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Mabee Foundation gives $1 million for DeBakey Library
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation has awarded a $1million grant to support construction of the Michael E. DeBakey Library and Museum at Baylor College of Medicine.
Groundbreaking for the library, which will recognize the contributions of the renowned heart surgeon, is expected later this year. It will be built at the front of the DeBakey Center for Biomedical Education and Research. The Mabee gift also supports the expansion of the DeBakey Center.
The library and museum will feature displays of photos, awards and medical devices, as well as video productions chronicling the milestones in DeBakey's distinguished career as a medical innovator and statesman. The DeBakey Center will be expanded to provide additional classrooms, laboratories and space for academic societies for medical and graduate students.
The Mabee Foundation was established in 1948 by the late John E. Mabee and his wife, Lottie E. Mabee. The foundation, with offices in Tulsa, Okla., and Midland, Texas, provides grants to religious and charitable organizations, institutions of higher learning, hospitals and other charitable groups.
Jewelry allergies often caused by nickel
When your wedding ring makes your finger itch, don't think it's an omen. Check out the nickel content of your jewelry.
"Nickel dermatitis is fairly common," said Rajani Katta, M.D.,assistant professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "Nickel is very common in jewelry. Even 14-karat gold contains nickel."
Katta said a skin allergy from nickel will usually appear directly under the jewelry, causing a patchy red, itchy rash. The allergy can develop at any time in life.
Back pain can be prevented
Exercise and body positioning are the keys to preventing back pain.
"Nearly nine in 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives," said Martin Grabois, M.D., chair of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "Strained back muscles can result from improperly lifting a heavy object or sitting in an awkward position for long periods of time."
Grabois says exercises targeting the muscles that support the back can help avoid problems. Back strain can also be avoided by using the proper technique when lifting heavy objects.
"Lifting should be done with the legs, not the back," said Grabois. "Bend at the knees, use the legs to lift to a straight position and keep the object close to the body to reduce pressure on the back."
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Mabee Foundation gives $1 million for DeBakey Library |
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Back pain can be prevented |