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PubMed2006

The portrayal of heart disease in mass print magazines, 1991-2001.

In this article we discuss the portrayal of heart disease based on a content analysis of the highest circulating English-language magazines available in Canada and published in Canada or the United States in 1991, 1996, and 2001. It includes both manifest and latent content analysis. In terms of the manifest analysis, the findings indicate the dominance of the medical frame followed by lifestyle and social structural frames. The latent analysis reveals the following frames: (a) optimism about medicine; (b) medicine as "good" and, by contrast, the body as "bad"; (c) heart disease as an "attack"; (d) heart disease as an individual responsibility; (e) contradictory information; (f) male celebrity patients and doctors; and (g) prestigious medical doctors, journals, and institutions. The medicalized portrayal of heart disease as fear generating is considered. In addition, the lack of attention to social structural causation in contrast to current epidemiological findings is discussed.

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PubMed2003

[Drugs and health in the Brazilian press: an analysis of articles published in newspapers and magazines].

This article analyzes information recently published by the Brazilian press on the use of psychoactive drugs and its implications on health. A sample of 502 newspaper and magazine articles published in 1998 was researched using content analysis. The drugs most frequently featured in the headlines were tobacco (18.1%), coca-derived drugs (9.2%), marijuana (9.2%), alcoholic beverages (8.6%), and anabolic steroids (7.4%). Solvents were featured in only one article, although they are the most commonly used drug in Brazil, second only to alcohol and tobacco. These data indicate an imbalance between the journalistic approach and the epidemiological profile of psychoactive drug consumption in Brazil. Dependence was the most frequent consequence mentioned in the articles (46%), followed by violence (9.2%), withdrawal syndrome (8.0%), and AIDS (6.8%). The focus of the articles varied according to the drug in question. While articles on marijuana focused on its therapeutic use and legalization, those on cocaine-related issues discussed both the damage caused by consumption as well as various interventions (treatment and repression).

Adolescent↗
PubMed1992

Trends in tans and skin protection in Australian fashion magazines, 1982 through 1991.

We rated 3971 photographs of models from midsummer editions of six Australian fashion magazines from 1982-1983 to 1990-1991 for tan on a 9-point scale, for the presence of hats, for sun-protective clothing, and for shade setting. With the exception of the 1990-1991 sample, there was an increasing proportion of light tans over the years. Men were more likely to be deeply tanned than were women. The proportion of models wearing hats followed an increasing linear trend across the five periods. Three quarters of the outdoor photographs were taken in unshaded settings. In unshaded settings, 17% of the women and 5% of the men wore hats.

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PubMed1999

Stereotypes of the elderly in magazine advertisements 1956-1996.

The globalization of American culture is increasing as various media target an international market. This article reports the results of a study examining trends in the stereotyping of the elderly in print advertisements appearing from 1956 to 1996 in U.S. magazines. Results show that the percentage of elderly portrayals in print ads has decreased. There has been relatively little overall stereotyping of elderly, with only 4 percent of the sample depicting negative stereotypes. Nevertheless, there has been an increasing percentage of negative stereotypes and a decreasing percentage of positive stereotypes. Results are analyzed in relationship to marketing trends and the social impact on aging.

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PubMed1999

Description of older adults as depicted in magazine advertisements.

Negative attitudes about aging have been widespread and films, television, radio, and print media may serve as an important source of socialization or reflect the current views of older adults. This study focused on examination of the frequency of depictions of older men and women in 765 advertisements appearing in Time and Newsweek national weekly news magazines, and on an analysis of their roles suggested in photographs depicting a total of 2,505 persons. These were collected over a one-year period and coded by three persons. Analysis indicated that older adults, especially older women, were not only presented infrequently but, when presented roles, were often passive or dependent as is consistent with social stereotypes.

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PubMed1992

Provider Magazine surveys top 40 nursing facility chains.

Provider magazine's annual survey of the Top 40 nursing facility chains in the United States has found that while occupancy rates have gone up from an average of 89.4 percent in 1990 to 90.3 percent last year, total reported revenues have decreased. In 1990, reported revenues totaled $7.4 billion. Last year that figure fell to $6.9 billion. Part of the reason for the change may be the drop in the percentage of private pay residents, which fell an average of 3 percent over the last year. There was one new player in the Top 10 in 1991--VHA Long Term Care, which moved up from number 26 in 1990. Growth was reported among other Top 20 chains also, which garnered an increase in beds of nearly 12,000, to 345,142. The Forum Group jumped from number 35 in 1990 to 16 last year with an increase of more than 3,000 beds. Also of significance was a 50 percent increase in the number of companies going public, bringing the total of publicly held nursing facility corporations to 15. The new public players are Mediplex, Integrated Health Services, Inc., GranCare, Genesis Health Ventures, and Health and Retirement Corporation (HCR).

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PubMed1999

The female soft tissue profile as presented in fashion magazines during the 1900s: a photographic analysis.

Numerous studies have emphasized the importance of the facial profile in orthodontic treatment planning, with some arguing that the esthetic ideal has remained unchanged for thousands of years. To evaluate changes in the white female facial profile, we measured 14 soft tissue variables on profile photographs presented in fashion magazines during the 1900s. Five time frames were studied, with a sample of 25 photographs from each period corrected for size and orientation. Between-group differences were examined by use of analysis of variance, using a P value corrected for a multivariable analysis. Significant between-group differences (P < 0.0001) were found for anteroposterior lip position, amount of visible lip tissue, and interlabial angle, with the more recent groups displaying fuller and more anteriorly positioned lips. No significant differences were found for measurements calculated superior to subnasale (frontonasal angle, nasal tip angle, and nasolabial angle) or in the relationship of the chin to the upper face (total facial angle). The results of this study suggest that standards for the esthetic white female facial profile are not static and show a trend in this century toward fuller and more anteriorly positioned lips.

Analysis of Variance↗
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[Systems of biomedical information on the internet: bibliographic contents and electronic magazines].

OBJECTIVE: In this article we review two of the main Internet information services for seeking references to bibliography and journals, and the electronic publications on the Internet, with particular emphasis on those related to neurosciencs. DEVELOPMENT: The main indices of bibliography are: 1. MEDLINE. By definition, this is the bibliography database. It is an 'on line' version of the magazine with a smaller format, published weekly with the title pages and summaries of most of the biomedical journals. It is based on the Index Medicus, a bibliographic index (on paper) which annually collects references to the most important biomedical journals. 2. EMBASE (Excerpta Medica). It is a direct competitor to MEDLINE, although it has the disadvantage of lack of government subsidies and is privately financed only. This bibliographic database, produced by the publishers Elsevier of Holland, covers approximately 3,500 biomedical journals from 110 countries, and is particularly useful for articles on drugs and toxicology. 3. Current Contents. It publishes the index Current Contents, a classic in this field, much appreciated by scientists in all areas: medicine, social, technology, arts and humanities. At present, it is available in an on line version known as CCC (Current Contents Connect), accessible through the web, but only to subscribers. CONCLUSIONS: There is a growing tendency towards the publication of biomedical journals on the Internet. Its full development, if correctly carried out, will mean the opportunity to have the best information available and will result in great benefit to all those who are already using new information technology.

Databases, Bibliographic↗
PubMed1995

[Advertisements in newspapers and magazines about patent medicines in the Meiji era (The first dissertation) (Part 2)].

On January 20th of the 10th year of the Meiji era (1877) the government enforced the laws regulating patent medicines. Since then patent medicines were frequently attacked in the newspapers. Abuses of patent medicines became the target of criticism. Yukichi Fukuzawa had carried his comments against abusing patent medicines in "Minkanzasshi" for 4 days from March 24th in the 11th year of the Meiji era. Abuses of patent medicines prevented medical science from progressing. He pointed out the responsibility of newspapers which printed advertisement of ineffective patent medicines. "The kanayomi" which was a small newspaper company refuted his comments. Jihei Morita published the magazine "Houtan" in person, and he ran many advertisements about patent medicines. In October in the 15th year of the Meiji era, the law, which imposed a tax on patent medicines was enacted. In addition to the censure against patent medicines were an account in the newspaper successively. However, at the same time, these accounts had serious consequences the traders of medicine and they went to law by the reason which they led to serious interference with their business.

Advertising↗
PubMed1993

[Female students and medical and dental student magazines].

Female students participation in the magazines edited by the Students Centers of Medicine and Odontology is analysed in this work. For the first one it's considered the period 1901-1909 and for the second one, the study includes the years 1914-1958. In both cases the different periods of the publication are explained, mentioning the female students actuation. The author encloses the corresponding bibliography.

Argentina↗
PubMed2000

"It Didn't Hurt a Bit" Kid: dental precursor to Mad Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman.

Since 1956, Mad Magazine has featured the same unique character on virtually every cover: a grinning, freckle-faced, red-headed boy with a missing central incisor and enormous protruding ears. Known as "Alfred E. Neuman," the "What--Me Worry?" Kid, he has become one of the most widely recognized images in the modern Western world. Capturing the imagination of Mad readers, he is portrayed as a comical figure with contradictory characteristics: he is a likeable, inept, inspiring, mischievous, quintessential nerd.

Acetanilides↗
PubMed1979

Toxicologic studies with sheep fed colored magazines and newsprint.

Paper containing colored inks from magazines and newspapers was fed as 23% of their ration to sheep for 175 days. A similar ration containing oat hulls in place of the paper was fed to control animals. The paper-fed animals consumed 29% more feed than the controls but the feed efficiency (kg animal weight gained/kg ration consumed) of the two rations was approximately equivalent. Lead contained in the paper accumulated in animal tissues. Hepatic microsomal mixed function oxidase activity was several fold higher in the paper-fed animals than the controls. Histopathologic examination of liver and kidney using light and electron microscopy revealed no lesions attributable to diet.

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PubMed2003

[Knowledge about prevention of diabetes 2 among subscribers of health magazines].

The aim of study was valuation of knowledge about risk factors and prevention of diabetes type 2. The respondents (1243 persons) were subscribers of magazine concerning health problems, 46 +/- 14 years old, 25% persons with high education, 59.9% with secondary and 13.7% with primary education. About 60% of respondents had knowledge concerning risk factors of diabetes type 2, although 33% person didn't know, that diabetes mostly depend on life styles. One can state that there were differences in regard to this problem between respondents which had sick persons in family in comparison with "healthy families". Respondents with high education had better knowledge concerning prevention, aetiology of diabetes in comparison with respondents with primary education. About 80% of respondents considered that essential factor in therapy of diabetes proper diet. Direct touch (contact) with disease is the most powerful factor motivating persons to extend the knowledge and modifier health behaviour. Main focus in health education of physicians should be put on their skills to motivate patients to modifier life styles.

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PubMed1992

Survey of advertising for nutritional supplements in health and bodybuilding magazines.

The use of food supplements by the general public is poorly quantified, and little information on this subject is available in the medical literature. We surveyed 12 recent issues of popular health and bodybuilding magazines (1) to quantify the number of advertisements for food supplements, the number of products advertised, and the number and type of ingredients in these products; (2) to identify the purported health benefits of these products; and (3) as a preliminary effort to identify areas for future research. We counted 89 brands, 311 products, and 235 unique ingredients, the most frequent of which were unspecified amino acids; the most frequently promoted health benefit was muscle growth. We also found many unusual or unidentifiable ingredients, and 22.2% of the products had no ingredients listed in their advertisements. Health professionals may not be aware of how popular food supplements are or of a particular supplement's potential effects or side effects. In addition, patients may be reluctant to discuss their use of these products with traditional medical practitioners. We recommend that routine history taking include specific questions about patients' use of food supplements and that any possible adverse effects or side effects be reported to public health authorities.

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