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News on public health research and national as well as international health policies. Edited by MEDICA.de and several associations.

 
 

HIV: Treatment Strategy Could Save 1 Billion Dollars

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Photo: HIV [16/01/2013] Replacing the combination of brand-name, antiretroviral drugs currently recommended for control of HIV infection with soon-to-be-available generic medications could be saved 1 billion Dollars a year but may diminish the effectiveness of HIV treatment.HIV: Treatment Strategy Could Save 1 Billion Dollars - Read more

USA: Health Disadvantages in All Groups

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Photo: Population [15/01/2013] On average, Americans from all ages and socioeconomic groups die sooner and experience higher rates of disease and injury than people in other high-income countries, says a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine.USA: Health Disadvantages in All Groups - Read more

Vaccination: Why Americans Rather Risk Flu Infection

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Photo: Flu risk [15/01/2013] With 41 states having reported widespread and severe outbreaks of flu this season, timely new research sheds light on why less than half of the American population has gotten a flu shot.Vaccination: Why Americans Rather Risk Flu Infection - Read more

USA: Children’s Flu Vaccination Rates Are Low

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Photo: Vaccination [14/01/2013] This year's flu season is in full swing with 41 states now reporting widespread illness. Unfortunately, not enough children are getting the flu shot even though health officials recommend that all children 6 months and older get the vaccine.USA: Children’s Flu Vaccination Rates Are Low - Read more

Good Communication: The Key to Medication Adherence

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Photo: Patient and doctor [10/01/2013] Study shows patients who give their doctors high marks in communication more likely to fill prescriptions. The work suggests preparing doctors to be better communicators may help improve medication adherence and ultimately health outcomes.Good Communication: The Key to Medication Adherence - Read more

 
 

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