Few words cause as strong a reaction and carry as much weight as “cancer.” But as doctors and scientists have known for many years, the term comprises an enormous range of conditions.
Articles by: Geisel Communications
The Prouty: “A Good Way to Do Good!”
Each July, a special community gathers to fight cancer by taking part in activities that raise funds for research and promote the health of participants.
Low Testosterone: Is Low T a Real Problem or Ad-Driven Fad?
AARP – Quotes Steven Woloshin, professor of medicine and of community and family medicine and co-director of TDI’s Medicine in the Media Program, who says “low T,” or low testosterone, is “the mother of all disease mongering.”
New Prouty Anthem – “I Am More”
This year, the Prouty features a new anthem – “I Am More” – written by Walt Cunningham, director of The Dartmouth College Gospel Choir.
What the Reduction in Tonsillectomies Teaches Us About Medicine
The New York Times – Today you’d be hard pressed to find many normal children who have had their tonsils removed. That’s not because we cured tonsillitis in some way. It’s because, in large part, Jack Wennberg brought data to the fight.
Sargent Awarded Scott M. and Lisa G. Stuart Professorship in Pediatric Oncology
A new endowed professorship will support the work of Geisel professor James Sargent, a leading expert in the relationship between mass media and risky behavior among children and adolescents.
Susanne Tanski on the Risks of E-Cigarettes
On June 18, Susanne Tanski, MD, an associate professor of pediatrics at Geisel and a pediatrician, testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation about the risks of e-cigarettes.
3-D Mammogram Scans May Find More Breast Cancer
Associated Press via NPR – Quotes H. Gilbert Welch on a new study that suggests 3-D mammograms may be better at detecting cancer than regular scans.
When Advance Directives Are Ignored
The New York Times – Points to research from the Dartmouth Atlas on end-of-life care.
Indoor Tanning Leads to Early Skin Cancer, Study Says
HealthDay News via U.S. News & World Report– Continued coverage: Dartmouth researchers have found that early exposure to the ultraviolet radiation lamps used for indoor tanning is related to an increased risk of developing basal cell carcinoma (BCC) at a young age, U.S. News reports.