A bedtime story about medicine’s coming of age

Neuroaesthetics: A Coming of Age Story

Neuroaesthetics is gaining momentum. At this early juncture, it is worth taking stock of where the field is and what lies ahead. Here, I review writings that fall under the rubric of neuroaesthetics. These writings include discussions of the parallel organizational principles of the brain and the intent and practices of artists, the description of informative anecdotes, and the emergence of exp...

A Coming of Age Story: Chlamydia in the Post-Genetic Era.

Chlamydia spp. are ubiquitous, obligate, intracellular Gram-negative bacterial pathogens that undergo a unique biphasic developmental cycle transitioning between the infectious, extracellular elementary body and the replicative, intracellular reticulate body. The primary Chlamydia species associated with human disease are C. trachomatis, which is the leading cause of both reportable bacterial s...

Telerehabilitation: a coming of age.

A Story about Learning

A question appeared on the screen about thermometers. John became interested and sat down. Mary typed an answer, and more questions followed: ‘How long do you leave it in your mouth for accurate temperature reading.’ Mary and John discussed this, and then Mary typed 'I would leave it in for several minutes'. The message on the screen agreed with her, and another question was presented. The ques...

Coming of Age