– Reducing use of hospitals by elderly peoplePosted in: Researchers from the Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health from the University of Granada have carried out a study with patients over 60. The main conclusion they have come to is that an efficient response in primary care would reduce hospitalizations in more than 50%… Seguir Leyendo Reducing use of hospitals by elderly people
– New material capable of eliminating pollutants by hydrocarbon industry. A research team of the University of Granada has managed to produce the most useful material to date to eliminate pollutants such as benzene, toluene and xylene, organic solvents widely used in the hydrocarbon industry and generated by road traffic in cities. The world-wide problem… Seguir Leyendo New material capable of eliminating pollutants by hydrocarbon industry
– Assessment system demonstrates the learning capacity of children with Downs syndrome. Researchers from the Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment at the University of Granada have adapted a set of assessment criteria created by lecturers from the USA to the Spanish language. This system makes it possible to assess abilities, attitudes and learning… Seguir Leyendo Assessment system demonstrates the learning capacity of children with Down’s syndrome
– Olives inhibit cancer cells growth and prevents their appearance. A research group of the University of Granada has found out that maslinic acid, a compound present in the leaf and the olive skin wax extracted from alpeorujo (crushed olive pulp), has the capacity of preventing cancer as well as regulating apoptosis in carcinogenic processes.… Seguir Leyendo Olives inhibit cancer cells growth and prevents their appearance
– Design first map of active faults in the Gibraltar Arc to prevent earthquakes. Africa and Europe get about 4 mm closer every year in a northeast convergence direction. The exact position and geometry of the boundary between the African and Eurasian plates is unknown, but it is located near the Gibraltar Arc — an… Seguir Leyendo Design first map of active faults in the Gibraltar Arc to prevent earthquakes
– 1 out of 4 children involved in divorce undergoes Parental Alienation Syndrome. Children undergoing PAS are manipulated by their custodial parent, who tries to turn them against their father/mother, arousing in them feelings of hatred and contempt for the other parent.Children usually not only reject the non-custodial parent, but also his or her family… Seguir Leyendo 1 out of 4 children involved in divorce undergoes Parental Alienation Syndrome
– Scientists study the link between childrens nutrition and adult diseases Researchers from the Department of Pediatrics of the University of Granada, in collaboration with another 38 universities and companies from 16 European countries, will study the effects of children’s nutrition on the onset of cardiovascular problems, diabetes, obesity, allergies, weak bones, neuromotor functioning and… Seguir Leyendo Scientists study the link between children’s nutrition and adult diseases
100 percent of people carry at least 1 type of pesticide Todays Top StoriesMotorola Announces CPEi 100 WiMAX Desktop DeviceSurviving childhood cancer, success storyLondon Stock Exchange Maintains Global LeadIndian Air Missile Akash InductedRecycle Your Christmas Tree Using Earth 911California Weather: Storm is Worst in Years 3vote A study carried out by researchers from the Department… Seguir Leyendo 100 percent of people carry at least 1 type of pesticide
– Housewives recycle more than university students. Research carried out in the Department of Social Psychology and Methodology of Behaviour Sciences of the University of Granada has shown that the level of academic training is not related to the ecological awareness of people, despite the great proliferation of programs designed to educate and increase social… Seguir Leyendo Housewives recycle more than university students
– 1 person out of every 1,000 has synaesthesia Surprising as it may seem, there are people who can smell sounds, see smells or hear colours. Actually, all of as, at some point in our lives, have had this skill (some authors affirm that it is common in newborns). This phenomenon, called “synaesthesia” – from… Seguir Leyendo 1 person out of every 1,000 has synaesthesia
