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Less sleep associated with increased risk of crashes for young drivers

A study by Alexandra L. C. Martiniuk, M.Sc, Ph.D., of The George Institute for Global Health, Sydney, Australia, and colleagues suggests less sleep per night is associated with a significant increase in the risk for motor ...

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First proof of patient-to-nurse infection of coronavirus, WHO says

Two Saudi health workers have contracted the deadly coronavirus from patients, marking the first evidence of transmission in a hospital setting, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study reviews readmissions in inpatient psychiatric facilities

(HealthDay)—Most Medicare beneficiaries treated in inpatient psychiatric facilities (IPFs) exhibit characteristics associated with hospital readmission, according to a report prepared for the National Association ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Most Michigan parents, grandparents prefer research hospitals for pediatric care

Four out of five parents and grandparents in Michigan say they'd rather take children to a hospital that does medical research for children than one that does not, according to a new poll from the University of Michigan.

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Good diet helps people manage celiac disease

(HealthDay)—For people with celiac disease, an accurate diagnosis and proper diet are essential for good health, experts say.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Risk of depression influenced by quality of relationships, research says

The mantra that quality is more important than quantity is true when considering how social relationships influence depression, say U-M researchers in a new study.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Women altering menstruation cycles in large numbers, study shows

A surprisingly large number of women 18 or older choose to delay or skip monthly menstruation by deviating from the instructions of birth-control pills and other hormonal contraceptives, a team of University of Oregon researchers ...

Health created May 09, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Advance directives manage end of life care issues and reduce end of life medical costs

A new article available online in the American Journal of Public Health by two Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health faculty makes a compelling case that end-of-life care issues need to become an integral part o ...

Health created May 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Schools may help close gap to mental health services for adolescents with mental disorders

A study published in the May 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry found that mental health resources provided by schools are significantly associated with whether adolescents with m ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Medical innovation/quality improvement platform featured in Health Affairs

A quality improvement platform developed at Boston Children's Hospital could help health care provider groups continuously improve their medical practice, curbing costs and improving patient outcomes. Successful outcomes ...

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Link between emotions, physical health universal, researcher says

(Medical Xpress)—Much research has demonstrated a link between individuals' emotional and physical health. For example, depression and stress have been tied to self-reports of increased pain, fatigue and disease, whereas ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Research finds children living at high altitude at higher risk of mental development delays

(Medical Xpress)—George Wehby from the University of Iowa has been conducting a study to discover adverse mental development effects on toddlers and babies due to living at high altitudes. He's found, as ...

Pediatrics created Nov 06, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 5 | with audio podcast report

Obesity accounts for 21 percent of medical care costs

(Medical Xpress) -- Obesity now accounts for almost 21 percent of U.S. health care costs -- more than twice the previous estimates, reports a new Cornell study.

Health created Apr 05, 2012 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Study shows that bedtime regularity predicts CPAP compliance

A new study suggests that regularity of bedtime prior to initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is an important factor that may influence treatment compliance in adults with obstructive sleep apnea ...

Sleep apnea created May 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Proposed 'Medicare Essential' plan estimated to save $180 billion over 10 years

Combining Medicare's hospital, physician, and prescription drug coverage with commonly purchased private supplemental coverage into one health plan could produce national savings of $180 billion over a decade while improving ...

Health created May 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0