Report questions value of family health history
• Public Health • Nov 03 09
Getting a patient’s family history is widely regarded as a standard element of good medical care. But a report published today concludes that there…
Mending Meniscals in Children, Improving Diagnosis and Recovery
• Children's Health • • Trauma & Injuries • Nov 02 09
The meniscus is a rubber-like, crescent moon-shaped cartilage cushion that sits between the leg and thigh bone. Each knee has two menisci: one on…
Cataract surgery helps AMD patients; steroid improves DME; online eye health forum
• Eye / Vision Problems • Nov 02 09
This month’s Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) reports on a national study that finds cataract surgery is likely to…
Teeth grinding linked to sleep apnea
• Dental Health • • Sleep Aid • Nov 02 09
There is a high prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding, or bruxism, in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), particularly in Caucasians. New research presented…
House takes another step on healthcare reform
• Public Health • Nov 02 09
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives unveiled a sweeping healthcare overhaul on Thursday that would transform the insurance market, create a government-run insurance…
Help Your Kidneys: Pass on Salt and Diet Soda
• Dieting • • Urine Problems • Nov 01 09
Individuals who consume a diet high in sodium or artificially sweetened drinks are more likely to experience a decline in kidney function, according…
The Cost of Improving Dialysis Care
• Public Health • • Urine Problems • Nov 01 09
Improving survival among dialysis patients may increase treatment costs significantly, according to a paper being presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s 42nd Annual…