Do the Math: ESP+Web 2.0=ESP 2.0!

Nocturia: "do the math".

PURPOSE We reviewed the definition and etiologies of nocturia, offering the current diagnostic procedures and standards of care. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed recent published literature regarding nocturia, along with current paradigms for diagnosis and management. RESULTS Nocturia is common as a limited occurrence but troublesome if the patient regularly experiences more than 2 episode...

Trusting Others to ‘Do the Math’

Researchers effectively trust the work of others anytime they use software tools or custom software. In this article I explore this notion of trusting others, using Digital Humanities as a focus, and drawing on my own experience. Software is inherently flawed and limited, so when its use in scholarship demands better practices and terminology, to review research software and describe developmen...

Nonhormonal systemic therapy for advanced breast cancer: do the math!

Willing to Do the Math: An Interview with David Botstein

David Botstein’s name came up twice when the PLoS Genetics editors tossed around ideas for potential interviewees, and with good reason. First, he is now director of an exciting development on the Princeton University campus, the Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, which weaves the physical, computational, and biological sciences into a cohesive endeavor. Second, his scientific dis...

Who Is Afraid of Math? What Is Math Anxiety? And What Can You Do about It?

Mathematics is a necessary skill that people use throughout their lives, such as when they travel, use money, or keep track of time. Therefore, mathematics is an important skill to learn at school. Unfortunately, many children and adults feel stressed and anxious when they have to do math. People who experience feelings of stress when faced with math-related situations may be experiencing what ...