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 'at risk'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:44 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203187&cid=t_126120_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F26%2Fscared-straight-not-really%2F “Controlled studies show that boot camp and “Scared Straight” interventions are ineffective, and even potentially harmful, for delinquents.” — Lilienfeld et al, 2010, p.225 ‘Scared Straight’ is a program designed to deter juvenile participants from future criminal offenses. Participants visit inmates, observe first-hand prison life and have interaction with adult inmates. These programs are popular in many areas of the world. The basic premise of these programs are that juveniles who see what prison is like will be deterred from future violations of the law — in other words, “scared straight.” “Scared Straight” emphasizes severity of punishment, but neglects two other key components of deterrence theory — certai... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203187 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:50:48 +0100 4203187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938327&cid=t_126120_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysician-burnout-doctors-and-patients-deserve-better%2F2010.09.06 A new patient recently said he was referred to me after his last doctor had left medicine. His old doctor always looked unhappy and burned out, he noted. Burnout affects more than half of doctors, according to researchers at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Beyond mere job dissatisfaction, these doctors are emotionally exhausted to the point where they lose focus. They tend to be more depressed — perhaps one reason why doctors have a higher suicide rate than the general population. While burnout can happen in any profession, the performance of stressed-out doctors can hurt someone else: Patients. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938327 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:00:14 +0100 3938327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753938&cid=t_126120_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fresearch-bytes-7-14-10-early-detection.html This study used a modified best-subsets variable-selection technique to examine kindergarten predictors of early versus later reading comprehension impairments. Participants included 433 children involved in a longitudinal study of language and reading development. The kindergarten test battery assessed various language skills in addition to phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, naming speed, and nonverbal cognitive ability. Reading comprehension was assessed in second and eighth grades. Results indicated that different combinations of variables were required to optimally predict second versus eighth grade reading impairments. Although some variables effectively predicted reading impairments in both grades, their relative contributions shifted over time. These results are discussed i... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753938 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:57:00 +0100 3753938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004094&cid=t_126120_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Falcohol-misuse-among-the-elderly%2F An Opportunity for Prevention Abstract: Current US census estimates predict that by the year 2020, 18% of the population will be 65 years or older. As most adults in this age group have health care needs, it is vital that clinicians are competent in identifying and intervening in the most common health issues among older adults. The article in this issue by Blazer and Wu again reminds us that alcohol use, including binge drinking, is common among older adults and that despite popular culture, alcohol misuse does not disappear as one ages. As noted in the article, the findings are very consistent with other epidemiological literature. Blazer and Wu found that 13% of men and 8% of women reported at-risk drinking and that 14% of men and 3% of women reported binge drinking. This is not to sugg... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004094 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:57:31 +0100 3004094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796799&cid=t_126120_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F9WBJzXB6YBQ%2F Online Videos Train Clinicians to Help Patients Who Drink Too Much A new, interactive video training program from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Twelve Step Facilitation.com) Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796799 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:46:38 +0100 2796799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398647&cid=t_126120_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fcaring-for-children-of-mentally-ill.html Mental health nurse “child risk”Children may be being put at risk because nurses carrying out assessments on mothers with mental illnesses do not have enough training, an expert says.Mental health nurses are often asked to assess the parenting capabilities of mothers with serious conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. But Sarah Rutherford, from Manchester Metropolitan University, said they did not get enough guidance or training.She called for a thorough review of practices across the UK.BBCNHS BLOG DOCTOR readers are only too well aware of the deficiencies of modern NHS mental health care.  Patients who cannot afford to pay to see a psychiatrist are dealt with by the CMHT, a pot pourri of poorly paid HCPs with no real psychiatric training. They do not diagnose, they d... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398647 Fri, 08 May 2009 11:47:00 +0100 2398647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375973&cid=t_126120_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fhollie-steel-from-accrington-may-be.html Yes, I did watch Britain’s Got Talent last night. Well, I watched Hollie Steel. I did not watch anyone else. Both Holly’s parents work for the NHS. We were not told that they are doctors, so we can assume that they are health care professionals. (HCPs). Of much more importance however is that Hollie Steel hails from Accrington.Accrington is a small ex-mill town in North East Lancashire, surrounded by other towns with wonderful names. Huncoat, Rising Bridge, Baxenden, Rawtenstall, Lower Micklehurst and, never forget, Oswaldtwistle. Accrington is, as everyone knows, the home of the most famous football team of all, Accrington Stanley. (Why "Stanley"? If you do not know, look here) It was home, too, for the Accrington Pals and for Mystic Meg, Jeanette Winterson, David Lloyd, Harrison Birt... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375973 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:47:00 +0100 2375973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065490&cid=t_126120_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FfeFwyXhJfk4%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,630,370562,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() A new study suggests that “reducing time spent watching television and increasing time spent walking briskly or engaged in vigorous physical activity may reduce the incidence of type 2 diabetes in African-American women.” I hate studies like this. Because the reality is that turning off the TV more and getting active is good for anyone. More than that, it suggests that television is bad. Any time scientists narrow research down to a point where information no longer seems helpful, it’s time to broaden the data. What they should say is African American Women are at an increased risk for diabetes, and as a result they should become ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065490 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:49:21 +0100 2065490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991561&cid=t_126120_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F465447814%2F Just one week after their patent litigation erupted in a flurry of shipments of generic versions of the Pulmicort Respules asthma med, AstraZeneca and Teva Pharmaceuticals have a struck deal. You may recall that a January 12 trial was scheduled, but Teva last week undertook an ‘at risk’ launch, presumably because Teva execs concluded they would win the case. The risk, of course, was that Teva would have had to pay AstraZeneca triple damages if it lost the case. That is now history, though (the AstraZeneca statement). Under the settlement, Teva concedes that AstraZeneca patents are valid and enforceable, and that its generic version infringes AstraZeneca’s patents. But the deal will allow Teva to begin sales of a copycat under an exclusive license from AstraZeneca beginning De... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1991561 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:57:51 +0100 1991561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1841201&cid=t_126120_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Flt_cezQOSPU%2F Flu season is upon us yet again… Just a little reminder for those that reside in the US, I am not certain about time frames in other countries, that it is time to receive your Influenza and Pneumococcal Immunization/Vaccine.Yes, if you hadn’t already guessed diabetics are in the “persons at risk” category. Make your appointment today and save yourself some troubles down the road. Better safe than sorry! That is what I always say. And no, I am not advising you to do so because I am a nurse and enjoy inflicting pain on people with needles. But that is always a perk when a patient misbehaves, hahahaha. Tags: at risk, Diabetes, diabetics, flu shotShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841201 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:29:22 +0100 1841201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1729766&cid=t_126120_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F372105454%2F The Secret to Success New research says social-emotional learning helps students in every way. -- by Daniel Goleman Schools are beginning to offer an increasing number of courses in social and emotional intelligence, teaching students how to better understand their own emotions and the emotions of others. It sounds warm and fuzzy, but it's a trend backed up by hard data. Today, new studies reveal that teaching kids to be emotionally and socially competent boosts their academic achievement. More precisely, when schools offer students programs in social and emotional learning, their achievement scores gain around 11 percentage points. That's what I heard at a forum held last December by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). (Disclosure: I'm a co-founder of C... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1729766 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:48:47 +0100 1729766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1369138&cid=t_126120_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fonline-video-alcohol-training%2F Online Videos Train Clinicians to Help Patients Who Drink Too Much A new, interactive video training program from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), demonstrates quick and effective strategies for screening patients for heavy drinking and helping them to cut down or quit. “The video scenarios demonstrate evidence-based techniques for assessing and managing at-risk drinking and alcohol use disorders,” says NIAAA Director Ting-Kai Li, M.D. “We want to make these techniques widely available to clinicians so that more people with alcohol use problems will get the help they need.”   Called “Video Cases: Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much,” the program is available online at ww... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1369138 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:55:38 +0100 1369138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1250425&cid=t_126120_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F239508920%2F Not as much as you might expect, given double-digit increases in recent years, yes? And that’s the same paltry growth rate as the overall prescription drug market, according to The RPM Report, which cites IMS Health data that was previewed at a recent industry conference. What does this mean? The generics biz is getting more competitive as more players fight for share in the primary-care market, which reduces prices. As a result, according to Diana Conmy, IMS Health’s corporate director of market insights, the second half of last year saw a “tremendous reduction” in the price of generics without a corresponding increase in volume levels. This may explain more so-called ‘at risk’ launches, in which a generic maker debuts a copycat version before patent litiga... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1250425 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:11:06 +0100 1250425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682803&cid=t_126120_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F18%2Fwhy-not-just-call-it-as-it-is-and-admit-that-kids-are-fat%2F Filed under: Diet, Obesity, NutritionWhile that headline might sound a bit harsh, there is a growing number of medical experts that feel this might be a more productive approach to dealing with ever growing problem of childhood obesity. Some experts recently reached a conclusion that descriptions such as "overweight" or "heavy" do not deter children or families from eating poorly or continuing with unhealthy lifestyles, despite the fact that their weight is a serious health risk. In order to face the problem more head on, there is a growing movement to encourage doctors to use the terms "obese" or "fat" with patients and families. The thinking behind the move would be to avoid sugar coating the problem and to encourage families to see the problem for what it really is: childhood obesity ca... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682803 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=509314&cid=t_126120_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F29%2Fbreast-mri-now-officially-recommended%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Daily newsI get mammograms every six months. I get ultrasounds every six months. I get a breast MRI every year. That's my typical screening routine, intended to keep breast cancer from invading my life for a second time. This combination of testing -- primarily the MRI part -- has not been typical for all at-risk women. It's just the plan my doctors have determined is the best insurance policy for me. But as of yesterday, the American Cancer Society began recommending regular use of MRI scans, rather than conventional mammograms, for women facing a breast cancer risk of 15 percent or more.Family history places one to two percent of women at a 20 percent higher risk of developing the disease than women without such a history. Women carrying a BRCA1 or BRCA 2 gene... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=509314 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 509314