Air Disinfection Unit to Make Hospitals Cleaner, Safer
Hospitals and germ freaks rejoice! English tech company Inov8 (sounds a bit ravey, doesn’t it?) has come up with the Air Disinfection unit, or AD. It re-creates fresh air, which is a key factor in killing microbes, without the need for opening a window in the operating theater. Any surgeons or hospital staff reading, that…
Plastic Blood Could Save Lives in Disaster and War Zones
Scientists at Sheffield University in Britain have developed synthetic blood that could be used to save lives in emergencies. The artificial substance is easier to transport than the real thing, and it keeps for longer as it does not need to be stored in a cool place. Just like hemoglobin, the fake blood is made…
Could iPods Make Pacemaker Patients’ Tickers Dickier?
Pacemakers and iPods may not be ideal bedfellows, according to a study made by a 17-year-old high-school student. Jay Thaker tested the effect of the Apple player on 100 seniors, average age 77, who were fitted with the heart devices. When held just 2 inches from the patient’s chest for five to ten seconds, electrical…
