» Correction: Screening and control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in 186 intensive care units: different situations and individual solutions
08/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
Following publication of our article [1], Dr Christine Geffers has been removed as co-author.
» A handoff is not a telegram: understanding of the patient is co-constructed
08/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
Hospital handoffs are believed to be a key locus of communication breakdown that can endanger patient safety and undermine quality of care. Substantial new efforts to better understand handoffs and to improve handoff practices are under way..
» Sepsis and septic shock: the potential for gene arrays
08/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
Over the past decade several investigators have applied microarray technology and related bioinformatic approaches to clinical sepsis and septic shock, thus allowing for an assessment of how, or if, this branch of genomic medicine has meani..
» Inflammasome and caspase-1 inhibition caused by Bcl-2 and Bcl-XL may influence cytokine responses of lipopolysaccharide stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells from septic patients
08/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
no abstract available.
» Humidifiers during noninvasive mechanical ventilation
08/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
Inadequate humidification during NIV has been shown to impair i the anatomy and function of nasal mucosa. The resulting symptoms may negatively impact on the adherence of patients to ventilatory treatment especially for chronic application...
» Costs and benefits of rapid screening of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in intensive care units: a prospective multicenter study
07/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
IntroductionPre-emptive isolation of suspected methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carriers is a cornerstone of successful MRSA control policies. Implementation of such strategies is hampered when using conventional cultures ..
» Drotrecogin alfa (activated) ...a sad final fizzle to a rollercoaster party
06/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
Following the failure of PROWESS-SHOCK to demonstrate efficacy, Eli Lilly and Company withdrew drotrecogin alfa (activated) from the worldwide market. Drotrecogin was initially approved after the original trial, PROWESS, was stopped early f..
» Optimization of oxygen delivery during high-risk surgery: keep the concept but refining goals for inotrope infusion?
06/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
We read with great interest the recent study by Lobo and colleagues stating that fluid restriction during optimization of oxygen delivery (DO2) using dobutamine improves patient outcome after major surgery. Previous studies have shown that ..
» Clinical experience with power injectable peripherally inserted central catheters in intensive care patients
04/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
IntroductionIn intensive care units (ICU), peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) may be an alternative option to standard central venous catheters, particularly in patients with coagulation disorders or at high risk for infection. ..
» A prospective randomized open-label crossover trial of regional citrate anticoagulation vs. anticoagulation freeliver dialysis by the Molecular Adsorbents Recirculating System
03/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
IntroductionThe Molecular Adsorbent Recycling System (MARS) is used to treat patients with liver failure. Observational data suggest that citrate anticoagulation during MARS is feasible. Comparative studies on the optimal anticoagulation re..
» Age of blood and recipient factors determine the severity of transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI)
01/02/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
IntroductionCritical care patients frequently receive blood transfusions. Some reports show an association between aged or stored blood and increased morbidity and mortality, including the development of transfusion-related acute lung injur..
» Pragmatic fluid optimization in high risk surgery patients: when pragmatism dilutes the benefits
31/01/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
There is increasing evidence that hemodynamic optimization by fluid loading, particularly when performed in the early phase of surgery, is beneficial in high-risk surgery patients: it leads to a reduction in postoperative complications and ..
» Effect of acute hyperventilation on the venous-arterial PCO2 difference
30/01/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
I read with great interest the article by Morel et al. [1], suggesting that acute changes in the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) can affect the venous-arterial difference in carbon dioxide tension ([increment]CO2). Ten v..
» Low doses of esmolol and phenylephrine act as diuretics during intravenous anesthesia
30/01/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
IntroductionThe renal clearance of infused crystalloid fluid is very low during anaesthesia and surgery, but experiments in conscious sheep indicate that the renal fluid clearance might approach a normal rate when the adrenergic balance is ..
» Use of carperitide infusion for acutely decompensated heart failure
25/01/12 00:00 from Critical Care - Latest articles
In our retrospective observational study, carperitide had higher improvement rate of functional class, though some reports have been against the use of nesiritide in acute heart failure patients. Also, the use of carperitide was not associa..
» What Are Your Top Heartburn Causes?
17/04/11 06:00 from About Heartburn / GERD
For some people, food is their top cause of heartburn. For others, exercise or going to bed too soon after eating causes the most heartburn for them. What are your top heartburn causes? Share your story about what most often causes your he..
» AACE: Rx Food May Ease Diabetic Neuropathy (CME/CE)
16/04/11 21:42 from MedPage Today Primary Care
SAN DIEGO (MedPage Today) -- A prescription medical food that provides active forms of folate and vitamins B6 and B12 may provide some relief for patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a placebo-controlled trial showed.
» Public Citizen Asks FDA to Ban Weight Loss Drug
16/04/11 21:35 from MedPage Today Primary Care
WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Citing the drug\'s potential to damage the liver, pancreas, and kidneys, the watchdog group Public Citizen has ask the FDA to remove marketing approval orlistat (Xencial, Alli) -- the only remaining FDA-approved..
» AAN: Long-Acting PD Drug Effective in Trial (CME/CE)
16/04/11 14:00 from MedPage Today Primary Care
HONOLULU (MedPage Today) -- An extended-release drug formulation was better than placebo in controlling the symptoms of Parkinson\'s disease in levodopa naive patients, a researcher said here.
» Informed citizen and empowered citizen in health: results from an European survey
16/04/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: The knowledge about the relationship between health-related activities on the Internet (i.e. informed citizens) and individuals\' control over their own experiences of health or illness (i.e. empowered citizens) is valuable but s..
» Alcohol and Energy Drinks, a Risky Combination (CME/CE)
15/04/11 22:15 from MedPage Today Primary Care
(MedPage Today) -- When energy drinks are mixed with alcohol they have the potential to create a risky mental state of reduced impulse control and enhanced stimulation, results of a small clinical study suggested.
» EUROPREVENT: Middle-Age Runners Need CV Screen (CME/CE)
15/04/11 18:05 from MedPage Today Primary Care
GENEVA (MedPage Today) -- Cardiac screening before participating in sports isn\'t just for the young, according to a study suggesting that runners who take up marathon running in middle age also need examination for risky heart conditions.
» AACE: Bariatric Results Better With Omentectomy (CME/CE)
15/04/11 17:00 from MedPage Today Primary Care
SAN DIEGO (MedPage Today) -- In non-diabetic, severely obese individuals, adding omentectomy to laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass provides some short-term metabolic benefits on top of the weight loss, a small randomized study showed.
» \'Artificial Pancreas\' Beats Pump for Blood Sugar Control (CME/CE)
15/04/11 16:00 from MedPage Today Primary Care
(MedPage Today) -- Even after a big meal and a glass of wine, the so-called \"artificial pancreas\" can improve overnight blood sugar control while keeping hypoglycemia at bay, researchers say.
» Estrogen\'s Role in Breast Cancer Can Fluctuate
15/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Menopause General
Title: Estrogen\'s Role in Breast Cancer Can Fluctuate Category: Health News Created: 4/15/2011 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/15/2011
» Relationships between quality of life and family function in caregiver.
15/04/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: There are caregivers who see their quality of life (QoL) impaired due to the demands of their caregiving tasks, while others manage to adapt and overcome the crises successfully. The influence of the family function in the main ..
» Air Traffic Controllers Report Needing Naps
14/04/11 21:34 from About Sleep Disorders
In the aftermath of multiple reports of air traffic controllers caught sleeping on the job, a major shake-up of the U.S. air traffic system is underway while former and current controllers report the need for naps . The chief of the Federa..
» Aerobic Exercise May Curb Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Report
14/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Aerobic Exercise May Curb Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Report Category: Health News Created: 4/13/2011 4:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2011
» Certain Genes Could Add to Alcoholism Risk
14/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Certain Genes Could Add to Alcoholism Risk Category: Health News Created: 4/13/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2011
» Nervous System Imbalance May Cause Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
14/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Nervous System Imbalance May Cause Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors Category: Health News Created: 4/14/2011 10:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2011
» Aerobic Exercise May Curb Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Report
14/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Aerobic Exercise May Curb Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Report Category: Health News Created: 4/13/2011 4:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/14/2011
» MRI Volume Loss May Foretell Alzheimer\'s (CME/CE)
13/04/11 22:56 from MedPage Today Primary Care
(MedPage Today) -- Individuals with certain signatures on MRI scans are at greatly increased risk of developing Alzheimer\'s disease, according to two independent studies.
» Use of Vitamins, Supplements Up (CME/CE)
13/04/11 15:30 from MedPage Today Primary Care
(MedPage Today) -- More Americans are taking dietary supplements than was the case two decades ago, government researchers found.
» Young Parents Report More Unhealthy Behaviors (CME/CE)
13/04/11 15:00 from MedPage Today Primary Care
(MedPage Today) -- Parenthood may be particularly bad for the health of young mothers -- and young kids may mimic the unhealthy habits they see at home, researchers found.
» Apples Good for Your Heart
13/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Apples Good for Your Heart Category: Health News Created: 4/13/2011 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2011
» Brisk Walk Can Boost Blood Flow to the Brain: Report
13/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Brisk Walk Can Boost Blood Flow to the Brain: Report Category: Health News Created: 4/12/2011 4:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2011
» Treadmill Walking Improves Parkinson\'s Symptoms
13/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Treadmill Walking Improves Parkinson\'s Symptoms Category: Health News Created: 4/13/2011 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/13/2011
» Staph Vaccine Trial Halted
12/04/11 15:48 from MedPage Today Primary Care
(MedPage Today) -- A phase II/III trial evaluating V710, an investigational vaccine for the prevention of Staphylococcus aureus infection, has been stopped, according to a brief statement from Merck and Intercell AG.
» More, Higher Doses Boost Hep B Vax Response (CME/CE)
12/04/11 14:00 from MedPage Today Primary Care
(MedPage Today) -- Hepatitis B vaccination protocols involving more frequent or higher doses may be more effective at producing virological response in HIV patients, researchers say.
» Braids, Weaves May Lead to Balding in Black Women
12/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Braids, Weaves May Lead to Balding in Black Women Category: Health News Created: 4/11/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2011
» Brain Tumor Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trials
12/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Brain Tumor Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trials Category: Health News Created: 4/11/2011 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2011
» Does Parenthood Hurt Your Health?
12/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Does Parenthood Hurt Your Health? Category: Health News Created: 4/12/2011 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2011
» Multitasking Just a Bit Tougher for Older People: Study
12/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Multitasking Just a Bit Tougher for Older People: Study Category: Health News Created: 4/11/2011 4:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2011
» Emissions Trap Cuts Harmful Diesel Pollution
12/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Emissions Trap Cuts Harmful Diesel Pollution Category: Health News Created: 4/11/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2011
» Progressive Weight Training Can Boost Seniors\' Strength
12/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Progressive Weight Training Can Boost Seniors\' Strength Category: Health News Created: 4/11/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/12/2011
» Vitamin D Again Tied to Lower AMD Risk (CME/CE)
11/04/11 20:08 from MedPage Today Primary Care
(MedPage Today) -- Higher levels of circulating vitamin D appear to reduce the risk for early onset of age-related macular degeneration in women ages 50 to 74, an ancillary study of the Women\'s Health Initiative showed.
» AAN: Guideline Backs Pregabalin for Diabetic Nerve Pain (CME/CE)
11/04/11 20:00 from MedPage Today Primary Care
HONOLULU (MedPage Today) -- Among a variety of drugs and nonpharmacologic treatments for painful diabetic neuropathy, pregabalin (Lyrica) has the strongest evidence for efficacy, according to a new guideline issued by the American Academy o..
» Short Bursts of Exercise Good for the Heart: Study
11/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Short Bursts of Exercise Good for the Heart: Study Category: Health News Created: 4/8/2011 4:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/11/2011
» Parkinson\'s May Have Links to Certain Cancers, Study Suggests
11/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Parkinson\'s May Have Links to Certain Cancers, Study Suggests Category: Health News Created: 4/8/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/11/2011
» Health Tip: Boosting Appetite During Chemotherapy
11/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Health Tip: Boosting Appetite During Chemotherapy Category: Health News Created: 4/11/2011 8:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/11/2011
» Physicians\' messages in problematic sickness certification: a narrative analysis of case reports
11/04/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: Many physicians find sickness certification tasks problematic. There is some knowledge about situations that are experienced as problematic, whereas less is understood about how physicians respond to the problems they face. One ..
» Patients Lose Weight With Rejected Combo Pill (CME/CE)
10/04/11 23:49 from MedPage Today Primary Care
(MedPage Today) -- A combination drug denied FDA approval for treating obesity led to significantly better weight loss compared with placebo, according to a large phase III clinical trial.
» Practice nursed-based, individual and video-assisted patient education in oral anticoagulation. Protocol of a cluster-randomized controlled trial
10/04/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: Managing oral anticoagulant treatment (OAT) is a challenge for patients and primary care providers. It requires a high level of patient knowledge and adherence. Studies have shown that insufficient adherence and a low level of p..
» Boy Who Stops Breathing During Sleep Avoids Dying on a Nightly Basis
08/04/11 15:01 from About Sleep Disorders
In a rare scenario profiled on NBC\'s Today , 12-year-old Liam Derbyshire could conceivably die on a nightly basis -- or even with a nap -- for one unusual reason: he completely stops breathing when he falls asleep. The British boy suffers ..
» Only 1.2% of Alcohol Abusers Know They Need Help: Report
08/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Only 1.2% of Alcohol Abusers Know They Need Help: Report Category: Health News Created: 4/7/2011 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/8/2011
» Early Response to Alcohol May Predict Later Drinking Behavior
08/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Early Response to Alcohol May Predict Later Drinking Behavior Category: Health News Created: 4/7/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/8/2011
» Could Stomach \'Pacemaker\' Be New Weight-Loss Tool?
08/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Feet and Fitness General
Title: Could Stomach \'Pacemaker\' Be New Weight-Loss Tool? Category: Health News Created: 4/7/2011 8:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/8/2011
» Fact Finder: Can Eating Foods Rich in Melatonin Cure Insomnia?
08/04/11 05:24 from About Sleep Disorders
Sometimes I read things that leave me scratching my head. When I can, I shall take a moment to correct factual inaccuracies in the media with this and future \"Fact Finder\" blog posts. A reader recently recommended a number of foods that na..
» Second Air Traffic Controller Sleeps in the Control Tower
07/04/11 22:40 from About Sleep Disorders
In a shocking disregard for public safety, a second air traffic controller has been caught sleeping in the control tower, this time after making himself a bed on the floor to take a nap . The incident occurred on Feb. 19 during a midnight ..
» Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Effective in the Treatment of GERD in Children?
07/04/11 12:55 from About Heartburn / GERD
In a new study, researchers reviewed 12 clinical trials that studied the effectiveness of medications for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants , children , and teens . The researchers found there was wasn\'t enough evidence t..
» Health Tip: Protect Your Skin After Hair Loss
07/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Health Tip: Protect Your Skin After Hair Loss Category: Health News Created: 4/7/2011 8:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/7/2011
» Revisiting the symptom iceberg in today\'s primary care: results from a UK population survey
07/04/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: Recent changes in UK primary-care have increased the range of services and healthcare professionals available for advice. Furthermore, the UK government has promoted greater use of both self-care and the wider primary-care team ..
» Estrogen-Only HRT Not So Risky in 50s
06/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Menopause General
Title: Estrogen-Only HRT Not So Risky in 50s Category: Health News Created: 4/6/2011 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 4/6/2011
» Risks of Estrogen Hormone Therapy Seen to Fade After Treatment Ends
06/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Menopause General
Title: Risks of Estrogen Hormone Therapy Seen to Fade After Treatment Ends Category: Health News Created: 4/5/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/6/2011
» How do family physicians communicate about cardiovascular risk? Frequencies and determinants of different communication formats
05/04/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: Patients understand information about risk better if it is communicated in numerical or visual formats (e.g. graphs) compared to verbal qualifiers only. How frequently different communication formats are used in clinical primary..
» Add Cancer to Health Risks of Diabetes: Study
04/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Add Cancer to Health Risks of Diabetes: Study Category: Health News Created: 4/3/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/4/2011
» Health Highlights: March 31, 2011
01/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Health Highlights: March 31, 2011 Category: Health News Created: 3/31/2011 2:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2011
» U.S. Cancer Rates Continue to Fall
01/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: U.S. Cancer Rates Continue to Fall Category: Health News Created: 3/31/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2011
» Prostate Cancer Screening Doesn\'t Cut Death Rates: Study
01/04/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Mens Health General
Title: Prostate Cancer Screening Doesn\'t Cut Death Rates: Study Category: Health News Created: 3/31/2011 8:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2011
» Breast-Feeding Moms Sleep Just as Much
01/04/11 06:58 from About Sleep Disorders
According to a recent study in Pediatrics , mothers who breast-feed their infants during the first three months of life seem to get just as much sleep as those who choose to bottle-feed. The 80 new mothers studied used breast, bottle, or s..
» \"Why Do I Still Have Heartburn?\"
31/03/11 06:00 from About Heartburn / GERD
You are at your ideal weight , have been following a low-acid diet, are avoiding the foods that can cause heartburn , and are taking antacids -- but you still have heartburn. Why? Despite doing everything right, there are a few reasons why..
» Performance Feedback: An exploratory study to examine the acceptability and impact for interdisciplinary primary care teams
29/03/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: This mixed methods study was designed to explore the acceptability and impact of feedback of team performance data to primary care interdisciplinary teams. Methods: Seven interdisciplinary teams were offered a one-hour, facilita..
» High Levels of PFCs Might Bring Early Menopause
25/03/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Menopause General
Title: High Levels of PFCs Might Bring Early Menopause Category: Health News Created: 3/24/2011 6:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/25/2011
» Short Course of Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival: Study
25/03/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Menopause General
Title: Short Course of Hormone Therapy Boosts Prostate Cancer Survival: Study Category: Health News Created: 3/24/2011 8:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/25/2011
» An evaluation of family physicians\' educational needs and experiences in health promotion and disease prevention in Poland and Lithuania - a qualitative study
25/03/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: The aim of this study is to explore the views of family physicians/general practitioners about the most important competences in health promotion and diseases prevention and areas where these competences might be below the desir..
» Jet Lagged? Air Traffic Controller Sleeps on Job
24/03/11 11:02 from About Sleep Disorders
In another example of the dangerous interplay between sleep and travel, an air traffic controller reportedly was sleeping on the job at Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. when two planes landed without assistance. Aviation officia..
» Diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care testing for acute coronary syndromes, heart failure and thromboembolic events in primary care: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
24/03/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: Evidence of the clinical benefit of 3-in-1 point-of-care testing (POCT) for cardiac troponin T (cTnT), N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and D-dimer in cardiovascular risk stratification at primary care level ..
» The use of pure and impure placebo interventions in primary care - a qualitative approach
24/03/11 00:00 from BMC Family Practice - Latest articles
Background: Placebos play an important role in clinical trials and several surveys have shown that they are also common in daily practice. Previous research focused primarily on the frequency of placebo use in outpatient care. Our aim was t..
» Lifestyle consultation in general practice--the doctor\'s toolbox: a qualitative focus group study
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. GPs consider individual lifestyle counselling as part of their obligation. There is a lack of knowledge about how such counselling is done. Objective. To investigate what tools GPs utilize in individual consultations concerning..
» Exploring patients\' self-reported experiences of out-of-hours primary care and their suggestions for improvement: a qualitative study
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background and objective. Out-of-hours services for primary care provision are increasing in policy relevance. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore service users’ recent experiences of out-of-hours services and to identif..
» Does the doctor or the patient control sick leave certification? A qualitative study interpreting patients\' interview dialogue
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. Sickness certification poses challenges and problems for the GP. Patient factors may influence the sick leave period. Objective. To explore how sickness certification occurred based on patients’ reports of medical consult..
» Diagnosis of depressed young people in primary health care--a validation of HSCL-10
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. According to the World Health Organization, depression ranks as a major contributor to the global burden of disease. A large proportion of adult depressions had their first appearance in adolescence. Aim. Because primary health..
» How do French GPs consider participating in primary care research: the DRIM study
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. Recruiting GPs is an issue faced by most research teams in primary care. Objectives. To assess GPs’ willingness and expectations with regard to research in French primary care and to identify factors that may increase the..
» Does self-management of oral anticoagulation therapy improve quality of life and anxiety?
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. Research related to service requirements for anticoagulation management has focussed on clinical and health economic outcomes and paid little attention to the impact of treatment and service delivery on patients’ quality ..
» Practising alchemy: the transmutation of evidence into best health care
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Alchemy was the synthesis or transmutation of all elements in perfect balance to obtain the philosopher’s stone, the key to health. Just as alchemists sought this, so health practitioners always seek the best possible practice for op..
» Do older and younger people differ in their reported well-being? A national survey of adults in Britain
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Aim. To document population perceptions of well-being and predictors of self-assessed well-being. Methods. National face-to-face interview survey of adults aged ≥16 years, conducted by the Office for National Statistics for their Omnibu..
» Demographic and lifestyle factors associated with perceived stress in the primary care setting: a MetroNet study
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. Stress and stress-related disorders are common in primary care. The stress-related needs for patients are often unmet partially due to the time and resource constraints inherent to many primary care settings. We examined the re..
» The influence of socio-demographic characteristics on consultation for back pain--a review of the literature
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. There are several assumptions within clinical practice about who is more or less likely to consult a health care practitioner for particular symptoms, most commonly these focus around socio-demographic characteristics. We aimed..
» Quick, simple measures of family relationships for use in clinical practice and research. A systematic review
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. Family functioning has been implicated in the onset of child and adult psychopathology. Various measures exist for assessing constructs in the areas of parent–child relationships, parental practices and discipline, parent..
» How patients use access to their electronic GP record--a quantitative study
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. Record access is likely to become an integral part of routine care in the UK. While existing research suggests that record access improves self-care and improves relationships between patients and clinicians, little is known ab..
» Attitudes and child abuse reporting behaviours among Hong Kong GPs
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. GPs are often the first contact for injured children and hence play a crucial role in early identification and intervention of child abuse cases in the community. Objectives. To investigate Hong Kong GPs’ attitudes and be..
» Metabolic syndrome in 25% of older people with intellectual disability
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. Life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) is rapidly normalizing, as are prevalences of age-related cardiovascular disease in this group. We investigated the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in the olde..
» Heart failure in the family practice: a study of the prevalence and co-morbidity
23/03/11 01:07 from Family Practice - recent issues
Background. Heart failure (HF) is a health problem that particularly affects the elderly population. Its onset is associated with other chronic diseases, a circumstance that makes it a challenge for health care services. The aim of this st..
» Causes of Heartburn
22/03/11 22:00 from About Heartburn / GERD
You\'ve just enjoyed a big meal and are relaxing in front of the TV when it happens. A burning sensation begins to build in the upper abdomen, behind the breastbone, and makes your chest feel like it\'s on fire. The burning and pain may trav..
» Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraceptives)
22/03/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Menopause General
Title: Birth Control Pills (Oral Contraceptives) Category: Medications Created: 12/31/1997 Last Editorial Review: 3/22/2011
» Lupus
21/03/11 07:00 from MedicineNet Menopause General
Title: Lupus Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 12/31/1997 Last Editorial Review: 3/21/2011
» World Sleep Day: The Consequences of Poor Sleep
19/03/11 00:01 from About Sleep Disorders
As the final installment of the interview series for World Sleep Day with Dr. David White and Dr. Antonio Culebras, the focus shifts to the consequences of poor sleep, with a special emphasis on children. Unlike in adults, children with sl..
» World Sleep Day: \"Sleep Well, Grow Healthy\"
18/03/11 00:01 from About Sleep Disorders
As part of the global initiative to improve sleep and the awareness of the consequences of poor sleep, World Sleep Day has placed a special emphasis on the sleep of children with its entreaty to \"Sleep Well, Grow Healthy\". Yesterday I had ..
» Special Report: Global Health Emphasized on World Sleep Day
17/03/11 14:39 from About Sleep Disorders
In order to raise public awareness of the importance of sleep, especially among children, people are encouraged to observe World Sleep Day on March, 18, 2011. As part of this, I had an opportunity to interview several leaders in this ..
» Possible Acid Reflux Problems for Regis Philbin
17/03/11 12:39 from About Heartburn / GERD
Regis Philbin has reported that he has been suffering from acid reflux-type stomach problems, and is going to have a \" scope \" procedure to see what is going on. He has even asked Dr. Oz what he need to do for his heartburn symptoms . Duri..