Murphy defends his 'No' vote on healthcare reform bill (760) Nov 10, 2009
She left mainstream medicine because she said in GOOD CONSCIENCE she could no longer continue advocating POISONS to people ... The Daily mail does not enable links , so instead of me typing out a long URL, simply go to YouTube and in the search box put "Why I left mainstream medicine" ... Anyhow, YouTube:"Why I left mainstream medicine ". (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Debate continues over diagnostic scans for lung cancer Nov 9, 2009
It s not just the cost that s kept her from having the test, however, it s that scanning is not part of mainstream medicine; she would not know how often to get screened or what to expect. CT scanning should become as commonplace as a mammogram and colonoscopy where people discuss it like they re going to dentist s office, she said. (Boston Globe)
Emergency department turf war Nov 8, 2009
The underlying story to all this is that chiropractors want more involvement in mainstream medicine. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Demand Fuels Alternative Medicine Classes Nov 3, 2009
It made merging alternative and mainstream medicine "a central and overarching goal" and gave $22. 5 million to 12 medical schools, two nursing schools and the to develop curriculum plans. (CBS News)
More medicalschools teach alternative remedies Nov 2, 2009
It made merging alternative and mainstream medicine "a central and overarching goal" and gave $22. 5 million to 12 medical schools, two nursing schools and the American Medical Student Association to develop curriculum plans. (MSNBC -- Health)
Malibu dentist aims to ban mercury amalgam fillings (3) Oct 25, 2009
To date, there is no other test being done that would be accepted in mainstream medicine. Kinesiology testing, Vol testing instruments, and the like, would not be accepted. (Malibu Times, CA)
Somers Argues Chemo Is Pointless In Book Oct 20, 2009
" Though his alternative treatments didn't work, the actor, who embodied a sense of rebellion and individualism, gave voice to an emerging feeling that mainstream medicine might not be enough, Lerner says. Fast forward to the 21st century, where Somers, who played the ditzy blonde in TV's "Three's Company," has written a series of books making that point. In "Ageless," she argued that doctors don't understand women's bodies, especially those going through menopause. With so-called "bioidentical"... (Click2Houston, TX)
Flu vaccine is on its way, but public wary Oct 4, 2009
Tepid enthusiasmPart of the reason for the tepid enthusiasm may be that the vaccine campaign is being buffeted by political and social currents: wariness of mainstream medicine combined with suspicion of big government and a general unease and complacency about vaccines. Together, these trends have sparked a flood of misconceptions about the vaccine's safety and effectiveness, as well as about supposed plans to make the vaccine mandatory. (MSNBC -- Health)
Worth it? Americans spend $34B for alternative medicine Aug 4, 2009
Dr. Sidney Wolfe, who leads Public Citizen's health research, has long criticized the government for what he considers lax regulation of prescription drugs and mainstream medicine. Yet, he also sees problems with the widespread use of dietary supplements. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
IN HOSPITALS: Alternative medicine meets mainstream Jul 31, 2009
Mainstream medicine and prescription drugs have problems, too. Popular drugs such as the painkillers Vioxx and Bextra have been pulled from the market after serious side effects emerged once they were widely used by consumers. (USA Today -- News)
$34 billion spent yearly on alternative medicine Jul 31, 2009
Another advocate, Dr. Sidney Wolfe, who leads Public Citizen's health research, has long criticized the government for what he considers lax regulation of prescription drugs and mainstream medicine. Yet, he also sees problems with the widespread use of supplements. (MSNBC -- Health)
O. Carl Simonton; advocated mind-body link to cancer care Jul 4, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Dr. O. Carl Simonton, a radiation oncologist who popularized the mind-body connection in fighting cancer and helped push the once- controversial notion into mainstream medicine, has died. He was 66. (Boston Globe)
Sweating Over Antiperspirants? Jun 30, 2009
Science hasn't provided all the conclusive answers, but the FDA considers antiperspirants safe and effective, and mainstream medicine brushes off any serious concerns. Still, people with genetic risk factors like Julie Herron would rather use deodorants than take any chance with antiperspirants. (CBS News -- Health)
Big money from traditional medicine industry Jun 23, 2009
Why not take advantage of the current mounting interest in natural product remedies as more and more people are becoming concerned over the side effects caused by synthetic drugs, the rising cost of healthcare and the failure of mainstream medicine to treat certain diseases. l Hanim Adnan is assistant news editor at the Star. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Oprah Health Claims Unhealthy? Jun 4, 2009
It's unhealthy for people to follow all doctor's, pharmaceutical companies (who advertise and push drugs on tv constantly) and basically mainstream medicine blindly. which is what most people do because it is too costly to get second and third opinions. (CBS News -- Early Show)
A Personal and Cultural History of Migraines May 31, 2009
It's only in the past 40 years that they've have become a serious topic for mainstream medicine. Levy takes us through his own treatment and the wreckage his migraines create around them the abandoned dinner parties, the bad parenting, the lousy job performance. (Time.com)
Court supports girl's wish to be a boy May 4, 2009
" But the ethicist Nick Tonti-Filippini said mainstream medicine did not recognise hormone treatments and surgery as treatment for gender dysphoria. He said it was a psychiatric disorder qualifying under US guidelines as a psychosis because "it's a belief out of accordance with reality". "What you are trying to do is make a biological reality correspond to that false belief. " The Chief Justice said Alex had not had any urgent plans to proceed with more surgery when he turned 18. She did not... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A defense of competition Apr 28, 2009
In response to Marla Prytz's letter to the editor, a question: What does mainstream medicine have to fear from implicitly marginalized alternative practitioners ... Feedback from our readers suggests they don't want the long, long arm of the law to rescind that right, particularly in situations when following the dictates of mainstream medicine proves futile. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Animal attraction Apr 20, 2009
Officials agree more must be known before pets become a part of mainstream medicine, but those conducting the required research face some hurdles, starting with a lack of basic data. "The US Census," notes the NIH's Griffin, "does not collect information on pets, but they will collect information on how many TVs you have in your household.". (Boston Globe)
Different Pressure Point Methods Apr 3, 2009
Working with them was considered mainstream medicine in ancient China. Centuries of practice produced several branches of pressure point study and treatment. (Suite101.com)
Legislation could end nutritionist's practice Apr 2, 2009
Feeling mainstream medicine had nothing more to offer her, Driver moved in a different direction. After six months on Hurd's diet, her cholesterol dropped 49 points. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Naturopathic doctor embraces 'whole person' Apr 1, 2009
" The Yuma doctor stressed that she believes mainstream medicine only scratches the surface. "Naturopathic medicine is about going after the cause. General practitioners focus a lot on 'Does this hurt. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
National approach needed on gene tests: pathologists Mar 14, 2009
Genetics experts say the health system cannot keep up with demand by patients for the expanding number of predictive and personalised tests that is dramatically altering mainstream medicine. Harnessing genetic tests to classify a person's susceptibility to a disease, likely prognosis or response to a treatment has huge potential for savings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
