Hi, Doves!

There are TONS of medical breakthroughs today that I thought you might be interested in!  They are all located here:

http://www.his-forever.com/daily_update_06_28_06.htm
 

 

and are as follows:

Colonoscopy: Not Just for Colon Cancer

Virtual colonoscopy is being hailed as a life-saving diagnostic tool. In fact, a new study shows it's invaluable for spotting colon cancer. But now, it may also help diagnose other diseases ... And one man may owe his life to it.

Detecting Coronary Artery Disease
According to a report in the journal Radiology, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect blocked arteries with 88-percent accuracy without the need for an invasive procedure.

Hot Flashes Linked to Insomnia
Hot flashes can be a frustrating part of life for menopausal women. Now, researchers say they have a related side effect to deal with -- insomnia.

Possible Relief From Arthritis
After a year of treatment, researchers found patients treated with rituximab had a reduction in their overall bone erosion as well as the narrowing of their joint spaces as compared to patients on a placebo.

Slowing Scleroderma
For patients with scleroderma, the prognosis is rarely encouraging. There may now be hope for this group. A study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health shows it may be possible to slow the deterioration caused by the disease.

Targeting Arthritis
Despite some controversy over its effectiveness, a new study supports the recommendation by the European League Against Rheumatism for the use of steroid injections to treat hip osteoarthritis (OA).

The Upside of Coffee
Good news for coffee drinkers. It appears your morning java may help reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Knowledge is TRULY increasing rapidly!!!

YSIY!
Peggy
www.his-forever.com