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Unique 'Anonymous Delivery' Law Effective in Decreasing Rates of Neonaticide in Austria, Study Finds
December 5, 2012 — Rates of reported neonaticide have more than halved following the implementation of a unique 'anonymous delivery' law in Austria, finds a new ... > full story -
Overprescribing of Opioids Impacts Patient Safety and Public Health
December 4, 2012 — A new article suggests that the clinical practice of prescribing amphetamines, opioids, and benzodiazepines to treat chronic pain may be contributing to the increase in fatal drug overdoses and the ... > full story -
'Transport Infrastructure' Determines Spread of HIV Subtypes in Africa, Study Finds
December 4, 2012 — Road networks and geographic factors affecting "spatial accessibility" have a major impact on the spread of HIV across sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new ... > full story -
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Antiretroviral Treatment for HIV Reduces Food Insecurity, Study Finds
December 4, 2012 — Can treatment with modern anti-HIV drugs help fight hunger for HIV-infected patients in Africa? Starting antiretroviral therapy for HIV reduces "food insecurity" among patients in Uganda, suggests a ... > full story -
U.S. Medicare Advantage: Managing Care and Competition
December 3, 2012 — Enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans show lower and likely more appropriate use of services than those in traditional Medicare, suggesting potential for more efficient care and significant cost ... > full story -
Mexican Immigrants to the U.S. Not as Healthy as Believed, Study Finds
December 3, 2012 — Immigrants who come to the United States from Mexico arrive with a significant amount of undiagnosed disease, particularly diabetes, tempering previous findings that immigrants are generally ... > full story -
Social Media May Help Fight Childhood Obesity
December 3, 2012 — Social media may be an effective way to help children overcome obesity, according to experts. Parental involvement and online interaction with counselors and peers led to greater success for ... > full story -
College Students Report Low Flu Vaccine Rate
December 3, 2012 — College football and basketball games may provide more than a way for students to show school spirit -- they could help prevent the flu. According to a new study, colleges and universities should ... > full story -
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Sharp Spike in Computer-Related Injuries Predicted for Medical Workers, Find Studies
December 3, 2012 — As U.S. health care goes high tech, spurred by $20 billion in federal stimulus incentives, the widespread adoption of electronic medical records and related digital technologies is predicted to ... > full story -
Less Than 25 Percent of Americans Walk for More Than Ten Minutes Continuously in a Typical Week
November 30, 2012 — Many people in the U.S. do not walk, bike or engage in other forms of active transportation, missing an important opportunity to improve their cardiovascular health, concludes a new ... > full story
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