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 'articles'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:46:51 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181867&cid=t_91803_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fph-dVDgI9D4%2Fsutureless-blood-vessel-repair.html If this works in humans as it has in rats, then it will be a huge advance in microvascular repair.  The full article is referenced below (I did not read in it’s entirety due to pay wall).   (photo credit) We have developed a new method of sutureless and atraumatic vascular anastomosis that uses US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved thermoreversible tri-block polymers to temporarily maintain an open lumen for precise approximation with commercially available glues. We performed end-to-end anastomoses five times more rapidly than we performed hand-sewn controls, and vessels that were too small (<1.0 mm) to sew were successfully reconstructed with this sutureless approach. Imaging of reconstructed rat aorta confirmed equivalent patency, flow and burst strength, ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181867 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:15:01 +0100 5181867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182289&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FQYdO3C1OUmc%2F In partnership with Eyeforpharma and Pharma Mobile Strategy conference, we’re researching current attitudes towards pharma’s use of mobile. We’d love to hear your views, and by sharing them you can help develop a picture of current activity and plans for mobile. Your response will be anonymous, and results will be published by Creation Healthcare and shared at Mobile Pharma Strategy conference in December, so please take part here. Take the survey Please share this survey with your peers, too – the more responses we receive, the clearer a picture we’ll be able to present of the current environment for pharma and mobile. Here’s the survey URL to share: http://mobilepharmastrategy2011.questionpro.com                      ... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182289 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:09:24 +0100 5182289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182290&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FgduiJTb4t_s%2F If a potential social media PR disaster happens to your organization, do you know how you would respond? At e-Patient Connections in Philadelphia, Creation Healthcare’s CEO Daniel Ghinn will lead a practical workshop that will equip you to reduce the risk of a social media crisis and prepare for an effective response should the worst happen. With an analysis of real examples from recent social media crises amongst pharmaceutical and health organizations, as well as practical advice and tools used in the field by Creation Healthcare, this workshop is essential for anybody with responsibility for the reputation of a health or medical brand. As a reader of Healthcare Engagement Strategy, you are entitled to a saving of $300 off the price of your place at e-Patient Connections Conferenc... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182290 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:53:41 +0100 5182290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181865&cid=t_91803_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F9xgxjw2MxeI%2F Kate Winslet seems to have... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181865 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:16:37 +0100 5181865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182033&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fdrug-approvals-halt%2F What does it mean when the FDA only approves 21 drugs in one year? Does it mean that the drugs being put before them are so terrible that they refuse to approve them? Maybe it means that they are so riddled with side effects that the FDA can’t possibly say yes. No!     It means that they have hit a wall. Resources have been tapped and there’s nothing new and world-altering that the market really needs. Aside from looking for cures, the drug needs have been exhausted. So, what’s next? Because the truth is that though medication may be exhausted, we are still suffering from the same problems. And if the pharmaceutical companies aren’t going to start moving to finding miracle cures, there has to be another way to make us feel better. The answer is functional medicine. What ... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182033 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:46:32 +0100 5182033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5170344&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F28%2Farticles-of-interest-28%2F Racial Gaps in Early Childhood: Socio-Emotional Health, Developmental, and Educational Outcomes Among African-American Boys National Center for Children in Poverty http://bit.ly/mZ5AtP Aratani, Yumiko; Janice L. Cooper; Vanessa R. Wight Published: April 2011 Examines gaps in early childhood cognitive and socio-emotional development among African-American and white boys, gaps after controlling for socioeconomic and family traits, and factors that boost resilience to risk. Makes policy recommendations. [@fdncenter Foundation Center] Disparities in Unintended Pregnancy Grow, Even As National Rate Stagnates http://bit.ly/pAnIB0 A new analysis from the Guttmacher Institute shows that following a considerable decline between 1981 and 1994, the overall U.S. unintended pregnancy rate has remaine... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5170344 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:44:57 +0100 5170344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169576&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F99B5X6YMrKA%2F URL: http://www.get.gg/Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been proven to help mental health problems. This website offers CBT self-help information, resources and tools, including therapy worksheets. For: Anyone, Clinicians, ConsumersTopics: Academia, Behaviour Management, Cognitive, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Common Factors, Counselling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, General Psychology, Life, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Personality, Personality disorders, Psychology and Technology, Psychology and the Media, Self-helpFeatures: Articles, Assessment Instruments, Clinical Tools, File Sharing, Information, Links, Multimedia, Patient Handouts, Research Tools, Resources, Training, e-learning Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has been proven to help mental hea... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169576 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 17:00:09 +0100 5169576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169577&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FxhaaQKoyW30%2F URL: http://www.pale-reflections.com/Pale Reflections is a complete support network for people affected by anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge-eating disorder, compulsive overeating, and all eating disorders. We offer information and a caring environment for eating disorder sufferers, their friends and family, and therapists & professionals. For: Anyone, Clinicians, Consumers, ConsumersTopics: Academia, Behaviour Management, Cognitive, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Common Factors, Counselling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, General Psychology, Life, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Personality, Personality disorders, Psychology and Technology, Psychology and the Media, Self-help, Abnormal, Addiction, Behaviour Management, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, Life, L... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169577 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:00:39 +0100 5169577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5161728&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F26%2Fuse-of-social-networking-site%2F 65% of online adults use social networking sites http://bit.ly/rtdGhF by Mary Madden, Kathryn Zickuhr Pew Internet & American Life Project Aug 26, 2011 “Two-thirds of adult internet users (65%) now say they use a social networking site like MySpace, Facebook or LinkedIn, up from 61% one year ago. That’s more than double the percentage that reported social networking site usage in 2008 (29%). And for the first time in Pew Internet surveys it means that half of all adults (50%) use social networking sites. The pace with which new users have flocked to social networking sites has been staggering; when we first asked about social networking sites in February of 2005, just 8% of internet users – or 5% of all adults – said they used them.” (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5161728 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:45:23 +0100 5161728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159209&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FWwy5dqGZeRw%2F URL: http://womenforsobriety.org/beta2/Women for Sobriety (WFS) is an organization whose purpose is to help all women find their individual path to recovery through discovery of self, gained by sharing experiences, hopes and encouragement with other women in similar circumstances. We are an abstinence-based self-help program for women facing issues of alcohol or drug addiction. Our “New Life” Program acknowledges the very special needs women have in recovery – the need to nurture feelings of self-value and self-worth and the desire to discard feelings of guilt, shame, and humiliation. For: ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Addiction, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Clinical Psychology, General Psychology, Lifestyle, Self-harm and suicide, Substance AbuseFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Chat ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159209 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:00:52 +0100 5159209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159790&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FqiCEuNXHELQ%2F During August 2011, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) made an announcement that they intend to open to the public the information that is currently held in their EudraVigilance and EudraVigilance Veterinary databases. Since launching in 2001, EudraVigilance has provided a mechanism for a variety of stakeholders to report suspected unexpected serious adverse reactions (SUSARs) which occur during clinical trials. Open data for all In a move which echoes other recent global ‘transparency’ initiatives (including various world governments producing open data repositories – see list here), a new and unprecedented level of medicinal product information will soon be available to anyone with an Internet connection. Combined with the rise of the so-called ‘e-Patient’, an informed and emp... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159790 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:30:35 +0100 5159790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159136&cid=t_91803_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2Fgiv-qlf4YWA%2F A new iPhone application... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159136 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 05:29:40 +0100 5159136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143752&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F19%2Frace-nih-research-awards%2F http://www.sciencemag.org/content/333/6045/1015 Science 19 August 2011: Vol. 333 no. 6045 pp. 1015-1019 Research study demonstrates disparities in grant-giving by the NIH. Fewer African Americans receive funding. (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143752 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:37:24 +0100 5143752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159001&cid=t_91803_87_f&fid=39251&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rethinkingpatientsafety.com%2Fmy-blog%2F2011%2F08%2Faccording-to-the-national-library-of-medicine-patient-safety-is-not-a-medical-subject.html The National Library of Medicine's repository of medical articles, PubMed, uses an indexing and labeling system that does not recognize "patient safety" as a concept. (Source: Rethinking Patient Safety) Rethinking Patient Safety blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159001 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:47:19 +0100 5159001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139617&cid=t_91803_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D1331 i’m curating a collection of web snippets that show evidence of ways that libraries are marketing their electronic resources over at scoop.it. add it to your feed reader to stay up on how libraries are connecting with their patrons related to e-resources. http://www.scoop.it/t/marketing-electronic-resources (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139617 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:11:57 +0100 5139617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140247&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FK5LLdO8wNKo%2F This week the PMCPA, the organization responsible for effectively policing the pharmaceutical industry’s Code of Practice in the UK, ruled that Bayer should be cited for promoting prescription-only medicines  to the public via social media earlier this year. The case highlights the complexity of communication in today’s world of emerging channels, where regulated pharmaceutical companies walk a thin line between the opportunities of compliant innovation and the dangers of inappropriate engagement. I was recently asked which business area in a pharmaceutical company should take responsibility for social media: should it be IT, marketing, communications, legal, or perhaps medical? I have spoken with pharmaceutical professionals in each of these business areas who believe their departme... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140247 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:22:58 +0100 5140247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140248&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FYQ5xA6eUy-Q%2F In the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, control of digital activities – including social media – is paramount to avoid fines and ensure that proper strategies and structures are in place to maximise commercial opportunities. A four-step approach that is easily implemented, yet robust enough to help companies address the dual goals of reducing risk and increasing the return on their investments, must drive online marketing and communication activities. The Future is Now: Take Control The fastest-growing digital area is social media, where an estimated 400 million people participate. It is worth noting that 86% of business-to-business companies are conducting social media programs, yet 46% of B2B executives still describe social media as ‘irrelevant’ to their bus... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140248 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:43:39 +0100 5140248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5143758&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Ftransition-to-ehrs%2F http://bit.ly/DBrlHB HealthITBuzz When the clock struck midnight on April 18, 2011, Jennifer Brull, MD, was ready. She had already registered for the Medicare Electronic Health Record (EHR) Incentive Program. She had her certified EHR system firmly in place, and working with the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care Exit Disclaimer, the Regional Extension Center for Kansas, she had confirmation that her practice met meaningful use criteria. Dr. Brull was ready to complete her online submission to the Attestation System and qualify for Medicare/Medicaid EHR incentives. Dr. Brull was the first provider to attest in Kansas, and is a “MUVer”—a member of the Meaningful Use Vanguard, a group of  local leaders and advisors in the nation’s transition toward an electronically enabled health ... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5143758 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:57:37 +0100 5143758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5132086&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F16%2Fnonprofits-and-branding%2F Position Yourself to Get the Nonprofit Marketing Job: Be Selective and Specific http://bit.ly/qK7hE0 This blog post provides ideas we all need to consider on how to brand ourselves, whether it be for a new position, or to get the word out about the work we are doing in our organization. [Getting Attention: Helping Nonprofits Succeed Through Effective Marketing blog http://gettingattention.org/ ] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5132086 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:47:36 +0100 5132086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140000&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fbread-time-staple-diet-superfood-sick%2F Bread has been a staple of our everyday diet for thousands of years.  It is so tasty, packed with calories and filling, that many people cannot imagine how to live without bread.  But recently, bread has been linked to many diseases: from celiac disease of the digestive tract to arthritis, heart disease and even cancer.  Despite the fact that the ultimate form of bread intolerance, Celiac disease, is relatively rare (about 1 in 100 Americans), the milder but still dangerous form of celiac disease — gluten sensitivity — is relatively common.  So it is not just a few Americans…it could be you! How did it happen that bread, which has helped civilization survive, became so dangerous to our health? So dangerous that many people are now saying that bread should be eliminated f... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140000 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:30:04 +0100 5140000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5132089&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F16%2Fback-to-school-usa-gov%2F Back to School is Easier with Help from the Government The start of a new school year is an important time for planning and preparation. For millions of children and teenagers, it’s time to plan new academic schedules and activities. For parents and guardians it’s a good time to plan financial support for school-aged children. There are several programs and resources available for families who qualify for federal assistance, including low cost lunches and affordable health insurance. Find out more from the USA.gov blog: http://1.usa.gov/qcq6Se (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5132089 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:53:46 +0100 5132089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5132090&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fsocial-determinants-and-public-health%2F Social determinants approaches to public health: from concept to practice Edited by Erik Blas, Johannes Sommerfeld and Anand Sivasankara Kurup World Health Organization 2011 Available online PDF [222p.] at: http://bit.ly/jGKRYq The thirteen case studies contained in this publication were commissioned by the research node of the Knowledge Network on Priority Public Health Conditions (PPHC–KN), a WHO-based interdepartmental working group associated with the WHO Commission on Social Determinants of Health…The case studies describe a wealth of experiences with implementing public health programmes that intend to address social determinants and to have a great impact on health equity. They also document the real-life challenges in implementing such programmes, including the challenges i... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5132090 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:14:55 +0100 5132090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125956&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FCRS9xIIr-yk%2F Conclusion Pharmaceutical companies are under pressure to evolve with the changing socioeconomic and healthcare environments. Their evolution may require the adoption of radically different, more flexible business models, and the integration of digital ways of working. Some companies have already begun to open up their R&D processes, but making open innovation a way of life will take time, and adjusting to the new model may be difficult, especially where large scale company re-organisation is involved. Given the risks, pharmaceutical companies must ensure they have a clear understanding of the following areas before introducing or developing an open innovation approach: The socioeconomic environment  The opportunities afforded by digital media  The challenges (compliance, cultu... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125956 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:47:24 +0100 5125956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119910&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F11%2Fsocial-media-resources-2%2F Healthcare social media: Five tips for growing hospital blog traffic Brandon Glenn MedCity News http://bit.ly/peSxX0 “what’s the best way to go about finding out what actually piques the interest of your community, and where do you begin? MedCity News spoke with several hospital marketers to glean best practices and tips that they’ve discovered.” Change to MedlinePlus Twitter Feed Today, the National Library of Medicine changed the name of the MedlinePlus Twitter feed from @medlineplus4you to @medlineplus.  Tweets will no longer be published to the @medlineplus4you feed, and, instead, will be published to the @medlineplus feed. Existing subscribers to @medlineplus4you or the RSS feed of the tweets do not need to modify their subscriptions in any way.  They will continue t... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119910 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:19:50 +0100 5119910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118710&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2Fretractions-of-scientific-research-papers-going-up%2F Ed Silverman over at Pharmalot reports on the media coverage of a new study published by the Journal of Medical Ethics which shows a disturbing trend — more and more journals are retracting journal articles they previously published. Worse yet, nearly 32 percent of the retracted papers are not noted as retracted. “Retracted” in scientific language means that the paper has been withdrawn and should be ignored — as though it never existed in the scientific literature. Retractions generally occur because of sloppy research and errors in the data calculations, collection or statistics, or because of fraud. Is this a trend pointing to lower quality research and sloppier methods being employed? Or perhaps that because more people than ever can read the scientific research... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118710 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:11:31 +0100 5118710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107630&cid=t_91803_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2Ff1LdsDd7wdc%2F I was getting my son’s physical for school the other day and the doctor talked to us about HPV.  What is it?  HPV, or humanpapilloma virus, is a very common sexually transmitted virus.  In fact, it is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States today.  More than half of sexually active men and women are infected with HPV at some time in their lives.  The good news is that there is now a vaccine called Gardasil to protect you from this sometimes deadly virus.  Gardasil use to be given only to young women, but now it is recommended for girls, ages 11-26 AND males, ages 9-26.  It is important to note that the vaccine is given before any sexual contact, because once someone is infected, the vaccine might not work as well or might not work at all.  Women with the v... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107630 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:11:00 +0100 5107630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097846&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F05%2Fpublic-health-newswire%2F http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/ APHA launches a new online portal – Public Health Newswire – the essential resource for up-to-date information and opinions on the top issues affecting public health. News and events from a wide range of leading publications and events across the industry. The latest research from the American Journal of Public Health and other top scientific publications. Timely commentary with authors and key leaders in the public health community. Lively discussions – Post your opinion, read comments from others and get involved! Public Health Newswire is the place to discover what’s happening, who’s making it happen and how you can get involved. We invite you to bookmark Public Health Newswire, join the conversation and help us grow as a comm... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097846 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:25:41 +0100 5097846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096705&cid=t_91803_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fadhd-articles-how-to-narrow-your-search.php When looking up articles on the Internet, you may need a few folders on your computer desktop to keep all the information. However it is best if you approach all these ADHD articles in a systematic way. You may be warned by your child’s teacher that something is amiss and that things are not going so well at school. There may be behavior problems such as inappropriate behaviour or punching and kicking other children. If this is the case and if the child is not less than five or six years of age, you can get wised up on the DSM -IV which can be easily found on the Web. This is basically a list of symptoms and the guidelines that go with it which pediatricians are supposed to use when diagnosing this condition. Your child may not have ADHD at all so it is important to be aware of other... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096705 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5096705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096657&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fhold-breath-road-hazard%2F There are tons of dangers on the road. From hazardous drivers to slick roads, to road work or road rage to drunk drivers to deer crossing to car jacking. We have to be alert on the road no matter what! Car accidents are the 5th largest cause of death, alongside biggies like strokes and lung disease (1), but there’s another danger we are not often told about. The silent killer is the gasoline compounds you put in your gas tank.  Studies have found that the level of benzene and toluene from the gas in your car are higher than in the air around the car (2,3).  What it means is: when you enter the car you are exposed to higher then expected levels of these organic compounds.  But are they dangerous or they are benign? According to the American Petroleum Institute there is no safe benzene... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096657 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:09:13 +0100 5096657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088430&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F03%2Fsebelius-touts-electronic-health-records-in-joplin%2F By: ALAN SCHER ZAGIER | Associated Press | 08/01/11 The scattering of X-rays and medical records 75 miles away from a Joplin hospital destroyed by a tornado helped illustrate the destructive power of the storm that killed 160 people in May. But the drenched and torn documents found near Springfield weren’t another disaster. They were back-up copies kept in the hospital’s archives after St. John’s Regional Medical Center switched to electronic patient records a few weeks before. It’s a move taking place in a growing number of hospitals and doctors’ offices, bolstered by an Obama administration initiative that offered billions of dollars in federal incentives to upgrade technology — and one that Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said Monday... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088430 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:46:13 +0100 5088430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5088436&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Faugust-nih-news-in-health%2F http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/ The August issue of NIH News in Health, the monthly newsletter bringing you practical health news and tips based on the latest NIH research, is now available! In this edition: Claims About Cocoa : Can Chocolate Really Be Good for You? Eating chocolate may have some health pluses, but the research is far from certain. The drawbacks, on the other hand, are clear. Think twice before you reach for that tempting treat! Read more about chocolate and your health. Ringing in Your Ears? : Get the Buzz on Tinnitus Tinnitus is commonly described as a ringing in the ears, but some people also hear it as a roaring, clicking, hissing or buzzing. For some, it’s a minor annoyance. For others, it can interfere with sleep and grow to be a source of mental and emotional anguish... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5088436 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:58:37 +0100 5088436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5079437&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Farticles-of-note-13%2F Simple things that make a difference to patient safety http://bit.ly/rpYwKA AMA Leader Commentary. By PETER W. CARMEL, MD, Posted Aug. 1, 2011. A message to all physicians from AMA President Peter W. Carmel, MD. A few words about current events in medical practice Back in 2007, a Harvard Medical School surgeon wrote an article in The New Yorker magazine that raised a lot of eyebrows. If surgery units would follow a very simple checklist, wrote Atul Gawande, MD, it would both save lives and lessen complications.[@amednews] Safe Surgery Saves Lives Program http://www.who.int/patientsafety/safesurgery/en/ Race reemerges in debate over ‘personalized medicine’ http://t.co/e2eR4Pv The Washington Post By Rob Stein, Published: July 31 Federal examiners have rejected patents for genetic scre... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5079437 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:53:27 +0100 5079437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5079440&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F29%2Fin-case-of-emergency-check-twitter%2F http://t.co/FhIbzfN By Neil Versel InformationWeek July 29, 2011 Twitter, Facebook, and online communities can help healthcare organizations, emergency personnel, and government agencies better prepare for and respond to emergencies, so it’s a good idea to integrate these technologies into planning, according to three public-health professionals. “Clearly, social media are changing the way people communicate not only in their day-to-day lives, but also during disasters that threaten public health. Engaging with and using emerging social media may well place the emergency-management community, including medical and public health professionals, in a better position to respond to disasters,” Dr. Raina M. Merchant, Stacy Elmer and Dr. Nicole Lurie of the U.S. Department of He... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5079440 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:12:22 +0100 5079440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5079441&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F29%2Fnihmedlineplus%2F NIH MedlinePlus the Magazine: Health, Medical & Wellness Articles http://1.usa.gov/ocNFKB Summer 2011 Issue: Volume 6 Number 2 Subscribe to receive print copies for your office or clinic: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/subscribe.html Table of contents: The Importance of Clinical Trials Improving Children’s Health 30 Years of AIDS Research Bone Marrow Transplants Managing Allergies Health Careers National Library of Medicine 175th Anniversary (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5079441 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:06:58 +0100 5079441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5079442&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F29%2Fdisparities-disabilities%2F Differences in Health Status Among People with Disabilities compared to People without Disabilities http://1.usa.gov/oGwhA5 To help inform you, CDC’s Disability and Health program has developed fact sheets that provide state, district and territory based health indicator data to demonstrate health disparities among people with disabilities. How many people have disabilities? Cigarette Smoking and People with Disabilities Cost as a Barrier to Care for People with Disabilities Mammography Use and Women with Disabilities Obesity and People with Disabilities Oral Health and People with Disabilities Physical Activity and People with Disabilities (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5079442 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:03:55 +0100 5079442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5079443&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F29%2Frural-health-issues%2F NewPublicHealth Q&A: Michael Meit Speaks on Public Health in Rural Communities http://bit.ly/n8ekch Michael Meit, M.A., M.P.H., Program Area Director, Public Health Research Department, National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, led a session at the recent National Association of County and City Health Officials annual conference on areas under-served by local public health departments, with a focus on rural communities. NewPublicHealth spoke with Michael Meit, who also serves as the Co-Director of the NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, on how to address public health challenges for rural communities, including infrastructure issues, budget concerns and sheer distance between residents and services. [RWJF_PubHealth ] Oversight Excludes Rural Health... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5079443 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:00:39 +0100 5079443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077773&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F6sS4sxfqvDo%2F URL: http://www.jeffstanden.net/Jeff Standen is a psychology professor. His website is chock full of useful bits of psychology information. Listed on the Jeff Standen website are: links to web resources and other websites that you will find useful, as well as links to recent items of topical interest Links to interactive pages with quizzes, challenges and revision pointers. For: Anyone, StudentsTopics: Academia, Biological Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Health Psychology, Life, Mental Health, OCR Level-A Psychology, Social Psychology, Teaching PsychologyFeatures: Articles, File Sharing, Information, Links, Resources, e-learning Jeff Standen is a psychology professor.  His website is chock full of useful bits of psychology information. Listed... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077773 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:00:53 +0100 5077773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077850&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fcleaning-ears-risks%2F Would you ever use your finger to clean out your throat? Of course not. It’s not natural. Well, neither is cleaning the inside of your ear with Q-tips or any other device that goes inside the ear. When we place something inside our ear, we instantly damage the skin and introduce infection much more damaging than the dirt and wax that’s naturally collected there. We are not designed to sustain the pressure of cleaning our ears. The wax inside your ear is actually a protector against water and infection. Because earwax is acidic and bacteria doesn’t do well in acidic, it protects you. Some of us clean our ears out every day, or after every shower, but you can be causing irreparable harm. The damage you can do is very severe and not worth it. Instead of ever going inside th... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077850 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:05:21 +0100 5077850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077851&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fcancer-transmitted-disease%2F A recent article in the Wall Street Journal summarized something that isn’t recent news, but brings an important point to the forefront: cancer could be contagious. In the article, the author talks about two specific types of cancers, both transmitted between animals, but which opens a whole new possible way of thinking. It’s not the cancer itself that we know among humans to be contagious, but rather certain viruses that are known links to specific types of cancers. For example the HPV Virus, which is so incredibly common today. About half of the US men and women will have had HPV at some point in their lives. It is transmitted sexually, and now, HPV has been directly linked to cervical cancer. The same with the HIV virus. Though not as common as HPV, the HIV virus is a known... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077851 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:05:01 +0100 5077851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077852&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fpopular-weedkiller-fire%25e2%2580%25a6again%2F RoundUp, the nation’s most popular weedkiller is once again being called out for knowing that the active ingredient, glyphosate, can cause birth defects, but continuing to use it in their products. The ingredient has been used since 1976 and the news isn’t that it was discovered to cause defects, but rather that the companies that use it in their product knew of the risks of developmental malformations, but continued to use it. What does this mean for us? We look to the government, we trust studies and approvals. Most of us simply trust the companies that put out the product. It is our nature as human beings to assume that no one would willingly do harm. Not to mention, if it’s not happening in front of us, it makes it harder to believe. But it’s important to know ... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077852 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:04:43 +0100 5077852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077774&cid=t_91803_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=5069534&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FsjrXBlug4Do%2F URL: http://www.psychdomain.com/Welcome to PsychDomain! The goal of this website is to provide psychology students and faculty with up-to-date, relevant, and informative psychology related links, videos, interactions and images. Use the Content by Area navigation on the left to search for content by psychology area. Alternatively, use the the Tag Cloud below to browse the content. For: Anyone, Consumers, ResearchersTopics: Abnormal, Academia, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Psychology, Common Factors, Depression, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Social SupportFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Community and Social Networking, Information, Links, e-learningWelcome to PsychDomain! The goal of this website is to provide psychol... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069534 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:00:38 +0100 5069534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069791&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FZ4ICzN0MgGg%2F Few could have predicted the way in which the Internet has changed the dynamic of relationships amongst healthcare stakeholders. For the pharmaceutical industry, it seems there is an opportunity to also play a role in the many online relationships which are made possible by the Internet. Figure 1: A representation of the way the Internet has impacted healthcare relationships   Despite the Internet being completely global and respecting none of our historical or legal boundaries, the differing regulatory systems present a very polarised approach to pharmaceutical communication. Therein is a challenge and an opportunity, to find the perfect balance which allows a pharmaceutical company to provide appropriate information to the right people at the right time, and of course in the right w... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069791 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:00:35 +0100 5069791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070250&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F27%2Fcommunity-engagement%2F , 2nd Edition Read full text online at http://1.usa.gov/reZWkU The new National Institutes of Health publication, Principles of Community Engagement, 2nd Edition updates and expands the 1997 booklet published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (http://www.cdc.gov/phppo/pce/).  The executive summary describes the publication as a primer that “can serve as a guide for understanding the principles of community engagement for those who are developing or implementing a community engagement plan, or it can be a resource for students or faculty.”  Copies may be ordered through the Government Printing Office at http://1.usa.gov/nEZHja [CBPR listserv] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070250 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:46:55 +0100 5070250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5063770&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F26%2Fwealth-gaps%2F http://bit.ly/oGWrz1 Wealth Gaps Rise to Record Highs Between Whites, Blacks, Hispanics Twenty-to-One By Rakesh Kochhar, Richard Fry and Paul Taylor The median wealth of white households is 20 times that of black households and 18 times that of Hispanic households, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of newly available government data from 2009. (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5063770 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:29:13 +0100 5063770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5063771&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2Finternet-for-health-information%2F Report from the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics: Use of the Internet for Health Information: United States, 2009 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db66.htm See the news story from Health Day News posted on MedlinePlus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_114547.html Education, job, income and insurance status also played role in Internet use for this purpose THURSDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) — A new U.S. survey finds that women are more likely than men to use the Internet for medical information, and whites are more likely to do so than minorities. According to the findings released Thursday by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, whites aged 18 to 64 were almost twice as likely as Hispanics to search for health information online. (Source: B... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5063771 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:27:29 +0100 5063771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5063773&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F25%2F10-things-for-patients%2F 10 dumb things you do at the doc’s office http://bit.ly/lmyOHl By Elizabeth Cohen, CNN Senior Medical Correspondent Talking on your cell phone in the examining room, forgetting what medicines you take and lying to your doctor about your personal health habits are all ways of compromising your health. “The doctor-patient relationship is like a business partnership,” Rankin says. “We need to work together. Trust me to guide you but be willing to do your part.”[REFORMA] Questions are the Answer http://www.ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswer/ Clinicians, the Government, and many other groups are working hard to improve health care quality, but it’s a team effort. You can improve your care and the care of your loved ones by taking an active role in your health car... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5063773 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:17:41 +0100 5063773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5058217&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F23%2Ffood-stamps%2F http://t.co/LwRdLNd New America Media, News Analysis, K. I. Hope, Posted: Jul 16, 2011 America is gaining weight and the most vulnerable populations are those with low levels of education and income, as well as those with black or Hispanic heritage. The most obese state in the country, Mississippi, also happens to be the poorest. And with the rates of obesity increasing in 16 states last year and declining in none, America’s diet is influencing policy, politics and programs. Unfortunately, the system is working against people, instead of for them. An obesity study released this week through a joint effort by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reveals further evidence of a brewing crisis, not least in the area of food stamps. [@preventionins Pr... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5058217 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:25:37 +0100 5058217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057912&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FB7jUg6zkfTA%2F Many articles have been written in recent weeks about the trend of the moment: Google Plus. Whenever a new platform or technology comes out, many predictions about its future are made. But do you trust predictions? Actually, it is interesting to read what people think about it because it helps us make our own decision on whether we want to get involved with a new platform or not, or simply to know more about it. I read people writing that Google+ is a revolution; others talk about an evolution, a competitor to Facebook, a “place to be” for companies, a useless + tool, or even that we will no longer see new web 2.0 platforms after Google’s one (or they will be copies). Anyway, my point is that all this information can obviously be valuable for marketers and communicators in order to ... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057912 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:47:20 +0100 5057912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5052742&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F22%2Fpreventive-womens-health%2F Clinical Preventive Services for Women: Closing the Gaps http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13181 A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that eight preventive health services for women be added to the services that health plans will cover at no cost to patients under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA).  The ACA requires plans to cover the services listed in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) comprehensive list of preventive services.  At the agency’s request, an IOM committee identified critical gaps in preventive services for women as well as measures that will further ensure women’s health and well-being.  [Press Release from the IOM http://bit.ly/qUHxXo] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5052742 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:38:09 +0100 5052742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051194&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FkIRxXTchBqE%2F Conclusion In August, all Facebook profile walls will be open for comments. This presents a dilemma for those pharmaceutical companies who have tentatively been using social media– either leave Facebook to avoid unwanted comments and potential difficulties, or embrace full 2-way communication. This is another example of how working with digital media requires a considered approach. It should not be an “add-on” activity, but integrated into an organisation’s overall strategy. To be effective, a digital strategy must take into account the anticipated technological and cultural hurdles, and companies should only reach out to patients and partners via social media if they are committed to engagement. However, those healthcare stakeholders that do wish to engage digitally could b... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051194 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:03:21 +0100 5051194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039563&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F19%2Foversight-medical-apps%2F http://1.usa.gov/oG1CZ6 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is seeking input on its proposed oversight approach for certain mobile applications specific to medicine or health care called mobile medical applications (“apps”) that are designed for use on smartphones and other mobile computing devices. This approach encourages the development of new apps, focuses only on a select group of applications and will not regulate the sale or general consumer use of smartphones or tablets. Types of medical apps the FDA will regulate http://bit.ly/rmQiFQ FDA won’t regulate these apps, for now http://bit.ly/q7kVHp   (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039563 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:14:28 +0100 5039563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039564&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F19%2Funderstanding-web-2-0%2F What Are Web 2.0 Tools and Why They Should be Incorporated into the Research http://bit.ly/o6z2eN It is no longer sustainable for a research organisation to ignore incorporating Web 2.0 tools among its work and research strategies, let alone preventing individual researchers from using them from a workplace. Increasing amount of research is done via these tools or is based on some evidence collected through web 2.0. Moreover, some research can not be done without these tools, particularly research on internet users’ online behavior. Social networking and other web 2.0 tools are increasingly being used for distribution of research findings. [@eqpaho] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039564 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:12:02 +0100 5039564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039565&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F19%2Ftoolkits-3%2F Sustaining Improved Outcomes: A Toolkit http://www.sustainingoutcomes.com/ Improving quality and achieving better outcomes continues to be a major focus in the areas of public health, healthcare, social service, education, and related fields. In all of those fields, there is a need to not only develop strategies to implement improvements but also to ensure that the improvements are sustained overtime. While both funders and organizations have indicated that sustainability is critical, there remains a need for clear definitions, models, and assistance to guide sustainability efforts. This website provides guidance on how to sustain improved outcomes. The website provides an introduction to sustainability, a description of 12 factors that contribute to sustainability, and assessment and plan... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039565 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:10:26 +0100 5039565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5039569&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F18%2Fpharmacy-closures-in-rural-america%2F http://bit.ly/pxAT3U [pdf file] From the Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI) Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis, “this policy brief provides information about the closure of rural independently owned pharmacies, including pharmacies that are the sole source of access to local pharmacy services, from 2003 through 2010. The number of rural independently owned pharmacies was relatively constant from 2003 to 2006. A sharp decline in independently owned retail pharmacies in rural communities began in May 2006 and continued to September 2008. Although the rate of closure slowed from September 2008 through December 2010, the number of independently owned rural pharmacies continued to decline. This trend indicates that maintaining retail pharmacy business remains challenging in many... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5039569 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:22:03 +0100 5039569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5030450&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F15%2Fhealth-literacy-news-2%2F Health Literacy Implications for Health Care Reform Workshop Summary http://bit.ly/roQsHn The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) extends health care access to 32 million Americans who previously had been uninsured. However, many of the newly eligible individuals who could benefit most from the benefits promised by the ACA, are perhaps least prepared to take advantage of those benefits. Due to low health literacy—the degree to which one can understand and make decisions based on health information—many people may have difficulty understanding what coverage they are eligible for under the ACA; making informed choices about what is best for them and their families; and completing the enrollment process. Teaching Critical Health Literacy in the US as a Means to Action on the ... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5030450 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:09:04 +0100 5030450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5030452&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F15%2Farticles-of-interest-27%2F Promoting literacy to increase adherence http://www.acpinternist.org/archives/2011/07/literacy.htm From the July/August ACP Internist, copyright © 2011 by the American College of Physicians By Charlotte Huff When his heart failure patient kept getting hospitalized with related complications, Ben Powers, MD, worried that something wasn’t quite connecting. On the surface, the problem appeared to be nonadherence. The man struggled to keep up with his medications and his recommended diet. But Dr. Powers, an internist and assistant professor of medicine at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., suspected a more deeply rooted cause. “I had a fairly strong suspicion that literacy was part of it,” he said. Food Industry: Walk the Talk to Protect Our Kids’ Health http://hu... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5030452 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:52:34 +0100 5030452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5030454&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F14%2Fhealthy-tweeting%2F Misleading Medical Tweets Could Cause Harm http://bit.ly/oVsxrH July 14th, 2011 by GarySchwitzer This is not a lesson about the limitations of 140-ch. Rather, it is a warning about careless Tweets that mischaracterize the real meat of the message in longer stories linked to in the Twitter message. As I wrote on Twitter in response to these two episodes, “Better not to Tweet on complex health care topics than to mischaracterize your own story with a misleading 140 characters.” Tweets Provide Insight Into Public Perceptions of Health Care Issues http://bit.ly/qdS15F iHealthBeat Thursday, July 14, 2011 Tweets Provide Insight Into Public Perceptions of Health Care Issues Recent research about health trends discussed on Twitter is attracting the attention of public health experts, who belie... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5030454 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:10:05 +0100 5030454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5030455&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F14%2Fprep-reduces-risk-of-hiv%2F CDC Trial and Another Major Study Find PrEP Can Reduce Risk of HIV Infection among Heterosexuals http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/newsroom/PrEPHeterosexuals.html A new CDC study called the TDF2 study, along with a separate trial released today, provide the first evidence that a daily oral dose of antiretroviral drugs used to treat HIV infection can reduce HIV acquisition among uninfected individuals exposed to the virus through heterosexual sex. (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5030455 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:59:21 +0100 5030455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028464&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FfuZ8T941wuc%2F URL: http://www.safersociety.org/Safer Society Foundation is dedicated to ending sexual abuse so that we all can enjoy safer communities, healthier families and happier lives. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Clinical Psychology, Depression, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Mental Health, Personality, Personality disorders, Physical Health, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual Assault, Social SupportFeatures: Articles, Information, Links, e-learningSafer Society Foundation is dedicated to ending sexual abuse so that we all can enjoy safer communities, healthier families and happier lives. Our work focuses on providing information and resources to help create safer communities through prevention and effective public policy, to provide victims with healing and restitution, and to provide off... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028464 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:00:27 +0100 5028464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028517&cid=t_91803_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FTIy93UnlV6M%2F I was doing some research on clinical trials and it is much more complex than I dreamed!  First of all, any new treatment must go through numerous stages of testing before its benefits and risks can completely be known.  New treatments are discovered in the laboratory and it can take many years of research before they are given to patients.  Why?  Because it is essential to identify that the new treatment is actually better than what is already available.  These research studies are also called clinical trials.  If a treatment has definite potential in the final stages of development, then research is carried out in patients with the particular type of illness that the treatment aims to help.  Furthermore, I always believed that clinical trials were only regarding drugs, and that is... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028517 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:37:10 +0100 5028517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5009933&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F07%2Fneighbors-matter%2F Chemical Hazards Emergency Medical Management web site http://chemm.nlm.nih.gov/index.html CHEMM was produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Office of Planning and Emergency Operations, in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine, Division of Specialized Information Services, and many medical, emergency response, toxicology, and other types of experts. It will Enable first responders, first receivers, other healthcare providers, and planners to plan for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of mass-casualty incidents involving chemicals Provide a comprehensive, user-friendly, web-based resource that is also downloadable in advance, so that it would be available during an event i... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5009933 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:50:13 +0100 5009933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008430&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Flyme-disease-summer-vacation-ruin-life%2F It is so surprising to see that people don’t take precautions against well-known evils. Among the cruelest offenders and that which we take for granted is a small tick bite that could lead to Lyme disease, a debilitating, harsh and crushing condition that can last a lifetime and destroy your life. Go on a hike, have a picnic or sit in a grassy park and look around. How many people are wearing shorts around you? It’s warm out and they are walking through the brush with little on. Look at yourself. What are you wearing? Well, if you’re not covered in loose, light pants and a long sleeve shirt, you are putting yourself in danger of getting the disease. What is even more frightening is the battle over treatment. Drug companies, insurance companies and doctors are in a constant legal bat... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008430 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:40:27 +0100 5008430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4999110&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F06%2Fcaregivers-cope-mental-illness%2F http://1.usa.gov/mBmAKt A free, nationally available program can significantly improve a family’s ability to cope with an ill relative’s mental disorder, according to an NIMH-funded study published June 2011 in Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association The Family-to-Family (FTF) education and support program is a free, 12-week course offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Compared to the waitlisted control group, FTF participants showed significantly greater improvements in coping with their ill relative’s condition by learning more about the illness and gaining a sense of empowerment in the family, service system and community. FTF participants also showed increased acceptance of their family member’s illness as well as im... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4999110 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:28:15 +0100 4999110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4999112&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F05%2Fjuly-nih-news%2F http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/ The July 2011 issue of NIH News in Health is now available online. In this issue discover how summer weather affects air quality; learn about cystic fibrosis and how this inherited illness affects breathing; and read the study findings debunking a link between the XMRV virus and chronic fatigue syndrome (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4999112 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:18:11 +0100 4999112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4999113&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F05%2Fequity%2F This report details the results of an annual survey that measures how equitably healthcare facilities treat their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) patients and employees in the areas of patient non-discrimination, visitation, cultural competence training and employment non-discrimination. The HEI seeks to identify a “gold standard” of such policies to be used as models across the healthcare industry. [CLAStalk listserv] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4999113 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:14:56 +0100 4999113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993654&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F01%2Fmedical-receptionists%2F http://ow.ly/5uiJW Pauline W. Chen, MD New York Times July 1, 2011 “While much has been written about the role of doctors, nurses and other clinicians in the care of patients and their families, little attention has been paid to those individuals who make up the very front lines of health care. In almost every clinical practice, office receptionists and the professionals who do comparable work in hospitals, the ward clerks and unit secretaries, are the first people patients see. But serious research on their interactions with patients has been sparse at best. “[@CHPMissouri] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993654 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:45:02 +0100 4993654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4993655&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F07%2F01%2Fhealth-records-impact%2F Can Electronic Health Records Make Disparities Disappear? http://bit.ly/jRH0vT June 30th, 2011 According to Kendra Blackmon at FierceEMR.com and a new study published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the answer is maybe. Earlier this year, NIST published a report – Human Factors Guidance to Prevent Health care Disparities with the Adoption of EHRs http://1.usa.gov/jSagbk [pdf file]– which declares that “wide adoption and Meaningful Use of EHR systems” by providers and patients could impact health care disparities. [@drval] An uncertain prognosis for personal health http://bit.ly/jcZrfK By John Moore May 03, 2011 Federal Computer Week Health IT adoption has been a frustratingly slow, tough slog, and that is especially true for personal health records. P... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4993655 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:52:07 +0100 4993655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984501&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FbjbrRmU_AUk%2F URL: http://psychology.vanguard.edu/amoebaweb/Outstanding resource maintained by Douglas Degelman, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. Features over 2000 categorized links to quality psychology content. For: Anyone, Researchers, StudentsTopics: ADHD, Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Bipolar, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Depression, Eating Disorders, General Psychology, Mental HealthFeatures: Articles, Databases, Information, Links Outstanding resource maintained by Douglas Degelman, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. Features over 2000 categorized links to quality psychology content. Also, lists monthly featured websites, psychologically related, of cours... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984501 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:00:13 +0100 4984501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4986172&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F29%2Feducation-determinant-health-start-early%2F According the the American Medical Association, a person’s educational level is one of the most important determinants of their health. This June 26th article from The Atlantic promotes the idea that there’s a connection between pre-school enrollment and college educations citing recent studies in Chicago and Los Angeles:  http://bit.ly/llU3m9 [The Atlantic http://www.theatlantic.com, June 26, 2011] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4986172 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:26:12 +0100 4986172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984560&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Flupus-drug-approved-cost%2F It was just recently announced that Benlysta, a lupus drug, was approved by the FDA, making it the first lupus drug approved by the group in 50 years. But out of this approval, we noted something shocking. A statement issued by the FDA. “In approving the drug, the agency said the findings suggested but didn’t definitively show that some patients had a reduced likelihood of severe flare-ups, a painful characteristic of the disease.” as per the Washington Post. (1)(2)(3) What this means is that this drug is not really effective.  Otherwise why would FDA say that it did not definitely show benefits? As a matter of fact the FDA held up the approval for some time because it wasn’t clear about the benefits of the drug. The next question is: if it is not clear about benefits, th... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984560 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:15:35 +0100 4984560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984502&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FkcfYVk6uQLw%2F URL: http://watchingthemsurvive.com/This website was compiled by a Partner of a survivor. When she revealed the source of the pain, hurt, confusion and trials, suddenly it became clear to that these episodes of abuse were a tremendously defining event in her life. It had altered her personality, growth and joy for the rest of her life. Our marriage and family was in shambles now, by and large, as the result of the snowballing of twisted reality that she lived with everyday. But now it was time… She could not fight it alone. Each time she tried she was swallowed more and more. So it was time for me to fight. So began another long and hard road, but this time it had purpose, focus and guidance. No longer would she go quietly into the night! Now she would walk in the Light of Truth&#823... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984502 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:00:15 +0100 4984502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984562&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fcereal-bowl-americas-1-killer%2F Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer in the U.S.? Cancer is number two. That means that you have a 34 percent chance of dying of heart problems, and a 22 percent chance of dying from cancer.  This is despite all advances in medicine, a huge pharmaceutical industry, scientists and the Internet.  Why can’t we beat these two monsters that continue to take our lives?  It remained a puzzle until now.   A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association may be the explanation.  What they found was that people have a 35 percent increased risk of dying from heart disease and cancer because of something we deal with every day.  It was not cholesterol or other fats; it was not smoking or other toxins.   Sugar? No.  Sodas? No. We all know about... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984562 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:49:54 +0100 4984562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984673&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2F1fI6jMpe8ZM%2F As Google announced the end of Google Health last week, a little over three years since its launch in May 2008 promised to revolutionise health records management, thousands of health consumers might well have wondered what this means for the future of their personal electronic health records. The answer to that, says Google, is that they can download their records for use elsewhere. Google says that it is ending Google Health because of a lack of adoption by users. In the blog post, Aaron Brown, Senior Product Manager, Google Health says: “When we launched Google Health, our goal was to create a service that would give people access to their personal health and wellness information. We wanted to translate our successful consumer-centered approach from other domains to healthcare and hav... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984673 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:51:07 +0100 4984673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977673&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F28%2Frwjf-directory%2F http://www.rwjf.org/qualityequality/product.jsp?id=71857 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation launched the nation’s most comprehensive online directory for patients to find reliable information on the quality of health care provided by physicians and hospitals in their communities. From Maine to California, medical patients can scroll over a U.S. map and find Web-based resources to help them choose a doctor or hospital in their town based on whether patients received recommended tests and treatment, the outcomes of their care, their experience with providers, or the overall cost of care. [Press Release http://www.rwjf.org/qualityequality/product.jsp?id=72540] See the article about the directory in the Los Angeles Times http://ht.ly/5s1SP (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977673 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:42:40 +0100 4977673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977674&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F28%2Freports-on-hivaids%2F This report by the Black AIDS Institute http://www.blackaids.org/ marks the 30th anniversary of the first official report on the emergence of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Over three  decades, AIDS has radically altered our world, reshaping entire regions of the world, changing people’s relationship with their own sexuality, dramatically accelerating social and cultural change, and producing some of the most important scientific advances of the last century. UNMC’s Midlands LGBT Needs Assessment Community Report http://bit.ly/l0as3x [PDF] The purpose of the Midlands LGBT Community Needs Assessment was to gather descriptive data of the health and wellbeing of LGBT people who live, work, and ‘play’ in Nebraska. Specifically, data on the physical, mental, social, and sexual health o... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977674 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:31:13 +0100 4977674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975945&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FwH1yAANehcM%2F URL: http://www.iamat.org/editorials.cfmOur mission is to provide impartial and accurate travel health advice and to coordinate an international network of qualified medical practitioners to assist travelers in need of emergency medical care during their trip. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Clinical Psychology, Emotional Health, Health Promotion, Health Psychology, Health and Social Services, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Self-help, Varied TreatmentsFeatures: Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Information, e-learningOur mission is to provide impartial and accurate travel health advice and to coordinate an international network of qualified medical practitioners to assist travellers in need of emergency medical care during their trip. Our goal is to prevent the spread of infectious di... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975945 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:00:15 +0100 4975945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976187&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FTj2bNIg7HTU%2F Conclusion Telehealth solutions are becoming increasingly widespread. In developed countries, they can help create efficiencies, but in the developing world, their role may be more central to the delivery of care. Pharmaceutical companies should remain aware of telehealth developments in their areas of interest, and consider how they can use these emerging technologies to engage with healthcare professionals and patients. Creation Healthcare advises pharmaceutical marketers, communicators and business leaders about improving outcomes in a changing engagement environment. If you would like to talk with a member of our team about how we can help you to develop a healthcare engagement strategy, contact us now. (Source: Creation Interactive) Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976187 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:12:29 +0100 4976187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4977677&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F28%2Fworld-report-on-disability%2F http://www.who.int/disabilities/world_report/2011/en/index.html A new report from the World Health Organization and the World Bank, the “World Report on Disability,” calls for the elimination of barriers that often force people with disabilities to “the margins of society.” About 15 percent of the world’s population – some 785 million people – has a significant physical or mental disability, including about 5 percent of children. The report calls for innovative programs and policies that empower people living with disabilities and remove the barriers which prevent them from participating in their communities, getting a quality education, finding decent work, and having their voices heard. I try not to post items that are not freely available, but once in a while a... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4977677 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:53:37 +0100 4977677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008069&cid=t_91803_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D1304 Many librarians are surprised to learn that marketing communication is not about inventing something new and sexy to sell the library. It’s about mission — and making a conscious effort to build understanding and appreciation for the library’s role. (p. 2) excellent. thanks, linda k. wallace, for saying this so well. Wallace, Linda K. 2004. Libraries, Mission, & Marketing. Chicago: American Library Association. (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008069 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:53:42 +0100 5008069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4970318&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Fengaging-urban-indians-in-health-care-reform-a-road-map-for-action%2F Urban Indian Health Summit Outlines Strategies to Ensure Success of Health Care Reform http://bit.ly/jnO3Sh Urban American Indians are a large and important part of the American Indian population. Most American Indians live in urban settings outside of the usual Indian Health Service and tribal health coverage areas. Passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act marked two significant changes for urban Indian health. The law alters the way the federal government helps provide direct medical care services for urban American Indians. The law also changes the financing for much of that care. ,An important part of the new law includes of the permanent reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act which makes urban Indians a permanent part of the Indian Health Service (... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4970318 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:40:14 +0100 4970318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968681&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fsummer-hazardous-health%2F   The lazy days of summer are soon upon us. Time for barbecues and sunshine, long days and relaxing, family vacations and the outdoors. But with each of these summer necessities, there are plenty of dangers right under your nose. It’s important to be aware of what you are doing, what you are eating and your surroundings, to make sure that you protect yourself and your family this season.     Here are some of the most common dangers and some practical measures to help you stay safe: Sun: We all know how dangerous the sun can be because we hear about it all the time. Too much sun can cause skin damage, or worse skin cancer. We can be out too long in the sun and get heat stroke or damage our skin permanently. Sunburns can hurt us for the moment and do irreparable damage. The... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968681 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:57:23 +0100 4968681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960889&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Finternet-center-for-homeless%2F http://bit.ly/lBzMrC [pdf file] Envisioning an Internet Center for Homeless Individuals: One Group’s Quest to Reduce the Digital Divide By Rebecca Orrick, Research Assistant, Center for Urban and Regional Affairs “While it is important for anyone to have digital literacy skills, it is especially important for individuals who are homeless. Finding housing and other resources to get off the streets is infinitely easier if you know how to perform basic computer functions like sending an email. While most people take for granted that they know how to perform basic tasks on the internet, the reality remains that a significant portion of the homeless population is still digitally illiterate. Increasing the number of people who are self sufficient digitally decreases the number of people ... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960889 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:44:53 +0100 4960889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960104&cid=t_91803_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FeU1BDyv8MXk%2Fdoes-negative-pressure-promote-wound.html There was a recent EurekAlert which caught my attention:  No healing in a vacuum.  Negative-pressure wound therapy probably does not promote healing. This is the conclusion of Frank Peinemann and Stefan Sauerland's meta-analysis in the current edition of Deutsches Ärzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2011; 108[22]: 381-9). The press release actually contained a link to a pdf file of the article (full reference and link below). Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), also known as vacuum assisted closure,  involves covering the wound with an an airtight film and an adjustable negative pressure is applied using an electronically controlled pump.  The vacuum or negative pressure drains wound exudate.   NPWT is used for chronic persistent wounds and com... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960104 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4960104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960890&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Fliteracy-resources%2F New State and Local Health Literacy Groups: New Jersey Health Literacy Coalition http://www.njhealthliteracy.org/ Fairfax County Health Literacy Initiative http://chrc.gmu.edu/fchli/ United Way Launches Effort To Recruit 1 Million Literacy Volunteers http://huff.to/l9anfv The Huffington Post Emmeline Zhao  F 06/21/11 United Way Worldwide officially launched a three-year initiative to recruit 1 million volunteers to promote literacy among children on Tuesday, as part of its annual Day of Action events…“What’s really important to us is this research that shows that if we can get kids reading proficiently after the third grade, it changes the trajectory and long-term outcomes for education,” United Way president and CEO Brian Gallagher told The Huffington Post. “Getting mor... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960890 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:39:13 +0100 4960890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4954445&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Fdigitally-inclusive-communities%2F http://tascha.uw.edu/research/inclusionframework/ The IMLS is creating a framework as a ” first step toward the development of benchmarks and guidelines to help libraries and community-based organizations assess their needs for public-access workstations, portable devices, and bandwidth.” As part of that framework they have issued the report Proposed Framework for Digitally Inclusive Communities: Final Report http://www.imls.gov/pdf/DIC-FrameworkReport.pdf Two of the principles focus on health care: Principle 9: Public safety and emergency services Communities can increase their emergency responsiveness through effective deployment of digital technologies, ensuring the public the best possible emergency preparedness. Principle 10: Health care Communities should have the digita... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4954445 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:10:28 +0100 4954445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953347&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2F0XnTvwegfbM%2F In recent years, global digital engagement strategies have become critical for pharmaceutical companies operating all around the world. Global strategies need to fit each company’s culture, vision and purpose as well as their specific brands’ characteristics. And whilst digital channels have changed much about the dynamics of communication, digital engagement must be aligned with how the company already interacts with their stakeholders and its overall brand values. Local insights for global success Global strategies mean global challenges. I will not cover all of them in this article but I will take a brief look at two keys: language and culture. To make sure that your global strategy will successfully connect with local markets, you need to understand both the culture of these market... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953347 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:42:34 +0100 4953347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4954450&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fnatural-decrease-report%2F http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_113354.html Rural America hit hardest by ‘natural decrease’ as young move elsewhere, study finds By Mary Elizabeth Dallas FRIDAY, June 17 (HealthDay News) — Last year, more people died than were born in nearly one-quarter of all U.S. counties, a new study shows.This trend, known as natural decrease, is the result of younger people moving away, as well as decreases in fertility levels. Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Statistics http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthstatistics.html Rural Health Concerns http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ruralhealthconcerns.html Study: Natural Decrease in America: More Coffins than Cradles http://www.carseyinstitute.unh.edu/CarseySearch/search.php?id=163 University of New Hampshire ... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4954450 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:14:30 +0100 4954450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4946560&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fbaby-boomers%2F http://bit.ly/mHGaTm By Paul McMullen PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, June 20, 2011 Baby boomers likely will become caregivers for their parents, but many are unsure how exactly to provide that care, according to a recent survey from a national company that helps seniors live in their own homes. Home Instead Senior Care surveyed 600 caregivers between the ages of 45 and 65 to see whether they were current on their parents’ vital information in the event of a health emergency. According to the survey, 31 percent of caregivers don’t know how many or what kinds of medications their parents take. The survey also found that 34 percent don’t know whether their parents have safety deposit boxes or where the key is, and 36 percent don’t know where their parents’ fi... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4946560 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:31:35 +0100 4946560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4946561&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fsocial-networking-pew%2F http://bit.ly/lB6Gon by Lee Rainie, Director, Pew Internet Project, Kristen Purcell, Associate Director, Research Pew Internet Project, Lauren Sessions Goulet, University of Pennsylvania, and Keith N. Hampton, University of Pennsylvania June 16, 2011 Questions have been raised about the social impact of widespread use of social networking sites (SNS) like Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, and Twitter. Do these technologies isolate people and truncate their relationships? Or are there benefits associated with being connected to others in this way? The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project decided to examine SNS in a survey that explored people’s overall social networks and how use of these technologies is related to trust, tolerance, social support, and community... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4946561 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:23:08 +0100 4946561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945129&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FtfIIu6iuEZE%2F No one wants to be wrong; ever. As much as there are trendy business mantras such as ‘Fail Fast’ which apparently encourage failure (as long as you learn quickly), it somehow just doesn’t translate to the world of a pharmaceutical company. In fact, ‘fail-fast’ is really an engineering concept that is most often considered in a research and development phase, long before a product reaches the general public where it might affect reputation. To be fair, any kind of ‘failure’ in the world of pharmaceutical companies can potentially result in a significant loss in some form or another which could include shareholder value, customer confidence, or general credibility, not to mention individual careers. Consequently, we are risk-averse. Rightly so. As much as no individual wants to... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945129 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:00:35 +0100 4945129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936892&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F16%2Fpublic-health-updates-5%2F This article is one of the resources available as part of the National Park Service “Healthy Parks, Healthy People US” initiative. It seeks to raise understanding and awareness about how open spaces and natural places can promote the health and well-being of all species and the planet we share.  Human health focus areas of the initiative include physical activity, nutrition, social cohesion, and mental health promotion. (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936892 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:17:12 +0100 4936892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936896&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F16%2Fnational-prevention-strategy%2F http://go.usa.gov/W5N On June 16, 2011 the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council, announced the release of the National Prevention Strategy (http://1.usa.gov/lhAk9K PDF – 1.81 MB), a comprehensive plan that will help increase the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of life.   The National Prevention Strategy recognizes that good health comes not just from receiving quality medical care, but also from clean air and water, safe outdoor spaces for physical activity, safe worksites, healthy foods, violence-free environments and healthy homes.  Prevention should be woven into all aspects of our lives, including where and how we live, learn, work and play.  Everyone—businesses, educators, health care institutions, government, communities and ever... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936896 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:11:41 +0100 4936896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936897&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F15%2Fusing-mobile-technologies%2F HHS Center for New Media http://newmedia.hhs.gov/ The HHS Center for New Media is made up of individuals across the Department that take a proactive approach to collaboration and world betterment and are dedicated to understanding of the use of new technologies in health, communications, and government. It provides guidance on social media through resources and tools, and lists an HHS directory of what departments are using Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, and blogs. 140 Health Care Uses for Twitter http://philbaumann.com/2009/01/16/140-health-care-uses-for-twitter/ mHealth: New horizons for health through mobile technologies Based on the findings of the second global survey on eHealth WHO Global Observatory for eHealth series – Volume 3 June 2011 Available online PDF [112p.] at... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936897 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:50:23 +0100 4936897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936899&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F15%2Fomhrc-heckler-report%2F http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlid=62 The Office of Minority Health Resource Center is proud to announce the new online, full text launch of the first in-depth account of minority health statistics. Published in 1985, the Report of the Secretary’s Task Force on Black and Minority Health (“The Heckler Report”) is a 9 volume, 3,000 page landmark report that changed the nation’s view on healthcare from exclusive to inclusive. The Knowledge Center is a library of books and documents dedicated to minority health and wellbeing. It has partnered with the Library of Congress FedScan service and the Internet Archive to digitize the pioneering Heckler Report as well as other critical minority health literature. (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936899 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:40:01 +0100 4936899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4936901&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2Fsafe-in-toxic-world%2F http://www.nelrc.org/changeagent/toc.htm Change Agent Issue 32 This issue of The Change Agent, produced in collaboration with TERC’s Statistics for Action project, will explore the local environment and will tell our stories of environmental clean-ups and community efforts to identify pollution sources and deal with them. Includes inspiring articles by learners and lots of math and science, as well as reading and writing and opportunities for critical thinking. (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4936901 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:33:27 +0100 4936901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934342&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FB56BnHKGbzI%2F URL: http://www.atsa.com/The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers is an international, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to preventing sexual abuse. Through research, education, and shared learning ATSA promotes evidence based practice, public policy and community strategies that lead to the effective assessment, treatment and management of individuals who have sexually abused or are at risk to abuse. For: Anyone, Consumers, ResearchersTopics: Abnormal, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Foundation Website, Personality disorders, Relationships, Sexual AssaultFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Conferences, Information, Links, Research, Research Tools, ResourcesThe Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers is an international, multi-disciplinary organization ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934342 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:00:23 +0100 4934342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934522&cid=t_91803_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fbuy-groceries-supplements-read-this%2F   Even though government experts consider some low-level radiation exposure like x-rays, cat scans, mammograms, etc, as safe, new data suggests that it may not be true (1).  This is especially important now, when we are all exposed to low dose radiation from Japan’s nuclear power plant disaster.  But why is low-dose radiation is considered dangerous in the first place? Radiation, even at low doses, causes free radical formation, especially – OH free radical from water.  It reacts with the part of DNA called guanine to form 8 — hydroxyguanin, which is the marker of carcinogenesis.  You’d rather not have this process started at all in your body because carcinogenesis may lead to cancer. Because carcinogenesis is believed to be caused by free radicals, it can... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934522 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:02:23 +0100 4934522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923282&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fuse-of-ehrs%2F http://ht.ly/5f0NK Insights from Cleveland Published: Jun 09, 2011 As physicians nationwide increase their use of electronic health records (EHRs), this brief from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation suggests a link between use of EHRs and dramatic improvement in physician adherence to evidence-based medicine. Recent data from Cleveland—one of RWJF’s Aligning Forces for Quality communities—show that patients with diabetes who are cared for by doctors who use EHRs received all the recommended care for their condition 51 percent of the time, compared with just seven percent of the time for those with paper records. The brief is the first in a series demonstrating how providers in communities are responding to legislation affecting health care. [@RWJF_QualEqual] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923282 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:22:19 +0100 4923282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4913677&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F09%2Fneighborhoods-and-health%2F People of color more likely to die just walking down the street http://bit.ly/jMYPuq by Anita Hairston Equity Blog According to a recent report, designing our streets to move vehicles rather than people, puts a significant burden on low income people and communities of color across this country. The findings from Transportation for America’s new 2011 “Dangerous by Design” http://t4america.org/resources/dangerousbydesign2011/ report are alarming. The share of pedestrian deaths among communities of color exceeds their share of the total population. [@groxie] “Minority kids spend most of their waking hours plugged in” http://cot.ag/igrHNP By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY Minority children spend an average of 13 hours a day using mobile devices, computers, TVs and other medi... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4913677 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:39:24 +0100 4913677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4913678&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F09%2Fsocial-media-users%2F http://bit.ly/mE7la1 June 9th, 2011 by DrBryanVartabedian in Opinion This NCI Cancer Bulletin article http://www.cancer.gov/ncicancerbulletin/053111/page7 on the use of social media at this week’s American Society of Clinical Oncology is worth reading.  It showcases how a major medical organization sees social media unfolding at a national meeting. [@drval] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4913678 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:33:25 +0100 4913678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921494&cid=t_91803_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FLbN0qYHjpi8%2Fadvances-in-surgical-treatment-of.html In conclusion: In conclusion, free gracilis transfer for smile reanimation in children carries an acceptable failure rate, significantly improves smiling, and seems to improve QOL with respect to facial function. It should be a cornerstone intervention in the appropriately counseled patient and family. Because it carries a lower failure rate than a similar cohort of adult patients, there is no need to wait until patients reach adulthood to offer dynamic reanimation. Early facial reanimation provides the advantage of permitting children to express themselves nonverbally through smiling and may in fact lead to fewer negative social consequences as they interact with peers.         REFERENCES 1.  Free Gracilis Transfer for Smile in Children:  The Massachusetts... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921494 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4921494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911544&cid=t_91803_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FWjFbcdZJYoE%2F In England, Poppy Burge got... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911544 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:28:30 +0100 4911544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4913682&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F08%2Fnpr-on-lgbt%2F http://n.pr/iUkzYd From National Public Radio, Host Michel Martin and Judy Bradford of the Center for Population Research in LGBT Health discuss the Institute Of Medicine’s report findings, as well as the LGBT community’s most prevalent health issues. Demographer Gary Gates also joins the conversation. He is debunking famous sex researcher Alfred Kinsey’s claim that 10% of males in the U.S. are gay. He talks about this percentage, the real number of America’s LGBT people, and challenges to gathering accurate data. Web Resources Institute of Medicine Report: “The Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People Building a Foundation for Better Understanding” http://bit.ly/lDtsDO [PDF file] Gary Gates’ Washington Post article: “Gay peo... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4913682 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:33:15 +0100 4913682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4913683&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F08%2Fmedpedia%2F http://ow.ly/58egl by Walter Jessen The Medpedia Project http://www.medpedia.com/ is a long-term, worldwide initiative to develop an online collaborative source of health and medical information for medical professionals and the general public. A joint effort with Harvard Medical School, Stanford School of Medicine, Berkeley School of Public Health, University of Michigan Medical School and other global health organizations, the intent of Medpedia is to be a repository of up-to-date unbiased medical information, contributed and maintained by health experts around the world and freely available to the general public. Unlike Wikipedia, which allows anyone to modify pages, Medpedia content creators and editors are required to have an M.D., D.O. or Ph.D. in a biomedical field; each contributor... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4913683 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:01:14 +0100 4913683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4904199&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F06%2Fhealing-traditions%2F http://bit.ly/lTesRf by Mary Annette Pember Daily Yonder June 6, 2011 The National Library of Medicine plans an exhibit of Native American healing practices this fall. In preparation, its physician-director met and questioned nine renowned Indian medicine men in Bismark, ND. [American Indian Library Association Listserv] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4904199 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:09:39 +0100 4904199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4904200&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F06%2Fglbt-risky-behaviors%2F http://www.healthfinder.gov/news/newsstory.aspx?docID=653636 One of the first and largest national studies of the behaviors of American high school students finds that those who identify as gay, lesbian or bisexual are more likely than their heterosexual peers to take unhealthy risks. The study was conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and used national survey data from 2001-2009. It found that rates of smoking, drinking or other drug use, risky sexual behaviors, suicidal behaviors and violence were higher among gay or bisexual teens than among their straight peers. (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4904200 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:02:46 +0100 4904200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4895305&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F03%2Ftoolkit-forpartnerships%2F http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/nursing/cchp/cchp_products Are We Ready?: A Toolkit for Academic-Community Partnerships in preparation for Community-Based Participatory Research The Partnership Readiness for Community-Based Research (CBPR) Toolkit was developed by MUSC academic and community co-investigators in response to an investigation of parternship readiness to conduct CBPR. Through a participatory research process, the teams reached consensus on the major dimensions and key indicators of partnership readiness and the toolkit was subsequently developed using qualitative research methods and refined with two academic-community working groups. The 75-page toolkit is formatted to allow for individual assessments by each partner as well as team discussions on the multiple dimensions ... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4895305 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 23:35:05 +0100 4895305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4895309&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F02%2Fdisparities-in-every-state%2F 2010 State Snapshots http://statesnapshots.ahrq.gov States are seeing improvements in health care quality, but disparities for their minority and low-income residents persist, according to the 2010 State Snapshots, released today by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). New Hampshire, Minnesota, Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island showed the greatest overall performance improvement in 2010. The five states with the smallest overall performance improvement were Kentucky, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. As in previous years, AHRQ’s 2010 State Snapshots show that no state does well or poorly on all quality measures. Among minority and low-income Americans, the level of health care quality and access to services remained unfavorable. The size of disparities ... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4895309 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:43:36 +0100 4895309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893520&cid=t_91803_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FvRmxJIaA9ZQ%2Fcaring-for-horse-and-donkey-bite-wounds.html Earlier this week this tweet from @prsjournal caught my eye Most Popular: Management of Horse and Donkey Bite Wounds: A Series of 24 Cases: No abstract available http://bit.ly/lgNkCS I missed this article when it came out in the June 2010 issue of the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal.  As I have covered fire ant bites, cat bites, and snake bites.  Fellow blogger Bongi has written about hippo bites.  It’s time to cover horse and donkey bites.  Dr. Köse, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Harran University Hospital, Turkey and colleagues presented a retrospective evaluation of 24 patients treated for animal bites (19 horse and five donkey bites) from 2003 to 2009.  The head and neck were the most frequent bite sites (14 cases), followe... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893520 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4893520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885691&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Fguidance-regarding-the-employment-of-transgender-individuals-in-the-federal-workplace%2F http://www.opm.gov/diversity/Transgender/Guidance.asp It is the policy of the Federal Government to treat all of its employees with dignity and respect and to provide a workplace that is free from discrimination whether that discrimination is based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or pregnancy), national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, membership in an employee organization, age, sexual orientation, or other non-merit factors. Agencies should review their anti-discrimination policies to ensure that they afford a non-discriminatory working environment to employees irrespective of their gender identity or perceived gender non-conformity. The purpose of this memorandum is not to address legal rights and remedies, but instead to provide guidan... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885691 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:25:33 +0100 4885691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885693&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Fehealth-call-for-papers%2F http://bit.ly/lCGFY7 Bulletin of the World Health Organization The first objective of this theme issue of the Bulletin is to provide an authoritative, critical and independent overview of knowledge about the appropriate, transdisciplinary methods and applications in e-health. There have been considerable developments and experiences – social, technical and political – in the field of e-health in the past several years. This theme issue aims to provide a credible source of evidence, authored by individuals representing different parts of the world, to help inform decisions on e-health and its application. It will draw on examples from around the world of the successes of health informatics. The second objective of this theme issue is to include contributors from developing countries wh... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885693 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:40:20 +0100 4885693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885694&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Ftwitter-update-2011%2F http://bit.ly/m5mdh8 The Pew Internet & American Life Project has released their latest Social Networking Report, “Twitter Update 2011“: 13% of online adults use the status update service Twitter, which represents a significant increase from the 8% of online adults who identified themselves as Twitter users in November 2010. 95% of Twitter users own a mobile phone, and half of these users access the service on their handheld device. As in our previous research on Twitter use, African Americans and Latinos continue to have high rates of adoption of the service. [@acarvin] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885694 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:28:33 +0100 4885694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885696&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Ffood-pyramid-being-replaced%2F UPDATE: Watch and Discuss online at http://1.usa.gov/m5LNW2 on June 2nd at 10:45 EDT http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/28/health/nutrition/28plate.html Goodbye Food Pyramid, Hello Dinner Plate By WILLIAM NEUMAN New York Times May 27, 2011 The Obama administration is about to ditch the food pyramid, that symbol of healthy eating for the last two decades. In its place officials are dishing up a simple, plate-shaped symbol, sliced into wedges for the basic food groups and half-filled with fruits and vegetables. The circular plate, which will be unveiled Thursday, is meant to give consumers a fast, easily grasped reminder of the basics of a healthy diet. It consists of four colored sections, for fruits, vegetables, grains and protein, according to several people who have been briefed on the cha... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885696 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:17:14 +0100 4885696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4885697&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F31%2Faraticles-of-note%2F Eye Health and Latino Farm Workers http://ht.ly/4MAim Article Abstract from the Journal of Agromedicine:  Farmworkers face a variety of risk factors for eye injuries. Measures of eye protection use and of eye safety knowledge and beliefs are based on a survey of 300 Latino farmworkers in North Carolina. Few farmworkers report using eye protection (8.3%); most (92.3%) report that employers do not provide eye protection. Approximately 70% report that they are not trained in preventing eye injuries; 81% believe that their chances of getting an eye injury are low. Many farmworkers choose to take risks in order to save time. Interventions are needed that target farmworker knowledge and beliefs about eye safety. [J Agromedicine. 2011 April; 16(2): 143–152.] doi: 10.1080/1059924X.2011.55477... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4885697 Tue, 31 May 2011 22:12:28 +0100 4885697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872261&cid=t_91803_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FC6MsRAtQj1A%2F Here are the top 30 Sharpbrains articles based on our readers’ ranking since 2006 and since 2010. Brain science news, brain fitness trends, brain health and maintenance tips, read on to expand your mind! . Top 50 Brain Teasers, by Sharp­Brains Team The Ten Habits of Highly Effec­tive Brains, by Alvaro Fernandez How can I improve my short term mem­ory?, by Pascale Michelon Brain Plas­tic­ity: How learn­ing changes your brain, by Pas­cale Michelon Brain Fitness Program and Neuroplasticity @ PBS, by Alvaro Ferandez What are Cognitive Abilities?, by Pascale Michelon How can I improve my short term mem­ory?, by Car­o­line Latham Your Brain on Trading, by Janice Dorn Stress Man­age­ment Work­shop for Inter­na­tional Women’s Day, by Alvaro Fernandez Video Games Pros and Co... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872261 Fri, 27 May 2011 16:18:53 +0100 4872261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872424&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FXWpkY8wTwPQ%2F Yesterday, I met the Shadow Secretary of State for Health, John Healey MP, at the Royal Society of Medicine in London where he gave a speech as Labour launched a paper entitled “After the ‘pause’ – Labour’s alternative on the Health and Social Care Bill”. Healey raised three primary concerns over the Bill, namely the breaking up of the NHS; ensuring patient and democratic accountability; and turning the NHS into a free market. As independent advisors on healthcare engagement, it has been interesting for the team at Creation Healthcare to review and discuss the UK Government’s proposals and to answer questions from our clients worldwide about how the proposed changes will affect their own engagement with stakeholders in the UK including healthcare professionals, payers, policy... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872424 Fri, 27 May 2011 13:01:32 +0100 4872424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872425&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FuDfmTXzxY-s%2F At Pharma Marketing Excellence Japan this month, James Bestilny, a member of Creation Healthcare’s APAC Region team based in Tokyo, presented research into attitudes towards digital marketing and social media amongst Japanese pharmaceutical companies. The research, carried out by Creation Healthcare and Eyeforpharma earlier in 2011 amongst professionals working in pharmaceutical companies in Japan, identifies a cautious but clear trend towards increasing commitment to digital media in Japan. A detailed analysis of the research is now available to download free of charge, in both Japanese and English languages. The report provides insights into the evolution of the relationship between patients and physicians in Japan; reveals the key challenges and opportunities faced by Japanese pharmac... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872425 Fri, 27 May 2011 11:58:03 +0100 4872425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872426&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2Fsd-p7MOS37w%2F This month I was at an event hosted by HealthUnlocked, a UK company that develops web technology to support, engage and track patients with chronic diseases. The event’s aim was to present and launch the UK’s first online patient-reported outcome measures system called the HealthUnlocked Tracker. Leading figures from health charities and the UK’s Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, were there to explain how HealthUnlocked’s online services could help shape clinical decisions in the NHS and help to put patients at the heart of the healthcare system. Patients at the heart of Healthcare  Figure 1: Ipad used by patients at Hospital The new tracking service tested at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH, an NHS hospital) proves an example of how technology c... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872426 Fri, 27 May 2011 11:14:22 +0100 4872426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872427&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FgVb1JgntMNQ%2F In the second video instalment from the Elite Global Forum series, we hear about the nature of two-way engagement and some of the expectations of so-called ‘e-Patients’ (empowered patients). Whilst there is still some debate about the appropriate use of social media for communications, particularly by pharmaceutical companies, this episode’s thought-leaders simply think it is time to move past the basics. Marc Monseau, who until recently was Director of Corporate Communications and Social Media for Johnson & Johnson, provides one of my favourite quotes – predominantly because it resonates so clearly with what I and my consultant colleagues have been insisting for several years now; “The conversation has moved beyond just social media and I think that is es... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872427 Fri, 27 May 2011 04:00:35 +0100 4872427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4864117&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F26%2Fwebcast-and-report-best-practices-in-media-making-to-improve-immigrant-health%2F http://newroutes.org/node/41086 New Routes to Community Health http://newroutes.org/ announces publication of Immigrant Media Making—New Voices for Community Health. The report outlines how community organizations and those who fund social change can best leverage the power of media making to help improve health in immigrant and other communities with significant health disparities. A national webcast detailing report recommendations, to be hosted by the University of Wisconsin Center for Nonprofits http://centerfornonprofits.wisc.edu/, will take place on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CDT. Please use this link to register for the free webcast: http://bit.ly/lisPI9 (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4864117 Thu, 26 May 2011 13:27:51 +0100 4864117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4864119&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F26%2Fcore-competencies-interprofessional%2F http://bit.ly/j56wKu (PDF) Interprofessional Education Collaborative Expert Panel. (2011). Core competencies for interprofessional collaborative practice: Report of an expert panel. Washington, D.C.: Interprofessional Education Collaborative. The goal of this interprofessional learning is to prepare all health professions students for deliberatively working together with the common goal of building a safer and better patient-centered and community/population oriented U.S. health care system. (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4864119 Thu, 26 May 2011 13:18:14 +0100 4864119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862634&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FovqaR0_pg1c%2F URL: http://www.mincava.umn.edu/The Minnesota Center against Violence and Abuse (MinCAVA) has information on these subjects: child abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, trafficking, workplace violence, youth violence and more. Most information is in PDF form, but some are in regular text or web pages. For: AnyoneTopics: Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anger, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Common Factors, Depression, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Quality of Life, RelationshipsFeatures: Articles, Grants & Funding, Information, Links, Multimedia, Resources We are an online resource community only.  Our services are limited t... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862634 Wed, 25 May 2011 17:00:13 +0100 4862634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862635&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Fa9JCMwbkQUE%2F URL: http://psychfutures.ning.com/PsychFutures is an open network, albeit designed for individuals at various stages of their psychology career, from A-Level to degree-level to professionals. Primarily, we are about choosing your next step in psychology. For A-Level psychology students who are thinking about studying the subject at degree level, there’s advice on exam preparation and applying to university or college. For undergraduates thinking about post-degree options, our members provide peer-to-peer advice about postgrad psychology. For those looking beyond studying we have a section devoted to psychology careers. For: Anyone, Anyone, Clinicians, Researchers, Students, TeachersTopics: Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anger, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psycholo... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862635 Tue, 24 May 2011 17:00:53 +0100 4862635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852944&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FhQzGxxhCM9U%2F URL: http://www.inspireweb.com/Inspireweb is an online community and medium that aims ultimately to inspire and to connect people from around the world in a free and open forum revolving around the fundamental human emotions of inspiration and motivation. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Common Factors, Emotional Health, Optimism, Social Psychology, Social Support, WritingFeatures: Articles, Community and Social Networking, ForumsInspireweb is an online community and medium that aims ultimately to inspire and to connect people from around the world in a free and open forum revolving around the fundamental human emotions of inspiration and motivation. Inspiration is a powerful tool to get us back on track and well in stride to the future of our dreams. It is an indispensable tool for rechargin... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852944 Mon, 23 May 2011 17:00:06 +0100 4852944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853233&cid=t_91803_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F5hQbXU2Pg08%2Fassortment-of-drug-related-articles.html Misc. Stuff Etc. In this post, I offer up an assortment of links to articles, mostly by me, and other related material, so that I can put checkmarks after a few items on the official Addiction Inbox to-do list, here on the official Addiction Inbox plexiglass clipboard. So let’s see…. * Here’s an article I wrote awhile ago for Brain Blogger, called "Why Do Schizophrenics Smoke Cigarettes?" The comments alone are worth a look. Spoiler: Schizophrenics smoke cigarettes because nicotine helps quell both audio and visual hallucinations. * One of the very early posts here at Addiction Inbox, called "Marijuana Withdrawal," transformed itself into a self-help support board over time, with lengthy and enlightening comments appended to a short original post about the symptoms of marijuana depe... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853233 Sun, 22 May 2011 17:04:22 +0100 4853233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848547&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F20%2Fend-of-the-week-variety%2F A Timeline of AIDS http://ow.ly/4Zsft On June 5, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publish a Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), describing cases of a rare lung infection, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), in five young, previously healthy, gay men in Los Angeles. All the men have other unusual infections as well, indicating that their immune systems are not working; two have already died by the time the report is published. This edition of the MMWR marks the first official reporting of what will become known as the AIDS epidemic. Check out this timeline to review what has happened inthe last 30 years. Food Desert Locator http://www.ers.usda.gov/data/fooddesert/ A new online mapping tool from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping identif... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848547 Fri, 20 May 2011 21:15:55 +0100 4848547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848549&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F20%2Farticles-of-interest-26%2F When Poverty and Unemployment Are Misdiagnosed by Maggie Mahar Taking Note: A Century Foundation Group Blog May 4, 2011 http://ow.ly/4XAk9 “I diagnosed ‘abdominal pain’ when the real problem was hunger,” admits Dr. Laura Gottlieb in a wonderfully candid Op-ed that explains why physicians so often fail to recognize poverty as the true cause of what appears to be a physical disease. Surveillance of Health Status in Minority Communities: Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Across the U.S. (REACH U.S.) Risk Factor Survey, United States, 2009 http://1.usa.gov/kxOvWn MMWR May 20, 2011 / 60(SS06);1-41 Substantial racial/ethnic health disparities exist in the United States. Although the populations of racial and ethnic minorities are growing at a rapid pace, large-scale commun... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848549 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:54:47 +0100 4848549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4842851&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F19%2Frace-ethnicity-and-language-data%2F http://bit.ly/kVY5Ku (PDF) The Commission to End Health Care Disparities http://www.ama-assn.org/go/commission just released a report focusing on demographic data collection in ambulatory settings.  It includes key reasons to collect demographic data in ambulatory settings, a sample script for front desk staff, and a number of recommendations for EMR vendors to facilitate data collection and use. [CLAStalk-list] (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4842851 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:21:24 +0100 4842851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4842852&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F19%2Fviolence-fact-sheets%2F http://bit.ly/loBxvp Safety and preventing violence play a critical role in promoting healthy eating, physical activity, mental health outcomes and equity. No matter what area of public health your work focuses on, including a violence prevention lens will ultimately boost outcomes and increase health across communities. Three new fact sheets, Violence and Chronic Illness, Violence and Learning, and Violence and Mental Health, released this week through Prevention Institute’s Urban Networks to Increase Thriving Youth (UNITY), provide data and research that links emotional and physical injury to longer term health consequences including asthma, unhealthy eating, heart and lung disease, and more. These fact sheets were designed to persuade educators and those in health, public health and m... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4842852 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:18:45 +0100 4842852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4831454&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F17%2Fcitizenship-toolkit%2F http://www.citizenshiptoolkit.gov/ US Citizenship and Immigration Services offers the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit to community organizations that assist immigrants aspiring to become U.S. citizens. The toolkit provides educational materials that focus on both naturalization and civics. The list of eligible organizations that can register to receive a free toolkit include libraries, CBOs and NGOs that work with immigrants, K-12 schools, colleges and other educational institutions, and more. Register to receive your free copy at http://www.citizenshiptoolkit.gov/Registration (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4831454 Tue, 17 May 2011 20:58:51 +0100 4831454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4831455&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F17%2Fdd-indian-country%2F Massive Digital Divide for Native Americans is ‘A Travesty’ http://t.co/8O8LVCD Perhaps nowhere in the United States does the digital divide cut as wide as in Indian Country. More than 90 percent of tribal populations lack high-speed Internet access, and usage rates are as low as 5 percent in some areas, according to the Federal Communications Commission. Since 2009, New America Foundation has worked with Native Public Media, which supports and advocates for Native American media outlets, to help tribal communities take advantage of new media platforms. In January, the organizations formalized their partnership, and this fall, they plan to launch a media literacy pilot project that will train Native radio broadcasters in at least four communities to tell stories using digital ... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4831455 Tue, 17 May 2011 20:55:06 +0100 4831455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4831456&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F17%2Fmhealth-white-papers%2F http://www.rwjf.org/pioneer/cfp.jsp?ID=21366 Deadline: May 27, 2011 Mobile health (mHealth) has the potential to simultaneously reduce the cost of health care and improve our health by encouraging healthy behaviors, providing continuous monitoring to prevent or reduce health problems, reducing acute health care visits, and providing personalized, real-time intervention in the mobile environment. However, traditional methods of evaluation needed to address efficacy and safety in mHealth are not well aligned to the pace of technological development. This is a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, McKesson Foundation, the National Science Foundation and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research at NIH. White papers are being requested on alternative research de... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4831456 Tue, 17 May 2011 13:35:51 +0100 4831456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4831457&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F16%2Fnih-health-information%2F The week of May 16, 2011 http://www.nih.gov Welcome to Health Information Spotlight, the weekly Health Information Page update from NIH, the nation’s medical research agency. Healthy Lifestyles Seeing more floaters in your field of vision? Read this fact sheet about retinal detatchment. http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/retinaldetach/retinaldetach.asp Research in Action A new study gives insight into the biological roots of sleepiness. http://www.nih.gov/researchmatters/may2011/05022011sleep.htm Now Online Find the phone numbers you need for health information right here on the NIH website. http://www.nih.gov/health/infoline.htm (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4831457 Tue, 17 May 2011 03:32:25 +0100 4831457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829067&cid=t_91803_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fjournal-of-radiology-case-reports-may-2011-issue.html The Journal of Radiology Case Reports has published its May issueVol 5, No 5 (2011)Table of ContentsBreast Imaging (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829067 Sun, 15 May 2011 13:24:27 +0100 4829067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821975&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F14%2Fcommunity-transformation-grants%2F http://www.cdc.gov/communitytransformation/ HHS announced the availability of over $100 million in funding for up to 75 Community Transformation Grants. Created by the Affordable Care Act, these grants are aimed at helping communities implement projects proven to reduce chronic disease, violence and injury, and improve mental health and equity. Notably, this round of funding increases the grant cycle to a five-year period, which will allow communities more time to tailor and implement strategies, engage communities and ultimately shift norms around healthy eating and physical activity. It will also engage multiple sectors, encouraging community-based organizations, local and state governments to work together to build sustainable, effective change. Additionally, 20 percent of these funds w... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821975 Sat, 14 May 2011 12:16:22 +0100 4821975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821135&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FY9gwCefIx04%2F Conclusion Nurses are influential in delivering and shaping healthcare globally. In some cases, for example in remote areas in Third world regions, nurses may be the main or sole caregivers, and in the developed world, some specialties have a strong nurse-led component. The classic example here is pregnancy and birth, but the reach of nurse-led clinics in other areas is growing. This format of care delivery is particularly effective for chronic disease management – nurse-led clinics for asthma, diabetes and heart disease are features in many UK trusts, as are those for health promotion (smoking cessation, weight management). Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies should thus look to developing targeted strategies for successful and mutually beneficial engagement with nurses, and digital... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821135 Fri, 13 May 2011 14:35:25 +0100 4821135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813364&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FgTWlWXqLTVk%2F URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~intell/index.shtmlThis site includes biographical profiles of people who have influenced the development of intelligence theory and testing, in-depth articles exploring current controversies related to human intelligence, and resources for teachers. For: Researchers, Students, TeachersTopics: Academia, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive, Educational Psychology, Philosophy, TeachingFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Community and Social Networking, Information, Research, Research Tools This site includes biographical profiles of people who have influenced the development of intelligence theory and testing, in-depth articles exploring  current controversies that are related to human intelligence, and resources for teachers and educators. (Source... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813364 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:20:32 +0100 4813364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4814186&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F11%2Fbenefit-of-breastfeeding%2F The results of a study published in the Archives of Disease in Childhood, Online May 9, 2011, http://bit.ly/in3Q86 “suggest that, at least in term children, longer duration of breast feeding is associated with fewer parent-rated behavioural problems in children aged 5 years.” Read more about the study on the Caring4Cancer website: Fewer behavior problems for breastfed kids: study. http://bit.ly/m8bse1 (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4814186 Wed, 11 May 2011 19:45:31 +0100 4814186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4814187&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F11%2Fvalue-of-nurses%2F When Nurse Staffing Drops, Mortality Rates Rise: Study http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_109930.html WEDNESDAY, March 16 (HealthDay News) — When nurse staffing levels fell below target levels in a large hospital, more patients died, a new study discovered. The finding may provide guidance in an era of nursing shortages and cost-cutting, in that the focus should shift from cost to patient safety, said the authors of the research, appearing in the March 17 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4814187 Wed, 11 May 2011 19:28:27 +0100 4814187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4805956&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F10%2Fdisaster-news-2%2F The Story of Southerns Storms: told through Twitter http://bit.ly/khm4wb “Reading the twitter feed after the devastating Southern storms, is … like reading a book written by 100s of people: each phase of the disaster is a different “chapter” and each tweet is one sentence in a paragraph. Sometimes the sentences are out of order and sometimes they don’t make sense until you read the entire page but, nonetheless,each one sheds a little more light on the plot.” [idisaster 2.0] From NLM In Focus magazine, a peek into the National Library of Medicine DisasterInformation Outreach Symposium http://go.usa.gov/jcP (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4805956 Tue, 10 May 2011 23:49:42 +0100 4805956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803505&cid=t_91803_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2F2-Mhrduf310%2F When it comes to targeting healthcare professionals, physician social networks provide a valuable resource for studying the behaviour of doctors, and engaging them in relevant and well-targeted ways. However, the sheer number of physician networks, and the range of capabilities, can make for complex strategy planning and implementation across international regions. Today, however, a brand new service has been announced that allows pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organizations to research and engage healthcare professionals in eight European countries, promising ‘integrated programme management and measurement’. Networks in Health is an alliance between Europe’s largest online physician communities: the UK’s Doctors.net.uk; France’s Egora and La Revue du Practicien; Medcen... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803505 Tue, 10 May 2011 08:13:38 +0100 4803505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4805961&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F09%2Fvariety-of-resources-2%2F After Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools http://www.sprc.org/library/AfteraSuicideToolkitforSchools.pdf Evidence-based programs for school districts and private school associations designed to address serious childhood and adolescent distress and prevent suicide. Care Transitions: “Time to Come Home” (Policy Brief) http://bit.ly/kDTXjg (pdf file) Examines care coordination with a focus on the transitions from inpatient care back to the rural community and suggests ways of measuring the quality of care coordination on discharge from the hospital. What is Rural? http://bit.ly/iMW1h4 (pdf file) Defines what rural is, using the U.S. Census Bureau’s census tract based definition and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s county-based definition. Highlights rural counties in I... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4805961 Mon, 09 May 2011 21:22:23 +0100 4805961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803184&cid=t_91803_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F3krMfF0uwp0%2F eClinicMD is revolutionizing... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803184 Mon, 09 May 2011 17:42:43 +0100 4803184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803236&cid=t_91803_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F-0Isg9k0HVc%2F URL: http://beta.in-mind.org/Welcome to the website of the Inquisitive Mind. The Inquisitive Mind, or In-Mind, is an exciting on-line quarterly magazine for social psychology. The magazine’s purpose is designed to interact with everyone that is interested in everyday human concerns and to inform you on the hot trends in scientific social psychological research. Now, science has its own language and you might not feel like having the time to keep up-to-date. We will attempt to bridge the existing gap by relating important social psychological research to issues that catch your mind. For: AnyoneTopics: Academia, Behaviour Management, General Psychology, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Psychology and the Media, Social Psychology, WritingFeatures: Articles, Books, Collaborative News,... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803236 Mon, 09 May 2011 17:00:37 +0100 4803236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797823&cid=t_91803_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FqijT1OKVagU%2F This is a guest post by Patricia Walling who is a web content creator with an avid interest in healthcare and nursing.  Patricia can be reached by email at: patwalling85@gmail.com As a field, nursing has seen an explosion in growth in recent years. The aging of the American population has led the Bureau of Labor and Statistics to predict job growth to increase by 22 percent by 2018, far out-stripping the national average. For many, the good pay and job security (which is even better than that of other popular fields, such as medical transcription) of nursing have made it an ideal career path, and nursing schools have blossomed across the country. However, each school has its own unique advantages and disadvantages and a number of factors should be considered before you select a school. W... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797823 Sat, 07 May 2011 13:29:53 +0100 4797823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4782564&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fpop-quiz%2F http://www.kff.org/healthreform/upload/8148.pdf Kaiser Family Foundation “The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is coming up on a year old, but in the midst of continuing debate over the merits of the landmark health care overhaul, how well do Americans understand what the new law will actually do? … [Kaiser] included a ten question ‘quiz’ on the December Kaiser Health Tracking Poll to try to answer this question. The quiz asked Americans whether they thought a series of ten provisions were included in the new law, ranging from five items that are part of the law (i.e., Medicaid expansion, changes in private health insurance), to five items that popped up at times in the larger debate but are not in the ACA, such as coverage for illegal immigrants and so‐called ‘death panels.�... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4782564 Wed, 04 May 2011 03:14:34 +0100 4782564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4782565&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fnih-mplus-spring%2F http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/issues/spring11/toc.html The latest issue of the NIH MedlinePlus Magazine is now available online. In every issue you’ll find information you can use to keep you and your family healthy, including links to MedlinePlus http://medlineplus.gov, the National Library of Medicine’s award-winning consumer health web site. Subscribe to print editions by filling out information on the subscription page http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/magazine/subscribe.html (Source: BHIC) BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4782565 Wed, 04 May 2011 03:05:05 +0100 4782565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4782566&cid=t_91803_10_f&fid=34467&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnnlm.gov%2Fbhic%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fimpact-of-phrs%2F Social Media, PHRs Can Aid in Monitoring Chronic Diseases http://bit.ly/jU2tkp iHealthBeat May 2, 2011 Social networking tools, when paired with the use of personal health records, can be valuable in monitoring chronic diseases, according to a study published in PLoS ONE by researchers at Children’s Hospital Boston, Healthcare IT News reports. Impact of Health Literacy on Access and Use of a PHR Wednesday, November 24, 2010 | Ted Eytan http://www.myphr.com/Blog/BlogArticle.aspx?Id=100 This blog entry summarize the report The Literacy Divide: Health Literacy and the Use of an Internet-Based Patient Portal in an Integrated Health System—Results from the Diabetes Study of Northern California (DISTANCE)Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives, Volume 15, Issue S2, 20... BHIC blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4782566 Wed, 04 May 2011 02:56:22 +0100 4782566