Persons recovering from long-term COVID symptoms found to have suffered lung problems

Persons who suffered from long-term COVID symptoms found to have suffered from lung problems

Jan 30 2022

A recent study from Oxford University has analysed the lungs of individuals reportedly suffering from shortness of breath for various weeks after recovering from COVID-19, even though said individuals did not require hospital care whilst positive.

The lungs of previous patients were analysed via MRI scans after patients were asked to inhale xeron gas which highlights issues in the respiratory system. It was found that the lungs of individuals with mild COVID-19 symptoms still suffered from shortness of breath after recovering; the lungs of such patients had the same damage as those of individuals who recovered in hospital due to severe COVID-19 illness.

Another group with individuals who did not suffer from COVID-19 was also analysed, with the lungs of said group not showing any particular defects as the other groups. This study, which reportedly requires evaluation, builds upon another study which analyses the lung damage of individuals recovering from COVID-19 in hospital.

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A car that can drive on the moon is being developed by Toyota

Jan 29 2022

Yes, you read that correctly. Car manufacturer Toyota is working on developing a vehicle which can roam the surface of the moon.

In the age of space travel, as billionaires and philanthropists race to develop the latest space-faring technology, Toyota partnered up with Japan’s space agency Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to develop a car that is, literally, out of this world.

Named the Lunar Cruiser, it is a play on the name of Toyota’s popular Land Cruiser SUV. The company aims to launch it late in 2020s, based on the idea that daily life – like eating, sleeping and driving – can be done in space. JAXA plans on sending the vehicle to the moon on its own before it automatically travels to meet astronauts. Head of the project Takao Sato said that they see space as an area for our once-in-a-century transformation.

‘By going to space, we may be able to develop telecommunications and other technology that will prove valuable to human life.’ Toyota President Akio Toyoda said that the ‘automotive industry is now responding to such matters as environmental issues of global scale, the concept of ‘home planet’, from which all of us come, will become a very important concept.’

Saying that the car could help people live on Mars by 2040, he said that the project goes beyond the frameworks of countries or regions. He believes that the industry shares the same aspirations of international space explorations.

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Pieta’ man dies from mysterious incident and injuries

Jan 29 2022

A 54-year-old man sadly succumbed to his injuries after being found outside a garage complex in Pieta’ early on Friday morning.

Having been found at around 6:30am at Hookham Frere Street in Pieta’, police said the man was a resident of the same locality but released no details as to the nature of the injuries. Foul play is currently being excluded, say sources, as most probably the man fell and hit his head.

A number of blood spots were also found on the ground. CCTV cameras are expected to be used in the investigation to determine what led to his sustaining of the injuries.

A medical team assisted the man and took him to Mater Dei Hospital, where he was certified as suffering from serious injuries and a critical condition. Magistrate Astrid May Grima was informed of the incident and is leading an inquiry into the case. Investigations are still ongoing.

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Warnings of strong winds ahead for the weekend

Jan 29 2022

The Meteorological office is issuing warnings as Malta is set to be bombarded by strong gusts of wind over this weekend.

Winds from the North and Northwest are set to hit the areas which are most susceptible with intense force, with the same office forecasting Force 5 and 6 winds.

This prediction is set to carry on until 10:00pm of today Saturday 29th January 2022. This same forecast is backed up by the Malta International Airport’s 7 Day Forecast, which is also indicating temperatures between 13 and 7 degrees Celsius set to feel like 10.

Such weather always comes with safety warnings, especially for those venturing out and/or driving.

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