New self-help technology set to combat eating disorders
A new interactive multi-media self-help package for people diagnosed...ppealing to sufferers. Other key advantages of the interactive intervention are that it allows an individually tailored delivery, it uses a variety of media, and ...Effects of education level on rates of obesity differ by race
...dical Center, Chicago, and colleagues examined the interactive effects of race and three levels of education: low, high school or less; moderate, some college; and high, college degree or more, on body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters) and changes in BM...Northwestern Memorial physicians encourage screenings during colon cancer awareness month
...ow the community to learn about colon cancer in an interactive way and really drive home the message that the only way to prevent or treat colon cancer is to get screened," says Jeffrey Wayne, MD, a surgical oncologist at Northwestern Memorial and assistant professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School ...Use of cell phone images appears feasible for visualizing leg wounds
... Organization as the practice of health care using interactive audio, visual, and data communications, can include health care delivery, diagnosis, consultation, and treatment as well as education and transfer of medical data, according to background information in the article. Because leg ulcers and chronic wou...Violence in the media can lead to aggressive behaviour in young children
...that for passive viewing (television and film) and interactive viewing (video and computer games) there is consistent evidence of an association between younger children watching media violence and showing more aggressive play and behaviour, mainly in the short-term. The effect is small but significant and espec...Rutgers College of Nursing faculty member is funded to develop an interactive computer system
... of Nursing faculty member is funded to develop an interactive computer system that delivers video vignettes aime...her team a three-year $398,000 grant to develop an interactive computerized decision support system (DSS) that delivers relevant video vignettes in an effort to re...PCBs, fungicide open brain cells to Parkinson's assault
... chemicals present in any given mixture, and their interactive properties. Pesticides such as maneb remain in farmed soil for 20-75 days following application and can be found on produce for more than three weeks, even after washing, according to researchers. Until now, the effect of maneb on oxidative stress r...Children's Hospital Oakland opens new $5.6 million infectious disease lab
...s north of the hospital. This new unit consists of interactive laboratories and office spaces, as well as specialized, shared facilities such as a DNA clean room and a biological safety level-3 facility (BL-3), which is one of the highest safety and security standards for this type of medical research. "The CIV...Association publishes blueprint to strengthen stroke care from prevention through recovery
...eoconferencing and imaging links that can transmit interactive clinical and brain scan data directly to physician's office. Because many who experience a stroke will be unable to call for help on their own, prevention includes community education programs to increase stroke systems and help the public understan...Mayo Clinic Cancer Center receives SPORE grant for brain cancer research from NCI
... and the core activities that support them will be interactive and complementary. In addition to these research projects, the SPORE grant includes a developmental research program for new research ideas and a career development program to recruit and train the next generation of cancer researchers. Project 1 wi...Study explores antibiotic misuse
...appens when antibiotics are misused. The interactive kiosk, in use in four of eight cities in the study, runs through scenarios with patients describing familiar respiratory ills to a doctor, then asks the user questions such as whether antibiotics kill viruses. The correct answer: "No." The t...Updated press release to October 2004 Cochrane Review
...among other findings, chronically ill people using interactive programmes had worse clinical outcomes than those ...munication Applications (IHCAs) are computer-based interactive programmes for patients that combine health information with at least one mode of support social su...Learning to cover up reduces risk of skin cancer
...ese included some combination of lectures, videos, interactive CD-ROMs, skits, brochures, posters and material incorporated into science classes that moved the children to wear hats, shirts or long pants. "Skin cancer education programs can be integrated into existing learning situations and support policy and e...Confronting ageism and economics
...nt in prevention? Come and have a voice in this interactive session. Our speakers will share their views on opportunities and challenges and ask you to contribute your opinions, respond to your colleagues and start to define a path of action! What should we do, as gerontologists and geriatricians, as r...Workshop in Kathmandu on space technology for sustainable development in mountain areas
...n of remote sensing to mountain areas. A number of interactive presentations will be delivered directly via satellite from Austria. A special event has been organised on ESA's Eduspace programme for educators from universities in Nepal. Around 150 scientists, educators, decision-makers and engineers are expec...Rehabilitation professionals in nationwide survey cite barriers to assistive technology transfer
...the products they're using. Technology fairs with interactive product demonstrations and stores that feature "one-stop-shopping" allow consumers to explore the latest technology options and meet with trained experts who can assess their needs. 6. Recruit more people into the field. Enlist prospective students ...NIH funds seven science education partnership awards
...tudents. Oakland's Children's Hospital will create interactive classroom activities on social and genetic factors in health to include minority issues such as asthma, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Meanwhile, the University of Texas will expand and increase distribution of its HEADS-UP health science curr...Interactive breathing device found effective in lowering high systolic blood pressure
...d pressure was significantly decreased using a new interactive breathing device, RESPeRATE, according to a study published in this month's edition of the Journal of Clinical Hypertension. The multi-center randomized controlled study of 149 patients, led by Dr. William J. Elliott of Rush University Medical Cent...Chest 2004 hosts world experts in pulmonary, sleep, and critical care medicine
...nt issues in home health care. Sleep Medicine An interactive session will explore sleep disturbances as they re...from the numerous original research presentations, interactive sessions, and vigorous debates that will, ultimately, impact patient care in all specialties." ...... categories: photographs, illustrations, graphics, interactive media and non-interactive media. All works must have been completed in the 2003-2004 calendar years. Entries will be evaluated anonymously. Judging will take place in two phases. A panel of reviewers made up of scientists, communications expert...