Behind the Headlines I'm Dr. Simeon Margolis, professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Together, let’s explore the issues behind the headlines to help you navigate the health care maze. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:56:15 -0800 Yahoo! Should Children Get Statins? http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14179/should-children-get-statins/ Identifying cholesterol abnormalities as early as possible provides the opportunity for parents to teach their children to avoid high-fat foods and empty calories. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:56:15 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Hormonal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Pros and Cons http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14177/hormonal-therapy-for-prostate-cancer-pros-and-cons/ For a number of years, doctors have treated metastatic prostate cancer by blocking production of LH, a strategy that is referred to as androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:37:50 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Aging Safely: Emergency Response Systems http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14147/aging-safely-emergency-response-systems/ Keep in mind that not everyone who needs a medical-alert system is elderly. Weakened people of any age might benefit from such a system. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:29:22 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Is Vitamin D a Genuine Lifesaver? http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14144/is-vitamin-d-a-genuine-lifesaver/ It's worthwhile to make sure your body has adequate blood levels of vitamin D, surely to prevent broken bones and probably to increase your chances of living longer by avoiding certain cancers and heart attacks. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:48:15 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Diabetes Drug Benefits Update http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14122/diabetes-drug-benefits-update/ Injecting insulin before a meal will also lower the blood glucose response, but too much insulin may lower glucose levels too much, leading to dangerous hypoglycemia. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:09:54 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Can You Trust What's Published in Medical Journals? http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14113/can-you-trust-whats-published-in-medical-journals/ A spate of medical and media publications has recently highlighted possible conflicts of interest in a number of clinical trials. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:49:00 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Female Athletes More Prone To ACL Injuries http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14095/female-athletes-more-prone-to-acl-injuries/ Researchers have determined that girls rupture their ACLs 5 times more often than do boys, even when competing in the same sports — soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:45:03 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Heart Trouble: Should You Get a Defibrillator? http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14091/heart-trouble-should-you-get-a-defibrillator/ Purchasing a defibrillator may seem like a good idea since about 80 percent of sudden cardiac deaths outside of hospitals occur in the home. But there are other considerations. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:36:07 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. 6 Red Flags That it's Not a Cancer Cure http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14043/6-red-flags-that-its-not-a-cancer-cure/ Often desperate and filled with fear, cancer patients sometimes can't help grasping at straws — and so they start surfing the Internet in search of a cure. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:12:14 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. Cancer Risk and CT Scans: Should You Worry? http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthnews/14023/cancer-risk-and-ct-scans-should-you-worry/ While there may be little you can do to avoid receiving CT scans if you've had an accident, here are several questions you might ask your doctors when they recommend an elective CT. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:42:28 -0800 Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.