MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with ' general'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:58:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181696&cid=t_404247_85_f&fid=34967&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdocisinblog%2FwNlq%2F%7E3%2Fd2VJaccZ2K0%2F Check it out: Tempest Milky Way from Randy Halverson on Vimeo. And this, with the winter sky in time lapse photography: Sub Zero – winter night timelapse from Randy Halverson on Vimeo. (Source: The Doctor Is In) The Doctor Is In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181696 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:38:38 +0100 5181696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181756&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FU3o8oryzFoM%2F By Steve H. HankeWhen the Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times and the New York Times agree on the merits of a policy, readers will understandably be confused. At the annual rendezvous of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming this past weekend, the IMF’s new managing director Christine Lagarde asserted that Europe’s banks should be recapitalized.  This, she claimed, would make the banks “safer” and improve the chances for European growth. On August 29th, I wrote that Ms. Lagarde had misdiagnosed Europe’s banking problems and is confused.  Indeed, her prescription would be deflationary and put more stress on Europe’s fragile economies. On August 30th, I criticized the Wall Street Journal’s editorial which praised Ms. Lagarde’s recapit... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181756 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:51:40 +0100 5181756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182225&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1987 Karen’s CA-125 is down from 174 to 164 this week…..we are excited to just stop the increases…..yippee…..thanks Doug (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182225 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:46:16 +0100 5182225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181904&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FVL9Co8ZNmQY%2F URL: http://www.dbtselfhelp.com/This website is a service for people who are seeking information about DBT (Dialectal Behavior Therapy). This site was written primarily by PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN THROUGH DBT, not DBT professionals. For this reason, consider the source of any given document. We cannot give advice, but we can talk about our experiences on our DBT journey. In this regard, I hope we can help one another. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Behaviour Management, Clinical Psychology, Emotional Health, General Psychology, Mental Health, Mental Health PromotionFeatures: Collaborative News, Information, Links, Research, e-learning This website is a service for people who are seeking information about DBT (Dialectal Behavior Therapy). This site was written primarily by PEOPLE WHO HAVE BE... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181904 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:00:51 +0100 5181904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181896&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Fcan-a-hurricane-make-you-happy%2F I was in London at Heathrow Airport when I learned that my flight back to Newark, New Jersey was canceled.  More than that, they explained that Newark and all the surrounding airports in the New York City area had been closed because of Hurricane Irene, and that there was no possibility of getting a trans-Atlantic flight for a couple of days. Bummer. To make matters worse, the hotels in London were filled because of an annual carnival in the city.  There were no rooms. Double bummer. The airport staff was stressed because, well, weary travelers were stressed, which made for some unpleasant encounters.  A woman was spewing at the counter in front of me. “I must leave today, leaving tonight or tomorrow isn’t an option.” “I am sorry, the airports are closed tonight and tomorrow. ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181896 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:55:55 +0100 5181896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181758&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fb6BEcjufRD0%2F By Walter OlsonJason Kuznicki and I have already posted a couple of times correcting some of the points in Michael Lind’s howler-laden screed in Salon, which attacked libertarians and classical liberals for our supposed promotion of autocracy and other bad things. For a closer look at Lind’s method, check out Will Wilkinson’s post at The Economist exploring what Mises and Hayek actually thought about democracy, which is at sharp variance with what Lind represents them as thinking. (As Wilkinson points out, finding out what these distinguished scholars said does not call for a lot of research time in libraries; Mises’s book Liberalism, including its chapter “Democracy,” can be read online.) I’ve gathered links to a few other responses at my Overlawy... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181758 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:29:40 +0100 5181758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181759&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F30qWJ0GB2HI%2F By Daniel J. MitchellI’ve written extensively about the flaws of Keynesian economics, and I’ve even narrated a video on the flaws of Keynesian theory. But this clever cartoon may be more effective than anything I’ve ever done. If you like cartoons that teach economics, check out this gem. It’s not on Keynesianism, but it’s very good. Keynesian Economics in a Cartoon is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181759 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:21:21 +0100 5181759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181815&cid=t_404247_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1841 : ‘Not now.’ (This column first appeared in the Greenville News, but I re-wrote and expanded  it for my EMN readers in the September edition.  So here it is with a few special thoughts for the medical community.) Here’s the link to the EMN online edition as well: http://journals.lww.com/em-news/Fulltext/2011/09000/Second_Opinion__Two_of_the_Worst_Words_of_All__Not.8.aspx If you were watching me, secretly, you would see that I sometimes do things that are decidedly non-adult. I can be seen dancing across the hardwood floor with my daughter, with no music audible (except inside her lovely head). She apparently aspires to be a choreographer, and though I am no dancer, I am the only male in the house who will dance with her. When she asks, what can I say? I know many l... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181815 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:02:36 +0100 5181815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182226&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1985 Karen is feeling and doing really well, only fighting fatigue right now……..she ordered some blinds and instructed me on how to put them up last night…….they are really cool, kind of a mocha color and cordless, the cordless part is a safety feature that I was not aware of…..seems there has been to many accidental [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182226 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:45:50 +0100 5182226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181897&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Fsxsw-2012-psychology-picks-need-your-vote%2F Time is running out to vote for some of your favorite SXSW 2012 Interactive panel ideas through the SXSW panel picker (Friday at midnight is the deadline). Yes, you need to register a free account in order to vote, but it takes only a minute to do so. I’ve organized a panel again for consideration, as have some other psychologists and professionals. I’ve highlighted three panels I’d like you to vote a big thumbs-up on, if you have a minute today. While people’s votes only constitute 30 percent of how a panel idea is chosen to present at SXSW Interactive, it’s an important part of the process that helps the organizers make the tough decisions. The panel I’ve proposed is about online therapy. But not your everyday kind of online therapy… Click on th... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181897 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:14:46 +0100 5181897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181912&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2F1p92ZgXwJcw%2F Many people think that as a psychologist I have this incredible power -- that I can easily read their minds; that I can open someone's head and see what lies inside.Tags: Freud, history, in practice, therapy (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181912 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:05:58 +0100 5181912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181898&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F31%2Fis-california-eliminating-mental-illness-treatment%2F According to DJ Jaffe, co-founder of the Treatment Advocacy Center which advocates for mandated outpatient treatment laws, California is “eliminating mental illness treatment.” This, of course, will be a surprise to the tens of thousands of mental health providers in California. Millions of Californians currently receive treatment for their mental disorders, both in the private and public sector. In fact, Californians wanted to make up for past deficiencies in funding their mental health services, so they passed a law in 2004 that set aside new money specifically to help fund treatment. Jaffe claims the money isn’t going to the programs it was intended to fund. Should we take his word for it? The easiest way to see whether Jaffe’s claims hold up are to look at the... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181898 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:13:20 +0100 5181898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181763&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F6cCPK7SZuUI%2F By Walter OlsonJason Kuznicki is generous indeed to describe Michael Lind’s latest screed against libertarians and classical liberals as merely “uninformed.” Of the many absurdities in Lind’s piece, the one that caught my eye was his description of the Nineteenth Century trio of John Stuart Mill, Benjamin Constant and Thomas Babington Macaulay as advocates of “autocracy,” the only evidence he proffers for this view being that none of the three thinkers embraced current thinking about universal suffrage. That the fight against “autocracy” might historically have been a multifaceted affair fought on many fronts besides the extension of the franchise — involving issues of civil liberty, the rule of law, freedom of conscience, separation of... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181763 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:00:25 +0100 5181763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181899&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F31%2F3-fascinating-facts-about-our-brilliant-brains%2F Our brains do a lot of work behind the scenes to help us function and thrive. But we largely know this already. What might surprise you are the details of this work. For instance, as neuroscientist David Eagleman writes in his book Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain: Your brain is built of cells called neurons and glia—hundreds of billions of them. Each one of these cells is as complicated as a city. And each one contains the entire human genome and traffics billions of molecules in intricate economies. Each cell sends electrical pulses to other cells, up to hundred of times per second. If you represented each of these trillions and trillions of pulses in your brain by a single photon of light, the combined output would be blinding. The cells are connected to one another in a netw... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181899 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:57:59 +0100 5181899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182031&cid=t_404247_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Ftreat-diabetes-simple-diet%2F Treating Diabetes type 2 is not easy, but we have to be aggressive because the complications are devastating: from heart disease to renal failure. First, we have to examine where diabetes comes from. Is it from our bad genes, or maybe pollution?  Or maybe it’s something we are supposed to live with.  People think of diabetes as an unwelcome family member. Something they never wanted, but they can’t get rid of and have to learn to live with. Type 2 Diabetes is a disease when your body cannot: React properly to the sugar lowering hormone insulin.  It happens when you have too much sugar in your body.  You try to push it into your cells with insulin, but it’s like trying to push more garbage into a full can. You can’t do it, and your body won’t take in anymore and stops respond... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182031 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:53:08 +0100 5182031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181767&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fu21IeDZ7E4I%2F By Steve H. HankeYesterday, the Wall Street Journal’s editorial endorsed IMF managing director Christine Lagarde’s call to recapitalize Europe’s banks.  Today, the Financial Times’ leader, “Ugly truths from a bold Lagarde” showers Ms. Lagarde’s proposal with praise. The F.T. speculates that “Perhaps Ms. Lagarde has seen the light with new advisers.”  There is evidence to suggest that this conjecture is not true.  In July 2011, when the IMF filed its Article IV consultation report on Mexico, the IMF made clear that increasing banks’ capital-asset ratios would act as a drag on Mexico’s money supply and economic growth.  In consequence, the IMF counseled Mexico to call a “time out” on increasing banks’ cap... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181767 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:48:13 +0100 5181767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182032&cid=t_404247_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fsoaking-sleep-night-sweats-kill%2F While it may be ok to work up a sweat during exercise or physical activity, night sweats are something completely different, and diagnosing it as just a symptom of menopause can do more harm than good. The truth is that there are several things that can be causing your night sweats, and it’s important, for each reason, to see a holistic doctor and get it checked out, so that it isn’t just cast aside as a menopausal symptom. Below are other causes of night sweats. Some of them are relatively binned , but some are really dangerous . Excessive clothing: The first, and most common cause, is excess clothing. It is important to sleep in a cool room and wear breathable fabrics. Being over-dressed during sleep can not only cause night-sweats, but you can become dehydrated, and even get kidne... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182032 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:16:11 +0100 5182032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181816&cid=t_404247_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1837 I think a lot about the slow, certain dissolution of medicine as we know it.  Mental health issues crowd emergency departments, as few mental health clinics are available.  Psychiatrists are in short supply.  Drug abuse overwhelms the medical system, with either patients seeking pills or patients families hoping to get them off of pills. Persons with little interest in their own health continue to smoke and drink, use Meth and eat poorly.  Disability claims are skyrocketing as younger and younger individuals confabulate their misery in hopes of attaining a check, paid for by someone else. The poor, with genuine medical problems, have increasing difficulty finding care as jobs, and insurance, fade away.  Politicians, eager to be re-elected, eager to be loved, promise more and supply le... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181816 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:14:08 +0100 5181816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181913&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2Fn1v-0pTMdCg%2F Available science and my own personal experience agree that there are five secrets to living a happy life in retirement. Here's my take on how to make the most of retirement with good health, good company, and more.Tags: relationships, relaxation, work-life (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181913 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:23:07 +0100 5181913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181769&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FO8JYkfthuh4%2F By Steve H. HankeOn August 29th, I penned “Lagarde Confused, Again.” In it, I argued that Christine Lagarde, the new managing director of the International Monetary Fund, misdiagnosed Europe’s banking crisis. Ms. Lagarde’s assertion that Europe’s banks “need urgent recapitalization” is based on faulty economics. While the higher capital-asset ratios that Ms. Lagarde extols are intended to strengthen banks (and economies), higher ratios destroy money and are “deflationary.” This is not what a struggling Europe needs. Indeed, higher capital-asset ratios imposed on Europe’s banks at this juncture would virtually ensure that Euroland would take another dive. In consequence, some of the banks that were made “safer” by Ms. L... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181769 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:45:32 +0100 5181769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181770&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F68GqLjEXQe4%2F By Chris EdwardsIf you looked at the new CBO report on the budget, you may have noticed that federal spending this year will be $3.6 trillion. In fact, federal spending this year will top $4 trillion. But virtually all reporters and budget wonks (including me) routinely use the lower number when discussing total federal spending. I don’t think the higher $4 trillion number even appears anywhere in the CBO report. The $3.6 trillion figure is “net” outlays. But “gross” outlays, or total spending, is quite a bit higher. The difference is caused by “offsetting collections” and “offsetting receipts.” These are revenue inflows to the government that are netted against spending at the program level, agency level, or government-wide level. Some examples are national park fees, Me... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181770 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:25:36 +0100 5181770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181901&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fwhy-a-hurricane-filled-me-with-gratitude%2F Like much of the East Coast, New York City was hit by Hurricane Irene. On Saturday, we checked our flashlights, loaded up on food, filled the bathtub, and hoped for the best. We were extremely lucky. The hurricane didn’t affect us much — we didn’t even lose power. And I’m very, very grateful for that. The hurricane was a good reminder about gratitude. For one thing, it reminded me that I have so much to be grateful for that it seems a bit preposterous that I need to remind myself to be grateful — but I do. When life is taking its ordinary course, it’s so easy to take everyday life for granted. Also, the hurricane made me much more mindful of how much I love my apartment and my city, and how safe and secure I generally feel. It’s a sad foible of human nature that ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181901 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:53:47 +0100 5181901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181771&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FOQfxnCT1GtU%2F By Michael F. CannonHere are a few takeaways from the Kaiser Family Foundation’s most recent monthly poll. 1. Nearly Two Thirds of ObamaCare’s Supposed Beneficiaries Think It Won’t Help Them. ObamaCare‘s actual beneficiaries are politicians, government bureaucrats, insurance companies, drug manufacturers, etc.—but that’s another blog post for another time. The law’s supposed beneficiaries are the uninsured. Yet 61 percent of them think the law will either not help them or will hurt them (see pie chart below). The main takeaway: Congress can repeal ObamaCare and its supposed beneficiaries won’t even care.   2. Some of the Uninsured Who Think ObamaCare Will Help Them Are Wrong. One respondent said that under ObamaCare, you “can go to ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181771 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:56:48 +0100 5181771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181902&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fring-the-bells-that-still-can-ring-letting-go-of-perfectionism%2F Of all of the concerns clients bring to therapy, perfectionism can be one of the most relentless and the most difficult to overcome. It shows up under any number of guises, from the more mundane to more serious versions: “I’m not going to try to learn how to waterski because I know I won’t be any good at it.” “Anything less than an A is not a good enough grade.” “I need to punish myself for not being perfect.” Perfectionists engage in multiple problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They tend to fear failure, disapproval, and making mistakes. Sometimes they fear success. They overemphasize “shoulds” and engage in all-or-nothing thinking. They constantly pressure themselves to succeed. A shameful belief about inner “badness” often is at the core of pe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181902 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:51:17 +0100 5181902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182033&cid=t_404247_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fdrug-approvals-halt%2F What does it mean when the FDA only approves 21 drugs in one year? Does it mean that the drugs being put before them are so terrible that they refuse to approve them? Maybe it means that they are so riddled with side effects that the FDA can’t possibly say yes. No!     It means that they have hit a wall. Resources have been tapped and there’s nothing new and world-altering that the market really needs. Aside from looking for cures, the drug needs have been exhausted. So, what’s next? Because the truth is that though medication may be exhausted, we are still suffering from the same problems. And if the pharmaceutical companies aren’t going to start moving to finding miracle cures, there has to be another way to make us feel better. The answer is functional medicine. What ... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182033 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:46:32 +0100 5182033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181923&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fsocial-media-and-surgery%2F Buffer Surgeons not being the most social animals among doctors, I was surprised to see 7 editorials about surgery and social media. These seven editorials highlighted the use of social media and different settings for surgeons, from medical school all the way up to the American College of Surgeons. The most factual contribution was about the implications of social media such as twitter, blogging and facebook on the next generation of physicians. In this editorial a recent study was cited. They found a difference in the use of social media between residents and medical students. 13% of residents and 64% of medical students at the University of Florida, Gainesville had Facebook profiles. Suggesting a 6 fold increase in the number of social media users in the next generation of physicians. I... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181923 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:13:02 +0100 5181923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182055&cid=t_404247_118_f&fid=34852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joepaduda.com%2Farchives%2F002153.html We dodged a bomb. Here in New England, it always seems the greater the media coverage around weather events, the less dramatic the impact when the actual events hit. Fortunately Irene was no exception. That's not to minimize the impact... (Source: Managed Care Matters) Managed Care Matters blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182055 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5182055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174664&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F29%2Fnutritional-supplements-to-treat-adhd-bipolar-depression-empowerplus%2F In this study, only 49 percent of the participants kept providing the researchers data at 6 months — meaning the majority of them dropped out of the study before the 6 months were up! LOCF is generally frowned upon in good research unless there’s a very good rationale for its use. Why? Because research shows that this method gives a biased estimate of the treatment effect and underestimates the variability of the estimated result. In other words, it stacks the deck to demonstrate a treatment’s effectiveness — even when it might not be. It’s a research slight of hand. The bigger problem with this study and most of the studies cited by TrueHope is that they all suffer from significant design problems. All are open-label designs with biased, self-selected samples... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174664 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:45:54 +0100 5174664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174597&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FFiy1IQMguDM%2F By Daniel J. MitchellThe White House has announced that it is nominating Alan Krueger, a professor at Princeton, to be the new Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. In a Freudian copy-editing slip, the Fox News story (at least as of 8:44 a.m.) says “Krueger’s job will be to provide policy prescriptions on ways to spur unemployment.” That’s obviously tailor-made for a joke about the Obama Administration not needing any help when it comes to stimulating joblessness. On a more serious note, though, I’m worried about Krueger’s sympathy for a value-added tax (VAT). Here’s what he wrote back in 2009. …a 5 percent consumption tax would raise approximately $500 billion a year, and fill a considerable hole in the budget outlook. In addition, a... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174597 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:00:06 +0100 5174597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174829&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1981 Karen has had an awesome week off from chemo……….I believe she recovered to at least 80-90% of her energy level and really felt great with no nausea to speak of…….she will begin chemo again tomorrow……and hopefully will be able to adjust  better since she has had two rounds before………Have a great week and thanks for [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174829 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:35:17 +0100 5174829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174615&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fimaging-that-can-reliably-distinguish-between-benign-and-malignant-pancreatic-cysts%2F2011.08.29 Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has been demonstrated to be able to differentiate between benign and potentially malignant pancreatic cysts. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital, Physical Sciences, Inc., Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Brandeis University have published their findings in Biomedical Optics Express. In their study they used surgically removed pancreas specimens of patients with pancreatic cysts to assess them with OCT and compare the results with histology examinations. OCT was able to reveal specific morphological characteristics used to differentiate between the low-risk and high-risk cysts. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174615 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:53 +0100 5174615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174665&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F29%2Fbeliefs-about-memory-interview-with-dan-simons%2F In a recent survey of the U.S. population, researchers Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris assessed common beliefs about memory.  They found that common beliefs are often incongruent with scientific findings.  Recently I had an opportunity to ask Simons about some of the implications of the survey. What motivated this survey on understanding memory? Our goal in conducting the study was to supplement the research we had done for our book, The Invisible Gorilla. The book focuses on everyday illusions, cases in which people’s intuitive beliefs about how the mind works are faulty. In writing the book, we realized that nobody had ever conducted a national survey to measure how pervasive those beliefs are. Our PLoS One paper reports the results from a subset of the items in the survey,... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174665 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:53:28 +0100 5174665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174888&cid=t_404247_180_f&fid=38618&url=http%3A%2F%2F21dragons.com%2F2011%2Fannouncing-project-monk Just got back from a logistics meeting feeling incredibly excited about a new personal project I’m doing. Next Saturday I’m flying off to Udon Thani, a small town in Thailand, for about a week. I’m going to visit my friend Paiboon, who’s been a monk for the last five years, at the forest temple of Wat Pa Don Hiay Soke. I last visited him four years ago; I told the story of my first visit to the forest temple and the subsequent 10 days in a Vipassana meditation retreat in the now retired Life Coaches Blog. I’ve always wanted to visit with him again, but I never got around to doing it. Paiboon & I, four years ago in 2007. Since those four years, I’ve polished my interviewing and photographic skills working as a full-time writer, and I dreamed up... 21 Dragons blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174888 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:40:43 +0100 5174888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174681&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F08%2F29%2Fcensorship-in-the-western-world%2F Buffer#bbpBox_106967698902228992 a { text-decoration:none; color:#990000; }#bbpBox_106967698902228992 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }NYTimes: In Britain, a Meeting on Limiting Social Media http://t.co/5WcoNkD censorship in the UK?August 26, 2011 7:54 am via NYTimes for iPadReplyRetweetFavorite@DrShockWalter van den Broek #bbpBox_106967208357412864 a { text-decoration:none; color:#990000; }#bbpBox_106967208357412864 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }NYTimes: C.I.A. Demands Cuts in Book About 9/11 and Terror Fight http://t.co/gLkKPJQ censorship in the US?August 26, 2011 7:52 am via NYTimes for iPadReplyRetweetFavorite@DrShockWalter van den Broek   Two examples of possible censorship in our western communities, more examples? Buffer   No related posts. (Source: ... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174681 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:00:30 +0100 5174681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174600&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FxGPFr-wh3gM%2F By David BoazOh, dear. Oh, dear. No matter how many times economists debunk the broken window fallacy, not a natural disaster goes by that journalists don’t try to cheer us up by saying “at least it will stimulate economic growth.” This time it’s Josh Boak (no relation!), the economics reporter (!) at Politico, who was “educated at Princeton and Columbia.” And Sunday afternoon he posted this story: Irene: An economic blow or boost? The power outages and shuttered airports may stop the engines of commerce for several days, but Hurricane Irene might have provided some short-term economic stimulus as billions of dollars will likely be spent to repair the damage to the East Coast over the weekend. Cumberland Advisors Chairman David Kotok saw the storm as li... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174600 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:44:33 +0100 5174600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174580&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fselamat-hari-raya-aidilfitri-6%2F The MMR wishes all Muslim readers Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesSelamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174580 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5174580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174666&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F28%2Ftending-the-family-heart-wins-a-gold-young-voices-award%2F Psych Central is pleased to congratulate Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker, author of our first e-book, Tending the Family Heart on receiving a Gold “Young Voices Foundation Award” in the parenting category. This prestigious award is handed out only once a year, and Dr. Hartwell-Walker was the only winner this year in the parenting category. The Young Voices Foundation is the sponsor of the Young Voices Foundation Awards, which honors books and media that inspire, mentor and educate young people and their families. Judging is based on content (emphasis on strong family values and suitability for the specified age group), originality, design, and production quality. The judging panel for the award includes published authors, editors, publishers, educators, young readers, parents, and f... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174666 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:58:39 +0100 5174666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174667&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F28%2Fthe-curious-case-of-phineas-gage-and-others-like-him%2F If you’ve ever taken an introductory psychology class, then you probably know the story of Phineas Gage, the 25-year-old railroad worker whose personality dramatically changed after a rod pierced his skull. Gage lost portions of his frontal lobe and went from being a kind and mild-mannered man to rude and unrestrained. On September 21, 1848, The Boston Post reported on the incident. The article was called “Horrible Accident” and said: As Phineas P. Gage, a foreman on the railroad in Cavendish, was yesterday engaged in tamping for a blast, the powder exploded, carrying an instrument through his head an inch in length, which he was using at the time. The iron entered on the side of his face, shattering the upper jaw, and passing back of the left eye, and out at the top of the head.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174667 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:17:17 +0100 5174667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169572&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F27%2F5-tips-for-staying-calm-in-a-hurricane%2F When hurricanes or tropical storms are forecast to reach us, we often go into a panic and fear the worst about the coming storm. The uncertainty of the storm provokes a certain in anxiety in most of us. Some of those fears are very real, as government officials ask residents to evacuate areas directly in the path of the hurricane. Low-lying areas are especially at risk for flooding. Calm is a hard emotion to muster when our entire environment is turning against us. It is ever harder to remain calm when you’re asked to evacuate your home, and live in a shelter or with a family member for a few days. Will my home still be standing when I return? What about my most cherished possessions? Even folks who aren’t asked to evacuate fear the loss of electricity to their homes, and wheth... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169572 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:18:51 +0100 5169572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169573&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F27%2Fzimbardos-infamous-prison-experiment-where-the-key-players-are-now%2F It’s arguably one of the most controversial experiments. It all started in the basement of the psychology building at Stanford University on August 17, 1971 after psychologist Phil Zimbardo and colleagues took an ad out in the paper stating: “Male college students needed for psychological study of prison life. $15 per day for 1-2 weeks.” Over 70 people volunteered for the Stanford Prison Experiment. Twenty-four healthy, smart college-aged men were picked and randomly assigned either to be a guard or a prisoner. The aim of the study was to explore the psychology of prison life and how specific situations affect people’s behavior. But the experiment didn’t last very long — six days to be exact. Zimbardo was forced to pull the plug because of the disturbing behavior of the guard... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169573 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 12:04:17 +0100 5169573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169527&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FiJw-R41i5MA%2F By Daniel J. MitchellI’ve commented on the failure of Obamanomics, with special focus on how both banks and corporations are sitting on money because the investment climate is so grim. Not exactly flattering to the White House. Using Minneapolis Federal Reserve data, I’ve compared the current recovery with the expansion of the early 1980s. Once again, not good news for the Obama administration. And I’ve shared a couple of cartoons — here and here — that use humor to show the impact of bad public policy. But here’s a Bloomberg story that provides what may be the most damning evidence that the President’s big government agenda is a failure: U.S. regulators have asked some banks to take more deposits from large investors even if it’s unprofitable, and ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169527 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:09:27 +0100 5169527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169726&cid=t_404247_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2Fget-a-half-price-hotel-room-for-subjective-reality-workshop%2F Someone just informed me that there’s an active Groupon deal for the Tropicana Hotel, where all 4 of my upcoming workshops are being held. This Groupon gives you two hotel nights for half price, and they even include a free bottle of Vodka. This is a nice way to save some money on your hotel room, but given the terms of the deal, it would only be useful for those attending the Subjective Reality Workshop in October. The Conscious Growth Workshop in September overlaps the Groupon’s blackout dates, and you have to use it by Dec 29th, so it wouldn’t be useful for next year’s workshops. But since we already have dozens of sign-ups for SRW, I wanted to share this in case some people want to take advantage of it. Groupons show a countdown and expire in a matter of hou... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169726 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:35:58 +0100 5169726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169530&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FfMPzwg78cb8%2F By Gene HealyIn a Washington Examiner column Tuesday, reviewing Texas governor and 2012 GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry’s book, I wrote: It’s clear from Fed Up! that the guy with a degree in animal science from Texas A&M understands the Constitution better than Barack Obama, former president of the Harvard Law Review. I said that because Fed Up! is pretty radical for a campaign tract. At times it reads like a call to restore what legal analyst Jeffrey Rosen—borrowing from Judge Douglas Ginsburg’s 1995 Cato article—has dubbed “the Constitution in Exile”—which is to say, the original Constitution, whose doctrine of enumerated powers, Fed Up! notes, effectively vanished after the New Deal. Alas, there isn’t a lot of room for nuan... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169530 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:00:43 +0100 5169530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169531&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FtpVlZ8rFxyc%2F By Michael F. CannonThe federal government, four states, and a whistleblower have extracted a $154 million settlement from Par Pharmaceuticals for fraudulently inflating the prices it charges Medicaid, according to the Associated Press. With Medicare and Medicaid losing roughly $100 billion each year to fraud and other improper payments, however, the fact that a paltry $154 million settlement is news can only mean that federal and state governments are not even trying to combat fraud in any serious way.   As I explain in this video, that’s because politicians have almost zero incentive to do so — which makes massive amounts of fraud an inherent part of these programs: Under ObamaCare, Medicare and Medicaid fraud will only get worse. $154 Million Medicaid Fraud Settlement a... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169531 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:58:12 +0100 5169531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169574&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F26%2Fpresidents-as-patients-an-interview-with-dr-connie-mariano%2F Eleanor Concepcion “Connie” Mariano has quite an impressive resume — even for a doctor. Not only was Dr. Mariano — or, Dr. Connie, as she’s more intimately known by a few — the first Filipino-American to become a Rear Admiral in the United States Navy, but she was also the first American woman to be appointed the Director of the White House Medical Unit. In June 2010, Dr. Mariano released The White House Doctor: My Patients Were Presidents: A Memoir (Thomas Dune Books, 2010). I was able to speak with her recently about the psychology behind spending nine years caring for three Presidents of the United States through everything from surprisingly panic-inducing blisters to that sex scandal heard ’round the world. Alicia Sparks: Whether you were headed to a lo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169574 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:31:24 +0100 5169574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159312&cid=t_404247_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fsharp-focus-roundup I've been thinking about the Strategic Health IT Advance Research Projects (SHARP) Program lately and plan to give an update soon on some of the progress being made. SHARP has four major efforts underway at major collaborative efforts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Texas at Houston, Harvard University, the Mayo Clinic of Medicine, and Massachusetts General Hospital. The websites for each of these projects are: read more (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159312 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:27:50 +0100 5159312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159872&cid=t_404247_155_f&fid=36522&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpathtalk%2F%7E3%2FroNmybtSvOY%2F2301 www.oncopathology.info. Atrophy looks suspicious for adenocarcinoma at first glance. the nuclei are small and hyperchromatic. No prominent nucleoli are seen. Some glands are lined by obviously benign flattened atrophic epithelium. The immunostain for high molecular weight cytokeratin can be helpful in distinguishing between atrophy (fragmented basal cell layer) from atrophic variant of prostatic adenocarcinoma (no basal cell layer). Atypical adenomatous hyperplasia It may show the infiltrative architecture of cancer, lacks the cytologic features such as prominent nucleoli. The immunostain for high mol. wt. Cytokeratin will show fragmented basal cell layer in most cases. Post-Atrophic Hyperplasia Post-atrophic hyperplasia architecturally mimics adenocarcinoma lacks the cytolog... pathtalk.org blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159872 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:06:39 +0100 5159872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159197&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fusing-tragedy-to-justify-mental-health-services-in-delaware%2F In a letter that could’ve been written in virtually any state by any National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) representative, NAMI Delaware executive director Matthew Stehl and president Mary Berger recently wrote an op-ed for Delaware’s leading newspaper, The News Journal. In the opinion piece, Stehl and Berger decry the lack of adequate funding for mental illness treatment in the state. In a period of economic recession, state-funded health and human services are usually the first to undergo cuts. But it’s an especially relevant issue in Delaware, because the U.S. Department of Justice struck an agreement with the state to ensure it improves its mental health services for its indigent and poor residents who need mental health services. All of which is good. I’m ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159197 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:55:45 +0100 5159197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158939&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fmkw5pOBQhwc%2F By Chris EdwardsIs Rachel Maddow sure she wants the government to “think big,” as she says here standing in front of the Hoover Dam? Maddow’s advertisement on MSNBC caught my eye because it captures the naïve liberal belief in the goodness of large government projects. Liberal pundits keep telling us that we need a giant boost in federal infrastructure spending to aid the recovery. But the pundits never seem to worry about the quality of government investments. And they seem blissfully unaware of the history of damage caused by governments that have thought big on infrastructure. Hoover Dam was built by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, an agency with an appalling history of environmental damage and support of boondoggle projects. For most of the 20th century, the agency ran amok pou... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158939 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:57:32 +0100 5158939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159209&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FWwy5dqGZeRw%2F URL: http://womenforsobriety.org/beta2/Women for Sobriety (WFS) is an organization whose purpose is to help all women find their individual path to recovery through discovery of self, gained by sharing experiences, hopes and encouragement with other women in similar circumstances. We are an abstinence-based self-help program for women facing issues of alcohol or drug addiction. Our “New Life” Program acknowledges the very special needs women have in recovery – the need to nurture feelings of self-value and self-worth and the desire to discard feelings of guilt, shame, and humiliation. For: ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Addiction, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Clinical Psychology, General Psychology, Lifestyle, Self-harm and suicide, Substance AbuseFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Chat ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159209 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:00:52 +0100 5159209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158940&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FNvCd70offuI%2F By Andrew J. CoulsonI was tied up when the massive Atlanta School District cheating scandal broke last month, and so didn’t get around to blogging it. [Recap: nearly 200 teachers and principals in half of the district's 100 schools were involved]. But, with other large-scale cheating investigations still on-going, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan was asked about the problem yesterday during a video-taped “Twitter town hall” (minute 12:00). Specifically, he was asked if the high-stakes tests mandated by NCLB are to blame (minute 16:50). Though Duncan made an off-hand comment that high-stakes NCLB-required tests may have contributed to the pressure that lead to the cheating, he repeatedly blamed the cheating on a uniquely “morally bankrupt culture” in Atlant... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158940 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:56:17 +0100 5158940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158941&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FeZHya3-8Lo0%2F By Justin LoganDo yourself a favor and click on over through this link to read Bill Kauffman’s WSJ review of a new edited collection of Ambrose Bierce’s work, including his famous Devil’s Dictionary. As Kauffman writes: Bierce’s politics amount to an aristocratic libertarianism. “In a republic,” he writes, the rabble are “those who exercise a supreme authority tempered by fraudulent elections.” The “dominant and controlling” tribe in human affairs is that of the “idiot.” A revolution is “an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.” Bierce emerges from his dictionary not so much a misanthrope as a man who expects the worst and makes the best of it. He possesses a marvelously large vocabulary, which he dep... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158941 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:19:10 +0100 5158941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159198&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fcan-religion-or-spirituality-help-ward-off-depression%2F People of all shapes, sizes, colors and nationalities get depression. There seems to be little rhyme or reason to whom it strikes and when. Many people swear by certain things to help them keep depression away. Some people use exercise, while others throw themselves more into their work. Others take a daily dose of a herb like St. John’s Wort or fish oil, because of the association these ingredients have had with a reduction in depression in some studies. But what about religion? Can a strong sense of spirituality or religion help you ward off depression? According to new research that followed a group of people over 10 years, the answer is a qualified “Yes.” The new longitudinal research out of Columbia University wanted to followup on previous research demonstrating th... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159198 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:10:27 +0100 5159198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159199&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fto-heal-after-an-affair-and-rebuild-the-relationship%2F “For many people, an affair is deeply traumatizing [and] some marriages can’t recover from it,” said Jason Seidel, PsyD, founder and director of The Colorado Center for Clinical Excellence in Denver. But if you decide to work on your relationship post-affair, you must accept a hard truth: Another affair can happen. This is the paradox of healing, Seidel said. Often, partners who’ve been cheated on will demand full access to their spouse’s email, cell phone records, Facebook and other accounts (or they’ll sneak around to get the access), he said. They see this as legitimate and essential to helping reestablish trust in the relationship. A common belief is “How could I ever trust you again unless you give me full access?” While this thinking is understandable, it simply doesn... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159199 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:40:21 +0100 5159199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158943&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FkYybUa_rHFo%2F By Daniel J. MitchellThe Congressional Budget Office has just released the update to its Economic and Budget Outlook. There are several things from this new report that probably deserve commentary, including a new estimate that unemployment will “remain above 8 percent until 2014.” This certainly doesn’t reflect well on the Obama White House, which claimed that flushing $800 billion down the Washington rathole would prevent the joblessness rate from ever climbing above 8 percent. Not that I have any faith in CBO estimates. After all, those bureaucrats still embrace Keynesian economics. But this post is not about the backwards economics at CBO. Instead, I want to look at the new budget forecast and see what degree of fiscal discipline is necessary to get rid of red ink. Th... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158943 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:34:41 +0100 5158943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158945&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FkdT-jeObQ3k%2F By David BoazIn a column bemoaning Ayn Rand’s influence in America, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend writes: I also see a moral issue with Ayn Rand’s insistence that all of us, CEOs included, should be totally free of the ties that bind. I especially disagree when it comes to CEOs. As I wrote here a few months ago, the wealthy have a special responsibility. Much will be asked of those to whom much has been given. Participating in government and civic life, serving in war, helping the less fortunate, and–yes–paying a fair share of taxes are inescapable responsibilities for all Americans, especially for those who have realized the American dream that inspires us all. (emphasis added) I hear this idea a lot, and of course it can be traced to the words of Jesus: “For u... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158945 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:09:55 +0100 5158945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158947&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FdM4C-RzZfvA%2F By Tim LynchWhat do the New York Times, the Brookings Institution, and the Cato Institute have in common?  Turns out we agree on deregulating the legal profession.  From a Times editorial:  “Another step is to allow nonlawyers into the mix. The American Bar Association has insisted that only lawyers can provide legal services, but there are many things nonlawyers should be able to handle, like processing uncontested divorces. ” From a Brookings op-ed: “It would be better to deregulate the provision of legal services. This would lower prices for clients and lead to more jobs.” From a Cato paper: “Every state except Arizona prohibits the unauthorized practice of law (UPL); a person must possess an attorney’s license to hold himself out as a lawyer. UPL ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158947 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:03:52 +0100 5158947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158948&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FXEZiNWNBQiA%2F By Tom G. Palmer John Mackey, co-founder and co-CEO of a substantial wealth-creating business enterprise, explains the moral significance of business.  A longer interview with Mackey, along with other thinkers, can be found in The Morality of Capitalism, available here.  (The book is being distributed by the Atlas Network and Students for Liberty.) The Morality of Business Enterprise is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158948 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:03:33 +0100 5158948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159200&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Ffrom-end-to-beginning-navigating-a-transition-well%2F I’ve had transitions on my mind recently. A lot of clients I work with feel stuck in the middle of a transition they didn’t quite anticipate, or that felt thrust upon them, or whose ramifications they just couldn’t calculate at the outset of the change. Marriage, divorce, childbirth, graduating college, losing a job, moving back home: whether positive or negative, transitions can be messy. And they can also give birth to previously unforeseen opportunities for growth. Therapy is, after all, about change, so I guess it is no surprise that as a therapist I should be witness to transitions galore. William Bridges, author of a book aptly titled Transitions, writes that moving from here to there involves three distinct stages: endings, the middle ground, and beginnings. He emphasizes that... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159200 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:21:17 +0100 5159200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158949&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F-rwtMJquWYA%2F By Daniel J. MitchellJust last week, I made fun of Paul Krugman after he publicly said that a fake threat from invading aliens would be good for the economy since the earth would waste a bunch of money on pointless defense outlays. Yesterday, there were rumors that Krugman stated that it would have been stimulative if the earthquake had been stronger and done more damage, but he exposed this as a prank (though it is understandable that many people — including me, I’m embarrassed to admit — initially assumed it was true since he did write that the 9-11 terrorist attacks boosted growth).  But while Krugman is owed an apology by whoever pulled that stunt, the real problem is that President Obama and his advisers actually take Keynesian alchemy seriously. And since Presid... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158949 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:44:30 +0100 5158949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159680&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1978 Karen is feeling really good and likes this so called vacation from chemo this week……she has really had a great week and is looking forward to this week-end……..we have had all kinds of excitement here and life on the farm brings new challenges daily……Karen has been watering her trees like crazy…..jake the little donkey has [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159680 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:17:25 +0100 5159680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158950&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FcvKvxt3eLnU%2F By Daniel GriswoldA survey released this week found that almost 80 percent of members of Congress have no academic training in business or economics. Yet they debate and pass all kinds of legislation seeking to steer the economy, business and trade in one direction or another. For those four out of five members, my column in the Washington Times this morning, “Free Trade 101 for members of Congress,” offers a crash course in the benefits of free trade and globalization for Americans. Here’s an excerpt from the lecture, er, column: Protectionism is really a tax on the poor. Our highest remaining trade barriers unfairly tax products made and grown by poor people abroad and consumed disproportionately by poor families at home. We still impose unconscionably high tariffs on imported food... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158950 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:00:42 +0100 5158950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159201&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Fis-it-really-mind-over-matter-the-mind-and-body-are-one%2F You have probably heard the phrase mind over matter, which implies the mind and matter are separable.  Or maybe you have heard it’s all in your head, or it’s mental.  Both of these phrases imply the separation of mind and brain (or body). So to explore this issue, I’d like to share some videos that discuss the unity of mind-body.  They can help us better understand how inseparable the mind and brain (body) really are. Mind vs. Brain: In the above video, Yale psychologist Paul Bloom says, “The mind is a product of the brain.  The mind is what the brain does.” Can we overload our brains? Steven Pinker, a scientist at Harvard, discusses the mind-brain myth in the video above.   Substance Dualism *Mirror* This is an excellent video (above) that discusses and re... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159201 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:29:31 +0100 5159201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159202&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fsecrets-of-adulthood-family-vacation%2F Good-bye, I’m off for vacation! Right now, I’m in that stage where it feels like so much work to get away, I’d rather just stay home. But I’m sure once we’re underway, I’ll be glad we undertook it. As I’m getting ready to leave, I’m reminding myself of my Secrets of Adulthood for family vacations. What are they? Click through to find out! (And then add your own in the comments…) Less is more. Start early if possible. When packing an item that might leak, put it in a plastic bag. Don’t let anyone get too hungry. Especially me. Cheerfulness is contagious, and crabbiness is even more contagious. Wear sunscreen. Carry tissues. Remind kids to visit the bathroom—don’t wait for the thought to occur to them. Never choose the buffet opti... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159202 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:37:03 +0100 5159202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158955&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F3KbnyKal1m4%2F By Andrew J. CoulsonPhilanthropy Daily has just published the most interesting review to date of my recent charter school philanthropy study (“The Other Lottery“). Scott Walter, an expert in charitable giving in the field of education, looks not only at the central finding (that there is no link between charter networks’ performance and the amount of grant funding they’ve received) but also extrapolates to what the findings imply about the nation’s top education foundations. I’m curious to know if anyone else shares his interest in seeing the numbers crunched to allow education foundations to be ranked in terms of the performance of the charter school networks they have backed. Ping me on Facebook if you’d like to see that. School Reform’s Sh... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158955 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:10:51 +0100 5158955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161741&cid=t_404247_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fmumps-in-the-czech-republic%2F Notwithstanding an ongoing outbreak in northern Bohemia, the Czech Republic has managed to reduce mumps to levels comparable to those of the United States. In the following graph, I have contrasted rates per 100,000 population for these two countries: Graph generation system outlined in [1]) Note that a precipitous decline in mumps in the Czech Republic followed the introuction of widespread MMR vaccination in 1987. [2,3] 1. Gideon Graphs module tutorial Gideon Graphs 2. Berger SA. Infectious Diseases of the Czech Republic, 2011. 424 pp, 139 graphs, 1192 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/ebooks/country/infectious-diseases-of-the-czech-republic/ 3. Berger SA. Mumps: Global Status, 2011. 157 pp, 187 graphs, 390 references. Gideon e-books, http://www.gideononline.com/e... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161741 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:46:53 +0100 5161741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159009&cid=t_404247_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fs7S_ZPgTeFY%2F A case-based Q&A on the assessment and management of patients presenting with suspected rectal foreign bodies. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159009 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:50 +0100 5159009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159204&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F22%2Fweb-surfing-at-work-helps-you-be-more-productive%2F Thank goodness the Wall Street Journal isn’t known for its outstanding health reporting. In a story written by Rachel Emma Silverman, she reports on some preliminary research recently presented at a management conference. Like a lot of research that gives us “surprising” results, it was done on a single group of 96 undergraduate students at a single college campus. And the task designed for the college laboratory setting by the researchers would be difficult to characterize as analogous to most people’s work environment or jobs — it was highlighting every single letter “e” or, in the second part, “a,” while reading. The question the researchers asked — Can surfing the Internet help you to become a more productive employee? The an... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159204 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:23:31 +0100 5159204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159228&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F08%2F22%2Fvirtual-environments-for-health%2F Buffer Another useful health application developed with game engines. Relax in a beautiful virtual world when you can’t go there. The real environment is to be preferred but not everyone is able to go there. Interesting research, not only a good idea but also proven effective after the research, hopefully. Reporter Daniel Cressey takes a trip to the University of Birmingham for a walk through a virtual world. By recreating the positive effects of spending time in natural environments, Bob Stone and his team hope to help those who can’t get out and about by bringing these environments to them. Buffer   No related posts. (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159228 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:17:40 +0100 5159228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159205&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F22%2Fthe-myth-of-the-one-and-other-relationship-fantasies%2F Psychologist Jason Seidel, Psy.D, has heard partners lament all-too often: “This isn’t the person I married” or “I’m worried this person isn’t perfect for me.” And you know what? They’re probably right. But there’s more to relationships than a partner who remains the perfect fit your entire life. Seidel explains more about the myth of the perfect partner and other relationship fantasies. 1. Myth: Your partner will always be the one. Fact: There is no “once-and-for-all best match,” said Seidel, founder and director of The Colorado Center for Clinical Excellence in Denver. People and relationships rarely remain static. So that once great fit may “become broken, stale or wrong for [you].” In fact, according to Seidel, as you continue to grow in your life, you might ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159205 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:47:51 +0100 5159205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158910&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=34980&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fightaging.org%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2Fthe-folly-of-dietary-overengineering.php Diets are like cars; we all deal with them, and up to a certain point the more you know the more you'll get out of them. That certain point is actually a pretty low threshold of knowledge in either case - but you wouldn't know it from the vast literature and ongoing conversations on tinkering with cars or tinkering with diet. A few recent and lengthy posts at Chronosphere serve as an example of the tip of the iceberg: Interventive Gerontology 1.0.02: First, Try to Make it to the Mean: Diet as a life extending tool, Part 1 Interventive Gerontology 1.0.02: First, Try to Make it to the Mean: Diet as a life extending tool, Part 2 Interventive Gerontology 1.0.02: First, Try to Make it to the Mean: Diet as a life extending tool, Part 3 There's enough reading material beyond those links to keep... Fight Aging! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158910 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5158910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159206&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F21%2Fthe-other-side-of-the-placebo-effect%2F This is the second in a pair of articles on the placebo effect. Nocebo is sometimes referred to as “placebo’s evil twin,” or the “negative placebo effect.”  It’s also sometimes described as “the other side of placebo.”   The nocebo effect can be defined as a negative effect that occurs after receiving treatment (therapy, medication), even when the treatment is inert (inactive, sham). It is important to note that negative effects seen when taking active substances, reported as drug side effects, can often be at least partly attributed to a a combination of effects from the substance’s constituents (specifics), and those from nocebo effects (non-specifics). Studies suggest that nocebo effects can contribute appreciably to a variety of medic... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159206 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:47:27 +0100 5159206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158894&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008249.html Sunspots can be predicted 1-2 days in advance. The researchers got help from the Michelson Doppler Imager aboard NASA's Solar and Heliospheric Observatory satellite, known as SOHO. The craft spent 15 years making detailed observations of the sound waves within the sun. It was superseded in 2010 with the launch of NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory satellite, which carries the Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager. Using the masses of data generated by the two imagers, Stathis Ilonidis, a Stanford graduate student in physics, was able to develop a way to reduce the electronic clutter in the data so he could accurately measure the solar sounds. The new method enabled Ilonidis to detect sunspots in the early stages of formation as deep as... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158894 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5158894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159207&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F20%2Fthree-is-a-crowd%2F “Three is a crowd,” my husband told me when I shyly brought up the question of whether we should have more children. Maybe it was the complicated nature of the question or just the wrong timing (dinner), but we managed to get into a long discussion that culminated in an argument. An hour overdue, banana bread in the oven interrupted us with its burnt smell. I don’t even know if I want to have more children, but I have been plagued by the question the last few months. We have two. They are at the age where I can forget about buying mountains of diapers, carrying ten pounds of baby paraphernalia anywhere I go and performing the never-ending gymnastics of helping my kids with every move they make. I am finally becoming just a tad more relaxed, relearning the joy of adult company, uninte... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159207 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:51:49 +0100 5159207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159208&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F19%2F11-tips-for-succeeding-in-college-when-you-have-adhd%2F College is a big transition for any student. But when you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there are added challenges to consider. These obstacles concern everything from studying to managing your time to spending impulsively to planning your future post-college. But by being aware of these potential problems and being proactive, students with ADHD can accomplish great things in school. Here’s how, according to Stephanie Sarkis, Ph.D, a national certified counselor and licensed mental health counselor and author of Making the Grade with ADD: A Student’s Guide to Succeeding in College with Attention Deficit Disorder. 1. Apply for accommodations. Accommodations are “specific adaptations, including extended time on tests and an assigned note taker, that give yo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159208 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:45:13 +0100 5159208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159681&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1976 Karen has been feeling really good compared to last week…….she  is up an at em this morning already and is planning on staying busy……she updated her garland over the windows last night and scrubbed floors yesterday too….she only napped yesterday afternoon and we measured for blinds on the west windows last night too…… so she [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159681 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:22:47 +0100 5159681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159292&cid=t_404247_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F08%2F20%2Fthe-day-the-music-died%2F I started singin’, “bye-bye, miss american pie.” Drove my chevy to the levee, But the levee was dry. Them good old boys were drinkin’ whiskey and rye And singin’, “this’ll be the day that I die. “this’ll be the day that I die.” What a day yesterday was. In a shocking turn of events, HP announced that they were pulling the plug on webOS hardware. That means no future phones and tablets running webOS from HP and the last webOS phone from HP is the Pre3 which just underwent a “soft launch” (the cynical would say “dumped”) in Europe, and the barely month old Touchpad. Excuse me while I now rant. As a webOS user and developer I am extremely upset with HP. When HP bought Palm, I was happy with the acquisition as I was led to believ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159292 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5159292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139875&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F18%2Fintroducing-to-the-edge-and-back%2F Living with a mental health issue or mental disorder as serious as bipolar disorder, depression or anxiety is no easy task. Ask anyone who grapples with these concerns on a day-to-day basis. But what can complicate even serious mental illness is a misdiagnosis of one disorder over another. To the Edge and Back is a blog about the trials, tribulations and triumphs of day-to-day life with a very peculiar psychological impairment. Steven Pace says that he is capable of tremendous achievements in a variety of fields on any given day. However, due to the chaotic and disruptive nature of his affliction, he fears that he may never be able to maintain a consistent level of productivity that would allow him to be recognized as a contributing member of society. This blog will share bits of his journ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139875 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:22:46 +0100 5139875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139757&cid=t_404247_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1811 On a scale of one to ten, What is your loneliness? Think of one as a day when your Family was out shopping, Laughing, going to movies, but You were sick in bed. Ten is Like everyone you knew Perished, or decided you were Worthless and abandoned you. What about your fear? Ten is the worst, one is the least. Be candid; maybe we can help. One is when you reach Into your desk drawer and Find a rubber spider, a ridiculous Fuzzy black joke that Makes you fall out of Your swivel chair while across The divider coworkers laugh. Five is the idea that everyone In the world knows your thoughts, Knows your hopes and how to Shatter them. Eight that everyone Knows what you think of them, Including her. Ten is that nothing about you Is a secret to anyone. Tell me about your sadness. Ten is the memory ... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139757 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:28:20 +0100 5139757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139876&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F18%2Fwhy-you-cant-make-a-good-decision-at-500-pm-decision-fatigue%2F We live in the most prosperous society on Earth at this moment. You can walk into any Gap or Target store and choose from more than 2 dozen different types of jeans (and in some cases, more than 3 dozen). All of that choice comes at a price, however. It’s called “decision fatigue” and its full impact is only starting to be fully understood by psychologists and researchers. Our brains can suffer from “mental fatigue,” just as our bodies can become physically fatigued after a long workout. What is so surprising about this phenomenon is just how little people appreciate the importance of mental fatigue and its resulting decision fatigue — even when making decisions that can be life-changing. John Tierney in The New York Times has the lengthy story (5,350 w... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139876 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:17:30 +0100 5139876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139690&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FiYjlqVEfOmg%2F By Andrew J. CoulsonSlate worked itself into a lather yesterday over the insidious education policy implications of Michele Bachmann’s Iowa Straw Poll victory: As recently as a decade ago, Republicans like George W. Bush, John McCain, and John Boehner embraced bipartisan, standards-and-accountability education reform…. Now we are seeing the GOP acquiesce to the anti-government, Christian-right view of education epitomized by Bachmann…. Against a backdrop of Tea Party calls to abolish the Department of Education and drastically cut the federal government’s role in local public schools….” To support this narrative, Slate asked Bachmann what the federal government’s role was in education, to which she replied, “There is none; Education is a matt... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139690 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:40:41 +0100 5139690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140198&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancerlifeandme.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fsquare-one%2F That surgery I’m so freaked out about? Not happening. The plan was derailed put on hold. In July, The Spine surgeon had referred me to a General surgeon (his job would be to go through my ribs and remove scar tissue/move lung over so Spine guy can then get to work on my vertebrae). General surgeon said although difficult and risky, he would be able to assist. Okay, one step closer. Next, I had an Echocardiogram  (like an ultrasound, but aimed at the heart) to evaluate my heart health. The results were good: everything seemed within normal to above-average range and although my pulse is fast, the heart seems to work well. Okay, another step closer to surgery. Then I met back with Spine surgeon to review those referrals. He seemed positive that the General surgeon was on board but als... Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140198 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:03:28 +0100 5140198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139758&cid=t_404247_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1803 Discussion to follow. Closing the window. What do those two little thingies at the bottom mean? Why does only one turn blue? Does that mean the card has been contaminated? Hour 7 Paperwork and documentation. Question and answer Hour 8: megarectal proficiency testing with volunteer administrators (Source: edwinleap.com) edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139758 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:49:16 +0100 5139758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139877&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fquiz-do-you-make-other-people-happy%2F As put forth by the Second Splendid Truth: One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy; One of the best ways to make other people is to be happy yourself. Everyone accepts the Second Splendid Truth, Part A; the Second Splendid Truth, Part B often isn’t as clear to people. But to focus on Part A here — how do you know if you’re making other people happy? What are some signs? Are the following statements true for you: Do people seem to feel comfortable confiding in you? Do people follow your recommendations? Are you a source of material comfort or security for someone else? Do people whom you’ve introduced often go on to have a continuing relationship? Do people seem to drift toward you? Join a conversation that you’re having, sit down next... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139877 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:46:16 +0100 5139877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139692&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fqh8CS1_wkrA%2F By David BoazI’ll be on “Stossel” Thursday night, along with Nick Gillespie, George Mason University economists Robin Hanson and Alex Tabarrok, and, um, Dog the Bounty Hunter. The topic is “Defending the Indefensible” (!), and we’ll talk about such putatively difficult issues as insider trading, private money, bounty hunting, and gay marriage. “Stossel” is on Fox Business Network on Thursday at 10 pm ET, and again at 10 pm Pacific Time (1 a.m. ET). It is rebroadcast on Saturday and Sunday nights. But watch it Thursday night, so you won’t be embarrassed when everybody’s talking about it at the water cooler Friday morning. If you can’t wait till Thursday night, watch me take questions on “Stossel” from the 500 stud... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139692 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:54:01 +0100 5139692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139878&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2F5-quick-facts-about-art-therapy%2F The very words “art therapy” can sound abstract (no pun intended!), and many people have little understanding about its origins, principles and purpose. That can easily create myriad misconceptions. Here, we lay out five facts about art therapy. 1. Art therapy has many uses. According to Cathy Malchiodi in her book The Art Therapy Sourcebook, art therapy is “a modality for self-understanding, emotional change and personal growth.” A vast field, art therapy has been used on a variety of populations, with everyone from young kids to the elderly, war veterans to prisoners and people with physical disabilities to those with psychological disorders. In her own practice, Malchiodi helps clients with everything from processing emotions to gaining personal growth. In her book, she explai... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139878 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:36:16 +0100 5139878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140190&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1974 this woman is driving me crazy……after taking a short nap yesterday afternoon, Karen started her nesting routine and cleaned into to wee hours…….she watered her trees right at dusk then  ran the sweeper and did laundry…….I thank she was just starting to feel good, then chemo yesterday, so she felt like she needed to get [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140190 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:15:33 +0100 5140190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139890&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2FB-yVd0H0xg0%2F Here is the guidance I give my clients when they complain of confusion and disorganization in their lives.Tags: mindful awareness, responsibility, tools, work-life (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139890 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:08:25 +0100 5139890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139662&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=34980&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fightaging.org%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2Fyou-pays-your-money-you-takes-your-chances.php What happens across your lifetime to change you from young to old is known as stochastic damage - the integrity of your bodily systems nibbled away, one damaged or misplaced clump of atoms at a time. At the detail level of molecular machinery, this is basically random. But the process is statistically predictable when you start to look at the bigger picture: our bodies are all, sadly, headed downhill in much the same general direction, and we can even talk about trends, environmental factors, and speeds of decline when we examine large groups of people. For you, personally, what this means is that you have a ticket to ride and you can steer the bounds of the possible by your actions. But there's no such thing as absolute control - there are only risks to be shifted one way or another. Laz... Fight Aging! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139662 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5139662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139694&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fw0BZieNHsaM%2F By Emily EkinsSeveral recent polls have shown Americans are becoming increasingly skeptical of of Washington’s economic planning capabilities. According to a recent Washington Post poll, 73 percent of Americans doubt Washington’s ability to solve economic problems. In fact, these numbers have leapt from 52 percent last year and from 41 percent in 2002. It appears that the more the government has tried to fix the U.S. economy, the less confident Americans are that the government is capable of doing such things. When the government in Washington decides to solve economic problems, how much confidence do you have that the problem actually will be solved: A lot, some, just a little, or none at all?  Source: Washington Post Poll Another example of this skepticism toward government economi... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139694 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:24:22 +0100 5139694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140191&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1971 Karen finished her Chemo at 11am this morning……..we had to be there at 8:30 they drew blood and was infusing in 15 minutes….wow…..Karen actually just got to feeling better yesterday and now she has to have this one, so we celebrated and She got to eat at Red Lobster (can you believe that chose)….we even [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140191 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 20:22:25 +0100 5140191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139700&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fjc6_ifTclLk%2F By Daniel IkensonRhetorically, President Obama is a champion of industry—as long as it’s green. To put our money where his mouth is, the president has already devoted over $100 billion in direct subsidies and tax credits to promote investment in solar panel, wind harnessing, lithium ion battery, and other industries he deems crucial to “winning the future.” (See Economic Report of the President, 2011, P. 129, Box 6-2 “Clean Energy Investments in the Recovery Act” for a list of some of those subsidies.) Concerning those industries, the president said in his 2010 SOTU address: Countries like China are moving even faster… I’m not going to settle for a situation where the United States comes in second place or third place or fourth place in what will be ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139700 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:57:17 +0100 5139700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139998&cid=t_404247_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Falarming-phenomenon-present-human-brains-absent-primates%2F A new study has shown that human brains tend to shrink over time; but that the brains of monkeys do not. Shrinkage of the brain means that there are a loss of cells, but why is it that monkeys do not experience this – yet humans do? It is suggested that this shrinkage may be the price we must pay for our extended lifespans, but could it be something else? The exposures and diet of a monkey are of course vastly different than that of our own – which opens the door to other explanations. Could it be toxicity instead of an extended life? For example: MSG, a common food additive – kills neurons in the brain, while other compounds such as Mercury and lead are brain toxic. How to protect yourself from toxins: Stay away from mercury: fish, amalgams for fillings. Stay away from... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139998 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:51:16 +0100 5139998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139701&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F5dtKfNMRi2s%2F By Andrew J. CoulsonEarlier this summer, I released a study comparing the performance of California’s charter school networks with the amount of philanthropic grant funding they have received. The purpose was to find out if this model for replicating excellence was consistently effective. The answer, regrettably, was no. But a new study we are releasing today finds that there is at least one place where better schools HAVE consistently scaled-up: Chile. Thanks to that nation’s public and private school choice program, chains of private schools have arisen, and they not only outperform the public schools, they also outperform the independent “mom-and-pop” private schools. For anyone interested in replicating educational excellence, this study by a team of Chilean sch... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139701 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:09:48 +0100 5139701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139879&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F16%2Fis-addiction-simply-a-brain-disease-it-is-now%2F Among addiction experts and researchers, there’s been a long-running debate as to whether drug or alcohol addiction, and even “behavioral addictions” such as compulsive gambling, are actual diseases or not. It’s not just a matter of semantics — if researchers can trace addiction’s root causes to an actual medical malfunction in the brain, perhaps that disease could be directly treated. Who am I to disagree with a “four-year process with more than 80 experts actively working on it?” Their result? Addiction is a “chronic brain disorder and not simply a behavioral problem.” I suppose if we wanted, one could argue that all mental disorders can be viewed as “brain disorders” and not “simply behavioral problems.”... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139879 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:39:38 +0100 5139879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139753&cid=t_404247_88_f&fid=38958&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourerdoc.com%2Fprevent-falls%2F Don’t you just love watching figure skaters? So graceful, so smooth on the ice. The rest of us? Not so much. Nothing can go so wrong so fast as when we’re walking on icy sidewalks, or across frozen parking lots. Ouch! So how do we stay safe in icy conditions? Experts say good shoes are the first key. You want rubber or neoprene composite souls, preferably with good ankle support. Walk very slowly, testing each step before putting all your weight down. Keep your hands out of your pockets! Better to balance yourself with them, and use them to brace yourself if you do slip. Don’t – repeat – don’t carry small children. If you fall, they’ll be helpless. Hang on to your vehicle when getting in or out of it. Don’t take shortcuts. Plan your route and give yourself time. Oh, and it ... Your ER Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139753 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:49:27 +0100 5139753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130744&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffda-approves-ges-newest-ct-scanner%2F2011.08.15 GE Healthcare has received the FDA OK for its Optima CT660 computed tomography (CT) system. The CT660, which is already available in Europe, Latin America and Asia, distinguishes itself by its compact footprint combined with a modular design and low dose imaging. In addition, it is also one of the most energy efficient CT scanners available and has an “environmental design” that eases refurbishment and end-of-life recycling. The scanner itself is scalable from 32 to 128 slices through purchasable options and features automatic table positioning and a color 12-inch integrated gantry display monitor. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130744 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:05:47 +0100 5130744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130816&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fthe-amazing-power-of-the-placebo-effect%2F Placebo effects have been shown in many different areas in science.  Sometimes placebo effects have been shown to mimic or even exceed effects produced by active treatments (such as therapies or medications). The definition of placebo is an inert, inactive, fake, sham, dummy, non-therapeutic, pseudo, or spurious substance or procedure presented as a treatment for any of a number of conditions. In general, the placebo effect can be defined as a positive effect that occurs after receiving treatment (interaction, therapy, medication), even when the treatment is inert (inactive, fake). The placebo effect is a ubiquitous phenomenon.  We all experience some degree of the placebo effect on a regular basis. The power of the placebo effect is illustrated in the movie classic, The Wizard Of Oz. ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130816 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:31:15 +0100 5130816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130997&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1969 We are hoping that Karen starts feeling better because she has to turn around and do chemo again on Tuesday……still feels like she has the flu……just blah….. We had an exciting week-end with family and friends…….. God is Good……continue to lift Karen up in prayer   (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130997 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:45:48 +0100 5130997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130735&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fxb9hKUanHUI%2F By David BoazSeen in New York City — not near NYU, with its longstanding program in Austrian economics, but uptown near Columbia University, at 112th Street and Broadway — a sidewalk portrait of F. A. Hayek: Hat tip: ThinkMarkets. For more on the reviving interest in Hayek, see here and here and here. The Hayek Surge Continues is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130735 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:56:17 +0100 5130735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130817&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F14%2F2-must-try-mindfulness-practices%2F “Just as an untamed elephant can do damage, trampling crops and injuring people, so the untamed, capricious mind can cause harm to us and those around us.” So writes Jan Chozen Bays, M.D., a physician and Zen teacher, in her book How to Train a Wild Elephant & Other Adventures in Mindfulness: Simple Daily Mindfulness Practices for Living Life More Fully & Joyfully. How often have you let negative thoughts run your life? Let a punitive perspective take over so you end up beating yourself up for the smallest of supposed offenses? Or just experienced the days like you’re listing through a boring book, going through the motions but skimming the significant stuff? Something that can help is mindfulness. According to Chozen Bays, “Mindfulness unifies our body, heart and mind, br... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130817 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:02:49 +0100 5130817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130833&cid=t_404247_111_f&fid=34911&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnurseanesthetist.org%2Freally-more-shadow-days%2F The academic year is winding down and the senior SRNA’s are getting ready to graduate while the new incoming students will be arriving soon.  Next week we have a welcoming party for all of the incoming and outgoing students along with their families at the Chief’s house.  It will be a good time to meet the new ones and to congratulate the graduates. It is a little early to be talking about the Fall season but already the calls for Shadow days has picked up.  Traditionally, the Fall is the time when most prospective candidates that are seeking positions in the nurse anesthesia programs are looking to hone their interview skills and catch that all important Shadow experience.  I have written about this before but feel that the Shadow exposure is really invaluable for those wa... Nurse Anesthetist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130833 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 04:34:31 +0100 5130833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130736&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FsjXCImxiQ5Y%2F By David BoazConservatives have become so furious with President Obama that they forget just how bad some of his predecessors were. One Jeffrey Kuhner, whose over-the-top op-eds in the Washington Times belie the sober and judicious conservatism you might expect from the president of the “Edmund Burke Institute,” writes most recently: A possible Great Depression haunts the land. Primarily one man is to blame: President Obama. Mr. Obama has racked up more than $4 trillion in debt. Yes, he has. And that’s almost as much as the $5 trillion in debt rung up by his predecessor, George W. Bush. True, on an annual basis Obama is leaving Bush in the dust. But acceleration has been the name of the game: In 190 years, 39 presidents racked up a trillion dollars in debt. The next thr... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130736 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 19:13:43 +0100 5130736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125806&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F13%2Fthe-idiots-guide-to-dealing-with-idiots%2F Idiots. The world is full of them. How hard it is for us, non-idiots, to put up with them. But to get our jobs done, our kids fed, and our pets groomed, we must deal with them. Idiots come in many shapes, forms, and types, but the ones that frustrate me the most are those who don’t believe in any form of mental illness. These creatures maintain that all mood disorders are cute, creative stories crafted by persons who enjoy obsessing, ruminating, and crying their eyes out… a wealthy bunch who can’t think of anything better to do than come up with a make-believe tale about a few neurons wandering around the limbic system afraid to ask for directions, just like Moses. We must tune out the idiots to achieve any kind of sanity or serenity. But how? Here are four ways that have work... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125806 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:07:11 +0100 5125806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125807&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F12%2Fwomens-sex-noises-and-orgasm-screams-voluntary-or-not%2F According to this study, whether they know it or not, women appear to vocalize during sex not to express their own enjoyment so much as to help the man reach climax. This is in keeping with the idea that we all have sexual scripts in our head of both our idealized sexual encounter, as well as what we believe our partners want: Both men’s and women’s perceptions of their partners’ ideal duration of foreplay and intercourse were found to be more strongly related to their own sexual stereotypes than to their partners’ self-reported sexual desires, suggesting that people rely on sexual stereotypes when estimating their partners’ ideal sexual scripts (Miller & Byers, 2004). Maybe these vocalizations are a part of that idealized sexual script, or at least done i... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125807 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:42:29 +0100 5125807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125815&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F08%2F12%2Ftough-decision-preferably-made-by-doctors%2F Buffer#bbpBox_101759561781886976 a { text-decoration:none; color:#990000; }#bbpBox_101759561781886976 a:hover { text-decoration:underline; }NYTimes: Letting Doctors Make the Tough Decisions http://nyti.ms/nzMYj7 @noujazegverhipabout 14 hours ago via NYTimes for iPadReplyRetweetFavorite@DrShockWalter van den Broek Buffer   No related posts. (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125815 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:59:15 +0100 5125815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118926&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1937 Karen is feeling blah……but not as bad as the past chemo…..just laying around and then getting up and messing around occasionally…….she is taking all her meds by herself and doing a good job…..probably could take a little more nausea medicine but is content with how she is feeling……..hopes to get better before Tuesdays next round [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118926 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:15:29 +0100 5118926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119908&cid=t_404247_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F11%2Fhealth-center-week%2F August 7-13 is National Health Center Week. To find a health center near you, go to: http://bit.ly/WoDWU, Find a Health Center from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119908 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:42:05 +0100 5119908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118719&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2FGLlT4LjSzu8%2F With the UK's Prime Minister reportedly considering 'shutting off' social media sites in an effort to stem the rising tide of riots and other violence in London and across the country, the UK government has seemingly acknowledged that merely enforcing the law doesn't fit their job description. Throughout history, when governments have lacked the finesse to enforce the law, they have often asked for -- or simply siezed -- bigger and bigger sledgehammers to control bigger and bigger sets of behaviours.Tags: law enforcement, politics, power, society, violence (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118719 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:24:52 +0100 5118719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118708&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F11%2Fannouncing-the-psych-central-drug-discount-card%2F I’m proud to tell you about a new, free benefit offered to Psych Central members and readers — a drug discount card. The Psych Central drug discount card can save you up to 80% or more off the cost of prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and pet prescription drugs. The Psych Central Drug Discount Card is accepted at over 60,000 pharmacies, including major chains such as Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid and at regional chains and local stores. It is offered in partnership with NeedyMeds. The card may be used by those without insurance and by those who decide not to use their insurance — for example if the drug is not covered under their plan, the copay or deductible is high, the cap has been reached, or if they are in the donut hole. There are no income, insu... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118708 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:11:01 +0100 5118708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118606&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F7jzQr-5f1RE%2F By Michael F. CannonFrom today’s Los Angeles Times: On Tuesday, a jury found [south Los Angeles pastor Christopher] Iruke, his wife and an employee who worked for the couple guilty of healthcare fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud… Authorities said Iruke and associates often supplied power wheelchairs to Medicare patients perfectly capable of walking on their own —including one who did jumping jacks to show agents he never needed one. Also among the patients Iruke and his associates filed reimbursement claims for were two people who were deceased, according to court papers… After purchasing the wheelchairs at about $900 wholesale and paying for the prescriptions, he pocketed the remainder of about $6,000 in taxpayer money he received as Medicare reimbursements, accordi... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118606 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:50:05 +0100 5118606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118720&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2FVVul9bwIz8w%2F Some of the longstanding and commonly accepted explanations we've been given about human nature are simply wrong. Worse, believing them leaves us vulnerable -- both individually and as a society -- to the manipulations of predators among us. And there are predators among us. They are not "sick." They are just disturbingly different and unfathomably dangerous.Tags: abuse and trauma, character disturbance, news and research, personality disorders, society (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118720 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:34:21 +0100 5118720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118709&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F11%2Fthe-ecstasy-of-crossing-something-off-the-list%2F Recently, my older daughter and I went to the post office to apply for her passport. I’d been dreading this trip for days. Every task associated with it filled me with anxiety — but nothing ended up being as hard as I expected. And as we walked out of the post office, I felt a giant surge of energy, happiness, and relief. Ah, the ecstasy of crossing something off the list! Even accomplishing the smallest task gives me a little jolt. This is my new Secret of Adulthood: Crossing something off the list is very cheering. (Also: Make sure you know where to find family members’ birth certificates. I was very happy when I found that document in the proper file.) (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118709 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:25:40 +0100 5118709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118710&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2Fretractions-of-scientific-research-papers-going-up%2F Ed Silverman over at Pharmalot reports on the media coverage of a new study published by the Journal of Medical Ethics which shows a disturbing trend — more and more journals are retracting journal articles they previously published. Worse yet, nearly 32 percent of the retracted papers are not noted as retracted. “Retracted” in scientific language means that the paper has been withdrawn and should be ignored — as though it never existed in the scientific literature. Retractions generally occur because of sloppy research and errors in the data calculations, collection or statistics, or because of fraud. Is this a trend pointing to lower quality research and sloppier methods being employed? Or perhaps that because more people than ever can read the scientific research... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118710 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:11:31 +0100 5118710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118608&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fbnof_X-eyXE%2F By Caleb O. BrownCapitalism deserves a moral defense, but even those who appreciate the moral superiority of capitalism sometimes find themselves ill-equipped to offer a clear response to critics. A new book from the Atlas Economic Research Foundation, Students for Liberty and the John Templeton Foundation aims to provide just that intellectual ammunition. The Morality of Capitalism, edited by Cato Senior Fellow Tom G. Palmer, gathers a diverse group of scholars, writers and business leaders from across the globe to extoll the virtues of capitalism. I recorded a quick podcast (Subscribe!) with Tom about the book and its authors. Student groups can get bulk copies shipped to them from Students for Liberty. The Morality of Capitalism is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Sour... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118608 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:10:45 +0100 5118608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118711&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2F3-facts-you-might-not-know-about-freud-and-his-biggest-addiction%2F You may know that Sigmund Freud, the famed founder of psychoanalysis, had a fascination with cocaine and abused it for many years. But you might not know these three facts that relate to Freud’s longstanding interest in cocaine. Howard Markel, M.D., Ph.D, professor of medical history at the University of Michigan, documents all this and more in his comprehensive, beautifully written book An Anatomy of Addiction: Sigmund Freud, William Halsted and the Miracle Drug Cocaine. 1. Freud was initially attracted to cocaine because he wanted to help a close friend. One of Freud’s dearest friends, Dr. Ernst von Fleischl-Marxow, was heavily addicted to morphine, and Freud initially believed that cocaine could cure him. A brilliant man and talented doctor, Fleischl-Marxow had an accident while do... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118711 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:18:48 +0100 5118711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118610&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Ffr7x6uGcJwg%2F By Daniel J. MitchellI wrote earlier this year about the connection between a morally corrupt welfare state and the riots in the United Kingdom. But what’s happening now is not just some left-wing punks engaging in political street theater. Instead, the UK is dealing with a bigger problem of societal decay caused in part by a government’s failure to fulfill one of its few legitimate functions: protection of property. To make matters worse, the political class has disarmed law-abiding people, thus exacerbating the risks. These two photos are a pretty good summary of what this means. On the left, we have Korean entrepreneurs using guns to defend themselves from murdering thugs during the 1992 LA riots. On the right, we have Turkish entrepreneurs reduced to using their fists (and some hid... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118610 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:31:49 +0100 5118610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118611&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FpP2-UtiQPnQ%2F By Neal McCluskeyThe good news: Supporters haven’t been able to completely stamp out debate over national curriculum standards. The bad news: The Invasion of the School Snatchers strategy is real, and it is working!  Yesterday, I blogged about a letter from Jeb Bush reportedly causing a subcommittee of the American Legislative Exchange Council to table model legislation opposing national standards. Subsequent to my writing that, a follow-up Education Week post reported that debate wasn’t, in fact, quashed by Bush’s letter. Unfortunately, it appears consideration was postponed for another reason: Most state legislators have no idea what’s going on with national standards: “Legislators have heard of it, but not a whole lot of states engage legislators in... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118611 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:20:28 +0100 5118611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118659&cid=t_404247_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1786 Our county recently had a large drug-bust.  Some 37 people were arrested, for a variety of charges, from distribution to manufacturing and all the rest. Since it was in the paper, and public knowledge, I felt it important to find out how many of them were regular ‘customers’ of the emergency department. Of the 37 arrested, there were some 167 ED visits over the past few years since we have had EMR. Now, what do we do with that number?  What does the customer service model say?  What do we feel about the need for insurance, or other social supports, provided by government? Complicated question, I suppose.  But looking through the chief complaints, it seems that an inordinate number were for painful conditions. As prescription drug abuse skyrockets, as deaths from those drugs... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118659 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:26:22 +0100 5118659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118927&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1880 Karen’s CA-125 was elevated from 145 to 174 and Dr. Street suggested a change in chemo, so Karen started Gemzar today and will do this in a cycle  of 21 days receiving it on day 1 (today) then day 8  and day 21 then repeat….so she will be getting chemo 3 weeks out of every [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118927 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:44:11 +0100 5118927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118712&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F09%2Ffacebook-tied-to-poor-mental-health-in-teens-kids%2F You know it’s a good time of the year for psychology “news” when the American Psychological Association holds its annual convention. Why? Because they push out a bunch of sexy press releases about presentations at the conference. Case in point, “Social Networking’s Good and Bad Impacts on Kids,” a presentation that presents a seemingly-random selection of research findings about social networking websites like Facebook from the past few years. This quickly gets turned into an exclusive focus on the negative aspects of the talk — “Facebook tied to poor mental health in teens: What parents must know” (CBS News), “Too Much Technology Breeds Health Problems in Teens” (Patch.com), and of course the inevitable, “Is constant &#82... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118712 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:43:50 +0100 5118712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118613&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FR7dzspykaNU%2F By Michael F. CannonThe debt deal was none too kind to ObamaCare. Here’s more bad news for this misguided law: Kansas becomes the second state (after Oklahoma) to return to the federal government one of ObamaCare’s lavish “Early Innovator Grants.” Coming from Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius’s home state, that’s gotta hurt. The latest ObamaCare eruption shows the law could cost $50 billion more per year than advertised. If anyone but the government sold you something like this, we’d put them in jail. Many of the same Democrats who said it wasn’t a benefit cut when ObamaCare ratcheted down the price controls that government uses to pay health care providers now say it is a benefit cut when states do that. Kansas Retur... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118613 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 20:21:48 +0100 5118613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118615&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FxUA4OoCH_wM%2F By Aaron Ross PowellFifty years ago, Joseph Heller published Catch-22, giving us a new idiom and forging a new perspective on the business of war. While other novels—such as Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front—stripped warfare of its romance, Catch-22 exposed it as just another form of the fundamental absurdity of bureaucracy. Writes Walter Kirn in Slate: Then, that fall, Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 appeared, abruptly downgrading war’s special status as an existential crucible and also, unwittingly, beginning the process of rendering four-star male novelists irrelevant. The book treats war on a par with business or politics (to Heller they were very much the same), portraying it as a system for alienating people from their own interests and estranging... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118615 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:46:35 +0100 5118615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118616&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FNjfGOgNR6eg%2F By Neal McCluskeyFormer Florida governor Jeb Bush cares about education. He made major education reforms in the Sunshine State, including many centered on private school choice. He has established the Foundation for Excellence in Education, and dedicates much of his time to education reform. Unfortunately, when it comes to national curriculum standards, it seems his genuine caring has led him to avoid—and now attempt to quash—critical debate on both the dubious merits of national standards, and the huge threats to federalism posed by Washington driving the standards train. As I’ve complained on numerous occasions, it’s clear that supporters of national standards have employed a stealth strategy to get their way: back-room drafting of standards, content-free Language ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118616 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:19:38 +0100 5118616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107598&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F09%2Fadhd-and-marriage-boundaries-can-help-rebuild-your-relationship%2F In marriages where one spouse has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (or both do), there are often many challenges. One of them is overstepping each other’s boundaries. For instance, a partner with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might assume without asking their partner that they’ll just take over all the household responsibilities, including chores and finances, or they might refuse to treat their symptoms and give the ultimatum to “take it or leave it.” A non-ADHD spouse might take over all the responsibilities because they think their partner is incompetent or they might try to change them altogether. In her book, The ADHD Effect on Marriage: Understand and Rebuild Your Relationship in Six Steps, marriage consultant Melissa Orlov (who I recently interviewe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107598 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:45:34 +0100 5107598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107606&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2FEXkOnNHVjT0%2F If I've been absent from this blog recently, it's because I've had a relapse of an old affliction that used to give me sleepless nights and the feeling that words are battering the inside walls of my brain without finding a way out. Here are my two secret words for overcoming writer's block.Tags: creativity, work-life, writing (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107606 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:52:09 +0100 5107606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107607&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2F5VEgkyaRWG0%2F The digital revolution opens up difficult new choices for publishers and writers -- new risks and opportunities alike. The same is true for readers: it's a huge leap, after all, from the familiar feel of a paper book-in-the-hand to an electronic book. And what about the economy and the environment -- is paperless technology really beneficial?Tags: book, character disturbance, marketing, technology, writing (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107607 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:02:03 +0100 5107607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107833&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1871 I know there is a lot of junk on the site but I am trying to keep it off….I will have to get my geek squad on it…..they have come to my rescue many times before…… now and update on Karen…….Doctors nurse called yesterday to ask were we where…..seems as though she wanted Karen in [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107833 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:15:25 +0100 5107833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107573&cid=t_404247_107_f&fid=34860&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corporeality.net%2Fmuseion%2F2011%2F08%2F09%2Fmore-on-how-we-became-posthuman%2F Some more ramblings inspired by How We Became Posthuman (other post is here). The interface that was to transform us turned out not to be the human/machine coupling, but instead the human/biology coupling, in which the transformation of biological life inside and outside of us is the key. The Technicolor wonder of the man-as-machine has faded for the integration of man into the world in its entirety. Machines turned out to not be a specific category in the world, just as man was not. Hayles details in her book the late 20th century obsession and anxiety with androids and AI that complicate the boundaries of subjectivity and the human subject. But today, this boundary making just does not seem to be of the same significance, as more and more we come to realize that subjectivity isn’t all... Biomedicine on Display blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107573 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 09:00:08 +0100 5107573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107724&cid=t_404247_118_f&fid=34702&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmspblog%2F%7E3%2FgVDUE-B6AIo%2F The frail, elderly patient was so pale as to be nearly invisible against the crisp white sheets.  Any ability to give voice to his thoughts had been taken away by the ventilator tubes in his throat.  The soft restraints on his wrists prevented him from dislodging those tubes, either in confusion or by design.  Other tubes silently pumped fluids in or drained them out.  During his lucid moments he wondered how it had come to this… I sit on the Ethics Committee at my hospital; it is a group that deals with complex, challenging and sometimes heartbreaking dilemmas. Participants need a knowledge of state and federal law, an understanding of the essential workings of the healthcare system, and perhaps most importantly, wisdom and compassion. We are fortunate to be led by a p... MSSPNexus Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107724 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:47:38 +0100 5107724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118752&cid=t_404247_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2Fgoogle-translate-in-the-clinic%2F For those of you who work in an multi-ethnic environment (e.g. doctors seeing non-English speaking patients in the clinic) , I suspect there have been days you wish the Star Trek Universal Translator were a reality. While that only exists in SciFi, we are a step closer with Google Translate which is available as a mobile app for Android and the iPhone. It was recently updated which brought it to my attention. I found the app incredibly powerful with the ability to enter phrases either by typing or by voice recognition. The app then translates it to you in scores of languages you can select from a simple drop down list. The cool thing is that it can speak the translation for you (if text to speech is supported for that language). A two-way conversation can be carried out by switching the tr... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118752 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5118752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107488&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fd-_JZPNS-0c%2F By David BoazBack in 2009 there was a lot of hysteria over the Obama administration’s many “czars,” and we at Cato tended to dismiss it; as Gene Healy said in the Washington Examiner, “the conservatives’ current bout of czar mania elevates symbolism over substance…. Often, czars are mere figureheads, appointed to signal concern over the latest hot-button issue. ” But just this week I’ve noticed a couple of examples of actual czardom — the exercise of arbitrary and autocratic power — from two of President Obama’s Cabinet secretaries. Last week Sen. Harry Reid and House Speaker John Boehner made a deal under which the Senate would pass the House’s bill to fund the Federal Aviation Administration through September and e... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107488 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:38:21 +0100 5107488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107490&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FsIIy7QIG65A%2F By Daniel J. MitchellPresident Obama just spoke about the downgrade and his remarks were very disappointing. He uttered some empty platitudes, offered no plan, (amazingly) called for more government spending, and continued his advocacy of class-warfare taxation. So what does this mean? Other than expecting volatility, I have no idea what will happen in financial markets over the next few days. But I can opine about the downgrade, Obama’s unserious response, and what it means in terms of public policy over the next few years and into the future. Notwithstanding the President’s cavalier attitude, America is in trouble. But while the crisis is severe, we have some breathing room. Our fiscal crisis is akin to a very dangerous, but slow-developing cancer. It is not a car wreck with ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107490 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:59:48 +0100 5107490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107600&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F08%2Fbipolar-disorder-missed-when-presenting-with-depression%2F Coming as a surprise to more than a few mental health professionals, a new study out today suggests that bipolar disorder is often missed in patients who present only with major depression. The study examined 5,635 adults seen at community and hospital psychiatry departments in a number of different countries. The discrepancy was reported because of the use of “bipolarity specifier criteria” that are broader than the DSM-IV criteria, the standard for diagnosis of mental disorders by mental health professionals. Using the broader bipolar criteria developed by the researchers found an additional 31 percent of patients who could have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. So what’s really going on here? Are professionals really “missing” bipolar disorder? Or have ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107600 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:49:39 +0100 5107600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107494&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fz6oVkVzngOU%2F By Neal McCluskeyAnyone who’s paid really close attention to the national curriculum standards debate – alas, not many people — knows that many standards-hawkers are guilty of one, unacceptable thing. It’s not just pushing for national standards, which though unsupported by meaningful evidence can still be endorsed by reasonable people. No it is constantly asserting that standards adoption is “voluntary” for states. Today, that lie is being exposed once more — if you know the code, that is. It is being widely reported this morning that in September U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will publish criteria states will have to meet to be granted waivers from the No Child Left Behind Act. (A gross violation of the Constitutions’ se... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107494 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:51:54 +0100 5107494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107608&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2F-9B42nkZYDk%2F I am pleased as punch to welcome South Africa-based clinical psychologist Pat Orner Oliver to the CounsellingResource.com team -- both as our new Assistant Editor and as the latest member of our International Advisory Board. (And speaking of site news, we're still looking for a new clinical psychologist contributor to our Ask the Psychologist column, so if that could be you, drop us a line!) Tags: in practice, site news, technology, writing (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107608 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:45:41 +0100 5107608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107877&cid=t_404247_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F08%2Fgilenyas_price.php A couple of weeks ago, we had this discussion about the cost-effectiveness of drugs for multiple sclerosis. It was pointed out that Novartis's new Gilenya (fingolimod) is priced even higher than the drugs in the study that found that MS drugs are among the priciest in the world for their medical benefit. Now the United Kingdom's NICE has said that Gilenya has not (so far) shown enough efficacy to justify its price. There's going to be a lot of emotionally engaged comment on both sides of this issue, but people should have been able to see this coming. And by "people", yes, I also mean Novartis. (Source: In the Pipeline) In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107877 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:44:42 +0100 5107877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107574&cid=t_404247_107_f&fid=34860&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.corporeality.net%2Fmuseion%2F2011%2F08%2F08%2Fare-science-and-society-frenemies-and-what-if-anything-does-this-mean-for-sci-med-tech-communication%2F Sometimes conference announcements only become interesting in the very last sentence. Like this one for “Frenemies: The love-hate relationsship between science and society”, taking place at Universiteit Twente on 14 September. Science is put in the dock, so it seems. Experts are under attack, there is public agitation on the internet. Yet we cherish expertise as never before, and cite expert sources whenever they suit us. Are we friends, or enemies, or both? [...] This symposium looks at the dynamic role of expertise in our society. How should we understand the notion of expertise? What operates as credible expertise, and when? Is scientific expertise overrated, and are other forms of expertise too easily dismissed? Or is it precisely the other way around? Seems like any othe... Biomedicine on Display blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107574 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:03:04 +0100 5107574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107601&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F08%2Fantidepressants-overprescribed-in-primary-care%2F Antidepressants have long enjoyed a reputation as being a quick and “easy” treatment for all types of depression — from a mild feeling of being a little down, all the way up to severe, life-debilitating depression. But like all medications, they have side effects and instances where they should not be prescribed. Hence their continued need for a prescription after seeing a doctor. So what does it mean when primary care physicians are handing them out like candy? It suggests that your family doctor doesn’t really understand how antidepressants work, or what they are approved to treat. In short, it suggests that antidepressant medications are being over-prescribed by well-meaning doctors who are simply not using very good judgment. Melissa Healy, writing for the LA T... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107601 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:35:31 +0100 5107601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107602&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F07%2Fthe-sound-of-taste%2F It may come as a surprise to some that sight, touch, and smell have a big impact on how we taste — pleasure derived from food. It may come as an even bigger surprise that sound also affects how we taste. The pleasure we get from that crisp sound has been demonstrated when eating food including fruits, vegetables, and crackers. Generally, the crispier a food sounds the more we like it. How does sound affect the joy you receive from eating? As you eat, different foods make different sounds.  These sounds reach your inner ears through two routes.  First, there is the common way, via air disturbances that travel from your mouth out into the surrounding air and then around to your ears.  Second, there is bone conduction: mechanical vibrations conducted through your teeth, jaw, mandibl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107602 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:58:39 +0100 5107602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107630&cid=t_404247_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2Ff1LdsDd7wdc%2F I was getting my son’s physical for school the other day and the doctor talked to us about HPV.  What is it?  HPV, or humanpapilloma virus, is a very common sexually transmitted virus.  In fact, it is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States today.  More than half of sexually active men and women are infected with HPV at some time in their lives.  The good news is that there is now a vaccine called Gardasil to protect you from this sometimes deadly virus.  Gardasil use to be given only to young women, but now it is recommended for girls, ages 11-26 AND males, ages 9-26.  It is important to note that the vaccine is given before any sexual contact, because once someone is infected, the vaccine might not work as well or might not work at all.  Women with the v... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107630 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:11:00 +0100 5107630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107834&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1748 Karen has had a busy week-end and we have been trying to put back some pounds on her……Friday night we ate chinese with Tom and Melody from Holdenville….and Saturday night we got see Nikki Sissom and Micheal Graves get married……good food and fellowship all week-end….. I have not posted anything on the Prayer walk and [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107834 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:51:58 +0100 5107834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107603&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F07%2Fnegawatts-the-positive-psychology-behind-negative-energy%2F Almost every way we make electricity today, except for the emerging renewables and nuclear puts out CO2. And so, what we’re going to have to do at a global scale, is create a new system. And so, we need energy miracles. ~Bill Gates A typographical error led Amory Lovins to coin the phrase negawatts. In a brilliant 1989 keynote address to the Green Energy Conference in Montreal he outlined what has become the blueprint for a radical business and energy concept. Pay people to do nothing. Twenty-plus years later the idea is deeply taking hold. Fast-forward to Dr. Ron Denbo who was recently featured on a TED global ideas project. He is the Founder and CEO of Zerofootprint, an international company that provides software to measure and manage carbon footprint.  Individuals, governments ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107603 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 10:24:31 +0100 5107603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103484&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1734 For you to receive your online payday loan referral bonus, cash advance direct lender loansInsuranque settlers insurancelittle insurancelabor insureince freeselling insurancebenefitstaxfree freepawtucket insurancebusinesses. the idea takes its inspiration from efforts in the past and at present that encourage and recognize givers of all financial means and backgrounds. cash advance boynton beach [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103484 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:44:17 +0100 5103484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103485&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1732 so it seems likely that Eton Park acquired their shares via the placement. This did not receive significant support, average payday loan aprFor example, No commentsOne of the biggest expenses we have each month is our traveling expense. payday loan companies mnThere is no indication that the FDIC plans any [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103485 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 08:39:59 +0100 5103485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103486&cid=t_404247_136_f&fid=37850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carinforkaren.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1730 make sure to get some work gloves, There are various motives for homeowners to refinancing: to secure a favorable rate, after a property repossession, cash advance loans athens alabamaauto insurance reform, S. WSJ. payday loans poor credit Wal-Mart provides cheap and suitable clothing for kids. 354751440 cash advance online including on [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103486 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 07:35:50 +0100 5103486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103533&cid=t_404247_180_f&fid=38613&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.stevepavlina.com%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2Fparis-meet-up%2F Here are the details for the Paris meet-up if you’re in the area and would like to hang out for a couple hours. Date: Sunday, Aug 7, 2011 Time: 19:00 (7:00pm) Location: Jardin des Tuileries (near the Louvre) at this exact location. There’s a fountain on the east side of the garden, and we’ll be meeting to the west of that fountain, next to the statue of the guy who’s missing a key male body part. Metro: If you’re arriving by Metro, the closest stations are Tuileries and Palais Royal / Musée du Louvre. There are lots of green chairs throughout the gardens, especially at this location, so we should be able to carve out a spot. I walked past that location 24 hours before the meet-up time, and there was virtually no one there. If for some reason our selected loc... Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103533 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 19:39:30 +0100 5103533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103377&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F06%2Fart-therapy-exercises-to-try-at-home%2F I’ve always loved art. Looking at interesting, unique, beautiful-in-their-own-way images and objects always has made me feel alive and happy.  As a child and teen, I also loved drawing, painting and creating everything from collages to greeting cards. And I loved losing myself in the work. So I was excited to learn more about art therapy, where clients create their own art to help them express emotions, better understand themselves and grow in general. In her book, The Art Therapy Sourcebook, art therapist Cathy A. Malchiodi describes various exercises that readers can try at home. Below are three that I found especially helpful. By the way, remember that this has little to do with artistic ability or the final product. Instead, Malchiodi suggests focusing on the process, your intu... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103377 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:35:08 +0100 5103377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103378&cid=t_404247_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F06%2Fwhat-trivial-habit-gives-a-giant-boost-of-happiness%2F Is it…getting enough sleep? Yes, but that’s not what I’m thinking of. Is it…getting some exercise? Yes, but that’s not what I’m thinking of. Give up? It’s….putting things away in the proper place! Zoikes, this (admittedly fairly insignificant) habit gives a disproportionate boost of happiness. Just this past weekend, I tried to find: The cord that connects my camera to my computer The headphones for my husband’s iTouch My younger daughter’s swimming goggles A copy of Patricia Clapp’s novel, Jane-Emily, for my older daughter (a terrific young-adult book, by the way) A business card I’d picked up at a meeting I attended three weeks ago The flight information for my upcoming trip A legal pad A pair of AA batteries My vi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103378 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 10:33:16 +0100 5103378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103326&cid=t_404247_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FuHWTMteFnt0%2F By Caleb O. Brown… which makes this video out of date by about 20 minutes, but it’s instructive nonetheless. U.S. Credit Rating Downgraded by S&P is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103326 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:36:50 +0100 5103326