University of Pittsburgh finds that people would trade longevity for quality end-of-life care
...ng like a cost effectiveness analysis (CEA), which compares the costs and benefits of various health care services to determine which ones provides the most benefit relative to their costs, according to Dr. Bryce. "Typically, quality-adjusted life years are used as the measure of benefit. But, as our paper d...New way to tally death risk for heart patients could ease worry
...use it combines a person's own characteristics and compares it with data from thousands of others who have had the same experience," says Eagle. "It's also more current, and more broadly applicable, than other tools developed in the past." The new tool is based on data from GRACE, the Global Registry of Acut...U-M team treating mouth wounds by engineering tissue grafts
...ersed in a Petri dish with a liquid Izumi casually compares to plant food. The liquid contains proteins and vitamins, the nutrients that encourage the cells to grow faster and increase in numbers. Feinberg and Isumi use the U-M Human Application Lab in University Hospital, an ultra-clean facility...Exercise for special populations, sensory research, factors impacting rehabilitation top issues
...alth and more active lifestyle, pg 653 This study compares the physical function of sedentary and physically ...than those currently available, pg 675 This study compares the gait (walking) of individuals with lower-limb amputations with healthy volunteers. Investigators...Improving child survival in Kenya: Strengthening of district hospitals essential
...dicine, Blantyre, Malawi) and Martin W Weber (WHO) compares the situation in Kenya with that of Malawi. Dr Molyneux comments: "In Malawi, trainees in paediatric medicine from the medical school have adopted eight district hospitals. Together with designated hospital staff, the trainees have identified both go...Parents failing to recognise obesity in their children
...verweight and obese were identified as such. This compares with more than half (54%) of parents recognising overweight and obese girls. The study also revealed that some parents showed a lack of concern towards their children's weight problems. Although more than half of obese children's parents exp...Computer program helps doctors diagnose lung cancer
...tes the likelihood of cancer. The radiologist then compares the two results and makes a final decision. In many cases, the computer and the radiologist might come to the same conclusion. In other cases, though, the computer may determine a low rate of malignancy for a patient where the radiologist is on the ...HHS Secretary names UO researcher to national health advisory panel
...these health plans behave. In another study, which compares hospitals on complication and death rates, Hibbard is assessing how both consumers and hospitals react when hospital performance is made public. Do consumers change their views about hospital quality based on this information? Do hospitals try to imp...New data sets survival benchmark for Pfizer's ELLENCE
...n with docetaxel. The results of the study, which compares a sequential regimen of FEC 100 (fluorouracil 500 mg/m2, epirubicin 100 mg/m2, cyclophosphamide 500 mg/m2) followed by docetaxel 100mg/m2 to FEC 100 alone, builds upon an existing body of survival and safety evidence for ELLENCE including previously ...Magnetic bracelets reduce the pain of osteoarthritis
... cost of bracelets (around 30-50 or $58-$96), also compares well with that of painkillers, such as paracetamol and anti-inflammatory drugs, and larger investigations should now test the safety of magnets relative to the well-known risks of these drugs, they add. Further work is also needed to replicate these...Veterans in better health than other residents of nursing homes, new test for evaluating tinnitus
... for amputee with active lifestyle This study compares pressure applied to the residual limb with pin and suction suspension systems to identify causes of residual limb skin problems. Eight transtibial amputees performed three walking trials with the pin and suction suspension systems. During the swing p...'Temp doctors' choose career for flexibility, easier lifestyle
...f training and competence in specific fields. That compares to about 65 percent of active U.S. physicians who are board-certified. "LT physicians tend to be very well-trained and that means patients are going to get good care from them," he said. Alonzo said it was significant that a third of doctors surveyed...Pathogen-mimicking vaccine as strategy for cancer therapy
...tic, coordinated vaccine development approach that compares single vaccine variables in parallel. "We've identified many cancer antigens, and the challenge is to determine which cancer vaccine compositions induce a strong and sustained immune response against particular antigens. The results from this trial r...Electronic medical records reduce hours, cut cost
.... The CareEngine clinical decision support system compares the most up-to-date, evidence-based clinical guide...data and lab test results. The system continually compares this patient data to the latest evidence-based medicine and standards of care, to identify treatment...Neurobehavioral function during coma, stroke rehabilitation effective for elderly
...es recovery of upper-limb function post stroke and compares the recovery of upper-limb function to lower-limb function. Fifty-five volunteers were evaluated within 10 days post stroke and reevaluated at five weeks post stroke for upper-limb impairment and activity limitation. Over the first five weeks followi...Brain activity prior to treatment flags vulnerability to antidepressant side effects
...eatment with medication. The study's unique design compares brain function changes in healthy research subjects with no history of depression while taking an antidepressant vs. placebo, a pill with inactive ingredients. In addition, all participants took only placebo for one week prior to randomization to med...Study shows patch therapy may be as effective as oral medications
...led trials. "This is the first clinical study that compares a prescription topical patch with a COX-2 inhibitor," said Dr. Kivitz. "The results are encouraging and establish the foundation for further studies into non-systemic options for the treatment of OA pain." Lidoderm is topical analgesic patch, approv...