According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide in recent years. During a…
Paracetamol poisonings up
In 2003, the painkiller paracetamol became available in Switzerland in tablets with a higher dose of the active ingredient. This…
Nudges fail more often than is reported
New research has shown that despite the widespread use of behavioral interventions across society, failed interventions are surprisingly common.
Genetic analysis system yields new insights into bacterial pneumonia
A team of infectious disease researchers has developed a new method to identify virulence genes in Streptococcus pneumoniae, the leading…
Small brain device proves big game changer for severely paralysed patients
A tiny device the size of a small paperclip has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to…
An artificial cell on a chip
Researchers have developed a precisely controllable system for mimicking biochemical reaction cascades in cells. Using microfluidic technology, they produce miniature…
Specific and rapid expansion of blood vessels
Upon a heart infarct or stroke, rapid restoration of blood flow, and oxygen delivery to the hypo perfused regions is…
Performance test for neural interfaces
Researchers develop guidelines to standardize analysis of electrodes.
Prevalence of Non-Cardiac Multimorbidity in Patients Admitted to Two Cardiac Intensive Care Units and Their Association with Mortality
Current cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) practice has seen a rise in patient complexity, including an increase in non-cardiac organ…
Judges’ decisions in sport focus more on vigor than skill
Researchers analyzed almost 550 men’s and women’s mixed martial arts contests, using data collated for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and…