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Doctors should watch for depression in arthritis patients
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are twice as likely to experience depression but are unlikely to talk to a doctor about it, according to researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. view more (2008-02-21)
Doctors neglect insomnia in older patients
The sleep problems of older people are often not addressed by their primary care physicians, even though treatment of those sleep disorders could improve their physical and mental health and enhance their quality of life. view more (2007-01-04)
Team care more cost-effective than usual care for depression
A team care model for treating depression in adults aged 60 years and older is more cost-effective than standard treatment options. view more (2005-12-06)
Depression screening for cancer patients too often falls between the cracks
Depression is known to be associated with cancer yet too many cancer patients are not screened for this mental disorder. view more (2007-12-11)
Throat swabbing underestimates meningococcal infection (p 1653) and increased risk of meningococcal infection among health-care workers (p 1654)
A research letter published in this week’s issue of THE LANCET suggests that the technique of throat swabbing to detect neisseria meningitidis (N meningitidis; the bacterium that causes meningitis) only identifies a quarter of infections. The relation between carriage of N meningitidis and the progression to disease is not fully understood.... view more... (2000-11-08)
Clinical decision system helps reduce inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing
A clinical decision support system intervention reduced the overall use of antimicrobials for respiratory tract infections such as colds, bronchitis and sinusitis. view more (2005-11-09)
Cancer Patients Asked For Views On Out-of-hours Palliative Care
A new study, aimed at improving care in the community for patients with cancer, has begun, headed by a team of University of Edinburgh researchers, clinicians and lecturers. The research will look at the out-of-hours medical, nursing and social work services needs of patients and their carers, who need help with a range of problems including pain... view more... (2002-04-24)
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)
Researchers identify potential patient safety risks among methadone maintenance treatment patients
Boston Medical Center (BMC) researchers have identified potential safety risks among methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) patients due to the quantity and accuracy of medical record documentation. view more (2009-07-09)
Study finds race and ethnicity affect use of hospice services among patients with advanced cancer
Race and ethnicity appear to have an effect on whether a patient with terminal cancer uses hospice care services, according to a study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). view more (2009-02-11)
Study finds improved communication encourages patients to seek colorectal cancer screening
Improved communication among patients and primary care physicians increases the chances those due for colorectal cancer screening will follow their doctors' advice and complete the procedure, a University at Buffalo study has found. view more (2009-06-30)
Tackling depression in cancer patients can extend life
A study recommended by David Spiegel of Faculty of 1000 Medicine, looks at the relationship between depression care management and survival rates in older patients. view more (2008-04-11)
Better use of telephones by doctors could provide patients with real benefits
More effective use of the telephone could improve the service given by health professionals to the public according to researchers from Imperial College London and St George's Hospital Medical School. Their review published in today's British Medical Journal, shows how more effective use of telephones to provide healthcare, particularly with... view more... (2003-04-30)
Blood tests and better communication skills could cut over-prescribing of antibiotics
Improving communications skills and the use of a simple blood test could help cut the growing number of inappropriate prescriptions of antibiotics, a joint Cardiff University trial has discovered. view more (2009-05-21)
Stent for life initiative
Primary angioplasty (with stent implantation) is the most effective therapy for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), but it is not available to many patients, even though most European countries have sufficient resources (ie, catheterisation laboratories) for its wider use. view more (2009-09-01)
Computerized reminders boost mammography screening rates
Findings of a new Mayo Clinic study published this week in Archives of Internal Medicine show that a computerized mail and phone reminder program can significantly increase the percentage of patients receiving preventive health services and improve the value of health care. view more (2007-03-27)
Study identifies risk factors for multiple melanoma skin cancer
Patients with a family history of multiple melanoma skin cancer are at increased risk of multiple primary melanomas. view more (2005-10-05)
Merging discovery with therapy: Second generation memory care debuts
Researchers and clinicians from the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute are blurring the distinction between lab and clinic as they debut the second generation of memory care. view more (2008-02-20)
New research reveals 41 percent increase in children's short stay hospital admissions
The number of children being admitted to hospitals in England for short stays increased by 41 per cent between 1996 and 2006, according to research published in PLoS One today. view more (2009-10-15)
Specialist information for emergency care staff now a mouse click away
A one-stop information shop for emergency care staff managed by the Emergency Medicine Research Group at the University of Warwick - the National electronic Library for Health (NeLH) is now on line, the NHS Information Authority announced this week. view more (2001-11-28)
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