Knowledge is power

Modern medicine continuous to make small (and sometimes large) steps towards defeating all diseases and even preventing death. Recently, a new medical treatment has been shown successful in reversing death.

According to a story by CBS Station KYW-TV in Philadelphia, local doctors have been able to revive patients thought dead using a procedure that involves the lowering of the person’s temperature (a procedure known as intentional hypothermia) coupled with an injection of saline.

The procedure doesn’t always work and it is not exactly a cure for death but doctors estimate that it can help restore life for a large number of unfortunate people.

Read details about the procedure including the account of a victim whose life was saved here.