Radiologists play key role in child abuse cases: Electronic exhibit outlines signs of abuse
...logists confidently diagnose child abuse. A red flag should go up when a radiologist finds fractures in different stages of healing, posterior rib fractures, fractures at the very end of the long bones (which can occur when a child has been shaken) and long bone fractures in children who are not walkin...Red and Charline McCombs contribute $30 million to M. D. Anderson research effort
...d treatment. This is a terrific place to stake our flag and impact future generations of patients." The McCombs Foundation was chartered in 1981 and has since donated to a variety of charitable, philanthropic, educational and humanitarian organizations. Several major beneficiaries in recent years include ...Hey doc, do I still need this catheter?
...ichiganFoundation, shows that simply having nurses flag patients' recordswith a written reminder can jog the memory of busy doctors, prompt themto consider removing the catheter, and lead to a much shorter time witha catheter for many patients. The study is published in the August issueof the Joint Commis...Anxiety disorders can compromise success of alcohol-dependence treatment
...l phobia and panic disorder, should serve as a red flag for heightened relapse risk. In the past, many clinicians assumed that co-occurring anxiety problems were simply a product of excessive drinking and would 'take care of themselves' as soon as the drinking stopped. Our study, on the other hand, sugg...Computer simulation shows buckyballs deform DNA
... December 2005 in Biophysical Journal raises a red flag regarding the safety of buckyballs when dissolved in water. It reports the results of a detailed computer simulation that finds buckyballs bind to the spirals in DNA molecules in an aqueous environment, causing the DNA to deform, potentially interfer...Genetic mutation linked to West Nile virus infection
...is at play in humans. This study might raise a red flag for the use of CCR5 inhibitors in HIV-infected patients -- at least in areas endemic for WNV -- as such inhibitors might increase the recipients' vulnerability to severe WNV infection....Pregnancy complications increase women's risk of heart disease, death
... the bad outcomes. Pregnancy history can be a red flag to identify women at increased future risk." Since the women with the worse outcomes tend to be younger, the Duke team plans further studies looking for genetic factors that may be involved. As older women come to the catheterization labs for treatme...Penn researcher uses computer-based screening to help identify domestic violence victims
...sue with patients," says Rhodes. "Even when a red flag went up on the computer screening, it still didn't guarantee that the clinician would discuss it with the patient." Although domestic violence is a highly prevalent condition, detection in the ED remains elusive, the study authors conclude. "Our...All intravascular devices pose risk of bloodstream infection to patients, study finds
...sis might provide a unique opportunity to wave the flag and convince both health care workers and patients that all types of IVDs pose a risk," Dr. Maki says. "Clinicians and quality assurance experts need to understand that these risks are significant and are often greater than they might think." The us...Fixed versus growth intelligence mindsets: Its all in your head, Dweck says
...hest IQ in the class were not allowed to carry the flag during assembly or even wash the blackboard, Dweck said. "She let it be known that IQ for her was the ultimate measure of your intelligence and your character," she said. "So the students who had the best seats were always scared of taking another te...Red flag for repetitive stress injuries identified for first time in humans
...cate another type of injury, they do provide a red flag where before there was none," said Barr, associate professor of physical therapy at Temple's College of Health Professions. Currently, healthcare providers can diagnose repetitive motion injuries (RMI) based only on physical examination findings an...Young Australian scientist honored at international meeting
..., was selected to represent Australiaand carry the flag during the AACR's Centennial Opening Ceremony. "It was such an honour to carry the Australian flag and to represent my country at theceremony. We often associate opening ceremonies with sporting even...Low libido in menopause linked to trouble sleeping
...mate relationships. Diminished desire can be a red flag that the relationship needs some work, she said. Middle age is a great time for couples to check in with each other and work toward improving communication and nurturing their partnership. With age, sexual desire may be diminished for both women an...Aging stem cells in mice may hold answers to diseases of the aged, Stanford study finds
...ociated with DNA damage. This protein can act as a flag to highlight nearby DNA damage. What he found is that young stem cells from normal mice contained no stain and therefore little or no DNA damage. Older stem cells, on the other hand, showed extensive staining. All of this adds up to one thing: bl...