Driving Under the Influence of Medicines: Patient Knowledge
How informed are patients generally about the dangers of driving under the influence of certain medications, such as anti-allergy drugs and antidepressants?
Category : Public Health : Health & Medical
Evaluation of the Seroprevalence of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009
This new study looks at the H1N1 influenza infection rates on a college campus during the 2009 pandemic. How many students were infected, and what were the rates of vaccination?
The Context of Violent Disagreements Between Parents
Intimate partner violence is a prevalent public health problem affecting millions of families. What are common triggers?
Web Interventions to Decrease Alcohol Use in Adolescents
Can web-based interventions be used effectively to reduce binge drinking in 16- to 18-year-olds?
Nicotine Replacement Therapy Use Among Smokers and Ex-Smokers
This study investigated beliefs and concerns regarding nicotine replacement therapy among tobacco users. What are the barriers and facilitators of the use of medicinal nicotine from their perspective?
Far-Reaching Effects of Obesity in the Media
Typical portrayals of obese persons in visual and print media influence attitudes about obesity and are counterproductive to prevention and treatment.
Radiation Exposure Concern and Distress in Rescue Workers
How common are fears about radiation exposure in certain rescue workers, and how does psychological distress manifest in this subset of patients?
Educating Parents About RSV Infection
Using every opportunity to educate parents and sharing information about available resources can significantly reduce RSV-related hospitalizations and save lives.
Diet and the Prevention of Chronic Disease
Having a hard time keeping up with what to recommend to patients? This up-to-date review provides the answers.
Stigma: A (Dis)incentive for Weight Loss and Healthy Lifestyle?
Does stigmatizing obesity motivate patients to lose weight, or does it make the problem worse?
Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviors, and BMI
What effect does sedentary behavior potentially have on health status? Does it raise the risk of various chronic diseases?
Prevalence and Complications of Diabetes Mellitus in Northern Africa
How prevalent is type 2 diabetes in Northern Africa, and how can clinicians work together to educate the public about the risk factors associated with disease?
Advising Patients on Safe Travel Abroad
If your patients are traveling abroad, be ready with this advice on how to prevent illness or injury.
Office Environment Strategies to Reduce Weight Bias
If you want to avoid healthcare disparity, take a critical look at your healthcare setting and eliminate sources of weight bias.
Changing Minds About Vaccination
If you have been putting off having discussions with the vaccine hesitant or vaccine refusers among your patients, here are steps to follow to persuade them to have those needed vaccinations.
Acceptability of HIV Self-testing
How comfortable are people with the idea of self-testing for HIV? This new study takes a look at the issues.
Why Are We Not Screening for Anal Cancer Routinely
Anal cancer is now the most common non-AIDS-defining malignancy in those living with HIV, but screening is rarely done. Why the reluctance?
Parental Weight Changes Predict Child Weight Changes
Does a parent's weight gain or loss influence their children's weight changes?
Computer Use and Overweight Development in Young Adults
Is time spent at the computer for leisure activities such as gaming and social media significantly contributing to obesity in young adults?
Sleep, Mental Distress, Obesity, and Chronic Diseases
Does poor sleep impact the development and severity of different chronic diseases? What is the connection?