Saturday, May 28, 2011

Niaspan

Story on NPR about drugs that raise good cholesterol. Study bascally found that raising good cholesterol in patients provided no benefit in regards to heart issues.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/05/28/136678665/study-boosting-good-cholesterol-with-niacin-did-not-cut-heart-risks

Also, have read that computers could supplant general physicians in the near future in regards to diagnosis issues. Computers have access to much more information than your doctor can recall. Of course, major surgeries will still require a surgeon.
I always feel uncomfortable going to the doctor. They spend little time with me (except my latest physician) and always want to perform some procedure (cut me) and prescribe some drugs. It's too much about money with most of them.

Statins: Had high triglycerides on a doctor's visit and doctor recommended putting me on blood thinners. Changed my doctor.

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