domingo, 10 de julio de 2011

Health review


Wichita Doctor Takes Up Fight for Abortions

In a city where the last abortion provider was fatally shot two years ago, a potential replacement has emerged but faces her own challenges.
DIGITAL DOMAIN

The Therapist Will See You Now, via the Web

Psychiatry through a video connection was pioneered several decades ago. Today, start-up companies are trying to popularize therapy over the Internet.
THE TEXAS TRIBUNE
Many children who live in South Texas colonias have chronic health problems like asthma.

Major Health Problems Linked to Poverty

Along the border, water- and mosquito-borne illnesses are rampant, as are asthma and other chronic conditions.
THE SATURDAY PROFILE

Bomb Took 3 Limbs, but Not Photographer’s Can-Do Spirit

A hidden bomb in Afghanistan made Giles Duley a triple amputee, but after rehabilitation, he’s ready to go back into the field.
Cyclists in Central Park can use roads open to vehicles, but not paths for pedestrians. Some walkers say they fear being hit.

Central Park Cyclists Get Wish to Share Shortcut. But Slowly.

Two pedestrian paths across the park will be opened up to bicyclists, who will be required to ride at a very slow pace.

As Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Legal, Some Choices May Be Lost

Companies like Corning, I.B.M. and Raytheon are requiring employees to marry if they want their same-sex partners to qualify for health insurance.
RECIPES FOR HEALTH

Roasted Pepper Sauce

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Grilled peppers add depth to the flavor of this sauce.
THE HEALTH CONSUMER
Carlos Chavez leads a Zumba class at My Namaste Yoga studio in Brooklyn.

Zumba Away, but Avoid Injury

Zumba, the workout inspired by Latin dance, has passionate devotees, but newcomers should take care to avoid injury.
Keith Baggerly, left, and Kevin Coombes, statisticians at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, found flaws in research on tumors.

How Bright Promise in Cancer Testing Fell Apart

A Duke University program to tailor cancer treatments to certain patterns of genes has ended in disaster and lawsuits.

E.P.A. Issues Tougher Rules for Power Plants

The agency issued new standards for power plants in 28 states that would cut emissions of chemicals.

First Study of Its Kind Shows Benefits of Providing Medical Insurance to Poor

The study adds to a long-running debate on Medicaid in a climate of cutbacks across the nation.
HOME TECH
Clockwise from top right: A $10 device that keeps headphone volume safe even if you turn the dial up; the Etymotic ER-20, $13 a pair, is designed for music lovers; a SnoreMasker earplug has a tiny white-noise device and a big price, $399 a pair; a Marpac white-noise machine ($50); a BlastBuster earplug blocks only loud noises ($8.75 a pair).

Noise-Canceling Devices for a Good Night’s Sleep

An appraisal of earplugs, white-noise machines and other tools to muffle snoring and other noises.
DOCTOR AND PATIENT

Giving Medical Receptionists Their Due

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Despite the stereotype that many receptionists bear as mere “gatekeepers” or even “the dragon behind the desk,” their responsibilities extend far beyond administrative duties, and they are a vital part of patient care.
Officially, Mallory Ashmore and Jamison Williams are cousins. However, as Jamison's mother gave birth to Mallory for her sister with donor sperm, they are in fact half-siblings.

Who’s on the Family Tree? Now It’s Complicated

The once-simple concept of a family tree has grown complicated in the wake of sperm donations, surrogate mothers, adoptions and relationships outside wedlock.

A Search Is Under Way for Tainted Sprout Seeds

Authorities said the product linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak in Europe was distributed more widely than previously thought.
The Weekly Health Quiz
In the news: Southern maladies, summertime relief and the soothing effects of exercise. Test your knowledge of this week’s health news.
From Opinion
OPINION

In Defense of Antidepressants

It’s all the rage to question their effectiveness. But critics don’t understand the research.
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Exploring the Roots of Sinus Trouble
Experts discuss biofilms and the underlying causes of chronic sinusitis.
Times Essentials
REPORTER'S FILE
Giovanna Poli is living with sickle cell disease.

Making Sickle Cell Disease a Manageable Illness

On most days Giovanna Poli acts like a typical 12-year-old, but she is living with sickle cell disease.

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