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 'correct'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696687&cid=t_335840_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F10%2Fwhat-not-to-say-to-a-grieving-family%2F Harold Kushner explains what not to say to a grieving family in his classic “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” using as an illustration the story of Job (the faithful, righteous, and pious man who loses his livestock, house, servants, and children, and is afflicted with boils all over his body). Having lost his own son, the rabbi knows all too well what helps and what hurts when trying to comfort a friend or relative. The three friends who came to console Job got terrible scores, and here’s why, according to Kushner… Because the friends had never been in Job’s position, they could not realize how unhelpful, how offensive it was for them to be judging Job, to be telling him he should not cry and complain so much. Even if they themselves had experienced si... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696687 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:00:27 +0100 4696687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592400&cid=t_335840_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcoffee-and-stroke-another-study-the-media-got-wrong%2F2011.03.14 Here we go again. Headlines across America blaring lines like, “Coffee may reduce stroke risk.” It was a big study, but an observational study. Not a trial. Not an experiment. And, as we say so many times on this website that you could almost join along with the chorus, observational studies have inherent limitations that should always be mentioned in stories. They can’t prove cause and effect. They can show a strong statistical association, but they can’t prove cause and effect. So you can’t prove benefit or risk reduction. And stories should say that. USA Today, for example, did not explain that in its story. Nor did it include any of the limitations that were included in, for example, a HealthDay story, which stated: “The problem with this type of stu... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592400 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:00:45 +0100 4592400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507350&cid=t_335840_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F22%2Fteens-share-self-injury-videos-researchers-fear-normalization%2F Many newspapers and media outlets are picking up the new Pediatrics study that looked for “self injury” or “self harm” videos on YouTube and were surprised that they actually found them. I’m not sure “study” is the correct word for what the researchers did here, since millions of people each day perform similar “research” (by typing these keywords into YouTube). From a completely descriptive study — e.g., research that is simply observing what the researchers find online — the researchers nonetheless draw the following conclusion: “The nature of nonsuicidal self-injury videos on YouTube may foster normalization of nonsuicidal self-injury and may reinforce the behavior through regular viewing of nonsuicidal self-injury�... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507350 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:03:50 +0100 4507350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3659176&cid=t_335840_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F163%2Facne-rosacea-acne-vulgaris-and-seborrheic-dermatitis%2F Acne rosacea and seborrheic dermatitis can easily be confused.  In a few cases, all three conditions exist in the same patient. Acne vulgaris is the medical term for outbreaks of pimples, pustules, bumps and blemishes.  It is very common during a person’s teenage years, but rarely persists into adulthood. Rosacea in adults is often mistaken as acne.  Treatments like benzoyl peroxide are commonly recommended for acne, but will worsen rosacea. Redness of the cheeks, nose and forehead are the primary symptoms of rosacea.  Occasionally, the neck, chest, ears and scalp are affected. When redness and flaking of the ears and scalp are present, it is often indicative of seborrheic dermatitis, rather than rosacea.  But, that’s not always the case. You may be able to see that diagnosing one... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3659176 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:34:22 +0100 3659176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546848&cid=t_335840_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fabout-the-childrens-medication-recall%2F2010.05.08 The [recent] massive recall of some of the most popular [children's] medications is unsettling, disturbing and concerning. Thankfully it was done as a precautionary move before any child was harmed and that there’s a sufficient supply of generic alternatives of the medications recalled. Still, having 40 popular medications recalled by one of today’s most trusted pharmaceutical manufacturers rocks our confidence in the safeguards in place at the core. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Gwenn Is In* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546848 Sat, 08 May 2010 18:00:02 +0100 3546848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231596&cid=t_335840_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Fhow-do-i-find-a-good-psychiatrist%2F This month Guideposts magazine published my story about the morning I met Dr. Smith at the Johns Hopkins Mood Disorders Center. It read a little bit like a fairy tale … as soon as I met the right psychiatrist, I was fixed for good! And I never, ever cried again. I didn’t have room to give all the details … like that it took a few months to feel good again … and there was a lot of work being done on my end … and that even today I have plenty of bad days. I suspect that because the story was so simplistic and ended with glass slippers fitting perfectly on my dainty feet that it has been generating a lot of mail for me, most of the notes asking this question: “How do I get myself one of those good doctors who can fix me?” Dr. Smith told me during one ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231596 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:21:40 +0100 3231596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512141&cid=t_335840_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=2405098&cid=t_335840_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fstraighten-up-for-national-posture-month%2F With May being National Correct Posture Month, it seems only right to think about ways to improve the posture. Sitting at the computer for hours on end has, I’m sure, increased my habit of slumping so a few reminders and tips on how to straighten up won’t go amiss. Here’s what Dr Greg Thielman, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Philadelphia, suggests in the way of tips and exercises… Evaluate your workstation: A workstation is anywhere that an individual spends a notable amount of time daily and for many of us, our primary workstation is standing or sitting at a desk. “If you’re sitting, don’t drop a ton of money on an ergonomic chair. Instead, position the chair to provide lumbar, shoulder, and if needed, head support.”  Perfor... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405098 Mon, 11 May 2009 06:51:39 +0100 2405098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2243054&cid=t_335840_113_f&fid=38130&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tempdev.net%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D634 Now that the industry keyword has changed from EMR to EHR, cube dwellers across the country are groaning ever time MS Word auto-corrects EHR to HER. Its pretty easily to end this once and for all. The next time Word auto-correct, quickly hover over HER and select the lightening bolt. From there, you can select “Stop Automatically Correcting ‘EHR’”. Viola! Note: This is for Word 2007. For other versions, your mileage may vary. (Source: Implementing EMRs) Implementing EMRs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2243054 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:14:00 +0100 2243054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194782&cid=t_335840_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=1234592&cid=t_335840_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fgp-makes-correct-diagnosis-uk-in-shock.html Mrs Enid HuttThe story was first picked up by the Daily Mail. It is rare enough for a GP to make a diagnosis at all, but to make the correct one...well, it’s unheard off.Mrs Enid Hutt was out having dinner in a local restaurant when GP Dr Clever walked up to her. “He did not even say 'hello'" Mrs Hutt told the Daily Mail. "He just came out with the diagnosis. “Christ, you’re fat” he said.” Mrs Hutt, who weighs 86 stone and has to be wheeled about on a trolley, was going to ask to see a specialist about her painful knees. “Now, thanks to Dr Clever, I don’t need to” said Mrs Hutt. “He has changed my life." (Source: NHS Blog Doctor) NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234592 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:37:00 +0100 1234592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=954335&cid=t_335840_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F170403516%2F Bayer Diabetes Care introduced the new Contour TS blood glucose monitoring system. Well hot dog. This handy little glucometer is expected to provide more accurate blood sugar results. And just what makes the Contour TS so special? Unlike most meters that need to be manually coded to ensure accurate results, Bayer’s new Contour TS blood glucose meter automatically sets to the correct code any time a Bayer test strip is inserted. Manual coding may lead to miscoding. In fact, a recent study found that approximately 16 per cent—or one out of six—persons failed to properly manually code their blood glucose meters to the lot of test strips being used. Over 40% of glucometers that are miscoded offer very “off” results that provide inaccurate treatments and therapies. T... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=954335 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:52:57 +0100 954335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=716532&cid=t_335840_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F05%2Fsickkids-partners-to-speed-cure-research-for-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Research, Products, SupportIn December 2006, The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada (SickKids) researchers found that mice injected with capsaicin -- the chemical that makes chili peppers hot -- were rapidly cured of Type 1 diabetes. Now with widespread credence following their discovery, SickKids has partnered with Approach Therapeutics to accelerate the human clinical trials for this cure. Researchers discovered that Type 1 diabetes is caused by malfunctioning pain nerves surrounding islets. These nerves mistakenly tell the brain that the islets are inflamed and the body creates insulin autoantibodies to destroy them. The researchers injected capsaicin, also known as "substance P", to kill the pancreatic pain nerves. Researc... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=716532 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 716532