HealthNewsReview.org Recent Reviews http://www.healthnewsreview.org/ en-us admin@mayerhc.com (Mayer Media Desgin Studio - mayermediadesign.com) Alternative to Statins Shows Promise http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2625 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2625 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00 CST (2 stars)<BR />The headline sounds definitive. The research is not. Cholesterol Drugs May Treat Psoriasis http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2618 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2618 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00 CST (2 stars)<BR />The story begins with a first sentence that is simply inaccurate: Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2613 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2613 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00 CST (0 stars)<BR />This is shovelware - straight from a hospital news release into a slapped-together Breakthrough asthma treatment http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2605 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2605 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 CST (2 stars)<BR />CNN chose to label this as a breakthrough. We wish they had simply provided more balance. Test May Cut Unneeded Prostate Biopsies http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2610 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2610 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00 CST (1 stars)<BR />News coverage via news briefing - far from best practice. Portable Device May Relieve Migraine Pain http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2607 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2607 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00 CST (3 stars)<BR />Why were about 2/3 of the original subjects not randomized or why did another third drop out after randomization? Cord blood stem cells help meet minority marrow needs http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2599 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2599 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00 CST (2 stars)<BR />This was an unbalanced story touting Brain images suggest Alzheimer's drug is working http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2591 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2591 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00 CST (2 stars)<BR />This story trumpeted a very small study tracking brain plaque changes through a new imaging technology but without any discussion of impact on peoples' lives. When it comes to Alzheimer's Disease, that's an important omission. Study Finds Stents Effective in Preventing Strokes http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2588 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2588 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00 CST (4 stars)<BR />Two procedures. Two studies. Two very different outcomes. In competing coverage of Stroke study puts 2 procedures on equal footing http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2589 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2589 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00 CST (3 stars)<BR />For a story that said this studies on stents vs. surgery to prevent stroke would guide patient preference. Acupuncture Benefit Seen in Pregnancy http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2568 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2568 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00 CST (3 stars)<BR />One of four stories we reviewed on this same study. It would have taken only a few minor additions to make this a 5-star story. Acupuncture May Ease Depression During Pregnancy http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2570 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2570 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00 CST (4 stars)<BR />A generally well-done piece with appropriate context and caveats. Zapping fibroids with heat in hunt for new options http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2573 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2573 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00 CST (4 stars)<BR />The treatment of uterine fibroids is starting to feel like the This story did a reasonably good job of discussing the options that women face - and some of the pros and cons. Bitter Melon Extract May Slow, Stop Breast Cancer http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2575 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2575 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00 CST (3 stars)<BR />This story plays editorial ping pong with readers, sprinkling a few caveats in between exaggerated claims that go beyond the scope of the petri dish research. Acupuncture shows promise for depression in pregnancy http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2571 http://www.healthnewsreview.org/review.html?review_id=2571 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00 CST (3 stars)<BR />An appropriately cautious and generally well done story - one of four we reviewed on this same study.