(HealthNewsDigest.com) – The pomp. The pageantry. The exciting wins and devastating losses. Unbelievable feats of athleticism and sheer determination. That’s right – it’s time for the winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Everyone has their picks for who will take gold medals and we’re likely to see some unexpected upsets.
Month: February 2014
Long-term Survival No Different Among Those Severely Injured By Violence Versus Accident
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – People seriously injured by violence are no more likely to die in the years after they are shot, stabbed or beaten than those who are seriously injured in accidents, Johns Hopkins researchers have found.
Overcoming Barriers to Partner Notification of HIV
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New Haven, Conn.- Among the most difficult barriers to preventing the spread of HIV are those that hamper the notification of sexual and needle-sharing partners that they have been exposed to the infection.
Chocolate: Good for the Heart and Brain, or Just Wishful Thinking?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Boston, MA – Whether it comes inside a big red heart or wrapped in gold foil, chocolate is synonymous with Valentine’s Day. The February 2014 Harvard Women’s Health Watch investigates whether the health claims often made for this indulgent treat are as sweet as they sound.
Making a Medical Heritage Milestone
By Michael J. North The Medical Heritage Library has achieved an important milestone by adding the 50,000th item to its online collection housed in Internet Continue reading Source: NLM
World Cancer Day – It’s Time to Make Some Noise About Cancer
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – From breast and skin cancer to colorectal and testicular cancer, many cancers have their own awareness months or weeks, not to mention ribbons, colors and other fundraising events, but World Cancer Day, held each year on February 4, is bigger than any one cancer or event.
Simple, At-Home Test Will Detect Most Colorectal Cancers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 3, 2014 — Tests that require patients to collect a single stool sample at home and then send it to a lab for analysis will detect about 79 percent of colorectal cancers, according to a new evidence review published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
2 Skin Cancer Drugs May Be Better than One
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Nothing will ever take the place of sun safety and early detection for preventing and treating melanoma, the potentially fatal form of skin cancer, but the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Mekinist (trametinib) in combination with Tafinlar (dabrafenib) is a “game changer,” according to at least one leading skin cancer specialist.
Oral Anti-fungal Drug Can Treat Skin Cancer in Patients
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – One such drug, a common anti-fungal treatment called itraconazole, may be useful in treating basal cell carcinoma – the most common form of skin cancer, according to a study that was published online Feb. 3 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
The PTSD Crisis That’s Being Ignored: Americans Wounded in Their Own Neighborhoods
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Chicago’s Cook County Hospital has one of the busiest trauma centers in the nation, treating about 2,000 patients a year for gunshots, stabbings and other violent injuries.
Head to Toe Skin Care and Grooming Techniques That Use Lasers
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Every day, it seems that lasers are being used in more innovative ways. When it comes to cosmetic surgery, lasers are an important tool that can improve your skin quality, remove hair, and even help treat common conditions. Discover today’s popular laser treatmentsthat help you look radiant.
As the Temperature Drops, Your Risk of Fracture Rises
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Newswise — ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Record-setting winter weather in the U.S. has led to lots of road condition advisories, but could there also be a slip and fall alert?
HHS Strengthens Patients’ Right to Access Lab Test Reports
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As part of an ongoing effort to empower patients to be informed partners with their health care providers, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken action to give patients or a person designated by the patient a means of direct access to the patient’s completed laboratory test reports.
Mood-stabilizing Drug Could be New Treatment for Inherited Liver Disease
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – PITTSBURGH, Feb. 3, 2014 – Opening up a can of worms is a good way to start hunting for new drugs, recommend researchers from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Face Lift Recovery: What’s Normal and What Is Not
(HealthNewsDigest.com) -With bruising and swelling being common occurrences following surgery, it can be difficult for patients to differentiate normal signs of recovery from those that are not normal and should be brought to your surgeon’s attention.
New Study on NFL Concussions Shows Higher Altitudes Reduce Risk Significantly
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – CINCINNATI, Feb. 3, 2014 — A new study analyzing concussion data for NFL players during the 16-game regular season schedules for 2012 and 2013 may provide insight that could lead to safer play, including a pathway for concussion-prevention strategies. Highlights of the study include:
Single-Sex Education No Better Than Coed Schools
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – WASHINGTON – Single-sex education does not educate girls and boys any better than coed schools, according to research published by the American Psychological Association analyzing 184 studies of more than 1.6 million students from around the world.
5 Numbers You Need to Know By Heart for Good Heart Health
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COLUMBUS, Ohio – Pass codes, phone numbers, social security numbers, clothing sizes and addresses. We all have a lot of numbers in our heads, but heart experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center say there are five more you need to know to help keep your cardiovascular system healthy.
7 Lifestyle Changes That Can Save Women from Heart Disease
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – NEW YORK, NY – February 3, 2014– Nearly half a million women die every year of heart disease and stroke, yet women continue to lag behind in their understanding of this disease and how it affects them.
For Infants, Stress May be Caught, Not Taught
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New research shows that babies not only pick up on their mother’s stress, they also show corresponding physiological changes.