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Netherlands to slaughter more animals in Q fever epidemic

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The Netherlands stepped up measures Wednesday against the world's biggest Q fever epidemic that has killed 10 humans, by ordering the slaughter of over 30,000 animals, a press release said.


China rapidly catching up in research impact

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Data from a recent Thomson Reuters study show that Chinese research output has increased from just over 20,000 papers in 1998 to nearly 112,000 in 2008.


While shepherds watched their flocks on 'Ilkely Moor'

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

'While shepherds watched' was the first carol to cross over to the Church of England from the secular, folk tradition and carol singers might be surprised to hear that it used to be commonly sung to the tune 'Cranbrook', ...


Scientists use cell phone records to predict spread of malaria

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

University of Florida researchers at work on a malaria elimination study in Africa have become the first to predict the spread of the disease using cell phone records.


Biden unveils federal broadband stimulus projects

Technology / Telecom

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(AP) -- Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the first $182 million in federal stimulus money for 18 projects to expand high-speed Internet networks in rural areas and other underserved communities.


Kids' Swine flu shots recalled; not strong enough

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Hundreds of thousands of swine flu shots for children have been recalled because tests indicate the vaccine doses lost some strength, government health officials said Tuesday.


Medical team's support of terminal cancer patients' spiritual needs improves quality of life

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

In a new study of terminally ill cancer patients, researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found support of patients' spiritual needs by the medical team is associated with greater use of hospice, less aggressive care, ...


How nurses can better support families of dying children

Medicine & Health / Health

created 7 hours ago | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Most nurses that work in a children's critical care unit feel prepared and trained to help parents during the final moments of their child's life and the difficult hours that follow.


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Probing Question: What are the origins of skiing?

Other Sciences / Other

created 3 hours ago | popularity 2.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Swoosh…Undeniably, this is the sound of skiing. As winter approaches, legions of avid skiers are preparing their equipment. Skis are being waxed, boots are being pulled out of storage and people are yearning ...


Prayer on the hospital floor

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

What happens when the families of sick and dying hospitalized children ask their physicians to pray with them, or for them? How do pediatricians respond to such personal requests? While increasing numbers of physicians say ...



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