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Investigation Finds Problem Nurses Stay On Job Amid Nursing Shortage
Propublica/The Los Angeles Times found that "the board charged with overseeing California"s 350,000 registered nurses often takes years to act on complaints of egregious misconduct, leaving nurses accused of wrongdoing free to practice without restrictions ... It"s a high-stakes gamble that no one will be hurt as nurses with histories of drug abuse, negligence, violence and incompetence continue to provide care across the state. While the inquiries drag on, many nurses maintain spotless records. New employers and patients have no way of knowing the risks."
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Eliminating Cell Receptor Prevents Infections In Animal Study
New research from The Children"s Hospital of Philadelphia sheds light on the role of cell receptors in acting as gatekeepers for infectious viruses. By using mice genetically engineered to lack a particular receptor in heart and pancreas cells, the study team prevented infection by a common virus that causes potentially serious diseases in humans.
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Pitt School Of Medicine's George K. Michalopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., Receives 2009 ASIP Rous-Whipple Award

George K. Michalopoulos, M.D., Ph.D., Maud L. Menten Professor and chair of pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, has received the 2009 American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) Rous-Whipple Award. The award is presented annually to a senior scientist with a distinguished career in research who continues to advance the understanding of disease. Dr. Michalopoulos was honored for his research regarding the pathways of growth factors that lead the liver to regenerate. As the recipient, Dr. Michalopoulos presented a lecture on liver regeneration at ASIP"s annual meeting in New Orleans in April. His lecture will form the basis of a publication in The American Journal of Pathology. "This is a once in a lifetime achievement and I am touched to receive this recognition from my peers," said Dr. Michalopoulos. A native of Athens, Greece, Dr. Michalopoulos received his medical degree from Athens University Medical School and his doctorate in oncology from the University of Wisconsin. As one of the nation"s leading academic centers for biomedical research, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine integrates advanced technology with basic science across a broad range of disciplines in a continuous quest to harness the power of new knowledge and improve the human condition. Driven mainly by the School of Medicine and its affiliates, Pitt has ranked among the top 10 recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health since 1997 and now ranks fifth in the nation, according to preliminary data for fiscal year 2008. Likewise, the School of Medicine is equally committed to advancing the quality and strength of its medical and graduate education programs, for which it is recognized as an innovative leader, and to training highly skilled, compassionate clinicians and creative scientists well-equipped to engage in world-class research. The School of Medicine is the academic partner of UPMC, which has collaborated with the University to raise the standard of medical excellence in Pittsburgh and to position health care as a driving force behind the region"s economy. For more information about the School of Medicine, see http://www.medschool.pitt.edu. University of Pittsburgh


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