Molecular architects create new cancer preventives
...use it is based to the greatest extent possible on principles established through prior experimentation. Earlier research in the deltanoids included many efforts by pharmaceutical companies to improve vitamin D. "What we did was to take some of the best structural changes that large pharmaceutical companies hav...Newly revised recommendations affirm medicine
...and instruction of the patient in joint protection principles provide the foundation for the treatment of patients with pain due to knee osteoarthritis," Dr. Brandt said. "For many patients with osteoarthritis, when used within the context of a comprehensive treatment program such as this, acetaminophen may be...Management of osteoarthritis pain
...rson is obese; and instruction in joint protection principles form the foundation for effective osteoarthritis management. Dr. Brandt noted within this comprehensive approach, over-the-counter acetaminophen may be the only drug required for the relief of joint pain. Dr. Brandts comments come on the heels of th...Duke chemists synthesize fungus compound that could lead to oral diabetes drugs
... solid," he said. Fortunately, Pirrung noted, "the principles of combinatorial chemistry have now been expanded to molecules that are made in solution." Instead of fixing molecular libraries to a surface, tiny samples of each library entry can be placed in a different small well, with different reagents the...Madison to host Ecologists Aug. 6-10
...tes responsible application of ecological data and principles to the solution of environmental problems....Health service in "political denial" about need for rationing, claims leading economist
...tunts the development of socially agreed rationing principles that are openly discussed and accountably applied," contends Professor Maynard. And it promotes an irresolvable tug of war between the providers who advocate "more" and parsimonious politicians who want more for less, he says. This conflict allows th......nt to expose medical students to CAM practices and principles within the confines of the basic sciences, taught by faculty members who are research scientists and who will critically evaluate potential benefitsas well as possible dangersof complementary and alternative medicine. It is important to educate stu...Study on teen licensing: N.C. crashes involving 16-year-olds drop dramatically
...r teen patients and parents of teens to follow the principles of a model GDL program. This should include at least six months during which the teen drives extensively with a responsible adult supervisor, followed by prohibitions on unsupervised nighttime driving and transporting of passengers, until the teen ha...Annals of Internal Medicine, Tip Sheet, October 2, 2001
...ement of aplastic anemia (Editorial, p. 524). Six principles to safeguard adults unable to consent to participate in clinical research (Medicine and Public Issues, p. 514.) The subjective side of scientific reasoning is revealed by conventional medicine's reaction to homeopathy (Academia and Clinic, p. 507.)...Organizations renew professionalism vows
...lism. The charter, consisting of three fundamental principles and 10 definitive professional responsibilities, i...ts to their patients and the public. The three principles underpinning the practice of medicine, the organizations say, are the primacy of patient welfare, pa...Nutrition education with a food label focus helps diabetics over 65 meet treatment goals
...o the participants had an opportunity to apply the principles they learned. Participants were also offered guided activities throughout the program to strengthen their knowledge and skills. At each group session, participants set a weekly goal and reward to help reinforce behavior changes. They were also enco...Whither the GP who can do everything?
...ontinuity of primary care, long held to be the key principles of family medicine, have declined steadily over the past decade. Dr. Benjamin Chan used Ontario Health Insurance Plan billing data to track the participation rates of general practitioners and family physicians in 6 nonoffice settings across Ontario ...Product Quality Research Institute (PQRI) issues first recommendation to FDA
...orking Group to address the gap between scientific principles and regulatory policy related to blend uniformity analysis and content uniformity of solid oral dosage forms. The working group process included identification of the issues associated with blend uniformity analysis as currently performed, i.e., sa...Input from youth is crucial in promoting adolescent health
...olescent Health was established in accordance with principles of youth development. Hohenemser explains that youth development means more than just keeping young people out of trouble. It provides many of the experiences adolescents need to transition into adulthood. Her assessment of the YAC focuses on four ar...Junior doctors need training to reduce prescribing errors
...clude that junior doctors should be trained in the principles of drug dosing, and that medical staff should prom...rors, hospitals should train junior doctors in the principles of drug dosing before they start prescribing, and enforce good practice in documentation. They shoul...Restorative rather than usual home care for elderly patients enhances their function and well being
... mobility. The restorative care model was based on principles adapted from geriatric medicine, nursing, rehabilitation and goal attainment. Among key characteristics are training of nurses, therapists and home health aides in rehabilitation, geriatric medicine and goal attainment; a team approach to maximize fu...High-intensity physical training improves cardiovascular fitness in obese adolescents
...training over 8 months. The LSE sessions included principles of behavior modification, information about nutrition and physical activity, and problem solving and coping skills. Based on data obtained from dietary recall records and the treadmill tests, an exercise prescription was developed for each teenager ...Pop-up car bonnets will help reduce pedestrian deaths
...neers, however, have long been aware that the same principles of car safety design that have produced enormous benefits for vehicle occupants can be extended to provide a safer environment for pedestrians during impact with a vehicle. For instance, dynamically raised bonnets and windscreen air bags can reduce h...New Indiana University School of Medicine pediatrics program focuses on patient advocacy
...they learn in clinical practice with public health principles to broaden their perspective of care from the individual child to all children within the context of family, school and the community," notes Dr. Swigonski....Detection of bioterrorism viruses brought closer to local sites
...wledge of essential diagnostic and epidemiological principles can contribute substantially toward combating this new threat. The special article on physician preparedness and knowledge of bioterrorism agents was done by Prathiba Varkey, MBBS, MPH; Gregory A. Poland, M.D.; Dr. Cockerill; Dr. Smith and Philip T. ...