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...ity of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Peter Dykstra, executive producer, CNN Science Desk, Atlanta. Peggy Girshman, assistant managing editor, National Public Radio, Washington, D.C. David Perlman, science editor, THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Henry Petroski, member, National Academy of Engineering; and pro...Certain components of the brain's 'executive functions' are compromised early in abstinence
...udy has found that certain cognitive components of executive functioning are compromised early in abstinence. T...abilities are among those generally referred to as executive functions, cognitive operations linked to the frontal cortex that guide complex behavior over time t...Why is Ian Kennedy's healthcare commission damaging NHS care?
...he hospital's achievements? Here is what the chief executive wrote: "[We] met seven of the nine key targets, including shorter inpatient and outpatient waiting times, two week maximum wait for all cancers, commitment to improving the working lives of staff, and hospital cleanliness...star ratings are based on ...Partnership for Prevention and ACPM commend expanded coverage of preventive services under Medicare
... done," said Steven H. Woolf, MD, MPH, Partnership executive vice president for policy development. "The initial visit is a moment in time, but prevention is a continuum. We will continue to work with the Medicare program to make further improvements in the quality of preventive care offered to America's sen...Medical database agreement to enhance ACG risk adjustment system
...U.S.," said Michael Weintraub, president and chief executive officer of PharMetrics. "This event further validates the need for our unique asset, the Anonymous Patient-Centric Database, which is the largest and most complete database of its kind. It contains de-identified pharmaceutical and medical records for...Texas Children's Hospital jumps up in list of 'America's Best'
...search," said Mark A. Wallace, president and chief executive officer of Texas Children's Hospital. "It's a major accomplishment to be cited by pediatricians nationwide as one of America's best, and our employees and medical staff are very pleased and proud," he said. "It's gratifying to see that the Texas Ch...Lack of insurance coverage, cost cited as reasons for not seeking mental health services
...nked inextricably," says Russ Newman, Ph.D., J.D., executive director for the American Psychological Association Practice Organization. "Congress can help improve access to mental health services and end insurance discrimination against those suffering from mental health disorders by passing the Paul Wellston...Study finds dramatic increase in thyroid cancer
...ch as solar and wind," said Charles Sheehan-Miles, executive director of Nuclear Policy Research Institute. Pointing out the risk of terrorist attack against one of the 103 operating nuclear plants in the United States, NPRI President Dr. Helen Caldicott said, "Terrorists don't need nuclear weapons. Thanks ...Generics slow rising cost of prescription drugs in 2003
...n benefit," said Barrett Toan, chairman and chief executive officer of Express Scripts. He added that GenericsWork uses methods proven by the evidence to increase the use of generics in prescription benefit plans of all sizes. Overall, the Express Scripts Drug Trend Report found that plan sponsor...Elan and Biogen Idec announce results from Phase III maintenance trial of Antegren
...eatment for Crohn's disease," said Lars Ekman, MD, executive vice president and president, Research & Developme... treating Crohn's disease," said Burt Adelman, MD, executive vice president, Development, Biogen Idec. "We look forward to its continued development in the trea...APA poll: Most Americans have sought mental health treatment but cost, insurance still barriers
...heir loved ones," said Russ Newman, PhD, JD, APA's executive director for professional practice. "But cost, lack of insurance, and access still can be barriers for people in getting the help they need." Lack of access can range from health care plans whose criteria make it nearly impossible to have adequate me...Tackling medical schools' informal curriculum
...s Stephen Leapman, M.D., the IU School of Medicine executive associate dean for educational affairs. "The IU School of Medicine is an ideal laboratory for this process because it has an outstanding formal curriculum that teaches students how best to care for their patients," says Anthony Suchman, M.D., an int...Louisiana enacts prescription privileges law for psychologists
...ned psychologists," says Russ Newman, Ph.D., J.D., executive director for professional practice, American Psychological Association. "This law will help improve access to badly needed care, with current waiting times to see a psychiatrist in Louisiana reported to be as much as six months." Louisiana House Bill...FDA approves Enbrel to treat psoriasis
...d their patients," explained Gary L. Stiles, M.D., executive vice president and chief medical officer of Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. "Dermatologists have prescribed ENBREL because of its extensive clinical experience and its established safety profile ENBREL has 12 years of collective clinical experience in a var...AAN develops neurology education series for patients and families
...m the disorders," according to Bruce Polsky, chief executive officer, AAN Enterprises Inc., a subsidiary of the American Academy of Neurology. "The better-informed patient is often able to play a vital role in his or her own care," notes Polsky. This is especially the case with many neurological disorders for...Cancer Survivors Center funded for children
...he "active" world. Cleveland business executive Michael Sherwin serves on the Board of the Lance Armstrong Foundation and helped to bring the project proposal to the Board's attention: "We believe that the proposed Rainbow Center could be a model for survivorship programs around the country." Th...UCLA study shows Medicaid costs can shrink
...ool of Management. Founded in 1991, it is the only executive management program of its kind. In 2000 a survey of Head Start/Johnson & Johnson fellows from around the United States revealed a shared concern: Parents simply lacked the time and basic health-care knowledge to become better informed about their chi...Diet of worms protects against bowel cancer
...lls leeches and maggots for treating wounds. Chief executive Detlev Goj says he expects sales of TSO in Europe will start in May, after approval by the European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products. The agency would not comment. The pig whipworm was chosen as it does not survive very long in people....Intensive diabetes management yields positive results, according to Pittsburgh project
... guidelines," according to Linda Siminerio, Ph.D., executive director of the University of Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute and assistant professor of medicine and nursing at the University of Pittsburgh. "After two years we found that physicians made major strides in the improvement of health care practices and ......uality of life and health," said Gay Hanna, Ph.D., executive director of the SAH. "We look forward to hearing from pioneers in this emerging and important field and to discussing the direction of future research." The workshop, which will be held before the SAH annual meeting April 22 - 24, takes place April...