Recognizing an impending stroke
Subarachnoid hemorrhage is a type of bleeding stroke which can lead to a delayed ischemic stroke after just a few days. Researchers have shown that massive electrochemical waves in the brain act as a marker announcing an impending ischemic stroke. El.....»»
New Blood Test Predicts Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke With Twice Previous Accuracy
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Guardian: Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict whether someone is at high risk of a heart attack, stroke, heart failure or dying from one of these conditions within the next four years......»»
Ban on Books – No Audible or Barnes & Noble on Google Play
Google Pay systems to stop Barns & Noble and Audible on Android The post Ban on Books – No Audible or Barnes & Noble on Google Play first appeared on Phandroid. As we had previously covered the impending changes that will come to Goo.....»»
Heart complications after a stroke increase the risk of future cardiovascular events
A large, observational study found that heart complications within one month after an ischemic stroke (blocked blood flow to the brain) are very common. This 'stroke-heart syndrome' may put stroke survivors at higher risk for death, heart attack or a.....»»
Gene map may identify heart disease risk for people with Type 2 diabetes
A new study confirmed a risk score, based on a map of genetic variants known to affect blood pressure, successfully identified people with Type 2 diabetes who are at increased risk for heart attack or stroke. Genetic risk scores, like the one examine.....»»
Spotify and Discord both had major disruptions to service
The only thing some Spotify users are hearing today is silence. Spotify went down for many users on Tuesday morning. At the time of writing, Spotify has logged users out and isn't recognizing accounts. Even their support page was glitching. According.....»»
Heat wave a glimpse of climate change"s impact in N. America
The U.S. Pacific Northwest was in the throes of a record-shattering heat wave last summer when a woman in her 70s was wheeled into an emergency room with symptoms of a life-threatening heat stroke......»»
The GPU shortage may finally be ending. Here’s why
The recent trend of improving prices for the graphic cards market appears set to continue, potentially signalling an impending end to the GPU shortage......»»
India Proposes a 30% Tax on Crypto and NFTs Income
India on Tuesday announced plans to launch a digital currency by next year and tax cryptocurrencies and NFTs as the country moves closer to recognizing cryptocurrencies as legal tender in the world's second largest internet market. From a report: Inc.....»»
Cultivating a security-first mindset for software developers
There is a “great cyber security awakening” happening across companies. Right now, we need a fundamental new approach to development, so we are not constantly firefighting. Almost two years into the pandemic, organizations are recognizing that th.....»»
This SSD is one of the fastest we’ve seen, but you probably can’t use it
With the impending arrival of the PCIe 5.0 standard, and with CES around the corner, one company has teased its first PCIe Gen 5-powered M.2 SSDs......»»
After 50 Years, Vacuum-Sealed Container From 1972 Moon Landing Will Finally Be Opened
"Apollo mission planners were really smart. Recognizing that future scientists will have better tools and richer scientific insights, they refrained from opening a portion of the lunar samples returned from the historic Apollo missions," writes Gizmo.....»»
Learning and protecting itself: How the brain adapts
If there is an injury to the central nervous system such as after a stroke, the brain needs to compensate for this by reorganising itself. To do this, a dense network of molecules between the nerve cells -- known as the extracellular matrix -- must l.....»»
Almost all the games with Alder Lake DRM issues have now been patched
Intel early last month revealed a list of games that didn't boot on PCs with Alder Lake chips due to the DRM software (Denuvo) incorrectly recognizing Alder Lake’s efficient-cores (E-cores) as another system. There were initially 90 games that ran.....»»
How Early Warning Systems Help Us Deal With Extreme Weather
As climate-related disasters increase, projects are being put in place to alert local communities to impending danger......»»
A new topological magnet with colossal angular magnetoresistance
While electrons are well known to carry both charge and spin, only the electric charge portion is used as an information carrier in modern electronic devices. However, the limits of modern electronics and the impending end of Moore's Law have rekindl.....»»
Tea and Coffee May Be Linked To Lower Risk of Stroke and Dementia, Study Finds
Drinking coffee or tea may be linked with a lower risk of stroke and dementia, according to the largest study of its kind. The Guardian reports: Strokes cause 10% of deaths globally, while dementia is one of the world's biggest health challenges -- 1.....»»
Simple surgical technique associated with significant reduction in the risk of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery
A simple surgical technique during cardiac surgery was associated with a 56 percent reduction in the incidence of an irregular heart rhythm known as atrial fibrillation that can lead to stroke, with no added risks or side effects, according to a new.....»»
Discord Pushes Pause on Exploring Crypto and NFTs Amidst User Backlash
Discord founder and CEO Jason Citron sought to reassure users Wednesday that the company doesn't have impending plans to shift its business toward NFTs. From a report: In a tweet earlier this week, Citron shared an image of crypto wallet MetaMask int.....»»
CPU Benchmarks: Pre-Release Intel Alder Lake Chip Beats Apple"s M1 Max
An anonymous reader quotes a report from ZDNet: The reign of Apple's M1 SoC at the top of the Geekbench speed benchmarks may soon be over with the impending arrival of Intel's 12th-generation Alder Lake mobile processors. Hardware site Wccftech appea.....»»
Aspirin Use To Prevent 1st Heart Attack or Stroke Should Be Curtailed, US Panel Says
Doctors should no longer routinely start most people who are at high risk of heart disease on a daily regimen of low-dose aspirin, according to new draft guidelines by a U.S. panel of experts. The New York Times reports: The proposed recommendation i.....»»