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 'checking'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:14:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225373&cid=t_204464_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F02%2F5-tips-for-a-low-stress-customer-service-experience%2F “Thank you for calling customer service! My name is Summer. How can I help you?” Wait, it’s after 5 pm. And this is the internet, not a phone. And I’m at my kitchen table, not in my drab fabric-walled cubicle. And I’m not wearing a headset. Let me switch hats for a moment and return to being a writer for the next few minutes. Tomorrow, I celebrate my last day of working in a customer service call center. (Despite the rumors, it’s not an easy gig.) Over the past few years, I’ve been called some less-than-savory names through the phone lines. A few customers have threatened me. Even more have called me a liar, played psychological games with me, and screamed words that their grandmothers would be ashamed to hear. Lesson learned: contacting a customer... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225373 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:57:02 +0100 4225373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546846&cid=t_204464_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwondering-if-mom-is-safe-finethanx-calls-and-checks-for-you%2F2010.05.09 FineThanx is a new automated phone system that automatically calls your sick or elderly family members at home to check on how they’re doing. The system can check in with loved ones once or twice a day, and if no one answers or the person is unwell, the system calls a member of his or her ”care circle.” If everything is fine, the FineThanx system will send you a report by email, so you can continue working or finish those 18 holes of golf, then check in for reassurance on your iPhone or personal computer afterwards. Listen to a sample call here. *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546846 Sun, 09 May 2010 11:50:20 +0100 3546846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524110&cid=t_204464_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwondering-if-mom-is-safe-finethanx-calls-and-checks-for-you%2F2010.05.02 FineThanx is a new automated phone system that automatically calls your sick or elderly family members at home to check on how they’re doing. The system can check in with loved ones once or twice a day, and if no one answers or the person is unwell, the system calls a member of his or her ”care circle.” If everything is fine, the FineThanx system will send you a report by email, so you can continue working or finish those 18 holes of golf, then check in for reassurance on your iPhone or personal computer afterwards. Listen to a sample call here. *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524110 Sun, 02 May 2010 14:00:20 +0100 3524110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443665&cid=t_204464_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdo-separate-bank-accounts-make-marriage-happy%2F Traditionally, a newlywed couple is expected to merge all aspects of their lives to form one solid unit going forward into (hopefully) marital bliss. What’s mine is yours and what’s yours is mine, right? Image: istockphoto Not so fast – especially when it comes to money. It’s becoming more and more popular for married couples to keep separate bank accounts. A practice that was unheard of a few decades ago, many experts are pointing to reasons why keeping finances separate but not necessarily equal is a good idea. In an advice column, LendingTree gives reasons why separate bank accounts may be the way to go in terms of the need for privacy, lowering the risk of financial ruin, and maintaining credit and a sense of freedom for both parties. And About.com points to the fac... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443665 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:45:25 +0100 3443665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271001&cid=t_204464_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fobsessivecompulsive-disorder%2F Pathophysiology 1) compulsive behavior and/or obsessive thoughts that impair everyday functioning 2) usually occurs for at least one hour a day Signs and Symptoms 1) repetitive handwashing 2) repetitive counting 3) checking repeatedly as to whether a task has been accomplished 4) fear of germs or contamination 5) repetitive hair pulling (trichotillomania) with bald spots or missing eyebrows or lashes 6) wish to conceal their compulsion 7) feeling of anxiety if compulsive behavior is denied tends to have a prolonged and waxing and waning course Characteristic Test Findings Radiology – positive PET scan findings in caudate nucleus and frontal white matter (PET scans “light up positive) in areas that have high glucose metabolism) Histology/Gross Pathology 1) decreased size of cau... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271001 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 23:28:34 +0100 3271001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012510&cid=t_204464_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fquit-checking-your-breasts-honey.html Why did that  government panel turn a thumbs down to teaching women breast self-examination—a low-tech, simple way to check for breast cancer?As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a complete alphabetical list of all my blogs.Visit http://www.americanacupunctu... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012510 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:19:00 +0100 3012510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146082&cid=t_204464_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fwhat-you-should-know-about-testing-your-thyroid You cannot function efficiently if your thyroid is not producing enough thyroid hormone because it is this hormone that’s responsible for maintaining the main functions of your body.  If it is not n the optimal range — you may be in trouble.  It’s very important for you to make sure that your thyroid function is checked on a regular basis. And low thyroid function is not unlikely to get.  According to Colorado Thyroid Disease Prevalence study 9.9 percent of the population that was not on thyroid medications had an abnormal thyroid test. And these are according to official standards, which are normally grossly underestimating your thyroid function because of very high threshold for abnormal results. You need hormones for energy, for making love, for conceiving children, for sl... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146082 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:34:23 +0100 3146082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774718&cid=t_204464_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fwhat-you-should-know-about-testing-your-thyroid And you can still have low thyroid function even though it is checked and tests come back normal.  There are two main reasons for this: 1.  Most of the doctors rely on the official standards to estimate thyroid function.  For example, the most often used test is TSH. A TSH result is considered normal up to a result of 5.  However, in order to achieve optimum function you need TSH below 2 or even 1.5. 2.  The most frequently used TSH test does not even test the primary thyroid hormone, which your body needs for normal functioning.  T3 is the one that really does the job.  Therefore I routinely test TSH, T3 and T4. How you can suspect that you may have low undiagnosed thyroid function? Easy! Do you have unexplained fatigue, constipation, dry skin, hair loss, slow mind etc.? If yes, th... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774718 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:34:23 +0100 2774718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561353&cid=t_204464_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FUpfBMCGn-84%2F When someone comes in for treatment to the hospital, you’d like to believe that they won’t be back in for the same condition. However, readmission are a huge problem in hospitals today. Elderly and chronic disease patients account for a large part of readmission, but it can really happen to anyone. The reasons why someone would need to come back days or weeks later for the same condition can vary. We’ve all seen someone sent home from the hospital far too early. Add that to poor communication with health care staff and “trouble getting a prompt doctor’s appointment after discharge” and you’ve got a lot of patients in need of additional care. How to correct this? One suggestion has been a pay system that rewards quality. When patients are treated a... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561353 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:14:35 +0100 2561353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074837&cid=t_204464_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FbMLR2DktWjg%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,409,377819,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Happy New Year from Diabetes Notes! I salute each and every diabetic out there. I know it’s hard at times. I know it’s hard a lot of times, but I pray for each and every one of you. Let’s band together to make 2009 a year in which we work hard to check our blood sugars, take care of ourselves, and support each other. Happy 2009! Tags: checking blood sugar, Diabetes Management, diabetics, goals, happy new year, managing diabetes, resolution, supportShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074837 Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:34:02 +0100 2074837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2061400&cid=t_204464_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FGR-kWsS5GvM%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,633,370518,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Since we’re coming up on the holiday season, I thought I’d remind all my fellow diabetics out there to be extra diligent about checking your blood sugar. If you’re anything like me, stress greatly affects your blood sugar. I was reminded about that this past weekend. We had some sad family news and then I had the added stress of trying to bake, finish Christmas cards, and deal with an extra work project. In trying to “fit it all in” I found my blood sugars somewhat up and down, despite eating and working out the same. My husband (smart guy that he is) suggested I take a rest. Ease up a bit. Change my attitude about &#8... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2061400 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:30:54 +0100 2061400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1920938&cid=t_204464_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2F30%2Ftry-our-facebook-adhd-quiz%2F Do you love Facebook? Well, we do too and now you can show your love by checking out our new Facebook ADHD Quiz, which allows you to take (and re-take) the ADHD quiz as often as you’d like (it keeps track of your scores over time, so you can use it like a weekly ADHD checkup) and share your results with your Facebook friends (if you want). This is the first quiz we’ve converted into a Facebook application, so if you find any issues in using it, let us know. Also, while you’re over there, why not become a fan of PsychCentral.com? We’d love to have you! (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1920938 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:10:34 +0100 1920938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478751&cid=t_204464_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F08%2Fcurbing-the-diabetes-epidemic-with-6-oat-wafter%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Exercise, Products, SupportYes, that's what it says: curbing the diabetic epidemic with 6 oat waters. CeaProve(R) is a new test for the early detection of pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance that may help curb the diabetes epidemic. For those of you who have endured a glucose tolerance test - you'll understand the pivotal importance of this new diagnostic test. Ceapro has developed a test that identifies people at risk of type-2 diabetes as early as 5 to 10 years before the disease is diagnosed. The simple test involves eating 6 oat-wafers and undergoing a finger prick. The test - when repeated at six month intervals - can also show if lifestyle changes are being effective or if more treatment is needed. Ceapro has tested CeaProve i... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478751 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 478751