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Short sleep duration linked to suicidal ideation

Short sleep duration is associated with an increased risk for suicidal ideation, a cross-sectional study of Korean adults shows.

8 Oct 2013

Study casts light on how health care providers respond to physical violence among female veterans

A new study, published in Springer's Journal of Family Violence, casts light on how health care providers respond to the emotional, sexual and physical violence that female veterans sometimes experience at the hands of their intimate partners.

8 Oct 2013

Study discovers biomarker that helps doctors to accurately diagnose Parkinson's at earlier stage

Although Parkinson's disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder in the U.S., there are no standard clinical tests available to identify this widespread condition.

8 Oct 2013

Renowned leaders in diabetes prevention, treatment, research to descend at Jefferson Symposium

Renowned national and international leaders in diabetes prevention, treatment and research will descend on Philadelphia for the Second Annual Diabetes Symposium: New Advances and Innovations, a one-day symposium on advancing patient care at the intersection of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, cancer, sexual health and new this year, physicians and diabetes educators will address the latest advances in managing obesity in the diabetic patient.

7 Oct 2013

State highlights: Wendy Davis announces Texas gubernatorial run; Calif. gov. signs pharmacist scope-of-practice bill

Wendy Davis, the Democratic state senator whose abortion filibuster catapulted her to national fame, announced Thursday that she will run for Texas governor, a race that looks to be a banner 2014 contest (Glueck, 10/4).

7 Oct 2013

Winners of VCCircle Healthcare Awards announced

The event recognised medical professionals who have not only scaled in terms of clinical and financial performance but also played a role in making a difference in patients' lives.

7 Oct 2013

Research roundup: Health law's effects on consumer spending; Mass. experience finds increased use of laparoscopic surgery

The authors find that average out-of-pocket spending is expected to decrease for all groups considered in the analysis, although decreases in out-of-pocket spending will be largest for those who would otherwise be uninsured.

5 Oct 2013

Doctors prescribe antibiotics for sore throats and acute bronchitis, say researchers

A vast majority of people who see their doctors for sore throats or acute bronchitis receive antibiotics, yet only a small percentage should, according to analyses of two major national surveys being presented at IDWeek 2013-. Those illnesses usually are caused by viruses, and antibiotics - which only treat bacterial infections - do not help.

5 Oct 2013

Taking multivitamin daily may reduce incidence of cancer in men

Major diseases that stem from vitamin deficiencies are rare in the U.S., where food is abundant and rich in vital nutrients, explains David J. Park, DO, an AOA board-certified family physician in Henderson, Nev., during the American Osteopathic Association's (AOA) OMED 2013, the Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition taking place this week in Las Vegas.

5 Oct 2013

States' refusal to expand Medicaid will prevent millions from getting coverage

The New York Times reports that the decision by about half the states to not expand Medicaid coverage will prevent two-thirds of poor black consumers and single mothers and more than half of low-wage workers from getting insurance.

4 Oct 2013

Gout increases risk of heart attack and stroke

New research published in this month’s Rheumatology journal has found that having gout doubles the risk of heart attack and stroke. The research tracked the health of more than 205,000 gout patients using data spanning five decades to determine links between gout and heart attack and stroke.

3 Oct 2013

Keele University launches Elisdexamfetamine dimesylate Toolkit

A new online resource to assist healthcare professionals in the development of shared care agreements for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Elvanse) has been launched by the Centre for Medicines Optimisation, Keele University - available at www.esca-keele.co.uk/lisdexamfetamine.

2 Oct 2013

New research shows no increased danger for egg allergic children who take flu shots

All children should have flu shots, even if they have an egg allergy, and it's now safe to get them without special precautions. This finding is from the latest update on the safety of the flu vaccine for allergic patients, published in the October issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the official journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.

2 Oct 2013

50 states, 50 views of health exchanges

Media outlets across the country spotlight the opening of federal and state-run websites that are designed to be a portal into new insurance marketplaces where those without group coverage can compare and purchase plans. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes a fund created by the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics to pay the premiums of those who would have been eligible for expanded Medicaid had the state opted into that health law program. The Texas Tribune spotlights potential problems as a result of state restrictions on the navigators who are supposed to act as consumer guides.

1 Oct 2013

Canada should start screening 'Baby Boomers' for hepatitis C virus infection, say liver specialists

Canada should begin screening 'Baby Boomers' for the hepatitis C virus infection, since this age group is likely the largest group to have the illness, and most don't know they have it, say a group of liver specialists in the Toronto Western Hospital Francis Family Liver Clinic. Unlike many other chronic viral infections, early treatment makes hepatitis C curable.

1 Oct 2013

ABAM Foundation receives $2M grant to establish Center for Physician Training in Addiction Medicine

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Foundation a three-year, $2 million grant to establish The National Center for Physician Training in Addiction Medicine.

1 Oct 2013

Concerns about technical snags on marketplace opening day

Advocates and foes of health law acknowledge that technical glitches could create some problems.

1 Oct 2013

Study shows that emergency visits for kids with sports-related TBI increased 92%

Researchers report a skyrocketing increase in the number of visits to the emergency department for kids with sports-related traumatic brain injuries, such as concussions.

30 Sep 2013

Research roundup: Managed care for dementia patients; bundled payments after the hospital; disparities among Medicare beneficiaries

Dementia is a leading cause of death in the United States; however, patients dying with this disease may not receive optimal end-of-life care. ... many of these [nursing home] residents commonly experience burdensome and costly interventions, such as hospital transfers, tube-feeding, and intravenous antibiotics. ... Nursing home reimbursement policies are among the factors that incentivize more aggressive care. ... This study linked unique prospective clinical data with Medicare claims to describe and compare patterns of care between nursing home residents with advanced dementia enrolled in a Medicare managed-care insurance plan and those with fee-for-service Medicare.

30 Sep 2013

GW SPHHS awarded three grants to research on critical public health problems

The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services has been awarded three large grants for projects that will look for innovative solutions to some of the nation's most pressing public health challenges.

30 Sep 2013

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Latest Primary Care News and Research

Short sleep duration linked to suicidal ideation

Study casts light on how health care providers respond to physical violence among female veterans

Study discovers biomarker that helps doctors to accurately diagnose Parkinson's at earlier stage

Renowned leaders in diabetes prevention, treatment, research to descend at Jefferson Symposium

State highlights: Wendy Davis announces Texas gubernatorial run; Calif. gov. signs pharmacist scope-of-practice bill

Winners of VCCircle Healthcare Awards announced

Research roundup: Health law's effects on consumer spending; Mass. experience finds increased use of laparoscopic surgery

Doctors prescribe antibiotics for sore throats and acute bronchitis, say researchers

Taking multivitamin daily may reduce incidence of cancer in men

States' refusal to expand Medicaid will prevent millions from getting coverage

Gout increases risk of heart attack and stroke

Keele University launches Elisdexamfetamine dimesylate Toolkit

New research shows no increased danger for egg allergic children who take flu shots

50 states, 50 views of health exchanges

Canada should start screening 'Baby Boomers' for hepatitis C virus infection, say liver specialists

ABAM Foundation receives $2M grant to establish Center for Physician Training in Addiction Medicine

Concerns about technical snags on marketplace opening day

Study shows that emergency visits for kids with sports-related TBI increased 92%

Research roundup: Managed care for dementia patients; bundled payments after the hospital; disparities among Medicare beneficiaries

GW SPHHS awarded three grants to research on critical public health problems

Event guide: 4th Extra-Hepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit eBook

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

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