Medical ethics in the news
Shoukhrat Mitalipov, Ph.D., a professor at Oregon Health and Life Sciences University, recently perfected a procedure that could allow women to have children without passing on genetic defects found in their mitochondria. Eric Meslin, Ph.D., discusses the procedure, the ethical concerns it raises, and how this research could be used in the future..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 13, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Better eye care can help those suffering from glaucoma
According to a recent study published in the journal Ophthalmology, better eye care for those with glaucoma has led to decreased levels of blindness. Louis Cantor, M.D., the director for glaucoma service at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute, discusses the study and the link between glaucoma and blindness..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 13, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Health news headlines
Jill Ditmire reports the latest health news headlines..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 13, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Family activities and emotional health
Family activities are nice ways for parents and kids to spend time together. But did you know that they can also improve the social and emotional health of young children?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 13, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Crowdfunding for medical expenses
Many people swamped with medical bills are turning to crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe, to help cover their expenses. Field reporter Erika Beras takes listeners behind the scenes of medical fundraising to discover how effective crowdfunding can be..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 13, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Funding changes for Medicare Advantage recipients
The federal government recently proposed new regulations that will help protect Medicare Advantage recipients. According to Aaron Carroll, M.D., M.S., newly proposed governmental changes will help protect the rights of seniors and health care providers..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 12, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Medical ethics in the news
Eric Meslin, Ph.D., will be commenting on the steps the United Nations is taking to eradicate polio in Pakistan, the compassionate use of experimental medicines in young patients, and the genetic disorder trisomy 21, which causes Down syndrome..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
The relationship between time management and health
We all struggle with time. Trying to find more hours in the day to get things done, staying up too late and waking up exhausted. We've all been there, and for the most part we get by. But is how we manage time damaging our health? Jeremy Shere has more..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Spelling out the ABCs of breast cancer
Madhulika Sikka, recently published "A Breast Cancer Alphabet." Sikka is a breast cancer survivor who chronicles her journey with cancer in the book as well as giving A-to-Z advice to those with breast cancer..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Laser surgery for skin cancer
Ray Jalian, M.D., recently led a study that showed lasers to be a promising alternative therapy to remove based cell carcinoma. Dr. Jalian joins "Sound Medicine" to comment on the new procedure, the pros and cons of the Mohs procedure, and what the future looks like for treating basal cell carcinoma with lasers..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Health news headlines
Jill Ditmire reports the latest health news headlines.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Can angry outbursts lead to a heart attack?
We all get angry sometimes. But did you know that angry outbursts can raise your risk for having a heart attack?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Medical ethics in the news
Eric Meslin, Ph.D., will be commenting on the steps the United Nations is taking to eradicate polio in Pakistan, the compassionate use of experimental medicines in young patients, and the genetic disorder trisomy 21, which causes Down syndrome..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
The relationship between time management and health
We all struggle with time. Trying to find more hours in the day to get things done, staying up too late and waking up exhausted. We've all been there, and for the most part we get by. But is how we manage time damaging our health? Jeremy Shere has more..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Spelling out the ABCs of breast cancer
Madhulika Sikka, recently published "A Breast Cancer Alphabet." Sikka is a breast cancer survivor who chronicles her journey with cancer in the book as well as giving A-to-Z advice to those with breast cancer..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 6, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
