Daily Archives:April 22, 2016
An international team opens new avenues toward PKU therapy
When a baby is born, a simple blood test reveals whether the child has PKU, which is a recessive genetic disorder where the body fails to regulate the amount of phenylalanine (Phe) in blood. Phe is a
Versatile fabrication for aerogels by freezing and subsequent freeze-drying of nanoparticle solutions
Aerogels are fascinating materials because they are lightweight, highly porous and exhibit huge surface areas. They consist of more than 99% air, while the rest is a well interconnected network of small inorganic or organic particles or
Is surgical treatment effective for different forms of spinal cord compression?
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy (DCM) is the most common cause of injury to the spinal cord in the elderly population worldwide and, with an aging population globally, it is likely to become even more common. As such, a
Assessment of hand hygiene techniques
Hand hygiene is the most important to prevent the spread of infections associated with health care among patients tool. Wash hands using 5 moments recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) with the patient now it seems
Sugammadex, a reversal of the neuromuscular blocker rocuronium has no effect on the depth of anaesthesia
Neuromuscular blockers are drugs given during general anaesthesia to facilitate the anaesthetists’ and surgeons manoeuvres, like relaxation of the vocal cords and relaxation of the abdominal muscles. These drugs do not spare the respiratory muscles impairing so
