Answers To Diseases

Engineer and surgeon Catherine Mohr gives a dynamic lecture on the surgery’s history and its potential future.

Swine Flu Genes Show Virus May Be Weak Preliminary evidence suggests that swine flu may prove relatively mild, though scientists warn against drawing firm conclusions from on-the-fly early research. Wired.com has learned that Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory computer scientists Jonathan Allen and Tom Slezak did not find similarities between swine flu and historical strains that [...]

Prostate cancer screening continues to be a controversial issue.
Regular readers of this blog know about the risks of cancer screening, especially prostate cancer, which can lead to unnecessary biopsies necessitating invasive procedures that can lead to life-altering side effects. All for a slow-growing cancer that may not have led to death.
The problem with prostate [...]

I used to play the violin, and was a member of Boston’s medical professional-based Longwood Symphony Orchestra.
So, naturally, ads like these from the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, which capture the intersection between classical music and medicine, catch my eye.

The body is an amazing mechanism… when everything’s working correctly. But when one little bit gets out of step, you can end up in some serious discomfort. Case in point: a stitch in your side.

Zicam is becoming an example of the dangers of mass-marketing unproven homeopathic remedies.
As MedPage Today reports, the FDA has warned patients to stop using Zicam, as the product can lead to anosmia, or loss of the sense of smell.
This isn’t a new claim, since, “In 2006, the company paid $12 million to settle 340 lawsuits [...]

Here are some of the more interesting comments readers have left recently.
1. Rogue Medic on how Oprah should be handling medical issues:
If she is going to give medical advice, and she is giving medical advice, and she is going to focus on giving advice contrary to the guidelines of reputable medical organizations, maybe some of [...]