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 'choosing'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:51 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997628&cid=t_125242_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F05%2Fsheena-iyengar-on-the-art-of-choosing%2F Situationist friend Sheena Iyengar studies how we make choices — and how we feel about the choices we make. At TEDGlobal, she talks about both trivial choices (Coke v. Pepsi) and profound ones, and shares her groundbreaking research that has uncovered some surprising attitudes about our decisions. Relate Situationist posts: Renata Saleci on “The Paradox of Choice” “Sheena Iyengar on the Situation of Choice,” “Sheena Iyengar’s Situation and the Situation of Choosing,” “Sheena Iyengar on ‘The Multiple Choice Problem,’” “Can’t Get No Satisfaction!: The Law Student’s Job Hunt – Part II,” “Dan Gilbert on the Situation of Our Decisions,” and “Just Choose It! “ To review the hundreds of Situationist posts discussing the “Choice Myth�... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997628 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:01:08 +0100 4997628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615274&cid=t_125242_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fnatural-adhd-drug-why-choosing-a-homeopathic-remedy-is-much-more-effective.php Everybody it seems is looking for a natural ADHD drug because they think that could be the answer to the ADHD problem. After all, there must be something better than amphetamines to calm a child down, help him to focus and pay attention and also to be less impulsive and less hyperactive. Well, there isn’t really a natural ADHD drug as such because if there were, you would not be reading this article for a start. Let us look for a moment about the whole drug question as regards ADHD. Whatever drug we are using, whether it is a conventional amphetamine or a natural one, the point is that this is just medication and that is not going to solve all the ADHD problems. If the drug works at all, it will reduce some of the symptoms and that is all. It will never get anywhere near solving the ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615274 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4615274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512393&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-doctor-considering-primary-care-show-me-the-money%2F2011.02.23 There are plenty of reasons why medical students aren’t choosing primary care as careers. Lack of role models. Perception of professional dissatisfaction. High burnout rate among generalist doctors. Long, uncontrollable hours. But what about salary? Until now, the wage disparity between primary care doctors and specialists has only been an assumed reason; the evidence was largely circumstantial. After all, the average medical school debt exceeds $160,000, so why not go into a specialty that pays several times more, with better hours? Thanks to Robert Centor, there’s a study published in Medscape that shows how money affects career choice among medical students. Here’s what they found: Sixty-six percent of students did not apply for a primary care residency. Of these, 30 percent woul... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512393 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:00:09 +0100 4512393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4459957&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoctors-and-patients-wish-their-relationship-was-better%2F2011.02.10 Physicians said in a survey that noncompliance with advice or treatment recommendations was their foremost complaint about their patients. Most said it affected their ability to provide optimal care and more 37 percent said it did so “a lot.” Three-quarters of patients said they were highly satisfied with their doctors. But they still had complaints ranging from long wait times to ineffective treatments. Those are just some of the findings from two surveys, the first a poll of 660 primary care physicians conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center in September 2010 and the second a poll of 49,000 Consumer Reports subscribers in 2009. The magazine reported its results online. In the doctors’ poll, physicians named these top challenges: – 76 percent o... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4459957 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4459957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405774&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-every-pregnant-woman-needs-to-do-a-background-check%2F2011.01.27 The journey to a healthy pregnancy and delivery begins with the selection of a healthcare provider, and the challenge is to find the right one. This is the person who will be in charge of your pregnancy up until the time of the delivery, so it certainly is not a casual date. For the next 280 days your life and the life of your unborn child will be in this person’s hands. A background check is therefore in order. One of the best ways to find the right healthcare provider is by word-of-mouth referral from neighbors, friends, or family members however please don’t stop there. Labor and delivery nurses are also a great source of referral because they have seen physicians and midwives under their most vulnerable and challenging moments. Don’t feel intimidated about checking a provide... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405774 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:00:38 +0100 4405774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399524&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-second-opinion-is-good-but-a-third-or-fourth%2F2011.01.26 A few years ago I started writing a book on what it was like to be a cancer patient and an oncologist. This morning I came upon this section on second opinions: Is It OK To Get A Second Opinion? Definitely. And there’s no need to be secretive about it, or to worry about hurting the doctor’s feelings. Second opinions are routine in fields like oncology, and are often covered by insurance. Be up-front: Any decent oncologist can understand a cancer patient’s need to find a doctor who’s right for them, with whom they’re comfortable making important decisions. And in difficult cases, some specialists appreciate the chance to discuss the situation with another expert. So a second opinion can be beneficial to patients and physicians alike. When things can get out of hand, though, is whe... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399524 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:00:50 +0100 4399524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285189&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D983 You’re considering storing your baby’s umbilical-cord blood in a private bank — but you’re not sure how to go about it? This step-by-step guide outlines what you need to know about private cord blood banking. Excerpted from Whattoexpect.com Now that you’re pregnant, you’ve probably discovered how many decisions you have to make a day — and how momentous some of them can seem because they now involve that precious little person who is about to join your family. One way to ease your mind about these big decisions is do a lot of research about the topic you’re considering. When it comes to saving your baby’s cord blood, the more you know the better. Cord blood, which contains stems cells that can treat a host of diseases, can be stored in a private or public bank... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285189 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:09:30 +0100 4285189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225253&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fphysician-lifestyle-is-criteria-when-choosing-a-medical-specialty%2F2010.12.02 Medical students today consider lifestyle an essential criteria when choosing a specialty. It’s become a cliche that most are looking towards the ROAD (radiology, ophthalmology, anesthesiology and dermatology) to happiness. There’s been some recent media attention at how women are lured to specialties that offer a greater balance between their family lifestyle and professional demands. Claudia Golden, a Harvard economics professor, recently noted that, high-paying careers that offer more help in balancing work and family are the ones that end up luring the largest numbers of women. Surprisingly, colon and rectal surgery is one of these, because of rapid growth in routine colonoscopies that can be scheduled in advance, giving doctors control over their time. Goldin says 31% of colon and... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225253 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:00:38 +0100 4225253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205932&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-patients-choose-a-good-doctor-online%2F2010.11.27 The following op-ed was published on October 27th, 2010 in USA Today: When I ask new patients how they found me, frequently they say on the Internet through search engines such as Google. Out of curiosity, I recently Googled myself. Numerous ads appeared, promising readers a “detailed background report” or a “profile” of me. Among the search results was information about my practice, whether I was board certified, had any lawsuits against me, and reviews from online doctor rating sites. Thankfully, most were favorable, but some were not. Can patients reliably choose a good doctor online? People already choose restaurants, movies, and their college professors based on what they read on the Internet, so it’s inevitable that many will research their doctors on the Web as well. But t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205932 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 21:00:36 +0100 4205932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205936&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fend-of-life-wishes-how-to-engage-with-grace%2F2010.11.27 As patients, as family members, as friends, as health care providers, we have all faced end-of-life issues at one time or another, and we will face them again. And again.  This weekend the “Engage With Grace” message is being broadcast virally, through a “blog rally,” at a time when many people are with family and friends over the long weekend. The point is: We all need to have the potentially uncomfortable conversation with people close to us about what kind of treatment we would want, and they would want, if incapable of making or communicating healthcare decisions. CNN ran a story on “Engage With Grace” yesterday. End-of-life decision-making has long been an issue of great personal and professional interest to me, and I am proud to have played a r... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205936 Sat, 27 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0100 4205936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142749&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdo-the-elderly-benefit-from-the-fury-of-american-medicine%2F2010.11.07 I don’t consider myself a right-wing healthcare fear monger, but if I were this study would be worthy of amplification. As reported concisely in the New York Times, from the journal Demography (not previously known to me), population researchers reported that even though elderly Americans have more medical problems than their peers in Britain, older Americans live longer once they make it to 70. Why would this be? Is it because Americans who reach 70 are “heartier” than Britons, as Columbia University PhD (but now on leave and working at HHS) Sherry Giled says. Or is better survival of the American elderly one of the benefits of the “fury of American medicine?” (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr John M* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142749 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0100 4142749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139433&cid=t_125242_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fblinded-blurred-borne.html Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.My salvation and my honor depend on God;he is my mighty rock, my refuge.Trust in him at all times, O people;pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.Selah~ Psalm 62:5-8 ~I sat with my Bible open but blinded by tears. On my knees in new ways, my heart broken into a million new and tiny pieces when my baby died a year ago...the baby who was such a miracle that first day. Cousin-twins for a second time running, my sister and I burgeoning with babes at the same time, living an eighth of a mile apart, sharing every joy and wave of nausea, the unpacking of the baby clothes and the stocking of the nursery in expectation. Dreams awakened, not by my own ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139433 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:24:00 +0100 4139433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086270&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdr-abraham-verghese-the-top-gun-of-american-medicine%2F2010.10.20 The first-year medical students I precept were too young to see Tom Cruise’s alter ego Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell grace the big screen in the 1986 blockbuster film “Top Gun.” Yet, the story has a relevant analogy to medicine.  According to the film, during the Vietnam war American pilots were relying too much on technology to bring enemy fighters down. They weren’t as skilled in taking out the opposition. They fired their technologically advanced missiles to try and get the job done. They didn’t think. It didn’t work. They forgot the art of dogfighting. The military discovered that technology alone wasn’t going to get the job done. The best fighter pilots needed the skills, insight, and wisdom on when to use technology and whe... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086270 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4086270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4061047&cid=t_125242_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fare-you-willing-to-be-hated.html ...we labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure. (I Corinthians 4:12)I think this is an interesting idea: willing to be reviled. I haven't thought about this for a while.  Most of my suffering is physical...like this woman's. Yet, she sees in her suffering a spiritual connection, beauty, and opportunity that I have not noticed in mine. Am I willing to be hated?  I remember reading as a child that for the sins of many, Christ was reviled. He was willing to be hated, willing to humble Himself to the lowest depths this fallen world could offer - to die an unjust but ever so necessary death. In I Peter 2:23-25, it says that when he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting hims... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4061047 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:29:00 +0100 4061047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946455&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoctors-wanted-for-hazardous-journey%2F2010.09.08 “MEN WANTED FOR HAZARDOUS JOURNEY. SMALL WAGES, BITTER COLD, LONG MONTHS OF COMPLETE DARKNESS, CONSTANT DANGER, SAFE RETURN DOUBTFUL. HONOR AND RECOGNITION IN CASE OF SUCCESS.” With this want ad, circa 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton recruited 28 souls with an unimaginable challenge: To cross the unexplored Antarctica on dogsled. The polar explorer knew exactly what human characteristics he needed to pull off such a feat and understood that straight talk would resonate with a few select men. Shakleton and his crew boarded their ship, the “Endurance,” and sailed the world’s most dangerous oceans straight into harms way — still considered one of the world’s greatest survival stories. Amazingly, all men survived against unimaginable odds. Their story reminds us that we a... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946455 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:38 +0100 3946455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924904&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprimary-care-crisis-why-the-patient-centered-medical-home-will-fail%2F2010.09.01 Everyone understands the need for a robust primary care workforce in making healthcare more affordable and accessible while keeping those in our care healthy. With the aging of America and healthcare reform, even more Americans will need primary care doctors at precisely the same time doctors are leaving the specialty in droves and medical students shun the career choice. As a practicing primary care doctor, I’ve watched with great interest the solutions for the primary care crisis. And I’ve been utterly disappointed. Patients so far don’t like the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) as noted in Dr. Pauline Chen’s New York Times column. The changes recommended won’t inspire the next generation of doctors to become internists and family doctors. (more…)... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924904 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3924904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816673&cid=t_125242_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fguest-blogger-serena-alam%2F I asked Twitter for guest blogs on how to choose what to read next. (I am all too often seduced by 3 for 2 tables in bookshops and end up reading things I didn’t really want to read at all, and don’t especially enjoy.) Here’s one perspective, from @ProofersR_us. I like it very much. * Forget quantum physics or Einstein’s theory of relativity, ‘what do I read next?’ is one question that even the most intelligent of minds will struggle to answer! Of course you can ask your friends for suggestions, or use websites such as www.whatshouldireadnext.com that will give you an automated answer. However have you ever tried thinking about what it is that makes it difficult for you to decide what book you should read next? Do you know that while most people have a favourite a... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816673 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 06:10:09 +0100 3816673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533842&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-choose-a-great-doctor%2F2010.05.04 As a practicing family doctor, it’s easy for me to figure out how to choose a great doctor. Let me tell you the secrets in finding the best one for you and what I tell my family and friends. Look for the following: – Board certification – Report card on quality – Licensing/public reporting As a doctor, I know many doctors who have great bedside manner but aren’t particularly reliable in giving the right medical care you deserve, and these traits separate the so-so doctors from the truly excellent ones. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Saving Money and Surviving the Healthcare Crisis* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533842 Tue, 04 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3533842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511518&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhats-a-doula-and-when-should-you-hire-one%2F The word “doula” comes from the Greek word meaning “a woman who serves.” In modern times, it’s used to refer to a professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support to the expectant mother before, during, and immediately following birth. Some research has shown that women who use doulas have shorter labor, fewer complications, and healthier babies. A birth doula will assist the mother in preparation for the birth of her child, stick with her through labor, and provide information and support along the way. She is a nurturer and a protector. A postpartum doula helps the mother after birth in all aspects of having a new baby in the family. So how do you go about hiring a doula? Get Recommendations If you have a friend or relative who has us... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511518 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:45:20 +0100 3511518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342718&cid=t_125242_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F07%2Fsheena-iyengars-situation-and-the-situation-of-choosing%2F Last week, Situationist friend, Sheena Iyengar, was interviewed on the Diane Rehm Show (American University Radio) about her new book, “The Art of Choosing.” The show’s description is as follows:  “The power of choice: Understanding the motivations, biases, and cultural influences that determine the choices, large and small, we make in our lives.”  As interesting as those issues are, the interview itself is at its best when Sheena discusses her own remarkable situation and how that influenced her research. You can listen to the entire podcast here. * * * For a sample of related Situationist posts, see “Sheena Iyengar on ‘The Multiple Choice Problem,’”“Can’t Get No Satisfaction!: The Law Student’s Job Hunt – Part II,” “Da... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342718 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:34:07 +0100 3342718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008373&cid=t_125242_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Femerging-again-from-shadow-of-valley.html Seven. I have four children here now, a constant source of joy. And three in heaven, just a dream and prayer when they went home to Jesus. After phone call after phone call yesterday, I finally found a doctor who shared my beliefs about stopping the beating heart of my own child. That doctor was able to reassure me that my baby had stopped developing weeks ago, and probably never had a beating heart at all. Which meant another on my rather short list of worst fears was coming true: I had a persistent ectopic pregnancy consisting only of placental tissue that my own body could not get rid of. Growing inside me and causing the 8-9 out of 10 pain I suffered for almost 24 hours.The girls and I sat cross-legged on the front room floor as I explained to them that our baby - the miracle baby we w... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008373 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:14:00 +0100 3008373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2972031&cid=t_125242_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fbaby-is-not-where-it-should-be.html Yesterday afternoon, I was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy (the baby implanted in my Fallopian tube, or possibly elsewhere in my abdomen). I was offered two different treatments: methotrexate, a chemotherapy drug that targets rapidly dividing cells; or surgical removal of the tube and the baby. I chose instead "expectant management", meaning I am hoping my body miscarries the pregnancy without intervention. I chose this because I am completely and totally anti-abortion. It's not necessarily an "easy" decision, because it involves risks for me: bleeding, hemorrhage, and even death. There is some free fluid behind my uterus on the ultrasound that indicates abdominal bleeding, and I am also having pain that indicates that. I continue to have some mild external bleeding. My pregnancy hormo... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2972031 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:47:00 +0100 2972031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2858883&cid=t_125242_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fwhen-he-sustained-me.html In the midst of another season of hurts, I am reminded continually that there are many hurts greater than those I bear today. I thank God for offering perspective on my life (vibrant, full, joyful, entertaining, beautiful) and my suffering (bruising, buffeting, confusing, exhausting).Aaron and I continued a pregnancy nearly 3 1/2 years ago after receiving a poor prenatal prognosis after ultrasound. Our unborn daughter was diagnosed with spina bifida, myelomeningocele, and Arnold-Chiari malformation at an 18 week ultrasound. My alpha fetoprotein levels were also abnormally high. We were urged to go through with an abortion that very day, as we were just 1 1/2 weeks from the cutoff date for an "easy" abortion. We adamantly refused. At 24 weeks, our daughter was found to be perfectly healthy ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2858883 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:44:00 +0100 2858883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2637912&cid=t_125242_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fare-you-the-dentsit-theyll-choose%2F In Living Magazine this month (July 2009, p 36), an article ran entitled “Need a Dentist? Who You Gonna Call?” by Mimi Greenwood Knight. Now, you know that your target audience is women. They’re the ones who choose the family dentist. What is this women’s magazine saying to your target audience? The article is about choosing the right dentist to fit your family ’s needs. Readers are encouraged to self assess, then consider questions such as (paraphrased): Is the dentist an ADA member? How long has he practiced? Does he have digital X-ray? Does he offer emergency care, 24/7? Will you have to wait? Is the team friendly? Is the dentist conservative in his recommendations? Will you have to see a specialist, or can the dentist do all of your work? Will the office... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2637912 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:43:43 +0100 2637912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347910&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F04%2Fbritish-scientists-tout-future-cure-for.html The headline of this story from the Times of London--"Blind to be Cure with Stem Cells"--is really putting the cart before the horse--it hasn't even been tried yet, after all. But such hype is par for the course. From the story:British scientists have developed the world's first stem cell therapy to cure the most common cause of blindness. Surgeons predict it will become a routine, one-hour procedure that will be generally available in six or seven years' time.The treatment involves replacing a layer of degenerated cells with new ones created from embryonic stem cells...This week Pfizer, the world's largest pharmaceutical research company, will announce its financial backing to bring the therapy to patients. The treatment will tackle age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common ... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347910 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:51:00 +0100 2347910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879686&cid=t_125242_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fchoosing-pediatrician.html Every pediatrician is trained to take care of your baby. However different individuals have different ways of approaching the problem. It is recommended that you at least interview 2-3 pediatricians so you can see who fits your needs. Conduct the interviews around the second or third trimester of pregnancy so the pediatrician you chose could examine your baby in the hospital when he/she is born. It is recommended that both parents are present during the interview.Questions to Ask:Is the pediatrician accepting new patients, please make sure the pediatrician accepts your insurance plan.What are the office hours?What is the best time to call for routine questions?Does the pediatrician have privileges with the hospital you will be having your baby?How often are the well baby exams?How long doe... Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879686 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:21:00 +0100 2879686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200700&cid=t_125242_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FuwgqeS9Q9js%2F Deciding to place a family member in a nursing home constitutes a big decision for families and for that person.  Then researching and choosing a place can be overwhelming, too. I knew, when I moved my mom from her home 275 miles to ours, that eventually I’d have to place her in a nursing home. Since I’d been through this with my aunt’s care, I realized that, at some point, caring for Mother would be more than I could manage. So I began researching before I moved her.  I located a nearby nursing home that, fortunately for Mother and me, had daycare facilities and would take her for weekends whenever I have to be away.  When Mother needed full time care, it was easy to move her here. However, that nursing home began to have financial difficulties and before long discon... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200700 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:28:18 +0100 2200700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1325545&cid=t_125242_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fshopping-for-wheelchair-is-little-like.html At Wheelchair Diffusion Blog you can get advice about trends, styles and recommendations. The styles range from sport wheelchairs, for activities like racing or basketball, to the new all terrain wheelchairs, or to everyday use wheelchairs. Styles include choices from customized super lightweight titanium, such as the Trilite, to heavier chairs, that still might only weight 30 pounds or less. Getting the wheelchair in and out of the car can be done by a variety of manual techniques (in which case a lighter one is better), or by using a wheelchair lift. At youtube.com if you search for "wheelchairs,""wheelchair lifting" and "wheelchair lift to vehicle" you can get some ideas that will help from the videos. Wheelchairs come with variations including some of these choices.1. Weight can be ul... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1325545 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:56:00 +0100 1325545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1305055&cid=t_125242_88_f&fid=36530&url=http%3A%2F%2Femphysician.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fanswers-to-questions.html I've received lots of questions regarding my last (few) post(s). I'll answer a few here.It seems as though you're disappointed with most of the emergency medicine groups out there. Which groups are you referring to when you mention that "you've found a group that fits your personality?"I'm not "disappointed" with EM...I'm just 'finding my way.' Everyone, no matter what career they choose, will have to find their 'spot.' I'm not referring to an umbrella group (i.e. a large partnership/membership with multiple contracts)...but rather I'm referring to very specific work *sites* within said umbrella groups. A group could be great (for instance CEP has a great reputation among physicians for fair treatment and comparable pay), but some CEP sites are better than others. For some, certain sites m... EM Physician - Backstage Pass blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1305055 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:40:00 +0100 1305055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1283741&cid=t_125242_88_f&fid=36530&url=http%3A%2F%2Femphysician.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fhow-do-i-choose-job.html I'm sure you've heard that 70% of new (EM) physicians will leave their first doctor job within 2 years, right? Ever wonder why? Some think that it's just a sign of the times......staying in one job forever is today’s recipe for career suicide. At the beginning of one’s career, it is nearly impossible to find something right without trying a bunch of options. After that, you will experience more personal growth from changing jobs frequently than staying in one job for extended periods of time. And if you change jobs frequently you build an adaptable skill set and a wide network which are the keys to being able to find a job whenever you need to.There are many people who give great advice about job searching, and things to consider. And I listened (and still listen)...really, I did. None... EM Physician - Backstage Pass blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1283741 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:16:00 +0100 1283741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1084193&cid=t_125242_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F10%2Fchoosing-happiness-in-our-lives-revisited%2F This article has generated a lot of positive comments over the years apparently because it resonates with people. With another decade under my belt, I’d like to expand a little on the premise I put forward in that original article. Our Lives Are Our Choice At some point in our life, we may forget or give up the responsibility of directing our life to where we want it to go. We sometimes feel buffeted about by the forces of nature, relationships, family, children and more, and feel out of control of our own destinies. We forget to look deep within ourselves and remember who we really are and what really makes us happy and alive. We give that power up, to others, and then place the responsibility (and the blame) when they fail to “make us” happy. But no one else can make... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1084193 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:01:27 +0100 1084193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1049122&cid=t_125242_88_f&fid=36530&url=http%3A%2F%2Femphysician.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Frespect-level.html This is so true.Emergency medicine is unique in that, in general, the public sees us very differently than other physicians.What Family/Friends Say...You must really know a lot to be able to take care of whatever walks through the door.Respect Level: High, right there with surgeons.What Non-Emergency Physicians Say...You guys are a bunch of hacks, basically glorified triage nurses. I can’t believe you know so much less about my speciality than me.Respect Level: Slumming it with the family docs and psychiatrists.(as expressed by Dr. Ten out of Ten)What friends, family, and the general public think is so much more important than what non-EPs think!! (Source: EM Physician - Backstage Pass) EM Physician - Backstage Pass blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1049122 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:29:00 +0100 1049122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=952518&cid=t_125242_88_f&fid=36530&url=http%3A%2F%2Femphysician.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fkaiser-hospitalist.html ...finally!! So many of you have sent me emails asking for this post. Here it is, words of wisdom from Kaiser IM hospitalists...I have a few friends who are IM hospitalists at Kaiser. This is what they had to say... What is a hospitalist?A hospitalist is the primary care physician who focuses on inpatient care. I chose to become a hospitalist because I grew weary of the day to day mad-house of ambulatory (clinic) work. Hospitalized patients tend to be "more interesting", and I feel more 'productive' (like I'm really helping sick people feel better) working in the hospital. Also, the business aspect is less cumbersome. I don't have to deal with managing people, a clinic, a business, etc. Also, since the hospital is open 24/7, the hours tend to be more flexible, and shift-like...which has it... EM Physician - Backstage Pass blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=952518 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 23:40:00 +0100 952518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=948700&cid=t_125242_88_f&fid=36530&url=http%3A%2F%2Femphysician.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fchoosing-specialty-aaa-all-about.html Today, ER doctor asked me to write an entry about anesthesiology. I am an anesthesiologist with a subspecialization in pain management. I work both in the operating room, take trauma call, and in my pain management clinic. I'm a few years out of fellowship...and today, will shed some insight into my professional world.I decided to become a physician sometime in high-school. There was no magical 'calling', or parental influence. I just had to make a decision. I thought for awhile about my favorite subjects, those I learned with the most ease, and narrowed it down to a few applicable careers. Although nursing crossed my mind, as I learned more about the differences between what nurses did, and what doctors did...I decided I didn't really want to 'nurse' people. I considered PA, but thought t... EM Physician - Backstage Pass blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=948700 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:00:00 +0100 948700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=948701&cid=t_125242_88_f&fid=36530&url=http%3A%2F%2Femphysician.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fmedicine-man-whore.html Like many young doctors, I get asked a couple of the same questions over and over and over again. Would you do it again? Any advice to premeds? Would you encourage your children to become doctors? Or some other variation of "Are you happy doing what you do?"The short answer is 'yes.' I love being a doctor. I love being called 'doctor.' I am proud to tell people I am a doctor. It makes me feel 'satisfied' to know my parents are proud of me...that I have accomplished (in their mind) the epitome of accomplishments. I love it when patients say "your mother (it's always only 'mother') must be so proud of you!!" Yes she is. It really feels good to hear your loved ones brag about you...simply being a doctor is a big deal to most people.Becoming a doctor doesn't require one to be a genius. You jus... EM Physician - Backstage Pass blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=948701 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:14:00 +0100 948701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=872580&cid=t_125242_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fboard-and-care-residential-facilities.html Seniorresource.com explains that one of the long term care options is a board and care facility, which often is a converted or adapted home that has 5 or 6 residents who receive care. A residential board and care home may specialize in the type of care provided, for instance, early stage Alzheimer's.The number of residents depends upon the zoning for the home. When a facility has room for a larger number of residents it is called an assisted care facility.The homelike family style atmosphere of a converted house and the small number of residents appeals to those who do not wish to move to a larger facility. Caregivers or aides provide assistance in a group home and many people enjoy the warm, friendly atmosphere and shared social interaction. Often everyone becomes like a part of the "fami... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=872580 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:18:00 +0100 872580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=872581&cid=t_125242_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fwebsite-offers-facility-match-and.html At carepathways.com you can use a Facility Match knowledge base and a tool called Nursing Home Inspector to help you make decisions before moving from home to a facility. There is also a Home Care and Facility Checklist and a Needs Assessment tool. You can ask an RN questions about Home Care or Long Term Care or ask a gerontologist about Alzheimer's care. There is also an enormous base of resources for every topic that caregivers and seniors might need, even links to help for "4-legged seniors" for those who have pets. (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=872581 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:17:00 +0100 872581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=823585&cid=t_125242_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F27%2Fthought-for-the-day-choosing-the-best-surgeon%2F Filed under: Thought for the Day, SurgeryWhat do you think is the best way to choose an experienced and quality surgeon? Some researchers think it's by reputation. That's how I got mine. A friend told me who he'd use if his wife or mother developed breast cancer and then more and more people began recommending the same surgeon. It seemed logical I'd use him too. And I'm glad I did.A study published in the January 20 Journal of Clinical Oncology reveals that women who actively choose their surgeons by reputation are more likely to be treated by experienced surgeons in hospitals with comprehensive cancer programs. Reputation even beat out accepting referrals from other doctors or health plans.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comment... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=823585 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 823585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=948722&cid=t_125242_88_f&fid=36530&url=http%3A%2F%2Femphysician.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fchoosing-specialty-surgeons-are-so-cool.html Surgeons are so cool...aren't they?What's your specialty, and how did you get there? And did being gay cause any difficulty during the process?I've completed my surgical residency, which took 6 years. Following graduation, I worked at a hospital as a staff general surgeon for 2 years while I contemplated my next move. I took and passed my surgical boards during this time. Additionally, I had my first son. I then completed a vascular surgery fellowship, and now work as a vascular surgeon.Being a lesbian in medicine makes you the brunt of lots of jokes and off-color remarks. Moreso in surgery, I think, because it is so macho male dominated. The culture has been so testosterone driven that, it's almost *acceptable* to say inappropriate things. And you feel stuck. What can you do....who can yo... EM Physician - Backstage Pass blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=948722 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:03:00 +0100 948722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676259&cid=t_125242_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fget-out-of-that-one.html One of the many difficulties that one of my son’s has problems with is the issue of choice. For some reason a choice between A and B is a stop sign for him. Although I have researched this hurdle in detail, I have yet to come up with a satisfactory explanation for the matter. [translation = or satisfactory solution] This is one of our many on going campaigns, helping him to choose. His inability to choose is crippling and the source of a significant percentage of his current meltdown quotient.He appears and pirourettes before me, coming to a slightly unstable halt. He arranges himself at a jaunty angle. [translation = plus cheesy grin]“Don’t you look smart! Doesn’t he look smart mum!” [translation = well attired not clever, nor sarcastic] I look at my son. I bask in the glory of... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676259 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 20:10:00 +0100 676259