Poverty :: UN General Assembly adopts powerful definition of child poverty
The UN General Assembly has adopted a powerful definition of child poverty, acknowledging that while poverty harms everyone, children experience poverty differently.
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Measles :: Public Health officials report one case of imported measles
Local public health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an adult Snohomish County resident who acquired the disease in Asia. Also known as rubeola, measles is a potentially severe disease caused by the measles virus.
Medicare :: Projected Medicare Part D Costs Drop By 30 Percent
Independent estimates for the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit for the FY 2008 budget cycle show that net Medicare costs are 30 percent less — $189 billion lower — than were originally predicted when the benefit was created in 2003, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced today. In addition, based on strong, competitive bids by health care plans for 2007, average monthly premiums will be approximately $22 for beneficiaries, down from $23 in 2006, if enrollees remain in their current plans. The initial estimate for 2006 premiums was $37.
Diabetes :: Canada invests $3.7M to establish a third wait times guarantee for diabetes care
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health, today announced that Health Canada is developing an innovative pilot project in partnership with Saint Elizabeth Health Care and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, to establish a wait times guarantee for First Nations people living on reserve in Manitoba who face debilitating infections and possible amputations arising from diabetes.
Care :: ICU quality measure easily biased
New research suggests that the standardized mortality ratio (SMR), the outcome-based measure of intensive care unit (ICU) performance, may be easily biased. Overall, an SMR greater than one indicates a higher than expected mortality and less than one indicates a lower than expected mortality.
Heart Failure :: Healthy heart study – living with chronic heart failure
Dr. Angela Clark, associate professor of nursing at The University of Texas at Austin, is conducting a new study to help people living with chronic heart failure, an illness which affects five million people in the United States. Clark says an estimated one-third to one-half of hospital re-admissions for chronic heart failure could be prevented with better education about symptoms, medications and diet.
Heart Disease :: Women to know their heart disease risk
American Heart Association challenges one million women to know their heart disease risk at GoRedForWomen.org! Too few women realize that heart disease is their No. 1 killer and are taking action to prevent it. But the good news is that heart disease can largely be prevented. For that reason, the Go Red For Women movement encourages women to improve their heart health while taking action to fight women?s heart disease.
Heart :: Community based health care delivery system managing the total cardiovascular health
JHUSON researcher Jerilyn K. Allen, ScD, RN is heading a five-year $2.5 million study of a team- and community-based health care delivery system designed to manage the total cardiovascular health of 500 high-risk patients.
Hypertension :: Community approach to reduce hypertension
Participatory community health practices originally developed in East Baltimore, MD by JHUSON Dean and researcher Martha N. Hill, Phd, RN are now being used by another Hopkins nurse researcher, Cheryl Dennison, PhD, CRNP to address and reduce hypertension (HBP) among South African populations.
Health :: Providing health awareness to Korean Americans
In ongoing research studies among Korean American populations, Dr. Kim also is leading two unique community-based research initiatives that are providing health literacy, awareness, and interventions to underserved Korean Americans at risk for diabetes and high blood pressure.