Kettering University’s Dr. Susan Farhat, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering, and Dr. Cheryl Samaniego, Assistant Professor of Applied Biology, have teamed up to research a new alternative for long-lasting joint replacement materials. Typically, joint replacements, such as knees or hips, can last between 10-15 years without causing problems for the wearer. According to Dr.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. While atherosclerotic heart disease is prevalent in adults, sudden cardiac death is also the leading cause of death in young athletes. In both the old and the young, prevention is key in helping thousands of people. Many efforts over the years have been
The notion of consuming bacteria to treat or cure disease may, at first thought, seem counter-intuitive. After all, weren’t we always taught to wash our hands before we sit down for a meal or disinfect a cut – all to cut the risk of a bacterial infection? A little perspective: despite our best efforts to
The top-of-the-line Genesys PACE facility has been up and running since August 1, 2015 in Downtown Flint, near the Flint Farmers’ Market. The new facility is the exclusive provider for Genesee County. There are 114 facilities nationwide, with nine (including Genesys) in Michigan. PACE is exclusively “participant-focused,” concentrating on their goals and wishes, and keeping
Each year, I talk to patients, family and friends about common reasons for not getting an annual flu vaccine. And each year, I know plenty of people who come down with the flu. Let’s take a few moments to go through the facts and you’ll realize there’s no excuse not to get a flu vaccine
Nestled in the Kaza Village of Andrah Pradesh, India, there is a home for orphaned girls – a home that not only provides them with food and shelter, but also gives them their best shot in life. Dr. Sumathi Mukkamala, a retired pediatrician, is the mind behind Chinmaya Vijaya Orphanage and is changing the lives
Human stem cells are non-specified cells that have the ability to generate new tissues and organs. In the field of dentistry, we are in a new era of unparalleled advances in treatments that are set to be developed with the availability of stem cells from oral tissues. Although still in its experimental stages, we will
With medical expenses soaring, especially those associated with hospitalization, it is essential to utilize all available resources in an effort to reduce or minimize additional re-hospitalization costs. Home health care services provide a transition for the patient from the hospital to the home setting by closing the gaps in patient care between hospital discharge and
The Halloween fun starts a day early at the 15th Annual Mott Community College (MCC)Public Safety Halloween Party Friday, Oct. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Ballenger Field House on the Flint campus. MCC’s Public Safety Department will provide a free, fun, family-friendly environment for everyone to enjoy Halloween festivities. The event, sponsored
After the three-day weekend of classes from the masters, lectures, luncheons and competitions, the festival ended with a highly-anticipated concert, put on by both teachers and students. Hhosted by Flint Institute of Music, Flint’s Cultural Center and The Whiting, the concert incorporated tap, African, hip-hop artists, and Tapology’s Youth Ensemble. The concert is Tapology’s largest
On Saturday, October 24, 2015, little ghouls and goblins came to the Flint Farmers’ Market for a healthy trick-or-treat outing: Food Day! Attendees were able to dress up in their Halloween costumes to enjoy healthy cooking demonstrations, food samples, recipes, food safety information, nutrition tips, and other fun activities.
An open-heart surgery shown on the dome in the planetarium … medical lectures for university students … these ideas, while at this time are “discussion only,” could be in the future for the Longway Planetarium in Flint. The possibilities are endless, according to Buddy Stark, Manager, and with the upgraded technology that was added during
