Innovations Report - Alemania

Innovations Report - Alemania

Scientists from the University of Granada prove that rivers do not act as barriers for groundwater flow

– Scientists from the University of Granada prove that rivers do not act as barriers for groundwater flow The research team from the Geodynamics Department at the University of Granada and the Spanish Institute of Geology and Mining (which is part of the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science) has studied the hydrogeology of the… Seguir Leyendo Scientists from the University of Granada prove that rivers do not act as barriers for groundwater flow

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A new method for the early diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, the main cause of death in patients with scleroderma

– A new method for the early diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, the main cause of death in patients with scleroderma Researchers at the University of Granada (UGR) from the Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Unit and the Cardiology Service of the Hospital Clínico San Cecilio in Granada have developed an innovative system which will help doctors make… Seguir Leyendo A new method for the early diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, the main cause of death in patients with scleroderma

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Researchers warn about bacteria alterations in agricultural soils due to a chemical compound present in detergents

– Researchers warn about bacteria alterations in agricultural soils due to a chemical compound present in detergents Detergents are a pollutant agent which can be found frequently in agricultural soils. There are numerous channels for the passing of chemical components to the soils. Two primary ways are the use of distilled water (both of domestic… Seguir Leyendo Researchers warn about bacteria alterations in agricultural soils due to a chemical compound present in detergents

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Scientists create a black-spot map to prevent road kill of protected amphibians and reptiles

– Scientists create a black-spot map to prevent road kill of protected amphibians and reptiles. Researchers of the Department of Animal Biology at the University of Granada, in collaboration with the Junta de Andalucia Enviromental Department, have created the first “black-spot” map to prevent road kill of amphibians and reptiles in Andalucía. This peculiar “radiography”… Seguir Leyendo Scientists create a black-spot map to prevent road kill of protected amphibians and reptiles

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Three out of four hospital patients suffer from malnutrition regardless of their pathology

– Three out of four hospital patients suffer from malnutrition regardless of their pathology A study of 817 patients conducted in the Department of Nutrition and Bromatology at the University of Granada (UGR), in collaboration with the Unit of Nutrition and Dietetics at the hospital Virgen de las Nieves (Granada, Spain) of 817 patients, showed… Seguir Leyendo Three out of four hospital patients suffer from malnutrition regardless of their pathology

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Three out of four hospital patients suffer from malnutrition regardless of their pathology

– Three out of four hospital patients suffer from malnutrition regardless of their pathology A study of 817 patients conducted in the Department of Nutrition and Bromatology at the University of Granada (UGR), in collaboration with the Unit of Nutrition and Dietetics at the hospital Virgen de las Nieves (Granada, Spain) of 817 patients, showed… Seguir Leyendo Three out of four hospital patients suffer from malnutrition regardless of their pathology

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Computer simulator allows visually impaired to drive

– Computer simulator allows visually impaired to drive A team of researchers from the University of Granada [http://www.ugr.es], in collaboration with the University of Murcia, has developed a visual aid device which significantly improves the vision of sight impaired patients; especially those suffering from pathologies with a slow progression that can eventually lead to blindness… Seguir Leyendo Computer simulator allows visually impaired to drive

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A study reveals that immigrant teenagers eat better and have a lower risk of obesity than Spanish teenagers.

– A study reveals that immigrant teenagers eat better and have a lower risk of obesity than Spanish teenagers. According to a study carried out at the Department of Experimental Sciences of the University of Granada, immigrant teenagers eat better than Spanish teenagers. For this reason, immigrant teenagers have a lower probability of suffering from… Seguir Leyendo A study reveals that immigrant teenagers eat better and have a lower risk of obesity than Spanish teenagers.

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Alternative methods proposed to detect pesticides and antibiotics in water and natural food

– Alternative methods proposed to detect pesticides and antibiotics in water and natural foodnächste Meldung. Water or food of natural origins (from plants or animals) that we consume on a daily basis can contain unwanted ‘supplies’ for our organism, such as pesticides or antibiotics. A doctoral thesis carried out by Jorge Juan Soto Chinchilla, from… Seguir Leyendo Alternative methods proposed to detect pesticides and antibiotics in water and natural food

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Shaking may cause brain damage and serious long-term effects to infants.

– Shaking may cause brain damage and serious long-term effects to infants. Crying is the only way a baby can express its feelings and needs. If the parents or caregivers cannot find the cause of the inconsolable crying of the infant, they might react sharply and shake the baby. The violent shake of the infants… Seguir Leyendo Shaking may cause brain damage and serious long-term effects to infants.