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 'fibers'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:30:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107519&cid=t_137005_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-to-soothe-that-itchy-sunburn%2F2011.08.08 Have you ever had a sunburn? First it hurts. Then it itches. And itches. And itches. Why is that? Sunburn is caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage to your skin. Too much UV damages your skin cell’s DNA, and your immune system responds by killing off the bad cells. Because UV radiation doesn’t penetrate (unlike X-rays for example), it damages only the surface layer of your skin. This outermost layer happens to be loaded with special nerve fibers called C-fibers which are responsible for itch. Itch is a mechanism to (more…) *This blog post was originally published at The Dermatology Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107519 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:00:10 +0100 5107519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780580&cid=t_137005_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F231%2Fantioxidants-nutritional-supplements-facial-wrinkles%2F Some fine lines on the face may be unavoidable if we live long enough.   But, the visible signs of age can be minimized in the same way that aging inside of the body can be kept to a minimum.   Good nutrition is the key. You do not need large amounts of vitamins.  You just need a balanced diet and good anti aging natural supplements to help you along.   It’s very difficult , if not impossible, to get every nutrient that you require every day from the foods that you eat.  Studies (conducted in the US and Canada) have proven that vegetables contain less nutrients than they had in the past, due mainly to soil depletion. Some of the most helpful antioxidants cannot be found in common every day foods.  For example, curcumin is one of the most potent antioxidants and na... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780580 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 03:31:47 +0100 3780580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526972&cid=t_137005_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F23%2Fprickly-heat%2F Prickly heat is one of the most common skin problems during the summer season especially in the unbelievable heat that is just around the corner! It is actually caused by blockage of the pores though which sweat comes out thereby trapping the sweat underneath the skin and manifests as rashes and itchiness of the affected area. The best way to treat prickly heat is to keep away from a hot environment-staying indoors and turning on the AC not only keeps the body cool but also pumps up the electricity bill! Other tips to help you get by include: Keep the body temp down by drinking lots of cool fluids and sucking on ice chips. Calamine lotion to help soothe that itchy rash. Avoid tight clothes and those made of synthetic fibers. Take cool baths frequently. (Source: Skin MD) Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526972 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:29:04 +0100 3526972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262547&cid=t_137005_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fastrocytoma%2F Pathophysiology 1) primary brain tumor dervied from astrocytes 2) wide variation in differentiation – grade 1 (astrocytoma), grade 2 (anaplastic astrocytoma), grade 3 (glioblastoma multiforme) Signs and Symptoms 1) headaches (especially on waking) 2) vomiting 3) confusion leading to obtundation and coma 4) seizures 5) transtentorial (with fixed and dilated pupils due to CN III damage) or foramen magnum herniation Characteristic Test Findings Radiology – 1) poorly demarcated mass on MRI and CT scan 2) grade 3 – often crosses the midline and assumes “butterfly shpae” 3) grade 3 often with hemorrhage and frequent necrosis Histology/Gross Pathology Grade 1 – 1) well-differentiated astrocytes with a matrix of thin glial processes; but, grossly, tumor is poorl... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262547 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 03:21:34 +0100 3262547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824247&cid=t_137005_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F09%2F23%2Fdo-hair-thickening-products-work%2F Omgaya3 asks…I have seen a leading shampoo brand claiming that it can make hair 2 times thicker. Is it actually possible to make hair that very thick? I cannot imagine making each strand of one’s hair grow twice in thickness! Can you kindly enlighten as to how such claims have been made? The Left Brain responds: They don’t actually make the strands two times thicker.  Not having seen the specific claim (the wording matters) it’s difficult to say how they are justifying it.  But here is a strategy companies generally use. 1.  Consumer perception – They ask consumers how much thicker they think their hair is after using the product. 2.  Photo measurements – They take a before picture and an after picture and measure how much more volumized the person... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824247 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:01:38 +0100 2824247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774713&cid=t_137005_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F09%2F08%2Fcan-thyroid-problems-cause-hair-loss%2F Faz is concerned…My hair keeps falling a lot and is getting quite thin, my hair usually falls out while I am brushing it or washing it. My mum says I may be short of some nutrition and may be because I don’t drink enough water. What can I do? The Right Brain responds: Here’s another example of why our Beauty Brains Forum is so fabulous. When Faz asked this question earlier this year, some of our astute Beauty Brainiacs (Marynel, Janis, Purplerules, Tsunamino and others) jumped in and asked Faz if she’d gotten a doctor’s opinion. That’s because her symptoms sounded like they might be beyond a cosmetic “dry hair” problem. Specifically, they suggested she get her thyroid checked.  So, we thought it might be helpful to educate all our readers ... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774713 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:01:01 +0100 2774713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748025&cid=t_137005_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2009%2F08%2F31%2Fdo-toppik-hair-building-fibers-work%2F Mel Cooley asks… Would the Beauty Brains recommend buying Toppik Hair Building Fibers for my slightly hair-impaired significant other? The Right Brain responds: Well Melanie, thanks for your question. Whether or not you want to be with the kind of guy who covers up his bald spot is up to you. But we can clue you in on the technology behind Toppik. Toppik Hair Building Fibers. Yeah, right. The hype on this one is a bit hard to swallow. Here’s what Amazon.com says: The best hair loss concealer on the market. Toppik fibers are restructured to merge undetectably with your hair when applied. It is a safe, natural way to eliminate the appearance of baldness and thinning hair. It’s not a spray, cream or cover-up. In fact, it’s so scientifically advanced that it is unlike a... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748025 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:01:23 +0100 2748025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1812881&cid=t_137005_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2Fentry%2Fnewfound-antioxidant-holds-wrinkle-free-skin-secrets%2F Not for many, those pesky wrinkles signify wisdom. Nowadays, most people would prefer not having those fine lines on the face and body. In a bid to have a wrinkle-free skin, people resort to many products and procedures available in the market. But unfortunately, most of them land up disappointed with their products’ claims! And for many, plastic surgery seems to be the most safe and effective step towards possessing a wrinkle-free skin, but it does not suit everyone’s pocket! And, if you are one of them, forget turning to either of the options. A researcher at the Hebrew University Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences has come up with a new wrinkle-fighting method - an antioxidant. Excessive exposure to sun’s rays or during normal aging... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1812881 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:03:12 +0100 1812881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=778623&cid=t_137005_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F04%2Fworthy-wisdom-flax-seed-to-the-rescue%2F Filed under: Prevention, Diets, Nutrition, Worthy WisdomThe folks at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona told me all about the merits of flax seed. They told me to sprinkle it here, sprinkle it there, sprinkle it everywhere. While at this desert destination, I did just that. I dipped into the bowls of flax scattered at all dining locations, and I topped my bagels, cereals, salads, and more with this powerful substance. As soon as I got home from this little slice of paradise, I bought my own personal container of flax. I promptly placed it in my refrigerator, have used it a few times, and just recently realized I'd forgotten why exactly it's so good for me.I've done some research, and now I know a little more about this thing called flax -- and I remember why it must become a part of my everyd... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=778623 Sat, 04 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 778623