GeneRef - Biotethics, Biotech Policy, Regulation, and Legal IssuesGeneRef - Science News, Genomics, Bioinformatics, Nanotechnology, A Global ResourceRetail medical clinics attract patients who do not have regular health care providers- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Retail medical clinics located in pharmacies and other stores typically attract insured and uninsured patients who are seeking help for a small group of easy-to-treat illnesses or preventive care and do not otherwise have a regular health care provider, ahttp://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=55060 Accuracy, efficacy and ethics of abstinence-only programs questioned by public health experts- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Studies published in a special issue of the online journal Sexuality Research and Social Policy by the University of California Press reveal that abstinence-only-until-marriage sex education programs fail to change sexual behavior in teenagers, provide inhttp://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=55274 Carrots and sticks to promote a healthy lifestyle- (Found September 17, 2008 ) When it comes to deciding whether paying people to make healthier lifestyle changes is a good thing, it seems patient opinion is split right down the middle. Unsurprisingly perhaps, those who smoke and are overweight are its greatest advocates. This is thhttp://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=55266 McCain health-care plan transforms US health insurance but few gains in numbers of insured- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The paper highlights the cost and coverage implications of Senator John McCain's healthcare plan and describes its likely impact on the level and stability of insurance coverage as well as the healthcare costs faced by families. The plan would eliminatehttp://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=55258 Curbing coal emissions alone might avert climate danger, say researchers- (Found September 17, 2008 ) An ongoing rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide from burning of fossil fuels might be kept below harmful levels if emissions from coal are phased out within the next few decades, say researchers. They say that less plentiful oil and gas should be used sparihttp://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=55150 Internet-based instruction effective for teaching health-care professionals- (Found September 17, 2008 ) A study led by a team of education researchers from Mayo Clinic and published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association concludes that Internet-based education generally is effective.http://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=55128 Popular surgery provides no relief for osteoarthritis of the knee- (Found September 17, 2008 ) A landmark study conducted in London, Canada at the University of Western Ontario and Lawson Health Research Institute shows that a routinely practiced knee surgery is ineffective at reducing joint pain or improving joint function for sufferers of osteoarhttp://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=55092 AGI publishes transition document for next US administration- (Found September 17, 2008 ) The American Geological Institute, in conjunction with its member societies, is announcing the release of "Critical Needs for the Twenty First Century: The Role of the Geosciences." This concise document suggests policy directions for the next President,http://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=55087 Survival instincts propel 'difficult patient' to insist on quality care- (Found September 17, 2008 ) Michelle Mayer had to become a "difficult patient" before she could get her physicians to accurately diagnose the disease that was destroying her health.http://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=55082 New survey reveals communication gap between health care professionals and pain patients- (Found September 17, 2008 ) A nationwide survey found a sizable gap exists between patients and health care professionals when it comes to understanding and discussing pain. To address this discrepancy, a new coalition of leading pain management organizations has formed to improve hhttp://www.generef.com/newsstory.rss.html?pid=54954 |