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 'bone'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:48:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181773&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1565 Thanks to umbilical cord blood cells and a new way to increase the number of cells exponentially, this Colorado mother of 6 is on her way to getting better. After giving birth prematurely she began chemotherapy treatments as well an infusion of  almost 2.3 billion ( thats billion with a B!!) new cells harvested from umbilical cord blood.  It seems that this could be the wave of the future, and although this is still in its experimental stages, there is hope for this mom and many others. You can continue reading here. watch this video for a comprehensive look at umbilical cord blood banking.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181773 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:35:25 +0100 5181773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139704&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1537     According to the Orlando Sentinel, a new bill in Florida last month requires health care providers to educate their clients about cord blood banking options, including public and private banks. In addition, the Florida Department of Health website has now included a link to a non commercial site, www.parentguidecordblood.org which explains the process of collecting cord blood at birth, the options, costs and accreditation.  On this site is a cost comparison chart explaining initial and yearly costs  for some private cord blood banks. Once you have done research on each bank, try to find the one that has no yearly fee, it will ultimately cost much less over the span of 20 years. You can read more about it , here. {Click here for a free information packet and specia... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139704 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:21:42 +0100 5139704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107602&cid=t_98559_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F07%2Fthe-sound-of-taste%2F It may come as a surprise to some that sight, touch, and smell have a big impact on how we taste — pleasure derived from food. It may come as an even bigger surprise that sound also affects how we taste. The pleasure we get from that crisp sound has been demonstrated when eating food including fruits, vegetables, and crackers. Generally, the crispier a food sounds the more we like it. How does sound affect the joy you receive from eating? As you eat, different foods make different sounds.  These sounds reach your inner ears through two routes.  First, there is the common way, via air disturbances that travel from your mouth out into the surrounding air and then around to your ears.  Second, there is bone conduction: mechanical vibrations conducted through your teeth, jaw, mandibl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107602 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:58:39 +0100 5107602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086151&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1488   If your body is lacking in certain vitamins and minerals, taking prenatal vitamins is a must.  Besides the obvious like calcium and iron, it is very very important to make sure you get enough folic acid. This helps to reduce the risk of neural tube defects,such as spina bifida among others.  Making sure you are healthy inside and out during your pregnancy can only increase your chances of a having a healthy baby.  If you are planning on becoming pregnant, make sure to start taking your prenatal vitamins before you try to conceive. It can only help !! For answers from the community of thebump.com, you can read more suggestions and answers here.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! }   (Source: Cord Blood... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086151 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:20:02 +0100 5086151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069452&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1470       Since its inception in December, the Harlem Hospital has collected 20 units of cord blood, well above their expectations and a desperately needed boost in the African-American and Latino communities where donations of bone marrow and cord blood lag severely behind that of whites. Umbilical cord blood has unique characteristics that make it desirable for transplants. Of the 9 million potential bone marrow donors on the national registry, only 650,000  — or 7 percent — are African American. Caucasians make up almost 80 percent of the national donor registry . It’s a disparity that leaves African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans at risk of dying from diseases that might be treated, said Dr. Edgar Mandeville, director of Obstetrics and Gynecolo... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069452 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:45:06 +0100 5069452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050541&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1462     Examiner.com/Grand Rapids MI has just posted a comprehensive article explaining cord blood banking, its uses and what to look for if you are choosing to  bank your baby’s cord blood privately as well as publicly.    The author,  Nancy Zielinski, is an expert in the fields of public and sexual health. You can read more here. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050541 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:11:57 +0100 5050541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050542&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1459       Have you seen the summer forecast across the country???? The heat wave started in the West and is gradually moving towards the East Coast. Here  are a few suggestions on how to have fun, safely, in the sweltering summer heat…. If you go to the beach, earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon after 4:00 are the best times to keep you and your family from sunburn.  Remember, you still need sunscreen  but the sun is at its hottest mid-day. Wearing a hat and a lightweight cover-up are 2 excellent ways to prevent sunburn as well. Wearing a hat can prevent sunstroke, when your body cannot manage its temperature. Re-apply, re-apply, re-apply…..we’re talking sunscreen….. an SPF above 30 or 40 is generally considered adequate. If you go to th... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050542 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:53:09 +0100 5050542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051129&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2011%2F07%2F20%2Fanother-cancerversary-guest-post%2F It is always great to hear from another allogeneic (donor cells from another person) transplant survivor, especially someone with a history of leukemia.  Julie Matthews works for the Side-Out Foundation, raising funds for breast cancer research.  She writes entertainingly at Julie’s Blog. Happy Thursday, everyone!  Remember me?  Well, here it is 10:52 PM and I’m exhausted, but I couldn’t let this day go by without writing something. Today is January 20th.  You’re thinking “Duh, Julie…we know that…so who cares?!”  Well, it happens to mark six years since I was first diagnosed.  While it’s not a day I celebrate necessarily, it is an anniversary of sorts.  When I was checking out in the grocery store tonight, I thought “Wow, it’s so nice to be in a grocery store.... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051129 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:34:41 +0100 5051129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050543&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1441   An umbilical cord blood transplant is a procedure used to treat various forms of blood disease, such as leukemia, certain types of anemia, and other forms of cancer. The umbilical cord contains stem cells, which can develop into healthy blood cells. Cord blood for an umbilical cord blood transplant can be used from the patient’s own umbilical cord, if it was banked, or from a donor’s cord blood. Banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood is very important in case your child ever needs it. There are many diseases it can help such as cerebral palsy, leukemias, myeloldysplastic syndromes (pre-leukemia) lymphomas, Erythrocyte, and other bone cancers. Read here for  more extensive information on wisegeek.com If you  go to this non commercial site and check out the comp... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050543 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:52:53 +0100 5050543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008157&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1420       Below is an excerpt from an article in the Orlando Sentinel about cord blood, its uses, and how people can go about understanding its benefits and even why they should bank it in the first place. “On a lawn beneath Florida Hospital’s Walt Disney Pavilion, NASCAR drivers and their cars were on hand Thursday morning to promote a new program that banks umbilical-cord blood. Beyond the cars, cameras and festival atmosphere is a new partnership between the hospital and a group that collects and stores cord blood from new mothers for procedures that can cure as many as 70 diseases. The program at Florida Hospital will allow pregnant women to donate their cord blood after they deliver their babies. That blood is rich in stem cells, the versatile cells that ca... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008157 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:59:25 +0100 5008157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008158&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1412 sci·at·i·ca –noun 1.  pain and tenderness at some points of the sciatic nerve, usually caused by a prolapsed intervertebral disk; sciatic neuralgia. 2. any painful disorder extending from the hip down the back of the thigh and surrounding area. Unfortunately, sciatica is one of the most painful types of back pain and is common in pregnancy. It usually occurs when the baby shifts or moves and lands on a nerve. Tips to alleviate the pain might include, getting off your feet , if only for a little while, while sitting, raise one leg on a step stool or a pile of books.  You can read more here for other tips and helpful hints to ease the pain of sciatica.   (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008158 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:45:44 +0100 5008158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008159&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1408     July is Cord Blood awareness month. What exactly is cord blood? Umbilical cord blood is the blood collected from the umbilical cord immediately following the birth of a child. This blood provided nourishment for the baby during pregnancy, but once the baby is delivered, umbilical cord blood is no longer necessary. Umbilical cord blood is rich in multipotent hematopoietic “stem cells” (or blood stem cells). These cord blood stem cells produce the cellular ingredients necessary for the blood and the immune system. When the umbilical cord blood cells are transplanted into patients, they can help restore the immune and blood systems to help fight diseases and replace diseased blood. Collecting your child’s umbilical cord blood and saving it in a cord blood ban... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008159 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:45:35 +0100 5008159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960118&cid=t_98559_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F23%2Fmeditation-for-slow-learners%2F You can’t read too many health headlines anymore before you run across a story extolling meditation’s many health benefits: from calming anxiety to increasing resilience, from lowering blood pressure to building immunity. Meditation does it all! And is being embraced in practically every medical field. But what is it? I’m a bit of a slow learner, so even as I promised myself two years ago that I would start each day with 20 minutes of meditation, I am still thumbing through books trying to figure out how, exactly, you do it. I have learned much from Elisha Goldstein’s Psych Central blog, “Mindfulness and Psychotherapy.” Because I believe, on some level, that all forms of meditation are about creating space. And Elisha reminds his readers of that by continually repeating the mea... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960118 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:16:50 +0100 4960118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952814&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1374         Here is an article which explains that by saving their sons’ umbilical cord blood, they ultimately saved his life.                                                   The parents of Jesse F.decided to bank his cord blood ‘just in case’.  Lucky for him that they did. They used his own stem cells when chemotherapy  was so intense that it destroyed his bone marrow. Today, Jesse is a thriving 10 year old. Read here for more information. Banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood is very important in case your child ever needs it. There are many diseases it can help such as cerebral palsy, leukemias, myeloldysplastic syndromes (pre-leukemia) lymphomas, Erythrocyte, and other bone cancers. If you  go to this non commercial sit... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952814 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:59:47 +0100 4952814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934123&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1366       We all know about Facebook. We all know that we can re connect with old friends and make new one via this site.  However, the parents of this yet unborn baby have already made a page for her and while doing so created an online journal of their nine months of pregnancy.  Many days  had posts of the baby girl’s progress and the daily accounting of the parents as well.  Although Facebook does not allow underage children to have their own page, this was created, obviously, by her parents for good natured reasons. It became a way for their families to keep in contact with one another as well as with the parents-to-be…read more here Creating a journal helps us remember the little things, like when we first felt a kick or heard a heartbeat. In addition i... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934123 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:24:26 +0100 4934123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883562&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1348 Is saving your child’s cord blood a wise investment for future stem cell therapy?  That is the question many parents are asking when they learn they are pregnant. CNN reports via parenting.com that it is important to do your research carefully and find the appropriate cord blood bank that fits your needs.  According to the article it can cost $3600 or more over the course of your 18 year investment.However, MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories is 55% less costly than other banks which charge a yearly fee to store the blood. The reason? MAZE does NOT charge an annual fee, rather, they have one price which can be paid in full or over time, and that is it.  You can read here for further information. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Labora... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883562 Tue, 31 May 2011 16:08:52 +0100 4883562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876386&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-less-is-more-how-to-improve-the-quality-of-primary-care%2F2011.05.28 On the NPR Shots blog, Scott Hensley writes, “Quality Prescription For Primary Care Doctors: Do Less,” about an article in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Excerpt: “A group of docs who want to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of primary care tinkered with some Top 5 lists for of dos and don’ts for pediatricians, family doctors and internists. After testing them a bit, they published online by the Archives of Internal Medicine. Most of the advice falls in the category of less is more. So what should family doctors not be doing? The Top 5 list for them goes like this: 1. No MRI or other imaging tests for low back pain, unless it has persisted longer than six weeks or there are red flags, such as neurological problems. 2. No antibiotics for mild to moderat... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876386 Sat, 28 May 2011 16:00:55 +0100 4876386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841886&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F19%2Fasco-2011-novel-multi-targeted-agent-cabozantinib-xl184-has-significant-effect-on-several-advanced-solid-tumors%2F Cabozantinib (XL184) demonstrated high rates of disease control in patients with prostate, ovarian and liver cancers. The investigators concluded that cabozantinib exhibits clinical activity in ovarian cancer patients with advanced disease, regardless of prior platinum drug status, as reflected by the high rates of response.  ASCO Releases Studies From Upcoming Annual Meeting – Important Advances [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841886 Thu, 19 May 2011 21:53:46 +0100 4841886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841586&cid=t_98559_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F17%2Fthe-healing-power-of-laughter%2F A year and a half ago, John McManamy interviewed me on the topic of humor in relation to mental health in a post he called “On the Dark Side of Humor.” I explained to him that of all my tools to combat depression and anxiety, humor is by far the most fun. I realize I run into trouble with some folks who think there is nothing funny about being depressed and not able to get up from bed. But even if you have a broken funny bone while buried in the Black Hole, the minute you surface I think it’s helpful to look back and poke fun of what just happened. If that is at all possible. I wasn’t always able to laugh at myself. In fact, on my dad’s deathbed, he urged me to have more fun. That was his only wish. I took life WAY too seriously and was annoyed by people who didn’t. And then it... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841586 Tue, 17 May 2011 18:05:20 +0100 4841586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820922&cid=t_98559_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F12%2Funderstanding-research-methodology-5-applied-and-basic-research%2F In conclusion, I will leave you with the words of Keith Stanovich: [I]t is probably a mistake to view the basic-versus-applied distinction solely in terms of whether a study has practical applications, because this difference often simply boils down to a matter of time.  Applied findings are of use immediately.  However, there is nothing so practical as a general and accurate theory. (2007, p.107) References Stanovich, K. (2007).  How to Think Straight About Psychology: 8th Edition.  Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Photo by Helen Cook, available under a Creative Commons attribution license. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820922 Thu, 12 May 2011 19:55:10 +0100 4820922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795030&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Fresurrection%2F On Monday I start orientation to my new job working evenings in the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic at Indiana University.  I am looking forward to everything but getting up at 6 in the morning. As part of my job search, I had subscribed to a number of nursing sites and discussion groups.  Just after you offered me this job, I saw an announcement on the site NurseTogether.com for an essay contest.  The prize was a $250 gift certificate at Tafford Uniforms. I put together some of my thoughts about returning to nursing after my illness-imposed sabbatical.  I am proud to say that I was informed last week that my essay “Resurrection” has been selected as the contest winner.  The essay is featured on their homepage. When I left nursing, first in 2001 and then again in 2004, I tho... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795030 Sat, 07 May 2011 01:26:48 +0100 4795030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789227&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1316   On the most recent episode of The Doctors on CBS is an awesome segment about stem cells and cord blood. The Doctors answer a question from a women deciding whether she should store her third child’s cord blood. The collective answer was a resounding ‘yes’.  They speak about the overwhelming and positive potential of stem cells and cord blood. If stored, your family is protected should the need  for a stem cell transplant arise. The Doctors call it insurance. Hope that you have it if necessary, just like any other insurance.  They explain that the benefits outweigh the costs and to make sure the company you choose is accredited and approved by the FDA. In addition, they note that some companies charge a yearly fee, however, MAZE Cord Blood Bank charges only a... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789227 Wed, 04 May 2011 19:11:28 +0100 4789227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768102&cid=t_98559_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D250 12 years ago, there were approximately 10,000 bone marrow transplants performed in the U.S.  As of this year, the number has grown to 30,000 per year.  The most compelling fact is that these 30,000 bone marrow transplants performed each year cost $1.3 billion.  Prior to 2011, all bone marrow transplants fell under DRG 009 and had an average payment rate of $34,000.  But now, CMS has split bone marrow transplant procedures into two separate codes, DRG 014 (allogenic bone marrow transplant) and DRG 015 (autologous bone marrow transplant), because there is a wide range of costs for bone marrow transplants.  These costs are directly related to where the bone marrow is derived from.  Allogenic (bone marrow derived from a donor) procedures, now under DRG 014, will have an average payment o... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768102 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:35:03 +0100 4768102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747604&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1282       From the moment you find out that you are pregnant, your mind is going in 1000 different directions.  First and foremost, usually, is how to have a healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery. There are a few things you can do immediately which add to yours as well as your baby’s health.First, drink plenty of water and although you might be inclined to use those nifty water bottles, the truth is that the water in them is not as regulated than that of tap water. Buyer beware. Next, find those vegetables!  Shop local if you can and remember to always wash them right before you eat them. They will stay fresher longer that way. Whenever possible, walk instead of using the car. You will get the exercise you need while helping the environment as the same time.  If you ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747604 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:34:13 +0100 4747604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734508&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2011%2F04%2F20%2Fnew-cancer-job%2F Gateway to a future... Job News: Just about seven  years ago I was reborn at Indiana University Hospital.  With my brother as my donor I underwent an allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplant.  My twenty-two days there remain hazy, a vague kind of dream from which I awoke with a new life.  Part of the time I was fighting the predictable infections that accompany the procedure – that period when my immune system in defenseless while engraftment is taking place deep in my bone marrow. I remember well the night I got up to go the bathroom.  Yes, the nurses said to put on the call light first.  But I was an adult.  I was a nurse so I was capable of assessing my ability to walk unaided.  Then the room began to spin.  I whirled and crashed in to glass-fronted cabinet, bumpi... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734508 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4734508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724272&cid=t_98559_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F5-facts-about-penises%2F Five Things You May Not Know  About The PenisMedical experts reveal interesting facts that men and women will find educational — and surprising.Here are some things you might have wondered about your penis, but were afraid to ask.No. 1: Your Penis Does Have a Mind of Its OwnYou’ve probably noticed that your penis often does its own thing. You may remember times when it was completely inappropriate to have an erection; and yet you couldn’t wish it away.Sexual arousal usually isn’t always voluntary.No. 2: Your Penis May Be a ‘Grower’ or a ‘Show-er’Among men, there is no consistent relationship between the size of the flaccid penis and its full erect length.No. 3: Your Penis Is Shaped Like a BoomerangYour penis is shaped like a boomerang. J... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724272 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 16:13:00 +0100 4724272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693475&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2011%2F04%2F08%2F12-days-of-cancer-grateful-guest-post%2F Cumberland Falls Here is a little something to help carry you through the weekend.  The author describes herself as “Three teenagers, two cancers and one bone marrow transplant. Can cancer be funny? Yes! Teenagers not so much.” 12 days of grateful…. Posted on December 18, 2010 by rsaggnne As the year comes to a close my 12 things that I am the most grateful- 1. Blood donors- Without you none of this would be possible 2. My bone marrow donor- Nothing compels one to donate but it is from a pure unselfish place that someone chooses to do so. 3. The researchers and medical system that allows new discoveries to become the standard of treatment. 4. NPR- which keeps me informed and my liberal left still leaning. 5. For bloggers- who over the past two years have been the friends t... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693475 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 01:58:59 +0100 4693475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631648&cid=t_98559_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FLb25IzA8q8M%2F Good morning, everyone, and how are you today? Gloomy skies are hovering over the Pharmalot corporate campus again. Nonetheless, our spirits remain sunny. You know the refrain: ‘Every brand new day should be unwrapped like a precious gift.’ In other words, those meetings and deadlines may loom, but you will persevere. Meanwhile, please join us for, yes, that mandatory cup of stimulation and get ready to conquer the world. Have a good one and stay in touch… Merck Returns Blood Clot Drug to Portola (Reuters) Bayer Launches Melt-In-The-Mouth Impotence Pill In UK (Pharma Times) Abbott Settles HIV Drug Price Lawsuit With Pharmacies (Reuters) No Fracture Warnings Needed On OTC Heartburn Meds (Reuters) Canadian Access To Medicines Bill Stalls In Senate (Bridges Weekly) Amgen Say... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631648 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:59:01 +0100 4631648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626795&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1213 Genetic diseases affect an estimated 12 million Americans, yet according to a survey of 1,000 people conducted by the Genetic Disease Foundation (GDF), while two-thirds of those surveyed were willing to and saw the benefits of undergoing genetic testing, close to 80 percent had never talked to their physician about genetic screening – an inconsistency that can have serious implications on a person’s overall health and the health of their immediate family members.  Read here for an extensive article about genetic testing and questions to ask yourself and your significant if you should seek genetic testing and what to do with the results. These questions are all part of preparing yourself and your SO for the birth.Other questions may include the decision to bank your baby’s cord b... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626795 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:24:09 +0100 4626795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592373&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1194 One of the leading experts on blood and marrow transplantation, Joanne Kurtzberg, MD, was the first physician to use umbilical cord blood from unrelated donors to cure cancers and life-threatening genetic disorders and Duke University. In this recent article she answers many questions about cord blood, its benefits and what the future holds for the science of umbilical cord blood transplantation. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592373 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:35:44 +0100 4592373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565891&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1181 Cheers to the women in your life, those who surround you when you need them most, the women who raised you, nursed you, yelled at you and comforted you in times of need.  Yesterday was the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. Not that we needed a day to recognize the power of women because we’ve all seen it firsthand , but just in case you’re having one of those days, the team over at Fitpregnancy.com has a  wonderful article expressing the power of women. Relax and enjoy! Also, remember  those who might benefit from cord blood transplantation. Those whose lives hang in the balance of the hope that cord blood cells collected at birth just might be their only answer. Baby JOhn is such patient. Here is a short video about his successful cord blood transplant. ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565891 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:24:44 +0100 4565891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549744&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1155 Here is an amazing story about the success of umbilical cord blood transplantation.  Baby John is living proof that cord blood can be a tremendously valuable safety net for your baby.  Click ‘play’ the youtube video above for the inspiring story. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549744 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:26:46 +0100 4549744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4544953&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F20H0N09Y9H4%2F By Ilya ShapiroOn Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times published an editorial critical of the Institute for Justice’s lawsuit against the National Organ Transplant Act’s prohibition of compensation for bone marrow donors.  But, as I have written before, Congress has no legitimate authority to interfere with the right to participate in safe, accepted, lifesaving, and otherwise legal medical treatment. Given the lack of bone marrow donors, the congressional overreach here literally costs lives. The Times editorial board conveniently ignores the constitutional arguments in IJ’s suit, resting their argument on the "what if?" scenario that the poor may be induced to give up major organs, such as kidneys, if the price is right.  This misses the point of the suit, because bone marrow is regener... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4544953 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:52:03 +0100 4544953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507551&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2011%2F02%2F22%2Fcancers-coma-day-guest-post%2F Sometimes we are called heroes, but find the word uncomfortable.  If you ask us, most will say “I just did what I had to do.”  I have felt the same way myself.  I think that it has something to do the observer looking on from the outside.  When I read Ronnie Gordon’s reflections of the time she was in a coma after transplant, the word “hero” just seemed to fit.  Ronnie has been through four bone marrow transplants after being diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2003.  She writes at Running for My Life: Fighting cancer one step at a time Coma Day,’ revisited While many people observed Valentine’s Day yesterday with hearts and flowers, I kept thinking of it as “Coma Day.” Two years ago Feb. 14, I slipped into a coma while ho... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507551 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:25:52 +0100 4507551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455256&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1110 These posts highlight the unbelievable and sometimes totally gross and disgusting people realy should have told you BEFORE you get pregnant.You hear about the morning sickness, the wacky cravings, and even the swollen ankles before you get pregnant. But let’s be real, those symptoms are child’s play when it comes to what you’ll really have to deal with. Thebump.com has given us a  laugh and a half.  Read here for those very funny stories and read here for some extra humorous husband stories. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455256 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:43:12 +0100 4455256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436850&cid=t_98559_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fare-you-an-accident-waiting-to-happen%2F During my nursing career, I saw many fruitful and productive lives changed in an instant. A fall, a trip, or a slip of any kind of accident can cause injury and change a life. Sometimes, that change is forever. Prevention of falling or injury is the best treatment. Most recently, I have a good friend in California who simply twisted her body in her driveway while attempting to lift a wet and heavy garage door. She went down in a heap with a fractured femur, the long leg bone, cracked right in the middle. Thankfully, she has alert neighbors who came to her rescue and called 911. Because she also suffers from osteoporosis the mending is slow and discouraging. She can’t bear weight on the fractured leg and they have her on strict bedrest. No walker, not even a potty chair. Dignity pretty we... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436850 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:04:51 +0100 4436850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436883&cid=t_98559_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FST767NYz5bE%2F Sure osteoporosis meds allegedly can reduce the risk of fractures in osteoporosis patients, but can they really add five years to your life? That’s exactly what an Australian study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism claims. The research shows that participants taking bisphosphonates (or drugs that prevent bone loss) for an average of three years had a significantly longer life span than those treating the disease with treatments such as Vitamin D and hormone therapy. According to Medical News Today, “Among younger women with osteoporotic fractures, where one might expect about 20-25% of deaths over five years, there were no deaths at all.” The study’s authors (who admittedly thought there was an error when they first saw the results) say that the extended l... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436883 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:48:41 +0100 4436883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411510&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1087 Cord blood is the blood left over in your baby’s umbilical cord immediately after birth. Your practitioner harvests the blood in a quick, easy, and painless procedure. The reason this blood is so valuable is because it contains hematopoietic stem cells, which are cells that have the ability to develop into any type of specialized cell in the blood and immune system and replace or repair these types of damaged cells throughout the body. Banking your baby’s cord blood ensures that if your child is ever in need of a cord blood transplant it will available for your exclusive use. Affordability can be  a factor in deciding whether you are able to bank your newborn’s cord blood. At  M.A.Z.E Cord Blood Laboratories, we are determined to  keep our fees low and never charge an ann... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411510 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:59:19 +0100 4411510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405763&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1079 The months leading up to becoming pregnant and pregnancy itself  are the most important times to concentrate on what you’re eating. We all know the early signs of pregnancy can include morning sickness. So just as you make a plan for  labor and delivery and banking your newborn’s cord blood, so should you make a plan to eat healthy and often to avoid the dreaded symptoms of morning sickness. Although there is no ‘cure’ for it, there are things you can do to feel more comfortable.  Eating small meals throughout the day — not skipping meals — is key to keeping your morning sickness to a minimum. Here is an article that give you a few suggestions on how to keep morning sickness at bay. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405763 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:17:01 +0100 4405763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322496&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1033 The promising field of stem cell research is prompting more and more parents to store their newborn’s umbilical cord blood for possible use in treating future disease. Cord blood is rich in blood-forming stem cells and is currently used in transplants for some patients with leukemia, lymphoma, immune deficiencies and inherited metabolic disorders. Most infusions come from unrelated donors, partly because of concerns that receiving one’s own defective cells may cause the same diseases to return. Now, early research shows that cord blood may be able to safely regenerate other types of cells in the body, fueling optimism that doctors may one day routinely use a patient’s own stored cord blood to treat such conditions as cerebral palsy (CP), stroke, spinal cord injuries, diabetes and car... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322496 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:06:25 +0100 4322496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302851&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34765&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhcrenewal.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fblogscan-on-device-companys-obfuscation.html On the Hooked: Ethics, Medicine and Pharma blog, Dr Howard Brody analyzed further the case of the huge royalties paid to spine surgeons by Medtronic (see our most recent post here).  He wondered why surgeons would get such sizable payments for "intellectual property" related to devices that they neither seemed to use or to research?  I would note that the lack of clarity about the reason for Medtronic's payments to these surgeons is just part of a larger lack of clarity about most of the payments made to physicians and medical and health care academics for "consulting" or serving on advisory boards.  If such professional-industrial collaboration is so important for "innovation," one wonders why the people engaged in it are almost never willing to disclose the topics of these... Health Care Renewal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302851 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 21:19:00 +0100 4302851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298600&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34765&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhcrenewal.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fspine-surgeons-reticent-about.html Starting in 2007, we posted (here, here, here, here and here) about the payments, often huge, that five manufacturers of prosthetic joints (Biomet, DePuy Orthopaedics (a unit of Johnson & Johnson), Stryker Orthopedics,a unit of Stryker Inc, Zimmer Holdings, and Smith & Nephew) revealed they made to orthopedic surgeons and various academic and other organizations. We also noted that some of the leadership of the major orthopedic societies have received substantial amounts from these companies, as have the societies themselves. In 2008, our post on this subject noted the minimal disclosure some of the surgeons receiving these huge payments made when writing scholarly articles on related topics.  In 2009, an article in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that alm... Health Care Renewal blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298600 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:28:00 +0100 4298600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294592&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007778.html Protect your hip joints with garlic. Researchers at King's College London and the University of East Anglia have discovered that women who consume a diet high in allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions and leeks, have lower levels of hip osteoarthritis. The findings, published in the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders journal, not only highlight the possible effects of diet in protecting against osteoarthritis, but also show the potential for using compounds found in garlic to develop treatments for the condition. This is not a prospective study with controls. So take it all with a grain of garlic salt. But it looks like the allium vegetables might cut arthritis risk. The team carried out a detailed assessment of the diet patterns of... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294592 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4294592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281302&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D976 Thousands of patients with leukemia and other life-threatening diseases depend on Be The Match Foundation to raise funds to help make bone marrow and umbilical cord blood transplants possible. When you give to Be The Match Foundation, we put your funds to work to: Grow our Be The Match Registry® Provide financial assistance to help patients throughout their transplant journey Advance medical discovery to help patients live longer, healthier lives (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281302 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:58:54 +0100 4281302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266090&cid=t_98559_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F96OJauY_y9M%2F No matter what your age, are you worried that osteoporosis could get in the way of the active things you want — and need — to do in life? Osteoporosis is a real disease with life-threatening consequences. In fact, one in four Canadian women over the age of 50 has osteoporosis. And, while this disease can strike at any age, it most commonly occurs after menopause. But the news isn’t all bad: The good news is that you may be able to take action now to strengthen your bones. And if you’re already on an osteoporosis treatment plan, you may have other options you didn’t know about. A new Osteoporosis Awareness website, On the Go Women, has just launched to educate women about this disease, and stresses the importance of managing the condition with treatment and a healthy lifes... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266090 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:00:08 +0100 4266090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265577&cid=t_98559_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fgerman-researchers-reporting-patient-hiv-cure%2F Researchers led by Dr. Kristina Allers are reporting an HIV positive patient who received two bone marrow transplants and who has apparently been cured of the disease. American HIV/AIDS specialists Dr. Michael Saag and Anthony Fauci who conduct competing research and offer different treatment strategies maintain that the bone marrow treatment cure is not the answer for people with HIV. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265577 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:53:54 +0100 4265577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237894&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-often-should-bone-density-testing-be-done%2F2010.12.07 Not as often as you think, even though Medicare may be willing to pay for it every two years. Via Science Daily: Now a new study led by Margaret L. Gourlay, MD, MPH of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine finds that women aged 67 years and older with normal bone mineral density scores may not need screening again for 10 years. “If a woman’s bone density at age 67 is very good, then she doesn’t need to be re-screened in two years or three years, because we’re not likely to see much change,” Gourlay said. “Our study found it would take about 16 years for 10 percent of women in the highest bone density ranges to develop osteoporosis. That was longer than we expected, and it’s great news for this group of women,” Gourlay said. The researchers sug... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237894 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:00:11 +0100 4237894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214425&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2010%2F11%2F30%2Flying-in-limbo-sort-of%2F waiting... There are a number of limbos that we cancer survivors endure – waiting for test results especially biopsy results, wondering when remission will end, worrying if the treatment will take hold.  By that measure the limbo I currently find myself in is not so much a big deal.  You can always count on cancer to put things into perspective. Where I am is waiting for Unum, my disability insurance company, to decide on extending or terminating my claim.  They have heard from all the doctors, six in number.  But how the dermatologist or otolaryngologist or urologist can shed light on the state of my disability, I have yet to fathom.  Unum have looked at all my recent $50 – $200 pay stubs and the income tax returns for the past two years.  I am just waiting to hear their... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214425 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:07:45 +0100 4214425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214107&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-recommendations-for-vitamin-d%2F2010.11.30 Vitamin D has been talked about as the vitamin — the one that might help fend off everything from cancer to heart disease to autoimmune disorders, if only we were to get enough of it. “Whoa!” is the message from a committee of experts assembled by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to update recommendations for vitamin D (and for calcium). The IOM committee’s report, released this morning, says evidence for many of  the health claims for vitamin D is “inconsistent and/or conflicting or did not demonstrate causality.” The exception is the vitamin’s well-documented (and noncontroversial) benefits on bone growth and maintenance. The IOM panel’s report also says most North Americans (Canadians as well as Americans) have more than enough vitamin D in their blood to a... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214107 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:00:45 +0100 4214107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4186902&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D885 Thousands of patients with life-threatening diseases like leukemia are searching for a bone marrow donor. Be The Match Registry matches donors with recipients. This inspiring story has a beautiful ending because of the tireless efforts of those working at the registry. Bone marrow transplants have been saving lives for years and the new research on  umbilical cord blood is showing amazing promise. Visit their site and do what you can, it just might save a life. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4186902 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 02:33:45 +0100 4186902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175987&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2010%2F11%2F10-facts-about-vitamin-k.html There are times when Vitamin K is good for you....and times when it is not depending upon certain health issues you may be experiencing...we'll cover that in this post...a continuation of a series on Vitamins I have been posting on occasionally.Here are facts that you should know about Vitamin K:1 - Vitamin K is necessary for the formation of certain proteins that are called "clotting factors" which as the name indicates, regulate the ability of the blood to clot.2 -There are also factors that are important in the formation of proper bone mineralization and the health of the teeth.3 - Some with Crohn's disease and gastrointestinal disorders are benefited by vitamin K.4 - It is rare to be deficient in Vitamin K because it is manufactured by bacteria present in the intestines...another "good... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175987 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:17:00 +0100 4175987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162895&cid=t_98559_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fbrian-lindenberg-encouraging-marrow-donors-honor-pledges%2F Brian Lindenberg recently lost his wife to leukemia – a heartbreaking event made worse by the fact that four times they were told there was a bone marrow donor match only to have the donor change their mind and back out. He is developing a program to increase the number of people who honor their commitments when they join a donor list. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162895 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:32:16 +0100 4162895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134169&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2010%2F11%2F03%2Fdanis-story-author-interview%2F Dani This is a follow-up interview to Monday’s book review of It’s Good to Know a Miracle: Dani’s Story: One Family’s Struggle with Leukemia.  The authors, Jay and Sue Shotel, offer additional insight. Q. What made you decide to write this book? We believe we have a story to tell that will be of interest to a great many people. A story of hope, faith, strength and strong work…and best of all a story with a happy ending Support for others going through a similar experience Q. As parents did you find it difficult to write this book? Some days were harder than others … we had to relive some pretty difficult days but we had a goal that kept us focused and that was to help others who might be going through a similar experience by providing both knowledge and suppo... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134169 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:03:25 +0100 4134169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125235&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=39213&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbeingcancer.net%2F2010%2F11%2F01%2Fdanis-story-book-review%2F I met the authors, Jay and Sue Shotel, earlier in the year at a Bone Marrow Transplant Survivor’s conference outside Boston.  They were attending in order to promote the book they wrote, It’s Good to now a Miracle:  Dani’s Story – One Family’s Struggle with Leukemia.  Dani is their adult daughter who was diagnosed with AML – acute myelogenous leukemia in 2002. The BMT survivor meeting was the perfect venue for showcasing this family memoir. That audience – candidates for and survivors of peripheral blood stem cell and bone marrow transplant procedures, along with their respective families and caregivers – are the ones who will most benefit from reading this instructive and enlightening book.  If read with the proper perspective, the book ... Being Cancer Network blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125235 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:37:33 +0100 4125235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097937&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-grassroots-leukemia-mission%2F2010.10.23 I am just back from Phoenix where I spent the weekend with people living with CML, chronic myelogenous leukemia. The operative words are “living with” because it wasn’t very long ago when people did not live long with this disease. However, medical science and dedicated researchers like Dr. Brian Druker at OHSU in Portland, Oregon have brought us what first appear to be “miracle” pills (Gleevec, Sprycel, and Tasigna) that can keep patients alive and doing well. My weekend was spent with several people, all taking one of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor drugs, as they were planning next steps for a new advocacy organization, The National CML Society. The Society is the creation of Greg Stephens of Birmingham, Alabama, a business consultant who lost his mother to CML. Now he has devot... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097937 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:00:06 +0100 4097937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031519&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FQIjFyaocFTk%2Fskin-saving-benefits-of-tomato.html It's true: Certain fruits and vegetables act as sunscreen from within. Researchers found that women whose diets provided 16 milligrams of lycopene every day were protected from the damaging effects of UV-rays, including reddening of the skin and cellular damage.  And lycopene is no one-trick pony: It's also been found to help ward off heart disease and osteoporosis. Skin Saving SuperfoodsLycopene is found in watermelon, guava, and tomatoes.  Cooked tomato products like salsa, tomato juice, and spaghetti sauce are especially good sources. You can get a skin-saving dose of lycopene from:1/3 tomato puree 1/2 cup salsa or marinara sauce6 ounces of V-82 cups watermelon ballsMake sure to eat some of these skin-loving foods every day! For more foods that keep your skin healthy and glowi... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031519 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:05:39 +0100 4031519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003258&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-stunning-look-at-the-fragility-of-osteoporosis%2F2010.09.27 Occasionally I like to post great visuals from Street Anatomy. Here is another set, this time depicting the bone fragility of osteoporosis. Apparently these were glass models that were shot as they hit the ground. Stunning: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003258 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:29 +0100 4003258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987201&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fchest-x-rays-are-an-important-test-for-breast-cancer-survivors%2F Last week I had a chest X-ray. It is just in time because I see my oncologist this upcoming week, and she has been asking me to get one for almost 2 years. Regular chest X-rays are a part of staying vigilant after battling breast cancer. I have found some information that suggests that 60 to 70 percent of deaths from breast cancer are because the cancer metastasized to the lungs. This is too scary for me. I don’t like to think about breast cancer spreading to other organs in my body. I know, of course, that it is possible, even though I have already taken precautions, like removing my ovaries and the prophylactic mastectomy of my healthy breast. When cancer was diagnosed in my right breast, however, it had already spread to the lymph nodes. That is why early detection is so important —... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987201 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:03:13 +0100 3987201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965720&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F-QG_EwseZxk%2Fsoda-and-skin-cancer-whats-the.html This study, on the other hand, featured a diet that was high in phosphorus but low in calcium...similar to someone drinking a lot of soda but skimping on vegetables and dairy products. (Sound familiar?) The bottom line? If you needed yet another reason to limit your consumption of soda and other processed foods, it may help save your skin!More from SELF.com: Five Reasons to Ditch Diet Soda Now (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965720 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:12:28 +0100 3965720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933276&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fu4EoabWdeRw%2Fget-more-antioxidants-from-you.html Tea may be just about the perfect beverage: refreshing, invigorating, and (contrary to conventional wisdom), a good way to stay hydrated. Plus it's full of good-for-you polyphenols, catechins, and other valuable antioxidants that help stave off ovarian and other cancers, osteoporosis, heart disease, and even gum disease!  Here are three ways to squeeze more health benefits from that tea bag: (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933276 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:21:30 +0100 3933276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914907&cid=t_98559_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fltcage-bone-growth-device-cautionary-tale-lax-fda-oversight-physician-conflict-interest%2F Dr. Thomas Zdeblick, a prominent surgeon at the University of Wisconsin, has made millions in royalties from a device whose research he has sponsored and whose application to the FDA he championed. However, the device which is marketed under the trade name Infuse and which delivers a substance called human bone morphogenetic-2 (or BMP-2) has been linked with dangerous complications. Dr. Zdeblick’s alleged conflict of interest in sponsoring the device is detailed. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914907 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:30:16 +0100 3914907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911881&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F6Yv5xV7EMDk%2Fgot-reflux-acidic-foods-arent.html Q. I am interested in identifying foods that would be bad for someone with acid-reflux related conditions like GERD and Barrett's Espophagus. Is there something on NutritionData.com that would tell me if a food is acidic and should be avoided?A. Nutrition Data doesn't show the acidity (pH) of foods. However, acidic foods are not what causes GERD (reflux) or heartburn.HEALTHY SELF TIP: Sleeping on your left side can help reduce nighttime refluxThe burning sensation and other symptoms of reflux occur when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Your stomach is supposed to be acidic! Acid helps to break down foods (especially proteins) for digestion and also has the important job of killing any pathogenic micro-organisms your food might contain.  In fact: People who take acid-blocking ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911881 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:38:00 +0100 3911881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831304&cid=t_98559_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fdr-vishal-michael-shah-reports-nfl-players-return-acl-injury-related-high-draft-status%2F Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vishal Michael Shah of the Richmond Bone and Joint Clinic in Richmond, Texas has compiled statistics that show that less than two thirds of NFL players who sustain tears of the anterior cruciate ligament ever return to play – and that those that do are usually high draft picks. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831304 Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:58:23 +0100 3831304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3806034&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FLxSXh61D9ZE%2Fcalcium-supplements-too-much-t.html A lot of women are wondering whether to continue taking their calcium supplements today. A new study shows that taking calcium may increase your risk of a heart attack by 20 to 30 percent.  What's worse, it may not be doing all that much to strengthen your bones.In my opinion, the way we take calcium supplements today could best be described as "too much, too late."Too much, too lateKids and adolescents aren't getting nearly enough calcium during these years when the body is most actively laying down bone tissue.  Then, in our 30s, 40s, and beyond, we try to make up for lost time by taking large doses of supplemental calcium. This news may be as hard to swallow as one of those calcium horse-pills, but once you're in your 30s, your bone-building years are largely behind you. Peop... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3806034 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:58:01 +0100 3806034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784514&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F6oA2nwzh4so%2Fhow-much-sunshine-do-you-need.html There's been a lot of hand-wringing lately about people not getting enough vitamin D.  Deficiency is quite common--especially among kids, the elderly, and those with dark skin. And a growing list of diseases and conditions are being linked with vitamin D deficiency. (See also Your Brain on Vitamin D) Exposure to the sun, without sunscreen, causes your skin to produce vitamin D naturally.  How much sun does it take to satisfy your vitamin D requirements?  If you've read anything about this, you've probably seen some vague guidelines, recommending "a few minutes every day." But these recommendations are far too general to be useful. The amount of sun you need to meet your vitamin D requirements varies hugely depending on your location, your skin type, the time ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784514 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:24:46 +0100 3784514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750017&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007338.html Osteoporosis Canada recommends more vitamin D, especially for adults over 50 and with osteoporosis. New and updated guidelines on recommended vitamin D intake have been published this week in the online issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Dr. David Hanley, professor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine, and member of Osteoporosis Canada's (OC) Scientific Advisory Council, is the lead author of the paper on behalf of Osteoporosis Canada. To take above 2000 IU per day the paper recommends medical supervision. The new guidelines recommend daily supplements of 400 to 1000 IU for adults under age 50 without osteoporosis or conditions affecting vitamin D absorption. For adults over 50, supplements of between 800 and 2000 IU are... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750017 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3750017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737020&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbones-yours-might-need-inspection-sooner-than-you-think%2F Osteoporosis might seem like fodder for grandmas, but checking your bone density might be a good idea long before you’re in nursing home territory. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is suggesting that at-risk women get screened for Osteoporosis earlier than was formerly recommended. In the past, doctors recommended that women aged 65 and older or post-menopausal women younger than receive bone scans to screen for osteoporosis, but the USPSTF is now suggesting that women as young as 50 may have a high enough calculated risk that they should get screened. Risk factors include low weight or body mass (women 125 pounds or under are often at higher risk), a history of alcohol and tobacco use, and family history. (To calculate your ten-year risk, check out this free FRAX Fra... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737020 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 21:24:11 +0100 3737020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683700&cid=t_98559_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FE6JR4DxF-n0%2F           It is estimated that 10 million people over age 50 in the United States have osteoporosis, 80 percent of them women.  Another 34 million people have osteopenia (low bone mass), which predisposes them to developing osteoporosis as they age.  One in two women and about one in four men over age 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture during their lifetime.  The term osteoporosis actually means “porous bones” – a condition in which the bones lose their mass and mineral content, and eventually become fragile and prone to fracture.  The condition develops when the pace of new bone formation cannot keep up with the loss of bone.  The term is also referred to as “brittle bone disease” and the problem with this condition is that it increases your chance of ... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683700 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:50:27 +0100 3683700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678530&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmatch-devan-tatlows-blood-marrow-save-his-life%2F2010.06.17 Four-year-old Devan Tatlow’s struggle with leukemia has caused quite a stir on the Internet, prompting celebs like Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian to encourage people to donate their bone marrow. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Devan’s family about their search for a match. Watch CBS News Videos Online Umbilical Cord Blood: Save It and Save Lives By Jon LaPook, M.D. Imagine throwing a lifesaving treatment in the garbage. That’s exactly what happens in the United States over ten thousand times a day because we do not routinely offer to collect precious umbilical cord blood at the time of birth. Thousands of Americans — many of them children — needlessly die annually because they cannot find either a bone marrow or umbilical cord blood match to help treat condition... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678530 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:42 +0100 3678530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671693&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmatch-devan-tatlows-blood-marrow-save-his-life%2F2010.06.17 Four-year-old Devan Tatlow’s struggle with leukemia has caused quite a stir on the Internet, prompting celebs like Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian to encourage people to donate their bone marrow. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Devan’s family about their search for a match. Watch CBS News Videos Online Umbilical Cord Blood: Save It and Save Lives By Jon LaPook, M.D. Imagine throwing a lifesaving treatment in the garbage. That’s exactly what happens in the United States over ten thousand times a day because we do not routinely offer to collect precious umbilical cord blood at the time of birth. Thousands of Americans — many of them children — needlessly die annually because they cannot find either a bone marrow or umbilical cord blood match to help treat condition... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671693 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:42 +0100 3671693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671640&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007257.html More alcohol, less arthritis risk. Rome, Italy, Wednesday 16 June 2010: Alcohol consumption is associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing several arthritic conditions including Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoarthritis (OA), reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and spondylarthropathy, according to results of a new study presented today at EULAR 2010, the Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism in Rome, Italy. Regardless of the type of arthritis, all patients reported drinking less alcohol than controls, leading to questions around the inflammatory pathways behind the effects seen. In this Dutch study, alcohol consumption was associated with a significantly lower risk of developing RA (Odds Ratio (OR) 0.27 (0.22-0.34), Osteoarthritis (OR 0.31, (0.16-0.62... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671640 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3671640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633418&cid=t_98559_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fgauchers-disease%2F Pathophysiology 1) metabolic disease due to defect in beta-glucocerebrosidase (beta-glucosidase) Type 1 – 2) adult onset, chronic, highly variable course 3) no defects in eye movement 4) lacks neurological deficits Type 2 – 5) infantile onset, acute course 6) defects in eye movement 7) neurological defects are present Type 3 – 8) childhood to adult onset, highly variable course 9) defects in eye movement 10) late neurological defects Signs and Symptoms 1) massive hepatomegaly (especially in type 3) 2) splenomegaly 3) bone destruction with aseptic necrosis of femoral head and femoral neck fractures 4) skin pigment changes 5) episodic “bone crisis” with fever, erythema over affected bones, and leukocytosis 6) severe neurologic involvement (types II and III) with... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633418 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:59:51 +0100 3633418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617962&cid=t_98559_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fa-new-definition-for-dental-implants%2F Human molar scaffold by Dr. Mao of Columbia University Medical Center Here at DentalBlogs, we were giddy to bring you news about scientists making prosthetic sheep bones from wicker. We thought that might have been the absolute coolest thing ever. We jumped up and down while typing blog posts (thank goodness for spell check) that told you about stem cells that promote implant stabilization. We love to bring you exciting news from the world of dentistry every day. But nothing – nothing – has tickled our fancy as much as the new report from Columbia University Medical Center. Nine weeks. New tooth. No prosthetic. Seriously. The recipe for re-growing a tooth is as follows: Insert a special scaffold made of natural materials Direct stem cells within the body to the scaffold Let the bo... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617962 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 13:32:56 +0100 3617962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588825&cid=t_98559_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fbrett-favre-confirms-ankle-surgery%2F Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre has posted an entry on his website confirming that he underwent ankle surgery approximately three weeks ago to remove scar tissue and bone spurs. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588825 Sat, 22 May 2010 14:55:26 +0100 3588825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382807&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D440 We often come across corroborating evidence that  matching bone marrow for African Americans and mixed race families continues to be an uphill battle.  The stories of young people who suffer through grueling treatments because a match cannot be found are heart-breaking.  If you are reading this, and you are African American, of mixed race origin, or even part of an ethnic community with a small population in the US, please think of registering in the bone marrow registry.  In the article referenced above a nurse retells how her colleagues nearly dragged her kicking and screaming to register. Ultimately, she was a match and was able to donate. It really makes a difference.  Please consider this if you haven’t already registered. And don’t take my word for it!  See our pre... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382807 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:30:15 +0100 3382807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370403&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D437 As we know, finding a match for a bone marrow transplant is so difficult, and this is particularly heart-wrenching when the recipient in need is a child.  Here’s a story of an 11-year old boy suffering from a relapse in his leukemia, and who has just received a cord blood transplant when a match was found while he was waiting for a bone marrow match.  The family is watching his recovery and hoping the cord blood match will restore their son’s health. Read more. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370403 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:10:06 +0100 3370403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346449&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D432 You gotta see this.  It’s charming and compelling.  It’s great when celebs chime in to encourage us to do the right thing. We wrote about BeTheMatch.org a few weeks back.  It’s a drive to get people to register to donate their bone marrow if they are a match with an ill person.  There’s a big campaign going on in the New York area to drive donors. Shaq’s YouTube clip spreads the word! See it here: http://www.tonic.com/article/shaquille-oneal-be-the-match-bone-marrow-donor-campaign/ (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346449 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:45:42 +0100 3346449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335484&cid=t_98559_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fa-life-of-chronic-pain-and-the-domino-effect%2F In the last twenty years, since I’ve been living with chronic pain, I’ve met very few individuals who have only one problem. Most of them, like me, have numerous ones. Some of them are permanent and some come and go like unwelcome guests. I often have to be careful because some of my friends feel they are in crisis when they have some current issue arise and their life is in a spin, trying to deal with it. The size of the problem is not the real issue; it’s the jarring effect it has on the life of the individual as it disrupts, worries and often, hurts. Since I’m an old hand at this suffering gig, I often have to watch my level of empathy and keep it in check. It’s not their fault I’m a veteran in the game and they’re not. Thank God they’re not. As I’ve mentioned so often... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335484 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:00:44 +0100 3335484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318688&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fy7mWMSGI46k%2Fhow-to-gain-weight-without-gaining-fat.html Q. If you're trying to gain weight, what can you do, besides resistance training, to convert the extra calories into lean muscle mass instead of fat? Does your macronutrient intake play a role in this or is it largely controlled by genetics?  Also, can high-protein diets lead to muscle wasting, as they lead to a net acidic pH of the blood?A. Gary Taubes, et al., argue that refined carbohydrates are more likely to be stored as fat than other macronutrients such as fats and proteins. According to this theory, if you are going to add calories to your diet in the hopes of gaining lean muscle tissue, you'd be well advised to get those extra calories from proteins and healthy fats instead of loading up on empty calories from refined carbohydrates. (Actually, I think just about ever... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318688 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:28:00 +0100 3318688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3287725&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D410 Recently we saw a story, a heartbreaker, really, about a boy with Sickle Cell Anemia, a serious disease in which the body makes misshapen red blood cells who had a bone marrow transplant. To have the transplant, the child had to go through chemotherapy to kill his immune system – a standard protocol for the transplant. According to the article, the the source of the transplant was donated umbilical cord blood.  The sad result is that the transplant did not work. The family uncovered some research that has yet to be analyzed fully and released for public consumption, and the study shows that unmatched stem cells do not help a sickle cell patient. The poor parents only found this out by word of mouth (the article doesn’t cite the research so we can’t provide that to you) a... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3287725 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:33:13 +0100 3287725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3258958&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006935.html Not looking so good for isoflavone benefits. AMES, Iowa -- A previous six-month study by Iowa State University researchers had indicated that consuming modest amounts of soy protein, rich in isoflavones, lessened lumbar spine bone loss in midlife, perimenopausal women. But now an expanded three-year study by some of those same researchers does not show a bone-sparing effect in postmenopausal women who ingested soy isoflavone tablets, except for a modest effect at the femoral (hip) neck among those who took the highest dosage. The multi-center clinical trial of 224 postmenopausal women -- led by D. Lee Alekel, professor of nutrition and interim associate director of the Nutrition and Wellness Research Center (NWRC) at Iowa State, and supported by the National... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3258958 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3258958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251192&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D413 New Yorkers!  Rally behind Jennifer Jones Austin! The Brooklyn-based mother, lawyer and family advocate has been stricken with Acute Myeloid Leukemia and has become the face of a city-wide blood and bone marrow drive in conjunction with New York Blood Center (NYBC) and The City University of New York (CUNY). After feeling tired, believing it was just a virus, Jennifer was diagnosed.  Once she confirmed, unfortunately, that her siblings were not a match for a transplant, she turned to the “Be The Match” blood drive going on now at Borough of Manhattan Community College.  According to statistics, only 10% of the donors registered with the National Marrow Donor Program are African American, and the changes for a match improve greatly when race and ethnic synergies exist.  Th... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251192 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:35:26 +0100 3251192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254425&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006932.html I know how dutiful you all are about your health and I'm sure many of you will do the responsible thing and drink beer for your bones. A new study suggests that beer is a significant source of dietary silicon, a key ingredient for increasing bone mineral density. Researchers from the Department of Food Science & Technology at the University of California, Davis studied commercial beer production to determine the relationship between beer production methods and the resulting silicon content, concluding that beer is a rich source of dietary silicon. Details of this study are available in the February issue of the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the Society of Chemical... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254425 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3254425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231759&cid=t_98559_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Flecture-survivor-health-wisdom-strive.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231759 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:23:00 +0100 3231759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231462&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FFIHIydTTF1U%2F By Chris Moody Another day, another IPCC-gate. Why remaining in Afghanistan and creating a stable government there is not a precondition to keeping America safe. For more, watch the debate on Bloggingheads. Jeffrey Miron: “Leave Mideast, end terrorism.” Could Iran’s nuclear program be a sacrificial pawn? Globalization: A curse or a cure? Podcast: “Liberate Bone Marrow Donors” featuring Jeff Rowes of the Institute for Justice. (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231462 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:19:11 +0100 3231462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159854&cid=t_98559_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fwill-wood-be-the-bone-grafting-material-of-the-new-decade%2F Oral surgeons, periodontists, and implant dentists will love this one… There’s a heard of sheep in Italy that have wooden bones…kind of. Italian scientists at the Istec Laboratory of Bioceramics in Faenza have developed a process of converting rattan (wood) into a material that appears to closely mimic natural bone tissue. Heat, carbon, and calcium, along with intense pressure and a phosphate solution, make the bone replacement material strong, yet porous enough for blood vessels and nerves to run through it. As with traditional bone grafts, the grafted material is accepted by natural bone tissue, and the two unite into a solid, continuous structure. Scientists believe that the new bone replacement material may be used in human studies in about five years. Source: http://news.bbc.co.... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159854 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:20:59 +0100 3159854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3139269&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FOnY9eFuSw7U%2Fbone-building-drugs-perhaps-overused.html In the wake of the recent move to expand the use of cholesterol-lowering (statin) drugs, it's refreshing indeed to see health and policy experts talking about dialing back the use of drugs that are routinely prescribed to prevent osteoporosis-related fractures.Although osteoporosis fractures are common, painful, and debilitating, the drugs to treat them are expensive, have significant side effects, and--most importantly--only work about 50% of the time.  It makes a lot of sense to take a closer look at when and whether the benefits outweigh the risks.To that end, the World Health Organization has introduced a simple calculator than estimates your risk of osteoporotic fracture over the next ten years.  The calculator is designed for both men and women and a variety of races ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3139269 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:19:00 +0100 3139269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115282&cid=t_98559_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fpd0hZv77gYo%2F Did you know that ostopenia is considered by many physicians to be normal thinning of bones as aging occurs? And that in 1992 a group of osteoporisis experts met in Rome and decided arbitrarily who should be treated for ostopenia? Essentially, they created a new category and never imagined the term would become a marketing cry for Merck to sell Fosamax. But NPR reports that’s what happened. Along the way, Merck wanted to increase the market for its drug, but that required scanning, an expensive and inconvenient procedure. So Merck created a nonprofit called the Bone Measurement Institute to push for alternative scanning solutions, such as smaller, cheaper machines. The drugmaker allegedly bullied makers of bigger scanners and offered financing to docs to encourage purchases of the n... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115282 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:39:17 +0100 3115282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052346&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2009%2F12%2F03%2Fmy-two-m-spikes%2F I wanted to post my results, and got a little behind! Here it is: SERUM PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS: COMPARED TO 6/1/09, NO SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN PREVIOUSLY CHARACTERIZED (2) IgA-LAMBDAS FROM 0.25 TO 0.26 G/dL AND FROM 0.19 TO 0.15 G/dL. The two m-spikes have been staying this way for several months now. The complete bone survey report says, “No aggressive lytic or sclerotic osseous lesions.” Good, eh? Possibly Related Posts: Dr. Brian Durie to host a teleconference H1N1 flu that’s resistant to Tamiflu International Myeloma Foundation’s 3rd Annual Comedy Celebration for the Peter Boyle Memorial Fund If you’re sick, please stay home! Flu Preparedness Advice (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052346 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:41:46 +0100 3052346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052276&cid=t_98559_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fosteogenics%25e2%2580%2599-2010-global-bone-grafting-symposium-returns-to-scottsdale%2F World-renowned speakers to focus on treating complex bone grafting cases. Lubbock, TX, December 1, 2009 - Osteogenics Clinical Education, a division of Osteogenics Biomedical, has announced dates for its 2010 Global Bone Grafting Symposium. The symposium will be held March 26 and 27, 2010 at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz. Led by keynote speaker Dr. Michael Pikos, the symposium will feature presentations from world-renowned speakers in dental bone grafting, including Dr. Dexter Barber, Dr. Suzanne Caudry, Dr. Daniel Cullum, Dr. Andreas Siebold, Dr. Hom-Lay Wang, and Dr. Thomas Wilson Jr. Approximately 300 clinicians from around the world are expected to attend the symposium. This will mark the second consecutive year Osteogenics Clinical Education has hosted the s... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052276 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:29:13 +0100 3052276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026400&cid=t_98559_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FG1R4h8kDa74%2F X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a rare neurologic disease caused by a defect in a gene required for normal ABCD1 transporter function. The lack of this function leads to progressive demyelination, severe neurologic disease and death in males, often in childhood. ALD disease progression can be controlled by allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) in those patients for whom bone marrow donors can be found. This unusual correction occurs because bone marrow-derived monocyte-macrophages are known to migrate into the central nervous system and form functional microglial cells. These corrected microglial cells provide the patients with cells with normal ABCD1 transporter activity and allow normal myelin function. Two patients with progressive ALD with no available allogeneic H... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026400 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:23 +0100 3026400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967399&cid=t_98559_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fspinal-metastasis-mri.html Discussion:Four MR patterns of vertebral metastatic disease are seen – focal lytic, focal sclerotic, diffuse inhomogenous, diffuse homogenous. The most common among them is focal lytic lesions characterized by low signal intensity on T1 and high on T2. Pedicle destruction is more in favour of metastatic etiology. Pathologic compression fractures are also seen and show comparatively low signal intensity on T1 and high signal on T2 as compared to benign osteoporotic fractures which are mostly isointense on all sequences.Case by Teleradiology providersFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967399 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:04:00 +0100 2967399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954494&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FCrh-yTPbBbk%2F Our friends at IJ have filed an exciting new lawsuit, one that, if successful, could save the lives of more than 1,000 people a year: people who die needlessly of assorted blood diseases (including leukemia) because the federal government criminalizes the offering of even modest compensation for bone marrow donation. That is, the National Organ Transplant Act — which outlawed the sale of kidneys and other organs — for some reason included bone marrow. NOTA’s criminal ban is unconstitutional because it arbitrarily treats bone marrow like nonrenewable solid organs instead of like other renewable or inexhaustible cells – such as blood or sperm — for which compensated donation is legal.  (That makes no sense because bone marrow, unlike kidneys, replenishes its... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954494 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:56:31 +0100 2954494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2901851&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F10%2F15-facts-about-copper-and-food-sources.html Copper isn't one of the necessary minerals that you hear about the most, but it's a trace mineral that plays important roles in the body, which include:1. Aiding the body in the production of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying molecule in the blood2. Works with Vitamin C to aid in formation of collagen...the part of the cell membrane that supports muscles and tissues.3. It conducts electricity so aids the nervous system 4. Oysters and nuts contain copper5. It's in drinking water that comes through copper pipes6. The fact that zinc and copper compete with one another for absorption in the digestive system should be considered7. Our body stores about 100 mg of copper, mostly in our liver and brain, the muscles contain the rest8. There are some who are concerned that we are getting too much copp... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2901851 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:46:00 +0100 2901851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891026&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F10%2F10-vitamin-d-facts.html I thought we'd get back to the series on Vitamins and their benefits with Vitamin D. This wonderful vitamin benefits us in the following ways:1. Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb and use calcium and phosphorus properly.2. Vitamin D aids in the synthesis of protein which, like calcium, helps in building strong bones, teeth and skin.3. Vitamin D is needed for a healthy nervous system4. Vitamin D brings health to the kidneys.5. Vitamin D deficiency is generally not a big concern for most, it seems to be more of a problem with older individuals, blood tests help determine this, for example, my Mom who is in her 80's has been told she is low in V. D and should spend time in the sun and supplement with Vit. D3 in particular.6. A natural source of vitamin D is the sun, which acts on the oils on o... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891026 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:54:00 +0100 2891026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2881215&cid=t_98559_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FEOP7PdgOQE4%2F People who live with celiac disease (Celiac Disease Awareness Month: October) may have yet something else to be concerned about: bone loss. People with digestive disorders are prone to malnutrition because their bowels may not absorb the nutrients they need to be fully nourished. But there are other issues with celiac disease, researchers have found, issues such as antibodies forming that attack a protein responsible for bone health. A study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, has found that 20% of a study group of patients with celiac disease had this antibody. Researchers are looking at using medications that prevent bone loss in patients who may be identified as being at risk by checking for this hormone. You can read more about the study in the link listed above. For mor... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2881215 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:53:01 +0100 2881215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862762&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FB3kM2lV5c3c%2Fdid-the-dairy-council-se-the-rda-for-calcium-.html Q. The RDA for calcium seems impossible to achieve unless someone eats dairy (or takes supplements), but considering that dairy has been part of the human diet for only a short period of time (and most people are lactose intolerant), how can our requirements really be that high? Is there scientific evidence that we need that much calcium or has the Dairy Council had a hand in the government's guidelines?A. You mean, was there a conspiracy to get Americans to consume more dairy products by setting the recommendations for calcium intake higher than necessary? I wouldn't go that far (although I'm sure some would!). The RDA for calcium reflects the realities of the typical Western dietThe RDA for calcium represents the amount that will meet the needs of most (97%) healthy individua... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862762 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:34:19 +0100 2862762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862582&cid=t_98559_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FahaPyBXqyMw%2F Researchers from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital have found that survivors of childhood cancers are at higher risk for obesity, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes than their siblings who did not have cancer. The risk exists because the survivors tend to be more sedentary than the siblings. The study, done across medical centers in the United States and Canada, looked at over 20,000 childhood cancer survivors. From those 20,000 people, over 9000 survey responses were received and analyzed, and these were compared to almost 3000 responses from siblings. The researchers were looking for the type of lifestyle the survivors led compared with their siblings. According to this article, Childhood Cancer Survivors Exercise Less, Increasing Diabetes Risk, Cancer treatments such as crania... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862582 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:57:09 +0100 2862582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851913&cid=t_98559_117_f&fid=38815&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FGetPrimed%2F%7E3%2F94Bne4AVp_g%2F Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an adult’s general health and well-being. We all know the basics of brushing and flossing but few realize the connection between oral health and serious diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. Researchers have found that people with periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the gums and bone supporting the teeth, are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease. Osteoporosis Can Impact Your Oral Health Women with osteoporosis are three times more likely to experience tooth loss than those who do not have the disease. Osteoporosis can make your teeth more brittle and susceptible to breakages and when the jawbone becomes less dense, tooth loss can occur. Frequent dental ... Get Primed! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851913 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:44:19 +0100 2851913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820177&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F006560.html Some researchers in Hong Kong find chemicals in green tea appear to boost bone growth. In the new study, Ping Chung Leung and colleagues note that many scientific studies have... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820177 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2820177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804107&cid=t_98559_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Ffinding-the-right-doctor-for-your-crohns-is-worth-it%2F Since so many of you responded to my blog about all the problems I was having with my rheumatologist and insurance company I thought that I would take the opportunity to say thank you and give you an update. A few weeks ago, I went to see my general doctor to get a referral for a new rheumatologist.  He seemed skeptical about how I would like her because he told me that she has a strange bedside manner.  I figured different sounded good to me at this moment and was willing to try her out.  I went to see her a few weeks back and I was really impressed.  Yes, she is a bit different, but I like her style and I like her so far.  Right away, she sent me for X-rays of my hips and bloodwork on my Vitamin D levels and a bunch of other stuff that my old doctor never did.  Plus, their office i... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804107 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:30:01 +0100 2804107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793293&cid=t_98559_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fstraumann-launches-roxolid%25e2%2584%25a2-a-new-high-performance-material-for-dental-implants%2F Press release… New material increases the choice of treatment options with small diameter implants Roxolid combines higher tensile and fatigue strengths1 with excellent osseointegration2 and is designed to increase reliability and confidence with small diameter implants Less invasive treatment using smaller implants is expected to increase patient acceptance of implant solutions More than 6300 Roxolid implants in controlled release program and international clinical trials Roxolid Ø3.3mm Bone and Tissue Level implants are now available in the US and Canada; European launch to follow in the coming weeks Basel/Boston 14 September 2009: At the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) currently taking place in Boston, Straumann announced the full market lau... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793293 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:32:57 +0100 2793293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793294&cid=t_98559_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fstraumann-announces-regenerative-portfolio-product-updates-at-key-u-s-dental-meeting%2F Press Release… First Straumann AlloGraft now available through agreement with LifeNet Health® FDA approval supports new indication of Emdogain regenerative material for use with autograft, allograft, bone derived xenograft, ß-Tricalcium phosphate, and bioactive glass during bone graft procedures Straumann introduces new developments at the American Academy of Periodontology 95th Annual Meeting at Booth # 801 this week in Boston BOSTON (American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) 95th Annual Meeting, Booth # 801) –September 12, 2009 – Straumann, a leader in restorative, replacement and regenerative dentistry, today announced two new developments to its regenerative product line: the addition of Straumann AlloGraft, the company’s first allograft product for bone regeneration, ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793294 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:28:15 +0100 2793294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2782100&cid=t_98559_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FYhTggXtS3sI%2F If you’re a parent of a young child, I’d be willing to guess that if you’ve not done it yourself, you’ve seen other parents do this: Go down a slide with a young child in your lap. Seems like a good idea. The child gets the fun sensation of going down a slide and you keep him or her safe, reducing the risk of playground injuries. Or do you? Not according to findings of a study out of New York and published in the most recent issue of Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. Researchers looked at the fracture cause of young children who presented to the emergency room at their hospital with a fractured (broken) tibia (shin bone). The study looked at 11 months of fractures. What they found was that almost 14% of the tibia fractures (13.8%) happened while the child was sitti... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2782100 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:17:02 +0100 2782100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719933&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=35294&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psa-rising.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F08%2Fshortage-of-isotope-used-in-medical-scans%2F Herbert Klein MD, a nuclear medicine specialist, writes: As the following item indicates, there is a shortage of technetium-99m, the basic radioisotope for bone scans, as well as heart scans, kidney scans, etc: Isotope Crisis Threatens Medical Care So far, in the nuclear medicine department where I practice, there have been no problems, but there [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog) psa-rising.com/blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719933 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:53:34 +0100 2719933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2716151&cid=t_98559_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fu5LFLPo9kmU%2F 45 breaks and fractures , 16 screws and 2 plates in lower right leg , 3 screws in right knee , 2 screws in left knee , 4 pins and 2 screws in right wrist , 2 screws and a load of wire in left elbow that’s about it. Ouch. That sounds like major ‘machinery’ repair to me. When bones break into several pieces, usually the only repair would be screws, pins and plates. But that could all be a thing of the past with this medical breakthrough – Scientists created a synthetic glue for repairing broken bones using the genes of a marine worm! The sandcastle worm is a marine animal that builds its home from sand and broken shells by gluing the pieces together using a glue-like substance that it secretes. Scientists were able to clone the genes of the natural adhesive and manufacture syn... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2716151 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2716151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699545&cid=t_98559_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F14%2Fbritish-journal-of-healthcare-assistants-2009-vol-3-no-8%2F Title: End of life care of a patient: a case study Skinny: This short article covers a patient’s last 48 hours of life including a case study and management of all symptoms expected during the terminal phase. Describes some of the issues faced by dying people and the challenges this presents to healthcare assistants (HCAs). The case study regards a 74-year-old man diagnosed with Lung Cancer and bone metastases being treated under the Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP). (Print subscription available in Fade Library) Posted in Cancer, Care Pathways, End of Life, Journals, Lung Cancer, Quality of Life Tagged: Bone Metastases, Cancer, Care Pathways, Case Studies, End of Life Care, Healthcare Assistants, Liverpool Care Pathway, Lung Cancer, Palliative Care (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699545 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:21:44 +0100 2699545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688647&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fcreating-artifical-bone-from-wood%2F Italian scientists have created a new procedure to turn blocks of wood into artificial bones. It starts with taking a block of wood  and heat it up until it turns to pure carbon (in other words charcoal).  They then spray calcium over the carbon thereby creating calcium carbide. Further chemical and physical steps will convert the calcium carbide into carbonated hydroxyapatite which is then able to be implanted and used as the artificial bone. According to the scientists, the wood-derived bone substitute will let live bones to heal faster and more securely after a break than currently available titanium and ceramic implants. But using wood to create artifical bone is still a work in progress. Scientists are currently limited to trialing the process on sheep. Implantation in hum... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688647 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:51:29 +0100 2688647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688882&cid=t_98559_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FDiCuh3FNjxc%2Falzheimers-is-cruel-disease.html I must be in some kind of mood today--although I don't know how to spell it correclly its called "agita"--stomach ache.I'm trolling around the Internet reading stories.I see this letter written by a reader on the Chicago Daily Herald. It starts with Jim Hinkle describing his recent visit to see his wife who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. I recently visited my wife to celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary, and I was a little overwhelmed with our situation. I know that right now she has a black eye from a fall to the floor, a knot on her head from a second fall, and a broken arm from a third fall; all these occurring recently because her brain just can't tell her body to slow down and be careful when she walks the halls of the nursing home.--Jim Hinkle, loving husbandIf you read the enti... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688882 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:04:25 +0100 2688882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667761&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FELzDyJeyCMc%2Fseven-out-of-ten-kids-have-low-vitamin-d-levels.html A new report reveals that 70 million American kids (ranging in age from toddlers to teens) are at increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and bone problems due to deficient or insufficient levels of vitamin D.  Low vitamin D levels are about 6 times more common in young black Americans because darker skin produces less vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. See also this story in the Washington Post.) This storm has been gathering for quite some time.  Vitamin D levels in adults are also low and vitamin D deficiency is being linked to an increasing number of serious, chronic conditions and auto-immune diseases. (See also my post "Vitamin D. Now I'm a believer"). Everyone seems to agree on what's causing the problem. We spend less time outdoors, we've... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667761 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:15:55 +0100 2667761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576593&cid=t_98559_90_f&fid=36413&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D1871 Now back to the Ed Biz, for a moment.  An article in Times Higher Education last week caused something of a stir. V-cs’ candid views slip out online. 2 July 2009 By Zöe Corbyn Prematurely released paper reveals fears of staff revolution and desire to cash in, writes Zöe Corbyn The article refers to a paper that appeared on the web site of the journal Higher Education Quarterly. It is Perspectives of UK Vice-Chancellors on Leading Universities in a Knowledge-Based Economy by Lynn Bosetti, University of Calgary, and Keith Walker, University of Saskatchewan. The paper quotes ten different university vice-chancellors (presidents) of UK universities. Some of the comments caused quite a stir when they were quoted anonymously in an article in Times Higher Education. But the... DC's goodscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576593 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 10:01:42 +0100 2576593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561411&cid=t_98559_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Foral-surgery-news-osteogenics-partners-with-micross-and-safescraper%2F Osteogenics Biomedical announces distribution partnership with cortical bone collector manufacturer Micross and Safescraper® bone scrapers offer latest advancements in autogenous bone grafting Lubbock, TX, June 10, 2009 – Osteogenics Biomedical has signed an agreement with Italian-based medical device manufacturer META Advanced Medical Technology, giving Osteogenics exclusive distribution rights in the United States to the Micross autogenous bone scraper. Osteogenics has also obtained rights to distribute META’s Safescraper® Twist. Both are now available for purchase. The distribution agreement gives Osteogenics Biomedical the opportunity to distribute the autogenous bone scrapers alongside its line of Cytoplast® barrier membranes and PTFE suture. “META brings us the latest advanc... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561411 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:55:41 +0100 2561411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2553265&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fmineral-facts-magnesium-12-facts-8.html This is a start of several posts on minerals. As more posts are added on the topic, you'll be able to look at just those posts by visiting the "Mineral Facts" link in the Categories list or just below this post.Here are some Magnesium facts:1. About 60% of this mineral is found in our bones2. Magnesium is needed so our bodies can metabolize (use) Vitamin C, phosphorus, potassium and sodium.3. Take with calcium, it helps the calcium utilize calcium properly, some suggest taking magnesium:calcium in a 1:2 ratio. So if you're taking 250 mg. Calcium, take with 125 mg. Magnesium4. Magnesium benefits the bones and teeth.5. Consider this mineral if you are having trouble with restless leg syndrome.6. Enzymes are important to our bodies, that's a topic for another post. For now, just know that ove... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2553265 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:49:00 +0100 2553265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464336&cid=t_98559_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F7wR7eBIeH5k%2F Remember that 2001 film “Unbreakable” starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson? The film is about a man (Jackson) who became a successful, wealthy comic-book dealer despite having osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) or Brittle Bone Disease. Features of Brittle Bone Disease. Image: Newscom Art imitates life and, in this real-life example, teenage girl Brittney Woodland has her own successful story to tell, despite the challenges of having Brittle Bone.  Woodland has graduated from high school and her local paper Seattle Times carried her story. Brittle Bone is a genetic disorder of the connective tissues, where bones are so fragile and tend to fracture from any physical trauma or weight-bearing movements. The disorder include other symptoms like a blue sclera, short stature, hearing loss ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464336 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:17:13 +0100 2464336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458185&cid=t_98559_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FooF6HNq4jHA%2F Finding a match for bone marrow is a difficult task (Bone marrow transplants - would you be a donor?) And, for certain groups of people, it’s harder than difficult - it’s nearly impossible. Lucas Blake is an 8-year-old boy who has Fanconi anemia, a disease that will eventually kill him if he doesn’t receive a successful bone marrow or stem cell transplant. What makes his case particularly difficult is he is of mixed race heritage: his father is of Jamaican heritage and his mother of Portugese. Rather than writing the story all over, I invite you to read about Lucas and his family, and their search for a bone marrow match. At the end of the article is information for people who want to get tested to see if they may be a match for him or anyone else who needs bone marrow: M... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458185 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:12:35 +0100 2458185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453085&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyelomablog.com%2F2009%2F06%2F01%2Fduke-lemur-center-bone-marrow-transplant-clinic-today%2F Monica and I got to go to the Duke Lemur Center in Durham, NC today for business.  It was great!  I took some pictures through the fences with my iPhone camera, and this was the best of them. I’m afraid I can’t tell you what type of lemur this is, but I’ll find out. Just before the meeting at the Lemur Center, I had a checkup at the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic.  I’ll have the results of my tests on Wednesday.   It’s been almost two years since I had a skeletal survey, so I scheduled that for September.  The skeletal survey is a series of xrays of the long bones, skull and ribs and spine. I asked about a recent report I read that suggests that PET scans should be used for monitoring myeloma.  My doctor does those if there’s activity such as an in... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453085 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:06:17 +0100 2453085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245497&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=35285&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.glamour.com%2Fhealth-fitness%2Fblogs%2Flife-with-cancer%2F2009%2F05%2Fa-very-special-guest-blog-leas-1.html A lot of you have been asking about our good friend Lea. It's been a really long time since she's blogged about her life post bone marrow transplant and today she's here to let us know how it's been going—and to share some very cool news. Take it away, Lea! (Source: Life with Cancer) Life with Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245497 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:30:46 +0100 4245497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441452&cid=t_98559_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F05%2F22%2Fwho-let-the-quacks-loose%2F I’ve done nothing but battle with crazy ass QUACKS this last two weeks. From the battle with SmartMoney.com to my letters to the editor, I’ve been a busy little bee! Pharmagirl10 brought this crap to my attention: One Doctor’s Quest to Cut Unneeded Treatments (Behold These Six Common Medical Procedures That Do No Patient Any Good) What happened to responsible journalism? What happened to not scaring the shit out of uneducated, not-all-of-them-are-f.ing-doctor Americans? You simply CANNOT tell patients this kind of stuff and expect them to not go jumping off a cliff. There is no such thing as a grain of salt. If it’s on ABC news, it’s fact. The average American is naive and actually believes in responsible journalism. They believe that articles like this have b... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441452 Fri, 22 May 2009 23:35:54 +0100 2441452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415883&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FEQ_EK2JRAi0%2Fupdated-recommendations-for-calcium-and-d.html Move over, calcium. Vitamin D now seems to be the premiere nutrient in the fight against osteoporosis. It's been the subject of intense research lately and there's a growing consensus in the scientific community that we need to increase the recommended daily intake for this nutrient. At the same time,  mega-dose calcium supplementation seems to be falling from favor. In response to the latest research findings, the National Osteoporosis Foundation recently updated their recommendations for these two nutrients. According to the new NOF recommendations, adults under age 50 need 1,000 mg of calcium daily, and adults age 50 and over need 1,200 mg of calcium daily. Don't forget about food as a source of nutrients! Note that the NOF recommendatations represent the a... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415883 Mon, 18 May 2009 15:16:04 +0100 2415883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390485&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FV1Iex0ecXjE%2Fdairy-vs-calcium-supplements-for-bone-health.html You've heard plenty about this already: Most Americans don't get anywhere close the recommended amount of calcium, especially after early childhood.  And as sweetened beverages like sodas, bottled tea, juice and sports drinks edge out milk as our beverages of choice, the gap widens. For parents, middle-aged women, and others  with "calcium guilt," there are a host of calcium-fortified products that seem as if they might be part of the solution. You can get a dose of added calcium with your orange juice, another by choosing one of the new calcium-fortified cereals, breads, or pastas. Or, pop a couple of pills and you're good to go. Not so fast, say researchers from Purdue University.  They fed two groups of rats diets containing the ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390485 Wed, 06 May 2009 19:37:48 +0100 2390485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258800&cid=t_98559_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fvitamin-d-deficiency-and-you%2F This is important, so listen up! It seems that every day there’s more news about the health risks associated with vitamin D deficiency, which might not be a problem if there weren’t also news nearly every day that few of us are getting enough vitamin D each day. We’re not getting enough either from our diets or from sun exposure, which are the two main sources not counting supplements (which are probably what you should be taking, by the way). Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to various bone problems as well as to diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular disorders, a variety of cancers as well as to infections, including recently to the development of the common cold. The list of illnesses associated with vitamin D deficienc... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258800 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:40:21 +0100 2258800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205638&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F02%2Faging-to-look-and-feel-younger.html I am not claiming to have found the fountain of youth, a dream that is rarely a reality, and most of you know I am not one to endorse going to extremes to achieve beauty, at least the kind of beauty that is promoted in magazine ads and Hollywood.At the same time, all of us who find ourselves into our 50's (or younger!) realize that our bodies have gone through some dramatic changes...our skin changes, bone density can be a concern, enjoying intimacy with your husband may not be all that it could be, memory isn't what it used to be, and energy levels seem to be less than they could to be? Some of this could be lack of exercise, but much can be caused by other things the body is missing.Today I was introduced to a site that discusses something I had never heard of before, bioidentical hormon... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205638 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:19:00 +0100 2205638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2172809&cid=t_98559_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpress-release-global-bone-grafting-symposium-april-3-4-2009%2F Lubbock, TX, February 2, 2009 – Osteogenics Clinical Education, a division of Osteogenics Biomedical, has announced it will host its first ever global bone grafting symposium at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz., April 3-4, 2009. During the two-day event, world-renowned experts on the topics of bone grafting and implant dentistry will present the latest research, interactive treatment planning, live demonstrations and a hands-on workshop. The symposium will be moderated by an expert panel of doctors. “The goal for all of our educational programs is to create an open, interactive environment for group learning. With attendance expected to be approximately 150 surgeons both nationally and internationally, the expert panel will help ensure we maintain our goal,” ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2172809 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:25:08 +0100 2172809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144515&cid=t_98559_117_f&fid=34696&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.straightfromthedoc.com%2F50226711%2Fexercise_and_osteoporosis.php Here's another video from the Johnson & Johnson YouTube Channel. The video features a fitness instructor demonstrating some exercises that may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis....... (Source: Straightfromthedoc) Straightfromthedoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144515 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 03:57:57 +0100 2144515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2125315&cid=t_98559_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fnew-book-on-medical-use-of-anabolic.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2125315 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 03:55:00 +0100 2125315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2116746&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FJAiD7885d54%2Fask-monica-is-d.html Q. I have recently been diagnosed with borderline osteoporosis. My OB/GYN stressed the importance of my finding other protein sources besides dairy. I previously only used skim milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, and cheese for protein sources. The information I read seems split between "dairy is good"/"dairy is bad." Apparently the acid/alkaline levels are a big deal. Please help.Thanks, Kay A. Calcium from dairy products is very well-absorbed by the body. On the other hand, some fear that protein foods (including dairy products) are acidifying and cause the body to use up calcium from bone reserves to maintain a proper pH.  Because dairy products are themselves calcium-rich, I don't think that this is as big a deal as some others do.   When your diet is rich... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2116746 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:53:00 +0100 2116746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2093344&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fbreast-feed-and-its-health-benefits.html I nursed both of my now-grown children for approximately 5 months, with one feeding of formula, or breast milk that I provided, for a bottle in the evening so that my husband could have the pleasure of holding and feeding his children. The health benefits of nursing your baby when it is possible are many, some of them shared in the article below.----------Most parents are aware that breast milk is best for their baby, but may not be aware that the benefits of breastfeeding extend far beyond basic nutrition. In addition to containing all the vitamins and nutrients your baby needs in the first six months of life, breast milk is packed with disease-fighting nutrients that protect your baby from illness. That's why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the f... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2093344 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 05:05:00 +0100 2093344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062387&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fbone-health-start-young.html There is a lot of snow on the ground right now, and Christmas is only a couple of days away...I should be posting Christmas recipes, but instead I have a little something for you related to bone health and your children. I just saw a report today somewhere in my travels on news sites that bone health in adulthood is established in childhood.Helping children build healthy bones is an important job that all parents should know how to do. Children build half of their bone mass during adolescence and reach their peak bone mass by age twenty. The three most important factors for building healthy, strong bones in your children are calcium, vitamin D from exposure to sunlight and exercise.Poor nutrition, lack of outdoor activities and lack of exercise have health experts very concerned as cases o... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062387 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:36:00 +0100 2062387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2005765&cid=t_98559_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fshould-i-take-vitamin-d-if-i-am-taking.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2005765 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:58:00 +0100 2005765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2006511&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2FycNYUKWjVwE%2F If you’ve never heard of Donna Walton, that’s ok because you’re learning about her now. Donna Walton is one of the millions of people who have lived through having cancer and gone on to live a fulfilling and meaningful life. In Donna’s case, 30 years after she had her leg amputated above the knee because of cancer, she is a certified cognitive behavioral therapist and she works as a consultant and motivational speaker. You can read more about Donna’s achievements and work over at Disaboom.com: Amputee and Cancer Survivor: Donna Walton Walks Her Talk. ~~~ Tags: donna walton, cancer survivor, cognitive behavior therapist, amputee Share This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2006511 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:12:25 +0100 2006511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2005817&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5445 a Young People Unaware of Junk Food Health Effects, Serotonin Regulates Bone Mass, Naturally Produced Chemical May Lead to Obesity Treatments (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2005817 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2005817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985011&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-11-25-cancer-treatment%2Fdying-from-liver-failure%2F   How do you know the end is near? Although you would think dying from liver failure is the logical outcome when a person is diagnosed with terminal liver cancer, father didn’t even have jaundice the day he died.   Janet summarizes what we all do when we hear our loved one has cancer:   I began playing doctor.   Then Janet asks herself how she could have missed her mom’s leg blockage being a cancer growing in there for 2 1/2 years…   This is the sad truth of our modern health system and not Janet’s error:   how can our so called modern healthcare body miss a cancer for 2 1/2 years?   Why did it take us and our father more than a year running from one hospital to another trying to find out what was wrong with him being nauseous?&... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985011 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 05:24:28 +0100 1985011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1985062&cid=t_98559_85_f&fid=36195&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealth.tesstermulo.com%2F%3Fp%3D556 It was reported on TIME magazine that a Berlin hematologist, Gero Huetter, has claimed that he had cured an HIV infection in a 42-year old man through bone marrow transplant he had performed at Berlin’s Charité hospital two years ago.  The patient had been suffering from advance stage leukemia and HIV and, after transplant of bone marrow from a donor naturally resistant to HIV, he seemed to be “virus free”.   Read the full text of the article here. This “discovery”, expectedly, would cause some more of the prudent scientists to be wary.  There are, after all, very few known persons to be resistant to HIV infection (estimated to be 1% of the European population) and bone marrow transplants are risky procedures.  To proceed with the bone marrow transplant,... Prudence, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1985062 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:31:29 +0100 1985062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1974879&cid=t_98559_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fround-cell-tumour-of-vertebrae-mri-and.html This is a 2.5yr old child presented with paraparesis and MRI showed osseous destruction with paravertebral and epidural extensive soft tissue component. Note the classically spared intervertebral discs. Initial histopathology suggests a round cell tumour. There is compression of the spinal cord with altered signal intensity suggesting myelomalacia.From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1974879 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:18:00 +0100 1974879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1960816&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F451973805%2Fbone-marrow-transplant-cured-aids.html BBC News reports that a patient suffering from AIDS and leukemia shows no signs of AIDS infection after receiving a bone marrow transplant from an AIDS-resistant donor. He had been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, that causes Aids, for more than a decade and also had leukaemia.The clinic said since the transplant was carried out 20 months ago, tests on the patient's bone marrow, blood and other organ tissues have all been clear.In a statement, Professor Rodolf Tauber from the Charite clinic said: "This is an interesting case for research."But to promise to millions of people infected with HIV that there is hope of a cure would not be right." Like many of you, I am skeptical about the long-term efficacy of this treatment and am concerned about the social justice challenges pr... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1960816 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:54:28 +0100 1960816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1960729&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5260 German doctors are reporting that a patient who had leukaemia and HIV and received a bone marrow transplant from a donor who has genetic resistance to HIV, has shown no signs of either disease for two years now. (via the BBC ) Mutations involving the CCR5 receptor gene confer resistance to HIV infection though this gene mutation is uncommon, and even more rare in Asians compared with Europeans. This new observation will spur more research in gene therapy for HIV. Who knows, perhaps bone marrow transplanters will now muscle into Jimbo’s territory? a Amazing bone marrow “cure” for HIV (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1960729 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1960729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1945600&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyelomablog.com%2F2008%2F11%2F08%2Fmyeloma-kidney-bone%2F On the mailing list we had a discussion about bone disease in MM.  Here’s what Nancy said about it. I hadn’t realized before that IgA patients are less prone to bone disease.  One of my doctors did tell me we’re more likely to have kidney involvement though. Some people never have bone disease…that’s just the way their myeloma is; just as some people never have kidney problems. The names given to the variations of myeloma are not different. Patients with IgA myeloma are less likely to have bone disease than those with IgG myeloma…and those with IgG myeloma are less like than those with IgA myeloma (or Bence Jones myeloma) to have kidney problems. Perhaps by “classic myeloma” they are referring to myeloma that is in the bone marrow…as ... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1945600 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:32:41 +0100 1945600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943337&cid=t_98559_115_f&fid=34672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpengrad.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fbonexpert-automated-bone-age.html BoneXpert is a software product that computes bone age automatically. It is installed on a PC and can be set up as a "PACS listener" so that the radiographer can send the hand x-ray (as a DICOM file) from PACS to the BoneXpert PC, where the analysis is carried out automatically in 10 seconds. The images then appear on the BoneXpert PC with the patient details and the name of the referring physician. I haven't tried it myself, but the program can be downloaded from the website. The first five analyses are free. Thereafter, licensing thereafter is on a fee-per-analysis basis, currently 5 Euro per image, with discounts for developing countries. BoneXpert "conforms to the European Community Directive for Medical Devices EC 1993/42, as indicated by the CE mark".The website also has a list of pu... www.MidEssexRay.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943337 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:22:00 +0100 1943337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1938847&cid=t_98559_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Ftemporal-bone-fracture-ct.html These are the high resolution CT images through the temporal bone of a case of RTA who presented with CSF ottorhea following the injury. CT images reveal hemomastoid and hemotympanum along with fracture through the mastoid extending to the cranial cavity and tegmen tympani. From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1938847 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:28:00 +0100 1938847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1926427&cid=t_98559_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fcomparative-analysis-of-hiv-and-hiv.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926427 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:25:00 +0100 1926427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837207&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F005591.html If glucosamine and chondroitin provide any relief from osteoarthritis 572 study participants weren't enough to prove it. The dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, together or alone, appeared to fare... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837207 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1837207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1775641&cid=t_98559_136_f&fid=36168&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmargaret.healthblogs.org%2F2008%2F09%2F08%2Fcurcumin-and-bone-destruction%2F Last week Sherlock sent me a German study that confirms what I read in other studies that I posted about more than a year ago (on May 10 2007, to be precise). The German study was published in the “Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology” last month (see abstract: http://tinyurl.com/6xnp7y). It opens with the [...] (Source: Margaret's Corner) Margaret's Corner blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1775641 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:35:54 +0100 1775641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1665204&cid=t_98559_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F349641837%2Fvitamin-d-relie.html A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that vitamin D supplementation cut nerve pain from diabetic neuropathy almost in half, prompting researchers to suggest that vitamin D could be used as an effective pain killer for this condition.    Vitamin D is known to aid in nerve growth and all of the subjects in the study were found to have low levels of vitamin D in their blood.  The study used a daily dose of 2000 IU of vitamin D3 (about 5 times the recommended daily value), an amount that, according to the study authors, is unlikely to cause harmful effects and might even have beneficial effects on bone health. If you suffer from nerve pain, tingling, or numbness due to complications of diabetes, you might want to ask your doctor about this study ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1665204 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:34:00 +0100 1665204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652249&cid=t_98559_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fthe-comfortable-alternative-minimally-invasive-piezo-bone-surgery-for-dentistry%2F Traditional dental surgery on bone, gums, or sinuses is invasive, painful, and traumatic. But your periodontal patients have an alternative, surgery with sound waves. A tool called a piezo tool has been used in other industries, such as concrete cutting, for some time. Your hygienist may employ a piezo scaler in dental cleanings today. Now sound wave power has been refined for use in dental surgery. Piezosurgery® was invented by Dr. Tomaso Vercellotti, MD, DDS and has been in clinical studies for nine years. The tool uses 60K sound waves per second to cut tissue with no bleeding. A piezo tool can be set to cut only certain tissues, avoiding others. At www.Piezosurgery.us, you’ll find more information about this amazing technology that offers great predictability. Soon, perhaps with... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652249 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:16:14 +0100 1652249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1637743&cid=t_98559_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F18%2Fpour-me-a-drink-cocktails-strengthen-bones%2F Image details: Thinkstock Single Image Set served by picapp.com Keeping with the topic of women’s health today (be sure you enter our awesome book contest in the post below!), word is that cocktails (yes I mean those dreamy little Friday Happy Hour mood-enhancers) can help strengthen bones. For real! Not only that, but according to The American Journal of Medicine, they also help reduce the risk of hip fracture by 20%. Of course, everything in moderation though, my friends. Having more than two alcoholic drinks per day makes you 39% more susceptible to hip fractures, a figure that most likely comes from falling while tipsy. So hey, while bellying up at the bar and grill tonight, make sure to tell everyone how that martini is really a health potion in disguise. Enjoy! Tags: Benefits o... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1637743 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:58:30 +0100 1637743