Otologic Technicians: How can they Fit into your Practice?

Your users can ́t talk! How can you tell they liked your system?

Assistive technology suitability is extremely dependent on users and their needs. We understand that assistive technology and computer assisted therapy applications, in order to evolve from a stage of prototypes to commercial products, need to be evaluated with users. However, if users are unable to express their opinion, many usability evaluation methods cannot be applied. Our experience with ...

How inclusive leadership can help your practice adapt to change.

Krista W. Bowers, MD, Michaela Robertson, MS, and Michael L. Parchman, MD, MPH W are in the third year of a study to improve diabetes care in 40 small primary care clinics. Practice facilitators are working closely with the physicians and staff in these clinics to implement the chronic care model (CCM), a forerunner of the patient-centered medical home. One dominant theme that has emerged fr...

Research into Practice : how applied research can underpin innovative practice

The construction industry is notoriously conservative and slow to change, and until recently, only the largest players have engaged in research. However, concerns over global warming and the need for sustainable development, have led to substantial investment (particularly in Europe) into the research and development of technologies and design approaches which will reduce our dependency on foss...

How can your parasites become your allies?

Although parasitic infection is usually detrimental, it can be beneficial to the host in some situations. Parasites could help their host by providing a new function or modifying one of the host's life-history traits. We argue that the evolution towards a lasting mutualistic relationship would be more likely when parasites endow hosts with new abilities rather than alter a trait because hosts a...

Opening up: open access publishing, data sharing, and how they can influence your neuroscience career.