This is a selection of articles from the April 2008 archive. Click here for this month's Health Management headlines.
Proscriptive Models and Evidence in Antismoking Advertising
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Source: Health Communication - April 30, 2008 Authors: Shumate, MichelleCohen, Elisia L.Gold, Abby Lynn Source Type: info
Construction of Group Exercise Sessions in Geriatric Inpatient Rehabilitation
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Source: Health Communication - April 30, 2008 Authors: Karppi, Sirkka-LiisaCattan, MimaTalvitie, UllaWallin, Marjo Source Type: info
Communicating at the End of Life: Finding Magic in the Mundane
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Source: Health Communication - April 30, 2008 Authors: Golden, Mindi Ann Source Type: info
A Structurational Analysis of Informed Consent to Treatment: Societal Evolution, Contradiction, and Reproductions in Medical Practice
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Source: Health Communication - April 30, 2008 Authors: Olufowote, James Olumide Source Type: info
An Exploratory Study of Canadian Aboriginal Online Health Care Forums
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Source: Health Communication - April 30, 2008 Authors: Donelle, LorieHoffman-Goetz, Laurie Source Type: info
Potential Threats to the Effective Communication of Genetic Risk Information: The Case of Cystic Fibrosis
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Source: Health Communication - April 30, 2008 Authors: Dillard, James PriceShen, LijiangLaxova, AnitaFarrell, Phillip Source Type: info
Tennessee Group Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Launch Surgical Safety Initiative
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Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality - April 30, 2008 Source Type: info
Validation of a Method for Collecting Annual, Population-based Oral Health Data for the MCH Title V Block Grant
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Source: Maternal and Child Health Journal - April 30, 2008 Tags: Maternal and Child Health Journal Source Type: info
Blue Cross of California now known as Anthem Blue Cross
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Source: Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine Online - April 30, 2008 Source Type: info
HIV/AIDS Prevention in the Nepalese Context
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Source: Evaluation - April 30, 2008 Authors: Pokhrel, P., Regmi, S., Piedade, E. Tags: Article Source Type: info
Introduction to the Special Issue
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Source: Evaluation - April 30, 2008 Authors: Sussman, S., Bausell, R. B. Tags: Article Source Type: info
Prevention of Alcohol Problems in Dutch Youth: Missed Opportunities and New Developments
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Source: Evaluation - April 30, 2008 Authors: van de Luitgaarden, J., Thush, C., Wiers, R. W., Knibbe, R. A. Tags: Article Source Type: info
The International Implementation of Multisystemic Therapy
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Source: Evaluation - April 30, 2008 Authors: Schoenwald, S. K., Heiblum, N., Saldana, L., Henggeler, S. W. Tags: Article Source Type: info
Applying Drug Dependence Research to Prevention Interventions in Spain
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Source: Evaluation - April 30, 2008 Authors: Espada, J. P., Lloret, D., Garcia del Castillo, J. A. Tags: Article Source Type: info
Current status of bancroftian filariasis in rural communities of the lower cross river basin, Nigeria: parasitological and clinical aspects
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Source: Journal of Public Health - April 26, 2008 Tags: Journal of Public Health Source Type: info
Inside the Health Disparities Collaboratives: A Detailed Exploration of Quality Improvement at Community Health Centers.
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Source: Medical Care - April 26, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (291 K) Source Type: info
Gender Disparities in Veterans Health Administration Care: Importance of Accounting for Veteran Status.
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Source: Medical Care - April 26, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (336 K) Source Type: info
Hospitals as Multiproduct Firms: Issues of Scale and Scope, Supply and Demand.
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Source: Medical Care - April 26, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (87 K) Source Type: info
Utilization Trends for Advanced Imaging Procedures: Evidence From Individuals With Private Insurance Coverage in California.
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Source: Medical Care - April 26, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (254 K) Source Type: info
Exploring the Determinants of Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Health Insurance, Income, and Assets.
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Source: Medical Care - April 26, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (294 K) Source Type: info
A Forensic Evaluation of the National Emphysema Treatment Trial Using the Expected Value of Information Approach.
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Source: Medical Care - April 26, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (297 K) Source Type: info
Access to Care and Use of Preventive Services by Hispanics: State-Based Variations From 1991 to 2004.
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Source: Medical Care - April 26, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (326 K) Source Type: info
Does Risk Adjustment of the CMS Quality Measures for Nursing Homes Matter?
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Source: Medical Care - April 26, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (357 K) Source Type: info
Disease management programmes for patients with coronary heart disease-An empirical study of German programmes.
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Source: Health Policy - April 26, 2008 Authors: Gapp O, Schweikert B, Meisinger C, Holle R Tags: Health Policy Source Type: info
Advanced Diagnostic Imaging: Benefit or Burden?
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Source: Medical Care - April 25, 2008 Tags: HTML PDF (120 K) Source Type: info
Georgia Report Identifies Strategies for Improving Minorities' Health Status
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Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality - April 25, 2008 Source Type: info
Prescription Cost Analysis 2007
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Source: The IC : Prescriptions - April 25, 2008 Source Type: info
Holes in the Safety Net: A Case Study of Access to Prescription Drugs and Specialty Care
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Source: Journal of Urban Health - April 25, 2008 Tags: Journal of Urban Health Source Type: info
A Multicentre, Prospective Study to Evaluate Costs of Septic Patients in Brazilian Intensive Care Units.
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Source: PharmacoEconomics - April 25, 2008 Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (228 K) Source Type: info
A Multicentre, Prospective Study to Evaluate Costs of Septic Patients in Brazilian Intensive Care Units
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Source: PharmacoEconomics - April 25, 2008 Authors: Sogayar, Ana M.C.Machado, Flavia R.Rea-Neto, AlvaroDornas, AmselmoGrion, Cintia M.C.Lobo, Suzana M.A.Tura, Bernardo R.Silva, Carla L.O.Cal, Ruy G.R.Beer, IdalVilto Michels Jr,Jorge Safi Jr,Kayath, MarciaSilva, Eliezer Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: info
Economic Evaluation of Interventions to Treat Opiate Dependence: A Review of the Evidence
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Source: PharmacoEconomics - April 25, 2008 Authors: Doran, Christopher M. Tags: Review Article Source Type: info
Economic Evaluations in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Critical Review of Measures Used to Define Health States
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Source: PharmacoEconomics - April 25, 2008 Authors: Bansback, NickAra, RobertaKarnon, JonathanAnis, Aslam Tags: Review Article Source Type: info
Podcast: Politics and Healthcare 2008
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Source: SoundPractice.net - Sound Ideas from The Journal of Medical Practice Management - April 25, 2008 Tags: Health Policy Source Type: info
Media Maladies
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Source: The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health - April 25, 2008 Authors: King, M. Tags: Article Source Type: info
NEW ZEALAND NZ parents call for junk food ad ban
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Source: The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health - April 25, 2008 Tags: Article Source Type: info
Reimbursement of malaria chemoprophylaxis for travellers from Europe to Sub-Saharan Africa: Cost-effectiveness analysis from the perspective of the French health insurance system.
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Source: Health Policy - April 25, 2008 Authors: Pistone T, Schwarzinger M, Chauvin P, Ezzedine K, Receveur MC, Djossou F, Siriwardana M, Larouzé B, Malvy D Tags: Health Policy Source Type: info
UK What's in store for doctors?
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Source: The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health - April 25, 2008 Tags: Article Source Type: info
Overcoming health inequalities: a participative evaluation framework fit for the task
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Source: The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health - April 25, 2008 Authors: Themessl-Huber, M., Lazenbatt, A., Taylor, J. Tags: Article Source Type: info
Testing time for sustainability and health: striving for inclusive rationality in project appraisal
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Source: The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health - April 25, 2008 Authors: Barton, H., Grant, M. Tags: Article Source Type: info
Ohio College, Hospital Partner to Launch Nursing Bachelor's Degree Program
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Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality - April 24, 2008 Source Type: info
Maryland Trains Immigrant Health Workers to Offset Nursing Shortage
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Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality - April 23, 2008 Source Type: info
California Lawmakers Consider Bills to Address Nursing Faculty Shortages
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Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality - April 23, 2008 Source Type: info
Study Suggests 40,000 More Health IT Professionals Needed to Achieve IT Goals
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Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality - April 22, 2008 Source Type: info
Report Finds NYC Hospitals Offering More, but Still Not Enough, Language Services
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Source: RWJF News Digest - Quality/Equality - April 22, 2008 Source Type: info
Measuring health-related quality of life for persons with mobility impairments: an enabled version of the short-form 36 (SF-36E)
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Source: Quality of Life Research - April 22, 2008 Tags: Quality of Life Research Source Type: info
The impact of chronic hepatitis C and co-morbid illnesses on health-related quality of life
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Source: Quality of Life Research - April 22, 2008 Tags: Quality of Life Research Source Type: info
Median survival of 4.5 years following dementia onset (subscription required)
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Source: CEBMH News | News Front Page - April 22, 2008 Tags: Category Source Type: info
New Ecominds project from MIND
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Source: CEBMH News | News Front Page - April 22, 2008 Tags: Category Source Type: info
Drugs worsen Alzheimers
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Source: CEBMH News | News Front Page - April 22, 2008 Tags: Category Source Type: info
The CAMHS Review Next Steps to Improving the Emotional Well Being and Mental Health of Children and Young People: The purpose of the review
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Source: CEBMH News | News Front Page - April 22, 2008 Tags: Category Source Type: info
Study finds clue to Parkinsons
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Source: CEBMH News | News Front Page - April 22, 2008 Tags: Category Source Type: info
Big brain keeps dementia at bay
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Source: CEBMH News | News Front Page - April 22, 2008 Tags: Category Source Type: info
Mental Health Payment by Results Development Project
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Source: CEBMH News | News Front Page - April 22, 2008 Tags: Category Source Type: info
Depression and Alzheimers
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Source: CEBMH News | News Front Page - April 22, 2008 Tags: Category Source Type: info
Review casts doubt on the reliability of many cluster-randomised trials
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Source: CEBMH News | News Front Page - April 22, 2008 Tags: Category Source Type: info
Measuring persistence of implementation: QUERI Series
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Source: Implementation Science - April 22, 2008 Authors: Candice C. Bowman, Elisa J. Sobo, Steven M. Asch and Allen L. Gifford Source Type: info
The role of economics in the QUERI program: QUERI Series
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Source: Implementation Science - April 22, 2008 Authors: Mark W Smith and Paul G Barnett Source Type: info
A Qualitative Study of the Relationship between Clinician Attributes, Organization, and Patient Characteristics on Implementation of a Disease Management Program
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Source: Disease Management - April 21, 2008 Tags: article Source Type: info
The annual prevalence of methylphenidate use among children and adolescents in France has increased
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Olanzapine probably most cost-effective antipsychotic in SOHO
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Escitalopram's dominance dulls duloxetine in depression
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Ibandronic acid unlikely choice for IBD-related fracture prevention
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
There are high rates of abortion and inconsistent contraception among female sex workers (FSWs) in Bogota, Colombia
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Cancer cost high in Germany
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Universal flu vax for 5064 year-olds cost effective in Australia
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Darbepoetin alfa improves anaemia, enhances HRQOL
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
There is a need for provider education regarding the use of dopamine agonists and levodopa among patients with restless legs syndrome
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Add-on pregabalin worthwhile in partial epilepsy
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Ranolazine provides sustained improvements in health status and QOL
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
MMR vaccine uptake high in the UK . . .
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Short communication Source Type: info
Bimatoprost/timolol of value for glaucoma in Europe
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Almotriptan elevates QOL for migraine sufferers
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Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - April 21, 2008 Tags: Research article Source Type: info
Women have more rapid access to emerg
