News tagged with demographics
Doctors decide to use CT scans, but with little talk of risks
(HealthDay)—Most decisions to undergo outpatient computed tomography (CT) scans are made by physicians and risk communication is infrequent, according to a research letter published online March 4 in JAMA In ...
Cancer
Mar 08, 2013 |
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A better way of estimating blood loss
Research suggests that there may be a better way of measuring blood loss due to trauma than the current method, finds an article in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care. The study shows that base deficit (BD) i ...
Other
Mar 05, 2013 |
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Study identifies factors associated with eradication of bacteria linked to gastric cancer
In an analysis of the results of interventions to eradicate the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (a risk factor for gastric cancer) in seven diverse community populations in Latin America, researchers found that geographic site, ...
Cancer
Feb 12, 2013 |
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Gene is marker only for mild cognitive impairment
Defying the widely held belief that a specific gene is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer's disease, two Cornell developmental psychologists and their colleagues report that people with that gene are more ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Feb 12, 2013 |
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Differences in obstetric outcomes and care related to race and ethnicity
In a study to be presented on February 14 at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in San Francisco, California, researchers will present data showing racial and ethnic disparities ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Feb 11, 2013 |
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Study highlights important role that patients play in determining outcomes
When it comes to health care, patients with the motivation, knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their own health have better health outcomes and incur fewer health care costs.
Health
Feb 04, 2013 |
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Predictors of higher diabetes health care costs identified
(HealthDay)—The average five-year cost of caring for patients with diabetes is higher for those with abnormal kidney function, suboptimal glycemic control, and presence of proteinuria, according to research ...
Diabetes
Feb 04, 2013 |
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One-third of physician assistants work in primary care
(HealthDay)—Roughly one-third of physician assistants (PAs) choose to work in primary care, according to a study published in the January/February issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Health
Feb 01, 2013 |
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Marriage reduces the risk of heart attack in both men and women and at all ages
A large population-based study from Finland has shown that being unmarried increases the risk of fatal and non-fatal heart attack in both men and women whatever their age. Conversely, say the study investigators, especially ...
Cardiology
Jan 31, 2013 |
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Predictors of dissatisfaction with midface rejuvenation ID'd
(HealthDay)—For patients who undergo midface rejuvenation surgery, the rate of dissatisfaction with outcome is associated with malar hypoplasia and loss of elasticity, according to a study published online ...
Surgery
Jan 25, 2013 |
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Income affects oncology clinical trial participation
(HealthDay)—Oncology patients with lower income, even older patients with access to Medicare, are significantly less likely to participate in clinical trials, according to research published online Jan. ...
Cancer
Jan 16, 2013 |
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Study: Graphic warnings on cigarettes effective across demographic groups
Quitting smoking is a common New Year's resolution for Americans each year, but research has repeatedly shown it is not an easy task. Some groups, such as racial/ethnic minorities, have an even harder time quitting. New research ...
Health
Jan 14, 2013 |
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Alternative med use common in pediatric specialty outpatients
(HealthDay)—Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is commonly used among pediatric specialty outpatients, according to a study published online Jan. 14 in Pediatrics.
Pediatrics
Jan 14, 2013 |
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New study identifies significance of co-infection in disease control
Becoming infected with one parasite could change your chances of becoming infected with another according to new research from Cardiff University. The new study analyses data from school aged children in ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 09, 2013 |
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Italian immigrants live longer
Although immigrants from Italy and their offspring form one of the largest demographic groups in Switzerland, there are hardly any studies on their state of health and risk of mortality. In a first for Switzerland, Silvan ...
Health
Jan 07, 2013 |
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