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 'early'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:51:41 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182218&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Fu-s-president-barack-obama-proclaims-september-2011-as-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month-what-should-you-know%2F Today, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September 2010 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Libby’s H*O*P*E*™ will honor the women who have lost their lives to the disease, support those who are currently battling the disease, and celebrate with those who have beaten the disease.  Today, U.S. President Barack [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182218 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 23:03:15 +0100 5182218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181810&cid=t_101722_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FsuwvoByosDQ%2F Do you work in an emergency department? Or maybe in an ICU? Or perhaps the prehospital environment? Regardless, of where you look after critically ill patients you MUST click on this LINK now! What will you find there? Two things: The first part of a talk by ‘Early Goal Directed Therapy’ legend Dr Manny Rivers on [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181810 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:38:31 +0100 5181810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181898&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F31%2Fis-california-eliminating-mental-illness-treatment%2F According to DJ Jaffe, co-founder of the Treatment Advocacy Center which advocates for mandated outpatient treatment laws, California is “eliminating mental illness treatment.” This, of course, will be a surprise to the tens of thousands of mental health providers in California. Millions of Californians currently receive treatment for their mental disorders, both in the private and public sector. In fact, Californians wanted to make up for past deficiencies in funding their mental health services, so they passed a law in 2004 that set aside new money specifically to help fund treatment. Jaffe claims the money isn’t going to the programs it was intended to fund. Should we take his word for it? The easiest way to see whether Jaffe’s claims hold up are to look at the... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181898 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 19:13:20 +0100 5181898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158997&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-athletic-heart-how-it-functions%2F2011.08.24 It may seem a little formal to say this, but I would like to start by stating my goals for today’s post: Introduce the concept of the athletic heart; Touch upon the notion of sudden death of the athlete; Explain what an ECG really is, and how it may help diagnose heart disease; Review a recent study about the common ECG variant seen in athletes…Early repolarization. Intro: The adaptations of the human heart never cease to amaze me. Physical training transforms our hearts into high performance engines. Repeated sessions of interval training, combined with longer aerobic efforts, and sprinkled with adequate rest maximize our ability to keep pressure on the pedals, or run the sixth mile of the 10k at the same pace as the first, or for you swimmers, to keep getting back to the wall on th... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158997 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:00:14 +0100 5158997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140182&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F18%2Fmesothelin-antibodies-occur-in-some-women-with-an-epidemiologic-risk-for-ovarian-cancer%2F Researchers at Rush University Medical Center discover mesothelin antibodies in the bloodstream of infertile women, who possess a higher risk of ovarian cancer. Using a new approach to developing biomarkers for the very early detection of ovarian cancer, researchers at Rush University Medical Center have identified a molecule in the bloodstream of infertile women, who [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140182 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:32:48 +0100 5140182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118917&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2FWelcome-to-the-World-Rayna-Analiese-and-Looking-Forward-to-Many-Happy-Birthdays%21.aspx (A letter to my newborn granddaughter)   Good morning, Rayna Analiese. Welcome to the world!   You are a teeny 8 pound 8 ounce bundle of beauty and joy who arrived yesterday afternoon at 1:32 PM CDT--100 years (almost to the very day) after one of your great grandmothers was born.    Grandpa--who is normally not a big lover of babies--went gaga over you. "So cute! So cute!" is about all he could say as he snuggled you in his tall arms--afraid all the while that he might drop this football-size bundle of love.   You have lots of people who love you, and lots more who are going to love you--not to mention all the people who love you who haven't had a chance to meet you in person yet. You have aunts and uncles and great aunts and uncles and grandmothers and grandfathe... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118917 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:22:00 +0100 5118917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050721&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F18%2Fbed-sharing-seems-okay-for-toddlers%2F While not particularly popular here in the U.S., bed sharing arrangements are a little more common in many other countries, especially when sleeping quarters may be scarce. A new study just published suggests that such bed sharing between parents and their toddlers and young children probably don’t result in any kind of long-term psychological or social problems. The study followed a sample of 944 low-income families who were enrolled in the Early Head Start program, and followed the toddlers and parents over the course of five years. Once other factors were accounted for — such as the family’s socioeconomic status, the mom’s educational level, ethnicity and parenting style — the negative outcomes associated with bed sharing went away. This suggests that bed s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050721 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:06:36 +0100 5050721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953272&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F06%2F17%2FCancer-Facts-and-Figures-2011-Poverty-is-a-Carcinogen-Does-Anyone-Care.aspx "Poverty is a carcinogen."   Those were the words of Dr. Samuel Broder when he was director of the National Cancer Institute in 1989.     As amply documented in the annual "Cancer Facts and Figures 2011" released today by the American Cancer Society, cancer shows that poverty remains one of the most potent a carcinogen-rivaling tobacco and obesity-as we have ever seen.   We have heard lots and lots about how cell phones and Styrofoam cause cancer.  But do you hear anyone talking about the huge impact of poverty and limited education on cancer?   If you don't hear anything about a true carcinogen that statistics show causes 37% of the deaths from cancer in people between the ages of 27 and 64, then maybe you have the answer to a very important question: If we a... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953272 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:40:00 +0100 4953272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902630&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F06%2F06%2FThe-Genomic-Era-We-Have-Reached-A-New-Tipping-Point-In-Cancer-Research-And-Treatment.aspx I don't often write blogs about articles that appear in newspapers, but in this case I am going to make an exception for today's excellent front page story in the Wall Street Journal by Ron Winslow discussing the coming of age of genetics and genomics in diagnosing, treating and predicting the behavior of the disease we now know as cancer.   But even though Mr. Winslow may have pre-empted the thought that for me the seminal theme of this year's annual ASCO meeting in Chicago was related to the impact of genetics on cancer research and treatment, his well-written "scoop" won't prevent me from weighing in with my opinion that this year represents another one of those seldom moments when we reach a tipping point in cancer research and the application of that research to the diagnosis and... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902630 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:37:00 +0100 4902630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893557&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F02%2Frun-like-a-girl-how-sports-can-empower-you%2F I never considered myself an athlete. My twin sister grew up with the reputation of being the tomboy of the family, the sporty one who participated in soccer and other organized sports. I was the brain and artsy one, who spent more time practicing my scales and arpeggios on our baby grand piano and perfecting pirouettes in the dance studio. I was intimidated by sports. And I found that I had absolutely no coordination once you threw a ball into the competition. So out were softball, volleyball, soccer, and pretty much every other sport. I swam during the summer and for my high school, and I started running in junior high, but just to lose enough weight to stop my period (I was a tad anorexic). I continued jogging and swimming through college into early adulthood. But just to stay in shape.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893557 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:37:03 +0100 4893557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841888&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F19%2F2011-asco-screening-with-ca-125-transvaginal-ultrasound-does-not-reduce-ovarian-cancer-death-rate-results-in-high-number-of-false-positives%2F Findings from a large, long-term study – the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Screening Trial – showed that using a CA-125 blood test and transvaginal ultrasound for early detection of ovarian cancer did not reduce the risk of dying from the disease, and resulted in a large number of false positives and related follow-up [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841888 Thu, 19 May 2011 15:56:18 +0100 4841888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821100&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F13%2Fova1-blood-test-detects-ovarian-cancer-in-women-with-a-known-ovarian-mass-more-accurately-than-ca-125%2F A study published online in Obstetrics & Gynecology reports that the OVA1 blood test detects ovarian cancer in women with a previously discovered ovarian mass more accurately than the CA-125 blood test. The study also considers OVA1′s place in future surgical referral guidelines. A study published online ahead of print in the June 2011 edition of [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821100 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:11:11 +0100 4821100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780456&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2FGood-Headlines-Dont-Come-From-Limited-Science-The-Mammogram-Debate-Continues.aspx I am sitting here wringing my hands that so much has been made of some studies reported yesterday at a major radiology conference which suggest that the impact of the breast cancer screening guidelines released by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) in November 2009 has either been good or bad on doctor and patient behavior.   The reason I am doing the handwringing thing is because I don't think either study is particularly good at answering the question for which it was intended: have health professionals changed their screening recommendations to their patients as a result of those guidelines, or does it make a true difference in outcome for women between the ages of 40-49 who forgo screening mammograms?   Yet much is being made of these studies, as though... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780456 Tue, 03 May 2011 22:51:00 +0100 4780456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775393&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-alzheimer%25e2%2580%2599s-guidelines-emphasize-early-detection-frighten-some%2F2011.05.02 For the first time in 30 years, an expert panel has updated guidelines for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The long overdue facelift should favorably impact care for millions and accelerate badly needed research on the disease. The guidelines were produced by representatives from the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer’s Association. They portray Alzheimer’s for the first time as a three-stage disease. In addition to ‘Stage 3,’—the full-blown clinical syndrome that had been described in earlier versions of the guidelines—the new guidelines describe an earlier ‘Stage 2,’ of mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s, and a ‘Stage 1, or preclinical’ phase of the disease. The latter can only be detected with biochemical marker tests and brain scans.Th... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775393 Mon, 02 May 2011 11:00:06 +0100 4775393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758706&cid=t_101722_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2011-vol-305-no-8%2F This study examines the accuracy and outcomes of mammography screening in women with a personal history of breast cancer (PHBC) relative to screening of similar women without PHBC. The article concludes that mammography screening in PHBC women detects early-stage second breast cancers but has lower sensitivity and higher interval cancer rate, despite more evaluation and higher underlying cancer rate, relative to that in non-PHBC women. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online, alternatively contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Athens Password, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Breast Cancer, Breast Neoplasms, Early Diagnosis, Mammography (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758706 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:04:13 +0100 4758706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642675&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F28%2Fdelusions-keep-up-with-the-times%2F Would you imagine the content of people’s delusions would change with the changing times? Well, according to Vaughan Bell writing over at Mind Hacks, they do. Research that analyzed the content of people’s delusions over the past few decades found that people’s delusions do indeed change. They recorded the content of the delusions for every patient with psychosis and while they didn’t find that the level of delusions changed, they did find that they tended to relate to the social concerns of the time. …more patients after 1950 believe they are being spied upon is consistent with the development of related technology and the advent of the Cold War. Delusional content tended to reflect the culture at the time, with focus on syphilis in the early 1900s, on Germans during... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642675 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:55:28 +0100 4642675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615185&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F21%2Fthe-surprising-history-of-the-lobotomy%2F This article lists the “top 10 fascinating and notable lobotomies,” including an American actor, a renowned pianist, the sister of an American president and the sister of a prominent playwright. What have you heard about lobotomies? Are you surprised by the history of the procedure? Photo by frostnova, available under a Creative Commons attribution license. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615185 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:30:14 +0100 4615185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560519&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F07%2F2011-sgo-annual-meeting-ovarian-cancer-abstracts-selected-for-presentation%2F The March 2011 supplemental issue of Gynecologic Oncology sets forth the ovarian cancer and ovarian cancer-related medical abstracts selected by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists for presentation at its 42nd Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer™, which is being held in Orlando, Florida from March 6-9, 2011. The Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO) is hosting its 42nd Annual [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560519 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:39:54 +0100 4560519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549902&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F03%2F04%2FWhy-Is-New-York-Using-Public-Money-To-Support-Unproven-And-Possibly-Unethical-Screening-For-Brain-Tumors-With-Public-Money.aspx Sometimes you see a story that is just too important to pass up--even if the comments I make here are going to get some New York politicians upset with me and possibly with the American Cancer Society.   But when you see something that defies logic and evidence, and involves millions of dollars that could be put to much better and more effective use, then I believe we have the responsibility to say something, even if it is at our peril.   The story is about New York City subsidizing "screening MRI brain scans" to detect brain cancer early as reported in yesterday's New York Times.  And my opinion and that of others is that at the least New York is wasting the taxpayers' money and at worst is promoting an unethical and experimental procedure to its citizens.   Here are ... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549902 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0100 4549902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489677&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fviolence-as-a-means-of-miscarriage%2F2011.02.16 In less than six months after I wrote ”Seven Reasons Why Pregnancy Becomes a Deadly Affair,” the public outrage is faint and inaudible regarding domestic violence committed against pregnant women. The subject therefore needs to be revisited again. On a college campus less than 90 minutes away from my home, a 17-year-old woman was kicked and punched in her abdomen for no apparent reason other than that she carried life within her womb. The alleged father of her baby, Devin Nickels, a college student at Florida State University (FSU), was apparently not happy about his new prospective role. He purportedly contacted a high school buddy, Andres Luis Marrero, who now attended the University of Tampa, and asked him to beat his girlfriend until she had a miscarriage for $200.00. Ma... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489677 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:00:47 +0100 4489677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450390&cid=t_101722_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FDyXSG_WBfSQ%2F What may be the most time and cost-efficient way to attend a conference, learn from world-class speakers and meet old and new colleagues? Answer: A virtual conference, such as the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30th — April 1st). Please watch this 3-minute clip to learn how the SharpBrains Summit works, and why you should consider joining the good company of over 35 leading Speakers drawn from industry, research and the front lines. Confirmed Speakers include: === To Learn More About Summit Faculty & Agenda, click HERE We’d be delighted to count on your participation in this innovative endeavor, - The SharpBrains Team PS: Early-bird registration rates end on February 18th, with substantial savings available both for companies a... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450390 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:25:38 +0100 4450390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436902&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F02%2F04%2FWorld-Cancer-Day-The-World-Does-Not-Have-To-Go-Where-We-Have-Already-Gone.aspx As I write this, I am en route to New York to participate in the lighting of the Empire State Building tonight in honor and recognition of World Cancer Day.   Spearheaded by the Union for International Cancer Control (better known as UICC)--an international organization devoted to reducing the burden of cancer worldwide--and vigorously supported by the American Cancer Society and many other notable organizations, people, and governments worldwide, World Cancer Day is intended to highlight the growing number of cancer cases and deaths around the world and the need for us to pay serious attention to the problem and institute measures to reduce that burden.   As part of World Cancer Day, the American Cancer Society is releasing the second edition of Global Cancer Facts and Figures, ... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436902 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:39:00 +0100 4436902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429057&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F02%2F10-winter-depression-busters-for-groundhog-day%2F I don’t really care if that bloody woodchuck emerges from its hole to see its shadow or not today (Ed. – He did not, so an early spring is predicted). History tells this depressed person that we still have a good 30 to 40 days to endure really crappy weather, during which we should employ every sanity exercise available. Let’s call a spade a spade: winter sucks for some of us. So, little marmot, I don’t care what you do. I don’t care if you get yourself a nice rat for dinner, I’m sticking to these techniques regardless! Here are a few of my favorite winter depression busters… 1. Watch the sugar. I think our body gets the cue just before Thanksgiving that it will be hibernating for a few months, so it needs to ingest everything edible in sight. And... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429057 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:39:58 +0100 4429057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4324816&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F08%2Fthe-state-of-e-therapy-2011%2F Colleagues, acquaintances, e-patients, media and others often ask me, “What’s the state of online therapy? Does it have a future?” My answer hasn’t changed significantly in the past decade, for good reason — very little has changed in the field. For folks who may be unawares, I’ve been a part of the mental health landscape and online therapy since the early 1990s, and e-therapy specifically when it started to hit the scene hard in the late 1990s. In fact, I coined the term “e-therapy” to describe online psychotherapy — a specific modality of psychotherapy that utilizes many techniques and features of traditional face-to-face psychotherapy. In 1999, I joined an e-therapy startup — HelpHorizons.com — as the industry’s y... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324816 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:55:25 +0100 4324816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309820&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F04%2Flab-on-a-chip-veridex-mgh-collaborate-on-next-generation-circulating-tumor-cell-test%2F Veridex, LLC announces a collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital to develop and commercialize a next-generation circulating tumor cell technology for capturing, counting and characterizing tumor cells found in patients’ blood. Yesterday, Veridex, LLC (Veridex) announced a collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) to develop and commercialize a next-generation circulating tumor cell (CTC) technology for capturing, counting and characterizing tumor [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309820 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:52:21 +0100 4309820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4305060&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2011%2F01%2F03%2FFinding-The-%28Cancer-Cell%29-Needle-In-the-Haystack-Will-It-Make-A-Difference-In-Cancer-Treatment-And-Early-Detection.aspx Well, it didn't take long to get into the New Year, did it?   There I was this morning starting my New Year right by getting exercise on my elliptical when I heard the announcement that Johnson & Johnson was partnering with researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital's cancer center and other major cancer centers to evaluate the potential of a new technology which can isolate single cancer cells circulating in the blood of patients with known cancers.   The news in itself is an impressive step forward in this type of research.  Being able to isolate a single cancer cell in a sample of blood is in a sense one of the holy grails of cancer research.  Scientists have been working diligently on developing these techniques for a number of years, and to now have a techno... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4305060 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:59:00 +0100 4305060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294550&cid=t_101722_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fearly-surgical-textbook-1597-describing-rhinoplasty-sold-auction%2F A surgical textbook published in 1597 showing an illustration of a rhinoplasty (aka “nose job”) has recently been purchased at auction by a plastic surgeon. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294550 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:39:00 +0100 4294550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294627&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpsychiatric-diagnosis-and-early-closure%2F2010.12.28 Meg sent me a link to Happiness in The World (what an upbeat name for a medical blog!) and The Danger of Early Closure. She wanted to know how it pertains to psychiatry. The author writes: Sometimes doctors gather all the clues correctly, think all the right things based on those clues, and still get it wrong. But in this case, another significant thought error contributed to the misdiagnosis: My tendency to come to early closure. Early closure, it turns out, is a danger that lies in wait mostly for seasoned clinicians (far more commonly, at least, than for medical students and residents). Because seasoned clinicians rely more on pattern recognition to make diagnoses and often come to their conclusions rapidly, they’re at far greater risk for leaping toward those conclusions without exam... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294627 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:00:00 +0100 4294627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225667&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fa-new-day-a-new-life%2F A Recovery Book Grounded in both addiction science and Twelve Step spirituality, A New Day, A New Life–a guided journal and video–is designed to serve as a steadfast companion for those facing the challenges and joys of early recovery. The video features an intimate, candid discussion between best-selling author and recovery advocate William Cope Moyers and a diverse group of people in recovery. By sharing their personal experiences, they give people who are newly sober a breadth of knowledge about what it takes to stay on track. The journal–consisting of daily inspirational and educational messages, meditations, prayers, and affirmations, as well as space for writing thoughts and feelings–helps readers connect the knowledge that they have drawn from the vi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225667 Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:38:00 +0100 4225667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197402&cid=t_101722_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FlNlE8vF1XSA%2F Is retiring early one of your life’s dreams? Do you long to be able to take off a few years while you are still young and healthy and travel, spend time on your hobbies or doing something else you love? Do you want to feel the confidence that comes when you’re not sweating the balance in your account? Despite the bad economy, it can be possible to retire at 55, if you’re willing to sacrifice and put in some work now. The trick is to make optimizing your finances part of your daily routine, just like brushing your teeth or loading the dishwasher. Small, consistent actions often have a more powerful long term effect than one or two large ones. By spending the equivalent of just ten minutes a day to focus on your finances, you can save hundreds or thousands of dollars a year towards you... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197402 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:00:09 +0100 4197402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4176001&cid=t_101722_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FblGbF9cLIDI%2F Do you drink coffee? Have you ever tried to stop? Me neither. I like coffee. But what about getting up early? Have you ever tried waking up early? How did it go? That was a challenge for me. I used to dread getting up early – especially for work! I mean 40 hours a week working in a job you don’t enjoy… who the heck wants to do that? But nowadays I love getting up early. Yeah, you heard me… I absolutely love it. It’s so much fun to be up before the sun rise. It feels like I have a head start over everyone else… like I have some sort of secret that nobody else knows about – and if you “get” what I’m going to share with you by the end of this article – you’ll know the secret too Would you like to hear it? I’m sure ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4176001 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:17:26 +0100 4176001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134139&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F11%2F04%2FCT-Scans-Decrease-Lung-Cancer-Death-Rates-But-Look-Before-You-Leap.aspx This study does nothing to advance our treatment of lung cancer, which remains far from satisfactory.  And it does nothing for people who are not smokers and develop lung cancer.  And it doesn't say anything to us about people at lower risk of lung cancer, such as everyone who does not meet the criteria outlined for the study.   So if you are a younger person, who has "only" smoked a pack a day for 20 years, this study tells you nothing.  And if you are a non-smoker who works in a heavy smoking environment, such as a bar in some communities that don't have smoke-free laws, this study says nothing to you.   We also don't know from this study what the ideal screening program is for lung cancer.  Unlike colon cancer, where we have several studies and science that... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134139 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 17:32:00 +0100 4134139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134151&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F02%2Fpeptide-being-tested-for-atherosclerosis-inhibits-ovarian-cancer-growth-clinical-trial-planned%2F A drug in testing to treat atherosclerosis significantly inhibited growth of ovarian cancer in both human cell lines and mouse models, marking the first such report of a peptide being used to fight malignancies, according to a study by researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. A drug in testing to treat atherosclerosis significantly inhibited [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134151 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:59:25 +0100 4134151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119523&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2FDoes-PSA-Testing-Really-Reduce-The-Risk-Of-Prostate-Cancer-Recurrence.aspx This study suggests that routine screening for (prostate cancer) has resulted in a significant decrease in the risk of a patient developing metastatic disease within 10 years of treatment for prostate cancer after controlling for severity of disease."   OK, but does it?   There is a classic error here that needs to be pointed out, and frankly has me concerned about possible misrepresentation of these results.   You don't have to be a rocket scientist to see that there were a lot more men treated after 1992 than before 1992.  Not only that, but the "pre" group spanned 7 years, while the "post" PSA group covered only 4 years.    Do you need an explanation why treatment for prostate cancer accelerated after 1992?  Could it possibly be that PSA led to a lot m... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119523 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 18:58:00 +0100 4119523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4097946&cid=t_101722_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fkuk491gQtHs%2F A 26 year old presents to your ED with central chest tightness.  He has no risk factors and looks pretty well. The Nurse hands you his ECG.  You pattern recognise it as ‘Benign Early Repolarisation’ and smugly sign the ECG. After the nurse has gone your resident asks you what it is. Thankfully the Bat [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4097946 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 02:52:51 +0100 4097946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055815&cid=t_101722_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D56 I’m sure I’m not the only one who wonders why an early diagnosis for Alzheimer’s is so important if there is no cure.  In fact, there are several drugs out that can slow the disease progression and several on the way that promise to reverse the effects of Alzheimer’s.  Considering Alzheimer’s costs over $170 billion each year and is the seventh leading cause of death, early diagnosis can be crucial. Currently, PET scans are the only FDA-approved test to diagnose Alzheimer’s.  Other tests, such as clinical assessment, spinal fluid (tau protein), and EEGs, are used together in a process of elimination, diagnosing the disease with 80 to 90% accuracy.  Unfortunately, this combination of tests can total thousands of dollars and is far too expensive to be considered as a scre... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055815 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:18:11 +0100 4055815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4027160&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-struggle-to-retain-physicians%2F2010.10.03 Some states are finding it tough to retain physicians. Take Virginia for instance: A recent study found Virginia retains only 35 percent of its medical school graduates and ranks 31st among other states in retaining doctors. In 2008, Virginia spent more than $50 million from the general fund to support medical education and had nearly 600 new physicians graduate from Virginia’s four medical schools. Despite this, Virginia still struggles to retain medical graduates, with less than 25 percent of Virginia’s physicians graduating from medical schools in the Commonwealth. Some feel incentives might work: Dr. Greenawald says other states including North Carolina have incentives to keep medical students in state. He hopes Virginia considers following suit. Dr. Greenawald also said t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4027160 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4027160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4023089&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2FEvidence-Not-Innuendo-The-Mammogram-Debate.aspx The release of two major studies on mammography over the past week has many wondering what to believe. The issues surrounding breast cancer screening recommendations and the science behind those recommendations can be difficult for most of us to understand.   Now a leading medical reporter on a national news program has made a public allegation questioning the motivations behind our positions on screening mammography, claiming that our carefully considered, evidence based guidelines are influenced by corporate support.   The American Cancer Society has learned to expect having shots taken at us from those on the fringe.  But these allegations of conflicts of interest come from a reporter I have worked with, talked with, and admire and respect for the quality of her reporting... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4023089 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:05:00 +0100 4023089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018393&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F09%2F29%2FIts-Deja-Vu-Again-New-Study-Supports-Screening-Mammography-For-Women-Ages-40-49.aspx This study lends support to the current American Cancer Society recommendations that women at average risk should get a screening mammogram every year, beginning at age 40.  However, that does NOT negate the fact that women--at all ages--understand the benefits and risks of screening mammograms.  Mammograms are not perfect, and women need to know that.  Mammograms may result in call backs for further studies, and women need to know that.  Those studies can be painful, especially if a biopsy is involved.  But that--again--applies to women of all ages.   We also need to understand--as I have written previously--that not all of the improvement in survival is due to screening mammograms alone.  Increased self-awareness of breast lumps or other changes may wel... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018393 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:39:00 +0100 4018393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4002883&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpre-heart-attack-screening%2F2010.09.26 Imagine: There you are sitting outside on a warm, sunny day having a leisurely picnic with your family. You hear an ambulance in the distance getting closer. You’re not on call. Suddenly, the paramedics hop from the vehicle’s cabin and pronounce: “Excuse me sir, your heart’s not getting enough oxygen and you might develop a heart attack. Please, come with us.” Sound far fetched? Well, maybe not. A new device is being tested that might detect “silent” ischemia and notify a patient (or even call 911) that he or she is showing signs of heart ischemia on the wire installed in his or her chest. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Wes* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4002883 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0100 4002883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003092&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fachieve-a-deep-uninterrupted-sleep-2%2F This article from Readers Digest may help. Night-time Habits Blessed sleep — the holy grail of health. Lack of sleep can send your blood sugar levels skyrocketing, contribute to weight gain, lead to depression, put you at risk for diabetes, and cause brain damage. Since we’re all in agreement that a good night’s sleep is one of the best things you can do for your health and mood, pick three of these tips to follow each night until you get the night’s sleep you so desperately crave. The article has 24 hints that you can choose from. If your 3 don’t work try others or a different combination. The hints are; Create a transition routine. Figure out your body cycle. Sprinkle just-washed sheets and pillowcases with lavender water Hide your clock under your ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003092 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 16:06:00 +0100 4003092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994234&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F09%2F22%2FWhat-Norway-Tells-Us-About-Screening-Mammograms-And-Access-To-Care.aspx An article and editorial in today's edition of the New England Journal of Medicine once again calls into question the true value of screening mammography.  And, despite the quality of the study there are still some serious questions that are likely not going to be quickly put to rest.   Mammography remains at the forefront of much discussion and contention among experts and much confusion among the public.  Now comes a new study on the subject which aims to determine how much of a role screening mammograms actually play in reducing deaths from breast cancer in women between the ages of 50 and 74.   To look at that question, the researchers examined the very thorough medical records of women in Norway who underwent screening mammography as part of a nationwide roll-out o... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994234 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:14:00 +0100 3994234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987201&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fchest-x-rays-are-an-important-test-for-breast-cancer-survivors%2F Last week I had a chest X-ray. It is just in time because I see my oncologist this upcoming week, and she has been asking me to get one for almost 2 years. Regular chest X-rays are a part of staying vigilant after battling breast cancer. I have found some information that suggests that 60 to 70 percent of deaths from breast cancer are because the cancer metastasized to the lungs. This is too scary for me. I don’t like to think about breast cancer spreading to other organs in my body. I know, of course, that it is possible, even though I have already taken precautions, like removing my ovaries and the prophylactic mastectomy of my healthy breast. When cancer was diagnosed in my right breast, however, it had already spread to the lymph nodes. That is why early detection is so important —... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987201 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 19:03:13 +0100 3987201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3981033&cid=t_101722_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FGONlL56fOYY%2F Wouldn’t it be nice to get off early on Friday. Leave at noon, beat the traffic, enjoy an early start to your weekend? So why not do it? Why not work like you are leaving at noon? Do the most important things first. Turn off distractions. Close your door, put the phone on ignore, turn off e-mail. Focus, Focus, Focus. Work with noon in mind. Guess what… you just discovered the secret to productivity! Studies show that 50 to 80 percent of our time at work is wasted on frivolous things. If we put those aside and focus on what is truly important, we can go home early. So why not do this today? Why not work with noon in mind? (Source: Success Begins Today) Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3981033 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:24:02 +0100 3981033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976532&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F16%2F5-ways-to-manage-fall-anxiety%2F Even as I love the autumn season, it is full of anxiety for me. I start to mourn the ending of summer when I hear the cicadas grow louder the last two weeks of August and when I feel the crispness in the air at that time, which brings less sunlight and longer nights. Then the back-to-school craze: buying shoes, supplies, backpacks, etc. and trying to catch up on the homework we didn’t do during June and July. By the time I make it to the parent-teacher conferences in early September, when I hear about all the things I’m supposed to be doing with the kids, I’m well into panic mode. The other day, my therapist and I talked about a few coping exercises to keep my anxiety from disabling me this time of year. 1. Pick a sound or object to be your Xanax. My therapist looks up t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976532 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:07:17 +0100 3976532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3973075&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F09%2F15%2FWe-Can-Run-But-We-Cant-Hide-Less-%28Or-No%29-Insurance-Means-More-Advanced-Prostate-Cancer-At-Diagnosis.aspx An article published this week in the medical journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention and written by my colleagues at the American Cancer Society sends me a message that we can run but we can't hide.    The topic of the research is the relationship between whether or not a man has adequate (or any) health insurance and how far advanced and aggressive his prostate cancer is at the time of diagnosis.    The message we seem to be running from is that we continue to bury our heads in the sand at the sad truth that people without adequate health insurance are somehow less worthy of having some decent level of medical care that might save their lives, especially when viewed through the cancer lense.     Perhaps it was no surprise that the researchers... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3973075 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:46:00 +0100 3973075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3925055&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F01%2Fu-s-president-barack-obama-proclaims-september-2010-as-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month%2F Yesterday, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September 2010 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we honor all those lost to and living with ovarian cancer, and we renew our commitment to developing effective screening methods, improving treatments, and ultimately defeating this disease. The White House Office of the Press [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3925055 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:36:36 +0100 3925055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3891668&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmiscarriage-dont-wait-to-get-pregnant-again%2F2010.08.22 About 15 to 20 percent of women who know they are pregnant will have a miscarriage. The loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks is considered a miscarriage. Many women suffer grief and shock after a miscarriage and fear there is something wrong with them or that they did something to cause it. But the reasons for miscarriage are usually not known. Women are often told to wait “a few months” to get pregnant again to let their bodies recover. A new study published in the British Medical Journal looked at over 30,000 women who had a miscarriage in their first recorded pregnancy and subsequently became pregnant again. They found that women who conceived again within six months were less likely to have another miscarriage or problem pregnancy. They were even less likely to have a... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3891668 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3891668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3890478&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpregnant-women-and-vitamin-d%2F2010.08.21 A new study in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology reports that low levels of vitamin D may be linked to early-onset preeclampsia in pregnant women. The trial found that the average vitamin D level in 50 pregnant women with preeclampsia was 18 ng/mL, compared with 32 ng/mL in 100 women with healthy pregnancies. No casual relationship was proven, and the study’s lead author told Reuters Health that the recommended vitamin D intake in pregnant women hasn’t changed, but the study results raise yet more questions about this much-discussed nutrient. ACP Internist covered the pros and cons of vitamin D in its November 2009 issue. (Reuters, ACP Internist) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3890478 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3890478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3862152&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F12%2Fthe-cancer-biomarker-conundrum-too-many-false-discoveries%2F The boom in cancer [including ovarian] biomarker investments over the past 25 years has not translated into major clinical success. The reasons for biomarker failures include problems with study design and interpretation, as well as statistical deficiencies, according to an article published online August 12 in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The boom [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3862152 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:40:30 +0100 3862152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858333&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F11%2Fgeorgia-techs-ovarian-cancer-early-detection-blood-test-exhibits-high-accuracy-in-small-study-larger-study-planned%2F Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have attained very promising results on their initial investigations of a new test for ovarian cancer. Using a new technique involving mass spectrometry of a single drop of blood serum, the test correctly identified women with ovarian cancer in 100 percent of the 94 patients tested. Because of the extremely [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858333 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:50:07 +0100 3858333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807391&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-pre-term-labor-be-detected-earlier%2F2010.07.31 A team of biomedical engineering masters students at Johns Hopkins have developed a device that they hope will be able to spot oncoming pre-term labor in pregnant women earlier than by using an external tocodynamometer. The CervoCheck device is meant to be inserted into the vaginal canal/cervical opening where it then can measure electrical signals characteristic of contractions. Prototypes of the device are currently being tested in animals. We sympathize with those who have to insert them into pigs(?). (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3807391 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:00:38 +0100 3807391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802383&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-vocal-analysis-help-detect-autism-early%2F2010.07.29 Identifying autistic kids as early as possible is very important so that appropriate clinical interventions and upbringing can have the most beneficial effect. Now a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has shown that analyzing the unique signature of children’s pre-speech vocalizations can be a pretty good way to identify potential cases of autism. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802383 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:00:54 +0100 3802383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3798337&cid=t_101722_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fmorning-larks-lead-better-careers.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3798337 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:27:00 +0100 3798337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3798560&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-pap-smear-guidelines-the-right-care-or-rationed-care%2F2010.07.28 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently reiterated their position that Pap smears should be performed on healthy women starting at age 21. This is different from the past which recommended screening for cervical cancer at either three years after the time a woman became sexually active or age 21, whichever occurred first. How will the public respond to this change? Over the past year there have been plenty of announcements from the medical profession regarding to the appropriateness of PSA screening for prostate cancer and the timing of mammogram screening for breast cancer. Understandably, some people may view these changes in recommendations as the rationing of American healthcare. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Saving Mo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3798560 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3798560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776081&cid=t_101722_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fsleep-usually-sacrificed-in-early.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776081 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:15:00 +0100 3776081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764138&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F19th-century-cure-for-obesity%2F2010.07.18 I really want to know what the treatment is that this “regular practicing physician” sent to the patient to reduce the surplus flesh. “Eat as much and as often as you please” and “no bandaging nor tightlacing.” Bring it on! *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764138 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3764138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746740&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F7-under-the-radar-healthcare-changes%2F2010.07.12 Kaiser Health News proves its value once again with an under-the-radar story covering some items you won’t see in many other news sources. An excerpt: “…several lesser-known provisions also take effect in coming months that could have a lasting impact on the nation’s health care system. These provisions include eliminating patients’ co-payments for certain preventive services such as mammograms, giving the government more power to review health insurers’ premium increases and allowing states to expand Medicaid coverage to low-income adults without children. While these changes might not have gotten at lot of attention, they could help build support for the law in the run-up to the contentious mid-term elections.” Their list: • Prevention For Less... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746740 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:00:29 +0100 3746740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737212&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F07%2F07%2FThe-2010-Statistics-Are-Out-And-767000-People-Have-Celebrated-More-Birthdays.aspx Every year the American Cancer Society provides a report that is one of the most widely quoted scientific articles in this country.  This year's "Cancer Statistics, 2010" report was released this morning, and provides a considerable amount of information regarding the burden of cancer in the United States, such as the expected number of new cancer cases and number of cancer deaths in the United States in 2010.   As part of the same report, my colleagues at the American Cancer Society also dissect the numbers and provide insight into the trends in cancer incidence and deaths, what is happening and perhaps why it is happening.  Statistics--no matter how good you are at writing reports--are always somewhat droll and boring.  But there are the occasional pearls that leap ou... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737212 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:50:00 +0100 3737212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724385&cid=t_101722_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fholiday-humor-goofy-gets-insomnia-in.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724385 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:45:00 +0100 3724385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721767&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpreventive-health-in-hd-a-video-just-for-men%2F2010.07.02 Check out this darkly humorous advertising campaign from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. How do you convince men to go to the doctor and get the preventive healthcare that’s known to save lives?  You make it all about television. Men + HD TV = “Yes.” This video is funny on so many levels. *This blog post was originally published at The Happy Hospitalist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721767 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3721767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714250&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F30%2Fis-he-checking-you-out%2F How do you know if someone is checking you out? New research suggests that it may have something to do with how masculine or feminine a face looks. Women were able to more quickly determine whether someone was looking at them when that person’s face was more masculine. The same is true with men, except they could make the determination more quickly when the face was more feminine. Men were no quicker in determining gaze direction when looking at other men’s faces, nor were women able to more quickly determine gaze direction when looking at other women’s faces. This, the researchers say, suggests an evolutionary component is at work for mate selection. Jones [the researcher] speculates that this ability to perceive things about attractive people faster may have been usefu... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714250 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:12:56 +0100 3714250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702937&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwarfarin-for-early-cancer-detection%2F2010.06.27 In cancer treatment, detection of a tumor in an early stage markedly increases the chance of favorable outcomes.   Can the much-aligned blood thinner, warfarin, occasionally help in early detection of cancer? Few pharmacologic agents receive more bad press than warfarin.  Stories, which are too numerous to count, like “Did warfarin kill my father,” can be widely found on Internet forums, search engines, and are often quoted by reluctant patients — whose numerator of bad warfarin experiences is one. It is true that warfarin has a narrow therapeutic window — a small difference between an effective dose and dangerous dose. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr John M* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3702937 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3702937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648421&cid=t_101722_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fstudy-shows-relationship-early-start-times-motor-vehicle-crashes%2F Supporting what trauma surgeons have anecdotally known to be true for years, a new study just published has shown a relationship between early school start times and an increased incidence of motor vehicle crashes involving teenage drivers. The study was conducted by sleep physician Dr. Robert Vorona of Norfolk, Virginia (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648421 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:11:02 +0100 3648421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595550&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwin-win-save-25-on-eboost-pink-lemonade-and-fight-breast-cancer-with-susan-g-komen-for-the-cure%2F Do you know anyone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer? Or maybe you’ve received that diagnosis yourself. If so, EBOOST and Blisstree understand the long road and challenges ahead. That’s why for every box of pink lemonade that EBOOST sells, they’ll donate a full $10 of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together, we can give hope to millions of women and their families – and help wipe out this terrible disease once and for all. The EBOOST Healthy Energy Drink contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that activate the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS, delivering sustained energy that lasts. EBOOST has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise money for breast cancer awarenes... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595550 Tue, 25 May 2010 14:00:42 +0100 3595550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737220&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35283&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancer.org%2FAboutUs%2FDrLensBlog%2Fpost%2F2010%2F05%2F21%2FA-Step-Forward-In-Finding-Ovarian-Cancer-Early.aspx A research report released last evening (and which will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in early June) is bound to raise hopes that we have—at long last—found a test that can effectively diagnose ovarian cancer when it is in its early stages and most curable.   The problem is that ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed at a later stage when it is more difficult to treat and cure.  Finding a test that will detect ovarian cancer early when it is treatable and curable has been referred to by many as the “holy grail” of cancer early detection.   But if we are to learn anything from the recent prostate cancer screening controversy, it is that we must proceed with caution before jumping into the fray with both fe... Dr. Len's Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737220 Fri, 21 May 2010 04:00:00 +0100 3737220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573977&cid=t_101722_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FtJC2MN-YYFs%2F They say the early bird gets the worm, but if you live on the west coast, early birds get the sales. If you sell for a living and you reside in California you are already behind the curve by three hours to all of your competition on the East coast. If you sell widgets and start calling at 8am, it’s already 11 am in New York. Your competition has already made the call, got the sale, and arranged for shipping. It’s only 10am in Chicago, but Joe from ABC widgets made the call at 8:30 and filled the inventory of your largest customer for the next six months. What can you do? How about getting up early and start calling at 5am for your east coast clients? WHAT… I can’t get up that early… you say. But what if you did? What if there was an easier way to start waking up early. What if y... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573977 Sun, 16 May 2010 16:38:26 +0100 3573977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567892&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-doctors-hauntings%2F2010.05.15 2:30AM: The beeper sounds. “Please call the ER x2222.” Why are they calling me? I’m not on call. A flash then a clap of thunder outside. “Your patient from a few days ago is here in the ER.” The mind races. You remember the case clearly. No problem at all. What could be going on? You ask 20 questions, you get 20 answers. All of the bases have been covered. “Doin’ better now,” you’re told. “We’ll just admit ’em and you can see ‘em in the morning.” Hesitantly you return to bed, mind racing. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Wes* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567892 Sat, 15 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3567892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556097&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-doctors-deliver-babies-too-early%2F2010.05.11 Babies born between the 34th and 36th week have more complications and cost the U.S. $26 billion annually. These children have more risk of death, cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, or respiratory problems. In the United States, nearly 13% of infants are born before they reach 37 weeks gestation. According to the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), that rate is much higher than other developed nations, and physicians may be partially to blame for the early deliveries. Some of the reasons may be older moms or the increased use of artificial reproductive technology and multiple births, but some physicians are choosing to deliver between 34 and 37 weeks even when there is no clear medical indication. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556097 Tue, 11 May 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3556097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508396&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F26%2Fon-the-path-to-early-detection-fox-chase-sloan-kettering-researchers-identify-early-ovarian-cancers%2F Researchers at the Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center discover early tumors and precancerous lesions in cysts that fold into the ovary from its surface, called inclusion cysts. “This is the first study giving very strong evidence that a substantial number of ovarian cancers arise in inclusion cysts and that there [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508396 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:01:54 +0100 3508396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3456738&cid=t_101722_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FjCnBLQM--CE%2F           With spring already here and the summer months soon approaching, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the warning signs of melanoma.  Melanoma is a form of skin cancer; it is the most serious type, but it is also the least common.  All skin cancers start in the cells of the upper layer of your skin, called the epidermis.  There are three different types of skin cancer:  squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma.  Melanoma begins in skin cells called melanocytes.  Melanocytes are the cells that make melanin, which gives skin its color.  Melanin also protects the deeper layers of the skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.  When people spend time in the sunlight, the melanocytes make more melanin and cause the skin to tan... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3456738 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 14:00:33 +0100 3456738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3437867&cid=t_101722_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fmost-commonly-mis-spelled-word-friend.html Spelling is one skill that's often overlooked, especially if a child can read and understand the meaning of the words that he reads. Spelling that word correctly is quite another matter and may be complicated by poor writing skills, memory retention and the ability to do more than one thing at a time e.g. remember the word, the order of the letters, aural processing and the many steps of writing.Overall, spelling can be a painful trial, a weekly dreaded nightmare where doom and failure are guaranteed. However, if you happen to have a visual learner, quite often you can take the list of words and fiddle with it until it's a better match to the child.Sometimes simply adding color can help patterns pop that weren't immediately obvious.Or Linking letters so that they stay in the right place.Ea... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3437867 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:21:00 +0100 3437867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429227&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F01%2Fmental-illness-cured%2F After working on these issues for the past 150 years, Psych Central is pleased to announce a final, simple cure for mental illness. “Yes, it’s been a long-time in the making, but we finally figured out how to cure mental illness,” said Founder and CEO of Psych Central, Dr. John Grohol. “The final push came 6 months ago, when we realized we had not only discovered the single mental illness gene, but how to deactivate it with simple products found in most people’s homes.” The cure comes on the heels of over 150 years of mental illness being recognized as something needing treatment. Serious mental disorders — things such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety and panic, ADHD — have long had a significant, negative impact in peo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429227 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:55:36 +0100 3429227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3412602&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2FBoutelA-J_s%2F Was it hard for you to admit that you were a drug addict or alcoholic? It wasn't very hard for me to admit it to myself. That part actually came pretty easy. It was saying it out loud to another person that I found difficult. I would try to think of different ways of stating the fact that I'm an addict. I'm prone to addictive behavior or I'm afflicted with the disease of addiction...I'm chemically challenged (that one is my favorite). I guess this was when I still felt shame about being an addict. Now that I have left the shame behind, got a little more educated about everything and stopped thinking of myself as a bad person...I'm an addict. Everyone has their own story and my story isn't really that much different. There was a long time between me realizing that I was addicted to drugs ... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3412602 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 05:34:51 +0100 3412602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403947&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=38954&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrontierpsychiatrist.co.uk%2Fpre-modern-and-modern-early-environments%2F There are few people working in mental health who would argue that early childhood experience does not have a significant effect on one’s functioning in later life.  It’s easy to think up reasons why this should be so;  the architecture of the brain is under development during this time and  appears to be sensitive to impoverished or adverse circumstances. In his book The impact of inequality sociologist Richard Wilkinson discusses this point.  In pre-modern times he argues the distinct delineation between family and wider society did not exist and as a result the rearing atmosphere much more closely resembled that of later life. Here’s what Wilkinson has to say (pg 266) “The relationship between early experience and later social behaviour has often been seen as a process by wh... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403947 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:05:57 +0100 3403947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3404159&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Fwhy-dont-you-tempt-me%2F This will just be a quick one but I was just looking on an addiction message board. I like to check out other sites and see what people are doing, what kind of questions are being asked and just to read some stuff from some people that are in the same boat as myself. I was on a particular site, which will remain nameless, I'm reading a comment that someone left about having trouble sleeping due to being really early in recovery and what is the add that takes up half the page...Advil PM! I had went into it in more detail when I wrote my story but one of the things that I would abuse was over the counter sleep aids. I cannot be the only recovering addict that has done this. I would load up on them and then just get knocked out. Anyone? I realize that being in early recovery I am a little m... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3404159 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:37:22 +0100 3404159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366171&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Flark-or-owl-whats-your-sleep-power-animal%2F From Monday to Friday, most working Americans keep pretty similar hours. We get to work around 9 a.m., which dictates the schedule of our days and nights, including when and how much we sleep. Yet, intuitively, it’s obvious: We don’t all march to the tick of the same clock. The timing of our alertness and our drowsiness, according to the National Sleep Foundation, not only has to do with how much sleep we got last night, but also with our “circadian biological clock”. Some research indicates that our internal clocks could be genetically pre-coded, at least in part. But there are also ways to control that clock and get your sleep in step with your schedule. The BBC’s “Sleep Profiler Quiz”, below, helps to determine whether you’re a lark or an owl, and how to get the most out... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366171 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:12 +0100 3366171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342903&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Fsharing-addiction-recovery-stories%2F Other than writing my thoughts and rants on this site I really haven't been making that much effort lately to share with people. I decided that I would join some online addiction related groups. I joined Yahoo Groups and I can't believe I'm about to say this but I love it! I can't tell you how great it is to be in contact with people who are going through exactly what I am going through. Not only that, but it is really great to be able to give some advice to someone who is struggling with a part of recovery that you have already gone through. I'm not saying I'm an expert by any stretch of the imagination. All I'm saying is that there are certain circumstances that I have already faced and I can let someone know what I did in the situation, what worked, what didn't. Another really good thi... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342903 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:14:30 +0100 3342903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331373&cid=t_101722_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=3327311&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Ftrouble-sleeping-early-recovery%2F One of my huge problems has always been that when I lay down to try and go to sleep...I think and think and think. Thoughts pop into my head about certain things I should have done, things I'm supposed to do, things I have no business worrying about but can't help it. If you read my story you can see that this seems to be a big part of my drug use. This was a major reason I would self medicate at night. I always wanted to just drift off to sleep without having to think about anything. I tried counting and deep breathing. But that didn't work. Drugs worked. But now what? I'm not taking drugs anymore, I'm in recovery. So do I just go back to worrying myself to sleep? No. Just like anything else, being able to sleep properly without drugs took work. I spent many, many sleepless nights my fir... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327311 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:09:12 +0100 3327311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318549&cid=t_101722_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F3656%2F DIAGNOdent Pen Visit KaVo and DIAGNOdent online here. Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318549 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:13:00 +0100 3318549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314802&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Floneliness-in-addiction-recovery%2F Think about all of the isolating that we did in active addiction. Is it any wonder that a lot of us experience a sense of loneliness in addiction recovery? Because in addiction you have distanced yourself from a lot of the positive people in your life and have instead chosen to surround yourself with people who have the same addictive qualities as yourself, once you enter into recovery and have cut ties with the "wrong type of people" you may be left with the feeling of loneliness. In my own life, I didn't really hang out with anyone that I used drugs with. I was very successful in my isolating. When the time came when I was clean there wasn't that much change in the number of people I was around (0), just a change in how it affected me. When I was using drugs I didn't mind being by myself... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314802 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:03:57 +0100 3314802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271000&cid=t_101722_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fmajor-depression%2F Pathophysiology 1) depressed mood daily for a minimum of 14 days 2) not associated with general medical condition or bereavement Signs and Symptoms 1) diminished pleasure or interest in daily activities 2) sadness, thoughts of death, suicidal ideation 3) irritability 4) feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness 5) insomnia or hypersomnia 6) early morning awakening 7) fatigue weight loss or gain 9) decrease in concentration and/or ability to make decisions Characteristic Test Findings Laboratory – 1) decreased plasma tryptophan 2) increased plasma cortisol Radiology – 3) PET scan shows decreased glucose metabolism in caudate nucleus and frontal lobes Histology/Gross Pathology decreased noradrenergic neurons in locus ceruleus Associated Conditions 1) suicide (15%) 2) bipolar dis... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271000 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:04:26 +0100 3271000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259189&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F09%2Fabbott-labs-seeks-fda-510k-clearance-for-new-automated-ovarian-cancer-detection-test%2F A new diagnostic tool physicians can use to monitor patients for the most common form of ovarian cancer may soon be available in the United States. A new diagnostic tool physicians can use to monitor patients for the most common form of ovarian cancer may soon be available in the United States.  Abbott Laboratories’ (Abbott’s) ARCHITECT [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259189 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:24:31 +0100 3259189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227958&cid=t_101722_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fearly-bird-crit-revisited.html Last year after my horrible crash, when I was still unable to get out of bed without crying tears of pain, I was faced with the decision of whether I would get a kit (jersey + bike shorts) for the bike race team I had joined.  "Why in the world would I even consider this?"  The final diagnosis had been fractures in my left clavicle, 9 posterior ribs (if I add up all the fractures reported on the Xrays) and L2 transverse process, pleural effusion, severe bruising and road rash.  I have never gone through anything else even remotely as painful, physically, as that experience.  But, I decided that it was not a good time to make the decision to quit.  I would order the kit.As the months passed, I thought a lot about what I would do with bike racing.  I debated, "D... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227958 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:10:00 +0100 3227958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3239831&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Facting-as-if%2F Someone somewhere must have told you at least one time in your recovery to act as if. But what does this mean and how are you being honest with yourself if you are acting? I try to act as if a lot in my life. There are certain situations that scare the hell out of me, for whatever reason. Social situations usually make me pretty nervous. I guess I have a touch of social anxiety but I act as if I don’t. I pretend to be confident and relaxed and you know what? After a while I actually feel confident and relaxed. It does work. The saying act as if doesn’t mean to try and come off as a totally different person than what you are. It simply means to think of the behaviors that you want to change and act as if they are changed. By doing this you will begin to actually change your behavior an... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3239831 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:00:15 +0100 3239831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153592&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F07%2Felevated-proteins-may-warn-of-ovarian-cancer-but-sufficient-lead-time-predictive-value-still-lacking%2F Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center researchers discovered that concentrations of the serum biomarkers CA125, human epididymis protein 4 (HE4), and mesothelin began to rise 3 years before clinical diagnosis of ovarian cancer, according to a new study published online December 30 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. However, the biomarkers became substantially elevated only [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153592 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:22:08 +0100 3153592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126553&cid=t_101722_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F29%2Fnew-horizons-the-next-stage-of-mental-health-policy%2F Title: New Horizons: the next stage of mental health policy The Skinny: Summarises the key points of New Horizons, and focuses on what the strategy means for the NHS.  Key points: New Horizons establishes the Government’s vision for improving mental well-being and improving adult mental health services in England. No new targets for public services or commitments on future funding. Focus on public mental health initiatives include targeting young people, tackling stigma and improving employment and housing outcomes. Identifies need to improve quality and efficiency, and focus on recovery. The need to improve access for vulnerable and hard-to-reach groups, such as veterans, is key. Identifies need to improve transitions and early intervention. Publisher: NHS Confederation Size of Publi... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126553 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:11:07 +0100 3126553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126573&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2009%2F12%2F29%2Fbreast-cancer-mammograms-could-save-your-life%2F Teresa Heinz, wife of Sen. John Kerry (D-MA), announced last week that she has been fighting breast cancer for several months. The cancer was discovered in September during Heinz's annual mammogram. In early October she underwent lumpectomies, surgical procedures to remove the tumors, on both breasts. In November, she had another pair of lumpectomies performed at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She will undergo radiation next month. Heinz has been an advocate for breast-cancer issues and early detection in the past. On Dec. 24, she penned an editorial for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that encouraged women to get their mammograms to detect cancer early. Heinz discovered her cancer while it was still in Stage 1. The opinion piece was a reaction to the recent U.S. Preventive Se... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126573 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3126573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097070&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Fgo-after-addiction-recovery-like-a-newcomer%2F Do you remember what it was like when you were a newcomer to addiction recovery? If you were anything like me, you pursued recovery. You went after it, you studied it and you spent a lot of time building up your addiction recovery fundamental skills. As time goes on, you feel a little more comfortable in your addiction recovery. You feel that you can take on some new things that aren't directly related to addiction recovery. You have begun to develop some of your life and coping skills and maybe the fire that you had in your belly when you first entered into addiction recovery has dwindled a little. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Is this just a way of tricking yourself into thinking you don't need to put as much work into your addiction recovery as you once did or are you now truly ... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097070 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:09:46 +0100 3097070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063449&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FYp2cCh7XSn4%2Falzheimers-clock-draw-test-detect-signs.html Drawing a clock by hand is one of several useful screening tools that can help to detect mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer's..... They say... Hard to do, worth the effort. Comments and reactions welcome. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063449 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:52:17 +0100 3063449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048355&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2FU8r9USQMyl8%2F Let me start out by saying that I am a huge fan of Amy Winehouse's music. I absolutely love her style and feel that in the world of today's music, it is very unique. What is not unique is Amy Winehouse's addiction problems. She has been on a downward spiral for a long time which included an attempt to enter a rehab facility in August of 2007. That attempt at recovery lasted about three days and obviously had no lasting effect. So will January 24th's check in to rehab be any different than the last? Since Amy Winehouse is in the public eye we've all gotten to watch the train wreck of her addiction. The most recent, and in my opinion the most disturbing, example of this was a video posted by a British tabloid called The Sun. This video showed Amy Winehouse smoking crack on film. It w... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048355 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:53:54 +0100 3048355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015446&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FNSbv7IvfK2Y%2Fbreast-cancer-guidelines-young-adults I’m disturbed that in recent conversation about breast cancer guidelines, I’ve not heard anybody asking the question: ‘What is the most effective way to lower breast cancer mortality rates in young women?’ Prior to this announcement, I’ve spoken with staffers from key organizations serving young women with BC (breast cancer). They told me they’ve never seen studies on whether breast self exams (BSE) lower mortality rates in young women. I’ve read articles in which policy analysts and scientists agree this needs to be studied. Cancer is terrifying and it is down right frightening to have BSEs diminished as a guideline when they are the one thing we have come to think of as a hopeful solution for young women.  But instead of defending a tool about w... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015446 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:16:52 +0100 3015446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012597&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FNSbv7IvfK2Y%2Fbreast-cancer-guidelines-young-adults Okay, I’ve been working around the clock.  It is 4:14 AM.  Forgive my proofreading errors and the length.  I had to write about this issue before I head out for Thanksgiving.  Here goes: I am disturbed that in the midst of the recent conversation about breast cancer guidelines, I have not heard anybody asking the question: ‘What is the most effective way to lower breast cancer mortality rates in young women?’ Prior to this announcement, I have spoken with executive directors and staffers from many young womens breast cancer organizations. They told me they have never seen studies on whether self breast exams lower mortality rates in young women. I have read articles in which policy analysts and scientists say their is a need to study how we can best lower breast cance... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012597 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:39:16 +0100 3012597 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008416&cid=t_101722_155_f&fid=39055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjulesberman.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fnew-mammogram-recommendations.html I'm sure that every reader of this blog has been following the news about the new mammogram recommendations, but if you haven't, you might want to read Gina Kolata's article in the New York Times. Basically, the new recommendation is for women to begin mammographic breast cancer screening at age 50, not at age 40 (the previous recommended age).Like everyone else, I've been trying to digest this news. The fuss is based on a limitation that arises with all screening tests: Whenever you have a low incidence of disease in a population (as you have for breast cancer in younger women), it's hard to come up with a good screening tool that will catch all of the positive cases (high sensitivity), and pass on all the negative cases (high specificity). As you get a higher and higher natural incidence... Specified Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008416 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:05:00 +0100 3008416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2985003&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Ff3VYnC3UBNQ%2Fmemory-tests-to-detect-alzheimers-and.html In my little world here in Delray Beach, Florida I have learned a harsh lesson -- it is very difficult to diagnose mild cognitive impairment, dementia, and probable Alzheimer's. My first experience was with my own mother...... I knew something was wrong with my mother. I knew it. When I would mention some of my concerns to family and friends they would usually conclude -- she is getting old.... Comments, feedback, additional advice welcome. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2985003 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:57:51 +0100 2985003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977548&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fn_s3EBM2UYM%2Fearly-signs-of-dementia-are-hard-to.html Looking back, there is little doubt in my mind I should have realized my mother was suffering from dementia sooner. Unfortunately, I didn't have the proper education, information, or frame of reference. Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor Most people tend to ignore the early signs of Alzheimer's disease and dementia believing they are simply signs of "old age". Anyone who ends up in my shoes knows and understands that a person in the early stages of Alzheimer’s can function normally--even drive a car. Only when they deteriorate or some "event" takes place do we wake up to reality. Behavior changes slowly in the elderly and as they begin to suffer cognitive impairment these changes are hard to detect. Sometimes these changes can be quite subtle but if detected raise a �... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977548 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:26:44 +0100 2977548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963339&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2FYu5dSDQVzKg%2F One of my huge problems has always been that when I lay down to try and go to sleep...I think and think and think. Thoughts pop into my head about certain things I should have done, things I'm supposed to do, things I have no business worrying about but can't help it. If you read my story you can see that this seems to be a big part of my drug use. This was a major reason I would self medicate at night. I always wanted to just drift off to sleep without having to think about anything. I tried counting and deep breathing. But that didn't work. Drugs worked. But now what? I'm not taking drugs anymore, I'm in recovery. So do I just go back to worrying myself to sleep? No. Just like anything else, being able to sleep properly without drugs took work. I spent many, many sleepless nights my fir... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963339 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:04:15 +0100 2963339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927569&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2Fy7gTAJq47No%2F Someone somewhere must have told you at least one time in your recovery to act as if. But what does this mean and how are you being honest with yourself if you are acting? I try to act as if a lot in my life. There are certain situations that scare the hell out of me, for whatever reason. Social situations usually make me pretty nervous. I guess I have a touch of social anxiety but I act as if I don’t. I pretend to be confident and relaxed and you know what? After a while I actually feel confident and relaxed. It does work. The saying act as if doesn’t mean to try and come off as a totally different person than what you are. It simply means to think of the behaviors that you want to change and act as if they are changed. By doing this you will begin to actually change your behavior an... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927569 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:25:10 +0100 2927569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879818&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Fcommon-addictive-thoughts%2F Just try and tell me that you haven't had that thought before...anyone, no one, ok then. Good, it's not just me. Our minds are so f'd up with addictive thinking that we actually try and fool ourselves into believing the thought that possibly we weren't as bad as we made out to be. We must have over reacted because we went today without drinking and it wasn't too hard. From what I have heard and what I have read this is a very common thought in recovery. What is kind of funny is that this very thought proves that you and I are true addicts. With all that we had to go through to be where we are today to be able to even entertain the idea that we really don't have a problem is insane. This insanity is all a part of our addictive thinking. It is this thought process that is our real obstacle... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879818 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:58:39 +0100 2879818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879819&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Fhave-fun-in-addiction-recovery%2F In my early recovery I had no idea what to do with myself. I truly forgot what it was like to have fun. When I was using, so much of my time and energy was spent getting the drug, preparing the drug and being messed up on the drug that I didn't have much time for anything else. My first month of recovery was filled with many moments when I would say out loud to myself "I don't know what to do with myself". I truly meant it. I would literally become panic stricken and pace around. I spent a lot of time writing in my journal, reading and drawing. I didn't know what else to do and I figured that these were safe things. I left out one very imporant thing...having fun. My idea of what was fun was so warped because of the years I spent drinking and drugging. I thought that it was impossible to... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879819 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:28:02 +0100 2879819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842768&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FXExOnyJFjEE%2Fi-have-alzheimers-and-i-refuse-to-stop.html But then, as I looked down I did a double take; noticing there was the usual leash loop sensibly tightly secured in the usual place on my left wrist. But to my horror the remainder length of the leash was dangling SOLO in the breeze. And no animal attached!! Fearing the worst, I did a quick eyeball once-over on the block. My heart raced and I feared the worst like any parent would do. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Originally published at Early OnSet Alzheimers. By Patrice I have Alzheimer’s and I refuse to stop laughing! I wrote the above caption with all respect and love to anyone whose life has been impacted in any form, by Alzheimer’s. The caption is because I see humor in everything, even in the bad stuff, and praise God I just can’t stop it!! Humor i... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842768 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:17:40 +0100 2842768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842722&cid=t_101722_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FXjC1eqND850%2F The Ann Arbor, Mich., P.L.A.Y. Project, an early intervention program that uses play therapy for autistic children, has been awarded a grant of $1.85 million from the National Institute of Mental Health to fund research on play-based intervention. Medical director Richard Solomon is conducting a study slated to run for three years on the program’s model, which addresses the shortage of qualified personnel for home visits by training parents. Photo courtesy of Andreanna (flickr.com) P.L.A.Y. Project is a direct outgrowth of Stanley Greenspan’s DIR/Floortime philosophy that emphasizes a framework that is Developmental, Individualized and Relationship-based.  By training parents to participate in their children’s therapy, yearly costs are less than $4,000 a year, compared w... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842722 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:03:57 +0100 2842722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828430&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=35294&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.psa-rising.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F09%2Frick-ward-pioneer-pca-activist%2F Rick Ward, of Deer Lodge, Montana and San Antonio,Texas, a pioneering prostate cancer awareness advocate and activist, died recently of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Rick, an Air Force veteran aged 71, will be remembered for his tremendous contribution to Seedpods brachytherapy mailing list, for his dedication to helping Veterans faced with cancer and other [...] (Source: psa-rising.com/blog) psa-rising.com/blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828430 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:16:14 +0100 2828430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820393&cid=t_101722_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FNuBN9AZtaQ8%2F Researchers from the University of Alabama have found that a person who was able to handle money earlier in life and who begins making poor money decisions and has become unable to handle transactions may be heading towards Alzheimer’s disease. Their study wasn’t a large one (only 163 people) but it could be a good indicator of what other things to look for as well if further studies back up these findings. Of the 163 people, 87 had mild cognitive impairment (mild memory loss or ability to do calculations or mental tasks) and 76 people who showed no signs of memory problems. The researchers looked to see who the participants used a bank statement, balanced a checkbook, paid bills, and counted money. According to the findings, which were published in the Sept. 22 edition of the ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820393 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:54:46 +0100 2820393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890783&cid=t_101722_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FqsGYQ0uSV5g%2F In the midst of much healthcare reform talk, not enough attention seems focused on ensuring healthcare systems’ preparedness to deal with cognitive health issues -with Alzheimer’s Disease as the most dramatic example- which are predicted to grow given aging population trends. Today is World Alzheimer’s Day, and the USA Today comments on a new report that makes stark predictions: Global Alzheimer’s cases expected to rise sharply (USA Today) - “The 2009 World Alzheimer’s Report, released today, estimates 35 million people worldwide are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The figure is a 10% increase over 2005 numbers.” - “The number of people affected by Alzheimer’s is growing at a rapid rate, and the increasing per... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890783 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:48:39 +0100 2890783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814716&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2FD1nhXx5ZdK8%2F If you are very early in your recovery from drugs or alcohol you were probably given the advice to keep a journal. I know, I know, I felt exactly the same way. It just sounds pretty lame. Plus addicts are not the type of people that want to have any permanent record of the weird and deviate thoughts that go on in our addict brains. When I was told to keep a journal I pictured myself laying stomach down on my bed with my legs bent up at the knees, crossed at the ankles and swinging back and forth while I write: Dear Diary... Since I truly want to do what the winners do just as much as you do, I decided to heed the advice. I went out and bought myself a little notebook which I call a journal not a diary. Journal sounds cooler, like I have something to say other than what my favorite color i... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814716 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:54:55 +0100 2814716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2803985&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2F17%2Fanother-treatment-for-borderline-personality-disorder%2F Borderline personality disorder is a mental disorder characterized by a longstanding pattern of instability in one’s relationships with others, with a person’s own image of themselves, and their own emotions. It’s marked by impulsivity and, like most personality disorders, usually begins in early adulthood (early 20s) and pervades every aspect of a person’s life. People with borderline personality disorder live tumultuous lives. Their romantic relationships rarely last more than a year, and their relationships with their own family tends to be unstable — some weeks they love them and want to spend all of their time with them, some weeks they hate them and won’t even talk to them (to extremes not usually experienced by the rest of us). Traditionally, the ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2803985 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:12:20 +0100 2803985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809899&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Fexamining-yourself-in-addiction-recovery%2F There was a time, even in early addiction recovery when self examination was a very scary thing for me. I avoided it, I ran from it, I feared it. As my addiction recovery has chugged along, I have found it easier and easier to take a good look at myself. Not only is it easier, I feel that I couldn't live without doing this. Instead of cowering from self examination I now seek it out. I am always looking for ways to look a little deeper inside so I can see what is going on with me. But it's not always easy. This is where it gets kind of dorky. Have you ever come across any sites on line that offer certain multiple choice tests pertaining to certain aspects of yourself? Like personality, emotional stability...stuff like that. I can't get enough of this type of thing. Don't get me wrong. I ... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809899 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:30:12 +0100 2809899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809900&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Flifestyle-changes-in-addiction-recovery-how-i-went-from-queen-of-the-jams-to-suzie-homemaker%2F It seems that I have turned into Suzie Homemaker in the little over a year period of my addiction recovery. This change did not come without huge resistance on my part. Going from Queen of the Jams (a jam = an oxycontin pill) to Suzie Homemaker was not a smooth transformation. Obviously there were lifestyle changes that needed to be made once I entered into addiction recovery but I never pictured this. If you were to go back over all of my blog posts from the beginning, you would no doubt find yourself reading the words of someone who over their 30 years on this earth lacked even the most basic life skills. Aside from learning how to deal with feelings and emotions I had some other truths to face...I was now a stay at home mom for the first time and had no idea how to successfully run a ho... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809900 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:46:54 +0100 2809900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796412&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FK_3gIPrDQBc%2F This weekend, the Detroit News ran a letter to the editor taking issue with a piece I wrote about the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsbility Act (SAFRA). Strangley, though the main part of SAFRA deals with higher education loans; the bill contains new spending all over the education map; and I made no specific mention of early-childhood education in my piece (though there is an early-ed component in the bill); the letter is all about pre-K education. That the pre-K pushers even saw my op-ed as something to write about illustrates how very agressive they are. Unfortunately, the letter also demonstrates how dubious is the message that they are so loudly and energetically proclaiming. Here’s a telling bit: Economists, business leaders and scientists all know from cold, hard dat... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796412 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:08:31 +0100 2796412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809905&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Ffinding-your-higher-power%2F If you have read anything about narcotics anonymous/alcoholics anonymous or if you have attended their meetings then you have heard of a "higher power". To some this is God. But what is someone who isn't really into god supposed to do. I have tried and tried to believe that there is a God up there but I just can't wrap my brain around that. I can say that I believe that but I would be lying to myself and that's not going to help me in any way. I can't tell you how many pages of my journal have been devoted to this very topic. I was talking about this at a narcotics anonymous meeting and I was given something to think about by another member. The fellowship of narcotics anonymous is my higher power right now. I know that I can't do this by myself. I need to be a part of something bigger th... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809905 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:48:07 +0100 2809905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778365&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fgoing-to-devil.html I rise briefly from my slumbers to spring to the defence of the Devil, whose most recent post has caused a furore and even resulted in one of his devoted followers saying:A blog too far for me I'm afraid. I though most of your rants were good but the standard recently has been dropping and this is one is just shite. Deleting your RSS feed from Firefox. Poor, timorous soul. It is precisely this sort of balanced writing that first attracted me to the Devil's Kitchen. Long may it continue.  Connoisseurs of the Devil, like Dr Crippen, have long know that it is instructive to look at the time of publication of the DK's articles. Those written in the early hours of the morning, when the DK is well into his second cup of Ovaltine, are particularly rewarding.++++++++++And see the always relia... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778365 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:59:00 +0100 2778365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774669&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2F08%2Ftreating-internet-addiction-is-new%2F I’ve been loathe to give any additional attention to the tiny treatment center in Washington state that says it’s treating “Internet addiction” in a “first of its kind in the US” treatment program, seeing as it’s already had over 350 media mentions in the past few days, including the one below in none other than the New York Times. Apparently when you start a media snowball rolling downhill, it’s hard to stop for a moment and do any actual reporting on the topic. It is much easier to eat up the PR and repackage it with no critical eye on the claims made. One of the problems with the mainstream media’s reporting on the topic is that it’s acting as though this is the first treatment center to treat this mythical condition (I say &#8... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774669 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:40:23 +0100 2774669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2758068&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F01%2Fbarack-obama-proclaims-september-2009-as-national-ovarian-cancer-awareness-month%2F Yesterday, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September 2009 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.  National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month helps educate women and men about the importance of knowing the early warning signs and symptoms of the disease, scheduling routine doctor visits, and continuing robust scientific research. Yesterday, U.S. President Barack Obama designated September [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2758068 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:06:22 +0100 2758068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2768834&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Fthe-first-year-of-recovery-where-i-came-fromwhere-im-going%2F January 26th will be my one year anniversary of being in recovery. As far as I'm concerned, this has been the best year of my life. Sure, it wasn't the funnest, the easiest, or the most peaceful year. But as far as my well being is concerned, this has been my most productive year ever. My first year in addiction recovery has been filled with many ups and downs, many ebbs and flows, many steps forward...and a couple of steps back. What is the most important thing I've learned? Stumble don't fall. For anyone who is not familiar with my blog from the beginning, you missed me going through some rocky times in my recovery. Rocky like using Oxycontin again? No, not that rocky. But rocky like giving into temptation and using sleep aides when they were not necessary. Rocky like starting to revert ... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2768834 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:51:52 +0100 2768834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745617&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.abclocal.go.com%2Fstatic%2Fflash%2FembeddedPlayer%2Fswf%2FotvEmLoader.swf%3Fversion%3D%26station%3Dkgo%26section%3D%26mediaId%3D6986904%26cdnRoot%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fcdn.abclocal.go.com%26webRoot%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fabclocal.go.com%26site%3D This is interesting research. I believe Namenda in combination with Aricept works well for my mother. After viewing this video I found myself wondering, what if she had Namenda when she was in a very early stage or dementia or mild cognitive impairment? Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Popular articles on theAlzheimer's Reading RoomAlzheimer's Wandering Why it Happens and What to DoDoes the Combination of Aricept and Namenda Help Slow the Rate of Decline in Alzheimer's Patients10 Good Reasons to Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading Room NowTest Your Memory (TYM) for Alzheimer's or Dementia in Five MinutesWorld Health Care Spending and Performance Ranking by Country (Table)What is Dementia?Five Ways to Keep Alzheimer's AwayDimebon Connection StudyAre Alzheimer's Car... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745617 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:17:56 +0100 2745617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730368&cid=t_101722_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2FUyRzC-BR4sM%2F Do you remember what it was like when you were a newcomer to addiction recovery? If you were anything like me, you pursued recovery. You went after it, you studied it and you spent a lot of time building up your addiction recovery fundamental skills. As time goes on, you feel a little more comfortable in your addiction recovery. You feel that you can take on some new things that aren't directly related to addiction recovery. You have begun to develop some of your life and coping skills and maybe the fire that you had in your belly when you first entered into addiction recovery has dwindled a little. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Is this just a way of tricking yourself into thinking you don't need to put as much work into your addiction recovery as you once did or are you now truly ... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730368 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:50:52 +0100 2730368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725213&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F21%2Fua-research-team-designing-holographic-imaging-system-for-ovarian-cancer%2F University of Arizona researchers Jennifer Barton and Ray Kostuk have received a five-year, $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to build the instrument that they hope will one day be used to monitor women at high risk for ovarian cancer. Two University of Arizona [UA] researchers have formed a research team to [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725213 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:26:23 +0100 2725213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859072&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FxbnALC8HlzE%2Fyoung-adult-cancer-early-menopause Here she is again, continuing on from Wednesday’s post - the amazing 36 year old ovarian cancer patient from Philly guest blogging about early menopause - Emily Beck. The Dark Side of the Moon I am not mystically inclined.  I love The Lord of the Rings as much as the next person, but I have never been a druid (one of my friends in middle school claimed that she was), a sun worshiper or a witch (a college roommate was most assuredly one of these.)  But one of the hardest things to adjust to about menopause has been losing my connection to the cycles of the moon. For some people it’s probably hard to imagine missing anything about menstruating.  (No more cramps?  No more PMS?  No more tampons? Where do I sign?!?)  But cancer robs us of so much that we take for granted, and for ... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859072 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:52:31 +0100 2859072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859074&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FSRCrnF1dGpE%2Fcancer-weight-gain-loss You’ve asked for it so here it is: for the next two posts we’ll be dishing on early menopause.  I still get monthly visits from Flo, so I asked Emily Beck to write about this subject and moderate conversation.  Emily is a 30-something diagnosed with ovarian cancer in summer of ‘07 and finished treatment a little over a year ago.  Take it away Emily: TURN, AND FACE THE STRANGE Somewhere in Cyber-space, a fellow inductee into the world of early menopause said, “Menopause does not mean you suddenly develop an irresistible impulse to start shopping at Chico’s.”  When I first heard this witticism, I had yet to be gripped by one of the most feared dimensions of The Change:  WEIGHT GAIN.  I had lost about 15 lbs. thanks to surgery and chemo, so it wasn’t until quit... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859074 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:30:16 +0100 2859074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712332&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F7JhLArdtJKg%2Fcan-drinking-juice-delay-onset-of.html The answer appears to be, Yes.Researchers at the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle, Washington following nearly 2,000 adults for 10 years found drinking fruit or vegetable juice cuts the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Study participants who drank juice three times per week reduced their Alzheimer's risk by 76 percent. Study participants who drank juice once or twice a week reduced their Alzheimer's risk by 16 percent."The theory is that the brain accumulates damage due to oxidation as we age, and if you can protect the brain from that damage you can protect the person from Alzheimer's disease and other causes of dementia," said Eric Larson, MD.According to Dr. Larson, juice is made using parts of the fruit with the highest concentration of natural antioxidants.Advic... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712332 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:35:17 +0100 2712332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688883&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FKdzKOs_kHQI%2Fwife-of-early-onset-alzheimers-patient.html Time for a stomach ache.Gail Ward can't get over seeing her late husband struggling with early-onset Alzheimer's disease and being confused by the handcuffs and shackles used for commitment hearings after he became agitated at an assisted-living facility.It's not just the absence of Steven Ward that his widow, Gail, has struggled with since his death nine months ago. It wasn't even his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease -- at the shockingly young age of 56.Gail Ward, 58, has been a long-term care nurse for decades and knows the struggles of caring for demented patients well.No, the memory that haunts the Roanoke woman is of her fearful, confused husband being escorted into an emergency commitment hearing -- in handcuffs and shackles -- and pleading with her to tell him: "What did I do wrong?... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688883 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:05:17 +0100 2688883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2678802&cid=t_101722_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FYb3TdyGz7yU%2F This is common with most infections, but especially scary when it comes to the flu. You may have already passed the virus to someone even before you showed signs that you were sick. Case in point – the swine flu: the range of transmission is one day before showing symptoms up to seven days after getting sick.  Until your fever spiked you will have no idea that you’re sick with the flu, or any infection for that matter. But scientists from Duke University say that may all change in the future. Geoffrey Ginsburg and his colleagues have developed an experimental genetic test that can detect infections before symptoms appear. Now that’s a landmark discovery don’t you think? You can just go to your doctor’s office and get yourself tested and find out if you are before you show ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2678802 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:35:00 +0100 2678802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667652&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F03%2Fbeyond-brca1-brca2-u-k-researchers-identify-genetic-defect-that-could-increase-risk-of-ovarian-cancer-up-to-40%2F Scientists have located a region of DNA which – when altered – can increase the risk of ovarian cancer according to research published in Nature Genetics today. An international research group led by scientists based at the Cancer Research UK Genetic Epidemiology Unit, at the University of Cambridge and UCL (University College London) searched [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667652 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:59:29 +0100 2667652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2662627&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F01%2Fnew-study-shows-four-year-window-for-early-detection-of-ovarian-cancer%2F A new study by Howard Hughes Medical Institute researchers shows that most early stage ovarian tumors exist for years at a size that is a thousand times smaller than existing tests can detect reliably.  But the researchers say their findings also point to new opportunities for detecting ovarian cancer—a roughly four-year window during which most [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2662627 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:45:36 +0100 2662627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657887&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Ft95lMIOSlAo%2Fbrain-stimulation-in-old-age-reduces.html In a study of more than 700 elderly, community-dwelling individuals, a cognitively inactive person was 2.6 times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than a cognitively active person. Frequent cognitive activity during old age — such as reading a newspaper, going to see a play, or playing chess or checkers — was also linked with a reduced incidence ofmild cognitive impairment. "The implications are much more from a public health perspective than a clinical perspective," said Dr. Robert Bennett. "As a society, how do we encourage all people, not just seniors, to engage in cognitive activities?"Dr. Bennett noted that cognitive activity is just one aspect of staving off memory loss. Physical activity and social activity play a role. The group published a study last year showing that... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657887 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:44:00 +0100 2657887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649245&cid=t_101722_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F28%2Fvox-populi-libby-well-be-missing-you%2F Vox Populi:  Libby, We’ll Be Missing You. Dear Libby, One year ago today, you left us after an extended battle with ovarian cancer.  You are missed as a wife, a daughter, a sister, an aunt and a cousin.  You were, and continue to be, a very special family member to your loved ones who remain behind.  [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649245 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:49:25 +0100 2649245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649255&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FY85uoiDoxmc%2Fearly-sign-of-mild-cogntive-impairment.html Can anyone on the list describe this sound?Before the onset of Alzheimer's or dementia comes a stage of memory loss that is known as mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is best described as a mild memory condition that can be a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. During this stage of memory loss the sufferer can still function independently but begins to show signs of memory loss well beyond what we usually referred to as senior moments. As we age, we all tend to become forgetful. Where are the car keys? Where did I park my car in the parking lot.When I first became concerned about my mother she was 86 years old. For more than ten years after the death of my father she was living by herself in southeast Florida. She did everything for herself without problem. She was just sailing through ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649255 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:07:55 +0100 2649255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2598452&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FeuENTnKtqoU%2Fnew-tests-may-help-spot-early-stage.html Early detection of Alzheimer's and dementia are critical. I think those of us who have taken action early understand this important fact. I believe my early action with my mother made an important difference in here quality of life.The race for a test to detect Alzheimer's early is on because the importance of this testing is well known, and the amount of money that stands to be made as Alzheimer's grows in our aging population is well understood.One question I keep asking myself is whether or not health insurance companies will pay for these tests when they come on the market?Here are some examples of the current ongoing research to find tests to diagnose early Alzheimer's.In one study, Irish researchers found scans measuring brain volume and a combination of memory tests accurately ident... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2598452 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:34:47 +0100 2598452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2594608&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fr2LI6KYd_Mc%2Fearly-diagnosis-of-dementia-in-primary.html Conclusions: Compelling evidence suggests that there are several structural and ideological obstacles that GPs encounter when attempting to diagnose dementia. However, there is also evidence of factors which encourage diagnosis and disclosure. Future educational supports for GPs need to concentrate on both these areas.About ICAD 2009The 2009 Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2009) brings together more than 3,000 researchers from 70 countries to share groundbreaking research and information on the cause, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. As a part of the Association's research program, ICAD 2009 serves as a catalyst for generating new knowledge about dementia and fostering a vital, collegial research... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2594608 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:23:10 +0100 2594608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2594609&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F4IY1HZRbKqE%2Fdoctors-talk-frankly-about-what.html "By getting diagnosed late in the progression of the disease, opportunities are missed to make key decisions about treatment, care and, future planning. Being diagnosed early is vital to receiving the best help and care possible, living one's life to the fullest, and capitalizing on opportunities such as participating in clinical studies," said William Thies, PhD, Chief Medical & Scientific Officer at the Alzheimer's Association.For more Insight into Alzheimer's DiseaseSubscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room A doctor's positive attitude to Alzheimer's diagnosis and their trusting, personal relationships with local dementia support service providers are powerful enablers for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, according to new research reported today at the Alzheimer's Association 2009 In... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2594609 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:30:19 +0100 2594609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584368&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FwG_TStMPo9s%2Fwhat-are-signs-of-normal-pressure.html Previously, I wrote an article about Jimmy Nowells. Jimmy was diagnosed with Parkinson's and then Alzheimer's. After ten long years of misdiagnosis-- and thanks to his daughter--Jimmy was correctly diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).If you would like to read about Jimmy's incredible story go here--When Alzheimer's isn't Alzheimer's -- It's a Miracle.Here are the signs and symptoms of Normal Pressure HydrocephalusSubscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading RoomWhat Are the Symptoms? Normal pressure hydrocephalus is usually characterized by a three symptoms: complaints of gait disturbance (difficulty walking)mild dementia and impaired bladdercontrol.These symptoms may not occur all at the same time. Sometimes only one or two of the symptoms are present.Gait disturbances range in sev... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584368 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:25:51 +0100 2584368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2550324&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FVBmHqF5styA%2Falzheimers-reading-room-june-27.html Answers About Long-Term Care InsuranceLike many people with elderly parents, I can’t help thinking there must be some way I can make sure my 8-year-old son doesn’t someday end up in the same situation when my husband and I need assistance. As one fellow boomer said recently, “I want someone to care about me when I’m older, but not necessarily care for me.”Go here to read more.Voices of Alzheimer's Caregivers: Part OneThis is part one of the transcript from a special roundtable discussion featuring Alzheimer's caregivers. In this section, the participants -- Alice, Maureen, Phyllis, and Joe -- talk about why they sought out a support group in their community.Go here to read more.Voices of Alzheimer's Caregivers: Part TwoWhat Alzheimer's Warning Signs Did You See in Your Loved One?... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2550324 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:12:24 +0100 2550324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523680&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FONkT-sqPEHc%2Fwhat-is-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus.html Previously I wrote about Jimmy Nowells. Jimmy was first diagnosed with Parkinson's and then Alzheimer's. After ten long years, and thanks to the persistence of his daughter--the nurse--Jimmy was finally diagnosed correctly--he suffered from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). See When Alzheimer's isn't Alzheimer's -- It's a Miracle.Jimmy's case is not an isolated experience. I already received three emails describing similar circumstance.You might want to share these two articles with others you know suffering from Alzheimer's. They might want to discuss this with their doctor.The symptoms of NPH can occur in Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease. However, the combination of dementia-like symptoms, walking problems, and urinary problems should alert your health care provider to the poss... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523680 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:14:23 +0100 2523680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523686&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2Fbc9X4wKnluQ%2Fcleveland-clinics-to-hold-online-chat.html Cleveland Clinic's Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, one of the nation’s top hospitals and home to our nationally ranked Neurological Institute, is hosting a free online health chat from noon to 1:00 PM EDT this Friday, June 19.During this one hour chat Randolph Schiffer, MD, will answer questions regarding the diagnosis, management and treatment options for early stage Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other mild cognitive disorders.For all the details go here.The Chat will open on June 18, 2009 to allow you to submit questions.Dr. Schiffer, a nationally recognized neurologist/psychiatrist, is the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Dr. Schiffer's clinical interests include neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis and neur... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523686 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:39:54 +0100 2523686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473171&cid=t_101722_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FqxtcUS0nU40%2F For children who have delays or disorders in developing speech and language critical to the learning process, early intervention is imperative. Yet for many, services are out of reach. All children, regardless of their families’ socio-economic status should be entitled to succeed in learning and success in life. The foundation for learning is the ability to use language. For those children who enter kindergarten unprepared to achieve academic success, the future is not bright. According to Catherine Snow, Graham professor of education at Harvard University, preschool programs focusing on building vocabulary are crucial for making up the deficit that children from low-income families already face. Children with the largest vocabularies in kindergarten still have the largest vocabularies s... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473171 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:47:35 +0100 2473171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469907&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bmj.com%2Fcgi%2Fdata%2Fbmj.b2030%2FDC1%2F1 A new cognitive test for detecting Alzheimer's disease is quicker and more accurate than many current tests, and could help diagnose early Alzheimer's, dementia, or mild cognitive impairment. Researchers at the Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, England have developed a new test for Alzheimer's and dementia. Test Your Memory (TYM) is a short, on paper, test that can detect Alzheimer's disease at an early stage. The quiz takes about 5 minutes to administer.The TYM is comprised of ten simple tasks including: the ability to copy a sentence, how items relate to each other, simple math, and the ability to recall.In a clinical trial involving 679 people, the TYM detected 93 percent of people with Alzheimer's.This compares with 52 percent for the Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE). The MMSE is the t... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469907 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:56:53 +0100 2469907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424438&cid=t_101722_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcnettv.cnet.com%2Fav%2Fvideo%2Fcbsnews%2Fatlantis2%2Fplayer-dest.swf This video is short and contains some very good information.I would take issue with Dr. Jennifer Ashton when she says, 90 percent of physicians are good at diagnosing dementia and Alzheimer's. There are several studies that show the opposite.Personal care physicans are not good at diagnosing Alzheimer's, and the majority of them have little or no training in this area.Dr. Ashton did go on to talk about neurologists. So perhaps she meant to say that 90 percent of neurologist are good at diagnosing dementia.The problem I see  is that personal care physicians don't see or recognize the problem. This was the case with my mother, and I have seen the same problem over and over with others here in Delray Beach.If you suspect Alzheimer's or dementia you need to be adamant with your personal care ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424438 Wed, 20 May 2009 17:16:52 +0100 2424438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416994&cid=t_101722_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F18%2Foptimism-software-special-offer%2F As a person starts upon his or her road in recovery from a mental health concern, a common question arises — how will I know I’m getting better? Therapists will often encourage (or even require) an individual to track their progress in treatment. Of course, such tracking requires some organization on the individual’s part, and can often be more hassle and work than they expect. Optimism Software is a simple, easy-to-use tracking tool. Optimism prompts you to keep a detailed record of all things that affect your state of mind. By monitoring patterns in your life you can identify negative influences that you need to avoid, early warning signs that your health is deteriorating, and the inputs and activities that benefit you most. Simple charts highlight cause and effect rel... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416994 Mon, 18 May 2009 12:24:54 +0100 2416994