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 Jana MacLeod, MD |
Sound Science: Preventing Trips to the Trauma Unit Listen to Sound Science as trauma surgeon Jana MacLeod describes how alcohol misuse leads to many of the traumatic injuries that end up in the emergency department. Research shows that motivational interviews can prevent recurrent alcohol-related injuries. Read more... |
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New Research Centers Link Children's Healthcare, Emory Pediatrics New pediatric research centers supported by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta will link leading-edge clinical care to key areas of research strength at Emory and other Atlanta partners. This new research focus is expected to boost pediatrics at Children's and Emory into the top tier of health centers, for the benefit of children in Georgia and beyond. Read more... |
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Lillian Meacham, MD, with pediatric cancer survivor |
Pediatric Cancer Survivors May Be at Risk for Heart Disease Survivors of pediatric cancer are at greater risk for high cholesterol, diabetes, and high blood pressure, all of which predispose them to heart disease. These risk factors are found at an earlier age than in the general population, but discovering and treating them sooner could avert long-term problems. Read more... |
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Scientists Take a Step Towards Uncovering the "Histone Code" The intricate packaging of DNA in a cell is just as important as the information in the DNA itself, scientists have found. This includes histones — the spool-like proteins DNA coils around. Tiny changes in the histone machinery can determine how and when genes are expressed. Read more... |
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Vaccinating Against Bacterial Infections May Reduce Flu-Related Pneumonia Deaths Bacterial infections, in particular pneumonia, can follow the flu and cause secondary infections that worsen flu symptoms and increase risk for death. Bacterial infections were a major cause of flu-related pneumonia and death among soldiers and civilians during the 1918 flu pandemic. Vaccinating against bacterial infections could reduce deaths during flu outbreaks. Read more... |
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