Okay- if you're married to your cell phone you don't need a divorce when you go visiting in the hospital.
In any hospital you'll see signs against using your cell phone. The reason: cell phones could interfere with hospital equipment.
NOT SO.
The latest study finds NO negative impact.
The study is published in the current issue of MAYO CLINIC PROCEEDINGS.
While the study says the ban should be lifted, it'll be interesting to see how many hospitals actually do so - they'll probably cite the 'silence is golden' rule to keep the ban in effect.
Friday, March 9
Rethinking Colon Cancer Prevention
A study came out a while back touting aspirin therapy as a way to stave off colon cancer. Well, not quite.
The latest study on this relationship says, most of us should not be using NSAIDS for this reason.
The study, done at the University of Calgary along with the U.S. Preventive Services Task force, shows NSAIDS ( non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen) can prevent some colo-rectal cancer but not enough to outweigh the increase in nasty side effects like stomach bleeding.
The bottom line: - aspirin does appear mildly effective at reducing the incidence of colo rectal cancer (crc) - but it had to be used in high doses for 10 years - so the protection was offset by the risk of stomach damage.
This recommendation against NSAID use is directed at people with no symptoms of crc or those with a family history. HOWEVER. .the NSAID therapy is still considered ' a go' for people with a history of polyps, Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.
And after all's said and done, you know the drill .. TTYD ( talk to your doctor)
The latest study on this relationship says, most of us should not be using NSAIDS for this reason.
The study, done at the University of Calgary along with the U.S. Preventive Services Task force, shows NSAIDS ( non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen) can prevent some colo-rectal cancer but not enough to outweigh the increase in nasty side effects like stomach bleeding.
The bottom line: - aspirin does appear mildly effective at reducing the incidence of colo rectal cancer (crc) - but it had to be used in high doses for 10 years - so the protection was offset by the risk of stomach damage.
This recommendation against NSAID use is directed at people with no symptoms of crc or those with a family history. HOWEVER. .the NSAID therapy is still considered ' a go' for people with a history of polyps, Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.
And after all's said and done, you know the drill .. TTYD ( talk to your doctor)
Tuesday, March 6
Bronchitis 101
Seems every where you go someone's hacking. It could be bronchitis.
Most of the time a virus causes bronchitis, not a bacterial infection as docs used to think. Because it's viral, antibiotics don't help. What can help- bronchodialators - the inhaled treatment people with asthma, use. It helps open the bronchial tubes and clear out mucus.
Generally, bronchitis goes away on its own - just get rest, plenty of fluids and if possible, add moisture to your home air. But even if you're on your best health behavior the cough can linger several weeks, even months.
It's time to see the doctor if you're coughing/wheezing for more than 2 weeks, especially at night or when you're active; if you continue coughing and feel very weak, sick and run a fever: if you cough up blood; if your feet swell.
http://www.familydoctor.org
Most of the time a virus causes bronchitis, not a bacterial infection as docs used to think. Because it's viral, antibiotics don't help. What can help- bronchodialators - the inhaled treatment people with asthma, use. It helps open the bronchial tubes and clear out mucus.
Generally, bronchitis goes away on its own - just get rest, plenty of fluids and if possible, add moisture to your home air. But even if you're on your best health behavior the cough can linger several weeks, even months.
It's time to see the doctor if you're coughing/wheezing for more than 2 weeks, especially at night or when you're active; if you continue coughing and feel very weak, sick and run a fever: if you cough up blood; if your feet swell.
http://www.familydoctor.org
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