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 'effective'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:02 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182092&cid=t_115353_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fproducts-for-adhd-%25e2%2580%2593-discover-the-most-effective-and-natural-products-for-adhd.php With so many products for ADHD, it can be hard to know where to start. However, once you know what to look for, the task becomes a much easier one. Products for ADHD The most successful ones tend to be supplements and herbal and homeopathic remedies in particular. In fact diet is seen as the central point for treating ADHD, though I am sceptical of claims of ‘curing’ ADHD through the elimination of certain food as I think this gives parents false hope. I understand that in a few cases it has been successful, but that’s just a handful. However, it does make sense to try to reduce gluten (a protein from wheat) and casein (a protein from milk) and to try as have as healthier a diet as possible, keeping artificial flavours and colours to a minimum, One useful product for ADHD... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182092 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5182092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174614&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-beneficial-effect-of-laughter-on-your-health%2F2011.08.29 I stumbled upon the article ‘Laughter: gender-specific variations’ in Revista Clínica Española (‘Spanish Clinical Journal’) and I can’t help thinking about the need for taking this into account to improve doctor-patient relationships. The text can actually be read as a guide to understand how every person laughs and how to use it in clinical practice. Table 1. Laughter effect on health (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Diario Medico* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174614 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:00:27 +0100 5174614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077883&cid=t_115353_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Feffective-adhd-treatments-can-diet-really-help-or-hinder.php There is no scientific evidence to show that the infamous food colourings in kids’ snacks and food is actually causing any hyperactivity at all. There is therefore no need to put food warnings on the labels. Diet, nutrition and food are not really linked to ADHD at all. That was the result of a recent vote by a special FDA panel recently. According to them, diet can not be regarded as one of the effective ADHD treatments. But the voting behind this decision was very narrow in that eight members of a special panel voted against the labels while six actually voted for them. That was a close vote. The panel was appointed by the FDA and its job was to decide whether the food colorings were really linked to ADHD or not. The actual panel was made up of doctors, researchers and scientists a... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077883 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5077883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057827&cid=t_115353_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-medication%2Feffective-alternatives-to-medicines-for-adhd.php Medicines for ADHD have been a cause for much controversy and there continues to be great debate over the efficacy of standard stimulant based medications.  Since most standard medications carry serious side effects, there is very real cause for concern.  Fortunately for patients and their families, there are other options available which offer safe treatment and long lasting results. ADHD can have a wide range of symptoms including hyperactivity, lack of concentration, inability to focus and physical tics.  Because ADHD can vary from patient to patient, using a traditional ADHD med to combat symptoms can be a difficult choice.  Since most traditional medications treat the surface symptoms, not every medicine will work the same for each patient and none of them may be wholly effective... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057827 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5057827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057762&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F23%2Fthe-critical-thinking-coach-interview-with-stephen-haggerty%2F Stephen Haggerty is a 2011 recipient of Eastern Kentucky University’s Critical Thinking Teacher of the year award.  The award is given to recognize “outstanding faculty members who have had an effect on developing their students’ critical/creative thinking skills.” (Read more about the award at Think EKU.) In this two-part interview I discuss critical thinking with Stephen Haggerty. What is the primary goal of critical thinking? If I am a critical thinker, I am thinking things through before making choices.  In other words, a fundamental goal of critical thinking is to be able to consider multiple perspectives before deciding to act upon information, a person’s request, or even something like buying car or a house. A critical thinker in school will be more success... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057762 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:44:52 +0100 5057762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008464&cid=t_115353_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Ftreating-adhd-without-using-drugs-a-simple-effective-guide.php Want to learn about treating ADHD without using drugs? You’re not alone. A growing number of parents around the world, frightened by the dangerous side effects or fed up with the fact that drugs seem to make their children worse, are turning to natural solutions. In this article, you’ll learn an easy three-step approach that can help your child become symptom-free and get him back on track at home and in school. Before we get into that approach, let’s talk about the downside of drugs. As you may know, the research is clear: ADHD drugs work for some kids, but make other kids much worse. This means that they aggravate symptoms and create new issues like loss of appetite and stomach aches, sleeplessness, aggression, heart issues and even psychosis. If your child is already ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008464 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960066&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsuggestions-for-minimizing-spending-in-oncology%2F2011.06.22 Recently the NEJM ran a Sounding Board piece on Bending the Cost Curve in Cancer Care. The author’s take on this problem: Annual direct costs for cancer care are projected to rise — from $104 billion in 2006 to over $173 billion in 2020 and beyond.2…Medical oncologists directly or indirectly control or influence the majority of cancer care costs, including the use and choice of drugs, the types of supportive care, the frequency of imaging, and the number and extent of hospitalizations… The article responds, in part, to Dr. Howard Brody’s 2010 proposal that each medical specialty society find five ways to reduce waste in health care. The authors, from the Divisions of Hematology-Oncology and Palliative Care at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond VA, offer two lists: S... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960066 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:00:34 +0100 4960066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952797&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FczovuTGcLYA%2F By Alan ReynoldsRobert Reich posted a letter in June 20 Wall Street Journal responding to my article of June 16, “Why 70% Tax Rates Won’t Work.” He argues that I distort his proposal (though I wasn’t talking about his proposal) and ignore his argument that, “Giving the middle class more purchasing power by lowering its rates while raising the rates at the top will help spur [economic] growth.” This strikes me as a futile effort to change the subject.  Since I proved that past tax rates of 50-70% on relatively modest incomes raised less revenue than a top tax rate of 28%, how could Reich’s proposal of 50-70% rates at incomes above $500,000 raise more revenue?   And if 50-70% tax rates would not raise more revenue, then how could he possibly promise “substantial rate ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952797 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:05:45 +0100 4952797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934328&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F16%2Fthe-incredible-shrinking-american-vacation%2F Vacations are theoretical concepts that exist today only on paper. That’s according to Joe Robinson, work-life balance speaker, trainer, and author of “Don’t Miss Your Life.” His statistics are dire: Some 25 percent of Americans and 31 percent of low-wage earners get no vacation at all anymore, according to the Center for Economic and Policy Research. This is because, unlike in 138 other countries around the world, you’re not entitled to a vacation longer than the current news cycle. You happen to live in a country that, along with the esteemed likes of Myanmar, the Guyanas and North Korea, has no minimum paid leave law to make vacations statutorily legit. Now maybe it’s because I have been self-employed for most of my working life — and the few jobs I have held, I di... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934328 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:12:02 +0100 4934328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934341&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F11%2Fcan-a-negative-emotion-like-regret-actually-make-you-happier%2F Assay: Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the important role of negative emotions in a happy life. Some people seem to believe that the purpose of a happiness project would be to achieve a life in which you were 100% happy, 100% of the time. This isn’t realistic, and in any event, even if it were possible, it wouldn’t be desirable. Negative emotions are a key part of rational thought and effective performance. Also, up to a point, they can be of great service to happiness. They’re loud, flashy signs that something isn’t right. Because they’re so unpleasant, they can sometimes prod us to take action when nothing else can. For instance, envy and deception have helped me to make useful changes in my life. I just finished Neal Roese’s book, If Onl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934341 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:46:28 +0100 4934341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813490&cid=t_115353_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fcauses-of-adhd-in-children-and-safe-effective-treatment-options.php Has science finally determined the causes of ADHD in children? And if so, are there certain things that you should make sure your child avoids. What are the best treatment options with the healthiest outcomes and fewest side effects? In this article, you’ll learn what you need to know to help your child with this disorder. Since cases of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have skyrocketed in the last two decades, you would think that we’d know what causes it by now. Certainly, parents are asking what are the causes of ADHD in children, so they can help their kids, but many parents wonder if scientists are more focused on coming up with drugs that just mask the symptoms, rather than getting to the heart of this problem. While the causes of ADHD in children may still be up... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813490 Tue, 10 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4813490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780346&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F03%2Fwho-knew-no-networking-on-the-social-networking-site-facebook%2F Silly me. I was thinking that the social networking site currently named Facebook could prove to be an effective networking tool. I humbly admit that I am one of those media whores who friends New York Times journalists not so much so that I can get to know them and eventually invite them over to my home for a nice meal my husband can whip up, but so that I can pitch them a story via Facebook mail and save myself and the technology company for whom I do some publicity about four grand a year, the average cost of a sophisticated media database and press release distribution service. I’m cheap and I’m tacky. Yes I am. Proud of it! Is that why I’ve been placed on probation? Yes. A two-day probation. Like the kind I used to get in Catholic grade school when I couldn’t s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780346 Tue, 03 May 2011 18:00:13 +0100 4780346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684561&cid=t_115353_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-medication%2Fhow-safe-amp-effective-is-adhd-natural-medicine-3-questions-to-ask.php Is there really such a thing as ADHD natural medicine? Is it safe and effective? Before I answer these questions in this article, I want to point out that some 36% of Americans are turning to holistic/natural remedies to have a better quality of life. Millions of dollars are spent on ADHD conventional medications and it is an enormous business for many drug companies, despite the FDA warnings which seem to pop up every month. Long Term Effects Of ADHD Drugs The startling fact is that the long term effects of psychostimulant drugs have never been studied and yet they are prescribed for children in ever increasing numbers. People also argue that long term effects of natural medicine have not been studied either so they ask what is the big deal? The truth is that if there were nasty side ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684561 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4684561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676947&cid=t_115353_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Flearning-adhd-honest-answers-and-effective-solutions.php Learning ADHD or ADHD which gets in the way of learning is common both in school and behavior. There is nothing worse for a student than to thoroughly prepared for a test or examine only to draw a blank when testing time rolls around. These students are often labeled as slackers or underachievers, when in fact they may try as hard as or harder than anyone. Another interesting fact about individuals with learning ADHD is that they often have very high IQ levels. In order to find answers about learning ADHD we must first delve into the condition itself then investigate possible solutions.  The three primary symptoms of ADHD are inattention/distractibility, impulsivity, and hyperactivity or restlessness. Symptoms begin before the age of seven, last for a minimum of 6 months, and present majo... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676947 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4676947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592542&cid=t_115353_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Feffective-solutions-for-adhd-in-the-classroom.php ADHD in the classroom can be a challenge for teachers, students and the ADHD child alike.  Because ADHD is not something which a child can easily control, it means that symptoms are likely to affect him and everyone around him.  That means taking a concerted approach to try and make life easier for everyone involved. The first and foremost point to remember when dealing with an ADHD child is that the hyperactivity, anger, restlessness and lack of concentration which they exhibit are not deliberate.  These are symptoms of a neurological disorder and these children need to be handled with the same amount of patience and understanding as any child with another illness would be.  Taking a negative approach will only exacerbate the situation. Unfortunately, especially in today’s weakened... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592542 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4592542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554797&cid=t_115353_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Flast-call-for-alcoholism-recovery%2F  A recovery book Last Call is the first book, outside of Alcoholics Anonymous’ own publications, to offer an insider’s perspective on how and why AA is the most effective alcoholism treatment program in the world.Using powerful first-person narratives — composites of many individual experiences with the disease and recovery — Hedblom demystifies the meetings, the twelve steps, the Promises, and the sponsors"I knew about drunk, but did not know anything about living sober. I hadn’t really been sober for fifteen years. It wasn’t enough that I stopped drinking. I had to learn how to live."The journey from alcoholic insanity to sobriety — and the pivotal role of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in navigating that transition — is the focus of... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554797 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:36:00 +0100 4554797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549828&cid=t_115353_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fwhy-adhd-drug-alternatives-are-so-effective.php Looking for ADHD drug alternatives? In this article, you’ll find out why this is such a smart decision, the benefits of natural remedies and what to look for in a good one. First, let’s talk about why the natural way is such a smart choice. To do that, we have to a look at prescription drugs for ADHD. You may have read about the controversy over these drugs. What most parents do not realize is that while these drugs do work for some kids, they make other kids’ symptoms worse. Why? Because drugs have side effects. In this case, the side effects magnify your child’s symptoms and worsen his behavior. When this happens, what do a lot of parents do? They try another drug. The bottom line is that ADHD drugs are not for everybody. The side effects are scary: heart troub... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549828 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4549828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495441&cid=t_115353_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F12-step-treatment-30-better%2F Image via WikipediaResearchers from Stanford University found that a 12-step oriented treatment program that included attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings boosted two-year sobriety rates by 30% compared to cognitive-behavioral (CB) programs, the BBC reported.Twelve-step oriented programs also cost 30% less than CB-based treatment for addiction, the researchers said.Lead study author Keith Humphreys said the spiritual dimension of AA may explain why recovering alcoholics in such programs are better able to resist the temptation to return to drinking.The study appears in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research.See alsoSpiritual Health BlockagesA Woman’s Way Through the Twelve StepsGay & Lesbian RecoveryTwelve Step Christianity – A Recovery BookMilitary Famil... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495441 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:26:54 +0100 4495441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343360&cid=t_115353_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FyPBllxtNocI%2F In my last post I talked about scheduling using Google Calendar. This tool allows you to have multiple calendars overlaid over one another. This allows you to see possible conflicts and to move things around to make things more efficient. The cool thing about using a calendar tool like this is to put down all the things you are currently doing and look for time areas that can be better utilized. Here is an example from my daily calendar that many people have to deal with. Given our busy lives and the way most cities are laid out, many of us have to commute to work. This may be by car or public transportation. For many people this is just wasted time, especially if you have to drive. Additionally, most people have a lunch hour, which can be a time to wind down, but many times is unproducti... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343360 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:31:54 +0100 4343360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233297&cid=t_115353_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FpcMYWzMw2AY%2F Given many of us are starting to prepare New Year Resolutions, let’s revisit one of SharpBrains’ most popular-ever articles that can help us all refine our Brain Fitness Resolutions… The Ten Habits of Highly Effective Brains Learn what is the “It” in “Use It or Lose It”. A basic understanding will serve you well to appreciate your brain’s beauty as a living and constantly-developing dense forest with billions of neurons and synapses. Take care of your nutrition. Did you know that the brain only weighs 2% of body mass but consumes over 20% of the oxygen and nutrients we intake? As a general rule, you don’t need expensive ultra-sophisticated nutritional supplements, just make sure you don’t stuff yourself with the “bad stuff”. Remember that the brain is part of the... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233297 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:21:08 +0100 4233297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190149&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-federal-coordinating-council-for-comparative-effectiveness-research-what-is-it%2F2010.11.22 What is the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research?  The mission of the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research will be to decide on best practices and most cost effective practices. The council will recommend cost effective treatments for diseases to the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (NCFHIT). The NCFHIT will determine treatment at the time and place of care. It is charged with deciding the course of treatment for the diagnosis given by the doctor.  The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the formation and membership of the Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research that will be funded by President Obama’s stimulus program the American Recovery and Reinv... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190149 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:00:58 +0100 4190149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077245&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedicare-should-it-pay-less-for-less-effective-care%2F2010.10.18 From its inception, Medicare has been agnostic about the effectiveness of different treatments when it sets payment rates. Once a treatment is found to be “reasonable and necessary,” Medicare establishes a payment rate that takes into account complexity and other “inputs” that go into delivering the service. But it is prohibited by law from varying payments based on how well an intervention works. This would change under a “dynamic pricing” approach proposed by two experts in this month’s issue of Health Affairs. The article itself is available only to Health Affairs subscribers, but the Wall Street Journal health blog has a good summary. The researchers propose that Medicare pay more for therapies with “superior” results and the same f... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077245 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:00:00 +0100 4077245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4001710&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F25%2F6-more-steps-to-better-communication%2F In a recent job interview, I was asked, “How would you get your client to see things your way?” I said, “By seeing things his way first.” The associate looked a little confused, so I continued. “You aren’t going to get anywhere if you don’t listen first, right? You can’t make him come around to your plan, if you don’t understand the purpose and intention behind his plan.” In their insightful book, We Need to Talk: Steps to Better Communication, Paul Donoghue, PhD and Mary Siegel, PhD discuss how a few tweaks in how we approach difficult conversations can save relationships. Whether it be confrontations between spouses, parents and children, work colleagues, or friends, knowing a few basic skills of expressing ourselves can lead t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001710 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:50:22 +0100 4001710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3880862&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcan-novel-approaches-fill-primary-care-needs%2F2010.08.18 New primary care arrangements show how primary care is evolving — or splitting apart, depending upon one’s perspective. Retainer fees let one practice handle more patients by phone or email. But, points out Richard Baron, FACP, affluent communities can take advantage of such arrangements, and not every community is. And Sam Fink, FACP, of southern California says tele-visits are no substitute for hands-on care. In another model, nurse-led facilities service the poor in north Philadelphia, and more states are expanding the power of the pen to cover shortages.  Another trend is the shared medical appointment. Led by physicians and conducted by “behaviorists,” the sessions cover a half-dozen or more patients at a time for both primary and specialty care. Even pharmaci... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3880862 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3880862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3862055&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F12%2Fapa-tracks-attendees-with-rfid-badges%2F I’m attending the American Psychological Association’s (APA’s) annual meeting again this year. I tend to go every few years, as it’s a big convention (over 10,000 attendees) and can be a bit overwhelming. My symposium submission about online mental health interventions also got accepted, so I’m looking forward to chairing a great talk by researchers from around the world (today in Room 29B at 10:00 am). I pre-registered, so got my registration badge in the mail (hey SXSW, this is a great idea you should implement!). Then all you have to do is go to the registration area and pick up your badge holder and convention bag. There are two interesting things about the convention this year — the badges come with attached passive RFID chips. And the APA encourage... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3862055 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:30:17 +0100 3862055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3812974&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-doctors-guilt-about-healthcare-costs%2F2010.08.02 Times are tight and we’re all looking to save money, be it our own or someone else’s. Many will say that when it comes to the skyrocketing costs of healthcare, doctors are responsible for part of the problem. Doctors order too many tests, either to cover ourselves in the event of a malpractice suit, or because patients pressure us, or because we genuinely believe that the tests are necessary for patient care, but in many circumstances, a cheaper option is available. We order medications that are expensive when cheaper medications are available. And psychiatrists offer care — like psychotherapy — that could be done by clinicians who are cheaper to educate and willing to work for less money. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Shrink Rap*... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3812974 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 01:00:00 +0100 3812974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3702937&cid=t_115353_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=3645060&cid=t_115353_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F12-step-treatment-30-better%2F 12-Step Treatment More Effective than Alternative, Study Says Researchers from Stanford University found that a 12-step oriented treatment program that included attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings boosted two-year sobriety rates by 30% compared to cognitive-behavioral (CB) programs, the BBC reported. Twelve-step oriented programs also cost 30% less than CB-based treatment for addiction, the researchers said. Lead study author Keith Humphreys said the spiritual dimension of AA may explain why recovering alcoholics in such programs are better able to resist the temptation to return to drinking. The study appears in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. See also Spiritual Health Blockages A Woman’s Way Through the Twelve Steps Gay & Lesbian Recovery Twelve St... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3645060 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 15:45:00 +0100 3645060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629873&cid=t_115353_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fprinciples-of-alcohol-and-drug-addiction-treatment%2F Principles of Effective Treatment Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. Drugs of abuse alter the brain’s structure and function, resulting in changes that persist long after drug use has ceased. This may explain why drug abusers are at risk for relapse even after long periods of abstinence and despite the potentially devastating consequences. No single treatment is appropriate for everyone. Matching treatment settings, interventions, and services to an individual’s particular problems and needs is critical to his or her ultimate success in returning to productive functioning in the family, workplace, and society. Treatment needs to be readily available. Because drug-addicted individuals may be uncertain about entering treatment,... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629873 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:58:23 +0100 3629873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3569804&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fis-minimally-disruptive-medicine-an-emerging-field%2F2010.05.17 I recently stumbled onto the “Minimally Disruptive Medicine” blog maintained by Dr. Victor Montori from the Mayo Clinic. I have to admit that the name caught my attention so I scoped it out. According to Dr. Montori, “minimally disruptive medicine refers to the practice of medicine that seeks to design effective treatment programs for patients while minimizing the burden of treatment.”  He describes this as an emerging field. I have to admit that I was simultaneously puzzled and intrigued. After all, how is this different from the way good medicine is practiced? I, for one, like to think that I create individually-tailored programs that meet my patients’ needs while minimizing their treatment burden. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at 3... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3569804 Mon, 17 May 2010 12:00:42 +0100 3569804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549523&cid=t_115353_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4439 Ever since I went to see this famous French performer, and gay icon, Mylène Farmer, I’ve fallen in love with her opening song for the concert held at le Stade de France.  You know the place which houses the uber sexy “Les Dieux de Stade” Knowing Myléne’s penchant for dark lyrics, I hummed along to Paradis Inanimé not really thinking about the lyrics. Essentially it’s about being dead laying there spread out on granite forsaken by heaven, to die is to be loved, to die is to be immortal. You’d think I should be on suicide watch for liking this song, and I play it all the time. But I have no intention to taking any form a razor blade to these wrists anytime soon. They way I look at it, I haven’t made it this far in life thinking I only had 5 to 7 years to live back when I f... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549523 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:37:25 +0100 3549523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3441095&cid=t_115353_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2F9-tips-for-effective-online-meetings%2F7468%2F Conclusion Online meetings can be a valuable time saver and are becoming the standard way many people work. Understanding how non-verbal communication is not conveyed very well over video is an important key toward maximizing the effectiveness of your video meetings. The technology aspect of online meetings is getting easier to work with, but a little bit of effort in maximizing the quality of your image and sound can pay off in having people focus more on what you say and make the technology more transparent and less noticeable. Follow Productivity501 on Twitter.. If you liked this, please consider sharing it with others: --- at Productivity501:Some Online Tools9 Tips for Effective MeetingsTax Tips LinkAT&T DSL Only Option5 Tips for Dealing with Mail (Source... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3441095 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 17:00:55 +0100 3441095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322666&cid=t_115353_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2F9-tips-for-efficient-meetings%2F6620%2F Meetings can be one of the biggest time drains for you as an individual and for a business. A meeting with 7 people all making $20 per hour costs a business $140 per hour. If it is a once-per-week meeting and there are 15 minutes wasted at each meeting, the total yearly waste comes to over $1,800. I don’t know about you, but a one hour meeting with only 15 minutes wasted is actually a pretty good meeting, in my experience. Half of a meeting being wasted is more par for the course, and entire meetings that are unproductive is fairly common. Here are some ways you can facilitate more effective meetings and hopefully get more done in less time. 1. Make people show up on time If people trickle in over a 10 minute period, that is a lot of wasted time. Often people come late because they ... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322666 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:00:11 +0100 3322666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142626&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2F5-ways-to-make-your-resolutions-stick%2F I know what you’re thinking: another cheesy, goody-two-shoes article on how I can keep all those goals I’ve set going into 2010. If you abhor such articles (like 10 ways to de-clutter your bathroom), then keep on reading. I’m like you. Normal. 1. Bribe yourself. A so-called parenting expert that I read last week claimed that bribing your kid to get him to do something was an example of irresponsible and ineffective parenting. I suspect that the same man sits in his quiet and tidy little office cranking out advice like that while either his wife or nanny is home changing diapers and doling out time-outs. Let’s face it. Bribing is one of the most effective tools to get anyone–your kid, your stubborn mother, your golden retriever, or yourself–to do somethin... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142626 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:13:58 +0100 3142626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3045021&cid=t_115353_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FGRWgJErA8bE%2F The effective tax rate for the pharmaceutical industry appears ready to go higher thanks to a changing business model and governments that are looking to get tough on corporations that shelter their taxes, according to a new study from PricewaterhouseCoopers. A sample of a a dozen global drugmakers found that, between 2001 and 2006, the average tax rate was just 23.8 percent - at the high end, Bayer’s rate was 29.3 percent and Novartis had the lowest at 14.4 percent. Among biotechs, Cephalon clocked in at 39.9 percent. Most drugmakers aren’t surprised to hear the bad news. Six of 10 senior pharma tax execs told PwC they see an increase in the effective tax rate as inevitable. Of course, the recession is making goverments eager to find new revenue and restrict tax havens. In par... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3045021 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:32:27 +0100 3045021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2744295&cid=t_115353_150_f&fid=38374&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FN5UV7WNbSAI%2Fsome-online-health-appoints-proven-to.html (Source: ePharma Summit) ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2744295 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:30:00 +0100 2744295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511650&cid=t_115353_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Ffda-warns-consumers-to-discard-zicam-products%2F In an unusual move earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerted consumers that Zicam Cold Remedy products have been associated with long lasting or even permanent loss of smell. FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and that they throw away any that might still be in their homes. The affected products include Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (the last one is a previously discontinued product). The products had been sold by Matrixx Initiatives to reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms; however, they have never been shown to be effective. These products were formulated and sold for intranasal use and may have contained zinc, which is potentially toxic to the nasal membranes. Th... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511650 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:12:13 +0100 2511650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424273&cid=t_115353_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fglymetrol-a-scam-targeting-people-with-diabetes%2F I’ve recently seen a number of TV commercials for a product called Glymetrol that are extremely troubling. In fact, I find the marketing of Glymetrol offensive on so many levels it’s hard to know where to begin telling you about it. First is the cavalier manner in which this “natural” product is being marketed to people with diabetes, a potentially life-threatening disease, with severe long-term consequences if not managed properly, even though it has neither been reviewed nor approved by the FDA. People with diabetes should be under the close care of a physician fully knowledgeable about their condition, their blood sugar levels, their diet, their weight, their insulin sensitivity and their medications. Only at the bottom of the Glymetrol FAQs page does it even remotely suggest co... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424273 Wed, 20 May 2009 17:02:59 +0100 2424273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144533&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2F29%2Flancet-study-ignores-significance-of-side-effects%2F A new meta-analysis study was published today in the journal Lancet which showed that two antidepressant drugs — Lexapro (escitalopram) and Zoloft (sertraline) — were more effective than their psychiatric peers. Remeron and Effexor fared better, too, than the other drugs included in the analysis, such as Prozac, Cymbalta, Luvox and Paxil. The study looked at two components important to treatment — efficacy (how much does this drug actually help reduce depressive symptoms) and toleration of the drug (how many people stop taking the drug because it simply can’t be tolerated by their body), as measured by drop-out rates. However, the study did not look at a drug’s side effects, which is a major component of finding a psychiatric drug that’s appropriate a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144533 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:53:14 +0100 2144533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2128890&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2F23%2Fpsychotherapy-works-is-still-news-to-many%2F Chadwick Royal over at Brain Blogger asked the equivalent of “Where’s the beef?” in an entry this week commenting about the National Institute of Mental Health’s press release on the use of CBT after medications in teens reduces relapse. Royal asked why this is considered “news” when the fact that psychotherapy + medication = better outcomes is well known amongst most clinicians and researchers. Here’s why — the general public (and many medical doctors) still don’t get the message, so it’s news to many. The National Institute of Mental Health serves not just researchers and clinicians, it also serves to help promote general information and news about mental health research. Especially with regards to what “works.” In... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2128890 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:16:37 +0100 2128890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991315&cid=t_115353_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fy8C6Rev7d5E%2F Have you read the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Diabetes by Steven Covey? I’ve haven’t read this book, but I have read the others in the “7 Habits” series and I really get a lot out of them. Also, I saw Steven Covey speak once. He was very good! I love this voice and he gets right to the heart of things. He’s an excellent teacher and not someone full of bull, you know? Here’s a video of Covey talking about it with Diabetes TV. Tags: author, book, Diabetes, interview, motivational, seven habits of highly effective people with diabetes, steven covey, videoShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1991315 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:14:35 +0100 1991315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1844650&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2F01%2Fpsychodynamic-psychotherapy-gets-some-research-respect%2F Psychodynamic psychotherapy is often the overlooked stepchild in modern psychotherapeutic circles. While still regularly taught and practiced, it’s a therapeutic style that’s largely fallen out of favor in the U.S. with the rise of shorter-term therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which typically have a stronger research base. New research published yesterday in JAMA (the Journal of the American Medical Association) suggests that, in a large-scale meta-analysis of 23 previously published studies on the efficacy of psychodynamic therapy, it can be a very effective therapeutic technique, especially in complex cases (such as those involving a personality disorder). What is psychodynamic psychotherapy and what are its defining characteristics? As the accompanyin... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1844650 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:58:05 +0100 1844650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717137&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F08%2F19%2Fnon-drug-alternatives-for-adhd-proven-effective%2F Contrary to popular thinking, medications for child attention deficit disorder (ADHD) are not always the best first-line treatment. Instead, parents should seek out behavioral treatments according to new research presented this past weekend at the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. That’s because while medications address ADHD symptoms such as restlessness and fidgeting in a classroom, they don’t address the impairments caused by ADHD. Those include a lack of successful interactions with peers, deficits in reading and math skills, and difficult relations with parents and family members. Behavioral interventions are not just one-to-one general psychotherapy. They are targeted, specific techniques targeted at the problematic behaviors commonly associated wit... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717137 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:00:24 +0100 1717137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1657167&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2F26%2Ftreating-the-symptoms-treating-the-side-effects%2F One of the ironies in this modern world is that for every ailment, there seems to be a medication to help cure it. And for every side effect of that medication, there’s another medication you can take. It’s no wonder that so many people can end up on a half dozen medications before they know it, and walk around feeling not unlike a zombie. In an ideal world, of course, medications would be far more targeted and have virtually no side effects (certainly none that needed additional medications to control). Sadly, that world is decades away given our current level of knowledge and science. It should’ve come as little surprise then to read about how Viagra can help women who are also taking an antidepressant, as one of the most common side effects of modern antidepressant... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1657167 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:30:53 +0100 1657167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625581&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2F15%2Fcognitive-behavior-therapy-helps-chronic-fatigue%2F Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic, complex illness characterized by overwhelming fatigue that can cause considerable distress and disability. According to the CDC, people with CFS most often function at a substantially lower level of activity than they were capable of before the onset of illness. People with chronic fatigue syndrome report various nonspecific symptoms, including weakness, muscle pain, impaired memory and/or mental concentration, insomnia, and post-exertional fatigue lasting more than 24 hours. In some cases, CFS can persist for years. Some estimates suggest it may affect as many as 1 in 100 of the population globally. There is no widely accepted explanation for the disease and patients are currently offered a variety of different treatments. Chronic fatigue s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625581 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:50:33 +0100 1625581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1406963&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F04%2F29%2Ffailing-in-order-to-succeed%2F Everyone’s heard of the need for self-esteem. If you don’t feel good about yourself, how can you ever accomplish anything in your life? But what you may not know is the need for something else, which may be even more important — self-efficacy. That is, the belief that you have what you need in order to succeed (even if you don’t always do so). People with self-efficacy often have very high standards for themselves, which brings about a paradox — they may not always have the highest self-esteem, nor do they always succeed (according to their own standards). What they do do is to never give up and always continue believing in themselves and their abilities. The Wall Street Journal’s Melinda Beck has a column today about the role and importance self-ef... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1406963 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:59:34 +0100 1406963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1218501&cid=t_115353_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F231657115%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesThe Best of Highlight HEALTH 2007 - The Year in ReviewThe Highlight HEALTH NetworkAmerican Obesity Rate Levels OffSocial Networks and Health - The Research and the ReviewsQuitWinLive - The Great American Smokeout (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1218501 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:08:29 +0100 1218501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1103789&cid=t_115353_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F202430690%2F A quick note to announce that these blog carnivals (collections of selected blog posts on specific topics) are available: - Grand Rounds: spectacular edition of the best health and medicine blog carnival, presented in 100% haiku form!  - Encephalon: neuroscience and psychology topics - Human Resources: good roundup of posts for HR professionals   Also, you can check my new article at the Huffington Post on 10 Habits of Highly Effective Brains. blogs, effective brains, encephalon, Health blogs, HR blogs, Huffington Post, human resources blogs, Medicine blogs, Neuroscience blogs, Psychology blogs addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sharpbrains.com%2Fblog%2F2007%2F12%2F18%2Fhealth-medicine-neuroscience-psychology-and-hr-blogs%2F'; addthis_title = 'Health%2C+Medicine%2C+Neuroscience%2C+Psyc... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1103789 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 23:01:12 +0100 1103789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1909236&cid=t_115353_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2F286469539%2Fbest-tubal-reversal.html If you have had your tubes tied and would like to become pregnant again, tubal reversal surgery is probably the best option for you. Tubal ligation reversal is the most successful and cost-effective way to become pregnant for 98% of women who have had a tubal ligation and now want to have another baby. What Is [...] (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1909236 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:33:13 +0100 1909236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1064847&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F02%2Fevidence-based-management-techniques%2F Vaughan has, unsurprisingly, found no randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on “management techniques.” I say “unsurprisingly” because effective management of people in a work setting is not something that has been studied in that manner, since that’s not how researchers conduct studies in all fields and disciplines. Not to say there isn’t research in this area, because, of course, there is. There’s an entire field of study called industrial and organizational psychology that studies how psychology works in organizations and business. So I think it’s a bit unfair holding this field up to another field’s gold standard. Sociologists also generally don’t employ RCTs, nor do epidemiologists. Does that make their science any less val... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1064847 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 15:38:17 +0100 1064847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=950965&cid=t_115353_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F169944036%2F10_habits_of_highly_effective.html Ten habits of highly effective brains in flow1. Dance to tunes of a different drummer – and focus on wonder that inspires top performance. Check out video of world renowned dancing mare and rider. 2. Outsource details to free up  brainpower. Working memory jam packs with details that could be jotted onto paper … to free up brainpower for a peak performance.3. Hook new performances onto skills you already do well. Let’s say you are sketching plans a new business project. Toss in a few components that worked well in your best deal to date – and watch those hooks create new flow for current plans.4. Draw from multiple intelligences and you’ll also tap hidden and unused talents for flow in surprising areas. It’s the difference between operating on all ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=950965 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 03:16:38 +0100 950965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=817601&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F23%2Fneuvenge-breast-cancer-vaccine-appears-safe-effective%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Research, Daily newsResearchers are reporting that a new vaccine designed to treat breast cancer appears to be safe in women with advanced disease. It showed signs of slowing down tumor growth too.The Neuvenge vaccine, made by Dendreon Corporation -- maker of the Provenge prostate cancer vaccine -- targets the aggressive Her-2 positive form of breast cancer, which affects 20 to 30 percent of breast cancer patients. Using immune cells from a cancer patient's own body, Neuvenge is a tailor-made therapy.Reports about Neuvenge, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, indicate the vaccine did not cause any serious side effects and of the 18 women who participated in the Phase I study, there was a reduction in the size of a tumor in one patient. In three other ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=817601 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 817601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=750229&cid=t_115353_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fethics-effective-advertising-and.html Your Pay Per Post assignment, should you choose to accept it: Hang a post on the following link:word of mouth ethicsThis AM I needed a break from all the depressing, disturbing and outrageous nonsense from Washington, and I knew if I checked my email, my stumbleupon or my clipmarks, I'd be up to my earlobes in bile by noon. Well, what to do, what to do? Well, I hadn't taken PayPerPost assignment for a few days, and if I'm not safe from politics there, I won't be safe anywhere!So I went looking for an opportunity that was worthwhile and decided to check out the latest PayPerPost sponsored opportunity because it offered me twenty bucks for my time. Hey, I'm a Libertarian - I don't have to pretend that money isn't important to me. Twenty bucks is a nice way to start the day.But, since I'm not... Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=750229 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 750229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=733625&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F13%2Finformation-you-need-to-know-about-generic-drugs%2F Filed under: Drug, All CancersA generic drug is exactly the same dosage, safety, strength and quality as a brand named drug. Generic drugs also do not take longer to work in the body, again, its the same ingredients as the name you are more familiar. The reason generic drugs are cheaper is because the makers of these drugs don't have the costs of the original developer of the drug. When the patent on the developer expires, 20 years, other manufactures can introduce competitive generic versions to the FDA for approval. This also creates greater competition in the industry once generic drugs are approved and keeps costs lower. A great place to go is here for more information on your generic drugs. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=733625 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 733625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=692346&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F23%2Ffemara-and-ovarian-cancer%2F Filed under: Drug, Ovarian Cancer, Clinical Trials, ResearchFemara (letrozole) provides both anticancer responses and disease stabilization in a significant number of patients with recurrent, estrogen receptor positive ovarian cancer. The results of the study were published in Clinical Cancer Research. Femara blocks levels of estrogen in the body, ultimately reducing or preventing growth of estrogen positive cancer cells. Femara has been demonstrated to be effective for estrogen positive breast cancer, but has not yet had a clear influence in women with ovarian cancer. Forty two patients were part of a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of Femara. At three months, 42 percent of patients achieved disease stabilization and 9 percent achieved a regression of their disease. At over s... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=692346 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 692346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=571109&cid=t_115353_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F26%2Fthought-for-the-day-chinese-herbs-to-the-rescue%2F Filed under: Chemotherapy, All Cancers, Research, Non-toxic alternatives, Daily news, Thought for the DayI've always heard the use of herbs and supplements and alternative therapies can be a potentially dangerous pursuit when combined with cancer treatment. But this may not be entirely true.Think about this:Using Chinese herbs alone or in conjunction with chemotherapy may help protect a breast cancer patient's bone marrow and immune system. It may also improve the overall quality of life for women, say researchers at the Chinese Cochrane Centre in Chengdu, China. It is well known that women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer experience significant short term side effects such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, inflammation of the gut lining, decreased numbers of red and white blood cells,... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=571109 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 571109