Three more people have been infected with Zika in Florida, bringing the total number infected by mosquitoes there to 28. Nearly 2,000 new cases were also reported in Puerto Rico this week. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
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Friday, August 12, 2016
More cases of Zika virus reported in Florida
One of the patients is located outside the one square mile area of Miami, where the mosquito transmission is thought to be contained
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Cancer survivors more prone to obesity
Weight problems are particularly high among survivors of colorectal and breast cancer
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Pedagogies in Practice: Audience Response System
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Water fluoridation highlighted in CDC report for reducing tooth decay
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report water fluoridation as one approach that achieves lasting impact on health outcomes.
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"Parkinson's gait" linked to brain area that reasons, remembers
Difficulty walking in Parkinson's patients may be tied to the brain's prefrontal cortex
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Exercise may help ease some schizophrenia symptoms
Aerobic exercise on a treadmill or stationary bike helped boost brain health in people with schizophrenia, study shows
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Lose Weight Fast: Can You Do It Safely?
Crash diets and fad diets don't typically work for permanent weight loss. But WebMD explains whether you can safely lose weight fast when you need to.
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ADHD Common in Students Misusing Stimulant Drugs
Study says they're also more apt to have other psychiatric issues
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Will 'Unloading' Shoes Help Your Arthritic Knees?
Study puts specially designed footwear to the test
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Officials: 1 in 4 people in Puerto Rico will have Zika by year's end
Nearly 2,000 new cases reported in the last week, bringing total number of infections to more than 10,000
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Sky-high temperatures inside "bounce hoses" pose health risk
Jumping around in hot weather can lead to serious heat-related illnesses, researchers say
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Sky-High Temperatures Inside 'Bounce Houses'
Hot party toys may pose warm-weather health risk, study finds
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Brain Relies on Two Timekeepers for Sleep
Study shows internal clock and hourglass may sometimes be at odds with each other
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U.S. Kids Don't Make the Grade on Heart Health
Most don't eat right or get enough exercise, and the American Heart Association warns of problems ahead
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This Helps 8 Paralyzed People Regain Some Movement
Combination regimen jump-started reconnection between mind and body
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Step Rise in Babies Born to Opioid-Addicted Moms
Cases of 'neonatal abstinence syndrome' quadrupled between 1999 and 2013, CDC says
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Surgery Effective for Muscle-Weakening Disorder
Myasthenia gravis affects 60,000 Americans, but removal of thymus gland appears to help, research shows
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Mayo Clinic Minute: 5 Breakfasts for Brain Power
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Perspective on alcohol use and cancer risk
As a primary care doctor who gets to know and follow patients over many years, I like to think of myself as a trusted health advisor. When it comes to advice about lifestyle issues that affect health, I rarely think in terms that are black or white. There are exceptions — it is hard to argue against the benefits of regular physical activity and nothing good can come from cigarette smoking. However, for most other things, including use of alcohol, things aren’t so straightforward. Now if I was a specialist who mainly saw the negative effects of alcohol misuse — such as liver specialists who care for people with acute and chronic liver injury or trauma surgeons who see the outcomes of drinking and driving — maybe it would be simpler. But for most of my patients, alcohol is a normal part of life, and has both good and bad attributes.
This is the background from which I view a new study on the relationship between alcohol and cancer. In case you don’t have time to read to the end, here is the bottom line: This study isn’t going to become part of my discussion about the pros and cons of alcohol consumption. For those who have the time, here’s why:
First, it isn’t because some of the cancers attributed to alcohol use aren’t serious––they are.
Anyone who has had a loved one with cancer of the esophagus (swallowing pipe) knows this to be true. The problem is in the context in which I counsel about the role of alcohol in my patient’s lives. For a few, alcohol is nothing but bad news, and this study doesn’t add to what we already know. For these individuals, the challenge is that I don’t have especially effective tools to help these patients remain alcohol free.
For others, the problem isn’t chronic abuse but bad judgment when they do drink.
So called binge drinkers can function very well day-to-day, but whether they drink once a week, once a month, or once a year, when they do drink they may not realize their impairment as they get in their car to drive home. For these patients, I assess their risk (for example, are they drinking more than they say they are) and spend a lot of time making them aware of the potential risk and discussing specific strategies to put in place well before the first drink is consumed.
For most of my patients in whom alcohol isn’t misused, the question is how to frame the health effects.
I’ll admit to an occasional glass of wine after a long day at work. Then, there is the so-called J-shaped curve of heart disease-related death saying that the lowest risk is in patients with moderate use, that is 1-2 beers (12 oz.), glasses of wine (5 oz.) or 1.5 oz. mixed drink a day. People who abstain entirely have somewhat higher risk, but that is overshadowed by much higher risk in heavy drinkers. I also caution that alcohol can be a source of unneeded calories and for many of my patients it is a simple way to eliminate some.
Though this new study doesn’t create any new data, it uses existing studies to argue that there is sufficient information to support a role for alcohol in causing cancer despite the problem that were not sure how because alcohol itself (unlike cigarettes) isn’t a known carcinogen. There is also the problem, as noted previously that some alcohol use may decrease risk of heart disease. Finally, if alcohol was causing cancer, wouldn’t we see correlations between population level alcohol consumption and cancer death rates? I’m not aware that such data exists. Without more information about the level of risk for those who drink in moderation and separating that risk from other behaviors that can go along with drinking, such as cigarette use, I don’t find this new evidence to be compelling me to change the discussion I have with patients.
How I’ll talk to my patients about patterns of alcohol use
Instead, I will continue categorize my patients based upon their pattern of alcohol use. Even if moderate alcohol use has some finite risk, there is also the question of how much of a risk it is—and how does that risk compare to other things they do or don’t do in their lives. I see this as a key role for primary care physicians. We want to frame personal choices — not enough activity, safe driving habits, unhealthy eating, and yes, alcohol use — in a way that provides perspective and hopefully motivation. My role is to advise about the things each of us can do to improve the quality and quantity of our lives. We all can do better, but I don’t think that scaring patients with the C word is the way to do it.
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White House Transfers $81B for Zika Vaccine Trials
The DNA-based shot is intended to promote an immune response to the virus
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Association of Retiring Dentists to meet in October
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Do Greenland sharks live for 400 years?
New research has found that some Greenland sharks may be older than the United States. Scientists estimate the sharks, which live in the north Atlantic, can live to about 400 years. Charlie D'Agata reports on how this revelation could help scientists learn more about aging in humans.
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Government of Nigeria reports 2 wild polio cases, first since July 2014
After more than two years without wild poliovirus in Nigeria, the Government reported today that 2 children have been paralyzed by the disease in the northern Borno state.
As an immediate priority, the Government of Nigeria is collaborating with WHO and other partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to respond urgently and prevent more children from being paralyzed. These steps include conducting large-scale immunization campaigns and strengthening surveillance systems that help catch the virus early. These activities are also being strengthened in neighboring countries.
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As an immediate priority, the Government of Nigeria is collaborating with WHO and other partners of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative to respond urgently and prevent more children from being paralyzed. These steps include conducting large-scale immunization campaigns and strengthening surveillance systems that help catch the virus early. These activities are also being strengthened in neighboring countries.
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