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Reconstructing The Genome Of Medieval Strains Of The Leprosy Pathogen By Exhuming Centuries-Old Human Graves
Why was there a sudden drop in the incidence of leprosy at the end of the Middle Ages? To answer this question, biologists and archeologists reconstructed the genomes of medieval strains of the pathogen responsible for the disease, which they exhumed from centuries old human graves. Their results, published in the journal Science, shed light on this obscure historical period and introduce new methods for understanding epidemics. In Medieval Europe, leprosy was a common disease... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

Risk Of ACPA-Negative Rheumatoid Arthritis Increased By Childbirth
Epidemiological data presented at EULAR 2013, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism, demonstrate that pregnancy carried to childbirth (parity) increases the risk of ACPA-negative* rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The increased risk was demonstrated in women aged 18-44 who have had a child (2.1, 95% CI 1.4-3.2), but not in older women, and was more pronounced among those women with delivery during the first year of symptoms. RA is an autoimmune disease characterised by inflammation of the joints and tendons... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Arthritis / Rheumatology Source Type: news

An epidemiological analysis of paediatric burns in urban and rural areas in south central China - Zhou B, Zhou X, Ouyang LZ, Huang XY, Zhang PH, Zhang MH, Ren LC, Liang PF.
This study aims to analyse the epidemiology of paediatric burns in south central China, illustrate the differences between rural and urban areas, and discern prevention measures to reduce paediatric burns. METHODS: Data were obtained from all pa... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

A response to the opioid overdose epidemic: naloxone nasal spray - Wermeling DP.
Opioid overdose morbidity and mortality is recognized to have epidemic proportions. Medical and public health agencies are adopting opioid harm reduction strategies to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with overdose. One strategy developed by e... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

An evaluation of the proposed DSM-5 Cannabis Use Disorder criteria using Australian National Survey data - Mewton L, Slade T, Teesson M.
Objective: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the proposed cannabis use disorder criteria for the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) using epidemiological data. Method: Data came from the 2007 Austr... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Alcohol and Other Drugs Source Type: news

Evisceration of intestines following abdominal stab wounds : Epidemiology and clinical aspects of emergency room management - Doll D, Matevossian E, Kayser K, Degiannis E, Hönemann C.
STUDY AIM: The aim of the study was an estimation of the incidence and clinical aspects of emergency room (ER) parameters of penetrating abdominal injury patients with bowel evisceration. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: The study involved a retrospective cohort ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Trends in the epidemiology of disability related to traumatic brain injury in the US Army and Marine Corps: 2005 to 2010 - Gubata ME, Packnett ER, Blandford CD, Piccirillo AL, Niebuhr DW, Cowan DN.
BACKGROUND:: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been recognized as a major public health issue for several decades. Despite technological advancements in protective equipment and medical care available during recent military conflicts, TBI is the most common... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

The effect of field condition and shoe type on lower extremity injuries in American Football - Iacovelli JN, Yang J, Thomas G, Wu H, Schiltz T, Foster DT.
This study examined the effects of field surface... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Serotonergic genes and suicide: A systematic review - Antypa N, Serretti A, Rujescu D.
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the world. Its aetiology is complex and diverse, however, epidemiological studies show that suicidal behavior is partly heritable. Neurobiological evidence implicates serotonergic dysfunction in suicidality,... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news

Spinal injuries in United States military personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan: an epidemiological investigation involving 7,877 combat casualties from 2005-2009 - Schoenfeld AJ, Laughlin MD, McCriskin BJ, Bader JO, Waterman BR, Belmont PJ.
Study Design: Retrospective analysis of a prospective dataset.Objective: Determine the incidence and epidemiology of combat-related spinal injuries for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Summary of Background Data: Recent studies have identified a marked... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news

Epidemiology of nonfatal bicycle injuries presenting to United States emergency departments, 2001-2008 - Chen WS, Dunn RY, Chen AJ, Linakis JG.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to describe the epidemiology of bicycle-related injuries presenting to United States emergency departments (EDs). METHODS: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System All Injury Program (NEISS-AIP) database ... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Pedestrians and Bicycles Source Type: news

Epidemiology of acute knee injuries seen at the emergency department at Umeå University Hospital, Sweden, during 15 years - Ferry T, Bergström U, Hedström EM, Lorentzon R, Zeisig E.
PURPOSE: To describe the incidence and injury distribution of knee injuries in the general population of a European setting. METHODS: Retrospective study of all knee injuries registered at the Emergency Department at Umeå University Hospital, Sweden, duri... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Recreational and Sports Issues Source Type: news

The epidemiology of open tibial shaft fractures in sports - Akhtar Muhammad A, Goudie S, Brown Charles C.
BACKGROUND: Tibial shaft fracture is a common sports injury in young athletic population. Open fractures can result in significant morbidity. Our aim was to study the epidemiology, severity and soft tissue coverage of sports related open tibial shaft fract... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Recreational and Sports Issues Source Type: news

Epidemiology of suicide in bipolar disorders: a systematic review of the literature - Pompili M, Gonda X, Serafini G, Innamorati M, Sher L, Amore M, Rihmer Z, Girardi P.
OBJECTIVE: Suicidal behavior is a major public health problem worldwide, and its prediction and prevention represent a challenge for everyone, including clinicians. The aim of the present paper is to provide a systematic review of the existing literature o... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - June 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Suicide and Self-Harm Source Type: news

Nationwide Rubella Epidemic — Japan, 2013
(Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - June 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Leprosy Has Remained The Same Over A Millennium
Researchers have just compared reconstructed genomes of the medieval strains of Mycobacterium leprae DNA - the pathogen responsible for leprosy - to modern day strains. Leprosy, a chronic, contagious disease, is caused by a bacterium which affects mainly the skin and nerves. It was once an epidemic in Europe during the Middle Ages and wreaked absolute mayhem in the continent. Those suffering from the condition were shunned by society - even made to wear bells as a warning for others around them. However, towards the end of the 16th century the prevalence abruptly declined... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news

Urinary Bisphenol A and Obesity in US ChildrenUrinary Bisphenol A and Obesity in US Children
Epidemiologic studies in adults have implicated BPA exposure in the development of obesity. Is the same association present for children? American Journal of Epidemiology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics Journal Article Source Type: news

Tenofovir halves HIV risk for injecting drug users
Conclusion This was a well-conducted trial which has many strengths, including its very large sample size, long duration of follow-up, and regular and thorough assessments of HIV outcomes, adherence to treatment, adverse effects and risk counselling. It found that daily oral tenofovir, when taken by injecting drug users, causes an almost 50% reduction in their relative risk of contracting HIV. It found that about seven to eight per 1,000 would develop HIV per year without taking tenofovir, reducing to three to four per 1,000 per year if they did take tenofovir. Although the drug has been demonstrated to be effect...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Source Type: news

Why taking 2 days off work when you've got the flu reduces the risk of your colleagues getting it by 40%
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, using a flu epidemic simulation, found that staff who stayed home when sick prevented further illness among colleagues and reduced the overall cost to their company. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

BPA linked to obesity in young girls
Poor diet and lack of exercise might not be the only factors contributing to the obesity epidemic. A new study suggests the environment may also play a role. (Source: WDSU.com - Health)
Source: WDSU.com - Health - June 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Childhood obesity-related hospital visits quadruple
Conclusion This study is useful for monitoring national trends in the number of child hospital admissions for obesity and obesity-related conditions over the past decade. However – as the authors point out – the study has some limitations. The quality of the data used relies on the accuracy of disease coding, and it is possible that obesity as a secondary diagnosis may sometimes be omitted. But this would lead to an underestimate of children admitted for obesity-related conditions, rather than the reverse. Also, the big increase in obesity-related admissions may partly reflect increased awareness and improved diagnosi...
Source: NHS News Feed - June 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity Pregnancy/child Source Type: news

Free Bus Travel For Teens Curbs Road Traffic Injuries And Benefits Environment
Free bus travel for teens helps curb road traffic injuries and benefits the environment, reveal the results of an analysis of the free bus scheme in London, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. But it also seems to boost the number of short journeys taken by bus, which might otherwise have been cycled or walked, the findings show. The researchers wanted to assess the public health impact of giving teens in London free bus travel. The scheme was introduced for 12 to 16 year olds in 2005, and for 17 year olds in 2006... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health Source Type: news

Omega-3 fats from fish oil slash the risk of developing diabetes
New and undiagnosed cases of diabetes continue to rise at epidemic rates, with as many as one in three men, women and children projected to be affected by the metabolic disorder by 2025. The high circulating blood sugar levels associated with diabetes significantly raise... (Source: NaturalNews.com)
Source: NaturalNews.com - June 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Summer's Mystery Malady
Inside the Lyme epidemic. By Pamela Weintraub (Source: Psychology Today)
Source: Psychology Today - June 13, 2013 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: jnussbaum Tags: Health Source Type: news

Childbirth increases risk of ACPA-negative rheumatoid arthritis
(European League Against Rheumatism) Epidemiological data presented today at EULAR 2013, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism, demonstrate that pregnancy carried to childbirth (parity) increases the risk of ACPA-negative rheumatoid arthritis. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - June 13, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Unraveling the genetic mystery of medieval leprosy
(Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) Why was there a sudden drop in the incidence of leprosy at the end of the Middle Ages? Biologists and archeologists reconstruct the genomes of medieval strains of the pathogen responsible by exhuming human remains from centuries old graves. Their results are published in the journal Science and bring new hope for understanding epidemics. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - June 13, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Universal paid sick leave reduces spread of flu, according to Pitt simulation
(University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences) Allowing all employees access to paid sick days would reduce influenza infections in the workplace by nearly 6 percent, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis by University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health modeling experts. The researchers simulated an influenza epidemic in Pittsburgh and surrounding Allegheny County and estimated it to be more effective for small, compared to large, workplaces. The results are reported in the American Journal of Public Health. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - June 13, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Frontiers news briefs: June 13
(Frontiers) In this week's news briefs: insights into harmful fungal communities in composts; why extroverts consistently seek out rewarding environments; the role of microRNAs in the tumorigenesis of ovarian cancer; and the epidemiology of criniviruses. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 13, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Benzo Hysteria
The epidemic anxiety of the 1960s and 70s has now been replaced by an epidemic of depression. And this had an impact on prescribing practices.read more (Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center)
Source: Psychology Today Addiction Center - June 12, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Edward Shorter, Ph.D. Tags: Addiction Anxiety Psychiatry aggressive marketing antianxiety agents antipsychotics benzodiazepines benzos comparative figures family physicians history of medicine internists marketing campaign medicine program mood stabilizer Source Type: news

Hyperinsulinaemia promotes Her2 breast cancer metastasis
Epidemiological studies have associated both type 2 diabetes and hyperinsulinaemia with breast cancer in women. The Her2 oncogene is associated with metastasis and poor outcome. Ferguson and colleagues used a mouse model of Her2-mediated breast cancer to demonstrate that hyperinsulinaemia results in larger, more aggressive primary tumours, with more numerous lung metastases. Read the full article in Ferguson et al (2013) Endocrine-Related Cancer 20 391—401, DOI: 10.1530/ERC-12-0333. (Source: Society for Endocrinology)
Source: Society for Endocrinology - June 12, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Source Type: news

Tanzania: 'New' HIV/Aids Drive Aims At Testing Before Tying the Knot
[Daily News]IT is an exciting time in Zanzibar right now. Many weddings are taking place ahead of the holy month of Ramadhan when all adult Muslims are supposed to fast, but it's also an opportunity to draw attention to the AIDS epidemic that continues to have a devastating effect in Africa. (Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs)
Source: AllAfrica News: HIV-Aids and STDs - June 12, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Effectiveness Of Inexpensive Non-Medical Interventions In Improving Obesity And Diabetes Outcomes Addressed By US Endocrinology
With estimates that by 2030 the majority of the world's adults will be overweight or obese and more than 500 million will have type 2 diabetes, the 2013 summer issue of the journal US Endocrinology addresses the potential for inexpensive non-medical interventions to reverse the incidence and prevalence of these inter-related epidemics. A number of the reviews discuss new approaches that replace the focus on widespread food restriction and weight loss with an emphasis on helping people achieve 'energy balance' at a healthy body weight... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Source Type: news

Africa: Ban Calls On Member States to Press Ahead With Efforts to Realize Aids-Free World
[UN News]Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Member States to press ahead with efforts to realize the vision of a world free of AIDS, as the United Nations General Assembly met to consider progress in the global struggle against the epidemic. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - June 12, 2013 Category: African Health Source Type: news

5-Yearly Universal HIV Testing In India A Cost-Effective Approach
A new study using a sophisticated statistical tool, has determined that providing universal HIV testing for India's billion-plus population every five years would prove to be a cost-effective approach to managing the epidemic, even with more intensive testing for high-risk groups. In India most people who are HIV positive don't know it, yet testing and treatment are relatively cheap and available... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: HIV / AIDS Source Type: news

Dr. Ryan Speirs Launches Ground Breaking Cavity Prevention Program...
Boise Dentist is Taking a Bold New Approach to the Cavity Epidemic(PRWeb June 11, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10819528.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - June 11, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 2013 Annual MeetingAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 2013 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from APIC 2013. Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news

NYC Health Commissioner: Limiting Soda Size Is The Right Way To Protect The Health Of New Yorkers
This commentary was written by Thomas A. Farley, MD, MPH, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. In it, he explains why his department will argue today before a state appeals court that a limit on the size of sugary drinks sold in many New York City establishments is a reasonable and appropriate response to the epidemics of obesity and diabetes. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - June 11, 2013 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Rob Waters Source Type: news

Stroke Epidemic: New Therapeutic Strategies
Prof Guido Stoll (University Hospital Wurzburg, Germany) spoke on the subject of strokes at the 23rd Meeting of the European Neurological Society (ENS) in Barcelona: "Worldwide, one person dies every six seconds as the result of a stroke. Every year, 250 to 280 new cases are reported per 100,000 inhabitants in Europe, for a total of 600,000 strokes. It is a disease of epidemic proportions, which will continue to pose a host of problems for us." About 3,000 experts are discussing current developments in their field at this congress right now... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news

New Insight Into Fighting Bird Flu Offered By The Duck Genome
The duck genome consortium, consisting of scientists from China Agricultural University, BGI, University of Edinburgh and other institutes has completed the genome sequencing and analysis of the duck (Anas platyrhynchos), one principal natural host of influenza A viruses, which caused a new epidemic in China in February. This work reveals some noteworthy conclusions and provides an invaluable resource for unraveling the interactive mechanisms between the host and influenza viruses. The new H7N9 bird flu strain killed 36 people and caused $6.5 billion loss to China's economy... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Bird Flu / Avian Flu Source Type: news

Hunger, Obesity Discussion Must Continue (Editorial)
Childhood obesity and hunger may seem like polar-opposite issues, but these epidemics often stem from the same root. Some 50 million people in the U.S. are in need of food assistance; one in four children lack access to nutritious food. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity - June 11, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news

Stay Home if You Are Sick. Really.Stay Home if You Are Sick. Really.
Two studies show that the risks of ill staff members probably outweigh the benefits of having them come to work. Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases Viewpoint Source Type: news

HIV Prevention Requires Social And Environmental Change In Europe And Central Asia
Social and structural factors - such as poverty, marginalisation and stigma - and not just individual behaviours are shaping the HIV epidemic in Europe and central Asia. This is the main conclusion of a new report released by the World Bank Group, WHO/Europe and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The study systematically reviews evidence on HIV vulnerability and response in all countries of the WHO European Region... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: HIV / AIDS Source Type: news

Most Youth Football Player Concussions Occur During Games, Not Practice
Sports-related concussion has been referred to as an "epidemic" by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Emergency department visits for concussions have increased 62% between 2001 and 2009. Despite the lack of data regarding the rates of concussions in youth football (children aged 8-12 years), concerns have been raised about the sport being dangerous for this age group... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Sports Medicine / Fitness Source Type: news

15% Of Reusable Endoscopes Contaminated With Harmful Bacteria
Unacceptable levels of "bio dirt" were identified in three out of 20 scopes used to examine GI tracts and colons across five different hospitals in the U.S, according to a new study conducted in the U.S. Bioburden (bio dirt) is bacteria that live on the surface that haven't been sterilized. Researchers presented the findings at the 40th Annual Conference of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). An analysis conducted by the 3M Infection Prevention Division included a total of 275 flexible duodenoscopes, gastroscopes, and colonoscopes... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical Devices / Diagnostics Source Type: news

Doctor's Diary: The epidemic of 'non-disease'
There are no hard facts to verify the benefits of treating people for a disease they do not yet have, says Dr James LeFanu (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)
Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice - June 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Doctor's Diary: The epidemic of 'non-disease'
There are no hard facts to verify the benefits of treating people for a disease they do not yet have, says Dr James LeFanu (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - June 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Ban calls on Member States to press ahead with efforts to realize AIDS-free world
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called on Member States to press ahead with efforts to realize the vision of a world free of AIDS, as the United Nations General Assembly met to consider progress in the global struggle against the epidemic. (Source: UN News Centre - Health, Poverty, Food Security)
Source: UN News Centre - Health, Poverty, Food Security - June 10, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Cost-effective: Universal HIV testing in India
(Brown University) A new study using a sophisticated statistical model, projects that providing universal HIV testing for India's billion-plus population every five years would prove to be a cost-effective approach to managing the epidemic, even with more intensive testing for high-risk groups. Results appear in the journal PLoS One. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - June 10, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

High rate of ventilator-associated pneumonia found in small community hospitals
(Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America) New research on the prevalence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in community hospitals shows small hospitals have a higher rate of VAP than their larger counterparts, despite less use of ventilators. The study, published in the July issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, compares outcomes of patients on ventilators in 31 community hospitals in the southeastern United States from 2007 to 2011. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 10, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Democrats Call on Nickelodeon to Stop Airing Junk Food Ads
A group of Senate Democrats demanded Monday that children’s TV channel, Nickelodeon, stop airing commercials for unhealthy food and beverage. The lawmakers said Nickelodeon could help address the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic by barring the advertisement of junk food. (Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity)
Source: RWJF News Digest - Childhood Obesity - June 10, 2013 Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: news