What Infection Control Measures Will People use for Pandemic Influenza?
Besides handwashing, what other measures are people likely to take to protect themselves from pandemic H1N1 influenza? Researchers conducted several focus groups to find out.......[Read More]
Changing Minds About Vaccination
If you have been putting off having discussions with the vaccine hesitant or vaccine refusers among your patients, here are steps to follow to persuade them to have those needed vaccinations.......[Read More]
Perceptions of Risk of Diseases and Vaccinations
How do parents perceive the potential risks of infectious diseases, and how likely are they to vaccinate their children based on this notion of risk? This new study explains.......[Read More]
Student Alcohol Use and Use of Tobacco and Cannabis
Does a reduction in the use of alcohol lead to greater use of other substances such as tobacco and marijuana? This study examines the inter-relationships of substance use among teens.......[Read More]
Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases in Europe
This study attempts to project future dengue fever risk in Europe under climate change. Could dengue become endemic?......[Read More]
Sexual Uses of Alcohol and Drugs and the Associated Health Risks
How are substance use and risky sexual behaviors related among young people? To what extent are the social and physiological effects of alcohol and drugs being used to facilitate sexual activity?......[Read More]
Student Alcohol Use and Use of Tobacco and Cannabis
Does a reduction in the use of alcohol lead to greater use of other substances such as tobacco and marijuana? This study examines the inter-relationships of substance use among teens.......[Read More]
Fairness in Asbestos Injury Resolution Act of 2005
Decades of uncontrolled use of asbestos have resulted in a crisis in the United States and throughout the world. The asbestos disease epidemic is only now peaking, and will continue for years to come.......[Read More]
Folate Intake, Serum Folate Levels, and Prostate Cancer Risk
Can increased dietary intake of folate offer protection against prostate cancer? This study examined the association between dietary folate intake or serum folate levels and prostate morbidity.......[Read More]
Factors in the Control of Measles Epidemics: A Simulation
Using a simulation, the authors examined the effects of vaccination coverage and other factors on the probability of uncontrolled measles outbreaks and outbreak size after a single initial case.......[Read More]
Differences in Adult Men and Women With Diabetes Management
Do men and women deal with their diabetes in different ways? This new study explores and explains some of the differences.......[Read More]
An HIV Self-Test Kit Voucher for High-Risk African Americans
This study investigated the feasibility of a partnership with a commercial pharmacy to institute a voucher system facilitating HIV self-testing in a high-risk population with limited health care access.......[Read More]
Occupational Indicators and Work and Leisure-Time Sitting
How do various occupational factors such as job type, shift-work, hours worked, and physical demand influence sitting time, both on the job and at leisure?......[Read More]
Noise Exposure and Hypertension: A Silent Relationship
Excessive noise is becoming ubiquitous in our society, both in the workplace and outside of it. Could noise be adversely effecting our blood pressure?......[Read More]
Neonatal Mortality From Tetanus in Low Income Countries
What types of public health interventions are in place to prevent neonatal mortality from tetanus? This new study investigates.......[Read More]
Earthquakes, Nepal, and Hospital Care
Annoyed at a lack of supplies or equipment? Irritated by the demands of computer charting? Read about what nursing and hospitals are like in Nepal, and you might go from grumpy to grateful.......[Read More]
Binge Eating Behaviors From Adolescence to Adulthood
Are there certain binge eating behaviors that could carry over in some patients from adolescence into adulthood? This study examines the issue.......[Read More]
Preconference Survey and Screening Roundtable Conference
Issues involving pre-activity screening for adults over age 40 were identified and resolutions proposed by experts at this White House Council on Aging Roundtable.......[Read More]
Guidelines for Preventing Malaria in International Travelers
This concerning appraisal of current international and national guidelines for malaria prevention in travelers highlights the many inconsistencies and conflicting recommendations among them.......[Read More]
Potential Mediators of Children's Physical Activity
Are children getting enough physical activity in their lives? How can clinicians encourage exercise in this young subset of patients through various interventions?......[Read More]