Blacks report better sexual, urinary function after prostate surgery than whites
...apy affects each man," Hamilton says. "In terms of counseling men for side effects, perhaps there may be additional care that could be taken in discussing sexual side effects." Interestingly, men from different ethnic and racial groups who were treated through radiation therapy experienced no significant differ...A controlled study of peripheral neuropathy after bariatric surgery
... that includes good follow-up and good nutritional counseling is the key to a successful outcome," Dr. Dyck concluded. "This gives people a good way to evaluate programs that offer bariatric surgery and assure a better outcome."...Dana-Farber receives CDC grants to develop health promotion/prevention programs in the work place
...g being available evening and weekend and possibly counseling calls during drivers' breaks. They will also examine workers' perception of what would motivate them to change health behaviors, how they gain self-efficacy and skills to attempt and succeed in changing behavior and their understanding and concerns...Obese women face higher risk of colorectal cancer
...cations of this study are important for physicians counseling overweight and obese women about colorectal cancer screening in light of their increased risk....Surgical procedure to treat GERD in children found to be ineffective
...s study emphasizes the importance of pre-operative counseling on alternative treatment options for GERD in children, as well as an assessment of the risks and benefits involved." Fundoplication is a procedure which involves surgical strengthening of the sphincter between the esophagus and the stomach. This can...Heart arrhythmias easily treated, yet few know risks
...ptions. It also facilitates lifestyle and genetic counseling for family members who are at risk for heart and vascular disease....Heart surgery patients receive less aggressive discharge care
... angioplasty patients to receive diet modification counseling and referrals to cardiac rehabilitation. T...were much more likely to receive diet modification counseling (86 percent vs. 79 percent) and to be referred to cardiac rehabilitation (72 percent vs. 51 percent)...Smoking triggers early onset of pancreatic cancer
...the findings underscore the importance of strongly counseling patients with a family history of pancreatic cancer to avoid smoking. The study will be published in the December 15, 2004 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. A free abstract of this study will be available via th...New study finds significant improvements in pelvic pain, depression after hysterectomy
... The study provides some initial data to use in counseling patients with pain and-or depression and who are considering hysterectomy, the authors said. ...Burning anxiety: New treatment targets smokers with panic disorder
...rventions such as nicotine replacement therapy and counseling don't address their symptoms, but new programs pioneered by University of Vermont psychologists are offering hope. Research suggesting that smoking often precedes panic disorder and may increase risks of developing the malady led Michael Zvolensky, ...Developmental issues among triplet infants
...child in particular. Finally, pre- and post-birth counseling to parents and close monitoring of the infants' development should be provided across infancy.......s. The women in both groups received individual counseling for six months and a follow-up period of six addit...ile following the principles they learned in their counseling sessions. After the first six-month period, the women in the ED group had lost 21 pounds while th...Is the '3 by 5' initiative the best approach to tackling the HIV pandemic?
...n much of Africa, critical for scaling up testing, counseling and other prevention interventions, and the best chance that the global health community has ever had to build health systems in resource poor countries. All 192 member states of the WHO have signed on to a resolution endorsing "3 by 5." Linked t...Decision to take tamoxifen difficult for many women
...eloping cancer of 1.7% or greater). Women received counseling from physicians about potential risks and benefits of tamoxifen therapy, and were asked to complete questionnaires assessing demographics, personal and family health history, and emotional factors, including level of distress, anxiety about breast ca...Prevalence of obesity among immigrants increases with longer residency in US
... among immigrants nationally, and explored whether counseling about diet and exercise may differ between immigrants and U.S.-born adults. The researchers used data from the 2000 National Health Interview Survey. Information collected included body mass index (BMI, measured as weight in kilograms divided by th...Free nicotine patches increase short-term smoking quit rates
...t the ideal cessation program includes attending a counseling program, in addition to using pharmacotherapy products such as nicotine patches or nicotine gum. He said that, for those looking to quit smoking, it is also a good idea for them to discuss the best methods to quit with their doctor, who can also pres...Aspirin underused to reduce heart disease risk in diabetic women and young adults
...s. Interventions that aim to increase professional counseling about aspirin for women, as well as young and middle-aged adults, may be especially helpful, the authors said. ...Guidelines for following pediatric cancer survivors aim to reduce medical complications
...each category should be evaluated and what sort of counseling and medical interventions should be offered to them. The guidelines also include information sheets on a variety of subjects related to adult survivors of childhood cancer. Topics include emotional issues, finding appropriate health care after cance...Business/gov't address health care costs and prevention
...ventive Services Task Force clinical screening and counseling recommendations, to help companies foster healthier workplaces and reduce health care costs. The Task Force is sponsored by AHRQ. The Guide includes translations of evidence-based recommendations, including blood pressure, obesity and cholesterol sc......2.1 percent vs. 17.2 percent) and psychotherapy or counseling (32.0 percent vs. 21.2 percent). "This is the first demonstration that depression and quality-of-life outcomes can be improved through a quality improvement intervention for depressed adolescents in primary care settings. Building on prior demonstrat...