Archive: 07/12/2018

Closer look at TAILORx confirms lack of chemo benefit regardless of race or ethnicity

An analysis of race and ethnicity data from the TAILORx clinical trial was presented at the 2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The new study confirms that women of all races and ethnicities can safely follow the TAILORx ...

Dec 7, 2018

Some people uncomfortable discontinuing cancer screening even when benefit is low

Get screened. Screening saves lives. It's a simple message, but as screening recommendations become more complicated, what happens when the message becomes "maybe get screened" or even "stop screening"?

Dec 7, 2018

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Increasing statins dose and patient adherence could save more lives

Thousands of heart attacks and deaths from cardiovascular disease could be prevented by patients taking higher doses of statins and taking the drugs as advised by doctors.

Dec 7, 2018

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Review recommends empowering neglected mental health patients – but changes may not go far enough

Patients with serious mental health problems who are being detained in hospital have long been let down by the law – in many cases being treated without consent. Now the UK Mental Health Act Review – chaired by psychiatrist ...

Dec 7, 2018

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Very low calorie diets trialled by NHS to tackle diabetes

Hundreds of thousands of people will receive NHS help to battle obesity and type 2 diabetes under radical action set out by Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England.

Dec 7, 2018

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Online CBT helps children with stomach pains

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) online can be useful in treating gastrointestinal disorders in children when no physical cause can be found. This is the viewpoint of researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden that ...

Dec 7, 2018

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Quinn on nutrition: To supplement or not

I often get asked, "What supplements should I take?" My pat answer: Tell me first what you eat.

Dec 7, 2018

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Beware of natural supplements for sex gain and weight loss

Many consumers consider dietary supplements to be natural and, therefore, safe. In fact, the Council for Responsible Nutrition reported in 2017 that 87 percent of U.S. consumers have confidence that dietary supplements, such ...

Dec 7, 2018

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Are kids' playgrounds really safe?

(HealthDay)—The numbers are alarming.

Dec 7, 2018

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Safety first when running outdoors

(HealthDay)—Between the fresh air and the interesting scenery, running outdoors can be invigorating. But there are safety precautions to take when you leave a protected indoor environment.

Dec 7, 2018

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