Bias Affects Health Coverage For Overweight People
Posted Fri, 2010/03/19 - 20:07 by Fred Lee
People who are overweight may experience biases that can lead problems and errors in their medical care.Newest Articles
Proton Therapy And The Brotherhood Of The Balloon!
Posted Wed, 2010/03/17 - 20:28 by Amer Kaissi
A support group, website and new book highlight the experience of prostate cancer patients with proton therapy.
Are We Being Over-Tested And Over-Treated?
Posted Mon, 2010/03/15 - 05:34 by Fred Lee
Doctors are recommending more tests and procedures than ever, and for some patients, they may not be necessary.
High-Tech And High-Touch Cancer Care In The Sooner State
Posted Fri, 2010/03/05 - 20:21 by Amer Kaissi
A new cancer treatment center using proton therapy and other advanced treatments provides care using cutting edge technology in a unique patient-friendly environment.
Proton Therapy For Cancer Patients: A Diamond In The Rough
Posted Thu, 2010/03/04 - 00:04 by Amer Kaissi
Compared to common radiation therapy, proton therapy can provide equal or better treatment for some cancer types, while doing less damage to healthy tissues.
The Most Frequent Error In Medicine
Posted Wed, 2010/03/03 - 01:42 by Fred Lee
Medical errors can result in injury and death, though many of them are avoidable.
Obesity And Arthritis
Posted Mon, 2010/03/01 - 05:53 by Fred Lee
Higher rates of obesity in the United States versus Canada may be why more people in this country suffer from arthritis.
Zen Meditation Can Help People Tolerate Pain
Posted Mon, 2010/03/01 - 05:51 by Fred Lee
People who practice Zen meditation were found to be more tolerant of pain.
Exercise Reduces Anxiety In Sick Patients
Posted Thu, 2010/02/25 - 23:03 by Fred Lee
Exercise helps to ease anxiety in patients with chronic conditions, thereby helping to promote the healing process.
Bitter Melon Extract Inhibits Cancer Cell Growth
Posted Thu, 2010/02/25 - 22:26 by Fred Lee
Researchers have discovered that bitter melon extract inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells in culture. The discovery may lead to effective chemotherapeutic agents to help fight the disease.
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