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Science News for September 2, 2001


Practical guidance for treatment of heart failure is launched

The new guidance aims to address the under-treatment of heart failure by providing step-by-step recommendations for prescribing ACE inhibitors and beta-blockers. It is expected to encourage more doctors to adequately treat patients, improving survival and quality of life.

SourceKetchum UK·JournalEuropean Journal of Heart Failure·DateSep 2, 2001

Hi-tech weather watchers on worldstage

The new radar technology can measure wind speed, direction and turbulence, and can be used to predict weather patterns. It has been commercialized by Atrad and is being used in various applications, including flight trials of a supersonic transport aircraft and weather forecasting in the UK.

SourceUniversity of Adelaide·DateSep 2, 2001