| 2009 December December 23, 2009 It's the Season for Being Jolly...I Just Don't Want to Gain Weight Video by Steven Dominguez, MD, MPH on "Why Do I Keep Eating and Eating and Eating." This is the reason we gain weight, especially over the "holidays." View the video to learn to avoid over-eating. December 22, 2009 Milk Thistle Protects Cancer Patients from Chemotherapy Associated Liver Damage A new study finds that the herb milk thistle may help treat liver inflammation in cancer patients who receive chemotherapy. December 21, 2009 Is My Diet Causing My Acne? A study recently revealed that a low glycemic index diet consumed for 12 weeks resulted in weight loss, reduced free androgen index, and lower IGF-1. Clinically, there was a marked decrease in the active new lesion counts. December 18, 2009 Accutane Accutane will be voluntarily removed from the market in 2010. December 17, 2009 FDA Panel Recommends Crestor to treat Inflammation and Heart Disease An FDA advisory panel recommended to expand the indications for the use of Crestor in protecting individuals from other illnesses such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts, as well as reducing inflammation which leads to heart disease. December 16, 2009 Development of the US Healthcare System The three developmental stages of the United States health care system are discussed. The evolution of our current health care system began in 1850; and has metamorphosed in three time periods, 1850 to 1900, 1900 to World War II (WW II), and WW II to 2009. A prediction is forecast. December 15, 2009 Racial Disparities Exist in Follow-Up Care after Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer A new study finds many breast cancer patients—particularly African American women—do not receive recommended radiation treatments after undergoing a lumpectomy. December 14, 2009 Projecting the Future Diabetes Population and Related Costs for the U.S. According to research published in Diabetes Care, the number of people with diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes between 2009 and 2034, will increase from 23.7 million to 44.1 million. Sixty five percent of individuals of the population will be overweight or obese. December 11, 2009 Pistachios May Reduce Lung Cancer Risk "Pistachios are one of those ‘good-for-you' nuts, and 2 ounces per day could be incorporated into dietary strategies designed to reduce the risk of lung cancer without significant changes in body mass index," American Association for Cancer Research December 10, 2009 New Study Reveals Pistachios Decrease Inflammation The study, published this month in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, Pistachio oil decreases levels of an inflammatory marker known as "Ifit-2". Inflammation is a complex biological response to harmful stimuli, pathogens, damaged cells or irritants, and it underlies functional changes associated with many chronic diseases, such as obesity and cancer. December 9, 2009 4 Models of US Healthcare Today we will discuss, compare and contrast the Organizational, Social, Economic, and Public Health Models of "health care." The perspectives of health care access, availability, delivery, efficiency, effectiveness, and quality are defined by the perceptions of the individual or organization viewing the above named parameters. December 8, 2009 California Department of Health Services to Cut Mammograms for Women Under Age 50 Every Woman Counts program will suspend all new enrollments for breast cancer screening services until July 2, 2010, and change the eligibility age for breast cancer screening services to 50 years of age and over. December 7, 2009 More California Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Screening The number of California women undergoing routine mammograms has increased from 38% in 1987, to 79% in 2000. December 4, 2009 Aortic Abdominal Aneurysm: A Ticking Time Bomb An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlargement of the lower part of the aorta that extends through the abdominal area. December 3, 2009 Peripheral Arterial Disease: Why Do My Legs Hurt When I Walk? Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is hardening of the arteries of the legs which impedes blood flow resulting in cold feet and painful legs. December 2, 2009 Need and Demand: Two Ends of the Rope Today we will define and distinguish the terms, Need and Demand for health services. We hear daily from politicians the statement: "The U.S. health care system needs reform because there is too much need and too much demand." December 1, 2009 Sciatica: My Back is Shooting Pain Down My Leg The problem of Sciatica is discussed. |
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