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A growing number of Americans have no usual source of care, perhaps reflecting declining access to care
Managed Care HMO enrollment not associated with delayed ER access for patients with heart attack symptoms
Primary Care Many people who suffer chronic headache pain are unable to participate fully at work Most primary care practices will need help in using quality improvement techniques Conference participants examine organizational issues in delivery of primary care to the elderly
Health Care Delivery Treating suspected TB pending lab results often minimizes both the risk of death and health care costs Expert panels are being used to gauge the appropriateness of medical procedures
Outcomes/Effectiveness Research Researchers examine treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia Medical consultants play a key role in improving outcomes of hip fracture patients
Special Populations Blacks are more likely than others to be hospitalized for asthma Socioeconomic barriers limit participation in diabetes education programs High blood pressure is a risk factor for preterm birth among pregnant black women Certain factors improve satisfaction with prenatal care for low-income women Community violence exacts a high emotional toll on urban black children and adolescents
AHCPR News and Notes Researchers describe AHCPR's current and potential preventive services research agenda
Announcements Abstracts due by December 14 for Building Bridges Research Conference Call for abstracts on health survey methodology
Research Briefs Practice-based research networks for nursing Cost-effectiveness of tests to assess the risk of sudden death after acute myocardial infarction Health care expenditures and GDP: Panel data unit root test results
Internet Citation:
Research Activities newsletter. October 1998, No. 220. Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/research/oct98/
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