Blog – Page 961 – A News Week

30Aug

By Karen CampbellNo Comments

Science

Studies Roll as New Ebola species Found

While it has yet to be determined if it can infect human cells, medical experts are already rolling out their research on the new Ebola species found, per the pronouncement of the Sierra Leone government. “It is really interesting. I think it’s exciting. But I think we have a lot of work to do to really understand if it is a pathogen and whether it does or doesn’t pose a threat,” Tracey Goldstein, of the One Health Institute at UC Davis, said in a PBS.org report. The new name of the virus is Bombali, which is the name of the district where it was recently found, according to a report. The said new virus was detected among bats in the said area. “The (Sierra Leone) government statement said studies are under way to assess if the virus can cause disease, and government officials and...

Hope Springs as New Alzheimer’s Medication Reaches Trial Stage

29Aug

By Luke HartwigNo Comments

Business

Hope Springs as New Alzheimer’s Medication Reaches Trial Stage

Medical experts are “cautiously optimistic” as a promising experimental drug aimed to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s disease has reached its trial stage and is showing improved cognition and reduced clinical signs among those who participated in the study. "These were people with very mild impairments, some confusion, forgetting someone's name on occasion. That's the goal: to stop Alzheimer's disease when it's in the mildest presentation," said Dr. Lynn Kramer, the chief clinical and medical officer for Eisai in a CNN report. The same report stated that the an anti-amyloid antibody medication, dubbed as BAN2401, has “not only reduced the formulation of new beta amyloid clusters in the brain, it reduced existing clusters by 70% on average.” Kramer, in a Washington Post re...

European Union Seeks To Confine Chemicals in Tattoo Inks in the Light of Related Cancer Fears

28Aug

By Dimple JaucianNo Comments

World News

European Union Seeks To Confine Chemicals in Tattoo Inks in the Light of Related Cancer Fears

European Union (EU) looking to confine synthetic compounds in tattoo inks because of cancer fears, as indicated by a report published on August 7, 2018. Brussels has proposed to confine the utilization of destructive synthetic chemicals in tattoo inks, attributable to rising ubiquity of body workmanship and concerns with respect to tumor because of a portion of the substances exhibit in the inks. A proposition with respect to execution of tight cutoff points on the utilization of 4,000 synthetic substances is required to be conveyed to a vote among EU part states constantly quarter of 2019. As per late studies, 33% of 25-to 39-year-olds in the U.K. have tattoos. The inks utilized are sterile and don't respond with the body, according to the most recent direction from Public Health En...

Symptoms of Depressive Disorders can be Eased using Probiotic-based Immunization

27Aug

By Karen CampbellNo Comments

Science

Symptoms of Depressive Disorders can be Eased using Probiotic-based Immunization

New research reports that probiotic-based immunization can help prevent anxiety, stress, and depression Scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder revealed that particular bacterial strains have advantageous mitigating impacts on the mind. Past investigations directed on rat models creatures can be vaccinated against on edge reactions to unpleasant circumstances utilizing bacterial infusions. In 2016, group found that mice infused with a warmth slaughtered readiness of Mycobacterium vaccae showed less tension and dread based conduct when put in vicinity to a bigger, forceful mouse. Late examination was intended to investigate elements of microbes in mind prompting social and mitigating impacts. To inspect that, specialists infused warm executed bacterium arrangement in rodent...

Scientists now able to Create Stable Organic Molecular Nanowires

25Aug

By Karen CampbellNo Comments

Science

Scientists now able to Create Stable Organic Molecular Nanowires

Researchers made thermally stable organic molecular nanowires, as per an investigation led on May 23, 2018. The examination was directed by the researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology. These nanowire gadgets were made with the assistance of a solitary 4.5-nm-long atom, which was set inside electroless gold-plated nanogap terminals. Scaling down of electronic gadgets won't be conceivable except if different kinds of materials and innovation, for example, natural atomic electronic gadgets are received. In any case, this class of gadgets will work appropriately just at amazingly low temperatures, attributable to the warm variances of both the natural particles and the metal terminals. Albeit excellent warm security have been shown by the unique electroless gold-plated nanogap termi...

Driverless Cars Now have a New Algorithm for Changing-lane – Researchers Say

24Aug

By Jack CooperNo Comments

Technology

Driverless Cars Now have a New Algorithm for Changing-lane – Researchers Say

Scientists built up another lane change algorithm for driverless autos, as per a study on May 22, 2018. This study was led by the scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). By figuring buffer zones around alternate vehicles in nature, impacts of autonomous vehicles can be maintained a strategic distance from. The cradle zones portray the vehicles' present positions and their reasonable future positions inside some time period. Planning lane changes at that point turns into a matter of just remaining out of other vehicles' cushion zones. For any given strategy for registering buffer zones, algorithm designers must demonstrate that it ensures crash evasion, inside the setting of the scientific model used to depict movement designs. As this can be unpredictable, the ...

Health Professionals Hail FDA Approval of Treatment for Excessive Drooling Adults with Neurological Disorders

19Aug

By Jack CooperNo Comments

Technology

Health Professionals Hail FDA Approval of Treatment for Excessive Drooling Adults with Neurological Disorders

The medical community has recently hailed the Food and Drugs Administration over its decision to approve treatments for adult patients with neurological disorders who experience excessive drooling, a report read. “This approval represents a significant milestone in addressing the unmet needs for more than 600,000 adults who suffer from chronic sialorrhea, and underscores our commitment to improving the lives of those living with movement disorders,” said Kevin O’Brien, vice president and US Head of Neurosciences for Merz North America in a report. For the longest time, health professionals have been pushing for the treatment of excessive drooling for adults with neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy, describing it as a “distressing symptom.” A report said that certain medi...

Intel Share Down Due to the Postponement of the Anticipated Chip

8Aug

By Jack CooperNo Comments

Technology

Intel Share Down Due to the Postponement of the Anticipated Chip

An announcement by Intel Corp executives about the postponement of the release of the new Intel chip has led to the fall of the company’s stock price. According to Intel Corp executives, the new chip won’t be out till the next year. The move is as a step to wade of competition from rivals who are making progress in the field. Intel Corp is the world’s second largest semiconductor chip maker after Samsung. The company reported very positive results for the second quarter of the year and was positive that they will beat their total goals by the end of the year. Intel planned to introduce its new 10-nanometer chips this year but the release is set to happen in the course of 2019. The chips will be in personal computers that will be sold during the course of 2019. Server chips will be re...

RADAR program suspended over $50K error, Memphis fire chief confirms

20Jul

By Dimple JaucianNo Comments

World News

RADAR program suspended over $50K error, Memphis fire chief confirms

The fire chief of Memphis has suspended its Rapid Assessment Decision and Redirection program over the reported error, which made the local government inadvertently pay an amount of $50,000 to a local healthcare provider. “Innovative initiatives such as RADAR are important for providing the right response to the citizens of Memphis. However, it is critical that they are conducted appropriately. We made a mistake, we learned from it and we are moving forward," said Fire Services Chief Gina Sweat in a report. The RADAR program aims to lessen incidents where ambulances respond to non-emergency 911 calls. In 2016, Kevin Spratlin of the Memphis Fire Department said 25,000 out of the 135,000 calls were non-emergency. As a result, there were at least 2,000 incidents where no ambulance was a...

Former NFL star cited for #TakeAKnee campaign

19Jul

By Dimple JaucianNo Comments

World News

Former NFL star cited for #TakeAKnee campaign

Former National Football League star Colin Kaepernick has been recognized for his human rights work by the National Education Association on Sunday. Kaepernick, who is the brainchild of the #TakeAKnee campaign, received the President’s Award for his unparalleled work in advocating for the rights of African-Americans in the US, which began when he took a knee during the national anthem about two years ago as a sign of indignation over the killings. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the streets," said Kaepernick. NEA President Lily Eskelsen García said during the awarding ceremony that those receiving the award has shown “remarkable courage and conviction to stand up for racial and social justice.” “...