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 'expensive'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096209&cid=t_126424_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Feven-with-insurance-childbirth-is-an-expensive-undertaking%2F2011.08.03 Childbirth hospital costs these days aren’t cheap. Some studies suggest the cost of raising a child exceeds $200,000, not including education expenses.   Most insurance companies charge women of childbearing age more for their insurance because the actuarial tables say so.  Mrs  Happy and I now have a 3 month old Zachary in our wings.  He is a cute little peanut.  His two brothers, Marty and Cooper adore him. Forty-two days after his April 21st, 2011 delivery, we still had not received our explanation of benefits from Blue Cross Blue Shield for the midwife charge.  I had previously received a statement from them saying the charge was under review.  Perhaps they believed that delivering Zachary was not medically necessary.  I can’t explain it. When I called to ask them w... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096209 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:00:00 +0100 5096209 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062244&cid=t_126424_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsome-young-europeans-are-starting-to-eat-like-americans%2F2011.07.24 For years I have touted the health benefits of the “Mediterranean Diet” and encouraged patients to eat like the Europeans.   Fresh farm vegetables, olive oil, fish and red wine have been linked with longevity and good health.  I just read in NPR news that young Italians are forgoing the eating patterns of their elders and are imitating the “U.S. diet”.  The result is soaring obesity, just like in the United States. According the the article, young Italians ages 6-12 are sitting in front of the TV and are eating fast foods and soda.  In just three generations, the eating habits and activity of kids has changed from their healthy grandparents.  Italian health officials say obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Part of the diet changes are a result of (more&#... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062244 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5062244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575100&cid=t_126424_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F24960553%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Ratings-to-Improve-REAL-Satisfaction.htm It’s no surprise that most of us will adjust our own expressed views to those around us. If your friends are raving about the meal you all just ate, you might tend to go with the flow rather than being the solo critic. Perhaps you simply don’t want to annoy your friends or perhaps you [...] CommentsThis explains nicely Cialdini's assertion that expert opinions ... by John Laddwow i didn't realize that having testimonials and ratings fall ... by miami opticalRelated StoriesWhen Loyalty Points Beat Price DifferencesBorder Bias: How to Beat ItDoes Paper Outweigh Digital? (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575100 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:14:32 +0100 4575100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527735&cid=t_126424_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftop-5-most-expensive-classes-of-prescription-drugs%2F2011.02.27 The top five therapeutic classes ranked by total expense are metabolic, central nervous system, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and psychotherapeutic, altogether totaling $155.7 billion, or two-thirds of prescription drug expenses by U.S. adults in 2008. Two-thirds of American adults use a prescription drug, totaling the $232.6 billion in expenses. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality compiled a statistical brief showing that drug classes varied widely in how they made the top five list. While 46 percent of adults with a prescribed drug expense bought a central nervous system agent, they are relatively cheaper on average. Gastrointestinal agents had the highest average expense per prescription ($133), or more than three times the average expense of the cheapest class, which wa... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527735 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 15:00:00 +0100 4527735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4040561&cid=t_126424_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftop-gripes-about-drugs-and-what-they-cost%2F2010.10.07 I used to defend pharmaceutical companies. ”What companies out there have contributed more good? Should care manufacturers make more when all they do is make transportation that breaks after a few years?” It made sense to me that you should put a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow so that companies are motivated to invent more drugs and innovate. We throw a lot of money to athletes and movie stars who simply entertain us, shouldn’t we do better to those who heal us? I used to say that. I don’t anymore. No, I don’t think the drug companies are “evil.” People who say that are thinking way to simplistic. These companies are doing exactly what their shareholders want them to do: make as much money as possible for as long as possible. That’s what all companies do, right? They... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4040561 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:00:07 +0100 4040561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3921021&cid=t_126424_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FyxFpMS1lZPM%2Funinsured-with-diabetes.php Having a chronic illness like diabetes demands many things.  We must count carbohydrates, monitor blood sugars, take medication (insulin or pills), become quite close with our medical teams. It is a difficult to balance on a good day.  Diabetes is also very expensive.  Even if you have medical insurance.  If you’re lucky enough to live in a country where medical care is provided to everyone, then you don’t have to worry about deciding between groceries and the very medication that keeps you alive. Over the years, I have met too many people that battle to stay healthy without insurance. One of my closest friends and fellow D-Blogger, Crystal Lane has type 1 diabetes and no health insurance. She has to buy her insulin from other countries or get it shipped from friends.... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3921021 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:31:04 +0100 3921021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3812974&cid=t_126424_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=3816714&cid=t_126424_136_f&fid=39215&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancersuucks.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fi-am-so-tired.html i am so tired. This will be a short one. I have been "binge working." A trick of nurses, especially those of us who are not on the books for 40 hours. Work a shitload of days in a row and then you can get a bunch off. That is how those of us with minimal sick and vacation time get vacations. Course, with radiation every weekday, my time away from home was limited to the weekend. We went to a beautiful beach in Yarmouth, staying with friends of Cindys. Well now we are all friends of each other. This was one of the very few times I have hung out with men who are the category of: OLDER THAN ME. How could they not be dead of old age, you ask? Honestly, I don't know. I made a few observations about the weekend and they fit under the category: Reasons why I hate to hang around with people my ow... Cancer does suck but it is a little funny. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816714 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:50:00 +0100 3816714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687098&cid=t_126424_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-testing-doctors-and-x-ray-vision%2F2010.06.22 Boston Celtics basketball player Kendrick Perkins injured his knee during the NBA Finals against the Lakers when he landed awkwardly. Unable to weightbear, he left Game 6 not to return for the following pivotal Game 7. Based on his mechanism of injury and his physical examination, his trainer reported that he tore his medial collateral ligament (MCL) as well as the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). More amazingly, this was done without the help of a MRI. Since Perkins was unable to play the final game, there was no urgent medical need to expedite the test, as regardless of the result his season was already done. How do doctors know what’s wrong without X-ray vision or an imaging test? (Note that Perkins did get a X-ray, but X-rays generally don’t show ligament injuries.) Is it... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687098 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:00:00 +0100 3687098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440765&cid=t_126424_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Flet-your-newborn-sleep-in-an-open-drawer%2F Forget the expensive baby bedding and fancy crib – just let your baby snooze in an open dresser drawer. Okay, we’re exaggerating, but you don’t need to buy the most expensive bassinet, crib, and comforter set. Sure, decorating the nursery can be fun, but it might not be in your child’s best interest to get too fancy. Image: Walmart To reduce the risk of SIDS and suffocation, it’s recommended that newborns sleep in a crib with just a tight, firm mattress and a fitted sheet. That means no stuffed animals, blankets, or other bedding. And skip the matching crib bumper. You might think that a bumper pad will protect your baby, but a study by Washington University School of Medicine found a number of accidental deaths attributed to bumpers – and zero deaths attributed... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440765 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:47:37 +0100 3440765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414779&cid=t_126424_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fmps-claiming-for-rugs.html Mr & Mrs MackayThe Crippen teenagers have been enjoying the MPs expenses game more than most. They spotted this morning that Gerald Kaufman had claimed for a rug:In March 2007 Sir Gerald submitted a claim for £1,461.83 for a “second-hand rug replacing 24-year-old carpet”, with an additional £389.91 for “customs duty on rug”, which was paidDaily TelegraphMy friend Wat Tyler is also having some fun with Gerald:And then there's Gerald Kaufman's £8 grand Bang & Olufson telly. I once saw Mr K preening himself in the First Class compartment of a train going North. He'd boarded wearing one of those white raincoats specially designed for people who want to get noticed, and he spent the entire journey being important. You can hardly expect a man like that to settle for 19 inch Al... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414779 Sat, 16 May 2009 14:53:00 +0100 2414779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019246&cid=t_126424_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F12%2F03%2Ftime-to-tighten-those-purse-straps-i-have-no-idea-what-that-means%2F Met with the financial coordinator at the baby factory today.  Holy Christnickles.  There goes the 50″ flat screen my boss and husband seem to think we should get.  (Being that my boss has about as much knowledge of our personal finances as Mark does, I’d say they can both suck it.) This cycle is costing us quite a bit more than the last 800 we’ve done.  Why?  Well times are tough for everyone, yo.  Somebody has to pay for Doctor Miracle’s kids to go to summer camp next year.  And the year after.  And…wait let’s face it, I’m payin for those kids to go to college.  I damn well better get a thank you card. Looks like BabyBound is stickin to a list and checking it twice this Christmas….do you think I can get Doc Miracle’s kids to ... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019246 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:26:43 +0100 2019246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1738962&cid=t_126424_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F08%2F28%2Fla-prairie-platinum-the-most-over-priced-skin-cream-in-the-world%2F Kristen’s curious: I just read about La Prairie Cellular Cream Platinum Rare. It is currently the most expensive skin cream on the planet at $1,000 for 1.5 ounces and is infused with Platinum. So Beauty Brains- what’s the REAL deal with this face cream? The Right Brain responds: The real deal is that La Prairie’s tiny, $1,000 jar of skin cream is worth every penny! Yeah, right. Medicinal Platinum Platinum is a precious, gray-white transition metal used in jewelry, dentistry, automobile emissions control devices and, apparently, La Prairie skin creams. Does platinum have ANY beneficial healing properties whatsoever? Yes, as a matter of fact it does. Complexes made with platinum, like cisplatin, are well known cancer treatments and somewhat less well known for their abilit... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1738962 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:01:13 +0100 1738962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=809591&cid=t_126424_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F20%2Fthought-for-the-day-mri-as-a-gold-standard%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prevention, Thought for the DayJust recently, European researchers announced that MRI scans offer a new way to detect breast cancer in its earliest form. They can even prevent cancer among high-risk women.Better than standard mammograms, MRI can detect a nonmalignant tumor called ductal carcinoma in-situ, or DCIS. Once found, the lesion can be surgically removed before it becomes cancerous.Think about this: It is believed that almost all breast cancer starts out as DCIS. And this: if MRI were the gold standard breast cancer screening tool, we might be able to prevent a lot more breast cancer cases than we do now. It seems researchers agree."MRI should thus no longer be regarded as an adjunct to mammography but as a distinct method to detect breast cancer at its ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=809591 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 809591