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Chronic disease management: Does it improve health and save money?
A study published in the May/June issue of Health Affairs reports on the first randomized trial providing a scientifically valid look at what one might expect from chronic disease management programs that serve low-income individuals. The study result provides good news for state Medicaid leaders struggling to meet the needs of individuals with... view more... (2008-05-13)

Male sexual abuse survivors struggle in relations with health care providers — study
New research reveals that male survivors of childhood sexual abuse face unique challenges that many health care practitioners do not recognize and understand as well as they should.   view more (2006-06-26)

Telemedicine robots help improve health
University of Queensland telemedicine researchers are using a robot named Eliza to conquer the tyranny of distance and improve delivery of specialist medical care to the bush.   view more (2006-10-12)

Smoking cessation delivered at-home proves effective
A new study suggests that incorporating smoking cessation counseling into home-based medical care is an effective and feasible way to help people break the habit.   view more (2006-03-03)

Higher HIV infection estimate shows need for routine screening, more funding for care
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expected soon to increase the estimate of new HIV infections in the United States by 40 percent. This highlights the need to make HIV testing a routine part of medical care and provide better funding to care for those who test positive, according to the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA).   view more (2008-08-04)

Survey shows poor understanding of Macular Disease among health care professionals
A survey of people suffering from Macular Disease (MD) - the most common cause of new blindness in the over-60s - reveals a high level of dissatisfaction with the UK health care system, particularly in relation to the diagnosis of the condition. The findings of the survey of 1300 members of the Macular Disease Society are published in the British... view more... (2002-06-27)

Group Health Cooperative shows investing in more primary care pays for itself
An evaluation of recent innovations in delivering primary care at a Group Health Cooperative medical center shows significant success and rapid return on investment.   view more (2009-06-18)

Study finds primary care depression treatment often does not follow quality guidelines
Most patients with depression who are treated by primary care physicians do not receive care consistent with quality standards, according to a new RAND Corporation study.   view more (2007-09-05)

Due to cost, heart attack patients often avoid follow-up care and medication
A lack of funds to pay for medical treatment and prescriptions is common among heart attack patients and leads to a worse recovery, more angina, poorer quality of life and higher risk of re-hospitalization, according to a study by researchers at Yale School of Medicine.   view more (2007-03-14)

Patients with Chronic Illness Benefit from Telehealth Intervention
Telehealth, using telecommunication technology to deliver health care, is increasingly being used to improve the delivery and availability of health care services to patients.   view more (2008-05-08)

Making Patients Move Requires the Right Exercise Advice
It is common knowledge that regular exercise supports physical and mental well-being. Despite this and recommendations from health care providers, the majority of patients with chronic illnesses remain inactive   view more (2008-07-24)

British National Health Service is Failing Pregnant Women
A new study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth reveals that in the UK the standard of care following childbirth is poor, with many women suffering in silence from embarrassing conditions such as urinary and faecal incontinence. Professor Richard Johanson, Consultant & Senior Lecturer at North Staffordshire Infirmary in Stoke-on-Trent,... view more... (2002-02-28)

Confronting health disparities among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth
Research indicates that the social stigma that surrounds lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) teens leads to a variety of health risks such as substance use, risky sexual behaviors, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, and victimization.   view more (2009-08-19)

Pregnant women need flu shots
Pregnant women should be sure to get all their flu shots as soon as the vaccines become available this year to protect them against both the seasonal flu and the H1N1 (swine) flu, according to eight leading national maternal and infant health organizations.   view more (2009-09-24)

Younger stroke survivors have less access to medical care, medications
Stroke survivors less than 65 years old report having more difficulty accessing physicians and affording medications than stroke survivors older than 65.   view more (2006-11-14)

UCSF study finds routine HIV screening in community health centers boosts HIV testing
UCSF researchers have that found routinely offering rapid HIV tests to patients in community health centers can significantly increase the number of patients screened for HIV.   view more (2009-12-15)

Seniors' Access to Dental Care Found Wanting
A survey of seniors' access to dental care conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo and Buffalo State College presents a sobering picture of the dental needs and barriers to dental care experienced by seniors.   view more (2006-04-10)

New study: US ranks last among other industrialized nations on preventable deaths
The United States places last among 19 countries when it comes to deaths that could have been prevented by access to timely and effective health care.   view more (2008-01-09)

Royal Veterinary College's Kevin Corley becomes a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Kevin Corley, Lecturer in Equine Medicine and Critical Care at The Royal Veterinary College has become a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. Kevin is one of only two Diplomates in the United Kingdom and the only UK vet to have this qualification. There are nine equine veterinarians with this qualification... view more... (2002-11-15)

Testing times: Detecting HIV in resource-limited settings
Integrating HIV testing programmes into primary medical care can help achieve early diagnosis of HIV infection, even in relatively poor areas, research published in the online open access journal AIDS Research and Therapy has shown.   view more (2007-11-29)
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