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...at nationwide, roughly 25 percent of the women who should be getting mammography have not had an exam in the past two years, and nearly 40 percent of poor women have never had a mammogram. Ann McAlearney, an assistant professor in the Division of Health Services Management & Policy in The Ohio State Univer...Arm lift surgery generally safe, minor risks need to be considered, Mayo Clinic finds
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... programs include training in counseling, programs should assess the quality of their instruction in preventive and psychosocial counseling as well as whether residents have enough time to provide such counseling. The particular strengths identified in dealing with specific issues for family practice and o...Poor understanding of coverage deters breast cancer screening
...he study concludes screening utilization campaigns should not only push for greater insurance coverage, but also educate women about their own insurance coverage. While breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer and cancer death among women in the U.S., screening mammography remains underutilized...Study evaluates Alzheimer's patients' ability to make decisions about treatment
.... "These results are yet another reason why people should consult a doctor if they notice any warning signs of Alzheimer's in themselves or a loved one," said study author Jason Karlawish, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. "An early diagnosis can help assure that patients can participat...New research raises questions about buckyballs and the environment
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...rt of lead poisoning prevention programs, but they should serve as a safety net, not the focus. Unfortunately, public health and housing agencies lack the resources they need to protect children from lead poisoning, and even when they do act, the study by Kemper and colleagues is a cogent reminder that it i...Statin therapy cost-effective for a wider range of individuals
... authors believe that initiation of statin therapy should now be considered for people at lower risk for cor...nd of their patent life, the fall in the drug cost should produce a corresponding improvement in the cost-effectiveness of treatment. In the UK, the patent ex...Soft drinks consumption may increase the risk of childhood obesity
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...heart treated with stem cells, an opportunity that should help solve some of the mystery as well as resolve scientific debate about just how it is that stem cells work to improve heart function. Despite advances that have given rise to more effective medical and surgical therapies, including the use of hear...Professor criticises medicine's 'blind spot'
...logical interventions, the effect of which can and should be studied scientifically." Professor Sharpe adds: " There are a number of examples of current scientific research aimed at treating patients' symptoms by addressing psychological aspects of medical care. These include exploration of the therapeutic...Work fatigue and working overtime are associated with weight gain
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