Friday, November 13, 2009

Superman meets Medicine

So you thought Kryptonite was only linked to Superman? Well, now Kryptonite seems to have the power to aid in quicker recoveries from heart surgeries and bone repairs. Calgary doctors are using Kryptonite bone cement as glue to hold the sternum together. Doctors have also used Kryptonite (bone cement) to repair broken ribs. According to Medical Discovery News, this Kryptonite has a similar chemical formula to the chemicals Lex Luthor stole from the museum in Superman but it looks nothing like the green glowing crystals.

Links:
CBC News Nov. 12/09
Medical Discovery News

and a rather amusing commentary on Superman and his 'allergy' to Kryptonite:
Superman's Allergy to Kryptonite Cured!

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