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Has science failed to measure the pain, and can science one day invent an instrument to measure the pain?
At present pain is unmeasurable. Pain can be rated and described. It is increasingly being studied with brain imaging and biomarkers. But can science ever measure the experience itself?
Beyond help? Where now for the UK’s National Health Service
Many in policy circles would have us believe the NHS is beyond help and needs fundamental reform. We explore the idea that 'beyond help' means the NHS already offers the best route to efficient health care for all. Key is to shape and address the real issues facing society regarding NHS funding.
Why antimicrobial resistance is a silent crisis
The discovery of antimicrobials with their marvellous life curing and saving properties is a wonder phase in the history of human life. However, at the same time millions of human die alone due to the emerging resistant microbial infections and diseases.
What Triggers Structural Change Across Countries? Machine Learning Evidence from Long-Term Dynamics
This research analyzed the determinants of countries’ structural change using machine learning techniques. The findings demonstrate the predictors’ potential to trigger cumulative causation mechanisms that predict countries’ long-term trends toward an SC process or stagnation and decline
Readers' Choice 2024-2025: Exploring Influential Research in Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins
What research themes are shaping the future of probiotics, antimicrobial proteins, and microbial biotechnology?
