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Drawing test can predict subsequent stroke death in older men

A simple drawing test can predict the long-term risk of dying after a first stroke among older men, finds research published in the online journal BMJ Open.

Cardiology created May 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Parents' poor math skills may lead to medication errors

Many parents cringe when their child asks for help with math homework. New research shows that poor math skills can cause another difficulty for caregivers — measuring the right amount of medicine.

Pediatrics created Apr 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Numeracy: The educational gift that keeps on giving?

(Medical Xpress) -- Cancer risks. Investment alternatives. Calories. Numbers are everywhere in daily life, and they figure into all sorts of decisions. A new article published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, examin ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 10, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Improving cancer communication to patients

Oncologists and their patients are increasingly challenged with making difficult decisions about screening, prevention and treatment. Unfortunately, most patients are neither armed with adequate knowledge nor the means of ...

Cancer created Sep 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0