Archive: 26/06/2014
'Big data' technique improves monitoring of kidney transplant patients
A new data analysis technique could radically improve monitoring of kidney transplant patients, according to new research published this week in PLOS Computational Biology.
Jun 26, 2014
Study examines aesthetic nasal tip projection, rotation in white women
A nasal tip rotation of 106 degrees was considered the most aesthetic in a study of young white women, although what defines beauty for white faces is not necessarily applicable to the faces of other races or ethnicities.
Jun 26, 2014
Researchers conduct comprehensive review of treatments for depression in cancer patients
Depression is common in cancer, up to half of all patients facing the disease experience depressive symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. When depression co-exists with cancer, patients may be at an increased risk of death ...
Jun 26, 2014
Medics vent anger at government inaction over Ebola
In a hospital in the Guinean capital Conakry, a doctor can barely conceal his anger over the Ebola crisis sweeping the country and the officials who once made hopeful pronouncements about the end of the outbreak.
Jun 26, 2014
11 die in bungled circumcisions and manhood tests in South Africa
At least 11 young men have died during tough rites of passage ceremonies in South Africa in recent weeks which include often bungled circumcisions by traditional medics.
Jun 26, 2014