Preventative Medicine

I'm really dreading going back to school. I hate the stress.

While surfing at engadget.com, I came across a link for a project done by UC Berkeley. Its purpose is to purify water by exposing it to UV light. It's called the "UV-Tube" Project and directions on how to build it can be found at http://ist-socrates.berkeley.edu/~rael/uvtube/uvtubeproject.htm

How the process actually works can be found here. Basically, the UV light from the lamp is used to punch holes in the DNA thus keeping the pathogens from reproducing. This reminds me of the cabinets in science labs that are used for cleaning the goggles.

I've been flipping through my EMS Field Guide again. There really is quite a bit of useful information. It has sections dedicated to: airway, trauma, ACLS (advanced cardiac life support), general emergencies, poison, medications, pediatrics, and prescribed drugs. It even has lists of EKGs and quick Spanish translations. I can't wait to try it out next duty.

And for the latest in medical news and articles:

Sudden Death - Arrhythmias and Sport

The intriguing problem of arrhythmias in competitive athletes

Dengue vaccine in three years: report

Reducing Antibiotic Use Lowers Rates of Drug-Resistant Bacteria

I'll post some more stuff later, if not, goodnight everyone and as always, stay safe.