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
A new test for pancreatic cancer
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons reported that researchers have developed a test that identifies benign pancreatic cysts. C. Max Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, senior author of the study, discusses the effectiveness of the test, the study, and how this finding will help doctors focus their tests and treatments..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - April 5, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
The Michelangelo of medicine
Frank Netter, M.D., morphed a career in medicine into something he truly loved to do: draw. Francine Netter recently published, "Medicine's Michelangelo: The Life and Art of Frank H. Netter, MD." Francine joins "Sound Medicine" to discuss her father's work as a medical illustrator..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Unpublished clinical trials
Christopher Jones, M.D., is the lead author of a new study that found many clinical researchers left their results unpublished. Dr. Jones comments on why researchers aren't publishing their results and why this should be a concern for the scientific community..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
What's so irritating about Wet Wipes ?
For some reason he can't really explain, Sound Medicine contributor Eric Metcalf just can't stand wet wipes. Now they seem to be irritating some other people, too. He explains why in this week's Checkup..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Simulating life on Mars
Two weeks ago, Ronald Williams, Ph.D., left his position as the director of neuropsychology at Fort Wayne Neurological Center for an extended stay in Hawaii. Dr. Williams will spend four months participating in HI-SEAS -- the Hawaii Space Exploration Analog and Simulation -- a NASA-funded space simulation program..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 30, 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 - March 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Hearing loss and depression
Losing your hearing is troubling for many reasons. But did you know that it may lead to depression?.... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Indianapolis teens travel to Swaziland in hopes of changing attitudes toward AIDS
An Indianapolis nonprofit called Saving Orphans through Healthcare Outreach teamed up with Crispus Attucks High School to send local students interested in medicine to Swaziland for two weeks to meet with teens there. Field producer Andrea Muraskin talks with students and teachers about their experiences and reactions on day-to-day life in Swaziland..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
HIV-positive newborns
At the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections it was reported that several HIV-positive babies treated immediately after birth are now HIV free. Elaine Cox, M.D., discusses HIV treatment in newborns, how it differs from adults, and how HIV-positive expectant mothers can reduce the risk of transmission to newborns..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
The Michelangelo of medicine
Frank Netter, M.D., morphed a career in medicine into something he truly loved to do: draw. Francine Netter recently published, "Medicine's Michelangelo: The Life and Art of Frank H. Netter, MD." Francine joins "Sound Medicine" to discuss her father's work as a medical illustrator..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
Unpublished clinical trials
Christopher Jones, M.D., is the lead author of a new study that found many clinical researchers left their results unpublished. Dr. Jones comments on why researchers aren't publishing their results and why this should be a concern for the scientific community..... (Source: Sound Medicine)
Source: Sound Medicine - March 30, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Sound Medicine Source Type: news
