Training carers reduces stroke burden and saves money
...support disabled stroke patients at home but often feel inadequately trained, poorly informed, and dissatisfied with the support available. The studies involved 300 stroke patients and their care givers. Care givers provided either conventional support, or were trained in basic nursing tasks, moving and h...American Academy of Neurology guidelines for treating of epilepsy
...for the newer drugs, it is important that they can feel comfortable that the safety and efficacy of these new drugs have been analyzed in an objective and rigorous manner and are being used in an appropriate way," said Dr. Kanner. "There is a real concern in the media today that too much of the informatio...Medical residents report sleep loss and fatigue take toll on learning, work and personal lives
...al staff members are negatively affected, and they feel a loss of empathy or concern for patients. Eighteen of 22 focus groups have frequent concerns about medical errors occurring due to potential effects of sleep loss and fatigue. Most frequently cited examples pertain to entering information into...Coronal reformatting of axial images from 16-MDCT helps stage ovarian cancer
...eadings in 15 (83%) of the cases were changed. "We feel that in all patients being evaluated for metastatic ovarian malignancy because of a rising CA 125 blood protein level or other clinical signs, coronal images must be viewed in conjunction with the axial images, said Raul N. Uppot, MD, lead author of ...Hidden cost of depression in seniors: $9 billion in care from spouses, children
...nts or the store, or other indirect services. "We feel we've been able to quantify for the first time what physicians and caregivers already know: that depression in older people leads to difficulty in getting through the day, and that they tend to rely on their families more for even basic tasks," says ...Insulin pump benefits preschoolers with diabetes
...ve them in monitoring their child's diabetes. They feel they're getting state-of-the-art medical care and that they're doing everything they can to help their child control their blood sugar and maintain their health," says Opipari-Arrigan, who is also an adjunct clinical assistant professor in the U-M De...Researchers invent way to determine optimal conditions for spinal cord nerve regen in lab animals
...roscientist and joint principal investigator. "We feel that this research program will make a contribution toward a solution to the spinal cord injury problem," adds Michael Yaszemski, M.D., Ph.D., orthopedic spinal surgeon and chemical engineer. The determination of the effectiveness of the scaffolding ...Study: Height loss screen ultimately could reduce hip fractures
...silent disease" because patients with the disorder feel no symptoms until a fracture occurs. Broken hips can be catastrophic for elderly patients nearly 50 percent of sufferers never return to normal function, 25 percent require nursing home care and 20 percent die of infection, blood clots or other comp...Winning the battle of the bulge: We're a scrimmage closer to victory
...ides are impairing the transportation system. "We feel that we now understand what part of the system is broken - why leptin isn't working. We have a better understanding of why people are becoming obese," Banks says. The research points scientists to a new direction in solving the obesity epidemic. "L...Pain resource nurses at Fox Chase Cancer Center seen as educators and advocates for a change
...e Nurses like myself with the confidence I need to feel comfortable and secure when influencing policies and participating in medication revisions." MacDonald recommends holding quarterly meetings to discuss the most up-to-date pain management information, as done at Fox Chase. She also suggests placing ...The future of nursing; overcoming obstacles today for a better tomorrow
...s of providing care, this age group is starting to feel the physical stresses of the job. Adding the certified nursing assistant position is not a means of replacing current experienced nurses, but aiding them and further introducing the profession of oncology nursing." At Fox Chase, newly hired CNAs are ...Illegal drug use causes painful complications for oncology patients
...ons and stereotypes have forced some clinicians to feel uncomfortable prescribing medication for the fear that it will be misused or wind up in the wrong hands. The oncology nurse can serve as a point person for both the suffering patient and the attending physician. We need to take care of all patients ...Serious allergic reactions in cancer patients call for expert nursing intervention
...n of excellent nursing care will allow patients to feel more at ease." Nurses also educate the patient and their family on the importance of reporting symptoms. Signs of a reaction may vary from mild to severe and may include itching, wheezing, changes in blood pressure and heart rate, chest or back pa...American Academy of Neurology and American Epilepsy Society guidelines for treating of epilepsy
...for the newer drugs, it is important that they can feel comfortable that the safety and efficacy of these new drugs have been analyzed in an objective and rigorous manner and are being used in an appropriate way," said Dr. Kanner. "There is a real concern in the media today that too much of the informatio...Mothers' cells can cause immunity illness in children
... control groups than has ever been studied, we can feel confident in our results." Significance of the Mayo Clinic Research In the largest study of its kind, Mayo Clinic researchers examined 72 JDM patients, with an average age of 10. They compared them to siblings who did not have the disease,...Research study profiles indoor tanners
... 92% reported that indoor tanning made them feel rested the warmth and peace is relaxing. 91% felt that indoor tanning allowed them to take a break from stress indoor tanning sessions give them a break where cell phones, pagers and other high-tech modern intrusions can't reach th...Physicians, patients must work together on new electronic relationships
...who have created systems that can make individuals feel valued, while handling vast numbers of interactions without free text e-mail exchanges. The bottom line is that electronic communications offer a change to truly enhance the doctor-patient relationship. "E-mail gives doctors and patients more time to...Cancer Survivors Center funded for children
...cancer experience is a struggle and many survivors feel as though they've been given the gift of life, but...ies have indicated that pediatric cancer survivors feel different from their peers: some feel more anxious, others are much more resilient. The programs of ...Sounds of New York, evidence for a preferred ear, ultrasound for the eye
...meeting program or in arranging interviews, please feel free to contact Ben Stein at 240-506-1863 (cellphone number from May 22-28) or bstein@aip.org throughout the entire meeting. HOUSING FOR THE MEETING The Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers (811 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019, 800-223-6550) is the ...