The world clock
Worldwide population and death statistics classified by disease are continuously updated on the world clock. Click here for this unique resource.
Cities study: Dearth of healthy food
Large cities such as Philadelphia, New Orleans and Chicago, as well as smaller ones such as Louisville and Troy, N.Y., are studying and trying to address the issue of grocery gaps — the lack of full-service supermarkets in lower-income neighborhoods. Click here for more.
Dental decay: The hidden healthcare crisis
Dental decay is now the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States, affecting 20 percent of children aged 2 to 4, 50 percent of those aged 6 to 8, and nearly 60 percent of fifteen year olds. It is five times more common than asthma among school age children, and nearly 40 percent of African-American children have untreated tooth decay in their adult teeth. Click here for more.
IOM calls for one central national health resource
The Institute of Medicine urged Congress to create a national program to identify the most effective healthcare services and information in a standardized and objective way. A single, national system would lead to improved, consistent and more efficient care, concludes the IOM report. Click here for more.
Doctors’ re-certification can help maintain high-quality care
A new study found that the more time elapsed since a primary care doctor received board certification, the lower the quality of care provided to patients. Researchers say the findings support a policy of mandatory re-certification and intensive education efforts to improve patient care. Click here for more.
Tele-health program aims to improve student health
Public school students in New York are reporting health benefits after just a few weeks of participation in Kids Connect, a tele-health program from Oneonta, N.Y.-based At Home Care that focuses on nutrition, exercise and other healthy lifestyle changes. The program includes monitoring through an interactive system installed in the school nurse’s office, as well as consultations with nutritionists and physical therapists. Click here for more.
