Abuse at work drains people, money, and medical workplace not immune
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The resignation of a Stanford neurosurgeon and a recent report of medical students experiencing harassment has highlighted the issue of abuse of medical personnel, both at home and at work. A questionnaire distributed by a Minnesota hospital to its staff found that 67% reported abusive situations at work at least once a month. Sixty percent reported abuse at home. Many felt that abuse at home could cause problems at work, such as low morale, absenteeism and staff turnover. Many felt that employers should get involved in reducing abuse at work and at home. People who grow up in abusive homes may be authoritarian at work and may use intimidation to manage their subordinates. A Centers for Disease Control report estimates the cost of domestic violence at $45 billion, and a Bureau of National Affairs Inc report estimates such violence causes employers $3 to $5 billion annually.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1992
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A lean, mean cyclotron revs up neutron therapy
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A superconducting cyclotron developed at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory at Michigan State University may make neutron radiation therapy more effective in treating certain cancers. The cyclotron produces neutron beams, which contain more energy and may be more effective than other types of radiation therapy. But conventional cyclotrons are large and expensive; there are only three hospital-based cyclotrons in the US. Superconducting cyclotrons have smaller magnets, use less power and cost less than their room-temperature counterparts. Their small size allows them to be mounted between two rings, which creates a cylinder in which the patient lies. The magnet rotates around the patient, minimizing damage to healthy tissue. A superconducting cyclotron is in operation at Harper Hospital Detroit Medical Center.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1992
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