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How to increase colonoscopy attendance?
In view of low attendance rate for colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer (CRC), it is necessary to establish effective intervention methods to increase colonoscopy compliance. view more (2009-08-27)
Researchers find medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from brief intervention
Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that some medical inpatients with unhealthy alcohol use may benefit from a brief intervention. The BUSM study appears in the May issue of Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. view more (2009-04-24)
Not All Women With Breast Cancer Require Psychosocial Help
Despite improvements in the medical treatment of breast cancer, resulting in better prognoses, women diagnosed with the illness often experience psychosocial problems. As a result, many psychosocial intervention programs have been developed, usually with positive results. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of two 12-week psychosocial... view more... (2004-08-31)
Abstaining Smokers Fare Better After Surgery (p 114)
Authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET conclude that smokers should avoid smoking for around two months before surgery to reduce the risk of cardiovascular or wound-healing complications. Smokers are at higher risk of cardiopulmonary and wound-related postoperative complications than non-smokers due to the adverse effects of... view more... (2002-01-11)
Psychological intervention reduces postembolization pain
Psychological intervention has been shown to reduce the postembolization pain during hepatic arterial chemoembolizatiom therapy. It is highly recommended as a complementary approach to pharmacological analgesia according to research published in the February 14, 2008 issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology. view more (2008-03-13)
Virtual reality games could help bullying victims
Virtual reality games could help children to escape victimisation and bullying at school, according to researchers at the University of Warwick. view more (2009-11-11)
Strategies to cut risky sexual behaviour may do more harm than good
Strategies aimed at changing sexual behaviour to prevent the transmission of HIV should not be assumed to bring benefit and potentially may even do more harm than good, finds a study in this week's BMJ. More rigorous evaluation of such interventions is needed, report the authors. To determine the effectiveness of a brief behavioural intervention... view more... (2001-06-13)
Hip protectors can reduce fractures by 40%
The use of hip protectors in nursing homes can reduce hip fractures by about 40%, yet acceptance of hip protectors is poor, according to a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers in Germany identified 42 nursing homes in Hamburg. Homes were allocated either to usual care (control group) or an intervention programme consisting of structured education... view more... (2003-01-08)
Emergency hospital team halves cardiac arrest deaths
Early intervention by a medical emergency team can reduce deaths from unexpected cardiac arrest in hospital by half, finds a study in this week's BMJ. view more (2002-02-13)
Evaluation of early intervention in autism
The Tizard Centre at the University of Kent recently presented its findings from an important pilot study on early intervention for children with autism. view more (2004-11-16)
Back education efficacy in elementary schoolchildren
In surveys among children and teenagers during the past few years, as many as half of all children in a community report a history of low back pain. Although several authors advocate the implementation of back education in elementary school, no guidelines exist and little is known about the efficacy of such a program. The inclusion of a back... view more... (2002-04-22)
Early and network-oriented care may help adolescents at risk of developing psychosis
Family and network oriented, stress-reducing care improves level of overall functioning and mental health in adolescents at risk of developing psychosis, suggests a recent Finnish study. view more (2009-05-15)
Patient leaflets may not be effective in the real world
Leaflets used to promote informed choice in women using maternity services in the UK are not effective in everyday practice, say researchers from Sheffield University in this week's BMJ. Thirteen maternity units in Wales participated in the study. Units either used leaflets to promote informed choice (intervention units) or continued with usual... view more... (2002-03-13)
Self-help programme for pregnant smokers is ineffective
The UK government wants to cut the percentage of women who smoke during pregnancy from 23% to 15% by the year 2010. But a study in this week's BMJ finds that a self-help approach implemented during routine antenatal care is ineffective. The study involved 128 midwives working in three NHS trusts in England and 1,527 women who smoked at the start... view more... (2002-12-11)
'Immediate And Long-term Health Benefits' From Reduction In Sulphur Emissions (p 1646)
Reducing the sulphur content of pollutants can have a substantial impact in reducing death from respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET which describes the effect of a public-health initiative in Hong Kong. A change in law to restrict sulphur emissions was introduced in Hong Kong in... view more... (2002-11-20)
New research helps overcome major CPAP problem
For the first time, a group based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention has been demonstrated to markedly increase acceptance and adherence to CPAP treatment for sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). view more (2007-05-14)
Benefits of discussing teenage health concerns are small but encouraging
Teenagers welcome the opportunity to discuss health concerns with a health professional, but the effect on their actual lifestyles is modest, finds a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers identified 1,516 teenagers (aged 14-15 years) from eight general practices in Hertfordshire, England. Teenagers in the intervention group received an appointment... view more... (2002-09-04)
Guidelines do not prevent deliberate self harm
Clinical guidelines do not reduce the rate of repeated self harm, and more research is needed on how to manage patients who deliberately harm themselves, suggest researchers from Bristol University in this week's BMJ. The study involved 1,932 patients, registered with 98 general practices, who had attended accident and emergency departments at one... view more... (2002-05-22)
Prescription exercise is effective
Advising patients in general practice on exercise (known as the green prescription programme) is effective in increasing physical activity and improving quality of life over 12 months, without evidence of adverse effects, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-04-10)
Early Intervention Could Halve Angina Rate For People At Moderate Risk Of Heart Attack
Authors of a UK study published on THE LANCET's website today, Sunday 1 September-www.thelancet.com-suggest that angina could be halved if an interventional approach (such as balloon angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery) is used to treat people soon after they have been identified as being at moderate risk of heart attack. Considerable... view more... (2002-08-29)
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