New “smart” bandages will dramatically cut healing time for wounds in chronic patients

(Natural News) Researchers at MIT, Harvard, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are closing in on the development of so-called “intelligence bandages” that will dramatically improve healing times, especially in patients with chronic wounds. As reported by Futurism, the bandages are made from cotton that is swathed in a substance that is electrically conductive. The bandages… … Read more

A 2-year-old’s kidney transplant was put on hold — after his donor father’s probation violation – Washington Post

Washington Post A 2-year-old’s kidney transplant was put on hold — after his donor father’s probation violationWashington PostA father in Georgia who had prepared to donate a kidney to his 2-year-old son said last week that he is being forced to wait after a recent stint in county jail. Anthony Dickerson’s son, A.J., was born … Read more

Mom: Hospital is endangering toddler son for dad’s mistakes – ABC News

New York Daily News Mom: Hospital is endangering toddler son for dad’s mistakesABC NewsA mother says an Atlanta hospital is unfairly endangering her 2-year-old son because of his father’s mistakes. Carmellia Burgess told WXIA-TV that her son, A.J., was born without kidneys and needs a transplant. The boy’s father, Anthony Dickerson, is a …Probation Violation Prevents … Read more

Mom: Hospital is punishing toddler son for dad’s mistakes – ABC News

Vibe Mom: Hospital is punishing toddler son for dad’s mistakesABC NewsA mother says an Atlanta hospital is unfairly punishing her 2-year-old son because of his father’s mistakes. Carmellia Burgess told WXIA-TV that her son, A.J., was born without kidneys and needs a transplant. The boy’s father, Anthony Dickerson, is a …Probation Violation Prevents Atlanta Dad … Read more

Probation Violation Prevents Atlanta Dad From Giving a Kidney to His Sick Child – Newsweek

Newsweek Probation Violation Prevents Atlanta Dad From Giving a Kidney to His Sick ChildNewsweekBeing prevented from donating a kidney to his ailing son was likely not a consequence that Anthony Dickerson anticipated when he violated his probation. Yet that is the news Dickerson received after offering his organ for transplant. Dickerson’s child …Toddler’s kidney transplant stalled … Read more

Meet a reluctant medical marijuana doctor in the heart of the Bible Belt – The Cannabist

The Cannabist Meet a reluctant medical marijuana doctor in the heart of the Bible BeltThe CannabistHis rules are stricter than state regulations: To get a prescription from Texarkana physician Dr. Joseph Parker, a medical cannabis patient must be diagnosed with a qualifying condition by a different physician and willing to reduce use of a more … Read more

Parole Violation Prevents Atlanta Dad from Giving a Kidney to His Sick Child – Newsweek

Newsweek Parole Violation Prevents Atlanta Dad from Giving a Kidney to His Sick ChildNewsweekBeing prevented from donating a kidney to his ailing son was likely not a consequence that Anthony Dickerson anticipated when he violated his parole. Yet that is the news Dickerson received after offering his organ for transplant. Dickerson’s child …Cops worked to release … Read more

Texarkana Doctor Strict on Medical Marijuana Prescriptions – Arkansas Business Online

NOLA.com Texarkana Doctor Strict on Medical Marijuana PrescriptionsArkansas Business OnlineTEXARKANA, Ark. — As Dr. Joseph Parker sees it, he has little choice except to prescribe medical marijuana — even though doing so may raise some eyebrows in Texarkana, Arkansas. “I was reluctant initially to agree to prescribe it, because you know …Vermont Medical Society Wants to … Read more