BrainPort Device Transforms the World for Blinds
Submitted by Tangaroa Snell on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 17:04
"BrainPort device" is a technology developed in US, which is making the world visible to the ones who lose their sight due to some accidental incidents. The same technology has made the dark-dependent world come alive and independent to a British soldier who completely lost his sight after a grenade attack in Iraq, as he is now able to sense the visuals with his tongue.
Bad Oral Health, a Factor That Can Cause Premature Birth: Research
Submitted by Tangaroa Snell on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 16:16
A research by American Association for Dental Mothers has found a link between dental hygiene and premature births.
The study suggests that gum disease and bad oral health could be linked to premature births.
Radioactive Isotope Scarcity Jeopardizes Treatment
Submitted by Ketan Mukherjee on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 11:51
Maintenance and repair of radioactive plants will lead to the shortage of radio isotope Technetium-99 required in medical procedures and treatment.
Three radioactive plants, which produce Molybdenum-99 that is used for the production of Technetium-99 will be undergoing maintenance and refueling leading to a worldwide shortage of the isotope.
Red Wine Popular in India- Vinexpo Declares
Submitted by Ketan Mukherjee on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 11:47
A study by Vinexpo declares that the consumption of red wine in India has increased over the past two years.
The report approximates that out of a total of 1.45 million cases that were opened; 1.05 million cases were of red wine, 395,000 cases of white wine, leaving 13,000 cases of Rosé wine. India is high on the consumption of red wine.
Swine Flu Far More Dangerous for Pregnant Women: Study
Submitted by Ketan Mukherjee on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 11:43
A team of researchers said on Friday that pregnant women having swine flu are 13 times more likely to fall “critically ill” than women who are infected with the virus, but not pregnant. The study was carried out among pregnant women in Australia and New Zealand.
Rapid Deaths in Children Due to Preventable Infections: Researchers
Submitted by Ketan Mukherjee on Fri, 03/19/2010 - 11:32
A study conducted by the Health Protection Agency has claimed that about 5,000 children below the age of 5 years in England die every 20 seconds, per day to preventable diseases.
The study observed the death statistics closely from 2003 to 2005.
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