Establishing a more stringent ozone standard in the U.S. would significantly reduce ozone-related premature mortality and morbidity, according to a new study published online July 18 in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
Environment
Jul 18, 2012
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(HealthDay) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday issued the first national standards to curb air pollution linked with the controversial practice of "fracking."
Environment
Apr 19, 2012
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Scientists today reported development of much needed new tests to help cope with a wave of deaths, emergency room visits and other problems from a new genre of designer drugs sold legally in stores and online that mimic the ...
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 31, 2011
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A new University of Texas at Austin statewide study reveals significant gaps in services for sexual assault victims and calls for improvements, including additional funding.
Social Sciences
Aug 29, 2011
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Are you ready for robots in the ER?
Robotics
Dec 7, 2010
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‘Is there a doctor on the plane?’ Piping this request over aircraft speakers is the traditional response to a potential onboard medical emergency. But now the availability of expert medical advice can be guaranteed every ...
Engineering
Sep 21, 2010
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(AP) -- Parts of the country that haven't worried about air pollution may soon be in the fight California has faced for decades: cleaning up smog.
Environment
Jan 8, 2010
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Computer engineers at Washington University in St. Louis are bringing the minimalist approach to medical care and computing by coupling USB-based ultrasound probe technology with a smartphone, enabling a compact, mobile computational ...
Engineering
Apr 21, 2009
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Google is letting patients share electronic medical records with loved ones or care providers who may be needed to help in emergencies.
Internet
Mar 5, 2009
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