Winter 2011
VACCINATIONS AGAINST CANCER by Allan R. Kelly MD FACP
Vaccinations have been a great gift to mankind. Some were called miracles. The development of the first vaccination for smallpox saved hundreds of millions of lives. The benefits can hardly be exaggerated, and now we see that the disease smallpox is effectively eradicated.
FULL BODY AIRPORT SCANNERS by Allan R. Kelly MD FACP
Are full body airport scanner safe? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) uses backscatter x-ray to screen travelers. We know that many of our Premium Medical Home members will be going through airport security, and we want to let you know what we know about the new back scanner machines.
NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS: Less May Be More by Robert H. Kelly MD FACP
Nutritional supplements continue to receive a lot of attention. Shelves of stores are loaded with different supplements. Within a single class, such as vitamin D, there multiple different preparations, origins, strengths, and promised benefits.
PREVENTIVE CARE: Prostate Cancer Screening by Robert H. Kelly MD FACP
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a national organization that looks at clinical effectiveness of screening and prevention methods, examined the records of nearly 400,000 asymptomatic men 45 to 80 years old. Screening with digital rectal examination and PSA was done.