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Scientists develop new approaches to predict the environmental safety of chemicals

Baylor University environmental researchers have proposed in a new study a different approach to predict the environmental safety of chemicals by using data from other similar chemicals.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Aug 23, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Digital health push woos tech firms, pains doctors

Two years ago, Dr. Gonzalo Venegas decided to bring his medical practice into the Information Age.

Technology / Business

created Jun 10, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Kidney injury in hospital increases long-term risk of death

Patients with sudden loss of kidney function, called acute kidney injury (AKI), are more likely to die prematurely after leaving the hospital—even if their kidney function has apparently recovered, according to an upcoming ...

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Dec 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Early childhood health interventions could save billions in health costs later in life

Promoting the health of young children, before five years of age, could save society up to $65 billion in future health care costs, according to an examination of childhood health conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins ...

Medicine & Health / Health

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