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Use of multicomponent intervention linked with decrease in using physical restraint in nursing homes
Nursing homes that used a multicomponent intervention that included staff training and supportive materials for staff, residents and relatives had a lower rate of use of physical restraints such as bilateral bed rails and ...
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May 22, 2012 |
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'Self-Managing' COPD might pose risks, study suggests
(HealthDay) -- In a finding that seems counterintuitive, a new study revealed that people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were more likely to die after receiving comprehensive education and ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 14, 2012 |
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Home telemonitoring by pharmacists helps control patients' blood pressure
Patients receiving telemonitoring along with high blood pressure management support from a pharmacist were more likely to lower their blood pressure than those not receiving extra support, according to research presented ...
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May 10, 2012 |
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Doubts over long term impact of group education for diabetes patients
The benefits of a one-off group education programme for people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are not sustained over the long term, concludes a study published on BMJ today.
Diabetes
Apr 26, 2012 |
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Swallowing exercises linked with short-term improvement among patients with head and neck cancer
Among patients undergoing chemoradiation therapy (CRT) for head and neck cancer, performing targeted swallowing exercises following CRT is associated with short-term improvement in swallowing function; however, there were ...
Cancer
Apr 16, 2012 |
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Weight loss and increased fitness slow decline of mobility in adults
Weight loss and increased physical fitness nearly halved the risk of losing mobility in overweight or obese adults with type 2 diabetes, according to four-year results from the Look AHEAD (Action for Health in Diabetes) trial ...
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Mar 28, 2012 |
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Web-Based program helps manage cancer-Related fatigue
(HealthDay) -- An Internet-based educational program helps disease-free cancer survivors better manage their cancer-related fatigue (CRF), according to research published online March 12 in the Journal of ...
Cancer
Mar 13, 2012 |
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Lifestyle changes for obese patients linked to modest weight loss
A program that helps obese patients improve healthy behaviors is associated with modest weight loss and improved blood pressure control in a high-risk, low-income group, according to researchers at Washington University School ...
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Mar 12, 2012 |
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Low back pain counseling strategy ups return to work
(HealthDay) -- Combining a disability evaluation with proactive counseling for workers with low back pain (LBP) results in a higher return-to-work rate, which is statistically significant at one year, according ...
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Feb 28, 2012 |
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Use of telephone intervention did not improve adherence to osteoporosis medication regimen
Telephone motivational counseling sessions did not result in a statistically significant improvement in adherence to an osteoporosis medication regimen, according to a report published Online First by Archives of Internal Me ...
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Feb 27, 2012 |
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Behavioral intervention in physician offices linked with modest reductions in waist circumference
A physical activity and diet program implemented by health educators in physician offices appears to be associated with modest reductions in waist circumference among obese patients, according to a report published Online ...
Health
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Parent-training intervention curbs pediatric obesity rates, study shows
A UCLA study has found that a new parent-training program is effective in reducing the risk of low-income, preschool-age Latino children being overweight.
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Feb 15, 2012 |
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Would you stop eating out to lose weight?
Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants can contribute to excess calorie intake and weight gain. However, a study in ...
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Jan 10, 2012 |
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A more ethical way to compare epilepsy treatments
For the first time, a new research methodology recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration has been used to demonstrate that converting patients from one anti-epileptic drug to another - in this case, lamotrigine ...
Neuroscience
Dec 05, 2011 |
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Web-based intervention appears ineffective for preventing weight gain in adolescents
A web-based computer-tailored intervention aiming to increase physical activity, decrease sedentary behavior, and promote healthy eating among adolescents was not associated with positive long-term outcome measures, but may ...
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Nov 07, 2011 |
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