Laser beam brain surgery to treat epilepsy
A world-leading, fibre optic laser therapy for people suffering with epilepsy who have not responded well to other forms of treatment will be rolled out on the NHS. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - October 25, 2022 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
New laser therapy that targets epilepsy to be rolled out across the NHS
Fibre optic laser therapy, which could transform the lives of people with hard-to-treat epilepsy, is being rolled out across the NHS. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Full-scale testing on seismic performance of surge arrester with retrofitted composite insulators - Li S, Cheng Y, Lu Z, Lam N, Xue Y, Wang H.
In electrical substations, glass-fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) insulators provide an alternative to porcelain insulators for better seismic performance. The bonded connection between the composite tube and the metal end fitting is a weak link under earth... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 21, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Clinical analysis of pipeline dredging agent poisoning: a case report - Li YQ, Yu GC, Shi LK, Zhao LW, Wen ZX, Kan BT, Jian XD.
BACKGROUND: Pipeline dredging agents are new household deep cleaning products used to dredge blockages in kitchen and bathroom pipeline caused by grease, hair, vegetable residue, paper cotton fibre, and other organic substances. Pipeline dredging agents ar... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 20, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Multiple chemical sensitivity is real – people who have it aren’t making it up | Letter
For decades, patients with complex illnesses – especially those that affect women more – have been told that it’s in their heads, saysBeth PollackMultiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), discussed in your article, is a common symptom of several illnesses that I research (Allergic to the world: can medicine help people with severe intolerance to chemicals?, 20 September).The article suggests that MCS should be treated, at least in part, as a mental illness. For decades, patients with complex illnesses have been told that it ’s in their heads, and this is especially true for illnesses that predominantly affect females. M...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 27, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Letters Tags: Health & wellbeing Allergies Long Covid Multiple sclerosis ME / Chronic fatigue syndrome Fibromyalgia Coronavirus Life and style Science Society Source Type: news
Visceral fat: Certain type of carbohydrate will ‘effectively’ burn belly fat, says expert
Eating foods that contain soluble fibre can help bust belly fat for a few reasons, an expert has said. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
High cholesterol: Certain tasty red fruit reduces 'bad' cholesterol - study
EATING plenty of fruit has many health benefits. Not only is fruit full of essential vitamins, minerals and fibre but it remains low in calories - making it an ideal snack. And there is one fruit in particular that could have even more of a positive impact on your body. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 4, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Diabetes: 7 common fruits that can be 'dangerous' - run the risk of blood sugar spikes
FRUIT is considered as one of the healthiest snacks to eat. Not only because they contain plenty of vitamins and fibre, but they are relatively low in calories too. However, certain fruits could be "dangerous" for some people. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - August 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Roundup: Fred launches third-party apps marketplace and more briefs
Also, scientists from the University of South Australia have developed tiny fibre sensors for remote patient monitoring. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - August 19, 2022 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news
Low velocity impact response and influence of parameters to improve the damage resistance of composite structures/materials: a critical review - Kaware K, Kotambkar M.
Detection of damage due to impact in an isotropic structure like metal, its alloys, etc. is an easy task but in the case of fibre reinforced polymer matrix composite structures, it becomes one of the critical factors which cannot be tolerated to use this s... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - August 16, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Progressive damage modelling in carbon fibre-reinforced materials under various loading conditions: a comparison study - Fu X, Bai Z, Zhu F, Gong C, Chou CC, Jiang B.
In this study, Hashin's, Chang's... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 11, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Heart disease: Researchers suggest a particular diet can 'protect your heart' - insight
HEART disease is a major cause of death in the UK and worldwide. Fortunately, there are some dietary changes which may help reduce your risk. The NHS says: "Most of us need to eat more fibre and have fewer added sugars in our diet. Eating plenty of fibre is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer." (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
From raw to dried, we reveal the best way to have your apple a day
Apples are a cheap and convenient source of fibre and beneficial antioxidants, plus plant compounds called polyphenols such as quercetin. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 6, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Made to measure: why we can ’t stop quantifying our lives
From ancient Egyptian cubits to fitness tracker apps, humankind has long been seeking ever more ways to measure the world – and ourselves. But what is this doing to us?If anything exemplifies the power of measurement in contemporary life, it is Standard Reference Peanut Butter. It ’s the creation of the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and sold to industry at a price of $1,069 for three 170g jars. The exorbitant cost is not due to rare ingredients or a complex production process. Instead, it is because of the rigour with which the contents of each ja r have been analysed. This peanut butter has ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - May 26, 2022 Category: Science Authors: James Vincent Tags: Science Source Type: news
High cholesterol: Eating fibre may lower levels - most only eat 'about half' necessary
CHANGING what you eat, being more active, and stopping smoking can help get your cholesterol back to a healthy level. There are also foods, such as high fibre foods, to include. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 16, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
