Talking About Rotator Cuff Injury
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts, www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Because of the shoulder's anatomy, it is easily subject to injury in people of any age, especially if they are engaged in activities involving overhead movement. However, aging can increase the chance of injury. Studies report that deterioration of the rotator cuff occurs in a large percentage of individuals, and the percentage goes up with each successive decade of life. More...
Posted in Arthritis on November 17, 2008
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How Disks Herniate
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts, www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Pain due to a herniated, or slipped disk usually strikes suddenly and can be excruciating. In this Health Alert, Johns Hopkins explains what happens when disks herniate.At some point in their lives, 10% of all Americans experience painful symptoms from a herniated disk – commonly known as a slipped disk. Over the years, the demand of supporting the body's weight causes the outer layer of the disk to weaken, become thinner, and develop microscopic tears.… More...
Posted in Back Pain & Osteoporosis on November 21, 2008
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For Colonoscopy, Location Matters
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Not all colonoscopies are equal, a new study finds. Colorectal cancer is more likely to be missed if the colonoscopy is performed in a doctor's office rather than in a hospital or clinic.Canadian investigators analyzed data from more than 12,000 people with colorectal cancer who had reportedly normal colonoscopies no more than three years before their diagnosis. The investigators found that 3% of the people had a new or missed cancer, some within six… More...
Posted in Colon Cancer on November 18, 2008
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Separating the Wheat From the Teff
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts, www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Although people with celiac disease need to avoid many common grains such as wheat, a wide variety of grains are safe for people who require a gluten-free diet. In this Health Alert, Johns Hopkins reviews safe grains and food ingredients for people with celiac.A diagnosis of celiac disease -- intolerance to the protein gluten -- means that patients must avoid all foods that contain gluten, including all products made with wheat, barley, rye, and related… More...
Posted in Digestive Health on November 24, 2008
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Dialogue With Dr. A: Will Prostatitis Affect My Quality of Life?
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Chronic prostatitis can be a devastating ailment that seriously impairs a man's quality of life. In this excerpt from an in-depth report on chronic prostatitis from the Johns Hopkins Prostate Bulletin, Dr. Richard Alexander provides insights.Prostatitis is a condition found in adult men, with no respect to age, race, or nationality. It's estimated that as many as 14% of adult American men will at some point go to their doctor complaining of one or more… More...
Posted in Enlarged Prostate on November 25, 2008
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Diet and Longevity
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Here is diet advice from five leading scientific journals that can help you maintain your health, prevent disease, and enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Diet tip 1: 'Cutting carbs' may help trim your waistline and maintain your vision. Researchers at Tufts University analyzed the dietary habits of 4,099 people with age-related macular degeneration and found that participants who ate a diet with the most refined carbohydrates, such as cookies, candy, pasta, white bread, and crackers, were… More...
Posted in Healthy Living on November 5, 2008
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7 Tips To Help You Cope With Vision Loss
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Dealing with vision loss is challenging. For people with glaucoma, macular degeneration, or another vision problem, low-vision aids can help optimize remaining vision and improve the ability to perform daily activities.Some examples of low-vision aids are telescopes, closed-circuit televisions (a small television camera is mounted on a movable tray; documents or other objects are moved under the camera and viewed on a small monitor), magnifying glasses, clocks and phones with large numbers, and large-print… More...
Posted in Vision on November 14, 2008
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