Archive: 28/08/2013
Тew device accurately and objectively diagnoses concussions from the sidelines
In the United States there are millions of sports related concussions each year, but many go undiagnosed because for some athletes, the fear of being benched trumps the fear of permanent brain damage, and there is no objective ...
Aug 28, 2013
Patient choice at heart of new online decision aids
A health website has launched a range of free online health decision aids, allowing patients to make more informed treatment choices, thanks to the work of a Newcastle University academic.
Aug 28, 2013
Scientists discover gene that controls the birth of neurons
Scientists at A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) have discovered an unusual gene that controls the generation of neurons. This important finding, which is crucial in understanding serious diseases of the brain such ...
Aug 28, 2013
Saudi man dies of MERS virus
A Saudi man has died of the coronavirus MERS, bringing the kingdom's death toll from the SARS-like virus to 42, health authorities said Wednesday, adding a new case was registered.
Aug 28, 2013
New Zealand botulism scare likely a false alarm
A botulism scare that damaged New Zealand's international reputation for providing top quality and safe dairy products was likely a false alarm.
Aug 28, 2013