Former smoker-led intervention program helps women quit
...y health worker-led intervention holds promise for promoting awareness and outreach of the program, promoting trust in the community and ensuring cultural appropriateness of the intervention." The initial study...Medication shows modest benefit in reducing weight, improving HDL, triglyceride levels
...imonabant in conjunction with diet and exercise in promoting reductions in body weight and waist circumference, long-term weight maintenance, and reduction of cardiometabolic risk factors in obese and higher risk overweight patients. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, conducted from Augus...Sound nutrition for children is an unmet human right
...early pregnancy and children under the age of two, promoting exclusive breastfeeding as a means of improving nutrition, addressing the problem of iron deficiency anemia, preventing obesity, and resolving malnutrition in the countries most at need where capacity is weakest and funding is negligible. "We need to...Study shows media coverage on flu influences parents to vaccinate their children
...ue of the work we do here. In addition to actively promoting clinical and basic science breakthroughs, we are also constantly collecting data regarding our interactions with the news media," Howser said....Florida Tech funding increases for Alzheimer's care technology
... of information and communication technologies for promoting aging with dignity through "stay at home" initiatives," said Becker. Webbe will provide knowledge of the disease and of caregiver and patient issues as well as the experimental design and analysis of outcomes. He will lead a team of psychology stude...Children with asthma more likely to have behavior difficulties
...Institute is an agency dedicated to developing and promoting effective prevention and early intervention programs, materials and best practices for children, families, schools and communities. Halterman serves as the agency's medical director. The Rochester, N.Y.,-based study of incoming kindergarteners captur...Does alcohol labelling encourage sensible drinking?
...ntained and health advice, may not be effective in promoting sensible drinking, says a letter in this week's BMJ. In a snapshot survey of 263 supermarket shoppers in Edinburgh, two university lecturers investigated whether information labels on alcoholic drinks influenced drinking awareness. Although most of...Blood safety program in South Africa associated with decline in HIV-1 in blood donations
...lence is high and programs targeting the youth and promoting repeat donation were initiated. Risk behavior educ...cial level. Health professionals are learning that promoting and protecting human rights may be essential for promoting and protecting health." (JAMA. 2006;295:...Free HIV tests cheaper than charging when goal is preventing AIDS
...us to provide an HIV testing program as a means of promoting behavioral changes, and that's really the genesis of this project," Thielman said. The KIWAKKUKI program started offering HIV tests and counseling in March 2003 for just about a dollar the median income in Tanzania is around $564. The HIV infection...Tobacco industry promoted 'ineffective' ventilation systems
...ards of exposure to environmental tobacco smoke by promoting separate seating, ventilation, and air filtration as viable options to smoking bans. This will do nothing to reduce the risk of lung cancer among employees. All workers deserve to work in smoke-free environments. The United Kingdom should follow the...News nuggests: University of Pittsburgh health sciences research roundup
...ed theory of the effects of inflammation on CVD -- promoting the buildup of plaques in the inner linings of arteries. Rather, they said inflammation may potentially lead to the destabilization of vulnerable plaques. Contact: Jim Swyers, (412) 647-3555, SwyersJP@upmc.edu Passing on Prevention: Large Percenta...Screening for prostate cancer may not reduce men's risk of death
...atients in a process of 'verbal informed consent,' promoting informed decision making."...The Wistar Institute licenses rubella vaccine seed stock to Microgen of Russia
...ogen of Russia for a modest fee in the interest of promoting global public health. The Vishnevskaya-Rostropovich Foundation, headed by renowned cellist Maestro Mstislav Rostropovich, facilitated communication between the organizations in support of the agreement. Developed in the 1960s at Wistar, the rubella ...Role of nervous system in fatal heart rhythm under study
...o much adrenaline can contribute to the conditions promoting ventricular fibrillation," she says. "This research aims to find out why."...Insulin levels and resistance linked to risk of pancreatic cancer
... Experimental studies show that insulin has growth promoting effects on pancreatic cancer cells and patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are known to exhibit hyperinsulinemia, during the early stages of their disease. The Alpha-Tocopherol, Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention (ATBC) Study (1985-1988) of male smok...Technology for successful aging shown at White House conference
...s, and to assist the public and private sectors in promoting dignity, health, independence and economic security of current and future generations of older persons. The OHSU exhibit will showcase intelligent walkers and canes that detect balance changes and sound alerts or signals to encourage appropriate use...Growth factor protects brain against damage from stroke
...the uses of neuregulin-1 as a stroke treatment and promoting the growth of endogenous neural stem cells to replace damaged neurons. Ford was recently awarded a five-year R01 grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders to begin pre-clinical studies of neuregulin-1 as a stroke therapy. As part ...Beyond Tom Cruise - the bigger ultrasound picture
...closely related issue: the emergence of businesses promoting ultrasound services for entertainment purposes. The AIUM promotes a 3-pronged approach to safety--for both the mother and the unborn child. Prudent Use Purchase of an ultrasound machine for private, at home use entails inappropriate operation of a ...Teen weight control behavior may reflect mothers' attitudes on weight
...wever, it is essential to strike a balance between promoting a healthy weight and not placing too much emphasis on the importance of weight." "Parents should be encouraged to be role models in incorporating physical activity and healthy nutrition into everyday lifestyle patterns, rather than implementing them ...Telephone-based care improves quality of life for those with anxiety disorders
...ions while teaching self-management techniques and promoting adherence with recommended treatments according to evidence-based guidelines and under the direction of the patients' primary care physicians with specialist involvement when necessary. By providing support and monitoring progress, the use of care ma...