In the most extensive survey of its kind ever conducted, a team of scientists have…
Month: May 2015
Study cites federal policy as key to primary care access and nurse practitioner workforce development
With demand for primary care expected to increase sharply over the next five years– due…
Treatment for genetically caused emphysema effective, experts say
A landmark clinical study provides convincing evidence that a frequently overlooked therapy for genetically-caused emphysema…
Not making enough money? Check your attitude
Holding cynical beliefs about others may have a negative effect on your income according to…
Roadside air can be more charged than under a high-voltage power line
More charged particles in urban environments come from motor vehicle emissions than anything else which…
A sight for sore eyes: Visually training medical students to better identify melanomas
New research is helping to improve the ability of medical students and health professionals to…
Super-efficient light-based computers
Infrared light passes through silicon the way visible light passes through glass. Just as a…
Large but unexplained variations in paracetamol-induced liver failure among European countries
A 50-fold between-country difference in rates of paracetamol-induced acute liver failure that leads to liver…
Unexpected brain structures tied to creativity, and to stifling it
A surprising link has been found between creative problem-solving and heightened activity in the cerebellum,…
Birds, not just mammals, copy yawns
Have you ever caught yourself yawning right after someone else did? The same happens to…