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 'decrease'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:21:09 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829098&cid=t_128670_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fcan-sleep-decrease-adhd-symptoms-we-think-so-2.php When it comes to ADHD and the symptoms of ADD and ADHD, to many it seems there is really no way to avoid any of the symptoms that come with ADHD. However, recent research has shown that getting proper amounts of sleep can decrease certain ADHD symptoms and this is what we will discuss. It’s not just kids who drive many individuals crazy with ADD and ADHD symptoms but also adults. To those who are currently dealing with this, it is obviously of no surprise. But for those who seem to have less and less hope of gaining control of the ADD and ADHD symptoms, maintaining a regular sleep cycle may really help those with ADD. However, modern research has shown that the same chemicals involved with heightened emotions during sleep and REM in general also affect those with ADHD. These chemical... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829098 Sat, 14 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4829098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322465&cid=t_128670_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fantibiotics-variceal-bleeding%2F Antibiotics should always be given to patients with acute variceal bleeding. Prophylactic dosing has been found to decrease the rate of infection, decrease the risk of rebleeding, and decrease mortality. Generally, a third-generation cephalosporin such as ceftriaxone (Rocephin) is used if there is no contraindication. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322465 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:11:29 +0100 4322465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724577&cid=t_128670_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FE-BWcl43UBs%2F Does Prayer Decrease Alcohol Consumption? Four research studies involving 1,758 people show that prayer frequency cuts alcohol consumption. In Study 1 of 824 people, we used a cross-sectional design and found that higher prayer frequency was related to lower alcohol consumption and problematic drinking behavior. Study 2 of 702 people used a longitudinal design and found that more frequent prayer predicted less alcohol consumption and problematic drinking behavior at a later date, and this relationship held when controlling for baseline levels of drinking and prayer. In Study 3 of 117 people, we used an experimental design to test for a causal relationship between prayer frequency and alcohol consumption. Participants assigned to pray every day (either an undirected prayer or a prayer fo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724577 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:37:00 +0100 3724577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662605&cid=t_128670_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fwidely-drug-tranexamic-acid-shown-decrease-hemorrhage-trauma-deaths%2F British epidemiologist Dr. Ian Roberts of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine is reporting that the use of tranexamic acid (TXA), a cheap, widely available drug used to stop hemorrhage can decrease deaths by 15% if given to trauma patients. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662605 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 03:02:53 +0100 3662605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3590510&cid=t_128670_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F82%2Fconsistently-working-for-skin-rejuvenation%2F Here’s a brief look at the latest research in skin rejuvenation.  It seems that a more youthful look is something that anyone can have, if they work at it. How hard is the work?  It takes motivation and consistency to achieve and maintain results on your own. If you were a one-time sun worshiper, you won’t see an immediate change unless you are willing to invest in cosmetic surgery or spa treatments.  If you have good skin right now, keeping it is relatively easy. A person’s lifestyle can affect their appearance as much as anything else.  Researchers have known for years that cigarette smoking, lack of sleep and overexposure to sunlight contribute to a prematurely aged appearance. So, the first steps are preventative measures that will allow your skin’s natural reparative proce... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3590510 Sun, 23 May 2010 06:07:23 +0100 3590510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809729&cid=t_128670_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F5smsR4ZZCig%2F A disappointing new study says that more Americans are at risk for heart disease than in the last few years. After making progress with health, it seems that we’ve slid back to some very bad patterns. The study tracks people who have a low risk of heart disease factors, such as “not smoking, having low blood cholesterol, normal blood pressure, normal weight and no sign of diabetes.” They found that only 7.5 percent of people have a low risk, as opposed to 10.5 percent in 1994. (This is a study in which you want the number to be higher, with a great percentage of people have no risk of heart disease.) The only positive item found in this survey was that more people are not smoking. So at least we’re getting some things right. The push to stop people from smoking is ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809729 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:06:16 +0100 2809729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1148153&cid=t_128670_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2F13%2F40-of-happiness-or-unhappiness-due-to-our-own-actions%2F 50% is set by our genetics, and another 10% is unaccounted for, at least that’s what psychology professor Sonja Lyubomirsky says in her new book “The How of Happiness”. She also says “Antidepressants don’t make people happier; they just decrease negative emotions”. Lyubomrisky’s book was featured on a recent episode of 2020 titled “Positive Psychology: The Pursuit of Happiness”. The episode also stated that those people who are the happiest in life are those that “practice acts of kindness, are able to loose themselves in what they do and avoid dwelling on their problems”. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1148153 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:12:25 +0100 1148153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=708798&cid=t_128670_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F02%2Fthought-for-the-day-screening-the-smart-way%2F Filed under: Prevention, Thought for the DayGetting screened for cancer is smart. Yearly mammograms for women older than 40, prostate exams for men older than 50, and skin cancer screenings for just about everyone are just a few of the recommended measures individuals can take to ensure cancer stays away -- or at least is caught in its earliest forms.But aside from merely submitting to these screenings, there's something we can do to increase our screening smarts. We can stick with the same screening centers and not flip-flop from one location to another.It's a bad idea to report to a different screening center every year. Being able to compare a current mammogram, for example, with prior images can decrease false alarms by as much as 44 percent. As with much of life, consistency is key. T... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=708798 Mon, 02 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 708798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612022&cid=t_128670_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F13%2Fa-leaf-extract-lowers-insulin-requirements-in-iddm%2F Filed under: Type 1, Adult Onset, Drugs, Research, ProductsSuffering succotash - do you believe the nerve of these scientists professing the antithesis of insulin-dependent diabetes!! Scientist have proven that supplementation of Gymnema sylvestre appears to enhance endogenous insulin production by regeneration of the residual beta cells in insulin-dependent diabetes. Wouldn't this study imply that insulin-dependent diabetes is curable?? GS4, a water-soluble extract of the leaves of Gymnema sylvestre, was given to 27 patients with insulin-dependent diabetes on insulin therapy. They received 400 mg per day. Their insulin requirements came down together, along with their fasting blood glucose, HbA1c and glycosylated plasma protein levels. Patients in the study receiving insulin therapy only... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612022 Sun, 13 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 612022