Brain imaging advances lead to more false alarms

By Karla Gale
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Improvements in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have led to increased detection of minor brain abnormalities that may worry the patient, but often will never cause any problems, according to study findings reported in The New England Journal of Medicine.
The study involved 2,000 people, between 46 and 96 years [...]

Naturopaths’ options expanded Prescription of many drugs are now allowed

BELLINGHAM — Naturopathic physicians can now prescribe many drugs previously off-limits to them, thanks to changes in state law lifting several practice restrictions.Some naturopaths say the new rules will make it easier for patients — and their insurance companies — to make naturopaths their primary care physicians.
Department of Health rules that take effect today allow [...]