An msnbc.com poll of 100 urologists, conducted by
Truth On Call, showed that 30 percent of the doctors had seen or treated pre-teen and teen boys for testicular trauma in the past year, including severe injuries caused by so-called “sack-tapping,” in which boys ambush others at school and elsewhere.
The issue was highlighted by news last week that a 14-year-old Minnesota boy, David Gibbons,
had to have his right testicle removed after a hallway assault.
“This is, in fact, a form of bullying,” Atala said. “Someone may do that without realizing the consequences of their actions.”
Bruises, blood clots, testicular torsion — in which the organ twists up to 360 degrees — and, more rarely, testicular rupture, all are consequences of blunt force trauma to the testicles, including injuries caused by close-range punches.
This article discusses the global health issue of sickle cell disease especially among African populations, which remains a severe problem 100 years after its discovery.
A new study of the High Arctic climate roughly 50 million years ago led by the University of Colorado at Boulder helps to explain how ancient alligators and giant tortoises were able to thrive on Ellesmere Island well above the Arctic Circle, even as they endured six months of darkness each year.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2010, its budget is about $6.9 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 universities and institutions. Each year, NSF receives over 45,000 competitive requests for fu
Ah yes, the fine print. Tricky territory, especially if you're the owner of a relatively new General Motors vehicle equipped with OnStar. If so, you might want to get out your magnifying glass and have a gander at OnStar's new terms and conditions policy.
"Speaking just for myself, I was concerned when I heard about
these bonuses," said David Weber, chairman of the Zoo-Museum
District's board. It stands out from "what we've heard from the
other institutions and the cost-cutting measures they're
taking."
In Boyle's case, Hellman said, the financial officer deserved
her bonus, even though she started so late in 2010. "She gave us a
really good transition," he said, "and we rewarded her for that
outstanding contribution."
"It removes any concerns that taxpayers might have," Hellman
said. "But we're still going to use incentive compensation in
certain years and with certain people. We still believe it's
right."
The pay is tied to objective
performance standards that vary depending on executives'
responsibilities, said Ted Hellman,
"The science center is on a trajectory that is very serious,"
Ben Uchitelle, a former Clayton mayor who chairs the Zoo-Museum
District's audit committee, said at a May 31 meeting. "It spends
more than it makes."
"They have a right to review our finances, and they have done so
consistently in the past," Hellman said. "We welcome the
review."