Achilles

Patch up a torn shoulder with a COW’S Achilles

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An implant made from the Achilles heel of a cow is being used by NHS surgeons to repair debilitating torn shoulder muscles, restoring movement to paralysed arms in just a fortnight. The experimental patch is stapled over the damaged tissue, providing support while stimulating the body’s healing response. One of the first British patients to … Read more

Over one BILLION Android phones may be vulnerable to 400 ‘Achilles’ flaws

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Security researches warn over one billion Android phones are at risk of becoming a spying tool for hackers. The team found 400 vulnerabilities in Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chips, which are staples in the smartphones. The flaws, collectively called ‘Achilles,’ lets cybercriminals access photos, videos, location data and other sensitive details on the handset. First uncovered by … Read more

Dame Kelly Holmes shows off her cast after revealing she’s had an operation on her Achilles

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Dame Kelly Holmes shows off her cast after revealing she’s had an operation on her Achilles during isolation… but she still manages to complete an intense workout By Joanna Crawley For Mailonline Published: 09:15 BST, 9 July 2020 | Updated: 09:15 BST, 9 July 2020 Kelly Holmes has revealed she’s been forced to adapt her … Read more

Scientists find coronavirus ‘Achilles heel’ that could be targeted with drugs

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Scientists find coronavirus ‘Achilles heel’ that could be targeted with drugs – opening a path for possible vaccine A new study shows that scientists have discovered an ‘Achilles heel’ of the coronavirus that can be targeted with drugs and other therapies  Scientists examined an antibody from a SARS patient and tracked how it latched onto … Read more