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Unequal access: Hispanic children rarely get top-notch care for brain tumors
Hispanic children diagnosed with brain tumors get high-quality treatment at hospitals that specialize in neurosurgery far less often than other children with the same condition, potentially compromising their immediate prognosis and long-term survival, according to research from Johns Hopkins published in October's Pediatrics. view more (2009-10-09)
Foundation trusts threaten core NHS principles
The creation of foundation trusts by the UK government endanger one of the founding principles of the NHS - to provide equal care for equal need, argue doctors in this week's BMJ. The new Health and Social Care Bill abolishes government control of NHS trusts by turning them into foundation trusts - competing independent corporations with powers to... view more... (2003-10-22)
High risk of chronic health conditions plagues those with schizophrenia
Both men and women with schizophrenia are significantly more likely to have one or more of 46 common chronic health conditions than individuals without mental illness. view more (2006-12-13)
Study examines impact of managed care on stroke prevention surgery
Policymakers and economists often promote managed-care plans based on the assumption that they prevent the overuse of unnecessary surgical procedures or help steer patients to high-quality providers, compared to traditional fee-for-service insurance plans. view more (2008-12-29)
Nearly 5 percent of the US population suffers from persistent depression or anxiety
Though effective treatments are available for individuals suffering from chronic depression and anxiety, very little is known about how often these treatments are used or how prevalent these conditions are among the nation's general population. view more (2008-12-03)
Residents play key role in CT colonography awareness and promoting the radiology specialty
Residents can serve a vital role in educating Congress, the medical community, and the general public regarding the efficacy of cutting-edge technologies like CT colonography (CTC) as well as the importance of radiologists' training and education and the role that radiologists serve in the provision of quality health care. view more (2009-10-29)
Prison Stigma Leads to Poor Health for African American Men
The Justice Policy Institute (2002) estimated that between 1980 and 2000, three times as many African American men went to prison than to universities and colleges. A study published in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship supports that following release from prison, men in this demographic group need steady jobs and stable homes to prevent imminent... view more... (2004-09-01)
Canada's universal health care system should fund in-vitro fertilization
Canada should extend universal health coverage to fund in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection. view more (2009-08-31)
Insomniacs pay higher health-care costs than noninsomniacs
A research abstract that will be presented Monday at SLEEP 2007, the 21st Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) finds that the health care costs of patients with insomnia are higher than for those without insomnia. view more (2007-06-11)
Study reveals gaps in vaccine financing for underinsured children
A national survey of state immunization program managers reveals gaps in coverage for the current vaccine financing system, suggesting that many underinsured children may not receive recommended vaccinations, such as for pneumonia and meningitis. view more (2007-08-08)
Longer-living products
Almost two million tons of electrical and electronic scrap are generated each year in Germany alone. But it is usually much too valuable or too hazardous in terms of toxic content to dispose of on a waste tip or by incineration. The objective of "sustainable resource management" is to recycle complete units or at least parts of such equipment.... view more... (1999-07-01)
Colonoscopy up in NYC
More New Yorkers are getting life-saving colonoscopies than ever before, the Health Department announced today, and people of all races and incomes are benefiting. view more (2007-06-07)
Pharmaceutical disobedience
Healthcare consumers, benefits managers, and even government officials are using the internet to buy unapproved prescription drugs illegally, according to a report to be published in the International Journal of Electronic Healthcare. view more (2009-01-28)
Protecting Your Virtual Privacy
The details of your personal life, such as grocery purchases and pizza topping preferences, are collected every day - online and by club and discount cards from the gym, department store and supermarket. view more (2009-11-04)
Methamphetamine study suggests increased risk for HIV transmission
New findings that one in 20 North Carolina men who have sex with men (MSM) reported using crystal methamphetamine during the previous month suggests increased risk for spreading HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STD), according to researchers from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues. view more (2007-08-28)
American Cancer Society report details cancer prevention efforts
An annual report from the American Cancer Society highlights that long-term favorable trends have stalled for several factors that have been responsible for declining cancer death rates in the U.S. view more (2008-04-22)
Obesity associated with higher risk for urinary tract infections
As body mass increases, so does a patient's risk of urinary tract infection (UTI), according to Baltimore researchers. A new study, presented at the 104th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA) assesses and stratifies this risk. view more (2009-04-27)
Virtual Colonoscopy Effective in Preventing Colorectal Cancer
Three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is an accurate screening method for colorectal cancer. view more (2006-10-18)
Dexia, Lactalis, AG2R, Retraites Unies and Cofinoga to join Cigref
Cigref is pleased to announce that five new companies have joined the fold: Dexia-Crédit Local, Lactalis, AG2R, Retraites Unies and Cofinoga. The association`s membership tally now stands at 116. Cigref is a unique meeting point enabling the exchange of experience, practices and prospects. Issues tackled include how best to use information... view more... (2002-04-09)
People often forgo using lifesaving beta blockers despite health insurance
Fewer than half of the patients who were prescribed beta blocker drugs following a heart attack and who had some prescription drug coverage were regularly taking them during the first year after leaving the hospital. view more (2006-09-14)
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