Top medical and scientific societies commit to providing free access to research
...ss to medical and scientific research findings and advocates of the current journal publishing system. The document was drafted in response to recent claims that these publishers' practices hinder the public's ability to access published scientific research. The DC Principles The Washington DC Principles fo...Alcohol use and victimization among college women
...reased opportunity to victimize them. Rape-victim advocates often see this as 'blaming' the victim. I see this as providing women with information that can empower them to further protect themselves."...Personalized treatment goal of IU breast cancer study funded by $10 million DoD grant
...according to Dr. Sledge, is the role breast cancer advocates will play in patient education. Grant funding is available to assist with development and printing of brochures and other literature to be given to the study participants. The groups involved are the Research Advocacy Network and the Young Survivors ...Pain resource nurses at Fox Chase Cancer Center seen as educators and advocates for a change
..."Pain resource nurses at Fox Chase are regarded as advocates and educators to patients, family members and physicians," said MacDonald. "Teaming up with the Press Ganey Associates, an independent and national leader in measuring patient satisfaction for the health-care industry, gives us patient-driven tools ...Clerks control healthcare access for uninsured patients, study finds
...s to the front-desk staff. These staff were often advocates for indigent patients, going out of their way to argue that a patient should be admitted or classifying the case as "insurance pending" rather than "self-pay." In fact, Weiner found, none of the clerical staff at the lowest level of the pay scale rep...Quality patient care not met by blanket screenings, warns UCSF/SFVAMC physician
...a principle applied at the VA nationwide -- Walter advocates that quality be defined by how well screening is targeted to patients likely to benefit, considering prognosis and patient preferences. If measures of quality are not thoughtfully specified, they may become, she writes, "scientifically insupportable ...Chronic diseases need global health attention
...ses needs a coordinated effort from policy makers, advocates and health professionals, according to a special communication in the June 2 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), a theme issue on Global Health. Derek Yach, M.B.Ch.B., M.P.H., from the World Health Organization, Geneva, S...Use of cameras to monitor nursing-home care is subject of controversy
...se of understandable concerns over privacy, Cottle advocates placing the surveillance systems in the hands of independent companies, which would then monitor the equipment and be responsible for making the data available online. "In this way, families can check on their loved ones and nursing ...Scientific forum addresses menstrual cycle as vital sign
...w York, September 21, 2004 Leading women's health advocates met today at a scientific forum titled, "The Menstrual Cycle is a Vital Sign," held at the New York Academy of Sciences. Co-sponsored by Rachel's Well, Inc. and the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research, the discussion was designed to raise awareness...Techniques for making Barbie dolls can improve health care
... on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; and advocates for the elderly like AARP. Operations research, known as the "Science of Better," is the discipline of applying advanced analytical methods to help make better decisions. Mathematical modeling tools characteristic...IDSA recommends ways to strengthen HHS's pandemic influenza plan
... spur development of vaccines and antivirals: IDSA advocates legislation to spur the research, development, and licensing of new vaccines and antivirals. Specific strategies worth exploring include market incentives, risk reduction, liability protections, compensation for injury, intellectual property rights, ...Who really owns publicly-funded medical research?
...iles/NOT-OD-04-064.html Patient advocates and public interest groups are increasingly concer...ghlight the stories, concerns and needs of patient advocates and public interest groups in this important science dialogue. Who: Sharon Terry, Preside...University of Utah vision researchers identify genetic cause of rare eye disease in Utah family
... diagnosed with Beehive Syndrome. Specifically, he advocates that ophthalmologists caring for patients with optic atrophy should inquire about possible hearing loss as well. Eventually, he says the findings will be used to develop treatments directed at preventing the vision and hearing loss in patients with t...Data suggest ADDERALL XR significantly improved simulated driving in young adults with ADHD
...Although there is no cure for ADHD, physicians and advocates are finding ways to help people with the condition learn to adapt to their school, home, social and work settings. ADHD usually can be successfully managed with a combination of treatments, such as medication and structured coping techniques. Psych...Female condoms overlooked in fight against spread of HIV/AIDS
...rotection," Kaler said. In developing countries, advocates for the female condom need to have a stronger voice, and large-scale trials of the device need to proceed as quickly as possible, moving beyond pilot and acceptability studies. As well, it is important to take a longer view of the female condom's ben...NIAID seeks applicants to lead revamped HIV/AIDS clinical trials networks
...s with researchers, clinicians, community, nurses, advocates and people living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS. The new approach is designed to increase the efficiency, accountability and integration of NIAID's HIV/AIDS clinical research networks and enhance their capacity to effectively conduct vital clinical r...Supporters of NIH policy see publishers' gambit as possible diversion
...ed after a majority of public interest and patient advocates already have weighed in to support the NIH enhanced public access program." Johnson added, "We applaud all authentic efforts to make medical research universally and freely available. The movement toward open access deserves more allies and more lea...Where there's smoke, there's money
... he adds. "It is important for tobacco control advocates to work closely with political allies to ensure that tobacco industry political contributions are kept to a minimum," Luke says. "In addition, those groups that promote public health policy need to work both sides of the aisle. It's too simplist...Families inform roadmap to improve care for dying in nursing homes
... lack of trust, family members who became vigilant advocates for their spouses, parents or grandparents. "People felt that they had to be assertive to make sure that their loved one ate, had their bedding changed, were brought to the bathroom or received the right medication," said Shield, a clinical associate...Guidelines for following pediatric cancer survivors aim to reduce medical complications
...earches, behavioral specialists and patient/parent advocates from around the country. The long-term follow-up guidelines are composed, in part, of charts listing therapeutic agents; potential late problems they might cause; risk factors making long-term complications more likely; factors that put people at hi...