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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)
Studies link maternity leave with fewer C-sections and increased breastfeeding
Two new studies led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, suggest that taking maternity leave before and after the birth of a baby is a good investment in terms of health benefits for both mothers and newborns. view more (2009-01-05)
Midwife shortages contributing to "near misses" on labour wards
Midwife shortages are contributing to adverse events and “near misses” on UK labour wards, say researchers in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-09-10)
Smokers clock up almost 8 additional days of sick leave every year
Smokers take an average of almost eight days more of sick leave every year than their non-smoking colleagues, suggested research published in Tobacco Control. view more (2007-03-29)
More overtime equals less sick leave at work
People who do a lot of overtime at work are less likely to take days off sick, shows research in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. But employees who struggle through work when they are ill actually end up having more sick leave. The study analysed the sickness absence records of around 3500 staff at the Swedish mail service, Sweden Post.... view more... (2001-02-10)
NHS should not encourage commercial blood banking
NHS maternity units should not encourage commercial banking of umbilical cord blood, argues a senior doctor in this week's BMJ. view more (2006-10-16)
Babies to fight war on waste
The type of nappies mothers use in the maternity ward may influence the type they continue to use for their baby, according to a new study by the University of Surrey, funded by SITA Environmental Trust. The Environmental Psychology Research Group at the University partnered the Maternity Unit at East Surrey Hospital and Cotton Bottoms Nappy... view more... (2003-12-01)
Breastfeeding does not protect against asthma, allergies
Breastfeeding does not protect children against developing asthma or allergies, says a new study led by McGill University's Dr. Michael Kramer and funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). view more (2007-09-12)
Postpartum hospital discharges -- when is the 'right time?'
A landmark nationwide study, published today in the journal Pediatrics, is the first ever to prospectively examine the decision-making process of over 4,000 mothers and their physicians around the readiness of mothers and their infants to leave the hospital after childbirth. view more (2007-08-06)
Repeatedly working when ill boosts risk of long term sick leave
Repeatedly going to work when ill significantly boosts the chances of having to take long term sick leave later on, reveals research published ahead of print in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2009-04-30)
Prospering Through Science - Press Preview with Sir Richard Sykes
At 10:30am, the President will reflect on the continuing rapid expansion in scientific knowledge and new technologies and outline why we must exploit science and technology for wealth creation and improved quality of life in the UK and world-wide. Sir Richard will also highlight major features of this year's Festival - "Prospering Through... view more... (1999-08-23)
Paternity leave on hold; "Getting Daddy Pregnant"
When paternity leave was introduced the ambition was to use parental insurance to attain a higher level of male commitment to family. But active fatherhood soon collided with other societal interests. view more (2002-12-19)
Workers rarely extend the weekend by taking sick leave
The widespread belief that workers extend their weekends by taking sick leave on Fridays and Mondays is misplaced, say researchers in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Strategies to reduce Monday and Friday sick leave are probably a waste of time, they conclude. view more (2001-11-09)
Occupational And Environmental Medicine
Bullying at work increases sick leave among employees [Workplace bullying and sickness absence in hospital staff] 2000; 57: 656-60 Bullying at work increases the amount of sick leave employees take, shows research in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. And it is not just those who are the victims of bullying who take more time off, but also... view more... (2000-09-15)
Study finds significant reduction in respiratory illnesses in babies breastfed six months vs. four
Babies fully breastfed for six months are less likely to suffer from respiratory illnesses in their first two years than babies fully breastfed for only four months. view more (2006-02-07)
Influenza pandemic planning needed to assure adequate care for pregnant women and newborns
Pregnant women and newborns are at greatest risk in a flu epidemic, but more planning must be done to ensure that they receive priority treatment should an outbreak occur, according to a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and University of Pittsburgh study. view more (2009-05-14)
What's needed for terminally ill patients to die at home?
Family support and better home-based care are two of the key priorities needed to enable terminally ill cancer patients to die at home, say researchers in this week's BMJ. view more (2006-03-03)
Businesses avoid regulation by stifling growth
Nearly a quarter of businesses questioned by an internet survey revealed they had purposely avoided growing their businesses to avoid the impact of regulation. view more (2005-02-16)
Dictators in the workplace
An oppressive leadership style can result in group members wanting to leave, which can cause a group to collapse. Given a democratic leadership style, they are more likely to want to stay and help their group. These effects have implications for managers and politicians who are concerned about such issues as employee turnover and the ‘brain... view more... (2002-02-27)
Pregnancy complications still high for women with diabetes
The risk of death and major birth defects are still high in babies born to women with diabetes, despite an international strategy to raise standards of diabetes care view more (2006-06-16)
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