Using ultrasound and a minimally-invasive procedure, radiologists can identify and treat patients who engage in a disturbing self-injury behavior known as self-embedding, according to a new study published in the online edition and October print issue of the journal Radiology. "This is a new way for radiologists to impact public and mental health," said the study's senior author, William E...
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Teenage Self-Injury Identified And Treated By Radiologists
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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals announced the discovery of a Novel Chemical Entity(NCE) 'GRC 17536'. The new NCE program is targeting TRPA1 receptor antagonists for pain and respiratory disorders...
PTSD And Traumatic Brain Injury Common Among Returning Troops
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NPR reports on post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury in troops returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "Though thousands of soldiers are diagnosed with PTSD, many more suffer without treatment. Among those who do seek treatment, doctors are finding another, distinctly different problem called traumatic brain injury, or TBI...
Is Europe Prepared For 'Flu?
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The results of a three-year research project into pandemic flu preparedness in Europe will be launched at a meeting in Brussels in September...
Forecasting: Patient Flow Modeling Comes Of Age - Pre-Summit Workshop October 5th Boston
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Judith Kulich, Associate Principal, and Emily Jin, Manager, at ZS Associates talk to eyeforpharma about how patient flow modeling can inform forecasting. Patient flow, or system dynamics forecasting is a common approach for modeling situations in which patient potential is affected by movement between disease states...
After Needle Accidents, Hospitals Face Legal Dilemma If They Test Incapacitated Patients
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Anaesthetists are calling for greater clarity on the legal implications of testing incapacitated patients for blood-borne viruses, after a survey found that this is often done following staff needlestick injuries, in possible breach of UK legislation...
Suicide Prevention Program To Be Tested In High Schools
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With students returning to classes, University of Rochester Medical Center researchers are beginning a large, long-term study of the effectiveness of a unique suicide prevention program in high schools across New York and North Dakota. The study of the program called Sources of Strength, led by Peter Wyman, Ph.D...
"Pill Mill" Bill Requires State Certification By Sept. 1
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Texans seeking pain relief soon can take comfort from a new state law requiring pain management clinics to be certified by the Texas Medical Board (TMB) by Sept. 1. Texas physicians hope the new law will put "pill mills," storefronts disguised as pain medicine clinics, out of commission...
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