Have you been looking to join a journal club? Do you want to do more for your journal club but are restrained by time? I invite you to consider what the
Cochrane Journal Club offers to members:
"The Cochrane Journal Club is a free, monthly publication that introduces a recent Cochrane review, together with relevant background information, a podcast explaining the key points of the review, discussion questions to help you to explore the review methods and findings in more detail, and downloadable PowerPoint slides containing key figures and tables. You can even contact the review authors with your questions."
The
latest issue #21 discusses
"Selenium for preventing cancer". Labels: cancer prevention, Cochrane Collaboration, Cochrane Journal Club, Cochrane Systematic Reviews, evidence-based medicine, evidence-based practice, journal clubs, selenium, systematic reviews
Smita Prasad MPH, first year UMHS-SK medical student, has published her research findings along with co-author
Raymond Hill DrPH MPA.
"The objective of this study was to determine the cost-efficiency of vaccinating against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in Medicaid enrolled females of the Appalachian region of Kentucky (n=49,411 females) aged 12 to 25 years, versus paying for the treament of cervical cancer cases (n=643 cases) within this population later in life." The study demonstrated that such a prevention plan is cost-efficient and that over time, as the vaccinated population ages, an actual cost saving will be recognized.
Prasda SR, Hill R. A cost-benefit analsis on the HPV vaccine in Medicaid-enrolled females of the Appalachian region of Kentucky.
Kentucky Med Assoc J.June 2008;106:271-276.
Full text of the article is available in the library.Click for most information on
Cervical Cancer ,
Statistics Facts Sheet &
CDC 2007 National Immunization Survey Data.
Labels: cancer prevention, cancer research, Caribbean medical student, CDC, cost-benefit analysis, health care costs, HPV, human papillomavirus, public health, UMHS-SK, vaccination, womens health
Official Launch of a Canadian 30-Year Cancer Prevention Study The Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project will be a study of 300,000 Canadians from across the country "that explores how genetics, environment, lifestyle and behaviour contribute to the development of cancer."
One of the largest studies of its kind, the intention is to track "randomly selected Canadians (ages 35 to 69) for at least the next 20 to 30 years", gathering information on health and lifestyle; along with data from laboratory tests. The information will help researchers, policy-makers and others understand how different combinations of risk-factors may contribute to cancer.
Labels: Canada, cancer prevention, cancer research
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