Large science achievement gaps at the end of eighth grade between white and racial/ethnic minority…
Month: February 2016
New surgical tool keeps orthopedic procedures on target
A new opto-electronic drilling system detects minute changes during orthopedic surgery, allowing surgeons to correct…
Two forms of radiosurgery for brain metastases are equally effective
While two advanced radiosurgery approaches — Gamma Knife and RapidArc® — offer different strengths, they…
New therapeutic pathway may keep cancer cells turned ‘off’
A new study offers tangible evidence that it is possible to keep osteosarcoma lesions dormant…
Everyday mindfulness linked to healthy glucose levels
Researchers investigating how mindfulness may affect cardiovascular health have measured a significant association between a…
New study shows emotional cost for parents who put on a happy face for their children
Recent research suggests that parents’ attempts to suppress negative and amplify positive emotions during child…
Researchers tune mechanical properties of radiation-sensitive material for biomedical use
A composite material has been developed that emits light and heat when exposed to specific…
Controlling ultrafast electrons in motion
An international team has used the light produced by the Free Electron Laser FERMI at…
Critical care resuscitation unit speeds up transfer of critically ill patients
A team of surgeons has developed a program that utilizes its Shock Trauma Center model…
‘Fear itself’ can help restore ecosystems, study suggests
Lions, wolves and other large carnivores are frightening beasts that strike fear into humans and…