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Research roundup: End-of-life preferences; surviving trauma when older; ACA's big waiver for states

Policies and practices that promote advance care planning and advance directive completion implicitly assume that patients' choices for end-of-life (EOL) care are stable over time, even with changes in health status.

31 May 2014

First Edition: May 30, 2014

Today's headlines include the latest reports about the problems with the VA health system. Kaiser Health News staff writer Julie Rovner reports: "It's not just veterans who are having trouble with health care.

30 May 2014

Physicians and scientists to discuss health, fitness and well-being at ACSM Annual Meeting

The 61st ACSM Annual Meeting brings more than 6,000 physicians, scientists, educators, students and others to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, May 27-31.

30 May 2014

CHLA receives $1.5M gift from Walgreens to support pediatric clinical care, research programs

Walgreens, the country's largest drugstore chain, has made a $1.5 million gift to support pediatric clinical care and research programs at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

30 May 2014

Innovative device has potential to reduce hemorrhage, save lives

Removing a malignant tumor from the head of the pancreas is a risky and demanding operation. The surgeon must carefully navigate around the stomach, the gallbladder, the bile duct, lymph nodes, and several high-pressure blood vessels.

29 May 2014

New program appears to be effective in reducing risk of lymphedema in breast cancer survivors

Viewed as one of the most unfortunate outcomes of breast cancer treatment, lymphedema is characterized by an accumulation of lymph fluid in the interstitial spaces of the affected limb, leading to chronic ipsilateral limb swelling causing psychosocial distress and physical challenges for patients.

29 May 2014

Tai Chi intervention offers anti-aging benefits, says study

Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese martial art and sport, has been found to be beneficial in raising the numbers of an important type of cell when three groups of young people were tested to discover the benefits of Tai Chi, brisk walking or no exercise.

29 May 2014

Physical therapy may not benefit hip osteoarthritis

Researchers have questioned the value of physical therapy for painful hip osteoarthritis in a study published in JAMA.

28 May 2014

Older people who undertake exercise are less likely to be admitted in hospital

Older people who undertake at least 25 minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise everyday need fewer prescriptions and are less likely to be admitted to hospital in an emergency, new research has revealed.

28 May 2014

Viewpoints: It's past time to move on VA's problems; administration should report new health law numbers

When America sends men and women to fight, it owes them an enduring debt, starting with competent and timely health care and disability benefits when they leave active duty. President Obama expressed outrage on Wednesday at recent charges of wrongdoing in the Department of Veterans Affairs' health care system.

23 May 2014

American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests tips for safe travel

AAA estimates 36.1 million people will travel this Memorial Day weekend. If diabetes is your constant companion, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy traveling, whether traversing America in an RV or flying to the far reaches of the globe. Ensuring you stay healthy and keep your glucose levels on an even keel does require a little bit of organization and planning ahead, though.

23 May 2014

Automated video analysis identifies children with autism spectrum disorders

Most schools across the United States provide simple vision tests to their students--not to prescribe glasses, but to identify potential problems and recommend a trip to the optometrist.

23 May 2014

Physiotherapy for hip osteoarthritis questioned

Hip osteoarthritis is a prevalent and costly chronic musculoskeletal condition. Clinical guidelines recommend physiotherapy as treatment, although its effectiveness has never been proven.

22 May 2014

Global health report reveals video game-obsessed Scots kids are least active in world

Video game-obsessed Scots children are among the least active in the world, research involving a University of Strathclyde academic has suggested.

21 May 2014

Aging magnifies impact of risk factors associated with falls

Trips and falls can happen at all stages of life, but as we start to age they can become more numerous. Aging can magnify the impact of risk factors associated with falls and also brings up new and often less obvious factors that affect balance and stability.

21 May 2014

Novel drug for patients with inoperable CTEPH shows improvement in international trial

After a year of being treated with a novel drug, patients with inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and those with persistent or recurrent pulmonary hypertension after an operation for the disease showed sustained improvement in a multicenter, international trial presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

20 May 2014

Internet-based physical activity can improve health-related quality of life in patients with COPD

A pedometer-based walking program supported by Internet-based instruction and support can improve health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.

20 May 2014

HAL robot suit helps paraplegics

For most paraplegic patients, being able to walk again remains a dream. The HAL robot suit can help them regain a certain degree of mobility and activity. An expert team at the Centre for Neurorobotic Movement Training (ZNB) in Bochum has been testing the exoskeleton that was originally developed in Japan since 2011. With excellent results.

20 May 2014

Majority of Americans experience foot pain, shows new study

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) today announced the results of its Today's Podiatrist survey, which measures the public's attitudes toward foot health.

19 May 2014

New potential treatment for paraplegic patients

People with severe injuries to their spinal cord currently have no prospect of recovery and remain confined to their wheelchairs. Now, all that could change with a new treatment that stimulates the spinal cord using electric impulses.

16 May 2014

Walking News and Research

Research roundup: End-of-life preferences; surviving trauma when older; ACA's big waiver for states

First Edition: May 30, 2014

Physicians and scientists to discuss health, fitness and well-being at ACSM Annual Meeting

CHLA receives $1.5M gift from Walgreens to support pediatric clinical care, research programs

Innovative device has potential to reduce hemorrhage, save lives

New program appears to be effective in reducing risk of lymphedema in breast cancer survivors

Tai Chi intervention offers anti-aging benefits, says study

Physical therapy may not benefit hip osteoarthritis

Older people who undertake exercise are less likely to be admitted in hospital

Viewpoints: It's past time to move on VA's problems; administration should report new health law numbers

American Association of Diabetes Educators suggests tips for safe travel

Automated video analysis identifies children with autism spectrum disorders

Physiotherapy for hip osteoarthritis questioned

Global health report reveals video game-obsessed Scots kids are least active in world

Aging magnifies impact of risk factors associated with falls

Novel drug for patients with inoperable CTEPH shows improvement in international trial

Internet-based physical activity can improve health-related quality of life in patients with COPD

HAL robot suit helps paraplegics

Majority of Americans experience foot pain, shows new study

New potential treatment for paraplegic patients

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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