More children in the Western world are staying at home longer, but their parents often…
Month: November 2015
Doctors, patients making decisions together could reduce number of antibiotics prescribed for acute respiratory infections
When doctors and patients are encouraged to discuss the need for prescribing antibiotics for acute…
Worrying about work when you are not at work
In a study of people’s ability to detach themselves from work, a researcher used an…
Melanoma’s genetic trajectories are charted in new study
An international team of scientists has mapped out the genetic trajectories taken by melanoma as…
Reducing misdiagnosis: Time for the next chapter in improving patient safety
Diagnostic errors involve several types of missed opportunities to make a correct and timely diagnosis;…
Mechanical heart valve prosthesis superior to biological
A mechanical valve prosthesis has a better survival record than a biological valve prosthesis, according…
Workers in UK are not being protected from occupational diseases and deaths, argues expert
British workers are not being protected from occupational diseases and deaths, argues an expert in…
Researchers call for investment in cancer control in low- and middle-income countries
Investments in cancer control — prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care — are increasingly…
Preschoolers need more outdoor time at child care centers
Child care centers play a pivotal role when it comes to the physical activity levels…
Sharks’ hunting ability destroyed under climate change
The hunting ability and growth of sharks will be dramatically impacted by increased carbon dioxide…