Higher Prices Won't Stop Teenage Smokers
... dramatic effect on rates of teen-age smoking than politicians are hoping, a new Cornell University study finds. In fact, say the researchers, higher taxes will have "a statistically insignificant impact" on whether young people decide to start smoking. The Cornell researchers say that a 20-cent a pack tax i...Health service in "political denial" about need for rationing, claims leading economist
...the providers who advocate "more" and parsimonious politicians who want more for less, he says. This conflict allows the agenda to be dominated by self-interest and policies that are not rooted in evidence. In the midst of the "ubiquitous cacophony" about lack of money, existing resources are not used properly, ...Dartmouth/VA researchers examine news coverage of breast cancer prevention
...se stories were remarkable for the extent to which politicians and advocacy groups were represented and for a new focusensuring that mammography would be covered by insurance, note the researchers. In contrast, tamoxifen stories were almost all cautious. Stories all quoted scientists, few advocates and no politi...New EC directive threatens life-saving trials
... future patients, say the authors. The lawyers and politicians must sort out just whose interest they are protecting when framing European legislation, they conclude....Drinking during pregnancy: Information may not be enough
...lead author of the study. "Yet it seems that many politicians and people working with public health believe that just more information will help people change their lifestyle. In reality, information is just one element in changing attitudes and behavior. Knowledge, previous experiences, social influences, ...Physician organizations urge Secretary Thompson to defend NIH review process
...iny and attack by special interest groups and some politicians with no expertise to judge the scientific merit of such research," said Paul Volberding, MD, chairman of the HIVMA Board of Directors....Antisocial behaviour schemes may fail to deliver
...recommended because, despite their popularity with politicians and policy makers, they are based on inconclusive evidence, say researchers in this week's BMJ. Mentoring schemes typically involve a volunteer who provides support or guidance to someone younger or less experienced. Last year, the UK government ann...New bill 'will ultimately fail the public'
...ossible penalties include three years in jail. But politicians have underestimated the size of this problem, say the authors. Across the United Kingdom, about 150 million samples from living patients are examined each year. If just one minute of staff time was taken for each sample, this would equate to 1,339 fu...Introducing the patient safety series
...ealth care providers, hospital administrators, and politicians face competing challenges to reduce clinical errors, control expenditure, increase access and throughput, and improve quality of care. The safe management of the acutely ill inpatient presents particular difficulties. In the first of five Lancet arti...Doctors and patients call on politicians to save lives of cancer patients
... would survive cancer if the overall community and politicians would support health infrastructure development al... improve their quality of life." Mr. Ligensa urged politicians to ensure that all patients have access to early detection and the best available treatment. Catrion......rld, "the challenge for Northern Ireland and local politicians is how to reduce these deep fractures of inequality and create a more just society." Professor McLaughlin commented that lone parents in Northern Ireland face particular difficulties because of low levels of job opportunities for women generally comb...Disease testing for immigrants: Discrimination disguised as public health policy
... peaceful and civilised values of society. And our politicians are shamelessly exploiting these now brittle principles."...Opponents of needle-exchange programs should think about their message to drug users
...n said. Although NEPS are consistently rejected by politicians and platforms of both major political parties, Martin said some lawmakers are starting to consider changes in policy as they learn more about studies confirming that NEPs can save lives and money without increasing drug abuse. Last year, for example...