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 'educate'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615343&cid=t_112162_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2011%2F03%2F2011-jdrf-government-day-takeaways%2F Shelley, Debbie, Scott, Camile, Ann Did you know there is a whole section of JDRF that deals with Government Relations?  Me either – at least not until this trip. When I think JDRF, I always think about fundraising and walks, stuff like that.  I didn’t think about people keeping an eye on government stuff. It makes sense though, if you think about it.  There are many decisions made on Capitol Hill that directly impact us, positively or negatively, in our daily lives with type 1 diabetes. Partnerships As I learned more about the many things the JDRF is, and has been, involved in, I was impressed by the scope of their vision.  Beyond government relations, the JDRF is actively involved with the NIH (and many others), together funding a number of important studies. We listened ... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615343 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:00:37 +0100 4615343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055717&cid=t_112162_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbasic-health-education-not-so-basic%2F2010.10.10 The past two weeks I’ve been the “dayfloat” resident on the cardiology inpatient service. With the 30-hour-shift work “restrictions” placed on medical residents, there has been a need for new systems of care to ensure the safety of newly admitted patients and cardiology dayfloat is one of them. My job is to round with the post-call team, help them get out of the hospital on time, and then take care of their patients through the end of the work day. It’s a fairly easy rotation, as they go, though because I “float” from one team to another without patients of my own, it’s also not the most satisfying. Towards the end of my two week rotation, I was paged by a nurse because a patient’s husband wanted an update on his wife’s condition. Glancing at my “signout” — a on... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055717 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:00:29 +0100 4055717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933089&cid=t_112162_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprevention-magazines-inaccurate-coffee-cures-story%2F2010.09.03 The September issue of Prevention magazine inaccurately headlines the story ”4 Ways Coffee Cures.” There’s no solid proof that coffee cures anything — unless some of you cure bacon with java, which I don’t want to know about. What the story (below) did was to try to present a cute little graphic summary of observational studies that show a statistical association between increasing coffee consumption and fewer early deaths, fewer deaths from heart attack, fewer cases of dementia, and fewer cases of type 2 diabetes. But such observational studies (they actually never cite the source — I’m just giving them the benefit of the doubt that they’re citing observational studies) CAN’T establish cause and effect, therefore it’s inaccura... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933089 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:00:50 +0100 3933089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3563964&cid=t_112162_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-value-of-social-media-for-patients-doctors-and-nurses%2F2010.05.13 A patient apologized to me for asking so many questions. “There’s no need to apologize,” I said to the patient, “It’s wonderful that you have so many questions concerning your healthcare.” I mentioned to her that she is an “empowered and engaged patient,” and that’s a good thing. It’s no secret that health consumers are turning to the Internet for health information. In a recent article from MediaPost News, Gavin O’Malley writes that, according to new a study by Epsilon Strategic & Analytic Consulting Group, “40% of online consumers use social media for health information — reading or posting content — while the frequency of engagement varies widely. According to the study, individuals who use healthcare social media fall into two br... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3563964 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:00:53 +0100 3563964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482954&cid=t_112162_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2Fg2DjJtRj8Zc%2F           It’s common sense that you should be educated about any drugs you use.  But how knowledgeable is the average person when it comes to interactions, side effects or recommended dosages – factors that are even further complicated by age? Too often manufacturers, pharmacists and caregivers are either unaware of these factors, or don’t explain them properly.  From coughs and colds to fever, aches and pain, heartburn and other common ailments, we often use nonprescription or “over-the-counter” (OTC) medicines to treat our symptoms.  But even though OTCs are safe when taken as directed, they are also serious medicines.  That is why it is so important to be Drug Wise when buying and taking OTC medicines.            Over-the-counter (OTC) medi... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482954 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:21:29 +0100 3482954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513562&cid=t_112162_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2FxXTxluN6jVM%2Fsuggested-blog-topic.html All of the staff at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are dedicated to educating our patients and prospective patients about all aspects of tubal ligation reversal. We welcome your ideas and want to address your questions and concerns about tubal ligation, tubal reversal, or pregnancy after a tubal ligation reversal. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513562 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:20:35 +0100 2513562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1416568&cid=t_112162_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D70 If I had a dime for every time I saw a reverse mortgage commercial, I could fund my own retirement plan. About 4 months ago the reverse mortgage commercials started coming fast and hard. I distinctly remember the morning I was watching television and both my husband and I noticed that almost every other commercial was selling a reverse mortgage. It’s like there is the sacred hour that seniors are watching television and every reverse mortgage lender in the world needs a 60 second spot during that viewing hour. I don’t watch a lot of television but at this point, I can almost narrate the reverse mortgage commercials from memory; like the syndrome your children have with their favorite movies. I believe they call that syndrome “narratum verbatim”-or at least that’s what another f... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1416568 Fri, 02 May 2008 21:04:53 +0100 1416568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122525&cid=t_112162_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F30%2Fhelp-for-the-siblings-without-the-disorder%2F Parents of children with mental disorders can sometimes become very absorbed into reading up on the best new innovations in therapies and medications available to treat their children’s mental illness. They may spend a great deal of time researching and testing different therapies in order to find which one works the best for their child. I have no doubt that some parents are very committed to treating their children’s mental illnesses in the best possible manner. However, sometimes these parents may find it easy to spend less time and efforts on their other children; the one’s who aren’t suffering from a debilitating mental disorder. Today I found an interesting article on the Time website titled “Autistic Kids: The Sibling Problem”, which discussed this very issue. The auth... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122525 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:23:16 +0100 1122525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=987210&cid=t_112162_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F176718571%2F Here are 5 fun facts, well not really fun but useful, to share with your kids, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors, students and… well, you get the point. It is so darn important to educate our youth. After all, they are our future… 1. The human heart looks like a piece of red meat, aka steak or a raw hamburger patty. In fat or obese people the heart actually looks like it is covered in yellow goo, aka the fat tissue. Yellow… no good. Red… good! 2. Even though we are taught to put our hand over our heart on the left side of our chest, it is actually tucked away between our lungs in the middle of our chests. Think of it as being protected. 3. When you are exercising, it takes about 10-12 seconds for your blood to go from your heart to your big toe and back agai... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=987210 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:34:53 +0100 987210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=796068&cid=t_112162_134_f&fid=36012&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattleDiabetes%2F%7E3%2F133009964%2F You are newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and you are getting so much information on how you need to change your lifestyle to a diabetes friendly lifestyle you are probably feeling overwhelmed. I figured I would touch on the topic of newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes for those asking - “what do I do now?” (more…) american diabetes association, educate yourself, stress relief, type 2 diabetesShare This (Source: Battle Diabetes Blog) Battle Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=796068 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:24:52 +0100 796068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=545215&cid=t_112162_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F15%2Fthought-for-the-day-we-cannot-be-silent%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Events, Thought for the DayWe cannot be silent is one slogan printed on specialty clothing offered by a company called Privacy. Other slogans include United We Cure and Mission. Purpose. Cure. The slogans say a lot -- but the accomplishments of Carolyn Jones, Founder and President/CEO of Privacy, say a whole lot more.Think about this:Jones lost her mother to breast cancer on November 16, 2000 during a time when too many questions about the disease were left unanswered and not enough options were available for women fighting for their lives.Times have changed, in part due to outspoken pioneers like Jones, who are spreading the word and funding the cause.Part of the Privacy corporate goal is to support medical research and to educate women about early detection an... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=545215 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 545215