Content about Studies and Surveys

February 21, 2013
Women more self-conscious about skin imperfections than men, survey finds

Men and women have complex and often different views about how their skin imperfections affect their appearance and confidence, according to a new survey.

February 19, 2013
Less than half of employers have specialty prior authorization programs under medical benefits, study finds

Management of specialty drugs under the medical benefit continues to trail management under the pharmacy benefit, according to a new report by the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute.

February 19, 2013
Study finds dramatic improvement in blood-sugar control among diabetes patients

Control of A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol among patients with diabetes has improved markedly, but more room for improvement remains, according to a new study.

February 15, 2013
Reports: Study finds salt reduction would reduce cardiovascular-related deaths

A new study indicates that the United States could prevent up to half a million deaths during the next 10 years by reducing salt intake, according to published reports.

February 15, 2013
Retail CFOs to emphasize online, mobile retail in 2013, study finds

Retail executives are moderating their expectations for 2013 following uneven sales in December and January, according to a new survey of CFOs by professional services firm BDO USA.

February 15, 2013
Study: Not all children with flu-like symptoms have the flu

According to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, not all respiratory ailments that generate influenza-like symptoms can be attributed to the flu.

February 14, 2013
Views of economy improve, but gloom persists, Nielsen study finds

More than half of consumers around the world say the world is in an economic recession, according to a new study by Nielsen.

February 13, 2013
Four-in-10 living paycheck to paycheck, survey finds

Forty-one percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new survey by Allstate Financial.

February 13, 2013
Persistent shortage of primary care, specialist physicians found in New York state

A new report indicates that a shortage of physicians could adversely affect the implementation of healthcare reform.

February 13, 2013
ShopperTrak eyes improvement in retail foot traffic over coming months

Shopper activity will continue to improve intermittently through the first half of 2013, according to ShopperTrak, the world's largest counter of retail foot traffic.

February 13, 2013
Small increase in January retail sales indicate 'stable yet fragile economy,' NRF says

Retail sales were up slightly in January as the increases in payroll taxes and energy prices forced consumers to change spending habits, according to a new report by the National Retail Federation.

February 12, 2013
Payroll tax increase hits consumables spending, SymphonyIRI report finds

A mere 2% increase in the payroll tax could represent $800 in reduced spending power per year for a person with a household income of $40,000, according to a new study by SymphonyIRI.

February 12, 2013
Post-approval drug problems could be due to poor adherence in trials, study finds

Unexpected toxicities from prescription drugs that emerge years after regulatory approval may be due to poor medication adherence in clinical trials, according to a new study.

February 12, 2013
Report forecasts surge in telehealth

Telehealth is expected to reach 1.8 million patients around the world by 2017, according to a new report by healthcare market research firm IHS.

February 12, 2013
Survey: 8-in-10 workout enthusiasts don't have post-workout nutrition plan

According to a national survey of fitness enthusiasts who exercise three or more times a week, 82% admitted to falling short when it comes to post-workout nutrition habits, Abbott announced.

February 8, 2013
Majority of Valentine's Day shoppers wait until last minute to purchase gifts

Most Valentine's Day celebrants plan to shop a week or less before the holiday, and many wait until Feb. 13 or 14 to make their final purchases, according to research by the NPD Group, a leading global information company.

February 8, 2013
Smoking rates significantly higher among mentally ill, report finds

Smoking among adults with mental illnesses is 70% higher than among those without them, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

February 8, 2013
Type 1 diabetes spikes among Philadelphia children, study finds

While much of the attention to diabetes has focused on the dramatic rise of Type 2 diabetes among adults and children alike, a new study by a researcher in Philadelphia has found a spike in Type 1 diabetes among children as well.

February 7, 2013
CMS study further proof community pharmacy can improve patients' lives, says NACDS

National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and CEO Steve Anderson, calls a new study by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services “further proof of community pharmacy’s ability to improve patients’ lives while making healthcare more affordable in this country.”

February 7, 2013
Purdue Pharma drug 'significantly' reduces time to fall back asleep in insomnia patients, study finds

An insomnia drug made by Purdue Pharma "significantly" reduced the time it took patients to return to sleep after they'd woke up in the middle of the night, according to a new study.

February 7, 2013
Satisfaction study: Packaging can influence purchase intent, customer satisfaction

MeadWestvaco Corporation on Thursday launched its inaugural consumer satisfaction study, “Packaging Matters.”

February 7, 2013
Survey: Part D 'preferred pharmacy' provision driving rural seniors away from community pharmacy

A survey of community pharmacists suggests that "preferred pharmacy" Medicare Part D drug benefit plans may pose challenges for seniors in rural communities.

February 7, 2013
Vaccine-resistant whooping cough bacteria strain may have appeared in U.S., researchers say

A new strain of the bacterium that causes whooping cough immune to vaccines may have appeared in the United States, according to a brief published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

February 6, 2013
J.D. Power and Associates: Roche Diabetes's Accu-Chek products scored highest in satisfaction in survey

Adults living with diabetes in the United States reported highest satisfaction using Roche Diabetes Care's Accu-Chek products compared with other blood-glucose-meter manufacturers, according to the inaugural J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Blood Glucose Meter Satisfaction Study.

February 6, 2013
New study shows children who eat cereal for breakfast have lower body weight, BMI

According to new research published in peer-reviewed healthcare journal Infant, Child, & Adolescent Nutrition, children who start their day with a cereal breakfast - even if that cereal is presweetened - tend to have lower body mass indexes (BMIs) and less chance of being overweight or obese than children who eat other breakfasts or skip the meal entirely.

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