As much as we’d like to believe it, not all medical discoveries happen in a flash of genius. It would certainly be more dramatic and make for a great plot. But in reality, most Read More
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The Modern Language Association (MLA) style guide provides standardized formatting guidelines for academic writing. This article explains the proper format for MLA headings and describes MLA headers. Yes! MLA headings and headers are two distinct Read More
In medical research, good science is only part of the story. To make a real-world impact, discovery alone isn’t enough. The findings need to reach people beyond the lab. This means not just the Read More
Does every medical breakthrough start in a lab? Think again. Some may begin with a clinician’s insight and a well-written case report. Case reports are often viewed as entry-level publications in medicine, seen as Read More
What happens to research if the data behind it goes missing or can’t be accessed? That’s a scary thought and an ordeal many researchers may have actually encountered. As more studies rely on Read More
World Parkinson’s Day is observed on April 11th. Among the things that bind us together as a global population, health and disease are major players. It does not matter where one lives geographically, the Read More
I have often found clinical case reports intriguing. Perhaps the aspect of focusing on a single patient to provide deep insights into complex phenomena is what keeps me hooked. However, the importance of clinical case Read More
Research errors are quite common in statistical analysis. While they cannot be completely eliminated, their impact can be definitely controlled. 1. Start by addressing this challenge right from the design stage of the experiment. Use randomized Read More
The powerful combination of genetics and statistics allows us to make groundbreaking discoveries, ranging from understanding complex diseases to tracing our ancestry. However, statistical analysis of genetics data involves quite a few challenges, including the Read More
How many times have you drafted a research paper and asked yourself: “Will people actually spend time reading my article?” Ensuring reader retention is one of the major challenges faced by scientists and researchers. With Read More
