Obesity in middle age may drastically raise future medicare expenditures
...ntive measures are required not only to lessen the burden of disease and disability associated with excess weight but also to contain future health care costs incurred by the aging population," Daviglus said. "Public health efforts need to include comprehensive national strategies an...Health care charges higher for older adults who were overweight or obese when younger
...ntive measures are required not only to lessen the burden of disease and disability associated with excess weight but also to contain future health care costs incurred by the aging population," the authors write....Accumulated lead exposure may be an important risk factor for cataracts
...on of lead exposure could help decrease the global burden of cataract," the authors conclude.......al public-health benefits and reductions in global burden of disease from deworming is overwhelming. Moreover, there are simple, effective, safe, and cheap treatments already available. The challenge is to get the treatments to those who need them. [MDG] Goal 8--develop a global partnership for development-...Canadian researchers to develop 'smart drug' to repair psychiatric disorders
...sability. Health Canada has estimated the economic burden of these disorders at $22.7 billion and costs are expected to rise significantly as the population ages. Other team members are: (in alphabetical order) Assistant Prof. Alaa El-Husseini, UBC Dept. of Psychiatry and BRC; Associate Prof. Steph...Obesity appears to be modifiable risk factor for atrial fibrillation
...he implication of these results for the population burden of AF may be substantial, because obesity is highly prevalent and potentially modifiable. Thus, even a small decrease in the prevalence of obesity could lead to a large reduction in the incidence of AF," the authors write. "Because management of AF ...Early results shed light on lung cancer screening advance
...he "data may be useful in estimating the potential burden and cost of CT screening and in evaluating whether practitioners are generally following reasonable procedures in their work-up of positive CT screens."...Urban hospitals bear the brunt of motorcycle injuries
...ese cases likely contribute a substantial economic burden to academic medical centers," he explains. About 16 percent of patients hospitalized for motorcycle-injuries were uninsured, Coben and colleagues found. Another 10 percent used public insurance like Medicaid during their hospitalizations. The researc...HHS awards $10.4 million to fight AIDS on three continents
...and infrastructure in countries where the HIV/AIDS burden is highest, CIPRA grants help meet this urgent need." CIPRA grants are awarded to resource-limited countries. One eligibility requirement is that applications come from countries that have a Gross National Income per capita equal to or less than U.S....Short-term increase in ozone linked to rise in number of deaths in large US cities
...s probably an underestimate of the total mortality burden from such an increase in ozone because it accounts for only the short-term effects." They conclude by saying, "Our findings indicate that this widespread pollutant adversely affects mortality, in addition to other health effects that have been asso...Diabetes among older adults imposed an estimated $133.5 billion cost in 1990's
...is study is a stark reminder of the huge financial burden diabetes places on patients, their families, and society," Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson said. "Diabetes remains a serious and growing health threat, but there are simple steps we can all take, such as eating wisely and stayin...Taking a number of medications regularly could give you a serious headache
...disorders seen in the specialty care setting. The burden of CDH-related disability is substantial and is associated with a significantly diminished health-related quality of life, decreased physical, social and occupational functioning, and worsened mental health. ...Asymptomatic cardiovascular changes are powerful predictor of future heart disease
...the index of measures reflects cumulative vascular burden that can more accurately point to later risk for coronary artery disease," Dr. Kuller continued. "Earlier interventions, perhaps with drugs to treat cholesterol and hypertension, as well as controlling diabetes and making modifications in exercise an...Reduced risk of institutionalisation in patients with dementia
...ily member for day-to-day care. At this stage, the burden of care is so extensive that caregivers can no longer cope with the day-to-day commitment required for such an emotionally and physically demanding job. Experts believe the long-term clinical efficacy of galantamine may be a result of its uni...News tips for Monday, November 8, 2004
...ial factors living alone, alcohol abuse, economic burden of medical care, and health status predicted the development of depression in some outpatients with heart failure. 10:15 a.m. Abstract 1936 Women with non-ST elevation heart disease undergoing angioplasty are at higher risk than men. In a new ...New medication dramatically decreases congestive heart failure in African-American patients
... affects so many people and adds such a tremendous burden on the quality of life," Dr. Yancy said. "It is our hope that this treatment will allow patients with heart disease to enjoy a higher quality of life."...Study will assess effect of tomato oil on precancerous prostate changes
... chemoprevention because of its high public health burden and relatively slow growth rate," Gann said. "Although early surgical treatment of prostate cancer might be effective, it involves substantial discomfort. This, plus the wide variability in the biological behavior of prostate cancer, makes overtrea...Britain should adopt universal hepatitis B immunisation
...ot implemented universal immunisation. Because the burden of hepatitis B was low and individual rights were considered paramount, a policy of selective immunisation of high-risk groups, such as health care workers, homosexual men, and drug addicts, has been followed. However, this approach has failed to pro...Study looks at events that lead to disability among the elderly
...al home services, all of which place a substantial burden on older persons, informal caregivers, and health care resources. In the aggregate, the additional cost of medical and long-term care for newly disabled U.S. elderly individuals is estimated to be $26 billion per year." Thomas M. Gill, M.D., and......yopia treatment, the researchers note. "The daily burden of administering drops usually falls on the parent...option, the regimen not only relieves some of this burden but may also encourage compliance with the treatment," Repka adds. "Compliance is very important, s...