News tagged with outcomes
Many lack the skills to make good health decisions
Nov 10, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Some 93 million Americans do not have the numerical skills necessary to make well-informed decisions about their medical care, reports a Cornell professor, who has some suggestions on changing that.
Higher carotid arterial stenting rates associated with poorer clinical outcomes
Nov 07, 2009 |
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Among eligible Medicare beneficiaries, increased use of carotid arterial stenting (CAS) procedures to treat carotid stenosis--the narrowing of the carotid artery--is associated with higher rates of mortality and adverse clinical ...
Greater use of in-patient diagnostic imaging improves patient outcomes without significantly impacting costs
Oct 28, 2009 |
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Hospitals that make greater use of inpatient diagnostic imaging exams achieve lower in-hospital mortality rates with little or no impact on costs, according to a peer-reviewed study of more than 1 million patient outcomes ...
Researchers find planning, positivism influence employment success at different stages
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 24, 2009 |
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With America's unemployment rate higher than it has been in decades, many people find themselves looking for jobs. The process can be tiring and, in such a competitive climate, receiving that final job offer is challenging. ...
Stories we tell about national trauma reflect our psychological well-being
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 28, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by psychologists at the University at Buffalo and the F. W. Olin College of Engineering finds that in the aftermath of national trauma, the ability to make sense out of what happened has implications ...
Pressure to Look Attractive Linked to Fear of Rejection in Men and Women
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 27, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- People who feel pressure to look attractive are more fearful of being rejected because of their appearance than are their peers, according to a new study by researchers at the University at Buffalo and the ...
Why policy changes during Obama presidency will be more significant than during Clinton, Reagan eras
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May 06, 2009 |
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Unlike the post-election disappointment that has followed many election outcomes, the Obama presidency will likely break through a structural bias in American politics favoring the status quo and bring about significant changes ...
Regional blocks superior to general anesthesia for cesarean section
Apr 29, 2009 |
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General anesthesia (GA) is associated with an increased risk of infant intubation and low Apgar scores, relative to regional anesthesia. An analysis of 50,806 cesarean deliveries, published in the open access journal BMC Me ...
Houstonians more positive about city despite economic woes, annual survey finds
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Apr 20, 2009 |
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In spite of a dramatic rise in concerns about the local economy, Houstonians are more positive about living in the region, according to the latest annual Houston Area Survey results from Rice University.
Health choices predict cancer survival
Apr 01, 2009 |
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Head and neck cancer patients who smoked, drank, didn't exercise or didn't eat enough fruit when they were diagnosed had worse survival outcomes than those with better health habits, according to a new study from the University ...
Changing the price of foods may significantly affect Americans' weight
Mar 18, 2009 |
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A new article published in The Milbank Quarterly explores how food prices can affect weight outcomes, revealing that pricing interventions can have a significant effect on obesity rates. This article is part of the March ...
Work stress associated with adverse mental and physical health outcomes in police officers
Mar 12, 2009 |
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Exposure to critical incidents, workplace discrimination, lack of cooperation among coworkers, and job dissatisfaction correlated significantly with perceived work stress among urban police officers, according to a study ...
Youths are most influenced by negative family members and by positive adults outside the family
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 26, 2009 |
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While children look up to and aspire to be like a positive family member or peer, they are more likely to imitate traits of other role models -- including negative role models, which can lead to behavioral problems, according ...
Concerns over minimally invasive surgery for breast cancer
Feb 20, 2009 |
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Minimally invasive breast surgery may be trading better cosmetic outcomes for worse rates of cure, warns a senior doctor in an editorial published on bmj.com today.
Research finds older women who are more physically fit have better cognitive function
Jan 08, 2009 |
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New research published in the international journal Neurobiology of Aging by Marc Poulin, PhD, DPhil, finds that being physically fit helps the brain function at the top of its game. An Alberta Heritage Foundation for Me ...
