Authorities have warned people to be careful when taking part in water recreation activities over the summer months, especially when alcohol is involved.
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The devices could be used to deliver drugs to a specific location inside the body or outside of the body to diagnose diseases in blood samples.
The devices could be used to deliver drugs to a specific location inside the body or outside of the body to diagnose diseases in blood samples.
‘According to the Royal Life Saving Society of Australia, as many as 271 people drowned in Australian waterways between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015.’
“Every summer there are tragic instances where people are seriously injured and even killed in situations involving alcohol and water consumption,” Professor Owler said.
“Before entering the water, make sure you are aware of the risks. Engaging in any water activity while under the influence of alcohol can lead to serious injury or loss of life. “Every year, doctors see serious spinal cord injuries and worse as a result of poor judgements, lack of understanding of the conditions, and alcohol misuse."
“Of the 350-400 cases of spinal cord injuries reported each year, nine percent are directly attributable to diving in shallow pools or surf, or from surfing. Make sure you and those around you are not taking unnecessary risks and putting yourself in danger.”
Microscopic Swimming Nanorobot Penetrates Body Fluids And Assists In Drug Delivery
Nanorobots can be programed to wipe out cancer cells and deliver medicine specifically to parts of the body affected by disease.
Nanorobots can be programed to wipe out cancer cells and deliver medicine specifically to parts of the body affected by disease.
The largest number of drownings occur in December – January.
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Rise in Body Temperature may Help Fish Maximize Their Swimming Distance and Speed
Some species of fish that possess the ability to warm their core, are able to swim two-and-a-half times faster than those whose body temperature doesn't change.
Some species of fish that possess the ability to warm their core, are able to swim two-and-a-half times faster than those whose body temperature doesn't change.
- 99 (37 percent) drowning deaths occurred in inland waterways;
- 55 (20 percent) drowning deaths occurred at beaches;
- 36 (13 percent) drowning deaths occurred in ocean/harbour locations;
- 63 people (23 percent) were swimming and recreating immediately prior to drowning;
- 53 people (20 percent) were using watercraft immediately prior to drowning; and
- 43 people (16 percent) drowned as a result of falls into water.
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100-Year-Old Japanese Woman Swims 1,500 Meters in the Masters Swimming Competition
Mieko Nagaoka finished a 1,500 meters swim in one hour, 15 minutes and 54.39 seconds. As Japan's oldest swimmer, she holds 24 world records in swimming.
Mieko Nagaoka finished a 1,500 meters swim in one hour, 15 minutes and 54.39 seconds. As Japan's oldest swimmer, she holds 24 world records in swimming.
