News tagged with american journal of epidemiology


Suicide now kills more Americans than car crashes: study

(HealthDay)—More Americans now commit suicide than die in car crashes, making suicide the leading cause of injury deaths, according to a new study.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Multiple sclerosis drug disappoints on disability

(Medical Xpress) -- This week the Journal of the American Medical Association published a study with unfortuate news for the millions of people who suffer from multiple sclerosis. In the large study, a therapy known as inte ...

Neuroscience created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Finding genetic proof of coronary artery disease risk

University of Minnesota School of Public Health researchers have reported two high-signal genetic markers correlated with coronary artery disease (CAD) that should help define genetic fingerprints that can signal an increased ...

Genetics created Jun 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Blood test identifies increased risk of death following noncardiac surgery

A simple blood test can help identify people who are at high risk of dying within the month after non-cardiac surgery, a study by McMaster University researchers has found.

Surgery created Jun 05, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Infection prevention groups outline steps needed to preserve antibiotics

Infection preventionists and healthcare epidemiologists play key roles in promoting effective antimicrobial stewardship in collaboration with other health professionals, according to a joint position paper published today ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

NYC suicide rate 29 percent higher at economy's nadir vs. peak

New evidence on the link between suicide and the economy shows that the monthly suicide rate in New York City from 1990 to 2006 was 29% higher at the economic low point in 1992 than at the peak of economic growth in 2000.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Smoking is an independent risk factor for psoriasis

(HealthDay) -- Smoking is an independent risk factor for psoriasis, with particularly strong associations for heavy smokers and those who have smoked for many years, according to research published in the ...

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Is it the alcohol or polyphenols in red wine that decreases cardiovascular disease?

Observational epidemiologic studies relating wine and alcohol to health all suffer from the fact that they, of necessity, compare people who prefer certain beverages, but not the beverages themselves. While there have been ...

Cardiology created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Milk consumption in adolescence may increase prostate cancer risk

(Medical Xpress) -- While people have been told for years about the importance of milk in a diet for children, a new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology says that milk consumption in large quantities in ado ...

Cancer created Jan 02, 2012 | popularity 3.6 / 5 (9) | comments 12 | with audio podcast report

Most US presidents live beyond average life expectancy

Contrary to claims that U.S. presidents age at twice the normal rate, a new study finds that most U.S. presidents live longer than expected for men of their same age and era.

Health created Dec 06, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Rehabilitating vacant lots improves urban health and safety, study finds

Greening of vacant urban land may affect the health and safety of nearby residents, according to a study published online in the American Journal of Epidemiology this week. The team, led by senior author Charle ...

Health created Nov 17, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Breastfeeding benefits mothers with reduced blood pressure risk

(Medical Xpress) -- While the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby are well established and some studies have shown that mothers who breastfeed have lower risks of diabetes, high cholesterol and heart disease, ...

Health created Nov 02, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

New discoveries in genetics of lung health

Scientists have for the first time discovered sixteen new sections of the genetic code that relate to lung health -- opening up the possibility for better prevention as well as treatment for lung diseases.

Genetics created Sep 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Studies shed light on hand hygiene knowledge and infection risk in hospitals and elementary schools

Increased hand hygiene knowledge positively correlates with a decreased risk of transmitting infection among both healthcare workers (HCW) and elementary school children, according to two studies published in the August issue ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 04, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Heart attack survivors from poorer neighborhoods get less exercise

Engaging in physical activity after a heart attack is known to increase the odds of survival. In a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers from the Israel Study ...

Health created Aug 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0