Public Health

Most U.S. malaria deaths could have been prevented
Oct 05 04

Most of the people who die of malaria in the U.S. probably wouldn’t have died if they had taken preventive medicines properly, or received… Most U.S. malaria deaths could have been prevented   

 

Kerry says Bush snubbing science may cost lives
Oct 04 04

Democratic challenger John Kerry on Monday broadened his attack on President George W. Bush to include stem cell research when he accused his rival… Kerry says Bush snubbing science may cost lives   

 

Leaders launch drive to curb polio in Africa
Oct 04 04

Political leaders and health workers launched a drive Saturday to immunise more than 80 million children against polio in 23 African nations and fight… Leaders launch drive to curb polio in Africa   

 

Costs cause many older adults to skimp on meds
Oct 01 04

Out-of-pocket costs may be causing millions of older adults in the U.S. to cut back on prescriptions for conditions as serious as diabetes, asthma… Costs cause many older adults to skimp on meds   

 

Medicare to cover more implanted heart devices
Sep 29 04

The U.S. government on Tuesday proposed expanding Medicare coverage for costly, potentially life-saving implanted heart devices, a decision expected to benefit makers Guidant Corp.,… Medicare to cover more implanted heart devices   

 

WHO launches campaign to reduce childbirth deaths
Sep 29 04

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a training campaign on Wednesday to help reduce the number of maternal deaths during childbirth in developing countries.… WHO launches campaign to reduce childbirth deaths   

 

Bush policies hurt kids: pediatrician group
Sep 29 04

Three dozen eminent pediatricians and social workers attacked the Bush administration on Wednesday for policies they said leave too many children without health insurance.… Bush policies hurt kids: pediatrician group   

 

Candles spark a growing number of fires in U.S.
Sep 28 04

As candles have become a staple of home decor, the number of household fires blamed on them has taken off as well, U.S. statistics… Candles spark a growing number of fires in U.S.   

 

US health insurance costs rise faster than wages
Sep 28 04

Health insurance premiums for workers are rising around three times faster than their wages, and health costs eat up a quarter of earnings for… US health insurance costs rise faster than wages   

 

U.S. automakers cautious on health reform calls
Sep 16 04

A decade after U.S. automakers supported Hillary Clinton’s failed plan to transform the U.S. health-care system, the car companies are taking a more cautious… U.S. automakers cautious on health reform calls   

 

Treating blood pressure pays for itself
Sep 15 04

Treating high blood pressure would save lives and pay for itself, experts said on Tuesday.

The report commissioned by the drug industry lobby… Treating blood pressure pays for itself   

 

Docs will be in short supply in US, analysts say
Sep 15 04

Policymakers and the medical profession need to recognize and take immediate steps to avert a looming shortage of physicians, analysts told a forum on… Docs will be in short supply in US, analysts say   

 

Medicare out-of-pocket cost predictions questioned
Sep 14 04

The head of the U.S. Medicare program Tuesday said that newly released estimates on beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket spending on services covered by Medicare are being… Medicare out-of-pocket cost predictions questioned   

 

Bush apparently mixes up words in speech
Sep 09 04

President George W. Bush apparently mixed up his words Monday while delivering his usual campaign speech about the rising cost of health care.

“We… Bush apparently mixes up words in speech   

 

Health premiums still outpacing inflation
Sep 09 04

The rate of increase in health insurance premiums slowed slightly in 2004, according to a new survey, but health costs continue to rise five… Health premiums still outpacing inflation   

 

Federal judge bans enforcement of U.S. abortion law
Sep 08 04

A federal court on Wednesday ruled that an abortion law signed by President Bush last year was unconstitutional and banned the U.S. Justice Department… Federal judge bans enforcement of U.S. abortion law   

 

Patients who leave hospice often live quite a while
Sep 06 04

Although hospices are meant to care for patients who are expected to die within six months, some who are admitted are eventually discharged -… Patients who leave hospice often live quite a while   

 

Medicare payments for U.S. elderly to rise 17 pct
Sep 06 04

Older Americans will have to pay about 17 percent more next year - the largest increase in Medicare’s history - for their government-run health… Medicare payments for U.S. elderly to rise 17 pct   

 

WHO launches bid to boost elderly healthcare
Sep 06 04

The World Health Organization launched an initiative on Monday to improve medical services for the elderly in a bid to tackle the growing public… WHO launches bid to boost elderly healthcare   

 

‘Low-cost’ medical plan aims at NHS patients
Aug 30 04

HSA, the mutual health insurer which specialises in cash plans, will launch a new low-cost private medical insurance (PMI) policy this week aimed at… ‘Low-cost’ medical plan aims at NHS patients   

 

Older Americans unhappy with Medicare changes
Aug 11 04

Older Americans are confused and unhappy about upcoming changes in the federal Medicare health program, according to a nonpartisan survey released on Tuesday that… Older Americans unhappy with Medicare changes   

 

HMOS bringing back cost controls
Aug 11 04

HMOs are bringing back some tried-and-true but highly unpopular methods to stem crushing medical costs, a nationwide survey of executives and officials released on… HMOS bringing back cost controls   

 

US finds 2003 road deaths fewer than first thought
Aug 10 04

Fewer deaths than initially projected for the second half of 2003, helped by more seat belt use, pushed overall U.S. highway fatalities down for… US finds 2003 road deaths fewer than first thought   

 

Fewer deaths than initially projected for the second half of 2003, helped by more seat belt use, pus
Aug 10 04

A vaccine prevents most cases of the chickenpox, and even when the vaccine fails, children tend to have a less severe case of the… Fewer deaths than initially projected for the second half of 2003, helped by more seat belt use, pus   

 

Blacks suffer from disparities in US health care
Aug 05 04

Inferior qualifications and less access to resources among doctors who treat black patients may contribute to racial disparities in the quality of U.S. health… Blacks suffer from disparities in US health care   

 
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