January 2002


#714 1 January 2002

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month

Computers May Help Cancer Patients Manage Pain

Fine Needle Biopsies Have Several Uses

A Non-Surgical Treatment for Uncontrolled Sweating

A Simple Way to Maintain Bone Health

#715 8 January 2002

Working Towards New Treatments for Lupus

An Inexpensive Way to Improve High Altitude Working Conditions

Studies Raise Concern over Water Reuse Projects

The Importance of Quality Mental Health Care

How Women Should Deal with Conflicting Information about Mammography


#716 15 January 2002

The Continuing, Deadly Threat of Tuberculosis

What to do Before Spraying Insecticides

Lupus: The Facts about this Autoimmune Disorder

A Hardy Way to Deal with Stressful Times

Non-invasive Methods to Gauge How Substance Abuse Affects the Brain


#717 22 January 2002

An Aircraft Wing Design that Dramatically Reduces Wake Turbulence

Excessive TV Viewing of the 9/11 Attacks May Trigger Stress Disorder

The Threat of a Tree-killing Pathogen

Researchers Work to Develop Alternative Fuel Sources

Early Studies Find Gender Differences in the Brain


#718 29 January 2002

Managed Care is Not Always Best for Preventive Services

A Simple Way to Reduce the Risk of Surgical Infection

Committing to the Future of our Kids

How Astronomers Detect Extrasolar Planets

How Anxiety Can Factor in Cesarean Section Birth Rates