Archive: 11/08/2014
New tool proves effective in evaluating doctor's bedside manner
The best way to improve a doctor's bedside manner may lie in a new tool that evaluates and helps medical residents improve their communication and other soft skills to become better doctors, according to a new study led by ...
Aug 11, 2014
WHO meets on experimental Ebola drug use (Update)
As the world scrambles to stem the rapid spread of the killer Ebola virus, the World Health Organization hosted a meeting on Monday to discuss the ethics of using experimental drugs.
Aug 11, 2014
Study shows links between city design and health
In a rare study of how street network design affects public health, researchers at the University of Colorado Denver and the University of Connecticut have discovered that older, more compact cities promote more walking and ...
Aug 11, 2014
Nigeria confirms new Ebola case in Lagos
Nigeria on Monday confirmed a new case of Ebola in the financial capital Lagos, bringing the total number of people in the country with the virus to 10.
Aug 11, 2014