Seven of 10 Americans concerned about H1N1 outbreakSeptember 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Seven out of 10 Americans consider H1N1 virus a "very" or "somewhat" serious problem, a new CBS poll has found. In May, just 49 percent described H1N1 as "very" or "somewhat" serious.
New chemical imaging technique may help combat atherosclerosisAugust 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - A novel chemical imaging technique, called Attenuated Total Reflection Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopic Imaging (ATR-FTIR imaging), may one day help fight atherosclerosis, say researchers. Atherosclerosis is the disease underlying most heart attacks and strokes and it is characterised by lesions in the arteries, made of fats, collagen and cells.
Scientists create multipurpose Swiss Army knife for nanomedicineJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - By combining two nanoparticles in one tiny package, University of Washington researchers have created a Swiss Army knife of sorts for medical imaging and therapy. The multipurpose nanotechnology tool could perform wide range of medical uses - imaging tumours, carrying drugs, delivering pulses of heat.
Underwater robots to rapidly identify potential threats in murky watersJuly 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of scientists is developing novel underwater laser networking and imaging technologies that will be used onboard a group of small, co-operating robots, which will be able to rapidly identify and communicate potential threats in murky coastal waters. The new technology is being developed by scientists at the Ocean Visibility and Optics Laboratory at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute at Florida Atlantic University.
Scientists create first acoustic metamaterial 'superlens'June 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A team of researchers at the University of Illinois (U. of I.) has created the world's first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could have practical implications for high-resolution ultrasound imaging, non-destructive structural testing of buildings and bridges, and novel underwater stealth technology.
US flu deaths rise to eight, more schools closedMay 21st, 2009 NEW YORK/WASHINGTON - Worried parents kept children at home in New York Wednesday out of the fear that they might catch A(H1N1) influenza, commonly known as swine flu, after the virus had forced officials to close schools. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday the number of deaths from the swine flu in the US has risen to eight with 5,710 confirmed and probable cases throughout the country.
Sixth swine flu death in US is of school officialMay 18th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The assistant principal of a New York school died Sunday after being hospitalised for swine flu, a hospital spokesman said. Mitchell Wiener was hospitalised with severe symptoms related to A (H1N1) influenza last week, prompting city officials to close six schools.
Fifth US swine flu death confirmedMay 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON/NEW YORK - The toll from swine flu in the US reached five Friday, with nearly 5,000 confirmed cases. Texas state health officials late Friday announced that a man who died last week in South Texas has been confirmed by laboratory tests to have been infected with the A(H1N1) flu virus.
Swine flu cases in US rise to 2,532May 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The number of swine flu cases has jumped to 2,532 in 44 US states, with three deaths, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said. In its latest report Sunday, the CDC said the state of Illinois has confirmed 466 cases of the A(H1N1) flu, followed by Wisconsin with 357 cases, California with 282 cases.
Doctors report third death from swine flu in USMay 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A man suffering heart problems died of complications from the influenza A (H1N1) flu strain. It was the third human swine flu fatality reported in the US so far, according to the Seattle Times newspaper.
Swine flu cases in US reaches 400May 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US Health Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday there were more than 400 confirmed cases of swine flu in the US and 'another 700 probable cases in 44 states'. 'We know there will be more cases.
Swine flu cases top 1,160, Canada reports first severe caseMay 5th, 2009 MEXICO CITY/WASHINGTON/TORONTO - Confirmed cases of influenza A(H1N1), which is better known as swine flu, topped 1,160 worldwide Tuesday as Canada reported its first severe case and the flu spread to over 36 states in the US. In Mexico, where swine flu originated, President Felipe Calderon has said his country is 'in a situation to restart the road toward normality', as the outbreak of swine flu was stabilising.
US swine flu cases rise to 109, some 300 schools closedMay 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - The number of confirmed human swine flu cases in the US has risen to 109, health officials said. Nearly 300 schools across the country have been closed in view of the swine flu threat.
Soon, smartphones to provide ultrasound imagingApril 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists in the U.S. hope to bring the minimalist approach to medical care with the use of a medical imaging device that fits in the palm of the hand.
Smart phone offers ultrasound imaging at finger-tipsApril 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Marrying ultrasound technology with a smartphone, computer experts have created a compact, mobile, palm-sized medical imaging device. William D. Richard, associate professor and research associate David Zar at the computer science and engineering department of Washington University have made commercial ultrasound probes compatible with Microsoft Windows mobile-based smartphones, thanks to a $100,000 Microsoft grant.
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