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 'counselor'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:47 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182233&cid=t_127369_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FKHUrL5uVSuA%2Fsupport-group-tips By Kairol Rosenthal During my stint with cancer, I’ve attended both thyroid cancer and young adult cancer groups.  They ranged from excellent to abysmal.  Here are six tips I’ve come up with for making the most out of a support group experience. I’m curious if you’ve ever tried them: 1. Contact the leader first to see if it’s a good match for you. Ask if participants have a similar disease type or variation as you, what stage of their disease are they in, if the focus is emotional support or swapping practical medical coping strategies. If age, relationship status, race and ethnicity and other personal factors are important to you, ask about the demographics of the group. 2. Try a few meetings. Sometimes groups vary hugely from meeting to meeting depending on who is... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182233 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:11:17 +0100 5182233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086258&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F31%2Flifesaving-list%2F Help save lives by sharing this list. Online Suicide Prevention Resources is a small wiki focussed on crisis resources available online without a telephone. There are listings for social media, secure IM chat, and public forums. It was inspired by the International Suicide Prevention Wiki, created by Post Secret, which features a table of links and directories for telephone crisis hotlines and resources all over the world. The list I created today is solely for non-phone contacts. Included are details of the hours for each service. Why make such a list? In today’s cell phone family plan homes, calls show up on bills read by parents, and youth might want privacy for a long list of reasons including the parents being the problem. By using the Internet, people can connect one on one to ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086258 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:00:50 +0100 5086258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952990&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F18%2Famericas-mental-health-budget-cuts-poor-training-and-stephanie-moulton%2F Anybody who’s been an administrator in a community mental health system in America in the past three decades knows the drill. During bust times, state governments actually come close to doing a good job with members of society who are at their most vulnerable. Services are — while never fully-funded — well-funded, and for the most part, there’s enough staff to cover the huge need in communities for mental health care for the poor. But when budgets tighten, the first place governors look to cut are social services. High on the list of social services to be cut are mental health services, because they are often people intensive. Nevermind that most of those people are poorly trained “aides” or others who often have little direct education or experience wit... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952990 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 15:11:39 +0100 4952990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797801&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F07%2Fa-stress-relieving-article-for-professionals%2F I was trying to do it all on my own: I know how to meditate. I know how to do my job. I am an addictions counselor. I arrived at the UVA mindfulness meditation meeting because something inside me told me that I wasn’t OK. I was in a lot of internal pain — otherwise known as being extremely stressed. I take my life experiences very seriously. I try not to let them get by without noticing. I don’t always know how to ask for help, or know if I even need help at times. I didn’t consciously know what I was asking for that night, I just showed up, along with a few others, both meditation teachers showed up… and Help showed up. Lessons learned while sitting… Letting go. I listened as the lady across from me explained her work as walking in deep water wearing cloak upon c... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797801 Sat, 07 May 2011 13:18:43 +0100 4797801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684428&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F07%2F5-ways-to-better-cope-with-stress%2F When trying to manage stress, Richard Blonna, Ed.D — a nationally certified coach and counselor and author of Stress Less, Live More — said that many people mistakenly look for a Band-Aid approach. They look for one approach to work with all stressors in all situations at all times. But realistically you can’t rely on one technique. For instance, diaphragmatic breathing is an effective stress reliever but you might not want to use it in a certain situation because you’re feeling self-conscious and don’t want to bring attention to yourself, he said. Similarly, while Blonna is a big believer in meditation, he said it doesn’t work if you’re stuck in traffic, since it’s dangerous to close your eyes. Instead, “What we need is a toolbox that’s full of techniques tha... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684428 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:35:42 +0100 4684428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540589&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2Fnaked-therapy-or-just-cam-girl-soft-porn%2F When is psychotherapy, well, therapeutic? Is it any more therapeutic if your “therapist” starts taking off their clothes during your session? A freelance computer programmer, Sarah White, has decided that anyone can do therapy online. And not only that, she does it while she disrobes, one piece of clothing at a time. Yes, I’m serious. She calls this “Naked Therapy.” No, I’m still not kidding (and neither, apparently, is Sarah White). Be forewarned — a lot of the links in this article lead to websites with half-naked photos of a woman. I suppose the hook here is obvious — someone peddling cam-girl soft porn under the guise of something that’s “therapeutic,” because they hold a notepad and take notes while disrobing. So what a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540589 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:30:19 +0100 4540589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585611&cid=t_127369_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcurious-about-your-dna-just-stop-by-walgreens%2F2010.05.20 I’ve been writing about personal genomics for years. The standard concept of it is that you can order such genetic tests online, send your saliva or buccal swab to the lab where they analyze your DNA, then you can check online what kind of diseases you have elevated or lowered risk for. That’s how Navigenics, 23andMe or Pathway Genomics works. Now Pathway had a major announcement: San Diego based startup Pathway Genomics announced [May 18th] that it will begin selling its DNA collection kits at Walgreens drugstores beginning in mid-May, for about $20 to $30. Unlike a pregnancy test, users won’t be able to get results immediately. They will have to send in their saliva sample and then go to Pathway’s website to select the particular test they want. Users choose from drug response ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585611 Thu, 20 May 2010 16:00:07 +0100 3585611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564029&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F13%2Fon-being-a-student-therapist-end-of-semester-reflections%2F It’s taken me a while to compose this last blog of the semester. How does one wrap up the teachings of 52 client sessions in just a few hundred words? Of course, by no means is this the end of my writings about my work, but the end of my practicum experience has arrived, and with it, thoughts and reflections on my first months as a counselor. When my supervisor gave me my end-of-the-semester review, she gave me a great compliment, saying that I “seem very comfortable in my skin” and how that is a great asset for a counselor. Of all the words of praise she had given me over the past few months, those meant the most. Years of my own therapeutic work got me to the place I am today, a place where I can be of most help to others. It has been a long, often difficult, but also rewarding jou... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564029 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:30:12 +0100 3564029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552557&cid=t_127369_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FYkACH2s0lS4%2F Bill Uren at Addiction Recovery Basics Has written a very nice review of Recovery Is Sexy and recommends it for people in recovery. Thank you Bill. In response I have looked at his site and download’s. Wonderful! Bill is in recovery himself and is a practicing alcohol and drug counselor. With his experiential knowledge he has combined academic learning to produce easy to read material that is harmonic with 12 Step recovery and useful. If you are in recovery I recommend you down load his ‘Addiction Recovery Help Guide’. It’s full of functional wisdom. Addiction Recovery Basics good site for recovery. Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery Bookstore Hazelden Books, DVD's & Medalions (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552557 Sun, 09 May 2010 17:38:11 +0100 3552557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3547015&cid=t_127369_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F2LzAplEc0Ls%2F Counselor Magazine’s Addiction Professional Reference Guide The Essential Desk Reference for Every Addiction Professional From noted Counselor contributor William L. White, M.A., comes the most comprehensive reference available today for the addiction professional. A consolidated resource directory for anyone working in the addiction treatment and recovery fields, this desk reference includes listings for: · important national organizations · related governmental agencies · trade associations · accrediting organizations · addiction research centers · private foundations funding prevention and treatment-related initiatives · contact information for addiction licensing and certification organizations Today’s professional often faces ethical and legal dilemmas during the ... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3547015 Sun, 02 May 2010 21:13:47 +0100 3547015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471844&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F14%2Fon-being-a-student-therapist-unsatisfying-endings%2F Three weeks left in the semester, and the goodbyes begin. Technically, I did say goodbye to four clients earlier in the semester, but over the next few weeks, I’ll be saying goodbye to clients with whom I’ve worked “long term,” as in, longer than our four required sessions, and therefore, with whom I have built more of a relationship. The client I said goodbye to today made incredible progress during the semester. She came in very closed off, afraid to show emotion, and dealing with issues that would be hard for anyone to deal with, let alone a 20-year-old undergraduate. During our time together, she worked hard and was a rewarding client. However, today during our termination session, I was reminded of what counseling is really about: the client and her needs, not my needs or expe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471844 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:26:36 +0100 3471844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424909&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F31%2Fon-being-a-student-therapist-facebook-and-process-commentary%2F Buzz…buzz…buzz… The Blackberry on my client’s lap was signaling a message. Usually, this client silences her phone and puts it away before our session, without any prompting from me. This time, she glanced down at it, pushed a few buttons, and resumed our conversation. I let it go. Two minutes later: buzz…buzz…buzz… My client looked down again and started pushing buttons. I called her out. “What’s up with the phone today? Usually you put it away. Is something going on?” “It’s just Facebook updates.” She pushed a few buttons again and put the phone in her pocket. I didn’t hear it vibrate again during the rest of the session. In my group theories class, we’ve been discussing the concept of process commentary, which Irvin Yalom described in his book The Theory a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424909 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:20:11 +0100 3424909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262646&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fmy-first-week-as-a-therapist%2F The weather conspired against us this week in North Carolina. A state that does usually see at least one major snowstorm a year, we still have no idea what to do when it actually happens. It snowed last Friday night through the day on Saturday and as a result, my university was closed on Monday, and had delayed openings on Tuesday and Wednesday due to daytime snow melt refreezing on the roads at night. Consequently, our counseling clinic was an absolute hive, with all 31 of us taking turns on the one clinic phone, trying to call our clients to reschedule canceled appointments. As if anticipation for seeing your first client isn’t bad enough — most of us had to wait a few extra days! I, myself, had originally scheduled three clients for Monday. Luckily, it worked out that all three ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262646 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:30:52 +0100 3262646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079592&cid=t_127369_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-and-healthy-relationships-in-recovery%2F This article will give many people in recovery food for thought. What is a healthy relationship and how does sex fit in? In the simplest terms, a healthy relationship is one that makes you feel good about yourself and [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079592 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:39:00 +0100 3079592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2601972&cid=t_127369_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fhelpful-skills-of-breastfeeding-counselors%2F Welcome to the Women’s Health Blogfest featuring posts from registered dietitians and lactation professionals. First I want to share how breastfeeding counselors use their unique skills to help support breastfeeding mothers. At the end of this post, watch for links from over 40 participating bloggers! It’s true of nearly any profession. The keys to success are not technical knowledge or even years of experience. As I law student, I was not asked to memorize all the rules of federal, state, and local law. That would be impossible! Instead I was taught how to get at the heart of an issue and how to research and interpret the applicable laws. As a parent, I don’t need a Ph.D. in psychology or years of mothering under my belt. Mainly I need a sympathetic ear and a few resourc... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2601972 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:28 +0100 2601972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2386950&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F04%2Ftwo-new-blogs-on-psych-central%2F I’m pleased to announce the publication of two new blogs on Psych Central, Family Mental Health by Erika Krull and Therapy Unplugged by Sonia Neale. Erika Krull, MS, LMHP is a licensed mental health counselor, freelance writer, mom of three young girls, wife of one cool guy, and former prisoner of depression. She experienced three and a half years of postpartum depression and PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) before getting treatment. Erika has specialized training and experience with intense in-home family therapy. For two years, she traveled to rural areas providing counseling for families with severely behavior disordered kids. She also has almost ten years experience being a mom to round out her qualifications as a family specialist. Sonia Neale started therapy writing for p... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2386950 Mon, 04 May 2009 15:13:03 +0100 2386950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1969287&cid=t_127369_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Ffrancis-agrees-with-kid.html First, Hat Tip to Mr Weber, a longtime reader of my blog. Thanks to him for bringing this to my attention.Do you remember how I said that genetic counselors lack the clinical training to integrate services such as pharmacogenomics and cardiogenetics?Nearly got my disinvited from NSGC's Christmas PartyWell, I also said that the slack could be filled by Physician's Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. Which probably only fired up the NSGC more.....It turns out someone......Francis Collins agrees with me.In the spring (Yes I missed this) NHGRI hosted “Physician Assistant Competencies for Genomic Medicine: Where We Are Today and How to Prepare for the Future.” Collins and the other speakers noted the emphasis in PA training on patient education and taking family histories and PAs' ability t... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1969287 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:17:00 +0100 1969287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1945658&cid=t_127369_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F08%2Fcleaning-out-a-puss-filled-boil-with-salt%2F I don’t feel as good about our therapeutic progress as I did a few days ago.  Not because I think there is anything wrong with the therapist.  I don’t.  I think the improvement that we were experiencing so quickly was due to some misguided conversations about anything but the white elephant in the room.  My mother. I realized that the only time my mother is actually listening or participating in therapy is when we are talking about other people.  My sister.  My aunts and uncles.  My Grandparents. Mark.   Anyone but her and my father.  This week, we did just that and mental mumsy actually threw her hands up, said “I’m not talking about this anymore” and checked out.  She was done. Not a word was uttered.  And hasn’t been since. Why?  What caus... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1945658 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:39:16 +0100 1945658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622101&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2F14%2Ftreatment-options-for-kids-teens%2F This article describes the process in Indianapolis schools: Confidential mental-health services are available in some Indianapolis schools. Midtown, part of Wishard Health Services, provides services at about 20 Indianapolis Public Schools. “All children who we treat have to have parental consent. We want the family’s input on what it is they want their children to achieve or accomplish in school and in their counseling. So we get everybody involved and then try to build on the students’ strengths so that they can be successful,” Augenbergs said. While well-intentioned, such requirements means that seeking treatment for their concern is not a possibility. For many legitimate reasons, teens don’t always want their parents knowing what’s going on with... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622101 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:45:04 +0100 1622101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1416568&cid=t_127369_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D70 If I had a dime for every time I saw a reverse mortgage commercial, I could fund my own retirement plan. About 4 months ago the reverse mortgage commercials started coming fast and hard. I distinctly remember the morning I was watching television and both my husband and I noticed that almost every other commercial was selling a reverse mortgage. It’s like there is the sacred hour that seniors are watching television and every reverse mortgage lender in the world needs a 60 second spot during that viewing hour. I don’t watch a lot of television but at this point, I can almost narrate the reverse mortgage commercials from memory; like the syndrome your children have with their favorite movies. I believe they call that syndrome “narratum verbatim”-or at least that’s what another f... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1416568 Fri, 02 May 2008 21:04:53 +0100 1416568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1303244&cid=t_127369_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F03%2F14%2Ftreating-depression-and-anxiety-in-india%2F What do you do when 80% to 90% of your population that has severe depression or anxiety never received adequate treatment? If you’re India with a strapped health budget, you do what you can with what you have. In this case, a program financed by the Wellcome Trust has treated over 2,000 people in India with simply trained high school or college students who receive either a week of training to be a mental health screener assistant, or 3 months to be a mental health “counselor.” Five days a week, the assistants screen almost every patient who arrives at the door. Pregnant women, minors and emergency cases are excluded. The screening is created for the program. It includes questions about physical symptoms, as well as emotional problems. A patient meeting the criteria f... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1303244 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:18:07 +0100 1303244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1283621&cid=t_127369_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fwarfarin-in-nejm-and-westchester-wag.html In a brief clash of civilizations today, I happened to be reading the Westchester WAG in the physicians' lounge. What is the Westchester WAG? It is a swanky monthly publication put out to showcase the high and mighty in Westchester County, NY. Yes it is one of the most affluent counties in the country, yes so is Fairfield County CT oh wait....isn't that where you have offices Dr Sherpa? Yes.....I have one on Park Avenue as well so it should come as no surprise that I was reading the WAG....Well maybe it should since I am from a small town in Pennsylvania and from a humble middle class family.While flipping through the swanky weddings I stumbled across an article written by Isadore Rosenfeld a physician reporter who also practices cardiology in New York City at Cornell. It's funny that he w... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1283621 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:25:00 +0100 1283621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1238238&cid=t_127369_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F236702290%2F If you are a breastfeeding mother who enjoys talking about breastfeeding and passing on the support you received as you started out with breastfeeding, consider becoming a volunteer breastfeeding counselor! Volunteer as a leader with La Leche League worldwide or become a peer counselor through the Women, Infants and Children programs in the United States. Check out these resources from LLL and WIC respectively: Thinking about LLL leadership? and Interested in Becoming a Peer Counselor? (note that this resource is from the WIC offices in New York — each state will have its own, but similar, WIC programs and procedures). Tags: breastfeeding, La-Leche-League, lactation, LLL, peer counselor, volunteer, WICShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1238238 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:35:23 +0100 1238238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1196090&cid=t_127369_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fthe-world-needs-nicole-a-reminder-about-cancer-genetics-risk-assessment%2F Have I told you about my niece Nicole? She is an amazing young woman. At 4-years-old, she was diagnosed with acute leukemia and suffered a lengthy treatment protocol. Her teenage years had her battling with the after effects of treatment but that in no way impinged on her ability to be a leader in her school and a peer counselor. She developed a love of music and a passion for African orphans. She spent her school breaks volunteering in an orphanage in Africa and only tolerated a year at university before she gave in to the desire to live among the children in the orphanage halfway around the world. They were so delighted they helped build a mud hut all her own for her to live in. One of her jobs was to name the young children that were brought to the group of huts and buildings that made ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1196090 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:05:38 +0100 1196090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097307&cid=t_127369_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Feducation-initiatives.html I have been sick with a nasty virus this week. Vomiting has been the order of the day....yuck :(Because of this, I will keep this post extremely short but useful. The SACGHS meeting was held last month and I think it was huge. There are a lot of good webcasts that are a must watch.The rate limiting step of personalized medicine is physician uptake, and the rate limiting step in uptake is education. The SACGHS meeting on the 20th of November was huge reviewing efforts and ideas for educationOverview of SessionBarbara Burns McGrath, R.N., Ph.D. Research Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Nursing. She reviews nicely the outline for the day and gives us a guideline.Please check out the lecture given by the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genet... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097307 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:36:00 +0100 1097307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=749146&cid=t_127369_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fpediatric-ear-nose-and-throat-but-not.html In the Archives of Otolaryngolgy last month a questionnaire was sent to pediatric Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctors. These physicians frequently evaluate things such as recurrent ear infections or even childhood hearing loss.A significant amount of this hearing loss can be attributed to genetics. This survey intended to see how many ENT's used genetic testing, whether they were able to handle results as well as counsel properly.Here's what they found69% indicated that they use genetic testing of the connexin 26 (Cx26) gene (GJB2) as an initial test in their workup of prelingual sensorineural hearing loss71% reported that they provide genetic counseling for their patients and their families45% answered questions regarding recurrence risks incorrectly or stated that they did not know the co... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=749146 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 23:10:00 +0100 749146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=708896&cid=t_127369_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fbritain-needs-sherpa.html I just received an email from a reader who pointed my attention towards a popular morning program in the UK. They interviewed a person who had taken a genetic risk test despite the significant cost (I am uncertain of the test). The costs online are up to 1000 pounds, almost 2000 USD! She did this simply because she was concerned about pancreatic cancer (her father had died of it as age 69). She announced that she was free of the risk of pancreatic cancer but had learned that she shouldn't take HRT and had stopped it. She had also learned that she was at risk for age-related Alzhemers' (although the discussion wasn't at all clear". The discussion ended with the enthusiasm for the testing from doctor who is associated with the TV show and a call from the lay-woman that such comprehensive scr... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=708896 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 14:45:00 +0100 708896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=688799&cid=t_127369_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fforbes-and-genetics-season-5.html This article explains this. More importantly it has received significant attention in the psychiatric journals. The American Psychiatric Association has issued guidelines for these tests already. Personally, we are going to speak with several psychiatrists about the implication in treatment that will take place today. Will this change your life? If you have depression....absolutely!Forbes 4.....Sherpa 5Round 9 IL-23 for Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseFrom the article-A rare spelling change in immune-system gene strongly protects against developing this bowel disease, Yale University researcher Judy H. Cho says. No branded test is available, but some labs may test for this gene variant.Will this gene change your life? If you have IBD, too little too late. The IL-23 receptor (IL-23R) has been fou... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=688799 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:20:00 +0100 688799