Positive news from the past period: a smart swimming cap and less waste good news
Since NU.nl is often dominated by negative news, positive news is sometimes overshadowed. That’s why we include cheerful messages every week. This time, including a smart swimming cap that helps treat cerebral infarctions and wastes less per Dutch person.
A smart swimming cap helps treat cerebral infarction
Ambulance personnel can determine the severity of a cerebral infarction using a smart swimming cap. An encephalogram (EEG) can be made using electrodes in a swimming cap. This EEG shows whether there is a cerebral infarction and how bad it is.
The earlier a cerebral infarction is treated, the less chance of negative consequences. Correct diagnosis in the ambulance saves valuable time.
The Dutch disposed of a smaller amount last year
Last year, approximately 455 kilograms of household waste was collected per resident. This means 48 kilograms less per Dutch person than in 2021. Compared to that year, less paper, cardboard, rubble, clean soil and wood waste were also disposed of.
Life-extending treatment for recurrent prostate cancer
Researchers have developed a treatment to extend the lives of men with recurrent prostate cancer. Patients can live longer with treatment without their disease getting worse.
Prostate cancer cells can grow and spread better when there is testosterone in the body. The treatment combines two medications. This reduces the effect of testosterone and its production.
New technology to remove tumors
Two lung tumors were removed at Erasmus Medical Center using a new technique advertisement. The operation was performed using a surgical robot. Such a robot is controlled using a type of joystick.
During the procedure, virtual images of the patient’s body are displayed on the screen. Veins, lungs, and tumor extensions are shown in different colors.
Ontvang meldingen bij positieve nieuwsberichten
More news that made us happy:
- Radboud University Medical Center has a new lung cancer detection robot. Using a robotic bronchoscope, specialists can examine the inside of the lungs more precisely.
- An American couple made the most of this wonderful situation. The Eiffel Tower was closed due to a climber while at the top of the landmark overlooking Paris. The man then decided to propose to his girlfriend, which he was planning to do later that day. a Current photojournalist I managed to capture this moment.
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