Silk production and global interest in the lustrous fiber date back to prehistoric times. Today, the natural protein is solidifying itself as a biomaterials alternative in the world of regenerative medicine.
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A biomarker for Rett syndrome: Measuring hand movements
ACC issues ‘urgent’ message, but to whom?
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) leadership, troubled by the “complex situation” presented by the changes in re-certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), issued an “urgent message” yesterday on their blog.
Key Strategies to Staying in Control of Your Study Financial Forecast
By Dyana Boutwell
I know, clinical financial forecasting is everyone’s favorite topic. Don’t hold back your excitement in wanting to think all about your budget management responsibilities. Now is it because you are struggling to keep on top of your study budget? Is your forecast up, down, up again, and you are seeing fire come from the eyes of your Finance rep? I’ve been there. I’ve seen the fire. And I’d like to take this opportunity to give you some key pointers to throwing the bucket of water so all is peas and carrots at the monthly Finance meeting.
Inside the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery: A conversation with John G. Meara
John G. Meara, MD, plastic surgeon-in-chief at Boston Children’s Hospital, co-chaired the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, which released its findings today.
By Jenny Fernandez and Ray Hainer
Pediatric innovators showcase highlights inventions
By Vector Staff
Early neglect and deprivation change the body’s stress response systems
Protecting the brain in newborn bloodstream infections
Preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units, particularly those with catheters and intravenous lines, are at high risk for bacteremia – bloodstream infections that can cause lasting brain injury. A new study may change how people think about these infections, suggesting that inflammation is as important to address as the infection itself.
Congratulations to FDA’s Dr. Richard Pazdur, recipient of the AACRs prestigious Distinguished Public Service Award
FDA’s keynote address to the annual conference of the Food and Drug Law Institute
BabySee: Mobile app lets you see through an infant’s eyes
David Hunter, MD, PhD, chief of Ophthalmology at Boston Children’s Hospital, gets a lot of questions from parents, but the number one question is: “What can my baby see?”
That depends. How old is the baby?