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Advance in Quest for HIV Vaccine

Quote: In the latest development, U.S. government scientists say they have discovered three powerful antibodies, the strongest of which neutralizes 91% of HIV strains, more than any AIDS antibody yet discovered. They are now deploying the technique used to find those antibodies to identify antibodies to influenza viruses. ...
posted Fri 9th Jul '10 8:13pm   No comments   25 views

Latest research on head injuries and sports.

Experts warn about repeated brain blows in football More...
posted Tue 29th Jun '10 6:17am   No comments   32 views

USA Ranked Dead Last In Healthcare

(Reuters) - Americans spend twice as much as residents of other developed countries on healthcare, but get lower quality, less efficiency and have the least equitable system, according to a report released on Wednesday. Full story at: More...
posted Fri 25th Jun '10 7:42pm   No comments   35 views

Coffee's Mysterious Benefits Mount

Quote: From lowered cancer risks to a sharper memory, more studies are showing that coffee is good for you - but why? Regular coffee drinkers have a 39 percent decreased risk of head and neck cancer, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Those who drank an estimated four...
posted Thu 24th Jun '10 6:15pm   No comments   29 views

General Medicine Family describes doctors as "skilled clinicians with their own agend

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posted Sat 19th Jun '10 12:06pm   No comments   40 views

Life expectancy,U.S ranks as a #34.

We are behind countries such as Costa Rica,Canada,Japan,Hong Kong,many other countries.What do you think is the reason behind life expectancy;genes,diet,lifestyle? More...
posted Thu 3rd Jun '10 12:48pm   No comments   50 views

Public Health Antidepressants on a shocking rise in the U.S.

I found this article about the rise of antidepressants in the U.S. It seems like more people are turning to antidepressants and less to psychotherapy. Any suggestions as to why? More...
posted Wed 2nd Jun '10 2:57am   No comments   56 views

Toddler smoking 2pks of cigarettes/day

Just got finished watching the news of a story about a toddler in indoneshia that smokes 2 pks of cigarettes a day. I was shocked but apparantely its not uncommon in the culture. What are your thoughts or feelings about this. I'm just worried about his overall health. Just sad. ___________________ (moderator edit to include news link): ...
posted Sun 30th May '10 10:42pm   No comments   63 views

Toddler smoking 2pks of cigarettes/day

Just got finished watching the news of a story about a toddler in indoneshia that smokes 2 pks of cigarettes a day. I was shocked but apparantely its not uncommon in the culture. What are your thoughts or feelings about this. I'm just worried about his overall health. Just sad. ___________________ (moderator edit to include news link): ...
posted Sat 29th May '10 6:53pm   No comments   57 views

Tramadol increases the risk for suicide..

According to new studies tramadol increases the risk for suicide... (moderator edit to add link to news story: Medical News: FDA Adds Suicide Risk to Opioid Label - in Product Alert, Devices and Vaccines from MedPage Today) More...
posted Thu 27th May '10 12:03pm   No comments   68 views

Medical Errors PA Students need more critical thinking skills

Just to make all you nursing students feel better about finger sticks... Needle error puts 50 people at risk in N.M. Med students improperly prick multiple patients while testing blood sugar Lifeline: Health reports from NBC.
posted Sat 15th May '10 9:55am   No comments   77 views

Potentially deadly fungus spreading in U.S. and Canada

Quote: Potentially deadly fungus spreading in U.S. and Canada WASHINGTON Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:22pm EDT
posted Mon 26th Apr '10 3:54pm   No comments   57 views

Medical Errors Doctors Perform C-Section and Find No Baby

Quote: Two North Carolina doctors have been reprimanded for performing a caesarian on a woman, only to discover she wasn't pregnant at all. The woman reportedly appeared at the hospital with her husband asking for a C-section. A resident in charge made the pregnancy diagnosis and doctors agreed to surgery after trying to induce...
posted Sat 3rd Apr '10 9:14pm   No comments   94 views

statins and women

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posted Mon 22nd Mar '10 3:08am   No comments   83 views

Doubling of maternal deaths in U.S.

Doubling of maternal deaths in U.S. 'scandalous,' rights group says STORY HIGHLIGHTS Amnesty International report calls for better maternal care in United States "Women are more likely to die than in 40 other countries," Amnesty says CDC: Whites' mortality rate is 9.5 per 100,000 pregnancies, blacks' rate is 32.7 The report also noted...
posted Mon 15th Mar '10 8:19pm   No comments   104 views

Doubling of maternal deaths in U.S.

Doubling of maternal deaths in U.S. 'scandalous,' rights group says STORY HIGHLIGHTS Amnesty International report calls for better maternal care in United States "Women are more likely to die than in 40 other countries," Amnesty says CDC: Whites' mortality rate is 9.5 per 100,000 pregnancies, blacks' rate is 32.7 The report also noted...
posted Sat 13th Mar '10 5:00pm   No comments   110 views

Fosamax: Is Long Term Use of Bone Strengthening Drug Linked to Fractures?

Fosamax: Is Long Term Use of Bone Strengthening Drug Linked to Fractures? Popular Class of Osteoporosis Drugs May Have Opposite Effect For Some Women, Experts Say By CHRISTINE ROMO and LARA SALAHI March 9, 2010 News from Good Morning America (today) ---so, it’s not a primary medical site….what is your experience and/or thoughts? Best,...
posted Tue 9th Mar '10 10:33pm   No comments   106 views

Delaware Pediatrician Accused Of Sexually Abusing Patients

"(CNN) -- A Delaware pediatrician has been indicted on 471 felony counts in the alleged sexual abuse of his patients, prosecutors announced Monday. The Sussex County grand jury indictment accuses Dr. Earl Bradley, 56, who has had a practice in Lewes, Delaware, for more than 10 years, of victimizing 103 children -- all but one girls. The charges...
posted Tue 23rd Feb '10 8:40am   No comments   125 views

Scientists raise hope of a fridge-free vaccine

Would be nice especially for third world countries. Scientists at Oxford University have found a way of keeping vaccines stable without refrigeration. Writing in Science Translational Medicine, they say the breakthrough could significantly help efforts to immunise more children in rural Africa. The researchers mixed the vaccines with...
posted Sat 20th Feb '10 1:30am   No comments   150 views

pt paying for more face time with the doc

So I saw this news peice(link below) abotu people paying $1500 a year to be able to see their doc for either longer appt times and/or being able to call the doc's phone number and getting a responce soon if not right there. the writer states "Primary care physicians are increasingly offering exclusivity to those willing to pay for it. ...
posted Tue 26th Jan '10 4:34pm   No comments   181 views
 

 

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