In Future The Search For People Trapped In Fallen Buildings May Be Conducted By Unmanned Helicopters With Fuel Cells
In future, an unmanned helicopter will search for people trapped in fallen buildings or investigate contaminated terrain. The mini-helicopter will be powered by a very light fuel cell that weighs only 30 grams and has an output of 12 watts.The old saying that "there is strength in numbers" also applies to fuel cells.
Generex Biotechnology Commences Patient Dosing For Pivotal Phase III Trial Of Generex Oral-lyn For Type 1 Diabetes
Generex Biotechnology Corporation (NasdaqCM:GNBT), the leader in drug delivery for metabolic diseases through the inner lining of the mouth, has commenced dosing of patients in a Phase III clinical trial of the Company's flagship product, Generex Oral-lynO, an oral insulin spray.
Brazil's Biotech Firms: From Imitators To Innovators In Health-Related Products
Brazil is in the midst of a transition from imitator to innovator in health-related products, according to the most comprehensive analysis to date of barriers and opportunities facing that country's health biotech industry.
Paddington Bear Seeks Runners! UK
Paddington Bear is looking for runners to join him and help support his favourite charity Action Medical Research in this year's BUPA Great North Run in Newcastle on Sunday October 5. Places in this year's event, the world's largest half-marathon, are now only available through charities and Action Medical Research has a limited number available.
Disaster Earthquake Scenario Unveiled For Southern California
Scientists recently unveiled a hypothetical scenario describing how a magnitude-7.8 Southern California earthquake - similar to the recent earthquake in China - would impact the region. Impacts include loss of lives and massive damage to infrastructure, including critical transportation, power, and water systems.
Intensive Control Of Blood Sugar Does Not Reduce Heart Risk In Type 2 Diabetes
Two large studies, one from the United States and the other from Australia, involving more than 21, 000 patients with Type 2 diabetes, found no reduction in heart risk and death from intensive control of blood sugar.
Pediatrics: Congenital Anomalies-Lower Urinary Tract Genitalia Podium Session 12 From The Annual Meeting Of The American Urological Association
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Selected Abstracts Moderated Podium Session 12: May 18, 2008 1:00 PMAbstract 405: A delineation of the positive predictive value of testis biopsy on adult sperm density was if either UDT has less than 0.2 germ cells per tubule or neither testis had Ad spermatogonia, the patient will nearly always have a sperm density of less than 20 million.
Nurse Convicted Of 21 Counts Of Theft Is Struck Off, UK
A 35 year old nurse from Salisbury, Wiltshire has been struck off the register following a hearing in London by the Nursing and Midwifery (NMC) independent Conduct and Competence Committee panel.Adam Dyer, who worked at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, was struck off the register as a result of his criminal conviction for theft of controlled drugs which impaired his fitness to practise.
Petland Promotes First Aid For Pets, Warns Of Summertime Dangers
Petland recommends that one way pet owners can help make certain they are ready for any pet first aid situation is to always have an easily-accessible and fully-equipped first aid kit for pets.
Care Failures Get Nurse Struck Off Register
A 65 year old registered nurse from London has been struck off the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register following a string of incidents in which she failed to provide proper care. Janet Sylvia Otu-Anobah was employed at St George's Healthcare NHS Trust from October 1996 to 21 February 2006 when between 2005 and 2006 eleven charges were brought against her for misconduct.