AltWeeklies Wire
Under Wrapsnew
Many of Dr. Brian West's patients didn't know he was in the California medical board's substance-abuse-diversion program. At least six of them claim they're paying the price.
Tags: Health & Science
Forget HMOs ... Computers are Rationing Health Carenew
Though you may not realize it, you give away your medical records every time you see a doctor who must be paid under an insurance plan.
Metro Times |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
01-14-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Doc Offers New View of Menopause Pillsnew
Dr. Jerilynn Prior has found that estrogen levels do rise during perimenopause and don't drop until after the symptoms normally associated with menopause subside. It's a drop in progesterone during perimenopause that creates the uncomfortable symptoms, she said.
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
01-11-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Plastic Surgery Bubblenew
Cometic surgery is more popular and affordable than ever, but do patients know what they're getting into? A Connecticut doc explains his craft.
Hartford Advocate |
Chandra Niles Folson |
01-10-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Are Hospitals Helping the Homeless?new
Not enough, say some who are learning to fend for themselves.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Michael J. Mooney |
01-08-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
The Cleveland Clinic Takes the Fifthnew
When it comes to litigation, the hospital gets as noncommunicative as a Mafia don.
Cleveland Scene |
Jared Klaus |
01-04-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Probable Causenew
For one woman, what appeared to be a migraine headache almost killed her.
Merry Crisis and Happy Blue Yearnew
If the holidays make you want to blow your brains out, just hop on the phone. Some nice people in Arlington, Va., are waiting to talk to you.
Washington City Paper |
Ellen Ryan |
01-03-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
My Body, My Selfnew
Food issues and a bad self-image led me to undergo weight-loss surgery. I'm still a mess, but a better-looking one.
Tags: Health & Science
San Diego Needle Exchange Tries to Stay Low-Keynew
Though the program has the support of the mayor and a majority of City Council members, and though it's causing the police no grief, and though the state Department of Pubic Health's Office of AIDS recently allocated funding for the city to expand its program, some vocal opponents remain imposing forces.
San Diego CityBeat |
Kelly Davis |
01-02-2008 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
TB Risingnew
Though declining nationwide, tuberculosis is increasing in Minnesota as immigrants flock here.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Rhena Tantisunthorn |
12-27-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Alt.Health: Holiday Bender-mendersnew
Soothe excesses with lemon juice and a good dose of realism.
NOW Magazine |
Elizabeth Bromstein |
12-21-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Historic Vote on Compassionate Care for Rape Victimsnew
It took six years, but advocates for sexual assault survivors scored a major victory last week when the Wisconsin Assembly voted 56-41 in support of new hospital protocols for women who seek medical attention in emergency rooms.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
12-21-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
Flaws Emerge in North Carolina Pesticide Lawnew
Almost a year after the change went into effect, not a single doctor in the state has used the new program to report farmworker sickness.
Tags: Health & Science
The Edge of Epidemicnew
HIV-positive undocumented workers are at the center of a brewing health crisis in Santa Clara County and throughout the state.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Andrea Riordan and Colleen Watson |
12-20-2007 |
Science
Tags: Health & Science
