ISQua Special Reports now available

Gene therapy: available now!

T he above title automatically leads one to think of a technologically advanced and pricey new therapy. Patients would fl ock to our center in search of the latest and most innovative of therapies. In truth, gene therapy is available; it is available to everyone, every day, and it does not cost as much as one would think. Every time you eat, you are sending a message to your genes as to how the...

Re: ISQua position paper.

The ISQua Position Paper on traditional accreditation systems and the ISO philosophy [1] may be the basis for further development of accreditation and certification of quality management systems in health care. In Switzerland a group of the National Alliance for Quality in Health Care evaluated the possibility of the adaptation of ISO-9001 for institutions of health care. The modified and furth...

Diabetes State Atlas Now Available Online

Toxicogenomics Data on Acetaminophen Now Available

Background: The appearance of dumbbell neuroma of the first thoracic root is extremely rare. The extradural component of a T1-dumbbell neuroma may present as an apical mass. The diagnosis of hand weakness is complex and may be delayed in T1-neuroma because of absence of the palpable cervical mass. One-stage removal of a T1-root neuroma and its intrathoracic extension demanded an extended poster...

Healthy Housing Inspection Manual now available.

Editor’s note: This month’s column fea­ tures the preface from the newly released CDC/HUD Healthy Housing Inspection Manual. Request your CD-ROM copy of the manual by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO or sending an e-mail to [email protected]. As always, your comments are welcomed; please send them to [email protected]. NEHA strives to provide up-to-date and relevant information on environmen­ tal health and to ...