Does endoglin haploinsufficiency reduce radiation-induced fibrosis and telangiectasia formation in mouse kidneys?
Endoglin plays an important role in the development of irradiation-induced normal tissue damage. Future studies will show whether interfering with endoglin functions protects tissues from late radiation toxicity.
Staff nurses were more likely than their physician colleagues to believe they should be allowed to initiate DNR discussions, were more confident in their ability to discuss DNR than house officers, and had more positive attitudes. These results suggest further exploration of the role nurses should play in the DNR process.