Many Patients Undergo Unnecessary Knee Replacements
Knee replacements may be tempting for arthritis sufferers, but a growing body of evidence suggests that they are often not as beneficial as manufacturers claim. Well, the New York Times health blog, cites new research suggesting that many patients undergo knee replacement surgery prematurely and with limited benefit. Knee … [Read more...] about Many Patients Undergo Unnecessary Knee Replacements
New Research Confirms Link Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease
Link Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease. A fresh look at previous research suggests that exposure to pesticides is related to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. James Bower, a neurologist from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester who wasn’t involved in the study, tells Reuters: "We're definitely learning that Parkinson's … [Read more...] about New Research Confirms Link Between Pesticides and Parkinson’s Disease
Orthopedic Docs Withheld Info About Industry Pay
Orthopedic Docs Withheld Info About Industry Pay. A new study has found that doctors who presented research last year at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons weren't always as forthcoming as they should have been about their financial relationships with the manufacturers of artificial joints. The study … [Read more...] about Orthopedic Docs Withheld Info About Industry Pay
Cell Phones and Cancer: More Research Needed
Long-Term Health Effects Of Cell Phones. Medical professions attending a congressional hearing this week have said that a large-scale study of the long-term health effects of cell phones needs to be carried out, especially in children. During a hearing before the House subcommittee on domestic policy, Ronald Herberman, … [Read more...] about Cell Phones and Cancer: More Research Needed
Morgellons Disease Research Gaining Momentum
Morgellons Disease, a Mysterious Disease Marked by Strange Skin Eruptions. Morgellons Disease, a mysterious disease marked by strange skin eruptions, if finally getting attention from researchers. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is paying California-based Kaiser Permanente $338,000 to test and interview … [Read more...] about Morgellons Disease Research Gaining Momentum
Big Pharma Influences Research Results
Big Pharma Influences Clinical Trials. In an enlightening and alarming new study, researchers led by Dr. Jeffrey Peppercorn of the University of North Carolina report that clinical breast-cancer trials that are funded by drug companies tend to produce more favorable results than independently funded studies. According to … [Read more...] about Big Pharma Influences Research Results
Elan Stung by Research Report
Elan Stung by Research Report. Tysabri, the multiple sclerosis drug from Biogen Idec (BIIB:Nasdaq) and Elan (ELN:NYSE ADR) , should return to the market but with strict limitations because of safety concerns, according to a survey of doctors conducted by investment research firm Piper Jaffray. The survey revealed that while 92% of … [Read more...] about Elan Stung by Research Report
Research Link Parkinson’s Drugs, Especially Mirapex, to Impulsive Behavior
Parkinson’s Drugs Link To Compulsive Behavior. As previously reported by newsinferno.com, the medical evidence has been mounting with respect to the rather odd connection between certain drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD), especially Mirapex, and the development of compulsive behavior including pathological … [Read more...] about Research Link Parkinson’s Drugs, Especially Mirapex, to Impulsive Behavior
Citigroup May Apologize for Faulty Stock Research
Citigroup Faulty Stock Research. Citigroup Inc. could be required to publicly apologize for faulty stock research by the firm's analysts, but Chief Executive Sanford I. Weill is likely to avoid facing separate charges in a broad regulatory inquiry into whether the nation's big brokerage firms misled small investors with … [Read more...] about Citigroup May Apologize for Faulty Stock Research
