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WATCH: 'A medical doctor said I wasn't going to get anywhere in life' – How inspirational Irish man (32) living with cerebral palsy is breaking the mould

Colm Burke works at the European Central Bank. WATCH: ‘A medical doctor said I wasn’t going to get anywhere in life’ – How inspirational Irish man (32) living with cerebral palsy is breaking the mould Independent.ie “A medical doctor many, many years ago said to my parents that I wasn’t going to get anywhere in… Read More: WATCH: 'A medical doctor said I wasn't going to get… »

Is the Chickenpox Vaccine Creating a Shingles Epidemic?

Many of you reading this probably remember having chickenpox as a child. You were likely tired, feverish and had an itchy rash, which subsequently cleared up, leaving you with lifelong natural immunity. Getting chickenpox was so common it was a rite of passage of sorts, which virtually all school-age children experienced. Today chickenpox has become… Read More: Is the Chickenpox Vaccine Creating a Shingles Epidemic? »

CanGaroo Envelope Now Cleared in U.S. to Protect Implantable Neurostimulators

Aziyo Biologics, out of Silver Springs, Maryland, won FDA clearance for its CanGaroo Envelope to be used with implantable neurostimulators. It has previously been cleared only for encapsulating implantable cardiac devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators. The CanGaroo Envelope is, contrary to what its name may imply, is a porcine extracellular matrix, essentially pig’s tissue with… Read More: CanGaroo Envelope Now Cleared in U.S. to Protect Implantable Neurostimulators »

Navigating tricky relationships during the holidays

Are you counting down the days until you find yourself face-to-face with certain family members or friends who know exactly where your buttons lie and push them, repeatedly? While we all long for an abundance of good cheer, an overflow of ready affection, and easy conversations, handling challenging relationships during the holidays can trip up… Read More: Navigating tricky relationships during the holidays »