Briefs
HPV follow up decreases chances of cervical cancer
The diagnosis of the human papilloma virus should not be a cause for panic for women, because regular doctor visits and cautiously managing the infection decreases their risk of developing cervical cancer later, says a Baylor College of Medicine researcher.
Binge drinking: Summer hazard for young people
Fun at the beach is a summer ritual. Unfortunately, for young people that often involves binge drinking, a phenomenon that is a growing problem among teenagers and young adults, according to an assistant professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.
Diagnostic imaging on rise thanks to self-referring physicians
The increase in diagnostic imaging for privately insured patients can be attributed in large measure to physicians who refer patients to their own facilities or machines for scans, said a Baylor College of Medicine expert.
Remote areas of African country will have access to HIV care
Lesotho, one of the countries hardest hit by the AIDS epidemic, soon will be the first country in Africa offering state-of-the-art HIV/AIDS facilities, care and treatment to children and families living in every district.
A matter of health
Visiting an elderly, sick parent can stir up a range of emotions. One of those is stress, and bringing your children with you can amplify that feeling, even more so when your parent is in a nursing home.