Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'medicinal'

Study: Many Doctors Would Prefer Another Profession

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

A recent survey asked primary care physicians what they do and don't like about practicing medicine. The answers were pretty negative; a large number of doctors said that if they could start over, they'd choose a different profession.

Fighting Illness From 'The Edge Of Medicine'

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:17:00 EST

What if you could diagnose cancer just by smelling it? Dr. William Hanson explains the 'Diag-Nose,' an electronic nose that can do just that — plus other medical technologies that he says will change our lives.

Casting A 'Safety Net' For The Homeless

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:03:00 EST

Dr. Jim Withers founded Operation Safety Net after he began making "house calls" under bridges in Pittsburgh, Pa. Now it's one of the nation's first full-time street medicine programs.

Many Patients On Cholesterol Meds Stop Treatment

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:31:00 EST

While statins have been shown to cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes, about half of patients quit taking the medicine after a year. One recent study shows that people stop statins for two reasons: They lack a clear understanding of how the medicines work, and they don't trust their health care providers.

Old Crow Medicine Show: Return To Roots

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:46:00 EST

Old Crow Medicine Show brings its rootsy back-porch sound to World CafÃ©, where it showcases songs from the new Tennessee Pusher. The disc takes a modern approach to Americana with gospel and rock overtones, but leaves the band's roots firmly intact.

Supreme Court Hears Case Involving Drug Labels

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case involving drug labels and the Food and Drug Administration. The result could limit liability claims against drugmakers, if one of their medicines causes harm. The case pits Wyeth Pharmaceuticals against a musician who lost part of an arm after she was improperly injected with an anti-nausea drug made by the company.

Laughing Off The Financial Crisis

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

We all know the economy isn't strong right now. Comedy duo Frangela prescribe laughter as the best medicine against the economic woes.

Prozac Isn't The Same In A Kid's Body

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

What happens when people treat their children with medicines tested on adults? Some bad side-effects, according to a new study on the "off-label" use of drugs that have been specifically approved for adults.

Antibiotic Resistance A Major Medical Challenge

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:32:00 EDT

Antibiotic resistance is one of the major threats facing todays's modern medicine. Richard H. Ebright, a chemistry professor and researcher, explains new approaches for developing antibiotics that may lead to methods for treating drug-resistant tuberculosis and other diseases.

Cough, Cold Medicines May Harm Kids Under 4

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Don't give over-the-counter cold remedies to children under four. That's the message to parents from the drug manufacturers. Doctors say plenty of fluids and keeping children as comfortable as possible are the best remedies for the sniffles.

Nobel Panel Decides Against U.S. HIV Discovery

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:57:00 EDT

The 2008 Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine went in part to two French researchers for discovering the virus that causes AIDS. The award was not shared by American Robert Gallo, who has also claimed a role in the discovery of HIV. Additionally, a German scientist got the prize for establishing the cause of most cervical cancers.

2008 Nobel Prize In Medicine

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:39:00 EDT

One German and two French scientists won the 2008 Nobel prize for medicine Monday for their discoveries of two viruses that cause severe human diseases. NPR's Richard Knox talks with Steve Inskeep about the prize winners' research.

Obama Plugs Federal Oversight As Economic Fix

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama says he has the best medicine to cure Wall Street of its current ills. Obama says government oversight in the financial markets would help to ensure a stronger economy.

'Culinary Medicine': Eating Well, Staying Healthy

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:39:00 EDT

Imagine a way to lose pounds, but not flavor, by combining the art of cooking, the science of nutrition and the joy of eating. Dr. John La Puma, known as ChefMD, is the co-author of Big Book of Culinary Medicine: A Food Lover's Road Map to Losing Weight, Preventing Disease and Getting Really Healthy.

Hurricane Ike Devastates Parts Of Haiti

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EDT

In Haiti, relief efforts continue almost a week after Tropical Storm Hanna caused extensive flooding on the island. The town of Gonaives was the hardest hit; scores of people were killed and much of the city remains under water. Aid workers are desperately trying to provide food, shelter and medicine to people there while fearing more misery to come from Hurricane Ike.

Flexner Report Transformed Med Schools

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Abraham Flexner began working 100 years ago on a massive report that transformed the way doctors are taught in America. The Flexner Report led to a greater emphasis on science and the closing of dozens of medical schools across the United States. Dr. Gert Brieger, a emeritus professor of the history of medicine at Johns Hopkins University, talks about Flexner's report.

Geriatric Care For Animals

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:26:00 EDT

As veterinary medicine improves, zoo animals are living far beyond their normal lifespans. Andrea Seabrook visits the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to see how keepers there care for an elderly elephant.

Passion For Kayaking Sparks Fight Against Malaria

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Five years ago, Dr. Jessie Stone had temporarily given up medicine and left New York to pursue her passion for kayaking. She had no idea that her medical career and her passion would cross paths and change her life. Today, she runs a malaria prevention program in rural Uganda.

Keeping German Doctors On A Budget Lowers Costs

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:05:00 EDT

Nearly every German has ready access to doctors, cheap drugs, high-tech medicine, dental care, nursing homes and home care. All this — and Germany spends half what the United States does per person. One way the country accomplishes this is by putting doctors on a budget.

Stink Bombs Could Save Lives

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The rotten-egg funk of a stink bomb comes from hydrogen sulfide gas. It's great for clearing a room, and new research shows it may also help heart attack and trauma patients stay alive. David Lefer, a professor of medicine and pathology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, talks with Guy Raz about the medical uses for stinky fumes.

Chemist Who Discovered LSD Dies at 102

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Albert Hoffman discovered the psychedelic drug LSD in 1938 while seeking medicinal uses for a fungus found on grains. He was the first human to try the drug — by accident — when a small amount of the chemical was absorbed through his fingertips.

Senate OKs Gene-Discrimination Bill

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The Senate has unanimously passed a bill more than a decade in the making that scientists say could help herald the age of personalized medicine. It would outlaw insurance or employment discrimination based on a person's genetics, which may make people less worried about being tested.

Why the World Is Still Just Mad About Saffron

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Saffron has been used for everything from cooking to medicine and aphrodisiacs. Food essayist Bonny Wolf talks with Liane Hansen about the allure of the ultra-expensive spice.

The Mind's Control Over Healing

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:22:00 EDT

When doctors and medicine fail, where can you turn? Anthony Brooks talks to Ann Harrington about her new book The Cure Within: A History of Mind-Body Medicine, which explores the mind's control over healing.

Study: Transplant Patients Stop Rejection Drugs

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:02:00 EST

Transplants are one of modern medicine's biggest victories. But patients have had to endure a lifetime of toxic drugs to prevent the body from rejecting an organ. New studies are showing it may be possible for some people to stop the drugs and live a better life.