Should Men Be Screened For Osteoporosis?
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts, www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that all women age 65 and older get screened for osteoporosis. In addition, post-menopausal women who are under age 65 but have additional risk factors for osteoporosis (such as use of corticosteroids or a family history of osteoporosis) or who have recently had a fracture should be screened. There are no official guidelines on when to screen men for osteoporosis, but some experts have suggested routine osteoporosis screening in some… More...
Posted in Back Pain & Osteoporosis on December 12, 2008
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Spinning Out of Control With GAD
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive, recurrent, and prolonged anxiety and worrying. People with generalized anxiety disorder typically agonize over everyday concerns, such as job responsibilities, finances, health, or family well-being or even such minor matters as household chores, car repairs, being late for appointments, or personal appearance. The focus of anxiety may shift frequently from one concern to another, and sensations may vary from mild tension and nervousness to feelings of dread. More...
Posted in Depression and Anxiety on December 31, 2008
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Botox -- Not Just For Wrinkles
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Botox is best known for its ability to ease facial lines and make a person appear younger. But before the drug went Hollywood, it was originally developed for a less glamorous purpose: treating strabismus (crossed eyes) and blepharospasm (abnormal blinking). Today, Botox is used off-label to treat many conditions, including some digestive disorders. More...
Posted in Digestive Health on January 5, 2009
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Is It Stable or Unstable Angina?
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Chest pains can be frightening, no matter what causes them. But if stable angina is the cause, you can take steps to prevent the chest pain or relieve the pain if it occurs. In this Health Alert, Johns Hopkins doctors explain the important difference between stable and unstable angina and offer advice. More...
Posted in Heart Health on December 19, 2008
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The Connection Between Sedatives and Fractures in Elderly Patients
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
All drugs have potential side effects. Indeed, at some point you've probably squinted down the laundry list of possible side effects on the package insert of your medications. Common drug-related side effects include blurred vision, drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, heart palpitations, erectile dysfunction, memory impairment, and nervousness. Fortunately, many of these drug side effects occur in only small numbers of people. … More...
Posted in Prescription Drugs on December 16, 2008
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The Causes of Double Vision and What You Can Do About It
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Double vision, or diplopia, is not the same as blurry vision. People who have double vision see two distinct clear images of a single object, rather than one blurred image. Seeing double can interfere with even the simplest of activities and make complicated tasks impossible. In this Health Alert, Johns Hopkins Professor Susan B. Bressler, M.D. discusses the causes and treatment options of double vision. More...
Posted in Vision on December 26, 2008
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