Ophthalmology
High-tech sleeping bag could solve vision issues in space
A subtle smile emerged on Dr. James Leidner's face as he envisioned telling people of the unusual contribution he made to mankind's mission to Mars.
Dec 9, 2021
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Medical research
COVID-19 lab-leak hypothesis: Plausible, but doesn't imply purposeful genetic modification
At the conclusion of the G7 summit yesterday, leaders called for a fresh and transparent investigation to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Jun 15, 2021
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Health
Poison centers warn against gas siphoning
A rash of gasoline-related poisoning calls has led U.S. poison experts to warn against gas siphoning.
May 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Amazon now sells at-home COVID-19 testing kits as cases continue to rise in the U.S.
Amazon is now selling COVID-19 tests for customers to use at home as cases continue to rise in the U.S.
Jan 6, 2021
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Cardiology
Here's an idea to float—a space-ready sleeping bag to keep blood moving
A sleeping bag attached to a vacuum cleaner might not sound like the stuff giant leaps are made of. But researchers using just that have taken at least a small step toward solving a serious problem for space travelers.
Dec 4, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study measures effectiveness of different face mask materials when coughing
A team of researchers have tested everything from t-shirts and socks to jeans and vacuum bags to determine what type of mask material is most effective at trapping the ultrafine particles which may contain viruses such as ...
Oct 29, 2020
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Medical research
Disposable blood warmer helps transfusions
When blood is needed for major trauma outside of a medical facility, the risk of hypothermia increases when a patient is transfused bags of blood taken directly from chilled storage. Flinders University researchers, knowing ...
Jul 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hoping to avoid ticks this summer? There's an app for that
Summer is back and so are ticks—and the potential to get Lyme disease. With more people eager to be out in the woods after months at home, a Michigan State University researcher, who helped develop The Tick App, warns of ...
Jun 12, 2020
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Medical research
Compact electronic nose to identify human lung diseases
Researchers from Russia and Italy have proposed a compact sensor system that can implement the functionality of an electronic nose device and have developed a reproducible technology for its manufacture. The device is a flexible ...
May 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Japan city seeks raincoats as emergency protection for virus staff
Japan's third-biggest city has appealed for donations of raincoats to be used as personal protection gear by hospital workers dealing with the coronavirus outbreak.
Apr 15, 2020
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