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 'bite'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:03:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050931&cid=t_131477_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fmastering-the-bite-doctoring-the-patient%2F Do you consider “neuromuscular dentistry” a bad word, but you’re not exactly sure why? The truth of the matter is that neuromuscular principles, e.g. a comfortable bite, can help you deliver longer-lasting results and contribute to happier, healthier patients. After all, who wants to live with headaches, bruxism, and chronic tooth wear? The Academy of Comprehensive Esthetics understands that dentists are sometimes hesitant about all the neuromuscular bruhaha. At their upcoming conference “ACE Bite Camp,” they’ll dispel common myths about neuromuscular dentistry, explain the theories and principles, and most importantly, show how you can market TMD treatment to your patients in an easy-to-understand fashion. Conference goals include: Delivering a new set of clinical skills for ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050931 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:55:56 +0100 5050931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615103&cid=t_131477_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdogs-hospitals-and-unintended-consequences%2F2011.03.19 Every day I go to the emergency room to admit my adults, I can hear the screaming babies and toddlers. Sometimes, the screams are actually from their parents after realizing  how much their visit is going to  cost.  But most of the time it’s really frightened kids in an unfamiliar environment. Happy’s hospital used to hand out hospital stickers so kids would associate emergency rooms with a fun place to hang out.  It turns out, after  intense behind the scenes discussions with administration, that this policy was a covert attempt to increase the volume of our pediatric emergency room volumes. After looking at the numbers, and understanding how hospitals get paid,I have now come on board and am part of a committee think tank that does nothing more than think of ways to get ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615103 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4615103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419146&cid=t_131477_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencyweb.net%2Flibrary%2Fmp3.php%3Ff%3Dviolenceeditv2.mp3 The LITFL Review is your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peaks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419146 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:14:07 +0100 4419146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714110&cid=t_131477_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Ftheory-cleopatras-suicide%2F German historian Christoph Schaefer and toxicologist Dietrich mebs have published a paper postulating that Cleopatra did not die of an asp or cobra bite, but rather took her own life by drinking a concoction of hemlock, wolfsbane, and opium. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714110 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:06:01 +0100 3714110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633448&cid=t_131477_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpet-safety-dog-bite-awareness-and-prevention%2F2010.06.05 It seems that each year, I just miss National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which is the third full week of May. As you know, it’s June already. But can it ever hurt to review such important information? More than 4.7 million people a year receive bites from man/woman’s best friend. If you have read this blog for very long, you know I dearly love my dogs — deceased ones (Columbo, Ladybug, and Girlfriend) and the living one, Rusty. I have no illusions that dogs bite, and given the right provocation I think mine would (although most of the time they are totally harmless and would just invite you in to rob me). Most dog bite-related injuries occur in children 5 to 9 years of age. Almost two thirds of injuries among children 4 years or younger are to the head or neck region. Dog bites ar... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633448 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3633448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395267&cid=t_131477_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fwhat-to-do-with-my-biting-toddler.html Biting behavior in toddlers is a developmental response to frustration and anger. Remember that the communication skills at this age is very limited and they do not know how to respond to their environment. Toddlers who bite do not do this purposefully or maliciously. You can not assume that the child is willfully misbehaving. If you know that this is a developmental response we can intervene and teach him the right way to react to what he feels.Do not bite him back because this is sending him a wrong message that biting is okay and he will be repeating it again.Watch and re-direct - if he is at home and you are in the vicinity you can pretty much predict when he starts getting upset and will start to bite, try to re-direct his attention by showing him a different activity or a different t... Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395267 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:55:00 +0100 3395267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171867&cid=t_131477_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fokay-so-its-a-little-unusual%2F File this under “wacky but helpful uses for breast milk.” Last Sunday my 7-year-old perched on the edge of the countertop to watch her father prepare some food. When she went to get down, she lowered her knees, her hands slipped and — OUCH — she hit her chin on the countertop (yes, in retrospect it probably was not a good idea for her to be up there). When she hit her chin, she nearly bit through her tongue on both sides. Happy tongue by Dawnzy58We got all the way to the ER parking lot before we decided in our non-doctor-but-we-have-Google-on-our-Blackberrys opinion that she didn’t need stitches. The bite hadn’t gone all the way through, the cut was not deep, and the bleeding had stopped. In our experience, tongues heal pretty quickly. We took her to her... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171867 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:33:43 +0100 3171867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912345&cid=t_131477_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fcranham%2Fcranham-on-case-presentation-patient-education%2F The primary patient education system that we have used and continue to utilize is GURU by Henry Schein. It’s interesting because it uses a combination of nice animations, with some video, but I like that it does not have a lot of audio. I retain the freedom to use the scrubber brush to go to certain parts of the animations and discuss it with the patient. With any patient education package, you have to retain the human touch. Not sure that the systems that you turn on and leave the patient to watch – I just don’t think they’re effective. I often use some photography in my discussion with a patient. At my office, we try to make the education unique to the patient. We also use Bite FX, which is oriented more to TMD issues. It’s not quite as well known, but it i... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912345 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:00:32 +0100 2912345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2703868&cid=t_131477_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F9NMnRQm3hts%2F The story of 48-year old Andy Kessler really caught my attention this week. He died of an allergic reaction to an insect bite. Apparently “at least 40 people in the United States die each year as the result of insect stings,” and while that number may not sound huge right now, I can tell you that if it’s your loved one you would wonder why modern medicine can’t do something about a severe allergic reaction. Many people have the potential to have an allergic reaction but either avoid insects to the extend they can, or get lucky. Some don’t ever know they are allergic until it’s too late. People will generally have redness or shortness of breath when a reaction occurs. But I can already tell you from having an allergic reaction once myself, doctors DO NOT... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2703868 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:54:36 +0100 2703868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414363&cid=t_131477_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdont-let-bed-bugs-bite-act-of-2009.html Earlier this year the Sleep Education Blog reported on the recent resurgence of bed bugs. Now Rep. G.K. Butterfield of North Carolina is sponsoring federal legislation to fight back.H.R. 2248 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on May 5. It is called the “Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Act of 2009.” The bill would “establish a grant program to assist States in inspecting hotel rooms for bed bugs.” It has been referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.The bill has eight cosponsors. Among them are Rep. Corrine Brown of Florida, Rep. Bobby Rush of Illinois and Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas.The bill reports that the population of cimex lectularius – or bed bugs – has increased in the U.S. by 500 percent in the past few years. Lodging facilities are m... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414363 Wed, 13 May 2009 15:10:00 +0100 2414363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406312&cid=t_131477_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F10%2Fwanna-know-how-to-make-mothers-day-even-more-worster%2F Drink way too much the night before so you have a hangover, end your marriage and then get bit by a dog. Worked for me. (Source: B a b y B o u n d) B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406312 Mon, 11 May 2009 04:44:29 +0100 2406312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2320741&cid=t_131477_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fconsent-for-full-mouth-restoration-patients%2F Tom Hedge, DentalBlogs contributor and tech guru, created this form for YOU to use on full-mouth rehab cases. Simply download it, amend it, and have your patients sign it. Open Bite Consent Form open-bite-consent (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2320741 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:34:19 +0100 2320741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284545&cid=t_131477_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F03%2Ftoxicology-conundrum-005%2F A 20 year-old male was walking in rural New South Wales (Australia!) when he noticed a brown-coloured snake. He was startled and stepped backwards onto a tree branch which snapped under his weight. He then saw the snake slither away. Relieved that the danger had passed, he walked on. A few minutes later he glanced [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284545 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:00:02 +0100 2284545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2096270&cid=t_131477_88_f&fid=38203&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprecordialthump.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F01%2F11%2Fthings-i-dont-want-to-bite-me-in-sri-lanka%2F AEQUANIMITAS might be a little quiet over the next month or so. I’ll be in Sri Lanka hanging out with the crew at the South Asian Clinical Toxicology Research Collaboration, having crazy mefloquine-induced dreams and trying to build up my capsaicin tolerance… Apart from mosquitoes (malaria, dengue, other arboviruses, etc.) and dogs (rabies!), the main types of beasties I really don’t want to be bitten by are the snakes… Only India has more snakebite envenomings than Sri Lanka’s 33,000 per year - and there are “only” about 20 million people in Sri Lanka compared to India’s billion. Some of the viperids I’ll be looking out for are: Saw-scaled or carpet viper (Echis spp) - probably the genus of snake with the greatest impact on mankind wo... AEQUANIMITAS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2096270 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 05:46:20 +0100 2096270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2034654&cid=t_131477_88_f&fid=38203&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprecordialthump.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2F11%2Fproblems-in-toxicology-005%2F A 20 year-old male was walking in rural New South Wales (Australia!) when he noticed a brown-coloured snake. He was startled and stepped backwards onto a tree branch which snapped under his weight. He then saw the snake slither away. Relieved that the danger had passed, he walked on. A few minutes later he glanced down at his shin and saw two bleeding scratch marks. With growing concern he walked 4 km to the nearest ambulance station. A volunteer ambulance officer applied a compression bandage to his leg and immobilized it with a splint prior to transferring the anxious young man to the nearest hospital. Four hours after the bite, he had blood tests taken that were all normal. The doctor assessing him calls you to find out if the patient can be discharged now. Questions 1. Can the patient... AEQUANIMITAS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2034654 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:31:32 +0100 2034654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551317&cid=t_131477_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F06%2F27%2Fgoing-buggy-go-green%2F Ah, summer. Tis the season for grilled dinners al fresco, lazy days in the hammock, and…mosquitoes! Image details: Mosquito served by picapp.com Sure, you could grab your can of OFF! or even some hard core DEET, but if you’re looking to go a little more natural (and green) consider one of these alternatives. Unconventional? Yes. Effective? You bet. 1. Lemon Eucalyptus - This scent is yummy for humans, purely disgusting for bloodsuckers. Even better, it is claimed to be one of the most effective repellents available. Find it at Drugstore.com. 2. Soybean Oil - Probably not a great idea to slick cooking oil all over yourself, but you can find this zapper in Bite Blocker, which is available at Amazon.com. And the wackiest of all? 3. Catnip Oil - Turns out Fluffy’s “fix&... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551317 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:55:00 +0100 1551317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1005326&cid=t_131477_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F180168468%2F5_steps_away_from_overwhelmed.html Too little sleep … too much work … or too few fun times … can leave you feeling overwhelmed and downright discouraged. How does it happen? It could be negative employees who pile on cortisol chemicals through complaints that erode your workplace. Or it could come from constant workplace demands that rob your serotonin and leave you exhausted and mentally bankrupt. Luckily … the pathway back to well-being and calm can be yours in a shorter time than most people realize. Freedom from feeling overwhelmed comes faster when you:1. Ask 2-footed questions such as … What if …? and then take one step toward a winning solution. For example, recently, I felt overwhelmed with volunteer work at a camp for disadvantaged youth. My own business commitments fell be... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1005326 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:37:58 +0100 1005326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793487&cid=t_131477_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fart-of-disguise.html I interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for a reality check. If you are new to this site, I would respectfully recommend that you skip this posting and turn instead to a little jollity. I am a regular visitor to two jolly sites. One of these is "Dan's" which is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, especially if you favour cats. Alternatively, you could nip along to "bobbarama" for a wee bit of glee. Trust me, they're safe.So that was your final warning.So now, it's just you and me, and nobody is listening. [translation = ear-wigging]From a few weeks back, on our English Holiday, [for "Joey's Mom" and "Leelo and his potty-mouthed mom."]I have deliberately delivered this at the weekend, when visitations are lower, and only the truly desperate can make time in the wee small hour... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793487 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:22:00 +0100 793487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=733630&cid=t_131477_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F13%2Fcontrolling-cancer-one-bite-at-a-time%2F Filed under: Prevention, DietsI like to be in control sometimes -- not always, but sometimes. I don't ever wish to be the top boss in any work scenario. I prefer to have a job and do it well without the stress of managing a whole operation. But I do like to be in charge of my schedule, my kids, my thoughts and emotions, the way my life progresses. Cancer? I'd love to have direct supervision over this pesky subject. Sadly, I don't. So I do my best at controlling the factors that might increase my risk of cancer recurrence. I do it through exercise and diet.Recently, I realized that controlling my diet is best done at home. I can buy the most nutritious foods at the grocery store, bring them home, prepare them in a healthy fashion, and concoct the perfect portion sizes. Take me out of this h... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=733630 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 733630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=506407&cid=t_131477_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fuptight-hannibal.html Uptight. See Ref 1 below.More than 8 weeks after surgery I return from yet another inconvenient appointment at the surgeon. The anterior open bite is still there. One tooth touches another, but that’s it; progress nil. As I leave his office, I tap him on the arm with my non-verbal question. "Oh! How many days?" he responds to my waggling digits, "probably 3 to 5 days, then you'll be able to eat again. It's o.k. to hate me for that long," he smiles showing off his own immaculate set of gnashers. I attempt a snarl but think better of it. I calculate, as I nip through the exit door to the car; the most pretigious, experienced, specialist, maxillofacial surgeon on the planet has determined 3 - 5 days, so I double it and add 1. As I stagger inside and reach for the wipe board, spouse and the... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=506407 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:35:00 +0100 506407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486522&cid=t_131477_131_f&fid=34996&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftalk.genesanddrugs.com%2F2006%2F12%2F06%2Fback-in-the-saddle%2F I retired from fulltime medical practice earlier this year. My intention was to relax, travel, and then return to part-time practice. I enjoy the practice of medicine and I think it’s too early in life to give it up completely. So I registered with a locum tenens agency and was hired back by my former medical group to do fill-in work. And then—before I could get back to work—I became a patient. If you’ve been following this blog, you know that I needed an entirely unexpected coronary bypass surgery. I made the diagnosis of coronary artery disease myself while on a four-mile run in the hills near my home. Fortunately, the surgery went well and today—ten weeks post surgery—I’m just about back to baseline. I’ve started bicycling and running on a treadmill, and I feel fine. Tha... Genes & Drugs Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486522 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 19:21:31 +0100 486522