Screening Colonoscopy: Where Do We Go From Here?

20. October 2022 Health 0
Screening Colonoscopy: Where Do We Go From Here?
(MedPage Today) — Screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) is both effective and cost effective. One of the earliest tests for colorectal cancer screening is detecting occult blood in stool followed by colonoscopy if the test is positive. A randomized… Powered by WPeMatico

Climate Change Is Causing Premature Death

19. October 2022 Health 0
Climate Change Is Causing Premature Death
(MedPage Today) — *Patient name has been changed Mary Williams* saved for 15 years to purchase a home. She found a small house in South Shore (on Chicago’s south side), made an offer, and achieved her dream. A massive rainstorm flooded her basement… Powered by WPeMatico

It's Time to Retire BMI as a Clinical Metric

19. October 2022 Health 0
It's Time to Retire BMI as a Clinical Metric
(MedPage Today) — Imagine a sales rep comes to your clinic office to pitch a new gadget to gauge your patients’ health. They tell you that it’s not nearly as good as the measures you already have. It performs even worse with older people and athletes… Powered by WPeMatico

What My 10-Year-Old Taught Me About Boundaries

18. October 2022 Health 0
What My 10-Year-Old Taught Me About Boundaries
(MedPage Today) — My youngest daughter turned 10 on Saturday. I have been in awe of the privilege, joy, and honor I have been given in raising my beautiful, spirited, brilliant, and incredibly loving kids. One of the most unexpected, amusing… Powered by WPeMatico