By Helen K. Kelley According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one-third (34.9 percent) of all adults in the U.S. are obese, and the rate of adult obesity in the U.S. nearly tripled from 1960 to 2010. Many individuals who fall into the overweight or morbidly obese categories are desperately searching for a “magic†solution that will ... Continue Reading
Spotlight on Hepatitis C
By Helen K. Kelley From ATLANTA Medicine, Vol. 85, No. 4 Hepatitis C, the most common blood-borne infection in the United States today, is considered a public health threat. From new medications just entering the market and clinical trials to educational efforts and a push for identifying those who have the infection, hepatitis C is a hot topic among medical ... Continue Reading
Understanding the Immune Response
by Gary E. Myerson, M.D., F.A.C.R. From ATLANTA Medicine, 2012, Rheumatology, Vol. 83, No. 3 Centuries ago, geography itself served as the primary barrier to disease exposure. But man’s exploration of the planet, enhanced by progressive technological expertise, has permitted both exposure to and expansion of diseases worldwide. However, our increasing knowledge of ... Continue Reading
