Neuroscience
Researchers probe soldier sleep deprivation effects
New Army-funded study looks at effects of sleep deprivation, which can greatly affect Soldiers on the battlefield.
Sep 3, 2020
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News tagged with fluid dynamics
Medical research
'Smart stethoscope' advance in monitoring treatment of kidney stones
A new listening device, developed by scientists from the University of Southampton, is being used to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment of kidney stones - saving patients unnecessary repeat therapy and x-ray monitoring.
Dec 12, 2012
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Simulation-design tools map a ventilation system to reduce COVID-19 infection risks
Advanced computing expertise is being used to help ensure that hospice patients are better protected from COVID-19 following a pioneering study led by The University of Manchester.
Apr 6, 2022
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Medical research
New red blood cell simulator invented
Engineers from Queen Mary, University of London have developed the world's most precise computer simulation of how red blood cells might travel around the body to help doctors treat people with serious circulatory problems.
Jun 27, 2013
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Cardiology
Babies born with broken hearts
More than 35,000 babies are born with life-threatening congenital heart defects every year in the United States. Fetal single ventricle defects can be identified with echocardiograms. In the first months of life, surgeries ...
Nov 20, 2018
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Cardiology
Advanced visualization techniques could change the paradigm for diagnosis and treating heart disease
Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine are pioneering new ultrasound techniques that provide the first characterization of multidirectional blood flow in the heart. By focusing on fluid dynamics – specifically, ...
May 31, 2012
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Neuroscience
Study suggests gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus
Premature infants, especially very low birthweight babies, are at risk for intraventricular hemorrhage. A frequent complication of these brain bleeds is hydrocephalus, an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain ...
Apr 24, 2023
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Cardiology
Computational fluid dynamics in coronary plaques predict coronary artery disease
Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation based on 3D luminal reconstructions of the coronary artery tree can be used to analyze local flow fields and flow profiling resulting from changes in coronary artery geometry. ...
Apr 20, 2015
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Ophthalmology
Treatment for blindness-causing retinal detachment using viscous seaweed
It's taboo to consume seaweed soup before exams in Korea since it can lead to failing the exam. The belief is rooted in the idea that the slippery nature of seaweed may cause people to slip and falter during the test. The ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Airflow dynamics are as important as the volume of air flow in dispersing pathogens, study finds
If you've ever wondered why some folks never catch the office or school cold, where they're sitting might be keeping them from the path of pathogens, according to new UBC Okanagan research.
Mar 6, 2024
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