News tagged with self management


Phone app for managing heart disease

A new smart phone app that helps patients manage heart disease and stay out of the hospital has been developed by a team led by a Rutgers–Camden nursing student.

Cardiology created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows people with Type 2 diabetes require ongoing and sustained clinical support

Research led by the University of Leicester concludes that people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes need ongoing advice from GPs sustained over a number of years rather than a one-off session when they are first diagnosed.

Diabetes created Jun 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Self-management has small effect on low back pain

(HealthDay) -- Compared to minimal interventions, self-management has a small effect on pain and disability in non-specific low back pain (LBP), according to a review published online May 23 in Arthritis Ca ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Jun 05, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Postponing care can result in serious consequences for asthma patients

Waiting to seek emergency medical care for asthma exacerbations can result in worse outcomes, including hospitalization, according to a study conducted by researchers from New York. Patients who delay regular medical care ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0