medicine

Overdiagnosis Of Prostate Cancer In Men Likely

Mindy Hartman — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:54:00 -0500

Over 1 million additional men were likely to have been incorrectly diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer.

Some Hospitals Try Warranties

Michael Santo — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:01:52 -0500

If you get a replacement tire, and it blows out right away, you have a warranty to fall back on. Some hospitals are considering such a move, and even trying them out.

Cure For Insomnia Now Nearer

Jesse Slome — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:12:58 -0500

Over half of adults suffer from insomnia, a sleep disorder, and more than 93 percent of sufferers say the disorder affects their work the next day. Now, researchers may be a step closer to treatments for insomnia and other sleep disorders.

The culture of medicine

harminka — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:16:25 -0600

Everybody is familiar with the stereotypes of medical education from the student perspective: grueling hours, little recognition, and even less glory.

Some cell phones may improve health monitoring

harminka — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:48:16 -0600

Cell phones have already revolutionized the way people around the world communicate and do business. Thanks to advances being made at UCLA, they are about to do the same thing for medicine.

Evidence-based approach to theories of medical decision making

harminka — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:12:47 -0600

As a way to help both the sick and their medical care providers to make the best healthcare decisions possible, a special section of the current November/December 2008 issue of Medical Decision Making examines three current evidenced-based theories that can help to improve assessments, assist in prevention programs, and help with intervention efforts.

Medical terms worry more people than lay terms

harminka — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:35:16 -0600

The label used to identify a disease – whether it is common language or medical terminology – can influence how serious people think the condition is, according to new research from McMaster University, the second part of a larger study on how people understand and interpret disease.

Afghan Girl Swallows Battery, Struggles

Michael Santo — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:09:21 -0600

Here's an interesting story from CNN about an Afghan girl whose life is threatened after swallowing a battery. It hasn't gotten much traction anywhere on the Web. Strange, as its definitely a human interest story, and one that any parent should take care to listen to.

Pacemakers, Implanted Devices Face Headphone Interference Problems

Michael Santo — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:51:39 -0600

It should be common sense that electronic devices can cause interference with other electronic devices (remember the old pacemaker / microwave problem?). I wrote earlier about RFID tags interfering with medical devices, a study released on Sunday shows that headphones might throw off pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) when placed within an inch of the medical devices.

Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina Gains Spine Surgeon and Rehab Specialist in Recent Merger

fwvraleigh — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:11:33 -0600

Dr. Suh and Dr. Luo-Tseng join OSNC through a merger with NC Spine Center

WHO Leader to Receive UNC Institute’s Public Service Award

fwvraleigh — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:29:46 -0500

Dr. Hans Hogerzeil, director of essential medicines and pharmaceutical policies at the World Health Organization (WHO), will present a seminar on October 2 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill titled, “Access to Essential Medicines as Part of the Fulfillment of the Right to Health.”

Local Orthopaedic Specialist Donates Funds to Scholarship in Honor of Retired High School Coach

fwvraleigh — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:53:46 -0500

Scholarship awarded to local high school senior for college studies in sports medicine.