A single dose of the antibiotic ceftriaxone given for antimicrobial prophylaxis prior to surgery enhanced…
Month: June 2013
‘Active surveillance’ may miss aggressive prostate cancers in black men
A new study of more than 1,800 men ages 52 to 62 suggests that African-Americans…
Dramatic increase in hospitalization of US children with inflammatory bowel disease
The largest investigation to date has found a dramatic increase in hospitalizations for children with…
Solar cell record: Conversion-efficiency record for a two-junction solar cell measured under one-sun illumination
Scientists have announced a world record of 31.1 percent conversion efficiency for a two-junction solar…
Autism in children affects not only social abilities, but also a broad range of sensory and motor skills
Scientists are shedding a new light on the effects of autism on the brain. Researchers…
Symptoms of Prader-Willi syndrome associated with interference in circadian, metabolic genes
Researchers have found that Prader-Willi syndrome — a genetic disorder best known for causing an…
Laser guided codes advance single pixel terahertz imaging
By using a laser beam to send a detailed set of instructions that create a…
Preventing skin cancer in children begins with the right sunscreen
While most parents are aware that applying sunscreen to their children is important, many go…
Blind(fold)ed by science: Study shows the strategy humans use to chase objects
A study found that people who are blindfolded employ the same strategy to intercept a…
Human and canine lymphomas share molecular similarities, first large-scale comparison shows
Humans and their pet dogs are close, so close that they both develop a type…