The Daily Populous

Monday October 30th, 2017 evening edition

image for Premature babies: Simple procedure by Australian doctors could save thousands of lives each year

The lives of tens of thousands of premature babies could be saved by simply delaying clamping the umbilical cord by one minute, according to Australian doctors.

Key points: Waiting 60 seconds before clamping umbilical cord could save thousands of premature babies.

Doctors say delaying clamping is safe for mothers and babies.

They found waiting 60 seconds before clamping the umbilical cord reduced the risk of deaths by one third.

Professor Morris said the new research showed it was safe for premature babies too, and it could change how they're treated.

"It meant for every 20 babies born at less than 28 weeks that received delayed cord clamping, one extra baby would survive," he said.

Professor Morris said there were several theories why clamping may be beneficial for premature babies. »

Kevin Spacey Addresses Misconduct Allegation by Coming Out as Gay

Authored by thedailybeast.com

Kevin Spacey has issued an official statement in response to allegations made by actor Anthony Rapp, who told BuzzFeed News that Spacey made a drunken sexual advance on him when he was just 14 years old.

Spacey, who claimed not to remember the incident, said that if he did do what Rapp has alleged, then he owes him the “sincerest apology” for his “inappropriate” behavior.

Rapp described Spacey climbing on top of him on a bed at a party in 1986 before he was ultimately able to get away and leave the room. »

Mali’s Desert Elephants, on Edge of Annihilation, Get a Fighting Chance

Authored by nytimes.com

For extra support, the brigade hired Mitch and Bobby, two chocolate-colored spaniels who have been trained to sniff out ivory during search missions.

Building supportive relationships with the local populations helps the brigade stay abreast of what is happening in the region, which in turn helps the force protect the elephants and the community.

Despite the presence of army troops, the brigade does not take a militarized approach to its anti-poaching efforts. »