Research has documented that ethnic and socioeconomic disparities exist among patients with conditions such as…
Month: August 2010
Help from the dark side: Using ‘dark channel’ fluorescence, scientists can explain how biochemical substances carry out their function
By using X-ray absorption spectroscopy, researchers in Germany have observed the moving of electric charges…
Proton pump inhibitors are a risk factor for C. difficile reinfection, study finds
Clostridium-difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) is the most common cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea. Although initial response rates…
New study examines effects of drought in the Amazon
Recent research surrounding the impact of drought in the Amazon has provided contradictory findings as…
Plasma beta-amyloid levels associated with cognitive decline
High plasma levels of beta-amyloid — protein fragments associated with Alzheimer’s disease when they accumulate…
The salp: Nature’s near-perfect little engine just got better
What if trains, planes, and automobiles all were powered simply by the air through which…
Smaller hospitals can provide safe and high-quality surgical care comparable to larger counterparts, study finds
Smaller, rural hospitals may be quicker and more efficient at implementing surgical safety initiatives than…
London Guildhall: Cradle of English literature
Researchers have found evidence that the London Guildhall served as the cradle of English Literature…
Factors associated with rate of visual field change in patients with glaucoma identified
Patients with glaucoma appear to have more rapid visual field change if they are older…
New ‘dentist’ test to detect oral cancer will save lives
A new test for oral cancer, which a dentist could perform by simply using a…