Warranted and unwarranted concerns
Also this week MedZine brings you the latest medical news on various medical specialisms. In this editorial some striking studies are highlighted. This week we have selected two studies, both featuring serious concerns. The first is the worry of people who consider to stop smoking. Won't the weight gain after quiting outweigh the cardiovascular benefits of quiting? The other concern we want to highlight is that of doctors about the tendency to precribe memory-enhancing drugs to healthy children whose brains are still developing. While the first are probably unwarranted, the second concerns might need serious consideration. Continue reading
