Smallpox vaccine may cause harmless skin rashes
...ersity of Kentucky School of Medicine. Doctors who realize that the rashes are not dangerous can offer reassurance to concerned patients and prescribe appropriate medications for symptom relief. A physician who is unaware of the possibility for a benign skin reaction might wrongly assume that a patient's ras...Be picky when served large portions
...want to reduce their risk of gaining weight should realize that when they are served big portions of high-calorie foods, they're likely to end up overeating," she adds. Rolls' group is the first to publish a study of the effects of portion size on the patrons of a public restaurant. The study, "Increased P...Mayo Clinic researchers discover gene mutations that 'ignore' stress, lead to heart failure
... from the body. Mayo researchers are the first to realize that these proteins do not recognize the stress alarm. As a result, they can't properly respond to cue adjustments within the heart that normally manage stress. These defects make the heart muscle susceptible to damage. The Mayo Clinic research team'...Preschoolers lead growth of antidepressant use, study reveals
...children and adolescents has begun to pay off. We realize that the use of antidepressants among youths is a critical issue that requires additional research to better understand."...Gaining health while giving back to the community
...mprove the educational experience of children, but realize meaningful improvements in their own mental and physical health, say researchers at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. The Hopkins investigators base their conclusion on the first randomized clinical trial testing the health benefits of partici...Unmarried women say they feel misunderstood in doctors' offices
...tionship with a man, said Clark. Often they do not realize that there are a number of factors that must be considered in determining risk for cancer. For example, a woman's sexual history, among other factors, has a bearing on her chances of getting cervical cancer and, therefore, on whether she should be t...Computerized prescriber order entry systems may have limited impact on patient harm
...cists understand the complexity of medications and realize how many prescriptions are changed or altered on a daily basis before they reach the patient." This study shows that a combination of pharmacist involvement and a CPOE system with significant clinical decision support will likely provide the bes...Successful therapy for head and neck cancer may lead to long-term circulatory problems
...ight up in bars and restaurants. What many do not realize is that tobacco and alcohol combined contributes to head and neck cancer. While this is not one of the more common cancers, it is among the deadliest. Malignancies in this region of the body are among the most difficult to treat, resulting in a hig...Clinic-based intervention program improves smoking cessation rates, study says
...million patients annually," the authors write. "To realize these benefits, health care organizations should aim to enhance the impact of brief counseling in primary care settings by providing effective drug and behavioral therapies for properly selected smokers who are committed to quitting." In an editorial...Sleep apnea treatment could save lives & money by reducing auto accidents, according to researchers
...er, most people with obstructive sleep apnea don't realize they have the condition and don't get help. In their study, the research team, which included investigators from the U.S. and Canada, analyzed medical research data from 1980 to 2003 to investigate the relationship between auto collisions and obstruc...Attacking bipolar disorder in young adults boosts outcome, says Stanford study
...ord's Bipolar Disorders Clinic. "It's important to realize that these students can function well if they get accurate diagnosis and treatment." Researchers on Ketter's team are presenting their findings during two sessions at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association Meeting in New York. Acc...Conference promotes breast and cervical cancer awareness in Nigeria
...breast cancer. "That ongoing study quickly made us realize what a huge need there was in my home country for better information about breast cancer detection and treatment," Olopade said. "We were trying to follow about 500 young Nigerian women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer, but in a very short ...American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for May 2004 (second issue)
...ience factor becomes doubly important when persons realize that mycobacterial lung disease surgery "can be associated with significant and unpredictable surgical complications."...Hormone therapy may still offer important health benefits to postmenopausal women
...f the biology of these hormones grows, the more we realize how important certain factors are -- such as formulation, dosage, whether they're given by a pill or a patch, and characteristics of women being treated," said co-author Phyllis M. Wise, dean of the division of biological sciences and distinguished p...ICU physicians save hospitals money
... have access to this life saving intervention. To realize these benefits, ICU must be appropriately staffed with intensivists," Dr. Pronovost concluded. In 1998, several large U.S. healthcare purchasers formed The Leapfrog Group to initiate breakthroughs in patient safety and to improve the overall value of...Flavonoid-rich dark chocolate boosts blood vessel function, study suggests
...e and blueberries, says Engler. "Many people don't realize that chocolate is plant-derived, as are the fruits and vegetables recommended for a healthy heart. Chocolate is made from the cacao bean found in the fruit pod of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao)." Standard manufacturing of chocolate destroys about a...Patient privacy at risk in hospitals' hallways, lobbies, cafeterias
...e provider. Just as concerning is that if patients realize their personal information is vulnerable, then they may be less likely to share important details with their physicians or nurses. "Health-care providers need to pay attention to how they personally breach confidentiality laws, and patients need to b...Annals of Internal Medicine tip sheet for July 6, 2004
...pill. Authors say that patients and doctors should realize the ginseng can undermine the blood thinning effects of warfarin and that when doctors prescribe warfarin, they should ask patients about use of ginseng. 2. Study: An Average of 57% of Doctors Followed Handwashing Rules Researchers observing the h...Getting relief from pain can be shocking
...h patient feedback, can help implanting physicians realize the best locations of leads and therefore maximize therapeutic possibilities. It's about helping patients experience less pain." About the Author John Oakley, MD is the director of pain management for the Northern Rockies Pain Rehabilitation Center i...Millions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at increased risk for type 2 diabetes
...etary Tommy G. Thompson. "Asian Americans may not realize that the weight they think is healthy is putting them at risk for diabetes. That's why the Small Steps campaign is so important." Nina Agbayani, Director of Programs for the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), di...