Curry v. Cancer

WSJ Health blog reports on a British study that has reveled that extract found in the bright yellow curry spice turmeric can kill off cancer cells the efficacy of redolent curry in storming the defenses of cancer cells. A plus for those take away Indian meals.

Better and Faster Vaccines

"Scientists have identified a protein that could enable more vaccines to be delivered through the mouth or nose, thus strengthening the body’s defenses where the body first encounters many bacteria and viruses." A pathologist at Emory has zeroed in on "M cells, a type of cell found in the intestines that may be a key to effective mucosal vaccines." Futurity.org reports on this promising development in a blog posting for October 27.
For more information, look at Emory health sciences news: http://emoryhealthsciences.org

More Hospitals Are Using Video to Connect Patients With Specialists Far Away, Speeding Treatment"

"Doctor, Can You See Me Now? " looks at how video is aiding diagnosis by connecting " local and regional hospitals to large urban medical centers where most specialists practice. The video hookups, which usually include high-definition TVs, a camera, and Internet-connected medical equipment, provide a way for smaller hospitals to tap these specialists' expertise when necessary. That boosts the chances patients will receive timely treatment and lowers transfer rates. "

CDC: "Very Sobering" Flu Season

The CDC has characterized this year's flu season as very serious. "Unprecedented activity," "unusual toll in the pediatric age group" and number of hospitalizations are among the measures. Here , from Effect Measure, a public health forum, is a thorough and very informative article to explore the CDC's stance.

Reschedule Afternoon Meetings and Indulge in Spicy Pasta

Although double-blind clinical trials have not been held, there is some evidence that garlic can serve as a prophilactic substance against winter colds--and what a way to go!

Being There

The New York Times suggests an approach to avoiding physician burnout and coping with the endless paperwork. Including a report on a recent JAMA article, How Mindfulness Can Make for Better Doctors shows how it is done.

Nanotechnology in Early Sleuthing

A story from Computerworld reports on the ways Stanford researchers and others are using nanoctech and microchips to track very early and elusive cancers when chance if cure us best.