In this edition of Squirrel News, we bring you news about how videos are being utilised to improve maternal health in India, the conservation efforts that have led to an increase of the previously endangered African black rhinos, and the store that is run by AI.
Animated videos seek to advance maternal health in India
MedHealth TV provides educational videos in local languages for those who might not seek hospital attention to help lower the high rate of deaths due to complications in pregnancy and childbirth.
Conservation efforts increases numbers of critically endangered black rhinoceroses
Thanks to immense conversation efforts, the latest figures released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature show that the population of criticially endangered black rhinoceroses is increasing.
Advancements in genetically modified neurons will improve prosthetic limbs
The work allows electrical control of specific cell groups with widespread results, from new treatments for epilepsy to a better way to connect prosthetic limbs to nerves.
Home front sewing efforts to help counteract the shortage of masks
The Belgian sewing army was initiated by Sien Lagae, who has 20% of normal lung capacity. She set up a Facebook group asking for help sewing masks which within two days gained over 3,000 members.
Missions to save the manatees have increased hope for their survival, with the species teetering on the brink of extinction due to poaching and entrapment in dams.
Graphite nanoplatelets kill dangerous bacteria on medical devices to prevent infections
By integrating graphite nanoplatelets into plastic medical surface, 99.9% of bacteria could be killed, providing a cheap solution to a costly problem that also fights against antibiotic resistance.
Online coronavirus test in France helps people to assess their symptoms and offers guidance
The service will help to offset the immense pressure on health services by reducing the number of phone calls, and offers assurance to those suffering from colds.
Source:
France24
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