UNC study: Most N.C. family practitioners engage in unrecognized community service
...her topics, working with community groups on local issues including health-related ones and participating in local health events. "If these data represent the range and hours of volunteer community service done by individual family physicians throughout the country, then the discipline is making a substanti...Satellite survey enhances knowledge of Tuscan landslides
.... "The SLAM products are currently used to verify issues related to slope instability," Sulli added. "As an end user we have always decided to compare the interpreted information derived from geological analysis with the initial data displacement information from satellite radar interferometry in order...National Academies advisory: May 2 Symposium on International Science Policy
Many of the issues facing the world -- such as emerging infectious diseases, global climate change, energy sources, human migration, and the problems of megacities and environmental sustainability -- are fundamentally international and do not respect national borders. ...Extreme exertion, emotion can spark repeat heart attacks
... psychosocial issues, recognize that some of these issues can be managed within cardiac practice and consider referring patients with severe psychological issues to appropriate specialists....ESC releases the first European Guidelines on Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI)
...and American Heart Association)(2) when addressing issues of time and distance to catheter laboratories. The European Guidelines are based on the likelihood that most patients can reach a catheter laboratory, preferably within 90 minutes after first medical contact, if an appropriate network logistic has b...New colorectal cancer screening recommendations for African Americans
... the literature on colorectal cancer screening and issues related to screening in African Americans to support their recommendations. One important goal was to improve awareness among primary care physicians and gastroenterologists of the important differences in colorectal cancer between African Americans ...Envisat enables first global check of regional methane emissions
...seful results from the troposphere: there are many issues to be overcome for example the cloud cover, the low reflectivity from the surface, and the fact that stratospheric species lie between the troposphere and the satellite. "Our calculations showed that it is possible and we are now finding it can be d...The European Society of Cardiology launches Women at Heart
... events and activities to accentuate the important issues surrounding women and CVD. Through Women at Hear...al Cardiac Societies, to increase awareness of the issues surrounding women and CVD, throughout 2005 and 2006 Policy Conference on CVD in Women to be at the E...HIV and ID doctors oppose ideologically driven STI prevention policies
...e peer-reviewed federal research grants addressing issues of human sexuality. A large body of scientific evidence links correct and consistent condom use with prevention of HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and herpes. A growing number of studies show condoms reduce the impact of HPV infection. IDSA and...Protecting human subjects focus of national FDA conference at UH
... for patient use. With a number of challenges and issues concerning the protection of human subjects, this ... and presented with an overview of the challenges, issues and potential solutions facing government and the private sector in conducting federally funded rese...Cardiovascular health disparities must be eradicated
... "The recommendations not only address scientific issues behind cardiovascular health care disparities, but also social issues that could impede access to care, knowledge and research." For example, the group cited evidence for...Most hospital executives have substantial concerns about mandatory error reporting systems
...datory state reporting systems and closely related issues of patient safety. The researchers surveyed chief executive and chief operating officers (CEOs/COOs) from randomly selected hospitals in 2 states with mandatory reporting and public disclosure, 2 states with mandatory reporting without public disclos...Community care tops medical care at preventing heart disease in black Americans
... were checked twice monthly with a physician. For issues unrelated to risk-factor reduction, the patients continued to see their physician or a specialist as required. Results showed that both groups significantly reduced their overall risk of developing coronary heart disease, but the community care group...Ethical discussion should come before research
...humans means that scientists must consider ethical issues before experimentation begins. Even though these artificially created embryos are intended only for laboratory research, there is the potential that "a zealous researcher somewhere might implant them in a mother's womb." "There used to be a gap of 20...Dealing with conflict in caring for the dying patient
... end-of-life treatment? The medical and emotional issues surrounding the care of a dying patient are both stressful and complicated, as highlighted in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association Clinician's Corner Perspectives on Care at the Close of Life, which highlights the case of an 84-ye...Simple blood test may help to predict cardiovascular risk in older women
...f Vermont, Colchester, Vt., suggests that "several issues must be considered when interpreting data from observational studies on new risk factors. For leukocyte [white blood cell] count automated measurement methods are well standardized and precision excellent. There is little information on the variabili...Sleeping Through the Night: Children's sleep expert advises parents
...nges in sleeping arrangements Discussion of sleep issues in multiples New research on sleep needs in infants and toddlers Dr. Mindell's method is simple, effective--and it works! This is the classic guide to a good night 's sleep for the whole family! About the Author: Jodi A. Mindell, Ph.D., is a lead...Finances, not having a dentist are primary barriers to seniors receiving needed dental care
... transportation/weather increased. Transportation issues accounted for nearly 85 percent of dental-care barriers listed by late seniors, with finances accounting for the remaining 15 percent. For the middle seniors, the three categories of barriers were nearly equal in importance. Of the major differe...Aircraft cabin ventilation influences the transmission of diseases in-flight
...munity should educate the general public on health issues related to air travel and infection. They write that good hand hygiene has been proven to reduce the risk of disease transmission, and air travellers should make it part of their normal travel routine. Dr Gendreau comments: "Because of the increasin......inding, and jaw-joint problems. These are clinical issues of great relevance to the general public. Tooth-grinding in particular can wear away the teeth, causing sensitivity and pain, as well as spoiling a person's smile, since the front teeth can be greatly reduced in height. It is re-assuring that a young...