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Don’t Rely on Efficacy Data in Choosing Antidepressant
- Psychiatric News, 2012.2.3
No significant differences are found in efficacy comparisons of second-generation antidepressants, though physicians should consider varying frequency of side effects when developing treatment plans.
No significant differences are found in efficacy comparisons of second-generation antidepressants, though physicians should consider varying frequency of side effects when developing treatment plans.
Duquesne to employ new science vs. crime
- Pittsburgh Tribune Review, 2012.2.1
After educating and putting forensic scientists into the field, a Duquesne University program is working to bring emerging technologies to those scientists.
After educating and putting forensic scientists into the field, a Duquesne University program is working to bring emerging technologies to those scientists.
Old Public Health Guy's Plea: Don't Wear Your Headphones All the Time
- Huffington Post, 2012.1.26
This is going to sound like just another old guy rant, I'm afraid. But it's not. Or at least that's not all it is: I propose that people stop wearing headphones when they are out in public.
This is going to sound like just another old guy rant, I'm afraid. But it's not. Or at least that's not all it is: I propose that people stop wearing headphones when they are out in public.
RTI: Diabetes plan could save billions
- Triangle Business Journal, 2012.1.25
RTI International is proposing a high-risk, but high-reward, strategy the organization believes would help prevent the onset of diabetes, one of the biggest drivers of increased health care costs.
RTI International is proposing a high-risk, but high-reward, strategy the organization believes would help prevent the onset of diabetes, one of the biggest drivers of increased health care costs.
Germany’s tough reimbursement rules cause drug companies to consider alternative drug trial solutions
- Financial Times, 2012.1.24
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Does nicotine replacement really help smokers quit?
- British Medical Journal, 2012.1.18
As I write this, a front page story in the New York Times is reporting a population based study that followed smokers who had recently quit. The takeaway message is that “the nicotine gum and patches that millions of smokers use to help kick their habit have no lasting benefit and may backfire in some cases.”
As I write this, a front page story in the New York Times is reporting a population based study that followed smokers who had recently quit. The takeaway message is that “the nicotine gum and patches that millions of smokers use to help kick their habit have no lasting benefit and may backfire in some cases.”
Drug-users’ needles endanger public, study shows
- Miami Herald, 2012.1.13
As he worked on his thesis in public health two years ago, University of Miami master’s degree candidate Hansel Tookes spent hundreds of hours with fellow students prowling Miami-Dade’s most notorious sites for illegal drug use. They were counting needles.
As he worked on his thesis in public health two years ago, University of Miami master’s degree candidate Hansel Tookes spent hundreds of hours with fellow students prowling Miami-Dade’s most notorious sites for illegal drug use. They were counting needles.
Health Affairs: Diabetes prevention programs could save $5.7B
- Cardiovascular Busineses, 2012.1.12
With more than 26 million Americans suffering from diabetes and 79 million at risk for developing the comorbidity, working to thwart the disease and its associated costs should take center stage in preventive medicine.
With more than 26 million Americans suffering from diabetes and 79 million at risk for developing the comorbidity, working to thwart the disease and its associated costs should take center stage in preventive medicine.
Viagra Prices about to Plummet?
- Men Health, 2012.1.6
Generic Viagra this spring? Who said healthcare news was always bleak?
Generic Viagra this spring? Who said healthcare news was always bleak?
Work Begins on Possible Vaccine Against Novel Flu Bug
- Medscape Today, 2012.1.4
Taking no chances, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is laying the groundwork for a possible vaccine against a novel strain of a swine influenza virus that has surfaced in 5 states and sickened 12 individuals, mostly children, since July 2011, an agency official told Medscape Medical News Tuesday.
Taking no chances, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is laying the groundwork for a possible vaccine against a novel strain of a swine influenza virus that has surfaced in 5 states and sickened 12 individuals, mostly children, since July 2011, an agency official told Medscape Medical News Tuesday.
Commercial disease-management programs linked to limited, modest improvements
- Cardiology Today, 2012.1.1
Results of a recent study suggest that commercial disease-management programs that use nurse-based call centers are associated with modest or no improvements in quality care measures, acute care and expenditures among fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries.
Results of a recent study suggest that commercial disease-management programs that use nurse-based call centers are associated with modest or no improvements in quality care measures, acute care and expenditures among fee-for-service Medicare beneficiaries.
Do not heed the uranium prophets
- Danville Register Bee, 2011.12.22
The Chmura and RTI International uranium mining studies convey the same message — Southside could possibly reap economic benefits fromuranium mining, but those benefits could come at the cost of environmental and economic degradation.
The Chmura and RTI International uranium mining studies convey the same message — Southside could possibly reap economic benefits fromuranium mining, but those benefits could come at the cost of environmental and economic degradation.
Diet For Retired Military Personnel Reduces Medical Costs
- Medical News Today, 2011.12.21
According to a report published online in Preventive Medicine, a weight management intervention designed for military members who are inactive and retired, and their families, could improve their health in addition to lowering medical expenditures.
According to a report published online in Preventive Medicine, a weight management intervention designed for military members who are inactive and retired, and their families, could improve their health in addition to lowering medical expenditures.
Move Over Flash Pyrolysis, There's a New Bioenergy Sheriff in Town (Dept of Energy)
- Department of Energy, 2011.12.19
Catalytic biomass pyrolysis: there’s three words you don’t hear every day. But thanks to funding from the Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (or ARPA-E, for short), this new way to make biofuels could transform how we fuel our cars, trucks, and even jet engines.
Catalytic biomass pyrolysis: there’s three words you don’t hear every day. But thanks to funding from the Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (or ARPA-E, for short), this new way to make biofuels could transform how we fuel our cars, trucks, and even jet engines.
Program aids military/retirees weight loss
- United Press International, 2011.12.17
A weight management program for inactive/retired U.S. military members and their families could improve health and cut medical costs, researchers say.
A weight management program for inactive/retired U.S. military members and their families could improve health and cut medical costs, researchers say.
Report provides uranium discussion framework
- WSLS-TV, 2011.12.16
For residents who need to get caught up on the uranium debate, a recently released report is a handy introduction and guide for how to think about or discuss the complex issues.
For residents who need to get caught up on the uranium debate, a recently released report is a handy introduction and guide for how to think about or discuss the complex issues.
Researchers discuss uranium study over breakfast
- Chicago Tribune, 2011.12.16
Reseachers say a uranium mine in Pittsylvania County could help the region's failing economy but could have a negative impact on the housing market and the environment.
Reseachers say a uranium mine in Pittsylvania County could help the region's failing economy but could have a negative impact on the housing market and the environment.
Should You be Taking a Generic
- Men Health, 2011.12.16
Not always, and not by as much as you might think. "If you check drugstore.com, the difference is huge—say, $30 for generic versus $200 for brand name," says Douglas Kamerow, M.D., chief scientist for RTI International, an independent research institute.
Not always, and not by as much as you might think. "If you check drugstore.com, the difference is huge—say, $30 for generic versus $200 for brand name," says Douglas Kamerow, M.D., chief scientist for RTI International, an independent research institute.
Half of all stillbirths result from pregnancy disorders, placental conditions (News-Medical)
- News-Medical, 2011.12.15
Half of all stillbirths result from pregnancy disorders and conditions affecting the placenta, according to results reported by a National Institutes of Health research network established to find the causes of stillbirth as well as ways to prevent or reduce its occurrence.
Half of all stillbirths result from pregnancy disorders and conditions affecting the placenta, according to results reported by a National Institutes of Health research network established to find the causes of stillbirth as well as ways to prevent or reduce its occurrence.
Report: Southside Virginia uranium mining would come with potential rewards, potential risks
- Associated Press, 2011.12.15
Uranium mining and milling in Southside Virginia would bring significant economic benefits to the region, but the increased prosperity could come with the potential of environmental risk, an independent study concluded Thursday.
Uranium mining and milling in Southside Virginia would bring significant economic benefits to the region, but the increased prosperity could come with the potential of environmental risk, an independent study concluded Thursday.