Pediatricians weigh tradition versus evidence in common remedies
Harvard physician Dr. Thomas E. Cone Jr. argues many pediatricians rely on bed rest vitamins and tonsillectomies out of habit rather than proven benefit. He urges critical examination of routine practices to distinguish reason from ritual and notes bed rest as a leading non specific treatment used despite questionable evidence.
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Boston
Harvard
Thomas E. Cone Jr
Harvard Medical School
Cone
American Academy of Pediatrics
Dental researchers study barnacles for tooth repair insight
Detroit AP reports at the Michigan Dental Association convention researchers compare barnacle glue to potential dental bonding material. A dentist cautions against overreliance on barnacle-derived solutions and notes patient comfort remains key.
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Detroit
Michigan Dental Association
CMU Library Uses Hidden Tape System to Cut Losses
Carnegie Mellon University installed an $11,000 hidden tape surveillance in its libraries two years ago. Book losses dropped from 10 percent to one percent, with turnstile locks triggering when validation fails. Yearly replacement costs fell from about $9,000 to roughly $900.
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Pittsburgh, Pa
Carnegie Mellon University
Welfare radio program urges thrift tips for food stamps
West Virginia welfare official Bob Bell notes the 15 minute daily program Waking Up Country Style airs on 32 stations across WV and border states. The show uses country and western music to deliver nutritional and consumer advice to welfare and food stamp recipients. Stations such as WEIR in Weirton air at 4 am and volunteers provide nonpaid talent from coal miners and truck drivers. The initiative aims to stretch a buck and reach a broad audience with practical tips.
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Charleston
W. Va
Welfare Department
Bob Bell
Bell
West Virginia
Department of Welfare
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Marietta
Ohio
Louisa
Ashland
Nashville
Beckley
Welfare Network
Weir In
Weirton
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