Heresy and transparency: Is sunlight the best disinfectant?

Sunshine is the Best Disinfectant

Sunshine is the Best Disinfectant Once again, Pennsylvania has made national headlines as a pioneer in the public reporting of information related to medical quality. Now with the release of PHC4's report on hospitalacquired infections (HAI) in Pennsylvania, the state has focused a very bright light on a critical health care issue with national policy implications. Indeed, Pennsylvania is the f...

"Sunshine Is the Best Disinfectant".

Are Biofuels the Best Use of Sunlight?

Biofuels are liquid sunlight. In effect, we use plants to convert raw solar energy into a liquid (ethanol or biodiesel) that can be used as an energy source for our transportation systems. The question this chapter asks is whether this conversion process is the best way to make use of solar energy. Photovoltaics clearly dominate plants in terms of technical conversion efficiency, with conversio...

What Is the Best Research Globally?

Dr. Afshari’s editorial gives insight on human nature (1). Collaborative willingness usually occurs when different sides perceive personal benefit, or when institutions mandate collaboration. This is not unique between higher and lower income countries; many working in global emergency medicine (EM) observe this within wealthier countries. It exists among collaborators in low resource settings....

Methods of Teaching Electrocardiogram: Which One Is the Best?

Introduction: There are many methods for teaching ECG interpretation, but deciding on the best method is yet to be discussed. The purpose of this research was to examine teaching methods for ECG interpretation and introduce the most effective ones. Methods: This systematic review was conducted by searching through scientific databases of PUBMED, Science Direct, SID and IranMedex. Papers publish...