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 'alternatives'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:57 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182090&cid=t_155109_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Flooking-at-risperdal-for-adhd-and-alternatives-to-psychostimulant-drugs-for-adhd-are-you-up-to-date.php Being up to date in the ADHD drugs world requires a lot of study and dedication. Drugs come and go and there has been a lot of debate and controversy about the side effects of drugs such as Adderall, Concerta and Ritalin. Risperdal and ADHD is another popular choice. A recent survey by Consumer Reports asked over 900 parents of children with ADHD about which treatment options they had selected. They found that over 84% said that their kids had been treated with psychostimulants at some point in the treatment cycle. Are they really safe and are they effective in reducing some of the symptoms of restlessness, hyperactivity and lack of attention span? Well, like most of the psychostimulants on the market to-day, a fair number of children with ADHD may experience some rather nasty side effects... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182090 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5182090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086374&cid=t_155109_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-books%2Faddadhd-drug-free-natural-alternatives-and-practical-exercises-to-help-your-child-focus-2.php Price 6 Listprice $15 Description Although attention deficit disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) affect between 3 to 5 per cent of school-age kids, they remain the most misunderstood problems facing young children today. While medications like Ritalin and Cylert are traditionally prescribed to treat these disorders, they often come with worrying side effects and can cause weight loss, insomnia, and may even slow growth in younger children. Finally, “ADD/ADHD Drug Free” gives frustrated parents a long-awaited natural alternative.The first book to feature activities for children that will help them cope with their disorder by strengthening brain functioning, this life-changing guide shows parents, teachers and counselors how the ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086374 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5086374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057827&cid=t_155109_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-medication%2Feffective-alternatives-to-medicines-for-adhd.php Medicines for ADHD have been a cause for much controversy and there continues to be great debate over the efficacy of standard stimulant based medications.  Since most standard medications carry serious side effects, there is very real cause for concern.  Fortunately for patients and their families, there are other options available which offer safe treatment and long lasting results. ADHD can have a wide range of symptoms including hyperactivity, lack of concentration, inability to focus and physical tics.  Because ADHD can vary from patient to patient, using a traditional ADHD med to combat symptoms can be a difficult choice.  Since most traditional medications treat the surface symptoms, not every medicine will work the same for each patient and none of them may be wholly effective... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057827 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997683&cid=t_155109_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fadd-amp-adhd-alternatives-what-options-are-available.php Why did Health Canada ban Adderall XR ? Because there had been 12 strokes in children and also between 20 and 30 heart attacks and sudden deaths. Why did the WHO, over ten years ago, warn that Ritalin was being overprescribed for ADHD ? Simply because the use of this drug in the long term is unknown and there are serious side effects such as stunted growth, heart problems, blood pressure and depression, just to name a few ! What then are the ADD and ADHD alternatives? Let us look at the options available. First, unless parents come to grip with how things are run in the home, then there will be little chance of success because the behavioral problems there, if not resolved, will go on into adulthood and ADHD children will grow into ADHD adults and will constantly come up against obstacles ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997683 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4997683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883758&cid=t_155109_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Finattentive-adhd-8-alternatives-to-medication.php If you have an ADHD child, there are a host of strategies, some more controversial than others, that parents may want to consider to deal with the problem. For example, to medicate or not medicate is a hot button issue that many parents of ADHD kids feel passionate about, on both sides. But before we go any further let’s establish that this is a Judgment Free Zone. We all just want the best for our kids. Our objective here is to present and explore all available options in a way that is thoughtful, compassionate, informative, and above all, I hope, useful and helpful to a family dealing with Inattentive ADHD. Partner with your Child’s Teacher to create an ADHD-Friendly Classroom. Everyone should do this because it is easy and has a huge impact on your child’s success or f... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883758 Sat, 28 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4883758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803328&cid=t_155109_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fadhd-meds-not-working-natural-alternatives-can-help.php Traditional ADHD meds not working for your child? Not to worry, you are hardly alone. More and more ADHD patients are finding that traditional stimulant based medications are just not getting the job done when it comes to controlling symptoms and improving the quality of life. Fortunately, there are now other options available for treatment which are very effective. The hyperactivity, lack of concentration and inability to focus which characterize ADHD can make participating in even the most common daily activities, including school, extremely difficult. As a result, many parents and doctors will opt for a quick fix that allows for rapid improvement in surface symptoms. While traditional medications can provide this kind of result, the concern is ADHD drugs not working over the long haul... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803328 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4803328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803331&cid=t_155109_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-books%2Faddadhd-drug-free-natural-alternatives-and-practical-exercises-to-help-your-child-focus.php Price 1.24 Listprice $15 Description Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) are among the most misunderstood problems facing young children today. Drugs like Ritalin and Cylert are traditionally prescribed to treat these disorders, but their use is controversial. While many children have been helped by these medications, at best, pills only temporarily improve symptoms. Some­times they don’t work at all, and they can come with disturbing side effects such as weight loss, insomnia, and may even slow growth in younger children. ADD/ADHD Drug Free gives frustrated parents a long-awaited natural alternative. The first book to feature enjoyable, practical activities for children that will help them cope with their disorde ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803331 Sun, 08 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4803331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549828&cid=t_155109_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fwhy-adhd-drug-alternatives-are-so-effective.php Looking for ADHD drug alternatives? In this article, you’ll find out why this is such a smart decision, the benefits of natural remedies and what to look for in a good one. First, let’s talk about why the natural way is such a smart choice. To do that, we have to a look at prescription drugs for ADHD. You may have read about the controversy over these drugs. What most parents do not realize is that while these drugs do work for some kids, they make other kids’ symptoms worse. Why? Because drugs have side effects. In this case, the side effects magnify your child’s symptoms and worsen his behavior. When this happens, what do a lot of parents do? They try another drug. The bottom line is that ADHD drugs are not for everybody. The side effects are scary: heart troub... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549828 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4549828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053292&cid=t_155109_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-the-body-rights-itself%2F2010.10.09 It’s been a very busy few weeks. Medicine is like that — seldom is “business” steady. Like rainy weeks in the southeast when you think it will never be sunny again, there are weeks when you think everyone’s atria are fibrillating. So there were shocks, and burns, and wires installed. The heart rhythm was rocking, and so were we. But in all this fury two cases stand out as a reminder that in spite of, not always because of, what we doctors do, the human body can right itself — like it did before their were drugs, procedures, and surgery. (Keep this quiet, though.) Case 1: A semi-emergent consultation for atrial flutter (AF’s crazy sister) came in. “Something has to be done, Dr. M,” was the message. She was symptomatic and scared (not nec... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053292 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4053292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3798655&cid=t_155109_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fmedical-treatment-alternatives.html Discussions about chelation, ginseng ginkgo biloba, and chondroitin, are taking place. Even the NIH (the caretaker of western medicine) is spending 23 million dollars a year in research work on such alternative treatments. Insurance companies are now reimbursing policyholders for wellness plans and alternative medicines, but not for acupuncture.We must be flexible on choosing what is good and what is bad. Doctors say they are holistic. So was the country doctor 50 years ago. The mind and body go together. Prevention of disease is important. You the patient must insist on it. Today’s specialists that treat only one organ, must consider the whole patient.  We also must do our part in considering how we shall live and how the style of our living effects on our bodies. We must see the d... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3798655 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:28:00 +0100 3798655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3754116&cid=t_155109_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F14%2Fa-family-of-sous-chefs-cooking-at-home-with-family-is-good-for-everyone%2F By: Carlene Helble- Elite Nutrition Intern We all have crazy schedules. Between work, school, meetings, appointments, the last thing some of us want to do when we roll into the driveway is cook, leaving us to either go out for food, or leave home cooking as a burdensome chore. Sound like you? It’s time to look at home cooking in a new way! Eating at home has exponential benefits. It’s less expensive, healthier, and more educational than dining out. When we live in a world of ‘ultimates’ and ‘doubles’ that plague our dining scene, it has become the norm to see a meal with a 3,000 mg sodium count. That’s 1000 mg over the daily limit in a single meal! Restaurant meals also tend to come with a side of fries, or chips, rather than a selection of vegetables, which increases calorie... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3754116 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 08:52:30 +0100 3754116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469441&cid=t_155109_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FVrm607VEGto%2F Well, sometimes maybe.  Reports the National Post: An investigation has been launched after a woman admitted to Montreal’s Royal Victoria Hospital for an induced birth was forced into a do-it-yourself delivery last month, with only her common-law partner to assist. “We’re taking it very seriously,” Dr. Matt Kalina, assistant director for professional services at the McGill University Health Centre, said. “We’re reviewing the specific events thoroughly with the family…. We’re using the lessons to improve our systems.” At about 5 a. m. on May 13, medical help failed to appear even after Karine Lachapelle’s water broke. Despite attempts to summon help by partner Mark Schouls, who was pushing the nurse-alert button with increasing fr... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469441 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:12:20 +0100 2469441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2256072&cid=t_155109_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F03%2Funtold-story-radical-obama-also.html We all know that President Obama rescinded the Bush funding restrictions for ESCR. But that isn't all he did. He also rescinded Executive Order 13435 of June 20, 2007.What is that? Of course, the Administration didn't have the candor or courage to publicize this part of his nasty work, but the now dead order explicitly required funding for "alternative methods," such as the new IPSCs, which offer so much promise without the ethical contentiousness. For more on that late executive order, see SHS, "Bush to Fund Stem Cell 'Alternatives' Research.) Alternative methods are one of the few areas in which we can all row in the same direction, which I thought this president wanted to do.I can think of only two reasons for this action, for which I saw no advocacy either in the election or during the... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2256072 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:16:00 +0100 2256072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2192372&cid=t_155109_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2F541673457%2Ftubal-ligation-reversal-after-40-ivf-overview.html The tubal reversal doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center provide an overview of the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg retrieval and intrauterine insemination and also discuss the application of these reproductive techniques in comparison with tubal ligation reversal. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2192372 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:53:50 +0100 2192372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513508&cid=t_155109_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2Ffy-reuMQA74%2Ftubal-ligation-reversal-after-40-ivf-overview.html The tubal reversal doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center provide an overview of the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg retrieval and intrauterine insemination and also discuss the application of these reproductive techniques in comparison with tubal ligation reversal. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513508 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:23:24 +0100 2513508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2052561&cid=t_155109_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F12%2Fcirm-follies-continue.html What an expensive joke the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine has become. Conflicts of interest are rife, leading to a Little Hoover Commission investigation. Management meltdowns have mixed with an incredible sense of entitlement and hubris. Hundreds of millions that were promised to go directly to research instead were diverted to help pay for some of the most expensive buildings money could buy. And then, as a reward for such a job well done, the CIRM head honcho, Robert Klein, demanded a $500 K salary per year, at at time when California can't even pay basic bills. Well, he is down to part time now--at $150 K per year when the state has a $42 billion dollar deficit.Now, it turns out that California's ludicrous mismanagement may make the constitutional right of the CIRM to b... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2052561 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:59:00 +0100 2052561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717137&cid=t_155109_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F08%2F19%2Fnon-drug-alternatives-for-adhd-proven-effective%2F Contrary to popular thinking, medications for child attention deficit disorder (ADHD) are not always the best first-line treatment. Instead, parents should seek out behavioral treatments according to new research presented this past weekend at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. That’s because while medications address ADHD symptoms such as restlessness and fidgeting in a classroom, they don’t address the impairments caused by ADHD. Those include a lack of successful interactions with peers, deficits in reading and math skills, and difficult relations with parents and family members. Behavioral interventions are not just one-to-one general psychotherapy. They are targeted, specific techniques targeted at the problematic behaviors commonly associated wit... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717137 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:00:24 +0100 1717137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551317&cid=t_155109_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F27%2Fgoing-buggy-go-green%2F Ah, summer. Tis the season for grilled dinners al fresco, lazy days in the hammock, and…mosquitoes! Image details: Mosquito served by picapp.com Sure, you could grab your can of OFF! or even some hard core DEET, but if you’re looking to go a little more natural (and green) consider one of these alternatives. Unconventional? Yes. Effective? You bet. 1. Lemon Eucalyptus - This scent is yummy for humans, purely disgusting for bloodsuckers. Even better, it is claimed to be one of the most effective repellents available. Find it at Drugstore.com. 2. Soybean Oil - Probably not a great idea to slick cooking oil all over yourself, but you can find this zapper in Bite Blocker, which is available at Amazon.com. And the wackiest of all? 3. Catnip Oil - Turns out Fluffy’s “fix&... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551317 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:55:00 +0100 1551317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1389141&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fplacebo-effect.html (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1389141 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:13:00 +0100 1389141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1216551&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fand-tonight.html (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1216551 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:40:00 +0100 1216551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1216552&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Frecovery-respite-medication-and-without.html (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1216552 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 03:23:00 +0100 1216552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131119&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fcrying-myself-back-to-life-emotions-are.html (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131119 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:26:00 +0100 1131119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071073&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fbipolar-child-explosion-of-diagnoses.html Red Rover said..."I want to know if my daughter is going to live past 30 years old."Not with the way you've been taking care of her. I'm convinced now that you're a big part of her problem.I hope that maybe there is a relative or someone else who can take care of her.Red Rover. (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071073 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 05:57:00 +0100 1071073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1055718&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fwhere-two-roads-meet-pharma-rep-money.html I want these 2 blog authors to meet.This is what we have been waiting for! I feel this is the crossroad where psychiatry and the medication based paradigm and those who have used that paradigm and walked away from it successfully come together, and unite somehow.People are demanding that Dr.Carlat return the $30,000 dollars he admitted to earning while being a speaker for Effexor, those "Lunch and Learns" for doctors. I think it took guts to expose what he did and still be in practice, and still rx'ing the drug.I also want to introduce Jayme, who is just starting a respite center, an alternative to the pharma-medication paradigm. Her story speaks for itself, and I hope these 2 meet.What a dynamic force, imagine choices without boundaries!.~RANT:*I also want to note that I linked to Carlat'... soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1055718 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:15:00 +0100 1055718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1052380&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fundertow-finish-line.html i can't write here.i'm good, okay and well. just cross your personal finish line.~~"mom, will you come pick me up?""okay, I will be there [at the time]"."okay bye".~her note she handed me:[when i arrived]~"Go to home visit [her dog]."[i can't follow another ambulance. please, i can't do that again. hug the dog. be well.]~love,mom~AHRP On The FDA Commish, The Saddest Fight And Cymbalta.This is the sound of settling.Rebecca was 4 years old.This is the sound of settling.This is the sound of our voices.~caught in the undertow[i'm] just caught in the undertow. -linkinPark~ (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1052380 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 04:32:00 +0100 1052380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1024353&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fhappy-medium-in-psychomotor-stimulation.html I found this post at Psych Survivor blog, that has a great photo of an old Ritalin ad. Here are a few words from the old advertisement for Ritalin in 1956:"No appreciable effect on blood pressure, pulse rate or appetite".Note that the people depicted in the advertisement are adults, not children. ~Now take a look at Furious Seasons and this article-FDA To Study Adderall And Concerta For Heart Risks.Unbelievable.~Then take a look at Reports: Researchers Wrong About ADHD Kids' Outcomes, Controversy To Follow- Furious Seasons, and wonder just WHY all of those kids were prescribed Ritalin, etc.--makes me think that 1956 was the start of a pharmaceutical epidemic of sort, and it causes one to wonder how many adults died from high blood pressure/heart complications, who may have taken Ritalin-- ... soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1024353 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:16:00 +0100 1024353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1019413&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fpsychiatric-recovery-stories-bipolar.html Will Hall's Recovery Story: Bipolar BlastPsychiatric Recovery Stories: Bipolar BlastI found this article containing the recovery story of Will Hall. I left a comment there that caused me to feel the very thing Gianna and others discuss, which is recovering from psychiatric trauma. I'm going to copy my comment I left there. The raw and exposed pain I feel right now, speaks volumes to me--as a person who was a witness--not a patient--to the horrors of inpatient psych wards.Take a look at Gianna's blog, and read how she is recovering emotionally and doing so as she is also on her path to wellness free from psychiatric medications.~My comment:"I’ve never seen my own eyes reflect so much sadness, as in the weeks and months of my daughter being in the system and experiencing much of what has b... soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1019413 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:02:00 +0100 1019413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1002839&cid=t_155109_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fchinese-health-system-dollars-for-brain.html China and Brain Surgery for Mental Illness"In China, doctors are operating on mentally ill patients using surgical techniques that are “all but blacklisted for mental illness in the developed world."-Wall Street Journal"China’s system is particularly vulnerable to abuse because doctors make as much as 90% of their income through bonuses tied to business they generate.""A surgeon at a hospital in Nanjing has performed nearly 1,000 procedures in the past few years in which he’s drilled into the skull and burned small areas of brain tissue thought to be causing psychiatric problems." ~I saw that Psychiatric Survivor Blog also has a post about this hideous, and outrageous injustice being done to people and what is most alarming is it's all about $$$$$.At the expense of innocent people. (... soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1002839 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:46:00 +0100 1002839