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Surgery, NSQIP, Complications & Death
Health Report: Surgery, NSQIP, Complications & Death “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 10/04/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult... »
Stress, Heart Disease, Exercise & Death
Health Report: Stress, Heart Disease, Exercise & Death “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 09/27/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please... »
Series: Tortured for child support arrears – 1,2
While pundits around the country discuss the United States’ torture of suspected terrorists, one U.S. torture victim has gone unnoticed. United States child support collection problems are common, and in David A. Bardes’ case, almost deadly. Part One Bardes, who lost 126 friends in the World Trade Center attack on September 11, wanted nothing more... »
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Ovarian Cancer
Health Report: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Ovarian Cancer “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 07/19/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication... »
Breast Cancer & Metformin (Glucophage)
Health Report: Breast Cancer & Metformin (Glucophage) “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 07/12/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or... »
Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplant & Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Health Report: Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplant & Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Last Updated: 06/14/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making... »
Diabetes, Glucose Control & Death
Health Report: Diabetes, Glucose Control & Death “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 05/24/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes,... »
Are We Really Losing the War on Cancer?
Health Report: Are We Really Losing the War on Cancer? “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 04/26/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any... »
Exercise in Middle Age & Risk of Death
Health Report: Exercise in Middle Age & Risk of Death “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 04/19/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle... »
Does PSA Testing for Prostate Cancer Save Lives?
Health Report: “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 04/05/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication... »
Depression, Stress, Anger & Heart Disease
Health Report: “A critical weekly review ofimportant new researchfindings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 03/15/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you... »
Coronary Artery Disease: CABG vs. Stents?; Swimming Lessons & Drowning Risk in Children
Health Report: Coronary Artery Disease: CABG vs. Stents? Swimming Lessons & Drowning Risk in Children “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated: 03/8/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician... »
Statin Drugs & Death Rates; Physical Activity, Breast Cancer & Sex Hormones
 Health Report:   Statin Drugs & Death Rates  Physical Activity, Breast Cancer & Sex Hormones  “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS  Last Updated:  02/15/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician... »
Cancer and Vitamins; Teenagers, MySpace and Risky Behaviors
Health Report:     Cancer and Vitamins  Teenagers, MySpace and Risky Behaviors “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS   Last Updated:  01/18/2009 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle... »
Stress & Your Risk of Heart Attack; Vitamin D & the Prevention of Colon & Rectal Polyps
Health Report: Stress & Your Risk of Heart Attack Vitamin D & the Prevention of Colon & Rectal Polyps “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Last Updated: 12/28/2008 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not... »
Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Selenium Do Not Prevent Cancer; Postscript: A Possible Cure for Down’s Syndrome
Health Report: Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Selenium Do Not Prevent Cancer  Postscript: A Possible Cure for Down’s Syndrome “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS    Last Updated:  12/14/2008 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. ... »
Generic vs. Brand-Name Drugs, Stress & Breast Cancer Survival
Health Report: Generic vs. Brand-Name Drugs Stress & Breast Cancer Survival   “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…”  By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS      Last Updated:  12/7/2008  The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any... »
Vitamin E & Vitamin C: No Impact on Cardiovascular Disease Risk; Does Lack of Sleep Increase Stroke & Heart Attack Risk in Hypertensive Patients?
The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health.  VITAMIN E & VITAMIN C:  NO IMPACT ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK Vitamin E... »
Statins Cut Heart Attack Risk Even with Normal Cholesterol Levels; Statins & PSA Level
The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health. STATINS CUT HEART ATTACK RISK EVEN WITH NORMAL CHOLESTEROL LEVELS The cholesterol-lowering statin... »
Smoking & Quality of Life
The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author. Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health. SMOKING & QUALITY OF LIFE Denial is generally not looked upon... »
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