Show me the sugar

Show me the data

The integrity of data, and transparency about their acquisition, are vital to science. The impact factor data that are gathered and sold by Thomson Scientifi c (formerly the Institute of Scientifi c Information, or ISI) have a strong infl uence on the scientifi c community, affecting decisions on where to publish, whom to promote or hire (1), the success of grant applications (2), and even sala...

Show me the money.

Biotechs: Show Me the Money

Money makes the biotech world go around. However, quicker circulation of that cash is driving both trends in new investment in start-ups and the approach of investors to exits. Increasingly, to get funded, new companies need to demonstrate a fast track approach that will allow the company to hit key milestone events swiftly, and those milestones may well be revenue generation events or even pro...

Blood-alcohol levels: show me the evidence.

Show me the way to stay home.

As the health system continues to evolve through the implementation of the electronic health record and other information technology initiatives, it is imperative that governments undergo a paradigm shift and recognize the need for strategic investment in home care (CHCA 2008a:7).