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December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines a pilot program to improve the lifestyle of adults with developmental disabilities. Researchers found that participants lost weight, increased physical activity and improved community involvement.
December 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines the experience of female Somali immigrants with the United States medical system, and focuses on reproductive health care. The authors used interviews, focus groups and surveys to identify challenges to care for Somali women.
September 16, 2010 | Program Result Report
The Texas A& M Health Science Center undertook a comprehensive overview of methods used to screen older people before they begin exercise regimens.
March 1, 2006 | Journal Article
Previous research has demonstrated an association between obesity and high amounts of television viewing. This study describes the relationship between obesity and television viewing among a population of women veterans. A mail survey was completed ...
August 1, 2006 | Journal Article
Disparities in cervical cancer diagnosis and survival in the United States have been linked to socioeconomic status and race. However, low literacy may influence cervical cancer screening behavior as well, because follow-up for an abnormal Pap smear ...
October 1, 2006 | Journal Article
Many patients with chronic childhood diseases are now living to be adults. Some continue to use pediatric hospitals, despite recommendations by medical associations that they transition into adult-care systems. This study examined hospital use, incl ...
November 13, 2006 | Journal Article
Tamoxifen citrate has been approved for primary reduction of breast cancer risk since 1998, but studies suggest that its use for primary prevention is limited. The authors report on a national survey mailed to 350 primary care physicians regarding p ...
February 23, 2004 | Journal Article
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are increasingly prominent causes of hospitalization and death, not only in America, but across the world. Differences in the incidence of these diseases across genders and the life cycle sugge ...
March 1, 2004 | Journal Article
Although osteoporosis is usually considered a disorder of postmenopausal women, certain groups of premenopausal women are also at high risk for osteoporosis through a number of factors such as disease, certain environments and genetic disposition. T ...
May 1, 2004 | Journal Article
The sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia and gonorrhea, are easy to cure but often go undiagnosed because they are mostly asymptomatic. Untreated, they can cause ectopic pregnancies, PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) and infertility. This study ...