In an eye with Tyndall, does each dot correspond to an individual cell?

When you observe the presence of Tyndall in an inflamed eye: Does each of the small floating dots correspond to an individual cell or to an aggregate of cells? Does a conventional slit lamp have...

27 February 2021 6,326 2 View

What is the exact mechanism of the antimicrobial effect of local anesthetics?

The antimicrobial effect of local anesthetics has been known for more than 50 years, but it still seems to have an unclear mechanism of action. which bacteria? which concentration? etc etc. ....

27 February 2021 4,450 2 View

How to interpret this FTIR spectrum of pyrolyzed hydrochar?

20 February 2021 2,840 3 View

Which statistical test is best to seperate out treatment effects meta-analysis?

I am doing a meta-analysis and am looking for some guidance on which statistical test will help me do the following. I want to understand the effect size a treatment has on a population. There...

16 February 2021 8,033 3 View

Sample preparation for ceramics i.e. iron silicate (fayalite), iron oxides, alumina, spinel mineral (hercynite)?

Recommendations in preparing ceramics for nanoindentation and in the process minimize introducing stresses from sample preparation i.e. polishing stage.

02 February 2021 6,211 3 View

How do I calculate a trend with 3 time points and 3 different groups with a small sample size in a longitudinal study?

Dear colleagues, I am working on an intervention study with 3 different groups of students. One group represents the intervention group and consists of a seminar with a practical phase and...

24 January 2021 8,051 4 View

Best method of removing au/pd coating from a mounted sample without removing the analysed material?

I have performed some SEM imaging on a conductive mounted sample which I also had to au/pd coat (10 seconds - so relatively thin coat). I would like to remove the coating and perform...

07 January 2021 2,490 4 View

PEI DNA in-vivo transfection concentration?

04 January 2021 6,908 7 View

Can XRD analyse a sample prepared for TEM?

I have samples that have been tested at high temperature (1160 and 1180 degrees) however, there are some phases formed that are not being picked up when using Raman. I am wondering if it would be...

03 January 2021 1,338 3 View

Stochastic optimization software?

Hello, I would like to know any experiences about stochastic optimization software or possibility to prepare it in Python for example. I am looking for an optimization process in Revenue...

26 November 2020 856 3 View

How to minimise the risk of being abused the profile of potential participants tagged in a social media post?

Dear colleagues, I got this one in one project I did ethics review. It's great to hear about your thoughts/experiences. "Doing an open recruitment online (i.e., via Facebook) requires public...

22 February 2021 3,322 3 View

Is there a way to grow biofilm in lab to mimic biofilms in showers and baths? Also, how can I measure it?

Hello, I am new to biofilm research and have a question about growing and measuring biofilms. We want to research the effect of a type of enzymes in breaking down biofilms in showers, baths, hot...

14 February 2021 3,522 3 View

Is there a paper on the development of the SQFM(AA), the Shorter questionnaire for family members affected by addiction?

I can't find anything on the validation of this tool. It measures stress/strain/coping/support for family members of substance users (or those addicted to gambling).

23 January 2021 1,463 4 View

Do you think that genetic inheritance or the environment is more influential in the development of substance abuse?

Do you think that genetic inheritance or the environment is more influential in the development of substance abuse ?

04 January 2021 1,587 3 View

Is there any guidelines/ recommendations to prevent or control screen addiction in children?

Nowadays, we are encountering with screen addiction in children especially during lockdown. I want to know any guidelines for screen control?

24 December 2020 7,194 3 View

Can case report from psychiatry be published? If so can anyone suggest good journals?

I have a case report from psychiatry, which i want to publish. Kindly help me!

26 October 2020 5,565 9 View

Can VR make people's mind lazy?

VR will provide a seamless experience of things going on outside. Things which we are unable to see through our eyes. Will VR make people lazy as it will available the easiness of understanding...

22 October 2020 360 3 View

Is it true that happy people live longer??

A study on Biological Psychiatry found that aging is successfully linked with a choice to live happy and productive life. Any one who limits his vision to memories of yesterday is already dead -...

21 October 2020 6,503 19 View

Whatt are issues public health professionals are facing in tackling Child abuse?

child abuse is a major problem in the world but what are the issues that arise with it and that public health professionals are trying to stop but cannot.

09 October 2020 7,304 5 View

Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics Tools Question?

What would be the best big data analytical tools to determine changes in behavioral health (e.g., addiction behaviors)? The data used to predict behavioral health changes are secondary data which...

30 September 2020 9,522 8 View