Treatment patterns for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) have shifted since the 1990s, with more…
Month: October 2015
When should pediatric residents consult supervisors on issues that come up after hours?
While resident physicians responsible for the care of hospital patients are always able to call…
Magnet hospitals better patient experiences may positively enhance reimbursement
A new study shows that Magnet hospitals nationally accredited for nursing excellence have higher patient…
Scientists pave way for diamonds to trace early cancers
Physicists have devised a way to use diamonds to identify cancerous tumors before they become…
Adoption of streamlined breast cancer treatment has stagnated, study finds
It was hoped that the development of accelerated partial breast irradiation would increase the number…
Electronics get a power boost with the addition of simple material
Materials scientist have just discovered a way to give the workhorse transistor a big boost,…
Controllable protein gates deliver on-demand permeability in artificial nanovesicles
Researchers have succeeded in building protein gates for artificial nano-vesicles that become transparent only under…
Relationship between carnivorous plants and fire
Researchers describe the ecological peculiarities of Drosophyllum lusitanicum, a plant which feeds on insects it…
Could ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ happen?
A researcher has produced a scientific study of the climate scenario featured in the disaster…
Cell cytoplasm: Floppy but fast
Inside cells, communication between the nucleus, which harbors our precious genetic material, and the cytoplasm…