Down the Hatch and Straight Into Medical History
By AMANDA SCHAFFER
FOREIGN BODIES Dr. Chevalier Jackson, a laryngologist, removed, then kept, items like open safety pins and charms in the shape of a dog and binoculars.
Dr. Chevalier Jackson, a laryngologist who worked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, preserved more than 2,000 objects that people had swallowed or inhaled.
18 AND UNDER
Lifting a Veil of Fear to See a Few Benefits of Fever
By PERRI KLASS, M.D.
In general, in older children who do not look very distressed, fever is positive evidence of an active immune system.
Post a CommentCancer Can Develop in Catastrophic Burst
By NICHOLAS WADE
If a cell survives the disaster of a whole chromosome shattering, the cell may become cancerous, according to a new report.
Preventing Heart Risks at the Root: Childhood
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
Two studies suggest that the road to hypertension and heart disease starts in childhood and that prevention should start there, too.
Doubt on Anti-Aging Molecule as Drug Trial Stops
By NICHOLAS WADE
There is a divergence of views on resveratrol, the minor ingredient of red wine that some researchers see as a drug that can extend life.
GLOBAL UPDATE
China: Gaps Seen in Government’s Ability to Detect Disease Outbreaks
By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr.
China’s ability to identify new outbreaks remains “underdeveloped,” a leading Chinese health official acknowledged in an article in the journal Health Affairs.
Treating an Injured Brain Is a Long, Uncertain Process
By LAWRENCE K. ALTMAN, M.D.
Representative Gabrielle Giffords’s treatment began in the parking lot where she was shot, and will continue for months, even years.
U.S. Backs Drug Firms in Lawsuit Over Prices
By ROBERT PEAR
A political imperative for the administration — providing cheap medicine to poor people — is in conflict with the Justice Department’s fear of lawsuits.
ITINERARIES
Sneeze-Free Zone
By TANYA MOHN
Two hotel chains are designating allergy-friendly rooms, with things like medical-grade air purifiers and chemical- and fragrance-free bath products.
Justices Take Up Zicam Case, Questioning Maker on Disclosures to Investors
By ADAM LIPTAK
Matrixx Initiatives is accused of securities fraud by failing to tell investors about reports of problems with Zicam, a nasal spray and gel product.
VITAL SIGNS
Smoking for Two, and Lying About It
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
In a federal survey, 13 percent of pregnant women had high levels of cotinine, a biological indicator of tobacco exposure — and almost a quarter of them lied about it.
VITAL SIGNS
Childhood: A Breast-Feeding Benefit, This One for Boys
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
Australian researchers found that breast-feeding for six months or more was associated with better performance at age 10 in math, reading, writing and spelling — but only for boys.
VITAL SIGNS
Diet: Childless Couples Eat Healthier, Study Finds
By NICHOLAS BAKALAR
In a British study that compared households with and without children, those without consumed about 4.4 pounds more fruit and vegetables per person over a two-week period.
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