Archive: 27/03/2015

Perception of crisis mode tied to patient info exchange issues

(HealthDay)—Hospital staff members who perceive their unit is trying to do too much too quickly are more likely to also perceive problems in exchanging patient information across units, according to a study published in ...

Mar 27, 2015

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US aims to cut antibiotic use

US President Barack Obama on Friday rolled out plans to cut inappropriate antibiotic use by half, in an effort to tackle drug resistance.

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Research on medical abortion and miscarriage may change international routines

Two scientific studies led by researchers at Sweden's Karolinska Institutet are expected to form the basis of new international recommendations for the treatment of medical abortions and miscarriages. One of the studies, ...

Mar 27, 2015

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E-health intervention feasible in lumbar spinal stenosis

(HealthDay)—For obese patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS), an e-health intervention is feasible and effective for increasing physical activity and decreasing fat mass, according to a study published in the April ...

Mar 27, 2015

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Prevalence of subclinical disease ID'd in African-Americans

(HealthDay)—African-Americans have a moderately high prevalence of subclinical disease, which is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online March 12 in Diabetes ...

Mar 27, 2015

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Intraperitoneal chemo offers lasting benefit in ovarian cancer

(HealthDay)—Intraperitoneal (IP) chemotherapy offers lasting benefit for patients with advanced ovarian cancer, according to a study published online March 23 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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COPD takes big toll on employment, mobility in US

(HealthDay)—The respiratory illness known as COPD takes a toll on mobility and employment, with a new report finding that nearly one-quarter of Americans with the condition are unable to work.

Mar 27, 2015

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Biomarker set forms the basis for new blood test to detect colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer globally and the second most common cause of cancer deaths. The chance of a cure is high if the cancer is detected early enough, but early detection is not a given. ...

Mar 27, 2015

AAFP issues comprehensive breastfeeding toolkit

(HealthDay)—A new breastfeeding toolkit is available, which includes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) business case for why employers should support breastfeeding, according to a report published ...

Mar 27, 2015

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Playing music by professional musicians activates genes for learning and memory

Although music perception and practice are well preserved in human evolution, the biological determinants of music practice are largely unknown. According to a latest study, music performance by professional musicians enhanced ...

Mar 27, 2015

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