra, the erectile dysfunction drug, may also help children with a life-threatening condition. MAGNETIC SURGERY FOR THE HEART Magnets the size of small jet engines help doctors implant pacemakers with more accuracy. WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE Changing children's vaccine schedules could offer better protection against the potentially-fatal 'hundred-day cough.' STRENGTHENING CORNEAS Small pieces of plastic and a laser could help patients with a genetic eye disease. MUSIC QUIETS RINGING Researchers from the University of Iowa say soothing tunes may help patients with an irritating condition. COOL CAPS PREVENT BRAIN DAMAGE Reducing body temperature may be all it takes to reduce the risk of disability in infants. NO NEED FOR READING GLASSES A new procedure that takes less than seven minutes allows baby boomers to get rid of those granny glasses for good. VISION OF THE FUTURE Doctors can see through hospital walls and treat surgery patients quicker, thanks to new technology at Vanderbilt University. HELP FOR A MYSTERY ILLNESS Removing a patient's healthy thymus gland may be all it takes to treat a debilitating condition characterized by extreme | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
