Brain anticipates events to learn routines
...tudy gives us some clues of how we make use of our experiences to change specific signals in the brain," Ghose said. "The results are a window into how we represent time. They tell us how accurately we know when things are going to happen and how well we can prepare ourselves."...Young children may cope better if they remember medical procedure details
...creased risk of confusions amongst various medical experiences and heightened distress during subsequent medical encounters," the researchers say. The study included 32 children between ages 2 and 7 who had undergone a voiding cystourethrogram, an X-ray of the kidneys that many children find highly distressing. ...Women report chronic pelvic pain not taken seriously, survey shows
...gned to uncover specific information about women's experiences with chronic pelvic pain. The survey, conducted by The Endometriosis Association, was co-sponsored through a restricted educational grant by GYNECARE, the women's health division of ETHICON, a Johnson & Johnson company, and Purdue Pharma L.P. Women...National conference to address communication problems in health care (Oct. 22)
... to physician to third-party payer, to share their experiences with health-related communication and suggestions for improvement. The first major activity of the Foundation's ten year Health Communication Initiative, the conference will focus on how communication enhancements can improve both the quality of care...Extra care needed for dying patients
...or assisted suicide. "Physicians who have had bad experiences administering end-of-life care should be given advice and psychological support to help them communicate more effectively with severely ill patients," said Dr Cherny. ESMO has recognised the need for improvement in the quality of supportive and palli...Needs of people dying of heart failure not being met
...rchers at the University of Edinburgh compared the experiences of 20 people with lung cancer with those of 20 people with advanced heart failure, using interviews every three months for up to one year with patients, their carers, and key professional carers. They found that patients with lung cancer had access t...Study finds more satisfaction in same-race doctor-patient relationships
...chers question if patients may be reacting to past experiences or the experiences of others where physicians not of their same race were less courteous or less engaging or patients m...Expecting a laugh boosts stress-busting hormones
...timism and expectation or anticipation of positive experiences appear to help in recovery from illness, supporting the reality that there may be a biology to the concept of hope."Berk and his colleagues continue to look at the relationships between mood, behavior and prevention and effective treatment for a wide......ze that, as the head undergoes rotation, the brain experiences a shear force--that is, a tangentially applied force causing deformation. "As the skull rotates, the brain twists or shears as it catches up," Naunheim explains. "Think of a grape in a bowl of Jello; as you shake the bowl, the most significant shear...National Conference on Organ Donation and Transplantation
... Transplant recipients will share their personal experiences Chris Klug, 2002 U.S. Olympic Bronze Medallist and liver recipient (invited) Brian Hinsley, Los Angeles Fire Department and liver recipient WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 2002: 8:30 am 5:00 pm WHERE: The Willard Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Aven...Domestic violence levels high in rural Uganda
... and men were asked detailed questions about their experiences and attitudes concerning domestic violence and sexual relationships. Overall, the study found that 30 percent of women had experienced physical threats or abuse from their current partner and 20 percent reported experiencing violence during the year ...Companies must find ways to retain middle-aged managers
.... The project set out to explore the attitudes and experiences towards work, non-work and retirement of a sample of male, middle class managers and professionals in their late 40s and 50s, working in the oil and gas industry. It found that they represented a highly work-centred, productive generation who have i...Brain images reveal effects of antidepressants
MADISON - The experiences of millions of people have proved that antidepressants work, but only with the advent of sophisticated imaging technology have scientists begun to learn exactly how the medications affect brain structures and circuits to bring relief from depression....First-ever conference on depression in college students to be held March 6-7 in Michigan
... Three noted authors whose books address their own experiences with depression will give keynote addresses open to the public: National Book Award winner Andrew Solomon, author of "The Noonday Demon"; Meri Nana-Ama Danquah, who wrote "Willow Weep for Me: A Black Woman's Journey Though Depression", and Kathy Cron...Patients and doctors must change attitudes for public to have real role in decision-making
...nts must stop being concerned only about their own experiences and take a more general view of the quality of healthcare, says a study led by Dr Andrea Litva of the University of Liverpool. The research examined NHS efforts to enhance consumer confidence by increasing transparency and accountability after a peri...Dont ask, dont tell: Medical students shifting attitudes about permission to examine
...oethics at the time the study was conducted. The experiences of two of the authors as medical students suggest ...nt to be examined. The study suggests that similar experiences are associated with a decline in the importance students place on seeking permission for such examin...Bridge Medical joins NPSF and 34 organizations in convening historic Congress
...retary of the Treasury Paul O'Neill will share his experiences as chairman of Alcoa, where his advocacy for a safe workplace led to phenomenal improvements in Alcoa's safety performance. Later that evening, the nationally known "Capitol Steps"--a group of Congressional staffers-turned-comedians--will address the...Why Britain's gay, lesbian and bisexual Muslims need dedicated support groups
...l consumption and smoking, often complicated their experiences of these places. Though few complained of racism, most were seen as exotic and different. Some found this an advantage, whilst others thought it off-putting to be looked at and considered sexually appealing because of their ethnic origin. Some were p...Nine chosen to receive funding for geriatric social work research
...eveloping and testing innovative, aging-rich field experiences for graduate students that connect communities and schools of social work; and improving curriculum and faculty development so that all social work students are prepared to meet the needs of older persons and their families....... Korean elderly in America and their everyday life experiences and subjective well-being. As a Hartford Doctoral Fellow, Park will attend the GSA Annual Meetings and the Council of Social Work Education where special pre-conference institutes are offered. Park, along with the 10 current Hartford Doctoral Fel...