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- Groups take more steps to address doctors' bad behavior
Health experts, nurses and other hospital staff say abusive or abrasive physicians can contribute to medical errors, such as when they rebuff or ignore patient alerts or recommendations. But improvements are coming. The Joint Commission is requiring facilities to have a written code of conduct, more hospitals and nurses are challenging disruptive doctors, and medical schools are including good communication and leadership among the core skills for residents. NYTimes.com
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- Acupuncture better than aspirin for chronic headaches
Duke University researchers say a review of studies involving 4,000 patients finds acupuncture is better than drugs like aspirin for reducing the severity and frequency of chronic headaches. The studies show 62% of patients who were treated with acupuncture found relief, compared with 45% of those who took drugs. Reuters
(12/1)
- Survey: Nearly 20% of young adults have personality disorder
Personal interviews with more than 5,000 adults ages 19 to 25 revealed almost 20% had some type of personality disorder that affected their everyday lives, such as obsessive or compulsive tendencies. Adding in substance abuse, the study showed almost half of the young adults had some type of psychiatric condition. Researchers also found fewer than 25% of college-age respondents with mental problems were getting treatment. Yahoo!/The Associated Press
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- Fibroid growth rates affected by race, age
Researchers say fibroid tumor growth rates decline in white women after age 35, but the same doesn't hold true for black women. Researchers say aside from race and age, the only other factor affecting fibroid growth is the number of tumors, with single fibroids growing much faster than multiple fibroids. Reuters
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- Study: C-section babies have much higher risk of asthma
A study that included some 3,000 children found Caesarean section babies have an 80% higher risk of developing asthma than those delivered vaginally. The Swiss researchers say babies born vaginally are exposed to their mother's bacteria in the birth canal, which helps prime their immune systems and could reduce the risk of asthma. Reuters
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- Commentary: Technology can affect level of patient care
 "It seems that in this pell-mell rush to incorporate computer technology into patient care, something has been lost. It is the human touch," writes plastic surgeon Richard T. Bosshardt. He says documentation is critical in health care but must be carefully integrated so as not to minimize patient care. Orlando Sentinel (Fla.)
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- Advance planning helps keep weight on track during holidays
Advance planning can help ensure the holidays don't mean carrying extra pounds into the new year. Dietitians suggest eating before heading out to a party to make sure you don't overindulge on holiday treats. Also, create a list of activities that will distract you from eating and enlist friends in your challenge. The Washington Post
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2009 NDNQI Conference registration is open!
Registration and housing are now open for the 2009 NDNQI 3rd annual Data Use conference, New Frontiers in Quality Care. The conference will be at the Hyatt Regency Dallas from Jan. 21 to 23 in Dallas. For complete conference registration information and to view and download the conference brochure visit www.ndnqiconference.org.
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