Tag Archives: Control

Why Being Outside Is a Natural Way to Control Infections

The healing properties of fresh air have been appreciated since ancient times,1 when Pliny the Elder (AD 23-79) recommended that people with tuberculosis breathe in the air of evergreen forests, which happens to be high in ozone, a known germicidal agent.2 In more recent history, outdoor air was considered part of the standard treatment for… Read More: Why Being Outside Is a Natural Way to Control Infections »

Urban Control and Nordic Semiconductor Develop World’s First Plug-and-Play IoT LED Streetlight Controller to Make Any City Instantly Smart

Set for initial deployment in April 2022, the Urban Node 324 Cellular is simple to deploy and can scale cost-effectively from one streetlight to millions London, UK & Oslo, NOR Thursday 21st April 2022 Urban Control, the leading smart city solutions provider, today announced that working together with Nordic Semiconductor it has developed a plug-and-play… Read More: Urban Control and Nordic Semiconductor Develop World’s First Plug-and-Play IoT… »

Inflatable Neurostimulator for Minimally Invasive Pain Control

Researchers at the University of Cambridge created a spinal stimulation device that can help to control severe pain. Unlike existing technologies, which require invasive surgery for implantation, the new device can be delivered using a needle. Once implanted, the device unfurls and inflates in place to provide extensive coverage during spinal cord stimulation to control… Read More: Inflatable Neurostimulator for Minimally Invasive Pain Control »

Better Access to Birth Control Boosts Graduation Rates

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Access to free or low-cost birth control may be an important factor in improving young women’s futures, according to new research from Colorado. When access to affordable birth control increased, the percentage of young women leaving high school before graduation dropped by double… Read More: Better Access to Birth Control Boosts Graduation Rates »