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Novel Pain Solutions From the Defense Department

Soldiers may soon be able to treat and heal themselves right on the battlefield if the latest technologies being developed by pentagon-funded doctors and scientists come into action.

The new technologies include painkillers that soldiers take prior to battle, a bandage that promotes skin repair with electrical impulses, and a sensor that can detect internal trauma through the eye. The devices would allow soldiers relief from acute pain and blood loss, and would keep them on them on the battlefield and fighting without a need for further medical attention for up to 96 hours.

Wired October 10, 2003



Dr. Mercola''s Comments Dr. Mercola's Comments:

The treatment of acute, emergency injury is one area where the traditional medical establishment really excels, and these new technologies certainly seem promising. It is too bad that they can’t use this type of dedication and innovative thinking and apply it to the prevention of longer term, chronic illnesses and other broader areas where the majority of our health-care challenges lie.

For now that mission lies with this site and other similar outlets as we strive to help facilitate the transition of the traditional medical field into one focused on the root of illness rather than the symptoms and help people understand the appropriate use of traditional modern medicine with all its limitations and concerns.

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