A new species of bacterium, Chryseobacterium nematophagum, has been found to digest its hosts — roundworm parasites — from the…
Congenital heart defects vastly increase risk of heart problems later in life
An infant born with a relatively simple heart defect is far more likely to develop heart problems as an adult,…
Psychiatry: Case notes indicate impending seclusion
Using notes made by the attending healthcare professionals about psychiatric patients enables impending coercive measures to be predicted in advance…
Too-tight membrane keeps cells from splitting
Scientists uncover how one protein keeps conditions ‘just right’ so that cells can easily divide into two identical daughter cells.
My Afterlife on the Body Farm
After I die, my body will help solve crimes as part of a world-renowned criminal justice program.
My Afterlife on the Body Farm
After I die, my body will help solve crimes as part of a world-renowned criminal justice program.
Many antibiotic courses for common infections not in line with guidelines
Many antibiotic courses prescribed for common infections treated in English primary care (general practices and community services) exceed the recommended…
Early use of antibiotics in elderly patients with UTIs associated with reduced risk of sepsis
Prescribing antibiotics immediately for elderly patients with urinary tract infections is linked with a reduced risk of sepsis and death,…
Over 40 percent of GPs intend to quit within five years: New survey
A new survey of GPs has revealed that over 40 percent intend to leave general practice within the next five…
Family businesses should prepare for the unexpected if next generation to succeed
Family businesses looking to the next generation to take over need to prepare themselves for unexpected events — such as…