HIV :: Food and nutritional support for people affected by HIV
Political leaders are gradually becoming more aware of the need for food and nutritional support in the ‘essential package of care’ for people affected by HIV.
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Disability among older Americans continues significant decline
Chronic disability among older Americans has dropped dramatically, and the rate of decline has accelerated during the past two decades, according to a new analysis of data from the National Long-Term Care Survey (NLTCS).
Healthcare :: BC private clinic – False Creek Surgical Centre
Vancouver’s False Creek Surgical Centre plans to offer emergency care, Canada’s first private emergency-care facility, in addition to the private day surgeries it already performs on a for-fee basis. The Urgent Care Centre plans to charge patients $199 for a comprehensive examination, plus additional costs for any treatment.
Diabetes :: Highlights from the December 2006 Journal of the American Dietetic Association
The December 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association contains articles and research studies you may find of interest. Below is a summary of some of this month’s articles.
HIV :: Gauteng Health conducts AIDS Campaign – South Africa
The Gauteng health department has initiated a door-to-door campaign, aimed at educating over one million residents about HIV and AIDS prevention and care.
Dementia :: Caregiver support key to improved health, fewer nursing home placements
Helping caregivers take care of themselves is key to enabling them to better deal with family members with dementia, a recent study by Thomas Jefferson University researchers shows. In fact, those caregivers who were provided extra, individualized support had less depression and were able to keep family members in adult day services — and out of nursing homes — much longer than those who did not get the extra attention.
Pancreatic Cancer :: OHSU surgeon gives patients with lethal cancer reason to hope
Researchers in the OHSU Digestive Health Center are developing a system through which clinicians hope to more easily identify people at increased risk for the disease. Early identification allows physicians to identify malignancies sooner and begin aggressive treatment quicker. Only patients at high risk for pancreatic cancer will be monitored.
Colonoscopy :: Iowa State researchers developing software to improve colon exams
Two Iowa State University computer scientists are developing image-analysis software and related hardware that will measure the quality of colonoscopy procedures. Their goal is better procedures and better health for patients.
Cystic Fibrosis :: Newly discovered immune defense may be impaired in CF airways
A recent University of Iowa study reveals a new immune defense mechanism in normal airways and may help explain why people with cystic fibrosis (CF) are particularly susceptible to bacterial lung infections. The findings also may point the way to new approaches for treating the disease.
Exercise :: Exercise when young may reduce risk of fractures later in life
Running and jumping during childhood is more than child’s play, it provides lifelong benefits for future bone health and appears to reduce the risk of fractures later in life according to a Journal of Bone and Mineral Research study by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) researchers.