Kids exposed to violence have more behavioral problems
... study should serve as an alert for all physicians caring for children, regardless of where they live, he says. "In the backdrop of high rates of exposure to violence, pediatricians should be vigilant in recognizing maladaptive patterns of behaviors in children exposed to violence," he concludes....Having a stable partner delays AIDS in HIV patients
...ave less depression. For a healthcare professional caring for someone with HIV, the absence of a stable partnership indicates that the patient may progress more rapidly to the later stages of the disease, they conclude....Physicians can help family members caring for dying loved ones
... of opportunity to be of service to family members caring for patients at the end of life, according to a UC...and attending to family grief and bereavement. "In caring well for family caregivers at the end of life, physicians may not only improve the experiences of pa...Alcohol abuse history could pose problems for HIV patients
...new findings, Bornstein said health care providers caring for HIV-positive patients should consider counseling patients to avoid overuse of alcohol and should be aware that patients with a history of alcohol dependence are likely to be at greater risk for cognitive impairment. "These data are also important...Postpartum weight loss classes work
...dded responsibilities and time-consuming nature of caring for an infant and the necessity of returning to work may have been factors." The study shows how difficult it is for even highly motivated women with young children to commit to a diet and exercise program. "Future research should be directed at id...Number of children linked to obesity for mom and dad
...cal activity and exercise that occur among couples caring for small children. She said researchers and clinicians need to learn the causes of changes in diet and physical activity that may increase the risk of obesity, and to develop appropriate interventions. First author, Haoling Weng, M.D., is an interna...Study shows United States may have more pediatricians than it needs for the next 20 years
...ally at the number of physicians who specialize in caring for children and uses a statistical model to asses... belief, at least for physicians who specialize in caring for the nation's children. The study uses a novel approach to projecting the work force, allowing re...Experience is more effective than classroom learning in changing age bias in dental students
...ng. "They may miss an appointment because they are caring for a spouse, or because they rely on others for transportation," he said. "They may bring personal issues into the clinic. Providers can become impatient." Knowing some overall concerns of, and limitations on, the elderly would help dental provide...Going low tech, low cost to ease the terrors of dementia
...udy, in 1984, to point out that nursing homes were caring primarily for people who are cognitively impaired. "Back when I started, Alzheimer's disease wasn't well recognized, and most people with dementia were treated with heavy-duty medications, reality therapy, and restraints. Now there are newer medicat...Study identifies predictors of Alzheimer's disease longevity
.... The annual national direct and indirect costs of caring for AD patients are estimated to be as much as $100 billion. This suggests that the economic burden will grow as the population ages and the number of AD patients increases....American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for April 2004 (second issue)
...equent 1 to 4 years." Dr. Dowell urged physicians caring for pneumonia patients to issue standing hospital discharge orders that would call for current influenza vaccine and pneumococcal pneumonia vaccine, plus a smoking cessation program if needed, for all recovered pneumonia patients. The study and edit...Hidden cost of depression in seniors: $9 billion in care from spouses, children
...patients with dementia, and the time commitment of caring for them," says Valenstein. "This study shows that we also need to be tuned in to the time commitments and stress faced by caregivers of people with depression."...Enhanced counseling eases depression among people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease
...ogram substantially eases the depression of people caring for a loved one with the devastating brain disease, and that the mental health benefits apparently are long lasting. The study is published in the May 1, 2004, issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry. It is part of the NYU Spouse-Caregiver Inte...Medical residents report sleep loss and fatigue take toll on learning, work and personal lives
...cally of treating patients as objects, rather than caring for them as individuals. Residents also say their relationships with other hospital staff members are negatively affected, and they feel a loss of empathy or concern for patients. Eighteen of 22 focus groups have frequent concerns about med...Preimplant test offers option of having child to serve as stem cell donor to sibling in need
...nts seeking these services are typically unusually caring and attentive." (JAMA. 2004;291:2125-2126. Available post-embargo at JAMA.com )...Clerks control healthcare access for uninsured patients, study finds
... charged not only with their employers' mission of caring for those in need, but also securing payment -- goals that clearly conflict when the patient is indigent." At the three medical institutions, Weiner said, policies were incomplete, inapplicable, or had not been circulated among the frontline staff. F...Study shows new patient care process can decrease risk to children on mechanical ventilation
... patients that would allow nurses more autonomy in caring for the patients, and facilitate communication between nurses and physicians as well as between medical staff from different shifts. The algorithm established six levels of sedation, each based on alertness of the child and the amount of ventilator s...Patients report high levels of trust in medical specialists
...t interaction of the patient with a thoughtful and caring physician has important value," writes Dr. Levine. "The time physicians spend in the management of their patients, all of their time, has value. We should have a health care system that provides appropriate financial incentives to achieve this bett...Computer system makes 'chain' of health care stronger, safer
...asks that can be filled in and completed by anyone caring for a patient, and members of the team can all see what has been done, and what hasn't. Team members can import prescription lists from a patient's regular doctor if he or she is part of UMHS, and type draft notes that they can return to before final...... OHSU Parkinson Center of Oregon found that people caring for spouses with Parkinson's disease, either at home or in a care facility, are at heightened risk for deteriorating health and well-being, as well significantly increased strain. The investigators studied spouse-caregivers from early in the diagnosi...