November 30, 2011
Docs Who Own MRIs Order Far More ScansPatients are much more
likely to undergo unnecessary medical imaging exams if the tests
are ordered by doctors with a financial interest in the imaging
equipment, according to a new study.
Scans May Discern Between Two Types of
DementiaIn the vast majority of
cases, researchers can distinguish between Alzheimer's and another
form of dementia with shared symptoms by using a specific type of
PET scan that looks for evidence of plaque in the brain, new
research suggests.
Most U.S. Drivers Engage in 'Distracting' Behaviors:
PollWhether it's talking on
cellphones, fiddling with food and drink or doing some last-minute
grooming, a large majority of adult drivers in the United States
admit to being dangerously distracted while behind the wheel, a new
poll shows.
Many Suicidal Teens Make First Try Before High
SchoolAbout 40 percent of young
adults who've attempted suicide made their first attempt before
high school, which suggests that suicidal thoughts and behavior may
begin much younger than previously believed, according to a new
study.
Infant Vaccines May Work Better If Given in
AfternoonAs many parents can
attest, a rough night may follow when their baby has been to the
doctor for their first shots, due to increased fussiness or fever
from the immunizations. But a new study suggests that the time of
day that the shots are given may make a difference in both sleep
and immune response.
Advocates Push for Greater Awareness of
HIV/AIDSAdvocates for HIV/AIDS
research and treatment met Wednesday to discuss how to reduce the
spread of the disease in the United States, improve access to
better care and raise general awareness of the ongoing
epidemic.
Arsenic Detected in Apple, Grape Juice SamplesThe debate over the
safety of fruit juice consumed by Americans escalated Wednesday
with the release of a
Consumer Reports study that found many apple and grape juice
samples tainted with arsenic.