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Quality of health information on the internet has improved
The quality of health information on the internet has improved over the past few years despite concerns over poor quality and its possible consequences, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. view more (2002-03-06)
The impact of online health on GPs' roles
Patients are frequently using the Internet to find health information and this is forcing GPs to re-evaluate their role. view more (2005-03-21)
Novel K-anonimity algorithm safeguards access to data
As electronic health records become more widely deployed, increasing amounts of health information are being collected. This data has many beneficial applications, such as research, public health, and health system planning. view more (2009-11-20)
Apparently credible websites may not be accurate
Apparently credible websites may not necessarily provide higher levels of accurate health information, finds a study in this week's BMJ. view more (2002-03-06)
New consent rules may threaten our health
Undue emphasis on patient consent and over-zealous application of guidelines on confidentiality would prejudice disease surveillance and seriously threaten the health of the general public, doctors report in this week's BMJ. Surveillance of disease is essential to protect and promote public health. Information from routine patient consultations is... view more... (2002-05-14)
Embarrassing illnesses no bar to information sharing
People with potentially 'stigmatizing' medical conditions are just as likely as those with less stigmatizing illnesses to allow their personal information to be used for health research. view more (2009-07-24)
How is the digitization of information impacting across the health service?
In a survey of 200 patients and their representatives, clinicians and other healthcare professionals (librarians and IT staff) from across eight NHS trusts, Professor Ann Blandford and Professor Peter Lunt have looked at the growing need to understand how digitisation of health information will impact upon patients, staff and managers across the... view more... (2007-04-26)
Patient information booklets fail to reduce consultation rates
Widespread distribution of information booklets on minor illness is unlikely to reduce demand for health services and therefore may have a limited role in the National Health Service, conclude two studies in this week's BMJ. The first study included almost 4,000 patients in England who were sent either a booklet with information on 40 common... view more... (2001-05-16)
New Bio Website for Northern Ireland goes live
Bionorthernireland.com a news and information website serving the Life and Health Technologies sector in Northern Ireland goes live this week. Packed with information and news about the developments in this sector - crucial to the growth of Northern Ireland`s economy - www.bionorthernireland.com is edited by Dr Aileen Moore of the Life and Health... view more... (2002-04-25)
Should drug companies be allowed to talk to patients?
If people are to become more involved in their own health care, they must be able to gain access to high quality, balanced, accurate, and up to date information, but should this information come from drug companies? In this week's BMJ, Trevor Jones of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry and Wendy Garlick of the Consumers'... view more... (2003-06-12)
Data On Global Vaccination Coverage Paints Overoptimistic Picture (p 1022)
Officialy reported data for vaccination coverage across the world could be misleading, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Current methods for obtaining data in many countries is probably exaggerating the proportion of populations effectively vaccinated against common diseases. Assessment of coverage rates in national... view more... (2003-09-24)
Study: Online information may improve cancer patients' opinions about doctors
Accessing high-quality health information on the Internet may improve breast cancer patients' opinions about their doctors, according to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research, funded by the National Cancer Institute. view more (2007-03-22)
Study of Scottish Male Reproductive Health
A group of scientists and doctors from the Medical Research Council's Reproductive Biology Unit in Edinburgh are collaborating with colleagues in Public Health Sciences, The University of Edinburgh, in a study which forms part of a three year research programme on male reproductive health, jointly funded by the UK Department of Health, Department... view more... (1999-09-07)
Toilet Graffiti Encourages Breast Self-Examination
New research shows that health information placed on public toilet doors - 'health graffiti' - encourages young women to breast self-examine. These findings represent an important step in the fight against breast cancer, which affects as many as 1 in 10 women at some point in their life. The research, carried out by a team of health psychologists... view more... (2004-08-23)
Prostate disease and fear of GPs
Men delay seeking help about symptoms of prostate disease because they believe GPs have negative attitudes toward them. Men also feel the available health information about prostate disease is `negative`. This is the finding of a study reported today, Friday 6 September 2002, at The British Psychological Society Division of Health Psychology... view more... (2002-09-02)
MONITORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE
The Regional Office of the NHS Executive in Trent health region is funding a study by the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at Leicester University and Latham House Medical Practice in Melton Mowbray, to consider the potential of screening for depression in older people. view more (1998-10-13)
Help for Bioscientists to Access EU Research Funding
Bioscientists can now take advantage of new simple and easy 'on-line' access to help and information about the research and development funding available through the EU's Framework Programme. New pages launched on the FP6UK website provide useful information for those bioscientists in both industry and academia who want to learn more about the... view more... (2004-05-18)
Would knowing your genetic risk change your behaviour?
Providing people with genetic information on risk may not increase their motivation to change behaviour, and in some cases may decrease motivation, finds a review in this week's BMJ. Using the limited evidence and the literature on behavioural change, the research team examined if and how people's behaviour might be changed when given DNA based... view more... (2001-04-24)
Fund Aims To Plug The Information Gap Between Rich And Poor Countries
The British Medical Association (BMA) and the British Medical Journal (BMJ) have set aside £30,000 a year to donate books and journals to medical centres and libraries in less developed countries and other areas of need. Already, the information fund has provided books requested by medical centres and libraries in Afganistan, Sierra Leone,... view more... (2003-02-10)
Patient knowledge of health information influences cancer treatment
A new analysis finds that when colorectal cancer patients seek out health information from the internet and news media, they are more likely to be aware of and receive the latest treatments for their disease. view more (2009-02-23)
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