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Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 05, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Wed, 7 September 2011 08:00:00 EST

This week's topics include an update on CPR, chocolate and heart disease, tamoxifen and breast cancer, and a new anticoagulant medication for people with atrial fibrillation.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 29, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Wed, 7 September 2011 08:00:00 EST

This week's topics include ambulatory monitoring of blood pressure, changes in medication following hospitalization, the power of food to lower cholesterol, and use of an antibiotic in COPD.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 22, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Wed, 7 September 2011 08:00:00 EST

This week's topics include surgery for hip fractures and the impact of delay, coronary artery calcium scanning efficacy, emergence of resistant malaria, and a new medication for congestive heart failure.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 12, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 12 August 2011 13:00:00 EST

This week's topics include soy and menopausal symptoms, geographic variations in angiography, phlebotomy and anemia in those with heart disease, and ten year results from deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 5, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 5 August 2011 13:00:00 EST

This week's topics include a new way to assess newborns for heart problems, texting to improve malaria care in Africa, a disappointing report about hospitalists, and guidelines for managing COPD.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 1, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 29 July 2011 13:00:00 EST

This week's topics include a way to make kidney transplants last longer, the predictive value of sentinel nodes in breast cancer, Medicare Part D, and NSAIDs and Alzheimer's disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 22, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 22 July 2011 13:00:00 EST

This week's topics include HIV treatment in Uganda, exercise and cognitive decline, calorie content in restaurant foods, and diet and diverticulitis.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 15, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 15 July 2011 13:00:00 EST

This week's topics include the impact of maternal smoking, sodium and potassium and death, placebos and asthma management, and family history of cancer over time.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 08, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 08 July 2011 13:00:00 EST

This week's topics include dangers of rural hospitals, cardiac events due to a smoking cessation drug, sudden cardiac death and lifestyle factors in women, and inappropriate stent placement.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 01, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include use of CT to prevent lung cancer death, sunscreens and melanoma, text messaging and smoking cessation, and type 1 diabetes and congestive heart failure.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 24, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include possible dangers of high dose statins, chasing down the E. coli epidemic, door in door out times, and multiple blood pressure measurements.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 17, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include malpractice in inpatient and outpatient settings, parental attitudes toward childhood vaccines, ambulance drive-bys, and TV and mortality.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 10, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include screening for ovarian cancer, a new agent to prevent breast cancer in high risk women, remote management of treatment for hepatitis C, and mentholated cigarettes.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 03, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include sports and energy drinks in kids, sleep duration and obesity in children, two common drugs and their association with diabetes, and niacin and heart disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 27, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include a lack of benefit in coronary CT screening, aspirin versus a new agent in stroke prevention, lung remodeling in asthma and locomotion training after stroke.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 20, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include third agents in diabetes treatment, the utility of telemedicine, treating one partner who is HIV positive to prevent transmission, and PPI or surgery for GERD.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 13, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include use of medical therapy for people with heart disease, risk of NSAIDs in those who’ve had a heart attack, overuse of colonoscopy, and physician attitudes toward continuing medical education (CME).

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 06, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include infants and supplements, asthma medications, bisphosphonates and fracture risk, and dietary salt.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 29, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include armadillos and leprosy, LAM treatment, IQ testing, and fatty liver disease in kids.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 22, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include kids who fail antiretroviral therapy, when such therapy should be started, new criteria for Alzheimer’s disease, and the significance of triglycerides.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 15, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include shedding of herpes viruses even when no lesions are present, treating nerve pain related to diabetes, physicians recommending one treatment to patients but another to themselves, and risks of acne treatment with antibiotics.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 08, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include repairing the heart through the skin, patient management of blood thinners, overdoses due to opioids, and whether PSA should be tested for at all.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 01, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include the dangers of social media, a new drug for hepatitis C, managing obesity in frail elderly people, and airport scanner risk.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 25, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include use of fibrates in the US and Canada, child safety seats, diabetes medications, and the risks of exercise and sex.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 18, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include high dose anticlotting drugs don’t help, bypass versus stent placement and quality of life issues, a new virus in China, and treating inner city kids with asthma.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 11, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include cannabis and psychosis, lack of benefit with PSA velocity, stress, infertility and pregnancy, and cause-specific death and diabetes.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 04, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include steroids for nasal polyps, Facebook and TB, making medical decisions for others, and BMI for Asians.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 25, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:00:00 EST

Driving after a stroke, falls from cribs, cell phones and brain activity, and life on the farm and childhood asthma.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 18, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 16:00:00 EST

Using asthma medications only when needed in teenagers, the impact of fiber on mortality, FDA oversight of devices, and obesity, knee arthritis and quality of life.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 11, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Thu, 11 Feb 2011 16:00:00 EST

implantable monitor for congestive heart failure, in utero surgery for one form of spina bifida, more evidence that axillary node dissection may not be necessary, and response to vaccination in infants of HIV infected moms.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 4, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 4 Feb 2011 01:00:00 EST

Evaluation of low back pain, new antibiotic for Clostridium difficile infection, the federal dietary guidelines, and vaccination for HPV in males.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 28, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:00:00 EST

Smoking and breast cancer, a brief intervention for insomnia, the benefits of stroke centers, and a suction device and CPR.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 21, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:00:00 EST

Antidepressant to manage hot flashes, the natural history of coronary artery disease, a new imaging technique for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, and storytelling to improve blood pressure control.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 14, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:00:00 EST

Treating middle ear infections in kids, a new way to test for Down syndrome, two medications for initial treatment of high blood pressure, and a lack of evidence for ‘expert’ recommendations.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 7, 2011

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 7 Jan 2011 15:00:00 EST

Treatment of mild congestive heart failure, who is getting implanted defibrillators, antibiotic treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, and walking assessment for elderly.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 24, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 14:00:00 EST

Some good fats, preventing falls in older adults, Echinacea for colds, and exercise and weight gain in middle life.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 17, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:00:00 EST

Adrenal masses found incidentally, pain relievers in the elderly, when to take thyroid medication, and promoting colorectal cancer screening.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 10, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:00:00 EST

Sex in older men, aspirin and cancer prevention, new food allergy guidelines, and aspirin and screening for colorectal cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 3, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 3 Dec 2010 14:00:00 EST

Routine HIV testing, variations in dosing in kid’s OTC medications, vitamin D and calcium recommendations from the Institute of Medicine, and mitochondria defects and autism.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 24, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

Best type of diet for weight maintenance, preventing HIV infection, fructose and gout in women, and dialysis 6 times per week.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 19, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:00:00 EST

High caffeine/alcohol beverages, fish oil and the heart, nerve destruction technique in controlling high blood pressure, and leaving prescriptions at the pharmacy.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 12, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST

Vick’s VapoRub, PPIs, pregnancy and Plavix, supervised exercise and diabetes, and vitamin E and stroke.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 5, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:00:00 EST

Pain at the end of life in elderly people, a lack of benefit with implanted defibrillators, screening adolescents for depression, and fish oil and Alzheimer’s.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 29, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:00:00 EST

Who responds to the anticlotting drug clopidogrel, the dangers of trying to kick an opiate drug habit, how to reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, and controlling high blood pressure with a visit to the barber.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 22, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 EST

Home monitoring for blood thinning, risks of hormone replacement therapy, dental procedures and cardiovascular events, and the upside of stressful life events.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 15, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 8:00:00 EST

Cancer screening for adult survivors of childhood cancer, screening people with HIV for cancer, advanced radiology tests in the ED, and maternal flu vaccination and benefits for the infant.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 8, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 8 Oct 2010 11:00:00 EST

Dangers of low blood sugar, sleep and weight loss, public health effects of mass media, and compression only CPR.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 1, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 1 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST

Lack of benefit to early detection of ovarian cancer recurrence, a urine test for a common pneumonia, benefits of breastfeeding, and a dialysis update.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 24, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST

Screening for testicular cancer, percutaneous replacement of the aortic valve, a common anticlotting agent and antacid taken together, and promoting sunless tanning.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 17, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EST

PSA screening again, COPD worsening, asthma and cigarette smoking in kids, and the best strategy for avoiding clotting and bleeding in people at risk.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 10, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST

Patient and physician expectations of stenting, comparisons of surgical centers for bypass surgery on the heart, age-related responses to removing blockages of the carotid artery, and sleep and obesity in youth.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 3, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 3 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EST

Costs of prostate cancer treatments, management of adult ADHD, vitamin D and the genome, and underinsurance of kids.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 27, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST

Genetics of a common corneal problem, the egg recall, health consequences of oil spills for fisherman, and drug treatment for herpes and birth defects.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 20, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EST

Tai chi and fibromyalgia, early palliative care benefits, sponges to prevent infection in heart surgery, and delays in treatment for heart attack and mortality.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 13, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST

Pregnancy after miscarriage, taking medications to prevent a second stroke, decline in hospital associated MRSA, and more.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 6, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 8 Aug 2010 16:00:00 EST

Replacing a heart valve through the skin, the long term effects of childhood hunger, the later life consequences of younger life cholesterol problems, and suicide risk and antiseizure medications.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 30, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST

Prostate cancer with low PSA, complications of obesity surgery, compression only CPR, and heart problems in childhood cancer survivors.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 23, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST

Loss of smell due to zinc, surgery for ACL tears, HDL cholesterol goals, and no seizures related to whooping cough vaccine.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 17, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EST

Who gets treated for end stage renal disease, vitamin D and cognitive function, a new medication for obesity, and cholesterol screening in youths.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 9, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 9 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EST

Erectile dysfunction drugs and sexually transmitted infections, patient help in high blood pressure control, depression and Alzheimer’s risk, and telomeres and cancer risk.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 2, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 17:00:00 EST

Benefits of prostate cancer screening, new technology for managing insulin delivery, avoiding diabetic retinopathy and testosterone in older, frail men.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 25, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST

Hearing loss related to mp3 players, homocysteine reduction isn’t helpful, two old diabetes drugs delivered in a novel way, and a new type of diabetes drug.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 18, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST

Common high blood pressure drug and cancer, gastrointestinal bleeding and NSAIDs, testosterone levels in older men, and racial variation in hemoglobin A1c.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 11, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EST

New use for a drug for gout, prescription drug abuse among US children, dangers of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, and body checking in youth hockey.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 4, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EST

Benefits of teeth brushing, upside of antiretroviral therapy for partners, time to treatment after heart attack, and group medical appointments.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 28, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:00:00 EST

Metformin and vitamin B12 deficiency, drowning prevention, eyeglasses and falls in the elderly, and sugar containing soft drinks and blood pressure.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 21, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:00:00 EST

Antibiotic use and resistance, important causes of depression, sildenafil for pulmonary fibrosis, and pesticide levels and ADHD.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 14, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 14 May 2010 11:00:00 EST

Overuse of proton pump inhibitors, modest benefit of fibrates, nut consumption and cholesterol levels, and food allergies.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 7, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 7 May 2010 12:00:00 EST

Diagnosing celiac disease, a new stent, risk of Alzheimer’s in caregivers, and follow up after discharge for congestive heart failure. And watch our YouTube!

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 30, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST

Benefits of sigmoidoscopy, vitamin B, diabetes and kidney problems, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease, and assessing older drivers.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 23, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:00:00 EST

Head lice treatment, overcoming jet lag, commotio cordis, and health effects of hot weather.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 16, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:00:00 EST

CMV testing in newborns, open versus endovascular repair of aortic aneurysm, managing atrial fibrillation, and cost barriers to treatment of heart attacks.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 9, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 9 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EST

Obesity genes and exercise, lung function post 9/11, mothers and infant sleeping position, and more complex spine surgery.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 2, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 2 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST

Factors related to happy partners, the safety of parachutes, placebos, and knuckle cracking.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 26, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 23:00:00 EST

Weight gain and exercise in middle aged women, BNP and congestive heart failure, the clinical impact of a measure of kidney function, and kids and food allergies.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 19, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EST

Management of secondary symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, utility of tight blood pressure and cholesterol control in people with type 2 diabetes, and hand bacteria.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 12, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST

Aging and sexuality, coronary artery assessment in those without symptoms, fluctuations in blood pressure and stroke, and the benefits of alcohol in weight maintenance for women.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 5, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST

Screening athletes for cardiac problems, salt, aspirin to prevent cardiovascular events, and treating blockage of the carotid arteries.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 26, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST

Avandia concerns, poor treatment of high blood pressure, cognitive decline after hospital stays in the elderly, and management of muscle cramps.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 19, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST

King Tut and his pedigree, aspirin and breast cancer recurrence, assessing vegetative states, and the placebo effect.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 12, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:00:00 EST

Preventing childhood obesity, lap band surgery in teenagers, antidepressants and breast cancer drugs, and utility of MRI in reducing reoperations for breast cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 5, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST

Multiple studies on exercise, weight loss, strength training and diet and their effects on multiple measures in Archives of Internal Medicine.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 29, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST

Managing atrial fibrillation, use of antibiotics in ICU patients, how low should blood sugars be held in critically ill people, and avoiding the most common cause of severe childhood diarrhea.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 22, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include obesity update data, warning on opioids, sudden death due to cocaine use, and telomeres and heart disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 15, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST

This week’s topics include mammography update, hormesis, infectious disease and stroke risk, and no benefit to a blood product in tendon repair.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 8, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:20:00 EST

Smoking and type 2 diabetes risk, adult immunizations, depression severity and treatment, and prevention of surgical site infections.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 1, 2010

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 3 Jan 2010 20:00:00 EST

Increase in autism disorders, no help with telemedicine, how many household contacts become infected with H1N1 and the risk of blood clots following surgery.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 25, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST

Santa: A Public Health Pariah?

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 18, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST

Leptin, a new medication and Alzheimer’s, MMP and lung problems, stratifying tight blood sugar control based on health, and CT and cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 11, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST

Oxygen and headaches, SIDS and sleeping position, a new blood thinner, and soy consumption and breast cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 4, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 4 Dec 2009 15:00:00 EST

Left ventricular assist devices, an AIDS vaccine, aspirin and bleeding ulcers, and a new bug that causes sore throats.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 27, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:00:00 EST

Changing guidelines for cervical cancer screening, drugs administered by EMTs, angioplasty volume isn’t a concern, and impact of pain on falls in elderly.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 20, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

New breast cancer screening guidelines, anemia medication and kidney disease, vitamin B12 and cancer, and cholesterol lowering medications or niacin in heart disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 13, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fir, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Statin use and gallstones, simpler assessment of blood lipids, mood on low-fat or low-carb diets, and kidney artery blockage treatment.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 6, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fir, 6 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Overuse of Pap smears, masks for preventing flu, off pump bypass surgery, and masks for flu transmission prevention.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 30, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fir, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST

Risks of antipsychotic medications in kids, aging and cardiovascular fitness, staving off type 2 diabetes and insulin regimens in those who already have type 2 diabetes.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 23, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST

New agent for the treatment of obesity, fish oil and depression treatment in patients with heart disease, managing kidney disease in kids, and management of erectile dysfunction in men.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 16, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST

Cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, how best to have your prostate removed, H1N1 update, and neighborhoods and type 2 diabetes.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 9, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST

Best practices for flu immunization, when to implant a defibrillator after a heart attack, benefit lack in using nontraditional factors to predict coronary artery disease, and which foods cause the majority of food borne illness.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 2, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST

Cardiac resynchronization in patients with congestive heart failure, in hospital mortality following major surgery, assessing whether PSA should be tested, and weight loss in sleep apnea.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 18, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST

Mortality related to celiac disease, a new blood thinner, a lack of benefit related to implanted heart devices in women, and the hedgehog pathway and cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 11, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EST

Combination medications for high cholesterol, typhoid fever in the US, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in those with type 2 diabetes, and how good is care at freestanding retail medical clinics?

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 4, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Mon, 7 Sep 2009 22:00:00 EST

Lack of benefit with nerve ablation in pelvic pain, treatment of Bell palsy, statins before surgery, and common contracture treatment.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 28, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:05:00 EST

New diagnostic test for heart attack, radiation exposure due to CT and other imaging studies, dangers of hormonal therapy in some men with prostate cancer, and responses to clopidogrel.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 21, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:05:00 EST

Induction of labor, palliative care, melanoma detection, and safety of HPV vaccine.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 14, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:05:00 EST

benefits of lifestyle choices in avoiding Alzheimer’s, bringing MRSA home from the hospital, aspirin and colon cancer recurrence, and weight lifting and breast cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 7, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 7 Aug 2009 23:05:00 EST

H1N1 in pregnant women, lack of benefit of domestic partner violence screening, induction of labor in preelampsia, and tumor necrosis factor.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 31, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sat, 1 Aug 2009 00:25:00 EST

H1N1 update, treatment of atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis related fractures and doctor's pay for performance.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 24, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST

Modifiable risk factors and heart failure and high blood pressure, treatment of hepatitis C, and early markers of Alzheimer’s disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 17, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST

Radiation risk and coronary calcium scanning, capsule endoscopy, genetic markers for Alzheimer’s, and active commuting.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 10, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST

Adiponectin, treatment for compulsive hair pulling, satisfaction of primary care physicians, and blood clots related to traveling.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 3, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:00:00 EST

H1N1 flu update, no prevention benefit in type I diabetes, dangers of walking aids for elderly, and no help with testing for C-reactive protein.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 26, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EST

Why the Mediterranean diet is good, best practice for treating many heart attacks, headaches and brain lesions, and failing to inform patients of medical test results.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 19, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST

HPV testing and liquid based cytology for cervical cancer screening, self test for dementia, Bell’s palsy treatment, and update on swine flu.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 12, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST

Diagnosing diabetes, treatment of heart disease in people with diabetes, managing nausea in pregnancy, and lipoprotein A.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 5, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 5 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST

Computer-based smoking cessation programs, lack of benefit in stopping HRT prior to mammography, a risk score for type 2 diabetes, and a swine flu update.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 29, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 29 May 2009 14:00:00 EST

Cardiovascular disease risk factors in NFL players, a treatment for complications of heartburn, people who can forgo compression stockings, and balance disorders.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 22, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:00 EST

Base of thumb splinting, quantity versus quality for bypass surgery, how quickly interventions need to be done when heart problems appear, and a common prostate medicine and cataract surgery.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 15, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:00:00 EST

Treatment of wheezing in infants, acupuncture for low back pain, aspirin and clopidogrel use for atrial fibrillation, and treatment of breast cancer in older women.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 8, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 8 May 2009 12:00:00 EST

Botox warnings, refusal to immunize children, bare metal or drug-eluting stents, and folate supplements.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 1, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 3 May 2009 18:00:00 EST

Swine flu (A/H1N1), lifestyle changes and diabetes in older folks, managing hepatitis C infection, and when should we initiate antiviral therapy in HIV infection?

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 24, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:00:00 EST

Knee arthroplasty, screening for Chlamydia, screening teenagers for depression, and tight blood sugar control.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 17, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST

Low blood sugar and dementia, coronary artery disease screening in diabetics, management of women with epilepsy during pregnancy, and stem cells for type one 1 diabetes.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 10, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST

Brown fat, sugar-sweetened beverages, school-based obesity interventions, and exercise in people with congestive heart failure.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 3, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 3 Apr 2009 15:20:00 EST

Bed bugs, homes for people with alcoholism, patients in whom statins don’t help, and cervical cancer assessment.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 27, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST

Vitamin D deficiency, hazards of fat, reducing red meat consumption, and electronic patient records.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 20, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EST

Dangers in some baby products, life space mobility, PSA screening, and new aspirin guidelines.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 13, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST

Screening for ovarian cancer, not much benefit seen with some coronary artery disease treatments, breast cancer prevention, and prevention isn’t working for people with heart disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, March 6, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST

Radiation overdose due to medical tests, use of PPIs and Plavix, physician-patient connectedness, and flu updates.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 27, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST

Benefits of calcium supplements, which weight loss diet is most effective, preventing age-related macular degeneration, and a new pathway in Alzheimer’s disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 20, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST

How best to treat blocked arteries in the heart, use of statins, phone calls for assisting weight loss efforts, and secondhand smoke and cognitive impairment.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 13, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST

Artificial arms, mental benefits of exercise, lack of benefit to coordinated care, and bone marrow transplantation for HIV infection.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, February 6, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST

Breast cancer and HRT, resting heart rate, respiratory syncytial virus, and variable radiation with heart CT.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 30, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST

Weight loss for urinary incontinence, an overview of alcohol use and abuse, long term consequences of kidney donation, and breast cancer after childhood cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 23, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST

Management of wheezing in children, fine particulate matter in the air, increase in MRSA in head and neck infections in kids, and a trend toward less severe heart attacks.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, January 16, 2009

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

Dangers of Vick’s Vapor Rub, sleep and cold susceptibility, Salmonella outbreak , and treadmill exercise for blood vessel disease in the legs.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 26, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Wed, 23 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST

Genetic variations related to blood thinning efficacy, pediatric anxiety disorder treatment, use of medications among elderly, and sleep and coronary artery calcification.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 19, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 13 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST

Doctors and the truth, missing colon tumors with colonoscopy, single dose steroids for preterm labor, and low glycemic diets.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 12, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST

Flu awareness week, no benefit from antioxidants in preventing cancer in men, unintentional overdoses with prescription drugs, and eye diseases increase worldwide.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, December 5, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 5 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST

Mental illness among college students, potential utility of an old medication for advanced Alzheimer’s, comparison of generic versus brand name medications, and medications to treat high blood pressure.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 26, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST

New migraine treatment, CT for assessing heart disease, testing everyone for HIV, and steroids and COPD.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 21, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Adult vaccination, no benefit from gingko, Meniere’s disease, and antidepressant use.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 14, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Reducing C-reactive protein with a statin, short sleep duration and cardiovascular events, abdominal and body fat and heart disease, and fasting triglycerides.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, November 7, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST

HPV infection detection and possible vaccination of boys, the role of homocysteine, physician prescribing of placebos, and chronic medication use in children.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 31, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include statins and pneumonia, pneumovax in smokers, the role of c-reactive protein and a potential new obesity drug.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 24, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include suicide data, strategies to increase breast feeding, no aspirin benefit in people with diabetes, and harmful pharmacy practices.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 17, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include an update on Vioxx, smoking cessation, macular degeneration risk factors, and alcohol and brain volume.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 10, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include the role of vitamin D in Alzheimer’s management, controversy regarding stents, management of atrial fibrillation and thyroid complications.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, October 3, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include a new class of HIV medications, tight glucose monitoring in diabetes, depression and heart disease, and single-reader mammography.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 26, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include the risk of some inhaled medications, new information on CPR, colon polyps in blacks, and expanded use of a medication used in many strokes.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 19, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include risk of antibiotics in preterm labor, health consequences of BPA, flu vaccine in pregnant women, and colonoscopy.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 12, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Sun, 12 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include an obesity-related protein, prevention and control of influenza, measles update, and HIV testing.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, September 5, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include high blood pressure in kids, nuts and guts, glucose control in critically ill, and contaminants in ayurvedic medicines.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 29, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include chewing gum after bowel surgery, statins and myopathy, recovery from West Nile infection, and preeclampsia and kidney disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 22, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include role of vitamin B in cardiovascular disease, cautions on HPV vaccine use, new treatment for cystic fibrosis and diabetes and arsenic.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 15, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include physical activity in immigrant children, psychotherapy trends in the US, one benefit of estrogen therapy, and prostate cancer screening in older men.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 8, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include HIV incidence, treatment of TB and HIV, the success of smoke-free environments, and H. pylori infection and stomach cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, August 1, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include AIDS in Latinos, a new anti-HIV medication, TB and TB and HIV infection, and tattoo removal.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 18, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EST

Podcast topics include lack of exercise among teens, a vaccine and antihistamine against Alzheimer's, companions' role in physician visits, and falls and joint replaement in elderly.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, July 11, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include food diaries, use of hormone therapy in men with early prostate cancer, testing cholesterol in children, and the ankle brachial index.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 27, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include statin sale OTC, electronic patient records, one number for blood pressure, and a skin patch for traveler's diarrhea.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 20, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include new hope for lung cancer, treating arrhythmias, association with diabetes and depression, and no new medications for heart failure.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 13, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include vitamin D and heart attacks in men, lack of cardiovascular benefit of tight blood sugar control, avoiding macular degeneration, and a new way to make flu vaccine.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, June 6, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include patient perceptions of mortality with heart failure, a potential new treatment of heart attacks, managing nausea related to chemotherapy, and preventing kidney failure in people with diabetes.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 30, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include obesity in kids, use of home blood pressure monitors, interventions in type 2 diabetes, and gum disease and cancer.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 23, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include a new type of LDL, under the tongue allergy treatment, risks of the metabolic syndrome, and treatment of H. pylori infection.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 16, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include beta blockers and non-heart surgery, carotid sounds, smoking interventions by peers, and monoclonal antibody treatment of psoriasis.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 9, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 9 May 2008 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include the fit versus fat controversy, osteoporosis genes, blood substitutes, and effects of hormone replacement therapy in women.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, May 2, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 2 May 2008 14:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include high blood pressure and kidney disease in African Americans, possible negative side effects of drugs to treat osteoporosis, a potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 25, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include a new test for fertility, mammography in women older than 80, heart risk and ADHD medications, and the heparin debacle.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 18, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include paired kidney transplants, mumps infections in the US, waist size and disease and death, and fish oils in Crohn's disease.

Johns Hopkins Medicine News Roundup, April 11, 2008

Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include the best treatment for carotid artery blockage, son to father transmission of bird flu, increase in esophageal cancer, and teens with TVs in their rooms.

News Roundup, Week of April 4, 2008

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include AEDs in homes, compression only CPR, treatment of high blood pressure in older folks, and HPV testing in women with normal Pap smears.

News Roundup, Week of March 28, 2008

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include dangers of mechanical ventilation, predictive value of coronary calcium scanning, risks of hair dyes, and kidney function compromise from colonoscopy preparation.

News Roundup, Week of March 21, 2008

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include the benefits of clinical trials, receiving care at a teaching hospital, satisfaction after treatment for prostate cancer, and the effects of using old blood.

News Roundup, Week of March 14, 2008

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include management of urinary incontinence in women, dangers of strangulation games in teenagers, depression and testosterone, and screening for MRSA.

News Roundup, Week of March 7, 2008

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include modifying TV and computer use by kids, best place to have lung surgery, risks of hormone replacement therapy, and a blood pressure vaccine.

News Roundup, Week of February 29, 2008

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include risks of anemia drugs, treating depression in kids, the flu vaccine for children, and an approach to keep elderly people in their homes.

News Roundup, Week of February 22, 2008

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include the best treatment for just diagnosed Crohn's disease, FDA and Supreme Court activity affecting healthcare, post-stroke treatment, and surgery for spinal stenosis.

News Roundup, Week of February 15, 2008

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include longevity in older men, obesity and cancer, blood pressure management, and use of probiotics in pancreatitis.

News Roundup, Week of February 8, 2008

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include marijuana and your teeth, reblockage of neck arteries, genetic testing to predict drug allergy, and control of diabetes.

News Roundup, Week of February 1, 2008

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include where to have a heart transplant, effects of aging, risks of being a sports fan, and treatment for aortic aneurysm.

News Roundup, Week of January 25, 2008

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include combination cholesterol lowering medications, fitness as a predictor of heart-related death, gastric banding and diabetes, and oral contraceptives and the risk of ovarian cancer.

News Roundup, Week of January 18, 2008

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include modifying the immune response in congestive heart failure, testosterone supplements in men, palliative care guidelines, and which studies get published.

News Roundup, Week of January 11, 2008

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include FDA warning on osteoporosis drugs, vitamin D and heart disease, childhood allergies, and avoiding weight gain with antipsychotic medications.

News Roundup, Week of December 21, 2007

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include face transplant follow up, flu and adenovirus concerns, diet and ovulation issues, and coronary calcium scans in women at low risk for heart disease.

News Roundup, Week of December 14, 2007

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include face transplant follow up, flu and adenovirus concerns, diet and ovulation issues, and coronary calcium scans in women at low risk for heart disease.

News Roundup, Week of December 7, 2007

Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include treatment of acute sinusitis, adverse events related to common medications in elderly, osteoporosis in men, and shift work as a risk factor for cancer.

News Roundup, Week of November 30, 2007

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include a cardiovascular age score, the benefits of whole grains, a return of rickets, and too many X-rays in pregnant women.

News Roundup, Week of November 23, 2007

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include using barbers and beauticians to address health issues, obesity's effect on PSA, the benefit of pedometers, and ultrasound for diagnosing ovarian masses.

News Roundup, Week of November 16, 2007

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include the success of vaccines, depression among Iraq war veterans and hospitalized people, increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections, and the dangers of homeopathy.

News Roundup, Week of November 9, 2007

Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include use of automatic external defibrillators, heart risk of childhood obesity, 64 slice CT to look at the heart, and seasonal variation in blood pressure.

News Roundup, Week of November 2, 2007

Fri, 2 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include screening kids for autism, incident findings on brain MRI, how long HIV has been lurking, and weight and cancer.

News Roundup, Week of October 26, 2007

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include include risks of hysterectomy, a rise in maternal deaths in the US, increasing numbers of women choosing double mastectomy, and improved devices to bridge people to transplant.

News Roundup, Week of October 19, 2007

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include stents vs. bypass surgery, a new superbug causing ear infections in kids, MRSA, and Pap vs. HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer screening.

News Roundup, Week of October 12, 2007

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include sudden death in athletes, preventing strokes in those at risk, a new medication for alcohol dependence, and the state of healthcare for kids.

News Roundup, Week of October 5, 2007

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include when to take blood pressure, use of implantable defibrillators, CT vs. traditional colonscopy, and use of flu vaccine in elderly.

News Roundup, Week of September 28, 2007

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include ASCO's plans for post-cancer care, more on HDL and LDL, a lack of harm related to vaccine preservative thimerosol, and questions about the flu vaccine in elderly people.

News Roundup, Week of September 21, 2007

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include using an osteoporosis drug for breast cancer prevention, a once yearly use of another osteoporosis drug to reduce repeat fractures, use of steroids to prevent preterm delivery, and the best way to control type 2 diabetes when insulin is needed.

News Roundup, Week of September 14, 2007

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include a simple way to predict heart failure, benefits of vitamin D, genetic testing panned, and even modest overweight hurts your heart.

News Roundup, Week of September 7, 2007

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include impact of reducing resident duty hours, modest reduction of blood pressure in people with diabetes, huge increase in diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and food additives and hyperactivity in children.

News Roundup, Week of August 31, 2007

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include regionalized heart centers, medical clinics in retail stores, direct to consumer ads for drugs, and the possible cause of rosacea.

News Roundup, Week of August 24, 2007

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include the last word on calcium and vitamin D in preventing osteoporosis, benefits of obesity surgery, high blood pressure in kids and sexuality in older adults.

News Roundup, Week of August 17, 2007

Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include a new vaccine for multiple sclerosis, no benefit seen with antioxidants and heart disease in women, diet can help prevent colon cancer return, and the HPV vaccine can't help those already infected.

News Roundup, Week of August 10, 2007

Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include atrial fibrillation detection and treatment, osteoporosis in men, and non-drug strategies for flu containment.

News Roundup, Week of August 3, 2007

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include genome wide analysis for ALS, MS, and coronary artery disease, transplanting protected insulin secreting cells, and the dangers of not taking prescription drugs correctly.

News Roundup, Week of July 27, 2007

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include the negative effects of salt on high blood pressure, the benefits of the herb eichinacea in preventing or shortening the duration of colds, the impact of diet soda on development of the metabolic syndrome, and choosing a surgeon with experience in prostate cancer.

News Roundup, Week of July 19, 2007

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include the risk of imported foods, the predictive value of a non-fasting test for triglycerides, cancer risk posed by CT scans of the heart, and a new test for metastatic breast cancer approved by the FDA.

News Roundup, Week of July 13, 2007

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include a look at the risk of lightning strikes, especially through iPods, the success of folic acid supplementation in reducing spina bifida, ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation, and recurrent urinary tract infections in kids.

News Roundup, Week of July 6, 2007

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include taking a closer look at avoiding the hazards of travel and summer.

News Roundup, Week of June 29, 2007

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include a closer look at diabetes and its impact on our healthcare system, including a discussion of several recent studies.

News Roundup, Week of June 22, 2007

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include avoiding too many tests that require radiation, the benefits of a whole grain diet, asthma and antibiotic use in early life, and estrogen use to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors..

News Roundup, Week of June 15, 2007

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:30:00 EST

Podcast topics include the looming burden of Alzheimer's disease, the relationship between one type of prostate cancer treatment and heart attack, low red blood cells and surgery risk, and the connection between heart disease and kidney disease.

News Roundup, Week of June 8, 2007

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:30:00 EST

Learn about 'heeling,' a type of sneaker associated with injury, avoiding Chinese toothpaste, lack of benefit and perhaps harm seen with folate supplements, and heart disease death decline explained.

News Roundup, Week of June 1, 2007

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:30:00 EST

In this week's podcast learn about soy nuts help reduce blood pressure, calcium and vitamin D appear to reduce breast cancer risk in some women, new genes found associated with breast cancer, surgery helps for some back conditions but not others, and medicines used in MRI may pose a health risk.

News Roundup, Week of May 25, 2007

Fri, 25 May 2007 16:30:00 EST

In this week's podcast, coverage of FDA's warning on the diabetes drug rosaglitazone, advanced life support training for emergency responders, surgery for urinary incontinence, and alcohol intake and progression to Alzheimer's disease.

News Roundup, Week of May 18, 2007

Fri, 18 May 2007 16:30:00 EST

This week's podcast topics include proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, minerals and their role, fiber and magnesium in type II diabetes, as well as topics related to Asthma.

News Roundup, Week of May 11, 2007

Fri, 11 May 2007 16:30:00 EST

This week's topics include optimal dose of aspirin, more news on stents, HPV infection and mouth cancer and drug rebates from doctors.

News Roundup, Week of May 4, 2007

Fri, 04 May 2007 15:30:00 EST

This week's topics include a look at 'chemo brain,' treating diabetes doesn't hurt cognitive function, a once a year medication to prevent osteoporosis, and the decline in deaths due to acute coronary syndromes.

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Mon, 09 Oct 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of Oct 6th

News Roundup, Week of September 29th

Mon, 29 Sep 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of September 29th

News Roundup, Week of September 22nd

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of September 22nd

News Roundup, Week of September 15th

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of September 15th

News Roundup, Week of September 8th

Mon, 11 Sep 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of September 8th

News Roundup, Week of September 1st

Mon, 04 Sep 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of September 1st

News Roundup, Week of August 25th

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of August 25th

News Roundup, Week of August 18th

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of August 18th

News Roundup, Week of August 11th

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of August 11th

News Roundup, Week of August 4th

Tue, 08 Aug 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of August 4th

News Roundup, Week of July 28th

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of July 28th

News Roundup, Week of July 21st

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of July 21st

News Roundup, Week of July 14th

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of July 14th

News Roundup, Week of July 7th

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of July 7th

News Roundup, Week of June 30th

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of June 30th

News Roundup, Week of June 30th

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of June 30th

News Roundup, Week of June 23rd

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of June 23rd

News Roundup, Week of June 16th

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of June 16th

News Roundup, Week of June 9th

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of June 9th

News Roundup, Week of June 2nd

Mon, 05 Jun 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of June 2nd

News Roundup, Week of May 26th

Mon, 29 May 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of May 26th

News Roundup, Week of May 19th

Fri, 19 May 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of May 19th

News Roundup, Week of May 12th

Mon, 15 May 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of May 12th

News Roundup, Week of May 8th

Mon, 08 May 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of May 8th

News Roundup, Week of May 1st

Tue, 01 May 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of May 1st

News Roundup, Week of April 24th

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of April 24th

News Roundup, Week of April 17th

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of April 17th

News Roundup, Week of April 10th

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of April 10th

News Roundup, Week of April 3rd

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of April 3rd

News Roundup, Week of March 27th

Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of March 27th

News Roundup, Week of March 20th

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of March 20th

News Roundup, Week of March 13th

Tue, 13 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of March 13th

News Roundup, Week of March 6th

Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of March 6th

News Roundup, Week of February 27th

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of February 27th

News Roundup, Week of February 20th

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of February 20th

News Roundup, Week of February 13th

Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of February 13th

News Roundup, Week of February 6th

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of February 6th

News Roundup, Week of January 30th

Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of January 30th

News Roundup, Week of January 23rd

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 02:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of January 23rd

News Roundup, Week of January 16th

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 02:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of January 16th

News Roundup, Week of January 9th

Thu, 31 Dec 2005 02:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of January 9th

News Roundup, Week of December 29th

Thu, 31 Dec 2005 02:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of December 29th

News Roundup, Week of December 26th

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 02:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of December 26th

News Roundup, Week of December 19th

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 02:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of December 19th

News Roundup, Week of December 11th

Mon, 11 Dec 2005 05:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of December 11th

News Roundup, Week of November 28th

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 05:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of November 28th

News Roundup, Week of November 21st

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 05:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of November 21st

News Roundup, Week of November 14th

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 05:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of November 14th

News Roundup, Week of November 7th

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 05:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of November 7th

News Roundup, Week of October 31th

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 05:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of October 31th.

News Roundup, Week of Oct 24th

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 09:30:00 EST

Health care news roundup for the week of October 24th.