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 'clear'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159933&cid=t_110775_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FrgRzIPiSA_k%2F ‘Such as are thy habitual thoughts will be the character of the mind, for the soul is dyed by the thoughts.’ Marcus Aurelius Antoninus I recently heard the statement – ‘It’s all in your ‘ead!’ These five words contain an incredible amount of powerful information, which once understood and applied, can transform your life. For it is what’s happening within our head that will determine the type of career you command, the state of your business, the condition of your love life, the amount of money you make, the house you live in, the car you drive, and even the quality of your friends. In fact – the state of your mind, and what’s going on ‘in your ‘ead’, will determine the life you lead while here on planet earth. Here is what you must do… 1. Identify Your Habitu... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159933 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:49:47 +0100 5159933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008307&cid=t_110775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F07%2Fthe-psychology-of-the-casey-anthony-trial%2F So Casey Anthony was found not guilty of murder, meaning we can go back to our everyday, regular lives. On July 5, the jury found Casey Anthony not guilty of first-degree murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated child abuse (but found her guilty of four lesser, misdemeanor offenses related to her interrogations). What? You mean you “want answers” as to why she wasn’t found guilty? We all want answers in our lives. We yearn for answers. People spend years in therapy looking for answers. But life isn’t always so neat, nor does it always provide easy-to-understand answers to such a tragic series of events that led to the death of Casey Anthony’s toddler, Caylee. So the short answer is — there are no answers. You’re looking for justice in a worl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008307 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:13:09 +0100 5008307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747651&cid=t_110775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F24%2Fanalyzing-the-thinking-process-interview-with-diane-halpern%2F Diane Halpern is a professor of psychology at Claremont McKenna College; she is the former president of the American Psychological Association and former president of the Western Psychological Association.  Halpern has won many awards for her teaching and research, including the 2002 Outstanding Professor Award from the Western Psychological Association, the 1999 American Psychological Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching, and the Silver Medal Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education.  She has also authored a variety of books. Here are some of Halpern’s views on the thinking process. What is the goal of critical thinking?  Is critical thinking rational thinking? Critical thinking is good thinking or clear thinking—it involves analyzing the think... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747651 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 12:16:37 +0100 4747651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724293&cid=t_110775_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FEe4jYxmNUSY%2F Your friend texts you about their frustrating day, your taxes have to be filed, the radio spouts news of another disaster somewhere, and you still haven’t taken your car in for its oil change.  With the wonders of technology and high-speed interaction between us all, we’re finding it more and more difficult to keep our mental machinery chugging away at optimum performance.  What you need is scheduled maintenance. Just like your car, your brain needs fuel and regular care to perform like you need it to.  If you drive your Ferrari too many miles without adding gasoline, it will sputter and quit on you.  If you go months without replacing oil and tires and hoses and belts, your Maserati will eventually respond with sluggishness or even more catastrophic ends.  Your brain is prec... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724293 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:16:22 +0100 4724293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314048&cid=t_110775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F05%2Fandrew-wakefield-the-autism-vaccine-link-and-deliberate-fraud%2F As though Dr. Andrew Wakefield didn’t have enough problems. After his study of 12 (count ‘em — a whole 12!) children was thrown out of The Lancet when its original claim of a link between autism and MMR vaccines didn’t really hold water, now he’s got the BMJ on his case. The problem with the original study came when nobody — and I mean, nobody — could replicate the research. Not Wakefield. Not other researchers. Science demonstrates a strong finding when data is replicable. When nobody can replicate your research, it’s considered an unreliable or extremely weak finding. And in this case, it’s not even that. The BMJ today claimed that Dr. Andrew Wakefield allegedly engaged in deliberate fraud in his original study. “The MMR [measl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314048 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:13:52 +0100 4314048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133676&cid=t_110775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fv6S0IWgwA-E%2F By Michael F. CannonIt wasn’t just the party of ObamaCare or its champion that took a “shellacking” at the polls yesterday.  The law took a shellacking as well.  One pollster reports: This election was a clear signal that voters do not want President Obama’s health care plan.  Nearly half (45%) of voters say their vote was a message to oppose the President’s plan…. Arizona and Oklahoma passed constitutional amendments designed to block ObamaCare’s individual mandate.  Many new governors either plan to join the 22 states already challenging ObamaCare in court, or to block its implementation in other ways.  Congressional Republicans appear determined to use every tool in their arsenal to repeal it. President Obama is striking a conciliatory note, saying... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133676 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 19:32:48 +0100 4133676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055716&cid=t_110775_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-relative-unimportance-of-diagnosis-in-psychiatry%2F2010.10.11 Look, he came back! Guest blogger Mitchell Newmark, M.D., put on his armor and came to blog with us again. The Relative Unimportance of Diagnosis In Psychiatry As we will soon be witness to the emergence of DSM-V, the new rule book for psychiatric diagnosis, I am reminded of all the pitfalls of diagnosis in psychiatry. In other fields of medicine, diagnosis is based primarily on etiology, with objective findings, rather than on symptoms alone, as it is in psychiatry. When you go to your internist with stomach pain, there’s an endoscopy to look for ulcers, a sonogram to look for gall stones, a blood test to look for hepatitis. But in psychiatry, there is no CT scan to check for bipolar disorder, no blood test to assess if the patient has schizophrenia, no spinal tap to check for major de... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055716 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0100 4055716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983431&cid=t_110775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F19%2Facne-ups-teen-suicide-risk%2F Teens and acne — the two seem to go together. While we have long suspected a link between teenage acne and depressive or suicidal thoughts, a new study out of Norway lends additional scientific proof to this link. Both teenager men and women are at greater risk for suicidal thoughts if they have severe acne — teenage girls are at twice the risk, and teenage boys are at three times greater risk. The study was conducted on 3,775 Norwegian adolescents aged 18-19, and compared those with acne compared to those with clear skin. But it gets worse… The study also found that those with severe acne were twice as likely to have few friends. They were also far more likely to have poor grades, and to have never had sex. Who knew that acne could be so debilitating? Well, actually, we... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983431 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 17:24:22 +0100 3983431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526973&cid=t_110775_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F17%2Facne-and-facials%2F A lot of people have the idea that getting facials or having acne surgery done regularly will cure their acne.   Actually, acne surgery is really just sort of a quick fix because it helps you get rid of those existing zits in 15 minutes. However, it doesn’t prevent new pimples from coming up again. It isn’t a cure. Ultimately, it all boils down to having effective topical and/or oral medications which your good dermatologist can recommend and good patient compliance with the medications. Even without having acne surgery patients will get clearer skin with just the medications.  So why do dermatologists still do acne surgery when pimples can disappear even with medications?  There are two reasons why: To increase patient compliance – it usually takes from 2 to 4 weeks... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526973 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:42:43 +0100 3526973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3441097&cid=t_110775_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FpGMPg-bSLTw%2F The objective is to express your hopes, fears, and questions. If you can describe your concerns you can understand them better and determine what’s important and what isn’t. 7. Ask for help from an expert There are times when you need to go to the next level to resolve the problems. If your thoughts are resulting in serious anxiety and you can’t function normally, you may need to talk to a medical professional to help you deal with your problems. Or perhaps you have business problems that require the help of a consultant or specialist. At some point, you have to make the determination whether you can handle the situation yourself or whether or not you need help. That’s perfectly OK: we all encounter problems where it makes more sense to get help than to try to do it by ourselve... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3441097 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:49:51 +0100 3441097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374386&cid=t_110775_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fa-vision-for-you-2%2F ‘A vision for you’ is the title of chapter 11 of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book. This phrase is often used to refer to the last three paragraphs of chapter 11 and is sometimes read at AA meetings. “Our book is meant to be suggestive only. We realize we know only a little. The Higher Power will constantly disclose more to you and to us. Ask Him in your morning meditation what you can do each day for the man who is still sick. The answers will come, if your own house is in order. But obviously you cannot transmit something you haven’t got. See to it that your relationship with Him is right, and great events will come to pass for you and countless others. This is the Great Fact for us. Abandon yourself to Higher Power as you understand Higher Power. Admit your faults to Him... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374386 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:01:57 +0100 3374386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096969&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdr-gary-radz-on-6-month-smiles%2F We have started working with 6 Month Smiles’ short-term orthodontics. We have in the last two months started six cases, and we’re very excited about the results. Patients are excited, too. Even though the system uses conventional orthodontic wires and brackets, because they are tooth colored, adults patients accept it because they aren’t obvious and offer treatment time that’s less than a year. I took the 6 Month Smiles course by Dr. Ryan Swain from NY. The two-day course was perfect for my assistants and me, and it was right here in Denver. Between the flash drive information that I came home with and the course itself, I had everything necessary to get started. One thing that helped us get up and running fast is that we had Invisalign certification, so we were updated on recent o... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096969 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:24:06 +0100 3096969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886419&cid=t_110775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FYhSpxHyfx6k%2F Here’s your weekly round up of bloggers who are writing about Cato research, analysis and commentary: United Liberty editor Jason Pye discusses Cato’s new site, DownsizingGovernment.org. Scott Hinrichs quotes Cato senior fellow Tom Palmer in a post on the relationship between governments and the people. Below the Beltway’s Doug Mataconis and Spencer Ackerman of the Washington Independent post Cato’s new video on the U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. At the Real Clear World Compass Blog, Greg Scoblete quotes Justin Logan on Afghanistan. Harry Waisbren of Get Fisa Right and Salon’s Glenn Greenwald discuss Julian Sanchez’s video on Fox’s coverage of the Patriot Act. Heritage’s Gerrit Lansing interviews David Goldhill during a Cato Hill Briefing, &... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886419 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:17:47 +0100 2886419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862635&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fclearcorrect-inc-doubles-the-size-of-its-houston-headquarters-due-to-increased-demand-for-its-transparent-orthodontic-aligners%2F Houston, TX – September 29, 2009 – ClearCorrect, Inc. recently completed a major expansion of its corporate headquarters due to the increased demand for its FDA-cleared transparent orthodontic aligners, commonly known as clear braces or invisible braces. “We knew earlier this year that we needed to expand due to the increasing number of orthodontists and general dentists making the switch to ClearCorrect™ due to our affordability and as we do not have a minimum submission policy ,” said ClearCorrect CEO and prominent Houston cosmetic dentist, Dr. Willis Pumphrey. The company was able to maintain its original address at 5200 Mitchelldale Street by acquiring adjacent space when it became available. “This will ensure the seamless expansion and integration of multiple departments, ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862635 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:26:19 +0100 2862635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727263&cid=t_110775_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fwhere-are-votes-on-health-plan.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, 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 that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs.Visit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on healing. WHERE ARE THE VOTESA h... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727263 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:07:00 +0100 2727263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691733&cid=t_110775_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F11%2Fyoung-early-stage-ovarian-cancer-patients-can-preserve-fertility%2F A new study finds that young women with early-stage ovarian cancer can preserve future fertility by keeping at least one ovary or the uterus without increasing the risk of dying from the disease. The study is published in the September 15, 2009 issue of CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. A new study [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691733 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 21:50:54 +0100 2691733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649147&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Finnovative-vibration-therapy-to-accelerate-orthodontic-results%2F Is this for real?! Sounds too good to be true, but that’s technology for ya! OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc., out of Huston, Tx, has created a vibration device to promote faster natural bone remodeling for patients who wear braces or Invisalign. The gentle vibration actually accelerates the cellular signals to the bone. Similar technology has been used to advance healing in long bones. Patients say that the vibration kind of tickles! Scientists hope to reduce the standard two-year treatment time for orthodontic braces with this new and innovative technology. (See the video here.) In 2007, OrthoAccel was recognized by BioHouston. After more awards and success, Texas Governor, Rick Perry, announced in 2008 that the company had been granted investment of $750K from the Texas Emerging Tech... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649147 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:22:03 +0100 2649147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2576542&cid=t_110775_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FX_hFORlAwJY%2F Here’s a roundup of bloggers who are writing about Cato research, commentary and analysis. If you’re blogging about Cato, let us know. Blogger Melissa Clouthier helps spread the word about Cato’s analysis of Obama’s health plan by posting a video of Cato experts dissecting the ABC special last week. David Kirkpatrick examines Obama’s record on civil liberties by quoting Cato scholar Doug Bandow. Education blogger Brandon Dutcher links to Neal McCluskey’s analysis of American public schools. At the Real Clear World Compass blog, Kevin Sullivan quotes Juan Carlos Hidalgo on the political crisis in Honduras. Blogging for Townhall.com, Kevin Glass quotes Michael F. Cannon on Wal-Mart’s  support of an employer mandate to provide health care. ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2576542 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:49:55 +0100 2576542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512141&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fwhat-the-heck-is-invisalign-doing-to-dentists%2F What you already know… Invisalign by Align Technologies, Inc. is a system of clear, custom, acrylic aligners that incorporates 3D treatment planning for orthodontic therapy. Invisalign was approved by the FDA in 1998. Adult patients and teens who want straighter teeth without the hassle and appearance of metal braces often prefer Invisalign. In addition to being inconspicuous, the clear aligners are removable, and treatment is usually shorter than with traditional orthodontics. The issue at hand… On June 1, 2009, Align Technology, Inc. announced Invisalign® Proficiency Program. This new training standard is mandatory for dentists who offer Invisalign. Here’s an excerpt from the press release: “Effective June 1, the Invisalign product proficiency program requires every Invisalign p... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512141 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:10:35 +0100 2512141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442053&cid=t_110775_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Faloe-vera-shown-effective-for-psoriasis%2F New research has found that aloe vera provided greater reduction in disease activity for people with plaque psoriasis than did topical steroids. This is potentially good news for the millions of people living with psoriasis who typically rely on a variety of topical treatments including, prescription strength steroids, that can have a variety of both local and systemic side effects and are sometimes expensive to obtain. The research was presented at the International Congress of Dermatology, which met last week in Prague. The study involved 80 patients, half of whom were randomized to receive 70-percent aloe vera cream and the other half to receive 0.1 percent triamcinolone acetonide cream (a topical steroid). After eight weeks of treatment, patients in the aloe vera group had a greater re... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442053 Tue, 26 May 2009 16:50:51 +0100 2442053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365278&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fclearcorrect-inc-begins-national-rollout-of-its-fda-cleared%2F Houston, TX – April 22, 2009 – ClearCorrect, Inc. recently began the national rollout of its FDA-cleared transparent orthodontic aligners, also known as clear braces or invisible braces. The company is supporting the rollout with a series of local hands-on certification workshops for orthodontists and general practice dentists. ClearCorrect provides dentists with the following advantages over other clear aligner systems currently on the market: • Enhanced treatment control • Easier to understand and shorter runway to proficiency • Developed by leading dentists in clear aligner orthodontics • Lower lab fees • No midcourse correction fees • No refinement fees • All treatment products include initial retention at no extra charge • More affordable option for dentists and pa... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365278 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:34:27 +0100 2365278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2320734&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F2695%2F In mid-February, a story ran here on DentalBlogs about ClearCorrect filing suit against Invisalign. Looks like that issue has been resolved. Here’s the update from a Marketwire press release… “ClearCorrect, Inc., a manufacturer of FDA-cleared transparent orthodontic aligners, today filed a notice of voluntary dismissal regarding its declaratory judgment against Invisalign® manufacturer Align Technology after Align stated to the court that it has no intention of suing ClearCorrect for patent infringement.” (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2320734 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:53:44 +0100 2320734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2232432&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Finvisalign-teen-goes-international%2F Invisalign Teen by Align Technology, Inc. was introduced in the US and Canada in mid 2008. Now the innovative clear braces technology is going world wide. Dentists in key markets across the globe will be able to offer this exciting orthodontic option to image-conscious teens.  Invisalign Teen is unique in that it addressess patient compliance, eruption of permanent teeth, and movement of teeth roots - all important factors in young adult orthodontic therapy. Learn more about Invisalign Teen here. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2232432 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:35:39 +0100 2232432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194782&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-news-clear-braces-in-court%2F ClearCorrect, a Houston-based company that creates clear orthodontic aligners, filed a lawsuit against Align Technology, maker of  Invisalign, this week. The purpose of the lawsuit is to prove that some of Align Technology’s patents are invalid and ClearCorrects’s products and processes don’t infringe on them. (Invisalign and ClearCorrect aren’t alone in the clear braces arena. Red White and Blue, Simpli 5, and RW II by AOA Labs have been around for awhile.) A press release at Marketwire quotes Dr. Willis Pumphrey, ClearCorrect CEO and Houston dentist as saying, “Fortunately for us, the Constitution provides protection in these ‘David vs. Goliath’ situations. We are merely trying to avoid protracted litigation such as Align’s suit against Ormco Corporation, which took si... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194782 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:40:19 +0100 2194782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144463&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fnews-on-technology-and-science-for-dentists%2F If you use a teeth-whitening light, Invisalign, or dental implants in your practice, this is serious news you can’t afford to overlook… Dental Implants News: Etching materials alter titanium and other biocompatible metals so that the human body more readily accepts them; see MedicalNewsToday for details. Invisalign News: According to a release in American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in January, Invisalign is 41% effective. UV Teeth-Whitening: ScienceDaily reports that UV lights used in teeth whitening do not offer benefits over some other products that do not require the light, and it damages a person’s eyes and skin up to four times as much as sun exposure. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144463 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:25:36 +0100 2144463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033099&cid=t_110775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F12%2Fcan-i-give-my-therapist-a-gift%2F A commonly-asked question at this time of the year is, “Can I give my therapist a Christmas or holiday gift? What about just a card?” The answer varies from therapist to therapist and from doctor to doctor. Generally therapists seek to keep the relationship between a client and themselves a professional one, despite the emotional material often discussed in psychotherapy. The more the line blurs between “professional therapist” and “paid friend,” the more complicated the relationship becomes. So most therapists will seek to keep that line — what they call a boundary — clear and well-understood by both parties. Some therapists will talk about the subject proactively, letting each client know ahead of time what their policy is regarding pres... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033099 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:18:57 +0100 2033099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1914515&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fsmiles-all-around-for-british-dentists%2F Results of the 2007 British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry audit show that our English neighbors across the pond really like their cosmetic dentistry. The BACD is a non-profit organization that promotes ethics and advancements in cosmetic dentistry. The long and short of the audit: Female patients accounted for over half of all cosmetic dentistry cases. Orthodontics is up 345%! This includes clear braces and traditional ortho. Removable braces make up over half of the cases. Veneer cases held steady, but the number of male cases increased. From most popular to least popular, cosmetic dentistry procedures fall in this order: white fillings; crowns, inlays, onlays; veneers; whitening; bridges; implants; orthodontics; gum contouring. SOURCE: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/127038.p... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1914515 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:12:32 +0100 1914515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622040&cid=t_110775_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fsurvey-says-metal-braces-yield-best-results%2F While metal bracketed orthodontic braces were voted the least attractive teeth straightening appliance, they are also considered the most effective. Clear brackets, lingual brackets, and clear orthodontic trays (like Invisalign) are more esthetic than traditional metal bracketed braces, and patients will pay hundreds of dollars more for these attractive options. However, if results are the issue, orthodontists have more control over traditional, stainless steel orthodontia. The research by Dr. Fields and James Ziuchkovski, and other colleagues was published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. SOURCE: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080709144136.htm (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622040 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:32:32 +0100 1622040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1458506&cid=t_110775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2F21%2Fthe-psychiatrist-under-the-table%2F Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav (1772-1810) is a brilliant and controversial figure in Hasidic Judaism, perhaps best known for his spiritual “tales” (Steinsaltz, 1993). One of Rebbe Nachman’s most famous stories, as re-told by Rabbi Alan Lew (Lew, 2008), is about a Prince “…who came to believe he was a turkey. He took off all his clothes and got under the table and lived there on scraps and crumbs and bones. The King called in many doctors, but none of them could cure him. Finally, he called in a certain wise man, who took off his own clothes and sat down under the table with him. I am a Turkey, the prince told him. ‘I am a turkey too,’ the wise man said. The two of them sat there together for a very long time and then the wise man said, ‘Do you think a turkey can’t we... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1458506 Wed, 21 May 2008 13:49:21 +0100 1458506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1194746&cid=t_110775_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2F01%2Ffighting-for-care-when-a-drug-trial-goes-wrong%2F It is both sad and depressing to write about a drug company not living up to its promises, whether they were spelled out in explicit detail in legal documents or in language that to any layperson is eminently clear in its intent. So when a pharmaceutical company, testing a new drug looking for FDA approval, says something like: “If because of your participation in the study you require additional care that would not ordinarily be necessary for your condition, this will be provided at no additional cost to you.” That seems pretty clear — if our drug screws you up, we’ll pay to make things as right as medical science allows. You won’t have to worry about any medical bills — we’ll take care of it. And if you thought any of that, apparently you&#82... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1194746 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:51 +0100 1194746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=962683&cid=t_110775_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F171881101%2Fbe_careful_entrepreneurs_get_w.html If entrepreneurs get just what they go after… and I believe they do … then it makes sense to expect the best. Recently,  I met with an innovative young leader who explained a new plan to improve productivity in his lagging driver ed business. When I asked him what improved performance would look like, he grappled for words. Nor could he describe what he’d expect to see on the new horizon he planned. No wonder his contractors delivered second best and his own performance remained less than stellar.What traits do you see that add to performance improvement in your organization?Perhaps employees work especially well in teams … or clients say they feel listened to … or people enjoy your innovative setting - where morale remains high. If you see colors or ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=962683 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:50:17 +0100 962683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=830935&cid=t_110775_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F30%2Ftoday-i-am-grateful%2F Filed under: Cancer Survivors, Today, I Am GratefulThe following post is one of a series of posts appearing Monday through Friday on The Cancer Blog. This feature -- Today, I am grateful -- allows me to share with readers my appreciation for all the treasures in my life, both big and small. In my post-cancer world, I find It healing for my soul to be mindful of the good in my life. It is my pleasure to share my gratitude with you. The night before my lumpectomy, way back in December 2005, I was consumed with fear, worry, and panic. Since I'd found it, the lump in my left breast had been sitting untouched for nearly two weeks. I imagined the mass spreading with each day and believed I could detect its growth each time I felt for it. A doctor told me if it was growing like I thought it was, ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=830935 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 830935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=530929&cid=t_110775_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F09%2Fthought-for-the-day-cloudy-apple-juice-clearly-healthier%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Research, Magazines, Daily news, Thought for the DayI'm not a fan of juice and have never been one to offer it to my little boys. There's just too much sugar swirling around in the beverage to make it an appealing choice for me.Despite its sugar content, however, there are certain health benefits one might gain from drinking juice -- especially a specific type of apple juice.Think about this:Next time you're in the market for apple juice, try the cloudy, unclarified variety. Recent research indicates it has four times the concentration of anti-cancer polyphenols as the clear juice most people drink.Source: Family Circle, April 2007Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Blog) The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=530929 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 530929