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 'answer'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:22 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125862&cid=t_118640_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fchild-behavior-is-adhd-behavior-therapy-the-answer.php How on earth can you deal with defiant kids ? No pill exists for that ! It is now a well established fact in the medical profession that ADHD treatment should be a comprehensive one which will include a good dose of behavioral modification alongside with medication, diet, exercise and school support. In spite of taking medication, child behavior will not change at all in the long term. It may well get worse. There may be some improvements in symptoms such as restlessness, fidgeting and better focus and improved concentration but these are only skin deep. In the long term, the medication will not cure ADHD and if child behavior is left unchecked, it is unlikely that the child will outgrow ADHD and he will have a handicap for the rest of his life. Going back to the defiant kids, there may al... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125862 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5125862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934580&cid=t_118640_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fadhd-behavior-is-therapy-the-answer.php At last the tide is turning. The American Academy of Pediatrics is now advising its members, doctors and parents that a child who has mild ADHD behavior problems should first be treated with behaviour therapy rather putting him on ADHD meds straight away. They are also recommending that when the medications fail, as they often do, then behavioral intervention is much more preferable than finding other drugs which might or might not be suitable for the poor child. Now this is sound parenting advice but it has taken a very long time to surface. More good news has come from the White House! Gregory Fabiano has won an award for his research into ADHD in which he advocates that behavioral interventions are much more effective in changing ADHD behavior than the conventional medications. Dr. Fabi... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934580 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4934580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893694&cid=t_118640_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fis-adhd-treatable-a-real-answer-to-your-question.php If you’re wondering ‘is ADHD treatable,’ then you may have a child who is not doing well on prescription medications. In this article, you’ll learn why this is and what to do instead. As a professional who researches ADHD for a living, I frequent a number of forums where frustrated parents at their wit’s end are wondering out loud, ‘Can ADHD be treated?’ Such parents have tried giving their children various drugs with limited success. Of course the real question to consider here is, ‘do drugs really work?’ The answer is different for some kids than for others. For instance, research has shown that while prescription drugs do work for certain kids, they do not work at all for others. In fact, they make these kids much worse. When you c... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893694 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4893694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883706&cid=t_118640_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2F83qsSKCLxg8%2F The following is the fourth video in my inaugural run of EMR and Healthcare IT related videos. In this video I talk about some of the ways healthcare IT can help a patient be more active in their care. I’m sure there’s a number of e-Patients out there that can hop in and add a lot more to the discussion I start in this video. I must admit that as a relatively healthy individual I have a hard time really getting into the active patient (e-Patient if you like). However, I love the idea of patients being respectfully involved in their patient care. The following video is in response to this question: How can Healthcare IT help patients take a more active role in their care? View the Healthcare IT and Active Patient Care Video Here Related posts:EMR Scanning and Chart Retention ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883706 Sun, 29 May 2011 16:25:46 +0100 4883706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872203&cid=t_118640_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2F_z2iiXamZ4Q%2F As I mentioned in my previous post, I decided to try out some videos related to EMR, EHR and healthcare IT. I’m still not sure if it’s a good idea or not, but I created 4 videos in my inaugural experience. I just used a simple web cam to create the videos since I was also streaming it live on uStream. Maybe next time I’ll set up my HD camera and do it that way. Either way, here’s one of the videos I recorded where I respond to the following question: Once converting paper to digital in an EMR, how long do providers plan to keep their charts? Full Dislaimer: I’m not a lawyer, so be sure to consult a lawyer for legal advice:-) If you like the video, be sure to check out one of the other videos I posted on EMR and EHR about EMR Data Sharing. Let me know what you... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872203 Fri, 27 May 2011 22:30:05 +0100 4872203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734109&cid=t_118640_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FMcCUHIIPPzc%2F One of the most common questions we get at LITFL is: "How do you do the show/hide feature on LITFL's case-based question-and-answer posts?" (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734109 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:18:45 +0100 4734109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642795&cid=t_118640_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-books%2Fthe-add-adhd-answer-book-professional-answers-to-275-of-the-top-questions-parents-ask.php Price 7.9 Listprice $14.95 Description –What can I do to help my child now?–What are the symptoms of ADD? –What questions will the doctor ask me about my child? –Do children with AD/HD qualify for special education? –Should I medicate my child? ADD and ADHD are estimated to affect at least 3 to 7 percent of school-age children and the amount of information available on the subject can be overwhelming, confusing and oftentimes, conflicting. The ADD & ADHD Answer Book is a reassuring, authoritative reference for you and your family, providing sound advice and immediate answers to your most pressing questions. The book also includes questionnaires and checklists to help you get the most out of your child’s evaluation. Written in a ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642795 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4642795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610899&cid=t_118640_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fwhat-is-the-best-adhd-solution-the-answer-is-much-easier-than-you-think.php Did you know that a new type of brain scan has been tested on about 250 children at the St. Louis Children’s Hospital recently? This may well point the way to a faster type of diagnosis of ADHD but it is very early days yet and more testing needs to be done. Actually this type of scan is quite different from the normal MRI scan which shows brain activity. The newer type of functional connectivity magnetic resonance imaging (fcMRI) actually shows how well or how badly the two brain hemispheres are working and as this could be the one of the causes of ADHD, researchers have become quite excited abut this. But in the meantime, what is the best ADHD solution? I think the best ADHD solution is to get rid of processed foods as much as possible and to concentrate on parenting skills. Certai... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610899 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4610899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040616&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Fsj3zNtTCaZY%2F URL: http://askdrlove.com/AskDrLove was one of the first relationship sites on the Web in 1995. For: AnyoneTopics: Academia, Attachment, Clinical Psychology, Emotional Health, Life, Lifestyle, Optimism, Private Practice, Quality of Life, Self-helpFeatures: Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Information, Links, Question and Answer ServiceAskDrLove was one of the first relationship sites on the Web in 1995. Created by Dr. Jamie Turndorf, author of the critically acclaimed book “Till Death Do Us Part (unless I kill you first): A Step-By Step Guide For Resolving Relationship Conflict,” which has been endorsed by such luminaries as John Gray, author of “Men Are From Mars, Women are From Venus”.  Since 1995 she has been freely answering advice questions every week, amassing... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040616 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:00:42 +0100 4040616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743555&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F11%2Fwhy-suicide-an-interview-with-eric-marcus%2F Today I have the pleasure of interviewing New York Times bestselling author Eric Marcus on the important topic of suicide. Eric is the author of several books, including “Is It A Choice?, Making Gay History,” and “Together Forever.” He is also co-author of “Breaking the Surface,” the #1 New York Times bestselling autobiography of Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis. For more information, please visit: www.ericmarcus.com and www.whysuicidebook.com. Question: Why did you write “Why Suicide?” Eric: When I started work on the original edition of “Why Suicide?” in 1987, I knew that I wanted to write the kind of book that I wish had been available to my mother when my father killed himself in 1970 so she would have known what to say a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743555 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:29:28 +0100 3743555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729927&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F06%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-6-2010%2F How was your 4th of July? Did you have your hamburger and eat your hotdog too? Well, Independence Day was mild for me this year. Just a mix of work, board games and Chinese food. The only fireworks I experienced were the ones I heard outside my front door. But I think that’s what I appreciate most about 4th of July — our ability to be free. Free to choose how we spend not just holidays, but time, our thoughts and in general, our lives. In addition to our site here, other places like Oprah.com have asked users to declare things like their psychological independence and reader independence, respectively. For the 4th, I’m declaring my right to choose how to spend my days. This means less pressure to do what everyone else is doing, releasing obligation to participate in activ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729927 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:21:49 +0100 3729927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3703006&cid=t_118640_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Fadministrator%2F2010%2F06%2F22%2Femr-question-and-answer-domain-controlled-networks%2F I got the following question from Brandon about the need to have a domain controlled network in order to comply with HIPAA. I am currently trying to implement an EMR system in a small practice. I am trying to convince the parties involved that it is necessary to transition to a domain controlled network for security reasons even though this type of network is not required for our EMR system or its server. My understanding of HIPAA is that simply having a firewall does not qualify as a “secured network”. Am I right on this? Brandon, You are correct that just having a firewall does not likely qualify as a “secured network.” However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to have a domain controlled network to meet the HIPAA security standards. You could sti... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3703006 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:40:45 +0100 3703006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3659161&cid=t_118640_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffocus-onacceptance%2F In 12 Step Fellowships recovery from alcoholism, addiction or co-dependency needs many new concepts to be absorbed and acted upon. One of the most important seems to be Acceptance. “When I focus on what’s good today, I have a good day, and when I focus on what’s bad, I have a bad day. If I focus on a problem, the problem increases; if I focus on the answer, the answer increases.” c. 2001, Alcoholics Anonymous, page 419 See also; The Dry Drunk 12 Rewards of Recovery Touchstones, Daily meditations Sobriety Without End Recovery Promises to … Does AA Work? The Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Unplugged Hazelden and HCIBooks Online Spirituality Books Inspirational Books Love & Relationships Books Addiction & Recovery Books (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.c... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3659161 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 15:06:01 +0100 3659161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247081&cid=t_118640_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fl9KjCMfnmxk%2F Accept “When I focus on what’s good today, I have a good day, and when I focus on what’s bad, I have a bad day. If I focus on a problem, the problem increases; if I focus on the answer, the answer increases.” c. 2001, Alcoholics Anonymous, page 419 See also; Abstinence-based Recovery Related Reading: (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247081 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:24:19 +0100 3247081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120497&cid=t_118640_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.feedbeagle.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fmedicare-is-well-on-its-way-to-reduce.html Medicare is well on its way to reduce Medicare spending. They will target doctors and be free from congressional intrusion. Traditional medicine will disappear and national healthcare will appear.Rural  America will lose all of its solo family doctors. A doctor will first become a businessman and then a healer.As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120497 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 02:44:00 +0100 3120497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105022&cid=t_118640_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F11%2F07%2F1221%2F Two weeks ago I promised something big and failed to produce it. Sorry about that. So, where the hell have I been the last two months? I’ve been just focusing on living my life. Everything’s fine with me. The stresses of my job are monumental, and it is getting the best of me. I cannot take it much longer. Retail pharmacy has defeated me. I’m throwing the towel in. I’m tapping out…. I’m not quitting my job just yet, but I am looking for something else. This is evident based on the post I made two months ago concerning clinical positions and residencies. I’d really like a clinical job coupled with a taste of academia. As has become evident, that is highly unlikely. I may find myself in a residency. For now, I have requested a transfer out of my curr... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105022 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:51:05 +0100 3105022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712333&cid=t_118640_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FFqAPkwnoIR0%2Freader-seeks-advice-on-how-to-address.html One of our readers writes in and asked this question.How do I address with my Dad about going to the doctor as we believe we are seeing either the signs of dementia or alzheimer's in his behavior. He does not have a physican and does not go to the doctor.. but we (my family) have seen a progression in his behavior lately. Any advice would greatly be appreciated.There is at least one additional issue. This man lives in small town, and there are no specialists directly available to him.If you have a specific action plan, please include that advice in your comment.If you would like to ask our reader additional questions to better frame the issue/situation that is OK.Please use the comments box below this article to respond.For those of you reading via one of our subscription services, please ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712333 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:34:54 +0100 2712333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473567&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FohGOzsTJxPs%2F URL: http://www.thebody.com/With over 600 topic areas, search the database of articles, facts, links to organizations, artistic expression, spirituality, activism, and international facts about HIV and AIDS. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Chronic Disease, Depression, Health and Social ServicesFeatures: Articles, Case Studies, Clinical Tools, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Databases, Glossary, Information, Links, Question and Answer Service, Research With over 600 topic areas, search the database of articles, facts, links to organizations, artistic expression, spirituality, activism, and international facts about HIV and AIDS. The Body connects you with others: (1) Get leading experts’ views on the range of subjects and ask questions using “Ask the Experts” f... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473567 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:00:37 +0100 2473567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458163&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F06%2Finpatient-psychiatric-questions-and-tips%2F Last week, PatientsLikeMe released a new report highlighting patient experiences and tips regarding how to make the most of inpatient psychiatric treatment. PatientsLikeMe.com is an online community for people with significant, life-changing conditions that emphasizes the sharing of health care data and information publicly. It is thought by sharing such information with one another and for research purposes, we can learn more about health and mental health concerns, more quickly and in a real population than could otherwise be done. Inpatient psychiatric treatment is not all that common (most people who get treatment for a mental health concern [or "mood condition," as they call it] do so in an outpatient setting). But because it’s fairly uncommon, there are a lot of misconceptions ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458163 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:30:44 +0100 2458163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2077285&cid=t_118640_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fis-crestor-for-everyone.html This study was to be for 5 years but was stopped with less than 2 years.  Stopping the trial early limited getting more meaningful details on  the long-term safety of taking this drug.  The number of patients that were saved by going on the statins had much more details in their studies.   Other reports in 2007 showed that taking the statins to lower LDL had no effect on whether you lived longer or died sooner. The Crestor study showed that if 120 people take the drug, one would be helped. Twenty-five people would need to take the drug, and only one heart attack in 5 years would be prevented.  Your chances of dying would be the same. So, who should take the C reactive protein, CRP, blood test?  At what high level of the protein should one start statins? The role of the protein, CR... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2077285 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:03:00 +0100 2077285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1834596&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F404788926%2F URL: http://answers.psychcentral.com/Psych Central Answers is a person to person answering service with anyone pitching in their ideas or advice to your most desired answers to your psychology questions. Ask a question, and others will answer you, and hopefully, help you out along the road to feeling better. For: AnyoneTopics: General Psychology, Self-help, VariedFeatures: Question and Answer Service, RSS FeedsPsych Central Answers is a person to person answering service with anyone pitching in their ideas or advice to your most desired answers to your psychology questions.  Ask a question, and others will answer you, and hopefully, help you out along the road to feeling better. Psych Central Answers, is of course, a Psych Central product, included with all that extra-special Psych Centra... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1834596 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:00:59 +0100 1834596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645910&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2F22%2Fsuicide-and-the-japanese%2F On Sunday, USA Today published an article detailing the epidemic of suicide that is gripping Japan. Unfortunately, like many stories on suicide, the article is thin on actual data to back this idea of an “epidemic.” When crossing international boundaries, one has to understand different cultures’ takes on taboo topics. Suicide is one such topic, and one where culture has a significant impact on how it’s viewed. For instance, in Japan suicide has practically been raised to a virtue, where committing suicide is seen as the honorable thing to do when one’s life seems to be going wrong: A suicide fad is sweeping Japan: Hundreds of Japanese have killed themselves this year by mixing ordinary household chemicals into a lethal cloud of poison gas that often injure... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1645910 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:24:40 +0100 1645910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1500025&cid=t_118640_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-07-cancer-treatment%2Fmetastatic-liver-cancer-3%2F Another metastatic liver cancer story: from Idana, posted 3 months ago on Pammy’s Liver cancer story : please give your hugs! Idana’s metastatic liver cancer story I’m reading this….. My dad just got diagnosed with metastasic liver cancer, and he is feeling terrible, so do we. We will see the oncologist in two days for the first time, doubts and fear is not nice. He has two base ball sized masses on liver, some smaller ones on lungs and bones. Two months ago he seemed very good and now he is pale and skinny, he seems very week, and desperate about pain, taking like 60 mg of morphine twice a day… I was making some research when I found you…. I’m so sorry some of us have to go through this…. it is very painful for us to see a beloved one go through such pain…. Let�... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500025 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:38:59 +0100 1500025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1296053&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F249754284%2F URL: http://www.all-about-psychology.com/RSS: http://www.all-about-psychology.com/psychology.xml Free and comprehensive guide to the world of psychology including definitions, history, topic areas, theory and practice, careers, debates, course directories, study skills, news and research. For: Consumers, StudentsTopics: General Psychology, Teaching Psychology, VariedFeatures: Articles, Careers, Commentary and Blogs, Dictionary, Glossary, Information, Links, Question and Answer Service, Research Commentary, Resources David Webb has done it again with the launch of his “All About Psychology” site. An excellent companion to David’s blogs “Exploring Psychology” and “All About Forensic Psychology“. David continues to grow his selection of resources... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296053 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:56:12 +0100 1296053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1266567&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F242959109%2F URL: http://www.mentalhelp.net/RSS: http://www.mentalhelp.net/images/root/rss/www.mentalhelp.net.rss Mental Help Net is a portal website that provides mental health news, commentary, services and advocacy. For: ConsumersTopics: Counselling, Mental Health, Psychotherapy, VariedFeatures: Articles, Books, Commentary and Blogs, Interviews, Links, Podcasts, Portals, Question and Answer Service, RSS Feeds, Therapist Directory Mark Dombeck (director at Mental Help Net) contacted me regarding his site. Online since 1995, Mental Help net has thousands of articles on numerous topics in mental health/illness, wellness, life events and lifespan development, divided into topic centers. In addition the site also provides book reviews, daily updated health news, blogs, podcasts, question and answer ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1266567 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:45:50 +0100 1266567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1087573&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F11%2Fis-bipolar-disorder-a-dangerous-gift%2F Two weeks ago, popular Furious Seasons blogger Philip was in Florida giving a talk about bipolar disorder. He was asked a question he couldn’t get into the kind of answer he felt the question deserved at the time, so he posted his answer today on his blog. The question itself was thought-provoking: My question was, how do you feel about the presence of bipolar? Have you felt that it is, in the terminology of Icarus [Project], a ‘dangerous gift,’ something to be cultivated and learned from (a personality trait for which this culture marginalizes you?), or is it an invasive agent to be kept at bay? Interesting, because the definition of mental illness has never been as clean and as clear-cut as something like diabetes. It has been shaped as much by societal norms and co... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1087573 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 20:24:31 +0100 1087573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1074939&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F06%2Fdepression-more-deadly-for-diabetics%2F Depression is not only real, it has a very real impact on certain physical conditions as well. Researchers for years have known about a link between diabetes and depression. People with diabetes seem to suffer from depression more than those without. So the usual suggestion is that for anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes, they should also be monitored for depression and referred to additional treatment for depression if it becomes an issue. But as we reported here earlier and The New York Times notes, Depression More Deadly for Diabetics. Specifically, older diabetics. The answer to this problem? Simple. Ensure people who have diabetes also get some type of focused depression management attention and treatment. Doing so will cut a diabetics risk of death in half. Which is a si... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1074939 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:54:38 +0100 1074939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=947953&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F169232253%2F Sandy G over at “The Mouse Trap” has put together WikiQuest, “a tool that may help generate a comprehensive question bank of topics related to psychology and Neuroscience”. Adopting a wiki model, which provides participants equal opportunity to contribute to both the questions and answers on the site, Sandy G has sowed the seeds for an valuable community-based academic sharing of knowledge. This resource will sit nicely with other psychology wiki sites (see here and here). My thanks to Sandy for identifying PsychAntenna as another initiative aiming to provide a learning resource for psychology. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=947953 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:29:09 +0100 947953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=931103&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F165930506%2F As part of maintaining PsychAntenna, I spend a fair bit of time tracking down sites that produce RSS feeds in the area of mental health. Thanks to an email submission, I came across HealthCentral today. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. is a collection of affiliate sites who provide medical information, personalized tools (social networking) and resources, and to my surprise a vast collection of blogs by professionals and patients for people seeking to manage and improve their health. The goal of these blogs is to provide readers with a “rich community of patients and experts who share their experiences, “real-world” learning and support as they manage their day-to-day lives and their health”. In doing so, HealthCentral hope to become “a crucial destination on t... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=931103 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:36:35 +0100 931103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=853122&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F154116160%2F again brings you a range of sites from the psychology web! Thanks again to those website owners or readers who have submitted sites over the last couple of months. Personality Disorders at Suite101: Part of the growing presence of mental health blogs/resources over at Suite 101, “Personality Disorders” is a subsite of Suite 101, managed by Tami Port (masters in psychology) that focuses on Personality Disorders (that wasn’t a surprise was it?). The site is a collection of blogs, articles (by Tami and other contributors) and discussions on the topic of personality disorders. Content ranges from summaries of recent publications to contributed case descriptions and is aimed at consumer level. Miscarriage Support: Miscarriage Support is a Scottish organization offering inform... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=853122 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:34:14 +0100 853122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=677471&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F123554241%2Fwhat_did_you_just_ask.html Question and the human brain leaps into action for doable solutions to key issues raised. That’s why I value the questions below – all piqued from fellow bloggers at the links listed. Consider how each could jumpstart your brain and your business:1. What would it take to work wonders from home? 2. How could new artists enhance your workplace from different cultures there?3. What would it take to start a successful new business?4. Where do you start to add to business success through a winning blog?5. How could you land you best blog ideas in a newspaper or magazine? What questions are you asking at the moment – and where would you or your organization leap to - if you proposed a doable answer?   (Source: BrainBasedBusiness) BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=677471 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 23:06:42 +0100 677471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675255&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F123054819%2F Since PsychSplash was updated and I included space on the home page for people to quickly submit sites, I have had a nice steady stream of sites being submitted for inclusion on PsychSplash. The variety of the sites prompted me to develop a new series of posts called “The Smorgasbord Series”, designed specifically to include a range of resources in a single post. As such I am putting the call out to anyone who wants to submit their site (or a great site they know) on my home page for future Smorgasbord posts. For now though, enjoy episode #1: drjoecarver.com Dr Joe Carver is a Clinical Psychologist in Southern Ohio, USA. He has practiced in psychiatric and medical hospitals, community mental health centers, and private practice. He currently works in private practice and is emp... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675255 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 22:56:17 +0100 675255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612003&cid=t_118640_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F16%2Fliving-beyond-breast-cancer-free-educational-teleconference%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Chemotherapy, All Cancers, Clinical Trials, Diets, Nutrition, Services, SurgeryJoin Living Beyond Breast Cancer (LBBC) for a free educational teleconference titled Medical and Quality-of-Life Updates from the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The teleconference will be held on Monday, June 11, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (EDT). You can participate by using any telephone or by computer using Real Network Player or Windows Media Player. Register online at www.lbbc.com or call 610-645-4567. This teleconference brings to you groundbreaking research presented at the largest annual conference of cancer professionals in the United States. Some topics discussed will be: Advances in surgical, hormonal and chemotherapy treatments U... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612003 Wed, 16 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 612003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=592161&cid=t_118640_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F05%2F05%2Fmy-life-is-becoming-quite-freakish%2F For some time now, I knew that my life was a little topsy-turvy, sorta sitcomish. I just chalked that up to a little bipolar here, a little bipolar there, a little bipolar scattered ’bout everywhere in my family. So, when something a little out of the ordinary would happen, I would just chalk it up [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=592161 Sat, 05 May 2007 23:29:41 +0100 592161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=591053&cid=t_118640_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F05%2F05%2Fclothes-for-us-crazies%2F I use to love shopping. It was one of my obessions. Seriously….OCD obsession. I still have articles of clothes from years ago with tags on them. I would have given them away a long time ago, but I hid them too good and am just now finding them.I haven’t bought any clothes for awhile now. [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=591053 Sat, 05 May 2007 15:42:21 +0100 591053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=586020&cid=t_118640_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F05%2F02%2Fi-see-dead-people%2F Remember that movie where the little boy saw dead people? And Bruce Willis ended up being a dead person at the end? The Sixth Sense I see dead people. And, it’s not like that movie at all. I have been seeing people that I knew who have died in my dreams lately. I dreamed about an old [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=586020 Thu, 03 May 2007 00:58:30 +0100 586020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=577856&cid=t_118640_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F29%2Fmonkey-butt-powder-for-irritation%2F For the last couple days, I’ve been irritated. Cranky. Bitcy. Downright hatefull. I’m in bipolar limbo. Not sure if I’m gonna go up or down. The irritation state always precedes mania or depression for me. I’ve said smartaleck things to my family. My husband and I are acting like members on a debate team. I find [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=577856 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:03:02 +0100 577856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=568710&cid=t_118640_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F24%2Fla-la-laconnect-the-dots%2F Today has been a pretty stress filled day. I’m use to dealing with people with extreme emotional changes. It’s part of my life coming from a family with deep bipolar roots. Peoplespeaking extremely rapidly or maybe, not speaking at all is just something that I deal with just like laundry, shopping, etc. Part of life. [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=568710 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 03:13:59 +0100 568710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=558018&cid=t_118640_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F20%2Fstop-being-who-youre-not-who-are-you-anyway%2F this excerpt from my “other” blog…. All my life, I was who everyone wanted me to be. for my father, that was the compliant child who would “lay there and take it”… whether it meant that I was being admonished, or beaten, or molested. I took it. For my mother, that was the “good friend and supporter” that [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=558018 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:36:39 +0100 558018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=555992&cid=t_118640_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F110522683%2F Web-based services for professionals wishing to sell their knowledge online are growing. Interestingly, psychological services (i.e., counselling, therapy, coaching etc) are well-represented on these sites suggesting out industry is embracing this technology. In this profile, I have selected a few of the sites that I have encountered along the way to help give readers an introduction to how these online consulting programs work. If you have even the vaguest interest in commercializing your knowledge online, you might find it useful to explore these services. Lets move through them clockwise. Wengo’s goal is to become the “first & largest destination for people seeking knowledge”. Users (i.e., experts) sign-up, download the wengophone, set their price, stick a button o... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=555992 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 05:29:14 +0100 555992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551894&cid=t_118640_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F16%2Fhell-and-tarnation%2F Wish I could go back to bed and sleep until a week from Sunday. Bad day!!!! I’m feeling like my skin is going to burst open at the seams. Well, if skin had seams.  I’d probably just explode from the various openings in my body actually. That would be a hellova site. FOX NEWS BULLETIN: WOMAN [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551894 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 21:25:47 +0100 551894