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 'disease,'. Tue, 04 May 2010 18:19:42 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529786&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-a-patient-outgrows-a-childhood-disease%2F2010.05.04 At a [recent] session on caring for adult survivors of pediatric diseases, Bradley J. Benson, FACP, and Niraj Sharma, FACP, had some interesting statistics to share. For example, more than 90% of children with a chronic or disabling health condition are expected to live more than 20 years, meaning they’ll eventually need an internist’s care, and every year more than 500,000 children with special healthcare needs turn 18. As Dr. Sharma noted, “We’re not talking about a handful of folks.” (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529786 Tue, 04 May 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3529786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3530057&cid=t_299695_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2F03%2Fhome-blood-pressure-monitoring-better-than-doctors-readings%2F Not uncommonly in practice I see individuals who have a diagnosis of possible ‘hypertension’ (high blood pressure) hanging over their heads. Usually what has happened here is that a doctor has noted a high or borderline high reading, which has been ‘confirmed’ again on another visit. Perhaps not surprisingly, individuals can be quite uptight about [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3530057 Mon, 03 May 2010 22:25:18 +0100 3530057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3530037&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FHFiovcH0wls%2F Problem drinking doesn’t just affect society, it also affects people at a more personal level – at home – and can create serious emotional problems for all family members. Maybe you’re reading this because there’s an alcohol problem in your family. If so, you’ve taken the first step in helping yourself. Let’s look briefly at what can happen in a family when one member of the family has a drinking problem. Usually, the alcohol problem is creating a lot of stress in the home. Maybe the person with the alcohol problem isn’t doing their share of taking care of children or paying bills. Maybe they’ve lost income because of drinking. Maybe they’ve gotten in some legal trouble because of their drinking or, when drunk, they’... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3530037 Mon, 03 May 2010 17:32:00 +0100 3530037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526740&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FNM66JGUNeTk%2F Thomas Maeder, our May 2010 Man of the Month, is the author or co-author of twelve books and numerous articles in national publications, and has long experience in the biomedical field as a writer, educator, and consultant. Below, he shares his thoughts on rare disorders and their place in the drug market. Orphan Diseases – Bellwether of Health Care “The only people interested in rare diseases are those who have them, and that’s not a lot,” an editor once told me when rejecting my proposal for a book on orphan diseases. In reality, nearly thirty million Americans – one in ten – suffer from some 7,000 rare diseases, making them collectively very common indeed.  Though they differ wildly in their causes and manifestations, they share many characteristics in terms of the uncertai... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526740 Mon, 03 May 2010 09:57:09 +0100 3526740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526824&cid=t_299695_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FY2IUIXhIKu0%2F           Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular heartbeat that may be very fast.  Your heart has 4 compartments called chambers.  The top 2 chambers are called the atria.  The bottom 2 chambers are called the ventricles.  In atrial fibrillation, the atria stop beating regularly.  Instead, they tremble (fibrillate) in a disorganized way.  This can cause an irregular, and sometimes very fast, heartbeat.  Atrial fibrillation is most common in people older than 60 years of age.  However, you can get AF at any age.  Sometimes, atrial fibrillation has no cause, but your risk goes up if you have any of the following conditions: heart disease caused by high cholesterol, a larger heart size caused by high blood pressure, damage to a heart valve, an overactive thyroid gland, lun... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526824 Sun, 02 May 2010 20:31:39 +0100 3526824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524109&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealthy-active-kids-come-from-healthy-active-adults%2F2010.05.02 Kids are like dogs — you can train them until they’re too old to train. Then they’re going to do whatever they want. The key to getting kids to exercise is to make it fun for them. But they aren’t going to exercise if it isn’t made a part of their normal routine. It’s up to adults to train them. Mrs. Happy and I had the joyous opportunity of inviting our 10-year-old niece to her first-ever running event. She had never ever run in a race before. We did the two-mile race and she loved it. And amazingly, she finished without stopping — not even once. Our nation is raising a nation of fat and lazy kids because we’re lazy adults. We drive everywhere. We sit at our desks. We get food on the run. We watch a lot of television. We surf the Net a bunch... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524109 Sun, 02 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3524109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524113&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Famerican-obesity-and-sugar-sweetened-beverages%2F2010.05.01 We are a nation stricken with an epidemic of obesity, which contributes to the incidence of diabetes and heart disease. Each of these has been linked to consumption of sugar intake, and in particular, sugar-sweetened beverages. There’s nothing evil about sugar — it’s just that too much of it in certain forms is bad for you. For the purpose of definition, sugar-sweetened beverages contain added, naturally-derived caloric sweeteners such as sucrose (table sugar), high-fructose corn syrup, or fruit juice concentrates. (more…) This post, American Obesity And Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, was originally published on Healthine.com by Paul S Auerbach M.D., M.S.. (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524113 Sat, 01 May 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3524113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524120&cid=t_299695_88_f&fid=38958&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yourerdoc.com%2Feverything-bad-for-you-is-now-good%2F News Alert! Everything Bad For You is Now Good Great news! All of my former guilty pleasures have turned out to be health foods. Instead of fearing that my addiction to dark chocolate, coffee and red wine is leading me to premature death, I am in fact increasing my life span, and reducing my chance of many horrible diseases. Yes! Take coffee. I cannot function in the morning until I’ve had a large cup, sometimes two. I’ve always felt bad about this, knowing that I am dependent on the tasty black liquid, and its stimulant effects. My family understands that each morning during the pre-coffee phase, I will be unable to communicate effectively, beyond some basic grunting noises. I shuffle around, scratching and muttering while the beans are grinding and the water is percolating. I... Your ER Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524120 Sat, 01 May 2010 19:29:19 +0100 3524120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522834&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FiLUMsoNDk3Y%2F Detachment and recovery from alcoholism Like alcoholics themselves, the families and friends of alcoholics display symptoms denial, anxiety, guilt and require treatment. Al-Anon groups have proved to be an excellent resource for these people. But Al-Anon’s central concept, that of detachment, is resented and rejected by many prospective members of Al-Anon. Detachment involves realizing that the family member or friend cannot control the alcoholic’s behavior, accepting this powerlessness, and separating one’s self from the behavior though not from the person. It also means that family life must not revolve around the alcoholic’s problems and behavior and that the alcoholic must be allowed to take the consequences of his or her behavior. It does not m... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522834 Sat, 01 May 2010 15:31:00 +0100 3522834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522654&cid=t_299695_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2010%2F05%2Fcombination-antibiotics-effective-against-chlamydia-induced-arthritis.html A federal multicenter clinical trial, led by the University of South Florida College of Medicine reported in the May 2010 issue of Arthritis and Rheumatism, lends hope that eradication of this persistent infection is attainable and a possible cure exists. In the latest double-blind, placebo-controlled multicenter trial, 42 patients were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups -- rifampin plus doxycycline, rifampin plus azithromycin, or placebo. All the patients tested positive for Chlamydia trachomatis or Chlamydia pneumoniae. They received combination antibiotics or placebo for six months and were followed for three months post-treatment. Comment. While an appropriate topic for research the number of participants is small. At the same time more information is published about th... Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522654 Sat, 01 May 2010 14:59:54 +0100 3522654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519571&cid=t_299695_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FOFU37fr3j-g%2F We are pleased to announce that, out of the 40 great entries submitted, the 10 Finalists to the 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation Awards moving to the next round are (ordered by approximate age of end user population, from younger to older): Arrowsmith School, USA Hockey, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, University Behavioral HealthCare/ University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Allstate, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Saint Luke’s Brain and Stroke Institute, Oakland Unified School District, Mental Health Association of Rockland County, SCAN Health Plan. Winners will be announced during the State of Brain Fitness Innovation Webinar on May 24th, noon-1pm Pacific Time. Registration is now open ($25), and includes executive summary of SharpBrains’ 2010 market report and acc... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519571 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:32:23 +0100 3519571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519716&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F0IjhNB2yMoM%2F Often those of us who live or have lived with someone else’s problem drinking either blame ourselves or the drinker. “If I were a better spouse, he wouldn’t be drinking.” “If she really loved me, she would have kept her promise and given up the alcohol.” When we understand that alcoholism is a progressive disease that affects the drinker as well as those close to the drinker, we realize that blame is as relevant with this disease as it is with diabetes or Alzheimer’s. The more we know about the disease we are dealing with, the better we are able to make healthy choices as to how we react. “Many of the symptoms of alcoholism are in the behavior of the alcoholic. The people who are involved with the alcoholic react to his behavior. They try to control it, make up for it, or h... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519716 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:33:52 +0100 3519716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519527&cid=t_299695_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FsfvKxgIImrI%2F           Your lungs have 2 main parts: bronchial tubes (also called airways) and alveoli (also called air sacs).  When you breathe, the air moves down your trachea (or wind pipe) through your bronchial tubes and into your alveoli.  From the alveoli, oxygen goes into your blood while carbon dioxide moves out of your blood.  If you have chronic bronchitis, the lining in your bronchial tubes gets red, swollen and full of mucus.  This mucus blocks your tubes, and makes it hard to breathe.  If you have emphysema, your alveoli are irritated.  They get stiff and can’t hold enough air.  This makes it hard for you to get oxygen into and carbon dioxide out of your blood.  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (also called COPD) is a chronic lung disease.  Coping with the dis... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519527 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:16:42 +0100 3519527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519572&cid=t_299695_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FAjxawfNl8LU%2F An independent expert panel organized by the NIH released yesterday a thoughtful report on the state of the science for prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease and cognitive decline. The report, available here, summarizes the panel’s review by saying: “Firm conclusions cannot be drawn about the association of modifiable risk factors with cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s disease.” “There is insufficient evidence to support the use of pharmaceutical agents or dietary supplements to prevent cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s disease. However, ongoing additional studies including (but not limited to) antihypertensive medications, omega-3 fatty acid, physical activity, and cognitive engagement may provide new insight into the prevention or delay of cognitive decline ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519572 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:16:41 +0100 3519572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515417&cid=t_299695_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2010%2F04%2Fquick-new-screening-exam-could-save-thousands-of-people-from-bowel-cancer.html Reported by Imperial College, London: the Medical Research Council, the National Institute for Health Research, and Cancer Research UK, showed that a single flexible sigmoidoscopy examination in men and women aged between 55 and 64 reduced the incidence of bowel cancer by a third, compared with a control group who had usual care. Screening with flexible sigmoidoscopy (named the 'Flexi-Scope test' by the research team) was particularly effective in the lower bowel, where it halved incidence of the disease.  Over the course of the study, bowel cancer mortality was reduced by 43 percent in the group that had the Flexi-Scope test compared with the control group.    The randomized trial followed 170,432 people over an average period of 11 years, of whom 40,674 underwent a si... Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515417 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:07:53 +0100 3515417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522826&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2Fg4UqQ8jkAKA%2F   Despite decades of using a chronic disease metaphor for alcoholism and, more recently, drug addiction, we continue to provide treatment based on an acute model of care. Is it time to shift to a chronic care approach similar to disease management models? To explore this question, a recent study analyzed data demonstrating the chronic nature of addiction. Over 50% of people who resolve drug problems following treatment receive multiple episodes of care, usually over several years. Data from 2003 from programs receiving public funds revealed that 64% of people were readmissions to treatment and 19% had more than four admissions. In a study of 448 persons following treatment, 82% transitioned at least once between relapse, treatment re-entry, incarceration, and periods of abstin... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522826 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:46:12 +0100 3522826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508243&cid=t_299695_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F27%2Floneliness-is-not-a-dsm-5-disorder-but-it-still-hurts%2F The recent controversy over the still-developing DSM-5 — that compendium of mental disorders the media love to call, inappropriately, “The Bible of Psychiatry” –has gotten me thinking about loneliness. Now, thankfully, nobody has seriously proposed including loneliness in the DSM-5. Indeed, loneliness is usually thought of as simply an unpleasant part of life — one of the “slings and arrows” that pierce almost all of us from time to time. Loneliness, in some ways, remains enmeshed in a web of literary and cultural clichés, born of such works as Nathaniel West’s darkly comic novel, Miss Lonelyhearts, and the Beatles’ whimsical anthem, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” But loneliness turns out to be a serious matter. And as psychiatry debat... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508243 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:31:32 +0100 3508243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508273&cid=t_299695_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FuQdtGoRQJT0%2F           Feeling depressed or forgetful?  How about being tired all of the time or notice your hair falling out?  Are you gaining weight for no reason?  I was just two years ago.  Luckily I went to my doctor with these symptoms and he ran some blood tests.  Guess what?  I had hypothyroidism.  Believe it or not – approximately 59 million Americans have this mysterious and often undiagnosed disease.  In fact, more people are affected by hypothyroid symptoms than diabetes, yet it is far less recognized or understood.  Hypothyroidism is more common than you would believe, and millions of people are currently hypothyroid and don’t know it.  What is it?  Very simply, the disease is an underactive thyroid.  Unfortunately, the common warning signs are often dismissed... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508273 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:13:07 +0100 3508273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508306&cid=t_299695_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D932 FDA!  No Lick, Just Sip & Suck? For thousands of years, salt’s high value has made it the foundation of a society, a currency of trade, and cause for wars.  Now suddenly salt is the bad girl.  An organized push by the FDA to ban salty foods and have manufacturers reduce salt in their products, is fueled by idiots who know nothing about health and those who ignore the US Constitution!   So if the FDA get’s it way, and outlaws salt – what happens to #1?  I guess we tequila drinkers will just have to make do with number 2 and 3!                  Consumers love the taste of salt in food and, in fact, their bodies crave it. With the trend toward low-fat foods, food producers must rely on salt to provide the desired taste.   So, what do you think will hap... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508306 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:24:51 +0100 3508306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505134&cid=t_299695_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FJYBY4SIvTJ4%2F Last December, the Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General released a report showing that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was having a hard time gathering sufficient financial disclosure info from so-called Special Government Employees, or SGEs, who serve on CDC advisory committees. The HHS OIG reviewed info provided to 17 committees that met in 2007 and also found that many SGEs served on committees, even though potential conflicts weren’t disclosed. And so Chuck Grassley, the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee who has spent the last few years probing conflicts of interest among government agencies, academic researchers and the pharmaceutical industry, has written a letter to the CDC noting that 41 percent of SGEs didn’t receive eth... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505134 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:20:12 +0100 3505134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3504888&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FYkCIrSTqlcQ%2F The monster representing the notorious Clostridium difficile has the microbe's toxic spores protruding from its back. (Source: WSJ.com: Health Blog) WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3504888 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:09:10 +0100 3504888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522829&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F1wDPZcis6gc%2F November 30, 2009 Nurses, doctors, dentists and other health professionals in California who are in treatment for alcohol and other drug problems will now be subject to stricter oversight and could be immediately removed from practice should they relapse, the Los Angeles Times reported. Health workers will now be required to take more than 100 drug tests during their first year in treatment. One positive drug test result will be enough to have a health professional be temporarily suspended from practice. All restrictions to licenses will be posted online for public access. The new standards were created by the state legislature last year to address the way recovery programs for doctors were being handled. The Medical Board of California ended its diversion program in 2008 after several a... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522829 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 06:20:03 +0100 3522829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502785&cid=t_299695_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F25%2Fthe-doctors-the-patient%2F Once there was a woman with secondary Addison’s disease. She took her replacement medicine (cortisol, thyrax, growth hormone, DHEAs) as she should and everything was reasonably under control. However, gradually she began to feel weak. She often disliked food, sometimes to such an extent that she had an urge to vomit. After a month or [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502785 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 15:20:30 +0100 3502785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3502987&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FyrXdSO4OxSE%2F Out of the Shadows – Third Edition A recovery book for sex addicts and their partners. We recommend Partrick Carne’s Out of the Shadows to every sex addict and codependent we treat.. This (book provides) a tremendously powerful experience, helping both sex addicts and codependents realize that they are not alone and not destined to eternally be at the mercy of the disease. Dr. Ralph Earle and Dr. Gregory Crow, Lonely All the Time “Out of the Shadows has become a guidebook for sufferers and counselors alike.” Roda Salter, Keene Sentinel Sex is at the core of our identities. And when it becomes a compulsion, it can unravel our lives. Out of the Shadows is the premier work on this disorder, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Revised and updated to i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3502987 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:50:00 +0100 3502987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501706&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-addicts-and-their-partners%2F Out of the Shadows – Third Edition A recovery book for sex addicts and their partners. We recommend Partrick Carne’s Out of the Shadows.. to every sex addict and codependent we treat.. This (book provides) a tremendously powerful experience, helping both sex addicts and codependents realize that they are not alone and not destined to eternally be at the mercy of the disease. Dr. Ralph Earle and Dr. Gregory Crow, Lonely All the Time "Out of the Shadows has become a guidebook for sufferers and counselors alike." Roda Salter, Keene Sentinel Sex is at the core of our identities. And when it becomes a compulsion, it can unravel our lives. Out of the Shadows is the premier work on this disorder, written by a pioneer in its treatment. Revised and updat... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501706 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:50:00 +0100 3501706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522831&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FgDG0Cy-PGuQ%2F AA & 12-Step Treatment AA Assists Alcoholics Avoid Alcohol AA Can Help Most Alcoholics AA Fact File AA’s 12-Step Recovery Program Al-Anon offers new life Alcohol and Anxiety Alcohol Problems Database Alcoholic Defense Mechanisms Alcoholics Anonymous and Nursing Alcoholics Anonymous Program in India Alcoholics can benefit from Al-Anon Alcoholics Have Trouble Identifying Emotions Alcoholism / Addiction Treatment Saves Money Alcoholism in women Alcoholism Treatment in a Nursing Home Altruism helps AA members stay sober An Introduction to Medication for Alcohol Dependence Anti-craving Drugs Attendance at Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Binge Drinking & Brain Damage Brain Damage & Cirrhosis Brief Intervention in Emergency Room Effective Brief-TSF Descrip... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522831 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:54:31 +0100 3522831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499195&cid=t_299695_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fhow-is-your-crohns%2F Hello everyone!  In case you are new to the blog, I will explain the topic of today’s blog.  Every month I like to check in with everyone to see how you have been doing.  Everyone writes in and tells how they have been feeling and what has been going on with their Crohn’s or with anything else.  It is a great way for us to share and to vent.  It has been a little while since we last did this, so I am expecting lots of comments from everyone so that we can catch up! I have not been doing too well lately.  I guess that I should have seen it coming but, as always, I seem to miss the little subtle signs of an oncoming flare.  Since 2010 has started, it seems it has been one thing after another, but hopefully I will get it turned around soon.  After the strange pain that was in my l... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499195 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 22:00:42 +0100 3499195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490655&cid=t_299695_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2010%2F04%2Fage-at-initiation-and-frequency-of-screening-to-detect-type-2-diabetes.html The NHANES surveys continues to provide excellent data for policy making as seen in today’s Lancet authored by Richard Kahn et al. [Volume 375, Issue 9723, Pages 1365 - 1374, 17 April 2010] Compared with no screening, all simulated screening strategies reduced the incidence of myocardial infarction (3—9 events prevented per 1000 people screened) and diabetes-related microvascular complications (3—9 events prevented per 1000 people), and increased the number of QALYs (93—194 undiscounted QALYs) added over 50 years. Most strategies prevented a significant number of simulated deaths (2—5 events per 1000 people). There was little or no effect of screening on incidence of stroke (0—1 event prevented per 1000 people). Comment The article shows the cost effecti... Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490655 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:03:31 +0100 3490655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487030&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F82RltHiKg_U%2F A report coming out tomorrow will recommend that the government intervene to put limits on the amount of sodium in food, and the FDA will act on that advice, the Washington Post reports. Citing anonymous FDA sources, the paper says the agency is aiming to work with manufacturers on a step-down approach, in which salt would be subtracted in small increments over a decade. The hope is that the phase-out will be unnoticeable to consumers. The limits aren’t yet decided, and it’s not yet known whether inherently salty foods, like pickles, will get an exemption. Such a reduction will be recommended by the Institute of Medicine, which Wednesday will release a report that says merely encouraging manufacturers to cut salt hasn’t succeeded in curbing U.S. daily sodium consumption, now about twice... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487030 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:25:18 +0100 3487030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487032&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FajmkDlWylYs%2F The winners have crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon, but thousands of other athletes are still running (minus the few hundred who couldn’t make it from Europe due to volcano-induced travel problems). The debate over whether running marathons is a fine form of exercise or dangerous to your health, however, isn’t likely to stop any time soon; arguing the pros and cons of long-distance running is practically a sport in itself. The Boston Globe takes a look at the “calamities small or large” that can afflict runners during the 26.2-mile event. The story mostly focuses on the less serious problems – muscle cramps, tendinitis, blisters, banged-up toenails – that are a pain, but aren’t going to kill you. More serious and rare are the problems caused by heat (not a problem in th... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487032 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:32:39 +0100 3487032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3476086&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Ffamily-female-alcoholism-2%2F Women’s Alcoholism Has Big Impact on Families The topic of alcoholism and the damage it causes to families are most frequently looked at from the standpoint of the alcoholic male. Less in focus is the phenomenon of the alcoholic woman, even though the recorded cases are steadily growing in numbers. Denial and Stigma The social stigma attached to drunkenness in women is much more severe than for men. The stigma encourages everybody to deny that something is wrong. Even husbands cover up the reality of their wives’ drinking, and the children, confused and anxious, learn not to believe their own perceptions. For the woman herself the social attitude is a strong incentive to hide reality from all, including herself. The profile of the woman who abuses alcohol is surprisingly simi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3476086 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:53:39 +0100 3476086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471745&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007095.html Turning on a blood-brain barrier protein known as P-glycoprotein lowers the level of beta amyloid of Alzheimer's mice to levels seen in normal mouse brains. Could avoidance of Alzheimer's be avoided just by turning on a gene to make a protein that transports beta amyloid protein out of the brain? "What we've shown in our mouse models is that we can reduce the accumulation of beta-amyloid protein in the brain by targeting a certain receptor in the brain known as the pregnane X receptor, or PXR," said Miller. The researchers from NIEHS and the University of Minnesota Duluth demonstrated that when 12-week-old genetically modified mice expressing human beta-amyloid protein are treated with a steroid-like chemical that activates PXR, the amount... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471745 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3471745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467731&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F5jEnZYTtpxk%2F During the health-care debate, the impact of medical malpractice suits was controversial, with the Republicans saying it was a key part of the escalating cost issue and the Democrats saying, not so much. For its part, the CBO estimated tort-law changes would cut only about 0.5% from U.S. health-care spending. A study now reinforces the long-held belief of many doctors that malpractice -– or fear of same — is really pretty important on the cost front after all. Researchers wanted to know if physicians’ behavior and attitudes explain some of the regional variations in the number of intensive procedures. 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Now, a study [...] CommentsComments (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463642 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3463642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463501&cid=t_299695_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fsilicosis%2F Pathophysiology 1) pneumoconiosis owing to chronic inhalation of crystalline silicon dioxide 2) can result in pulmonary fibrosis from chronic injury to lung tissue Signs and Symptoms 1) nonproductive cough 2) in advanced disease with pulmonary fibrosis, dyspnea and tachypnea occur Characteristic Test Findings Radiology – 1) chest radiograph shows “eggshell” calcifications in hilar lymph nodes and honeycomb lung PFTs – 2) both restrictive and obstructive impairment occurs Histology/Gross Pathology 1) macrophages phagocytose silica particles 2) results in nodule formation in lung parenchyma (areas of fibrosis entrapping silica particles) 3) especially affects upper lung lobes Associated Conditions 1) increased incidence of tuberculosis 2) Caplan’s syndrome (fibr... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463501 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:59:09 +0100 3463501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463618&cid=t_299695_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2010%2F04%2Fstudy-suggests-rheumatoid-arthritis-linked-to-vitamin-d-deficiency.html ScienceDaily (Apr. 10, 2010) — Women living in the northeastern United States are more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA), suggesting a link between the autoimmune disease and vitamin D deficiency, says a new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health researcher. In the paper, which appears online in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, a spatial analysis led by Dr. Verónica Vieira, MS, DSc, associate professor of environmental health, found that women in states like Vermont, New Hampshire and southern Maine were more likely to report being diagnosed with RA.  "There's higher risk in the northern latitudes," Dr. Vieira said. "This might be related to the fact that there's less sunlight in these areas, which results in a vitamin D deficiency." &n... Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463618 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:21:45 +0100 3463618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463619&cid=t_299695_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2010%2F04%2Ffda-issues-warning-letters-for-drugs-promoted-in-fat-elimination.html Agency says false or misleading statements made in touting of ‘lipodissolve’ products.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued warning letters to six U.S. based medical spas and a company in Brazil for making false or misleading statements on their Web sites about drugs they claim will eliminate fat in a procedure called “lipodissolve,” or for otherwise misbranding lipodissolve products. The U.S. companies involved have made claims that the drugs they use for their lipodissolve procedures are safe and effective; however, these products have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA for this use.  The U.S. companies involved have made claims that the drugs they use for their lipodissolve procedures are safe and effective; however, these products... Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463619 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:18:40 +0100 3463619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463571&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2F_ej3QmM0x-Y%2F It’s been almost a year since the headlines about the latest bout of H1N1 swine flu first began to appear — so now it’s time for the why-wasn’t-the-flu-as-bad-as-it-could-have-been and could-it-have-been-handled-better probes to begin. WHO Director General Margaret Chan today opened the first meeting of 29 experts looking into the response to what became the first pandemic of the 21th century. “We want to know what can be done better and ideally how,” she said. One speaker at today’s session said that international preparations for the swine flu were aided by the outbreaks of the more deadly bird flu in recent years, but then what turned out to be the relative mildness of the H1N1 pandemic worked against it. “It wasn’t that mild when yo... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463571 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:56:39 +0100 3463571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460166&cid=t_299695_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCasesBlog%2F%7E5%2FyXzHyOxodZ8%2FmQ28OnhHqro%26amp%3Bhl%3Den_US%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3B CDC video: Health experts suggest that you take several key steps to be protected against injury or illness when travelling to developing nations. This includes packing a health kit, bringing medications, and getting immunizations for safe and healthy travel. Posted at Clinical Cases and Images. Stay updated and subscribe, follow on Twitter and Buzz, and connect on Facebook. (Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog) Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460166 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:32:00 +0100 3460166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3458006&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FoXv6f6dERDg%2F This book is designed to help people with dual substance abuse and mental health problems. Millions of people have a substance-related disorder and at least one other mental illness. Those who are dealing with a combination of these disorders are met with a powerful recipe for destruction, especially self-destruction. The good news is that there is help. This book draws on research by internationally recognized pioneers in the integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders from the Dartmouth Medical School. Living with Co-occurring Addiction and Mental Health Disorders is the first handbook designed to inform and empower those with dual disorders. From this book one can make decisions about his or her own treatment and recovery and adopt a program that treats both disorders together. Key ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3458006 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:45:00 +0100 3458006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3456883&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fliving-with-co-occurring-addiction-and-mental-health-disorders%2F This book is designed to help people with dual substance abuse and mental health problems. Millions of people have a substance-related disorder and at least one other mental illness. Those who are dealing with a combination of these disorders are met with a powerful recipe for destruction, especially self-destruction. The good news is that there is help. This book draws on research by internationally recognized pioneers in the integrated treatment of co-occurring disorders from the Dartmouth Medical School. Living with Co-occurring Addiction and Mental Health Disorders is the first handbook designed to inform and empower those with dual disorders. From this book one can make decisions about his or her own treatment and recovery and adopt a program that treats both disorders together. Key ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3456883 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:45:00 +0100 3456883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460120&cid=t_299695_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F10%2Firreversible-effects-of-previous-cortisol-excess-on-cognitive-functions-in-cushings-disease%2F April 8th is Cushing’s Awareness Day. This day has been chosen as a day of awareness as it is the birthday of Dr. Harvey Cushing, a neurosurgeon, who discovered this illness. Cushing’s disease is a rare hormone disease caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the blood, whereas Addison’s disease [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460120 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:03:21 +0100 3460120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3456720&cid=t_299695_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FIGndz9-9Mp4%2F URL: http://users.erols.com/ksciacca/This site is designed to provide information and resources for service providers, consumers, and family members who are seeking assistance and/or education in this field. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, Aspergers, Behaviour Management, Bipolar, Chronic Disease, Clinical Psychology, Depression, Diagnosis, General Psychology, Mental Health, Personality disorders, Psychotherapy, Varied DisordersFeatures: Articles, Books, Chat Rooms, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Conferences, Databases, Glossary, Information, Links, Resources This site is designed to provide information and resources for service providers, consumers, and family members who are seeking assistance and/or education in this field. The ultimate... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3456720 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:00:58 +0100 3456720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454197&cid=t_299695_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FsBnd4ml_Ezg%2F File this one under the drugs made him do it. A golf official has blamed embezzling more than £60,000 for holidays and gifts on the effects of his Parkinson’s disease medication - and has avoided jail, according to a BBC report. George McIntosh, 53, blamed the drugs gave him “compulsive generosity,” although specific meds weren’t named. In any event, McIntosh was given community service and ordered to pay compensation. He was placed on medication for his illness in 2001 which perhaps explains why there became a change in his behavior. “It has subsequently been recognized that these drugs can be associated with impulsive behavior,” his attorney, David Moggach, told the Beeb. “Perhaps because of the medication he was on, impulse control disorder le... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454197 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:39:31 +0100 3454197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479905&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FbxdbGPWJjCw%2F Conclusions: For dually-diagnosed individuals, continued participation in dual recovery self-help groups plays a significant role in the recovery process, particularly in the area of substance use. Implications for Policy, Delivery or Practice: Participation in dual-recovery self-help groups, both during and after formal treatment, should be encouraged as part of an integrated lifelong recovery plan for dually-diagnosed individuals. Research; One-Year Outcomes among Members of a Dual-Recovery Self-Help Program. Laudet A, Magura S, Vogel H, Knight E, Staines G; Abstr Acad Health Serv Res Health Policy Meet. 2000; 17. More at; Double Trouble in Recovery See also; 12-Step Treatment More Effective than Alternative AA and Treatment Work Better Together Subscribe to Twelve Step Facilitation by ... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479905 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 03:28:24 +0100 3479905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3458011&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fxtb84NvsyrI%2F The Disease of Alcoholism The Disease of Alcoholism There are, and have been, many theories about alcoholism. The most prevailing theory, and now most commonly accepted, is called the Disease Model. Its basic tenets are that alcoholism is a disease with recognizable symptoms, causes, and methods of treatment. In addition, there are several stages of the disease which are often described as early, middle, late, treatment and relapse. While it is not essential to fully define these stages, it is useful to understand them in terms of how the disease presents itself. This series of articles describes the signs and symptoms of each stage as well as exploring treatment options. Early or Adaptive Stage Middle Stage Late Stage Treating Alcoholism Relapse to drinking 1 – The Early or Adapti... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3458011 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:34:39 +0100 3458011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454204&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F5-stages-of-alcoholism%2F The Disease of Alcoholism The Disease of Alcoholism There are, and have been, many theories about alcoholism. The most prevailing theory, and now most commonly accepted, is called the Disease Model. Its basic tenets are that alcoholism is a disease with recognizable symptoms, causes, and methods of treatment. In addition, there are several stages of the disease which are often described as early, middle, late, treatment and relapse. While it is not essential to fully define these stages, it is useful to understand them in terms of how the disease presents itself. This series of articles describes the signs and symptoms of each stage as well as exploring treatment options. Early or Adaptive Stage Middle Stage Late Stage Treating Alcoholism Relapse to drinking 1 – The Early or Adapti... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454204 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:34:39 +0100 3454204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443719&cid=t_299695_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2010%2F04%2Fthe-challenge-of-multiple-comorbidity-for-the-us-health-care-system.html A Commentary in JAMA today [Anand K. Parekh, MD, MPH; Mary B. Barton, MD, MPP JAMA. 2010;303(13):1303-1304.] reminds us how important studies of comorbidities, particularly for chronic diseases have become. The aging of the US population, combined with improvements in modern medicine, has created a new challenge: approximately 75 million people in the United States have multiple (2 or more) concurrent chronic conditions, defined as "conditions that last a year or more and require ongoing medical attention and/or limit activities of daily living."1-2 Is the 21st-century US health care system prepared to deal with the consequences of successfully treating patients who have conditions, often multiple, that they would not have survived in the early 20th century?  Current indications ... Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443719 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:34:03 +0100 3443719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454207&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fadult-children-of-alcoholics-can-practice-being-normal%2F Don't let the trust stop at birth “Sometimes I feel like I was raised by wolves,” sighed James, a 55-year-old man who grew up in a home with two alcoholic parents. “I know what it is to be codependent. I’ve gone through so much of my life guessing at what ‘normal’ is. It’s like trying to find your way through a dark woods without a compass.” According to Rosemary Hartman, supervisor of the Hazelden Family Program, reactions like James’ are typical for people who grew up in dysfunctional families. But acknowledging that there were issues that deeply affected the whole family system is an important first step toward emotional and spiritual healing. Hartman said this acknowledgment frequently happens when adults have their own children. “They want to be good parent... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454207 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:25:00 +0100 3454207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443986&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fnzr6tAVQ-uY%2F Don't let the trust stop at birth “Sometimes I feel like I was raised by wolves,” sighed James, a 55-year-old man who grew up in a home with two alcoholic parents. “I know what it is to be codependent. I’ve gone through so much of my life guessing at what ‘normal’ is. It’s like trying to find your way through a dark woods without a compass.” According to Rosemary Hartman, supervisor of the Hazelden Family Program, reactions like James’ are typical for people who grew up in dysfunctional families. But acknowledging that there were issues that deeply affected the whole family system is an important first step toward emotional and spiritual healing. Hartman said this acknowledgment frequently happens when adults have their own children. “They want to be good parent... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443986 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:25:00 +0100 3443986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443690&cid=t_299695_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCasesBlog%2F%7E3%2FjoYiH3YRfJg%2Feradication-of-nasal-colonization-with.html Nasal carriers of Staphylococcus aureus are at increased risk for health care–associated infections with this organism.Eradication of colonization with S. aureus by screening at admission and subsequent decolonization (with intranasal mupirocin and chlorhexidine skin washes) were associated with a decrease in postoperative surgical-site infections.In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, S. aureus nasal carriers were treated with mupirocin nasal ointment and chlorhexidine soap.A total of 6771 patients were screened on admission, 1270 nasal swabs from 1251 patients were positive for S. aureus. All the S. aureus strains identified on PCR assay were susceptible to methicillin and mupirocin.The rate of S. aureus infection was 3.4% in the mupirocin–chlorhexidine group, as co... Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443690 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:47:00 +0100 3443690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443683&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2Fd1P7Gpd4uCk%2F Beth Sufian is one of the oldest survivors of Cystic Fibrosis. As an attorney, the Houstonian has fought for the medical rights of thousands of patients — even from her own hospital bed — and travels the country teaching parents how to advocate for their children. She took a few minutes to talk with Disruptive Women’s Wendy Grossman. Q: You’ve dedicated your career to fighting for people living with CF. A: Yes. Q: Can you tell me a little bit about your work? A: Working with CF is about half of what I do — the other half is serious medical conditions. Q: Like what? A: I run a hotline for people with CF from all over the country to call and get information about health insurance and benefits and rights and employment. We’ve been in existence since 1998, and w... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443683 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:17:26 +0100 3443683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437917&cid=t_299695_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F05%2Frapamycin_for_alzheimers.php This report is definitely going to start a lot of people thinking about experimenting with rapamycin for Alzheimer's - there are a lot of desperate patients and relatives out there. But together with that lifespan paper, it might also start some people thinking about it whether they're worried about Alzheimer's or not. (Source: In the Pipeline) In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437917 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:19:37 +0100 3437917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437786&cid=t_299695_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fcreutzfeldtjakob-disease-mri.html This is a patient who presented to our OPD with findings of progressive dementia and vision loss. MRI showed cortical hyperintensity on DWI.  EEG findings were also characteristic. Cerebral imaging is a vital part of the exclusion of other diagnosis & normal brain imaging, in the face of a rapidly progressive devasting encephalopathy, may lead to a consideration of CJD. MRI may show diffuse areas of increased cortical signal bilaterally on T2W and FLAIR images. The DWI demonstrates more accurately the hyperintense lesions. Second Opinion by- Teleradiology Providers.From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Si... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437786 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 07:30:00 +0100 3437786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3441069&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FV3q18z3Hq_E%2F Codependency has become a buzzword of our time, and as with all buzzwords that acquire a certain cultural currency, the vital concepts behind it can sometimes be undermined with time. In the case of this particular buzzword, however, we cannot afford to let its meaning slip away. Codependency is one of our most destructive psychological habits, and, unfortunately, one of the most prevalent What is codependency? Contrary to what many people think, codependency does not only refer to dependent relationships that involve substance abuse. Its connotations are far broader. Someone who is codependent is one who has let another’s behavior or feelings affect them in a way that interferes with work, creativity, other relationships and personal growth. Alternately, the word codependency also... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3441069 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:34:00 +0100 3441069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3436405&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fovercoming-codependency%2F Codependency has become a buzzword of our time, and as with all buzzwords that acquire a certain cultural currency, the vital concepts behind it can sometimes be undermined with time. In the case of this particular buzzword, however, we cannot afford to let its meaning slip away. Codependency is one of our most destructive psychological habits, and, unfortunately, one of the most prevalent What is codependency? Contrary to what many people think, codependency does not only refer to dependent relationships that involve substance abuse. Its connotations are far broader. Someone who is codependent is one who has let another’s behavior or feelings affect them in a way that interferes with work, creativity, other relationships and personal growth. Alternately, the word codependency also... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3436405 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 14:34:00 +0100 3436405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437931&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FshbplyUaF-E%2F (MET) is a systematic intervention approach for evoking change in problem drinkers. It is based on principles of motivational psychology and is designed to produce rapid, internally motivated change. This treatment employs motivational strategies to mobilize the client’s own change resources. MET consists of four carefully planned and individualized treatment sessions. The first two focus on structured feedback from the initial assessment, future plans, and motivation for change, The final two sessions at the midpoint and end of treatment provide opportunities for the therapist to reinforce progress, encourage reassessment, and provide an objective perspective on the process of change. The counselor seeks to develop a discrepancy in the client’s perceptions between current b... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437931 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:43:54 +0100 3437931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437932&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2F4_IcVdmO_f4%2F Brief-TSF Theoretical Rationale/Mechanism of Action The theoretical rationale is based in the 12 steps and 12 traditions of AA and includes the need to accept that willpower alone is not sufficient to achieve sustained sobriety, that self-centredness must be replaced by surrender to the group process/conscience, and that long-term recovery consists of a process of spiritual renewal. The primary mechanism action is active participation and a willingness to accept a higher power, even if it is the AA group at first, as the locus of change in one’s life. Agent of Change The facilitator in the Brief-TSF treatment model is more truly a facilitator of change than an agent of change. The true agent of change (to sustained sobriety) lies in active participation in AA along with the principle... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437932 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 02:28:12 +0100 3437932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435109&cid=t_299695_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FXU8sRQXm6ks%2F         Lupus, also known as lupus erythematosus, is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder that occurs mostly in women.  A healthy immune system is one that can protect you from germs and illness.  It makes antibodies which are special chemicals that fight off infection.  With a disease like lupus, the immune system gets confused and begins attacking the healthy cells in your body.  It does this by making autoantibodies, which are antibodies that attack the body’s normal cells.  Lupus produces widely varying symptoms, although joint pain is reported by most patients and skin lesions are common.  Lupus can cause short periods of symptoms alternating with healthy periods, or can progress into a life-threatening disorder affecting the heart, kidneys and other organs.  Peopl... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435109 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:59:36 +0100 3435109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433017&cid=t_299695_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fpolycystic-kidney-disease-with-chronic.html Less often reported association, note polycystic kidneys associated hepatic cysts, and chronic calcific pancreatitis. MRCP reveals dilated pancreatic duct with intraductal calculi.Reported by- Teleradiology ProvidersFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433017 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 08:41:00 +0100 3433017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433052&cid=t_299695_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F44B9S_TDaus%2Falpha-1-sucks-life-right-out-of-you.html This video is a public service announcement from the Alpha-1 Foundation. I know it is controversial but in my opinion, it is a fabulous advertisement. It grabs your attention, and that is exactly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433052 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:07:00 +0100 3433052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429204&cid=t_299695_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2010%2F04%2Fchange-in-use-of-drugs-from-secondary-to-primary-prevention.html You would think I would be ecstatic about new drugs for prevention of serious diseases. Two drugs are now being touted (as reported in several of today’s media) for primary prevention for the entire population. Before we rush to embrace this activity we should consider the data on side effects seen when used to treat diseases, and what studies have been conducted on populations without disease, for long enough to make such decisions clinically credible, rather than drug maker endorsed.  We should look for long term cohort studies similar to the Framingham heart studies, still ongoing after 40 years, or to the European heart disease cohort studies which lasted more than 10 years. The two drugs selected are: Avodart [dutasteride],which the FDA is asked to allow sales for a new use... Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429204 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:07:40 +0100 3429204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429135&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F04%2F01%2Fdiabetics-more-likely-to-die-from-cancer-surgery%2F People with diabetes who undergo cancer surgery are more likely to die in the month following their operations than those who are not diabetic, researchers at Johns Hopkins University say. The study, which will be published in the April issue of "Diabetes Care," shows that cancer patients who also have Type 2 diabetes have a 50 percent greater risk of death after surgery. "Diabetic patients, their oncologists and their surgeons should be aware of the increased risk when they have cancer surgery," Hsin-Chieh "Jessica" Yeh, Ph.D., assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, said in a press release. "Care of diabetes before, during and after surgery is very important. It should be part of the preoperative discussion. Although the researchers analyzed 15 previous s... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429135 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3429135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429325&cid=t_299695_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fslacking-to-cope-with-crohns-disease%2F It seems that my Crohn’s disease has a mind of its own lately.  I like to think of it as a wild bull, strong and powerful and definitely pigheaded.  My Crohn’s can’t be tamed and, each time I try, I end up conceding, so I might as well learn how to ride.  You would think that after almost 19 years of having this disease that I would know how to ride.  But, I don’t.  Each time the ride is different.  Each time I think that I am ready and know what to do, but then the bull turns left instead of right, or goes right instead of left.  Or, it simple starts bucking me to death until I pay attention.  Well, it has my attention now! I think that I am doing better now with it than I did in the past.  In the past, I thought that I was invincible and that Crohn’s couldn’t stop m... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429325 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:27:15 +0100 3429325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429461&cid=t_299695_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=3425133&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fhepatitis-b%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=3425133 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:39:00 +0100 3425133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425047&cid=t_299695_131_f&fid=34995&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Fgnxp%2F%7E3%2F4Fh7Dx0mlBU%2F Below I note that sex matters when it comes to evolution, specifically in the case of how sexual reproduction forces the bits of the genome to be passed back and forth across sexes. In fact, the origin of sex is arguably the most important evolutionary question after the origin of species, and it remains one of the most active areas of research in evolutionary genetics. More specifically the existence of males, who do not bear offspring themselves but seem to be transient gene carriers is a major conundrum. But that’s not the main issue in this post. Let’s take the existence of males as a given. How do sex differences play out in evolutionary terms shaping other phenotypes? Consider Bateman’s principle: Bateman’s principle is the theory that females almost always in... Gene Expression blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425047 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:25:11 +0100 3425047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420761&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Faa-for-youth%2F • “If I could have stayed cool, I’d still be drinking. Very quickly, though, I started getting into trouble. Going to sixth grade got in the way of my life, which consisted of getting drunk as much as possible.” [After rehab] “I was going to A.A. meetings. Everyone was older, even most of the kids at the young people meetings. But I found that alcoholics understand other alcoholics. . . . Regardless of how young or old or ‘special’ I am, in A.A. I’m just a drunk.” Tina, who joined A.A. at 13 • “I loved drinking and was as addicted to the lies, the shady people and places as I was to the alcohol. My grades suffered until I stopped going to school altogether. . . . I found myself in places without any idea of how I had gotten there. I overdosed on alcohol.” Since comi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420761 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:46:59 +0100 3420761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420431&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FOKtZ53hbV7g%2F Despite mounting evidence of the health risks in unpasteurized milk, raw milk advocates continue to tout its alleged benefits, dismissing warnings about bacterial contaminants that can sicken or even kill adults and children, as I write in the Informed Patient column today. The situation bedevils public-health officials and food-safety experts. “We know raw milk is hazardous, but we don’t know what it is that drives people to consume it anyway,” says Jeffrey LeJeune, a microbiologist and researcher at the Food Animal Health Research Program at Ohio State University. Dr. LeJeune is conducting a study with funding from the USDA to learn more about how consumers make judgments about milk safety. “There are tacit webs of belief that drive behavior, and everyone acts in what they believe to... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420431 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:09:00 +0100 3420431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420560&cid=t_299695_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FYq5utR-pBsc%2F          My oldest son had roseola when he was about 18 months old.  The fever was extremely high and he was actually hospitalized, had several tests, and finally he broke out in a rash.  I felt kind of dumb as a nurse (I had never heard of the disease) but when the doctors were also puzzled, I didn’t feel so stupid and I was glad they took full precautionary measures.  Also referred to as the sixth disease, or roseola infantum, the disease is usually a harmless illness caused by a virus.  It occurs almost only in children age 3 months to 3 years, most often between 9-12 months.  It is probably the most common cause of fever in this age group.  This virus generally causes 3 days of high fever (often over 103).  The fever then subsides, and the child breaks out in a flat or... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420560 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:07:42 +0100 3420560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416175&cid=t_299695_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fchronic-disease-and-using-internet-for.html Last week, the Pew Internet & American Life Project released a report about individuals with chronic diseases and their use of the Internet to obtain and share information. The report is available at the link below:Pew Report on Chronic Disease and the InternetFrom the summary:"The deck is stacked against people living with chronic disease. They are disproportionately offline. They often have complicated health issues, not easily solved by the addition of even the best, most reliable, medical advice. "And yet, those who are online have a trump card. They have each other. This survey finds that having a chronic disease increases the probability that an internet user will share what they know and learn from their peers. They unearth nuggets of information. They blog. They participate in onli... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416175 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:49:00 +0100 3416175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3412480&cid=t_299695_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fpcod-and-infertility-how-pcos-causes.html (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3412480 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:15:00 +0100 3412480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3412595&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FkN-RG_BF9hE%2F Recovery from alcoholism in Alcoholics Anonymous. AA is a self-help, volunteer organization begun in the mid-1930s that views alcoholism as a disease, not a defect of will. Its founders, themselves alcoholics, maintained that persons with the disease should completely stop drinking, but they did not concern those who could handle alcohol. This position contrasted with the premises of most temperance advocates, who saw drinking as a moral choice and opposed any alcohol use by anyone. The Twelve Steps embody the wisdom of the founders of AA about pursuing ongoing recovery from alcoholism. The procedure they describe has evolved into one of the most successful programs for helping alcoholics. Many drug treatment programs also have based themselves on this twelve-step model. The abbrevi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3412595 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:30:00 +0100 3412595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420563&cid=t_299695_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FG99CC0p7Nfg%2F                  I have a friend and past co-worker that just went to Rochester, Mn., and she was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease.  Her symptoms were difficulty speaking and weakness in the legs and arms.  It was almost as though she had been drugged.  Lou Gehrig’s disease may take several months to know for sure that someone has the disorder.  It can cause symptoms similar to other diseases that affect the nerves and muscles, like Parkinson’s disease or a stroke.  The disease is a disorder that is also referred to as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.  Amyotrophic comes from the Greek language.  ”A” means no or negative.  “Myo” refers to muscle, and “trophic” means nourishment: “No muscle nourishment”.  ... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420563 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:15:16 +0100 3420563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408581&cid=t_299695_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fgive-your-kidneys-some-love.html March is National Kidney Month (yes, they have a month for that organ! and even a World Kidney Day on March 11).  I realize the month is nearly over this year, but it’s never too late to show your kidneys some love — especially if you have diabetes, which possibly puts them at risk. I must admit, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408581 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:00:54 +0100 3408581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408648&cid=t_299695_155_f&fid=38409&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropathologyblog.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fbest-post-of-november-09-finally-simple.html The next in our series of "Best Posts of the Month" is from November 17, 2009:In our teaching and in our autopsy reports, we neuropathologists often make reference to the transentorhinal cortex as it is -- in the Braak and Braak staging system -- the region where the earliest Alzheimer pathology appears. I have found it difficult to find a clear illustration of the anatomic location of the transentorhinal cortex in texts or on the internet. However, I came across a nice cartoon of the divisions of the parahippocampal gyrus, including the transentorhinal cortex, in an online presentation by Prof. Jillian Kril of the Pathology Department at the University of Sydney, NSW. Prof. Kril kindly emailed me a copy of the illustration, which is depicted above with the addition of a label for the pres... neuropathology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408648 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:55:00 +0100 3408648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411292&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fus90hpgupE8%2F Try to adopt the following approaches to your alcoholic / addict; 1. Try to learn the facts about alcoholism and other drug addiction. Keep an open mind. 2. Recognize addiction for what it is-a disease of the body, mind, behavior, and spirit from which people can and do recover. Like other diseases, nobody really intends to get it or wish it upon their loved ones once they have it. Try to remember that the alcoholic / addict in your family isn’t doing this at you. This is a disease beyond will power. 3. Practice detachment. Do not allow yourself to become obsessed with your family member. This is sometimes called “release with love.” In effect, there are times that you simply must let go and let the alcoholic / addict experience the consequences of their drinking and dru... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411292 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:40:43 +0100 3411292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403978&cid=t_299695_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fcms-cdc-call-icd-9-and-icd-10-code-freeze The epic healthcare bill passed by the House on Sunday might not make the ICD-10 conversion any easier, but a more simple suggestion by CMS could help. CMS, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, along with CDC, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, proposed that both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS code sets be frozen two years before the compliance deadline. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403978 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:09:55 +0100 3403978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3411295&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F2osR98ZZUnQ%2F Awareness, Acceptance and Action “The Three A’s” can be an extremely powerful tool in coming to terms with our alcoholism/ addiction or codependency. The first part of this tool is Awareness. We shatter our denial by becoming aware of our feelings and the nature of our disease. We do this by listening at meetings and identifying with other members’ feelings and experiences. As our contact with others who have similar issues increases and our willingness to participate in our recovery increases, we find that our awareness also increases. The temptation to take action at this point is strong. Yet, it is wise for us to wait until we truly know what it is we are trying to change! Acceptance comes when we are willing to admit our feelings and experiences to ourselves and... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3411295 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:37:10 +0100 3411295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3404149&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-three-as-of-recovery%2F Awareness, Acceptance and Action “The Three A’s” can be an extremely powerful tool in coming to terms with our alcoholism/ addiction or codependency. The first part of this tool is Awareness. We shatter our denial by becoming aware of our feelings and the nature of our disease. We do this by listening at meetings and identifying with other members’ feelings and experiences. As our contact with others who have similar issues increases and our willingness to participate in our recovery increases, we find that our awareness also increases. The temptation to take action at this point is strong. Yet, it is wise for us to wait until we truly know what it is we are trying to change! Acceptance comes when we are willing to admit our feelings and experiences to ourselves and... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3404149 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:37:10 +0100 3404149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399174&cid=t_299695_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FfnGrxrJ2nEU%2F After months of manufacturing problems involving viral contamination and even bits of trash in some of its products, the beleaguered biotech says the FDA intends to take enforcement action that will “likely result” in a consent decree. And so a “third party” would inspect and review its operations for an extended period, and Genzyme would have to pay what is currently an unspecified fine (here is the Genzyme statement). Just the same, Genzyme expects product shipments to continue. The biotech makes and sells Cerezyme to treat Gaucher disease and Fabrazyme for treating Fabry disease, as well as Myozyme for Pompe disease. Talks will be held with the FDA about its Thyrogen treatment for thyroid cancer patients. Its troubles began last summer when its Allston Landing, M... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399174 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:40:48 +0100 3399174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420565&cid=t_299695_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=3404152&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcoholics-anonymous-big-book%2F Alcoholics Anonymous – Big Book 4th Edition It’s more than a book. It’s a way of life. Alcoholics Anonymous-The Big Book--has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. First published in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Key features and benefits the most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery – not only alcoholics contains full, original text describing the A.A. program updated with 24 new personal stories This book has had a powerful impact on millions of lives for over seventy years now. It was written by the first hundred or so members of A.A. less than five years after the program was founded. The simple (not easy) ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3404152 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:45:00 +0100 3404152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399180&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F_3qPlkcjTXg%2F Alcoholics Anonymous – Big Book 4th Edition It’s more than a book. It’s a way of life. Alcoholics Anonymous-The Big Book--has served as a lifeline to millions worldwide. First published in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous sets forth cornerstone concepts of recovery from alcoholism and tells the stories of men and women who have overcome the disease. Key features and benefits the most widely used resource for millions of individuals in recovery – not only alcoholics contains full, original text describing the A.A. program updated with 24 new personal stories This book has had a powerful impact on millions of lives for over seventy years now. It was written by the first hundred or so members of A.A. less than five years after the program was founded. The simple (not easy) ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399180 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 02:45:00 +0100 3399180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395248&cid=t_299695_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fgeneral-health%2Fbio-identical-hormone-replacement-therapy-may-fight-parkinsons-disease Parkinson’s is an awful, debilitating and deadly disease and while it was once believed that there may be no way to lower your risk, we now see that there can be a way to help you protect yourself from getting it. A new study now says that women’s fertility can actually keep them from getting Parkinson’s Disease. The longer than span from first menstruation to menopause can now help in the fight against Parkinsons in women. http://www.usnews.com/health/family-health/womens-health/articles/2009/02/25/hormones-may-help-shield-women-from-parkinsons.html According to the study, though it has long been believed that women’s hormones have an effect on whether or not they develop Parkinsons, this study looked at 82,000 menopausal women. So what does this mean practically? There are se... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395248 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:11:23 +0100 3395248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395237&cid=t_299695_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Flegg-calve-perthes-disease-mri.html Legg-Calvé-Perthes (LPD) disease is a childhood hip disorder that results in infarction of the bony epiphysis of the femoral head. LPD represents idiopathic avascular necrosis of the femoral head. On mri there is characteristic asterisk sign which is defined as findings of areas of low signal intensity on T1-weighted images and high signal intensity on T2-weighted images in marrow. The double-line sign represents the sclerotic rim, which appears as a signal void. This sign is demonstrated as a line between necrotic and viable bone edges with a hyperintense rim of granulation tissue.Reported by Teleradiology ProvidersFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail... Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395237 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:06:00 +0100 3395237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390780&cid=t_299695_99_f&fid=35342&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.vcu.edu%2Fcbuttery%2F2010%2F03%2Faggressive-measures-to-treat-cholesterol-hypertension-in-diabetes-not-beneficial.html For diabetics, two new reports from a major nationwide trial called ACCORD released Sunday show that lowering either blood pressure or cholesterol levels below current guidelines do not provide additional benefit and, in fact, increase the risk of side effects.  A third arm of the study, released two years ago, shows that lowering blood sugar levels excessively actually increases the risk of heart disease." Despite being disappointing, "the findings 'reduce the cost and potential side effects of drug therapy' and mean that patients will not have to work as hard at reducing blood sugars, lipids, and blood pressure, said Dr. Denise Simons-Morton of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, which funded the trial." Comment - Ivan Illich would approve the recommendations, (Source... Dr. Buttery's Public Health BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390780 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:32:05 +0100 3390780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3391046&cid=t_299695_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F22%2Fcoffee-drinking-has-biochemical-benefits-for-the-body%2F Coffee, despite its not-so-healthy reputation, has been quite consistently linked in the scientific literature with benefits for health including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and dementia. See here, here, here, and here. While the research regarding the effects of coffee on health is voluminous, the great majority of it comes in the form of [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3391046 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:39:05 +0100 3391046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395377&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FnbVUbymk-gI%2F Alcoholism is a disease experienced by the family. Not only is there a significant genetic component that is passed from generation to generation, but the drinking problems of a single family member affect all other family members. The family environment and genetics can perpetuate a vicious and destructive cycle. Many marriages break up over a husband’s or wife’s drinking. Domestic violence typically erupts when one or both spouses have been drinking, and drinking makes domestic violence more dangerous. Families play a critical role in recovery from alcoholism. They can be instrumental in encouraging a family member with alcoholism to seek treatment. Strong family support also increases the chances for successful recovery. Alcoholism and Problem Drinking Pervasive in Family ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395377 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:13:17 +0100 3395377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390994&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-and-the-family-2%2F Alcoholism is a disease experienced by the family. Not only is there a significant genetic component that is passed from generation to generation, but the drinking problems of a single family member affect all other family members. The family environment and genetics can perpetuate a vicious and destructive cycle. Many marriages break up over a husband’s or wife’s drinking. Domestic violence typically erupts when one or both spouses have been drinking, and drinking makes domestic violence more dangerous. Families play a critical role in recovery from alcoholism. They can be instrumental in encouraging a family member with alcoholism to seek treatment. Strong family support also increases the chances for successful recovery. Alcoholism and Problem Drinking Pervasive in Family ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390994 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:13:17 +0100 3390994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390996&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdetachment-with-love-3%2F Alcoholism is a family disease. Living with the effects of someone else’s drinking is too devastating for most people to bear without help. In Al-anon we learn individuals are not responsible for another person’s disease or recovery from it. We let go of our obsession with another’s behavior and begin to lead happier and more manageable lives, lives with dignity and rights; lives guided by a Power greater than ourselves. In Al-Anon we learn: Not to suffer because of the actions or reactions of other people; Not to allow ourselves to be used or abused by others in the interest of another’s recovery; Not to do for others what they could do for themselves; Not to manipulate situations so others will eat, go to bed, get up, pay bills, not drink; Not to cover up for anyone’s mistakes... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390996 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0100 3390996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3387056&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fc3D-tf4ZqFw%2F Alcoholism is a family disease. Living with the effects of someone else’s drinking is too devastating for most people to bear without help. In Al-anon we learn individuals are not responsible for another person’s disease or recovery from it. We let go of our obsession with another’s behavior and begin to lead happier and more manageable lives, lives with dignity and rights; lives guided by a Power greater than ourselves. In Al-Anon we learn: Not to suffer because of the actions or reactions of other people; Not to allow ourselves to be used or abused by others in the interest of another’s recovery; Not to do for others what they could do for themselves; Not to manipulate situations so others will eat, go to bed, get up, pay bills, not drink; Not to cover up for anyone’s mistakes... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3387056 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:42:00 +0100 3387056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420569&cid=t_299695_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FLbkt_dOiLLo%2F           Septicemia is a serious, life-threatening infection that gets worse very quickly.  It is a systemic infection, usually caused by bacteria of various types contaminating a person’s blood. When septicemia is not treated with the appropriate antibiotics, the infected blood can then contaminate other organs or tissues of the body, creating life-threatening infections.  There are many things that can cause septicemia, most notably, cuts that have become infected.  You have probably heard of ‘blood poisoning’ or ‘bacteremia with sepsis’ or possibly ‘systemic inflammatory response syndrome’ – these are all alternative names for septicemia.  This disease is rare, but absolutely devastating.           Infections of the mouth or teeth, when untreated b... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420569 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:14:39 +0100 3420569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3387061&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F2KRf2BZu2ZU%2F My name is Louis and I’m a 79 year old alcoholic in AA I guess I’ve always been an alcoholic. At least, I’ve always drunk alcohol. My mother used to put a few drops of whiskey in a bottle of warm water and give it to me when I was a baby. And that was a long, long time ago. I quit school young and went to work on the horsecars as both conductor and driver. At that time, six tickets cost a quarter and so did a half-pint of rye. Every day, I had to make a hard decision. Should I pocket the first quarter I collected, or the second? On good days, I let the company have the first one, and I’d wait until I had sold 12 tickets before stopping the car at Dailey’s saloon. On bad days, I took the first quarter. In any case, service on my car stopped while I went into D... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3387061 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:12:18 +0100 3387061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3391000&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fi-am-a-cocaine-addict-2%2F My name is Paul and I am a Cocaine Addict. I was born in Liverpool, the second son in a family of five boys and one girl. My father was a Liverpool dockworker who used to come home from work via the pub every night. I remember my parents would fight physically, and more often than not my Dad would be so drunk my Mum would win. My elder brother used to climb out of the window and go to the phone box at the top of our street. Using a false name he would call the police to report a disturbance at our address then calmly climb back through the window and go to sleep. I knew the effect alcohol had on people I had seen first hand the destructive nature of drunkards and I swore I would never drink and I would never be like my Dad. I was going to be famous a rock star or an actor. I didn’t reall... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3391000 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:00:55 +0100 3391000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3387062&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FoMoqgU4eIp4%2F My name is Paul and I am a Cocaine Addict. I was born in Liverpool, the second son in a family of five boys and one girl. My father was a Liverpool dockworker who used to come home from work via the pub every night. I remember my parents would fight physically, and more often than not my Dad would be so drunk my Mum would win. My elder brother used to climb out of the window and go to the phone box at the top of our street. Using a false name he would call the police to report a disturbance at our address then calmly climb back through the window and go to sleep. I knew the effect alcohol had on people I had seen first hand the destructive nature of drunkards and I swore I would never drink and I would never be like my Dad. I was going to be famous a rock star or an actor. I didn’t reall... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3387062 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:00:55 +0100 3387062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385553&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FOrlbEkCK6-U%2F Drug commonly used for alcoholism craving curbs urges of pathological gamblers A drug commonly used to treat alcohol addiction has a similar effect on pathological gamblers – it curbs the urge to gamble and participate in gambling-related behavior, according to a new research at the University of Minnesota. Seventy-seven people participated in the double-blind, placebo controlled study. Fifty-eight men and women took 50, 100, or 150 milligrams of naltrexone every day for 18 weeks. Forty percent of the 49 participants who took the drug and completed the study, quit gambling for at least one month. Their urge to gamble also significantly dropped in intensity and frequency. The other 19 participants took a placebo. But, only 10.5 percent of those who took the placebo were able to a... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385553 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:38:42 +0100 3385553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378605&cid=t_299695_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FHGMTOL6R3Gs%2F Today, in honor of both Brain Awareness Week (March 15-21) and Brain Injury Awareness Month (March), it is my pleasure to interview Patrick Donohue, founder of the Sarah Jane Brain Project, a foundation launched in 2007 with the explicit aim to create a model system for children suffering from all Pediatric Acquired Brain Injuries, and an implicit potential, in my view, to fundamentally transform medical research through the use of neuroinformatics and standarized systems of care. The Foundation: Story and Objectives Alvaro Fernandez: Patrick, thank you very much for your time today. Can you please provide an overall perspective into what you are doing and why? Patrick: Of course. The Sarah Jane Brain Project, named after my daughter Sarah Jane, started when she was shaken by her baby nurs... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378605 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:22:13 +0100 3378605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383094&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FFepiWldxlAA%2F Second Edition For nearly a decade, The Addictive Personality has helped people understand the process of addiction. Now, through this second edition, author Craig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict. Going beyond the definition that limits dependency to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, Nakken uncovers the common denominator of all addiction and describes how the process is progressive. Through research and practical experience, Nakken sheds new light on: Genetic factors tied to addiction Cultural influences on addictive behaviors The progressive nature of the disease Steps to a successful recovery The author examines how addictions start, how society pushes people toward addiction, and what happens inside those who beco... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383094 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:25:39 +0100 3383094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378737&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-addictive-personality%2F Second Edition For nearly a decade, The Addictive Personality has helped people understand the process of addiction. Now, through this second edition, author Craig Nakken brings new depth and dimension to our understanding of how an individual becomes an addict. Going beyond the definition that limits dependency to the realm of alcohol and other drugs, Nakken uncovers the common denominator of all addiction and describes how the process is progressive. Through research and practical experience, Nakken sheds new light on: Genetic factors tied to addiction Cultural influences on addictive behaviors The progressive nature of the disease Steps to a successful recovery The author examines how addictions start, how society pushes people toward addiction, and what happens inside those who beco... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378737 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:25:39 +0100 3378737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378508&cid=t_299695_99_f&fid=35344&url=http%3A%2F%2Fzackarysholemberger.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fstatins-heart-disease-and-risk.html What gives? How can someone with high blood cholesterol levels for 30+ years end up with clean arteries, if indeed there is any causation between blood cholesterol levels and plaque accumulation. ... Perhaps actual blood cholesterol levels have no cause of heart disease on their own a-priori. And, if any of these crazy hypotheses are true, then how can a health system prescribe drugs like statins so casually and routinely to anyone with cholesterol over 230? This is particularly true, when the long term side effects of such drugs must still be unknown.Lots of questions -- some scientific, some health-plan political... But mainly I am looking for just straight talk on this whole cholesterol/heart disease issue.You ask a lot of good questions. Let me paraphrase them for ease of presentation.... Zackary Sholem Berger blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378508 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:34:00 +0100 3378508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378740&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwhat-is-compulsive-hoarding%2F Animal hoarding Hoarding is defined as the acquisition of, and inability to discard worthless items even though they appear (to others) to have no value. Hoarding behaviors can occur in a variety of psychiatric disorders and in the normal population, but are most commonly found in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Those people who report compulsive hoarding as their primary type of OCD, experience significant distress or functional impairment from their hoarding. They have symptoms of indecisiveness, procrastination, and avoidance, are classified as having compulsive hoarding syndrome. An estimated 700,000 to 1.4 million people in the United States are believed to have compulsive hoarding syndrome. More than a Hobby Compulsive hoarding is not just an enthusiast’s passi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378740 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:04:23 +0100 3378740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378446&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2Fz7oTOjTRGvg%2F It’s getting close to April Fools Day but we’re told this is no joke: It seems that in a bid to cut down on the spread of infections, some British hospitals have taken to telling visitors and their medical staffs not to sit on the beds of patients. “We are committed to doing all we can to prevent infection and as a result have very low rates” of infections like MRSA and Clostridium difficile, a spokesman for Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, one of the British hospitals enforcing a no-bed-sitting policy, told the BBC. An official of the Scotland Patients Association was quoted elsewhere as saying that “there’s no way that anybody, after sitting on a bus or sitting anywhere in their outdoor clothes, should come in and sit on our patients’ bed... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378446 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:57:44 +0100 3378446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374328&cid=t_299695_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fzw9m6YDS68M%2Fthere-is-quite-a-buzz.php There is quite a buzz about the latest findings from the controversial ACCORD study presented at the recent American College of Cardiology annual meeting.  Using medication to lower blood sugar, lower blood pressure, and lower cholesterol (in particular, triglycerides) may not reduce the risk of heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes.Hang on a second before you dismiss the findings as rubbish, that the subjects who were part of ACCORD were older and sicker when tracked and that this wasn't a primary prevention study.  Because that is exactly the point of a Time article on the subject.  The author of this particular article emphasizes that what may be true for older patients, may not be true for younger patients.  That while tighter control of blood ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374328 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:04:15 +0100 3374328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370072&cid=t_299695_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fsleep-parkinsons-disease.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370072 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:36:00 +0100 3370072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370652&cid=t_299695_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F16%2Fbetaamyloid_an_antibiotic.php Now here's something that I don't think anyone expected. A recent paper in PLoS One makes the case that beta-amyloid, the protein that has been fingered for decades as a major player in Alzheimer's disease, is actually part of the body's antimicrobial defenses. Well, it's good to hear that it's doing something. Many people had hypothesized that it was a useless (indeed, harmful) byproduct, a waste stream from aberrant processing of the amyloid precursor protein (APP). Still, there have been reports over the years that beta-amyloid was substrate for active transport pumps, might be a ligand for various receptors, etc., but not everyone was willing to take these results seriously. But it turns out that some of A-beta's properties are similar to those of innate host defense peptides. When ... In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370652 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:40:10 +0100 3370652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370342&cid=t_299695_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F16%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2010-vol-303-no-9%2F This article aims to determine the effectiveness of aspirin in preventing events in people with a low ABI identified on screening the general population. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online or contact the library for a print copy. Filed under: Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Ankle Brachial Index, Aspirin, Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease, Stroke (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370342 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:02:16 +0100 3370342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370691&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FjQHSDwB0aaY%2F On the way to a new life The spirituality of recovery is about a new way of life As John Mac Dougall, manager of Spiritual Care at Hazelden, points out, abstinence is but one element in recovery from addiction. Many people quit drinking or another addiction only to start practicing it again. They don’t realize that quitting is merely the beginning of recovery, and they treat the symptoms of the disease and not the disease itself. “The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous only mention alcohol once, in Step One,” reminds Mac Dougall. “The Twelve Step model of recovery that we suggest is spiritual. It’s about getting honest, finding a higher power, and admitting that you can’t do it alone.” Spirituality, says Mac Dougall, is three-dimensional and dea... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370691 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:50:00 +0100 3370691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366415&cid=t_299695_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F15%2Ftricors_troubles.php It's easy to lose sight of what a drug is supposed to do. Many conditions come on so slowly that we have to use blood chemistry or other markers to see the progress of therapy in a realistic time. And over time, that blood marker can get confused with the disease itself. To pick one famous example, try cholesterol. Everyone you stop on the street will know that "high cholesterol is bad for you". But the first thing you have to do is distinguish between LDL and HDL cholesterol - if the latter is a large enough fraction of the total, the aggregate number doesn't matter as much. And fundamentally, there's not a disease called "high cholesterol" - that's a symptom of some other cluster of metabolic processes that have gone subtly off. And the endpoint of any therapy in that field isn't really... In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366415 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:22:13 +0100 3366415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366437&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FfEgrD3bNONY%2F A study conducted by researchers at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust (UK) has indicated that eating small amounts of chocolate every day can help to reduce the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). People who took part in the study earlier this year reported feeling significantly less fatigue after eating 45g of specially formulated dark chocolate each day for eight weeks. They also reported feeling more fatigue when they stopped eating the dark chocolate and were receiving a placebo instead. CFS has long been a condition which has challenged the NHS as its causes are still not fully understood. Diagnosing the condition is difficult as many of the symptoms are similar to other illnesses and, since there is currently no known cure, treatment concentrates mainly on managing ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366437 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:34:22 +0100 3366437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366152&cid=t_299695_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F14%2Fsugar-sweetened-beverages-diet-coke-health-part-i%2F At Medical and Technology of Joseph Kim, the upcoming Grand Rounds host, I saw the blog post “Need your help on Facebook to get Diet Coke to Donate $50,000 to the Foundation for NIH”. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute has started a national campaign in the US, The Heart Truth®. They issued a challenge in [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366152 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:59:54 +0100 3366152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363685&cid=t_299695_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F14%2Fis-psychiatry-a-science%2F In a nearly 6,000-word essay, Louis Menand asks the question of the hour in the March 1 edition of The New Yorker. Menard lays out in excruciating detail the questions revolving around psychiatry these days, including the recent research into drug trials that suggests that some of the science psychiatry is founded upon is sometimes … Well, how shall we put it? Lacking. But it is a thoughtful piece that just doesn’t review two recent books — Gary Greenberg’s Manufacturing Depression and Irving Kirsch’s The Emperor’s New Drugs — but provides a fairly balanced set of observations and valuable historical insights about these never-ending arguments that seem to pervade psychiatry (and psychology and mental disorders in general). Questions such as: What is the basi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363685 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:10:22 +0100 3363685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363601&cid=t_299695_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Factress-gwyneth-paltrow-wakes-up-to.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363601 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:10:00 +0100 3363601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363821&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F_gS7hjkATkc%2F Therapy steps Twelve Steps can help manage various types of chronic illness For more than 75 years, the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous have worked for many people with alcohol and other drug problems. Today, the therapeutic value of the steps extends far beyond the field of addiction. Physicians, therapists and other health care professionals are finding that the steps can help people with other chronic illnesses (eg, cancer, heart disease, diabetes and mental illness) find hope and healing. There is increased recognition that a spiritual component, such as the Twelve Steps, is important in addressing mental and physical illness. One of the first things people realize when they have a chronic illness is, “Oh my God. I’m going to die and I don’t have the ability to ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363821 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:14:00 +0100 3363821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362377&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FHFGvqlrDCEo%2F The FDA says it added its strongest warning today to the label of the widely used bloodthinner Plavix, Bristol-Myers’ best-selling drug, to help physicians treat patients correctly. But the warning could make doctors’ job more difficult. Docs prescribe Plavix to reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other serious heart problems. The drug prevents dangerous blood clots that can cause those conditions. As a growing number of studies has demonstrated, however, Plavix doesn’t work well in certain patients - those with a genetic variation that makes it difficult for them to metabolize the drug. The FDA says between 2% and 14% of Plavix users don’t respond well to the drug and might benefit from alternative treatment. Hence the new so-called black-box warning. Gen... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362377 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:42:43 +0100 3362377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359225&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FJ_28ebFlYps%2F Keep an eye on stress levels What are the long-term effects of stress? The stress response of the body is meant to protect and support us. When faced with a threat, whether it be to our physical safety or emotional equilibrium, the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a process known as the “fight or flight” response. The sympathetic nervous system pumps out adrenaline, preparing us for emergency action. Our heart rate and blood flow to the large muscles increase, the blood vessels under the skin constrict to prevent blood loss in case of injury, the pupils dilate so we can see better, and our blood sugar ramps up, giving us an energy boost. Modern Stress is Mostly Psychological The stress response is what helped our stone age ancestors survive, enhancing their ability to f... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359225 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:20:00 +0100 3359225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3358929&cid=t_299695_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F12%2Farchives-of-neurology-2010-vol-66-no-3%2F Archives of Neurology 2010 (Vol. 67 No. 3) contents page Fade Fave: Increased Melanoma Risk in Parkinson Disease: A Prospective Clinicopathological Study Fade Skinny: Evaluates the possible association of Parkinson disease (PD) and melanoma in North America. It finds melanoma prevalence appears to be higher in patients with PD than in the general population. Despite difficulties in comparing other databases with this study population, the study supports increased melanoma screening in patients with PD. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Mass Screening, Melanoma, Neurology, Parkinsons Disease (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3358929 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:06:51 +0100 3358929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359129&cid=t_299695_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fcrohns-disease-and-bone-density%2F Last Friday, I went to see my rheumatologist to see if my bone density disintegration due to long-term prednisone usage has improved any in the last 6 months since I have taken the medication ‘Reclast’.  Reclast is a once a year infusion (it bypasses your gastrointestinal system) that helps your bones become stronger.  The verdict from the visit was not good and my yearly bone density scan showed that my density has stayed the same for two of the places that they check and one place actually got 0.2 worse.  I was really hoping for some improvement, but maybe it is still too soon. I used to drink a Dr. Pepper every day (just one), but since January of this year I have cut that out.  I read that sodas cause your blood to be more acidic, causing it to pull more minerals from your body... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359129 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:56:05 +0100 3359129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354293&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=36224&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.wsjonline.com%2F%7Er%2Fwsj%2Fhealth%2Ffeed%2F%7E3%2FFjb-Nt80KP4%2F The annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology gets underway this weekend and some heart-related items are in the news this morning: Documents from leading medical-device makers suggest some companies seem to have encouraged the use of surgical ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, a front-page article in the WSJ reports. The problem, of course, is that the devices that can carefully destroy heart tissue linked to A-fib troubles aren’t FDA-approved for that purpose. A-fib is the most common type of faulty heartbeat. The Justice Department is investigating and has won settlements with two lesser-known device makers. A former device saleswoman who brought those two cases has also sued Boston Scientific, Medtronic and St. Jude Medical. The DOJ hasn’t joined in those cas... WSJ.com: Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354293 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:35:51 +0100 3354293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354262&cid=t_299695_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F03%2F11%2Fsports-drinks-and-sodas-possibly-linked-to-diabetes%2F Filed under: Diet, ResearchFans of sugary sports drinks and sodas take note: You could be increasing your chance of diabetes and heart disease. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco discovered that increasing the consumption of sugary soft drinks contributed to130,000 new cases of diabetes and 14,000 new cases of heart disease. "The finding suggests that any kind of policy that reduces consumption might have a dramatic health benefit," said senior study author Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, an associate professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, who presented the finding Friday during the American Heart Association's Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention annual conference. Though the study has not yet been reviewed by other quali... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354262 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3354262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370680&cid=t_299695_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=3350588&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FtsXUPQhJGc4%2F Sexual compulsion may seem like a life locked in battle with self Sexual Compulsives Anonymous is a 12 Step Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. These are the characteristics most of us seem to have in common: As adolescents, we used fantasy and compulsive masturbation to avoid feelings, and continued this tendency into our adult lives with compulsive sex. Compulsive sex became a drug, which we used to escape from feelings such as anxiety, loneliness, anger and self-hatred, as well as joy. We tended to become immobilized by romantic obsessions. We became addicted to the search for sex and love; as a result, we neglected our lives. We sought obli... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350588 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:20:00 +0100 3350588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346728&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FLtrGQj2b7y4%2F Alcoholism is characterized by a preoccupation with alcohol and impaired control over alcohol intake. Alcoholism is a chronic, often progressive disease. Left untreated, alcoholism can be fatal. You may continue to abuse alcohol despite serious adverse health, personal, work-related and financial consequences. Alcoholism usually involves physical dependence on alcohol, but genetic, psychological and social factors contribute to the addiction as well. It’s possible to have a problem with alcohol, but not display all the characteristics of alcoholism. This is known as “alcohol abuse,” which means you engage in excessive drinking that causes health or social problems, but you aren’t dependent on alcohol and haven’t fully lost control over the use of alcohol. Stat... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346728 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:42:23 +0100 3346728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342933&cid=t_299695_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F08%2Fwhy-are-there-a-lot-of-redheads-in-scotland%2F Earlier today, I came across this story in the on-line version of the Daily Mail (UK) which reports on a theory relating to why the Scotland enjoys a preponderance of redheads. The theory, which the originator herself describes as ‘speculation’, is that a combination of the ‘bad weather’ in Scotland, coupled with a genetic mutation, [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342933 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:29:25 +0100 3342933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346735&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fl3snMy8Kcw0%2F My name is Michael and I’m a clergy alcoholic in AA I am a Roman Catholic priest, a pastor of souls with the title of monsignor. I am also an alcoholic. A few months ago, I celebrated an anniversary of ordination. A month before that, I celebrated a more important anniversary, my fourth as a member of A.A. Why do I say that my anniversary in A.A. is a more important date than my ordination anniversary? The answer is that through A.A. my Higher Power, God, has not only saved my life and restored me to sanity, but has given me a new way of life and has immeasurably enriched my priesthood. Thus, thanks to God and A.A. I am today striving honestly and sincerely, despite many shortcomings, to fulfil my priestly vocation in the manner that God intended. My sobriety has to be the most impor... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346735 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:18:54 +0100 3346735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350575&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FPZml90W4rN4%2F Bipolar Patients with Comorbid Substance Use Disorders; Diagnostic and Treatment Considerations: Comorbidity of bipolar disorder (BD) and alcoholism and substance use disorders (SUDs) represents a serious public health problem and a major challenge to treatment systems. Bipolar disorder is among the top causes of disabilities worldwide, and reportedly the fourth leading mental illness as a source of disease burden in established market economies. Large epidemiologic surveys in the United States have consistently confirmed a high association between bipolar disorder and SUDs. The Epidemiological Catchments Area Study reported bipolar I and bipolar II disorders as having the highest association with SUDs when compared with any other major psychiatric disorder. The prevalence of lifetime al... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350575 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:11:41 +0100 3350575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350576&cid=t_299695_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation%2FwAgT%2F%7E3%2FaKdgGTvNdcY%2F This study was designed to examine aggression in a group of socially well-adapted recovered alcoholics. The question addressed was whether the treatment, together with long-term abstinence from alcohol, could reduce aggression and hostility in recovered alcoholics. Sixty four male stable alcoholics with at least 3 years sobriety were compared with 69 non-alcoholics. Neither group had any other psychological problems. Both groups were given a questionnaire on general characteristics as well as aggressive and hostility traits. After a 3-year abstinence, men from the recovering alcoholics group displayed greater signs of hostility and covert aggression. They were different from non-alcoholics on measures for indirect aggression, irritability, negativism, suspicion, resentment, and guilt. Re... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350576 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:05:53 +0100 3350576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335455&cid=t_299695_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fpagets-disease.html Paget’s disease of bone (PDB) is a localised disorder of bone remodelling, characterised by enhanced resorption of bone by giant multinucleated osteoclasts followed by formation of disorganised woven bone by osteoblasts. The resultant bone is expanded, weak and vascular, causing bone pain brittleness and deformity.From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335455 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:23:00 +0100 3335455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335554&cid=t_299695_149_f&fid=35776&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpipeline.corante.com%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F04%2Fdimebon_grasping_at_straws.php Robert Langreth, an editor at Forbes, points to a possible way that Dimebon could get approval for Alzheimer's: for its behavioral effects, not anything to do with amyloid or memory. I'm not buying it, I have to say. Even Langreth's source admits that behavioral numbers didn't reach statistical significance. I don't see how this will be enough to rescue this one, even if one of the ongoing trials does use a behavioral score as an endpoint. Update: Langreth has an earlier piece on how Dimebon appears to have been overhyped from the beginning, a viewpoint I concur with. The same thing happens with any drug for Alzheimer's, and is a constant problem in cancer and obesity, too. (Source: In the Pipeline) In the Pipeline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335554 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:04:15 +0100 3335554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331373&cid=t_299695_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FzkSCtSPo-8g%2F Finding a treatment or a cure for Alzheimer’s disease is keeping researchers busy across the world. Unfortunately, they aren’t having a lot of success and the latest hopeful entry has turned out to be a bust. Dimebon, a medication that was developed to help slow the progression of Alzheimers has failed in the latest round of testing of 598 patients with mild to moderate disease. The results shocked the researchers because an earlier, smaller 18-month study of the drug showed that there was improvement among the patients taking Dimebon. The companies that collaborated on the production, Pfizer and Medivation, haven’t given up completely on the drug. They are continuing with four more studies that combine Dimebon with other drugs, as well as one study that is investigating ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331373 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:00:54 +0100 3331373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335585&cid=t_299695_155_f&fid=38409&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropathologyblog.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Funusual-cadasil-case-or-something-else.html I recently did a brain autopsy on a 70-year-old woman who died from an intraparenchymal brain hemorrhage after a seven-year history of progressive dementia. The gross photograph (provided by Chad Jeffers, Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL)  follows:I know what you're thinking: an amyloid angiopathic bleed, or perhaps a hypertensive bleed, in a patient with Alzheimer disease. That's what I was thinking until I saw in the chart that abnormal white matter changes on MRI prompted the neurologist to order Notch3 genetic testing on the patient, which surprisingly came back positive for a mutation. The patient therefore carried a clinical diagnosis of Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL), despite the fact that she had no ... neuropathology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335585 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:02:00 +0100 3335585