Risk Assessment Plays Key Role In Long-term Treatment Of Breast Cancer Aug 16, 2008
5, 2004) A Swedish study established to assess the effect of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women with a history of breast cancer has been stopped early after preliminary results show 'unacceptably. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Natural Relief from Menopause Symptoms Aug 13, 2008
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), and prescription drugs can be effective in treating symptoms of menopause, but many can have negative side effects. More women are choosing to use natural alternatives that can be as effective as other prescription treatments. (Pekin Times, IL)
Postmenopausal Women With Breast Cancer Face Joint Issues Aug 13, 2008
Obesity, previous HRT, chemo also raised chances for those on endocrine treatment, study says ... British researchers publishing in the September issue of The Lancet Oncology, found that previous use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), hormone-receptor positivity, previous chemotherapy, obesity and treatment with anastrozole -- an aromatase inhibitor -- all increased the chances of these women developing joint problems ... 41 percent of women who had previously used HRT versus 29 percent of... (Health-Finder)
Herbs for Breast Health Aug 10, 2008
In a 2004 study (Breast Cancer Research 6:R170-R179), comparisons between red clover and prescription hormone replacement therapy showed that red clover (in contrast to HRT) did not increase mammographic breast density after one year of use. Soy: Soy contains the isoflavones daidzein and genistein. (Suite101.com)
Breast Cancer: Risks and Screening Aug 7, 2008
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), early puberty, and late childbearing have been linked to breast cancer. A woman who develops cancer in one breast has a statistically higher risk of developing cancer in the opposite breast. (Suite101.com)
Risk Of Gall Bladder Disease With Hormone Replacement Therapy Patches Lower Than With HRT Pills Jul 15, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 14, 2008) Use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases the risk of gallbladder disease but the effects are less with HRT given in skin patches or gels compared with HRT given orally, according to a study published on the British Medical Journal website ... HRT is regularly prescribed to women suffering from the effects of the menopause ... Approximately 1 million UK women were taking HRT in 2005 and the majority were taking it orally. (Science Daily)
Hormone Replacement May Raise Women's Gallbladder Risk Jul 13, 2008
THURSDAY, July 10 (HealthDay News) -- A postmenopausal woman who uses hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may boost her risk for gallbladder disease, researchers say, although the risk appears to vary depending on how she receives the hormones. "For women who are using HRT, their risk of gallbladder disease is less if they use a patch or gel form of HRT rather than the tablet form of HRT," noted Dr. Bette Liu, a clinical epidemiologist at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom ... HRT is... (MEDLINEplus)
The Truth About Progesterone Hormon... Jul 2, 2008
That "progesterone" hormone you re taking in conventional hormone replacment therapy (HRT) might not be what you really want ... Doctors today won t prescribe an estrogen-only oral contraception or hormone replacement therapy (HRT) due to the dangers of estrogen dominance in the body ... What's important to note is that the combination birth control pill or conventional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have progestin, which is not progesterone. (Suite101.com)
High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis Jul 2, 2008
This association held true even after the researchers took into account factors likely to influence birth weight, such as parental smoking, socioeconomic status, maternal diabetes, age at first period, use of oral contraceptives or HRT, breast-feeding and weight. There is no obvious biological explanation for the finding, said the researchers. (MEDLINEplus)
Bioidentical hormones:The Natural A... Jul 1, 2008
Why are people afraid of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Until a few years ago, traditional HRT was the standard protocol when a woman approached menopause ... As a result, starting HRT could elevate hormones to unsafe levels and produce unwanted side effects. (Suite101.com)
Heavy birthweight babies twice as likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis Jun 30, 2008
These included socioeconomic status, parental smoking, maternal diabetes, age at first period, use of oral contraceptives or HRT, breastfeeding and weight. There is no obvious biological explanation for the findings, say the authors. (EurekAlert!)
Doctors offer to treat dying Winnipeg man after colleagues refuse Jun 20, 2008
Family's religious beliefs conflict with medical opinions. Samuel Golubchuk, 84, has been on life support with minimal brain function at the Grace Hospital since last fall. (CBC.ca)
HRT use shows continual decline Jun 20, 2008
The new study found the use of HRT by senior women in five provinces declined to 5 per cent from 14 per cent since the damaging study was published in 2002 ... New evidence highlighting the potential risks of HRT, as well as its lack of benefit in preventing heart disease, has forced caregivers and patients to re-examine its use, particularly in elderly patients, Jennifer Blake, obstetrician and gynecologist-in-chief at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, said in a statement ... Negative side... (Globe and Mail)
Cancer-blocking chemo not being offered Jun 3, 2008
She said the treatment, which had some side-effects like hot flushes and a low blood clot risk, also was unfairly associated with other hormone treatments, such as early pill scares and HRT, and high dose chemotherapy. Cancer Council Australia chief executive Ian Olver said chemoprevention should be widely offered to manage risk, "but I wouldn't be surprised if women elected not to take it". (Sydney Morning Herald)
Cancer link to hormone therapy Jun 2, 2008
Genevieve Knapp suspected HRT caused her cancer ... The numbers of Australian women aged over 50 diagnosed with breast cancer has dropped by 7 per cent - equivalent to 600 fewer cases - between 2001 and 2003, during which there was also a 40 per cent decrease in those taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a study published in the Medical Journal Of Australia yesterday shows ... The findings of the study, by the NSW Cancer Council and the Australian National University, back up research... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Less HRT use 'drives down breast cancer' Jun 1, 2008
Less HRT use 'drives down breast cancer ... Hundreds of older Australian women are being spared from developing invasive breast cancer thanks to the dramatic fall in popularity of controversial hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a study suggests ... Women turned away from HRT over this period on the back of large international trials reporting increased cancer and heart disease risk, but until now the effect on cancer diagnoses had not been shown in the Australian population. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Breast cancer drops in 20-year first Jun 1, 2008
A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia today also showed a 40 per cent drop in the numbers of Australian women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT). However, the Director of the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre, Dr Helen Zorbas, said while there was a drop in HRT usage rates over the same period it cannot be said that this has directly caused the decrease in breast cancer rates ... But she said the study findings are in keeping with the known increased risk of breast... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Breast cancer risk warning May 31, 2008
Having families earlier and avoiding long term use of female hormones in HRT and contraceptives were recommended. Experts also suggested regular exercise and a healthy diet could make a difference. (BBC News -- Health)
Dietary Boron Reduces Lung Cancer Risk in Women May 30, 2008
Dr. Somdat Mahabir and colleagues examined the associations between lung cancer risk in women and boron consumption and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) -- which is known to reduce lung cancer risk -- using data from an ongoing study ... HRT use was associated with a 31 percent reduction in lung cancer risk, the researchers note ... The highest risk for lung cancer was seen among women with low boron levels who did not use HRT and were older than 60 years, the investigators say. (MEDLINEplus)
Long-term Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Breast Cancer Risk Until 5 Years After Use, Study Finds May 30, 2008
Women who have taken menopausal hormone therapy before have a 37 percent higher risk of breast cancer than women who have never taken hormone replacement therapy (HRT). During the actual time of HRT use the risk is even elevated by 73 percent ... Within five years after cessation of therapy the risk of breast cancer in former HRT users falls back to the level of women who never used HRT. "These results of the MARIE study confirm findings of two U.S. and U.K. studies (Women's Health Initiative... (Science Daily)
Oral Hormone Replacement Therapy More Than Doubles Risk Of Blood Clots, Study Finds May 27, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 26, 2008) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) given in skin patches may cause fewer blood clots than HRT given orally, according to a report published on the British Medical Journal website. Furthermore, women who take the oral form of HRT more than double their risk of developing a blood clot, say the authors ... HRT is regularly prescribed to women suffering from the effects of the menopause. (Science Daily)
Diabetes patients 'risking death' by ignoring medication May 27, 2008
Women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) orally face double the risk of blood clots, research claims. Cancer Research UK scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of new therapies, that have fewer side effects, in the treatment of the disease. (InTheNews.co.uk)
Blood Cholesterol Levels Predict Risk Of Heart Disease Due To Hormone Therapy, Study Shows May 26, 2008
11, 1998) By helping keep their blood less sticky, or viscous, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may help women lower their risk of heart disease, according to a study in today's Arteriosclerosis. . (Science Daily)
Hormone therapy pills may double clot risk May 24, 2008
Other experts, however, see that study as flawed and earlier this week issued a statement saying their review of dozens of studies found HRT is safe for early menopause and does not raise the risk of heart disease for women aged 50 to 59 ... "This very slightly increased risk of a blood clot should not discourage healthy women from using HRT if it is needed.". (MSNBC -- Health)
Patch Form of Hormone Replacement Therapy Poses Less Clotting Risks Than Pill Does May 24, 2008
MedlinePlus: Patch Form of HRT Poses Less Clotting Risks Than Pill Does. Patch Form of HRT Poses Less Clotting Risks Than Pill Does ... Previous studies have found an increased risk not only of blood clots, but also coronary heart disease and breast cancer among postmenopausal women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT). (MEDLINEplus)
Health Buzz: Blood Pressure Monitoring and Other Health News May 24, 2008
Patch Form of HRT May Offer Lower Blood Clot Risk Than Oral Form ... Previous research showed an increased risk for blood clots, coronary heart disease, and breast cancer among postmenopausal women taking HRT. But this is the first systematic meta-analysis to assess whether the risk varies according to the type of HRT treatment a woman is taking. (U.S. News & World Report)
The truth about HRT May 24, 2008
GPs wrong about HRT proclaimed an international group of menopause experts, who said that some health concerns about HRT were not justified. Barely had that headline appeared, than along came Oral HRT doubles the risk of blood clots , prompted by a study in this week's British Medical Journal ... Part of the problem with knowing what to think about HRT is that the information we get has been clouded by an undercurrent of feeling that hormone treatments - and the Pill is another example - are... (Times Online)
Cholesterol Test Spots When HRT Raises Heart Risks May 22, 2008
But this doesn't mean that all women whose cholesterol levels are within normal range should feel comfortable taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopausal symptoms ... HRT also carries with it an increased risk of breast cancer ... Many women abandoned HRT after the first WHI results were released in 2002. (Health-Finder)
'Hormone therapy safe for women' May 21, 2008
LONDON: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is safe for most women entering menopause, according to an international group of experts. In a "state-of-the-science summary" presented on Tuesday at the World Congress on Menopause in Madrid, the experts said healthy women going through early menopause who need HRT to relieve symptoms should have no fears about its use ... The summary is a result of deliberations earlier this year at the First Global Summit on Menopause-Related Issues in Zrich, where... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Is hormone therapy safe for early menopause? May 21, 2008
Researchers told a global menopause summit in Madrid that a 2002 study which discouraged many women from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was flawed, as the subject group was relatively old and suffered from other conditions that all boosted risk ... HRT was popular until 2002 when a Women's Health Initiative study suggested it could raise the risk not only of breast and ovarian cancer, but also strokes and other serious conditions ... The findings spurred millions of women to abandon HRT and... (MSNBC -- Health)
HRT: First Safe, Then Risky... Now Safe? May 21, 2008
ABC News: HRT: First Safe, Then Risky ... HRT: First Safe, Then Risky ... A new statement suggesting that hormone replacement therapy may be the right treatment for women entering menopause has reignited the debate over HRT and challenged a high profile study in 2002 that caused millions of women to abandon the therapy. (ABC News)
Hormone Therapy Safe, Effective for Women Entering Menopause May 20, 2008
But now a team of international experts has concluded that for women in early menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can safely provide real symptom relief, as well as additional benefits such as increased bone strength. "Young healthy women at the onset of menopause shouldn't be afraid to use hormones," said Dr. Roger Lobo, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University in New York City, and one of the authors of the report on HRT and menopause submitted to the first... (Health-Finder)
Global menopause summit concludes HRT is safe for healthy women entering menopause May 20, 2008
An international group of menopause experts has concluded that HRT in the early postmenopausal period is safe, and healthy women going through the first few years of menopause who need HRT to relieve symptoms should have no fears about its use. Global menopause summit concludes HRT is safe for healthy women entering the menopause ... HRT in the early postmenopausal period is safe, and healthy women going through the first few years of the menopause who need HRT to relieve symptoms should have no... (EurekAlert!)
Nurse’s Notes - Perimenapause can be difficult to go through May 14, 2008
For severe hot flashes and menopausal symptoms that persist despite the above efforts, prescription hormone replacement therapy (HRT) remains an option. Recent studies are more promising, suggesting that risks may be lower than previously thought. (Missoulian, MT)
Hockey jerseys on ice for CP City Council May 8, 2008
LarrySchuler wrote on May 5, 2008 11:55 PM:" My, we have gotten far from the articles subject in these posts, HRT.But allow me to correct you on at least one point: My signs are NOT illegal. And, they have never been placed in any Texas state highway right-of-way. I know this because I placed every one of them myself (unlike some other candidate?)Im not sure that ones presidential preference is relevant to our City election, but I am certainly an agent for CHANGE in our locally elected... (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Stroke Risk May 2, 2008
MedlinePlus: HRT Increases Stroke Risk. HRT Increases Stroke Risk ... MONDAY, April 28 (HealthDay News) -- No matter when postmenopausal women start hormone replacement therapy (HRT), high doses of the treatment increase their risk of stroke, a new study finds. (MEDLINEplus)
Hormone Therapy: Does Timing Matter? Apr 22, 2008
The American Heart Association does not advise women take postmenopausal hormone therapy (PHT, formerly called hormone replacement therapy or HRT) or selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease or stroke. The study was funded by American Heart Association - Virginia Affiliate (now Mid-Atlantic Affiliate) and in part by National Center and was supported by the General Clinical Research Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. (Science Daily)
Media Coverage Of Breast Cancer Focuses Too Little On Prevention, Study Suggests Apr 16, 2008
Recent research finds there may be a link between HRT and breast cancer. Other risk factors covered in these stories included the use of certain pharmaceuticals, obesity, exposure to chemical contaminants and pesticides, diet, tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke. (Science Daily)
Chinese Medicine Helps Menopause Apr 15, 2008
Those women may benefit from a Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine formula designed for their individual situation, eliminating the need to assess the risks and side effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) drugs. Symptoms of Menopause. (Suite101.com)
Excess Wine May Increase Breast Cancer Risk Apr 15, 2008
"This suggests that a woman should evaluate consumption of alcohol along with other known breast cancer risk factors, such as use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)," she added. She said it was too early to make public health recommendations but said women should talk with their doctors to assess risk factors and consider lifestyle changes. (Indian Wine Academy)
HRT Once Again Linked to Breast Disease Apr 10, 2008
The Journal of the National Cancer Institute carries in its April 8 online issue another report that links conjugated equine estrogen, a form of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), to benign breast disease in women. The current study is based on biopsies taken from 10,739 postmenopausal women whove had hysterectomies and were a part of the Womens Health Initiative study. (MedHeadlines)
Adverse Effects Of Estrogen Replacement Therapy Are Related To The Dose, Study Finds Apr 10, 2008
Studies have show that postmenopausal women who receive hormonal replacement therapy (HRT) have a lower incidence of CVD and die less frequently than those not receiving HRT. As a result, HRT has commonly been used for prevention of CVD in postmenopausal women. However, recently published data by the Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS) and the Women s Health Initiative (WHI) showed an unfavorable effect of HRT on the risk and events of CVD in women ... But while the data were... (Science Daily)
Estrogen therapy hikes benign breast lump risk Apr 9, 2008
The type of HRT doubles chances of non-cancerous masses, study says. Related stories. (MSNBC -- Health)
HRT Dosing May Determine Risks, Benefits Apr 9, 2008
"It brings to our attention the fact that HRT [hormone replacement therapy] is not something we totally have to dismiss," said Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of Women and Heart Disease at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City ... Previous studies have shown less cardiovascular risk in women under 60 who take HRT.. (MEDLINEplus)
Estrogen raises risk of benign breast disease Apr 9, 2008
The study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, is one of dozens trying to paint a clearer picture of what risks might come from taking hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, to treat menopause symptoms. Dr. Thomas Rohan of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York and colleagues aimed to see if taking the Wyeth drug Premarin, a form of estrogen derived from the urine of pregnant mares, could raise the risk of these types of non-cancerous breast disease. (Reuters)
MU researcher links hormone replacement therapy to breast cancer Apr 2, 2008
Millions of post-menopausal women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as a method to reduce symptoms associated with menopause. In a recent University of Missouri study, researchers found that one of the hormones used in HRT, a synthetic progestin, could be a major factor in promoting breast cancer ... The synthetic progestin Hyders team studied is known as medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA), which is commonly used in HRT. Using an animal model, Hyder introduced MPA to the animals that were... (EurekAlert!)
Protein-Rich Diet Could Help Older Women To Remain Fit A New Study Mar 29, 2008
There is also a case for the beneficial hormonal effect of limited HRT, although this has to be balanced against the other risks associated with such treatment, he also said. or to post comments. (TopNews)
Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Breast Cancer Recurrence, New Study Finds Mar 27, 2008
26, 2008) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for peri- and postmenopausal symptoms increases disease recurrence in breast cancer survivors, according to a new article ... Previous studies have shown that HRT increases breast cancer incidence in healthy women, but its impact on breast cancer survivors has remained obscure ... Observational studies and one small randomized trial had suggested that HRT had no effect or even might reduce recurrence. (Science Daily)
Keeping In Good Shape In Old Age Is Harder For Women, Study Finds Mar 27, 2008
There is also a case for the beneficial hormonal effect of limited HRT, although this has to be balanced against the other risks associated with such treatment. " The researchers at The University of Nottingham UK and Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis, USA, whose work was funded by US National Institutes of Health, studied 29 men and women aged 65-80 who were in good health. The full published article can be viewed in PLoS One at Adapted from materials provided by , via , a... (Science Daily)
Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men Mar 27, 2008
"Rather than eating more, older people should focus on eating a higher proportion of protein in their everyday diet. In conjunction with resistance exercise, this should help to reduce the loss of muscle mass over time. There is also a case for the beneficial hormonal effect of limited HRT (hormone replacement therapy), although this has to be balanced against the other risks associated with such treatment," Rennie said. The researchers noted that maintaining muscle is essential in reducing the... (U.S. News & World Report)
HRT 'might ward off Alzheimer's' Mar 26, 2008
HRT 'might ward off Alzheimer's ... Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may protect post-menopausal women against memory loss and Alzheimer's disease ... However, the Institute of Psychiatry at King's College London found memory recovered when hormone supplies were restored - the effect achieved by HRT.. (BBC News -- Health)
'Human-animal' embryo green light Mar 25, 2008
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New stem cell could aid research Mar 25, 2008
HRT 'might ward off Alzheimer's. Dozens of cars in Austria pile-up. (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Mar 25, 2008
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The hot flush gets cooler for glowing baby boomers Mar 22, 2008
The decline was less notable in women who had chosen to stay on HRT post-menopause. But HRT has well-known drawbacks. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
FDA OKs Genentech's Avastin for breast cancer Mar 22, 2008
HRT can cause cancer, heart attack, stroke and more. Learn you rights. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Last hope in a weak economy? Mom and Dad Mar 22, 2008
Political Heretic wrote on Mar 21, 2008 1:53 PM:" Ah, Baby Boomers. Me. Me. Me. I deserve everything I want...NOW!!! Savings? What savings? 401K. Naaaaaaah, I'm too busy living an extended childhood. Paaaaaaarty!!! Mommy and Daddy remember the depression, so they could never make ME go without...ANYTHING!!! If I don't have money, I'll get more (and more...) from them. Then I'll complain because my inheritance isn't enough for me to coast through retirement on a gold plated yacht. I will teach... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Medical Consent Mar 21, 2008
One of the essential ingredients in Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), estrogen, is still prescribed by medical professionals even though its touted benefits have been proven false and its detriments, according to findings from numerous health organizations, research studies, universities and medical journals, include Alzheimer s, dementia, heart attacks, breast cancer, and strokes. The 2002 results of the Women's Health Initiative study proved that HRT is life threatening to women ... Women who... (Suite101.com)
Reducing Heart Disease Risk Naturally Post-menopause Mar 21, 2008
However, recent studies have reported detrimental effects of long-term use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or estrogen replacement therapy, including an increased risk of stroke, heart attack and breast cancer ... The study found that HRT users and non-HRT users benefited equally from the exercise ... Given the controversy with HRT, postmenopausal women can now use aerobic exercise training to lower chemical stress levels, thus reducing another risk factor for chronic disease, said Michael... (Science Daily)
High Blood Sugar Link To Breast Cancer Mar 17, 2008
New research suggests one in 10 cases could be prevented if women lost weight, cut alcohol consumption and reduced their use of HRT. Thomas Moore reports. Photos. (Sky News)
Sex hormone 'can relieve schizophrenia' Mar 16, 2008
Oestrogen, a potent neurosteroid, is a key component in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a controversial treatment found to relieve the hot flushes and mood swings suffered in menopause ... Her research team enlisted 102 female patients in Melbourne and treated them with either a moderate dose of oestrogen using a skin patch, the same as those used in HRT, or a dummy patch. (The Age)
Drinking Plus Hormones May Up Breast Cancer Risk Mar 15, 2008
Similarly, hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after menopause has been shown to raise the risk of breast cancer. The new findings, reported in the International Journal of Cancer, suggest that alcohol and HRT may combine to further boost the odds of developing the disease ... Among the more than 5,000 Danish women researchers followed, those who were on HRT and averaged one or two drinks per day had a three-fold higher risk of breast cancer than women who neither drank nor took hormones. (MEDLINEplus)
More Than Meets The Ear In Successful Cocktail Party Conversations Mar 9, 2008
25, 2004) A small pilot study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests that women who undergo hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) may run the risk of diminished. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Was the promotion of HRT as an elixir of life a triumph of ... Mar 9, 2008
Was the promotion of HRT as an elixir of life a triumph of marketing over science ... Was the promotion of HRT as an elixir of life a triumph of marketing over science ... What is the truth about HRT. (Times Online)
5 good reasons for going on hormones Mar 8, 2008
A 2002 study found HRT made women more vulnerable to health problems including heart attacks and strokes ... A study in 2002 found that hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, made women more vulnerable to heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer and blood clots ... The stumbling block to this middle ground is that patients often don't know what are good (and bad) reasons to go on HRT. And it's not just the patients who don't know. (CNN -- Health)
