_ StrokeElectrically Stimulating the Brain May Restore Movement after a Stroke By Sondra Forsyth articleUniversity of California – San Francisco scientists have improved mobility in rats that had experienced debilitating strokes by using electrical … Read More→
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_ Medical CareEssential Oils on Medical Devices Could Prevent Bacterial Infections By Sondra Forsyth articleScientists at James Cook University in Australia have discovered a technique to apply natural plant extracts such as Tea Tree … Read More→