Waiting to seek emergency medical care for asthma exacerbations can result in worse outcomes, including…
Month: May 2011
UK Treasury fighting off blitz of cyberattacks
The U.K. Treasury is currently fighting off an onslaught of sustained cyberattacks possibly launched by…
UK Treasury fighting off blitz of cyberattacks
The U.K. Treasury is currently fighting off an onslaught of sustained cyberattacks possibly launched by…
Can vital signs predict cardiac arrest on the wards? Yes, but…
Researchers are attempting to identify the vital signs that best predict those hospitalized patients at…
Decision aid helps families, clinicians communicate about care decisions
Surrogate decision-makers faced with the difficult task of overseeing loved ones’ medical care may find…
Inhaling hydrogen may help reduce lung damage in critically ill patients, animal study suggests
Inhaling small amounts of hydrogen in addition to concentrated oxygen may help stem the damage…
Secrets of plague unlocked with stunning new imaging techniques
Researchers have developed a super-resolution microscopy technique that is answering long-held questions about exactly how…
A gene that fights cancer, but causes it too
Scientists say a human gene implicated in the development of leukemia also acts to prevent…
Energy harvesters transform waste into electricity
Billions of dollars lost each year as waste heat from industrial processes can be converted…