Articles tagged with Medical Research Facilities
A massive study found that primary care physicians who communicated effectively with patients during office visits had lower rates of malpractice claims. The researchers discovered specific conversational behaviors, such as facilitation and humor, that were associated with reduced risk of lawsuits.
Scientists at ORNL use an atomic force microscope to image a serpentine strand of DNA, revealing protein bumps that form when proteins attach to specific sites. The technique is being developed as an alternative to conventional DNA mapping methods, promising improved accuracy and speed.
Researchers studied genetic mutations in patients with congenital lipoid adrenal hyperplasia, a devastating disorder affecting steroid hormone production. The study revealed that StAR protein plays a central role in steroid hormone synthesis, with mutant proteins blocking cholesterol conversion and causing cellular damage.
Federal contributions to US university R&D facilities decreased from $541 million to $207 million between 1990-91 and 1994-95. The decline led to a shortage of research space, with over half of institutions reporting inadequate amounts in various fields.
Researchers at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory develop a 'roadmap' for applying machine sensor technology to human health. The technology could enable constant surveillance of bone cracks and heart activity, alerting physicians to intervene before it's too late.