Tag: Family
One in Three Parents Report Skipping Doctor, Dentist Appointment
Parents unaware of impact socioeconomic factors can have on chronic disease
ACAAI: Family History of Cancer Risk Factor for Childhood Asthma
More than 20 percent of those with family history of cancer had childhood asthma
Family Involvement Cuts Postop Delirium in Older Patients
Patients in elder life program had less decline in physical and cognitive function, shorter length of stay
Elder Abuse Most Commonly Perpetrated by Family Members
Financial abuse was most common type of elder abuse identified
Family Support May Improve Asthma Outcomes in Poor Youth
Better family ties linked to improved management, outcomes in dangerous/disorderly neighborhoods
1976 to 2016 Saw Drop in Firearm Ownership in Families
However, proportion of white families who have young children and own handguns increased
Structured Family-Centered Peds Rounds Improve Patient Safety
Forty percent decrease seen in harmful errors; decrease also in nonpreventable adverse events
Family Functioning Does Not Impact Family Dinner, Diet Link
Frequent family dinners tied to higher-quality dietary intake, regardless of level of family functioning
Diabetes Diagnosis May Impact Health Behaviors of Family
Small changes in health behaviors seen for partners of those newly diagnosed with diabetes
AMA Calls for Inclusive Family, Medical Leave Policies
Association will advocate for policies inclusive of LGBTQ workers
