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Older Adults and Babies Most Vulnerable to Preventable Head Injuries Suffered at Home

Accidental falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injury among Americans of all ages according to the AANS. And among Americans age 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries. In 2008, nearly 8.6 million Americans suffered accidental falls according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Taking a few minutes to make simple changes around the home can help prevent falls and potentially life-altering or even fatal head injuries.

New Way Found to Kill Pediatric Brain Tumors

Researchers have identified a previously unrecognized target, a protein called STAT3, at which they can aim new drugs for the treatment of cancer in neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes increased risk of benign and malignant brain tumors.

FSMB Names Todd Phillips CFO

Todd Phillips, a financial manager with expertise in strategic business development for health organizations, will join the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) executive leadership team as CFO March 1.

Washington and Lee University Economic Expert on Toyota

Washington and Lee University economist Michael Smitka says that Toyota’s current dilemma results from a perfect storm of factors that include rapid expansion that led to strained resources and wishful thinking, both amplied by a parochial management structure.

Medical Expert Available Regarding FDA Expanding Rosuvastatin Use to People with Normal LDL Cholesterol

Dr. Christie Ballantyne is one of the world’s foremost experts on lipids, cholesterol and statins. His research has contributed to FDA approval for many of the stains on the market today, including Crestor.

Single Gene Mutation Induces Endometrial Cancer

A mutation in a single gene can cause endometrial cancer that is responsive to a specific drug therapy, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found in an animal study.