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 'hand washing'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:22:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556174&cid=t_149720_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F11%2Fthe-situational-effects-of-hand-washing%2F NPR’s Morning Edition had a recent story (by Nell Greenfieldboyce) about research on the effects of hand-washing.  Here are some excerpts. * * * Soaping up your hands may do more than just get rid of germs. It may scrub away the inner turmoil you feel right after being forced to make a choice between two appealing options. That’s according to a new study on the psychological effects of hand washing in the journal Science. The study builds on past research into a phenomenon known as “the Macbeth effect.” It turns out that Shakespeare was really onto something when he imagined Lady Macbeth trying to clean her conscience by rubbing invisible bloodstains from her hands. A few years ago, scientists asked people to describe a past unethical act. If people were then given... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556174 Tue, 11 May 2010 16:55:24 +0100 3556174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3059822&cid=t_149720_123_f&fid=39037&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.drgreene.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F04%2Fnot-all-hand-sanitizes-are-the-same%2F One of the best ways to keep your toddlers healthy during flu and cold season is to keep their hands clean. A good washing with soap and water is very effective in reducing the spread of contaminants that may make your kids sick. But frankly it can be tough to get our little ones to [...] (Source: Conversations with Dr Greene) Conversations with Dr Greene blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3059822 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:56:25 +0100 3059822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089429&cid=t_149720_123_f&fid=39037&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.drgreene.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F04%2Fnot-all-hand-sanitizes-are-the-same%2F One of the best ways to keep your toddlers healthy during flu and cold season is to keep their hands clean. A good washing with soap and water is very effective in reducing the spread of contaminants that may make your kids sick. But frankly it can be tough to get our little ones to [...] (Source: Conversations with Dr Greene) Conversations with Dr Greene blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089429 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:11:38 +0100 3089429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832234&cid=t_149720_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FkW7hNAqEJf0%2F For the last several months, health officials have told us that frequent hand washing might be one way we can help prevent the H1N1 virus. While everyone from office workers to school children has been told to wash their hands several times a day, new reports have surfaced that showed that some schools with diligent hand washing rules still had massive outbreaks of H1N1. Health officials agree that hand washing can help with many diseases like the common cold. But for the flu? Especially the H1N1 virus? Not so much. However, health officials still say hand washing is important, as it can help with “transmission of other respiratory diseases.” Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Hand Washing May Not Prevent H1N1 (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832234 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:10:41 +0100 2832234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814381&cid=t_149720_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbanish-germs-with-this-diy-hand-sanitizer%2F Word everywhere is that washing your hands is the key to staying healthy, especially when there are so many bugs and viruses floating around. Soap and water work great but sometimes you just feel the need to use something a little more potent  – like an alcohol based hand sanitizer. But there’s a lot of controversy surrounding hand sanitizer products. Some people worry about the effectiveness of them. Others are concerned about the chemicals put in them – chemicals such as the endocrine disruptor Triclosan. Easier, in some ways, to make your own. That way, you exactly what’s in it. DIY hand sanitizer recipe In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup each of pure aloe vera gel and grain alcohol with 5 drops of tea tree essential oil. To make it smell less pungent, add 5 drops of your fav... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814381 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:26:20 +0100 2814381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699687&cid=t_149720_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxHCe8NeAyuM%2F OCD, or obsessive compulsive disorder, is one of those weird and fascinating diseases that confuses medical professionals. If you’ve ever seen someone with the disease, you know why. Is it caused by anxiety? Is it something related to an addiction? About four million Americans have some form of OCD. Right now, the medical community has it classified with other anxiety disorders. Some experts believe it should remain in this category because “people with the disorder tend to engage in repetitive behaviors to reduce anxiety.” In other words, it isn’t so much that they are obsessed about something (like checking locks or washing hands) but they go back to this behavior because they think it will help soothe them. It doesn’t however. Other medical folks say the d... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699687 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:14:20 +0100 2699687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452745&cid=t_149720_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FEhck2py4JXw%2F I never realized that getting medical personnel to wash their hands was that big a deal. But apparently, it is. One source says that failure to wash hands, especially with the spread of the recent Swine Flu virus, “contributes to 1.7 million hospital-acquired infections each year.” Now, Boston-area hospitals have “launched hand-washing campaigns, including some that involve rap music videos and undercover surveillance.” Do you think this aids in getting people to wash hands more frequently? I’m not sure, but it certainly gets people talking about it. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Rap Video to Get Nurses to Wash Hands (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452745 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:34:03 +0100 2452745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390147&cid=t_149720_129_f&fid=36036&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fkelly-building-a-crohns-disease-community%2Fliving-with-chronic-illness-during-the-swine-flu-era%2F Swine flu seems to be the new buzz words and there seems to be a lot of panic out there concerning this flu right now.  I would like to talk about this from the perspective of a mother, wife and Crohn’s disease patient. First thing I want to say is don’t panic! These are the words written on the front of the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and they are very appropriate today.  I also encourage you to get the facts.  Everyday Health has key facts about the swine flu. For some reason, the virus is a lot worse in Mexico than in the US.  I asked my general doctor on Friday if I needed to be concerned about this outbreak and if I should run out and get a supply of Tamiflu.  He told me that I actually should be a lot better off since I don’t have a normal immune system and am on immun... Life with Crohn's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390147 Wed, 06 May 2009 21:38:37 +0100 2390147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376402&cid=t_149720_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fswine-flu-separating-hysteria-from-fact%2F As of today, Monday April 27, I agree completely with President Obama when he says that while swine flu is an issue of concern, it is “not a cause for alarm.” There are several reasons why you should not panic in spite of the incessant media drum beat and the minute by minute updates. First, so far this is an extremely uncommon illness affecting a very small number of people in the United States, all of whom had mild illness and recovered without incident. Yes, it might spread further, but even so, let’s take a step back and remember that we’re talking about influenza, not Ebola or smallpox. And while full-blown influenza is no walk in the park, for most people it’s not even remotely life-threatening. It’s an unpleasant upper respiratory illness with systemic symptoms of fever,... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376402 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:53:24 +0100 2376402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2047801&cid=t_149720_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fhand-washing-and-hand-sanitizers-reduce-the-spread-of-germs%2F I’ve been so busy getting ready for the holidays that I missed National Hand Washing Awareness Week, which was December 7-13. No matter. Hand washing, as we say here in the Pacific Northwest, is an evergreen topic that doesn’t go out of season. And with cold and flu season hard upon us, reminders, and even extra reminders, on hand washing are especially appropriate. Hand washing is simple to do and is the best way to prevent infection and its spread because your hands are constantly coming into contact with germ-laden surfaces and transferring those germs to your eyes, nose and mouth. According to the Centers for Disease Control, here’s when to wash your hands: Before preparing or eating food After going to the bathroom After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who h... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2047801 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:28:29 +0100 2047801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=921775&cid=t_149720_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F164282552%2F Mike the Mad Biologist makes me glad that we’re being extra-scrupulous about Charlie washing his hands. Charlie has, of late, been doing the “two finger tips” wash which does not exactly get the job done. The Baltimore Sun cites the CDC on a topic that is (I hope) less controversial than thimerasol, the prevalence rate of autism, and the other issues under which that government organization is usually referred to here: The CDC and the American Society for Microbiology recommend washing for at least 15 to 20 seconds, about the amount it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” twice. By coincidence, Charlie is learning how to play “Happy Birthday” on the piano, with both hands—and sticky fingers aren’s so good for tickling those ivories. Photo c... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=921775 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:18:03 +0100 921775