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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Specialized care by experienced teams cuts death and disability from bleeding brain aneurysms, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
Bluetooth baby, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Don't dodge the difficult conversation, says new report, University of Hull, Posted 5:19:13 PM PT
Simple, low-cost checklist dramatically improves practices of health workers during childbirth, Harvard School of Public Health, Posted 2:19:13 PM PT
Trashing old, unused medications best for reducing environmental impact, American Chemical Society, Posted 10:20:21 AM PT
Manmade pollutants may be driving Earth's tropical belt expansion, University of California - Riverside, Posted 10:20:21 AM PT
University studies and career expectations of medical students, Deutsches Aerzteblatt International, Posted 9:19:12 AM PT
At outset of careers, medical students already concerned about workloads, U-M study shows, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 8:19:12 AM PT
Autism Speaks plays key roles at 2012 International Meeting for Autism Research, Autism Speaks, Posted 8:19:11 AM PT
Blood test could show women at risk of postnatal depression, University of Warwick, Posted 7:19:10 AM PT
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
An international treaty is needed to improve medical research worldwide, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:11 PM PT
Air pollution level changes in Beijing linked with biomarkers of cardiovascular disease, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:20:17 PM PT
Monday, May 14, 2012
May/June 2012 Annals of Family Medicine tip sheet, American Academy of Family Physicians, Posted 2:19:12 PM PT
Managing obesity in adults: Tips for primary care physicians, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:19:12 AM PT
Study examines exercise testing in asymptomatic patients after coronary revascularization, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 8:19:11 AM PT
Preventing depression requires proactive interventions by health-care system, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 6:19:12 AM PT
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Reducing post-traumatic stress after ICU, BioMed Central, Posted 5:19:13 PM PT
Friday, May 11, 2012
Lifesaving devices missing near the scene of three-quarters of cardiac arrests, Penn study reveals, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 3:19:11 PM PT
Black cardiac arrest victims less apt to receive CPR and shocks to the heart from bystanders, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 3:19:11 PM PT
Scientists 'read' the ash from the Icelandic volcano 2 years after its eruption, FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology, Posted 2:20:16 PM PT
Electronic medical record tool cuts down on unnecessary CT scans in ER patients with abdominal pain, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Posted 12:19:13 PM PT
Revenue-driven surgery drives patients home too early, University of Maryland, Posted 9:19:12 AM PT
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Nanotube 'sponge' has potential in oil spill cleanup, DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Posted 11:20:17 AM PT
Economic theory actually works in health care, George Washington University, Posted 9:19:14 AM PT
A healthy look at social media, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 8:19:13 AM PT
Quality variations exist, even among leading health systems, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Posted 8:19:13 AM PT
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Disparities in treatment of children in the emergency department based on their insurance status, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 9:19:08 PM PT
Culturally sensitive research in United Arab Emirates pinpoints indoor air quality risks, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Posted 2:20:18 PM PT
Markle releases new resources for health information sharing implementation, Burness Communications, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT
Costs of screening children for sudden cardiac death outweigh its benefits, Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Posted 10:19:16 AM PT
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Equation may accurately predict risk of certain outcomes for patients with impaired kidney function, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Psychiatric medication effects on brain structure, Elsevier, Posted 7:19:12 AM PT
Internet and new drugs: A challenge for public health, IMIM (Hospital del Mar Research Institute), Posted 7:19:12 AM PT
Fewer suicides after antidepressive treatment for schizophrenia, Karolinska Institutet, Posted 7:19:12 AM PT
Monday, May 7, 2012
AMA committee recommendations on doctor fees set by Medicare are followed 9 times out of 10, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, Posted 2:19:10 PM PT
Consumer-directed health plans could help cut health costs, study finds, RAND Corporation, Posted 1:19:14 PM PT
Study examines collaborative care intervention among patients with depression, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:14 PM PT
Overcoming a learning disability will make physician-in-training a better doctor, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:19:13 AM PT
Brief training program improves resident physicians' empathy with patients, Massachusetts General Hospital, Posted 8:19:11 AM PT
Study shows Avastin has similar effect to Lucentis, Queen's University Belfast, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
US Army examines why some soldiers avoid PTSD care, strategies to keep them in treatment, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, Posted 6:19:12 AM PT
Thursday, May 3, 2012
How to get a good night's sleep: Earplugs in the intensive care unit ward off confusion, BioMed Central, Posted 5:19:13 PM PT
Columbia University Medical Center and NY-Presbyterian experts at APA meeting, Columbia University Medical Center, Posted 9:19:14 AM PT
The American College of Rheumatology issues guidelines for management of lupus nephritis, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 9:19:14 AM PT
Regular jogging shows dramatic increase in life expectancy, European Society of Cardiology, Posted 3:19:17 AM PT
A fish a day keeps the doctor away?, European Society of Cardiology, Posted 3:19:17 AM PT
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
US spends far more for health care than 12 industrialized nations, but quality varies, Commonwealth Fund, Posted 9:19:14 PM PT
Why research should be hacked, University of New South Wales, Posted 11:19:13 AM PT
Sleepiness may affect surgeons' ability to deal with the unexpected, Penn State, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Moving midwives to work in rural areas helps improve essential obstetric care, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:12 PM PT
Examination of registered clinical trials suggests weakness in size and methodology of many studies, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT
Vanderbilt study finds hand surgeons scarce for emergency surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Posted 7:19:10 AM PT
Medicare penalty appears to drive hospital infection prevention efforts, Elsevier Health Sciences, Posted 7:19:10 AM PT
Monday, April 30, 2012
Avastin and Lucentis are equivalent in treating age-related macular degeneration, NIH/National Eye Institute, Posted 10:19:13 AM PT
Portable gas sensors improve atmospheric pollution measurements, Optical Society of America, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Regional variation in rates of cardiac procedures on the rise in Michigan, University of Michigan Health System, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
New research expands understanding of psychoactive medication use among children in foster care, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Posted 6:19:11 AM PT
Friday, April 27, 2012
Folding light: Wrinkles and twists boost power from solar panels, Princeton University, Engineering School, Posted 9:20:03 AM PT
Polluting China for the sake of economic growth, Inderscience Publishers, Posted 7:20:17 AM PT
Thursday, April 26, 2012
'Warming hole' delayed climate change over eastern United States, Harvard University, Posted 12:20:18 PM PT
Physician's mindfulness skills can improve care for patient and provider, University of Rochester Medical Center, Posted 8:19:13 AM PT
Patient survival not impacted by liver transplants performed at night or on weekends, Wiley-Blackwell, Posted 7:19:15 AM PT
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Commission unveils plan to improve care, reduce health spending by $184 billion over the next decade, Commonwealth Fund, Posted 9:19:11 PM PT
Older age and free school meals are associated with increased likelihood of substance use, Oxford University Press, Posted 5:19:13 PM PT
C-sections are cost-effective way to improve maternal outcomes in developing countries, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:12 PM PT
In developing world, economic benefits trump expense of C-sections, Harvard Medical School, Posted 2:19:12 PM PT
Is it time for regional cardiovascular emergency care systems across the US?, Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, Posted 12:19:12 PM PT
Choosing the right hospital may save your baby's life, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Posted 12:19:12 PM PT
Medical bills: Sticker shock and confused consumers, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 6:19:11 AM PT
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Disclosure of financial conflicts of interest may worsen medical bias, Public Library of Science, Posted 2:19:12 PM PT
VLBW infants born at hospitals known for nursing excellence have better outcomes on some measures, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT
Heart infection involving ICD associated with high rate of complications, risk of death, JAMA and Archives Journals, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT
Wide variations in charges for special lenses, St. Michael's Hospital, Posted 12:19:12 PM PT
Physical abuse may raise risk of suicidal thoughts, University of Toronto, Posted 10:19:11 AM PT
New Avalere study IDs 5 key practices that lead to successful hospital-to-home transitions, Alliance of Community Health Plans, Posted 9:19:13 AM PT
NASA's new satellite movie of 1 week's ash activity from Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, Posted 6:20:17 AM PT
Monday, April 23, 2012
Brain surgery for epilepsy underutilized, University of California - San Francisco, Posted 1:19:11 PM PT
Canadian provinces need to adopt a patient charter of rights, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:19:12 AM PT
Opioids effective in relieving severe shortness of breath in COPD patients, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:19:11 AM PT
Canadian drug shortage: recent history of a mystery, Canadian Medical Association Journal, Posted 9:19:11 AM PT
Friday, April 20, 2012
Physicians call for improvements to country's public health system to protect US residents, American College of Physicians, Posted 1:19:13 PM PT
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Safe sleep environments key to preventing many infant deaths, MU researcher says, University of Missouri-Columbia, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
Payment innovation cuts depression time in half, University of Washington, Posted 1:19:12 PM PT
New study links air pollution and early death in the UK, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Posted 10:20:18 AM PT
Research shows efficacy of treatment model developed at Women & Infants, Women & Infants Hospital, Posted 9:19:12 AM PT
Allowing patient access to chosen GP would reduce costs for the NHS, University of Leicester, Posted 7:19:13 AM PT
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Rheumatic heart disease treatment is too late to prevent heart surgery in the Middle East, World Heart Federation, Posted 11:19:12 PM PT
One-quarter of working-age adults had a gap in health-care coverage in 2011, Commonwealth Fund, Posted 9:19:13 PM PT
Coming clean: Online survey shows marijuana is smoked more than admitted in national surveys, BioMed Central, Posted 5:19:16 PM PT
Researchers find men more likely to be readmitted to the hospital within 30 days of discharge, Boston University Medical Center, Posted 4:19:13 PM PT