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September 18, 2009
Tooth helps restore desperate woman’s sight
Nine years of blindness almost drove Sharron “Kay” Thornton to suicide. In the end, it was one of her teeth and a procedure surgeons said was never before done in the United States that restored her sight.
September 16, 2009
Medical: Predicting Heart Attack
The American Heart Association estimates 16.8 million Americans have coronary artery disease. It’s the leading cause of disease-related death in the U.S. This year, 1.25 million men and women in this country will have a heart attack.
September 15, 2009
Medical:Male fish looking more female
The U.S. Geological Survey says it’s first comprehensive examination of intersex fish in America show sporadic discoveries of feminized male fish.
Lightspeed VCT scanner, a new CT technology offers safer scans with less radiation
Lightspeed VCT scanner is used in only four hospitals in the world and gives 50 percent less radiation with excellent image quality.
September 11, 2009
New test helps some breast cancer patients avoid painful chemotherapy treatments
For women diagnosed with breast cancer—chemotherapy can be one of the biggest challenges. But a new test is helping more women avoid chemo, and it’s helping others gain confidence to take on the difficult treatment.
September 10, 2009
Secrets of women with healthy hearts
You’re under 50. You’re pretty fit. You can’t have a heart attack, right? Truth is, starting at the age of 35, heart disease is the leading killer of women—but only 20 percent of women believe they’re at risk for heart disease.
The truth about “Gluten Free” diets
It’s the new buzz word in the grocery aisles: “Gluten free.“ Celebrities are touting gluten free foods for everything from weight loss to curing attention deficit disorder.
September 09, 2009
Medical: Sexy stilettos
Sensible shoes don’t have to be boring, it just may take time to find a pair that look as good as they feel. For those occasions when fashion overrules practicality (like a party or special event), experts recommend women limit the amount of time they spend on their feet and take along an extra pair of shoes to slip into before arriving and after leaving.
September 08, 2009
What your doctor doesn’t have time to tell you
Do you sometimes feel as if going to a doctor’s office is like going through a revolving door: in, swoosh-blur, out? Here are some insider tips from medical specialists who tell you what your doctor doesn’t have time to tell you in that all-too-brief appointment.
Study: Human fat yields multipurpose stem cells
You know that fat in your body you wish you didn’t have? It turns out those cells could be used to create stem cells that one day may be able to cure disease.
September 04, 2009
Teen, Calvino Inman, who cries blood gets help from experts
Calvino Inman had just stepped out of the shower one evening in May when a glimpse of his reflection in the mirror caused him to panic: His eyes were streaming tears of blood. And so began the teens medical odyssy.
September 03, 2009
Should you ‘friend’ your doctor on Facebook?
You “friend” your old high school chums, your buddies from college and your colleagues. Will you get better health care if you friend your doctor? And will he or she friend you back?
Besides kissing and tasting, tongue can drive and help see
Aside from everyday functions of chewing, swallowing, talking, tasting and showing dissatisfaction, the tongue has new uses such as steering wheelchairs and helping blind people see.
New vaccine may prevent breast cancer from reoccuring in some women
Sibley Hospital, in Washington D.C., is a testing site for a breast cancer vaccine that researchers hope can prevent tumors from coming back in patients. The vaccine is given once a month, for six months with minimal side effects and could be especially beneficial for younger women.
September 02, 2009
Medical:Swine Flu: A 5 point plan for parents
As things look now, H1N1 is causing only mild to moderate illness, not the widespread deaths people are worried about. CNN’s Sanjay Gupta recently visited emergency rooms to gauge the level of concern about H1N1. The following is his 5 point panic prevention plan for parents.
September 01, 2009
Medical:Do you have the flu?
It is very difficult to distinguish the flu from other infections on the basis of symptoms alone. A doctor’s exam may be needed to tell whether you have developed the flu or a complication of the flu. There are tests that can determine if you have the flu as long you are tested within the first 2 or 3 days of illness.
India: Baby born with heart outside his chest
A newborn baby boy with a heart protruding from his chest is set to undergo a complex surgery in New Delhi, India.
August 31, 2009
Medical:Spotting speech problems
More than 1.4 million school-aged children have a speech or language impairment.
In school-aged children, speech or language problems can lead to isolation from classmates and poor school performance.
A speech-language pathologist can evaluate a child and provide therapy and support to enhance communication ability.
Medical:ADHD Testing Tool
The Quotient test is approved by the FDA and can be used for children and adults. Once the test is done, the data is submitted to the company’s online server. Within a short time, the information is processed. The physician can access the report and download or print the results from the company’s website.
August 27, 2009
Minorities greater risk of swine flu
New research out of Boston indicates that Blacks and Hispanics are twice as likely to develop swine flu and require hospitalization for the new H1N1 virus — because, their infections were more severe than those of nonminorities.
‘Runner’s high’ can turn into a real addiction
Study finds brain chemicals that mimic same sense of euphoria in opiate use. Just as there is the endorphin rush of a “runner’s high,“ there can also be the valley of despair when something prevents avid runners from getting their daily fix of miles.
Blood tests detect heart attacks quicker and better
A new generation of blood tests can quickly and reliably show if a person is having a heart attack soon after chest pains start — a time when current tests are not definitive, two studies found.
August 26, 2009
Scientists say multi-taskers may be ruining their brains
If you’re on your laptop right now, or your iPold or cell phone, stop! Scientists say multi-taskers may be ruining their brains.
New vision test, Enfant, uses TV to test kids’ eye sight
A *new* screening test called Enfant, is designed to study a child’s vision as early as nine months of age with minimal effort on their part - just watch TV!
August 25, 2009
Study connects blood pressure to memory
A study, published in the journal Neurology, is the largest to look at the link between high blood pressure and memory problems.
August 24, 2009
A new procedure could save life and limbs of thousands of potential amputees
The same concept behind drilling for oil is now being used in a revolutionary life and limb-saving procedure called “total occlusion” using the Avinger Wildcat catheter.
August 20, 2009
Smoking may be the key reason for why ‘ worries’ die younger
Scientists have known for some time that people who constantly worry tend to die at a younger age than others, but the cause wasn’t clear. Now, a new study suggests that a higher level of smoking is a key reason.
A look at what a health care co-op really is
We’ve heard a lot of talk lately about health “co-ops”—but what exactly is a “co-op,“ anyway?
New wrinkle treatment called Selphyl uses patient’s own blood cells to reverse aging
New technology is coming to the cosmetic world to get rid of wrinkles. It’s a process to naturally promote cell re-generation. Next best thing to a face lift? Its promoters say yes.
August 19, 2009
Chemo in closet: Doctor finds way to treat Nevada’s cancer patients
Getting chemo in an old storage space isn’t the most ideal situation, but it’s the only choice, and a welcome one, for some Nevada patients whose treatment center closed.
