Education program reduces incidents of shaken baby syndrome
... of their children, appeared to provide a critical reminder that resulted in fewer cases of abuse." The statew...k was expanded to include a second brief education reminder for parents at the infant's first visit with pediatric care provider. "Although we may never be abl...OHSU develops instant, computerized notification system to communicate patients' end-of-life wishes
...to the electronic record system. This means that a reminder will pop up on the OHSU computer screen to alert any future health professional who cares for them of the existence of these important documents." The POLST program was originated in Oregon. It allows chronically ill patients to direct their end-of-l...Low-fat dairy may lower risk of type 2 diabetes in men
... individual. The study by Choi et al is a further reminder of the potential importance of dairy intake and the continuing value of research in this area." (Arch Intern Med. 2005;165:975-976. Available post-embargo at www.archinternmed.com )...Children with high blood lead levels often do not receive follow-up tests
...ct, the study by Kemper and colleagues is a cogent reminder that it is too little, too late," the author concludes. (JAMA. 2005; 293: 2274 2276. Available post-embargo at www.jama.com .) Editor's Note: Dr. Lanphear has served as an expert witness in the state of Rhode Island's suit against the lead indus...Tip sheet Annals of Internal Medicine, June 7, 2005
...itorial writers say that this study is a "sobering reminder of the shortcomings in our existing policies, our safety net systems, and our sense of personal responsibility to provide safe care."...Arm swelling common among young breast cancer patients
...elling, which may occur at any time, is a constant reminder of having had cancer." For most women, the swelling takes place on the same side of the body as the affected breast. And it's generally not a sign of cancer's recurrence, Paskett said. Lymphedema can be painful, as the arm becomes fluid-filled, heav...Dartmouth study reveals flaws in screening for TB; Cases in 3rd world HIV patients may go undetected
...e, Dr. David L. Cohn said the findings serve "as a reminder of the complexity of tuberculosis in HIV-infected patients in high-burden countries. This study presents a potential new challenge for the diagnosis of subtle tuberculosis in asymptomatic patients and it may have implications with regard to treatme...Saving six million children each year is affordable
...MDG) for child health by 2015, and also a sobering reminder of how little a life costs in some parts of the world."...American Thoracic Society Journal news tips for July 2005 (first issue)
...king habits, and occupational exposure. After two reminder letters, 3,370 subjects responded. A follow-up mailing 11 years later extended the questionnaire to 58 questions, adding queries on education and passive smoking. A total of 2,819 subjects returned the questionnaire in 1996 and 1997, after two writ...Patient reminders boost immunization rates
...cording to a new review of studies. All six of the reminder and recall systems tested -- including post cards,...ters can feel confident about setting up a patient reminder or recall system for immunizations. "I think it's a very simple intervention for the fast-paced live...Wealth doesn't always equal health
...uggest the authors. These results are an important reminder that socioeconomic inequalities are dynamic and vary over time and between countries, they conclude. In an accompanying commentary, researchers question whether consumption of Western style "junk" food is creating the pattern of high insulin resista...Hey doc, do I still need this catheter?
...ter, a new study finds, if hospitals used a simple reminder system to prompt doctors to remove the devices aft...having nurses flag patients' recordswith a written reminder can jog the memory of busy doctors, prompt themto consider removing the catheter, and lead to a much...GlaxoSmithKline announces FDA approval of Fluarix
...son. "The shortage of flu vaccine last year was a reminder of the importance of vaccines in health care," Garnier said. "GSK worked quickly with government officials to make FLUARIX available and increase supply at a critical time. We appreciate the spirit of cooperation and commitment on the part of the FD...Medical research poll cannot be ignored
... Research Australia by Crosby Textor were a timely reminder for everyone interested in better health outcomes. Mr Schneemann said Australia's innovative pharmaceutical sector agreed with Research Australia's position that this was an important national priority, and an all-out community effort was needed ram...A friendly reminder for HIV patients
...sion of Infectious Diseases. "We thought a verbal reminder would be the best possible solution." According to Andrade, treating HIV can be a grueling task for patients who must follow a hectic pill schedule, a combination of drugs called highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Those who miss their med...Treating individuals with substance-abuse disorders who have attempted suicide
...om inpatient treatment. "These findings serve as a reminder that there is a place for more intensive treatment," said Ilgen, "that outpatient treatment is a positive thing, but we shouldn't overact and decrease the availability of inpatient treatment before we know for whom that more intensive treatment might...Chemotherapy errors rare, but have potential for serious consequences
...inics. Medication errors in hospitals are a stark reminder of the potential harm that can occur when patients are admitted to the hospital. While most medications are well tolerated, a few classes are toxic and require complex dosing regimens, such as those used in chemotherapy. Even a low error rate from th...Can bench pressing reduce or prevent lymphedema symptoms in breast-cancer survivors?
...because it's a painful, constant, and debilitating reminder of their breast cancer." Current clinical guidelines advise lymphedema sufferers to not participate in any vigorous upper-body exercise; and, in particular, to not lift objects that weigh more than five to 15 pounds. "A gallon of milk weighs eight po...Less sleep, more struggles for elementary and middle school students
...ng disabilities, Fallone said the results act as a reminder that sleep should be forefront in the minds of school psychologists, pediatricians and other professionals responsible for diagnosing and treating these problems. "If we don't ask about sleep and try to optimize sleep patterns in kids struggling acad......tivity Commission workforce discussion paper was a reminder of Australia's future medical profession needs, he added. "Here we have the first non-health sector analysis of the health workforce, and what is it telling us? We need more flexibility in the workforce and a workforce that's better prepared to work...