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Traffic Light System Intervention Reduces Treatment Inertia in Neurologists

New research reports that one in four clinical decisions by physicians does not meet best practices, but when they reviewed a simple traffic light system before making a clinical decision, uncertainty was minimized by 70% and treatment decisions improved.

17 Dec 2020

Lincoln Laser Manufacturer Is a Cut Above the Rest

Lincoln-based manufacturing firm Micrometric is continuing to lead the way in laser manufacturing after identifying new uses for a high-precision laser machine predominantly used to produce medical components.

From Micrometric Ltd 16 Dec 2020

UV-LEDs can Efficiently, Quickly, Cheaply Destroy Coronavirus

Scientists at Tel Aviv University (TAU) have established that ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) can be used to quickly, efficiently, economically destroy the coronavirus.

15 Dec 2020

Iridian Spectral Technologies' Real-Time PCR Optical Filters

From Iridian Spectral Technologies 15 Dec 2020

Using UV Light to Fight COVID-19

As the deadly COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world with no end in sight, new ways in which to stop the spread or mitigate the effects of the disease are few.

10 Dec 2020

New Method to Make Most Durable, Lighter, Thinnest Light Source

At the University of St Andrews, a research team has devised a new technique to make the thinnest, most durable, and lightweight light source thus far, which could transform the future of mobile technologies and enable new advances in brain science.

8 Dec 2020

New Reflection Matrix Microscope Images Mouse Brain Through Intact Skull

In vivo imaging of living tissues are usually performed through non-invasive microscopic techniques like optical coherence microscopy and two-photon microscopy.

3 Dec 2020

Low Dose Far-UVC Lighting can be Used Kill Aerosolized COVID-19 in Enclosed Environments

Research at Cranfield University is paving the way for a new solution to kill aerosolised COVID-19 in enclosed environments such as hospitals and long-term care facilities.

1 Dec 2020

Protective Function of Melanin Improves After Intense UV Exposure

The high refractive index (RI) and broadband absorption capacity of melanin contribute to the pigment’s potential to safeguard against ultraviolet radiation (UV).

27 Nov 2020

Photocatalyst Effective at Eradicating SARS-CoV-2 from Surfaces Under Visible Light

Scientists have demonstrated the efficacy of photocatalyst RENECAT™ against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), eliminating it from surfaces under visible light. The new study's findings will inform the development of new, effective techniques for preventing transmission of the Coronavirus via contact with contaminated surfaces.

6 Nov 2020