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... through cleaning of the teeth. Even if decay is a low risk for an individual child they can still develop gingivitis or other problems if home care is inadequate."...Boston University team finds link between high cholesterol and better cognitive performance
...t medications may be very different from naturally low cholesterol," said Merrill Elias. "We certainly need to evaluate what effect lowering cholesterol with medication will have. We can't yet generalize the results of our study to people treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs." The authors emphasiz...Envisat enables first global check of regional methane emissions
...es 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 done. The instrument is being used to retrieve the co...Obtaining patient consent for clinical audit is unworkable without extra resources
...ys and was worse for older children. The extremely low refusal rate suggested that parents were willing to share personal data. These results reinforce the view that the logistics of obtaining consent for sharing information presents substantial challenges requiring new approaches to the issue, say the a...Stroke awareness low among women, especially minorities
...arch 15 Knowledge of stroke warning signs remains low among U.S. women, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities, according to a national survey reported in a special disparities themed issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Each year about 700,000 Americans have a new o...Minorities, poor, uneducated bear the burden
...mericans, Hispanics/Mexican Americans, people with low socioeconomic status, and residents of the southea...to admit that many ethnic minorities, persons with low income, those with less than a high school education, women and millions of Americans without health...Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet for March 15, 2005
...ve all adults over age 55 a "polypill," containing low doses of several drugs that modify some CHD risk factors (Editorial, p. 467). 3. C-Reactive Protein Probably Does not Predict Risk for Colorectal Cancer (Article, p. 425.)...Effects of education level on rates of obesity differ by race
...an women has been primarily considered a result of low socioeconomic status (SES), evidence from previous studies suggests that SES may influence overweight and obesity for women of different racial groups. Ten T. Lewis, Ph.D., of Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, and colleagues examined the inter...Medicaid enrollment at late stages may partly explain poor outcomes for cancer
...at individuals have both a disabling condition and low income and assets. Therefore, many of those enrolling in Medicaid after diagnosis have late stage cancers. The authors say their findings have far reaching implications for Medicaid's enrollment policies. Recent studies demonstrate that access to he...Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors at increased risk for bone fractures
...hives journals. Previous small studies have found low bone density among postmenopausal breast cancer survivors and accelerated bone loss after chemotherapy for breast cancer suggesting an increased risk for fractures among breast cancer survivors, according to background information in the article. Pre...Neurobehavioral function during coma, stroke rehabilitation effective for elderly
...t large-scale national-level studies at relatively low cost. ISOD strengths include the centralization of information on inpatient and outpatient services, as well as cost data. Further, the ISOD is created annually, allowing for trend analysis of cohorts of people. Affective aprosodia responsive to be...Short-term effects of spit tobacco suggest long-term health risks
...f the sympathetic nervous system went down to very low levels. "This is an example of how the body tries to protect itself from the higher blood pressures," Dr. Somers explains. "However, when the blood pressure is raised by spit tobacco, the heart rate actually speeds up dramatically and there is no d...Radiography used to identify teens with sleep apnea
...hibited somewhat higher RDI scores than those with low CRI scores, it may be possible to use cephalometric radiographs to identify teenagers at risk for sleep-disordered breathing....Computerized order entry systems can increase risk of medication errors
...orkarounds, the medical problem-solving ethos, and low house staff status. (3) Aggressively fix technology when it is shown to be counterproductive because failure to do so engenders alienation and dangerous workarounds in addition to persistent errors; substitution of technology for people is a misunder...Is your job giving you a heart attack? Occupational health conference answers that, and more
...hers identified how high psychological demands and low levels of decision-making authority are directly related to work effectiveness and ultimately job burnout. The researchers also discovered that job strain was significantly related to nurses' physical and mental health. Abstract No. 061. Job stress ...Violence exposure and traumatic stress reactions can lead to poor health in children
The link between health problems and children in low income, single-mother families is not surprising; these children are also more apt to be exposed to violence and maltreatment within the community and their families. A study in the March issue of The Journal of Pediatrics examines whether traumat...Cockroach allergens have greatest impact on childhood asthma in many US cities
...reducing asthma incidence among children living in low socioeconomic areas....eDocAmerica launches Hispanic Website for members
...s and 26 foreign countries. eDocAmerica charges a low monthly fee per employee for a company's eligible employees or members. The eDocAmerica service is sold through traditional distribution channels including health insurance agents and brokers, third-party administrators, and other health care and em...English-speaking Hispanic youth more likely to have sex early
...lower infant and postneonatal mortality, decreased low birth weight rates, better immunization coverage, a healthier diet, possibly a lower prevalence of asthma and allergies, less sexual activity in adolescents, fewer suicide attempts, and decreased use of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. This list includes...Cognitive behavioral therapy and medication is effective in the treatment of panic disorder
...th, minimal anticipatory anxiety about panic and a low score on a measure of agoraphobia [fear of going o...proportion of patients who responded, defined by a low score on a test for anxiety level, was also significantly higher than those receiving usual care at ...