Gay, lesbian couples can teach heterosexuals how to improve relationships
... said Gottman. "Straight couples start a conflict discussion in a much more negative place than do gays and les...ve emotions than heterosexual couples. "The way a discussion starts is critical. If it starts off in a bad way in a heterosexual relationship, we have found that...Fox Chase Cancer Center oncologist studies treatment decision making & doctor-patient communication
...sidering treatment options, including satisfactory discussion of issues consistant with individual patient values, and effective communication of physician expectations of potential risks and benefits of therapy. "The aim of this research is to measure whether this type of computer-based intervention improves ...Health experts and actress highlight major breakthrough in fight against cervical cancer
...e battle against cervical cancer. In a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill, sponsored by the Society for Women's Health Research, experts from the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation delivered co...Improved procurement could more than double availability of life-saving transplant organs
...as led an evaluation of an intervention to improve discussion of treatment options between patients and their surgeons. He is currently leading a study to examine how well publicly available data such as Medicare billing data and hospital discharge data can characterize the quality of care provided to women wit...The Passionate Mind: Oct. 9-11 Utah Symposium in Science & Literature
...uditorium ofMarriott Library, a closing roundtable discussion following Metzinger's9:30 a.m. MDT keynote address. From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. MDT Friday Oct. 10, symposiumparticipants may attend various demonstration sessions, includingmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrations of brain activity and alive...Empowerment in cyberspace - Electronic discussion helps cancer patients cope
...ve breast cancer. Such posts would start a wider discussion in the group, where advice of both a practical and an emotional nature could be given. Data were produced through participant observations on-line and face-to-face interviews by Ms Hoeybye and the setting up of focus groups. Participants were also...Society lauds FDA menopausal hormone therapy information campaign
... hormone therapy. Questions that women can ask in discussion with their health professional to determine if menopausal hormone therapy is right for them. Actions women can take to improve their overall health. Information is available in both English and Spanish from the National Women's Health Information C...Study: Stereotypes prevail in media coverage of depression
...gical basis, so they can have a more knowledgeable discussion about information contained in ads and news articles -- whether or not their visit ends in a prescription." Now, Metzl is continuing this line of study in a way that may reveal whether doctors' own notes on patients with depressive illnesses are also...Mayo Clinic researchers discover that donor kidney protects itself in new body
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- A long-standing medical discussion about how transplanted organs survive in a new body has received provocative new evidence from Mayo Clinic research. It shows a donated kidney survives in a new body by turning on a protective mechanism to shield it from the hostile environment of th...Physicians and patients rarely discuss costs
Although patients and physicians agree that discussion of out-of-pocket costs is important, researchers from the University of Chicago have found that these discussions rarely occur. Sixty-three percent of patients felt the need for such talks, according to a study in the August 20 issue of JAMA, but on...Annals of Internal Medicine, tip sheet, August 19, 2003
...r protease inhibitor levels. The authors say, "The discussion of medicinal marijuana is confounded by emotion and politics, usually unsupported by data. Our short-duration clinical trial suggests acceptable safety in a vulnerable immune-compromised population." United States Should Adopt a No-Fault Medical ...Penn State to host national symposium on fertility decline in developed countries
... from earlier sessions will participate in a panel discussion about this important issue. Discussants will include Kelly Raley (University of Texas, Austin), Belinda Tucker (University of California, Los Angeles), Suzanne Bianchi (University of Maryland), Shelly Lundberg (University of Washington), Hans-Peter K...University of Iowa examines role of faith-based groups in helping ex-offenders
...ups help adults make a new start through study and discussion groups, choir, one-on-one spiritual counseling, and sports and social activities. They also provide practical help such as rental assistance, food and clothing banks, and transportation. "People tend to think that all public services have to stem fro...American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for August 2003 (first issue)
...on between clinicians and patients by facilitating discussion about issues not usually discussed, such as depression, or easily measured, such as pain or fatigue. (In sarcoidosis, a disease that develops most often between 20 and 40, patients suffer from abnormal collections of inflammatory cells called granu...Researchers study experiences of hospice nurses with patients who hasten death
...tressed, "and that this simply must be part of the discussion as we seek to improve palliative care and better understand the needs of patients approaching the end of life."...Conference considers compensating organ donors
...ising the total cost of a transplant. Until now, discussion of paying for organs has focussed almost entirely on cadaver donors. But Becker argues that there are not enough potential cadaver donors to meet the demand. Currently, only Iran allows payment of living donors. Such payments, however, could dramat...Argentina's largest health system works to lower drug costs
...nd principal findings, followed by a comprehensive discussion of the theoretical and practical advantages and pitfalls emanating from the agreement. The authors caution that while an initiative of this sort holds promise, it also "requires extensive mechanisms for control, follow-up, and updating" of approved m...Survey of medical students affirms value of student diversity
...iscussions, leading to more examples and increased discussion of alternative viewpoints, though they did not think that diversity necessarily led to higher levels of intellectual conflict or challenge. The researchers said that some majority students commented in open-ended questions that high diversity was an...Rensselaer awarded NY state funding for alcohol/substance abuse education
...entation program, freshmen get involved in a frank discussion about the dangers of underage and high-risk drinking. Ongoing campus efforts include alcohol awareness training for Resident Assistants, and on-demand educational programs, which are popular with fraternities and sororities. Area high school student......ed on cutting-edge research. Invited speakers and discussion topics are detailed below. Based on your backgroun...story from a press release,followed by large-group discussion with apanel of expert journalists and scientists. Newsroom Issues: A frank and opendiscussion: wha...