Archive: 15/04/2020

Coronavirus: How Mercedes F1 and academics fast-tracked life saving breathing aid

With the coronavirus pandemic spreading to nearly every country in the world, the number of hospital patients needing respiratory support is becoming unprecedented. It's not easy for manufacturers to quickly make huge numbers ...

Apr 15, 2020

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Predicting possible outcomes to coronavirus and other pandemics with models and simulations

Lately, our daily lives include reading complex news items with analysis of curves, simulations and models of COVID-19. Municipal governments present predictions of possible outcomes from modelling, while provincial and national ...

Apr 15, 2020

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Transcranial ultrasound stimulation can modulate hypothalamus: study

Transcranial ultrasound stimulation (TUS) is emerging as a non-invasive brain stimulation method that can achieve a highly focused stimulation of deeper brain areas.

Apr 15, 2020

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No kidding: Theater improv makes you happier, creative, tolerant of uncertainty

Can theater improvisation actually make adults feel better and more creative? "Yes, and …"

Apr 15, 2020

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A more plant-based diet without stomach troubles: getting rid of FODMAPs with enzymes

A plant-based diet is a good choice for both climate and health. However, many plant-based products, especially legumes, contain FODMAP compounds that are poorly digestible and cause unpleasant intestinal symptoms. A study ...

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Afghan girls try building ventilator from used car parts

A team of robot-designing girls in Afghanistan is trying to build a low-cost medical ventilator from car parts, as health authorities look to boost critical-care capabilities for coronavirus patients in the impoverished country.

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DR Congo virus watchdog warns of 'worst' in capital

DR Congo's health authorities have appealed for maximum effort to avoid "the worst" impact of an expected peak in coronavirus cases in the capital Kinshasa next month.

Apr 15, 2020

People with COVID-19 may be infectious days before symptoms: study

People infected with the new coronavirus may start spreading the virus several days before they have any noticeable symptoms, according to a new modelling study published Wednesday.

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How to keep a coronavirus-safe distance when you're jogging or cycling

We're told to keep a minimum of 1.5 meters apart from others to avoid the spread of COVID-19 via contact with virus-contaminated droplets.

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Study in mice suggests post-surgical delirium caused by inflammation

Alzheimer's disease patients who undergo orthopedic or other surgeries frequently develop post-surgical delirium, often leading to a poor recovery and a higher risk of dying.

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