May 6, 2011 — Despite repeated calls over the years by public health officials for people to increase exercise and physical activity, Americans are walking and cycling only a little more now than they were a decade ago, a new study shows.
The average American made 17 more “walk trips” in 2009 than in 2001, covering just 9 more miles per year, the study says.
But that compares with only two more bike trips — and a total of five more annual miles of cycling, according to the research team from Rutgers University, Virginia Tech, and the University of Sydney.
Infrastructure Improvements
They researchers say improvements in infrastructure, such as creation of sidewalks and bike paths, are needed, and that these changes should be made along with establishing educational programs that stress the importance of a more active lifestyle.
The researchers compared findings from the National Household Travel Surveys for 2001 and 2009.
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July 19, 2011 (Paris) — One in three retired NFL football players appear to have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), researchers report.
“Cognitive impairment seems to be more prevalent in retired American football players than in the general population that age, where you do not see rates anywhere approaching 35%,” says study head Christopher Randolph, PhD, clinical professor of neurology at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago.
The findings are preliminary.
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In other health IT news, a study found that Google-type word searches of hospital medical records are better at detecting patient safety issues than searches using numerical billing codes.
MSNBC: Hospitals Implement GetWellNetwork At Record Pace GetWellNetwork, Inc., provider of the industry’s leading interactive patient care (IPC) solution, today announced an increase of 25 percent growth in beds in the first half of 2011, compared to the same period last year, outpacing forecasts. As hospitals become more focused on patient engagement, education, and improving the patient experience, the need for advanced IPC solutions like those from GetWellNetwork is increasing.
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Table of Contents
- What is Rectal Prolapse?
- Rectal Prolapse Symptoms
- Rectal Prolapse Pictures
- Rectal Prolapse Causes
- Rectal Prolapse Treatment
- Rectal Prolapse Surgery and Repair
This is a condition occurring when the rectum which is the lowest intestinal section, loses internal support and slips outside the body.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Patient Health Care Records Ready To Go Viral A groundbreaking project in northwest Georgia soon will encourage consumers to play a bigger role in their health care by creating electronic personal health records, uploading medical information and images into one easy-to-access location a button click away. Earlier this year, the Georgia Cancer Coalition and state Department of Community Health received a $1.7 million federal grant – one of 10 awarded nationwide — to create a patient-focused health information exchange in the Rome area. Whi Read more