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 'extraction'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:16:21 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684506&cid=t_249473_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D229 Has technology made cataract surgery that much more efficient?  I was just going over ambulatory surgery trends and found the professional payment for cataract surgery has dropped over 14% (CPT 66984) in the last two years, 45% since 1996.  At the same time, the technical payment (APC 0246) rose almost 10%.  This is a common trend, especially when a costly technology is involved.  One parallel example is CT, a technology that performs approximately 69 million scans yearly.  Over the last two years, the professional payment has dropped almost 30%.  One thing cataract extraction has in common with imaging is volume.  Each year, over 1.5 million cataract extraction procedures are performed, making it one of the more common surgical procedures performed in the U.S.  When I spoke with T... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684506 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:38:12 +0100 4684506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220098&cid=t_249473_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2010%2F01%2Firon-in-vibrio-and-aeromonas.html Vibrio and Aeromonas species are ubiquitous bacteria in aquatic environments worldwide. Many of the species are important pathogens for humans and/or aquatic animals. Several iron acquisition strategies have been developed by vibrios and aeromonads in order to get this essential element for surviving in their host and in aquatic habitats. All species studied so far have the ability to synthesize siderophores to sequester iron from the cell environment and transport it through their respective cognate outer membrane receptors. It has been demonstrated that this capacity is a relevant virulence factor for human and animal pathogens. Furthermore, all species studied can utilize exogenous siderophores, made by other bacteria. Another iron acquisition system described in both genera involves th... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220098 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:46:00 +0100 3220098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220101&cid=t_249473_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2010%2F01%2Firon-in-bordetella.html Upon colonization of the mammalian respiratory epithelium by mucosal pathogens of the genus Bordetella, the host-pathogen interaction causes inflammatory changes, immune activation, and host cell injury. In this dynamic environment, Bordetella cells scavenge the nutritional iron necessary for growth. The three classical Bordetella species produce the siderophore alcaligin. In addition, they can utilize xenosiderophores that could be produced by commensals or other microbes that transiently inhabit the nasopharynx. As infection progresses, extravasation of immune cells, erythrocytes and serum to the mucosal surface can occur, exacerbated by the damaging action of Bordetella toxins, thus providing iron sources such as transferrin and heme compounds to the microbe. The three characterized Bor... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220101 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:42:00 +0100 3220101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523687&cid=t_249473_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FmxaxKSdj9Ac%2Furgent-medicare-qustionf-from-reader.html An 82 year old dementia patient who I assist with medical bills is going into the hospital (as opposed to Dentist's office) for oral surgery to extract multiple teeth. Because of her dementia, general anesthesia is required.However, Medicare apparently doesn't cover the cost for the hospital/anesthesia despite that the underlying condition.Dementia is the reason it is required for these extractions. The cost is over $10,000 for the hospital room and anesthesiologist at NYU MedicalCenter. The dentist's office manager has been trying to get them to reconsidercovering the cost but no success as yet.Anyone out there have a similiar situation, and if so, any suggestions / tacticsyou recommend?Thanks in advance for you help. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523687 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:06:52 +0100 2523687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353964&cid=t_249473_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F21%2Fattention-pediatric-dental-professionals%2F Cochrane Collaboration Publishes Two Sytematic Reviews for Pediatric Dentistry Two new systematic reviews pertaining to pediatric dentistry are available in the Cochrane Library. The first, Dental fillings for the treatment of caries in the primary dentition, compared the outcomes  for restorative materials used to treat caries in the primary dentition in children.  There was insufficient evidence from [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353964 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:44:21 +0100 2353964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2081009&cid=t_249473_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ffosomoax-linked-to-jawbone-death-onj%2F Fosomoax, a drug prescribed for many of the ten-thousand osteoporosis patients in the US, has been associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ).  Fosomax leads the way as the most often prescribed osteoporosis medication. According to a report at MedicalNewsToday.com, since 2006 Fosomax has ranked as the 21st most often prescrobed drug. A recent study by Dr. Parish Sedghizadeh of University of Southern California and his colleagues is featured in January’s Journal of the American Dental Association. Previous research showed a link between bisphosphonate drugs and jaw osteonecrosis, but Dr. Sedghizadeh’s study revealed that the problem is more common than formerly thought. The study showed that one in 23 patients who take Fosomax for osteoporosis experienced jawbone ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2081009 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:46:27 +0100 2081009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1679289&cid=t_249473_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fstem-save-you-may-play-a-role-in-saving-a-life%2F We now know that stem cells can be extracted from teeth, which means that your dental practice can become a resource for patients to conveniently save and professionally store the cells that could one day save their lives. Stem cells are still being researched, but what we understand for certain is that they can be used to generate virtually any type of human cell. So stem cells can help patients recover from life-threatening injuries and systemic diseases. As they relate to oral issues, stem cells can be used to regenerate bone, cartilage, and salivary glands. Traditionally, stem cells are harvested from the placenta when a person is born, though they may also be taken from bone marrow or fat tissue. However, dental-derived stem cells are the most convenient to acquire and extract. When... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1679289 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:54:05 +0100 1679289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1147300&cid=t_249473_93_f&fid=36697&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjeffreyleow.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F03%2Fleaving-a-footprint%2F Yesterday was the Lord’s Day, or so they like to call it at Church. I usually attend a Mandarin service with my parents, then the English service with my significant other, Vanessa. Yesterday was a little special. At 7 a.m., i headed to the harbour instead and headed off to the little island of Batam, [...] (Source: monash medical student) monash medical student blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1147300 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:47:32 +0100 1147300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1147425&cid=t_249473_107_f&fid=36698&url=http%3A%2F%2Fminingdrugs.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fquotes-from-neighbors-november-2007.html ==The value of feature extraction==I am a strong believer in the power of machine readable data, and the potential power it can provide. Whether it be a system like Freebase that allows you to add structure to data, or the kinds of entity extraction and data contexts that Jon Udell and Jeff Jonas talk about, making your data more “intelligent” is something that we should strive for, whether it be in the world of business, or the world of life science (or as Andrew Walkingshaw might point out, materials science). My old colleagues at Scitegic have a motto - “Ask more of your data”. That has always resonated with me. So lets take yet another look at how to make your data smarter, especially when the semantic web seems to be inching towards more mainstream acceptance.==Compiling the I... Mining Drug Space blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1147425 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:07:00 +0100 1147425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=781374&cid=t_249473_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Frules-is-rules-you-ninny.html I stand at the kitchen counter fighting and cursing, silently. Junior saunters over to drape himself at my side.“We can be having dah electronics now? It is being dah 5:30!” I check the clock. [translation = never trust a child on a mission] I know I should check for chore completion but the rising waves of pain are making me fractious. “Were you a good boy today for the baby sitter?” I offer lamely.“Ooo yes, I was being dah extra, extra good.” Why do I doubt his veracity?“Really? Well I’m very pleased to hear that!” But I still don’t believe it. I glance around to notice that the carpet is visible. [translation = tidy toys task is completed]“Well it certainly is very tidy around here! You must have done a marvelous job?” He offers me no further information. I dithe... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=781374 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:40:00 +0100 781374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485929&cid=t_249473_132_f&fid=35037&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.isavoir.com%2Fpost%2F2007%2F03%2F19%2FIs-Information-Extraction-IE-from-the-scientific-litterature-ready-for-Life-science For the average biologist, hands-on literature mining currently means a keyword search in PubMed. However, methods for extracting biomedical facts from the scientific literature have improved considerably, and the associated tools will probably soon be used in many laboratories to automatically annotate and analyse the growing number of system-wide experimental data sets." Extract from Nature Review Genetics : Literature mining for the biologist: from information retrieval to biological discovery by Peer Bork et al. 2006 Simply put, Information extraction ( IE) accomplish these tasks : * Take natural language text from a document source , and extract the essential facts about one or more predefined fact types. * Represent each fact as a template whose slots are filled on the basis of... DNA MANIA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485929 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:33:02 +0100 485929