Archive for the ‘news’ Category

Plenty of Guidelines for Treating Patients, but Where’s the Evidence?

New York Times, 2008.  News article about the problems inherent in the formation of medical treatment guidelines.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/09/health/views/09essa.html?nl=8hlth&emc=hltha8

MRIs Showing MS Pathology Even in Asymptomatic Patients

MedPage Today, 2008.  MRIs that are being made for migraine, head trauma, vertigo, and panic attacks are turning up lesions that resemble MS.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Nephrology/GeneralNephrology/12106

When Doctors Disagree: How to Cope with Conflicting Results

2008.  A Harvard Medical School newsletter article on how better to understand the weight of conflicting scientific studies, including an explanation of the different types of studies and the role of news media.

http://harvardpartnersinternational.staywellsolutionsonline.com/HealthNewsLetters/69,N0408b

Chronic Pain Might Contribute To Suicidal Thoughts

ScienceDaily, 2008.  Research suggesting that patients with chronic pain may be more prone to suicide.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081111211309.htm

Anaplasma Phagocytophilum Transmitted Through Blood Transfusion

2008.  CDC case study of a patient who contracted an anaplasma infection through a blood transfusion.

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5742a1.htm?s_cid=mm5742a1_e

You’re Sick. Now What? Knowledge Is Power

2008.  New York Times article on the importance of researching one’s health problem in order to be a better self-advocate and have more productive doctor visits.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/30/health/30pati.html?ref=healthspecial

Medical Studies Vary in Validity of Findings

2008. An article in the New York Times on how to interpret the importance of different types of medical studies.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/30/health/30stud.html?ref=healthspecial

House Debate on Lyme Bill

September 27, 2008.  Representatives Frank Wolf (VA), Frank Pallone (NJ) and Chris Smith (NJ) discuss getting the Lyme bill (HR741) out of subcommittee.  Includes video.

http://www.lymerights.org/html/house_debate_on_lyme_bill.html

A Look at Blood Counts and What They Mean

New York Times, Quest Diagnostics, 2008.  An interactive sample of a patient’s blood test, explaining what each test measures.  Includes illustration.

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/

Medical News: Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Major Chronic Diseases

Medpage Today.  A statistical survey indicates the Mediterranean diet may be helpful in preventing heart disease and chronic diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.  Includes image.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/tb/10887