New research outlines the possible coping mechanisms that might be needed following loss or theft…
Month: August 2014
Experimental Ebola drugs must be fairly distributed, tested ethically in clinical trials
Critical ethical principles need to be adhered to if experimental drugs are to be deployed…
Oldest metal object found to date in Middle East
A copper awl, the oldest metal object found to date in the Middle East, has…
Learning to play the piano? Sleep on it!
According to new research the regions of the brain below the cortex play an important…
Water and sunlight: The formula for sustainable fuel
Scientists have replicated one of the crucial steps in photosynthesis, opening the way for biological…
3-D printers used to create custom medical implants that deliver drugs, chemo
An innovative method for using affordable, consumer-grade 3D printers and materials has been developed to…
Emergency department nurses aren’t like the rest of us
Emergency department nurses aren’t like the rest of us — they are more extroverted, agreeable…
New feeding tube connectors will improve patient safety
New feeding tube connectors, designed by an international standards process, will be available soon and…
Counseling has limited benefit on young people drinking alcohol, study suggests
Counseling techniques used to help young people with drinking problems may be of limited benefit,…
Experts question value of common superbug control practices
The jury is still out on the effectiveness of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) superbug control…