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 'concern'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:37 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911412&cid=t_101721_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F07%2Fto-retract-or-not-to-retract-thats-the-question%2F In the previous post I discussed [1] that editors of Science asked for the retraction of a paper linking XMRV retrovirus to ME/CFS. The decision of the editors was based on the failure of at least 10 other studies to confirm these findings and on growing support that the results were caused by contamination. When the authors refused [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911412 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:34:25 +0100 4911412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658415&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F30%2Fintroducing-partners-in-wellness%2F I’m pleased to introduce our newest blog, Partners in Wellness by Kate Thieda. This is a blog that is meant to provide information and support to relationship partners and spouses who are in a marriage with someone who has a mental illness, such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder. Coping with someone who has a serious mental illness can often times be trying, difficult, and stressful. This blog will deal with topics to help caregivers and partners learn to better communicate and improve their relationships with someone who has a mental health concern. Partners in Wellness will focus on helping people who are in a relationship with a person who has a mental health issue. While this may include what people often refer to as “caregivers,” it is focused on people who are par... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658415 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:55:29 +0100 4658415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399618&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F25%2Fintroducing-adventures-in-positive-psychology%2F I’m pleased to introduce our newest blog, Adventures in Positive Psychology with Joe Wilner, MA, focused on the topic of positive psychology. You’ve probably heard a thing or two about positive psychology in the past decade, because of its focus on helping people to better understand themselves and their lives to increase happiness. Sure, life can be challenging sometimes and many face a mental health concern. But that’s no reason you shouldn’t be seeking personal growth all of your life too, and find ways to increase your happiness and well-being. Joe Wilner has a Masters Degree in Psychology and a Masters in Liberal Arts, with a concentration in Management and Leadership. Joe is a certified meditation instructor through the American Institute of Health Care Professionals (AIH... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399618 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:55:40 +0100 4399618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013259&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F28%2Ffeds-award-26-2-million-for-mental-health-care%2F All too often, I find myself writing about how mental health care fails in the U.S. It’s an easy story to write — during hard economic times, health care (especially for the poor and indigent) often takes a big hit from the government. So it’s always refreshing to write a different story. Especially one where the feds step up and fund not just a good idea, but a great one. The hero in this instance is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the funding mechanism is the Affordable Care Act’s Prevention and Public Health Fund. Forty-three agencies share in the $26.2 million booty (most receiving about $500,000). The goal of the funding? To help better integrate primary care into the mental health services they offer. Yes, you heard me right — help... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013259 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:01:57 +0100 4013259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858201&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F11%2F7-tips-for-changing-therapists%2F Psychotherapy is a great treatment option for virtually any mental disorder or mental health concern, as well as life and relationship issues. Decades’ worth of research have proven its effectiveness, at least when you’re working with an experienced therapist who knows their stuff and uses empirically-backed techniques. But what happens when you need to change therapists? We all need to change therapists from time to time, so how do you start over with a new therapist? Where do you begin? What do you do? And what do you look for in your new therapist? Changing therapists can be a daunting, anxiety-inducing process. There is no “right” time to change therapists. You do it when you feel like you’re treading water with your current therapist, or you’re just... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858201 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:30:51 +0100 3858201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567892&cid=t_101721_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-doctors-hauntings%2F2010.05.15 2:30AM: The beeper sounds. “Please call the ER x2222.” Why are they calling me? I’m not on call. A flash then a clap of thunder outside. “Your patient from a few days ago is here in the ER.” The mind races. You remember the case clearly. No problem at all. What could be going on? You ask 20 questions, you get 20 answers. All of the bases have been covered. “Doin’ better now,” you’re told. “We’ll just admit ’em and you can see ‘em in the morning.” Hesitantly you return to bed, mind racing. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Wes* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567892 Sat, 15 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3567892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542903&cid=t_101721_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F56%2Fremoving-warts-with-duct-tape%2F Common warts are thickened, crusty lesions with noticeable black pinpoint dots. Contrary to what most people think, these aren’t caused by frog’s urine. They are caused by a virus called the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are a lot of ways to get rid of these pesky lesions but every technique aims to destroy the virus. You can apply an over-the-counter salicylic acid gel or solution, freeze it with liquid nitrogen, zap it with a laser or have it cauterized but I think the cheapest way to do it is to use duct tape. That’s right, DUCT TAPE!. Simply cut a piece of duct tape and apply it on the wart then leave it on for 7 days. On the eighth day, take it off and repeat the process until the wart disappears. It may take a month or two for it to completely resolve . This isn’t a guar... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542903 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:44:43 +0100 3542903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437787&cid=t_101721_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fincreased-radiation-concerns-over-ct.html "Urgent warnings by government experts about the risks of routinely using powerful CT scans to screen patients for colon cancer were brushed aside by the Food and Drug Administration, according to agency documents and interviews with agency scientists. "Source- NY TIMESFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437787 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:03:00 +0100 3437787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157693&cid=t_101721_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2010%2F01%2F09%2Fbacteria-in-that-soda-fountain-drinks%2F Is Fountain Soda Safe? A new study published in the January issue of the International Journal of Microbiology is giving people cause to be concerned about what else they may be getting in their soda fountain drinks. Coliform bacteria, the bacteria used to determine the quality of foods and beverages, were detected in 48% of the beverages analyzed in a 2009 study. The study, conducted by researchers at Hollins University and Virginia Western Community College, found that “soda fountain machines may harbor persistent communities of potentially pathogenic microorganisms.” In addition, the concern is that these microorganisms in the soda  “may contribute to episodic gastric distress in the general population and could pose a more significant health risk to immunocompromised... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157693 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:53:15 +0100 3157693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108398&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F20%2Fautism-rates-redux-autism-rates-better-than-in-october%2F Talk about déjà vu. It was just over two months ago we and other news agencies reported on a study published in the journal Pediatrics that found that autism was now in about 1 in 91 children. So I was scratching my head when I started seeing news reports late this past week stating that autism was in 1 out of every 110 children. After a little digging, I see it was spurred by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issuing a press release on the findings of an analysis of actual 8-year-old child health records, published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The Pediatrics study was a structured phone survey of parents (not an analysis of actual child health records). While it’s great that we now have two datasets that are in basic agreement that ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108398 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:56:46 +0100 3108398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015322&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F21%2Fgetting-therapy-when-theres-no-money%2F I can’t help but mention this article in The New York Times about how to get mental health care when you have no insurance or for some reason your have minimal coverage for mental health concerns with your current health insurance (which should change come January 1, 2010 when the federal mental health parity law kicks in). In the article, Lesley Alderman “offer[s] advice for those without insurance, or with only minimal coverage, on how to find low-cost mental health care.” The solutions should be familiar to our regular readers — self-help techniques (most of which you can find online; but you can also find them in self-help books, freely available at your local library); self-help support groups (such as the ones we host here at Psych Central); an employee assist... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015322 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:29:59 +0100 3015322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458163&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F06%2Finpatient-psychiatric-questions-and-tips%2F Last week, PatientsLikeMe released a new report highlighting patient experiences and tips regarding how to make the most of inpatient psychiatric treatment. PatientsLikeMe.com is an online community for people with significant, life-changing conditions that emphasizes the sharing of health care data and information publicly. It is thought by sharing such information with one another and for research purposes, we can learn more about health and mental health concerns, more quickly and in a real population than could otherwise be done. Inpatient psychiatric treatment is not all that common (most people who get treatment for a mental health concern [or "mood condition," as they call it] do so in an outpatient setting). But because it’s fairly uncommon, there are a lot of misconceptions ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458163 Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:30:44 +0100 2458163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452705&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F04%2Fresearch-participate-in-an-online-support-group%2F This study will involve joining and taking part in an online support group as well as filling in questionnaires online about how you are feeling. Study participant requirements: The study is looking for participants who are Over 18 years old Live in the UK Are experiencing stress, depression, anxiety or similar mental health concern Have an interest in joining an online support group. Interested? Learn more: Online support group research (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452705 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:50:15 +0100 2452705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416994&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F18%2Foptimism-software-special-offer%2F As a person starts upon his or her road in recovery from a mental health concern, a common question arises — how will I know I’m getting better? Therapists will often encourage (or even require) an individual to track their progress in treatment. Of course, such tracking requires some organization on the individual’s part, and can often be more hassle and work than they expect. Optimism Software is a simple, easy-to-use tracking tool. Optimism prompts you to keep a detailed record of all things that affect your state of mind. By monitoring patterns in your life you can identify negative influences that you need to avoid, early warning signs that your health is deteriorating, and the inputs and activities that benefit you most. Simple charts highlight cause and effect rel... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416994 Mon, 18 May 2009 12:24:54 +0100 2416994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348542&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F17%2Fmoms-internet-addiction%2F In a fluff piece Parenting magazine recently published (and which was picked up by CNN below), moms are apparently “at risk” for a non-existent mental health concern. How one can be at risk for something that doesn’t exist and that no doctor can diagnose is beyond me. But Rachel Mosteller apparently glosses over that point in suggesting that using the Internet while trying to keep your sanity as a stay-at-home mom can amount to “Internet addiction.” Look, you have to start getting alarmed: These moms are contributing to a growing global addiction. There’s a movement among psychiatrists to recognize Internet addiction as an official mental disorder (just like alcohol dependency). And a recent Stanford University national survey found that 14 percent of I... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348542 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:00:07 +0100 2348542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2211489&cid=t_101721_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fpostpartum-blues-and-depression%2F Everyone expects the postpartum period to be a joyful happy time welcoming the newborn home and into the family. Unfortunately, however, many women will experience either short or long-term mood disturbances in the year after giving birth. In fact, at least 40-80 percent of women experience postpartum blues, which is a short-term, transient condition characterized by mild, but often rapid, mood swings from elation to sadness, accompanied by tearfulness, crying spells, irritability, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and insomnia. Symptoms typically peak on the fifth postpartum day, and fortunately usually resolve within two weeks without treatment other than support and reassurance. It is important for women experiencing the blues to get adequate rest and sleep, which may require additiona... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2211489 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:04:51 +0100 2211489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2080974&cid=t_101721_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fcancer-risk-from-cardiac-ct.html "Scientists have found evidence that the risk of cancer from exposure to radiation during computed tomography for cardiovascular disease has been overstated. Radiology and cardiovascular researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C., also said that the new estimates are several times lower than previously published conclusions. In earlier studies, many scientists claimed that the risk of cancer from radiation exposure during CT for cardiovascular disease was approximately 1 in 114, but the new study suggests that the risk is 1 in 1000."The findings of the study were presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago.Full Text HereFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Tel... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2080974 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:59:00 +0100 2080974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1998832&cid=t_101721_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fradiation-concerns-in-children.html The Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging – the Image Gently Alliance -is a coalition of health care organizations dedicated to providing safe, high quality pediatric imaging nationwide. The primary objective of the Alliance is to raise awareness in the imaging community of the need to adjust radiation dose when imaging children. The ultimate goal of the Alliance is to change practice. From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1998832 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:39:00 +0100 1998832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1902232&cid=t_101721_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fpink-ribbons-breast-cancer-and-big-guys%2F In my quest for merchandise with pink ribbons, I came across a case of Propel Fit Water with a new label on each bottle showing the pink ribbon in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I buy this flavored bottled water for my youngest son who I call the “Big Guy.” As I have mentioned in past blog posts, he has earned this title along with the nickname “Moose” for being a 6′3″ 295-pound offensive tackle. So I am planning to send this big football player to school each day with bottled water adorned with pink ribbons. Frankly, as much as he avoids all things pink for obvious reasons, I don’t think this high school senior will mind. Kathy-Ellen and the “Big Guy” T.J, (his real acronym) has made an effort to be open and honest about his ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1902232 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:43:53 +0100 1902232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1760098&cid=t_101721_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2FTqDzcfVKd-s%2F Alex has done it again :) How Bill W. explained what was meant by the saying that “A.A. is a SELFISH program.” …. Another correspondent complained directly that he had been ‘disturbed to hear some A.A. speakers say, ‘A.A. is a selfish program.’” The co-founder’s response was eventually published in “The A.A. Way of Life”: I can see why you are disturbed…. The word ’selfish’ ordinarily implies that one is acquisitive, demanding, and thoughtless of the welfare of others. Of course, the A.A. way of life does not at all imply such undesirable traits. What do these speakers mean? Well, any theologian will tell you that the salvation of his own soul is the highest vocation that a man can have. Without salvation - howev... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1760098 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:50:33 +0100 1760098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1615970&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2F11%2Fdepression-is-real%2F But you already knew that, because you read this blog. For millions of people in the world, however, depression still isn’t viewed as a “real” health problem. These people think it’s just something you have to “get over.” Some even think you can “catch” depression, like you can catch a cold. The number of misconceptions out there is amazing. Anchor Magazine recently published an article on this topic, basically reminding us that mental illness is still not as widely accepted as we would like, but how much progress we’ve made in just the past 20 years. It starts by describing the story of Keith Anderson, a Canadian lawyer who grappled with depression: Anderson’s depression affected every aspect of his life, including his family, his... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1615970 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:46:27 +0100 1615970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1246560&cid=t_101721_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fare-we-overestimating-cancer-risk-from.html An interesting letter in NEJM, according to Maurice Tubiana "an excess of cancers has never been detected in laboratory animals or in humans for doses below 100 mSv. Computed tomographic (CT) scans deliver a radiation dose of about 20 mSv. After repeated x-ray examinations, induction of cancer has been observed only when the cumulative dose was above 500 mSv. In patients treated with radiotherapy, a threshold was reported for irradiation doses of 0.6 Sv delivered in 30 sessions. Overestimation of the risk may deprive patients of beneficial examinations. " and the debate continues...Reference- Computed Tomography and Radiation ExposureN Engl J Med 2008 358: 850-853[Full Text]From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine (Source: Sumer's Radiology S... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1246560 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:40:00 +0100 1246560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1196710&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2F02%2Fthink-social-networks-are-harmless-think-again%2F We’ve been beating the patient privacy drum here for years, and will continue to do so because we don’t think the message is being fully understood. When you share and disclose aspects of your personal health with the world, it is something very different than when you share and disclose your favorite books or hobbies or musical groups. They are not the same thing. Books, music and your favorite movie star can’t be used against you (well, at least not until Big Brother takes hold). But your personal health information can. Think we’re overstating things? Well, the New Jersey Law Journal published a story yesterday that might make you think again: Litigation over an insurer’s refusal to pay health benefits for anorexia or bulimia may turn on what is reveal... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1196710 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:20:38 +0100 1196710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1090434&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F12%2Fis-early-onset-bipolar-disorder-simply-normal-childhood%2F When researchers start referring to their own work in the field as a “bible” when it comes to the topic of their research, it makes you wonder if they’re perhaps drinking too much of their Kool-Aid. After all, researchers are supposed to be objective scientists, not simply advocates for their own beliefs and personalities as “leaders” in a field. So it was refreshing to see psychologist John Rosemond call out Dr. Dimitri Papolos and his wife Janice for becoming the leaders of their own little belief system where children who exhibit everyday, normal childhood behaviors should be labeled as “early onset bipolar disorder,” a non-existent diagnosis that the Papoloses are trying to push as a legitimate concern. Dr. Rosemond hits a homerun with this s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1090434 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:39:21 +0100 1090434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1074938&cid=t_101721_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F06%2Fhelping-someone-with-a-mental-health-concern%2F You see a friend or family member in pain. You reach out. You want to help them, but you don’t know what to do. Maybe they’re grappling with depression, or maybe it’s ADHD or anxiety, or something you don’t really understand like bipolar disorder. Whatever the case, you want to be a good person and help. You just don’t know where to begin. Here’s a few ideas on how you can help your friend or family member with their mental health concern. Continue reading: Helping Someone with a Mental Health Concern (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1074938 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:51:17 +0100 1074938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825593&cid=t_101721_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F148891362%2F I am going to be totally honest right now. And once again in no way am I judging or belittling, but there are too many overweight children. We had our first day of the school around my neck of the woods today, so I had to take my middle daughter to school for the first part of the day. I was shocked by how many “obese” kids there were. I am not taking about big, strong, athletic, tall children, but very chunky, sweaty and fat kids. I understand to a certain degree that genetics comes in to play. My hubby is well over 6′5″ and I am 5′9″ so our kids are tall, strong girls, but they are not jiggly and out of breath from walking a flight of stairs. And I also get that some families have to eat what they can afford which means pre packaged foods, sugar filled... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825593 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:32:53 +0100 825593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=817598&cid=t_101721_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F23%2Finternet-information-validates-doctor-opinions%2F Filed under: ResearchAs soon as I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I started reading, researching, and investigating. I hunted down every bit of information I could find about the disease that had somehow tunneled through my breast tissue. What I found kept me in the know. I felt informed and in control -- and a bit skittish too.My doctor once told me to stop reading. It was causing me too much worry, too much unnecessary stress. And while I didn't stop reading altogether, I did cut down on my Internet research. Since anyone can post anything on the Internet, it can be an iffy source of information. So iffy that some doctors -- like mine -- have expressed concern.Doctors may be able to breathe a sigh of relief, though. According to a study published in the April issue of the International... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=817598 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 817598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478728&cid=t_101721_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F15%2Fsomething-of-unknown-significance%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prevention, Cancer SurvivorsA doctor found something suspicious when she read the results of the breast MRI I had on Friday. What she found is of unknown significance. This means something caught her attention. She just isn't sure what it is. This doctor does know that whatever it is inside my right breast appears to be a low-risk something. But still, there's a concern looming in the air -- for her and for me.I spoke with my oncologist about this concern, and he told me anything suspicious must be pursued by further testing. I'm thankful for that. He also said he expects that nothing actually significant will come of this. But if it does, it will have been caught early.On Friday, I will report for further testing -- a mammogram and an ultrasound -- and then I w... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478728 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478728