November 2009 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

Mammography And Beyond For Detecting *** Cancer

By Richard Knox Among the flood of questions raised by the recent uproar over mammography screening guidelines is this one: Are there other *** imaging methods that can do a better job of detecting cancers needing treatment in women under 50--and not...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2009 8:52 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Cancer, Public Health, Prevention, Radiology

Advocates Press Congress To Pass Food Safety

By Maggie Mertens A coalition of food safety researchers and advocates is throwing some new fuel on the fire in an effort to press Congress to pass a food safety bill. The question is whether there is enough appetite in Congress to pass two health bills...

Published Thu, Nov 12 2009 12:34 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - NPR's Health Blog

Filed under: Congressional activity, FDA, Children, Food Safety

Ventilator Rationing Guidance Gets Little Notice

By Christopher Weaver Recently released guidelines suggesting less frequent screening for *** and cervical cancer caused quite a commotion over the last week, prompting some critics to warn of government rationing. Compared with those reports, a guidance...

Published Tue, Nov 24 2009 6:29 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1), Ethics, Medical devices, End of life

GOP To Bring Its Own Overhaul Bill To House Floor

By Kate Steadman The GOP is reportedly set to release a new alternative to the House bill, signaling a strategy shift as the House begins debate this week on the almost 2,000 page Democratic overhaul bill. House Minority Leader John Boehner speaks behind...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2009 2:22 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Hot Health Issues Shift But Public Opinion Stays Split

By Christopher Weaver The only thing that's murkier and slower than the health overhaul legislation in Congress is public opinion about what should be done. The one-word description of American attitudes towards change from various polls have been...

Published Tue, Nov 24 2009 2:06 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Polls

FDA Ask Questions About Meridia Weight-Loss Pill

By Scott Hensley The Food and Drug Administration is taking a look at the safety of Meridia, a weight-loss pill, in the wake of information from a clinical study that suggests there may be a risk of cardiovascular problems for some people taking the medicine...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2009 8:53 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: FDA

Spanning The Globe In Search Of Disease

By Joanne Silberner OK, we're addicted, and it's a pretty sick addiction. Literally. We jones for ProMED, a listserv about exotic diseases, far and wide. Some people like going to see scary movies. Some people like reading murder mysteries. We're...

Published Wed, Nov 04 2009 7:55 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Infectious disease, Information resources, International scene

How Does Reid Pay An $849 Billion Health Tab?

By Scott Hensley Senate Democrats' plan to overhaul health came in longer but cheaper than many people expected Wednesday. Still, with a cost of $849 billion and 2,074 pages of legalese, it's a bear of a bill to digest. Sen. Harry Reid unveils...

Published Thu, Nov 19 2009 5:50 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Despite Reassuring Data, Doubts Linger Over H1N1 Vaccine

By Joanne Silberner Several months into the effort, government health officials are still trying to figure out how to address public concerns about the safety of the H1N1 vaccine. It seems a difficult task, even when there is good news, like today's...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2009 2:01 PM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

White House Takes Aim At Gun Lobby's Reading Of Health Bill

By Peter Overby For three months now, the group Gun Owners of America has been hunting for a way into the health care debate. This week, they've found it. (iStockphoto.com) ( iStockphoto) --> A letter from the Gun Owners to senators last Saturday...

Published Tue, Nov 24 2009 12:27 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul

White House Defends Overhaul's Cost-Cutting

By Julie Rovner Tiring of gripes that overhaul proposals won't slow health spending, the White House chose the afternoon before the long Thanksgiving weekend to tell reporters, essentially, "They will, so." OMB Director Peter Orszag says...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2009 12:45 PM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Health Overhaul, Costs

Controversy Over Mammograms Echoes Earlier Dispute

By Scott Hensley If you think the uproar over the recent recommendation by a federal panel against routine mammography for women in their 40s is something new, think again. A doctor points to a mammogram. (Rui Vieira/AP) A doctor points to a mammogram...

Published Wed, Nov 18 2009 8:07 AM by NPR Blogs: Shots - Health News

Filed under: Cancer, Women's health, Radiology

AARP Expected To Endorse House Dems' Health Bill

By Scott Hensley Here comes the AARP to endorse Democrats' health legislation, just in time for big votes on the House floor that could come as soon as Saturday. President Obama speaks about health care during a meeting at the AARP's headquarters...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 6:45 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Health Overhaul

Swine Flu Q&A: Post-Halloween Edition

By Scott Hensley With Halloween behind us, Daylight Saving Time over and the leaves practically jumping off the trees, it's really starting to feel like... flu season. Fall schmall. The swine flu is hitting early and hard. The CDC says there have...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2009 5:45 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: Swine Flu (H1N1)

Rice Krispies Are No Substitute For Swine Flu Vaccine

By Maggie Mertens Cereal giant Kellogg said it's dropping the eyebrow-raising claim that a box of Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies, "Now helps support your child's IMMUNITY." (The caps are Kellogg's.) Immunity-boosting cereal? Not...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 8:52 AM by NPR Blogs: NPR Health

Filed under: FDA, Nutrition

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Mammography And Beyond For Detecting *** Cancer

Advocates Press Congress To Pass Food Safety

Ventilator Rationing Guidance Gets Little Notice

GOP To Bring Its Own Overhaul Bill To House Floor

Hot Health Issues Shift But Public Opinion Stays Split

FDA Ask Questions About Meridia Weight-Loss Pill

Spanning The Globe In Search Of Disease

How Does Reid Pay An $849 Billion Health Tab?

Despite Reassuring Data, Doubts Linger Over H1N1 Vaccine

White House Takes Aim At Gun Lobby's Reading Of Health Bill

White House Defends Overhaul's Cost-Cutting

Controversy Over Mammograms Echoes Earlier Dispute

AARP Expected To Endorse House Dems' Health Bill

Swine Flu Q&A: Post-Halloween Edition

Rice Krispies Are No Substitute For Swine Flu Vaccine