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Without further ado, dive straight into these eight stories.
1. Assistance dog gives woman with epilepsy peace of mind
Channing Seideman, 30 — who has suffered daily seizures since childhood — said her devoted service dog, Bishop, has changed her life. “Besides bringing peace of mind, the dogs make epilepsy accessible to the public,” she said. Click here to read the story.
Channing Seideman, pictured with her service dog Bishop, said he has given her peace of mind amid her daily seizures. (Channing Seideman)
2. Doctor Shares 10 Big 'Lies' He Says Healthcare Tells
Dr. Robert Lufkin, a California physician, said he “woke up” to the flaws in the medical system when he himself was diagnosed with four chronic diseases. He shares what he believes are the ten biggest lies told to patients. Click here to read the story.
Dr. Robert Lufkin, pictured left, was diagnosed with four chronic illnesses, which inspired him to write a book, “Lies I Taught in Medical School.” (Dr. Robert Lufkin/iStock)
3. Patients with sleep apnea may soon have a solution
In a Finnish study, a new breathing device showed promising results in reducing symptoms of sleep apnea, researchers said. The device, called WellO2, uses resistance training to strengthen the throat muscles and steam breathing to moisten the airways. Click here to read the story.
In a Finnish study, a new ventilator, shown on the right, showed promising results in reducing symptoms of sleep apnea, according to researchers. (iStock/WellO)
4. Researchers announce progress against Parkinson's disease
An experimental drug shows promise in slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease in clinical trials. Researchers and Parkinson's experts discuss what this could mean for patients. Click here to read the story.
In a new study, Parkinson's patients reported improved daily movement after taking UB-312, an experimental drug. (iStock)
5. “Can I ever take someone else's prescription?”
In this week's episode of Ask a Doctor, two pharmacists wonder if it is ever safe to share medications. Click here to read the story.
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This week's health stories include a tale of a service dog helping a woman with epilepsy, a doctor's take on 10 medical “lies,” an amazing kidney transplant, and more. (Channing Seideman/iStock/Northwestern Medical)
6. Good news revealed for diabetes patients
Most of the 38 million people with diabetes in the U.S. use daily injections or insulin pumps to keep glucose at safe levels — but new research suggests an inhaler could be just as effective. Researchers and doctors are weighing the benefits and limitations. Click here to read the story.
A recent study has found that inhaled insulin works as well as injections or pumps in treating type 1 diabetes. (iStock/MannKind)
7. Chicago Man Receives Kidney Transplant While Wide Awake
John Nicholas, 28, called his organ transplant surgery “a pretty cool experience.” Surgery without general anesthesia could increase access to care for patients who are considered at-risk or have a phobia of anesthesia. Click here to read the story.
Patient John Nicholas is seen here with his surgeons in the operating room after a kidney transplant. (Northwestern Medicine)
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8. Daily multivitamins do not appear to extend lifespan, research shows
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that taking multivitamins did not reduce the risk of death, but one longevity doctor has questions. Click here to read the story.
Those who took daily multivitamins were actually found to have a 4% higher mortality risk, according to the study published in JAMA Network Open. (iStock)
