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Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces $100,000 in Contributions to Organizations Working to Assist Problem Gamblers

LAS VEGAS, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved $50,000 in contributions to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) based in Washington, D.C. and $50,000 for The International Pro...

New Outpatient Treatment for Heartburn-Related Problem Stops Esophageal Cancer Before It Starts

Barrett's is a heartburn-related problem that damages the esophagus after repeated exposure to stomach acid. Barrett's sufferers are 125 times more likely to develop cancer of the esophagus, and such cases are rising faster than breast cancer, prostate cancer and melanoma. "Fortunately there...

New Online Company Is Helping to Bring a Solution to the Increasingly Devastating Problem of Healthcare Costs in America, at No Cost to Consumers

TROY, Mich., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent Consumer Reports study, 28% of Americans have skipped doses, cut pills in half, failed to fill a prescription or shared a prescription in order to cut costs. As more and more Americans are struggling to cope with the rising cost of hea...

Body movements can influence problem solving, researchers report

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. Swinging their arms helped participants in a new study solve a problem whose solution involved swinging strings, researchers report, demonstrating that the brain can use bodily cues to help understand and solve complex problems. The study, appearing in an upcoming issue of the ...

Nation's Substance Abuse Problem Will Be Solved Only if Patients Are Given Same-Time, Same-Place Access to Mental Health Services, Says Leading Expert

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- In order for the United States to address its growing substance abuse problem, states must change their treatment center laws and regulations so providers may be licensed to offer substance abuse and mental health services at the same time, in the same lo...

70% of Contact Lens Cases are Contaminated and Nearly 1 in 4 are Never Replaced - a Serious Problem Eye Doctors Want Fixed, WatchDog Group Reports

New Contact Lens and Case Timer Solves Widespread Problem ST. LOUIS, April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- There are over 38 million contact lens wearers in the U.S. and children are the fastest growing segment. The contact lens industry is enjoying great success, but there is danger growing under those ...

Sexual behavior at work still a problem shows new study from U of T's Rotman School

Toronto Be careful of that raunchy joke that gets all the laughs. As funny as folks at work may find it, it's probably hurting morale. That's one conclusion of a groundbreaking new paper from the Journal of Applied Psychology co-authored by researchers from the University of Toronto's Rotman...

Protein-Folding Problem May Help Spur Alzheimer's

Finding could lead to new target for disease therapy, researchers say WEDNESDAY, April 1 (HealthDay News) -- A dysfunction in protein folding contributes to nerve cell death in Alzheimer's disease, a finding that could help lead to new treatments, Dutch researchers report. The prese...

Quantros Produces Video Detailing Enormous Problem of Preventable Medical Errors Plaguing The U.S. Healthcare System

Tens of Thousands of Americans Die Unnecessarily Every Year From Preventable Medical Errors San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 13, 2009 -- In support of National Patient Safety Awareness Week , Quantros , a leading provider of safety, quality and compliance solutions for...

Underlying sleep problem linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children

Westchester, Ill. A study in the March 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests the presence of an intrinsic sleep problem specific to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and supports the idea that children with ADHD may be chronically sleep deprived and have abnormal REM sleep. R...

VA Identifies Problem With a Transcription Services Contract

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During a routine internal inspection, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) discovered a contractor providing medical transcription services who was not following the Department's rules for protecting medical information. Although there is no...

Vascular Experts Call for Increased Awareness of Growing Problem of Lymphedema

Cancer Survivors Share Lifetime Risk for the Disease PHOENIX, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Although major advances have been made in the prevention and treatment of cancer, more attention needs to be given to one of the more serious side effects of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy -- the painfu...

Outdoor alcohol advertising and problem drinking among African-American women in NYC

January 12, 2009 -- New research conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health indicates that the advertising of alcohol in predominantly African-American neighborhoods of New York City may add to problem drinking behavior among residents. Prior studies have shown that alcohol a...

Photos: Ifrenel s.a. Acne Skin Therapy Offers a Revolutionary New Solution For Fighting Problem Skin

NEW YORK, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 80 percent of Americans suffer from acne at some time in their lives, impacting not only their skin, but their self esteem as well. Many reach for over-the-counter solutions, but with the banning of benzoyl peroxide in cosmetic products in the European Uni...

Migraines: Help for a common problem in children and teenagers

This release is available in German . Chocolate, excitement and the stress of Christmas: these are not just a headache for parents. They are also responsible for triggering migraines in many young people. Learning how to manage stress and avoid triggers are just as important as getting ...

Bottoms up: Individualists more likely to be problem drinkers

What makes residents of certain states or countries more likely to consume more alcohol? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research , high levels of individualism lead to more problem drinking. "We looked at the extent to which consumer levels of individualism (vs. collectivis...

Growing problem for veterans: Domestic violence

"The increasing number of veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) raises the risk of domestic violence and its consequences on families and children in communities across the United States," says Monica Matthieu, Ph.D., an expert on veteran mental health and an assistant professor of so...

Older Problem Gamblers Face Increased Suicide Risk

Over-55 bettors more likely to ask casinos to bar them, fearing self harm if they can't stop SUNDAY, Sept. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Older problem gamblers who ask to be barred from casinos are three to four times more likely than younger gambling addicts to do so because they're afraid t...

Parenting program for low-income families reduces toddlers' problem behavior

Low-income families who participated in a brief, tailored intervention program designed to improve parenting saw less problem behavior in their toddlers than families who did not take part. That's the finding of a new study published in the September/October 2008 issue of the journal Child Develo...

Older problem gamblers may face greater suicide risk than younger counterparts, study finds

WASHINGTON Compared to their younger counterparts, older problem gamblers who ask casinos to bar them from returning are three to four times more likely to do so because they fear they will kill themselves if they don't stop betting, according to a new study. Researchers Lia Nower, JD, PhD, o...

Gene Test Could Catch Deadly Heart Problem

Tear in the aorta is unpredictable and often fatal, researchers say,, THURSDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- A series of genes linked to acute aortic dissection could lead to a rapid diagnostic test for this often fatal problem, German researchers report. Acute aortic dissection is a...

Hall of Fame Baseball Legend Mike Schmidt Speaks Out for the First Time About Common Health Problem in Older Men

Schmidt teams up with Minor League Baseball(TM) to raise awareness of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a condition affecting more than 8 million men in the U.S. BRIDGEWATER, N.J., June 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hall of Fame third baseman and Philadelphia Philli...

Palace of Westminster Asbestos Problem Ignored

LONDON, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Clinica - the world's leading news service for the medical technology industry - has learned that staff and visitors to London's Houses of Parliament have been at risk of exposure to high levels of asbestos contamination for significant periods during the last t...

Common bowel problem linked to chili pepper pain receptor

People with irritable bowel syndrome have a higher than usual number of chilli pepper pain receptors, according to a new study published tomorrow (Wednesday 11 June). The research, published in the journal Gut , could lead to new therapies for the estimated one in five UK adults who have irri...

Poor sleep a problem in long-term breast cancer survivors

WESTCHESTER, Ill. A research abstract that will be presented on Monday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), finds that poor sleep is a problem in long-term breast cancer survivors. The study, authored by Julie L. Elam, of Indiana Univers...

Nearly 1 in 5 teenagers admit eating problems, but anxiety is a bigger problem than appearance

Eighteen per cent of school children who took part in two health surveys carried out a year apart admitted they had eating problems, according to research published in the latest Journal of Advanced Nursing. Thirteen per cent admitted eating problems in either the first or second survey and a f...

CME Publication Tackles a Problem that is a Real Headache for Women

MONTVALE, N.J., May 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Menstrual migraine, a condition that affects 18% of women, is the focus of a new supplement to OBG Management. "Integrating menstrual migraine management into women's healthcare" describes the relationship between hormone fluctuation and migraine, as well...

Aerospace business leader, supreme problem solver

The National Science Foundation (NSF) and its policy arm, the National Science Board (NSB), this week presented its annual awards, the Alan T. Waterman Award, the Vannevar Bush Award and the Public Service Award. UCLA Professor of Mathematics Terence Tao was presented with the Alan T. Waterma...

Estimated 750,000 problem gamblers among America's youth

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Gambling activity is widespread among U.S. adolescents and young adults ages 14 through 21, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalos Research Institute on Addictions (RIA). Results of the first national survey of its kind show pr...

Getting a good night's sleep is the biggest problem for women entering the menopause

Sleep disruption is the most common and severe symptom reported by middle-aged women when their periods change and they start moving into the menopause, according to a study in the April issue of the UK-based Journal of Clinical Nursing. Researchers at the University of Arizona College of Nursi...

Diabetic Eye Problem Linked to Heart Failure

Retinopathy more than doubled the risk of heart problems, study found MONDAY, April 14 (HealthDay News) -- Diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss in the United States, is also a warning sign of heart failure, a new study says. The study followed more than 1,000 middle-...

State Agencies Highlight Available Assistance During Problem Gambling Awareness Week

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In observance of National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, the state departments of Health, Agriculture and Revenue today highlighted the availability of counseling and treatment services available to those affected by a gambling addiction. ...

Fertility Experts: Winter Waistlines a Swelling Problem for Indianians Trying to Get Pregnant

Food, exercise choices may lower risk by almost 80 percent for those with ovulatory disorders INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of New Year resolutions and American waistlines bulging ever outward, Indiana fertility experts are targeting lifestyles and d...

Short Chat With Doc Can Curb Problem Drinking

But most physicians don't understand the impact their advice can have, experts say WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Ten minutes of discussion with a doctor about drinking may help at least one in six problem drinkers change their ways, but most physicians don't understand that, a new data ...

Huntington's disease problem start early

The damaging effects of the mutated protein involved in Huntingtons disease take place earlier in cell life than previously believed, said researchers from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston in a report that appears in the current edition of the journal Neuron. This research provides evidenc...

New Study: Screening for Problem Drinking is One of the Most Cost-Effective Clinical Preventive Services

Current very low delivery rates should get much more attention from physicians BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A study by HealthPartners Research Foundation has found that screening for problem drinking is as cost-effective as some of the most used preventive services...

Brief Chat With ER Docs Can Curb Problem Drinking

In study, 10 minutes of counseling helped people cut down on excessive alcohol use FRIDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Even a little counseling on the dangers of alcohol abuse by an emergency room doctor or nurse can help problem drinkers cut back by at least three drinks a week, new research sho...

Leading National Patient Advocacy Group Commends Insurance Industry's Recognition, Focus on Growing National Problem of Uninsured and Underinsured Americans

National Patient Advocate Foundation Calls for Stronger National Measures, Urges America's Health Insurance Plan Proposal to Go Further WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Patient Advocate Foundation (NPAF) -- a national, non-profit organization dedicated to creatin...

Statement From Men's Health Network: U.S. Presidential Candidates Overlook Real Problem in U.K. & U.S. Health Policies Towards Men

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Men's Health Network: Men's Health Network is encouraged that U.S. presidential candidates are finally discussing the issue of prostate cancer not just in the United States but abroad in the United Kingdom as wel...

Postoperative Pain is an Under Appreciated, Under Treated Problem in the United States

Agenda-Setting Report Issued to Address Gaps in Care CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when both inadequate and overly aggressive pain management after surgery are commonplace in the United States, the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) has issued a 1...