Archive for the ‘Medicine and Health’ Category
Giving healthy men P.S.A. blood tests for prostate cancer does not save lives and often leads to treatment that can cause needless pain and side effects, a government panel said.
A finding that a blood test to screen for prostate cancer does not save lives, but results in needless medical procedures, is being contested.
The National Academy of Sciences said the cost of any new benefits that must be provided by insurance plans under the health care overhaul should be “offset by savings” elsewhere.
Traditional classroom learning is generally rules first, application later. However, researchers are finding that repeated exposure to patterns seems to deepen understanding.
Following up a feature about the booming pet business, a veterinary nutritionist answers reader questions.
Well: Piercing the Fog Around Cellphones and Cancer
by By TARA PARKER-POPE Posted: Tuesday, 6/7/2011
So what do we really know about cellphones and health? Here are some answers to common questions about the issue.
Vital Signs: Safety: Report Questions Studies on Stun Guns
by By RONI CARYN RABIN Posted: Tuesday, 5/17/2011
The report found that among 50 studies of Taser use, those financed by the manufacturer differed from those done by independent researchers.
Vital Signs: Screenings: When It’s Too Soon for a New Colonoscopy
by By RONI CARYN RABIN Posted: Tuesday, 5/17/2011
A study found that among a sample of 24,000 Medicare beneficiaries, almost half of those who had had a normal colonoscopy underwent a repeat exam within seven years instead of waiting the recommended 10 years.
Vital Signs: Risks: Acid Reflux Drugs Tied to Bone Fractures
by By RONI CARYN RABIN Posted: Tuesday, 5/17/2011
A new analysis adds to the evidence that people who use proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux are more likely to fracture bones.
In a large clinical trial, patients who were treated before the virus seriously damaged their immune systems were 96 percent less likely to pass it on.
Victrelis, from Merck, is the first of a new generation of drugs that promise to increase the cure rate while shortening the treatment time.
Induced pluripotent stem cells appear to have the healing potential of embryonic stem cells without the controversy, but when given to mice, they didn’t survive the immune response.
Inflammation, and not necessarily infection, is the common theme in chronic sinusitis.
Reporter’s File: A Generation of Autism, Coming of Age
by New York Times Posted: Thursday, 5/12/2011
A half million children with autism will enter adulthood in the next decade. How will they be cared for?
A new type of brain scan may help accurately identify Parkinson's disease, but it will not be cheap and effective therapies are still lacking.
Transplants, lotions, pills: what’s next in the search for a thick head of hair? Cloning, says one doctor.
Sugar is getting a bad reputation. But for the physically active, the sweet stuff may even be beneficial.
In some states, little known "matching service registries" help bring together home care aides and the patients who need them.
18 and Under: A Tonsil Remedy Is Fitted for a New Century
by By Perri Klass, M.D. Posted: Monday, 4/25/2011
New guidelines suggest tonsillectomy for recurrent sore throats only if frequent or severe, but the operation may be considered for children with trouble breathing while they sleep.
In Orthodox Jewish Enclaves, an Alarm Sounds Over Eating Disorders
by By RONI CARYN RABIN Posted: Wednesday, 4/20/2011
Pressure to marry young and be all things to all people contributes to a problem, rabbinic leaders say, and a stigma against mental health problems complicates treatment.
Vital Signs: Hazards: More Culprits in Hair Loss Than Just the Salon
by By RONI CARYN RABIN Posted: Tuesday, 4/19/2011
Researchers found extensive hair loss to be common in black women, especially those with Type 2 diabetes and bacterial scalp infections and those who had worn braids, weaves or extensions.
Yes, no, maybe — the answer seems to change with every new study. Finding the definitive solution turns out to be a science in itself.
Older men are getting screened for prostate cancer at a higher rate, though many experts discourage screening for men whose life expectancy is 10 years or less.
Recipes for Health: Rice Bowl With Spinach and Smoked Trout
by By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN Posted: Wednesday, 4/13/2011
Make an excellent meal for one by mixing cooked rice with just a few handy ingredients.
Prescriptions: A New Public-Private Partnership for Patients
by By REED ABELSON Posted: Tuesday, 4/12/2011
A way to reduce medical errors and other problems.
