Archive: 09/11/2008
New method for manufacturing radio isotopes
Thanks to a newly-developed technology at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, global shortages of radio isotopes for cancer diagnosis could be a thing of the past. This is the message from Prof. Bert Wolterbeek ...
Sep 11, 2008 |
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New marker for raised intracranial pressure
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements of the thickness of the optic nerve sheath are a good marker for raised intracranial pressure (ICP). New research published today in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Ca ...
Sep 11, 2008 |
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The 'satellite navigation' in our brains
Our brains contain their own navigation system much like satellite navigation ("sat-nav"), with in-built maps, grids and compasses, neuroscientist Dr Hugo Spiers told the BA Festival of Science at the University of Liverpool ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Sep 11, 2008 |
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National study finds post-traumatic stress disorder common among injured patients
Suffering a traumatic injury can have serious and long-lasting implications for a patient's mental health, according to the largest-ever U.S. study evaluating the impact of traumatic injury. Researchers from the Harborview ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sep 11, 2008 |
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Color-coded bacteria can spot oil spills or leaky pipes and storage tanks
Oil spills and other environmental pollution, including low level leaks from underground pipes and storage tanks, could be quickly and easily spotted in the future using colour coded bacteria, scientists heard today at the ...
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Sony Unveils the Worlds first 24.6-megapixel DSLR Camera
Sony's DSLR-A900 will be available in November, along with related accessories; online pre-orders start on September 10. The DSLR-A900 is designed to deliver ultra-fine picture quality with its stunning 24.6 ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 11, 2008 |
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Rare frog find gives herpetologist hope
(PhysOrg.com) -- A rare female frog has been seen for the first time in 20 years during an expedition to Central America by scientists from The University of Manchester and Chester Zoo.
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Protein opens hope of treatment for cystic fibrosis patients
Scientists have finally identified a direct role for the missing protein that leaves cystic fibrosis patients open to attack from lung-damaging bacteria, the main reason most of them die before their 35th birthday, scientists ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
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