Abused children may not grow up to become abusive parents
Yale researchers challenge a widespread belief that abused children inevitably become abusive parents. They reviewed over 40 studies, noting methodological flaws, and estimate 25 to 35 percent of abused individuals may maltreat their offspring, about five percent in the general population. Counseling and strong support reduce intergenerational risk.
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New Haven
Zigler
Kaufman
Zigler and Kaufman
American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
She
America
Sweden
Mammography may help women under 50 match older groups
A new American Cancer Society analysis finds breast X rays detect cancer in women under 50 with survival rates similar to older patients six years after diagnosis. The study of 4249 cancer cases from the Breast Cancer Detection Demonstration Project supports screening in younger women, though AMA panel views differ on overall effectiveness.
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New York
American Cancer Society
Arthur Holleb
Cancer Society
American Medical Association
Association Journal
Holleb
United States
The
National Cancer Institute
Charles Smart
Institute
Division of
Cancer Prevention and Control
Herbert Seidman
Society
Millions wasted at child intensive care units
CHICAGO AP Millions of dollars are wasted yearly as children are admitted to intensive care units not because of life threatening needs. The study cites malpractice lawsuits and potential for care to be delivered at lower cost elsewhere. It notes wide efficiency gaps among eight university-affiliated pediatric ICUs and calls for better intermediate care options.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
Murray Pollack
Pollack
United States
Skin grafts offer route to long term hormone delivery
Washington AP Boston researchers report a method to transfer protein producing genes into skin cell cultures. Transplanted sheets in animals produce proteins that enter the body but scientists caution on quantities and bloodstream delivery to reach target organs.
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Washington
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