As the medical community gears up for yet another round of regulations, this time involving ICD 10, the 10th version of the International Classification of Diseases, Health Matters has some fun with the more bizarre diagnoses on the list. We also talk about extra-virgin olive oil, bicycle injuries, Chinese smokers, nearsightedness, and a 3-D printed titanium rib cage. Join us to learn how to avoid diagnosis code W5541XA, “being bitten by a pig”.
Tip: The Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil, has cardiac benefits and might help protect against breast cancer. We recommend it.
Links:
The Eurekalert summary of the PREDIMED study with added olive oil
Washington Post on bicycle injuries
Increasing rates of lung cancer in those who don't smoke cigarettes