Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands University of Texas SW Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA Schoen Klinik, Hamburg, Germany Division of Arthritis/Rheumatic Diseases (OPO9), Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA UCB Pharma, Brussels, Belgium UCB Pharma, Monheim am Rhein, Germany UCB Pharma, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Swedi...

Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA; Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA; School of Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies; Department of Spine Surgery, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, India Correspondence to: Doniel Drazin, MD, MA. Department of Neurosurgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, S...

As a feature of the built neighborhood environment, parks have been associated with a range of positive health outcomes. Recognition of these contributions has prompted advocates to suggest parks are a part of our healthcare system. Despite these developments, park investments have declined over the past decade nationally, lagging behind expenditures on other community services such as health. ...

Is psychotherapeutic alliance helped or harmed by using an iPad or computer during an intake session? Two studies are reported where psychotherapists use one of three different technologies in semistructured initial interviews: paper and pen, iPad, or a computer. The studies were conducted at a Primary Care Clinic and a Community Mental Health Clinic to provide a broader context to account for ...

background: the advent of new technologies with widespread dissemination of information has caused a fundamental change in information and educational resources. on the other hand, selection of an appropriate and valuable source of information in the field of health education is essential. therefore, this study was designed and implemented with the objective of comparing health center’s staff o...

In America, mental health needs surpass the availability of specialized providers. This vulnerable population also has other obstacles for comprehensive care including gaps in medical coverage, stigma, economic barriers, and a geographical mal‑distribution of qualified mental health professionals. A wide availability of primary care providers, including primary care and family nurse practitione...

BACKGROUND Overall usage of email communication between patients and physicians continues to increase, due in part to expanding the adoption of electronic health records and patient portals. Unequal access and acceptance of these technologies has the potential to exacerbate disparities in care. Little is known about the attitudes of pediatric caregivers with regard to their acceptance of email ...

health education in schools is one of the most effective ways of promoting health in a society. studies have shown the effectiveness of health interventions aimed at improving students' knowledge, attitude, and behaviors about health issues. the aim of this study was to evaluate health issues in primary school textbooks in iran.in school year 2010-2011, the contents of all primary school textbo...