More effort needed to prevent pattern of child abuse developing in families
...ning without removing the child from the home. The benefits of standard services are for the better part not known, but as MacMillan points out, most fall seriously short of the sort of service evaluated in their study. Whilst these findings might highlight the importance of the primary prevention of child ab...Routine procedure during childbirth provides no benefits, study review finds
...TI International, also concludes that any possible benefits of the procedure do not outweigh the fact that man...s concluded that the evidence does not support the benefits traditionally ascribed to routine episiotomy. "In fact, outcomes with episiotomy can be considered ...Health benefits of quitting smoking could be improved by controlling weight gain
...they have given up smoking could help maximise the benefits for their lungs, suggests a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Lung function normally declines with advancing age, and smoking causes premature onset and acceleration of this age-related decline. Stopping smoking is beneficial for lung functio...Obese workers' pay lower due to health costs, Stanford study finds
... adjust for the varying costs of providing medical benefits to different types of workers. "Our findings reinforce that these market forces are powerful," she said. The findings also shed light on the question of who bears the cost of obesity-related health care. While it is often assumed that obese workers' ...Diabetes medication pioglitazone HCl may significantly improve predictors of cardiovascular risk
.... "We are encouraged by these results because the benefits seen with pioglitazone could, theoretically, lead to an overall reduction in the incidence of heart attack and stroke for people with type 2 diabetes." Carotid intima-media thickness occurs in the inner lining of a person's neck arteries, and is a s...Regular vigorous physical activity could slow progression of prostate cancer
...ncer, particularly given the many other documented benefits of exercise." (Arch Intern Med. 2005; 165: 1005-1010. Available post-embargo at www.archinternmed.com .) Editor's Note: This study was supported by a research grant from the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md....Atorvastatin shows promise in small trial for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease
...dy, significant differences were not expected, but benefits identified tend to support the trial's rationale based on the hypothesis that excess brain cholesterol-promoting amyloid beta production [excess amyloid beta protein deposits are a hallmark of AD] and subsequently the symptoms of AD come from the blo...Misunderstanding real cost a barrier to mammography
...they often misunderstand or simply aren't aware of benefits in their insurance plans that might help offset an...nclude information about insurance and health plan benefits to help reduce what appears to be a major barrier to the exams for some women. The findings appear ...Arm lift surgery generally safe, minor risks need to be considered, Mayo Clinic finds
...sthetic benefits, arm lifts can provide functional benefits for some patients. Dr. Knoetgen explains that in massive weight loss patients, an arm lift can help treat rashes that have developed due to excess upper arm skin sticking to the skin of the armpit and chest. It may also improve ability to exercise an...Low-fat dairy foods may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
...thor. "While individuals should consider both the benefits and risks of dairy foods before considering changing their diets, consuming up to two servings daily of low-fat dairy products can probably be recommended for most people." Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise and weight are established risk fact...Study evaluates Alzheimer's patients' ability to make decisions about treatment
...were measured by giving them information about the benefits and risks of a hypothetical treatment for Alzheime...ly 15 percent could appreciate how the treatment's benefits would apply to them. Karlawish said the results may be helpful because, while current Alzheimer's tr...Genetic testing divides families
...make plans for the future were cited as additional benefits of testing. "Some evidence from this study indicated that cliques form in families composed of those who test positive for a mutation," said Hamilton. Further research is needed to explore family dynamics over time after test results have been discl...Study: Americans willing to pay more for greater vaccine coverage
...on that detailed the potential health and economic benefits of vaccines. For example, one set of information advised that new vaccines could cost $75 or more for each dose out-of-pocket without insurance coverage, and that vaccines could reduce medical costs by reducing the need for antibiotics, and physician...Hyperhidrosis and its treatment becoming better understood
...on the severity of hyperhidrosis and the risks and benefits of therapy. They can range from antiperspirants to surgery, which involves disconnection of the sympathetic nerves that direct sweating in the arms and hands. "Mayo Clinic's surgeons frequently perform these procedures for severe over-sweating of th...Substantial 15-year survival gains from standard breast cancer treatments
...nts are now gaining favour, the eventual long-term benefits from older treatments such as these are one of the main reasons why breast cancer mortality rates are now falling rapidly in countries such as the UK or USA." She adds: "This is the largest analysis of randomised evidence ever done in any type of ca...PENN researchers use robotic surgery
...iac and urologic surgery. Patients are reaping the benefits with decreased bleeding, less pain, and are able to return to work sooner," said otorhinolaryngologist Neil G. Hockstein, MD, who served as lead investigator for both studies. "I saw the potential to apply the attributes of surgical robotics to the t...Two-thirds of patients brush off their dentist's advice, study suggests
...t removing enough, and if you brush for longer the benefits may not be much greater. "The fact that many participants in our experiment said they had followed the dentist's advice when our records proved they had not, has implications for the profession, especially in our increasingly litigious society." "Pat...Moderate alcohol use linked to increase in breast cancer risk
... on breast cancer risk when weighing the risks and benefits of alcohol consumption," Chen comments. "Our findings indicate that in some postmenopausal women, even modest levels of alcohol consumption may elevate their risk of breast cancer." Using data from the Nurses' Health Study a project led by Boston's ...Integrated chemical-dependency and mental-health treatment best for adolescents
...ore difficult to stay in treatment and realize the benefits of treatment, or to cause relapse, if they are not treated," said Sterling. "Many CD treatment programs do not provide psychiatric assessment and treatment, however, and our findings suggest that these services are important, either to provide inter...