Transvaginal ultrasound superior to transrectal ultrasound for staging rectal cancer in women
... for other gynecologic imaging. "The patients also prefer transvaginal ultrasound to transrectal ultrasound as it causes less discomfort," said Kavita Dhamanaskar, MD, the lead author of the study. According to Dr. Dhamanaskar, transrectal ultrasound was first developed to address the issue of scanning the ...Merging hearing technologies sounds good to researcher
...und noise," she says. "Cochlear implant users also prefer the conditions in which advanced hearing aid technologies were applied as a preprocessor to their cochlear implants." The research is published in the current issue of Acoustic Research Letters Online. Chung and her co-authors will present their find...The preference for sweetened foods may decline after exercise
...hletes consumed greater amount of fluids that they prefer than fluids that they dislike.) It is known that t...nally quote that sweetness of a beverage that they prefer before exercise is too strong during as well as after exercise. These comments seem to support the i...Many patients interested in reading their own medical records
...al records. Many are cautious, however, and would prefer to see a paper copy of their records rather than an electronic versions. By providing access to the medical record in either paper or electronic version, we may improve patients' understanding about their role in their condition, and we may improve ...End of life ICU use may require re-evaluation according to University of Pittsburgh study
...H, April 6 Although most Americans say they would prefer a low-tech approach to death, the opposite is happ...of $8,548. Nine out of 10 Americans say they would prefer to die at home; however, 20 percent die after receiving the most technologically advanced care avail...New calculator provides more accurate estimates of colon cancer survival
...rmation about their likelihood of a cure, and most prefer both qualitative and quantitative information when making decisions about their course of treatment," says Dr. Loprinzi. "At the same time, variations and uncertainty exist when estimating prognoses for cancer patients. As a result, patients may not ...HeartScore launch - Press teleconference invitation
...will be a free-phone number. If however you would prefer the teleconference provider to call you directly, please let us know, indicating the number on which you would like to be called. Please also ensure you will be available and on the line for the whole teleconference period....Evidence suggests that the brain can switch to 'automatic pilot' during learning
...HAM, N.C. -- New studies suggest that humans might prefer to switch their brains to automatic pilot whenever possible to conserve their cogitating resources. For example, when learning skills such as arithmetic, the brain doesn't necessarily reach back into its basic calculating skills for each problem, sug...Retention scheme could offset GP recruitment crisis
...etention scheme. Around two thirds said they would prefer to be retained by their current practice, and over half expected to continue working in the scheme for more than two years. Even if only half of those who expressed an interest in such a scheme applied it would provide the equivalent of 40 full time ...Inconsistent guidelines lead to wide variation in chaperone use during Pap smears, U-M study finds
...the chaperone. She says most of the women she sees prefer it that way, especially if they are long-time patients who know her and her staff well. The study, which will be published in the Annals of Family Medicine, surveyed 5,000 members of the American Academy of Family Physicians, a trade group for that s...Natural scenes calm drivers more than city views, study finds
...sults go along with other studies that show people prefer natural scenery over urban scenery and that natural scenery can produce positive psychological effects."...Increasing number of physician assistants handle more than 190 million patient visits in 2003
...ding access to health care," said Crane. "PAs also prefer to stay in clinical practice serving patients because they are incredibly satisfied with their profession," he added. In a separate survey taken at the AAPA's annual conference in May 2003, 86 percent of physician assistants surveyed said they would ...Newer formulation of heparin improves outcomes for suspected heart attack patients
...opens clogged coronary arteries. "Physicians still prefer unfractionated heparin because they've been using it for years and are more familiar with it," Singh continued. "This analysis adds to the body of evidence that low molecular weight heparin may be more effective and safer for patients with unstable a...Survey on total cardiovascular risk shows significant gap between patient education and action
.... "Even today, we continue to see that most people prefer bad behavior and find the short-term pain of a healthy lifestyle is far greater than what they may see as long-term gain."...Diabetes management improves when patients, doctors agree on treatment goals, UMHS study finds
... not working for them. For instance, if they would prefer to take fewer medications or if they struggle to fit in blood sugar tests during a work day, the doctor may be able to offer alternatives. Often, doctors and patients end up working at cross purposes to each other when neither side understands the ot...Annals of Internal Medicine, tip sheet, November 4, 2003
...) An editorial writer notes that many older adults prefer to minimize disability and maximize mobility and quality of life, rather than postpone death (Editorial, p. 696). Leeches Relieved Pain in Arthritic Knees, But More Research Is Needed A week after receiving one treatment of leech therapy, 24 patie...Dads and cads: U-M study tests female preferences for partners
...onogamous. But for short-term relationships, women prefer cads---the classic Romantic dark heroes who are do...an. "About 60 percent of the women said they would prefer to have sex with a cad when considering a brief affair," said Daniel Kruger, a social psychologist a...People are averse to taking drugs
...taking drugs unless absolutely necessary and would prefer lifestyle change to medication, according a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers in Liverpool interviewed a small group of family doctors, nurses, and lay people to explore their views on the minimum benefit they thought would justify drug treatment...Nanomedicine: Grounds for optimism and a call for papers
...etween uncritical techno-enthusiasts and those who prefer more apocalyptic visions of the future. The techno-pessimists are using widely held fears about genetically modified organisms (GMO)-they talk of "atomically modified organisms" in nanoscience circles-to exploit modern anxieties about the applicatio......similar tale. Sixty-three percent said they would prefer to talk about out-of-pocket costs before receiving a test or treatment, yet 85 percent said they had never discussed these costs with the doctors in this study. Although 90 percent of study patients had insurance that covered at least part of the cos...