Health and Science
Whether and When Seniors Should Receive Swine Flu Vaccine
People 65 and older are the least likely to be infected with 2009 H1N1 flu, but, if they become infected, they are more likely than people in some other groups to develop serious complications from their illness. That is why people 65 years and older are prioritized for treatment with antiviral drugs this season if they do become sick. more »
Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN)
In addition to addressing coronary health, a paper entitled Sexual Functioning and Practices in a Multi-Ethnic Study of Midlife Women addresses women as they approach and begin the menopausal transition. There has been much debate on the relative impact of menopause on sexual activity. more »
If Bob Dylan Had Cancer or 'The Day Before Chemo Blues" (with apologies to Bob)
Lyrics by *Susan Tifft:
I feel good, I feel fine.
I’ve even had a little wine!
But them salad days are over and done.
Mass General Hospital again has won.
I got the knock-me-down, throw-me-up, I’m fixin’ to heave, day-before-chemo bl… more »
Three Myths About the Ethics of Health Care Reform
The current state of health care is unethical. It is neither just nor fair. There is no morally defensible reason why some Americans get excellent medical care at costs they can afford and other Americans lose their homes or go into bankruptcy attempting to secure treatment for a seriously ill loved one. more »
