We read with great attention and interest the significant and well-presented Clinical Research Study article by Gu et al.,1 aimed…
Pulmonary Embolism in the Differential Diagnosis of Cardiovocal Syndrome
For the sake of completeness a potentially lethal disorder such as pulmonary embolism1 should be included in the differential diagnosis…
Diabetic nephropathy
Diabetic nephropathy is a major underlying cause of morbidity and mortality in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.…
Study: ‘Post-normal’ science requires unorthodox communication strategies
Proposals to fight malaria by ‘driving’ genes that slow its spread through mosquitoes is a high-risk, high-reward technology that presents…
Marine bacterium sheds light on control of toxic metals
An ocean-dwelling bacterium has provided fresh insights into how cells protect themselves from the toxic effects of metal ions such…
Sleeping less than six hours a night may increase cardiovascular risk
People who sleep less than six hours a night may be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those…
You’re Not Getting Much Taller, America. But You Are Getting Bigger.
New government data charts some interesting changes in average bodies over recent decades.
You’re Not Getting Much Taller, America. But You Are Getting Bigger.
New government data charts some interesting changes in average bodies over recent decades.
Smart home tests first elder care robot
Researchers believe the robot, nicknamed RAS, could eventually help those with dementia and other limitations continue to live independently in…
Virtual video visits may improve patient convenience without sacrificing quality of care
A team of researchers reports that virtual video visits, one form of telehealth visit used at the hospital, can successfully…