Articles tagged with Society
The Lancet urges Martin Rees, the new President of the Royal Society, to conduct a wide-ranging review of the organization's purpose, programs, and aspirations. The society is criticized for being self-serving and superficial, lacking intellectual substance and international scope.
A study compared different clinical guidelines for diagnosing and treating sore throats, finding that the selective use of throat cultures can help reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. The researchers also found that children require throat culture confirmation to ensure optimal identification of GAS pharyngitis.
A sociologist's study of over 20,000 adults from 178 countries reveals that people are maintaining existing social connections while adding internet communication. The findings also show that the internet is a preferred method for communicating with distant friends and relatives, but can be both beneficial and burdensome.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is hosting a conference to discuss current ethics codes, societal efforts, and ways to improve them. The conference will analyze survey outcomes and develop a research agenda to enhance collaboration in promoting research integrity.
A study by CWRU sociologists found that adults who identify as survivors earlier in their cancer journey tend to have better mental health outcomes. Adopting a survivor mindset can help individuals adopt an active role in the healing process and reduce distress.