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 'alcohol use'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:38:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130750&cid=t_147263_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-surgery-be-considered-for-a-persistently-hoarse-voice%2F2011.08.14 I was informed about this interesting concept on ABC news… With many aging baby boomers tapping into cosmetic surgery in order to look younger, some are taking it a step further to “sound” younger as well with a “voice lift”. For some, it’s not right to look 10-20 years younger after a facelift but still sound like 70 years old. A hoarse voice with aging is not unusual, but a surgical “voice-lift” is not necessarily the first step that should be taken. First things first… (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130750 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5130750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803531&cid=t_147263_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FCnXzG-32TH4%2F Image via WikipediaAlcohol abuse and dependence, referred to as alcohol-use disorders (AUDs), affect 76.3 million people worldwide and account for 1.8 million deaths per year. AUDs affect 18.3 million Americans (7.3% of the population), and up to 40% of hospitalized patients have AUDs.This review discusses the development and progression of critical illness in patients with AUDs.In contrast to acute intoxication, AUDs have been linked to increased severity of illness in a number of studies.In particular, surgical patients with AUDs experience higher rates ofpostoperative hemorrhage,cardiac complications,sepsis, andneed for repeat surgery.Outcomes from trauma are worse for patients with chronic alcohol abuse, whereas burn patients who are acutely intoxicated may not have worse outcomes.AUDs... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803531 Fri, 06 May 2011 21:53:47 +0100 4803531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724267&cid=t_147263_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Faa-helps-reduce-victimisation-symptoms-and-drinking%2F We examined the associations of recent victimization with subsequent participation in alcohol-related treatment and mutual help, and with short- and long-term drinking and health outcomes.Treatment-naïve men and women having an alcohol use disorder with (n = 73) or without (n = 491) recent violence victimization were assessed at baseline and 1 and 8 years later.Victimized individuals had moredays intoxicated,drinking problems,symptoms of depression, andphysical health problems at baseline, andwere more likely to attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) during Year 1.Victimization at baseline predicted re-victimization at 1 year, and more depressive symptoms and physical health problems at 8 years.Participation in alcohol-related treatment or AA during Year 1 was associated with fewer drinking pro... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724267 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:46:00 +0100 4724267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433105&cid=t_147263_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-link-between-oral-sex-and-head-and-neck-cancer%2F2011.02.03 USA Today published a pretty accurate article regarding the rise of certain head and neck cancers with the increased popularity of oral sex and number of sexual partners. The factor that creates this link is the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is associated with tonsil and tongue cancer. Alcohol and tobacco use is more highly linked with such oral cancers, but HPV does appear to be an independent risk factor. A 2007 study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that younger people with head and neck cancers who tested positive for oral HPV infection were more likely to have had multiple vaginal and oral sex partners in their lifetime. Having six or more oral sex partners over a lifetime was associated with a 3.4 times higher risk for oropharyngeal cancer — cancers of the base ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433105 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4433105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266279&cid=t_147263_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmeetings-spirituality-recovery%2F The effects of spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous on alcohol dependenceNew research shows that attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings may increase spirituality and help decrease frequency and intensity of alcohol useAlcoholics Anonymous is a widely known 12-step program that can help individuals control their dependence on alcohol, and spirituality is a large partA new study shows that spirituality does increase over time, which can lead to better alcohol outcomes and an improved rate of recoveryThese results indicate that spirituality is an important factor in the multi-faceted recovery from an alcohol-use disorderAddictions, whether it is to drugs or alcohol, are a very difficult hurdle for individuals to overcome. But, there are ways to help people with their recovery through 12-step... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266279 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:30:00 +0100 4266279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074453&cid=t_147263_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Falcohol-use-disorders-in-the-critically-ill-patient%2F Image via Wikipedia Alcohol abuse and dependence, referred to as alcohol-use disorders (AUDs), affect 76.3 million people worldwide and account for 1.8 million deaths per year. AUDs affect 18.3 million Americans (7.3% of the population), and up to 40% of hospitalized patients have AUDs. This review discusses the development and progression of critical illness in patients with AUDs. In contrast to acute intoxication, AUDs have been linked to increased severity of illness in a number of studies. In particular, surgical patients with AUDs experience higher rates of postoperative hemorrhage, cardiac complications, sepsis, and need for repeat surgery. Outcomes from trauma are worse for patients with chronic alcohol abuse, whereas burn patients who are acutely intoxicated may not have... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074453 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 16:16:00 +0100 4074453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053487&cid=t_147263_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=3891667&cid=t_147263_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-school-10-years-later%2F2010.08.22 I just had my ten-year medical school reunion. It’s hard for me to imagine it’s been ten years since my last medical school class. It’s been fourteen years since that first week of gross anatomy. That class was so hard, I almost dropped out of medical school after one week. A bunch of us local docs from my medical school class of 2000 rode to academic mecca in a stretch limo. What did I learn from my experience at my ten-year medical school reunion? Other than forgetting a few names: When I was in medical school, lots of medical students, on occasion, would  drink heavily. I learned ten years later some doctors, on occasion, still drink heavily and get drunk. When I was in medical school, lots of medical students smoked cigarettes. I learned ten years later some d... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3891667 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:00:00 +0100 3891667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889307&cid=t_147263_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fchildren-of-alcoholics-have-different-emotional-responses%2F This study used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine brain responses to emotional stimuli in adolescent COA’s considered “vulnerable” or “resilient” to Alcohol-use disorders. Findings indicate that resilient COA’s have greater control over their emotional responses, while vulnerable COA’s seem to have difficulties processing emotional stimuli. “COA’s are between 4 and 10 time more likely than non-COA’s to develop Alcohol-use disorders,” … said Mary Heitzeg, research investigator in the psychiatry department at the University of Michigan. “It is widely believed that this is due to a combination of genes that are passed on and the environment these children are raised in. Both of these factors – genetics and environment – can influence... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889307 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:24:00 +0100 3889307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3833424&cid=t_147263_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsocial-drinking-is-it-in-your-genes%2F2010.08.07 Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, published a very interesting paper focusing on the genetic background of social drinking. Specific gene variants might increase the risk for extensive alcohol use or abuse when spending time with heavy-drinking peers. An excerpt from Medical News Today: Drinking alcohol increases levels of dopamine –- a brain chemical that causes pleasure and makes us feel good. The dopamine D4 receptor gene (DRD4) has been shown to be involved in motivation of seeking out rewards. Research has suggested that carrying a specific form (or variant) of this gene –- one that includes seven or more repeats of a certain section of the gene –- may be associated with craving caused by alcohol-related cues. Psychological scientist ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3833424 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:00:34 +0100 3833424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1287899&cid=t_147263_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F247645116%2Fdrug-abuse-state-by-state.html Vermont leads nation in marijuana useA new report released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) includes maps that purport to show the ratio of drug and alcohol usage from state to state. Rhode Island leads the nation in the use of illicit drugs, with 11.2 percent of respondents over the age of 12 reporting drug use in the past month. At the other end of the scale, a scant 5.7 percent of North Dakotans used drugs in an average month, according to numbers extracted from the 2005-2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services.The figures and explanatory text are from SAMHSA, Office of Applied Studies, National Survey on Drug Use and Health. (Source: Addiction Inbox) Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1287899 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:20:00 +0100 1287899