Distribution of Skin Doses Over Scalp in Therapy of Tinea Capitis With Superficial X-Rays

Strauss, John S.

doi:10.1001/archderm.1954.01540150077006

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“…X-ray radiation treatment were commonly used in the first half of the twentieth century, when it was believed to be a safe and advanced treatment for various diseases and medical conditions, including ear infections [ 28 ], acne scars, adenoids, and in measuring foot size [ 29 ]. The procedure was standardized in 1907 by Robert Kienböck and again in 1910 by Horatio George Adamson and became known as the Adamson-Kienböck method [ 30 ]. Irradiation ended in 1960 when an oral antifungal medication (griseofulvin) was proven effective.…”

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Understanding and addressing populations whose prior experience has led to mistrust in healthcare

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Shvarts

2023

Isr J Health Policy Res

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Background Policy makers need to maintain public trust in healthcare systems in order to foster citizen engagement in recommended behaviors and treatments. The importance of such commitment has been highlighted by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Central to public trust is the extent of the accountability of health authorities held responsible for long-term effects of past treatments. This paper addresses the topic of manifestations of trust among patients damaged by radiation treatments for ringworm. Methods For this mixed-methods case study (quan/qual), we sampled 600 files of Israeli patients submitting claims to the National Center for Compensation of Scalp Ringworm Victims in the years 1995–2014, following damage from radiation treatments received between 1946 and 1960 in Israel and/or abroad. Qualitative data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, and correlations were analyzed with chi-square tests. Verbal data were analyzed by the use of systematic content analysis. Results Among 527 patients whose files were included in the final analysis, 42% held authorities responsible. Assigning responsibility to authorities was more prevalent among claimants born in Israel than among those born and treated abroad (χ2 = 6.613, df = 1, p = 0.01), claimants reporting trauma (χ2 = 4.864, df = 1, p = 0.027), and claimants living in central cities compared with those in suburban areas (χ2 = 18.859, df = 6, p < 0.01). Men, younger claimants, patients with a psychiatric diagnosis, and patients from minority populations expressed mistrust in health regulators. Conclusions Examining populations' perceived trust in healthcare institutions and tailoring health messages to vulnerable populations can promote public trust in healthcare systems.

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confidence: 99%