Human Enhancement
Biotechnology
Growth hormone treatment for HIV patients improves abdominal fat, but worsens glucose level
For human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients with treatment-related abdominal obesity and growth hormone deficiency, receiving low-dose growth hormone resulted in improvement in fat and blood pressure measurements but worsened glucose levels, according to a study in the August 6 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on HIV/AIDS. ... Continue Reading
Carbon dioxide laser 'could reduce wrinkles'
Researchers claim that carbon dioxide laser resurfacing could be the answer to wrinkles. ... Continue Reading
Older adults benefit from basic resistance training
Resistance training has been found to offer older adults a host of anti-aging health benefits, according to a new study. ... Continue Reading
Retinal cell transplants 'hold potential for treating blindness'
The transplantation of retinal cells in patients made blind by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has proven successful in preliminary research. ... Continue Reading
New advances in anti-aging revealed
Scientists in the US are working on a new anti-aging solution which combines two powerful ingredients, in a bid to create a cream that can increase the skin's ability to rejuvenate. ... Continue Reading
Anti-aging physicians 'need to address hearing health'
Charities have called for anti-aging physicians to ensure older patients have access to information on ways of coping with hearing loss. ... Continue Reading
Pittsburgh powder performs finger 'miracle'
A remarkable medical occurrence in the USA has sparked hopes that regenerative technology can be taken to new levels. ... Continue Reading
Botox used as 'revolutionary treatment' for incontinence
An innovative new use of botulinum toxin is now being put into practice by a group of private hospitals in the UK, as an anti-aging medicine for the treatment of patients with urinary incontinence. ... Continue Reading
Building a Better Meniscus
Researchers at UQ's AIBN are developing an artificial meniscus to replace damaged knee cartilage. The meniscus is the knee's shock absorber. It is a cartilage spacer found between the thigh and shin bones, preventing friction and absorbing approximately one third of the impact load that the joint cartilage surface experiences. ... Continue Reading
Brain-computer Link Lets Paralyzed Patients Convert Thoughts Into Actions
A multi-institutional team of researchers has found that people with long-standing, severe paralysis can generate signals in the area of the brain responsible for voluntary movement and these signals can be detected, recorded, routed out of the brain to a computer and converted into actions -- enabling a paralyzed patient to perform basic tasks. ... Continue Reading
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