Intense treatment doesn't help diabetics
Author: Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer | Category: Healthcare Professional Articles | Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Key results from a landmark federal study are in, and the results are disappointing for diabetics: Adding drugs to drive blood pressure and blood-fats lower than current targets did not prevent heart problems, and in some cases caused harmful side effects.
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High Blood Cholesterol Is Not A Disease
Author: Cleaves M. Bennett MD FACP | Category: Healthcare Professional Articles | Monday, January 07, 2008
If high cholesterol is not a disease, why are you taking medicine(s) every day for the rest of your life because of it? If you want to know the answer to that question, read on.
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This Doctor Eats Cheerios® for breakfast
Author: Cleaves M. Bennett MD FACP | Category: Healthcare Professional Articles | Monday, January 07, 2008
I’ve been a doctor (MD) for almost 50 years. Since 1970 I have been on the faculty of a famous medical school in California, for the last 23 years as a full Professor of Medicine. After graduating from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 1960, I pursued a career in research and teaching, with an interest and expertise in kidney, heart and blood pressure problems. In collaboration with some of the most respected and well known physician scientists in America, I have nearly 100 research studies and review articles published in many of the best medical journals and presented at scientific meetings all over America and the world. I‘ve been in medicine a very long time! I know what I am talking about.
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Do you believe in Santa Claus?
Author: Cleaves M. Bennett MD FACP | Category: Healthcare Professional Articles | Monday, January 07, 2008
The Democratic hopefuls for the presidential nomination in 2008 and most other local and national politicians all are talking about “universal health insurance”.
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Health Care in Crisis
Author: Cleaves M. Bennett MD FACP | Category: Healthcare Professional Articles | Monday, January 07, 2008
In 2006 Peter Jennings hosted an ABC special called Health Care in Crisis. This had been created while he was slowly dying of lung cancer, which may explain why he and his editors completely missed the real story.
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Renowned Physician Urges Legislature
Author: Cleaves M. Bennett MD FACP | Category: Healthcare Professional Articles | Monday, January 07, 2008
AUSTIN - Dr. Cleaves M. Bennett, a renowned author and advocate for healthy lifestyles, is bringing a unique perspective to health care discussions at the state Capitol this legislative session. Through meeting with lawmakers and testifying before House and Senate committees, Dr. Bennett is urging the Legislature to create state wellness programs that would promote healthy lifestyles while reducing health care costs.
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Dementia & How To Avoid It
Author: Cleaves M. Bennett MD FACP | Category: Healthcare Professional Articles | Monday, January 07, 2008
As I’ve approached, entered and now journey warily through my senior years, I have often considered these cold, hard facts. Over 50 it’s possible. Over 80 it’s likely. Dementia.
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