The CDC released a study this week that will be published in next month’s edition of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine that shows that three quarters of American children received the recommended vaccines in 2008. This is up from one half of children in a 2000 study. Another recent study done by researchers in Denver showed [...]
29. December 2009
Radiation Exposure from CT Scans
According to two reports published in the Archives of Internal Medicine this month,which we reviewed recently on The Denver Channel, the number of CT scans performed in our country jumped from 3 million per year in 1970 to 70 million in 2007. While CT scans are an important tool providing great medical benefits, they also involve [...]
29. December 2009
Preventing Illnesses During Family GatheringsOver the Holidays
Do family get-togethers send home more than just presents with older adults? According to a study referenced in the most recent issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, older adults, and particularly women, show seasonal increases in pneumococcal disease that coincide with the holidays. As discussed on Dec. 30 on The Denver Channel 7- [...]
29. December 2009
December 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccine Recall
Sanofi Pasteur announced a voluntary recall of pediatric syringes of H1N1 flu vaccine in mid-December after the potency of the drug was found to be slightly less than the specifications from the government. While there is no potential harm to patients, the protectiveness of the vaccine may be decreased. We discussed this on Denver Channel 7 on [...]
29. December 2009
Some Easy New Year’s Resolutions for Your Health
It’s that time of year when many of us are making New Years resolutions. This year, think about picking up your toothbrush and taking a day off before you once again resolve to lose 5 pounds, or exercise more frequently – all in the name of good health. Instead, as we discussed this morning on The Denver [...]
9. December 2009
Beating Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are upon us – and between the gift-wrapping, parties and cards, you may find yourself feeling a bit stressed. How is it that the best time of the year can be the most anxiety provoking? Let’s spend some time looking at what the stressors are this time of year, and some simple solutions [...]
1. December 2009
Medications and Falls
The November issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine brings more attention to an increase of falls in patients who are on sedatives, sleeping pills, anti-depressants or benzodiazepines. We discussed the recent article, and how drugs such as Ambien, Valium and other drugs in this category are related to increased falls on Channel 7.
First, let’sw [...]
27. November 2009
Breast Cancer Screening Controversy
Last week, a government task force suggested new guidelines for screening women for breast cancer in a paper published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. Since that time, the public conversation about these new guidelines has been heated and, possibly, confusing to many of us. Why there is so much public debate, and how [...]
24. November 2009
Seizures and Epilepsy
Epilepsy, or seizure disorders, affect approximately 3 million Americans and each year 200,000 new cases are diagnosed. The cost spent in the healthcare system is about 15.5 billion dollars a year, but the cost to those who live with the disease is hard to quantify. As we discussed on Channel 7,seizures are not uncommon, in [...]
24. November 2009
Sodas and Health Issues
Preventing High Blood Pressure by Limiting Sugar
Before you pick up that next soda – with or without sugar – you may want to listen to studies presented at the American Society of Nephrology’s annual meeting in late October. The studies are showing correlations between health issues such as high blood pressure and our intake of [...]
6. January 2010
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