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 'damage'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:00 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159201&cid=t_102163_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Fis-it-really-mind-over-matter-the-mind-and-body-are-one%2F You have probably heard the phrase mind over matter, which implies the mind and matter are separable.  Or maybe you have heard it’s all in your head, or it’s mental.  Both of these phrases imply the separation of mind and brain (or body). So to explore this issue, I’d like to share some videos that discuss the unity of mind-body.  They can help us better understand how inseparable the mind and brain (body) really are. Mind vs. Brain: In the above video, Yale psychologist Paul Bloom says, “The mind is a product of the brain.  The mind is what the brain does.” Can we overload our brains? Steven Pinker, a scientist at Harvard, discusses the mind-brain myth in the video above.   Substance Dualism *Mirror* This is an excellent video (above) that discusses and re... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159201 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:29:31 +0100 5159201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140181&cid=t_102163_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F18%2Fu-k-researchers-launch-clinical-trial-of-mercaptopurine-6-mp-in-women-with-hereditary-breast-and-ovarian-cancer%2F A Cancer Research UK-funded clinical trial of a new drug for patients with advanced breast or ovarian cancer due to inherited BRCA gene mutations has been launched at the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre at the University of Oxford. A Cancer Research UK-funded trial of a new drug for patients with advanced breast or ovarian cancer [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140181 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:07:56 +0100 5140181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107519&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-soothe-that-itchy-sunburn%2F2011.08.08 Have you ever had a sunburn? First it hurts. Then it itches. And itches. And itches. Why is that? Sunburn is caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage to your skin. Too much UV damages your skin cell’s DNA, and your immune system responds by killing off the bad cells. Because UV radiation doesn’t penetrate (unlike X-rays for example), it damages only the surface layer of your skin. This outermost layer happens to be loaded with special nerve fibers called C-fibers which are responsible for itch. Itch is a mechanism to (more…) *This blog post was originally published at The Dermatology Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107519 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:00:10 +0100 5107519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103343&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-diet-enriched-with-olive-oil-is-associated-with-a-lower-stroke-risk-in-one-age-group%2F2011.08.05 More on the Mediterranean diet shows that olive oil is the key component associated with less stroke risk in seniors, a French study found. The Mediterranean diet has already been linked to better cardiovascular effects, so researchers poured it on to assess its link to stroke. A study of people 65 and older in the French cities of Bordeaux, Dijon and Montpellier divided 7,625 residents into three categories of olive oil consumption: no use, moderate use for cooking or dressing, or intensive use for both cooking and dressing. Researchers used plasma oleic acid as an indirect biological marker of oleic acid intake from olive oil. (They acknowledged that it could also stem from use of butter and goose or duck fat.) Results appeared in the Aug. 2 issue of Neurology. In the study, (more…... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103343 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5103343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028382&cid=t_102163_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fi0Hs53NQiKQ%2Fsunscreen-graphics.html Information is Beautiful has a superb post:  The Sunscreen Smokescreen meant to answer the question “How much sunscreen should you wear?” The full graphic can be found here.  It begins by explaining UVA and UVB rays, goes on to explain SPF (UVA protection) and the star rating (UVB protection),  and protection times avoided by sunscreen. I cropped out the middle section which is specific to the amount of sunscreen which should be used and how often it should be reapplied.  Not many (if any) of use use enough or reapply often enough. The lower portion of the Information is Beautiful graph gives info on how cloud cover, reflective surfaces (snow, lakes, etc), and altitude affects the amount of  UVA/UVB radiation.  There is a section on skin cancers and one on... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028382 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:15:00 +0100 5028382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997517&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-case-of-a-chronic-corneal-abrasion%2F2011.07.04 Back at the beginning of May, the Bird took a swipe at my left eyeball with her little birdie talon, ripping off a nice, solid chunk of my cornea and leaving me in some serious pain.  It was a rough couple of days, especially because Chris was away for the week on business, but my family and friends pitched in to help with the baby and to allow me to heal. I figured I was done with this issue. “You may want to be careful about recurrence, Kerri.  With this kind of injury, it does happen.”  My eye doctor warned me, handing me a small tube of eye goop stuff.  “This is Muro 128.  Pull down your lower eyelid and smear this in there.  It will help keep your eye coated while you sleep.” (Oh eyeball injuries.  You make me feel old, because if you Google “Muro ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997517 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 20:00:55 +0100 4997517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960119&cid=t_102163_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Fare-low-carb-diets-bad-for-the-brain%2F Are low carbohydrate diets bad for the brain? Ketogenic diets (low carbohydrate diets) promote the increased use of ketone bodies–soluble compounds produced by the body when fatty acids are broken down–by the brain. But, is this safe? When examining epileptic children who spend years in ketosis, or the accumulation of higher than normal ketone bodies, there seems to be no negative effect on cognitive function, except fatigue in the beginning stages of the diet (Hale, 2010). In addition, ketogenic diets are used as treatment for some diseases.  Klepper and colleagues (2003) reported that ketogenic diets have been used for decades to treat intractable childhood epileptics, but they can also be used for treating other conditions such as glut 1 deficiency syndrome and pyruvatedehy... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960119 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:58:36 +0100 4960119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952928&cid=t_102163_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FWKymGyN9NqI%2Fshout-outs_21.html Shrink Rap is the host for this week’s Grand Rounds.  You can read this week’s Summer Solstice “Hot” edition here. Shrink Rap is hosting our third Grand Rounds today on June 21, which is the first day of Summer. In keeping with the summer solstice theme, we asked for submissions that have a theme of "hot." However, "hot" may refer to not just  temperature, but also spiciness, luck, passion, anger, popularity, etc. Our first Grand Rounds in 2007 featured a clicky brain, and the second featured the then-new iPhone 3G, complete with clicky iPhone apps. This time, we've used clicky pictures that exemplify the "hot" theme. . …….. …………………………… Yesterday,  NPR ran this  article by Alix Spiegel on inattentional ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952928 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:40:54 +0100 4952928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953393&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F517%2Fprotect-your-skin-this-summer%2F It’s the summer and while you proceed to spend some fun in the sun with your family and friends, it’s important that you properly protect your skin from overexposure—too much sun can lead not only to painful sunburns, but skin cancer and early skin aging such as unattractive wrinkles and sun spots as well. But when it comes to selecting the best sunscreen for you and/or your family, sometimes it’s confusing. So confusing in fact, that the Food and Drug Administration has mandated new sun screen regulations so that consumers can better understand labels and get the protection they need. Under the new regulations, which will take effect next summer, sunscreens will now have to pass a “broad spectrum” test before they can be placed on the market. This test will... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953393 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:31:52 +0100 4953393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934276&cid=t_102163_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FuGyLoGQiFyQ%2Fnew-fda-sunscreen-labeling.html Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the new rules regarding labeling of sunscreen.  The goal is to make it easier for the average person to chose a sunscreen.  The new labels will not be in place until next summer, so you need to be aware. When the new labels are in place, NO sunscreen will be allowed to be labeled as a SUNBLOCK or as WATERPROOF.   Under the new labeling rules Products that have SPF values between 2 and 14 may be labeled as Broad Spectrum if they pass the required test. Only products that are labeled both as Broad Spectrum with SPF values of 15 or higher may state that they reduce the risk of skin cancer and early skin aging, when used as directed. A warning statement will be required on any product that is not Broa... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934276 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4934276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841554&cid=t_102163_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FfHkmS_t5G1U%2Fnonmelanoma-skin-cancer-in-ibd-patients.html I stumbled across this review article (first full reference below) earlier this week.   Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.  Most skin cancers form in older people on parts of the body exposed to the sun or in people who have weakened immune systems (such as inflammatory bowel disease patients on immunosuppressive therapy).  According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), in there were more than one million new cases of nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC) in the United States in 2010.  There were less than 1,000 NMSC deaths during the same time. NMSC includes  squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC).   Both occur more frequently on sunlight-exposed areas such as the head and neck. BCC is far more c... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841554 Thu, 19 May 2011 11:15:00 +0100 4841554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797768&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Faccidental-corneal-tear-from-hugging-a-baby%2F2011.05.08 So on Sunday night, I finished singing BSparl her bedtime song and leaned in to tuck her into her crib.  But because she was giggling and reaching for me, I leaned in to give her an extra hug. NEVER GO IN FOR THE EXTRA HUG. Or at least that’s what someone should have whispered in my ear. Because when I leaned it, she happened to reach up at the same time and her thumb met my eye with such force that it knocked me to my knees.  Apparently, her thumb nail scraped off a section of my cornea (or, as my eye doctor said, “You know when you eat string cheese and you pull a section of the cheese off?”  Thanks, Dr. S.  I will never, ever eat string cheese again.  Ever.) and severely damaged my eye. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Six Until ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797768 Sun, 08 May 2011 13:11:37 +0100 4797768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872484&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fkd_pr0-E_hs%2F HBV Some of the highest rates of hepatitis B are in alcoholics and addicts. Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is carried in blood and body fluids. It can lead to serious liver damage, life-long infection, liver cancer, liver failure and even death. Fortunately, there is a vaccine that can protect you against HBV.BackgroundHBV is one of a group of viruses that attacks the liver. Many hepatitis viruses have been identified but three – known as A, B, and C – cause about 90% of the acute hepatitis cases.HBV is the most common form of hepatitis virus in the world. It is easily transmitted and is significantly more infective than HIV.HBV is primarily transmitted from one person to another through blood or other body fluids, such as vagina... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872484 Sat, 07 May 2011 14:06:01 +0100 4872484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753617&cid=t_102163_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F04%2Flip-numbness-facial-trauma%2F Lower lip numbness in facial trauma is highly suspicious for inferior alveolar nerve damage caused by a fracture to the angle or body of the mandible. The distribution of this injury is around 25% for both angle and body fractures. photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753617 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:00:28 +0100 4753617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4643014&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F506%2Ftrue-skincare-and-products-with-idebenone%2F If you do a search for true skincare products, one of the first things you will see is information about a compound called idebenone.  What is it?  That’s what this post is all about. Idebenone is described in most advertisements as a synthetic analog of the antioxidant coenzyme Q10 or COQ10 for short.  I am a big proponent of all naturally occurring forms of COQ10.  I have seen what the antioxidant can do. If you are over the age of 20 and you are not taking the dietary supplement on a daily basis, you should be.  It could help you live a longer healthier life.  It could reduce your risk of heart disease and help prevent gum disease.  It can also help protect your skin from damaging UV radiation. For many years, we have been told by marketers and major healthcare organizations th... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4643014 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:12:17 +0100 4643014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522110&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F02%2F25%2Fnational-vaccine-injury-compensation-program-and-vaccine-damage-awards%2F Excerpted from Vaccines & Vaccinations: The Need for Congressional Investigation, Co-editors: Catherine J Frompovich and Laraine C Abbey-Katzev. Entire free pdf available by email request to: cfj@catherinejfrompovich.com National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program & Vaccine Damage Awards The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HRSA division (Health Resources and Services Administration) held a public meeting of the FDA’s Advisory Committee on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) in Rockville, Maryland, September 2-3, 2010, at which several charts were distributed. The chart below “NVICP Statistics Report as of Thursday, September 02, 2010” indicates just how pervasive and costly vaccine damage actually IS in dollars and cents. Petitioners’ Award Amounts for fiscal years 1989... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522110 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:06:50 +0100 4522110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512429&cid=t_102163_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F23%2Fcellphone-use-may-increase-brain-activity%2F Brain studies get more interest in the media, because the brain is truly one of the last great unknowns of the human body. While our understanding of the brain has made great strides in the past few decades, we still have only very basic and rudimentary knowledge of this important organ. Honestly, researchers still aren’t quite sure how the brain even works. When you consider where we are with our understanding of the brain’s basic functions, you have to take studies that use brain imagery with a healthy grain of salt. The consumption of sugar by the brain is thought to indicate important brain activity, but it’s a correlational association that researchers have documented. The latest “gee whiz!” brain study showed that when you put a muted cell phone next to ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512429 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:28:44 +0100 4512429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4478157&cid=t_102163_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FyEiOE2hyMY4%2F In the latest test of its legal strategy over damages attributed to Fosamax, a New Jersey state court jury decided that the osteoporosis med did not cause Alison Rosenberg, 67, to develop jaw damage known as osteonecrosis. This was the first state court trial to reach a verdict and only the fourth to go to trial. Merck previously won two of three lawsuits that reached federal juries. In reaching its decision, the jury in Superior Court in Atlantic City determined that Rosenberg, who used the med from 1999 to 2006, did not develop osteonecrosis due to Fosamax, that Merck did provide adequate warnings to her doctor and that her doc would have changed the prescription if proper warnings were communicated (read the Merck statement). The verdict is likely to encourage Merck to continue battlin... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4478157 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 16:50:20 +0100 4478157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450296&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F02%2F08%2Fmultiple-vaccines-may-have-triggered-disease-and-death-of-soldier%2F March 2, 2003 Army Specialist Rachel Lacy was given five vaccinations at once: anthrax, hepatitis B, measles-mumps-rubella, smallpox, and typhoid. She also was given a tuberculin skin test on the day that. She died on April 4, 2003. The Smallpox Vaccine Safety Working Group (SVSWG) and also the Clinical Expert Immunization Committee (CEIC) researched the situation. Each one stated it was not able scientifically to distinguish a particular vaccination as being the possible cause due to the fact a number of vaccines had been given at once. One interesting line in the Q and A document noted, “Administration of simultaneous vaccinations is a generally accepted practice and has been for many decades. One of the vaccines widely used in the United States to protect against Streptococcal infecti... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450296 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:20:27 +0100 4450296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349516&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffda-restricts-acetaminophen-in-popular-pain-medications%2F2011.01.14 This is a guest post from Dr. Mary Lynn McPherson. ********** FDA Restricts Acetaminophen In Popular Pain Medications The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an announcement yesterday that affects one of the most common pain medications on the market, and as a consequence may affect countless numbers of the 75 million Americans who experience chronic pain (for perspective, that’s more than the number of people suffering from cancer, heart disease and diabetes combined.) The FDA has asked manufacturers of popular prescription pain medications like Vicodin or Percocet to limit the amount of acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol, or APAP) used in these drugs to no more than 325 milligrams per tablet — the equivalent of one regular-strength Tylenol tablet. The move came because rese... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349516 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 13:00:05 +0100 4349516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331246&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcoholic-brain-shrinkage%2F Image via WikipediaImaging and Alcoholism: A Window on the BrainThe processes that initiate and maintain alcoholism are regulated by interactions among nerve cells (i.e., neurons) in the brain. These mechanisms interact with emotional, thinking, and social factors to determine an individual’s response to alcohol consumption.Imaging techniques allow scientists to study the link between brain and behavior with minimal risk to the patient. Using imaging, scientists can watch the brain in action as a person performs intellectual tasks, reacts to the environment, or experiences emotions. Data obtained before, during, and after a person has consumed alcohol can be compared and analyzed. Imaging offers the promise of integrating biomedical, psychosocial, and behavioral aspects of alcoholism... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331246 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:06:44 +0100 4331246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304907&cid=t_102163_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FTmGRBl3tgYU%2Fmaternal-influence.html Not all maternal influence on daughter behavior is good.  Take for example the influence of the unhealthy use of indoor tanning beds as presented in a recent Archives of Dermatology article (full reference below) which “investigated whether indoor tanning with one's mother the first time would influence frequency of tanning later in life and whether it was associated with age of initiation.” Joel Hillhouse, Ph.D., of East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, and colleagues published a study the May 2010 issue of the Archives of Dermatology which looked at which health-based intervention worked best in reducing skin cancer risks.  They found that “Emphasizing the appearance-damaging effects of UV light, both indoor and outdoor, to young patients who are tanning is impor... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304907 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:16:00 +0100 4304907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295001&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fphysical-effects-of-alcohol-on-women-3%2F Women’s bodies react differently to alcohol than men’s bodies and this can be explained by biological differences:Women have approximately 10% more fatty tissue and less body water than men. This means that women attain a higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) than men for the same volume of alcohol consumed.Women have lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), an enzyme involved in the metabolism of alcohol. As a result, women experience the effects of alcohol more quickly, and for longer, than men.On average, women weigh less than men and, therefore, have less tissue to absorb alcohol.Women’s hormone levels fluctuate during the menstrual cycle and this may affect the rate of alcohol metabolism in the body, causing women to experience higher blood alcohol levels at different poi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295001 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 15:28:00 +0100 4295001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251275&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F327%2Fthe-science-of-keeping-skin-young-and-wrinkle-free%2F Skin creases are not an inevitable component of the aging process, if you look to the most current studies.  Sun injury, a main cause of wrinkling, can be healed naturally.  Right here’s how the complete process works. When UV rays from the sun hit your skin, the free radical molecules commonly existing in and close to the tissues become frenzied.  The activity of the chemicals can damage cellular structures and also the skin’s DNA strands. When we are young, de-oxidizing chemicals like SOD, coenzyme Q10 and glutathione are able to neutralize the free radicals earlier than they can do any injury.  As we get older, there are a lot more free radicals in our pores and skin and less of the neutralizing anti-oxidants.  This, according to dermatologists, is the major trigger of wrinklin... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251275 Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:16:32 +0100 4251275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159528&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F313%2Fskin-care-facts-the-experts-dont-want-you-to-learn%2F Skincare experts ideas range greatly on topics like anti aging skin care, zits, eczema and sun exposure.  Right here is the short version of my belief on those topics. Sun exposure is healthful, as long as it is not excessive.   Sun burning is bad for the skin’s well being in many ways.  Spending too much time indoors is probably a whole lot worse for your well being than being active. Of course, that does depend on exactly where you dwell and the volume of air pollution in your environment.  If you stay in a big city, try to get away and get some refreshing air just about every few days or so.  It can do you a world of good. Nourishing lotions and good dietary supplements, as well as a nutritious diet, can help shield you from the injury that the sun could do to your skin.  If so... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159528 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:12:00 +0100 4159528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013332&cid=t_102163_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F09%2F28%2Fdo-the-alcohols-in-neutrogena-triple-moisture-damage-my-hair-2%2F Sammy complains...Do the alcohols in Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery hair mask damage hair or make it drier and more brittle?? The Right Brain Explains: Sammy, the types of alcohols used in hair conditioners are NOT the kind that dry your hair. Ethanol (the kind of alcohol in beer, wine, and cocktails) is a short carbon chain alcohol (only 2 carbon atoms) that is a good solvent and can remove the natural oils from your hair. Some hairsprays use this kind of alcohol (as a solvent for styling resins). Conditioners use cetyl or stearyl alcohols which are long carbon chain “fatty” alcohols (16 or 18 carbon atoms). These fatty alcohols are not drying at all, in fact, they’re good moisturizers for hair and skin. That’s enough science for now. I need a drink! Are... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013332 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:54:40 +0100 4013332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3998988&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbrain-damage-behavior-and-football%2F2010.09.24 In psychiatry, we’ve had a hard time drawing precise links between brain pathology and psychiatric disorders. We can do it for groups of people: “Disease X” is associated with changes in brain structure of “Brain Area Y” or metabolic changes in “Brain Area Z.” But it’s groups, not individuals, and it’s an association, not a cause-and-effect, or a definite. We still can’t use this information for diagnosis, and there are still patients with any given psychiatric diagnoses who will have brains where “Area Y” is the same size as those without the disorder. We’re learning. From what I read in this New York Times article, Owen Thomas was a bright, talented young man with no history of psychiatric disorder and no histo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3998988 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3998988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965718&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F273%2Fprotect-your-skin-with-ayurvedic-skin-care%2F Today the world is rapidly developing day by day and so are the people trying to merge with the only constant thing in the world that is change. They are mostly devoted to improve their appearance through skin treatment. There is an old thought that face is the mirror of one’s mind so the people are giving more emphasis on facial therapy so as to look more attractive. Clothes don’t make a man so there is no much use of wearing expensive clothes rather than taking care of the skin and body. Skin care has become an inevitable part of the modern life. There are several products available in the market for all age groups. A person aged 40 should not try the ones which are applicable on a 20 year old. Rather the mid aged person must use products like anti aging cream that will turn you look... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965718 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:14:05 +0100 3965718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924870&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhot-summers-mean-bad-air-are-heat-and-pollution-ruining-your-lungs%2F If you live on the East Coast, you’ve probably been whining about the brutally hot weather all summer, but it turns out there’s more than just sweat to worry about: Heat waves cause high air pollution, and can wreak havoc on your lungs. High air pollution advisories have been issued in several cities throughout the country this summer, meaning that residents should basically try to avoid spending time outside. Heat triggers worse air pollution than normal because it turns air particles like nitrogens and hydrocarbons into ozone, a pollutant that’s highly toxic and dangerous to breathe. (For all you air conditioning gluttons out there: It’s worth noting that while electric plants pump at full speed to fuel your air conditioner, they’re also making the air outsi... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924870 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:49:01 +0100 3924870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895887&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fparalysis-as-criminal-punishment%2F2010.08.23 CAIRO — A Saudi judge has asked several hospitals in the country whether they could damage a man’s spinal cord as punishment after he was convicted of attacking another man with a cleaver and paralyzing him, the brother of the victim said Thursday. Every time I think my country is screwed up, I read this sort of thing and feel better about it. And kudos to the hospital that (apparently) just said, “No.” SOURCE: “Saudi judge considers paralysis punishment” – World News – Mideast/N. Africa – MSNBC.com *This blog post was originally published at GruntDoc* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895887 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:33:17 +0100 3895887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808651&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fwill-changing-your-lifestyle-cure-your-depression%2F photo: Thinkstock Dr. Steve Ilardi, a clinical psychologist, is convinced that rather than taking drugs, people who suffer from depression should just change their lifestyles. He claims that by eating foods rich in omega-3s, getting enough sun and sleep, exercising regularly, and doing something meaningful with their time, people will be cured of their depression. We’re not convinced. Some people have chemical imbalances that require medical attention, often in the form of antidepressants. If a little sun and fun were all it took to cure people of debilitating depression, then it probably wouldn’t be so hard for millions of people to live with. via Natural News Post from: BlissTree Will Changing Your Lifestyle Cure Your Depression? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808651 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:28:04 +0100 3808651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780580&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F231%2Fantioxidants-nutritional-supplements-facial-wrinkles%2F Some fine lines on the face may be unavoidable if we live long enough.   But, the visible signs of age can be minimized in the same way that aging inside of the body can be kept to a minimum.   Good nutrition is the key. You do not need large amounts of vitamins.  You just need a balanced diet and good anti aging natural supplements to help you along.   It’s very difficult , if not impossible, to get every nutrient that you require every day from the foods that you eat.  Studies (conducted in the US and Canada) have proven that vegetables contain less nutrients than they had in the past, due mainly to soil depletion. Some of the most helpful antioxidants cannot be found in common every day foods.  For example, curcumin is one of the most potent antioxidants and na... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780580 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:31:47 +0100 3780580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772346&cid=t_102163_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FVwcrrV9DMMU%2F We mentioned in our recent market report that NovaVision had declared bankrupcy. The company tried to transform its business model in the last couple of years — obviously it didn’t work. Now the trustee is sharing a few more details and looking for ways to dispose of its assets: NovaVision’s FDA-Cleared Visual Restoration Therapy (VRT) System and Company Assets Now Available (press release) The bankruptcy trustee has engaged The Magnum Group, Inc., to solicit offers for NovaVision’s assets which include the NovaVision Visual Restoration Therapy (VRT) system, a neuroplacticity (sic) platform that has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, amblyopia (“lazy eye”) and optic nerve damage. NovaVision has recei... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772346 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:28:08 +0100 3772346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3762903&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwill-science-succeed-with-an-anti-aging-revolution%2F2010.07.17 Wouldn’t it be great if we could find a way to prolong our lives and to keep us healthy right up to the end? Ponce de León never found that Fountain of Youth, but science is still looking. What are the chances science will succeed? How’s it doing so far? In his new book The Youth Pill: Scientists at the Brink of an Anti-Aging Revolution, David Stipp tries to answer those questions. From the title of the book, I expected hype about resveratrol or some other miracle pill, but instead it is a nuanced, levelheaded, entertaining, informative account of the history and current state of longevity research. It makes that research come alive by telling stories about the people involved, the failures and setbacks, and the agonizingly slow process of teasing out the truth with a series of experi... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3762903 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:00:59 +0100 3762903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761406&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F189045%2F Genetically Modified Corn Damages Organs: Agricultural company Monsanto’s genetically modified corn has been linked to organ damage in mammals. Avoid the Franken-corn. (via Organic Jar) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761406 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:58:17 +0100 3761406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750026&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthe-scamwow-videos-that-crack-us-up%2F We should probably add “And Make Us Cry” to that headline, since anything that mocks how poorly BP is dealing with the oil spill (despite last night’s temporary cap placement) just reminds us of the actual environmental trouble we’re all in. That said, the ScamWow! might be just what BP is looking for: via The Huffington Post Post from: BlissTree The ScamWow!: Videos That Crack Us Up (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750026 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:25:11 +0100 3750026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743497&cid=t_102163_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fexxon-valdez-cleanup-worker-garry-stubblefield-describes-wrecked-health%2F Alaskan Garry Stubblefield has permanent respiratory and brain damage he says he suffered as a result of exposure to the toxic aftereffects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743497 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:04:51 +0100 3743497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701818&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F185%2Fnatural-skin-care-tips-and-the-mayo-clinic%2F The Mayo Clinic provides the following natural skin care tips for avoiding wrinkles and other signs of aging.  Protect your skin from the sun.  Use moisturizers and don’t smoke. They also provide one that is not so natural.  They suggest that you choose skincare products with “built-in” sunscreen.  I don’t agree with that recommendation. I have nothing against the Mayo Clinic.  They provide a great deal of helpful information.  But, there are many problems with their sunscreen advice. Many researchers agree that the benefit of including sunscreens in most skincare products is questionable.  The combination of different ones included in different products could be dangerous.  No one knows how the sunscreen chemicals interact. Your day cream and your foundation might contain ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701818 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:07:00 +0100 3701818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695831&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F195%2Fall-natural-skin-care-products-with-wakame%2F A major ingredient in the all natural skin care products on the market is grape seed oil.  It is valuable as a moisturizer and a shaving lubricant.  It is healing and soothing when used on bags under the eyes. The antioxidants it contains can help prevent free radical damage, one of the primary causes of wrinkles.  But, grape seed oil is not the only natural ingredient that works. Recent research has focused on proactively preventing the aging of the skin.   The grounds for the focused research is obvious.   Billions of customers are interested in anti-aging solutions. Antioxidants are some of the most important ingredients to look for.   Refined protein complexes like Functional Keratin and protein peptides are also promising.  Extracts from plants like the avocado and certain ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695831 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:34:14 +0100 3695831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3679916&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcoholic-brain-damage-and-thiamine%2F The Role of Thiamine Deficiency in Alcoholic Brain Disease A deficiency in the essential nutrient thiamine resulting from chronic alcohol consumption is one factor underlying alcohol-induced brain damage. Thiamine is a helper molecule (i.e., a cofactor) required by three enzymes involved in two pathways of carbohydrate metabolism. Because intermediate products of these pathways are needed for the generation of other essential molecules in the cells (eg., building blocks of proteins and DNA as well as brain chemicals), a reduction in thiamine can interfere with numerous cellular functions, leading to serious brain disorders, including Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which is found predominantly in alcoholics. Chronic alcohol consumption can result in thiamine deficiency by causing inadequate... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3679916 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:56:00 +0100 3679916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672073&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F169%2Fskin-discoloration-causes-symptoms-prevention-treatment%2F QMWQ22TDDUW6 A skin discoloration could be a symptom of an underlying illness, exposure to an environmental toxin or simply spending too much time in the sun.  The color, size and location, as well as the presence of other symptoms will help with the diagnosis. Red or purple discolorations that appear in a rash-like pattern may indicate bleeding under the skin.  This could have been caused by an injury, an infection or vascular disorders. Light brown, red or black spots similar to freckles are typically caused by aging and overexposure to the sun.  They are referred to as age spots, liver spots, solar lentigo or senile freckles. A black stain of various sizes can be caused by carbon or graphite becoming embedded beneath the skin.  The cause in this case is an injury, often a puncture w... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672073 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:00:04 +0100 3672073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666073&cid=t_102163_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fsun-exposure-is-not-our-killer Vitamin D Is Crucial and Moderation is the Key Over the course of the last few decades the sun has basically become our enemy. It is the cause of skin cancer, wrinkles, problem after problem after problem. But is the sun really to blame for any of this. The sun’s always been there, but it’s really only caused a problem in the last few years. Why is it that it is so dangerous? Truthfully, the sun is crucial to our survival. We need it to help our foods to grow, to give us light and to make us feel alive. The effects of vitamin D, produced in our body with sunlight help,  are never disputed and the amount of vitamin D we can get naturally is always better than taking it in supplement form. But, as we humans always do, we take a good thing and take it too far. A recent article in the W... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666073 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 18:20:36 +0100 3666073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652349&cid=t_102163_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fepa-finally-lists-ingredients-chemical-dispersant-corexit-including-2-butoxy-ethanol%2F The United States Environmental Protection Agency has now listed eight ingredients found in the Corexit chemical dispersants being used in the BP oil spill. One is 2 butoxy ethanol, which is described as a carcinogen that along with nausea and vomiting may cause liver and kidney damage. BP reportedly has dumped more than 1.2 million gallons of Corexit into the Gulf to date. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652349 Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:46:50 +0100 3652349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618107&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F140%2Fmole-removal-by-a-dermatologist%2F Mole removal should only be performed by a dermatologist.  Here’s what you can expect to happen during your appointment. Your medical and family history will first be taken.  You may be asked questions about any family history of skin cancer.  Although most moles are benign, those that are unusual in appearance (size, shape or color) may be cancerous. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy will be done.  Depending on the type of cancer that is suspected, the biopsy may involve removing it completely.  For example, if a melanoma is suspected, at least a portion will be removed for microscopic evaluation. Insurance companies will not pay for removing benign moles for cosmetic reasons, but if some type of cancer is suspected, the procedure is a medical necessity and will be covered.  Typica... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618107 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:48:27 +0100 3618107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603889&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F93%2Fmohs-surgery-a-brief-history-of-the-procedure%2F Mohs surgery is used to remove benign and cancerous skin tumors or lesions.  It was named for Dr Frederic E Mohs, a general surgeon.  Today the microscopic procedure is used by dermatologists around the world. The primary advantage has to do with saving healthy cells while ensuring the removal of cancerous ones.  This could be very important depending on the location of the tumor. Other methods might ensure complete removal of the tumor by cutting away a larger than necessary area; removing healthy tissue as well as diseased.  On some parts of the body, preserving the healthy skin might not be important. It becomes very important when the location of the growth is the eyelid, the lips or the nose.  It is not merely the appearance of the scar that is a concern.  It is retaining the fu... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603889 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:21:52 +0100 3603889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549566&cid=t_102163_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FefFVqk0MoTo%2F Late last week, Johnson & Johnson ceo Bill Weldon issued a statement in the form of a JNJBTW blog post in which he offers a mea culpa, of sorts, for the most recent product recall. The latest episode involved quality-control problems that affected about 40 over-the-counter meds for infants and children, including Tylenol (here’s the FDA report), and followed an equally embarassing gaffe in which J&J failed to vigorously and properly follow up complaints that certain batches of its Tylenol Arthritis Relief Caplets had a musty smell (FDA report here). Congress is now launching a probe (see here). In his remarks, Weldon writes that “the recent recalls of some over-the-counter medicines from our McNeil Consumer Healthcare operating company are a matter of great concern. T... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549566 Mon, 10 May 2010 12:10:32 +0100 3549566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526971&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F28%2Fskin-pores-and-pore-size%2F Pores are tiny openings on the skin that are found in close association with the hair follicle.  It’s where the secretions of the oil glands come out from. Pore size is determined by a number of factors.  Primarily, it is genetically determined so if you already have enlarged pores there’s really little you can do to make them smaller. Pore size is also related to sebaceous gland activity so if you have oily skin chances are your pores may appear larger than those of your friends with dry skin.  Sun damage and skin aging may also lead to enlarged pores so it’s always important to slather that sunblock on before going out under the sun. Although there is little you can do to actually alter the size of your pores there are some things you could do to make them appear finer.  Find o... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526971 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:20:01 +0100 3526971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515424&cid=t_102163_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FBxFRbBs_R90%2Fsun-sense.html We are past spring breaks and headed toward the end of the school year and summer vacations.  I noticed this product in the April issue of PSP.  (photo credit) UVSunSense is a wristband that monitors your exposure to sun.  If you and your children have trouble remembering to reapply sunscreen or to just get out of the sun, then this might be just the ticket.  Even young children can be taught to recognize the color changes the band goes through with exposure to the sun’s UV rays.  You should use only one band a day.  After placing the band around the wrist, apply your sunscreen over your exposed skin AND the band.  The new band will turn a bright purple with exposure to the sun, indicating it has been activated. (photo credit)     When the ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515424 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:01:20 +0100 3515424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479745&cid=t_102163_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FTIfnuNteMbQ%2F This article explains treating and understanding a spinal cord injury.           The spinal cord is the major bundle of nerves carrying nerve impulses to and from the brain to the rest of the body.  Rings of bone called vertebrae surround the spinal cord.  These bones constitute the spinal column (back bones).  Spinal cord damage results in a loss of function, such as mobility or feeling.  In most people who have spinal cord injury, the spinal cord is intact.  Spinal cord injury is not the same as back injury, which might result from causes such as pinched nerves or ruptured disks.  Even when a person sustains a break in a vertebra or vertebrae, there might not be any spinal cord injury if the spinal cord itself is not affected.  There are two kinds of spinal cord injury &... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479745 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:18:59 +0100 3479745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467798&cid=t_102163_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F4MQc5k_0WVs%2Flightening-up.html MedEsthetics has a nice article on skin lightening in the March/April 2010 issue written by Linda Lewis. Skin lightening is often needed to improve postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, dyschromia, and melasma. Others have uneven skin tones due to sun damage. Several physicians were interviewed for the article. All agree that a good skin care regimen before, during, and after treatment is key. For uneven pigmentation: Marta Rendon, MD (dermatologist) -- “For mild photodamage, I start with antioxidants and retinoids, and then add peels or lasers for stubborn cases.” Joel Schlessinger, MD (dermatologist) -- “Typically, these patients do well with intense pulsed light (IPL) or laser treatments, but these should always be accompanied by a homecare treatment regimen, such as Nu-Derm b... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467798 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:01:00 +0100 3467798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429461&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F9SvMo_Q8swY%2F HBV Some of the highest rates of hepatitis B are in alcoholics and addicts. Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). The virus is carried in blood and body fluids. It can lead to serious liver damage, life-long infection, liver cancer, liver failure and even death. Fortunately, there is a vaccine that can protect you against HBV. Background HBV is one of a group of viruses that attacks the liver. Many hepatitis viruses have been identified but three – known as A, B, and C – cause about 90% of the acute hepatitis cases. HBV is the most common form of hepatitis virus in the world. It is easily transmitted and is significantly more infective than HIV. HBV is primarily transmitted from one person to another through blood or other body fluids, such as ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429461 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:39:00 +0100 3429461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420565&cid=t_102163_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FxU95Ht2k1g4%2F           Cystic fibrosis or CF is an inherited disease involving epithelial cells.  Epithelial cells are found lining the skin, sweat glands, and respiratory, gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts.  In people with cystic fibrosis, the epithelial cells do not function properly.  These impaired cells cause abnormal regulation of the flow of salts and water.  The result is abnormal secretions such as a thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs.  It is a life-threatening disorder that causes severe lung damage and nutritional deficiencies.  The affected gene, which is inherited from a child’s parents, is a recessive gene.  With recessive genes, children need to inherit two copies of the gene, one from each parent, in order to have the disease.  If children inherit on... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420565 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:02:58 +0100 3420565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383091&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FyQpzRLqK4v4%2F Acquired brain injury refers to any brain damage that happens after birth. Alcohol is one of the many causes of acquired brain injury. The injury inflicted by alcohol abuse is referred to as alcohol related brain injury (ARBI). More than 2,500 Australians are treated for ARBI every year. Just how much damage is done depends on a number of factors. These include individual differences, as well as the person’s age, gender, nutrition and their overall pattern of alcohol consumption. A person with ARBI might experience problems with memory, thinking abilities and physical coordination. A younger person has a better chance of recovery because of their greater powers of recuperation. However, the effects of alcohol related brain injury can be permanent for many sufferers. Alcohol and br... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383091 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:53:20 +0100 3383091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370680&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FvqSexr-UG8Q%2F Biomarkers in Alcohol Misuse: Their Role in the Prevention and Detection of Thiamine Deficiency In Western countries alcohol misuse is the most frequent cause of thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency (TD) and consequent neuro-impairment. Studies have demonstrated that between 30 and 80% of alcoholics are thiamine deficient, and this puts them at risk of developing the Wernicke–Korsakoff (WK) syndrome. The relative roles of alcohol and TD in causing brain damage remain controversial and it is important to try to determine the role played by each factor. Animal studies support an additive effect of alcohol exposure and TD, and indicate the potential for interaction between alcohol and TD in human alcohol-related brain damage. Early diagnosis of alcohol-related TD is therefore an important ... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370680 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:02:24 +0100 3370680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283833&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FS_QZOK29BhY%2F Recovering brain Brain Has Remarkable Power to Recover from Alcohol Ravages Excessive alcohol use can literally shrink the brain, impairing memory, learning, and organizational skills. But the brain also can recover most if not all of its capabilities when drinking stops, researchers say. The Los Angeles Times reported Jan. 22, that studies and thinking tests were used to track the brain changes in a group of alcoholics as they embarked on the road to sobriety. They found that after just two months of abstinence, the alcoholics’ brain volume increased an average of 1.85 percent, while the communication efficiency of their brain cells rose 20 percent. These chemical changes were matched by improvements in tests of thinking function. Researchers found that the changes only took place a... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283833 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:04:39 +0100 3283833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189415&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fd1nSuXbFK9Q%2F Clues about alcohol related brain damage can be gathered by observing the person’s mood, behaviour, daily functioning and coping skills. Here are some examples of common indicators: Mood changes – anxiety, agitation or depression Behavioural changes – difficult behaviour, acting out, suspicious or paranoid behaviour, withdrawal, inappropriate behaviour Confusion and disorientation Talking excessively about, and living in, the past Problems carrying through with plans and getting around to chores Disconnection of gas, electricity or the phone Missed appointments Repetitious conversation Problems staying focused in conversation Resistance to change Confabulation Irrational reasoning Inability to change even when the person desires to These symptoms of brain impairment wil... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189415 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:02:00 +0100 3189415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149327&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fbrain-damage-recovery-from-alcoholism%2F Thinking Impairment and Recovery From Alcoholism Brain damage is a common and potentially severe consequence of long-term, heavy alcohol consumption. Even mild-to-moderate drinking can adversely affect thinking functioning (i.e., mental activities that involve acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using information). Persistent thinking impairment can contribute to poor job performance in adult alcoholics, and can interfere with learning [...] (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149327 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:01:12 +0100 3149327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977542&cid=t_102163_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Flight-in-darkness.html Both we and our fathers have sinned; we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedness. Our fathers, when they were in Egypt, did not consider your wondrous works, they did not remember the abundance of your steadfast love, but rebelled by the Sea. Yet he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make known his mighty power. Psalm 106:6-8My hormone levels dropped again today. I guess that means my "miracle baby" has died already. This is a blessing, and something to be mourned. God is giving me one miracle: a natural miscarriage, lifting from my shoulders the burden to watch over my own health for signs of bleeding and to safeguard the life of my baby from those who would sooner kill it "just to be safe". Yet on the other hand, another miracle was denied: I prayed against statistics ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977542 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:44:00 +0100 2977542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2882976&cid=t_102163_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F12%2Fnew-england-journal-of-medicine-2009-vol-361-no-15%2F This article looks at how DNA damage can cause cancer and many other diseases related to ageing. The author presents evidence that cancer and diseases of ageing are two sides of the DNA damage problem. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Posted in Journals Tagged: Ageing, Cancer, DNA Damage (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2882976 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:49:29 +0100 2882976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741428&cid=t_102163_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2F27%2Fcan-you-multitask-probably-not-well%2F Everyone multitasks to some degree or another. Whether you watch TV while cooking dinner, or talk on your phone while browsing through a website, we all do it sometimes and feel fairly comfortable with it. I’d hazard to guess that most of us even think we deal with it pretty well. For things that don’t really matter much, we’re probably right. But multitasking has shown to affect our ability to learn new information. And the more we multitask, the more stressed we generally become. New evidence published this week adds more evidence to the downsides of multitasking, especially if you multitask a lot. The researchers conducted a series of three experiments on 100 college students. (Yes, take the study’s results with a grain of salt since college students may not be r... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741428 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:26:30 +0100 2741428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653840&cid=t_102163_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FX_653taaP8w%2F A recent study shows that some drinks otherwise known to be healthy for us, can cause damage to our teeth. The acid in things like sports drinks and fruit juices can eventually strip the enamel. We already knew that things like soda and coffee can wreak havoc on our pearly whites as well. While I understand that health officials need to caution the public against dangers, I also think some of these studies go a bit too far. After all, what are we supposed to drink? Milk and water alone? The best bet is to use moderation in all we do. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Fruit, Juice, and Tea Can Damage Teeth (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653840 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:45:06 +0100 2653840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2611133&cid=t_102163_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2FavZWZrQPoag%2F Gaiam and the Mayo Clinic have teamed up to produce and market a series of wellness solutions DVDs including one for Type Two Diabetes. The link above has a trailer of the DVD so you can get an idea of what the $20 DVD has to offer. It is NOT a documentary on diabetes; nor is it about avoiding the disease altogether. The main idea of the video is to offer tips on managing Type Two Diabetes so you can avoid some of the more serious problems like kidney damage, vision loss and nerve damage. Most of the content is common sense like “eat a healthy diet” and “learn all you can about the disease” but there are also some more in-depth advice that teaches you how to do things like examine your feet for sores or blisters. For many of Americans it is simply too late to avoid... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2611133 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:03:47 +0100 2611133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458361&cid=t_102163_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fmultiple-sclerosis-and-facial-pain%2F It wasn’t that long ago when a competent doctor might have told us that “there is no pain associated with MS.”  It’s funny how much they’ve learned in the past few years. We’ve talked about some of the pains associated with multiple sclerosis here before.  There have been discussions of the MS Hug, stabbing leg & foot pain, Lhermitte’s sign, etc.  One MS Pain we haven’t much talked about is trigeminal neuralgia (TN) also known as tic douloureux.  When people have this, they feel a hot, stabbing facial pain. We haven’t spoken about it in these pages because, quite frankly, I didn’t think that many of us experienced it.  After one of the guys in my “MS Poker Night” guy’s group missed a meeting and returned the next month to tell us about it, I started looki... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458361 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:30:09 +0100 2458361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349001&cid=t_102163_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F04%2F20%2Fwhats-the-great-shampoo-scandal%2F The Right Brain Rants: We recently stumbled across this posting from 100777.com which suggests that there’s a Great Shampoo Scandal and that shampoo and other hair products are actually bad for your hair. While we here at The Beauty Brains love to expose cosmetic marketing cons, we don’t like to see legitimately useful products bashed by people claiming to be in the know. So even though this link is few years old, we thought we’d look at some of the things claimed about hair products and whether there’s any truth behind this so called scandal. (BTW, credit for the photo goes to 100777.com. Even though we disagree with the article we did laugh at the picture!) The Great Shampoo Scandal The primary message from the Scandal is that shampoo is bad for your hair and you... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349001 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:01:43 +0100 2349001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306916&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fskin-cancer-myths-exposed%2F After a long, hard winter, everyone just wants to get out and catch some sun rays, feel the warm, and get a bit of color back in the skin. But while the sun makes us feel good, it’s not always the best thing for us. With the incidence of skin cancer on the rise, it’s important to remember to stop and protect ourselves before we head out into the sun. It’s also important to know fact from fiction when it comes to what’s good and bad about the sun. Myth #1:   Dark-skinned people are safe from sun damage and skin cancer risks. Even though those with brown skin have lots of melanin which offers more protection against UV rays, they are more prone to moles. And abnormal moles are a major risk factor for melanoma. Myth #2: Lip Gloss can protect the skin. Not accord... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306916 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:53:49 +0100 2306916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276496&cid=t_102163_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2Fx9WtIJhhVBA%2F Diabetic Neuropathy can go undetected in Diabetics and therefor the area is not taken care of the way that it needs to be once neuropathy sets in. That is why IPN products such as Neuropad is giving patient’s a needed heads up in the detection of neuropathy. Along with countless side effects from Diabetes, complications with the foot can be debilitating. Of the world’s entire amputation rate, complications from diabetes are responsible for 25% of the amputations. This breaks down to roughly every thirty seconds someone is losing a limb to diabetes. How will an Indicator Plaster Neuropad, or IPN, change the way we detect Diabetic Neuropathy in the future? The IPN can be performed either in the office or by the patient at home and takes about roughly 10 minutes. The fact that th... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276496 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:52:32 +0100 2276496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2249327&cid=t_102163_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fpreventing-brain-damage-in-alcoholism%2F Biomarkers in Alcohol Misuse: Their Role in the Prevention and Detection of Thiamine Deficiency In Western countries alcohol misuse is the most frequent cause of thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency (TD) and consequent neuro-impairment. Studies have demonstrated that between 30 and 80% of alcoholics are thiamine deficient, and this puts them at risk of developing the Wernicke–Korsakoff (WK) syndrome. The relative roles of alcohol and TD in causing brain damage remain controversial and it is important to try to determine the role played by each factor. Animal studies support an additive effect of alcohol exposure and TD, and indicate the potential for interaction between alcohol and TD in human alcohol-related brain damage. Early diagnosis of alcohol-related TD is therefore an important a... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2249327 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:47:45 +0100 2249327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2104805&cid=t_102163_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Ffour-reasons-to-get-your-eyes-checked-even-if-you-see-perfectly%2F According to the American Optometric Association, even if you have perfect vision it’s still a good idea to have your eyes examined every two years if you’re under 60 and annually if you’re over. That’s because there are a number of diseases without symptoms, which can be identified during an eye exam. And at least one of these, which can cause blindness, can only be found by an eye doctor. In this regard, I’m talking about an optometrist. Unless you’ve got some eye-related medical symptoms there’s no need to see an ophthalmologist (a medical doctor specializing in diseases of the eye) for a routine eye exam. The most important eye disorder that can only be identified by an eye doctor is glaucoma. Even if your regular physician looks in your eyes w... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2104805 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:05:11 +0100 2104805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2039946&cid=t_102163_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F15%2Fssri-antidepressants-and-your-sex-life%2F As we’ve noted in the past (such as here, here, and most recently here), SSRI antidepressant medications — the most commonly prescribed psychiatric medication today — often have sexual side effects. Inability to orgasm, delayed orgasm, losing sensation in your genitals, and a lack of sex drive are all possible side effects of these common medications. Despite this being a pretty well-known issue with SSRI antidepressants for at least 10 years and maybe even as long as 20 years, apparently someone over at the Boston Globe just found out. And decided to make it front page news today. Ostensibly the report is noting that some recent studies put the rate of sexual side effects as high as 1 in every 2 patients who take it (which seems about right based upon what I’ve he... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2039946 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:25:58 +0100 2039946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2022205&cid=t_102163_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspieweb%2F%7E3%2FlW5wVAeIRz4%2F Friends, a store started by parents in order to help pay for an advocacy worker for their children with Autism and other disabilities was broken into with massive damage caused in an attempt to rob the store according to police officials in North County Dublin. According to the report the store sustained around €1,000 in damage [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2022205 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:46:45 +0100 2022205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1977327&cid=t_102163_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2F459051213%2Ffallopian-tube-repair.html Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith, the tubal reversal doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, are specialists in fallopian tube repair. Although most patients come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for tubal ligation reversal, others come for fallopian tube repair following a tubal infection or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), ectopic pregnancy, or previous surgery involving the fallopian tubes. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1977327 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:33:37 +0100 1977327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1975923&cid=t_102163_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fnew-research-findings-offer-hope-of-repair%25e2%2580%25a6someday%2F Two independent research studies, both funded by the National MS Society, were reported in the past couple of days which offer hope for repairing MS-damaged nervous systems. Both studies involve enzymes that either cause myelin damage or promote myelin re-growth. Both studies also involved a mouse form of demyelinating disease which is oft studied as a laboratory model of multiple sclerosis. These two studies are a first step into what many see as the “real” and maybe most difficult of the three “cures” for MS. While the reports are very positive and promising, it is a first step into the realm of damage repair. Several other studies are underway, looking at other cause and effect relationships with our bodies and our MS. As we know, it will take years for these reported bi... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1975923 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:51:46 +0100 1975923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1969449&cid=t_102163_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F456244894%2F Gaiam and the Mayo Clinic have teamed up to produce and market a series of wellness solutions DVDs including one for Type Two Diabetes. The link above has a trailer of the DVD so you can get an idea of what the $20 DVD has to offer. It is NOT a documentary on diabetes; nor is it about avoiding the disease altogether. The main idea of the video is to offer tips on managing Type Two Diabetes so you can avoid some of the more serious problems like kidney damage, vision loss and nerve damage. Most of the content is common sense like “eat a healthy diet” and “learn all you can about the disease” but there are also some more in-depth advice that teaches you how to do things like examine your feet for sores or blisters. For many of Americans it is simply too late to avoid... Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1969449 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:10:30 +0100 1969449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1920970&cid=t_102163_133_f&fid=35082&url=http%3A%2F%2Fautism.gbrettmiller.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fbrain-damage%2F One of my favorite Pink Floyd songs is Brain Damage from the classic Dark Side of the Moon.  Roger Waters says he wrote it in response to the pressure he felt as a teenager to fit in, to not be so different. = = == === ===== The lunatic is on the grass. The lunatic is on the grass. Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs. Got to keep the loonies on the path. The lunatic is in the hall. The lunatics are in my hall. The paper holds their folded faces to the floor And every day the paper boy brings more. And if the dam breaks open many years too soon And if there is no room upon the hill And if your head explodes with dark forebodings too I’ll see you on the dark side of the moon. The lunatic is in my head. The lunatic is in my head You raise the blade, you make the change You re... 29 Marbles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1920970 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:51:43 +0100 1920970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812878&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fprotect-your-skin-from-sun-damage%2F When you are outdoors or on the beach enjoying yourself, it is imperative for you to know the long term risk factors associated with excessive sun exposure on your skin. Skin cancer is usually caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. These ultraviolet rays are responsible for the DNA damage resulting in skin cancer. Do you know skin cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States? It is one of the most common diagnosed malignancies, and about one out of every three new cancers arises from the skin. Sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM is thought to be most harmful. So, the best way to protect this outer layering of your body is to wear protective clothing and to liberally apply sunscreen on your body. 90 percent of all skin cancers occur on parts ... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812878 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:51:24 +0100 1812878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1554618&cid=t_102163_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F29%2Fvilayanur-ramachandran-on-your-mind%2F From TED: “Vilayanur Ramachandran tells us what brain damage can reveal about the connection between celebral tissue and the mind, using three startling delusions as examples.” (24 minutes.) (Source: The Situationist) The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1554618 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 13:05:06 +0100 1554618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508127&cid=t_102163_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F06%2F11%2Fcan-your-skin-get-uv-damage-from-a-computer-screen%2F Renee requests: Does the light that comes from your computer screen cause any kind of UV damage??? Mid Brain Removes the Shades: No. Computer screens do not emit UV light so there is no need to worry about UV damage. They emit visible light which is not harmful to skin. Rest assured that the hours spent in front of your computer perusing the Beauty Brains archives will not contribute to facial lines and wrinkles. For more info, see what the Physics society has to say about it. (Source: thebeautybrains.com) thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508127 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:01:27 +0100 1508127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450327&cid=t_102163_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F292354383%2F Regular reports are coming in about the vaccine court (here’s Left Brain/Right Brain on some expert witnesses and, if you’re in the mood for some Swiftian “monkey business” about what some proponents of a vaccine-autism link consider newsworthy research, go here). And, courtesy of the National Law Journal, here’s some background about some of the lawyers representing families in “vaccine court.” The small Boston-based firm of Conway, Homer & Chin-Caplan has 1200 cases alleging that vaccines cause autism and some 200 other vaccine-injury cases. The five-lawyer firm has “transformed itself from the products liability firm” that once housed Jan Schlichtmann’s toxic tort case immortalized in the movie “A Civil Action“;... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450327 Sat, 17 May 2008 16:00:38 +0100 1450327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405311&cid=t_102163_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F04%2F29%2Fhow-to-protect-your-hair-from-heat-damage%2F Jeanelle says: I was wondering if you guys could tell me what to look for in a great heat protecting spray/serum/lotion. What are the key ingredients that protect hair from heat? (Besides the ones that promise to deliver to soft, silky protected tresses when in reality they leave you with sticky, gross hair from all of the alcohol!) The Right Brain responds: Jeanelle, if you’re buying heat protection sprays that contain a lot of alcohol, you should change brands before you look like the woman in today’s picture! Hopefully you’ll be able to pick a better product after we explain how heat damages your hair and what kind of ingredients can help. Blow drying is bad Blow drying causes a “flash drying” effect that not only removes the surface moisture but also remov... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405311 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:01:29 +0100 1405311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1363931&cid=t_102163_137_f&fid=36083&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver%2F%7E3%2F267851557%2Flovastatin-shown-to-slow-progression-of.html This is a classic example of the Alzheimer's CareGiver conundrum. I switched my mother from Lovastatin to Zocor after reading a similar article pointing out the benefits of statins. I'll put the article up on Zocor soon. Zocor did improve her cholesterol numbers. clipped from www.medicalnewstoday.comHigh cholesterol levels are considered to be... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1363931 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:27:12 +0100 1363931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1321831&cid=t_102163_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F256357743%2F Diabetic Neuropathy can go undetected in Diabetics and therefor the area is not taken care of the way that it needs to be once neuropathy sets in. That is why IPN products such as Neuropad is giving patient’s a needed heads up in the detection of neuropathy. Along with countless side effects from Diabetes, complications with the foot can be debilitating. Of the world’s entire amputation rate, complications from diabetes are responsible for 25% of the amputations. This breaks down to roughly every thirty seconds someone is losing a limb to diabetes. How will an Indicator Plaster Neuropad, or IPN, change the way we detect Diabetic Neuropathy in the future? Continue Reading Indicator Plaster Neuropad Is Key In Early Diabetic Neuropathy Detection (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1321831 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:51:21 +0100 1321831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1243622&cid=t_102163_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F237977491%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesLiving Healthy Isn’t Cost Saving, It’s Cost EffectiveOverweight Kids and TV: An Advertising EpidemicHealthy Fast Food Not So HealthyChiropractic Adjustments and Artery Dissection: Is Your Neck in Safe Hands?Lack of Health Insurance Increases Risk of Cancer Death (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1243622 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:10:51 +0100 1243622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1221328&cid=t_102163_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F232859403%2F The first studies carried out in humans that aim to lessen the muscle damage of a heart attack has yielded very favorable results. Very exciting! I think it is important for people to remember that ones heart suffers damage at 2 different points after a cardiac event- one when the ischemia from a blockage occurs and one when normal blood flow is resumed after an intervention. The drug studied, KAI-9803, may prove to help in restoring muscle after damage the second time around post procedure, PCI. “The goal of the treatment is to flood the heart damaged by the heart attack with the drug immediately before blood flow is restored and then again, immediately afterwards,” says Roe. “We believe that bathing the area with this novel compound may block the damaging cascade of eve... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1221328 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:38:11 +0100 1221328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1208968&cid=t_102163_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F229688710%2F Below you have a very insightful article on stress by one of our new Expert Contributors, Gregory Kellet, a researcher at UCSF. Enjoy! (Credit for Pic of Victoria Crater in Mars: Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, via Wikipedia).  ---------------------------------------------- “My brain is…fried, toast, frazzled, burnt out.” How many times have you said or heard one version or another of these statements. Most of us think we are being figurative when we utter such phrases, but research shows that the biological consequences of sustained high levels of stress may have us being more accurate than we would like to think. Crash Course on Stress Our bodies are a complex balancing act between systems working full time to keep us alive and well. This balancing act is constantly adapting to th... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1208968 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:39:22 +0100 1208968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1182857&cid=t_102163_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fplastics-in-our-blood-stream-pcbs.html This article, Clearly Concerning:Do common plastics and resins carry risks? includes the revealing photo you see at the top of this article. The mouse on the left is one that was exposed to Bisphenol A in the womb, sustaining genetic damage. It also looks like a lot of folks I see strolling through the mall. Can it be "coincidental" that the huge increase in obesity and diabetes we see now seems to have begun a few decades after plastics began to replace metal, wood, and cellulose-based products in our environment? The plastics industry assures you that it is. Just like the cigarette industry they are putting out a stream of reassuring press releases telling you that the levels of this chemical which has been found in over 700 studies to damage genes are too low to cause damage. Here's a t... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1182857 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:09:00 +0100 1182857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1173748&cid=t_102163_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F221904237%2F This article was written by Pascale Michelon, Ph. D., for SharpBrains.com. Dr. Michelon has a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and has worked as a Research Scientist at Washington University in Saint Louis, in the Psychology Department. She conducted several research projects to understand how the brain makes use of visual information and memorizes facts. She is now an Adjunct Faculty at Washington University, and teaches Memory Workshops in numerous retirement communities in the St Louis area. Alzheimer’s disease, brain, brain damage, brain scans, CAT scans, cognitive brain reserve, cognitive psychology, Education, fit brains, fMRI scans, Functional imaging, healthy brain, higher education, intellectual stimulation, Memory Workshops mental stimulation, MRI scans, museums, neural activity,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1173748 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:53:52 +0100 1173748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122564&cid=t_102163_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F208743723%2F Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! We might just have a new type of oral diabetes treatment. It is derived from yeast and yes, that did make me giggle since yeast is in bread and bread is carbs and carbs turns to sugar and… you get my point. It is called glucose tolerance factor, GTF, and is essential in understanding how your body builds a resistance to insulin and can use it an ineffective way at different parts of the day or in differing situations. The results indicate that GTF acts similarly to insulin in the rats, lowering the level of glucose, and of LDL-cholesterol, (the “bad” cholesterol), and raising the level of HDL-cholesterol (the “good” cholesterol). GTF inhibited oxidation processes that can cause atherosclerosis and result in further complications of the ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122564 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:28:34 +0100 1122564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1120908&cid=t_102163_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F207651431%2Fviolent_videos_damage_the_brai.html The word is out that violent video games damage the brain. We've just seen research that shows how violent video games can lead to aggression. Now, an even more recent research study ... shows how violent video games slow blood flow to the brain, and how prolonged exposure can cause brain damage. Could the opposite also be true? Does respect or could an act of equity create more brain health? While the proven negative response to violence is no surprise … based on all we now know about the brain … a bigger question arises from this research.If acts of oppression damage the brain … would its opposite …  equity and respect for all humans … enhance mental health?What do you think? It seems to me that evidence on the side of equity not only... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1120908 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:31:49 +0100 1120908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1057556&cid=t_102163_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Falzheimers-association-brain-tour.html Understanding Alzheimer's is made easy for everyday people who don't have medical backgrounds by the Brain Tour at the Alzheimer's Association. A series of illustrations that a layperson can understand show the difference between looking at a healthy brain and a brain with Alzheimer's. Illustration #8 shows a brain without nerve cell loss or tissue loss next to the brain with changes from Alzheimer's. A picture of healthy brain cells under a microscope is shown in illustration #10, compared with a picture of damaged, Alzheimer's brain cells. The abnormal clusters that build up between the cells is easy to see in the Alzheimer's brain. The tangled strands in the photo of the Alzheimer's brain are easy for a layperson to see, especially compared with the healthy brain in the microscopic pict... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1057556 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 22:11:00 +0100 1057556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1007783&cid=t_102163_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F11%2F05%2Flong-car-ride%2F On Sunday I drove a friend to Rocky Mount, NC to visit some friends. It was 2 hours each way, with a few hours in between. By the time I got home, my feet felt as though they were in flames and someone was beating on the soles with a hammer.  From the knees down [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1007783 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:28:41 +0100 1007783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=874659&cid=t_102163_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org Nishi: When you are outdoors or on the beach enjoying yourself, it is imperative for you to know the long term risk factors associated with excessive sun exposure on your skin. Skin cancer is usually caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. These ultraviolet rays are responsible for the DNA damage resulting in skin cancer. Do you know skin cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the United States? It is one of the most common diagnosed malignancies, and about one out of every three new cancers arises from the skin. Sun exposure between 10 AM and 4 PM is thought to be most harmful. So, the best way to protect this outer layering of your body is to wear protective clothing and to liberally apply sunscreen on your body. 90 percent of all skin cancers occur... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874659 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 07:42:43 +0100 874659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828078&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F28%2Fsugary-hazard-high-fructose-corn-syrup-may-raise-diabetes-risk%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Research, ProductsA lot of people I know avoid foods that list high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as an ingredient. Apart from the calories they add to foods, there's a growing belief that lab-devised products like HFCS are simply unnatural and may be harmful. Wikipedia has an interesting article on the origins and controversy surrounding HFCS, if you want to learn more.Not surprisingly, the food industry has always defended HFCS against claims that it is harmful. But here's the latest contradiction of that claim: a recent study found that HFCS is "astonishingly" high in reactive carbonyls, which are thought to contribute to the development of diabetes. The study was led by Dr. Chi-tang Ho, head of Rutgers University's Department of Food Science, and colleagues. The... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828078 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=806941&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F18%2Fman-disabled-by-neuropathy-treated-with-immune-globulin%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Drugs, Research, Daily NewsJapanese researchers published an interesting case in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. The case involved a wheelchair-bound 57-year-old man with serious diabetic neuropathy. The patient had type 2 diabetes for 10 years, and experienced pain and progressive loss of muscle and strength in both legs. He also lost a lot of weight. Researchers at Nagoya University School of Medicine treated this gentleman with intravenous immune globulin (IVIg) for 5 days. The patient initially realized marked improvements in pain and muscle weakness, but the pain crept up again over the following three weeks. A repeat course of IVIg infusions reduced the pain once again. For a man who could not previously stan... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=806941 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 806941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=797934&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F14%2Fleft-sided-breast-cancer-radiation-spikes-heart-risk%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, RadiationI hate it when I fit the mold for some not-so-great research finding. Like the recent news about how women with early-stage cancer of the left breast (that's me) who are treated with radiation following lumpectomy (me again) face an increased risk of developing radiation-related coronary damage. OK, so the benefits of radiation therapy still outweigh the risks. Still, when radiation is applied to the breast on the same side as the heart, there are worries. I knew about these concerns. My radiation oncologist addressed them prior to my treatment. Hearing that an actual, important, convincing study confirms what I already knew may be a side effect, though, makes my heart race a little bit more.There were 961 women with stage I and II breast cancer who wer... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=797934 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 797934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793459&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F11%2Fbreaking-chromosomes-can-lead-to-cancer-tufts-study-says%2F Filed under: ResearchIn a study recently published in Molecular Cell, two molecular biologists at Tufts have used yeast artificial chromosomes to show that there is a highly flexible DNA sequence that increases fragility and stalls replication, causing the chromosome to break. The site that is prone to breaking lies in the middle of a tumor suppressor gene and breakage is highly associated with cancer.According to Catherine Freudenreich, lead author on the study, "If you delete that gene or delete part of that gene so it doesn't work anymore, that can lead to tumors. The fact that there is fragility in the same region that this gene is located is a bad coincidence."Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Blog... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793459 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 793459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=774256&cid=t_102163_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F139891967%2Fbrain_regains_life_after_jumps.html Brain damaged workers may soon have another chance at life.  Brain injury may soon no longer the last word for a 38 year old man, for instance,  whose brain was jump-started and new signs of life observed. Tribune  staff reporter Robert Mitchum told how … “the brain of a man who had been barely conscious for six years with electrical stimulation of the brain, making it possible for him to speak a little and take food by mouth, doctors reported Wednesday.”Yesterday the patient's mother’s told how her son improved after electrodes were implanted in his brain."My son can now speak, watch a movie without falling asleep, drink from a cup," she said at a news conference. "He can express pain, can cry and laugh."This technique is now... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=774256 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 11:18:39 +0100 774256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=758661&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F26%2Ffatal-insulin-overdoses-in-chicago-lawsuits-to-follow%2F Filed under: Type 2, Drugs, Daily News, CareTwo elderly women died and one remains in a coma after the three apparently received massive insulin overdoses during stays at the University of Chicago Hospitals (UCH). One of the women who died, Ruthie Holloway (82), was diabetic. She was in the hospital in May due to a possible urinary tract infection. When she showed signs of low blood sugar, a test was conducted which showed extremely high insulin levels in her blood - hundreds of times higher than normal. By then it was too late: she quickly became catatonic, suffering brain damage, and she died at a nursing home in June. Particularly disturbing is the fact that there was no record of her being given insulin by a staff member.The incidents, which occurred between May and June of this year, ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=758661 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 758661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=749464&cid=t_102163_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F07%2F21%2Fthings-have-got-to-change%2F Before I start my nigtly rant, read the following: Andy Borowitz: Man Commits Suicide after Learning Harry Potter Spoiler Author: Andy Borowitz Published on July 8, 2005, 07:41 A rabid Harry Potter fan took his life yesterday after inadvertently learning a plot spoiler from the soon-to-be-released J.K. Rowling opus, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) Jude Ralston, 32, of Hudson, Ohio left a suicide note indicating that since overhearing the plot spoiler at a shopping mall earlier in the day, “I no longer have a reason to live.” Family and friends who gathered for a candlelight memorial outside Mr. Ralston’s house remembered a man who seemed to live only for Harry Potter – and wondered if they could have done anything to prevent his tragic fate. “Whe... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=749464 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 03:07:23 +0100 749464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=716534&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F05%2Fdiabetes-epidemic-brings-prosthetic-industry-boom%2F Filed under: Daily News, Products, SupportDiabetes-related health complications can cause severe nerve and tissue damage to the lower limbs. In the worst cases (and, unfortunately, this happens all too often), this necessitates amputation. The medical research field is working on ways to prevent or heal such damage before such drastic action is required. But what of those who do lose feet or legs? The next step is learning to use prosthetics. And, as the LA Times reports today, the prosthetic industry is experiencing a boom as diabetes rates soar.Let's look at some numbers to illustrate just how much demand has grown: there are now 1.9 million amputees in the US, reports the Times article, and approximately sixty percent of those are diabetes-related. Compare this, says reporter Daniel Cos... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=716534 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 716534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=708800&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F02%2Fvitamin-c-may-reduce-diabetes-complications%2F Filed under: Type 1, Drugs, ResearchSeems a dose of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is good for more than just fighting off coughs and colds. According to a report from the BBC, a new study has found that - in theory, at least - Vitamin C could reduce diabetes-related health complications. Vitamin C, said the University of Warwick-based researchers, was almost as effective as Telmisartan, a medication used to lower blood pressure.Vitamin C packs a punch, they said, because it helps to clean up ("scavenge," in the words of lead researcher Antonio Ceriello) free radicals - molecules that cause tissue damage. This is of particular concern for diabetics because diabetics' bodies produce more free radicals than those of non-diabetics. This is why diabetics are especially likely to suffer from heart d... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=708800 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 708800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704523&cid=t_102163_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F06%2F29%2Fspin-wheel-spin%2F Anyone see some commercial announcement that was running last night about how now, all of a sudden if you are pregnant and bummed out, anti-depressants will not mess up your baby? I did. I about threw my can of diet vanilla coke through my television…but that would have ruined a perfectly good snack in a can. Then this morning there were these three different headline offerings on my homepage: The Trib Antidepressants Tied to Fetal Damage Risk Al-Reuters Birth Defect Risk from Antidepressants Low: studies U.S. News & Word Report Some Antidepressants Pose Birth Defect Risks So some babies are born without a brain and only a part of their skulls…or their guts on the outside of their abdomen….not their problem….and you thought you were depressed while you wer... bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=704523 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 12:51:33 +0100 704523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675448&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F14%2Fdiabetes-may-damage-sperm-cell-dna%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Research, MagazinesA recent study compared the sperm of 27 men with type 1 diabetes to the sperm of 29 men of equal age without diabetes. The researchers found that the sperm of the men with diabetes were healthy in many respects. The shape and abundance of the sperm from type 1 diabetic males were perfectly normal and apparently they were great swimmers. However, when the DNA was examined, there was more damage to the DNA of the diabetic men. Around 52% of the DNA in their sperm cells was fragmented, compared to only 32% in the men without diabetes. There was also a higher rate of deletions in the DNA inside their mitochondria, separate DNA found within each cell. The results of this study suggest type 1 diabetes may cause d... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675448 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=588568&cid=t_102163_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fsleep.html All too often one hears adults bemoaning their experiences as children, how they were scarred and psychologically traumatized by their parents’ behaviour or words. Now that I am both a parent and an adult, I find that my ears prick up in the hope of acquiring handy hints, things to avoid. The list of my own parental errors grows as each day passes. If you were of a kindly disposition you might categorize these incidents as mere “eccentricities” but it’s hard to dismiss the weight of evidence to the ”contrary.”It was a simple enough question afterall, but at 4:20 in the morning, in the dark, I am not in full command of my faculties.“It is a reptile?”“What is a reptile dear?”“A turtle?”“Do you mean a ‘turtle’ as in American, or a ‘tortoise’ as in English? Oh... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=588568 Fri, 04 May 2007 00:42:00 +0100 588568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=569644&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F25%2Fblood-pressure-pills-taken-after-stroke-may-reduce-brain-damage%2F This study comes off the heels of a separate study on the efficacy of using blood pressure meds to reduce the severity of brain damage in stroke victims, one that was also conducted by at the University of Georgia. Researchers are hopeful that this information will be used to revolutionize emergency stroke care.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cardio Blog) The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=569644 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 569644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=529677&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F08%2Fanti-hiv-drug-use-in-pregnancy-increases-cancer-risk%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Research, Daily newsAntiretroviral drugs, used to prevent HIV transmission from mother to child, are now believed to cause genetic damage in infants. This damage, leading to an increased risk of developing cancer, makes it highly plausible these children may be diagnosed with the disease in mid and late adulthood.Two new studies indicate there are cancer-causing effects of transplacental exposure to AZT, an antiretroviral drug. These effects -- like increased incidence of tumors and tumors with genetic changes -- have been demonstrated in mice and rats and seem to be cause for concern in humans too."The cumulative mutagenesis data suggest that infants exposed transplacentally to AZT may be at increased risk for cancer as they age," said one researcher, whose findi... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=529677 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 529677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=521806&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F04%2Fdiabetes-and-pot%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Drugs, Opinion, SupportA new study found smoked marijuana to be safe and effective at treating peripheral neuropathy, which causes great suffering among diabetics. Diabetic nerve disease, or "peripheral neuropathy," is the most common complication of diabetes, affecting up to 62% of Americans with diabetes. This type of pain is caused by damage to the nerves and can make patients feel like their feet and hands are on fire, or being stabbed with a knife. This type of pain responds poorly to conventional pain medications -- even addictive, dangerous narcotics. In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, a majority of patients had a greater than 30% reduction in pain after smoking marijuana. For many, that level o... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=521806 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 521806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=516397&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F02%2Fbenfotiamines-shield-from-high-blood-sugar-toxins%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Research, Products, SupportBenfotiamine can help diabetics protect delicate microvessels. Much of the damage of diabetes is caused when glucose-derived compounds, called triosephosphates, accumulate in small vessels. Transketolase, turns these toxic compounds into harmless chemicals that can be removed from the body. benfotiamine increases transketolase activity, thus reducing or eliminating the complications associated with diabetes. Administration of benfotiamine helped to prevent retinopathy in test subjects with diabetes. Study subjects who received benfotiamine for 36 weeks demonstrated completely normalized levels of damaging toxins in the retina, preventing or delaying the onset of diabetic retinopathy. In a 24-week st... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=516397 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 516397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478740&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F15%2Fsocial-stress-is-depressing-be-the-dog%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Research, SupportScientists have studied the effects of stress on glucose levels in animals and people. Diabetic mice under physical or mental stress have elevated glucose levels. And now, as if the aforementioned isn't bad enough - researchers have found that a single socially stressful situation contributes to depression in rats. It seems this single socially stressful scenario is killing new nerve cells in the hippocampus, the area of the brain that processes learning, memory and emotion. In young rats, the stress of encountering older, aggressive rats didn't stop the creation of new brain nerve cells. It prevented the new nerve cells from surviving, which left the young rats with fewer neurons for processing feelings and e... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478740 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478744&cid=t_102163_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F14%2Fstop-your-insulin-inhibitions%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, ResearchKnocking out the gene for a peptide associated with insulin was shown to protect mice against the harmful effects of a high-fat diet. Urocortin 3 plays a role in the increased production of insulin in response to high caloric intake in animals. Scientists found that by removing the urocortin 3 gene from mice, they did not develop the age-related insulin resistance and high blood sugar observed in the normal control mice. The metabolisms of normal mice were compared to the metabolisms of those without the urocortin 3 gene. When placed on a high caloric diet for three months, the mice without the urocortin 3 gene packed on the same amount of weight but had lower insulin levels. But these mice also had lower blood sugar, improved gluc... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478744 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478744