Monthly Archives: July 2011

Call for States to Develop Clear Policies on Storage and Use of Dried Blood Specimens Philadelphia, Pa. (July 28, 2011) – The states should develop clear and open policies regarding retention and research uses of dried blood spot specimens left … Continue reading →

Schools Must Take Active Steps to Prevent Heat Stroke and Other Causes of Sudden Death Philadelphia, Pa. (July 26, 2011) – Colleges and high schools must follow an active strategy to preventing deaths among student athletes from exertional heat stroke … Continue reading →

Researchers Say Lipofilling Should Be Performed by Experts with Close Follow-Up Philadelphia, Pa. (July 26, 2011) – Preliminary experience suggests that lipofilling—using fat from elsewhere in the patient’s body for contouring of the breasts—is a safe procedure for women who … Continue reading →

Plastic Surgeons Should Be Aware of Patients with ‘Excessive Concern’ about Appearance Philadelphia, Pa. (July 26, 2011) – Moderate to severe symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)—excessive concern about appearance that interferes with daily life— are found in 33 percent … Continue reading →

Harder Training Runs for Shorter Times Might Help Reduce Overuse Injuries, Suggests Study in The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research Philadelphia, Pa. (July 18, 2011) – In competitive runners, a brief, high-intensity run doesn’t cause the same kinds of … Continue reading →

New Collections of Grand Rounds and Case Report Focused Reviews Philadelphia, Pa. (July 13, 2011) – Physicians seeking a rich source of clinical knowledge in cardiology and other areas of patient care will find it in the new topic Collections … Continue reading →

Special Symposium Reports on Latest Research and Clues to New Treatments for Deadly Lung Disease Philadelphia, Pa. (July 7, 2011) – Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a common and severe lung disease of unknown cause and with no proven therapies.  … Continue reading →

Genetics in Medicine Offers Guidance on Which Patients Can Benefit From Testing Philadelphia, Pa. (July 7, 2011) – When is it appropriate to perform genetic testing for Alzheimer disease (AD), and what information do patients need to understand their risk?  … Continue reading →

New Findings Provide Important Data for Refining Diagnosis Philadelphia, Pa. (July 12, 2011) – Postmortem analysis of the brains of ten professional athletes with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) provides new insights into the specific types of brain abnormalities associated with … Continue reading →