Emboa Medical creates, validates novel catheter to improve stroke patients’ outcomes
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 6-May-2025 05:09 ET (6-May-2025 09:09 GMT/UTC)
Stroke is the second-leading cause of death worldwide. Almost 90% of cases are caused by an obstruction of one of the arteries that supply blood to the brain, known as an ischemic stroke. It is an extremely time-sensitive condition that requires swift therapy for a patient’s full functional recovery. Emboa Medical Inc., a medical device startup, has mimicked a snake’s evolutionary advantage to improve the retrieval of blood clots that cause stroke.
In a paper published in National Science Review, an international team of scientists conduct an in-depth study of algal blooms in large lakes worldwide. Using daily MODIS satellite data from 2003 to 2022, the team analyzed algal bloom trends in 1,956 large freshwater lakes, revealing alarming patterns and trends in bloom occurrences.
The addition of this year's members brings the total of National Academy members in the College of Engineering to 38.
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