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 'fluid'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:41 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139738&cid=t_117616_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fresearch-shows-that-a-pregnant-womans-diet-might-influence-babys-palate%2F2011.08.17 Attention, pregnant women!  The foods you eat now might influence your babies’ palates after they are born.  New research published in the journal Pediatrics, shows that the fetus actually drinks amniotic fluid in the womb.  The amniotic fluid is flavored by the foods the mother has recently eaten and flavors can be transmitted to the amniotic fluid and mother’s milk. It makes sense that as the baby is developing, memories are being created by a sense of taste.  Could what a mother eats influence food preferences and odor preferences for life?  Researchers fed babies cereal flavored with carrot juice vs. water.  They showed that babies who experienced daily carrots in amniotic fluid or mother’s milk ate more carrot-flavored cereal and made less negative faces when e... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139738 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 17:00:00 +0100 5139738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125693&cid=t_117616_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F12%2Fnursing-times-2011-vol-107-no-28%2F This article discusses the importance of hydration and the health implications of dehydration and over-hydration. Contact the Library for a copy of this article Filed under: Journals Tagged: Dehydration, Fluid Balance Care, Input, Output, Over-Hydration (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125693 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:59:18 +0100 5125693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103340&cid=t_117616_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftips-to-beat-the-heat%2F2011.08.06 Dehydrated, cramped, limping? on a bike. Road nationals 2010. People who exercise outdoors face a new threat. It’s unrelenting. Consistent. Inescapable. Perhaps, even more dangerous than distracted or mean motorists. It’s the heat. Gosh, is it hot. If only I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say, “Doctor M, you aren’t riding in this heat; are you?” Well…Other than the fortunate souls smart (or lucky) enough to live in cooler climates, most of us are facing an extreme wave of hotness. As a Kentuckian, I live in the epicenter of this summer’s cauldron. Louisville sits in a wind-protected valley alongside the heat sink that is the Ohio River. Think hot and steamy. The excessive heat smacked me hard last evening. Normally, my highly-veined skin and northern European h... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103340 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:00:01 +0100 5103340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062514&cid=t_117616_155_f&fid=38409&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropathologyblog.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fbest-post-of-february-2011-finally.html The next in our "Best of the Month" series is from February 2, 2011: prion proteinResearchers report in an article in Nature Medicine that a new cerebrospinal fluid test, known as real-time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QUIC) assay, appears to be more specific than the problematic 14-3-3 test, which not infrequently gives false-positive results. ('Quaking-induced' refers to in vitro shaking, which helps to accelerate the reaction.) Not only that: it looks as though RT-QUIC may work on serum samples too, opening up the possibility of much earlier diagnosis and more widespread screening of donated blood. This development could truly revolutionize the pre-mortem diagnosis of prion disease! (Thanks to Dr. Doug Shevlin for calling my attention to this article.) (Source: neuropathology blog) neuropathology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062514 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0100 5062514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4976037&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fresearch-bytes-brain-complexity.html Bassett, D. S., & Gazzaniga, M. S. (2011). Understanding complexity in the human brain. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 15(5), 200-209.Although the ultimate aim of neuroscientific enquiry is to gain an understanding of the brain and how its workings relate to the mind, the majority of current efforts are largely focused on small questions using increasingly detailed data. However, it might be possible to successfully address the larger question of mind–brain mechanisms if the cumulative findings from these neuroscientific studies are coupled with complementary approaches from physics and philosophy. The brain, we argue, can be understood as a complex system or network, in which mental states emerge from the interaction between multiple physical and functional levels. Achieving further conc... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4976037 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:52:00 +0100 4976037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911493&cid=t_117616_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FIJ5pagkDJTU%2F We recently featured a video on what could turn out to be the emergency medicine/ critical care 'Trial of the Year'... That's right, the FEAST Trial: (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911493 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:18 +0100 4911493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893459&cid=t_117616_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F4KSMp8AaGAU%2F A surprising FEAST: "Fluid boluses significantly increased 48-hour mortality in critically ill children with impaired perfusion in... resource-limited settings in Africa." (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893459 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:23:02 +0100 4893459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704731&cid=t_117616_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FEbYgSeOQGHs%2F This is a guest post by Maria Rainier, a freelance writer and blogger. _____________________________________________________________________________ While not heavily studied or well-known, Meniere’s disease can be a debilitating, painful, and dangerous condition of the inner ear.  Named after 19th century French physician Prosper Meniere who studied the inner ear, it is a chronic condition most often found with varying symptoms in people in their 40s and 50s but not unheard of in other age groups, even children. Maria Rainier While symptoms may be relieved via various treatment methods, this chronic condition can leave lasting marks on one’s life if left untreated. Causes and Symptoms Although physicians don’t know for sure what causes Meniere’s disease, the most obvious hint is ... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704731 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:37:02 +0100 4704731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658333&cid=t_117616_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fserratia-marcescens-outbreak-kills-patients-source-infected-intravenous-fluid%2F Alabama medical officials are announcing that IV fluid infected with the bacteria Serratia marcescens is now responsible for nine deaths and has caused serious illness in ten others. Dr. Don Williamson of the Alabama Department of Public Health comments. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658333 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:05:16 +0100 4658333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4501589&cid=t_117616_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F7krMyt1h-TA%2F The LITFL Review is your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peaks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4501589 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:56:05 +0100 4501589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304988&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fhot-and-cold-chc-intelligence-abilities.html Interesting article in the journal Intelligence reviewing the state-of-the-art of factor analysis practices for identifying the g (general intelligence) factors. Abstract is below. Of interest is the use of the CHC framework to classify the type of broad CHC factor indicators found in the research synthesis.Not unexpectedly, Gf, Gc, and Gv were found most often in IQ factor analysis research, followed by Gq, Gs and Gsm. Abilities that appear underrepresented in IQ factor analysis g research are the domains of Glr and Ga.However, a couple of major caveats. The literature review was primarily adult samples. There has been considerable factor analysis activity with tests in childhood and adolescent samples that might increase the proportion of Glr and Ga indicators. Also, the authors did not ... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304988 Sun, 02 Jan 2011 23:29:00 +0100 4304988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259033&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fresearch-bytes-cognitive-employment.html Three interesting articles from one of my favorite journals--Current Directions in Psychological Science.As per usual when I make a research byte/brief post, if anyone would like to read the original article, I can share via email---with the understanding that the article is provided in exchange for a brief guest post about it's contents. :) (contact me at iap@earthlink.net if interested). Also, if figure/images are included in the post, they can usually be made larger by clicking on the image.- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPadintelligence IQ tests IQ scores CHC theory Cattell-Horn-Carroll human cognitive abilities psychology school psychology individual differences cognitive psychology neuropsychology special education educational psychology psychometrics psychological as... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259033 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:43:00 +0100 4259033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203226&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fresearch-byte-relationship-between.html As per usual when I make a research byte/brief post, if anyone would like to read the original article, I can share via email---with the understanding that the article is provided in exchange for a brief guest post about it's contents. :) (contact me at iap@earthlink.net if interested). Also, if figure/images are included in the post, they can usually be made larger by clicking on the image.Pascale M.J. Engel de Abreu, Andrew R.A. Conway, Susan E. Gathercole. Working memory and fluid intelligence in young children. Intelligence 38 (2010) 552–561AbstractThe present study investigates how working memory and fluid intelligence are related in young children and how these links develop over time. The major aim is to determine which aspect of the working memory system—short-term storage or c... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203226 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:13:00 +0100 4203226 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915004&cid=t_117616_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbe-aware-of-heat-dangers-in-young-athletes%2F2010.08.29 With back-to-school time around the corner, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about the risk for heat-related illness in young athletes, especially football players, the Los Angeles Times reports. Coaches and parents should be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat stroke, dehydration and other problems, and fluid replacement formulas should be used during practices and workouts, among other precautions, the LA Times said. *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3915004 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3915004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3903137&cid=t_117616_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2FngDKLFI5ha8%2F A reader’s question: I have been on Suboxone for 2 years. My addiction was Oxycontin.  I had knee replacement surgery and was successfully able to take pain meds and then get off them and go back to Suboxone. My medical Doc and I noticed that when I restart the Suboxone, I get 2-3 plus pitting edema in my legs, severe enough to require diuretics– and they don’t even work very wel. When I have stopped Suboxone in preparation for surgery, I immediately lose 15 lbs and the edema goes away. My Suboxone Doc says that there are no side efffects. I am 53 and have heart disease, and I know that this extra fluid is not good for my heart. My kidneys are normal. Have you heard other comments of this nature? Is it dose related?  This is a serious situation for me. Reply: I have h... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3903137 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:26:01 +0100 3903137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3858380&cid=t_117616_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F2TreNEXQoWc%2F Alzheimer’s disease made the news in a big way yesterday, thanks to a study that found a spinal fluid test that is apparently 100 percent accurate in identifying patients who have significant memory loss and are developing the disease. The study in the Archives of Neurology (here’s the abstract) was hailed as a breakthrough, since accurate and predictive biomarkers are so hard to come by. As we noted, this development should make it easier for clinical research to accelerate. People who have undergone spinal fluid tests can be enrolled in studies that are run to better solicit info about those who are developing symptoms and, later, to track the progress of drugs that are being developed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s. The finding comes just one month after new diagnostic g... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858380 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:55:46 +0100 3858380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3762882&cid=t_117616_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Ffluid-resuscitation-burn-injuries%2F One of the most important components of adequate treatment in burn injuries in sufficient fluid resuscitation. Burn injuries have massive fluid loss due to evaporation and third spacing and outcomes are directly related to prompt and vigorous fluid administration, usually guided by the Parkland formula or analagous algorithm. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3762882 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:00:46 +0100 3762882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665972&cid=t_117616_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbrain-surgery-via-the-eyelid%2F2010.06.15 In the continuing effort to make surgery less invasive, physicians at Johns Hopkins Hospital are operating on the brain through a tiny incision in one of the eyelids instead of lifting a large piece of the skull. Named transpalpebral orbitofrontal craniotomy, the procedure allows for access to the middle and front regions of the brain. The cranial cavity is reached through a hole created by removing a small, half-inch to one-inch-square section of skull bone right above the eyebrow. Endoscopic surgery can then be performed with help of previously obtained CT and MRI data. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665972 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:22 +0100 3665972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607663&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fmore-support-for-working-memory-gsm-mw.html The relationships of working memory, secondary memory, and general fluid intelligence: Working memory is special. By Shelton, Jill Talley; Elliott, Emily M.; Matthews, Russell A.; Hill, B. D.; Gouvier, Wm. DrewJournal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition, Vol 36(3), May 2010, 813-820.AbstractRecent efforts have been made to elucidate the commonly observed link between working memory and reasoning ability. The results have been inconsistent, with some work suggesting that the emphasis placed on retrieval from secondary memory by working memory tests is the driving force behind this association (Mogle, Lovett, Stawski, & Sliwinski, 2008), whereas other research suggests retrieval from secondary memory is only partly responsible for the observed link between working... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607663 Thu, 27 May 2010 22:28:00 +0100 3607663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463662&cid=t_117616_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FXMjj2Veq2nE%2F           Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs.  It occurs when either bacteria or viruses get stuck in the lungs – the germs multiply and form an infected area.  In order to understand it, things you should know include something about the lungs and what they do. When you breathe in, you pull oxygen into your lungs.  That oxygen travels through breathing tubes and eventually gets into your blood through the alveoli.  Alveoli are tiny air sacs covered in tiny blood vessels called capillaries.  When oxygen-rich air reaches the alveoli, it can be absorbed into the blood and then your red blood cells carry oxygen all over your body.  When an individual has pneumonia, his or her lungs can’t do their job as well as they usually do.  The reason is because th... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463662 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:15:31 +0100 3463662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262930&cid=t_117616_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fwhy-drink-water-and-how-much-is-enough%2F Like a lot of people working in the nutritional field, I believe maintaining hydration is important for peak wellbeing and health. Water makes up about two-thirds of the body, and therefore has the potential to play a critical role in just about any bodily process one cares to mention. Like what? Well, now the benefits [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262930 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:55:24 +0100 3262930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3078960&cid=t_117616_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FjEBJUSa75y0%2F Before the development of cell culture, many viruses were propagated in embryonated chicken eggs. Today this method is most commonly used for growth of influenza virus. The excellent yield of virus from chicken eggs has led to their widespread use in research laboratories and for vaccine production. In fact the vast majority of influenza vaccines – both inactivated and infectious – are produced in chicken eggs. How is influenza virus propagated in eggs? The illustration below shows a cutaway view of an embryonated chicken egg. The different routes of inoculation into the egg are shown, as well as the different compartments in which viruses replicate. For propagation of influenza virus, pathogen-free eggs are used 11-12 days after fertilization. The egg is placed in front of a ... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3078960 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:51:51 +0100 3078960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367337&cid=t_117616_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F25%2Fmanagement-of-acute-diarrhoea-and-vomiting-due-to-gastoenteritis-in-children-under-5%2F Title: Management of acute diarrhoea and vomiting due to gastoenteritis in children under 5 Source: NICE The Skinny: Applies to children younger than 5 years who present to a healthcare professional for advice in any setting. It covers diagnosis, assessment of dehydration, fluid management, nutritional management and the role of antibiotics and other therapies. It provides recommendations on the advice to be given to parents and carers, and also considers when care should be escalated - from home management through to hospital admission. The guideline will assume that prescribers will use a drug’s summary of product characteristics to inform their decisions for individual patients. Documents For healthcare professionals: CG84 Diarrhoea and vomiting in children under 5: NICE guidelin... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367337 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:59:32 +0100 2367337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2341978&cid=t_117616_155_f&fid=36522&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpathtalk%2F%7E3%2F0p0kjXyMm10%2F623 One of our lab techs posed a question about beta-2 transferrin testing on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Because beta-2 transferrin is a normal constituent of CSF, but not of plasma or mucosal secretions, it is useful in determining whether a patient’s nose or ear is leaking CSF versus some other fluid. This is important in determining whether an occult skull fracture or defect has opened a potential route of infection into the central nervous system. In addition to the CSF, beta-2 transferrin is present in the occular humors and the inner ear fluid, which could be an alternative source of this protein in trauma cases where the central nervous system is not actually breached. Beta-2 transferrin is alternatively known as tau protein (the same tau, in a hyperphosphorylated form, which make... pathtalk.org blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2341978 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:14:42 +0100 2341978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347965&cid=t_117616_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fhow-not-to-use-lavatory.html Like any other newspaper reader, I am drawn in by provocative headlines and they do not come much more provocative than:Mother who died giving birth in hospital toilet never saw twins“Bloody hell” you think. That’s awful.A woman died in labour in a hospital lavatory after her induction was delayed because of a lack of specialist staff, an inquest was told yesterday.We now all have a mental image of this desperate woman with a twin pregnancy, in established labour, trapped behind a lavatory door, crying out for help but dying before anything can be done. A tragedy. A tragedy that would have been avoided if only the NHS were properly staffed.They are loving this in the USA. There is nothing better designed to cheer up a fly-over zone, gun toting red-state American than hearing of the w... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347965 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:42:00 +0100 2347965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349797&cid=t_117616_155_f&fid=38409&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropathologyblog.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fbeta-2-transferrin-tau-of-trauma.html Jeannie Williams, a laboratory technician at Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL, posed a question about beta-2 transferrin testing on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Because beta-2 transferrin is a normal constituent of CSF, but not of plasma or mucosal secretions, it is useful in determining whether a patient's nose or ear is leaking CSF versus some other fluid. This is important in determining whether an occult skull fracture or defect has opened a potential route of infection into the central nervous system. In addition to the CSF, beta-2 transferrin is present in the occular humors and the inner ear fluid, which could be an alternative source of this protein in trauma cases where the central nervous system is not actually breached. Beta-2 transferrin is alternatively known as tau protein ... neuropathology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349797 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:55:00 +0100 2349797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2257889&cid=t_117616_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fbaffling-fluid-dynamics.html During my student days, one of the most obviously complicated and beyond-comprehension modules was that on fluid dynamics. It’s not surprising that it was complicated and beyond comprehension, the way fluids (gases and liquids by definition) move is not simple. There is no single, straightforward equation that can describe the flow of water cascading down waterfall. No clear-cut algorithm can determine exactly how oil will flow in an Alaskan pipeline. Mathematics and science struggle to predict the precise path of hurricanes and tornadoes. And, even tracking a water drop trickling down the back of Jeff Goldblum’s hand is off-limits. And, if you’ve ever tried to explain to a child how a plane becomes airborne and once at altitude doesn’t just fall out of the sky you ... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2257889 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:00:06 +0100 2257889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2191150&cid=t_117616_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FXwKguVLxYsw%2F For this month’s Carnival of Breastfeeding, we are sharing tips for saving money while breastfeeding (see more entries at the end of this post). My tip is not strictly for breastfeeding, although I did share a reader’s tip yesterday on a frugal choice for a nursing bra, and I have previously written about Five Money-Saving Alternatives to Traditional Nursing Clothing, and I have several tutorials on how to make your own Hooter Hider-Type Nursing Cover, Knitted Nursing Tank Top, Pullover Crew Neck Baby Bib, Baby Bib with Neck Ties, Ring Sling, Nursing Necklace, Nursing Pads, Baby Booties, Cloth Diapers, Nursing Pillow, Nursing Shirt, Nursing Bra and Pumping Bra, Cloth Diapers, and More. Dealing with Vomiting and Diarrhea in the Baby and/or Mother My tip on how to make your own ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2191150 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:25:00 +0100 2191150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2160939&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F531109479%2F We present a very complex task, mixing different forms of stimuli (auditory, visual) under time pressure. - Designed for Transferability: The tasks can be designed in a way that do not allow for the development of task-specific "strategies" to beat the game. One needs to truly expand capacity, and this helps ensure the transfer of to non-trained tasks." brain age, Brain Training, brain training games, cognitive benefits, cognitive psychology, crossword puzzles, enhance intelligence, fluid intelligence, intelligence, Lieury, nintendo, Nintendo Brain Age, nintendo brain training, Rise of Nations, videogame (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2160939 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:14:48 +0100 2160939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2097971&cid=t_117616_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2009-01-13-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-billy-passed-away-what-the-doctors-dont-tell-you-about-metastatic-liver-cancer%2F Diapers, heartbreaking, suffering, pain, confusion, fluid accumulation … All but "quality" of life. Be warned: this is a sad and dirty secondary liver cancer story…   Support us to support you: vote here to make people aware that you are also at risk for a cancer without a treatment!   Doctors wont tell you how utterly disgusting dying from metastatic liver cancer can be. Diapers, heartbreaking, suffering, pain, confusion … : our father experienced these secondary cancer side effects as well as Billy did.   Dying from metastatic liver cancer:   doesn’t look as heroic as surviving cancer, nor as any movie tries to depict  is much more difficult than what the doctors say: "keep the pain medication at bay"   Dying fr... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2097971 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:01:17 +0100 2097971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2073997&cid=t_117616_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2F02%2Ffriday-flashback-for-january-2-2009%2F This seems like a good Friday to take a look back, as people recover from their New Year’s celebrations (including us!) and as many of us look forward to what 2009 has in store for us (we’re wishing for an improved economy, for one!). 10 Years Ago on Psych Central Enjoying the Moment: It’s Harder Than It Seems I’ve always been fascinated by the passage of time, and how our perceptions make something that is unchanging seem dynamic and fluid. Sometimes in our life, we feel like time is flying by. Other times, it appears to crawl to a halt, with each second passing seeming like hours. A decade ago, I wrote about this phenomenon and how when we’re younger, we don’t much notice time. But as we age, it seems to take on a larger-than-life meaning. 5 Year... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2073997 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:14:52 +0100 2073997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480836&cid=t_117616_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F301600070%2F With all of these newly pregnant celebrities as of late, Ashley Simpson, Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani and the lovely Jamie Lee Spears, I decided to remind everyone about the complications of the heart when pregnant. We all know that pregnancy brings extra fluid, ie. fat fingers and very swollen feet. The heart is also affected by the increase in fluid. When there is extra fluid floating through ones vascular system the heart has to work harder and beat faster. Extra weight and water retention—common during pregnancy—make the heart pump harder. A pregnant woman with heart disease should call the doctor immediately if she experiences any dizziness, discomfort, or pain. She should be sure to include adequate iron and folic acid in her diet and restrict her salt intake. T... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480836 Fri, 30 May 2008 19:28:48 +0100 1480836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1461335&cid=t_117616_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F22%2Fthe-situation-of-intelligence-abstract%2F Susanne M. Jaeggi, Martin Buschkuehl, John Jonides, and Walter J. Perrig published an article, “Improving fluid intelligence with training on working memory,” in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. We’ve posted the absract below. To read a New York Times article about the research, click here. * * * Fluid intelligence (Gf) refers to the ability to reason and to solve new problems independently of previously acquired knowledge. Gf is critical for a wide variety of cognitive tasks, and it is considered one of the most important factors in learning. Moreover, Gf is closely related to professional and educational success, especially in complex and demanding environments. Although performance on tests of Gf can be improved through direct practice on the tests ... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1461335 Thu, 22 May 2008 12:56:42 +0100 1461335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1443507&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F289934859%2F We reported our results in two unpublished dissertations, but this is the first time it has been published in a peer-reviewed journal. Could you please explain the training involved in this particular study? We recruited 70 students aged around 26 years and set half of them on a challenging computer-based cognitive training regimen, based on the so-called "n-back task." This is a very complex working memory task that involves the simultaneous presentation of visual and auditory stimuli. The experimental group watched a series of screens on their computers, where a blue square appeared in various positions on a black background. Each screen appeared for half a second, with a 2.5 second gap before the next one appeared. While this happened, the trainees also heard a series of lett... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1443507 Wed, 14 May 2008 05:54:27 +0100 1443507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1411940&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F281148688%2F Here you are have the bi-monthly update with our 10 most Popular blog posts. (Also, remember that you can subscribe to receive our RSS feed, or to our newsletter, at the top of this page, if you want to receive this digest by email). In this edition of our newsletter we bring a few articles and recent news pieces that shed light on what "Use It or Lose It" means, and why we can start going beyond that to say "Use It and Improve It." The Neuron, The Brain, and Thinking Smarter New Neurons: Good News, Bad News: Dr. Bill Klemm, a professor of Neuroscience at Texas A&M University, summarizes the research on how new neurons are born and what they need to live long happy lives. Interviews with 16 Leading Scientists: Compilation of interviews with prominent neurosc... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1411940 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:40:23 +0100 1411940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1407592&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F279996616%2F Quick update: 2 very interesting news, 2 excellent blog carnivals. 1) Forget Brain Age: Researchers Develop Software That Makes You Smarter (Wired). Thanks Senia! - "In a limited trial, he and his team were able to make 34 test subjects significantly better at answering IQ test questions after training them on a completely separate memory task"  -"These are intriguing results," Geary said. However, Geary noted that to claim actual increases in fluid intelligence, the subjects would have to show the performance gains over a long-term period --- or even permanently. -The Michigan researchers are now engaged in studying the long-term effects of training. They are also working to increase the amount of training that users undergo. In the experiment reported in PNAS, the ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1407592 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:28:37 +0100 1407592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1065843&cid=t_117616_122_f&fid=35055&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsarasotaneurology.com%2F2007%2F12%2F03%2Fnormal-pressure-hydrocephalus-a-rare-cause-of-memory-loss-gait-difficulty%2F Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a rare disorder that is characterized by progressive gait difficulty, urinary incontinence and memory loss. Although the press has covered this topic extensively in both the written and video media, true normal pressure hydrocephalus remains quite uncommon. The underlying problem is actually an excessive build up of spinal fluid in the brain. The areas of the brain that stores this fluid are known as the ventricles. In NPH, the spinal fluid flows out of the brain but, due to reasons that are not entirely clear, there is a build up of excessive fluid in the brain. This results in enlarged ventricles causing a condition called communicating hydrocephalus. Normal pressure hydrocephalus develops very slowly, over months to years. It is usually seen in ind... Sarasota Neurology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1065843 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 11:04:37 +0100 1065843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=720034&cid=t_117616_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F08%2Fhigh-blood-sugars-increase-risk-for-dehydration-drink-up%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, DietSince running out of bottled water a week ago, I've been drinking less fluids throughout the day. Those 16 ounce bottles of water are my salvation when it comes to staying hydrated all summer. The plastic is not pro-environment, but our tap water isn't the best, so we often opt for bottled water. The risk of dehydration is higher for diabetics, and even greater when running high blood sugars on a hot summer day. High glucose levels trigger the body to draw extra water from the cells to flush out the glucose, which is then excreted in urine. This process requires the body to use its stored fluid. High blood sugars combined with sweating and inadequate fluid intake can quickly lead to dehydration or even severe hydration (dangerous). A... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=720034 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 720034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=706563&cid=t_117616_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F30%2Fliver-cancer-doubled-in-one-decade%2F Filed under: Liver Cancer, Research, Obesity, SurgeryLiver cancer experts attribute the rise in HCC, a highly aggressive cancer sometimes called hepatoma, to an increase decades ago in chronic infection with hepititis C & B and also chronic alcohol consumption. Worldwide liver cancer affects 700,000 people with 18,000 Americans diagnosed in 2006 and over 19,000 estimated to be diagnosed in 2007. The increase of this disease in the United States has doubled in one decade and over 16,000 people are estimated to die from the disease this year.The rise in the United States is expected to increase. There are now 1.4 million people in the United States infected with HBV and 4 million are infected with HCV. Growing evidence suggests two other diseases now increasingly common in the United Sta... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=706563 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 706563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601854&cid=t_117616_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F12%2Fbreast-pap-test-to-detect-abnormal-cells%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prevention, Research, Young Adult Cancers, Cancer Pre-vivorsWouldn't it be great if we could find breast cancer long before something appears on a mammogram? An FDA approved test called the Halo Breast Pap Test System might be able to do just that by collecting Nipple Aspirate Fluid (NAF). The test is designed to detect abnormal cells in the breast. The Halo system can identify benign disease as well as abnormal ductal cells that can be precursors to cancer. Some research has suggested that ductal fluid excreted from the nipple can be used to identify a women's specific risk of breast cancer. A women with abnormal cells in the fluid has a four to five times greater risk of developing breast cancer. Think about this: The introduction of the HALO Breast Pap Test ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601854 Sat, 12 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479957&cid=t_117616_130_f&fid=34941&url=http%3A%2F%2Forthosportsrehab.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fexercise-and-fluid-replacement-position.html For immediate releaseFebruary 8, 2007American College of Sports Medicine releases new, revised hydration recommendationsINDIANAPOLIS – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) today released an updated Position Stand, "Exercise and Fluid Replacement", placing emphasis on customized or individualized hydration regimens and offering details on hydration before, during, and after exercise. The official ACSM pronouncement is published in the February 2007 issue of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise®, the official journal of the American College of Sports Medicine. The new guidelines represent a summary of research and knowledge of fluid replacement (fluid-electrolyte needs) and the impact of fluid replacement on exercise performance and health. New to this version, a Stre... Concepts in Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Rehab blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479957 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 11:00:00 +0100 479957