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Suicide Prevention: Mayo Experts Offer Tips for Parents, Public, MediaSuicide is the third-leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24. If parents are worried their child may be having suicidal thoughts, it’s no time to tiptoe around the question, according to Mayo Clinic experts who have produced two educational videos on suicide prevention for use by media outlets, schools and others. Instead, be direct and ask, the physicians advise, and if the answer is yes, do not try to downplay or dismiss the child’s feelings. Seek professional assistance immediately. |
Released: 5/23/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Expert Available Mayo Clinic |
LifeLaw and Public PolicyChannels:Keywords:Key Executive Leadership Programs, American University, Robert Tobias, Bob Tobias, School of Public Affairs, sequester, Sequestration, federal employees, furloughs, Morale, Senior executive service, Congress, President Clinton, Tom Ridge, Commercial Activities Panel, Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board, leadership challenge |
Sequester Summer Takes a Bite Out of Morale?The summer sequester effect on federal employee morale could potentially leave a gaping hole in the federal workforce for years to come due to the brain-drain from federal ranks which may ironically end up costing the government more in the long run says American University's Robert Tobias. |
Released: 5/22/2013 10:00 AM EDT
Expert Available American University |
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1860 Reconsidered: Book Takes Fresh Look at Lincoln’s ElectionA new collection of historical essays, edited by a University of Indianapolis professor, explores the often-ignored complexities of the most pivotal election in U.S. history. |
Released: 5/21/2013 11:00 AM EDT
Expert Available University of Indianapolis |
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Experts Available to Comment on Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis
Experts from the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are available to comment on issues related to lung cancer screening and diagnosis, and development of pulmonary fibrosis, specifically at the American Thoracic Society International Conference in Philadelphia, its home, May 17-22. |
Released: 5/21/2013 9:00 AM EDT
Expert Available Thomas Jefferson University |
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News Tip: New Research on Teenage Girls and Melanoma Makes This the Season for Tanning Stories
Prom season and summer approach, and with them teenage girls seeking suntans. New research published in the May issue of Pediatrics finds that the number of children diagnosed with melanoma has increased an average 2% a year since the 1970s. |
Released: 5/17/2013 8:00 AM EDT
Expert Available Dana-Farber Cancer Institute |
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Power of Pop: Professor Examines How Asian Music Shapes Identity
A Union College professor recently published a paper in the Journal of Asian Studies, "Stars to the State and Beyond: Globalization, Identity, and Asian Popular Music," that explores the power of popular music and its ability to foster a greater understanding of a vast array of social phenomena within Asia. |
Released: 5/16/2013 2:05 PM EDT
Expert Available Union College |
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Dog Parks Offer Fun, but Veterinarian Says a Few Precautions Can Make Visits Even BetterA Kansas State University veterinarian says a few precautions can make trips to dog parks even more fun and safer for dogs and dog owners. |
Released: 5/16/2013 9:45 AM EDT
Expert Available Kansas State University |
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UAB Experts Respond to Angelina Jolie’s Breast Cancer Prevention MeasureJolie has people talking about genetics; testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 is not for everyone, but knowing family history is a good start. |
Released: 5/14/2013 3:00 PM EDT
Expert Available University of Alabama at Birmingham |
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Gettysburg College Prof. Releases Book on Battle of Gettysburg
Prof. Allen Guelzo releases “Gettysburg: The Last Invasion” in advance of 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg |
Released: 5/14/2013 10:00 AM EDT
Expert Available Gettysburg College |
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Why an Orthopaedic Surgeon Wore a Flight Suit to a Hockey Game
Dane Salazar, MD, a major in the U.S. Air Force and an orthopaedic surgeon, wore his flight suit to a recent Chicago Blackhawks playoff game. Salazar had been chosen to stand on the rink and salute the flag during the National Anthem. |
Released: 5/13/2013 4:00 PM EDT
Expert Available Loyola University Health System |