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- July 7, 2011
- 03:20 AM
- 357 views
US healthcare system can’t cope with the increasing amount of bone fractures suffered by the growing number of elderly
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A Guide to Improving the Care of Patients with Fragility Fractures From Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation The post World War II Baby Boom generation will reach 65 years old this year. The Baby Boomers encompass an estimated 78 million Americans and are expected to live longer and healthier than preceding generations, due to their [...]... Read more »
Bukata, S., DiGiovanni, B., Friedman, S., Hoyen, H., Kates, A., Kates, S., Mears, S., Mendelson, D., Serna, F., Sieber, F.... (2011) A Guide to Improving the Care of Patients With Fragility Fractures. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery , 2(1), 5-37. DOI: 10.1177/2151458510397504
- July 6, 2011
- 10:26 AM
- 260 views
Privacy and the press: An impressive collection of articles plus a recording of the notable Index privacy debate
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In a piece recently featured on SAGE Insight, we highlight again this timely Index on Censorship issue on privacy, and in addition we draw your attention to the recent impressive debate organized by Index; you can now listen to the recording. Index privacy debate: Replay Max Mosley, Hugh Tomlinson QC, Suzanne Moore and David Price QC [...]... Read more »
Brian Cathcart. (2011) Code breakers. Index on Censorship, 40(2). DOI: 10.1177/0306422011410013
- July 6, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 321 views
Is exportation of hazardous waste the future solution, in the face of unsustainable methods?
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Review article: Persistent organic pollutants and landfills – a review of past experiences and future challenges From Waste Management & Research The landfilling and dumping of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and other persistent hazardous compounds can have significant adverse environmental consequences. POPs will persist in landfills for many decades and possibly centuries. The build up [...]... Read more »
Weber, R., Watson, A., Forter, M., & Oliaei, F. (2011) Review Article: Persistent organic pollutants and landfills - a review of past experiences and future challenges. Waste Management , 29(1), 107-121. DOI: 10.1177/0734242X10390730
- June 21, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 146 views
Guns in the home provide a greater risk than benefit
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Risks and benefits of a gun in the home From American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine Despite the fact that nearly one-third of American households have a firearm, studies show that having a gun in the home poses a household a greater health risk than a potential benefit. This study examined scientific research on both sides [...]... Read more »
Hemenway, D. (2011) Risks and Benefits of a Gun in the Home. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. DOI: 10.1177/1559827610396294
- June 14, 2011
- 07:30 PM
- 167 views
Breaking rules makes you seem powerful
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Breaking the rules to rise to power: how norm violators gain power in the eyes of others From Social Psychological and Personality Science When people have power, they act the part. Powerful people smile less, interrupt others, and speak in a louder voice. When people do not respect the basic rules of social behavior, they [...]... Read more »
Van Kleef, G., Homan, A., Finkenauer, C., Gundemir, S., & Stamkou, E. (2011) Breaking the Rules to Rise to Power: How Norm Violators Gain Power in the Eyes of Others. Social Psychological and Personality Science. DOI: 10.1177/1948550611398416
- June 14, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 134 views
Group therapy helps MS sufferers cope with depression
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Evaluation of an adjustment group for people with multiple sclerosis and low mood: a randomized controlled trial From Multiple Sclerosis This new study finds group therapy helps MS sufferers cope with the disease and saves the NHS money. Offering Multiple Sclerosis sufferers emotional support through group therapy sessions could improve their quality of life and [...]... Read more »
Lincoln, N., Yuill, F., Holmes, J., Drummond, A., Constantinescu, C., Armstrong, S., & Phillips, C. (2011) Evaluation of an adjustment group for people with multiple sclerosis and low mood: a randomized controlled trial. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. DOI: 10.1177/1352458511408753
- June 14, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 110 views
Group therapy helps MS sufferers cope with depression
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Evaluation of an adjustment group for people with multiple sclerosis and low mood: a randomized controlled trial From Multiple Sclerosis This new study finds group therapy helps MS sufferers cope with the disease and saves the NHS money. Offering Multiple Sclerosis sufferers emotional support through group therapy sessions could improve their quality of life and [...]... Read more »
Lincoln, N., Yuill, F., Holmes, J., Drummond, A., Constantinescu, C., Armstrong, S., & Phillips, C. (2011) Evaluation of an adjustment group for people with multiple sclerosis and low mood: a randomized controlled trial. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. DOI: 10.1177/1352458511408753
- June 8, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 800 views
Better alternatives to tackle the road dangers of winter snow and ice?
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Plexiglas-roofed city highways/roadways can eliminate snow/ice/ rain-associated deaths, deicing salt-induced environmental damage, and hypertension-promoting salinization of water From Public Works Management & Policy Since the severe winter of 2009-2010, which brought snow and ice to 49 states of the US there have been great concerns for future safety, commerce, and mobility. Snowstorms and ice storms [...]... Read more »
Biji T. Kurien. (2011) Plexiglas-roofed city highways/roadways can eliminate snow/ice/ rain-associated deaths, deicing salt-induced environmental damage, and hypertension-promoting salinization of water. Public Works Management . info:/10.1177/1087724X11405064
- June 7, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 161 views
The digital democracy of the internet and the publicity of openness
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A very popular blog: the internet and the possibilities of publicity From New Media & Society This article outlines how the mediums of traditional broadcast and the internet have different publicity possibilities. It is clear that the structure of the internet makes it particularly good at developing a publicity of openness and traditional media is [...]... Read more »
Brenton J. Malin. (2011) A very popular blog: The internet and the possibilities of publicity. New Media , 13 (2). info:/
- June 2, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 151 views
False rape allegations: centuries of disbelief embedded in institutional cultures and practices
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The (in)credible words of women: false allegations in European rape research From Violence Against Women This research considers the issue of false allegations in rape cases and argues it is important to recognize the ways in which rape law and its interpretation has historically problematized “the words of a woman”. This voice was considered inherently [...]... Read more »
Liz Kelly1. (2010) The (in)credible words of women: false allegations in european rape research . Violence Against Women , 16 (12). DOI: 10.1177/1077801210387748
- April 20, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 409 views
Prediction of 81 million dementia sufferers fuels the artificial nutrition and hydration debate
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Artificial nutrition and hydration for patients with advanced dementia: perspectives from medical practitioners in the Netherlands and Australia From Palliative Medicine The incidence of dementia is growing and is expected to double every 20 years. A large proportion of people with dementia will eventually receive end-of-life care. Patients with advanced dementia commonly develop eating difficulties, [...]... Read more »
Buiting, H., Clayton, J., Butow, P., van Delden, J., & van der Heide, A. (2010) Artificial nutrition and hydration for patients with advanced dementia: perspectives from medical practitioners in the Netherlands and Australia. Palliative Medicine, 25(1), 83-91. DOI: 10.1177/0269216310382589
- April 19, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 475 views
Bad classroom behavior doesn’t always mean bad grades
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Reexamining the Relationship Between Academic Achievement and Social Behavior From Journal of Positive Behavior Students who have poor behavior in the classroom do not always have poor grades. This study followed 350 students in seven at-risk schools over a 5-year period. They assessed both teacher perceptions of student behavior and academic achievement, as well as [...]... Read more »
Algozzine, B., Wang, C., & Violette, A. (2010) Reexamining the Relationship Between Academic Achievement and Social Behavior. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 13(1), 3-16. DOI: 10.1177/1098300709359084
- April 15, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 388 views
Physical therapy started within the first 24 hours leads to better recovery for knee operation patients
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Benefits of starting rehabilitation within 24 hours of primary total knee arthroplasty: randomised clinical trial From Clinical Rehabilitation Osteoarthritis is estimated to affect around three quarters of over 65s in developed countries, and when it affects the knees it can be intensely painful, affecting the gait and leading to deformity. As a result, replacing the [...]... Read more »
Labraca, N., Castro-Sanchez, A., Mataran-Penarrocha, G., Arroyo-Morales, M., Sanchez-Joya, M., & Moreno-Lorenzo, C. (2011) Benefits of starting rehabilitation within 24 hours of primary total knee arthroplasty: randomized clinical trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. DOI: 10.1177/0269215510393759
- April 13, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 428 views
Is breast best? Or chosen by less competent women?: An examination of bias against breastfeeding mothers
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Spoiled milk: An experimental examination of bias against mothers who breastfeed From Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin While breastfeeding babies has numerous health advantages to both mother and child, mothers who breastfeed may find that other people look down on them and do not want to work with them. This study found that mothers who [...]... Read more »
Smith, J., Hawkinson, K., & Paull, K. (2011) Spoiled Milk: An Experimental Examination of Bias Against Mothers Who Breastfeed. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. DOI: 10.1177/0146167211401629
- April 12, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 239 views
Children affected by earthquakes and their immediate emotional needs
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From International Social Work With the recent devastating events that have struck Japan, our thoughts turn to the heart breaking aftermath the people face. The challenges are overwhelming for all, but hardest for the most vulnerable in society. Lessons may be learned from similar incidents across the globe, this article explores the way Iranian children [...]... Read more »
Doostgharin, T. (2009) Children affected by earthquakes and their immediate emotional needs. International Social Work, 52(1), 96-106. DOI: 10.1177/0020872808093346
- April 7, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 405 views
Understanding the spiritual needs of dying patients
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The understanding of spirituality and the potential role of spiritual care in end-of-life and palliative care: a meta-study of qualitative research From Palliative Medicine Patients confronted with death often engage in spiritual reflection with an increased questioning and searching for meaning. This study looks at the role of spirituality in end-of-life care, how these needs [...]... Read more »
Edwards, A., Pang, N., Shiu, V., & Chan, C. (2010) Review: The understanding of spirituality and the potential role of spiritual care in end-of-life and palliative care: a meta-study of qualitative research. Palliative Medicine, 24(8), 753-770. DOI: 10.1177/0269216310375860
- April 6, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 470 views
Are the WikiLeak’s revelations an essential method of holding the US government to account?
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The urge to classify From Index on Censorship Are revelations by WikiLeak one of the few means of holding the government to account? When Barack Obama took office as president he identified transparency as one of the highest priorities on his agenda for change. The author of this article suggests that the president’s early promises [...]... Read more »
Sobel, D. (2011) The Urge To Classify. Index on Censorship, 40(1), 29-35. DOI: 10.1177/0306422011401974
- April 5, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 220 views
Brain performance improved by Sage extract
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Monoterpenoid extract of sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) with cholinesterase inhibiting properties improves cognitive performance and mood in healthy adults From Journal of Psychopharmacology Sage has been used in Europe for centuries as a spice and a medicine. There are over 500 different known species. It is a popular European treatment for oral inflammation, trials have confirmed [...]... Read more »
Kennedy, D., Dodd, F., Robertson, B., Okello, E., Reay, J., Scholey, A., & Haskell, C. (2010) Monoterpenoid extract of sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia) with cholinesterase inhibiting properties improves cognitive performance and mood in healthy adults. Journal of Psychopharmacology. DOI: 10.1177/0269881110385594
- March 30, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 418 views
Confirmation that stressed people can’t resist the temptation of a cigarette
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Stress decreases the ability to resist smoking and potentiates smoking intensity and reward From Journal of Psychopharmacology Despite tobacco being responsible for 5.4 million deaths per year and well publicized as one of the most preventable causes of mortality in the developed world, many of us still reach for a cigarette at the [...]... Read more »
McKee, S., Sinha, R., Weinberger, A., Sofuoglu, M., Harrison, E., Lavery, M., & Wanzer, J. (2010) Stress decreases the ability to resist smoking and potentiates smoking intensity and reward. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 25(4), 490-502. DOI: 10.1177/0269881110376694
- March 29, 2011
- 03:00 AM
- 427 views
Happiness in youth comes from excitement, in maturity from contentment
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The shifting meaning of happiness From Social Psychological and Personality Science This article reveals that for some people, excitement leads to happiness, and for others, nothing brings happiness so much as a peaceful life. Which you prefer depends on how old you are, and whether you focus on living in the moment or planning for [...]... Read more »
Mogilner, C., Kamvar, S., & Aaker, J. (2010) The Shifting Meaning of Happiness. Social Psychological and Personality Science. DOI: 10.1177/1948550610393987
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