Dr. Susan Sharma: This is Insidermedicine in 60.
From Washington - It appears that the young Atlanta lawyer with extensive drug resistant or XDR TB who caused an international scare didn't have the lethal strain. The CDC using a more precise way to diagnose the condition has downgraded it to
multiple drug resistance or MDR, which can be treated with antibiotics.
From Baltimore - Autism may be diagnosed by the one-year point. Nearly half of those with the condition demonstrate autistic behavior by the 14 month point. Concerned parents are urged to seek prompt attention.
From London - Cats are not good for lungs. In a study across Europe, researchers find that exposure to cats and those who are not known to be allergic to cats cause
Asthma like constriction through the airways. Those most affected were allergic to molds, grass, and dust mites.
And finally, from Sweden - Those with diabetes may want to consider adopting a hunter gatherer diet. Those who adhered to the diet of meats, nuts, and fruits had better control of their sugars than did those on the so called Mediterranean diet, which also contains cereals and dairy.
For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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