Even late may still be brain, but be careful

Comparative psychology is still alive but may be losing relevance.

Greenberg et al., in their perspective on the current state and fate of comparative psychology, present convincing data that the field is viable and that comparative psychologists are making important contributions to the research literature. The central feature of the field is its emphasis upon evolution. This is also its weakness since advances in genetic techniques permit researchers to crea...

Why Even Good Defenses May be Bad

Correcting hypotension: be careful!

To cite: Foran E, Abkur TM. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2015-212904 DESCRIPTION A 42-year-old woman presented with a 2-day history of vomiting. She was drowsy, dehydrated, tachycardic and hypotensive with a blood pressure (BP) of 52/37. The immediate management included infusion of 4 L of normal saline and inotropic support. Investigations sho...

AdipoRon may be benefit for atherosclerosis prevention

Atherosclerosis has serious role in coronary arteries disease,so it is important to establish effective strategies for prevention or even treatment of atherosclerosis. Adiponectin, as one of the most abundant adipokines, has insulin sensitivity, anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic properties. Disturbed adiponectin actions through its receptor, (AdipoR1 and AdipoR2) may be involved in atheros...

Let's be careful out there.

If we are to change the way these services are regulated, we first must know what the trade-offs are. Consumers need to know what they are giving up if they exchange the certainty of their regulated, monopoly provider for the harsh world of the competitive marketplace. Make no mistake, there is a vast difference in cultures between a monopoly, regulated utility run with the ratepayer uppermost ...