Child sex abuse policy recommendations published in Science magazine
... neurosciences," Keane said. The Science article cites the body of research to date, which shows: child sexual abuse is associated with serious mental and physical health problems, substance abuse, victimization and criminality in adulthood under-reporting (including memory failure) leads to underes...Stroke drug still meets resistance from doctors wary of its risks
...tant to find alternatives or additions to tPA. She cites current and planned clinical trials of drugs that may reduce the risk of hemorrhage, such as beta blockers or other adjuvant drugs, or new experimental clot-busters. "According to those surveyed, risk from tPA would have to be cut in half before mor...Lack of sleep can affect athletic performance in teens
... are able to stay alert later into the night. She cites part-time jobs, caffeinated beverages, social activities, away-games and long practices as factors that help contribute to chronic sleep deprivation for young people. Is there any reprieve? An afternoon nap can help, but only for so long. Carskadon ...Is the vaccine industry ailing?
...gs are often used every day," writes Dr. Offit. He cites the vaccine against pneumococcal disease in children, which has annual U.S. gross sales of about $1 billion, the highest revenue generated by a vaccine. In contrast, markets for cholesterol-lowering agents, hair loss products, potency drugs, or drugs...Medical journals are an extension of the marketing arm of pharmaceutical companies
...e unfavourable to the companies' products." Smith cites evidence from a total of 86 studies that the results of a trial are influenced by who funds it. "The evidence is strong that companies are getting the results they want, and this is especially worrying because between two thirds and three quarters of...ESC emphasizes underestimated effects of tobacco use
...globally per year. The World Health Organization cites brief counselling by health professionals on the dangers of smoking and the importance of quitting as one of the most cost-effective methods of reducing smoking. In addition, health professionals can be instrumental with preventive measures, where th...Parkinson's medication appears to trigger excessive gambling
...sex drive bothersome to the spouse). Dr. Ahlskog cites anecdotes of patients such as a seemingly responsible, married professional who had never gambled before, but began watching gambling shows on television and then gambling on the Internet from his work site after starting dopamine agonist treatment. ...Swamped city: New Orleans and nature
...New Orleans' physical environment have changed. He cites efforts in the modern era to accept and even celebrate New Orleans' unusual natural surroundings. "Now there are all kinds of efforts to bring the wetlands back into the city," said Colten, pointing out the example of the Audubon Zoo's large Louisia...Insurance company rewards to doctors and hospitals may not improve care
...r even unintended negative consequences." Dudley cites the early results from a pay-for-performance program in Great Britain, in which doctors were given rewards for getting patients an appointment within 48 hours. Because doctors were being rewarded on the 48-hour standard, however, they became unwilli...A recipe for overeating: Studies outline dangers of mixing stress, deprivation and tempting foods
...se to abnormal environmental conditions. Boggiano cites other scientists' findings that among healthy people without eating disorders, dieting is the biggest predictor of stress-induced overeating. In light of their findings, she says, "Highly palatable food can mimic opioid drugs by releasing opioids o...Sleep apnea and risk for stroke and death
...for an average of just under 3.5 years. The report cites support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health, the Yale Center for Sleep Medicine, and the Veterans Affairs Health Services Research and Development Service. "Obstructive Sleep Apnea as a Ris...Neighborhoods may affect asthma, UCSF study finds
...ent must take this into account," he said. Blanc cites the need for studies to nail down the community-wide physical and social environmental factors that contribute to asthma and poorer respiratory health. The study examined the respiratory health and self-reported socioeconomic status of more than 400 ...Losing weight by controlling flavor variety
...l of the chronic diseases in this country. He also cites the national preoccupation with weight control, and the need to give people an empowering alternative to unbalanced, fad diets. Katz said his book has three goals: to empower people to pursue their weight loss goals immediately and responsibly; to pl...Vertebroplasty heals fractures but may cause others, Mayo Clinic study finds
...riendlier to the spine," says Dr. Kallmes. He also cites the importance of optimizing other aspects of care for osteoporotic patients, especially regarding drug therapies aimed at overall bone health. This study involved a retrospective analysis of the risk and timing of subsequent fractures in 432 Mayo ...Landmark hypertension study launches extensive physician and patient education program
... be part of any antihypertensive regimen." Cushman cites another advantage for using diuretics. "They are much less expensive than the other two drug classes. For those stretching their budgets, taking a medicine which costs less than $100 a year is a very good thing." In the past 20 years, however, prescr...Gender practices inhibit men from being better dads
...ivity. The three levels of responsivity the study cites refer to the degree to which fathers recognize and attend to the emotional needs of their family; the household and child care tasks, and power and fairness within the couple's relationship. They conclude with suggestions for a new model of fatherhoo...Media telebriefing on new census, NIH status report citing dramatic shifts in US aging
...and Human Services. 65+ in the United States: 2005 cites dramatic shifts in demographic, health and economic aspects of aging in America and suggests how baby boomers, the first of whom turn 60 in 2006, will further redefine aging in the future. The report covers five important areas: growth of the older p...Experts call for balance in addressing under treated pain and drug abuse
...on drugs and the rights of pain patients, and also cites "the failure of those in authority over the DEA to assert the more comprehensive command."...Predicting outcomes for kidney transplant patients
...w study in the American Journal of Transplantation cites evidence in favor of using the protein biomarkers NGAL and IL-18 as a means to determine whether kidney transplant patients will require dialysis within the first week of transplant surgery. In a study published in 2005 in the journal Lancet, Prasad ...'Rhythm method' may kill off more embryos than other methods of contraception
... the morning after pill, he asks? Professor Bovens cites Randy Alcorn, a US pro-life campaigner, who has equated global oral contraceptive use to chemical abortion that is responsible for tens of thousands of deaths of embryos, or unborn children, every year. But says Professor Bovens: if all oral contrace...