Playgrounds Safer With Better Design and Surfaces
Jane Brody outlines safety improvements from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Falls cause most injuries on old style playgrounds with hard surfaces. recommendations include cushioned mats, soft swing seats, and firm equipment anchoring to reduce harm.
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American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Academy
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Orthopedics Academy
United States
America
LMH to Offer Mammotest Biopsy for Breast Lumps
Lawrence Memorial Hospital installs a Fischer Imaging Mammotest combining mammography and biopsy to diagnose breast lumps. The stereo X rays and computer guidance aim to reduce need for surgical biopsy, with the procedure costing about 160000 to 170000 dollars and available by end of May.
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LMH
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Fischer Imaging
David Fortin
Fortin
Ron Oelachinger
Qelschlager
Glenn Madsen
Mike Yodar
Limh
Vitamin C links to longer life says UCLA study
A UCLA led study links daily vitamin C intake of 300 to 400 milligrams with longer life, especially in men, recommending five daily servings of fruits and vegetables over pills. The research, analyzing 11,348 adults from 1971 74 to 1994, notes possible cancer and heart benefits but cautions over supplements.
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Los Angeles
U.S
James E. Enstrom
University of California
Epidemiology
Gladys Block
University of California, Berkeley
Enstrom
Block
Ronald Krauss
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
American Heart Association
Elizabeth Whelan
American Council On Science and Health
Whelan
Study finds female pediatricians spend more time with patients
Johns Hopkins researchers analyzed 232 visits across 52 pediatricians and found women averaged 32 minutes with patients versus 27 minutes for men. Women spoke more to children and gave more advice, while parental satisfaction remained high for all. The work aims to shape medical school training in communication skills.
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Modena Wilson
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Baltimore
Wilson
Hortoe
Wilson Big
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Jane Brody
New York Times News Service
Journal World
Variety
Barbara Gibbons
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston
Europe
Australia
Daniel Hollander
University of California At Irvine
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