Health Discoveries in 2010-09
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Technology may teach medical students to be better doctors
September 30, 2010
Most medical students believe virtual reality exercises that allow role-playing could develop skills they will need when they become doctors, a new study found.
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Elderly's indoor and outdoor falls need different approach
September 30, 2010
A study on indoor and outdoor falls by elderly people shows that not all falls are the result of poor health and need to be addressed differently.
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Overall hospital care improves nationally, commission found
September 29, 2010
The quality of care at more than 3,000 accredited hospitals across the U.S. has improved in recent years, according to the annual report of the Joint Commission, which accredits healthcare facilities nationwide.
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Drug therapy outpaces psychotherapy in mental health care
September 29, 2010
Compared to a decade ago, more Americans are treated for psychiatric conditions with drugs alone, rather than psychotherapy, which is on the decline, according to the American Journal of Psychiatry.
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Local anesthesia better during hip and knee replacements
September 28, 2010
A research team from the Taipei Medical University found that patients who had general anesthesia during hip and knee replacements were twice as likely to develop an infection at the surgery site.
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Bone medications may increase risk of esophageal cancer
September 28, 2010
The risk of esophageal cancer may increase for people with osteoporosis who take medications to strengthen their bones.
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Public campaign aimed at early detection of breast cancer
September 27, 2010
A campaign of public service announcements called Mammography Saves Lives (MLS) has been launched to inform women about the importance of obtaining an annual mammogram.
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Targeting protein may halt progression of Alzheimer's
September 27, 2010
Targeting a protein called neutral sphingomyelinase (N-Smase) may help researchers find a way to halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.
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Diabetes blood test may not work well in diagnosing
September 24, 2010
Nearly 6 million Americans with diabetes and more than 40 million with pre-diabetes who would test positive on an oral glucose test could be missed if they use a proposed "A1c" blood test instead, a new Emory University study found.
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Omega-3 fatty acids may not be heart-healthy
September 24, 2010
Contrary to popular claims, a Dutch study found that most low-dose omega-3 fatty acid supplements may not be heart-healthy or prevent additional cardiac problems.
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