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 'grape'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013192&cid=t_101595_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fzandy3AuT54%2F The LITFL team have heard through the grape vine that Professor Inglebert Struvite Staghorn, at the bequest of the Society for the Prevention of Surgery, has been investigating an unfortunate episode currantly referred to as the 'Sultana-related Sentinel Event'. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013192 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:57 +0100 4013192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915307&cid=t_101595_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F262%2Fwrinkle-prevention-is-smarter-than-fighting-wrinkles-after-theyve-formed%2F A better way than trying to get rid of lines and skin slackening once they have taken hold is practicing ongoing wrinkle prevention. The problem that people have with both stopping wrinkles from forming and eliminating them once they have already made their appearance is the lack of effective anti aging formulas.  Most of these products are made very cheaply, and therefore don’t contain what it is you need. The cosmetic industry is known for using the lowest quality ingredients possible in order to develop their formulas, so that they can maximize their profit margin.  This means that the formula they provide will primarily feature synthetics as ingredients, as the all natural compounds that a person needs in order to look younger require extensive processing. Only a few companies are ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3915307 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:43:07 +0100 3915307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3896118&cid=t_101595_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F255%2Fwass-your-wrinkle-cream-highly-rated-in-clinical-trials%2F Media coverage and production of anti wrinkle cream ratings in order to help people choose which product is best are in many cases leading the public astray. Oftentimes there is some sort of incentive mired in why a few specific products are chosen for these infamous “top ten lists”, and it more often than not has to do with either money or advertising dollars.  These products are not often selected because of their safety or effectiveness. Take the instant wrinkle removers that could cause you to lose part or total control over the muscles in your face as a perfect example.  The skin care products don’t help with the loss of collagen, elastin, or hyaluronic acid due to enzyme processes , and they don’t do a thing to boost tissue growth. Is it really worth ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3896118 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:33:36 +0100 3896118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678668&cid=t_101595_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F174%2Fthe-best-wrinkle-creams-wont-be-advertised-in-magazines%2F The best anti wrinkle creams according to independent scientists are those that contain natural compounds.  It doesn’t matter what designer or celebrity is promoting the products.   They get paid to do that anyway.   All that matters is the ingredients the product contains. The ingredients that work include Shea butter, avocado extract, the protein functional keratin, grape seed oil, vitamin e, CoenzymeQ10…notice a pattern?  All of these compounds are naturally occurring, not created synthetically using petrochemicals. The safest skincare products are always the ones that contain no chemical fragrance or preservatives.   The skin care companies try to make everyone think that artificial preservatives are essential to extend shelf-life, but the truth is this.   Natural ... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678668 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 11:53:22 +0100 3678668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3272864&cid=t_101595_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fhydatidiform-mole%2F Pathophysiology 1) structure is an abnormal placenta 2) two forms are described – complete mole and partial mole 3) complete mole – when an ovum that lacks DNA is fertilized 4) partial moles – from fertilization of a normal ovum with two sperm or from fertilization of a normal ovum with one abnormal sperm (46 or 69 chromosomes) 5) partial moles have a fetus that dies before 10 weeks, with fetal tissue usually present Signs and Symptoms 1) usually presents at 11-25 weeks 2) striking uterine enlargement 3) heavy bleeding 4) passage of grape-like tissue fragments Characteristic Test Findings Laboratory – 1) strikingly elevated HCG with a rapid rate of increase Radiology – 2) “snow storm” appearance on ultrasound (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3272864 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:01:41 +0100 3272864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712332&cid=t_101595_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F7JhLArdtJKg%2Fcan-drinking-juice-delay-onset-of.html The answer appears to be, Yes.Researchers at the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle, Washington following nearly 2,000 adults for 10 years found drinking fruit or vegetable juice cuts the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.Study participants who drank juice three times per week reduced their Alzheimer's risk by 76 percent. Study participants who drank juice once or twice a week reduced their Alzheimer's risk by 16 percent."The theory is that the brain accumulates damage due to oxidation as we age, and if you can protect the brain from that damage you can protect the person from Alzheimer's disease and other causes of dementia," said Eric Larson, MD.According to Dr. Larson, juice is made using parts of the fruit with the highest concentration of natural antioxidants.Advic... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712332 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:35:17 +0100 2712332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075607&cid=t_101595_113_f&fid=36474&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FMedsqodPodcastingForMedicalProfessionals%2F%7E3%2F497653187%2F Sigh. I’d be one of the last ones to admit it, of course. But I guess it depends on what you mean by “dead.” The cart software platform that I use on my PC to record and produce my shows — Podcast Station — is no longer being made or supported by its manufacturer, despite being pretty much the only such product in its affordable price range that I’m aware of. Then there’s the news about one of the major podcasting networks possibly heading for the Long Kiss Goodnight. It’s a little premature, but the degree of caution put out by the higher ups at Podango (to their eminent credit, btw) is signaling a certain chill in this neck of the woods. At least, from an ad revenue point of view. And for years now, that’s been where most of the atten... MedSqod: Podcasting for Medical Professionals blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075607 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:24:15 +0100 2075607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1451918&cid=t_101595_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F293163027%2F I always knew I liked grape juice for a reason, and it is also my kids favorite juice! Juices made from apples or purple grapes - and the fruit themselves - protect against developing clogged arteries, a study suggests. Hamsters were fed the fruit juice, the equivalent of 4 glasses a day for an average size person, or water plus a fatty diet and the little animals that consumed the juice had a lower risk of developing artery problems. Hamsters to people is a big leap but the researchers say their findings suggest the amount of phenols contained in a food have a direct effect on its antioxidant properties and thus have a significant public health relevance. via BBC  Tags: antioxidents, apple juice, clogged arteries, food, grape-juice, grapes, health, heart-disease, Hearty Diet, purple grap... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1451918 Mon, 19 May 2008 01:53:46 +0100 1451918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1037901&cid=t_101595_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F187705314%2F According to University of California - Irvine cancer researchers, low doses of freeze-dried grape powder inhibit genes linked to the development of sporadic colorectal cancer. Thereby suggesting that a grape-rich diet may help prevent the third most common form of cancer, one that kills more than a half a million people worldwide each year – colorectal cancer. Led by Dr. Randall Holcombe, director of clinical research at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center at UC Irvine, the study followed up on previous in vitro studies showing that resveratrol, a nutritional supplement derived from grape extract, blocks a cellular signaling pathway known as the Wnt pathway. The Wnt pathway has been linked to more than 85 percent of sporadic colon cancers, which is the most common form of colon ... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1037901 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:14:52 +0100 1037901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623467&cid=t_101595_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F20%2Fsunday-seven-seven-healthy-kid-snacks%2F Filed under: Diets, Nutrition, Sunday SevenAbsence makes the heart grow fonder? Or: Out of sight, out of mind? I think I like this one best, at least when it comes to snack time for my kids.Our house was once stocked with sugary treats. It wasn't odd for us to have a bowl of M&Ms in our cupboard, Oreo cookies and fruit chews in the pantry, and a whole host of other not-so-healthy go-to items. Now we have none of it. And while my little boys occasionally search for their old demons, they mostly have adjusted well. They don't crave sweet things any more now that they're gone; they actually rarely mention them. Now I admit they do stake out houses that allow for sweet things when they get the chance but at home, they are content with an apple, a bowl of strawberries, homemade popcorn with... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623467 Sun, 20 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478720&cid=t_101595_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F17%2Fthought-for-the-day-how-about-a-purple-pick-me-up%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Research, Diets, Nutrition, Vitamins and nutrients, Daily newsThe results may not be immediate but a recent study indicates that purple grape juice has long-term health benefits and can help combat major illnesses, like heart disease and cancer.A study at Glasgow University measured levels of antioxidants -- thought to have a protective effect against cancer -- in a range of popular juice drinks. Purple concord grape juice came out on top, with the highest levels and range of antioxidants. Incidentally, this juice has the same level of these compounds as Beaujolais red wine.It's recommended that we add a glass of grape juice to our daily diet and count it as one of our five daily fruits and vegetables.Researchers caution, though, that studying antioxidants in the ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478720 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479203&cid=t_101595_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F02%2F23%2Fgrape-news-for-your-heart%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, NutritionA few days ago I mentioned how it is apparently just as healthy for your heart to drink white wine as it is red. But, what I probably should have stated at the time is that drinking grape juice (especially the not-as-easy-to-drink concentrate) is a non-alcoholic beverage that can also improve your circulation and reduce bad (LDL) cholesterol -- minus the fun of getting drunk and peeing in public. The flavonols found in red wine are found in equal abundance in Concord and other purple grape juice; which, let's face it, makes sense considering they are both made from grapes. And, just like wine, grape juice can help your heart in three ways: By reducing the oxidation of bad (LDL) cholesterol, improving elasticity of the arteries, and reducing platelet ... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479203 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:00:00 +0100 479203