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Alcohol / Alcohol Abuse / Alcoholism - Clinician's Guide Translated into Spanish
Format: Booklet
Institute: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much, NIAAA's 2005 Clinician's Guide, has been translated into Spanish. The new resource is titled Ayudando a Pacientes Que Beben en Exceso—Guía Para Profesionales de la Salud.
The Guide provides a research-based approach to alcohol screening and brief intervention for both primary care and mental health clinicians. Alcohol screening is simplified to a single question about heavy drinking days, with tools to screen for symptoms of alcohol abuse or dependence in patients who drink heavily (five or more drinks in a day for men or four or more for women). The Guide also offers streamlined, step-by-step guidance for conducting brief interventions and managing patient care.
This valuable resource includes: - An optional written screening tool, in both English and Spanish.
- Patient education charts on drinking patterns, beverage types, and serving sizes.
- A section on prescribing medications for alcohol dependence.
- Resources for making referrals to treatment and support groups.
The translation was adapted by a team of Spanish-speaking communications specialists with input from medical and community health representatives.Next Steps
You can view Ayudando a Pacientes Que Beben en Exceso at http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Practitioner/CliniciansGuide2005/Spanish/clinicians_guide_sp.htm.
To order copies of the Spanish Guide, use the online order form at http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/espanol-order.htm, or call NIAAA at (301) 443-3860. - Community Groups Learn About Prom Season Dangers from NIAAA Scientist
Format: Web Site
Institute: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)Did you know that almost 80 percent of young people have had a drink by the time they graduate from high school and that 28 percent of 12th graders report drinking five or more drinks on one occasion in the past month?
The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) recently interviewed Vivian B. Faden, Ph.D., deputy director of NIAAA's Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research, to discuss the dangers young people face during the high school prom and graduation season and how community groups can help reduce these risks. The interview is part of the June 8 issue of Coalitions Online, CADCA's e-newsletter. Next Steps
You can view the June 8 issue of Coalitions Online on CADCA's Web site at http://cadca.org/coalitionsonline/article.asp?id=1141. You can also set up a free subscription to the newsletter by visiting http://cadca.org/CoalitionsOnline/default.asp.
Bones, Joints, and Muscles - Easy-to-Read Information on Hip Replacement Now Available
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts. A successful hip replacement will relieve pain, help the hip joint work better, and improve walking and other movements.
The most common reason for hip replacement is osteoarthritis in the hip joint. Your doctor might also suggest this surgery if you have rheumatoid arthritis (a disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling), osteonecrosis (a disease that causes the bone in joints to die), an injury of the hip joint, or bone tumors that break down the hip joint.
What Is Hip Replacement? is a new fact sheet from NIAMS that lists steps you can take to prepare for and recover from hip replacement surgery. It also describes possible complications that may occur, explains what kind of exercise can help a person who has had a hip replacement, and provides a list of recent research advances in the field of hip replacement surgery.
This fact sheet is the latest in the NIAMS “Fast Facts” series, which uses everyday language to describe a wide variety of problems affecting bone, muscle, joints, and skin. Each fact sheet includes basic information about a condition, details about current NIAMS research, guidance on how to minimize symptoms, and a description of available treatment options. More Next Steps
You can read What Is Hip Replacement? online at
www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/hip/ffhip.htm or download a PDF by visiting
www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/hip/FF_Hip_Replacement.pdf.
Several dozen titles are available in the “Fast Facts” series. An index of all topics is available under the health information section of the NIAMS Web site at www.niams.nih.gov/hi/index.htm.
Many of the “Fast Facts” titles are also available in Spanish under the name “Esenciales.” - Genetic Discoveries May Shed Light on Cause of Paget's Disease of Bone
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)Paget's disease of bone is a treatable chronic disease that results in enlarged and misshapen bones in one or more areas of the skeleton. Other symptoms and complications can include bone pain and osteoarthritis, which can cause joint pain and limited movement.
Although scientists and doctors do not fully understand what causes Paget's disease of bone, Genetics and Paget's Disease of Bone, a new fact sheet from NIAMS, explains how three recent genetic discoveries are providing some clues.
Paget's disease sometimes runs in families and sometimes appears in people with no family history of it. Scientists have discovered new genes that, when altered, increase the likelihood of people to develop Paget's disease.
To help people who have Paget's disease of bone, the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center has added this fact sheet to its "Osteoporosis and Bone Health" series. There are dozens of publications now available in this series. More Next Steps
You can view Genetics and Paget's Disease of Bone online at www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/paget/paget_genetics.htm or download a PDF by visiting www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/paget/paget_genetics.pdf.
You can view the entire National Resource Center "Osteoporosis and Bone Health" series at www.niams.nih.gov/bone/index.htm. - New Publications Show Milk Matters
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)Ages 11 to 15 are a time when fast-growing bones need calcium. Unfortunately, most boys and girls are not getting the calcium they need. Most kids can get enough calcium from three cups of low-fat or fat-free milk and additional calcium-rich foods every day.
Three new publications on the importance of getting enough calcium offer health care providers information to pass along to their patients. The first, Building Strong Bones, also provides some strategies to encourage patients, especially young people ages 11 to 18, to get more calcium in their diets. The second, Lactose Intolerance, suggests ways for providers to talk about calcium with their lactose intolerant patients, and the third, Para Huesos Fuertes, provides the core information of NICHD's Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign in Spanish. These new publications are free and easy to understand and have been added to the growing list of resources for the campaign.
NICHD started the Milk Matters campaign in 1997 to help increase calcium consumption among children and teens. The campaign’s Web site includes helpful information for health care providers, parents, and caretakers, and there’s even a section “Just for Kids!” with fun, milk-related games. Next Steps
Visit the Milk Matters Web site at www.nichd.nih.gov/milk to learn more about the campaign and its resources.
You can order free copies of Building Strong Bones, Lactose Intolerance, and Para Huesos Fuertes by contacting the NICHD Clearinghouse at (800) 370-2943 or by visiting www.nichd.nih.gov. The entire list of Milk Matters publications can be found at www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubskey.cfm?from=milk.
Community Outreach - New Office Helps NIH Manage Research Portfolio
Format: Web Site
Institute: Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives (OPASI)What if NIH could peer into a crystal ball and effectively attack the next public health woe 10 or 15 years in advance? How much of a health dividend could the nation collect if the agency could invest in a clever research project—one that doesn't fit easily into any individual institute?
NIH has created a new office to help manage research priorities, even if they cross existing disciplinary boundaries. The Office of Portfolio Analysis and Strategic Initiatives (OPASI) was launched late in 2005 and is charged with identifying important health challenges, facilitating collaboration and coordination of investigators across NIH, and increasing the transparency of research priority setting. OPASI will promote trans-NIH initiatives that address exceptional scientific opportunities and emerging public health needs by integrating the agency's planning and evaluation activities.
OPASI's new Web site provides basic information and answers important questions about this new office and the role it will play in addressing tomorrow's health challenges. Next Steps
You can read more about OPASI by visiting its Web site at http://opasi.nih.gov. - Make Health a Family Reunion Affair
Format: Brochure, Web Site
Institute: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)African Americans account for nearly one-third of people with kidney failure. Diabetes and high blood pressure, the two leading causes of kidney disease, disproportionately affect African Americans and often run in African American families.
The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) recently launched the second year of its African American family reunion initiative. It encourages African American families to talk about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease at reunions.
The Kidney Connection Guide, the centerpiece of the initiative, has been revised and expanded to include fact sheets about diabetes and high blood pressure as well as kidney disease. The guide also outlines three sample approaches for how to share this information at reunions or other family gatherings. The free guide provides basic science-based information, talking points, and other practical tips. The NKDEP Family Reunion Web site also provides materials such as Web banners and newsletter articles for organizations that want to promote the initiative among their members. Next Steps
You can order copies of the free Kidney Connection Guide by calling NKDEP toll-free at (866) 4-KIDNEY. You can also download the guide from the NKDEP Family Reunion Web site at www.nkdep.nih.gov/familyreunion. - July Issue of NIH News in Health Now Available
Format: Newsletter
Institute: Office of the Director (OD)The July issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research, is now online.
The July issue includes: - Feature Stories: “The Complexities of Asthma. Genes and Environmental Factors Both Involved” and “Diabetes Widespread in Adults. One-Third Still Don’t Know They Have It.”
- Health Capsules: “Joint, Muscle Problems for Overweight Youth” and “Smoking Affects Allergy in Infants.”
- Featured Web Site: Tox Town—Investigate this introduction to environmental health risks and toxic chemicals.
Next Steps
You can read the current issue of NIH News in Health online by visiting http://newsinhealth.nih.gov. You can also view past issues and set up your own free e-mail subscription to NIH News in Health.
If you would like free print copies for display in a health facility, senior center, or library, contact the editor, Dr. Harrison Wein, at wein@od.nih.gov or (301) 435-7489.
The newsletter’s content is not copyrighted. If you are an editor who wishes to use NIH News in Health material in your publication, please acknowledge NIH News in Health as the source and send copies of your publication to Dr. Wein.
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism - New Publications Show Milk Matters
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)Ages 11 to 15 are a time when fast-growing bones need calcium. Unfortunately, most boys and girls are not getting the calcium they need. Most kids can get enough calcium from three cups of low-fat or fat-free milk and additional calcium-rich foods every day.
Three new publications on the importance of getting enough calcium offer health care providers information to pass along to their patients. The first, Building Strong Bones, also provides some strategies to encourage patients, especially young people ages 11 to 18, to get more calcium in their diets. The second, Lactose Intolerance, suggests ways for providers to talk about calcium with their lactose intolerant patients, and the third, Para Huesos Fuertes, provides the core information of NICHD's Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign in Spanish. These new publications are free and easy to understand and have been added to the growing list of resources for the campaign.
NICHD started the Milk Matters campaign in 1997 to help increase calcium consumption among children and teens. The campaign’s Web site includes helpful information for health care providers, parents, and caretakers, and there’s even a section “Just for Kids!” with fun, milk-related games. Next Steps
Visit the Milk Matters Web site at www.nichd.nih.gov/milk to learn more about the campaign and its resources.
You can order free copies of Building Strong Bones, Lactose Intolerance, and Para Huesos Fuertes by contacting the NICHD Clearinghouse at (800) 370-2943 or by visiting www.nichd.nih.gov. The entire list of Milk Matters publications can be found at www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubskey.cfm?from=milk.
Genetics/Birth Defects - Find Out More About Rett Syndrome
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)Rett syndrome, a developmental disorder in children, is characterized by autistic-like behaviors, such as distinctive hand movements, slowed brain and head growth, abnormal walking, seizures, and mental retardation. Children with Rett syndrome usually develop normally until gradual signs of physical and mental symptoms appear.
Rett Syndrome, a new fact sheet in NICHD's series on autism research, describes the symptoms and stages of the disorder and some of the more common problems and conditions associated with it. The fact sheet also outlines how Rett syndrome's symptoms are treated and the current directions in NICHD-supported research on the disorder. Next Steps
You can view Rett Syndrome online at www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/rett_syndrome_2006.pdf.
To order a copy of Rett Syndrome, contact NICHD's clearinghouse at (800) 370-2943 or visit www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs_details.cfm?from=&pubs_id=5015. - Genetic Discoveries May Shed Light on Cause of Paget's Disease of Bone
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)Paget's disease of bone is a treatable chronic disease that results in enlarged and misshapen bones in one or more areas of the skeleton. Other symptoms and complications can include bone pain and osteoarthritis, which can cause joint pain and limited movement.
Although scientists and doctors do not fully understand what causes Paget's disease of bone, Genetics and Paget's Disease of Bone, a new fact sheet from NIAMS, explains how three recent genetic discoveries are providing some clues.
Paget's disease sometimes runs in families and sometimes appears in people with no family history of it. Scientists have discovered new genes that, when altered, increase the likelihood of people to develop Paget's disease.
To help people who have Paget's disease of bone, the NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center has added this fact sheet to its "Osteoporosis and Bone Health" series. There are dozens of publications now available in this series. More Next Steps
You can view Genetics and Paget's Disease of Bone online at www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/paget/paget_genetics.htm or download a PDF by visiting www.niams.nih.gov/bone/hi/paget/paget_genetics.pdf.
You can view the entire National Resource Center "Osteoporosis and Bone Health" series at www.niams.nih.gov/bone/index.htm.
Kidney and Urinary System - Make Health a Family Reunion Affair
Format: Brochure, Web Site
Institute: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)African Americans account for nearly one-third of people with kidney failure. Diabetes and high blood pressure, the two leading causes of kidney disease, disproportionately affect African Americans and often run in African American families.
The National Kidney Disease Education Program (NKDEP) recently launched the second year of its African American family reunion initiative. It encourages African American families to talk about the connection between diabetes, high blood pressure, and kidney disease at reunions.
The Kidney Connection Guide, the centerpiece of the initiative, has been revised and expanded to include fact sheets about diabetes and high blood pressure as well as kidney disease. The guide also outlines three sample approaches for how to share this information at reunions or other family gatherings. The free guide provides basic science-based information, talking points, and other practical tips. The NKDEP Family Reunion Web site also provides materials such as Web banners and newsletter articles for organizations that want to promote the initiative among their members. Next Steps
You can order copies of the free Kidney Connection Guide by calling NKDEP toll-free at (866) 4-KIDNEY. You can also download the guide from the NKDEP Family Reunion Web site at www.nkdep.nih.gov/familyreunion.
Population Groups - Clinician's Guide Translated into Spanish
Format: Booklet
Institute: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much, NIAAA's 2005 Clinician's Guide, has been translated into Spanish. The new resource is titled Ayudando a Pacientes Que Beben en Exceso—Guía Para Profesionales de la Salud.
The Guide provides a research-based approach to alcohol screening and brief intervention for both primary care and mental health clinicians. Alcohol screening is simplified to a single question about heavy drinking days, with tools to screen for symptoms of alcohol abuse or dependence in patients who drink heavily (five or more drinks in a day for men or four or more for women). The Guide also offers streamlined, step-by-step guidance for conducting brief interventions and managing patient care.
This valuable resource includes: - An optional written screening tool, in both English and Spanish.
- Patient education charts on drinking patterns, beverage types, and serving sizes.
- A section on prescribing medications for alcohol dependence.
- Resources for making referrals to treatment and support groups.
The translation was adapted by a team of Spanish-speaking communications specialists with input from medical and community health representatives.Next Steps
You can view Ayudando a Pacientes Que Beben en Exceso at http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Practitioner/CliniciansGuide2005/Spanish/clinicians_guide_sp.htm.
To order copies of the Spanish Guide, use the online order form at http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/espanol-order.htm, or call NIAAA at (301) 443-3860.
Research News - New eColumn Highlights NIH Research
Format: Web Site
Institute: Office of the Director (OD)Did you know groundbreaking work by NIH scientists led to the development of the technology for a new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer? Or that a new NIH study shows children and adolescents who are overweight are more likely than their normal weight peers to suffer bone fractures and have joint and muscle pains?
If you’re interested in the latest news on NIH research, check out the new eColumn NIH Research Matters. Updated every Friday with fresh topics, NIH Research Matters is a review of NIH research produced by the Office of Communications and Public Liaison.
Topics in June included new findings on a drug to reduce breast cancer rates in women at increased risk of developing the disease, results from a study of how children with bipolar disorder read facial expressions, and new estimates of the years of life saved by AIDS treatments since 1989 for Americans infected with HIV. Next Steps
To read NIH Research Matters online, visit www.nih.gov/news/research_matters/index.htm.
NIH Research Matters is also available as an RSS Web feed so that stories can be delivered directly to your computer desktop. See What Is RSS? at www.nih.gov/news/research_matters/whatisrss.htm for an introduction to RSS and instructions for setting up your own feed.
Seniors' Health - Easy-to-Read Information on Hip Replacement Now Available
Format: Fact Sheet
Institute: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts. A successful hip replacement will relieve pain, help the hip joint work better, and improve walking and other movements.
The most common reason for hip replacement is osteoarthritis in the hip joint. Your doctor might also suggest this surgery if you have rheumatoid arthritis (a disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling), osteonecrosis (a disease that causes the bone in joints to die), an injury of the hip joint, or bone tumors that break down the hip joint.
What Is Hip Replacement? is a new fact sheet from NIAMS that lists steps you can take to prepare for and recover from hip replacement surgery. It also describes possible complications that may occur, explains what kind of exercise can help a person who has had a hip replacement, and provides a list of recent research advances in the field of hip replacement surgery.
This fact sheet is the latest in the NIAMS “Fast Facts” series, which uses everyday language to describe a wide variety of problems affecting bone, muscle, joints, and skin. Each fact sheet includes basic information about a condition, details about current NIAMS research, guidance on how to minimize symptoms, and a description of available treatment options. More Next Steps
You can read What Is Hip Replacement? online at
www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/hip/ffhip.htm or download a PDF by visiting
www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/hip/FF_Hip_Replacement.pdf.
Several dozen titles are available in the “Fast Facts” series. An index of all topics is available under the health information section of the NIAMS Web site at www.niams.nih.gov/hi/index.htm.
Many of the “Fast Facts” titles are also available in Spanish under the name “Esenciales.”
Women's Health - Online Course Explores the Science of Sex and Gender
Format: Online Course
Institute: Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH)Have you ever wanted to learn more about the basic scientific understanding of the difference between men and women? What separates the sexes?
The Basic Science and the Biological Basis for Sex- and Gender-Related Differences is a new online, self-paced course offered by ORWH in partnership with the FDA’s Office of Women’s Health. This six-session course for researchers, clinicians, members of academia, and students in health professional schools covers definitions of sex and gender, cell physiology, developmental biology, and more.
Course objectives include discussion of the major physiological differences between the sexes, the influences these differences have on illness and health outcomes, and the implications for policy, medical research, and health care. Next Steps
Visit the Science of Sex and Gender in Human Health Online Course Web site at http://sexandgendercourse.od.nih.gov to learn more about this educational opportunity. Continuing medical education credit is available for successful participants. - Brochure Offers Women Ways to Take Charge of Their Health
Format: Brochure
Institute: Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH)Many health problems for women can be avoided through diet, exercise, and taking good care of yourself. Taking simple steps each day can help you manage health problems and change your life.
My Health. My Year. My Future, a new brochure from ORWH, is designed to help you take charge of your health and includes useful toll-free numbers and Web sites for more information on topics such as depression, cancer, menopause, aging, and cardiovascular health. Next Steps
You can order a free copy of My Health. My Year. My Future by calling (301) 496-8176 or by downloading the order form at http://orwh.od.nih.gov/pubs.html.
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