Pathogenic bacteria develop killer machines that work very specifically and highly efficiently. Scientists have solved…
Month: July 2015
Prostate cancer not caused by shift work, experts say
Shift work is widespread: between approximately one in five and one in six of the…
‘Watch’ helps surgeons minimize potential risks of all-inside meniscal repair
A ‘Watch’ has been issued regarding potential risks with anchor-based all-inside meniscal repairs. While all-inside…
Patient satisfaction is good indicator of success after spinal surgery
Patient satisfaction ratings after surgery for spinal degenerative disease–especially in terms of reduced pain and…
For prostate cancer patients, risk-specific therapies now more the norm
After decades of overtreatment for low-risk prostate cancer and inadequate management of its more aggressive…
Premature birth linked to withdrawn personality
Adults born very premature are more likely to be socially withdrawn and display signs of…
Prostate cancer: Scientists discover why some tumous are resistant to radiotherapy
Scientists believe they have identified how some tiny regulatory molecules in cells can make prostate…
Diagnosis of psychiatric disorders not as important as outcomes
Nailing the diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder may not be important in prescribing effective treatment,…
Wind energy provides 8% of Europe’s electricity
EU’s grid connected cumulative capacity in 2014 reached 129 GW, meeting 8% of European electricity…
Insights into catalytic converters
How do catalytic converters work? Scientists have studied the reactions under close-to-reality conditions: With the…