Josh Bloom commented that he did not contribute to the ACSH posting on second hand smoke.
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Category: Medicine
HPV around the World
The HPV vaccine has created much hallabaloo in America.
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Cholesterol Guidelines–One more time.
The cardiologists are now discussing a new set of guidelines about cholesterol.
I thought it worth posting since many readers are on treatment.
Continue reading Cholesterol Guidelines–One more time.
Vaccineophobia is still Rampant
There are two basic problems with vaccine fears–
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End Stage Heart Failure Treatments
This is very difficult management problem–people with severe heart failure so they can’t even walk.
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New Treatment for Esophageal Cancer–Cool
In the past cancer of the esophagus was a difficult and problematic cancer to treat. This is a breakthrough.
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Patient Safety Junk Research
Here’s the typical panicky study on patient safety, this time about skilled nursing facilities.
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More on Tylenol and ADHD
A commentary that is very good from the ACSH people.
http://acsh.org/2014/02/acetaminophen-use-pregnancy-behavioral-problems-offspring/
Tylenol causes ADHD and Behavior Disorders–Really?
Here’s a study that got a lot of attention yesterday.
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Ovarian Cancer Risk
The BRCA marker for risk of ovarian cancer is reported by oncologists to be compelling.
Continue reading Ovarian Cancer Risk
Heroin made me do it
Is it heroin that takes over a person’s life?
Theodore Dalrymple opines.
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Child Euthanasia approved in Belgium, Cui Bono?
Revisiting the discussion about Belgium’proposed Child Euthanasia Bill, now passed.
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