MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Straightfromthedoc' source. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:31:08 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5812666&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fnew_european_pharmacovigilance_legislation.php © Estonian Foreign Ministry New legislation will be passed soon in Europe that will change the way medical agencies address the issue of pharmacovigilance. This could create a boom in a wide variety of sectors, from careers at Huntingdon Life Sciences to public healthcare agencies. Pharmacovigilance (PhV) is a widely practiced pharmacological science whose purpose is to identify, understand, and address adverse effects in drugs and medicines. It's primary objectives are to discover medicinal hazards and protect patients from being harmed by them. In ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5812666 Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:18:13 +0100 5812666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5785578&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fhealthcare_reform_of_2012.php © katerha It's hard to believe that it's already almost been two years since the Affordable Healthcare Act was signed into law. While we won't see the totality of healthcare reform take effect until the beginning of 2015, every year brings incremental change. Here's a rundown for what's in store for 2012: Increased Inter-Hospital Health Systems: Starting on January 1st, hospitals in the U.S. have been incentivized to work together in the creation of communal health management systems, a measure that's expected to save ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5785578 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:19:42 +0100 5785578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5722886&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fskin_cancer_medication_may_hold_secret_to_alleviating_alzheimers_symptoms.php © RDECOM In the mid-1990s, researchers working in the United Kingdom for American drug manufacturer Pfizer were busy figuring out how to make a recently synthesized chemical compound known as sildenafil help those suffering from hypertension. While the newly made drug proved unsuccessful at lowing blood pressure, it had the unexpected effect of inciting an erection in men who otherwise were incapable of doing so. The original plans for sildenafil were scrapped and the drug was instead marketed as a product used to prevent erectile ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5722886 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:59:58 +0100 5722886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5536227&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fa_pill_for_healthy_aging_health.php © BytemarksTechnology and research has come a long way. If you've ever wanted to go back in time and change your health to ensure that you age slower and look and feel better, there are new research suggesting that it can be done from just one pill. Although this sounds too good to be true, many individuals are looking towards new research for results. Animal studies have shown that those on a near-starvation diet tend to live longer then those on a regular diet. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5536227 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:12:44 +0100 5536227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5536228&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fthe_mcdonalds_blues.php © colros When talking about the McDonald's blues, this article isn't referencing the cheesy Mac Tonight moon character the fast food chain introduced as a ploy to lure adults into restaurants in the mid 1980's. Many studies by research facilities strongly suggest that eating diets rich in foods that are high in trans-fats leads to higher rates of depression. Evn though diets high in fiber and nutrients found in vegetables have the exact opposite effect, people can still tend choose to eat foods they know ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5536228 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:07:15 +0100 5536228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5248759&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fhow_to_find_a_mental_health_therapist.php © /\ \/\/ /\The stresses of modern life can be difficult to deal with on your own. Finding a mental health therapist is recommended if you find that your relationship is tanking, your kids are driving your crazy and your physical health is suffering as well. Women especially are more prone to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders than men. Changes in hormones can severely disrupt their moods, and many also suffer from having a negative body image. When choosing a therapist, you should first ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5248759 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:02:15 +0100 5248759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5312837&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fthe_early_signs_of_diabetes_dont_require_an_x_ray_technician.php © bodytelOne of the most overlooked epidemics in the world is the prolific spread of diabetes. With things like AIDS, cancer, and heart disease leaving devastating effects on those who suffer with them; diabetes is often overlooked. Television shows like It's Always Sunny at Philadelphia even going so far as to poke fun and make light of the disease on the show. Diabetes is a real, serious, and even life-threatening condition which should not be taken lightly. Most people do not know the effects ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5312837 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:47:53 +0100 5312837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5248760&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fhealth_professionals_urge_ban_on_menthol_cigarettes.php © MC4 ArmyAccording to health professionals, the best action the FDA and the Obama administration could take to save lives, reduce health-care costs and curb the tobacco industry's exploitation of minority teens would be to ban menthol flavoring in cigarettes. According to a report by an FDA panel, most teen African American, Hispanic American, and Asian American smokers use menthol cigarettes, and almost 90% of adult smokers are hooked as teens. Legislation enacted in 2009 already prohibits flavoring a cigarette with any herb, spice ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5248760 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:04:51 +0100 5248760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096653&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fhealth_monitoring_technology_in_cars.php © epSos.deFord Motor Company is driving into the on-the-go consumer health market by developing a way to display pollen counts and other allergen levels to drivers using its existing link to smart phone apps. Ford has also made a prototype that can synchronize glucose monitoring devices via Bluetooth, and display glucose levels and sound an alert if they fall too low. The company says it has developed these technologies to meet consumer demand for on-the-to health information. However, very few deadly accidents are actually ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096653 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:53:17 +0100 5096653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5283603&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fgrowing_csection_rates_cause_room_for_concern.php © Lars PlougmannAmerica ranks as one of the highest in the developed world for infant mortality rates. Such a high mortality rate has caused growing concern in the medical community leaving many wondering what makes America so different. The rates in other western countries are far lower while our rate has continued to climb. Although it's not the only reason, some doctors attribute the staggering U.S. mortality rate to the growing number of women getting what are sometimes referred to as "scheduled births" or cesarean ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5283603 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:30:03 +0100 5283603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050875&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Ffemale_teens_memory_more_affected_by_binge_drinking.php © foto_chTeens into binge drinking (drinking alcohol, that is) should think again. A new study reveals that binge drinking in teens may affect their spatial working memory and girls appear to be more vulnerable. The VA San Diego Healthcare System, reported in a recent news release that heavy drinking female teenagers had less brain activation in several brain regions than female non-drinking teens when doing the same spatial task. Spatial working memory is defined as the ability to perceive the space around you and ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050875 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:03:32 +0100 5050875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028667&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fayurvedic_medicine_helps_you_in_maintaining_the_inner_balance.php © colrosAyurvedic medicine is reputed as the most ancient form of medicine, which is very effective and can help you figure out the reason behind your ailments. Ayurvedic medicine comes from Ayurveda which is based on a very old Indian philosophy. Ayurveda relates to every individual's personality traits, such traits are constant they do not change which is called Prakruti (natural state) there is another state which is called Vikruti which is constantly fluctuating. The ayurvedic medicine is used to restore the actual state back. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028667 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:21:37 +0100 5028667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893659&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fverizon_app_helps_users_get_prescription_drugs_for_cheap.php © sfllawNew app released by Verizon helps Android and BlackBerry users to buy prescription medicines at the cheapest rates. The prescription app, named Medco Pharmacy mobile app, guides its users to the stores in nearby locality where they can buy prescription medicines at lowest possible rates. The app is available for download in V CAST Apps and it also provides detailed information about the best pharmacies, keeping in mind the prescription plan of the user. Medco says that the app can help regular users ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893659 Tue, 31 May 2011 03:36:05 +0100 4893659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848043&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Ftailored_medicine_for_preventing_heart_attacks.php © gandhiji40Tailoring national guidelines on how to treat high blood pressure to better fit individuals could prevent many more heart attacks and strokes, according to a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. It estimated that the tailored approach could prevent 43% more heart attacks and strokes than the simpler, general recommendations used now. Current guidelines recommend treatment if blood pressure rises about 140/90 mm Hg, or above 130/80 mm Hg if a person has diabetes or chronic kidney disease. Doctors generally ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848043 Fri, 20 May 2011 11:25:58 +0100 4848043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050876&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fthe_iconic_wall_of_records_will_soon_become_archaic.php © RambergMediaImagesPart of any established doctor's office is the wall of records: a monolith of medical history broken down into rows and rows of folders some faded, some new, some thin, some so fat their unworthy rubber bands are about to snap off. Whenever I visit my doctor and walk by this behemoth of paper based data I'm always bewildered by the sheer volume of information just one office can accumulate. This is just one office I visit what about the specialists? How long do ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050876 Thu, 19 May 2011 07:23:34 +0100 5050876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803310&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Falternative_medicine.php © Expedient InfoMediaThe Academy of Oriental Medicine at Austin (AOMA) has opened a new campus in South Austin this week. It is the latest symbol of growing demand at the graduate school, and a growing interest in alternative medicine. Chinese medicine is low tech, and thus allows for a lower cost of entry into the healthcare system. AOMA was previously located at a smaller campus. The school offers a four-year degree program in acupuncture and Chinese medicine, and it allows students to get a ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803310 Tue, 10 May 2011 03:22:30 +0100 4803310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853002&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fchina_launches_campaign_to_ensure_medicine_safety.php China's State Food and Drug Administration has announced to launch an investigation to protect and safeguard people from problem medication. This two-month examination and investigation will get all the details about how the drugs are manufactured, where does the raw material come from and are there any side-effects of particular medicines.The drug and medicine authorities will closely examine the production facilities. There are 2,822 companies producing essential drugs. Hong Kong's Department of Health has ordered the wholesaler of a proprietary Chinese medicine to ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853002 Mon, 09 May 2011 16:48:58 +0100 4853002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028668&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fthe_future_looks_bright_for_geriatric_science.php © john-norrisData collected from the 2010 US Census projects that by 2020 17% of Americans will be 65 or older - that's nearly 50 million people. Considering that life expectancy in industrialized nations is expected to rise an additional 5-15 years over the next several decades, the number of elderly in America is likely to rise exponentially as we approach the middle of the century. Titans of the health industry, aspiring medical practitioners, inventors, thinkers, movers and shakers take note: the next business boom is ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028668 Fri, 06 May 2011 04:46:36 +0100 5028668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780380&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fnew_allergy_drug_for_prescription.php © MuffetGeneric drug maker Perrigo Co, which has partnered with Israeli pharmaceutical giant Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, has received approveal from the FDA to see an over-the-counter copycat version of the Sanofi-Aventis allergy drug Allegra. Perrigo bought the rights form Teva to sell and distribute the OTC versions of Fexofenadine HCI, which are copycats of Sanofi's Allegra and Allegra D-12 products. The company plans to begin immediate distribution of the OTC drug. Generic drug makers like Teva, Dr. Reddy's Labs Ltd and Mylan Inc ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780380 Tue, 03 May 2011 14:47:02 +0100 4780380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813437&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fhealth_and_wellness_growing_costlier_in_us_report.php Health regulations being put in place to reduce costs of the health care system in the US are failing to deliver. By now, the US is infamous for having the most expensive health care program, but a new report shows that things can, and are, getting worse. The Kaiser Family Foundation report exhibits how health costs in US are growing much faster than anywhere on globe. According to the report, US health program spending increased by 60% in 8 years from 2000. The average ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813437 Tue, 03 May 2011 14:16:26 +0100 4813437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803311&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Foverall_healthcare_seems_costlier_for_patients_with_artial_fibrillation.php Treatment for patients with atrial fibrillation in United States costs around $26 billion more per year compared to patients who don't have this condition. The researchers have estimated the expenditures as per 2008 data for an estimated 3.5 million patients of artial fibrillation in 2010, and have arrived at an additional cost of $26 billion for the treatment of patients with the condition of artial fibrillation. Medical expenses for treating atrial fibrillation patients are much costlier; according to Michael H. Kim, MD, and his ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803311 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:47:17 +0100 4803311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803312&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2F600000_young_adults_enroll_for_parentsa_health_plan.php Thousands of young adults are taking advantage of the healthcare law provision that allows people under 26 to remain on their parents' health plans. It is estimated that about 1.2 million young adults would sign up for coverage in 2011. Insurers described the better-than-expected profits reported by the health industry because of the growth in young-adult enrollment. But Carl McDonald, an analyst for Citigroup believes that profits increased this year because customers are using fewer health services, especially hospital care. Employers are worried ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803312 Mon, 02 May 2011 08:57:42 +0100 4803312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984557&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fthe_many_benefits_of_toned_ab_muscles_using_slender_tone.php © Evil ErinToned ab muscles offer more than cosmetic benefits. Doctors and other health professionals have long advised patients about the benefits of a flat stomach and strong abdominal muscles. When your abs are in shape, using tools like the slender tone, they not only look good but are strong as well. This will give you improved posture, which is important for back health. You will also have less risk of lower back injury and back pain. A big reason for chronic back pain ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984557 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:58:15 +0100 4984557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984558&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fincreased_popularity_of_water_births.php © sєαttlєчєThere has been a trend in birthing care in recent years that has been growing in popularity, which has professionals in the medical community taking notice. People have been increasing the education and involvement in what they're calling, birth planning. Not everyone is open to alternative methods of birth but some professionals are always open to talk about these options, like Dr. Wade Grindle. A lot of couples and mothers have been choosing water births because they believe that it's much easier on both ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984558 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:20:03 +0100 4984558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789430&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fdea_encourages_americans_to_get_rid_of_unused_prescription_drugs.php © Mr. T in DCAbuse of prescription drugs can lead to addiction. Hence, the US Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) is asking Americans to turn in unused prescription drugs to keep their families safe from prescription drug addicts. Americans can get rid of unused unwanted prescription drugs at over 4,700 sites nationwide as part of DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, this Saturday. The event held between 10:00am and 2:00pm will give people the opportunity to safely dispose off expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs that ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789430 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:51:29 +0100 4789430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789431&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fmost_americans_donat_follow_prescription.php © quinn.anyaMore than half of Americans don't take their prescription medicine as directed, despite believing that the medication will help them, a new survey examining prescription adherence found. Of 1,000 U.S. adults polled, more than half said they don't consistently take prescriptions as instructed, yet 87% think the medicines are important to their health. Respondents also admitted to some transgressions in following their prescriptions. Also underscoring the paradox, nearly 60% of those surveyed said they believe that when people take their prescription medications as ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789431 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:43:37 +0100 4789431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789432&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fhealth_insurance_survey_indicates_an_alarming_rate_of_uninsured_americans.php © leoncillo sabinoA recent health insurance survey has revealed that more than 9 million American adults lost their health insurance coverage due to job loss in the previous year, 2010. The Commonwealth Fund 2010 Biennial Health Insurance Survey estimates that almost 57 percent of people in the country lost their insurance due to the recession. The report further indicates that unemployed people find it very difficult to get affordable health insurance. Of the estimated 9 million working adults that lost their health insurance last ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789432 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:40:41 +0100 4789432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768109&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fhealth_information_via_social_media.php © webtreatsModern medicine is making strides in the use of internet and social networking technology to help doctors connect with patients. Many health-care providers are turning to Facebook, Twitter, and text messaging in order to market their practice and share health information. For example, many plastic surgeons are starting professional Facebook pages to get the word out about their practices. They say that the recommendations that people give on Facebook can translate into new business for them. Many of these sites feature before-and-after videos, ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768109 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:53:04 +0100 4768109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734315&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fhealth_information_on_abuse_of_painkillers.php © sfxericRecent health information statistics show that the abuse of opioids, specifically OxyContin pills, is the fastest growing form of addiction in Canada. It is easy for many addicts to be in denial about this form of drug addiction. As one 20 year old OxyContin addict explained, he didn't realize he was addicted to the drug until he found himself becoming mentally obsessed with it, constantly fantasizing about being on drugs. He had started taking the prescription drug recreationally with a friend, after his ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734315 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:43:55 +0100 4734315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747747&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fan_ab_machine_can_help_prevent_lower_back_pain.php © danimaniacsAs we get older, we tend of feel a number of aches and pains throughout our bodies. One particular area that affects older persons is lower back pain, which can lead to discomfort and immobility. People with lower back pain have complained of being unable to get up from bed or a chair, and the difficulty of walking and running. Using an ab machine can help prevent back pain by strengthening the abdominal muscles and the lower back muscles. It's important to begin ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747747 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:19:20 +0100 4747747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676929&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Finsurance_company_loses_health_information.php © Grand Velas ResortHealth Net is one of the largest insurance providers in Oregon and Washington. The company has admitted that they lost the personal health information of nearly two million customers stored on hard drives while moving its data center from California to Colorado. However, the company kept the public in the dark for almost two months after realizing their mistake. The public interest group OSPIRG said that the company's handling of the matter is outrageous. They say that affected consumers should have ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676929 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:17:13 +0100 4676929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622359&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fhealth_insurance_more_consumerfriendly_after_one_year_of_healthcare_reforms.php © leoncillo sabinoThe Affordable Care Act, which was signed a year ago, has made health insurance companies offer a consumer-friendly health insurance plans. More health insurance reforms are expected to happen after some of the act's major provisions (currently being heard in courts) are implemented. Senior citizens have benefits by getting a $250 tax-free rebate and a 50% discount on brand-name drugs. Some companies also got $41 million funding for retiree health insurance. Children with pre-existing medical condition can now get health insurance, while ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622359 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:20:36 +0100 4622359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622360&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fsecurity_lapse_compromises_patients_health_information.php © brykmantraA security lapse within the Henry Ford Health System has compromised patient health information, when an employee lost a flash drive with information on 2,777 patients last month. Hospital officials are unclear on exactly how the flash drive was lost, but it was not encrypted as required for security reasons. The information included names, medical record numbers, test information and results. It did not include social security numbers or medical histories, though. This is the second security breach in under a year at ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622360 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 10:47:32 +0100 4622360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560423&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fmedicine_companies_are_the_latest_buzz_in_the_stock_market.php © Mr. T in DCMedicine sure is a life saver in all cases and thanks to the availability of medicine companies, that we are able to save lives and make more profits easily. Over the past decade, it was only manufacturing companies or service industries that were considered highly profitable in the stock market. However, over the past year, things have been looking up really well for many medical companies since they fall under the category of IPOs and their shares are greatly in demand. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560423 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:12:08 +0100 4560423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560424&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Ffacebook_and_twitter_the_next_health_information_center.php According to the survey by the National Research Corporation, more and more patients are looking forward to social networks like Facebook and Twitter for health information. Out of 23,000 people in United States, 41 % said they use social media for health care information. Out of them around 94% said Facebook was their first choice with You Tube becoming second choice for 32%. One of the respondents was really happy about the response from people regarding health reference and even health laws. Susannah Fox, author ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560424 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:49:12 +0100 4560424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495314&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Ffour_us_states_get_waivers_for_the_health_law.php © Andrew AliferisThe Obama Administration announced that it has granted temporary waivers to the states of Florida, New Jersey, Ohio and Tennessee, thus allowing health insurance companies to continue offering the same benefits as opposed to the more generous benefits they would be required to provide this year under the new Federal Health Law. Under the health law, health plans this year must provide atleast $750,000 in coverage for benefits like hospital care, doctors' services and prescription drugs. In the states granted waivers, this ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495314 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:36:21 +0100 4495314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724026&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Ftwo_types_of_hearing_aids_from_the_digital_hearing_aid_company.php © KatewebYou may have recently received Hearing Times Advice regarding the state of your hearing loss. You may have been suggested to get a hearing aid in order to improve your hearing. Getting a hearing aid for your ear can be a positive step to improving your quality of life. When you approach The Digital Hearing Aid Company to get your hearing aid, you may notice however that there are two main types of hearing aids. The oldest kind of hearing aid type ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724026 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:09:30 +0100 4724026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4438930&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Freading_the_health_information_for_your_safety.php © Mr. T in DCWhen you go to the doctors, there is always a presumption that everything that a doctor tells you is correct. However, it is important to remember that doctors too are human and do make mistakes sometimes. The best advice individuals can take is the ability to take control of their own health. This does not mean disregarding your doctor, but it actually means taking other measures to also make sure you are on the right track to recovery no matter what ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4438930 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 10:51:48 +0100 4438930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377651&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fare_the_mentally_ill_really_more_violent.php With the recent reports about shooter Jared Loughner's mental health, the issue is once again a hot topic in the news. Are the mentally ill more violent than others? The stigma associated with mental illness is not only about violent behavior, but there is a great deal of fear about it. It is true that certain types of mental illnesses have violent tendencies as part of their characteristics, but not all. On average, the mentally ill are not violent people. One study has ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377651 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 01:58:43 +0100 4377651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4442002&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Flook_and_feel_healthier_with_teeth_whitening.php © John SchanlaubDiscolored teeth can be a turn off. Discoloration can usually occur when a person smokes regularly or they eat plenty of candy or drink a lot of coffee or colored soda beverages. The discoloration can be accelerated when a person fails to brush their teeth regularly. The types of discoloration can range from a mild yellow to a dark brown. Discolored teeth can be very unattractive, and it can be a sign to the outside world that you have neglected your oral ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4442002 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 05:18:19 +0100 4442002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436840&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fbreast_cancer_and_breast_reconstruction_surgery.php anatomy of the breastMastectomy - the surgical removal of one or both breasts - is often necessary in order for a woman to survive breast cancer. Breast reconstruction surgery isn't an easy decision to make at all, but sometimes when facing matters of life and death we just have to choose life. But there is always life after mastectomy, that is for sure. Women these days can opt for mastectomy bras and even breast reconstruction. Whatever you decide to choose doesn't make you a ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436840 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4436840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207384&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fdiabetes_and_low_glycemic_indexdiet.php © clayirvingPeople with diabetes and those aiming for weight loss are advised to stick to a high-protein, low glycemic index-diet. However, diet researchers recently reported that low glycemic index (GI) can get confusing to some people. The LA Times reported: The glycemic index refers to how fast carbohydrates are broken down in the body. Those that are broken down rapidly tend to cause spikes in blood sugar that may alter hormones and increase feelings of hunger. Low-glycemic-index foods, that break down slower, ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207384 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 00:24:08 +0100 4207384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205989&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fprescription_drug_abuse_on_the_rise.php © BrownPolyesterPrescription drugs have been used to help individuals suffering from a range of illnesses and diseases. However more recently, prescription drug abuse has become more prevalent. With 2000 people treated each day for drug poisoning, 75 individuals out of these numbers die upon arrival at the emergency room. The number of prescription drug abuse has in fact increased by 400 percent since 1998. According to these figures, this is an alarming number and is expect to continue to increase in the next few ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205989 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 04:16:44 +0100 4205989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399663&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fwill_the_ab_sonic_help_you_improve_your_level_of_fitness.php © theflexbelt.comThere are many ailments that can be improved by doing some exercise. High blood pressure, for example, can be relieved if the cause is excess weight. In general, keeping fit helps maintain a healthy body. There are lots of products advertised to help with toning muscles and strengthening the core of the body, and as a result help with weight loss. One of these is the ab sonic. But does it work? If you are serious about getting healthy, then you need to ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399663 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:57:32 +0100 4399663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399664&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fthe_beneficial_outcomes_of_cataracts_surgery.php © JenCaroleCataracts surgery is often a scary process for a number of patients. They are worried because of the potential complications and the sensitivity of their eyes. Nevertheless, cataracts surgery can be quite beneficial, especially for cataracts sufferers who are prevented from doing their daily activities. The double vision and declining eye sight can make life very difficult. Glasses and contact lenses are also ineffective for overcoming cataracts. Fortunately, you can place plenty of confidence in the success of the surgery as the ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399664 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:15:02 +0100 4399664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133971&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fcaffeine_overdose_too_much_of_anything_can_be_lethal.php © mararieToo much of anything can be really be lethal. You are lucky if you make it out of the hospital alive. Take for example the case of this British guy who ingested caffeine powder equivalent to 70 cans of red bull and then died. 23-year-old Michael Bedford ingested two spoonfuls of the said caffeine powder at a party with his friends. It appears that high alcohol and high caffeine in the body is a deadly mix as was the case last month ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133971 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 02:37:40 +0100 4133971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086381&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fthe_2010_mhealth_summit.php WHAT: 2010 mHealth Summit WHEN: November 8-10, 2010 WHERE: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington D.C. The partnership of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, mHealth Alliance and the National Institutes of Health brings us the mHealth Summit -- the one event where research, technology, policy and the business of healthcare come together to shape the future of mobile health. This year's keynote speakers include Bill Gates (Co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), Aneesh Chopra (US Chief ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086381 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:13:30 +0100 4086381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074219&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Foctober_is_spina_bifida_awareness_month.php © jamieanneIn the United States, birth defects occur in 7 out of every 10,000 live births and Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect. The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) is celebrating October as Spina Bifida Awareness Month in order to educate the public about this debilitating birth defect. Spina Bifida happens when the spinal column doesn't close completely. It occurs during the first month of pregnancy and so it is very important that women take proper precautions to prevent it ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074219 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:04:17 +0100 4074219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253238&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Ffinding_a_mental_health_treatment_center_in_your_area.php © a.drianMillions of people suffer from mental illness, all over the world. Whats most unfortunate about that is how many of these people do not seek out the help of a physician, therapist, psychiatrist, or spiritual leader. Instead they suffer in silence. Fortunately, more and more people are becoming aware of the availability of mental health treatment center locations in their area. There are a variety of ways to treat mental illnesses. Mild feelings of depression or anxiety can often be treated by a ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253238 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:21:52 +0100 4253238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253239&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fsettling_a_personal_injury_claim.php © adria.richardsMany times you visit the doctor due to illnesses and diseases. However, there are other times when you visit the doctor in order to heal yourself from an injury. The medical fees that are associated with personal injuries can be very costly, sometimes reaching millions of dollars especially for serious and extreme injuries. Whenever you are involved in such an incident, you may actually not be liable for these costs. For some cases, you may be able to file an injury claim against ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253239 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:32:57 +0100 4253239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031360&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Fivf_pioneer_robert_edwards_wins_nobel_prize_award_for_medicine.php Professor Robert EdwardsJust announced by the Nobel Prize awards committee: Professor Robert G. Edwards who has been working on in vitro fertilization (IVF) as early as the 1950s, won this year's Nobel Prize award for medicine. His contributions to developing in vitro fertilization (IVF) "represent a milestone in the development of modern medicine'. As early as the 1950s, Edwards had the vision that IVF could be useful as a treatment for infertility. He worked systematically to realize his goal, discovered important principles for ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031360 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:17:09 +0100 4031360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994101&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F38647165%2Faspirin_shots_for_severe_headache_and_migraine.php © ragesossIntravenous aspirin has been found effective in the treatment of severe migraine or headache. Such were the findings of researchers in a study published in the medical journal Neurology. Lasting for hours and even days, migraine is a severe, painful headache that is often preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs (such as flashes of light, blind spots, tingling in the arms and legs, nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light and sound). According to Peter J. Goadsby, MD, PhD (author of ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994101 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:42:21 +0100 3994101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913176&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Freality_tv_raises_desire_for_plastic_surgery.php © madelineyokiThese days, the television is just full of reality makeover shows. These shows may appear to have different platforms ranging from a minor hairstyle redo, dental improvements, skin peeling up to the most extreme, like a complete facial and body transformation through plastic surgery. Yet the message is the same, that you are not beautiful enough! In a recent episode of the News at 5 on Fox's 29 channel, TV show host Kerri Lee Halkett had psychologist Patrick Markey as guest. Markey ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913176 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:26:30 +0100 3913176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119247&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fsportsbooks_sudoku_play_and_happiness.php © Light Play You hear a lot on the news about happiness. Much of the information discusses happiness as if it is some strange, nebulous entity that has its own momentum and drive, which seems silly. Why give so much outside power to concepts or feelings? Happiness is not some elusive item like the Holy Grail that you need to spend your life searching for. Everyone, real and fictional, who dedicates his life to looking for treasure in remote places instead of cultivating it within ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119247 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:35:25 +0100 4119247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105827&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fweight_loss_and_treadmill_buyers_guide.php © BitmanBecause walking or running are natural activities that each of us can do, treadmill appeals to practically everyone when choosing a fitness equipment. I myself have always planned on getting a treadmill myself. I just never got around to buying one, simply because I couldn't afford it. Anyways, if you want a treadmill yourself... you should look for a treadmill buyers guide on the web and of course make sure that you really want one and that you can afford it. Since getting ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105827 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:55:11 +0100 4105827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899494&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fnew_study_links_mouse_retroviruses_to_chronic_fatigue_syndrome.php © SMercury98Also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a serious systemic illness of unknown cause. Now, another study in the US found that gene sequences of a family of mouse retroviruses in a high proportion of patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Also, the researchers found the same gene sequences in a small proportion of healthy blood donors. The researchers warned however that even though their findings suggest a link between murine leukemia viruses (MLV) and CFS, further studies ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899494 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3899494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899495&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fdrinking_water_before_meals_helps_in_dieting.php © Amarand AgasiDrinking two glasses of water three times a day before meals can help dieters lose an extra 5 lbs. Such were the findings of scientists from Virginia Tech. The said scientists warned however, that while drinking water before each meal can make you feel full on zero calories, too much water can also lead to serious health problems. In their study, over the course of 12 weeks, those drinking water lost about 15.5lbs while the others lost about 11lbs. Headed by ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899495 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:26:56 +0100 3899495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082192&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fbuy_medical_supplies_for_africa.php © freegazaorgIn the United States, there are a lot of unused medical supplies that are being discarded every year. Hospitals are forced to discard any unused medical supplies in an opened outer package even if the remaining items are individually wrapped and sterile because of U.S. government regulations. On top of that, thousands of tons of medical supplies are discarded every day in the United States due to overproduction and procedural excess. Non-government organizations such as the Doc to Dock program collect such ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082192 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:26:40 +0100 4082192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865341&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fellaa_got_approved_by_the_us_fda.php EllaOneMove Over morning-after pill! Ella™ just got approval from the US FDA for emergency contraception. Ella™ (ulipristal acetate) has been available in Europe for a year before it got to the US market. Ella™ works by inhibiting or delaying ovulation by interfering with the effects of the female hormone progesterone -- which stimulates ovulation. According to the US FDA: "Ella™ successfully prevents pregnancy when taken orally within 120 hours (five days) after a contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. It is not intended ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865341 Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:40:19 +0100 3865341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865342&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ftea_drinkers_have_higher_risk_of_rheumatoid_arthritis.php © MournerContrary to the findings in previous studies that tea had either a protective or no significant effect, researchers are now saying that the well-loved health drink may actually increase women's risks for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This is the conclusion of the study conducted by the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study (WHI-OS) which included over 76,000 women in the 50 to 79 age bracket. Upon enrollment to the study, the women filled out questionnaires that asked about tea drinking habits. After three years, ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865342 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:51:32 +0100 3865342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865343&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fpool_disinfectants_can_cause_bladder_cancer_and_other_diseases.php © titlapResearchers from the University of Illinois warn that taking a dip in recreational swimming pools may prove to be a health hazard. Studies conducted discovered that the mixture of various chemicals and disinfectants to treat pool water and traces of organic materials produced toxic substances that could lead to a variety of diseases like asthma and even bladder cancer. According to the study, dangerous chemical bonds may form from decaying leaves and microbes in pool water, sweat, hair, skin and urine from ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865343 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3865343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3865344&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fafrican_heritage_linked_to_deadliest_form_of_breast_cancer.php © macinateThe deadliest form of breast cancer was found to be predominantly present among women of African heritage in a recent study conducted at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. This is the so called "triple negative" version of breast cancer which is the designation that refers to a trio of affected hormone receptors and is considered the hardest to treat. The study - which was authored by Dr. Lisa A. Newman - produced results showing that the triple negative version of the ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3865344 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3865344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772335&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffive_common_medication_errors_to_avoid.php © Charles WilliamsMake sure you are taking your medications the right away. Avoid the following errors many people make: 1. Not reading the label. This is mostly true for people who buy over the counter. They don't check what they are buying has ingredients to which they are allergic, or if the drug interacts harmfully with other medications. 2. Using sedatives during a heartburn. People who take benzodiazepines like Valium, Xanax, and Halcion are 50 percent more likely to suffer a heartburn ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772335 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:16:47 +0100 3772335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776487&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Folder_women_excess_weight_linked_to_memory_loss.php © mcohen.chromisteA recent study found that there is a direct relationship between excess weight in older women and diminished memory. The study, headed by Dr. Diana Kerwin from the geriatrics division of the Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, used 8745 women who had no signs of dementia or other brain abnormalities, aged between 65 and 79 years old as subjects. Data showed that every point increase in the woman's body mass index (BMI) had a corresponding decrease in her score in ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776487 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3776487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724500&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fhow_to_check_for_depression_in_your_child.php © Pink Sherbet PhotographyIf you're wondering why your teenage child doesn't seem to be as happy as he or she usually is, you may have to rule out depression. How do you get to thinking about depression in your kids? Look for the following signs: 1. Your child is always bored, low on energy and has difficulty concentrating even on things they usually have so much fun in. 2. There is no interest in things your child used to love. If your ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724500 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 20:50:08 +0100 3724500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710670&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fwhat_to_do_when_your_child_has_ibs.php © freeparkingChildren who suffer from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) are twice as likely to have a parent who has the same illness. Most colicky infants have parents who suffer from IBS or acid reflux, too. There's usually frequent pain in the abdomen accompanied by alternating episodes of constipation and diarrhea. Most incidents of IBS take place during a child's school years, but colic may occur earlier on. Children with IBS also go through emotional episodes like flare ups. You may find it difficult ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710670 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:57:14 +0100 3710670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3703012&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fwhat_to_do_if_your_child_has_eye_problems.php © apdkIf you're suffering from vision problems like nearsightedness, color blindness, or lazy eye, chances are your children will be having those problems, too. These eye problems are often inherited from one generation to the next. For example, a child who has both parents as nearsighted has a 50% greater chance of being nearsighted too, than one whose parents both have normal vision. How can you tell your child may be having vision problems? Note when your child complains of headaches, or often ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3703012 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:56:02 +0100 3703012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695677&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fbotox_can_mess_up_your_ability_to_feel_emotions.php © Vancouver Laser & Skincare CentreAccording to statistics provided by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, botox injections were the number 1 nonsurgical cosmetic procedure performed in 2009. Now, according to a new study reported in the journal Emotions, aside from giving you smooth wrinkles and limited facial expressions, botox injections may also dampen your ability to feel emotions. Botox injections smooth wrinkles by paralyzing the wrinkles-causing underlying muscles. In this new study, participants who received Botox injections have self-reported less emotional ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695677 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:01:47 +0100 3695677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683737&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fsleep_better_and_live_better_with_natural_forma_sleep_system.php Natural Form® Sleep SystemThe new Natural Form® Sleep System with Self-Adjusting Technology® is the only sleeping surface that provides comfortable, pressure-free sleep. The only Sleep System that adjusts to the body and re-adjusts throughout the night as you change sleeping positions, Natural Form® is trusted by hospitals in over 15 countries. Also, Natural Form® was chosen by Hilton Garden Inn to provide guests with the ultimate sleep comfort. It's truly important to get a good night's sleep. It provides zero pressure points, proper ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683737 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3683737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676763&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fmichael_jacksons_doctor_gets_to_keep_california_license.php Photo CreditLast Monday, a judge ruled that Michael Jackson's doctor - Dr. Conrad Murray - gets to keep his California license. Dr. Conrad Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the June 2009 death (by drug overdose) of Michael Jackson. The coroners have ruled Michael's death a homicide caused principally by the surgical anesthetic propofol, which Murray has admitted giving Jackson to aid his sleeping problems. The California Medical Board previously requested that Murray's license be suspended. The ruling judge on the other ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676763 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3676763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666071&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fnational_mens_health_week_and_7_tips_for_preserving_mind_and_body.php © mikebairdNational Men's Health Week is from June 14 to June 20. With busy schedules and little time to relax, taking care of one's body sometimes gets put to the wayside. However, ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner Ian Wahl, DAc, LAc, CH suggests men take an easy approach to preserving mind and body- the REAL MEN's Challenge. Here are seven suggestions for men to optimize their health from Ian Wahl: 1. Regular Health Screenings Blood pressure and cholesterol levels should be checked annually. The earlier ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666071 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3666071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3659046&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fprobiotics_for_fat_and_weight_loss.php © alancleaver_2000According to a new Japanese study, daily supplements of Lactobacillus gasseri SBT2055 (LG2055) may help weight loss in people with obese tendencies. Findings published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that twelve weeks of consuming a fermented milk product containing the said Lactobacillus strain was associated with a 4.6 % reduction in abdominal fat and a 3.3 % reduction in subcutaneous fat. Also, the researchers reported that body weight dropped by 1.4 % and waist size decreased by 1.8 %. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3659046 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3659046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652520&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fjune_is_national_acne_awareness_month.php © CaitlinatorSummer is here, which should mean fun in the sun and stress-free days for today's teens. However, in today's ultra competitive society, that is not always the case. With so much pressure on teens to get into a good college, land that perfect summer job and other common activities, many teens may find themselves experiencing high amounts of stress. Stress can lead to teens taking on yet another worry - acne, a chronic medical condition that affects over 60 million Americansi. In lieu ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652520 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3652520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644872&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fconsistent_bedtime_boosts_child_development.php © Raúl A.To make my life easier as a parent, I have always tried to establish a consistent bed time routine for my young son. I know many parents would agree with me, that we can peacefully do stuff around the house once the kids are asleep in the bedrooms. Like cleaning up their mess for once, and some well-deserved me times. Now experts are saying that establishing a consistent bedtime routine (and getting enough sleep) in your kids boosts their development. Preschool children ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644872 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3644872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635906&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Facupuncture_triggers_natural_painkiller.php © WonderlaneAfter 4,000 years of practice, it was only recently found that acupuncture releases adenosine, a natural painkiller. When it comes to alternative medicine and acupuncture many people have remained skeptical over the years challenging whether these practices really work. This new study may change the way we look at acupuncture and open doors to what other health benefits acupuncture can have. According to Dr. Svetlana Kogan, holistic internist and founder of Doctors At Trump Place: "Acupuncture is an effective alternative way ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635906 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3635906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629738&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fjune_is_national_scoliosis_awareness_month.php © impiousJune is National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Scoliosis is a condition with no cure that affects about 6 million people. An estimated 30,000 children are put into a brace for scoliosis, while 38,000 patients undergo spinal fusion surgery. Eight-five percent of the cases have an unknown cause and treatment is often ineffective, invasive and costly. The good news is that lengthening (and therefore straightening) the spine counteracts the effects and gravity and age that can exaggerate curvature over time, providing significant pain relief without ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629738 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3629738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621803&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fantidepressants_increase_risk_of_miscarriage.php © davhorStopping the intake of antidepressants can lead to a return of depression and other symptoms. That's why the use of antidepressants is common even in pregnant women. However, according to a Canadian study, women who take a certain class of antidepressants during pregnancy may increase their risk of having a miscarriage by 68 percent. The Canadian case-control study on more than 5,000 women found that by controlling for other factors associated with miscarriage, taking antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621803 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3621803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617945&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Findoor_tanning_linked_to_melanoma.php © robtxgalAmong females in the United States, indoor tanning is more prevalent than smoking cigarettes. The University of Minnesota's School of Public Health and the Masonic Cancer center announce the first study to definitively link indoor tanning to skin cancer, specifically melanoma. The 2,300 study participants helped researcher DeAnn Lazovich to conclude: The risk of melanoma is 74 percent higher for someone who uses indoor tanning compared to people who don't Those who tan indoors often (defined by 50 plus hours, more than ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617945 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3617945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607645&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fready_to_go_tips_to_achieve_optimal_health.php © mikebairdWe are all looking for ways to achieve optimal health and what we don't realize is that we can improve our health by implementing simple ideas into our everyday lives. Dr. Wayne Andersen, founder of Take Shape for Life has provided the following tips: 1. Stay fit on vacation by signing up for a walking trip, such as those offered by the Smithsonian Institution, or entering a walking or running event for charity in a fun location. What better way to keep ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607645 Fri, 28 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3607645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599564&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffacts_about_applying_sunscreen.php © richardmasonerSummer is just around the corner and whether you are hitting the beach or just want to have some fun time under the sun, don't forget to put on some sunscreen before you go out. Here are some facts about sunscreen that we all should all keep in mind (found via): 1. Apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going out in the sun as most of them needs time to react with your skin. 2. Zinc oxide or titanium oxide ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599564 Wed, 26 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3599564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592299&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffda_may_approve_female_viagra.php © helgasms!The FDA may approve a drug that does to women what Viagra does to men. A drug called flibanserin aims to help women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) by changing the levels in their brain chemicals associated with sexual libido. Women suffering from HSDD experience lack or absence of sexual desire for sexual activity for some period of time. HSDD is a sexual dysfunction in women that can affect relationships. Flibanserin - developed by Boehringer Ingelheim- works by reducing serotonin levels ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592299 Mon, 24 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3592299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585709&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fkids_consumption_of_precription_meds_on_the_rise.php © epSos.deNew research found that children have emerged as the fastest growing segment of prescription drug use last year in terms of both utilization and spending, and one in four children and nearly 30% of 10-19 year olds now take at least one chronic medication on a daily basis. These findings were presented in the 2010 Drug Trend Report from Medco Health Solutions, which reviewed the prescription drug use of more than 2 million children, 19 years old and younger from 2001 to 2009. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585709 Fri, 21 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3585709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577497&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fthe_pill_on_its_50th_anniversary_and_new_lifestylesa_condoms.php © Gnarls MonkeyThis month, "The Pill" will have been in use for exactly 50 years. And while we've taken great strides in the medical community in terms of contraception, we must still be very vigilant on HIV/AIDS, STDs and other viruses. The Pill can only help against unwanted pregnancies, but should not be the sole form of contraception for women, as The Pill does not eliminate the risk of diseases. According to Carol Carrozza, VP of Marketing for Ansell Healthcare, the makers of LifeStyles® ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577497 Wed, 19 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3577497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3569957&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fstudy_on_mobile_phone_brain_cancer_risk_is_inconclusive.php © gailjadehamiltonThe buzz that mobile phone use is associated to certain brain cancers have been around for some time. However, research findings remain inconclusive. So as the WHO study on this case. The largest study so far on mobile phone use and risk of certain brain cancers is also inconclusive. The said study from WHO is a 10-year study of 13,000 people. The findings revealed that heaviest phone users were reported to have a higher risk of both types of cancer. But then the ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3569957 Mon, 17 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3569957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564079&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fworking_overtime_bad_for_your_heart.php © irrezolutTell your boss that working overtime is bad for your heart. Such were the finding from a long-term study. The said long term study is the Whitehall II study -- a long-term health investigation of more than 10,000 London office workers who've been tracked since 1985. This particular study tracked the health of 6,014 of these men and women for an average of 11 years. According to the said study, rates of angina, nonfatal heart attacks and death from heart-related conditions was ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564079 Fri, 14 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3564079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566697&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fskin_cancer_awareness_month_tips.php It's the second week of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, La Roche-Posay wants to remind us that practicing safe sun this season is of utmost importance. Did you know that tanning beds are actually MORE harmful than regular UV rays? In fact, The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) (part of the World Health Organization) made the recommendation to add tanning beds to the highest cancer risk category - "carcinogenic to humans" -- they based their decision after review of recent research published ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566697 Wed, 12 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3566697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552416&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fhealth_information_diabetics_should_avoid_foot_falls_this_summer.php © epSos.deWith nearly 25 million Americans already diagnosed, America is in the throes of a diabetes epidemic quickly gaining in momentum. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one out of every three children will develop diabetes sometime in their life and the American Diabetes Association goes on to say that as many as 57 million Americans are pre-diabetic, meaning their higher-than-normal blood glucose levels have them teetering on the edge of diabetes. According to New York City podiatrist Dr. John Doolan, the severity ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552416 Tue, 11 May 2010 00:28:41 +0100 3552416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542717&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fhealth_programs_free_webcasts_and_may_is_mental_health_month.php © markhillaryIn lieu of Mental Health Month this May, four webcasts produced by the National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare (National Council), are available. Dates and topics for the live webcasts airing from 5:00-6:00 PM Eastern include: May 5: Understanding Depression May 12: Understanding Anxiety Disorders May 19: Understanding Psychosis May 26: Understanding Substance Use Disorders To participate in the webcasts, you need a computer with internet access and must register in advance, here. The said webcasts will help people recognize the signs and symptoms of common ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542717 Fri, 07 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3542717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533964&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fconsumer_health_may_is_national_arthritis_month.php What better time to remind everyone about arthritis but on National Arthritis Month which is this month of May. Fight Arthritis Pain encourages everyone - especially those with arthritis - to simply move to better health. Osteoarthritis affects 27 million Americans. The older we get, the harder it can be to stay active and fit. However, here is one more reason to keep moving: light exercise can help reduce the risk and pains associated with osteoarthritis. Also, it can be ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533964 Wed, 05 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3533964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526843&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fdidget_meter_bayers_glucose_meter_just_for_kids.php Bayer just launched a new meter designed just for kids. Bayer's DIDGET meter is the first and only blood glucose meter that connects directly to Nintendo DS and DS Lite and helps kids manage their diabetes by rewarding them for consistent testing habits with points to unlock new game levels and options. According to Dr. Larry Deeb, pediatric endocrinologist and medical director for the Diabetes Center at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Florida and a paid consultant for Bayer: "As the first meter ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526843 Mon, 03 May 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3526843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519557&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fmice_study_green_tea_for_eye_health.php © Kanko*Researchers from Hong Kong found that catechins in green tea reduce the risk of glaucoma and other eye diseases. Such were the findings they reported in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The study findings indicate that green tea consumption could benefit the eye against oxidative stress, as they have found green tea catechins travel from the digestive system to the eye tissues. The scientists analyzed eye tissue from rats that drank green tea and found that the lens, retina and ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519557 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3519557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511639&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Finvitation_dr_ozs_summer_health_conference_call.php Photo CreditWhat: Dr. Oz's Summer Health Conference Call When: Thursday, April 29th at 12:30 PM EST Where: online Dr. Mehmet Oz (host of The Dr. Oz Show) will have a conference call this Thursday, April 29th at 12:30 PM EST to talk about a wide range of health, fitness, nutrition and wellness topics: getting in shape for summer with Dr. Oz's Ultimate Summer Diet anti-aging secrets of super models Dr. Oz's ultimate countdown health tips you need to know now (including ways to ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511639 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3511639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3504999&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fsuccessful_first_fullface_transplant_reported.php News and Photo SourceThe very first full-face transplant is a success. Such is the claim of a team of 30 Spanish doctors who conducted the procedure. Their patient is a man injured in a shooting accident. The patient received the entire facial skin and muscles - including cheekbones, nose, lips and teeth - of a donor... and has recovered well after a 22-hour operation. While there are other facial transplants conducted around the world, this one proved to be the first total face transplant ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3504999 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3504999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499171&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fmayor_donates_kidney_to_facebook_friend.php Social networking has created a technological revolution around the world. Families and friends are being reunited through it. These days, Facebook are keeping people in touch in more ways than one. Do you anyone who doesn't have a facebook account? Even babies have one, created by their proud parents of course. Now, the mayor of a Connecticut town donates one of her kidneys to a Facebook friend. East Haven Mayor April Capone Almon donated one of her kidneys to a man ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499171 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3499171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499172&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffibroids_surgery_is_no_longer_the_only_cure.php Photo CreditApril 23 marks the last day of the national "Fibroid Awareness Week" (April 19-23, 2010). But this doesn't mean that we should stop educating ourselves about fibroids. The purpose of this annual educational observance is to disseminate accurate and timely information about diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids. For women who are between ages 30 and 50, there's a good possibility that they or someone close to them is suffering from uterine fibroids. At least 25 percent of women in the United States ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499172 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:51:56 +0100 3499172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577498&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fapril_is_rosacea_awareness_month.php Photo CreditApril is Rosacea Awareness Month, as designated by The National Rosacea Society. I have to admit that this is the first time that I ever heard of or read about rosacea. What is rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition characterized by facial redness (erythema). The symptoms may come and go but the condition typically begins as redness on the central face across the cheeks, nose, or forehead. Though less common, sometimes it also affects the neck, chest, ears, and scalp too. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577498 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 01:44:35 +0100 3577498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467864&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fprinted_flyers_for_the_national_infant_immunization_week_2010.php The last week of April, until the May 1, 2010 is designated as the National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). Did you know that in the United States, over a million children are inadequately immunized? These children's lives are in jeopardy from vaccine-preventable diseases. Imagine the thousands of dollars spent on the care of children whop become ill from various diseases that could have been avoided. Parents and caregivers need to know the importance of protecting children from such scenarios. If you, your community, ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467864 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:50:14 +0100 3467864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460269&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ftheres_only_a_weak_link_between_fruit_and_vegetable_intake_and_reduced_risk_of_cancer.php © jenny downingVarious studies in the past have told us that eating more fruits and vegetables reduce our risk of getting cancer. In fact, the World Health Organization recommended eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day to prevent cancer and other diseases, in 1990. Now, a study from Mount Sinai Medical Center says that isn't exactly the case. Researchers from Mount Sinai Medical Center have analyzed over eight years of dietary data from more than 400,000 people and found that the relationship ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460269 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3460269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443814&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fct_scans_may_identify_smokers_at_risk_of_emphysema.php © Aidan JonesEmphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) involving damage to the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs. When you have emphysema, your body does not get the oxygen it needs, thereby making it hard to catch your breath. Smoking is the primary cause of emphysema. Now...a University of Iowa study found that CT scans to measure blood flow in the lungs of smokers may offer a way to identify which smokers are most at risk of emphysema before ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443814 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:34:11 +0100 3443814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437798&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fcresta_prohealtha_sensitive_shield_against_teeth_sensitivity.php We've all had that moment when you bite into an ice cream cone or sip a hot drink only to feel excruciating pain in your teeth. Well, obviously, you're not alone. More than 50% of American adults will suffer from tooth sensitivity at some point in their lifetime, and surprisingly, more than 50% of adults have gum recession which is one of the leading causes of sensitivity. Did you know? 50% of adults will suffer from tooth sensitivity at some point in their lifetime. More ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437798 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3437798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424978&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fabove_ground_pools_or_the_beach_swimming_benefits_diabetics.php © wili_hybridSwimming benefits everyone, especially those with diabetes. Whether in above ground pools or the beach, swimming is a fun exercise for people with diabetes. Swimming is an exercise for diabetics that will help them burn calories thereby controlling their weight. Also, swimming tones the major muscles in the body, in turn efficiently absorbing blood sugar in the muscle cells. Since diabetics are at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases, swimming improves their cardiovascular fitness. Swimming is more fun though when done with ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424978 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:27:16 +0100 3424978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395240&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fhealthier_smoking_habits_with_ecigarette.php © DucDigitalIt has been said (and researched on) that smoking are perils to our health. The health risks associated with smoking are a never ending list. Whether we like it or not, we cannot deny the ugly truth that smoking is bad for us. I'm pretty sure smokers realize that too but quitting is just never easy. Quitting in fact can be detrimental to some people. Bu if you would insist on smoking, first of all do no drag others into your bad habit. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395240 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 05:14:04 +0100 3395240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395241&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fapril_showers_bring_allergies.php © It'sGregThe rainiest season of the year is upon us, and unfortunately, so are wet-weather allergens. Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky, a New York pediatrician and renowned children's allergy expert with more than 20 years' experience, offers ways for parents to protect their children from the most common rain-induced allergens: Take extra care to rid your house of mold. The biggest source of wet-weather allergies are mold spores. Moisture promotes rapid growth of mold and mildew, and children sensitive to airborne spores ("seeds" by which they ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395241 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:08:30 +0100 3395241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366305&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2F7th_annual_deepvein_thrombosis_dvt_awareness_month.php You know the importance of healthy life choices and passing them along to those you care for. But sometimes those you love don't have the time to think about silent risks they could be facing on a regular basis. In fact, people may be putting themselves at risk by simply sitting at a desk or even relaxing on a plane ride during a family vacation. March is the seventh annual Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Awareness, and the Coalition to Prevent DVT is urging everyone to put ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366305 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3366305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363720&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fprescription_drugs_and_grapefruit_juice_dont_mix.php © MuffetSo you've just been from the doctor's office and received drug prescriptions along with instructions to take your pills 3 times a day after every meal. But did you ask with what? Most people would know that general rule never to mix drugs with alcohol, but would it be ok to down your meds with juice? Or coffee? How about with soda? There are many studies indicating that fruit juices increases the absorption rate of certain minerals from foods, but when it comes ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363720 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:54:14 +0100 3363720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354447&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fwomen_drink_moderately_gain_less_weight.php © yashimaHear ye ladies! What's recently published at the Archives of Internal Medicine requires toasting for cheers: Healthy-weight women who drink a light to moderate amount of alcohol - no more than two servings a day of red wine, white wine, beer or liquor - tend to gain less weight over time than non-drinkers. Warning: don't binge on alcohol just yet. The key words are healthy-weight women and light to moderate amount of alcohol. According to cardiologist Lu Wang, lead researcher on the ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354447 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 +0100 3354447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346563&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fosteoarthritis_and_cosequin_ds.php Source: WikipediaOsteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis usually affecting the joints of the hands, knees, hips or spine. The breakdown of cartilage, which serves as a "cushion" between the bones of the joints, causes pain and swelling and reduces mobility. While most cases of osteoarthritis are related to aging, there are many other factors and health conditions that may contribute to the development of osteoarthritis such as obesity, diabetes, joint injury, and hormone disorders. There is no specific treatment to stop cartilage ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346563 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 03:52:54 +0100 3346563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346564&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fworld_glaucoma_week.php © WTL photosYou know that keeping your mind and body active and eating the right foods are important factors in ensuring a long and healthy life. But another factor to this equation is your eye health. All Eyes on Glaucoma wants to lest us all know that March 7-13th is World Glaucoma Week. Throughout this week people are encouraged to learn about eye health and the importance of regular, comprehensive eye exams. We must take action this month to ensure everyone in our life ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346564 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:20:09 +0100 3346564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342753&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fincontinence_products_and_taking_care_of_the_elderly.php © Ethan PraterMy mother is turning 62 this year. Mind you, she's as healthy and strong as a horse. I'm having body aches and pains here and there and she doesn't even have that. Anyway, she's always saying that she'd rather have a sudden death than be bed-ridden in her old age as she doesn't want to be a burden to her kids and those who will take care of her. I would always contradict her by saying I'd love to take care of ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342753 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:55:17 +0100 3342753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335460&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_another_alternative_medicine_treatment_shot_down.php Another alternative medicine treatment shot down Straightfromthedoc A study from the NEJM concludes that Echinacea is useless: The federally funded study was what fans and foes of such substances say they have long needed rigorous, scientific testing. It found that patients ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335460 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:18:20 +0100 3335460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3302437&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_palladone_has_been_pulled_from_the_market.php Palladone has been pulled from the market Straightfromthedoc Palladone, which is extended-release hydromorphone, has been pulled off the market, due to "new data". Shouldn't this have been addressed before the drug was introduced just 5 months ago? According to the FDA ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3302437 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:18:11 +0100 3302437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374236&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fdrug_prescriptions_antidepressants_with_least_side_effects.php © me and the sysopDrug prescriptions of first generation antidepressants work by helping the body raise levels of neurotransmitter compounds as serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine and others. However, undesirable side effects can vary from constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness to hypotension (low blood pressure). The second generation antidepressants (includes Prozac and Zoloft) have minor side effects but takes a long time to be effective and often do not help the patients who need them. The drug Cymbalta (product of Eli Lilly) is a prototype third generation ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374236 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:10:51 +0100 3374236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3272989&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_should_antibiotics_be_prescribed_for_the_common_cold.php Should antibiotics be prescribed for the common cold? Straightfromthedoc A systematic review concludes what we already know - we should not be prescribing antibiotics for the common cold: Arroll reviewed 12 trials that included more than 1,900 patients with symptoms lasting ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3272989 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:18:09 +0100 3272989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3246971&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_dick_cheneys_physical_an_analysis.php Dick Cheney's physical: An analysis Straightfromthedoc Vice-president Dick Cheney completed his physical: Cheney, 64, was at George Washington University Hospital for a colonoscopy, an upper endoscopy and a vascular screening. The procedures completed his yearly medical checkup. In the first part ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3246971 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:18:08 +0100 3246971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212434&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_on_the_horizon_an_injectable_hormone_for_weight_loss.php On the horizon: An injectable hormone for weight loss Straightfromthedoc In the investigational stages is an injectable hormone with some favorable preliminary results for weight loss: A team from Imperial College say the four-week trial suggested oxyntomodulin - naturally found in ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212434 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 02:18:15 +0100 3212434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180302&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_on_the_horizon_a_portable_cpr_machine.php On the horizon: A portable CPR machine Straightfromthedoc A portable chest compressor does CPR better than paramedics: "We're probably not compressing hard enough," said Dr. Paul Pepe, chair of Emergency medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. "We're probably ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180302 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 02:18:25 +0100 3180302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149170&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_salmonella_found_in_the_ice_cream.php Salmonella found in the ice cream Straightfromthedoc Five people in Washington contracted Salmonella in the ice cream: Five people in Washington have contracted food poisoning after eating cake batter-flavored ice cream from Cold Stone Creamery stores. The victims -- a woman ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149170 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:19:20 +0100 3149170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124617&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_a_new_instant_a1c_kit_was_approved_by_the_fda.php A new instant A1c kit was approved by the FDA at Straightfromthedoc A new instant hemoglobin A1c test was approved by the FDA, giving results in 3 minutes (which is the fastest time on the market): The company, which has headquarters in Dundee ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124617 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 02:18:20 +0100 3124617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105142&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_a_case_for_cheap_sunglasses.php A case for cheap sunglasses at Straightfromthedoc Do cheap sunglasses protect the eyes as well as expensive ones? Yes, according to a report in the Boston Globe: "If your sunglasses block 100 percent of UVA and UVB, you don't have to spend $250 ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105142 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:18:16 +0100 3105142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071326&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_fda_approves_a_new_class_of_sleeping_pill.php FDA approves a new class of sleeping pill at Straightfromthedoc A new prescription sleep aid has won FDA approval: Rozerem, the first of a new kind of sleeping pill, today gained FDA approval. Before today, many sleeping pills had potential narcotic-like effects. True, ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071326 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:18:31 +0100 3071326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039887&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_hormone_replacement_therapy_and_hot_flashes.php Hormone replacement therapy and hot flashes at Straightfromthedoc A study from JAMA suggested that more than half of women who started taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve symptoms of menopause saw a dramatic resurgence of those symptoms when they discontinued the therapy. ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039887 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:18:10 +0100 3039887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012505&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_money_talks_health_report_cards_do_not_improve_patient_care.php Money talks: Health report cards do not improve patient care at Straightfromthedoc A recent study in JAMA suggests that "health report cards" do not improve patient care: To see if these report cards are effective, Dr. Louise Pilote, from McGill University Health Centre ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012505 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:19:21 +0100 3012505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977405&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_portable_dialysis_machines_on_the_horizon.php Portable dialysis machines on the horizon at Straightfromthedoc Portable dialysis machines have been recently approved by the FDA. Currently, people have to go to dialysis centers several times per week. If at-home dialysis takes off, many lives of those with kidney failure will ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977405 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:21:11 +0100 2977405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948380&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_is_there_hope_for_female_sexual_dysfunction.php Is there hope for female sexual dysfunction? at Straightfromthedoc A recent study suggests that the testosterone patch may help with female sexual dysfunction in a selected population. More studies are needed before it can be applied to a general population: Treatment with a ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948380 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:20:48 +0100 2948380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2916233&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fseen_that_baseball_catchers_can_face_irreversible_hand_damage.php Baseball catchers can face irreversible hand damage at Straightfromthedoc An interesting study came out suggesting that constant pounding that a baseball catcher takes can result in repetitive hand damage:In a typical pro baseball game, a minor or major league catcher stops about 150 ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2916233 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:18:30 +0100 2916233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447802&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fprepare_your_kids_against_head_lice_this_summer.php © downing.amanda LiceMD® is introducing pediatric doctors and nurses to a pesticide-free breakthrough treatment that will help take control of lice outbreaks while restoring households with some peace... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447802 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:43:32 +0100 2447802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447803&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Flansinoh_ventures_into_diaper_rash.php A breastfeeding company - Lansinoh - has now ventured into diaper rash ointment for babies. The product is called Lansinoh Diaper Rash Ointment - an odorless formula that absorbs right into baby&#39... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447803 Tue, 26 May 2009 09:31:29 +0100 2447803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415517&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fotc_prevacida_heartburn_medicine_now_fdaapproved.php More than 50 million Americans suffer from frequent heartburn, and nearly half-more than 21 million patients-utilize prescription-only Prevacid® to treat acid-related disorders. The US FDA recently ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415517 Fri, 15 May 2009 22:09:53 +0100 2415517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405657&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fnew_heart_studies_with_focus_on_prevention_and_early_diagnosis.php The new studies that will be released by Medtronic this week could help improve cancer and arthritis diagnosis in heart patients. The groundbreaking research includes data on the world's first pa... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405657 Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2405657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405658&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fart_smith_demonstrates_how_to_get_kids_to_love_their_veggies.php Celebrity Chef Art Smith and the "Love Your Veggies" campaign team up to aid parents in keeping their kids healthy by demonstrating ways to make eating vegetables more enjoyable. The follo... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405658 Wed, 13 May 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2405658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405659&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffamilies_fighting_flu_launches_h1n1_awareness_campaign.php © hmerinomx Families Fighting Flu (FFF) is a non-profit organization made up of parents who have all lost a child to seasonal flu. FFF is dedicated to educating people about the severity of influenza ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405659 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:10:26 +0100 2405659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405660&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fhonora_des_pras_french_organic_perfume_line_launched_in_the_us.php A new line of French, all natural and organic perfumes called Honoré des Prés has been launched in the United States. 100% natural and Ecocert certified, Honoré des Prés is the first line of organic... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405660 Mon, 11 May 2009 05:12:33 +0100 2405660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390068&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fepas_national_drinking_water_week.php © Julien Harneis Sunday, May 3rd was the first day of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) National Drinking Water Week. Where are you getting your recommended eight glasses of water every ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390068 Mon, 04 May 2009 18:32:30 +0100 2390068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380947&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fvitamin_d_deficiency_may_increase_asthma_risk.php According to a Costa Rican study, children with Vitamin D deficiency could be at a higher risk of developing asthma. Vitamin D levels were also associated with increased frequency of hospitalization,... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380947 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:30:00 +0100 2380947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380948&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fwhats_the_state_of_your_air.php The American Lung Association (ALA) has just released the State of the Air 2009 report card on air quality, ranking cities most affected by outdoor air pollution. Click here to see where your city ran... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380948 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:03:28 +0100 2380948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376407&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fpomegranate_juice_against_prostate_cancer_recurrence.php © quinn.anya Men who have undergone prostate cancer treatment will benefit from pomegranate juice. According to a new US study: According to findings published in the Journal of Urology and present... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376407 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:45:46 +0100 2376407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376408&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fbreasfeeding_is_good_for_moms_too.php © myllissa Breast milk is the best milk for babies, we've always been told. I only know that breastfeeding your baby delays your first ovulation after pregnancy. That's about the only benefit ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376408 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:27:58 +0100 2376408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365250&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fgates_foundation_world_malaria_day_blogger_teleconference.php © star5112 World Malaria Day is on April 25. In honor of the day, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has decided to host a blogger-exclusive teleconference today, Thursday, April 23 at 10:30am ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365250 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 02:23:32 +0100 2365250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2357686&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Flouisiana_supreme_court_rules_in_favor_of_board_certified_interventional_pain_physicians_ensuring_patient_safety.php Here is new information regarding the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians (ASIPP) and their recent victory in Louisiana preventing non-physicians from performing interventional pain tec... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2357686 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:41:09 +0100 2357686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353946&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fthe_power_of_two_by_brian_and_gerri_monaghan.php Here's an interesting new book: THE POWER OF TWO: Surviving Serious Illness with an Attitude & an Advocate by Brian and Gerri Monaghan. Brian Monaghan, a fifty-nine-year-old lawyer at the t... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353946 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:53:37 +0100 2353946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349007&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fwanna_escape_seasonal_allergies_here_are_5_places_you_can_go_to.php © nalilo Spring is here. It may be good news for most people, but for people with allergies spring can be bad news. However, you can escape seasonal allergies by going to these 5 places: 1. hit the s... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349007 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:00:07 +0100 2349007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349008&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fcapsaicingreen_tea_combo_promotes_weight_loss.php © peyri The combination of capsaicin and green tea could promote the feeling of fullness and sustain satiety, thereby indicating it could be successful for weight management. Such were the findings o... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349008 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:29:36 +0100 2349008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2318545&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fbroccoli_sprouts_good_for_your_gut.php We should all munch on broccoli sprouts. Apparently, it protects our stomach from the germ responsible for many cases of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancers. A new study shows that eating 2 1/2 oun... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2318545 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:13:35 +0100 2318545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2318546&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fnew_storybook_helps_parents_teach_their_children_about_asthma.php As a chronic condition affecting nearly one out of every 10 child and accounting for almost 13 million missed school days each year, asthma continues to emerge as a major public health problem among t... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2318546 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:12:45 +0100 2318546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2318547&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Finsomnia_a_growing_problem_for_many_conventional_cures_are_not_always_enough.php © lewis chaplin Topic: Running On Empty: Insomnia a Growing Problem for Many Conventional Cures Are Not Always Enough Expert: Gayle Green, 510-847-5640 (cell), Professor, Scripps College (Claremont, ... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2318547 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:46:16 +0100 2318547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2290620&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ffoundation_for_nih_facilitated_partnership_announced_availability_of_alzheimeras_genome_biomarker_data.php The genome biomarker data for the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) is ready to be shared with scientists world-wide for further analysis. Such were the announcement of the Founda... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2290620 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2290620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2290621&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Ftips_for_following_mrs_obamas_healthy_footsteps.php Two-thirds of Americans are overweight and almost one-third of Americans are obese. With these startling statistics, it is clear why US First Lady Michelle Obama has made it a priority on her agenda t... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2290621 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:06:32 +0100 2290621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258806&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fmarch_is_dvt_deep_vein_thrombosis_awareness_month.php It is important to stay knowledgeable in the risk of DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis. The sixth annual National DVT Awareness Month has been kicked off. The Coalition to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258806 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:28:00 +0100 2258806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258807&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fgreen_tea_against_gum_disease.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 278161 As suggested by a new study from Japan, consumption of green tea may offer protection against gum disease. Gum disease affects about 30 percent of the... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258807 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:38:42 +0100 2258807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258808&cid=s_34696_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fbushera_bans_on_stem_cell_research_lifted_by_president_obama.php Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Image# 4344837 The bush-era bans on stem cell research has been lifted by President Barack Obama this Monday - thereby allowing federal financing of medical research... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258808 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 03:40:31 +0100 2258808