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 ' training'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:58:18 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182387&cid=t_404246_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FkBGyisZ1nrg%2F If you’re not a Life Coach and you have no intention of ever becoming a Life Coach this post is not for you and normal service will be resumed next time. Sorry for any inconvenience! Since I first became certified as a Life Coach in 2005 I’ve always really enjoyed working with other Life Coaches. To date I’m guessing I’ve worked with close on 50 other coaches and I’ve loved every minute of it. Continue reading... (Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone :) Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182387 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:16:10 +0100 5182387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159875&cid=t_404246_155_f&fid=38409&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropathologyblog.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fbest-post-of-april-2011-cap.html The next in our "Best of the Month" series is from April 6, 2011:For those of you who are scrambling to get neuropathology Self-Assessment Module (SAM) continuing medical education credits, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) now has an answer. If you attained your neuropathology board certification after 2006, every two years you must submit to the American Board of Pathology proof that you have obtained 20 SAM-eligible continuing medical education credits. If you subscribe to the CAP Neuropathology Education product, which provides you with two 5-credit SAM modules per year, you've got your requirement covered. This is a particularly attractive option since there are so few neuropathology SAM modules on the market. (For example, the American Association of Neuropathologists curren... neuropathology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159875 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:47:00 +0100 5159875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158862&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F19%2Fliberating-the-nhs-developing-the-healthcare-workforce-a-summary-of-consultation-responses%2F Title: Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce – A summary of consultation responses Scan or click ‘Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce – A summary of consultation responses’ The Skinny: Summarises responses received to the Government’s consultation, Liberating the NHS: Developing the healthcare workforce. Publisher: DH Published: 18/08/11 Size: 59p. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Consultations, Education, Grey Literature, Training (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158862 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:43:24 +0100 5158862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130661&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fevaluation-of-learning-resources-for-end-of-life-care-in-extra-care-settings-executive-summary%2F Title: Evaluation of learning resources for end of life care in Extra Care Settings: Executive Summary Scan or click to download 'Evaluation of learning resources for end of life care in Extra Care Settings: Executive Summary' The Skinny: Summarises experiences from the use of learning resources developed to support end of life care in an “extra care” setting. Publisher: The University of York, Centre for Housing Policy Published: 13/07/11 Size: 6p. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Behavioural sciences, Education, End of Life Care, Grey Literature, Medical Treatment, Palliative Care, Terminal illness, Training (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130661 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:43:26 +0100 5130661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107467&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F08%2F09%2Fhousemanship-in-malaysia-problems-with-the-glut%2F The shortage of doctors in Malaysia was a problem of the past, unfortunately addressed not by stemming resignations but by instead churning out medical graduates from the over 20 medical schools in this relatively small country, not counting those returning from overseas medical schools. It’s now a case of A doctor Too Many as many have predicted for some time now. The Health Minister claims there will be “adequate training” for housemen but one can only doubt how true the situation is on the ground where some units may have more than 40 housemen and so few patients per houseman and so few calls. The next thing we are likely to see is that housemen will now go on shift work rather than go on call. I agree with Dr. Pagalavan that this may create problems Working shift hour... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107467 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5107467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107731&cid=t_404246_123_f&fid=39036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpediatricinc.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F07%2Fexit-interviews-before-they-exit%2F Exit interviews are done when an employee is leaving the organization. The intent of the interview is for the employer to gather data for improving working conditions and retaining employees. Theoretically, I understand why one would want to do exit interview. But I don’t understand why one would wait until the employee is leaving to ask their opinion. Seems to me that at that point, it is too late. Asking employees exit interview type questions while employees are working at your practice can also be a good tool to gather employees’ feedback on their work experience in and effort to improve working conditions and retain employees. Examples of exit interview type questions that can help one get a sense of how employee perceive working at your practice. For example: What is most satisfy... Pediatric Inc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107731 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 13:46:28 +0100 5107731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086171&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-program-at-usf-health-hopes-to-mold-more-empathetic-physicians%2F2011.08.01 Can we teach empathy to the next generation of physicians?  The University of South Florida Health thinks so and they’re putting it on the line this week with the launch of the SELECT program, a new curriculum intended to “put empathy, communication and creativity back into doctoring.” The SELECT (Scholarly Excellence. Leadership Experiences. Collaborative Training.) program will offer 19 select students unique training in leadership development as well as the scholarly tools needed to become physician leaders and catalysts for change. During their first week on campus, instead of the old-style medical school tradition of heading to the gross anatomy lab, SELECT students are immersed in leadership training centered in empathy and other core principles of patient-centered care. The h... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086171 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:00:15 +0100 5086171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077774&cid=t_404246_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Fbxp2uKNbBzI%2F URL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/APA Overview and Workshop This workshop provides an overview of APA (American Psychological Association) style and where to find help with different APA resources. It provides an annotated list of links to all of our APA materials and an APA overview. It is an excellent place to start to learn about APA format. For: Anyone, Students, Students, TeachersTopics: Academia, Biological Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Health Psychology, Life, Mental Health, OCR Level-A Psychology, Social Psychology, Teaching Psychology, Academia, WritingFeatures: Articles, File Sharing, Information, Links, Resources, e-learning, Articles, Databases, Dictionary, Information, Multimedia, Training, e-learningAPA Overview... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077774 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:00:06 +0100 5077774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028850&cid=t_404246_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FsEGxDyb8wJY%2F Remember all those times you tried to meditate? Sitting cross-legged on the floor with one eye on the clock, trying unsuccessfully to stop your mind from repeating that song you heard on the way home (“Don’t hate me ‘cuz I’m beautiful…”). Even a few minutes of this can feel like sheer torture. People who meditate regularly swear by its tranquil effects, but if you’re not one of them, the latest research tidbit may reignite your interest in trying: Orgasm and meditation create the same effect in our brains. No, that doesn’t mean you’re going to get all hot and bothered during meditation, and inappropriate, naked meditation is not going to become the new fad, but it’s interesting to know that these two acts have similar mind-alterin... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028850 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:00:35 +0100 5028850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992691&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-be-a-good-doctor-10-rules-of-the-road%2F2011.07.01 He sat in a crisp white coat, staring at a computer screen, note cards in his lap. Occasionally, I noted him jot a note to himself as he compiled his list. A nurse sat next to him, pounding feverishly on the keyboard as she recorded her nurse’s note. He tentatively moved his mouse, then clicked, still staring. I recall my first day in clinical medicine: no computer, an ER rotation, a white board filled with names and abbreviated medical problems next to them with little magnetic color-coded labels nearby. Room 1: Head trauma. Room 2: Abscess. Room 3: UTI, Room 4: Rash. I got room 2. It was the biggest, bad-est infected sebaceous cyst on a guy’s back a newly minted doctor had ever seen. Can you say “softball?” “See one, do one,” they told me. And off I went. Much in medicine ha... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992691 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4992691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960202&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FKL0ko4TEcXU%2F A couple of very interesting recent announcements show (in a military context) how well-targeted brain training can complement and augment existing approaches, both to help “normal” and “clinical” populations, in ways that silo-based, rear-mirror thinking often misses: U.S. Department of Defense Awards $2 Million to Brain Plasticity Inc. to Study Impact of Brain Training for Traumatic Brain Injuries (press release): “Brain Plasticity Inc. (BPI), a technology incubator dedicated to the discovery and development of novel technologies that harness the basic principles of brain plasticity to improve the lives of people with neurological and psychiatric disorders, was recently awarded a $2 million grant from the United States Department of Defense.” “The grant will fund a two-year... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960202 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:21:27 +0100 4960202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960000&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Feducation-for-primary-care-2011-vol-22-no-3%2F This article looks at the role of patient involvement in the education of health professionals including the drivers of patient involvement, learning outcomes and the patients’ experience of teaching. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: Expert Patients, Medical Education, Patient Knowledge, Professional Development, Training Needs (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960000 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:24:28 +0100 4960000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934548&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FFQD0FQS_7mw%2F Lumos Labs, the company behind lumosity.com, has raised $32.5 million dollars in a Series C round from Menlo Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Harrison Metal and Norwest Venture Partners. In our 2010 market report Lumos Labs came up as one of the category Leaders given its market and research momentum (not easy for a startup to get clear momentum in either of those dimensions, much less in both of them), so our congratulations to them for now adding such investment traction. This is the largest round of funding so far in the cognitive fitness space so far, and should contribute to the maturity of the field as well as to more innovation and R&D. Description: Lumos Labs is a cog­ni­tive neu­ro­science research and devel­op­ment com­pany that builds soft­ware tools for improv­ing bra... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934548 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:01:51 +0100 4934548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953047&cid=t_404246_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FI5q0SctUFvw%2F Boy, back in the good old days, protecting patient data was comparatively easy. All you had to do was make sure that nobody got their hands on a patient’s paper chart who shouldn’t be looking at it. After all, simple stuff like locking file rooms and making sure charts never get left in a public place are pretty easy to understand. Sure, paper records get stolen or rifled through now and then — no system is perfect — but putting processes in place to prevent unauthorized chart access isn’t that complicated. On the other hand, introducing electronic medical records  – plus e-prescribing, digital sharing of lab results and more — is a completely different kettle of fish. For one thing, providers must control access to medical information stored in t... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953047 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:11:05 +0100 4953047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934549&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Furd0ifGFTWU%2F Very interesting new study on computerized cognitive training (or brain training), well summarized in LA Times article Memory training improves intelligence in some children, report says. Quote: The training program used by Jaeggi and co-workers focused on ramping up working memory: the ability to hold in mind a handful of information bits briefly, and to update them as needed. Cognitive scientists consider working memory a key component of intelligence. But they have long debated whether strengthening short-term memory capacity will boost a person’s overall intellectual function, and will do so even after the brain-training sessions are over. It can, and it does, according to this new research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The full study, Short-term... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934549 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:55:54 +0100 4934549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934343&cid=t_404246_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Fna5reMeRs38%2F URL: http://askjan.org/The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace. For: Anyone, Consumers, Researchers, Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Foundation Website, Personality disorders, Relationships, Sexual Assault, Aspergers, Autism, Bipolar, Chronic Disease, Foundation Website, Mental Health, Social SupportFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Conferences, Information, Links, Research, Res... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934343 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:00:05 +0100 4934343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921343&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=35599&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshrlibrary.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Flexicomp-training-sessions-june-21-22.html http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/mNAX (Source: SHR Medical Library) SHR Medical Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921343 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:38:00 +0100 4921343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921393&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FPTxrRugA624%2F By Tad DeHavenThe Department of Labor has been added to Cato’s Downsizing Government website. Proposed spending cuts are $143 billion. The following essays examine the department’s activities: Failures of Unemployment Insurance. The UI system is costly to taxpayers and creates numerous economic distortions. Federal involvement should be ended and the states left free to design their own systems. Employment and Training Programs. Federal programs for unemployed workers have never worked very well, are relatively little used, and are unneeded in today’s economy because private markets provide many alternatives. Reforming Labor Union Laws. Federal union laws that mandate exclusive representation, union security, and prevailing wages are costly to the economy and restrict indivi... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921393 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:17:19 +0100 4921393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934052&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F06%2F09%2Ftips-for-medical-students-becoming-housemen%2F OK so you’ve passed the finals and are on the way to actually becoming a doctor. Welcome to the real world where the school of hospital hard knocks can bring you close to break point. Well, maybe not as bad as years ago now that there’s a glut of HOs but still it’s a tough job especially in busy hospitals. Elizabeth Breuer writes a nice article in Kevin MD on Tips for medical students entering intern year Summary of the points she brings up: 1. You might have been a good medical student but you now know essentially nothing. 2. Accept the fact that you will (do) dumb things and you might hear about it. 3. Having a pager sucks. 4. It’s ok to be absolutely terrified 5. If you are completely over your head, ask for help. 6. Things that seem scary will become second nature. ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934052 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4934052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883743&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FHmvYXZVd7PY%2F The use of a variety of brain training interventions is growing in the area of mental health. Emerging evidence suggests that in the near future targeted brain training may even be used to prevent substance abuse. For example, training working memory may reduce sub­stance abusers’ discounting of long-term rewards and punishments — such discounting is one of the reasons why people susceptible to addictions do not benefit from traditional informational/ educational approaches to drug prevention. Let’s explore some expanding applications of brain training, and much more, in this latest edition of the monthly Sharp­Brains eNewslet­ter. Brain Training and Mental Health ADHD: Brain Training, Neurofeedback, Diet, and More: What can be done to fight ADHD and improve the lives of peo­pl... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883743 Tue, 31 May 2011 11:04:42 +0100 4883743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876436&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fresearch-byte-oral-language-programs.html Double click on images to enlarge.Annotated copy of the article, with links to related to other reports and information (via IQs Reading feature), available here.- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPadintelligence IQ tests IQ testing IQ scores CHC intelligence theory CHC theory Cattell-Horn-Carroll human cognitive abilities psychology school psychology individual differences cognitive psychology neuropsychology neuroscience psychology special education educational psychology psychometrics psychological assessment psychological measurement IQs Corner general intelligence Grw reading interventions reading comprehension listening comprehension Generated by: Tag Generator (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner)) Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876436 Sat, 28 May 2011 16:24:00 +0100 4876436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872262&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJBtYpGEKoSg%2F Substance abuse can have dramatic consequences on the brain and behavior. The traditional way of preventing drug abuse is often education. Awareness programs do work with people who can picture long-term repercussions of abusing drugs. Other people, most often those vulnerable to addictions, do not benefit from such programs. It seems that they tend to devalue both rewards and punishments that will happen in the future, a behavior known as delay discounting. This leads them to opt for immediate rewards, such as those provided by drugs, and ignore future consequences. Would it be possible then to train the brain of these people so that they show less delay discounting? Would that help them stay away from addictive substances? Delay discounting is a brain function that involves the frontal l... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872262 Thu, 26 May 2011 16:14:50 +0100 4872262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862729&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fr2TpIHXFofg%2F If you practice biceps curls at the gym, you will get bigger muscles that are also stronger. So far, the same seemed true for the brain. Thanks to neuroplasticity, practice triggers neuronal and synaptic growth (i.e., brain volume growth), which correlates with better performance. In this fascinating Scientific American article we learn that as the brain masters a new skill, some brain areas do get bigger but eventually shrink back to normal! The performance gain acquired through practice stays present, in spite of the shrinkage. Studying the auditory cortex of rats, they found that the expansion of a ‘skill-specific’ brain area with training is only short lived, even when changes in ability are long lasting. So what does change? Although newly learned perceptual skills don’t show up... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862729 Tue, 24 May 2011 18:49:56 +0100 4862729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862558&cid=t_404246_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencyweb.net%2Flibrary%2Fmp3.php%3Ff%3Deits_ep040_toxicologypart1.mp3 The LITFL Review is your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peaks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862558 Tue, 24 May 2011 11:42:18 +0100 4862558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848048&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FE5U30HPur8M%2F ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, affects millions of children and adults (up to 5% of children in the US).  More and more evidence suggests that brain training may be key to help these individuals. With this in mind, we put together our most recent articles on the topic to  a) help you better understand what is going in the brain of a person with ADHD, and b) provide you with up-to-date information on what can be done to fight the disorder and improve the lives of people suffering from it. We particularly thank Dr. Rabiner from Duke Uni­ver­sity for writing many of these articles. What is ADHD? What kind of attention is involved in ADHD? ADHD may be considered as a problem in the willful control of attention as opposed to a pure deficit in the ability to pay attent... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848048 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:02:10 +0100 4848048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841743&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fresearch-bytes-what-works-for.html This article reviews research on the achievement outcomes of alternative approaches for struggling readers ages 5–10 (US grades K-5): One-to-one tutoring, small-group tutorials, classroom instructional process approaches, and computer-assisted instruction. Study inclusion criteria included use of randomized or well-matched control groups, study duration of at least 12 weeks, and use of valid measures independent of treatments. A total of 97 studies met these criteria. The review concludes that one-to-one tutoring is very effective in improving reading performance. Tutoring models that focus on phonics obtain much better outcomes than others. Teachers are more effective than paraprofessionals and volunteers as tutors. Small-group, phonetic tutorials can be effective, but are not as effect... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841743 Wed, 18 May 2011 15:16:00 +0100 4841743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820851&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fgastroenterologists-need-more-training-to-be-competent-with-colonoscopies%2F2011.05.13 Much more practice is needed than gastroenterological professional societies currently recommend, concluded Mayo Clinic researchers in Rochester, Minn. Current recommendations are that 140 procedures should be done before attempting to assess competency, but with no set recommendations on how to assess it, wrote the author of the research. But it takes an average of 275 procedures for a gastroenterology fellow to reach minimal cognitive and motor competency. Now, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is rewriting its colonoscopy training guidelines to reflect the need for more procedures and emphasize the use of objective, measurable tests in assessing the competency of trainees. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Bette... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820851 Fri, 13 May 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4820851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820997&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FAiWHQHdtHoM%2F This article explores another relationship between music and dementia: playing a musical instrument, even as an amateur, may protect the brain later on against dementia-related damages. Researchers had 70 people ages 60 to 83 perform a variety of tests to measure visuospatial memory, ability to name objects, the brain’s ability to adapt to new information […] those who had engaged in musical activity for 10 years or longer scored substantially better than those with no musical activity in their past. the longer people play instruments, the more benefits they may derive. All were amateurs who had started playing when they were 10 years old. the relationship between cognitive skills and years of musical activity held up whether the musicians were currently involved in making music or not... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820997 Fri, 13 May 2011 14:43:15 +0100 4820997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813285&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-you-look-good-in-a-bathing-suit-dr-val-offers-summer-fitness-tips-to-abc-news%2F2011.05.11 The weather is heating up, and soon most of us will be back in shorts and t-shirts…  and worrying about looking good in our dreaded bathing suits. I had the opportunity to offer some evidence-based weight loss and fitness tips to ABC News in Washington, DC. You can view the clip or read my summary below: (more…) (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813285 Wed, 11 May 2011 22:51:19 +0100 4813285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803320&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F75FcWMqfLxc%2F Individuals suffering from schizophrenia show social cognitive deficits, that is difficulties in perceiving and understanding the social world. Research shows that schizophrenia is accompanied by social cognition problems such as problems identifying facial expressions, understanding and responding to social cues (e.g., body language), understanding that others have different mental states and thoughts than oneself (also called Theory of mind). These deficits are usually persistent over time and resist pharmacological treatment. Interestingly, social cognition may be trainable. This recent article reviews the research and shows that social cognitive training programs : produce a moderate to large improvement in the recognition of facial emotions produce a smaller improvement in Theory of ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803320 Mon, 09 May 2011 18:23:19 +0100 4803320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803251&cid=t_404246_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2011%2F05%2F09%2Fwiki-in-resident-education%2F Recently updated the external web page for our residency training for psychiatry. It’s in Dutch and still rather dull. There’s also a website for residents of psychiatry on the intra net. It’s even duller. Mostly outdated documents. Wouldn’t a Wiki be an alternative instead for a static web page? Advantages of a Wiki It can combine several heterogeneous systems such as documents, files, videos etc. etc. Editing can be delegated to the participants in this case residents in training Information can be updated easily by the different participants instead of one editor A disadvantage could be improper editing or using the wiki for purposes not intended. What could possibly be published on a Wiki for residency training in Psychiatry? We’ve already started using... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803251 Mon, 09 May 2011 05:24:59 +0100 4803251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803274&cid=t_404246_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FMUB3BdSehPE%2F Much ink has been spilled discussing why physicians are resistant to adopting EMRs. The thing is, it’s really no mystery.  Researchers have arrived at what seem like sensible answers to the question, including a) problems changing their work habits, b) fear of the unknown and c) struggles with kludgy interfaces. So, why not take these problems on directly? While we can’t get inside clinicians’ heads and tell them how to think, we can address their issues concretely. If the anecdotes I hear are accurate, many are pushed into EMR use and forced to do all the adapting, rather than getting the help they need. So how can we help? Obviously, physicians and other clinical staffers need access to accessible, intelligent training — ideally, both Web-based and live — a... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803274 Mon, 09 May 2011 03:18:19 +0100 4803274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797825&cid=t_404246_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhow-emr-can-help-doctors-to-become-more.html Managing time is a major issue for all professionals in today’s fast paced world. This is even more so for many doctors, especially those who work at multiple locations: Clinics, Hospitals and Medical centers. Workshops on effective time management are regularly organized at different financial and IT firms to help hard working professionals.Physicians have a slightly bigger problem. Their schedules are majorly dependent on set appointments with patients. While they do have other areas of concern, the majority of their daily schedules are built around patient appointments. What complicates this for a consulting doctor is that every day he may have different visiting hours at different locations. This makes Time management even more crucial for Physicians. (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797825 Sun, 08 May 2011 04:47:00 +0100 4797825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789447&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FYaFAHUra1Jg%2F Chemo brain or chemo fog refers to the cognitive changes that can occur during and after chemotherapy. These changes may translate into memory lapses, motor problems, difficulty finding words and problems managing multiple tasks and learning new things. Although the causes of the phenomenon are still under debate, it is nonetheless a real problem, affecting 20% to 30% of breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy. This New York Time article reports that chemo brain effects may be longer lasting than originally thought. “Chemo brain,” the foggy thinking and forgetfulness that cancer patients often complain about after treatment, may last for five years or more for a sizable percentage of patients, new research shows. The study, published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology, is a vi... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789447 Thu, 05 May 2011 15:38:14 +0100 4789447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789494&cid=t_404246_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FiUy_vth-Boo%2F Today’s Gym Rant is less of a rant and more of an amused observation. You know the circuit weight training line at the gym? The one where there are nine or so circuit weight training machines arranged in a particular order that target specific major body parts? It’s one of my favorite things to participate in at the gym. The idea here is to get in as efficient a muscle-building workout as possible in the shortest amount of time. During off-peak hours, you can use the circuit weight training line however you please. (Stay on a machine as long as you like; skip two machines in a row; only use the arm machines, etc.) But, at least in my gym, during peak (and clearly posted) hours in the morning and evening, you have to follow the rules. And here are my gym’s longstanding rul... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789494 Thu, 05 May 2011 15:20:49 +0100 4789494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775490&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fimproving-intelligence-via-nutrient.html Double click on image to enlarge- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPad (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner)) Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775490 Mon, 02 May 2011 18:44:00 +0100 4775490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775495&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=38275&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drjonathanreed.co.uk%2Fwordpress%2F2011%2F05%2Fhow-to-improve-memory%2F Neuropsychologists have studied memory for a long time.   We have a clear system of memory classification involving declarative memory which includes episodic memory (memory for events) and semantic memory (memory for facts) and non declarative memory which includes more implicit systems such as procedural memory, classical conditioning and priming.  The neurological substrates of this system are understood.  Numerous case studies of individuals with brain injury and memory disturbance have been reported.   The whole enterprise is best summarised by one of the leading researchers Larry Squire in this excellent paper Memory and brain systems 1969-2009 . Yet despite all this knowledge I struggle to see the relevance for the many children I see with memory and learning difficulties.  I w... Child Neuropsychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775495 Mon, 02 May 2011 16:49:17 +0100 4775495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767997&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdeath-threats-for-hospital-pecking-order-violations%2F2011.04.29 The consultants didn’t always need to know what was happening on the floor. But sometimes keeping things away from them became downright clandestine. I was a senior registrar at Kalafong (hell). An old friend of mine had just taken up a post as consultant in the department of Internal Medicine. One day he approached me. “Bongi, what are the chances you can do the occasional open lung biopsy for me?” Now there was no thoracic department in Kalafong so it seemed to me to be a reasonable request. In fact I was quite excited. It would give me a chance to do a few thoracotomies, something us general surgeons don’t do all that regularly. “Sure! Anytime. Just let me know and I’ll book them on my list.” “Uhmmm, there is just one small problem,&#822... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767997 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4767997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768119&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FB-OzoNkj7bM%2F This article by Greater Good Magazine discusses how med­i­tat­ing can increase the den­sity of gray mat­ter in brain regions asso­ci­ated with mem­ory, stress, and empa­thy.  The Benefits of a One-Time Cognitive Training Program: They last but wane over time as shown in the 3-month follow-up results of the IMPACT study. Can Direct Brain Stimulation Boost Performance? The answer seems to be yes, according to three studies using different types of electrical/magnetic brain stimulation. How the Brain of a Blind Person Rewires Itself: The brain areas devoted to vision in peo­ple with eye sight turn out to be respond­ing to speech in blind people. How are Young Brains Affected by Stress? An interesting article from the Dana Foundation on the consequences of early l... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768119 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 08:00:18 +0100 4768119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747652&cid=t_404246_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Ffa0J3zFFe7A%2F URL: http://www.premier.net/~gero/contents.html“building a bridge between the past and the future…” Geropsychology Central helps those who are concerned with helping older persons and their families maintain well-being, overcome problems, and achieve maximum potential during later life stages. This site involves people who have particular knowledge, skill, training and experience related to the aging process, and in dealing with older persons and the special issues that affect them. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Behaviour Management, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Fitness, Cognitive Training, Common Factors, Depression, General Psychology, Health Promotion, Health Psychology, Health and Social Services, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Qual... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747652 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:00:39 +0100 4747652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742536&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FWMn1-gocfY8%2F SharpBrains served a highly thought-provoking and informative 2011 Virtual Summit on Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century over 3 days, March 30th — April 1st. Here is a brief distillation of the large number (40+) of presentations. 1.The range and variety of presentations left no room for doubt that the digital brain health market is concerned with much more than improving cognitive performance and preventing/treating disease. There is a need for many tools in each of the following categories: computerized assessment for myriad cognitive, psychological and neurological concerns; data analysis and recommendation systems; interventions for manifold clinical and non-clinical problems; measurement of the effectiveness of interventions; dynamic feedback and intervention adjustment. Sig... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742536 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:40:06 +0100 4742536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734112&cid=t_404246_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fu5FgaDGP8SQ%2F Introducing ED.EXAM: a free online forum and collection of resources for emergency medicine trainees studying for the ACEM Part 2 exams. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734112 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:02 +0100 4734112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724034&cid=t_404246_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2258 Forget  libido boosting, Testosterone, or Growth Hormone promoting herbs, power bars, and high-tech memory boosters: The single best supplement for a guys’ or girls’ diet could be two cheeks full of nuts!  (you can start the jokes now)  As far as I can tell, there are health nuts,  nuts who love health, and then there a whole bunch of people who either vote for, or love people who are nuts! Two Cheeks Full News:  A new research study  demonstrates that naturally occurring antioxidants in pecans may help contribute to heart health and disease prevention. Apparently eating all those bowls of nuts on the bar down the street while drinking beer was the best preventive medicine strategy of all time?! Ever wonder “Why do we love Acorns so much?”  Acorn Bi... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724034 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:34:09 +0100 4724034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704732&cid=t_404246_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2F_bdqCfd8pMs%2F This is a guest post by Catherine Bynes. Catherine is a career/ educational blogger and she writes mostly about CNA Training and Certification over at her blog. _________________________________________________ Choosing to become a CNA as a career option can be a good choice if you enjoy helping others and want to start an entry-level healthcare position.  If you work as a CNA, you will provide assistance with activities of daily living for patients, monitor vital signs and provide other basic care services for your patients. A career as a CNA can be a good option if you know you want to work in the medical field, but if you do not want to spend a great deal of time in training.  Most nursing assistant training programs last for just a few weeks.  This is a good option if you need to st... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704732 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:04:24 +0100 4704732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684775&cid=t_404246_155_f&fid=38409&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropathologyblog.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fcap-neuropathology-education-cd-rom-is.html © 2011 College of American Pathologists. All rights reserved. For those of you who are scrambling to get neuropathology Self-Assessment Module (SAM) continuing medical education credits, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) now has an answer. If you attained your neuropathology board certification after 2006, every two years you must submit to the American Board of Pathology proof that you have obtained 20 SAM-eligible continuing medical education credits. If you subscribe to the CAP Neuropathology Education product, which provides you with two 5-credit SAM modules per year, you've got your requirement covered. This is a particularly attractive option since there are so few neuropathology SAM modules on the market. (For example, the American Association of Neuropathologists currentl... neuropathology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684775 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:30:00 +0100 4684775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684481&cid=t_404246_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FqLSXubohIbg%2F Guest Poster: John Brewer is the founder of HIPAAaudit.com.  He and his team help physicians run HIPAA Compliant practices in the simplest, most pain free way. So far we’ve covered Information System Activity Review & Sanction Policy. The next item to tackle for the HIPAA side of Meaningful Use is the Risk Analysis.  This may also be referred to by some as the Risk Assessment also. The Risk Analysis is simply a look at the way your practice operates as it pertains to PHI and your computer network. Your risk analysis shouldn’t be a handful of questions.  It should be a set of targeted questions – partly to see that your practice is doing things correctly and partly to invoke conversation to ensure you fix other areas of how your practice does business. The risk analysis we ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684481 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 17:35:53 +0100 4684481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684208&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=34464&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidrothmannet%2F%7E3%2Fl2GdVlqseuU%2F New(ish) or upcoming books that I would really like to read and review here The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood By James Gleick Okay, I admit I’m already reading this one- and LOVING it.  Gleick (who also wrote a great biography of Richard Feynman), writes in a fascinating, engaging way about the history of information and of information technology.  This book wonderfully illuminates how we got where we are and provides hints at where we might be going. I would like a stack of 20 copies, please, so I can give one to each of my favorite 20 technology-resistant librarians. Check out these reviews. ________________________________ An Introduction to Research for Health Librarians By Barbara Sen This looks like one I’d love to read- and it is being released in May. &#82... davidrothman.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684208 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:00:57 +0100 4684208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676941&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=35373&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmerzenich.positscience.com%2F%3Fp%3D255 I had the great pleasure of visiting a wonderful research team studying the neurological origins and treatment of tinnitus at Washington University Medical School in St. Louis last week.  About 30 million U.S. citizens have tinnitus.  For about 4 million of them, the tinnitus is identified as “severe” – which means [...] (Source: On the Brain by Dr. Michael Merzenich, Ph.D.) On the Brain by Dr. Michael Merzenich, Ph.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676941 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:46:40 +0100 4676941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631562&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FFOBERNYpykU%2F As announced by the NIMH a few months ago, schizophrenia can now be considered as a brain disorder. Research is focusing on the cognitive deficits as the main problem of the disorder, probably preceding and perhaps leading to the symptoms of hallucinations and delusions. A recent article in the Psychiatric Times reviews the different cognitive remediation techniques used with people suffering from schizophrenia. This is of interest to anybody working on mental health. Indeed, as Sophia Vino­gradov, Interim Vice Chair Psy­chi­a­try at UCSF will discuss during the SharpBrains Summit (next week!) schizophrenia is leading the way in understanding how to identify and address brain-based cognitive deficits associated with the disorder. …most [Cognitive Remediation (CR) programs] are now c... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631562 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:48:44 +0100 4631562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626831&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmotherly-musings-and-childhood-boundary-issues%2F2011.03.23 “Anyone who will barge into the room while you are on the commode is the boss of you. And when you explain to them that you’re on the commode and that they should leave but they don’t? That’s a high-level boss.” - Tina Fey from the new InStyle Magazine. Sister Fey speaks the truth here. Children have no privacy boundaries. There is also something, perhaps related to the way going to bathroom disturbs the Earth’s magnetic fields, that makes a child need something urgently the second trou has been dropped. That all said, the fact that a child has no understanding of his parent’s privacy does not mean that said child does not demand privacy for himself. Little Isis is going through a period where he is not to be seen doing the deed. Even the thought ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626831 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:00:58 +0100 4626831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605903&cid=t_404246_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2Fc4yur-JENV4%2F Guest Poster: John Brewer is the founder of HIPAAaudit.com.  He and his team help physicians run HIPAA Compliant practices in the simplest, most pain free way. As previously mentioned, the Sanction Policy is an integral part of Meaningful Use. What exactly is a Sanction Policy? Quite simply, it is clarification to your staff…all staff…yes, this includes the physicians, that there are ramifications for breaking company computer policies, specifically HIPAA violations. First, your practice must have policies.  Without knowing the rules, nobody will know if they are breaking them or not. The computer policies of a practice are the foundation on which your office will operate.  The computer policies are different than human resource company policies…actually, they are different, ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605903 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:55:33 +0100 4605903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592532&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FCc5NbTKqPmo%2F Do you remember the IMPACT study published in 2009? It was a randomized clinical trial with healthy older adults that compared a computer-based cognitive program that trains audi­tory pro­cess­ing (Brain Fitness Program, Posit Science) with educational video programs (control group). People who used the program improved in the trained tasks, which was not that surprising, but there was also a clear ben­e­fit in audi­tory mem­ory, which wasn’t directly trained. A 2011 paper reports the 3-month follow-up results of the IMPACT study. The 487 participants in the original study were 65 and older. Training was 1 hour a day, 4 to 5 days a week, for a total of 40 hours in 8 to 10 weeks. There was no contact with the researchers between the initial training study and the follow-up study. T... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592532 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:26:01 +0100 4592532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552149&cid=t_404246_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fyouth-alcohol-use-disorders%2F Diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence in youthsDescriptionThis clinical guideline offers evidence-based advice on the diagnosis, assessment and management of harmful drinking and alcohol dependence in adults and in young people aged 10–17 years.This is one of three pieces of UK NICE guidance addressing alcohol-related problems and should be read along with:Alcohol-use disorders: preventing the development of hazardous and harmful drinking. NICE public health guidance 24 (2010) – public health guidance on the price, advertising and availability of alcohol, how best to detect alcohol misuse in and outside primary care, and brief interventions to manage it in these settings.Alcohol-use disorders: diagnosis and clinical management of alcohol-re... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552149 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:18:00 +0100 4552149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549829&cid=t_404246_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fthe-effect-of-fine-motor-training-program-on-the-academic-achievement-for-students-with-adhd.php The Effect of Fine Motor Training Program on the Academic Achievement for Students with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder   Introduction   Fine motor skills involves the ability to control the small muscles of the body and is usually defined as the ability to coordinate the action of the eyes and hands together in performing precise manipulative movements.  Manipulative movement such as handwriting is controlled by the central nervous system (Barkley, 1998).   Many areas of the brain are involved in the act of manipulating.  The act simultaneously controlling the nerves and muscles in the arm, wrist, hand, and fingers to move in four different directions, focusing the eyes on the writing; as well as controlling the amount of pressure exerted.  Brain research has identifie... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549829 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4549829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532379&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FsdlqkXmDu3M%2F This study supports that patients with vit­a­min D defi­ciency show an increased risk of cog­ni­tive decline. Baby Sleeps and Brain Development: How much sleep a 12 month old baby gets can influ­ence the devel­op­ment of his/her exec­u­tive func­tions. PTSD: Can we Disrupt the Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories? A discussion of the dif­fer­ent tech­niques used/ under research that can help PTSD patients. ; Books and Summit Updates Visual Illusions in Art and Science: These surprising classic illusions illustrate how art and magic can help science in undertansing how we perceive the world around us. 2011 SharpBrains Summit Agenda: You can now view the latest Agenda for the whole Summit and a 3-minute clip to learn how the SharpBrains Virtual Sum­mit: Retooling Brai... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532379 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:07:18 +0100 4532379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517356&cid=t_404246_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Faa-videos-for-healthcare-workers%2F Alcoholics Anonymous produces many materials for education and training of professional workers. Here are three of the most common occupational groups that encounter alcoholics.AA Video for Healthcare ProfessionalsA.A. Video for Legal and Corrections ProfessionalsA.A. Video for Employment/Human Resources ProfessionalsRelated articlesCounseling and the 12 Steps of AA (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Peers Help Alcoholics in Many Ways (twelvestepfacilitation.com)AA and Treatment Work Better Together (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Mutual Aid Groups in Psychiatry and Substance Misuse. (twelvestepfacilitation.com)Alcoholics AnonymousRandom ArticlesAA DiversityRecovery from the Perspective of Addicted WomenAA and Recovery HousesWhat Are Drug Users Looking For?What is Brief-TSF? (Source: Twelve Step Faci... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517356 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:31:00 +0100 4517356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512478&cid=t_404246_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Finteractive-stack-viewer-for-radiology-cases-tutorial.html How to use the interactive stack viewer1-Toolbar:The toolbar is available at the bottom of the viewer It offers many features:1.    Full Mode: toggle screen normal/full mode2.    High Quality Button: load HQ version of the current shown Image.3.    Pan Button: when selected Read More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512478 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:11:26 +0100 4512478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512479&cid=t_404246_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fthe-first-and-only-truly-interactive-multiplanar-stack-viewer-for-radiology-cases-on-radiolopolis.html Wow!Interactive image stack viewer for Radiology casesFinally it's launched: the long promised latest interactive image stack viewer for Radiology cases!No installation needed - no Active X or other plugin needed!Virtually every browser is in these days Flash enabled - that's all you need!Access this program from every computer and from anywhere - independent from your location!And the best is: It's free!!! (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512479 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:38:31 +0100 4512479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507600&cid=t_404246_155_f&fid=38409&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropathologyblog.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fbest-post-of-september-2010.html This guest post, the next in our "Best of the Month" series, is from September 1, 2010 and was authored by Dr. John E. Donahue, neuropathologist at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Donahue (pictured) is responding to a question raised by a neurology resident who considering doing a neuropathology fellowship. I would argue that, despite the potential professional hurdles such cross-training might present to the trainee, neurologists who practice neuropathology bring a fresh insight which dynamizes the subspecialty. Here are Dr. Donahue's thoughts :@font-face { font-family: "Cambria Math";}@font-face { font-family: "Calibri";}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; }.MsoChpDefault { font-size: 10pt;... neuropathology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507600 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 01:24:00 +0100 4507600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507427&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F3ESQXRW2Tms%2F Cognitive performance can be improved but people vary in their ability to do so. It is not clear yet how to assess who will benefit the most from training and the cognitive tests used in the past were not very good at predicting this.   Dr. Kramer and his colleagues recently showed that the brain activity in a specific part of the brain (the dorsal striatum) at the start of training in a complex video-game could accurately predict how well people will benefit from the training.  Thirty-four young adults with little experience in playing video games were trained to play a complex video game called Space Fortress. After initial instruction, they played the game while their brains were being scanned using fMRI. For the next three to eight weeks (38 days on average) they completed ten two-... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507427 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:33:25 +0100 4507427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482876&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F_yJ4wQY3NAs%2F We’re delighted to add Brain Resource to the roster of Sponsors of the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit, and the Center for  Technology and Aging and the Brain Injury Association of Canada to the roster of Partners. Thank you for your support! New Sponsor Brain Resource brings new insights and new efficiencies to managing brain health. Its proprietary platforms are used to predict who will best respond to what drug, and develop new drugs, to provide objective reports from on-line assessments of brain health across the lifespan (including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Schizophrenia), and to match individualized profiles with brain training exercises & interactive videos to optimize wellness & brain function. New Partners The Brain Injury Association of Canada has a mandate to im... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482876 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:27:03 +0100 4482876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460053&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F2HoNJkXp0Bo%2F CONCLUSION In terms of the first hour or so of play, users in this age group will be most motivated to engage with mobile brain training game technology when it’s perceived as providing a good challenge, of some practical benefit and is in some way familiar. Users will see usability issues, poor communication from the game and games that are inappropriately timed, i.e. too fast, as barriers to engagement. You can help us further understand what constitutes an enjoyable puzzle game experience for seniors by downloading the free iPhone app and participating in the next study. – Donal O’Brien is a PhD candidate at the Sonic Arts Research Centre in Queen’s University Belfast. His work is concerned with mobile digital game design and evaluation for seniors. His main interests are ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460053 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:23:12 +0100 4460053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460151&cid=t_404246_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2011%2F02%2Flive-in-london%2F If you’re curious about what I do for a day job, you might be interested to know about an event I’m speaking at on March 14 in London. It’s called ‘Innovation and Creativity LIVE 2011′ and it’s a 1-day workshop where I’m training Edward de Bono’s tools for coming up with new ideas, and getting them from the post-it note to reality. In a world where we are all being expected to wring more from fewer and fewer resources, creativity is ever more of a necessity. This workshop is run by my dear friends at Indigo, and you can read more about it here. If it sounds like your thing, please come along – give Indigo a ring on 020 7924 8760 to book. And be sure to email me and let me know you’re coming! (If changing your thinking is something... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460151 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:29:28 +0100 4460151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4442116&cid=t_404246_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Fpets-therapy Being in NZ post graduate study is limited but being a student of OT and looking to the future l am interested to explore what options may be out there for post grad study / work in pets as therapy programs. Anyone got any ideas ? (Source: meta-ot blogs) meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4442116 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:12:34 +0100 4442116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419284&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FlPZS9ZfA6Hc%2F Discussion focused on Brain Fitness, to take place on Monday March 14th in honor of Brain Awareness Week 2011 (March 14-20th). Let’s discuss burning issues together: Why care about neuroplasticity and the possibilities it offers to enrich our quality of life? What does cognitive reserve research mean to the way we learn, work, play, live? What is Brain Training — and what is not? All the conversation be virtual, via social media tools. You can learn more here. This edition of SharpBrains monthly eNewslet­ter brings many articles on those topics. Enjoy! Research Bites The value of neuroimaging: Researcher Joaquin Anguera from UCSF shares with us what a par­tic­i­pant goes through when vol­un­teering for a neu­ro­science exper­i­ment these days. How to boost self-control: Dav... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419284 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:47:10 +0100 4419284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399677&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fk7HhdSXLx0w%2F This article from the Washington Post explains how neuroplasticity will help Rep. Gabrielle Giffords recover from her brain injury: brain reorganization after injury is far more common and extensive than previously thought … neuroplasticity depends to a great degree on experience — which is to say, what the brain is forced to do in the critical weeks and months after it is injured. When an area with a specific function is destroyed, the brain first attempts to recruit nearby cells, which are often doing similar tasks, to change and perform the function of the destroyed cells. . 2. In this study, Dr. Yaffe and her colleagues measured risks of Alzheimer’s by measuring beta amyloid (the protein fragment that makes up Alzheimer’s plaque) levels in the blood. They found that the less ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399677 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:07:27 +0100 4399677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382865&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FSIuCVbZ_E-A%2F Following are two great illustrations excerpted from the children’s book: Your Fantastic, Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It. This new book written by JoAnn Deak, PhD and illustrated by Sarah Ackerley explains to children how the brain changes with experiences and how they have some control over their brain power and health.  It is a great introduction to neuroplasticity and brain fitness. A fun read for all brain owners, young and old, out there! . To Learn More and Order the Book: click on Your Fantastic, Elastic Brain: Stretch It, Shape It (Little Pickle Press, $17.95). Looking for more resources about children’s brain? Check out this related post: Top 10 Q&A about Child’s Brain Development (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382865 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:50:11 +0100 4382865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372134&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJqPzs3W43zg%2F Today we share must-read insights from  Katherine Sullivan, Director of the Brain Fitness Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and Peter Kissinger, President of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Both of them will discuss their ongoing work and lessons learned at the upcom­ing 2011 Sharp­Brains Sum­mit (March 30th — April 1st, 2011). The interviews below were conducted via email. — Katherine Sullivan is the Director of the Brain Fitness Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. 1. Katherine, how would you define “brain fit­ness” vs. “phys­i­cal fit­ness”? In our context (helping active duty service members and veterans recover from cognitive dysfunction most associated with traumatic brain injury), I’d say brain fitness is the outcome we work towards:... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372134 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:00:56 +0100 4372134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338110&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Flt_1SrI1T_Y%2F This study shows that this may be true only for specific, high-level functions.  Indeed, here training probabilistic inference benefited several perceptual and sensory tasks. So, it may be that the more basic the function trained, the more tasks the function will be involved in and thus the more tasks will benefit from the training. Something to keep in mind when choosing which mental activity may be the right one for you. Who may benefit from the sensory improvement provided by playing action video games? Many people for whom it is important to make quick decisions based on visual or auditory information (if you are a surgeon or in the middle of a battle field). Focusing on vision, Daphne Bave­lier, one of the authors of the study, suggested that “inter­ven­tions that include action... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338110 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:30:27 +0100 4338110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331281&cid=t_404246_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2FEBdiaL6DFxU%2F From the 28th to 30th January I’m attending a Life Coach Training course here in Orlando run by my friend and co-author of How To Be Rich and Happy, John Strelecky. Even though I’ve been a Life Coach for 6 years I know John well enough to realize I’ll learn enough from his Big Five For Life accreditation course to make it well worth my while attending. If you have a hankering to become a Life Coach yourself, or simply to learn some highly practical and useful skills to improve the quality of your own life, you may want to consider joining us. John has offered me commission if any of my readers sign up, but as I said in my post Life Coach Training In Orlando, If you sign up and you’d rather I donate that to a good cause I’d be happy to do so. I’m not recommending this to get ric... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331281 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:40:08 +0100 4331281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331116&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FtVPk1z9NXRg%2F Every Monday during the next 10 weeks we’ll discuss here what leading industry, science and policy experts –all of whom will speak at the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit (March 30th — April 1st, 2011)– have to say about emerging opportunities and challenges to address, over the next 10 years, the growing brain-related societal demands. Without further ado, here you have what four Summit Speakers say… — Alvaro Pascual-Leone is the Direc­tor of the Berenson-Allen Cen­ter for Non-Invasive Brain Stim­u­la­tion at Har­vard Med­ical School. 1. How would you define “brain fitness” vs. “physical fitness”? Physical fitness can refer to an overall or general state of health and well-being. However, it is also often used more specifically to refer to the ability to perfor... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331116 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 20:57:18 +0100 4331116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4327074&cid=t_404246_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F10%2Fits-really-all-about-the-brain%2F Neuroscience is such a geeky area to study. And I have to say I didn’t really study the brain all that well in my undergraduate training all those years ago – but oh, how the worm has turned! It’s so exciting to see how basic science directly influences treatments that we can use for people who don’t have many pharmacologic options for their pain. While I don’t have really up-to-date papers today, I think the 2008 paper by Herta Flor presages some of the approaches we’re starting to use in clinical settings now, a scant three years later. Flor’s work has always been impressive – she has often looked at what happens when brains are deprived of their normal feedback because of trauma or amputation, and (really exciting!) she is coming to Austra... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4327074 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 03:02:46 +0100 4327074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314120&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F39r_WN7Xmeg%2F It is well known that physical fitness training can improve cognitive abilities. A small study surprisingly suggests that it may work both ways: Cognitive training may improve walking speed in seniors. How is this possible? Twenty seniors, aged 70 or older, who exercised once a week or less and walked slowly, participated in the study. Ten of the seniors participated in the Mindfit brain fitness program three times weekly (45–60 min. each time) for eight weeks. The other 10 seniors constituted the control group. Compared with their speed at the start of the study the 10 seniors in the brain training group: Improved their normal walking speed (this gain was however very small and not statistically significant). Improved their walking-while-talking speed significantly. No improvement i... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314120 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 20:45:59 +0100 4314120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304984&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FMS2qn5Ph1As%2F Here is a news digest on brain training to start your stimulating New Year: Brain training games: Do they work? This piece explores the world of computerized brain training software: Who uses them? Are they worth the expense? You can also check out Sharpbrains Program Evaluation checklist to learn about the 10 ques­tions to ask when choosing a brain fit­ness pro­gram. Protect your brain: The new issue for athletes. Learn more about ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), the computerized clinical report which is quickly becoming the norm for high schools and colleges in determining an athlete’s cognitive brain function. For basic information on concussions and concussion-types sport-related damages, click here. Brain training: What’s the “true” pic... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304984 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:49:57 +0100 4304984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298718&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FRkIGbtcxVcQ%2F How can we help younger generations find the right path to lifelong brain health and performance — especially as they will live longer, and in more dynamic, complex environments? We created the Brain Health across the Lifes­pan series to curate reliable sources of information, and here you can  check out  the Top 10 Resources to Better Understand the Teenage Brain. Wishing you and your family a very brain-fit decade…please enjoy the December edition of our monthly eNewsletter: Research Bites Memory Training Reduces Brain Atrophy: Andreas Engvig, a former SharpBrains intern and current neuroscientist, gives us a unique peak into his lab’s work on how mem­ory train­ing can both improve memory performance and decrease brain matter reduction in older adults’ brains. Cognitive ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298718 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:05:22 +0100 4298718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294827&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F-uEjqrPKAcM%2F This study shows once again how physical fitness is directly related to mental fitness. At all age, exercising the body benefits the brain. Interestingly, aerobic training is usually related to better cognitive performance. This new study shows that resistance training can be added to our list of exercise to do. Related posts: Physical exercise: why aerobic exercise enhances neurogenesis and neuroplasticity Walking increases brain volume and reduces risks of decline (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294827 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 16:13:34 +0100 4294827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294828&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FF_-YgpOQQ2c%2F As part of the research behind the book The SharpBrains Guide for Brain Fitness we interviewed dozens of leading cognitive health and fitness scientists and experts worldwide to learn about their research and thoughts, and have a number of take-aways to report. What can we clearly say today that we couldn’t have said only 10 years ago? That what neuroscience pioneer Santiago Ramon y Cajal claimed in the XX century, “Every man can, if he so desires, become the sculptor his own brain”, may well become reality in the XXI. And transform Education, Health, Training, and Gaming in the process, since we have only scratched the surface of what science-based structured mental exercise can do for lifelong brain health and productivity. We are now witnessing the birth of a new field that cross... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294828 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 00:56:49 +0100 4294828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309859&cid=t_404246_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FZtcizA2Y0II%2F Nine Elements of Effective Alcohol Treatment for AdolescentsIn evaluating a broad spectrum of treatment programs and approaches, researchers have identified common themes among the treatments that are most effective in helping teens. Drug Strategies, a Washington-based nonprofit research institute that promotes more effective approaches to the nation’s drug problems, found these key elements in an extensive review.http://www.ensuringsolutions.org/resources/resources_show.htm?doc_id=336617&cat_id=989PublisherEnsuring Solutions to Alcohol ProblemsGeorge Washington University Medical CenterWebsite: http://www.ensuringsolutions.org/Random ArticlesCost-Effectiveness of Home Visits for AlcoholismStricter Sobriety Standards for California Health ProfessionalsSPIRITUALITY AND HEALTHAlco... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309859 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 01:55:07 +0100 4309859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275425&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJFc0J6E891o%2F Numerous studies show benefits of cognitive training in older adults, but a recent study questions their validity. The debate on the effects of specific cognitive interventions is not settled. A finding that researchers do seem to agree on is that aging is accompanied by brain and cognitive decline. These reductions seem to be modifiable through cognitive and physical exercise. In this vein, our lab recently demonstrated that older adults involved in an 8-week memory training program show less brain atrophy. This gives some hope for older adults wondering whether their training efforts are really worth while. A major research interest in our lab is how brain structure and memory change across the human life-span. We have recently been able to measure regional changes in the brain within th... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275425 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:37:38 +0100 4275425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266011&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FPM-vZAgjs0M%2F Having a sense of control over one’s life may be one of the most crucial markers of successful aging. Aging individuals who feel in control seem to know more about their health, be more likely to take actions to protect it and thus enjoy healthier and longer lives. Studies have shown that people feel less in control as they get older. Could cognitive or brain training boost such feeling and reverse or at least counteract that trend? A recent study says the answer is yes.Do you remember the ACTIVE study? This was a large randomized controlled trial with thousands of adults over 65 that included 3 types of cognitive training: memory, reasoning, and speed of processing. The participants were evaluated over several years. Results published in 2006 showed that people got better at the trained... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266011 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:06:51 +0100 4266011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259139&cid=t_404246_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fpain-of-natural-consequences.html This morning my son grabbed my teapot, full of water at a full boil, off the stove in a willful bear-hug while I was in the bathroom for a few minutes. The scream brought me running, the kind of scream that only comes when there is true pain. I was reminded of the day he wandered down to the road and nearly got run over by the truck, as I held him tight and forced him to put those burned forearms under the cold tap water for a full 10 minutes. He has a large, bubbly burn (about 2 inches long) and a larger scalded area on one arm. The other arm and hands seem fine.A verse that makes me wince to read - but has become more meaningful now that there is a boy in this house - is Proverbs 19:18. Here it is, in two different version. How important training is, to teach them safety and moderation!D... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259139 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:29:00 +0100 4259139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241835&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FXtT5veL6888%2F My interest in the brain stems from wanting to better understand both how to make school more palatable for students, and professional development more meaningful for faculty. To that end, I began my Neurons Firing blog in April, 2007, have been doing a lot of reading, and been attending workshops and conferences, including Learning & the Brain. If you agree that our brains are designed for learning, then as educators it is incumbent upon us to be looking for ways to maximize the learning process for each of our students, as well as for ourselves. Some of what follows is simply common sense, but I’ve learned that all of it has a scientific basis in our brains. 1. Review and 2. Reflection are two means for thinking about what is being learned. Review can be done in the moments after ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241835 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:25:24 +0100 4241835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225248&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsome-things-about-medicine-will-never-change%2F2010.12.03 I just can’t imagine life today as a medical student. Every medical publication in the palm of your hand. The capacity to create an audience and publish at your own will.  Real-time dialog between students, faculty, anyone. Global reach from your phone. It’s mind-boggling really. This is in stark contrast to my experience. My world was centered on index cards, textbooks and pens with different colors. We communicated via Post-it notes on the door of the student lounge. There were no apps and our only game was foozball. As a first year I scheduled time to compose H&Ps on the library’s only Macintosh II computer. This was plugged into the new Apple LaserWriter with WYSIWYG. Hi tech we were. We thought. Being distractible and restless, I’m going to guess that if I had a... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225248 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:00:17 +0100 4225248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214314&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FDez2pHrB7PU%2F Everyone these days is talking about education and testing reform, but why is relevant brain research often ignored? Which organ if not the brain does the learning and teaching part? Renowned educator and brain expert Dr. Robert Sylwester shares his recommended Top Brain Books for Educators and Learners to help inform the conversation. A must read! Save the Date: the 2011 SharpBrains Summit, the second edition of our annual industry and research conference, will take place virtually from March 28th to March 31st 2010. Details will follow soon. Without further ado…please enjoy the November edition of our monthly eNewsletter: Research Bites Football and brain damage: In high-contact sports such as football, even hits not lead­ing to con­cus­sions can affect the brain. How to take o... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214314 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:33:36 +0100 4214314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207288&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffaith-fitness-and%2F2010.11.28 Since March I’ve been working out with a fitness instructor. She is the toughest, most motivated coach I’ve ever known. Sadly, today was our last day together because she’s beginning maternity leave and I’m moving out of the area. I was reflecting on what made her such a great trainer, and I think the essence was her undying belief in everyone’s ability to improve. Each exercise was a chance to do better than last time — to perfect one’s form, do one more repetition, or to slow the speed of a lift or increase the resistance involved. She never let me slack — she told me she believed in me, that I could do better, and that she didn’t care how many reps I did, I had to do them the right way. There were times that I just wanted an “easy” workout, or when I’d as... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207288 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:00:18 +0100 4207288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203223&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FrfLGus2764w%2F Musicians’ brains are often used as models of neuroplasticity. Indeed, numerous studies to date have shown that musical training can change the brain. Musicians have larger brain volume in areas that are important for playing an instrument: motor, auditory and visuo-spatial regions. A recent Nature Review Neuroscience article shows that music training can benefit the brain beyond music-related abilities. Specifically, musicians may have an advantage for processing speech in challenging listening environments compared with non-musicians This effect of music training suggests that, akin to physical exercise and its impact on body fitness, music is a resource that tones the brain for auditory fitness. Therefore, the role of music in shaping individual development deserves consideration. To ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203223 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:57:33 +0100 4203223 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4186959&cid=t_404246_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fjournal-of-radiology-case-reports-november-2010-issue.html The Journal of Radiology Case Reports has published its November issueVol 4, No 11 (2010)Table of Contents Gastrointestinal Radiology (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4186959 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:52:41 +0100 4186959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179403&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FbIK4cuhZ8z0%2F Discussions (Members-only links below. To Learn More and Join Council, click Here) Now let’s take a look at the great things going on with the SharpBrains Council. Council Membership 60 Council Members are already active in the Council members-only platform, bringing an excellent cross-sector participation and featuring innovative research, products, services and practices. The Member List available in the Library section includes interests and 2011 priorities, to facilitate connections. We are featuring: 7 most active Council Members: Philip Toman, Jamie Wilson, Luc Beaudoin, Joshua Steinerman, Pascale Michelon, Adam Gazzaley and Sherrie All. 7 Council Members doing great work outside the US: Peter Reiner, Veronika Litinski and David Tal in Canada; Jenny Brockis and Steve Zanon in A... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179403 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:05:02 +0100 4179403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175993&cid=t_404246_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmypatraining.com%2F2010%2F11%2F17%2Fwhat-does-it-feel-like-to-have-asthma%2F Just a  quick clip of a silly demonstration of what it feels like to have asthma.  We studied plenty of the medical aspects of the illness, but sometimes a quick demonstration communicates things a lecture can’t. (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175993 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:49:19 +0100 4175993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172190&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FQ-06a2iBcN0%2F You have probably noticed the increasing amount of research and media coverage focused on “working memory”. What is working memory? Why do we care? How can we best enhance it? Working memory is the ability to keep information current in mind for a short period, while using this information for the task at hand. Working memory is supported by regions of the frontal lobes (in blue here) and parietal lobes (in yellow). Let’s take a few concrete examples to understand in which situations working memory is used. Situation 1: You are just back from your coffee break and your colleague, who is running in the hallway to catch up with the boss, tells you that Mr. Brown just called and can see you either on the 18th at 2:30pm or on the 20th at 9am. Your brain holds on to that information long... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172190 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:11:45 +0100 4172190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159341&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FTd7cU2b36vA%2F This article shows once again the gap between what we know about the brain and brain health and the application of this knowledge, especially in education. To learn more about how brain sci­ence fits into national class­room cur­ric­ula read The brain in science education: What should everyone learn. And stay tuned: We will publish next week the Top Brain Book Collection for Educators and Learners! . (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159341 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:26:08 +0100 4159341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4525092&cid=t_404246_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd%2Fthree-highly-rated-positive-parenting-tips-which-are-guaranteed-to-make-your-life-easy.php Are you currently struggling to balance your family obligations along with all of your other obligations? If this leads you to possess behavior difficulties with your children, the next 3 positive parenting tips ought to significantly aid your circumstances. Simply, a couple of fast ideas before we get started. We realize that being a parent could be the most difficult position on the planet. That is certainly not in question. These, or just about any ideas or support you get from this guide or it’s sources, have this specific issue in mind![I:http://lifewithadhd.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/PaulDonahue8.jpg] The very first positive parenting tip to hold in mind is in the case when a kid does not conduct himself or herself in a manner that you approve of, you must question your sel... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4525092 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4525092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152012&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F5PVEXty3FV4%2F A study just published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society has been much publicized recently (see for instance, this L.A. Times article). The study showed that a computer-based brain training program succeeded in reducing at-fault car crashes for older drivers. The effects of the training lasted over 6 years. This result made the news as one of the rare transfers of brain training benefits to everyday life.  Why was this training successful and not others? Probably because brain training needs to be specific and not general. If you practice playing baseball you do not expect to get better at playing basketball, right? The same is true of brain functions: If you train your language skills, do not expect to get better at memorizing numbers. Driving is quite automatic for most o... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152012 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:32:16 +0100 4152012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152014&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FN3OunENy05o%2F This study clearly demonstrates that there is only little support for a specific Mozart effect in published as well as in unpublished work. Although results indicate a positive, significant effect of exposure to the Mozart sonata (KV 448) compared to no stimulus at all on spatial task performance, observed effects were only small in size. Moreover, exposure to other musical stimuli compared to exposure to no stimulus at all yielded a significant overall effect of about the same size…On the whole, there is little left that would support the notion of a specific enhancement of spatial task performance through exposure to the Mozart sonata KV 448.” I think the jury is in on this one: The Mozart effect is weak, at best. Maybe the question can finally be put to rest. Does this mean that m... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152014 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 17:49:09 +0100 4152014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125070&cid=t_404246_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F02%2Fthe-psychology-of-guns-and-race%2F I have just posted my forthcoming article, Quick on the Draw: Implicit Bias and the Second Amendment, on SSRN.  The abstract appears below: African Americans face a significant and menacing threat, but it is not the one that has preoccupied the press, pundits, and policy makers in the wake of several bigoted murders and a resurgent white supremacist movement. While hate crimes and hate groups demand continued vigilance, if we are truly to protect our minority citizens, we must shift our most urgent attention from neo-Nazis stockpiling weapons to the seemingly benign gun owners among us—our friends, family, and neighbors—who show no animus toward African Americans and who profess genuine commitments to equality. Our commonsense narratives about racism and guns—centered on a conceptio... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125070 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 04:01:19 +0100 4125070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119370&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fb68Qn7NVzbo%2F To help consumers and professionals navigate through the growing number of programs making “brain fitness” or “brain training” claims, we have published this SharpBrains Checklist: 10 Questions to Choose the Right Brain Fitness Program — and a brief explanation of why each question is important: * 1. Are there scientists, ideally neuropsychologists, and a scientific advisory board behind the program? Neuropsychologists specialize in measuring and understanding human cognition and brain structure and function. * 2. Are there published, peer-reviewed scientific papers in PubMed written by those scientists? How many? PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes millions of citations science journals. If a scientist has not published a paper that appear... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119370 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:24:06 +0100 4119370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105738&cid=t_404246_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F17jhYgvC3tw%2Fteam-work.html There’s an article in the Oct 20, 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) which discusses surgical team training and team work in the operating room. Most surgeons have crews or individuals in the operating rooms they prefer to work along side.  Things just go smoother.  We work more as a team, more as one. Why?  Personalities.  Communication styles that work well together.  Skills that compliment.  Each person knows and does their job, not trying to do someone else’s.  Each knowing that even the smallest task is important to the whole. Ideally, we could create teams like this at all times in the operating room.  In reality, its not so easy.  Change in personnel happens.  Team members get sick, so there is g... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105738 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:13:00 +0100 4105738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097939&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmore-unvaccinated-children-cause-public-health-fears-to-increase%2F2010.10.22 Dr. Robert Sears’ The Vaccine Book, is, as Dr. Rahul Parikh puts it, “a nightmare for pediatricians like me.” In a piece from Salon, Dr. Parikh brings his issues to the author. The controversy of the book is the so-called “alternative vaccine schedule,” which, as vaccine developer Paul Offit puts it: …is “misrepresentation of vaccine science” that “misinforms parents trying to make the right decision for their children” in the Journal of Pediatrics. And yet, as a pediatrician myself, I have seen an increasing number of caring, reasonable parents hold it up like a bible in my practice (and that of my colleagues). This post, however,  isn’t about the vaccine controversy — I’ll leave you to read Dr. Parikh’s excellent piece for yourself. What I found interest... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097939 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 20:00:28 +0100 4097939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086391&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FFhw0Xv-nlrw%2F An interesting article in Nature Reviews last month reviewed several studies showing that cognitive intervention can be beneficial even for individuals already diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (Buschert et al., 2010). The article shows that patients with mild-to-moderate dementia can benefit from a range of cognitive interventions: from training of partially spared cognitive functions to training on activities of daily living. Results suggest that such interventions can improve global cognition, abilities of daily living and quality of life in these patients. Patients with moderate-to-severe dementia seem to benefit from general engagement in activities that enhance cognitive and social functioning in a non-specific manner. In general, for patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086391 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 19:40:46 +0100 4086391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082022&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F19%2Femergency-medicine-journal-2010-vol-27-no-10%2F Emergency Medicine Journal 2009 (Vol. 27, No. 10) content page Fade Fave: Simulation training improves ability to manage medical emergencies Fade Skinny: In the case of an emergency, fast and structured patient management is crucial for a patient’s outcome. Every physician and graduate medical student should possess basic knowledge of emergency care and the skills to manage common emergencies. This study determines the effect of a simulation-based curriculum in emergency medicine on students’ abilities to manage emergency situations. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Emergency Se... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082022 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:40:53 +0100 4082022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077632&cid=t_404246_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FU3L-TG6FhvY%2F I participated in my first 5K run last weekend. It was a charity event held in San Clemente, California, supporting Autism Research. Called Hope4Hanna, the run featured a long uphill section and a cool coastal location along with hundreds of runners raising money for a great cause. I have always wanted to run a distance race, but since I was in high school have always been a sprinter. You give me a 100 yard dash or a 220 or 440 and I’m in good shape. Longer distances have always been a problem. I decided a couple of months ago to start running on a daily basis, and started a workout program at my local gym. I thought that endurance would come rather quickly, but it didn’t. Running very far was still painful after weeks of practice. I didn’t know if a long run would ever be in the car... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077632 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 19:14:05 +0100 4077632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060919&cid=t_404246_113_f&fid=34637&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgaggio.blogspirit.com%2Farchive%2F2010%2F10%2F12%2Fonline.html The new issue of Cybertherapy and Rehabilitation magazine (3/2) is now online and available for full-text download. Topics covered by this issue include brain-computer interface, cognitive enhancement and trainers and the use of massive multiplayer online games in rehabilitation and therapy.           (Source: Positive Technology Journal) Positive Technology Journal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060919 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:54:00 +0100 4060919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055827&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F9mHY5I3qG84%2F Brain training does not necessarily mean computerized games. For instance, mediation may be a great tool to train your brain. Different parts of the brain support different functions. One function, central to many of our actions, is “attention”. Attention can be defined as the ability to sustain concentration on a particular object, action, or thought. It can also be defined as the ability to manage competing demands in our environment.connections between neurons, die. In the brain it is supported mainly by neuronal networks in the parietal (yellow in the figure) and frontal (blue in the figure) lobes. What can be done to maintain and boost such a fundamental ability? Dr. Andrew Newberg (Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology and Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvani... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055827 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:05:03 +0100 4055827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055677&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F11%2Fdiversity-in-health-and-care-2010-vol-7-no-3%2F This article evaluates training courses run by the British Heart Foundation to improve the knowledge of health advocates and trainers within the context of a multi-cultural society. Contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals, Primary Care Tagged: Coronary Heart Disease, Ethnicity, Health Advocates, Health Inequalities, Training and Education, Voluntary and Community Provision (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055677 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 08:42:47 +0100 4055677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053487&cid=t_404246_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fwho-intervention-guide%2F Image via Wikipedia WHO simplifies treatment of mental and neurological disorders A new Intervention guide to facilitate the management of depression, alcohol use disorders, epilepsy and other common mental disorders in the primary health-care setting GENEVA — Millions of people with common, but untreated, mental, neurological and substance use disorders can now benefit from new simplified diagnosis and treatment guidelines released today by WHO. The guidelines are designed to facilitate the management of depression, alcohol use disorders, epilepsy and other common mental disorders in the primary health-care setting. The Intervention guide extends competence in diagnosis and management to non-mental health specialists including doctors, nurses and other health providers. These ev... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053487 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:49:00 +0100 4053487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045224&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FTSN3bNlCxTY%2F Have you read the cover story of the New Scientist this week: Mental muscle: six ways to boost your brain? The article, which includes good information on brain food, the value of meditation, etc., starts by saying that: “Brain training doesn’t work, but there are lots of other ways to give your grey matter a quick boost.” Further in the article you can read “… brain training software has now been consigned to the shelf of technologies that failed to live up to expectations.” Such claims are based on the one study widely publicized earlier this year: the BBC “brain training” experiment, published by Owen et al. (2010) in Nature. What happened to the scientific rigor associated with the New Scientist? As expressed in one of our previous posts: “Once more, claims seem to go... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045224 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:42:52 +0100 4045224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018290&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F3o5RXvNCqe0%2F We have received many good questions about the new SharpBrains Council for Brain Fitness Innovation — below you have some answers. Question: We are based in Asia/ Australia/ Europe. Will time differences prevent us from participating in monthly briefings and benefiting from the Council? Answer: We will do our best to facilitate a truly global community and exchange. Please consider that… we will schedule monthly briefings at 2 separate times, one at 9am US Pacific Time, the other at 4pm US Pacific Time, both covering the same topic (but perhaps with different guest speakers). And briefings will be recorded. most activities and resources are asynchronous anyway. Our market intelligence reports and other materials are available via this members-only online community 24/7, same as onlin... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018290 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:41:40 +0100 4018290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013467&cid=t_404246_136_f&fid=39215&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancersuucks.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fnew-cancer-free-me.html I have reinvented myself as someone who exercises on a treadmill and likes cats. Thanks a lot, Denise. (Source: Cancer does suck but it is a little funny.) Cancer does suck but it is a little funny. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013467 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:06:00 +0100 4013467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4001829&cid=t_404246_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmypatraining.com%2F2010%2F09%2F24%2Fantibiotics-without-resistance-2%2F Hey, everybody.  I’m posting an awesome video lecture by a researcher named Bonnie Bassler.  Bassler is a molecular biologist at Princeton University.  In 2001, she discovered that bacteria use a form of group communication that researchers now call quorum sensing.  It’s like birds in a flock somehow knowing which way to turn all at once.  [...] (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001829 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 05:22:46 +0100 4001829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999243&cid=t_404246_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fin-sweden%2F I left on Monday, and I arrive back in the UK tomorrow. Here’s what I will have done. Spent 8 hours in the air, on 6 planes. Spent 14 hours in airports. Stayed in 3 hotels. Trained 50 people for 2 days each. Every one of thom has been polite, welcoming, and a true pleasure to work with. Eaten 2 of the most awesome bacon sandwiches ever, fashioned myself from the contents of breakfast buffets – really good bread, very thin, very crispy, very hot bacon, and HP sauce. Doubled my vocabulary in Swedish, by learning one word. It’s ‘Hej!’, pronounced ‘Hey!’, and it’s the standard greeting here. It’s a bit odd to be greeted with ‘Hej!’ by a Very Senior Person in a Very Large Company. My head knows I’m at work, my heart thinks I’m in a soda fountain in 1950s A... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999243 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:24:57 +0100 3999243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994387&cid=t_404246_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F23%2Ftime-to-taper%2F This article has some great nutrition tips for the week before the big day! Drink up!! Make sure you are hydrate well the week before the marathon and in particular, during the carbohydrate loading period. Don’t fret over weight gain! If your weight fluctuates a few pounds, don’t panic. Because of reduced activity, and increased hydration, this is mostly water weight! I assure you it will disappear immediately post-race. If you are traveling to your race, make sure to pack some of your favorite foods, and foods that you are used to using on your training runs. If you have been using a specific source of carbohydrates during your long runs, now is not the time to switch it up! Save yourself some headaches (and tummyaches!) by planning ahead and packing what you’ll need! Ca... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994387 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:57:34 +0100 3994387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994118&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FebOYCtuF2U4%2F Ask yourself the tough questions: Do you mind your brain? Do you know your noggin’? Can you claim cerebral ownership or is your mental a rental? Although these questions are relevant at virtually all lifespan stages, firm answers can sometimes appear inconceivable.  Unfortunately with advancing age, attention to mental performance is often either abandoned or framed in terms of perceived impairment and decline.  Now, I have previously shared my message on minding the aging brain with SharpBrains readers.  As a cognitive neuropsychiatrist primarily interested in later-life phenomena, I tend to stick to my area of expertise.  Nevertheless, whether you are elder or not, I implore you to take these ideas to heart…do you mind? Just as brain fitness is for all, aging is similarly univers... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994118 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:41:02 +0100 3994118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987122&cid=t_404246_113_f&fid=34637&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgaggio.blogspirit.com%2Farchive%2F2010%2F09%2F20%2Fxwave-control-your-iphone-with-your-brain.html The XWave is a new technology that uses a single electrode placed on the wearer’s forehead to measure electroencephalography (EEG) data, and converts these analog signals into digital so they can be used to control an external device. The XWave comes bundled with a software that includes a number of brain-training exercises. These include levitating a ball on the iDevice’s screen, changing a color based on the relaxation level of your brain and training your brain to maximize its attention span.   In the company’s own words: XWave, powered by NeuroSky eSense patented technologies, senses the faintest electrical impulses transmitted through your skull to the surface of your forehead and converts these analogue signals into digital. With XWave, you will be able to detect attenti... Positive Technology Journal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987122 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:05:00 +0100 3987122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3969085&cid=t_404246_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fjournal-of-radiology-case-reports-september-2010-issue.html The Journal of Radiology Case Reports has published its September issueVol 4, No 9 (2010)Table of Contents General Radiology (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3969085 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:07:16 +0100 3969085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938420&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fl09if-uJcmc%2F If you happen to be in Barcelona, Spain, on September 14th, make sure to attend Alvaro Fernandez talk there titled “How and Why Digital Technology Will Transform Education, Training and Brain Health”. Date: 14/09/2010 Time: 19:00 Place: ESADEFORUM. Av. Pedralbes 60–62. Description: You have a brain. Make it reflect on this provocative vision of how the convergence of demographic and political trends with the discoveries of neuroscience and digital technology can give rise to a global market capable of transforming the way in which we develop and maintain our brains, in order to attain the highest possible level of brain health and performance throughout our lives. The neuroscientist Ramón y Cajal once said: “Every man can, if he so desires, become the sculptor of his own brai... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938420 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:24:11 +0100 3938420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938414&cid=t_404246_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fworld-premiere-truly-interactive-radiology-cases-and-teaching-files.html We present a new feature on Radiolopolis which is the start of a new generation of teaching files: interactive image stacks. This feature allows our Radiolopolis members to excel by providing "whole" cases to the audience.This feature has been implemented in cooperation with our affiliated Journal of Radiology Case Reports - which is the first and only journal that allows truly interactive usage of published articles to its readers (ref. 1). (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938414 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:20:48 +0100 3938414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3925098&cid=t_404246_155_f&fid=38409&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropathologyblog.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fneurologistneuropathologist-dinosaur-or.html This guest posts was authored by Dr. John E. Donahue, neuropathologist at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Donahue (pictured) is responding to a question raised by a neurology resident who considering doing a neuropathology fellowship. I would argue that, despite the potential professional hurdles such cross-training might present to the trainee, neurologists who practice neuropathology bring a fresh insight which dynamizes the subspecialty. Here are Dr. Donahue's thoughts : I am a neurology-trained neuropathologist.  Many years ago, that was the norm; almost all neuropathology was done by neurologists.  They saw patients, cut brains, looked at slides, and taught.  Mass. General Hospital had neurology, neuropathology, and psychiatry as a single department until the... neuropathology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3925098 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:48:00 +0100 3925098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914947&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8781 Preveena writes in: hi, I’m currently a medical student pursuing my 6th year in Indonesia. i would to know reg the the list of malaysian houseman competence. as i would like to brush up my skills and knowledge for further starting my training. is there any websites which i could read. thank you. Hi Preveena. I’m not quite sure what you mean by “reg the the list of malaysian houseman competence.” However if you mean information on housemanship or internship training in Malayisa, I think you could start off with the MMC Website and download the Guidebook for House Officers (PDF format). If you have questions regarding registration, you should checkout this section. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesFeedback: Housemanship (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914947 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3914947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915320&cid=t_404246_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FiMivZZY9l4c%2F In our modern fast paced world, many of us find it hard to stay in shape. The constant battle of a high stress job, commuting, a myriad of oversized fast food choices, and a desk job that makes us sit in front of a screen all day soon add on the pounds and make us feel lethargic. Since we don’t feel like doing anything after a long day, we come home and watch three or four hours of TV. Repeat this pattern day after day. From my experience, it’s hard to break out of this cycle. This is where the Focused Fitness Planner can help. The planner allows you to set a twelve week goal and track your daily activities. Utilizing our F.A.S.T System, you schedule a block of time to exercise or do weight training, pick a location to do them, and then do the activities for a focused length of time. ... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3915320 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:59:09 +0100 3915320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876653&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-its-like-to-be-in-medical-school%2F2010.08.17 Ever wonder what a day in the life of a medical student is like? A father of two, a husband of one, and a medical student and soon-to-be doctor of many describes his daily routine in one day in his life as a second-year medical student. I heard one of my partners describing a friend of hers recent exit as an intensive care unit nurse and into the life of a medical student. How did the RN describe his experience? “Man, this is hard.” Yes, it is. No matter how many years you spend as a nurse, there is no replacement for a medical school education. *This blog post was originally published at The Happy Hospitalist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876653 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3876653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3862102&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FE76ruBRg4FI%2F Brain fitness programs may help weak elderly walk faster (press release) A study led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has found preliminary evidence that brain fitness programs may help frail elderly walk faster, potentially preventing disability and improving quality of life. For walking while talking — which requires considerably more concentration than normal walking — the seniors who took computer training notably improved compared with their initial speeds. By contrast, no improvement in walking speed was observed for the control group. (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3862102 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:53:03 +0100 3862102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858158&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdefining-family-practice%2F2010.08.11 I like Dr. Rob, the one with the “distractible mind.” And although I thoroughly agree with the stance he takes in his recent post against cholesterol screening in kids, I must take issue with his opening statement: I have a unique vantage point when it comes to the issue universal cholesterol screening in children, when compared to most pediatricians. My unique view stems from the fact that I am also an internist who deals with those children after they grow up on KFC Double Downs. From Dictionary.com: “Unique: existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics.” Your med-peds training allows you to follow patients from birth to death (but no obstetrics or gynecology). You can care for all organ systems and all stages of di... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858158 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:00:55 +0100 3858158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858445&cid=t_404246_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FpDaN_JuBYoY%2F I ran across an interesting book at Costco the other day while shopping. It’s called Transformation, and it’s a follow up work by Bill Phillips to his life changing book, Body for Life, which was published 11 years ago. If you have been a reader of this blog for any length of time, you know that his first book changed my life. In twelve weeks following the Body for Life program, I lost over 25 pounds and cut my body fat percentage by over 30%. And the muscle that I gained, helped me keep the weight off for years. Bill’s new book is more holistic than his first, covering not just diet and exercise, but also mindset and well being. His weight training and exercise program is a kinder and gentler version of the original but still achieves amazing results. It’s written from the viewpo... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858445 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:03:48 +0100 3858445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845187&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FuaJVh6D6qUc%2F I was really interested in the recent critique of the BBC brain training experiment by Dr. Elizabeth Zelinski. I think Owens et al (2010) was a critical piece of research which was not conducted in the right way and was focusing on the wrong sample population.  I totally agree with the comments by Dr. Zelinski regarding the potential for sample bias and the use of some questionable cognitive measures. However, I would like to take this critique further and question whether the study was value for money when there are other studies which cannot achieve funding but would, in my opinion, show the criticism/scepticism of the use-it-or-lose-it theory. I think there is not enough criticism about the age of the sample population used in Owens et al. (2010). We have conclusive cognitive and neuro... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845187 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:14:16 +0100 3845187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827188&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FmoCgaTUZUos%2F In conclusion, results from this follow-up study provide evidence that neurofeedback can yield enduring benefits for some children with ADHD. As suggested by the authors, it may be an important component of a multimodal treatment program but its consistent use as a stand alone treatment does not seem to be supported by the findings reported here. – Dr. David Rabiner is a child clin­i­cal psy­chol­o­gist and Direc­tor of Under­grad­u­ate Stud­ies in the Depart­ment of Psy­chol­ogy and Neu­ro­science at Duke Uni­ver­sity. His research focuses on var­i­ous issues related to ADHD, the impact of atten­tion prob­lems on aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment, and atten­tion train­ing. He also pub­lishes Atten­tion Research Update, a com­pli­men­tary online newslet­ter that h... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827188 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:24:15 +0100 3827188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3798673&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FU3wLN6Oicdw%2F Here you have the July edition of our monthly eNewslet ter covering cognitive health and brain fitness topics. Please remem ber that you can subscribe to receive this free Brain Fitness eNewsletter by email, using the box in the right column. Technology to upgrade brain care: In this extensive interview, Dr. John Docherty helps connect the dots on why new frameworks and tools are a must to put recent brain research to good use. A must read for all professionals in the field. Research Findings from NIH Expert Panel: The American Society on Aging asked Alvaro Fernandez to comment on the findings from a major cognitive health research review by the National Institutes of Health. Lifestyle still matters, and protective factors against cognitive decline are led by cognitive training, physical... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3798673 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:11:35 +0100 3798673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794747&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbrain-training-flex-your-focus-muscle%2F Poor attention span isn’t just the trouble of an ADD-diagnosed teen; in the modern age of computers, smartphones, twitter, and television, we’ve all slowly lost our ability to focus, and there are plenty of studies to show it. We want our focus back, and there’s a whole industry of tools, apps, programs, and headphones to help us, acting like digital blinders to shield us from distraction. But Clay Johnson, the founder of Blue State Digital (the technology company behind Barack Obama’s web site) and blogger at infovegan.com, says that we’re looking in the wrong place: “It is as much Twitter’s fault that you have a short attention span as it is your closet’s fault it doesn’t have any running shoes in it. If you want the ability to focus ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794747 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:47:44 +0100 3794747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746857&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FEID5-wTAlF0%2F We often hear interest from people of all ages in being participants in the cognitive research we are doing in our UCSF lab. However, all of our experiments to date have been focused on under 20 year olds and the over 60 age group, and many people fall in between. Well, we have just launched our first experiment aimed at exploring the impact of distraction and multitasking on performance across the lifespan, with a large enough number of participants to allow for gender comparisons. So, we are reaching to people of all ages with the opportunity to be participate in this cool new experiment. This is a behavioral study using a video game that we created and developed to evaluate these skills. It sets the stage for both a brain training and brain recording experiment to follow. Taking part re... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746857 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:29:57 +0100 3746857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740832&cid=t_404246_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FhmYMQNkg5n8%2F   By Mary Cook, MA Whether clients or counselors, students or teachers, we are all imperfect human beings. We are here because we have a yearning to grow. And the strongest motivator for growth is pain. When we are significantly harmed or deprived mentally, emotionally or physically and have no safe people or role models to help us understand and rebound or heal, our mind creates defense mechanisms and coping strategies to hide our real pain and vulnerability. This may serve us well over a short time period, but backfires in a longer time frame. When we become habituated to our means to hide painful reality, we forget our true self behind the fabrications. More at; Anonymous One website See also; TWELVE STEPS TO RECOVERY FROM BURNOUT Emotional Sobriety Share/Save Random Ar... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740832 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:44:30 +0100 3740832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714311&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FiGhbnYRh3c8%2F Karolinska Development to divest portfolio company (press release) “Today, Karolinska Development has divested Cogmed, one of Karolinska Development’s portfolio companies, to Pearson where it will become part of Pearson’s Clinical Assessment business.” Why does it make all the sense in the world for a large publisher with heavy educational and clinical operations to acquire a computerized cognitive training company like Cogmed? and, why Pearson? Read more (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714311 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:51:38 +0100 3714311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699606&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F9kuPOAPPJdk%2F We define Brain Fitness as having the brain-based cognitive, emotional and self-regulation capacities required to succeed in one’s environment. Not everyone is exposed to the same mental demands nor do we all have the same starting points. This means we need to stop looking for ‘magic pills’ and invest more resources in developing toolkits and infrastructure similar to what the physical fitness industry has done over the last 30-40 years. The following question guides much of our work at SharpBrains: “What tools provide the right kind of experience to refine our brains from a structural and functional point of view to harness neuroplasticity into real-world benefits?” We try to provide good information and answers by constantly monitoring and analyzing the state of science and th... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699606 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:31:12 +0100 3699606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672044&cid=t_404246_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2Fb-YdyO2BzgA%2F Psychotherapy is a unique relationship, a kind of connection that is unlike any other kind of relationship a person has in their life. In some ways, it can be more intimate than our most intimate relationships, but it also paradoxically values a vestige of professional distance between therapist and client. Therapists, alas, are just as human as the clients they see and come with the same human foibles. They have bad habits, as we all do, but some of those habits have the very real potential of interfering with the psychotherapy process and the unique psychotherapy relationship. So without further ado, here are twelve things you wish your therapist didn’t do — some of which may actually harm the psychotherapeutic relationship. Showing up late for the appointment. Eating in ... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672044 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:24:37 +0100 3672044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3658919&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F14%2Fnursing-times-2010-vol-106-no-21%2F This article calls for all healthcare professionals to be trained in care of the dying as part of an organisations mandatory training programme. It further discusses the use of the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) as a tool to aid the provision of good quality care in the final days or hours of life. Please contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals Tagged: End of Life Care, Liverpool Care Pathway, Training (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3658919 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:05:21 +0100 3658919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648437&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F10%2Fbritish-journal-of-healthcare-assistants-2010-vol-4-no-5%2F Title: HCA study day: long-term bowel management Skinny: Healthcare assistants (HCAs) supply most of the day-to-day care needs of spinal cord injury patients within their own homes, including establishing and maintaining a long-term bowel management regime. A training need was identified for staff including Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) and Manual Evacuation of Faeces (MEF). (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Filed under: Journals, Long Term Conditions Tagged: Bowel Management, Chronic Diseases, Healthcare Assistants, Spinal Cord Injury, Training (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648437 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:20:40 +0100 3648437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640948&cid=t_404246_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F08%2Fwidening-participation-in-pre-registration-nursing-programmes%2F Title: Widening participation in pre-registration nursing programmes Skinny: Describes a series of educational models and one employment model designed to widen access for NHS support staff into the second year of nursing pre-registration degree courses and to provide meaningful career pathways for current and potential employees who wish to remain in Agenda for Change band 1-4 roles. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 30p. Published: 02/06/10 Filed under: Grey Literature, NHS, Nursing Tagged: Education, Grey Literature, Nurse Education, Training (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640948 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 14:55:31 +0100 3640948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641021&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F4-reasons-why-doctors-dont-use-linkedin%2F2010.06.08 Where are the doctors on LinkedIn? If you spend any time there, you’ll find that we are few and far between. Sure, there are the entrepreneurs, the physician executives, and the social wonks, but not many practicing physicians. Why not?   1. Physicians are hyperlocal. Most MDs live and work in relatively small, geographically defined locations. Their success is sustained through word of mouth and the cultivation of a limited number of personal relationships. The average practicing physician has no need to sell himself beyond his local market. The depth of their bio is irrelevant to their local success. 2. Physicians are static. Once established, physicians aren’t likely to pick up and move as other professionals might need to do. Many physicians spend their careers in a coupl... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641021 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:00:46 +0100 3641021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621640&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fheart-attacks-more-likely-to-be-fatal-in-certain-areas%2F photo: Thinkstock Whether or not you survive a cardiac event could depend on where you are. Neighborhoods whose residents are poorer, less educated, and have more black residents yield higher death rates as a result of cardiac incidents. When researchers studied areas in Georgia, people who had a heart attack in Fulton County (Atlanta area) were up to three times more likely to die – and less likely to have bystanders perform CPR – than those who suffered heart attacks in other Georgia counties. Because heart disease is the number one killer of American women, it’s troubling to know that some deaths could be avoided if the victim walks down a different street. It’s impractical to avoid certain areas because there’s a chance you’ll have a heart attack while you&#... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621640 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:50:48 +0100 3621640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610371&cid=t_404246_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Fcm0Mhn4Y9gg%2F URL: http://www.tbiguide.com/Nearly all of the survivors of a traumatic head injury and their families with whom I have worked have had one complaint: There is nothing written that explains head injury in clear, easy to understand language. Most say the available material is too medical or too difficult to read. The goal of this online book is to better prepare the head injured person and family for the long road ahead. For: AnyoneTopics: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Fitness, Cognitive Training, Depression, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Neurophilosophy, Neuroscience, Quality of Life, Self-help, TraumaFeatures: Information, e-learning, ebookNearly all of the survivors of a traumatic head injury and their families with whom I have worked have ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610371 Sat, 29 May 2010 14:59:16 +0100 3610371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607460&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8574 Lily sends this in: I would appreciate if you could highlight this issue in your website. Recently, the MOH has came up with a new ruling concerning new HOs. As new batch of doctors from local universities about to enter the workforces in government hospitals, they were faced with a shocking new ruling. As they were finding out where they are going to be posted to, the new rule has it that all new HOs posted for hospitals in Klang Valley (or the whole of Selangor) will be kicked out of the state to serve outside Selangor once they’ve finished HO for an MO duty. All is well with the rule, as I know it is in MOH’s best interest to address maldistribution of doctors. However, my concern was: 1. Why was this not being told earlier on while the new doctors were applying for places ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607460 Wed, 26 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3607460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595717&cid=t_404246_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fbanta-consulting-group-purchases-speaking-consulting-network-scn%2F NEWS! One of Linda Miles’ most successful ventures, Speaking Consulting Network, was created in 1996 to bring together the wisdom and knowledge of mentors in the speaking and consulting field once a year. Corporate sponsors, editors, and meeting planners gather with dental consultants and writers for an annual cruise. Networking at the seminar leads to excellent opportunities throughout the year. Members stay in touch with one another, mentor newcomers, and receive leads from their involvement with SCN. Linda Miles, a renowned dental consultant, retired from Linda L. Miles & Associates last year after selling the business to Dr. Rhonda Savage. Mrs. Miles held on to SCN a little longer, but recently Lois Banta of Banta Consulting Group purchased SCN. Banta Consulting offers top-of-the... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595717 Tue, 25 May 2010 13:56:24 +0100 3595717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595712&cid=t_404246_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FT38ThbcsgI0%2F Please join us in congratulating USA Hockey, Allstate, and Nationwide, for reaching the podium of the 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation Awards, unveiled today. The podium’s top position went to USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP), a full-time development program aimed at preparing student-athletes for participation on the US National Under-18 and Under-17 Teams, for its innovative cognitive training system designed with the help of Applied Cognitive Engineering (ACE) and the BIRD Foundation to help hockey players develop perception and decision-making skills. More than two years in the making and $2 million to produce, the Hockey IntelliGym offers players a video-game-like training environment to enhance ‘hockey-sense’-the information gathered from surrounding... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595712 Mon, 24 May 2010 19:59:55 +0100 3595712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3590327&cid=t_404246_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8561 Spotted in Vagus’ blog When oncall, eat when you can, sleep when you can. Never think it’s too early for bed, just because it’s 8 pm. You never know when that pager will go off, and if you’ll get to see the callroom again for the rest of the night You’re human. You’ll screw up (I still do). Learn from it. Forgive yourself for it If you have to, use the Hide-In-The-Bathroom-To-Cry trick. I’ve had to employ that several times in my internship. 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The latest RRC regulations state "There must be a minimum of 12 weeks of clinical rotations in breast imaging. Each resident should have documentation of the interpretation/multireading of at least 240 mammograms within a six-month period within the last two years of the residency program." The RRC regulations are posted on the ACGME website as "Effective September Read More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567968 Sat, 15 May 2010 16:22:05 +0100 3567968