August 17, 2010
Health Tip: Coping With HivesHives are the result of an allergic
reaction. They typically go away without treatment, but can be an
itchy nuisance.
Cosmetic Surgery Not a Help for Body Dysmorphic
DisorderOne in five people with a
condition known as body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) undergo cosmetic
procedures, but only 2 percent of them experience a reduction in
the severity of their condition after their treatment, researchers
say.
Surgery Can Be Safe in Nations With Scarce Resources:
ReportThe organization known as
Doctors Without Borders, or Medecins Sans Frontieres, performed
nearly 20,000 procedures in countries with limited resources over
an eight-year period, and reported an extremely low operative death
rate, a new study has found.
Beer Linked to Psoriasis in WomenWomen who drink regular
beer may be increasing their risk of developing psoriasis, an
autoimmune disorder affecting the skin, new findings suggest.
Deaths From Heart Attack Rise With Delays in
CareDeaths from a severe type
of heart attack rise by about 10 percent for every hour of delay
between the time the patient calls for an ambulance and the time
that patient is treated in the hospital, a new European study
finds.
Less Invasive Biopsies Gain FavorLess invasive biopsies done
with the help of imaging to guide the needle now make up the
majority of biopsies being done, a new study finds.