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So let’s dive right in and dive into these eight stories.
1. Service dog gives comfort to woman with epilepsy
Channing Seidemann, 30, who has suffered daily seizures since childhood, says his devoted service dog Bishop has changed his life. “Not only do dogs bring me peace of mind, they also bring epilepsy closer to the general public,” he said. Click here to read the article.
Channing Seidemann, pictured here with her service dog Bishop, said Bishop gives her peace of mind amid her daily epileptic seizures. (Channing Seidemann)
2. Doctors reveal the 10 biggest lies the medical profession tells
Dr. Robert Lufkin, a California physician who said he “woke up” to the flaws in the healthcare system when he was diagnosed with four chronic illnesses, shared the top 10 lies patients are told. Click here to read the article.
Dr. Robert Lufkin, pictured left, was diagnosed with four chronic illnesses, which prompted him to write a book called “The Lies They Taught Me in Medical School.” (Dr. Robert Lufkin/iStock)
3. Sleep apnea sufferers may soon have a solution
A Finnish study has shown promising results in reducing symptoms of sleep apnea with a new breathing device. The device, called WellO2, uses resistance training to strengthen throat muscles and humidifies the airways with steam breathing, researchers said. Click here to read the article.
A Finnish study showed promising results in reducing the symptoms of sleep apnea with a new breathing device, shown right, according to researchers. (iStock/WellO)
4. Researchers Announce Advances in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment
Clinical trials show that an experimental drug shows promise in slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease. Researchers and Parkinson’s experts discuss what this means for patients. Click here to read the article.
Parkinson’s disease patients reported improvements in their everyday functions after being administered the experimental drug UB-312, according to a new study. (iStock)
5. “Is it okay to take someone else’s prescription?”
On this week’s Ask the Doctor, two pharmacists give their opinions on whether sharing medications is safe. Click here to read the article.
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This week’s health news included the story of a service dog that helps a woman with epilepsy, a doctor’s take on 10 medical ‘lies’ and a surprising kidney transplant. (Channing Seideman/iStock/Northwestern Medicine)
6. Good news for diabetics
Most of the 38 million Americans with diabetes use daily injections or insulin pumps to keep their blood sugar at safe levels, but a new study suggests inhalers may be just as effective, as researchers and doctors examine their benefits and limitations. Click here to read the article.
Recent studies have found that inhaled insulin is as effective as injections or pumps in controlling type 1 diabetes. (iStock/Mankind)
7. Chicago man receives kidney transplant while conscious
John Nicholas, 28, called the organ transplant “a fantastic experience.” Surgery without general anesthesia could potentially increase access to treatment for patients considered high-risk or who have a fear of anesthesia. Click here to read the article.
Patient John Nicholas with surgeons in the operating room after his kidney transplant. (Northwestern Medicine)
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8. Studies show that taking a daily multivitamin doesn’t help you live longer.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that taking multivitamins doesn’t lower the risk of death, but longevity doctors have their doubts. Click here to read the article.
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that people who took a daily multivitamin actually had a 4% higher risk of death. (iStock)
