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 'ear'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:44 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181797&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpromising-new-pressure-treatment-for-keloids-of-the-ear-lobe%2F2011.09.02 I have written of keloid treatment (general, not site specific) previously.  I have always tried to include pressure treatment as part of the plan when treating keloids of the ear lobe.  This pressure treatment came in the form of pressure earrings  — clip-on, disc-shaped. The recent article (full reference below) in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery journal introduces a new pressure device which looks like it will work better than what has been available (photo credit) and as can be seen in this photo, the upper ear can be treated with pressure which has not been possible with the clip earrings: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181797 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:47 +0100 5181797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174620&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fscientists-study-the-shape-of-the-nose-and-its-relationship-with-climate%2F2011.08.28 The basic function of the human nose is to warm and humidify the air before it reaches the lungs. Because of the wide variation of human habitats from the polar cold and dry air to the equatorial hot and humid weather, one would expect the nose to accommodate to these climate extremes accordingly through evolutionary pressures. In essence, logically one would expect the nose to change shape to enhance time that air is in contact with the warm and moist nasal interior in cold and dry climates compared to the opposite environmental extreme. German scientists evaluated this hypothesis through (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174620 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0100 5174620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118649&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fantibiotic-resistant-glue-ear-and-a-potential-new-treatment%2F2011.08.10 Glue ear is the layman’s term for thick mucoid effusion of the middle ear, usually due to chronic ear infections. The fluid itself is like maple syrup and usually treated with ear tube placement followed by suctioning as much of the fluid out as possible. However, given there is always some residual present, antibiotic ear drops with steroids is often prescribed. Unfortunately, these patients are at higher risk of requiring repeated sets of tubes after the body spits them out. Why? (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118649 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0100 5118649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107602&cid=t_119214_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F07%2Fthe-sound-of-taste%2F It may come as a surprise to some that sight, touch, and smell have a big impact on how we taste — pleasure derived from food. It may come as an even bigger surprise that sound also affects how we taste. The pleasure we get from that crisp sound has been demonstrated when eating food including fruits, vegetables, and crackers. Generally, the crispier a food sounds the more we like it. How does sound affect the joy you receive from eating? As you eat, different foods make different sounds.  These sounds reach your inner ears through two routes.  First, there is the common way, via air disturbances that travel from your mouth out into the surrounding air and then around to your ears.  Second, there is bone conduction: mechanical vibrations conducted through your teeth, jaw, mandibl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107602 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:58:39 +0100 5107602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077850&cid=t_119214_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fcleaning-ears-risks%2F Would you ever use your finger to clean out your throat? Of course not. It’s not natural. Well, neither is cleaning the inside of your ear with Q-tips or any other device that goes inside the ear. When we place something inside our ear, we instantly damage the skin and introduce infection much more damaging than the dirt and wax that’s naturally collected there. We are not designed to sustain the pressure of cleaning our ears. The wax inside your ear is actually a protector against water and infection. Because earwax is acidic and bacteria doesn’t do well in acidic, it protects you. Some of us clean our ears out every day, or after every shower, but you can be causing irreparable harm. The damage you can do is very severe and not worth it. Instead of ever going inside th... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077850 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:05:21 +0100 5077850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062239&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fasthma-treatment-used-for-chronic-sinus-infections%2F2011.07.25 Many people are already aware of nebulizer treatments to help with breathing during asthma attacks and other pulmonary conditions. What many people may not be aware of is that such nebulizer treatments can also potentially be used for chronic sinus infections. One of the best known companies offering such treatment is Sinus Dynamics. Using one of several different nebulizers, compounded liquid medications (antibiotics and/or steroids) selected by the physician are nebulized/atomized which the patient then breathes into the nasal passages. The small size of the particles allow medication to theoretically move through the tiniest of sinus openings directly onto the infected tissue. Treatments are quick generally lasting 3 – 5 minutes (depending on medication and device). Here’s a vid... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062239 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5062239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050581&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fone-of-the-most-common-infections-of-childhood-otitis-media%2F2011.07.20 Ear infections are the bane of childhood and can spoil many outdoor adventures. One of the most common infections of childhood, they provoke long nights of miserable children, sleepless parents, and unhappiness all around. They may be recurrent, and can also progress (rarely) to more serious medical problems, such as meningitis. What Are Ear Infections? Acute otitis (inflammation of the ear) media (“middle”) infection is caused by bacteria or viruses. When it occurs, there is redness and inflammation of the eardrum, frequently with a collection of  blood, serum, or pus behind the drum. To know whether or not this has occurred, and to precisely determine the anatomic diagnosis and severity, one needs to see the eardrum, which is what the healthcare provider does with an otoscope. With ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050581 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5050581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050660&cid=t_119214_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FdQCEqkSTXr0%2F2-stage-ear-reconstruction-article.html There is a nice article on a 2-stage ear reconstruction for microtia (full reference below) in the current issue (May/June 2011) of the Archives of Facial Plastic  Surgery journal. I am in awe of the surgeons who can carve the 3-dimensional cartilage framework fabricated in the first stage.  This is not something I mastered but continue to read to learn (while referring this patients to others). In the article, Yanyong Zhao, MD  and colleagues describe the 2-stage procedure they used to reconstruct the ears of 68 patients (ages ranged from 5 to 17 years).  The surgeries were done  between January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2008. Forty-eight patients were boys, and 20 were girls. Unilateral microtia was present in 66 patients and bilateral microtia was present in 2 pa... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050660 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:16:00 +0100 5050660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997519&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-do-physicians-conduct-complete-physical-exams-when-you-have-a-localized-complaint%2F2011.07.04 One June 20, 2011, NPR aired a great story about how a person may not “see” a person getting beat up on the side of a jogging path when they are focused on a task (pursuing another jogger)… even if they pass RIGHT BY THE FIGHT!!! In fact, only a third of the subjects reported seeing this mock fight when the experiment was conducted at night. Even more surprisingly, broad daylight didn’t improve the statistics (only 40% noticed the fight). Though the situation and circumstances do not exactly correspond, there is a lesson to be learned here that applies to a medical visit. As an ENT, I often see patients for a very specific complaint… “My right ear hurts.” “I have a bad cough.” No matter what the complaint, unless it is for a specific ta... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997519 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4997519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841982&cid=t_119214_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FsZRvZcrYmVA%2F Fewer than half of the claims in advertisements that appear in leading medical journals aimed at ear, nose and throat specialists are actually supported by data referenced by the advertisers, according to a new study in Archives of Otolaryngology. And the finding suggests that doctors may be misled by the content of the ads. The researchers chose a sample of 50 claims from 23 ads that ran in four leading journals and sent them to five specialists, who were asked to compare the claims to references listed in the ads. The upshot? Only 28 percent of the claims were strongly supported by the referenced data, but 12 percent of the time, the data actually contradicted the claims (here is the abstract). The issue is troublesome, the lead researcher says, if busy docs may rely on one-line glossy ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841982 Thu, 19 May 2011 14:12:16 +0100 4841982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789246&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-promising-new-treatment-for-blocked-ears%2F2011.05.05 Eustachian tube dysfunction is a phenomenon whereby a person is unable to pop their ears to relieve symptoms of ear pressure, clogging, or fullness. It is much akin to the ear pressure a person experiences when flying, but at ground level. Traditionally, treatment of this condition involved medications like steroid nasal sprays and prednisone along with active valsalva. Once medical treatment has failed, ear tube placement has been the step of last resort. However, a promising new treatment called eustachian tube balloon dilation has been described in March 2011 to address eustachian tube dysfunction at the source surgically rather than indirectly with tube placement across the eardrum. In essence, a balloon is inserted into the eustachian tube and than inflated thereby opening it up (the ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789246 Thu, 05 May 2011 18:00:00 +0100 4789246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704731&cid=t_119214_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FEbYgSeOQGHs%2F This is a guest post by Maria Rainier, a freelance writer and blogger. _____________________________________________________________________________ While not heavily studied or well-known, Meniere’s disease can be a debilitating, painful, and dangerous condition of the inner ear.  Named after 19th century French physician Prosper Meniere who studied the inner ear, it is a chronic condition most often found with varying symptoms in people in their 40s and 50s but not unheard of in other age groups, even children. Maria Rainier While symptoms may be relieved via various treatment methods, this chronic condition can leave lasting marks on one’s life if left untreated. Causes and Symptoms Although physicians don’t know for sure what causes Meniere’s disease, the most obvious hint is ... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704731 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:37:02 +0100 4704731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626836&cid=t_119214_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fs7QfG5Ekrek%2F Studies show that 73.2% of people start to develop FFFF withdrawal symptoms 168 hours after receiving the previous dose. Thus it would be inhumane to delay any longer... Bring on the funtabulous frivolity! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626836 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:01 +0100 4626836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622253&cid=t_119214_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FtAxlbgxpFe4%2F Studies show that 73.2% of people start to develop FFFF withdrawal symptoms 168 hours after receiving the previous dose. Thus it would be inhumane to delay any longer... Bring on the funtabulous frivolity! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622253 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:01 +0100 4622253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605833&cid=t_119214_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FOBBO3euA5t4%2F Studies show that 73.2% of people start to develop FFFF withdrawal symptoms 168 hours after receiving the previous dose. Thus it would be inhumane to delay any longer... Bring on the funtabulous frivolity! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605833 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:01 +0100 4605833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507282&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fkids-upper-respiratory-viruses-and-ear-infections%2F2011.02.22 According to a new study published this month, more than 20 percent of young children with colds or other upper respiratory viruses will develop middle ear infections. This finding isn’t that surprising. Eear symptoms along with a viral upper respiratory infection (URI) are common, including ear fullness and difficulty popping the ear. Although adults tend to be able to keep their ears clear by swallowing, chewing gum, yawning, or ear popping, most kids don’t know what to do when their ears feel full. Whether in adults or kids, when the ears don’t ventilate or clear properly it can lead to ear problems including fluid buildup and middel ear infection. Why does this occur? With a viral URI the lining of the nose swells, leading to symptoms of runny nose, nasal congest... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507282 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4507282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450291&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fear-infections-to-treat-or-not-to-treat%2F2011.02.08 Ear infections used to be a devastating problem. In 1932, acute otitis media (AOM) and its suppurative complications accounted for 27 percent of all pediatric admissions to Bellevue Hospital. Since the introduction of antibiotics, it has become a much less serious problem. For decades it was taken for granted that all children with AOM should be given antibiotics, not only to treat the disease itself but to prevent complications like mastoiditis and meningitis. In the 1980s, that consensus began to change. We realized that as many as 80 percent of uncomplicated ear infections resolve without treatment in three days. Many infections are caused by viruses that don’t respond to antibiotics. Overuse of antibiotics leads to the emergence of resistant strains of bacteria. Antibiotics cause ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450291 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:00:44 +0100 4450291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450295&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhispering-is-it-bad-for-your-vocal-cords%2F2011.02.08 Is whispering bad for your vocal cords? For most people, the answer is yes according to research publicized in a recent New York Times article. In the mentioned study, out of a group of 100 patients, 69 percent exhibited increased supraglottic hyperfunction with whispered voice (i.e. it was bad for the voice.) Eighteen percent had no change and 13 percent had less severe hyperfunction. As such, though whispering is not bad for everybody, it is for most people and as such, the safest thing to do if the vocal cords are damaged whether by infection or trauma is to rest your voice. If you have to talk, do not whisper, but rather talk in a soft voice. The best way to think about injured vocal cords is to talk in an analogy. Laryngitis is like a badly sprained ankle. In this scenario, talki... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450295 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4450295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433105&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-link-between-oral-sex-and-head-and-neck-cancer%2F2011.02.03 USA Today published a pretty accurate article regarding the rise of certain head and neck cancers with the increased popularity of oral sex and number of sexual partners. The factor that creates this link is the human papillomavirus (HPV) which is associated with tonsil and tongue cancer. Alcohol and tobacco use is more highly linked with such oral cancers, but HPV does appear to be an independent risk factor. A 2007 study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that younger people with head and neck cancers who tested positive for oral HPV infection were more likely to have had multiple vaginal and oral sex partners in their lifetime. Having six or more oral sex partners over a lifetime was associated with a 3.4 times higher risk for oropharyngeal cancer — cancers of the base ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433105 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4433105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382763&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fvision-development-the-impact-of-3-d-video-games-on-kids-eyes%2F2011.01.21 Last week, Nintendo became the latest consumer electronics maker to warn that kids shouldn’t use their three-dimensional image-based gaming devices because they may have a negative impact on development of the human visual system. The warning came just a month before the company’s much anticipated release of the 3DS, which is just such a device that features a 3.5-inch screen which can create 3-D images without the need for special glasses. The 3DS is Nintendo’s most anticipated new product since it released the iconic Wii gaming device in 2006. Sony’s PlayStation3, a similar product that requires glasses to create the 3-D effect, already carries a similar warning, as do 3-D TV sets made by Sony, Samsung, and Panasonic. Nintendo’s warning applies to kids that are six years old... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382763 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:00:28 +0100 4382763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225360&cid=t_119214_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FZMpfKDoqblo%2Fhemifacial-microsomia.html Every holiday season brings us news of thefts.   Sometimes followed up by good people stepping forward to restore or replace the item(s) stolen.  This year is no different. Mid-November someone stole $8,000 from  a fundraiser held to raise money for a a New York City firefighter son.  Aidan Sullivan,  9 years old, was  born with hemifacial microsomia.  In Aidan’s case, this birth defect has left  one side of his face underdeveloped, deformed his jaw and skull and left him without a right ear.  (photo credit) The Vincent Crotty Memorial Foundation  is replacing the money that was stolen.  The money is needed to offset the portion insurance doesn’t cover (deductible, family percentage, etc) which is estimated to be in the $10,0... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225360 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:15:00 +0100 4225360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197067&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Finner-ear-infections-still-no-need-for-antibiotics%2F2010.11.23 Kids get inner ear infections and then they get antibiotics, despite a long-standing knowledge that it’s not always best. Any physician knows this, but who hasn’t faced an irate or anxious parent in the exam room insisting on a prescription, whether the evidence warrants it or not? Reuters reports that the tally for all those antibiotics is $2.8 billion dollars, or $350 per child annually. And there’s only a slight benefit to them. While hardly comforting to the parents, physicians can add more heft to their argument that antibiotics are only modestly more effective than nothing, and they can avoid the rashes and diarrhea that antibiotics incur. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197067 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:00:00 +0100 4197067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119371&cid=t_119214_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fz4IpAJ-3lzg%2F You have heard that physical exercise is good for the brain. How much exercise are we talking about? Can the benefits be seen both for children and adults? In Fitter bodies = fitter brains. True at all ages? Dr. Pascale Michelon answers these questions for you, based on latest scientific studies. We need fun ways to get out the couch more and exercise both physically and cognitively. What about setting up community-based adult playgrounds, such as this one in Beijing? . New Brain Health Series People of all ages read SharpBrains.com and this monthly update, so we are preparing a series of articles on Brain Health across the Lifespan. The series will include 4 parts: The Child Brain, published in November 2010 The Adolescent Brain, in December 2010 The Adult Brain, in January 2011... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119371 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:03:36 +0100 4119371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082043&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fconfessions-of-a-sneeze-supressor-can-holding-in-your-ah-choo-hurt-you%2F photo: Thinkstock I admit it: I hold in my sneezes. I’ve been doing it since I was little. I believe it stems from the fact that my father has the loudest sneeze I’ve ever heard. When I was a kid, my dad would sneeze in the basement and I’d be roused from slumber all the way up on the second floor. So naturally, over the years I’ve honed my sneeze to be as silent as possible. Sometimes people around me don’t even realize that I’ve sneezed. (I’m that sneaky.) I’d guess that several of my co-workers think I suffer from some kind of twitch. Is this better than an obnoxiously loud sneeze? In my book, yes. Of course, throughout my life, I’ve been warned by all my non-scientist family and friends about how suppressing my sneezes will kill my ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082043 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:39:59 +0100 4082043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845137&cid=t_119214_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F6zObL1gGiVQ%2Fear-plugs-form-of-tissue-expansion.html Recently, I followed a link from @plsurgeon on twitter to this article:  Holes for popular plug ear jewelry usually stretched open, not cut. I have yet to be asked to repair any holes in ear lobes from plugs, but have repaired many torn ear lobes from pierced ear jewelry.  While I admit, I’m not a fan of ear lobe plugs, I appreciate the ability of our body’s tissue which allows for the expansion.  (photo credit)   Physicians use soft tissue expansion for reconstruction to “expand” or increase the available tissue to replace missing tissue. The expansion or stretching technique used for ear plugs is not done to replace missing tissue, but to allow a larger plug to be used as jewelry rather than the fine wire of traditional ear piercing. ….Hoover is a do-it-y... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845137 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:15:00 +0100 3845137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746685&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fget-an-earful-daily-health-quiz%2F It’s summer, but school is still cool. And our Daily Health Quiz will test your know-how. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: Earwax can be a pesky, pesky problem. Ear candling, placing a hollow, cone-shaped, lit candle in your ear, is a method a lot of people swear by. But is it safe? #MicroPollDiv_265330 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Friday’s Question: There are so many types of condoms, but which are the best for you? Latex condoms are the best at preventing pregnancy and the transmission of STDs. But, if you have a latex allergy and can’t use a latex condom, you could use a polyurethane condom, but it doesn’t provide protection that is as effective as... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746685 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:30:34 +0100 3746685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471869&cid=t_119214_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FNfCHRnVydxo%2F              The labyrinth is the inner ear consisting of the vestibule, cochlear and semicircular canals.  The cochlea is concerned with hearing and the vestibule and semicircular canals with equilibrium (sense of balance).  The bony portion of the labyrinth (osseous labyrinth) is composed of a series of canals tunneled out of the temporal bone.  Labyrinthitis is an infection of the labyrinth, the fluid-filled chamber of the inner ear that controls balance and hearing.  It is almost always caused by viral infection, but can rarely be caused by bacteria.  The viral form may occur during a flu-like illness or during illnesses such as measles or mumps.  Bacterial labyrinthitis can result from inadequately treated or sub-acute otitis media (infection of the middle ear).  Inf... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471869 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:46:21 +0100 3471869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424428&cid=t_119214_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fear-tubes-snoring-sleep-apnea-in.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424428 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3424428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350245&cid=t_119214_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8388 I notice some of the alternative centres in town including “foot reflexology” centres offer Ear Candling as a service. I can’t imagine how “lighting one end of a hollow candle and placing the other end in the ear canal” can improve one’s well being other than it being a placebo effect. Now the FDA has come out with a warning to Stay Away from Ear Candling FDA believes that injuries associated with ear candles are likely underreported, and encourages consumers and health care professionals to report such injuries to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program Over the past decade, FDA has received reports of burns, punctured eardrums, and blockage of the ear canal which required outpatient surgery from the use of ear candles. In its testing, Hea... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350245 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3350245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3291902&cid=t_119214_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FsUYFIjIkyPw%2F Ear candling can cause serious injuries, even when used according to the manufacturer’s directions, says a press release issued by the FDA. The release warns the general public and healthcare professionals that there have been reports of “burns, perforated eardrums and blockage of the ear canal which required outpatient surgery from the use of ear candles.” (FDA) Ear candling falls under the realm of alternative medicine and the concern is not a slam against alternative therapies and treatments; not all alternative medicine is harmful. There are many procedures that could help someone feel better, but ear candling isn’t  one of them, says the FDA and Health Canada. Health Canada issued a warning in 2006 that is similar to the FDA’s. In 1996, Health Canada surveye... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3291902 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 13:31:54 +0100 3291902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182200&cid=t_119214_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F4Cm9ATEZq80%2Fhistologic-relationship-of-preauricular.html There is a nice article in the journal Archives of  Otolaryngology-- Head Neck Surgery (first reference below) which examines the relationship of preauricular sinuses to auricular cartilage.  (photo credit) Preauricular sinuses are a congenital malformation of the preauricular soft tissues.   They can be both sporadic and inherited. They are bilateral in approximately 25% to 50% of patients. When bilateral, the sinuses are more likely to be inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern with reduced penetrance and variable expression.  Although the true prevalence is not well established, preauricular sinuses are thought to occur most commonly in black populations. The incidence of preauricular sinuses has been estimated to be 0.1% to 0.9% in Europe and the United Sta... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182200 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:01:00 +0100 3182200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115295&cid=t_119214_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FjgFPsUsw_tw%2F Conclusion: Alcoholism interferes on an individual’s hearing and balance, causing harmful effects on the human organism. Marcieli Bellé, Sílvia do Amaral Sartori, Angela, Garcia Rossi. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 73 (1) JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007. Related Reading: Share/Save (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115295 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:12:34 +0100 3115295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008331&cid=t_119214_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fglucose-measurement-in-your-ear-for-real.html A gentleman cornered me at the Diabetes Technology Society meeting earlier this month, and said he wanted to talk non-invasive glucose monitoring.  How could I resist? He said his name was Avner Gal, from Israel. He pulled out a chunky little MP3-looking device, and plugged in a cord with a small clamp on the end. Then [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008331 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:23 +0100 3008331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993839&cid=t_119214_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F11%2F15%2Fwhat-should-i-do-about-my-ear-infection%2F Carla B. is curious…I got pierced last month and when I touch behind my ear it feels crusty and I want to know what to do about it. The Right Brain answers: Sounds like Carla has gotten a pierced-ear infection. This problem can be caused by contamination from unsterile piercing equipment or posts or even from frequently touching the earlobes with dirty hands. It can also be caused by wearing earrings that are either too tight or cheaply made. B.D. Schmitt, M.D., author of “Your Child’s Health,” has written an outstanding description of the problem and what to do about it. For example, did you know you’re supposed to turn your earring posts 3 spins, twice a day for the first 6 weeks after your piercing? Neither did we! For this and more helpful info on what to... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993839 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:01:51 +0100 2993839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2973961&cid=t_119214_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FaZN-j-Cd35s%2Freducing-incidence-of-ear-deformity-in.html This article by Dr Daniel Man (full reference below) is well worth the time spent reading it.  Telltale signs of facelift procedures can include tightening across the lower face, visible scars, a distorted hairline, and the “pixie ear” deformity.   Dr Man looks at the causes of the ear deformity and ways to prevent it. (photo credit) Dr. Man has provided a pdf file of the article on his website, so you don’t have access to the Aesthetic Surgery Journal to read the article. Between January 2005 and November 2007, the author performed facelifts on 106 patients using a technique that included autologous fat injections to improve facial volume, hidden incisions in and around the ear, and absorbable bidirectional barbed sutures. Patient charts and photographs were reviewe... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2973961 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:01:01 +0100 2973961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890682&cid=t_119214_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F7vMjnbIUt4o%2Fhematoma-of-ear-boxer-ear-1908-tx.html I have previously discussed Boxer’s Ear or Cauliflower Ear.  Now I’d like to share the section on the topic from the 1908 textbook, A Text-Book of Minor Surgery by Edward Milton Foote, MD. Hematoma of Ear (Boxer’s Ear) Blows upon the ear may give rise to hemorrhage beneath the perichondrium.  The effused blood causes a rounded fluctuating tumor which may stretch the ear far beyond its normal size and completely change its appearance, or it may be confined to a small portion of the pinna.  It is more often anterior than posterior.  Absorption of the effused blood is extremely slow, and the tumor should therefore be promptly incised, the blood clots thoroughly removed, and the wound sutured.  The skin of the ear has a good blood supply, and wounds in it heal ... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890682 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:32:03 +0100 2890682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796515&cid=t_119214_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FVIXj-pD9pTU%2F If you’ve been wondering if those medical clinics in retail stores are safe and trustworthy, a study by Rand Corp. says that they are just fine. The study was done because many doctors disagree with the retail-type clinics, believing that they offer substandard care or may be influenced by the fact that the stores that have these clinics also have pharmacies, increasing the likelihood of prescription medications, which may not really be necessary. The study findings were published in the most recent issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. The researchers looked at over 2000 cases of people who went to the clinics for ear infections (otitis media), sore throat (pharyngitis) or urinary tract infection (UTI). Their care was compared to similar patients who had received treatment in a ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796515 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:01:54 +0100 2796515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796518&cid=t_119214_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fv8t1S7uqjcE%2F If you’ve had a child who had ear infections, you know just how bad they can be. And, as a parent, it’s difficult to watch your child suffering from the ear pain. Ear infections are surprisingly common. In Canada, 75% of children will have at least one ear infection before they reach their first birthday. Usually, a suspected ear infection meant a trip to the doctor’s and a prescription for an antibiotic. This may not be so automatic now as the Canadian Pediatric Society is recommending a watch-and-wait approach in healthy children who are older than 6 months. There are a few reasons for this new approach. 1 – When first examining a child and discovering the ear infection, it’s not immediately obvious if the infection is caused by a bacteria or a virus. Theref... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796518 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:53:20 +0100 2796518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598303&cid=t_119214_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FPEYLYiIhTmM%2F I have to admit, the first time I heard Rachel Ray on television, I thought to myself that she really needed to have her vocal cords checked. She sounded - to me - awful. I actually had a hard time watching her on TV. It bothered me that she could be doing further damage to her vocal cords by doing all these shows and everything else she does that requires her to use her voice. I mentioned it, at one point, to my daughter who felt I was just being crotchety, but when I heard that she (RR) was having problems, I really wasn’t surprised. What did surprise me was how long she went before she did have the surgery. Vocal cords are something we take for granted. We’re born, we make sounds, make our vocal cords vibrate and we’re on our way to communicating with others. But for m... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598303 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:01:23 +0100 2598303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727127&cid=t_119214_106_f&fid=38876&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcosmeticsurgerybeat.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fotoplasty-rising-among-teens.html So many classic childhood movies (Dumbo) and sing-a-longs (Do your ears hang low, do they wobble to and fro….) emphasize large and protruding ears. But it turns out that having protruding ears is often one of the most humiliating features for a teenager.According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s 2008 Procedural Survey, we found that 27.7% of otoplasties (a reshaping of the ear by placing small incision behind the ear then shaping or trimming the cartilage to define how and where the ear cartilage bends) are performed on those ages 13-19. Additionally, the survey found that otoplasty has the youngest mean age of both invasive and less invasive cosmetic procedures at 29.It is common for adolescents to worry about their appearance and not every adolescent is right for cosmeti... The Cosmetic Surgery Beat blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727127 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:56:00 +0100 2727127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442052&cid=t_119214_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fproblems-with-inner-ear-function-quite-common-in-older-adults%2F Most people know that the ear has two functions; namely, hearing and balance. Now new research has shown that the inner ear balance function, called vestibular function, is impaired in fully 35 percent of all U.S. adults over the age of 40. Such dysfunction, which affects 69 million Americans can lead to catastrophic problems, most notably to falls with their attendant issues such as fractures. Vestibular dysfunction increases with age, eventually affecting 85 percent of those over the age of 80. The findings were published in the May 25, 2009 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine. The researchers studied nearly seven thousand U.S. adults over the age of 40. Participants completed a questionnaire and also underwent balance testing by something called the “Romberg Test of Standin... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442052 Fri, 29 May 2009 20:52:01 +0100 2442052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442056&cid=t_119214_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F05%2F29%2Fear-candling-inquiry-part-2%2F The Left Brain expands on ear candling: I realized that in my answer to Rebecca’s question “Does ear candling really work?” I failed to give a thorough list of references. So here is list of additional sources that thoroughly debunk this pseudo science. PubMed Central Mayo Clinic Skeptics Dictionary Audiologyonline (Source: thebeautybrains.com) thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442056 Fri, 29 May 2009 16:01:36 +0100 2442056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2417117&cid=t_119214_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F05%2F19%2Fdoes-ear-candling-really-work%2F Rebecca’s reasonable request…This isn’t exactly a beauty question but I was wondering if you could tell us if ear candling really works or not? The Left Brain responds: For those of you who might not be familiar with this pseudo scientific practice, ear candling is the process of cleaning out ear wax and other stuff by “sucking” it out using heat from a burning candle. A hollow candle is burned with one end in the ear canal to allegedly create negative pressure to draw cerumen (aka ear wax). Ear whacks According to sites like Earcandles.net it works like this: the smoke from the candle spirals down into the ear where its warmth gently dislodges foreign debris, softens old ear wax and helps evaporate excess moisture. Unfortunately, a search of peer reviewed ... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2417117 Tue, 19 May 2009 11:30:01 +0100 2417117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416874&cid=t_119214_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fear-examination-video.html Thanks for reading :) ... http://prep4md.blogspot.com/ (Source: My M.D. Journey!) My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416874 Mon, 18 May 2009 12:35:00 +0100 2416874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2386915&cid=t_119214_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FmPDfiQmwK-Y%2Ftorn-earlobe-repair.html Early in my blog life, I did an article on torn earlobe repair.  As I mentioned then, I had not figured out how to put sketches in my posts.  Over the past two years, I have learned how to add them, so am redoing the post with sketches.  I hope they help. Torn earlobes (photo credit) is a complication of pierced earlobes.  Some preventive tips include: Not wearing heavy ear rings. Being careful when putting on or removing clothing so as not to "catch" the earring. Being careful around babies/toddlers who want to play with shiny/dangling objects can help prevent the lobe from being torn. Use the "earlobe support" which is a stick-on disc that help support the earlobe when heavy earrings are worn.   Once the stretching occurs or the tea... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2386915 Mon, 04 May 2009 11:01:00 +0100 2386915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382616&cid=t_119214_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F05%2F02%2Fdiamonds-made-from-human-hair%2F Mid Brain muses: Here’s an odd little tidbit I found at an equally odd site called “Strange New Products.” Apparently, a Russian company called Heart-in-Diamond can make artificial diamonds from your very own hair. Here’s how it works: they take a chunk of your hair, mix it with carbon and then process it with their high pressure, high temperature device. And *POOF* the result is an actual diamond, made from your own tresses. There is a catch though, they can only make colored gems - yellow, green, and red ones. But wait, there’s more…you can send in hair from a relative, your new born baby, or even your pet and they’ll make a diamond remembrance from their keratin protein. Just imagine the essence of your loved one enshrined forever in nature&#8... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382616 Sat, 02 May 2009 06:01:36 +0100 2382616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210282&cid=t_119214_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F02%2F22%2Fwait-bacteria-can-stop-your-stink%2F Mid Brain muses Sure, there are lots of negative things associated with microbes, but we’re happy to report that they’re not all bad. While you’ve probably heard of probiotics, you probably haven’t heard about these organisms. Researchers are reporting here that they’ve isolated a bacterium that can actually remove foul odors linked to bad breath and stinky feet. Natural cure for odor These micro organisms, known as methylotrophic bacteria, are odor eaters that feast on the smelly sulfur-containing compounds produced inside your mouth during the digestive process. They are naturally found inside your mouth but at relatively low levels. Scientists believe that increasing the levels of these beneficial organisms (through a mouthwash or toothpaste) can lead to na... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210282 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:01:53 +0100 2210282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067673&cid=t_119214_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FIkDzNqZru7g%2F I read about plans for a new preschool for autistic children (in Brownsville, Texas, which—one upon a long while ago—-I briefly visited). An occupational therapist is hoping to start the school, which sounds as if it’ll have some emphasis on sensory sensitivities. I read about a new book on understanding autism written by a written by a 13-year-old whose best friend has a younger autistic brother. I think back ten years ago, to the winter of 1998. That December was the first time I didn’t make it home for Christmas in California since I went to college back east in 1986. Charlie had had a number of ear infections and colds and the like throughout September of 1998 and, with his latest raging infection, the pediatrician told us we couldn’t take him on an airpla... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067673 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:50:01 +0100 2067673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021296&cid=t_119214_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fbilateral-subdural-hematomas-ct.html Bilateral subdural hematomas especially when they are isodense may be missed on CT. A classical sign is "Rabbit Ear Sign" in which frontal horns point posteriorly.Dr.Sumer K Sethi, MDSr Consultant Radiologist ,VIMHANS and CEO-Teleradiology ProvidersEditor-in-chief, The Internet Journal of Radiology Director, DAMS (Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences) 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=2021296 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:48:00 +0100 2021296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750124&cid=t_119214_88_f&fid=34857&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscalpelorsword.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fearwax-is-good-for-you.html "[Earwax] is not intrinsically evil stuff, and consequently does not have to be removed merely because it's present," said Peter Roland, an ear, nose and throat doctor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. "In fact, it serves a function and so if you don't need to take it out, you should just leave it alone." (Source: Scalpel or Sword?) Scalpel or Sword? blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750124 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:59:00 +0100 1750124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1677533&cid=t_119214_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F355241276%2Fmangled-ear-badge-of-honor.html Dr Sid Schwab alerted me to this news article. A familiar chasm separates what women dig from what dudes imagine women dig. But for mixed martial arts, a combination of boxing, wrestling and jiu-jitsu that has found favor among young men, cauliflower ear has assumed a place alongside such evocative conditions as torn elbow ligaments in pitchers, knee tendinitis in marathon runners and torn anterior cruciate ligaments in female basketball players. In gym locker rooms and online discussion forums, teenage boys trade advice on ways to gain that telltale look. “It’s man’s ear,” said Nisar Loynab, 15, who trains at Capital Jiu-Jitsu in Alexandria, Va. “When you get cauliflower, you’re really a man.”   Interesting that this deformity is finding... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1677533 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:25:00 +0100 1677533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1615875&cid=t_119214_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F07%2F13%2Fnew-eyelash-growth-product-shows-the-right-way-to-launch-a-cosmetic-drug%2F Longtime readers of the Beauty Brains are familiar with all that we have written about eyelash growth products.  We were skeptical of claims by Jan Marini at first because there was no supporting data presented. Then we found a study that showed there was a material that seemed to have stimulated eyelash growth.  We were still skeptical, but at least this was some supporting data.  Then Jan Marini admitted that the product doesn’t actually make your eyelashes grow.   Finally, their product was seized by the FDA and taken off the shelf for being an illegal drug.  It was quite a mess, but an excellent example of how a cosmetic company shouldn’t market a product. Cosmetics are not drugs Cosmetics are not drugs.  They are products designed to be put on your skin or hair to te... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1615875 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:22:47 +0100 1615875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1415082&cid=t_119214_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wnyc.org%2Fstream%2Fram%3Ffile%3D%2Fradiolab%2Fradiolab032108.mp3 From Radiolab: Pop Music Abstract: Why do some songs mercilessly stick in our heads and repeat themselves over and over? What makes these hooks so hooky? And how does a songwriter will a song forth from the ether? Nightmarish stories of musical hallucinations, songs that transcend language, and the triumphant return of the Elvis of Afghanistan. Listen to show by clicking here. For a related Situationist post, see “The Science of Songs Stuck in Your Head.” (Source: The Situationist) The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1415082 Fri, 02 May 2008 01:46:44 +0100 1415082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1331370&cid=t_119214_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fear-infections-in-children.html I decided I have to post on this because of what I see as an ever increasing trend in my office. This is the trend of placing children on repeated antibiotic use over the course of the first 3-5 years of life. This pattern appears to start early in life with medical/pharmaceutical intervention and continues on a path of health decline over the next few years. Below I will describe the first five years of life that I see these young children experiencing. You might see your child or a friend or family members child in this same situation. My goal in practice is to reverse this trend so that children can live a happy drug free life that is full of activity and happiness. Below is the first five years pattern in the child that is pharmaceutically or medically treated. This doesn't hold for al... Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1331370 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:22:00 +0100 1331370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1296104&cid=t_119214_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F249991875%2F So there I was explaining to my students how Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, came to the aid of Tarentum in southern Italy in 279 BC, against the Romans: While Pyrrhus defeated the Romans, he suffered heavy casualties, was defeated by the Romans at Beneventum and retreated across the Adriatic Sea; Tarentum fell to the Romans in 272 BC, “and,” I said, looking at my class, “how do you connect this to the phrase Pyrrhic victory?” A number flashed on my cell phone (ringer set to silent): The school nurse. In the not to distant past, when we lived in a different north Jersey town considerably closer to New York, I used to get calls from the school nurse almost every day. I might be at a meeting for new faculty, or teaching the passive voice of verbs, or driving up the long curv... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296104 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:01:55 +0100 1296104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1032881&cid=t_119214_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F13%2Fevaluation-of-closer-to-home-demonstration-sites%2F The National Primary Care Research and Development Centre in Manchester have reviewed the success of the ‘Closer to Home’ Demonstration sites (in their report ‘Evaluation of ‘Closer to Home’ Demonstration Sites’) established to test the key government objective to shift health services from hospitals into the community and bring it “Closer to Home” for patients. Five demonstration sites in each of six specialties (n=30), Dermatology, Ear Nose and Throat, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and Urology, were selected by the Department of Health to illustrate the ways in which this could be achieved. The NPCRDC evaluation found that ‘Closer to Home’ sites required high initial investment in staff, premises and equipment. Key ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1032881 Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:13:16 +0100 1032881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=638283&cid=t_119214_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fmere-fly-on-wall.html Warning – ear wigging is dangerous [probably offensive] One year ago......A few years ago, I began to understand the camaraderie of parents, especially mothers with children on the spectrum. Initially I had thought I was the only person on the planet………then I learned that there were so many other people in a similar floatation device.I sit in the waiting room at occupational therapy. Two mothers are in mid discussion. The terminology they use, indicates that they are up with the hunt. [translation = done their research] I try not to listen as they chat with each other, but there is only 3 feet of carpet tiles between us.“So what’s his Rx, if you don’t mind me asking?” [translation = diagnoses]“Not at all. He has sensory integration disorder and dysgraphia…..of course!�... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=638283 Fri, 25 May 2007 02:51:00 +0100 638283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=471189&cid=t_119214_127_f&fid=34828&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrclouthier.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fear-tubes-not-necessary-try-wait-and.html Doctors today reported that ear tubes do not seem to relieve much of the fluid/ear infection problems in the middle ear and a wait and see approach is much more logical and realistic. This will seemingly put some ENT's out of business who regularly make this type of procedure the hallmark of their practice. If your child is having ear infection recurrence, I would suggest looking at food allergies, removing the child from dairy and gluten products and improving immune system function with concentrated pharmaceutical grade whole food supplements (Source: Dr. Steve Clouthier) Dr. Steve Clouthier blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=471189 Thu, 18 Jan 2007 04:48:00 +0100 471189