Why are some medical students hypochondriacs?
You might that the more you know about how medicine works, the less likely you are to be a hypochondriac. Yet medical students are some of the most intense hypochondriacs around. Why? Jeremy Shere and Barron Lerner, M.D., explain this troubling trend..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
How can a computer program detect autism?
The Indiana University School of Medicine and Rutgers University have collaborated to help create a new screening tool that can more accurately diagnose autism in children as young as 3. Jorge Jose, D.Sc., vice president of research at Indiana University, is part of the research team developing the novel technology. By tracking and comparing the random movements of a child with autism to movements.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
What was President Grover Cleveland's secret?
According to Matthew Algeo, author of "The President Is a Sick Man," President Grover Cleveland may have been the only president to have secret surgery aboard a yacht. After locating a bump of the roof of his mouth, Cleveland and some of the country's best doctors sailed across Long Island Sound to conduct his surgery for oral cancer in secret. After the surgery, Cleveland wore a rubber prosthesi.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Can pediatricians prevent children from smoking?
We all know that smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your health, but did you know that pediatricians may play a key role in preventing kids from picking up the habit?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
What is the Health Insurance Marketplace?
Formerly called the Health Insurance Exchange, the Health Insurance Marketplace is a program run by the state and federal government that connects citizens with private insurance companies. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced a partnership with public libraries across the nation that will provide consumers with information about the program and how to use it effective.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Why should "young invincibles" purchase health insurance?
Beginning Oct. 1, millions of uninsured Americans will be able to start the enrollment process for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. "Sound Medicine" health care policy analyst Aaron Carroll, M.D., M.S., speaks with Barbara Lewis about why it's crucial to get the 19 million uninsured "young invincibles" signed up, too. Dr. Carroll explains that "young invincibles" are young adults ages 18 t.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 22, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Should hospitals do less?
Chris Moriates, M.D., just finished his residency and is a member of the "High Value Care Committee" at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center. The committee is dedicated to reducing the number of unnecessary procedures at UCSF. They have recently targeted the $20 iCal test, an ionized calcium test that was given to every patient, whether or not they needed it. Accordi.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Should doctors do less?
Michael LeFevre, M.D., visits "Sound Medicine" to discuss his article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) about doctors ordering fewer unnecessary screening tests. According to Dr. LeFevre doctors have a hard time reducing the amount of unnecessary tests and procedures they order because they have been trained to cover all of their bases. The current reimbursement system enco.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Can you hear me?
Charles Watson, the president of Communication Disorders Technology, has created a standardized hearing test called National Hearing Test. The test is quick, easy, and can be done from home. Jeremy Shere has more..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Why are blood use guidelines being re-evaluated?
A recent trend encouraging surgeons to order less blood during surgeries has emerged across the nation. A study on blood use conducted at John Hopkins Hospital, showed that hospitals could save up to $200,000 per year by reducing the amount of blood ordered for surgery. Steven Frank, M.D., the director of blood management services at Johns Hopkins Hospital, headed the study and found that it was u.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Why are childhood vaccinations so important?
A recent outbreak of measles in Texas has affected two dozen people, including a 4-month-old infant. All cases have been linked to a mega-church that emphasizes faith healing and discourages vaccinations. According the Rachel Vreeman, M.D., many parents are refusing to vaccinate their children due to the myth that vaccinations cause autism, even though evidence has shown this to be false. Dr. Vree.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
What are hypnic jerks?
Everyone moves when they sleep, but did you know those annoying muscle twitches have a scientific name? Learn more about hypnic jerks with Jeremy Shere..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
What are concussion clinics?
After the suicide of former NFL star, Junior Seau, revealed a traumatic brain condition caused by violent hits throughout his football career, parents of young athletes have been taking concussions seriously. The Vanderbilt University School of Medicine recently opened a concussion clinic to provide coordinated concussion care for youth athletes. Concussion clinics now exist in 35 states and are e.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 15, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Why are concussions so hard to detect?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over 200,000 young children go to the emergency room for traumatic brain injuries and concussions each year. Concussions are caused when a jolt to the body causes the brain to move. Julie Gilchrist, M.D., compares the brain to the yolk of an egg and the rest of the body to the shell, "you can break the yolk without ever damaging the shel.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 14, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
What happens to the brain after death?
We understad what happens to the body after death, but what about the brain? Jim Borigin, Ph.D., a professor of physiology and neurology at the University of Michigan visits "Sound Medicine" to talk about what happens to the brain after death..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - September 8, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
