Cytogenetic analysis of human mesothelioma cell lines, pleural exudate cells or biopsy material has revealed karyotypic abnormalities in the vast majority of cases [5–7]. In vitro studies suggest that mesothelial cells are particularly susceptible to chromosomal damage after asbestos exposure [8]. The chromosomal changes may be initiated by the asbestos particles themselves, either as a [...]

Introduction
In December 2006, I spent three days exploring some of the finest perfumeries in Paris, France, the fragrance capital of the world. I was on a tight schedule, having 7 hours on the first day, 4 hours on the second day, and 2 hours on the final day for my tour. That gave me a [...]

This study assesses cost of illness of metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients over a specific period of time as observed in Medicare program expenditure data. Incident cases of MBC from 1997 to 1999 were included. Direct care cost data were obtained from Medicare claims from a 5% national sample of program beneficiaries. Costs to the [...]

Using an irreversible hydrocolloid material (alginate) and stock trays, the dentist makes an impression of the opposing dental arch and the arch with the existing fixed partial denture. The impression trays are coated with impression adhesive to prevent the alginate from pulling away from the trays during removal from the mouth.
The dentist blocks the interproximal [...]

Bonding is a painless way to make minor repairs to teeth. In most cases, several teeth can be bonded in one dental visit. Bonding uses tooth-coloured material, called composite resin. Composite resin is put on the tooth, then shaped and hardened with light. The composite resin can be:
Matched to your teeth.
Shaped to look like the [...]

Ginseng (“man-root” in Chinese) is a green, perennial herb that is grown primarily for its root. While many products may be referred to as ginseng, in botanical terms, there are only two authentic types: Ontario Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng). These ginsengs differ from each other in their chemical composition and each [...]

QUESTIONS
Choose the single best answer for each question.
1. Which of the following statements regarding the epidemiology of lung cancer is correct?
(A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not associated with an increased risk of lung cancer
(B) Cigar smoking is associated with an equal risk of lung cancer as compared with cigarette smoking
(C) Occupational exposure to [...]

The WVU School of Nursing is pleased to announce that it has been authorized to offer the Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) to our graduate students, who are or plan to become nurse educators. This external funding was obtained from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration in a [...]

Principal components of a health manpower planning process are: identification of current supply; projection of future supply; identification of current requirements; projection of future requirements; and affecting a balance between supply and requirements. Baker points out that it is not the health manpower planner who, in reality, makes decisions intended to bring about a coordinated [...]

One physician hurled a surgical instrument at his coworkers in a fit of anger. Another tried to stuff a nurse headfirst into a trash can. A group of nurses banded together to blackball a doctor and get his privileges revoked.
Bad behavior among doctors and nurses has always been health care’s dirty little secret. Almost everyone [...]

Preceptor agreements are individual contractual arrangements for supervision of students. Arrangements are initiated by the College of Nursing and negotiated with each agency. Clinical experience involves one or two students and is negotiated with the preceptor.
Role of the Faculty Member:
1. Assist student with identification of learning goals and objectives for the course.
2. Provide preceptor with [...]

Independence Blue Cross (IBC) recognizes that nurses are critical to the health care delivery system, and that the ever-growing shortage of nurses and nurse educators in southeastern PA threatens the accessibility of quality and affordable health care in our community.
Addressing the nursing shortage
In 2003, faced with a growing shortage of nurses in our community, IBC [...]