RAND finds cases of undiagnosed diabetes drop sharply
...t diabetes programs targeting minority groups have encouraged more people to get tested, according to the study appearing in the August edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. While undiagnosed diabetes remains a significant problem, weve done an excellent job of eliminating the dispro...Study says COPD testing is not measuring up
... 2007 Spirometry testing is a widely accepted and encouraged diagnostic method for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but new research shows that it is not used nearly enough. The study appears in the August issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP)...New study shows promise in reducing surgical risks associated with surgical bleeding
...ersity, St. Louis (MO) School of Medicine. Im most encouraged by the increasing evidence that recombinant technology is safe and effective because it means that we may be able to avoid using blood or blood products from other people or animals and automatically diminish the risk of infection and the associated ...Preventive treatments in elderly people needs rethinking
...atments have led to preventive interventions being encouraged regardless of age, and this can be harmful to the patient and expensive for the health service. In rapidly ageing populations, we urgently need to reappraise the complex and uncomfortable relations between age discrimination, distributive justice, ...Shining light on pancreatic cancer
...entually be done without the biopsy. "We were so encouraged by the successes with colon cancer that we decided to drive the research in a new direction. With colon cancer, you have time, even years, to treat it successfully. Unfortunately, for pancreatic cancer it's not only critical to detect it early, or ev...AASM to school-bound: Sleep is the right ingredient for academic success
...child might be suffering from a sleep disorder are encouraged to consult with their childs pediatrician or a sleep specialist. ...The future of biofuels is not in corn
... Instead, small scale ethanol refineries should be encouraged to use lignin, a cellulosic byproduct, as fuel. Loan guarantees for refineries should be directed to locally owned facilities that benefit farmers and rural communities. The farm bill should include measures similar to those in place in Minnesota...Emergency department guidelines enhance quality patient care
...ish are not required to use the CPQE tools but are encouraged to do so, and even receive a scorecard based on their performance. The scorecards include core measures from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and CPQE guidelines. The goal is to make physicians better, bec...Sleep-related breathing disorder common among aggressive, bullying schoolchildren
...ering from an SRBD, or another sleep disorder, are encouraged to consult with their child's pediatrician, who will refer them to a sleep specialist. ...Late weekend sleep among teens may lead to poor academic performance
...ose who think they might have a sleep disorder are encouraged to consult with their primary care physician, who will refer them to a sleep specialist....Poor sleep hygiene in children associated with behavioral problems
...suffering from OSA, or another sleep disorder, are encouraged to consult with their child's pediatrician, who will refer them to a sleep specialist. Children should follow these steps to get a good night's sleep: Follow a consistent bedtime routine. Establish a relaxing setting at bedtime. Get a...Children with sleep disorder symptoms are more likely to have trouble academically
...child might be suffering from a sleep disorder are encouraged to consult with their childs pediatrician, who will refer them to a sleep specialist....Sleep Slide-Rule improves children's understanding of the importance of sleep
...child might be suffering from a sleep disorder are encouraged to consult with their childs pediatrician, who will refer them to a sleep specialist....Benefits of school-based fitness programs fade after summer
...hough public health and medical organizations have encouraged action, more research is needed to determine what works to prevent or reduce childhood obesity, writes John Cawley, Ph.D., of Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., in an accompanying editorial. Specifically, the critical information that policymakers a...Blocking stress protein decreases Alzheimer's peptide in mice
...in amyloid beta levels. The spike in amyloid beta encouraged researchers to start looking for molecules that might be enabling this rapid change. Stress hormones produced by the adrenal gland were natural suspects. In mice, that meant corticosterone, the mouse equivalent of the human hormone cortisol. But a la...Herceptin does not increase heart failure in patients long term
...assistant director of medical affairs, NSABP. Were encouraged that we found no increase in heart failure risks long-term and now are able to use this knowledge to individualize womens treatment based on their specific cardiac risk factors. The study assessed cardiac side effects in 1,850 women with HER-2 p...Study supports activity of GEMZAR in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer
...medical director, global oncology at Lilly. We are encouraged with the activity GEMZAR has shown in this breast cancer study. Enrollment has been completed in one trial, and is ongoing in an additional four, Phase III early-stage breast cancer studies evaluating the addition of GEMZAR to commonly-used treatm...Highlights from the June 2007 Journal of the American Dietetic Association
...to six times or more per week. Parents should be encouraged to limit the quantity of beverages high in energy and sugar because of their propensity to increase weight, the researchers conclude. American Dietetic Association Issues Updated Position Statement on Food and Nutrition Professionals Can Implement ...Targeted initiatives can encourage people to walk more
People can be encouraged to walk for up to 30-60 minutes more per week if t...authors. The authors found that walking could be encouraged in a variety of ways. Examples included giving face to face advice or telephone support, using pedom...Older motorists improve driving performance with physical conditioning
... correct unsafe or inefficient gait patterns. They encouraged walking for exercise. The control group received monthly in-home education that reviewed general safety issues about home safety, fall prevention and vehicle care. The intervention group also received these materials. Participants completed an ...