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5-Feb-1997 12:00 AM EST
Miscarriage increases risk for depression
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

Physicians should pay special attention to women who miscarry, especially when the women are childless or have had a history of major depression, according to an article in this week's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

5-Feb-1997 12:00 AM EST
FDA explains decision to regulate tobacco products
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

There are legal and scientific bases for the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) move to assert jurisdiction over cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, according to an article in this week's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

5-Feb-1997 12:00 AM EST
Briefs from the AMA's archives journals
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

1) Kindergarten Behavior Can Predict Illegal Substance Abuse; 2) Anxiety and Depression May Signal Future High Blood Pressure; 3) Nonprescription Eyedrops Can Cause Conjunctivitis; 4) Freezing Technique May Change Early Breast Cancer Treatment; 5) Pertussis Costly, Preventable Disease

24-Jan-1997 12:00 AM EST
More Is Better When It Comes To Exercise
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

Exercising beyond current minimum guidelines (30 minutes a day most days of the week) can provide substantial health benefits, according to an article in the January 27 issue of the AMA's Archives of Internal Medicine. EMBARGOED: 3 p.m. (CT) 1-26-1997

24-Jan-1997 12:00 AM EST
Nutritionally-Balanced Meals Improve Heart Health
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

A nutritionally-balanced diet benefits people at risk for cardiovascular disease and also improves quality of life, according to an article in the January 27 issue of The AMA's Archives of Internal Medicine. EMBARGOED: 3 p.m. (CT) 1-26-1997

Released: 16-Jan-1997 12:00 AM EST
JAMA - Drugs Errors Costly to Health Care System
JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association

The substantial expense of drug errors, as well as the increased risk of morbidity and mortality, justifies investing in efforts to prevent them from happening, according to a series of articles and an editorial in this week's issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). EMBARGOED: 3 p.m. (CT) TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1997



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