Beat The Winter Weight Gain Blues June 11, 2008
Choosing ‘comfort’ foods wisely and watching portion sizes is the key to preventing winter weight gain, according to dietitians. Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) spokesperson Melanie McGrice said taking steps to avoid winter weight gain is much easier than trying to shed unwanted kilos come spring.
Mammography Facility Characteristics Associated With Accuracy Of Screening
Some characteristics of mammography facilities are associated with the accuracy of interpretation of screening mammograms, according to a study published online June 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.Previous studies have suggested that patient characteristics, such as age, are associated with variations in the accuracy of screening mammograms.
Cancer Care Costs Climbed Between 1991 And 2002, As Radiation And Chemotherapy Increased
The cost of cancer care incurred during the period two months prior to cancer diagnosis and 12 months following diagnosis increased substantially between 1991 and 2002 for elderly patients in the United States, according to a study published online June 10 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
News From The Journal Of The National Cancer Institute, June 10 2008
Novel Targeted Therapy Reduces Chemoresistance in Mouse Model of MelanomaA novel small molecule inhibitor reduced both endogenous and drug-induced resistance to chemotherapy in a mouse model of melanoma.The NF-κB pathway is often active in human cancers and promotes resistance to cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs. Some cytostatic drugs, such as doxorubicin, induce NF-κB pathway activity.
Neglect Of HIV/TB Coinfection ‘Undermining’ Gains Against HIV, U.N. Officials Say At Conference
Failure to adequately address HIV/tuberculosis coinfection is "undermining" recent gains against HIV/AIDS, United Nations officials said at the first HIV/TB Global Leaders Forum at U.N. headquarters in New York, the New York Times reports.
Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Highlights Recent News About Small-Business Health Coverage
Summaries of recent news about two efforts to contain health care costs for small businesses and their employees appear below.AARP: AARP President Bill Novelli on Monday at the National Federation of Independent Business conference in Washington, D.C.
Physicians’ Failure To Address Cultural Needs Of Patients Leads To Racial Health Care Disparities, According To Study
Physicians’ lack of attention to cultural differences among patients might contribute to racial health care disparities, according to a study published on Monday in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the New York Times reports.
Evening-Type College Students On Early Daytime Class Schedules At A Disadvantage
Eveningness is associated with not only later phases of a person’s sleep-wake cycle, but also with sleep irregularities, more pronounced sleep restriction during the week, and higher sleep compensation on weekends.
Newspapers Publish Articles On Abortion-Related Comments In Congressional Primary Races
Two newspapers recently published articles related to abortion and congressional primary elections in Maine and South Carolina. Summaries appear below.~ Maine: The Pro Life Education Association recently endorsed Dean Scontras in the Republican primary for Maine’s 1st district congressional seat and presented him with an award for his opposition to abortion rights, the AP/WBZTV.
The Top-Down Approach To Evaluation And Management Of UTIs In Children
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - John Duckett Memorial LectureState of the art lecture by Dr. A. Barry Belman addressed the evaluation of children with a urinary tract infection. He discussed what is known as the "top down approach".
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