Book Review Column Bishop, April Book Review Column Shattered by Debra Puglisi Sharp with Marjorie Preston Atria Books, New York, NY From the very, beginning, you don’t want put this story down; and you don’t want to keep reading! On a beautiful April day in 1998 Debra Puglisi planted roses, spoke to her husband for […]
College students’ judgments regarding sexual aggression during a date Roseann Hannon Although many studies of acquaintance and date rape have accumulated over the last 15 years, disagreements continue as to how to define these terms. Muehlenhard, Powch, Phelps, and Giusti (1992) discussed definitions of rape used by researchers, and described two of the most important […]
Are gender differences in basic human values a generational phenomenon? Sean Lyons Human values are a core element of human psychology and are therefore key to the understanding of both individuals and social groups (Mayton, Ball-Rokeach, & Loges, 1994). It therefore makes inherent sense that values should be considered a fundamental construct in the study […]
Skin-saving facials: four new medically based treatments to combat summer sun damage – Beauty in Action Abbie Kozolchyk The newest facials not only pamper, but also effectively fight signs of sun damage (think: blotchiness, rough patches and fine lines). They’re so effective, you can find them only at dermatologists’ offices and medi-spas (day spas overseen […]
Survey of psychodramatists’ opinions: professional issues post 9/11 Peter L. Kranz To find out psychodramatists’ opinions about issues facing the profession that might have been affected by the terrorist acts of 09/11/2001, a survey was mailed to 200 individuals selected at random from the Directory of the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and […]
Biometric analysis of controlled clinical study for sleep formulation on multiple parameters of aging-related dysfunctions Marcelo Suarez Abstract In this paper, the authors establish the construct and timing of sleep, and explore the common reasons why adult men and women fail to achieve restful, restorative sleep. From this, the authors submit that natural sleep promoting […]
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Kroger to boost presence in Nebraska CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. announced late last month that it has reached a deal with No Frills Supermarkets to acquire, for an undisclosed amount, three Albertsons stores in the Omaha, Neb., area. The transaction is expected to close early next month. The three units, which Albertsons previously had […]
Diagnosis: contact dermatitis.(Case of the Month) Bates, Betsy VANCOUVER, B.C. — An examination revealed a well-demarcated line between normal skin and a very extensive eruption of flesh-colored and verrucous papules with central areas of erosion throughout her groin region and on two digits of her right hand. She had no exotic pets and had no […]
Enhancing the enterprise: EMRs offer big gains for healthcare organizations of all sizes Richard R. Rogoski From a mental health center that sees more than 25,000 patients a year to a three-doctor practice with no more than 6,000 charts, electronic medical records (EMRs) are supercharging efficiencies, capping costs and personalizing the doctor/patient relationship. Plus, the […]