October 2012 - NPR Health Blog - The Network of Care

As Cheerleading Injuries Rise, Doctors Call For Stricter Safety Rules

The flips, pyramids, and tosses that make modern-day cheerleading so eye-popping make it far more risky than the splits-on-the-sidelines version that parent remember. Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 22 2012 12:21 PM by Shots - Health News

With An Army Of Vaccinators, India Subdues Polio

Despite poverty and poor sanitation, the world's second-most populous country is eradicating polio, which has afflicted India for millennia. Health officials hope India's successful war plan against polio will serve as inspiration for its archrival...

Published Thu, Oct 18 2012 10:41 AM by Shots - Health News

Nail Biting: Mental Disorder Or Just A Bad Habit?

The next version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders proposes to lump nail biters and other pathological groomers together with people with mental disorders like obsessive compulsive disorder...

Published Mon, Oct 01 2012 12:32 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Spinal Surgery Company To Give Tissue Proceeds To Charity

Spinal Elements, a small and growing company, had long made plates, screws and other technology used in spinal surgeries. But its new Hero Allograft was the first product it ever made from the tissue — in this case the bones — of a donated human cadaver...

Published Sun, Oct 07 2012 8:22 AM by Shots - Health Blog

A Lively Mind: Your Brain On Jane Austen

Could modern cognitive theories explain character development in one of Janes Austen's most famous heroines — Pride and Prejudice 's Elizabeth Bennett? Read More...

Published Mon, Oct 08 2012 11:31 PM by Shots - Health Blog

In Nigerian Gold Rush, Lead Poisons Thousands Of Children

As gold prices rise, illegal mining activities has increased in popularity. In northern Nigeria, gold is mingled with lead, and the dust from these mines has killed hundreds of children and mentally stunted thousands more. Experts say this may the worst...

Published Wed, Oct 03 2012 9:58 AM by Shots - Health Blog

In-Depth Genome Analysis Moves Toward The Hospital Bed

Scientists have been using whole genome sequencing for over a decade, but it has yet to become a routine tool in the clinic. Two separate research groups showed progress in making diagnoses using in-depth genome analysis. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 05 2012 11:16 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Scientists Create Fertile Eggs From Mouse Stem Cells

For the first time, scientists have created fertile eggs and healthy offspring using embryonic stem cells. The experiments in mice raise the possibility of artificial egg production and new infertility treatments for humans someday. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 04 2012 11:23 AM by Shots - Health Blog

How Do Public Data About Heart Attack Treatment Change It?

The sickest heart attack patients in states that report publicly on quality may get less treatment than those in states that don't. Public reporting is supposed to help patients shop intelligently for health care. But do doctors and hospitals game...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2012 12:40 PM by Shots - Health Blog

Take Shots With You, Please

NPR's health blog, Shots, has a new look and feel to make it easier for you to navigate, particularly on smartphones and tablets. You'll notice bigger photos and graphics in stories, and a lot less clutter. On the landing page, you'll be able...

Published Wed, Oct 17 2012 10:45 AM by Shots - Health News

At Polio's Epicenter, Vaccinators Battle Chaos And Indifference

Northern Nigeria is the only region in the world where the number of polio cases is on the rise. International groups have poured money and volunteers into the area to combat the disease. But vaccinators face daunting challenges — from security threats...

Published Tue, Oct 16 2012 9:04 AM by Shots - Health News

Old Drug Gets A Second Look For TB Fight

Adding a 12-year-old antibiotic to the regimen of patients with tuberculosis that was resistant to commonly used drugs cured nearly 90 percent of patients in a study involving about 40 patients in South Korea. Read More...

Published Thu, Oct 18 2012 9:23 AM by Shots - Health News

Botulism Outbreak Tied To Contaminated Prison Hooch

An old baked potato added to a batch of homemade booze at a Utah prison apparently led to the second-largest botulism outbreak in the U.S. since 2006. Eight inmates were sickened, and a year after treatment most still report lingering symptoms. Read More...

Published Fri, Oct 05 2012 8:07 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Will Low-Cost Genome Sequencing Open 'Pandora's Box'?

The prospect of lots of people plunging into their genomes makes many doctors very nervous. Some argue that for most people, genome sequencing could reveal false positives and be a big waste of time and money. Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 02 2012 12:31 AM by Shots - Health Blog

Admit It: Medicare Errs In Crackdown On Hospital Quality

Just before new penalties kicked in for hospitals that readmit too many Medicare patients, the government discovered that the data it used to were out of date. The changes from the error are tiny, amounting on average to a fraction of a percent for most...

Published Wed, Oct 03 2012 12:55 PM by Shots - Health Blog

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