NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Breast cancer metastases in a given patient often have a different receptor status, a new study demonstrates. “Different metastases within the same patient…
Caroline Rhea, comedian/activist, and Elizabeth R. Mueller, MD, discuss the latest treatments for overactive bladder including oral medications and sacral nerve stimulation. They urge physicians to consider botulinum toxin,…
Bruce Singer, Psy.D., Program Director, Chronic Pain and Recovery Center, Silver Hill Hospital, explains that leaving an “invisible toolbox” for patients with chronic pain syndrome may help them in the…
Bruce Singer, Psy.D., Program Director, Chronic Pain and Recovery Center, Silver Hill Hospital, delves into the cognitive distortion involved in chronic pain syndrome. He recommends patients find their “black duck”…
Bruce Singer, Psy.D., Program Director, Chronic Pain and Recovery Center, Silver Hill Hospital, evaluates the large social impact of chronic pain syndrome. He urges families to avoid enabling certain behaviors…
Testosterone replacement therapy has been shown to improve muscle mass, bone density and sexual function. But what effect does this therapy have when it comes to heart attacks…
Bruce Singer, Psy.D., Program Director, Chronic Pain and Recovery Center, Silver Hill Hospital, explains that chronic pain syndrome is best understood as a complex collection of symptoms and…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A review of the literature has shown that the most important harms from cancer screening are often not quantified in screening trials. “Healthcare…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A Dutch population-based study has shown that, while mucinous colorectal cancer is thought to carry a poor prognosis, it actually responds as well…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Ten-year follow-up data from two UK trials confirm that a lower total dose of radiotherapy delivered in fewer, larger fractions is at least…
The switch to Electronic Health Records (EHR) is one that seems painful to the healthcare provider, as it suggests increased documentation time and increased work load. Dan Riskin,…
