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 'cad'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:22:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069594&cid=t_166546_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D310 Magnetocardiography’s (MCG) SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device) technology is designed to produce a map of the heart’s electrical activity, which allows for a quick noninvasive test for difficult to diagnose CAD (Coronary Artery Disease), a disease that more than half a million Americans die from each year. But, the most promising application of MCG technology is for a more accurate early diagnosis of adult and fetal arrhythmias.  Magnetic field imaging has been available for years to measure brain activity by measuring the body’s fluctuating magnetic field.  Advancements in extremely sensitive magnetic sensors (SQUIDs) have allowed for the measurement of small magnetic disturbances as a result of a patient’s heartbeat.  Because of this, MCG technology can produc... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069594 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:34:46 +0100 5069594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952846&cid=t_166546_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-new-world-view-of-coronary-artery-disease%2F2011.06.20 In 2007, when the results were published from the COURAGE trial, all the experts agreed that this study would fundamentally change the way cardiologists managed patients with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).* ____ *”Stable” CAD simply means that a patient with CAD is not suffering from one of the acute coronary syndromes – ACS, an acute heart attack or unstable angina. At any given time, the large majority of patients with CAD are in a stable condition. ____ But a new study tells us that hasn’t happened. The COURAGE trial has barely budged the way cardiologists treat patients with stable CAD. Lots of people want to know why. As usual, DrRich is here to help. The COURAGE trial compared the use of stents vs. drug therapy in patients with stable CAD. Over twenty-two hundred patie... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952846 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:00:25 +0100 4952846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676916&cid=t_166546_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D227 A few months ago, I read in the Federal Registry that Cardiac PET studies will see a 23% cut in reimbursement for 2011.  This looks pretty dramatic but one thing to consider is that in 2010, Cardiac PET studies saw a 20% increase.  It is this kind of unpredictability the makes it hard for a CFO to project a budget.  Is it just a readjustment by CMS or is there another reason for the change?  I did some checking, and other than labor, there are two primary costs associated with Cardiac PET studies: capital costs and the Rubidium-82 radioisotopes.  According to the MD Buyline database, capital costs for PET and radioisotope generating technology have been fairly stable over the last few years. The consumable portion of the radioisotope generator costs between $29,000 and $32,000, depend... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676916 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:17:19 +0100 4676916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517236&cid=t_166546_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D196 A blood test that can identify obstructive coronary artery disease in its early stages?  Talk about an impact considering over 17 million Americans suffer from coronary artery disease (CAD), a treatable disease if diagnosed early.  Technologies such as PET, CTA, and MRI have come a long way in assisting in diagnosing CAD before a cath lab is required, but due to safety concerns and a cost-sensitive environment, they are not prescribed until symptoms appear. The Corus CAD blood test is designed to measure a patient’s genetic activity as an indicator for CAD and uses 23 genes as biomarkers for plaque build up and inflammatory disease.  Combined with an algorithm that adds clinical data such as age and sex, the test provides a numeric score of 1 to 40; the higher the value, the greater t... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517236 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:33:42 +0100 4517236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4025690&cid=t_166546_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1187 Please Shay it isn’t so Shay-la Hershey – Size 38KKK!  (World’s Largest Breasts Record) No need to hit the GYM – just head to the beach instead! Just 10 minutes of staring at the charms of a well-endowed female is equivalent to a 30-minute aerobics work-out,” said author Dr. Karen Weatherby, a gerontologist. So, since Shayla’s chest is over 7 sizes larger than a D cup,  you can get get a 3 1/2 workout by looking at her bust for just ten minutes! Boob oglers have a lower blood pressure, slower resting pulse rates and decreased risk of coronary artery disease.  Of course, right after seeing large breasts there usually is a temporary increase in blood pressure and heart rate, but then it settles down with time.  Playboy King, Hugh Hefner may therefore ... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4025690 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 05:29:04 +0100 4025690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794945&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fperfect-harmony-cerec-and-galileos%2F (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794945 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:20:17 +0100 3794945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794955&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Ftouchdown-for-digital-dentistry-cadapalooza-%25e2%2580%259910-scores%2F Dallas, TX – (June 21, 2010) – CADapalooza ’10 certainly lived up to its reputation and delivered an exceptional program this year in Dallas, Texas! Hundreds of dental professionals attended the 3-day event held at the Gaylord Texan Resort, Cowboys Stadium and D4D Technologies’ world headquarters to see the future of dentistry firsthand. The event began with a “Millin’ Around” Welcome Reception in the scenic Main Atrium at the Gaylord Texan Resort where registered attendees, manufacturers and sponsors gathered for an evening of camaraderie and celebration. D4D’s Social Media representative mingled among the crowd with her Apple iPad and invited them to follow and join our social networking sites, www.facebook.com/e4dsky, www.twitter.com/e4dsky and www.youtube.com/user/d4dte... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794955 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:55:35 +0100 3794955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595548&cid=t_166546_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8564 There’s an old joke which goes something like this: Patient: Doctor, is it OK to have sex after my heart attack? Doctor: It’s OK but no undue excitement, so only with the wife. On a serious note, it is something which is probably under-discussed particularly in the Asian context where open talk about sex are relatively “taboo” and where both doctors and patients are rather reticent about discussing this issue. Nevertheless, it is an important topic, particular for patients recovering from a heart attack, and it is timely that our cardiologist blogger has posted about Sex after a heart attack. HOTM’s wise words: The lesson I learn is that sex is part of normal life and age is no barrier. Even following a heart attack, many still wish to have sex. However, becau... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595548 Mon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3595548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524113&cid=t_166546_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Famerican-obesity-and-sugar-sweetened-beverages%2F2010.05.01 We are a nation stricken with an epidemic of obesity, which contributes to the incidence of diabetes and heart disease. Each of these has been linked to consumption of sugar intake, and in particular, sugar-sweetened beverages. There’s nothing evil about sugar — it’s just that too much of it in certain forms is bad for you. For the purpose of definition, sugar-sweetened beverages contain added, naturally-derived caloric sweeteners such as sucrose (table sugar), high-fructose corn syrup, or fruit juice concentrates. (more…) This post, American Obesity And Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, was originally published on Healthine.com by Paul S Auerbach M.D., M.S.. (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524113 Sat, 01 May 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3524113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399054&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fd4d-technologies-announces-the-e4d-podcast-channel-%25e2%2580%2593-now-available-on-itunes%2F Dallas, TX – (March 10, 2010) – D4D Technologies announced today that their in-house production, the E4D Podcast, is now available for download on its very own iTunes channel! Now you can be up-to-date anywhere and anytime on all the exciting news about E4D and learn how D4D Technologies is staying on the cutting edge of CAD CAM Dentistry. iTunes is a free online application for your Mac or PC that organizes and plays digital music and video on your computer. It syncs all your media with your iPod, iPhone and Apple TV and the iTunes Store puts thousands of free podcasts at your fingertips, A podcast is an episodic program delivered via the Internet and can be audio files, video files, documents or any combination of the three. The E4D Podcast is an exciting new feature from D4D Technol... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399054 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:25:36 +0100 3399054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338334&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpress-release-sirona-launches-new-cerec%25c2%25ae-software-with-biogeneric-capabilities%2F Easily and Precisely Reconstructs Natural Occlusion Automatic Design Procedure is Fast, Reliable, and Compatible with all Restorative Indications Charlotte, NC (February 25, 2010) – Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO), the company that pioneered digital impressions and dental CAD/CAM 25 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM and digital impression systems, is pleased to introduce user-friendly software developed for its CEREC® chairside system.  The new software is based on Sirona’s patented Biogeneric technology. Like fingerprints, no two human teeth are identical and each tooth has its own unique characteristics.  A group of researchers led by Professor Dr. Albert Mehl (Zurich University) and Professor Dr. Volker Blanz (Siegen University) ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338334 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:07:02 +0100 3338334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331452&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpress-release-sensable-delivers-more-dental-restorations-speed-and-convenience-with-new-release-3-of-sensable-dental-lab-system%2F Release 3 Brings Accelerated Performance, More Types of Fixed and Removable Prosthetics, Support for Milling, Impression Scanning and More WOBURN, Massachusetts – February 25, 2010 - SensAble Technologies, Inc®, a leading provider of  touch-enabled 3D modeling systems, dental CAD/CAM solutions and haptic devices, has announced Release 3 of the SensAble Dental Lab System (SDLS), with significant enhancements to this integrated system for creating dental restorations efficiently and more cost-effectively. Release 3 dramatically speeds the scan, design and fabrication processes for partial dentures as well as crowns and bridges; provides support for milling; adds support for impression scanning and the SensAble OpenScan™ interface; and expands SensAble’s unique software intelligen... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331452 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:09:01 +0100 3331452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318548&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F3659%2F E4D Flash Desktop Scanner E4D CAD/CAM Materials & eMax Visit E4D online here. Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318548 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:16:03 +0100 3318548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405756&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fcadapalooza-see-big-names-in-denitstry-christenson-mclaren-hansen-culp-and-others%2F CADapalooza™ ‘09: August 6-8, 2009 at the Beautiful Fontainebleau Miami Beach! Dallas, TX – (May 10, 2009) – The lineup for CADapalooza ’09 has just been announced! Join Dr. Gordon Christensen, Dr. Ed McLaren, Dr. Curtis Jansen, Lee Culp CDT and others at this blockbuster event highlighting the newest innovations in CAD CAM Dentistry for dentists, lab technicians and all dental team members. “CADapalooza ’09 is a must for anyone who wants to understand and see where digital dentistry is now and more importantly where it is headed,” said Dr. Gary Severance, D4D Technologies’ VP of Clinical Affairs. “Conference participants will enjoy a full program of case presentations, expert panel discussions, and live demonstrations that showcase the latest developments in laser cha... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405756 Thu, 14 May 2009 16:15:30 +0100 2405756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405758&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fthe-pressure%25e2%2580%2599s-on-for-finding-better-dental-impression-materials%2F D4D Digital Impression System This month, in a Dental Products Report Web Exclusive, Dr. Gary Radz reviews the benefits and downfalls of various impression materials. His quest for the perfect impression material leads him through polyvinyl silicone (PVS), polyether (PE), alginate alternatives (AA), and on to digital impressions. Dr. Radz calls digital impressions “fairly simple and seamless.” He’s used the iTero for eight months and has found improved precision because of the technology. Read the full article here. And to learn more… Visit these sites: iTero CEREC CAD/CAM D4D Lava COS Futar Scan CADbite (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405758 Tue, 12 May 2009 15:04:09 +0100 2405758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376458&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DoC7DnSCRWPc With Ivoclar Vivadent materials, the E4D CAD/CAM system now makes thin, natural looking veneers onsite. Because E4D is stable and sturdy, according to the press release, the system fabricates Whisper Thin veneers as thin as 0.2mm. E4D has to date provided an immediate, in-office solution for crowns, inlays, and onlays. The Dallas-based company continues to step up research and development to improve the technology and bring the best of chairside restoration technology to dentists nationwide. Visit D4D online here. Read the press release here. Here is part one of a YouTube videos from Ivoclar regarding the E4D. Part 1 See part two here. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376458 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:38:55 +0100 2376458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2086836&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fsirona-introduces-cerec%25c2%25ae-ac-powered-by-bluecam%2F CHARLOTTE, NC - January 5, 2009 - Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO), the company that pioneered digital impressions more than 20 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM systems, today launched the CEREC AC (Acquisition Center) powered by Bluecam, which marks a significant technological advance in chairside CAD/CAM. At the heart of CEREC AC is the Bluecam handheld acquisition camera, which uses a highly visible blue light LED (light emitting diode) to capture digital impressions. Sirona’s Bluecam is superior to other digital impression technologies on the market: Captures more detail than any other camera on the market Easier and shorter acquisition times because the camera acquires the image automatically-it senses the right time to capture the ima... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2086836 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:51:35 +0100 2086836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2005587&cid=t_166546_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-implant-news-straumann-cuts-production-offers-cadcam-ceramic-abutments%2F Straumann Cuts Production   The second largest implant manufacturer, Straumann, has cut implant production due to lagging market growth, according to Reuters. Straumann has actually closed production plants to reduce work hours through the holiday season. Whether a layoff will follow is yet to be known.   CARES CAD/CAM and CARES Ceramic Abutments Straumann announced CARES Ceramic (Computer-Aided Restoration Service) in October in  Berlin. CARES employs digital impressions, which eliminates the need for traditional impression methods. The digital image can be submitted directly to the production center at Straumann. In a matter of only a few days, a custom titanium implant is delivered to the dentist’s office. CARES Ceramic employs zirconium dioxide rather than titanium for impl... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2005587 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:29:51 +0100 2005587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1181852&cid=t_166546_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F224257608%2F Is the accumulation of work stress associated with higher risks of incident CHD and risk factors? Is this association stronger among working-age populations? Does work stress affect CHD directly through neuroendocrine mechanisms, or indirectly through behavioral risk factors for CHD, or both? A few questions for you above. And I know you know the answers! Yes, yes and yes!!! We all know that stress increases ones risk for heart disease and work is no different. What is interesting about the research is that they concluded that stress at work leads to CAD through direct activation of ones neuroendocrine stress pathway. via European Society of Cardiology Tags: CAD, endocrine system, heart-disease, stress, work related stressShare This (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1181852 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 01:03:20 +0100 1181852