Archive: 21/06/2017

Call for urgent action to close gap in cancer deaths between rich and poor countries

Over the past 30 years, cancer control measures have led to rising life expectancy in rich populations, but these gains have yet to be seen in poorer populations, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

Jun 21, 2017

Strategies compared for cancer medication submission lags

(HealthDay)—For development of oncology drugs in Japan, the global trial (GT) strategy and early-initiation bridging (BG) strategy are associated with shorter submission lag (SL) than late-initiation BG strategy, according ...

Jun 21, 2017

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Causes of serious adverse events in nursing homes identified

(HealthDay)—Most serious adverse events in nursing homes are caused by medication errors, falls, delayed or inappropriate interventions, and missed nursing care, according to a study published online June 15 in the Journal ...

Jun 21, 2017

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Education can promote self-management in CVD conditions

(HealthDay)—Therapeutic patient education interventions can promote self-management in selected cardiovascular conditions, according to a scientific statement published online June 19 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality ...

Jun 21, 2017

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Diabetic ketoacidosis poses fetal risk during / after event

(HealthDay)—Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) during pregnancy poses risk for the fetus during and after the event, according to research published online June 12 in Diabetes Care.

Jun 21, 2017

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Posture pointers for computer jockeys

(HealthDay)—Do you spend most of your day sitting at a computer? Being hunched over your keyboard for long periods can put stress and strain on your whole body.

Jun 21, 2017

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Analysis indicates that insurance expansion improves access to care, health, and survival

There is strong evidence that expanding health insurance increases access to care, improves health in a variety of ways, and reduces mortality, according to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers who analyzed ...

Jun 21, 2017