Liverpool to lead 20M Department of Health initiative to develop medicines for children
...ested on the young. Health professionals use their skill and judgement when prescribing medicines for children but uncertainty can result in inappropriate dosing or inadequate efficacy. The initiative will take the development of children's medicines to a new level, with the establishment of a national re...Dealing with conflict in caring for the dying patient
...s a mediator. "Dealing with conflict is a critical skill for physicians," says Dr. Arnold. "Recognizing and dealing with conflict can improve relationships, shed light on complicated clinical situations and the rewards include a grateful family and a sense of both personal and professional satisfaction."...Older doctors less likely to follow current standards of care
...ed that clinical experience enhances knowledge and skill and therefore leads to better patient care," says lead author Niteesh Choudhry, HMS instructor in medicine. Choudhry performed the research as a pharmaceutical policy research fellow at the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention, a unique resea...Researchers offer emergency workers a lifeline
... loses the ability to focus on the task at hand, a skill that is a lifeline in a job where brushes with tragedy are the norm. "It's important in doing that kind of work to focus on the task itself, not on the meaning of the task," says Regehr. "The trouble is it's not always possible to focus on the task b...Emergency department study supports giving dehydrated children fluids by mouth
... learn to administer ORT correctly have acquired a skill that can be used at home for ongoing and future illnesses. A randomized controlled clinical trial was performed in the emergency department at Children's Hospital from December 2001 through April 2003. Seventy-three children between 8 weeks and 3 yea...Dartmouth awarded $21.8 million NSF grant
...the neurocognitive paths of number development and skill retention, the social aspects of learning and adolescent brain development and social behavior. The researchers will also work with leaders of Dartmouth's Native American Studies program to further develop existing relationships with Native American ...Northwestern Memorial chosen to be featured in first-ever mini-med school TV airing on PBS
...rebrovascular surgery, especially renowned for his skill in treating complex aneurysms. "Lifesaving Heart Repair" is hosted by Patrick McCarthy, M.D., chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, co-director of the Northwestern Cardiovascular Institute, and Professor of Surgery at N...Health report-card fears make doctors forgo potential life-saving heart treatment
... itself an inaccurate indicator of the physician's skill level or quality of care. Of the 120 physicians who responded to the survey, the vast majority agreed or strongly agreed that the publication of mortality statistics has, in certain instances, influenced their decision regarding whether to perform an...Social development program in childhood aids in positive functioning as an adult
...luded teacher training, child social and emotional skill development, and parent training. The full-intervention group (n = 156) consisted of children who received an average of 4.13 years of intervention during grades one through six. The late-intervention group (n = 267) received an average of 1.65 years...Early learning leaves lasting changes in brain, Stanford owl study shows
...fled. What's more, once the young owls learn a new skill they can easily pick it back up as an adult. "This work shows the importance of investing in childhood experiences," said Knudsen, who also holds the Edward C. and Amy H. Sewall Professorship. "Early learning can have long lasting effects on the arch...4 million more health workers required to improve global health
...y all countries are challenged by worker shortage, skill mix imbalance, maldistribution, negative work environment, and weak knowledge base. Especially in the poorest countries, the workforce is under assault by HIV/AIDS, out-migration, and inadequate investment. Effective country strategies should be back...Brain imaging study of drunk drivers pinpoints neurological changes
...d two women then "drove" using a simulated driving skill game. "What we found is that when people were really intoxicated, they drove like they were really intoxicated and in a real vehicle," Pearlson said. "They speeded up, especially on corners, where most people slow down, and crashed more often into ot...Study of Big Ten football injuries shows NCAA rule change did not reduce injury rates
...actice types, the study also found that players in skill position such as defensive back, running back and wide receiver are at greater risk of injury in the spring practices than are linemen or line backers and tight ends. In both spring and fall, non-players have the highest risk of injury of all the str......ading intervention program responsible for reading skill improvement. Published in the October 28 issue of the Journal Neuron , this is the first research study to examine the brain systems related to successful phonological-based instruction in dyslexic adults. "Reading is one of the most important skil...PITT, OHSU: When early life stress occurs determines its impact later
...y for possibly reversing or preventing poor social skill development due to early life stress exposure. What this work appears to be telling us is that children separated from their mothers at birth should be placed in nurturing stable care situation as soon as possible to reduce the chances of developing ...Scientists reveal significant behavioral impacts of early life stress, study therapies
...y for possibly reversing or preventing poor social skill development due to early-life stress exposure. "What this work appears to be telling us is that children separated from their mothers at birth should be placed in nurturing stable care situation as soon as possible to reduce the chances of developing...First solid evidence that the study of music promotes intellectual development
...c lessons over other art lessons requiring similar skill sets and nothing at all. The activities were provided for one year. The participating children were given IQ tests before and after the lessons. The results of this study revealed that increases in IQ from pre- to post-test were larger in the music g...Carotid artery surgery could substantially reduce stroke among high-risk patients
...ding remarks. Carotid endarterectomy with any less skill than exhibited by ACST and ACAS surgeons quickly casts the procedure into the list of "risk factors for stroke"."...Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Girl Scouts partner to promote oncology nursing careers
...egories - career exploration, educational lessons, skill builders, service projects and technology. An all-day program for the Southeastern Pennsylvania chapter of the Girl Scouts was planned, implemented and evaluated by a committee of Fox Chase nurses. Scouts were taught about disease prevention through...Surgical skill increases survival for oesophageal cancer surgery
...in other studies and further suggest that surgical skill is a major factor in successful outcome of surgical procedures for a range of cancers, and may also suggest a potential beneficial effect of centralization of oesophageal cancer surgery in England. There are currently no specialist oesophageal cente...