Archive: 24/06/2014

French court authorises ending life of man in vegetative state (Update 2)

A top French court gave the green light Tuesday to ending life support for a man in a vegetative state for the last six years, in a closely watched ruling that went against the wishes of his parents.

Jun 24, 2014

A new tool for the early detection of heart failure

Until recently, a reliable, low-cost, non-invasive method to measure changes that occur in the water content of the lungs did not exist. Yet, having such a device could be an important tool for the early detection of heart ...

Jun 24, 2014

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Chickens still form line of defence in northern virus control

Sentinel chicken flocks in northern WA have tested positive for the deadly mosquito borne viruses Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) and Kunjin, prompting a public health warning in mid-June.

Jun 24, 2014

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The effect of anxiety, adrenaline and fatigue for a football player

Some of the most common injuries in football players are violent joint sprains and muscle strains in the legs, which are sometimes caused by anxiety and fatigue accumulated after several games in a few weeks.

Jun 24, 2014

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Picking the right virus candidate for gene therapy

Viruses often get bad press. Likened to Trojan horses they are often associated with disease. But, it is precisely because of their infectious nature that they can potentially be used as gene vectors - which are vehicles ...

Jun 24, 2014

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Study shows puzzle games can improve mental flexibility

(Medical Xpress)—Want to improve your mental finesse? Playing a puzzle game like Cut the Rope could just be the thing you need.

Jun 24, 2014

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Delivering therapy beyond the blood-brain barrier

Brain diseases are particularly challenging to treat. Every substance that has to be delivered to the brain needs to overcome several obstacles, such as the blood-brain barrier—a system that prevents potentially dangerous ...

Jun 24, 2014