It’s no secret that with tens of thousands of participants and five days of programming, HIMSS can be a little overwhelming. This year is no different — from former Yankees star Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod) dishing out his advice on health investing…
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DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Small acts of kindness that have a big impact
DR MAX THE MIND DOCTOR: Small acts of kindness that have a big impact When people hear that I am a doctor, one of two things usually happens. Either they try to show me a part of their anatomy and…
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More than a knee injury: ACL tears cause harmful changes in our brain structure
It’s known that some joint function is often permanently lost after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and re-injury is common even with intensive physical therapy, but it’s unclear why. New research from the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology shows structural…
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What makes a ‘good Samaritan’ good? That opinion depends on the beneficiary
Your good deed for the day—whether lending a hand to a stranger or giving up your seat on the subway—may prompt others to see you as a good and trustworthy person, but not always. In certain circumstances, it may do…
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Building a better breast
Surgeons at UT Southwestern Medical Center have developed a process to determine the best approach for single breast reconstruction that involves mapping out prior to surgery which blood vessels to use in lower abdominal tissue to minimize the chances of…
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To best treat a burn, first cool with running water, study shows
New research in the January edition of Annals of Emergency Medicine reveals that cooling with running water is the best initial treatment for a child’s burn. Researchers found that cool running water can reduce the odds of needing a skin…
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A Company Repossessed a Vietnam Vet's Prosthetic Legs After the VA Refused to Pay for Them
Just a couple of days before last Christmas, 69-year-old Jerry Holliman, a Vietnam veteran, says a man came into a nursing home for military veterans in Collins, Mississippi, and took away Holliman’s prosthetic legs. According to the Clarion Ledger, Holliman…
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Revealed an alteration related to the loss of effectiveness of a treatment in lung cancer
The Cancer Genetics Group of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute, led by Montse Sánchez-Céspedes, together with Luis Montuenga from CIMA, and Enriqueta Felip from Vall d’Hebron Hospital, has revealed that inactivation of RB1 through intragenic rearrangements is frequent in…
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Why a cool wash may be good for the planet but bad for your health
Why a cool wash may be good for the planet but bad for your health: From washing clothes to trendy reusable drinking cups, how to go green without getting ill A study suggested machines used at low temps may harbour…
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Can a second opinion make a difference?
Your doctor may be the smartest, most compassionate, thoughtful person in the world—a leading specialist or someone you’ve trusted for years. But you shouldn’t let that stop you from getting a second opinion. “Second opinions are commonplace these days,” says…
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