Make Medical Headlines Work for You

Every week the headlines are chock-full of reports about medications and treatments. Often these articles present conflicting information; one adamant that the research illustrates the dangers of a specific drug and another citing a study that indicates the benefits of the same prescription. As consumers, what are we supposed to believe?

Trisha Torrey, the About.com Guide to Patient Empowerment, presents a way to analyze whether you can apply the findings to your own medical situations and whether or not you should discuss them with your doctor. “If you think a medical news story reported in the media may apply to you, then a thorough review of it is imperative, especially if you think it may change your approach to your diagnosis or medical treatment.” Make Medical Headlines Work for You