New Species of Spiny-Throated Reed Frog Discovered in Tanzania

New Species of Spiny-Throated Reed Frog Discovered in Tanzania

A team of scientists discovers a new species of spiny-throated reed frog, Hyperolius ukaguruensis, in the Mamiwa-Kisara North Forest Reserve in Tanzania. The new species is a major win for conservation efforts and highlights the importance of protecting amphibians and maintaining healthy ecosystems.

Newborn Heart Surgery Reduces Brain Injuries in Infants with Congenital Heart Disease

Newborn Heart Surgery Reduces Brain Injuries in Infants with Congenital Heart Disease

New approaches to monitor infant brain health, including advanced magnetic resonance (MRI) brain imaging, showed that maintaining higher postoperative blood pressure reduced brain injuries and improved patient survival. The study found that infants maintained at higher post-surgical blood pressures had an almost 20% reduction in post-surgical brain injuries compared to infants in the first group in 2001.