Category Archives: News

Can’t sleep? We’ve reviewed 20 of the most popular insomnia cures.

“Have you tried Valerian root? Warm milk? Counting sheep?” It seems like whenever someone talks about their insomnia, there’s another person ready with a handful of different “natural” solutions. But which ones really work, and which ones are actually backed by science? This graph by Mattress Clarity clarifies twenty different insomnia solutions that can help… Read More: Can’t sleep? We’ve reviewed 20 of the most popular insomnia… »

This patient's medical record said she'd given birth twice — in fact, she'd never been pregnant

Morgan Gleason has had a lot more experience with the health-care system than most college students. Nine years ago, she was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called Juvenile Dermatomyositis, which causes symptoms like weak muscles and skin rashes.

Decking crafted to perfection

Shelley Craft is no stranger to big renovation projects. So when she and her husband Christian, a director and agent at Byron Bay Property Sales, bought this beautiful four-bedroom home in Byron Bay, they weren’t daunted by all the external timber that would soon need recoating. After trying a couple of samples, Shelley and Christian opted … Read More: Decking crafted to perfection »

Spiration Valve for Severe Emphysema Approved in U.S.

December 10th, 2018 Editors Medicine, Thoracic Surgery Olympus landed FDA approval for its Spiration Valve System, a product designed to treat people suffering from severe emphysema. It’s used to perform bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) procedures, which channel air away from hyperinflated portions of the lungs to healthier areas. In many patients this results in easier… Read More: Spiration Valve for Severe Emphysema Approved in U.S. »