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American College of Physicians recommends flu vaccination for health-care workers
The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends that an annual influenza vaccine should be required for every health care worker with direct patient care activities. view more (2007-10-04)
Early predictor of breast cancer aggressiveness
Physicians may be able to make early decisions on the best treatment for breast cancer, thanks to research published in Breast Cancer Research today. A gene involved in the adhesion of cells is less active in breast tumors with a poor prognosis than those that are less aggressive, researchers found. Measuring the activity of the ALCAM gene in... view more... (2004-06-24)
Scientists discover that metastases share a similar genetic profile to their primary tumour
Hamburg, Germany: Work by scientists in The Netherlands has contradicted the notion that breast cancer metastases behave differently to their primary tumours. PhD student, Britta Weigelt told the meeting of the 4th European Breast Cancer Conference today (Thursday 18 March) that, contrary to what had been thought previously, any primary breast... view more... (2004-03-16)
Cancer screening rates among older Medicaid patients fall short of national objectives
Only about half of Medicaid recipients age 50 and older appear to receive recommended screening tests for colorectal, breast and cervical cancer, according to a report in the October 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-10-14)
Expanded insurance benefits break down barriers to hospice care, according to new study
Patients with advanced illnesses more than doubled their use of hospice care when a major national health plan made hospice care more readily accessible, according to the results of a comparative study published in Journal of Palliative Medicine. view more (2009-09-01)
New survey: More than half of US chronically ill adults skip needed care due to costs
Compared to patients in seven other countries, chronically ill adults in the United States are far more likely to forgo care because of costs; they also experience the highest rates of medical errors, coordination problems, and high out-of-pocket costs, according to a new study from The Commonwealth Fund. view more (2008-11-13)
Cancer survivors may not be getting the help they need to stop smoking
More than a quarter of cancer survivors who still smoke have not been advised to quit smoking by their health care providers in the last year, according to a study published by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in the current issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. view more (2009-10-21)
Trimming US health care spending will require new approaches, study finds
Slowing the growth in U.S. health care spending will most likely require adoption of an array of strategies as well as an improved approach to moving promising strategies into widespread use, according to a new analysis by the RAND Corporation. view more (2009-11-12)
Many men with low testosterone levels do not receive treatment
The majority of men with androgen deficiency may not be receiving treatment despite having sufficient access to care, according to a report in the May 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-05-27)
Chromosomes tell tale of patient's risk for new, future cancer
Hodgkin's disease survivors who have greater genetic instability in their white blood cells are two-and-a-half times more likely to develop another type of cancer. view more (2007-04-17)
A New Vision For Human Security (p 1665)
This week's editorial discusses the implications for global health on a recently published report by the Commission on Human Security-which defines security in terms of human development, human rights, and democracy-and highlights WHO's vital future role in ensuring the report is implemented. The report states that "poverty-related health... view more... (2003-05-14)
New survey: 82 percent of Americans think health care system needs major overhaul
Americans are dissatisfied with the U.S. health care system and 82 percent think it should be fundamentally changed or completely rebuilt, according to a new survey released today by The Commonwealth Fund. Also today, The Commonwealth Fund Commission on A High Performance Health System released a report outlining what an ideally organized U.S.... view more... (2008-08-07)
Central European Chemical Companies get Taste of UK's Approach to Responsible Care
Key members of central European countries will today embark on a week-long training session that will explore Responsible Care best practice. The internship is being organised by the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) at the request of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC). view more (2005-03-15)
New cardiovascular score developed to improve heart attack and stroke detection
A new and more accurate method of assessing people at risk from cardiovascular disease (CVD) is set to improve national diagnosis rates and identify those at risk among black and minority ethnic groups. view more (2008-06-25)
Glaucoma treatment time and costs increase as disease progresses
Delaying the progression of the eye disease glaucoma from advancing to later stages is associated with lower cost of care, according to a study in the January issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2006-01-10)
Study finds patients with melanoma are at increased risk for new tumors
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) researchers have found that melanoma patients with a family history of melanoma and/or dysplastic nevi (abnormal moles) are at high risk of developing multiple primary melanomas (MPM) view more (2005-10-06)
Palliative care and legal euthanasia can be mutually beneficial
Supporters of legalising euthanasia and those who wish to develop better palliative care services can help each other, according to a study published today on bmj.com. view more (2008-04-18)
Reception year teachers most important for primary education
A good reception year teacher makes the biggest and longest-lasting difference to primary school education, an assessment of over 70,000 children from Durham University's Curriculum, Evaluation and Management (CEM) Centre reveals. view more (2007-09-10)
Spina bifida & psychology-spina bifida causes psychological distress in parents
Parents of children with spina bifida suffer from more psychological distress than parents of able-bodied children. view more (2005-08-25)
Intensive care units poorly equipped to care for the dying
Almost half of the patients who die in intensive care units die within 24 hours, but the environment is not equipped to provide good end-of-life care. Most relatives are nevertheless happy with the care given, shows a thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy. view more (2009-10-05)
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