Dr. Susan Sharma: This is insider medicine in 60, from Rochester - Estrogen may prevent against memory loss and dementia in women. Research from women who were followed for nearly 30 years shows that women who had their ovaries surgically removed and didnt receive estrogen following the surgery until the age of 50, were twice as likely to develop dementia. This who did receive estrogen were at no higher risk.
From Maryland - After nearly a decade, the clinical guidelines for Asthma have been revised. Changes include recognizing that children aged 5-11 respond differently to medications and placing more emphasis on self-monitoring of symptoms. In addition the document, called EPR-3, reaffirms that patients with persistent asthma- those with symptoms more than twice a week- need both long-term control medications to control asthma and prevent exacerbations, as well as quick relief medications for symptoms as needed.
From British Columbia - Smoking harms many genes. Researchers using the cutting-edge SAGE technique have identified over 600 genes that are affected by smoking. Over 120 genes remain permanently affected, helping explain who those who quit smoking remain at risk for lung cancer.
And finally from San Francisco - A Botox injection gets you in faster to see your dermatologist- even if you are waiting to get in to assess a potentially cancerous mole. Based on research from 12 cities, you wait 8 days for a Botox injection and 26 to evaluate a changing mole. Doctors make approximately $500 for a Botox injection and are paid $50 to $75 to assess a mole.
For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Susan Sharma.
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