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Amusement Rides in U.S. Injure 4,400 Kids a Year: Injuries Higher on 'Fixed' Rides
On average, a child is
treated in an emergency
department every other hour
in the US for injuries on
amusement rides, according
... > full story
Analysis: U.S. Emergency Care Cost Estimates Are Too Low
US emergency care costs may
be more than twice
previously published
estimates, according to a
new analysis that critiques
those estimates, argues for
... > full story
One in Five Seniors on Risky Meds; More in US South
A study of more than six
million seniors in Medicare
Advantage plans in 2009
found that 21 percent
received a prescription for
at least one potentially
... > full story
Americans Back Preparation for Extreme Weather and Sea-Level Rise
The majority of Americans
express support for stronger
coastal development codes,
according to a new survey. ... > full story
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Expert Questions US Public Health Agency Advice on Influenza Vaccines
May 16, 2013 — The United States government public health agency, the CDC, pledges "To base all public health decisions on the highest quality scientific data, openly and objectively derived." But experts argue ... > full story -
Massachusetts' Health Care Reform Didn't Raise Hospital Use, Costs
May 16, 2013 — Health care reform in Massachusetts didn't result in substantially more hospitalizations, longer stays or higher costs. There were no significant differences in post-reform hospital use in ... > full story -
Most Math Being Taught in Kindergarten Is Old News to Students
May 16, 2013 — Kindergarten teachers report spending much of their math instructional time teaching students basic counting skills and how to recognize geometric shapes -— skills the students have already ... > full story -
Collecting DNA for Human Rights: How to Help While Safeguarding Privacy
May 15, 2013 — DNA databases might help identify victims of crime and human trafficking, but how do we safeguard the personal privacy of innocent victims and family members? A new report identifies a number of key ... > full story -
Stronger Partnerships to Improve Healthcare
May 14, 2013 — Today the British Medical Journal calls for doctors and patients to join together as partners to improve ... > full story -
Nearly 50 Percent Increase in ICU Admissions in U.S., New Study Says
May 14, 2013 — A new study offers an in-depth look at hospitals nationwide in the United States and admissions to intensive care units (ICU). The study finds a sharp increase—nearly 50 percent—in ICU ... > full story -
Routine Screening for Depression Not Recommended for Adults With No Apparent Symptoms of Depression
May 13, 2013 — For adults with no apparent symptoms of depression, routine screening is not recommended in primary care settings because of the lack of high-quality evidence on the benefits and harms of screening ... > full story -
How State and Local Governments Can Address the Obesity Epidemic
May 9, 2013 — Researchers suggest that simple and innovative measures at the state and local level can play a significant role in promoting healthier eating ... > full story -
Patients Should Have Right to Control Genomic Health Information, Experts Say
May 9, 2013 — Doctors should not have the right or responsibility to force-feed their patients with genomic information about their future health risks, according to bioethicists. They write in response to ... > full story -
Local Health Departments Find Twitter Effective in Spreading Diabetes Information
May 9, 2013 — The web-based social media site Twitter is proving to be an effective tool for local health departments in disseminating health information — especially in promoting specific health ... > full story
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