Peer review could reject breakthrough manuscripts, study shows
(Phys.org)—A study by Kyle Siler of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and colleagues has found that well respected peer reviewed journals have rejected manuscripts that could...
View ArticleSharp rise in experimental animal research in US
The use of animals in experimental research has soared at leading US laboratories in recent years, finds research published online in the Journal of Medical Ethics.
View ArticleJournal article details 'multiplicity of barriers' to clinical acceptance of...
The dynamic field of medical laser applications continually offers new systems and techniques enabling less invasive or more targeted treatments. But the path from the lab to the clinic can be slowed...
View ArticleWelfare cuts will have negative impact on poor children's health
Dr David Taylor-Robinson and colleagues from the University's Institute of Psychology, Health and Society believe health outcomes for children and young people in the UK will become worse under the new...
View ArticleHuman factors are main cause of errors in veterinary practice
Human error is the largest single cause of mistakes made by veterinary surgeons when treating patients, new research by The University of Nottingham has revealed.
View Article"Ransomware" cyberattack cripples hospitals across England
A large cyberattack crippled computer systems at hospitals across England on Friday, with appointments canceled, phone lines down and patients turned away.
View ArticleNations battle cyberattack damages; UK focuses on hospitals
Teams of technicians worked "round the clock" Saturday to restore hospital computer systems in Britain and check transport services in other nations after a global cyberattack that hit dozens of...
View ArticleResearch on big ears, crocodile gambling wins Ig Nobels
Scientists who discovered that old men really do have big ears, that playing the didgeridoo helps relieve sleep apnea and that handling crocodiles can influence gambling decisions are among this year's...
View ArticleProzac in ocean water a possible threat to sea life, study finds
Oregon shore crabs exhibit risky behavior when they're exposed to the antidepressant Prozac, making it easier for predators to catch them, according to a new study from Portland State University (PSU).
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