Health Headlines for Monday, August 21
U.S. study revives argument over mammogram screening
Reuters
Yearly mammograms starting at age 40 would prevent the most deaths from breast cancer, U.S. researchers reported on Monday in a challenge to more conservative recommendations that take into account both the harms and the benefits of screening.
Dying at home in pain doesn’t keep relatives from stealing the pills
Washington Post
Nothing seemed to help the patient — and the hospice staff didn’t know why.
Many more children will suddenly be diagnosed with high blood pressure
CNN
More children and teens are likely to be categorized as having abnormal blood pressure during their annual wellness visits, based on new recommendations released Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The Appointment Ends. Now the Patient Is Listening.
New York Times
The next time you see your cardiologist or internist, what would happen if you took out your smartphone or a digital recorder and said you’d like to record your appointment?
Surgeries to remove weight-loss devices on the rise
Reuters
Doctors are doing fewer weight-loss procedures to implant adjustable bands around the stomach and more operations to remove the devices or alter them, a U.S. study suggests.
Alcohol may impair tired drivers even if they aren’t drunk
Reuters
People with blood alcohol levels below the legal cutoff for being considered drunk may still be unsafe drivers if they’re also sleep deprived, a small experiment suggests.
Over $6.4M in federal funds heading to NY community health centers
Observer Today
U.S. Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced $6,400,528 in federal funds for 62 New York community health centers.