Impella 5.5® with Smartassist® Pump – Credit: Abiomed A heart pump no larger than a fountain pen has just been approved by the FDA for use in children, after having already saved adult lives in a revolutionary manner. Cardiologists do not even need to open a thoracic cavity to install the Impella 5.5The smallest heart … Read more
Written by Drew Andh Published One hour ago Science fiction films have always been inspired by the great stories written by fictional authors, and some of these films do not even depend on complete novels, but short stories and novels. Whether John W. Campbell “Who goes there?” John Carptter became ThingPhilip K. Dick “We can … Read more
An urgent police investigation into hundreds of deaths and surgical injuries at Sussex NHS Trust University Hospitals has doubled in size since 2023, with officers now examining more than 200 cases. The investigation, known as Operation Bramber, was launched after whistleblowers raised concerns about general surgery and neurosurgery at the trust. The investigation is into … Read more
Scientists have launched the world’s largest protein study, to analyze 300,000 blood samples from UK Biobank volunteers, in a groundbreaking project that could revolutionize the treatment of disease. This ambitious research, supported by 14 pharmaceutical companies, aims to understand how proteins influence various diseases, potentially transforming healthcare by the end of this decade. Professor Sir … Read more
Scientists studying Alzheimer’s disease have made a major breakthrough by identifying a vital cellular mechanism behind the most common cause of dementia. The City University of New York (CUNY) research represents a promising target for drug therapies that could slow or even reverse the development of the disease. The study, published in the journal Neuron, … Read more
Written by Jonathan Klotz | Published 1 hour ago When I went to Disney World as a kid, 20,000 leagues under the sea It was my favorite ride, and for 20 minutes, an eternity compared to modern theme park rides, I was able to live out my childhood dream of sailing with Captain Nemo on … Read more
Across Europe, carmakers are cutting jobs and closing factories – to the point where some are questioning their very existence. So it’s worth asking the question: what’s wrong with the European (and for that matter American) auto industry? While some will draw their own conclusions (Brexit! Electric vehicle time limit ! Government regulations!) in practice, … Read more