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Researchers at Duke University have developed a gravity-powered microfluidic device that is intended for use as a diagnostic technology in low-resource areas. Microfluidics have enormous potential for point-of-care diagnostics, but the inclusion of tiny pumps and other sophisticated electronic components dramatically increases the complexity and cost of such devices. In an effort to develop a […]

¿Sabes dónde está tu desfibrilador de acceso público más cercano?Nos encantó ver estas estaciones accesibles repartidas por Newcastle cuando estuvimos en Nothern Pride, lo que permitió a cualquier persona pedir ayuda directamente y acceder al desfibrilador.Do you know where your closest public access defibrillator is?We loved seeing these accessible stations dotted around Newcastle when we were at...

Background: Many patients report a vague history of penicillin allergy. The vast majority of these self-reported allergies are untrue (< 5%) .  Literature including patients with penicillin allergies also show longer, more complicated hospital courses. Standard practice for identifying errant allergy reporting and removing them from the patients’ chart requires skin testing followed by an oral penicillin challenge.  This practice is both resource and time intensive thus limiting the number of people who can actually have their penicillin allergy removed from their chart. A rapid, safe approach to confirming or refuting allergies is needed.

 PDFUSO DE TORNIQUETES BAJO CONDICIONES AMBIENTALES EXTREMAS, OPERARIOS EN PRIVACION DEL SUEÑO + ESTRÉS Y CANSANCIO EXTREMO. (Privación del Sueño de 28 días)Fecha de Estudio: Domingo 30 de julio del año 2023.Condiciones meteorológicas: Temperatura promedio 35ºC, Humedad 70%, velocidad del viento 10 nudos. Dirigido: General de Brigada (Médico Cirujano General-Laparoscopia) Dr. Luis Luciano Díaz...

Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have developed an artificial muscle that can change from soft to hard in response to a voltage change. The technology aims to mimic human muscles in both its movements and in its ability to sense forces and deformation. The muscle is made using carbon nanotubes that have been […]