Setbacks To Health Progress In Central America
... and it is difficult to perceive the psychological crises and acute mentalhealth problems that can arise as a result of the disaster. However, violencehas been very sporadic and solidarity prevails", Dr. Roses said. "In terms of health service infrastructure the capacity is important in CentralAmerica and m...Farmers tend to work long past typical retirement age, survey finds
...try is family and inheritance." The farm financial crises of the early 1980s and late 1990s also took a heavy toll on younger and middle-aged farmers, leaving an older population engaged in farming, the researchers noted. "Older farmers simply don't think about retirement most of the time," Sofranko said. ...BU receives Knight Foundation grant
... "especially those countries facing ongoing health crises from poverty, war and emerging diseases." The Knight-funded center, which will open in the fall of 2001, will add the following components to Boston University's existing science and medical journalism curriculum: A visiting scholar program. Each ye...Spain's top science award to UMBI's Gallo, Montagnier
...n now because it serves as a reminder of the great crises we all continue to face with the AIDS epidemic throughout the world. For this I am especially grateful," said Gallo at the ceremony. There are nearly 40 million people now with AIDS, 15,000 new infections every day, and eleven every minute. Since the...Science for global health - World Health Day 2001
...t, lead to the neglect of social and mental health crises such as depression, psychosis, suicide, substance abuse, violence, breakdown of the family, disintegration of communities,and the stigmatization of the afflicted - further isolating those who need help the most. Working with other U.S. agencies...Emergency physicians to convene in Seattle in October
... the latest controversies, and discuss the growing crises of overcrowding and lack of medical liability insurance, which is threatening patient care. For brochure of all activities, highlights of significant courses, and a news media registration form, call 202-728-0610, ext 3006. Emergency departments are ...'Enhanced' counseling, support interventions slash long-term risk of depression among AD caregivers
...basis to contact counselors to help them cope with crises and other issues related to caring for someone with AD. A second group of spouses was assigned to receive the usual support services for families of AD patients at the Center. Unlike those in the enhanced treatment group, these spouses did not receiv...Post-Sept. 11 study results published by U. of Colorado Center
...rect applicability for the management of community crises brought about by intentional acts designed to terrorize our society," Tierney said. "Sept. 11, 2001 sends a powerful message about the need to enhance the ability of society and its institutions to prepare, respond and recover from large-scale disas...Passive tobacco smoke increases complications in children with sickle cell disease
...and researchers recorded the number of sickle cell crises -- vaso-occlusive pain episodes, acute chest syndr...erienced more than twice the number of sickle cell crises requiring hospitalization compared to those not exposed to tobacco smoke in the home. As a second...Urgent need for investment in human resources to respond to global health crises
...being in the midst of a growing response to health crises in developing countries (focused on mobilising financial resources and increasing access to essential medicines), the response has yet to tackle the most important aspect of health-care systems: the people that make them work. The authors comment how...Poor kids' health insurance situation changes often, affecting their medical care, study finds
...years since the economic downturn and state budget crises hit," says Davis, who hopes to analyze data from 2002 when they become public later this year. In recent years, some states have scaled back enrollment in Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP), or implemented new requirement...Will the insured sacrifice to help cover the uninsured? New study suggests yes
...domly drawn cards representing health problems and crises show players how the health plan they designed would work in the case of an illness or injury to themselves or others. By watching what choices the 322 players made when they were designing health plans for themselves, and listening to the conversati...Consumers with health insurance are willing to help cover costs for uninsured people
...domly drawn cards representing health problems and crises show players how the plan they designed would work in the case of an illness or injury to themselves or others. The study demonstrated that when groups of citizens deliberate on this issue, even those with insurance recognize and are willing to accep...4 million more health workers required to improve global health
...ected yet critical, is central to combating health crises in some of the world's poorest countries and for building sustainable health systems in all countries. Co-author of the study Lincoln Chen (Harvard University, USA) explains: "Nearly all countries are challenged by worker shortage, skill mix imba...Web-based tool to help clinicians make schizophrenia treatment decisions
...ke decisions in standard situations, as well as in crises like suicidality, violence, and severe drug side e... require clinicians to evaluate patients for these crises before deciding on the course of drug therapy. Also, the algorithms are designed to help clinicians ...