Procedural languages are computer languages used to define the actions that a computer has to follow to solve a problem. Although it would be convenient for people to give computers instructions in a natural language, such as English, French, or...

Procedural programming can sometimes be used as a synonym for imperative programming (specifying the steps the program must take to reach the desired state), but can also refer (as in this article) to a programming paradigm based upon the concept of...

Physicians and elderly patients cared for by the Home Medical Service at University Hospital in Boston are learning about a legal procedure to give a trusted individual the power to make medical decisions in case a patient becomes incapable of doing so. A...

The lightning-fast pace of technological change makes it increasingly difficult to remain professionally competent. Since technology is the foundation of the clinical laboratory, we must find innovative ways to incorporate these changes without letting quality and efficiency suffer. To keep pace with...