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 'evaluation'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:59:01 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139633&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F17%2Fdiagnostic-tool-for-emerging-clinical-commissioning-groups%2F Title: Diagnostic tool for emerging clinical commissioning groups Scan or click to download ‘Diagnostic tool for emerging clinical commissioning groups’ The Skinny: A developmental, self-assessment tool to enable emerging clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) to understand and reflect upon their values, culture, behaviours and wider organisational health has been issued as an Excel spreadsheet. It allows CCG leadership teams to assess the capability of their emerging CCG across six domains, identify their development needs and access further resources and examples of good practice. The tool is intended to encourage conversations about the roles and responsibilities that will be expected of CCGs as statutory bodies and their readiness to take these on. It includes some of the ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139633 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:35:50 +0100 5139633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077693&cid=t_98119_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffootball-helmets-which-ones-are-most-likely-to-prevent-head-injuries%2F2011.07.28 Courtesy of Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences: National Impact Database Adult Football Helmet Ratings – May 2011 A total of 10 adult football helmet models were evaluated using the STAR evaluation system for May 2011 release.  All 10 are publicly available at the time of publication.  Helmets with lower STAR values provide a reduction in concussion risk compared to helmets with higher STAR values.  Based on this, the best overall rating of ‘5 Stars’ has the lowest STAR value.  Group rankings are differentiated by statistical significance. If you’re in the market to buy a loved one a football helmet, or just curious, go and have a look. It doesn’t take long, there are only 10 helmets on the list. Go to the list. I got to this from ESPN’... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077693 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:20 +0100 5077693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841988&cid=t_98119_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FBLRCl_3VzoU%2F Last September, the FDA decided to allow the controversial Avandia diabetes pill to remain on the market. The move came after more than three years of debate over the cardiovascular risks of the which the GlaxoSmithKline drug and charges that the drugmaker failed to sufficiently disclose clinical trial data showing the magnitude of those risks (back stories here, here and here). Nonetheless, the agency made clear there would significant restrictions on accessibility to patients who are unable to control their illness by using other meds. For instance, doctors will have to document patient eligibility and patients will have to review statements describing CV safety concerns associated with Avandia and acknowledge they understand the risks. Today, though, the FDA announced the Risk Evaluatio... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841988 Wed, 18 May 2011 23:02:52 +0100 4841988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4715131&cid=t_98119_4_f&fid=38622&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffdatransparencyblog.fda.gov%2F2011%2F04%2F15%2Fupcoming-event-fda-basics-webinar-by-the-center-for-drug-research-and-evaluation-on-the-bad-ads-program-april-28-2011-at-12-noon-et%2F Did you know that healthcare providers can play an important role in ensuring that prescription drug advertising and promotion is truthful by recognizing and reporting misleading ads? As part of FDA Basics, FDA is hosting a webinar where you can learn more. Catherine Gray, Pharm.D., in the Division of Drug Marketing, Advertising, and Communication (DDMAC) in FDA’s Center for Drug Research and Evaluation will present an overview of the FDA’s “Bad Ad” program, specifically focusing on how to identify misleading prescription drug promotion and report this activity to the agency. The free 30 minute webinar will be held Thursday, April 28 at 12 noon ET. There are a limited number of spots available for the webinar. Materials from the webinar will also be made available on the FD... FDA Transparency Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4715131 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 12:58:12 +0100 4715131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642716&cid=t_98119_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fwhat-medicine-can-teach-economists-and.html There's a lot doctors can learn from other professionals - and there's a lot doctors can teach others as well !An interesting "recent" innovation in economics is the introduction of "controlled trials" to determine the true impact of interventions to help alleviate poverty. Common sense would suggest that giving the poor loans will them help to turn around their lives - but in reality, this is not what usually happens. The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and "aid" can often end up killing initiative ; fueling waste and corruption; and breeding dependence ! Handouts don't always work well - and it's easy to waste a lot of money very quickly ! The only way to find out what works and what does not work is to perform experiments in the field - something which doctors are very good ... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642716 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 03:38:00 +0100 4642716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4561279&cid=t_98119_4_f&fid=38622&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffdatransparencyblog.fda.gov%2F2011%2F03%2F08%2Fmaterials-available-from-fda-basics-webinar-on-fdas-role-in-ensuring-the-safety-of-the-nation%25e2%2580%2599s-blood-supply%2F Did you miss the FDA Basics webinar about FDA’s vital role in ensuring the safety of the nation’s blood supply? You can learn about FDA’s five overlapping layers of blood safety and review rules that are designed to make sure we have a safe and available blood supply, including rules related to donor screening and testing of blood for blood-borne infectious agents. Materials from the webinar are now available. We have posted a link to view and listed to 30 minute webinar and posted a link to download a copy of the presentation slides. You can also find materials from past FDA Basics webinars. (Source: FDA Transparency Blog) FDA Transparency Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4561279 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 20:21:21 +0100 4561279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495433&cid=t_98119_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FbbPH3bwPNas%2F The rate at which the FDA approved new molecular entities - including NME’s filed under New Drug Applications (NDAs) and therapeutic biologics filed under Original Biologic License Applications (BLAs) - declined last year from the previous two years, according to new data released by the FDA. As the chart indicates, last year, there were 18 NMEs approved and three biologics, or 21 in total, which is down from 26 in 2009 and 24 in 2008. On the other hand, there were only 18 approvals in total in 2007 and 22 back in 2006. Since 2001, the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has averaged 22.9 approvals a year, although there is a caveat: biologics were not included during 2001 through 2003. However, new applications are declining. Last year, the FDA received 23, a notable drop from ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495433 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:35:31 +0100 4495433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489985&cid=t_98119_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FEsEBu0zngAk%2F These symptoms and characteristics of the thoughts and actions of a codependent are offered as a tool to aid in self-evaluation.Denial Symptoms: I have difficulty identifying what I am feeling.I minimize, alter or deny how I truly feel.I perceive myself as completely unselfish and dedicated to the well being of others.Low Self Esteem Symptoms: I have difficulty making decisions.I judge everything I think, say or do harshly, as never “good enough.”I am embarrassed to receive recognition and praise or gifts.I do not ask others to meet my needs or desires.I value others approval of my thinking, feelings and behavior over my own.I do not perceive myself as a lovable or worthwhile person.Compliance Symptoms: I compromise my own values and integrity to avoid rejection or others anger... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489985 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:17:02 +0100 4489985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460662&cid=t_98119_4_f&fid=38622&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffdatransparencyblog.fda.gov%2F2011%2F02%2F10%2Fdid-you-know-that-fda-plays-a-vital-role-in-ensuring-the-safety-of-the-nation%25e2%2580%2599s-blood-supply%2F As part of FDA Basics, FDA is hosting a webinar where you can learn more FDA’s role in ensuring the safety of the nation’s blood supply.  The featured speaker, Richard Davey, MD, Director of the Division of Blood Applications, Office of Blood Research and Review in FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, will discuss how the agency safeguards the nation’s blood supply and protects the five million people who receive blood transfusions annually. Dr. Davey will provide an overview of these safeguards and will focus on the donor screening process and the testing of blood for blood-borne infectious agents.  After the presentation, there will an opportunity to ask questions. The free 30 minute webinar will be held Tuesday, February 15th, at 2 p.m. ET. There are a l... FDA Transparency Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460662 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:23:26 +0100 4460662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343332&cid=t_98119_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FiRmxJpj9GZg%2F For the past couple of years, the FDA safety program known as the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, or REMS, has been all the rage. The idea was hatched in response to growing concerns that safety signals were insufficiently handled before and after drug approvals (Merck’s Vioxx painkiller was an oft-cited example, for instance). And so the agency has used the REMS program as something of a carrot and stick by requiring drugmakers to implement such a program as a condition of numerous approvals (here is the most recent list). Of course, not every REMS program is alike in that requirements can differ and, therefore, the effort and cost to design and execute each program involves something less than a cookie-cutter approach. Not surprisingly, therefore, a new survey indicates ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343332 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:05:34 +0100 4343332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338023&cid=t_98119_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F12%2Fcritical-thinking-what-is-true-and-what-to-do%2F Many researchers suggest that a key characteristic of critical thinking is the ability to recognize one’s own fallibility when evaluating and generating evidence — recognizing the danger of weighing evidence according to one’s own beliefs.  The expanding literature on informal reasoning emphasizes the importance of detaching one’s own beliefs from the process of argument evaluation (Kuhn, 2007; Stanovich & Stanovich, 2010). The emphasis placed on unbiased reasoning processes has led researchers to highlight the importance of decontextualized reasoning.  For example (Stanovich & Stanovich, 2010, p. 196): Kelley (1990) argues that “the ability to step back from our train of thought . . . . is a virtue because it is the only way to check the results of our thinking... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338023 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:24:20 +0100 4338023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304984&cid=t_98119_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FMS2qn5Ph1As%2F Here is a news digest on brain training to start your stimulating New Year: Brain training games: Do they work? This piece explores the world of computerized brain training software: Who uses them? Are they worth the expense? You can also check out Sharpbrains Program Evaluation checklist to learn about the 10 ques­tions to ask when choosing a brain fit­ness pro­gram. Protect your brain: The new issue for athletes. Learn more about ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing), the computerized clinical report which is quickly becoming the norm for high schools and colleges in determining an athlete’s cognitive brain function. For basic information on concussions and concussion-types sport-related damages, click here. Brain training: What’s the “true” pic... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304984 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:49:57 +0100 4304984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077185&cid=t_98119_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Forthopedic-surgeon-johannes-volsteedt-sentencing-rape-indecent-assault-postpone%2F The sentencing for Johannes Volsteedt has been postponed pending the evaluation of a psychiatric report that says that Volsteedt suffers from organic brain disease. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077185 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:49:45 +0100 4077185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746738&cid=t_98119_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedicare-em-guidelines-undermine-patient-care%2F2010.07.12 Since the late 1990s, American physicians have labored under a set of tortuous documentation requirements imposed upon them by our government. The E&M guidelines (for “evaluation and management”), apply to the documentation that physicians are now obligated to provide in support of their Medicare billing. The E&M guidelines, first instituted in 1995 and revised in 1997, were part of the Clintons’ great fraud reduction initiative. Ostensibly, the strict documentation requirements reduce the opportunity for fraudulent billing. While doctors initially railed against the E&M guidelines, they now suffer them in relative silence. The E&M guidelines have become, in fact, just one more hurdle which doctors must navigate as they pick their way through the vast obstacle course ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746738 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:00:57 +0100 3746738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726570&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F05%2Fquality-in-primary-care-2010-vol-18-no-3%2F This article aims to assess whether there is any value or effect of patient care planning on the quality of home care. It concludes that care plans in home care lead to significant differences in process, but they have no effect on outcomes for patient and informal caregivers. Contact the Library for a copy of this article Filed under: Current Awareness, Journals, Primary Care Tagged: Access, Evaluation, Healthcare, Outcomes, Patient Care Planning, Primary Health Care, Process Assessment, Quality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726570 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:41:58 +0100 3726570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718335&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F01%2Fheart-2010-vol-96-no-12%2F Heart 2010 (Vol. 96 No. 12) Contents page Fade Fave: Individualising the risks of statins in men and women in England and Wales: population-based cohort study Fade Skinny: Aims to derive and validate risk algorithms so that the risks of four clinical outcomes associated with statin use can be estimated for individual patients. It acheives this in the case of acute renal failure, moderate/serious myopathy and cataract but not in the case of an algorithm to predict liver dysfunction. The algorithms developed could be used to identify patients at increased risk of these adverse effects enabling patients to be monitored more closely. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals Tagged: Algorithm, Athens Password, Current... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718335 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:13:22 +0100 3718335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618107&cid=t_98119_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F140%2Fmole-removal-by-a-dermatologist%2F Mole removal should only be performed by a dermatologist.  Here’s what you can expect to happen during your appointment. Your medical and family history will first be taken.  You may be asked questions about any family history of skin cancer.  Although most moles are benign, those that are unusual in appearance (size, shape or color) may be cancerous. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy will be done.  Depending on the type of cancer that is suspected, the biopsy may involve removing it completely.  For example, if a melanoma is suspected, at least a portion will be removed for microscopic evaluation. Insurance companies will not pay for removing benign moles for cosmetic reasons, but if some type of cancer is suspected, the procedure is a medical necessity and will be covered.  Typica... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618107 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:48:27 +0100 3618107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212266&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F27%2Fchecklist-for-reporting-managing-and-investigating-information-governance-serious-untoward-incidents%2F Title: Checklist for reporting, managing and investigating information governance serious untoward incidents Skinny: Guidance for all NHS staff in managing information governance serious untoward incidents. It should be used in conjunction with previous issued guidance and local guidance issued by the SHAs. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 16p. Published: 22/01/2010 Posted in Clinical Governance, Ethics, Grey Literature, Health and Safety, NHS, Quality, Risk Evaluation Tagged: Clinical Governance, Grey Literature, Guidance, Serious Untoward Incidents (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212266 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:48:34 +0100 3212266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171843&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fthe-north-west-health-community-five-years-at-the-heart-of-the-eu%2F Title: The North West health community: Five years at the heart of the EU Skinny: The North West Health Brussels Office (NWHBO) has acts as a dedicated North West resource in Brussels, promoting the interests of the North West health community in Europe, facilitating lobbying on EU policies that impact the NHS and on wider health issues and assisting in developing European partnerships and projects for public health objectives.  Now in their fifth year this is their annual report Publisher: North West Health Brussels Office Size of Publication: 16p. Published: January 2010 Posted in Grey Literature, Human Resources, Interagency Relations, Legislation, Public Health, Risk Evaluation Tagged: Advocacy, Capacity, European Community, Financial Management, Grey Literatuer, Interagency Relations... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171843 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:24:18 +0100 3171843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133806&cid=t_98119_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsymptoms-of-co-dependence%2F These symptoms and characteristics of the thoughts and actions of a codependent are offered as a tool to aid in self-evaluation. Denial Symptoms: I have difficulty identifying what I am feeling. I minimize, alter or deny how I truly feel. I perceive myself as completely unselfish and dedicated to the well being of others. Low Self Esteem Symptoms: I have difficulty making decisions. I judge everything I think, say or do harshly, as never “good enough.” I am embarrassed to receive recognition and praise or gifts. I do not ask others to meet my needs or desires. I value others approval of my thinking, feelings and behavior over my own. I do not perceive myself as a lovable or worthwhile person. Compliance Symptoms: I compromise my own values and integrity to avoid rejecti... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133806 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:46:03 +0100 3133806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023394&cid=t_98119_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FtSFGN-Is_Gc%2Ftoo-many-are-exhibiting-signs-of.html I meet families on a regular basis, and met with thousands throughout my career. I am still surprised to meet with families who suspect their loved one has Alzheimer’s, yet have not had a comprehensive evaluation for an accurate diagnosis.... By Angil Tarach Alzheimer's Reading Room Bob DeMarco and I have both written articles on causes of dementia. What we have reported is there are reversible and irreversible causes of dementia. Unless a person has a comprehensive evaluation by a geriatric specialist, you don’t know if the dementia is reversible. Worse, you cannot be certain that the diagnosis is correct or accurate. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email As some of you know, I have 2 chronic incurable illnesses, Sjogren’s Syndrome, and Chronic Fatigue Immune ... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023394 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:15:31 +0100 3023394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2930916&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F27%2Fguidance-on-qualified-first-aiders%2F Title: Guidance on qualified first aiders Skinny: National Minimum Standards (NMS) state: ‘a qualified first aider should be available at all times’ (NMS 38.2 for Older People and 42.2 for Younger Adults). This guidance is aimed at providers so that they can ensure the right first aid provision for people who use their services. It explains the factors that a care service provider can take into account when doing a risk assessment to find out their first aid needs. These include: the needs of service users how likely it is that first aid will be needed what kind of first aid is likely to be needed Publisher: Care Quality Commission Size of Publication: 4p Published: 26/10/2009  Posted in Clinical Governance, First Aid, Governance, Grey Literature, Guidance, Private Sector, Pu... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2930916 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:02:47 +0100 2930916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2931053&cid=t_98119_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2009%2F10%2F27%2Fmedical-education-evaluated-with-twitter%2F Conclusion Using DM on twitter is not very different from other methods such as email or text messaging but these two alternatives are easier to implement than twitter. Unfortunately this study didn’t measure the effects of formative evaluation on the quality of teaching. Formative evaluation has several advantages such as direct feedback to the teacher who can improve there lesson for the next group based on the evaluation, courses can be modified quickly based on formative evaluations, more active involvement of the med students this could raise their commitment to their study. Stieger, S., & Burger, C. (2009). Let’s Go Formative: Continuous Student Ratings with Web 2.0 Application Twitter CyberPsychology & Behavior DOI: 10.1089/cpb.2009.0128 Related posts:Twitte... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2931053 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:37:22 +0100 2931053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846644&cid=t_98119_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F30%2Fon-coercion-and-ethics%2F NB: this post is opinionated.  It represents my own opinions and not those of my employer, my colleagues, my family or my dog.  It’s mine all mine. If there is something that gets me really riled up, it’s bullying.  Maybe I had too much bullying when I was a kid, maybe I just believe in justice, but for whatever reason I get very grumpy when I see bullying.  Unfortunately this time, I think I’m being bullied – and not by a small-time bully either. This is a very large organisation that refuses to pay an invoice for services provided because of a paragraph I wrote in the final report.  The paragraph is factual and directly related to the issues the patient raised during the pain management programme.  It just doesn’t suit some members of the organisation... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846644 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:21:58 +0100 2846644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842455&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F29%2Fobstetric-medicine-2009-volume-2-issue-3%2F This article finds that the perception of being at high risk for T2DM did not prevent women from having undetected T2DM. Many factors are likely to contribute to this, including the reliance on screening tests (i.e. fasting glucose) rather than a two hour GTT to detect diabetes. (Access requires NHS Athens password from a North West PCT) Posted in Access, Access from Home, Access from Work, Access in the Library, Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Electronic Resources Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, Diabetes, E-Journals, Obstetrics, Pregnancy, Risk Evaluation (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842455 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:11:37 +0100 2842455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772488&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F07%2Fjournal-of-clinical-pathology-2009-vol-62-no-9%2F contents page Fade Fave: Significance of platelet volume indices and platelet count in ischaemic heart disease Fade Skinny: Identifies that patients with acute coronary syndrome had higher platelet volume indices and lower platelet counts compared with those with stable angina and the normal population. Measurements of platelet volume indices and platelet count may be of some benefit in detecting those patients at higher risk for acute coronary events. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Access from Home, Access from Work, Access in the Library, Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Diagnosis, E-Journals, Grey Literature, Heart Diseases, Pathology, Risk Evaluation (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772488 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:26:03 +0100 2772488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2733997&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F25%2Fsafer-births-supporting-maternity-services-to-improve-safety-report-of-three-regional-events-held-in-york-london-and-wigan-2009%2F Title: Safer Births: Supporting maternity services to improve safety: Report of three regional events held in York, London and Wigan, 2009 The Skinny: Details the findings of three regional workshops undertaken as part of the King’s Fund’s Safer Births initiative for audience of heads of midwifery, lead obstetricians and risk managers. Publisher: The King’s Fund Size of Publication: 7p Published: 24/08/2009 Posted in Clinical Governance, Health and Safety, Midwifery, Obstetrics, Quality, Standards Tagged: Communication, Education, Grey Literature, Guidance, Health and Safety, Information Systems, Leadership, Midwifery, Obstetrics, Risk Evaluation, Staff Supplu, Teamwork, Training (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2733997 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:32:09 +0100 2733997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702484&cid=t_98119_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F14%2Ffda-issues-final-rules-to-help-patients-gain-access-to-investigational-drugs%2F The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published two rules [on August 12, 2009] …that seek to clarify the methods available to seriously ill patients interested in gaining access to investigational drugs and biologics when they are not eligible to participate in a clinical trial and don’t have other satisfactory treatment options. The U.S. Food and [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702484 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:34:59 +0100 2702484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695660&cid=t_98119_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F13%2Ffunctional-capacity-evaluations-do-they-predict-function-in-the-real-world%2F What do you do when a client has a goal ‘to establish functional abilities for work’, spends a lot of time looking at setting baselines at home, develops a good knowledge of how to maintain consistency, starts to work and sustains abilities in a specific workplace, then completes a functional capacity evaluation that says he can do more than what he’s identified he can? I’ve had a long-standing interest in whether functional assessments carried out in a clinic or work setting over a single session (or even two-day period) can predict sustainable function in a ‘real world’ setting such as work. There are many different types of ‘work sampling’ methods that purport to measure functional ability, ranging from specialised machines and standardise... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695660 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:32:49 +0100 2695660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616674&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F20%2Fsafeguarding-adults-report-on-the-consultation-on-the-review-of-no-secrets%2F Title: Safeguarding adults: report on the consultation on the review of No Secrets The Skinny: Report on the consultation on the review of No Secrets. It analyses around 12,00 responses to the consultation and the Government response will be published when this has all been carefully considered. Publisher: DH Published: 16/07/2009 Size of Document: 154p Posted in Clinical Governance, Consent, Governance, Health and Safety, Learning Disabilities, Local Authorities, Mental Health, NHS, Quality, Risk Evaluation, Social Services, Standards, Voluntary Sector, Vulnerable People Tagged: Adults, Grey Literature, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Vulnerable People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616674 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:50:42 +0100 2616674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616676&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F20%2Fhow-cold-will-it-be%2F Title: How Cold Will It Be The Skinny: Despite consensus that the NHS faces a tough financial future, there is no agreement about just how cold the financial climate will be. Three plausible future funding scenarios and their consequences are detailed in this report from the  The King’s Fund and the Institute for Fiscal Studies. It concludes with an assessment of each scenario and the options for funding up to 2017 Publisher: The King’s Fund Published: 19/07/2009 Size of Document: 28p Posted in Corporate Governance, Financial Management, Governance, Health Economics, Management, NHS, Risk Evaluation, Strategic Planning Tagged: Cuts, Economics, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Health Economics, NHS, Rationing (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616676 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:30:25 +0100 2616676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458024&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F05%2Femergency-services-review%2F The Emergency Services Review from OSHA aims to provide focus and support to local health communities to improve the effectiveness of emergency care, enhance patient safety and achieve national emergency care standards. It has 3 strands Analysis of emergency care performance Development of accessible tools to support high performance Providing direct, expert support when asked Posted in Clinical Governance, Decision Making, Emergency Planning, Health and Safety, NHS, Quality, Risk Evaluation Tagged: Emergency Care, Grey Literature, Patient Safety, Quality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458024 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:10:36 +0100 2458024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2147516&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F30%2Fthe-european-working-time-directive-for-trainee-doctors%2F European Working Time Directive for trainee doctors - Implementation update details the absolute commitment to support the NHS in achieving compliance with the WTD by August 1st 2009. The expectation is that all services will strive to be fully compliant and all but a very few services with special difficulties will be compliant by 1 August. Quality and safety of patient care is the key concern, with a good work-life balance and good training for doctors seen as vital. For those services that are finding difficulties in making the August 1st deadline the UK governments intend to take up the option of a derogation under Article 17(5) of the EWTD, permitting an average weekly working time of 52 hours for doctors in training to apply to such services from 1 August 2009. The European Working T... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2147516 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:17:03 +0100 2147516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2083921&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F06%2Fusing-mobile-phones-in-nhs-hospitals-january-2009%2F , replaces all previous guidance issued by the Department. It aims to reflect the rapidly developing principles of patient choice in the matter of mobile phone usage.  The prevailing working presumption should be that patients will be allowed the widest possible use of mobile phones in hospitals where the NHS trust’s local risk assessment indicates that such use would not represent a threat to: patients’ own safety or that of others, the operation of electrically sensitive medical devices in critical care situations, the levels of privacy and dignity that must be the hallmark of all NHS care. Posted in Acute Services, Grey Literature, Health and Safety, Hospitals, Information Technology, NHS, Risk Evaluation   Tagged: Grey Literature, Hospitals, Mobile Telephony, Risk... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2083921 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:17:10 +0100 2083921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2039845&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F12%2F15%2Fthe-british-welfare-market-lessons-from-contracting-out-welfare-to-work-programmes-in-australia-and-the-netherlands%2F The British ‘welfare market’: Lessons from contracting out welfare to work programmes in Australia and the Netherlands (Executive Summary ) considers the development and impact of the Australian and Dutch welfare markets. In doing so it aims to throw light on the situation in the UK where from 2009 all long-term unemployed people will be referred for employment assistance to external New Deal ‘prime contractors’ paid largely according to their success in placing people into sustained employment. Key elements of the reprt are: how welfare markets in each country operate and how well the systems deliver the benefits that policy-makers anticipate; the risks involved in contracting out these services; and the impact that welfare market delivery has had on services for... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2039845 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:01:21 +0100 2039845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1894813&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F22%2Fpandemic-fluuk-international-preparedness-strategy%2F demonstrates a cross-government approach to improving international preparedness for pandemic in the next three to five years. It identifies the UK Government’s aims, objectives and actions for playing its part to improve global pandemic preparedness. Posted in Grey Literature, Influenza, Pandemic, Risk Evaluation, Strategic Planning   Tagged: Grey Literature, Influenza, Pandemic, Strategic Planning    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1894813 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:14:12 +0100 1894813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1871341&cid=t_98119_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F419120348%2F A reader and writer sent us over the weekend the article below as "an OpEd submission". We are not a newspaper, and don't have a formal OpEd section, but are delighted to publish thoughtful, research-based pieces on topics related to lifelong cognitive development and health. Here you are: ---- Philosophy as the Missing Link – An Eye-Opening Audit of Our School’s Curriculum By: Kimberly Wickham The question might be asked, “Why would anyone want to teach philosophy to pre-adolescent children?” but there are very good reasons why one might want to take on such a lofty task. I am not suggesting that the history of philosophy would be particularly pertinent for a young child to learn, but there is substantial evidence to support the development of an already natural tendency... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1871341 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:27:35 +0100 1871341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750006&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F01%2Fweighing-up-the-burden-of-obesity%2F from Dr Foster Intteligence provides a broad overview of the complexity of obesity and includes information on: Where prevalence of obesity is highest in the UK Why obesity is on the increase Health risks associated with obesity Costs of obesity to the NHS and economy Government policy for the prevention and management of obesity Primary care management of obesity (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750006 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:55:28 +0100 1750006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1622039&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F14%2Fon-the-state-of-public-health-annual-report-of-the-chief-medical-officer-2007%2F draws attention to major health challenges requiring immediate action and details progress made in key areas identified in previous annual reports. It calls for a new focus on teenage health, and urges health services to take better account of the specific health needs of young people. It highlights the nature of risks inherent in surgery and that more attention should be given to reducing errors in surgery. Additionally, it indicates the rising levels of oesophageal cancer, the importance of vaccination in improving public health and the issue of racism in medicine. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1622039 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:54:55 +0100 1622039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1546568&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F26%2F714%2F from the Myocardial Ischaemia National Audit Project (MINAP) finds that MINAP has collected data for eight years (2000–2008), and since it started has accumulated data on over 607,000 patients. It now receives data from all but one hospital that admit heart attack patients in England and Wales. Increased survival from heart attacks has occurred against a background of faster thrombolytic treatment in hospital, the introduction of pre-hospital thrombolysis and primary angioplasty and the improved use of secondary prevention medication. While there is variation between hospitals, most patients with heart attack are treated sooner after calling for professional help than in 2006/7. The use of secondary prevention medication has continued to exceed the national standards. The early... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1546568 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:32:42 +0100 1546568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543003&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F25%2F710%2F House of Commons Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (2008) Biosecurity in UK research laboratories: Sixth Report of Session 2007–08: Volume I Report, together with formal minutes concludes that there is a striking lack of co-ordination between organisations who sponsor and run high containment laboratories. No one organisation or Minister has the remit to maintain a strategic overview of capacity and to co-ordinate these laboratories. It identifies significant potential for collaboration at a more formal level to assess what facilities are available and make best use of them, identifying any gaps. More co-ordination and standardisation of the vetting and training of staff working in this area is possible. Shortcomings in the funding of high containment facilities, par... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543003 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:07:48 +0100 1543003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1516411&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F13%2Fthe-nhs-resilience-and-business-continuity-management-guidance-2008-interim-strategic-national-guidance-for-nhs-organisations%2F is best practice guidance to give National Health Service (NHS) organisations support in developing and refining Business Continuity Management (BCM) processes. It aims to: Improve resilience within the NHS ensure through the adoption of resilience principles the continuous operational delivery of healthcare services when faced with a range of disruptive challenges e.g. staff shortages, denial of access, failures in technology, loss of utility services and failure of key suppliers. help drive NHS compliance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004) Allow a unified and cohesive approach to BCM which parallels the new British Standard BS25999,, and develop a resilient healthcare system which can be benchmarked against other similar sized organisations. It is issued with an Initial ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1516411 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:50:50 +0100 1516411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1491950&cid=t_98119_113_f&fid=34636&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rodspace.co.uk%2Fblog%2F2008%2F06%2Fresearcher-job-for-nhs-connecting-for.html (Source: Informaticopia) Informaticopia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1491950 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:15:00 +0100 1491950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1465970&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F24%2Fconsent-patients-and-doctors-making-decisions-together%2F from the GMC is new guidance to doctors on consent which: sets out the key principles of good decision-making, which apply to all decisions about care from simple treatment for minor and self-limiting conditions to major surgery takes account of changes in the law, in particular about making decisions when patients lack capacity reflects the shift in professional and public attitudes towards more patient-centred care contains practical advice on sharing information and discussing treatment options includes guidance on how to approach discussions about risk (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1465970 Sat, 24 May 2008 11:30:11 +0100 1465970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1332425&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F28%2Frisky-drinking-in-north-west-school-children-and-its-consequences-a-study-of-fifteen-and-sixteen-year-olds%2F Trailed in today’s media the report Risky drinking in North West school children and its consequences: A study of fifteen and sixteen year olds is a study of 9,833 15-16 year old school children in the North West, examining relationships between risky drinking behaviours (binge drinking, frequent drinking, drinking in public places) and demographics, income, leisure activities and access to alcohol. Negative consequences of risky drinking such as violence and regretted sex are also investigated. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1332425 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:22:38 +0100 1332425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1292354&cid=t_98119_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F249128433%2F After what FDA commish Andy von Eschenbach called a national search, he’s decided to let Janet Woodcock to become the permanent head of the agency’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. The move ends speculation that Jesse Goodman, who oversees the biologics division, would get the job. “Dr. Woodcock’s outstanding scientific credentials and historical knowledge of the complexities involved in drug safety and regulation make her uniquely qualified to oversee, as well as modernize the techniques, tools, and methods used for evaluating the safety and effectiveness of drugs throughout the product life-cycle,” Andy says in a statement. (more…) (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1292354 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 22:09:37 +0100 1292354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1286511&cid=t_98119_137_f&fid=36083&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver%2F%7E3%2F247534299%2Fbook-review-36-hour-day.html The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease and Memory Loss in Later Life This best-selling book is the "bible" for families caring for people with Alzheimer disease...offering comfort and support to millions worldwide. In addition to the practical and compassionate guidance that have made The 36-Hour Day... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1286511 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:50:16 +0100 1286511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1283373&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F06%2Fresponse-to-the-health-select-committees-first-report-of-session-2007-08-on-the-national-institute-for-health-and-clinical-excellence%2F The Government’s Response to the Health Select Committee’s First Report of Session 2007-08 on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence sets out the Government’s response to the Health Select Committee’s report on the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). It welcomes and endorses the Committee’s expression of support for and confidence in NICE. Separate reports by the World Health Organisation on NICE’s technology appraisal and clinical guidelines programmes have commended the way in which it discharges its vital responsibilities. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1283373 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:18:37 +0100 1283373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1244993&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F20%2Fworld-class-commissioning-nhs-confederation-support-interview-with-david-stout-director-pct-network%2F To access this video you will be required to give some details about yourself to HealthExecTV. David Stout, Director of PCT Network at the NHS Confederation, shares his vision for World Class Commissioning and its potential to transform health services and drive improvements in health outcomes. He advises on how Trusts can step-up their current approaches in World Class ways - for example, planning for the longer term needs of the population through more effective public engagement and techniques such as risk stratification. In particular, Mr Stout defines the role of the NHS Confederation and how they are supporting PCTs in their transition. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1244993 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:19:47 +0100 1244993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1199994&cid=t_98119_87_f&fid=35062&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffibroresearch.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fonline-support-groups-empowering-for.html In this study we explored if, and in which ways, patients feel empowered by participation. Additionally, we studied which empowering and disempowering processes occur as a result of taking part in these groups.Their study consisted of interviewing 32 participants of online support groups. Analyzing this interviews showed empowering processes that fell into the following categories: exchanging information, encountering emotional support, finding recognition, sharing experiences, helping others, and amusement. They found that few people mentioned disempowering processes.Empowering outcomes mentioned were being better informed; feeling confident in the relationship with their physician, their treatment, and their social environment; improved acceptance of the disease; increased optimism and c... The Fibromyalgia Research Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1199994 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:06:00 +0100 1199994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146150&cid=t_98119_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F12%2Fmapping-radon%2F Radon is carcinogenic radioactive gas emitted from soils rocks and water as a result of radioactive decay in some areas of the country.  The Indicative atlas of radon in England and Wales presents an overview of the results of detailed mapping in England and Wales of radon potential, defined as the estimated percentage of homes in an area above the radon Action Level. The work was carried out by the Health Protection Agency and the British Geological Survey based on the results of measurements of radon in 460,000 homes. This allows variations in radon potential both between and within geological units to be mapped. The resulting map, which defines radon affected areas in England and Wales, includes more detail than could be shown in an atlas. The full detail is instead published as a dat... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146150 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:45:58 +0100 1146150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=758701&cid=t_98119_87_f&fid=35062&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffibroresearch.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fchanges-in-fibromyalgia-tender-point.html The study summarized in Tender point count and total myalgic score in fibromyalgia: changes over a 28-day period (Rheumatology International, July 20, 2007), investigates tender point count (TPC) and total myalgic score (TMS) in fibromyalgia patients. Researchers at Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland, explain that TPC and TMS are used to monitor fibromyalgia patients' conditions. They studied 24 fibromyalgia patients in order to determine how stable these measures were over time and how well they reflected the patients' own experiences and perceptions of their condition.When they entered the study, all patients completed the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and a visual analogue scale (VAS) measuring well-being. They w... The Fibromyalgia Research Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=758701 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 18:08:00 +0100 758701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644935&cid=t_98119_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F30%2Flather-on-some-of-this-sunscreen-truth%2F Filed under: Skin Cancer, Prevention, Daily newsThat's Fit blogger Jonathon Morgan wrote on May 25 about five sunscreen myths. In the spirit of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, it seems appropriate to mention this thought-provoking news here on this site.I just heard a radio commercial about a certain sunscreen, claiming the product is so good consumers need only apply the lotion one time during an eight-hour time frame. It seems, according to the following list of myths, this is not exactly true.Myth #1: Sunscreens protect all day.Fact: Regardless of the SPF or what the label says, sunscreens must be reapplied every two hours because active ingredients in most products break down when exposed to the sun.Myth #2: Some sunscreens are waterproof.Fact: The FDA does not use the word "waterproof." ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644935 Wed, 30 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=487193&cid=t_98119_133_f&fid=35098&url=http%3A%2F%2Fclub166.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fbad-newsgood-news.html What I've really been thinking about are the weighty issues raised on Kristina Chew's website, as well as elsewhere. But I'm just not up to tackling those things today. So we'll keep it a bit closer to home.I haven't totally figured out how Buddy Boy is "graded" every day. Every day we get feedback from the school as to how he has done during each period of the day. He gets either a green light, yellow light, or red light. Besides getting a "light" for each period, there will also usually be explanations of his behavior for either yellow or red lights.Last week Buddy Boy started "inclusion" for one or two periods each day in his assigned first grade classroom (he hasn't been there all year-instead he has been in a self contained sp. ed class). The first few days went well (novelty usually ... Club 166 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=487193 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:13:00 +0100 487193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486817&cid=t_98119_87_f&fid=35062&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffibroresearch.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fchildren-with-fibromyalgia-report-more.html The creation of a system for evaluating the impacts of fibromyalgia on the lives of children and teens with fibromyalgia, as well as the outcome of treatments, is discussed in an article in February's Health and Quality of Life Outcomes (2007 Feb 12;5(1):9). Standardized outcome measures for clinical trials in fibromyalgia are being developed to measure pain, generic health-related quality of life, fatigue, sleep quality, and physical function but no such measures exist for pediatric fibromyalgia.Because of this lack of a standardized way to evaluate fibromyalgia impact on children and teens, researchers analyzed the "feasibility, reliability, and validity of the PedsQL 4.0 (Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory) Generic Core Scales, PedsQL Multidimensional Fatigue Scale, and PedsQL Rheumato... The Fibromyalgia Research Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486817 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:12:00 +0100 486817