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Keeping patients in touch with their lives and their treatments
A Welsh hospital is developing the use of a computer touch screen to record and assess details about patients, the side-effects of their treatments and their quality of life, it was reported at the 3rd European Breast Cancer Conference in Barcelona on Friday 21 March. view more (2002-03-20)
One-time melanoma screening of older adults appears to be cost-effective
One-time melanoma screening of adults age 50 or older appears to be as cost-effective as other nationally recommended cancer screening programs. view more (2007-01-16)
Rochester study rolls out RU-486 to treat uterine fibroids
Low doses of the drug mifepristone shrink uterine fibroid tumors and greatly improve the quality of life in women who suffer from pain and heavy bleeding. view more (2006-12-07)
Lung scintigraphy more reliable than CTA in excluding pulmonary embolism in pregnant patients
A medical imaging procedure known as lung scintigraphy may be more reliable than pulmonary CT angiography (CTA) for identifying or excluding pulmonary embolism (PE) in pregnant patients. view more (2009-10-21)
New study reports improved treatment and reduced mortality for patients with heart failure
UCLA researchers tracked heart failure in-hospital patient trends from 2002 to 2004 for 285 hospitals nationwide and found significant changes in treatment patterns and quality-of-care indicators that paralleled improvements in clinical outcomes and mortality. view more (2007-05-02)
Pre-K students benefit when teachers are supportive
States are investing considerable amounts of money in pre-kindergarten programs for 4-year-olds. A new study finds that the quality of interactions between teachers and children plays a key role in accounting for gains in children's development when compared to typical quality indicators such as teachers' education, class size, and... view more... (2008-05-15)
Air quality in West going south
By mid-century, air quality throughout the Western United States will deteriorate, according to a new EPA-funded computer simulation by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. view more (2005-10-07)
Limb-sparing surgery may not provide better quality of life than amputation for bone cancer patients
Limb-sparing surgery, which has been taking the place of amputation for bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the lower limb in recent years, may not provide much or even any additional benefit to patients according to a new review. view more (2009-08-10)
Lymph node evaluation linked to improved survival for colon cancer patients
The number of lymph nodes removed and examined for tumor cells appears to be associated with the likelihood of survival after surgery in colon cancer patients. view more (2007-03-21)
Parents' depression can weigh on children
A parent's struggle with stress or depression can lower a child's quality of life -- and it could hinder an overweight youngster's attempts to lose weight, too, University of Florida researchers say. view more (2007-08-08)
Whether combat or peacekeeping, PTSD impacts veterans' well-being
Deployed peacekeeping veterans with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have significant impairments in health-related quality of life according to research by Dr. J. Donald Richardson of The University of Western Ontario and his co-investigators. view more (2008-10-02)
No strong evidence linking amateur boxing with long-term brain injury
The evidence linking amateur boxing and chronic traumatic brain injury is not strong, concludes a study published on bmj.com today. As such, the researchers say they cannot firmly prove nor reject the theory that amateur boxing leads to chronic brain injury. view more (2007-10-08)
Standardisation Of European Food Market Moves Closer
The meeting at Norwich is only part of a three year EU funded project termed ASTEQ (Artificial Sensing Techniques for Evaluating Quality), incorporating delegates from 9 countries and representing both research institutes and industry. Importantly, with scientists and industrialists working hand in hand, the technology under development directly... view more... (1999-02-04)
Study Identifies Genetic Fingerprint Of Healthy Sperm
The genetic fingerprinting of sperm cells-detailed in this week's issue of THE LANCET-could be a major step forward in our understanding of male infertility. Around one in six couples experience difficulty in conceiving a child, and male fertility problems account for half of assisted reproductive techniques. However, the underlying cause of... view more... (2002-09-04)
What is alternative treatment for irritable bowel syndrome when conventional therapy has failed?
IBS remains a common intestinal disorder causing significant discomfort and poor quality of life in patients who have the diagnosis. view more (2009-08-12)
Custom filler material produces excellent paint without common damage to mixing equipment
In order to produce paint of the highest possible quality, the raw materials must be tightly controlled. This includes the mineral fillers that make up to 50% of the paint. Filler materials like calcium carbonate, talc, kaolin and silica largely govern paint properties like UV resistance, weatherability, abrasion resistance and sheen. view more (2006-05-22)
Swedish Building Research Maintains High Quality
Swedish building research is highly focused on sustainable development and covers most aspects of relevance to both the social economy and society as a whole. The academic quality is decidedly good overall and excellent in certain areas from an international perspective. This has been established in an international assessment. An international... view more... (2004-06-23)
Routine audit is an essential part of screening
Disease prevention and health promotion activities must be audited to ensure that they are achieving their goals and giving the best protection possible for the future public health of the country, according to a letter to this week's BMJ. The value of audit as part of the quality assurance of such initiatives is particularly significant in light... view more... (2001-05-09)
Disparities in prostate cancer treatment suggest ways to improve care
Quality of care varies greatly for the treatment of men with early-stage prostate cancer by region of the country and category of health care facility, suggesting the potential for improved patient outcomes with more standard treatment protocols. view more (2008-08-04)
UCLA/VA develops tool to gauge quality of life of hepatitis B patients
"Am I going to die" I have no future." "I feel depressed at times, fearful I may not see my children marry or be a grandparent." Such heart-rending statements from patients with chronic hepatitis B reveal the social and mental impact of this disease, which affects 350 million worldwide. view more (2007-07-11)
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