Nov
4
Articles of Note: November Edition
November 4, 2009 | 1 Comment
Time once again for a run down of some of the new and noteworthy articles in the current literature. All of these are from the October/November issues. As always, please keep in mind this in no way a comprehensive list; simply items that have caught my attention from a selection of peer-reviewed journals. Links lead [...]
Jul
15
The (Economic) Cost of Violence
July 15, 2009 | 1 Comment
Everything can be looked at in economic terms, including violence. It’s important info to have at your disposal, because it can strengthen a grant proposal or negotiations with your healthcare system for an FTE or program. Enough’s been written on the subject that I figured it would be good to review the literature. I’ve chosen [...]
Jun
24
Clinical Guide: Toluidine Blue Dye
June 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Over the last couple weeks I’ve received several questions related to using Toluidine Blue dye in sexual assault medical-forensic exams, so I figured it was time to put together a clinical guide on the topic.
May
30
Guide: Literature Searches
May 30, 2009 | 1 Comment
I was asked to do a post on literature searches, and since I’m always harping on the importance of keeping up with the science, I think it’s a good idea. There are many ways to access current literature, so I’ll outline a few here. But before we get to where, let’s take a minute to [...]
Apr
19
Wood's Lamps
April 19, 2009 | 1 Comment
The issue of Wood’s Lamps and other alternate light sources (ALS) in sexual assault medical forensic exams came up this week and it got me thinking about how often we do things because we were taught we should, and not because they’ve been shown to be particularly useful or effective. So I thought I’d take [...]
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