Archive: 04/09/2016
US Army gives combat medics new type of tourniquet
Throughout the history of modern warfare, countless wounded fighters have been saved from bleeding to death by tourniquets—the straps or ties that wrap around a damaged limb and staunch hemorrhaging.
Sep 4, 2016
New research method questions traditional efficacy trial model
Traditional efficacy trials have limited relevance to everyday clinical practice and should be changed, according the authors of a new study into chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatments.
Sep 4, 2016
Asthma gene's effect on respiratory symptoms in infancy depends on breastfeeding status
Infants who have a genetic profile linked with asthma risk could be protected against respiratory symptoms if they are breastfeed, according to a new study.
Sep 4, 2016
Artificial intelligence could improve diagnostic power of lung function tests
Artificial intelligence could improve the interpretation of lung function tests for the diagnosis of long-term lung diseases, according to the findings of a new study.
Sep 4, 2016