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Burned out, depressed surgeons more likely to commit more major medica
Surgeons who are burned out or depressed are more likely to say they had recently committed a major error on the job, according to the largest study to date on physician burnout. The new findings suggest that the mental well-being of the surgeon is associated with a higher rate of self-reported medical errors, something that may undermine patient safety more than the fatigue that is often blamed for many of the medical mistakes. Study Shows How Sleep Improves Memory
A good night's sleep triggers changes in the brain that help to improve memory, according to a new study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). [Ironic] An Italian pensioner committed suicide after his wife fell in
Recalling the end of Romeo and Juliet, the 70-year-old man, Ettore, who had sat by his wife's bedside for four months after she slipped into a coma following a heart attack, finally gave up hope and gassed himself in the garage of his family home.Less than a day later, his wife, Rossana, woke up in her hospital bed in Padua and immediately asked for him. Penguin Guano Shows Problem Of Pollution
Penguin guano in the Antarctic is adding to organic pollutant problems there, according to a new article. Scientists found unexpectedly high levels of organic pollutants in the soil around a colony of non-migratory Adelie penguins in the Antarctic. Killer Dinosaurs Turned Vegetarian: Utah Dinosaur Bones Reveal Missing
May 2005 article about the "discovery of the bizarre new species, Falcarius utahensis,"of dinosaur by paleontologists from the Utah Geological Survey and the Utah Museum of Natural History. The remains of this dinosaur provide "clues about how vicious meat-eaters related to Velociraptor ultimately evolved into plant-munching vegetarians."Includes an artist's conception of the animal, a skeletal reconstruction, and images of some of the bones. From the University of Utah. Side-to-side Shaking Of Nanoresonators Throws Off Impurities
Tiny vibrating silicon resonators are of intense interest in nanotechnology circles for their potential ability to detect bacteria, viruses, DNA and other biological molecules. Researchers have demonstrated a new way to make these resonators vibrate "in the plane"-- that is, side to side -- and have shown that this can serve a vital function: shaking off extraneous stuff that isn't supposed to be detected. Super Bowl Could Be Hazardous To Some Fans' Health, Doctor Says
It's fourth and long with 10 seconds on the clock. The anxiety builds. Epinephrine floods the bloodstream. Blood vessels constrict as the ball is snapped, causing a spike in blood pressure. No one said being a fan was easy, especially during the Super Bowl. But a University of Florida emergency medicine expert says for some fans the excitement and anxiety of the biggest game of the year can simply be too much. Computer Game Helps Autistic Children Recognize Emotions
An interactive computer software program called FaceSay?has been shown to improve the ability of children with autism spectrum disorders to recognize faces, facial expressions and emotions, according to a study recently conducted by psychologists. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
This panel, established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), assesses "the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant to understanding the scientific basis of risk of human-induced climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation."The panel's websites features reports (including the 2007 report declaring "warming of the climate system is unequivocal"), details about working groups, press releases, and related material. Some documents available in multiple languages. Adding tools against breast tumors
At the end of a 10-year, coast-to-coast study of women with an unusual form of breast cancer, medical researchers are making the case for a particular combination of treatments to stop the tumors in their tracks.
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