Community care tops medical care at preventing heart disease in black Americans
... health status. "The next step has to be a sincere dialogue with the black community as to what they need to resolve health inequities. More resources are not the only answer." Becker attributes the success of the Hopkins model of community care to early input from the local black community in East Baltimore...Euroscience Open Forum 2006 launches call for proposals
...,000 members in 40 countries. In order to promote dialogue between science and society, ESOF2006 will be jointly held with the Wissenschaftssommer (German national science week) in Munich. The Wissenschaftssommer is organised annually by Wissenschaft im Dialog, an initiative of the Stifterverband fr die Deut...African-Americans receive less aggressive heart attack treatment
...patients are more informed, they can have improved dialogue with the medical team deciding how to care for them." The study was supported by grants from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, the American Heart Association and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Disorders. The full text of...Dialogue & personal example work best for parents in drug talks with teens
...ens about alcohol and drug use if, first, they try dialogue instead of lecture and, second, they set an everyday example, rather than give the one-time drug sermon, according to a Penn State researcher. Drug talks can work best when parents and teens routinely share insights on the benefits and risks of drug...Gladstone Institutes rank high in the scientist survey of best places for postdocs
... raise awareness of postdocs' needs and facilitate dialogue between postdocs and administrators. "We are indeed proud to have placed so highly in this unique survey," says Gladstone Postdoctoral Advisor and Human Resources Manager John LeViathan, MA, a member of the executive board of the National Postdoctora...Teaching a less obvious medical skill -- Ethical decision-making
... be that the exchange was too rushed and that real dialogue has not yet happened." In other instances, a physician may believe an ethical issue is at hand, when the need for additional facts may really be the issue. "If a family rejects a physician's recommendation, he or she should review the medical litera...Full-body MRI shows promise for screening, but should stay in research area for now, study says
...roughout for patient comfort, equipment set-up and dialogue with the doctor. "Theoretically, screening with such proven MRI techniques could be of value to certain patients. There are some studies proving the benefit of early therapy for certain conditions such as cardiovascular disease and colon cancer, but ...Physician response to conflicts between faith and medicine
...ans should practice an ethic of candid, respectful dialogue in which they negotiate accommodations that allow them to respectfully work together with patients, despite their different ways of understanding the world."...Physicians' response to religion-related conflicts in medicine
...ans should practice an ethic of candid, respectful dialogue in which they negotiate accommodations that allow them to respectfully work together with patients, despite their different ways of understanding the world."...Genetically targeted therapies create opportunities to do business in new ways
...rding to Dr. Evans this typically requires careful dialogue among industry stakeholders and skillful regulatory policy, to ensure that the costs and benefits of change are shared in a fair way among all industry participants. The co-authors are members of the Indiana University Center for Bioethics and its P...Landmark survey reveals asthma in children remains significantly out of control in the United States
...ly basis," said Dr. Sears. "The lack of effective dialogue between parent and child about their asthma could ... Helpful Resource Available To help encourage the dialogue between parents and their child about asthma symptoms, Asthma Action America is offering a free asth...Voluntary health organizations, publishers announce major information initiative
...RM will empower patients to have a more productive dialogue with their physicians and make well-informed decisions about care," said Harmon J. Eyre, M.D., national chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society. patientINFORM will initially focus on three diseases, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, ...Who really owns publicly-funded medical research?
...t their voices are being left out of this critical dialogue between government and giant publishing interests at the sacrifice of legitimate citizen input, public health priorities and the urgency to advance the discoveries of biomedical research. This briefing will highlight the stories, concerns and needs ...TIGER Workshop puts focus on space for African water management
...resources management, so there will be emphasis on dialogue with potential donor organisations. "TIGER was born out of ESA's participation in the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg," explained ESA's Josef Aschbacher. "The Summit reaffirmed the importance of sustainable econom...AAN, ANA announce support for embryonic and adult human stem cell research
...ement, we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue on the issue and promoting new research that appropriately balances the ethical and moral considerations with the needs of patients." The AAN approved the position statement at its third-quarter meeting held October 16-17 in New York. D...Errors in medicine: The patient's perspective
...sity School of Medicine and colleagues expands the dialogue to include the patient's perspective. "Much of the research on medical errors and patient safety has come from professionals speaking on behalf of patients. This study is unique because it focuses on learning from patients themselves what counts ...Scientific forum addresses menstrual cycle as vital sign
...egular and effective health screenings and an open dialogue between women and their health care providers are critical to their overall health," said Lawrence Nelson, M.D., M.B.A. president of Rachel's Well, Inc. The "Menstrual Cycle is a Vital Sign" scientific forum, supported by an unrestricted educational...New survey reveals surprising insights into parental attitudes toward teenage sexual behavior
...g. As such, it is important for parents to have a dialogue with their adolescent regularly to ensure their teen remains healthy and happy through the high school years." To help parents navigate their adolescents' health and well-being during their teen years, SAM is providing a free brochure entitled Health...Despite legislation, prompt payment for radiology services 'elusive goal' in New Jersey
... dispute. "Physicians contracting or engaging in a dialogue with managed care organizations seeking to impose additional 'quality metrics' coupled with vague promises to 'pay for performance' should be wary, given that payers are currently in violation of prompt payment laws for their own monetary gain," said......lerts, say the authors. This would require regular dialogue between suppliers and users. Many of the problems uncovered could be resolved, and this work is now being undertaken by the National Patient Safety Agency, they conclude. Although computers can reduce medication error rates by as much as 60%, patient...