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 'health conference'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:44:39 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610895&cid=t_240374_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FWmRE0YNJTlA%2F Conferences have long been a staple of the professional calendar. Now, after a recession that has slashed travel expenditure, the landscape for events is changing. Sophisticated digital platforms are enabling virtual environments that simulate the benefits of real events, and attendees are beginning to shift to accessing subject matter experts and industry networking online. But can the digital environment really displace brick and mortar events, where eye to eye meetings and chance connections can justify the often costly registration fees and travel costs? In organizations where hundreds of executives and professionals attend several conferences a year at $1,000 or more each in total cost, a virtual conference at $500 can be attractive. Making virtual connections at an online conference ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610895 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:49:41 +0100 4610895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450390&cid=t_240374_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FDyXSG_WBfSQ%2F What may be the most time and cost-efficient way to attend a conference, learn from world-class speakers and meet old and new colleagues? Answer: A virtual conference, such as the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30th — April 1st). Please watch this 3-minute clip to learn how the SharpBrains Summit works, and why you should consider joining the good company of over 35 leading Speakers drawn from industry, research and the front lines. Confirmed Speakers include: === To Learn More About Summit Faculty & Agenda, click HERE We’d be delighted to count on your participation in this innovative endeavor, - The SharpBrains Team PS: Early-bird registration rates end on February 18th, with substantial savings available both for companies a... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450390 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:25:38 +0100 4450390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098112&cid=t_240374_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2Fs4zjqWYYSXo%2F I think it was Wayne Gretzky that said that the reason he was so successful as a hockey player was that while everyone else is playing with the puck at their feet, he would instead anticipate where the puck would be and that’s what made him so special. I think we see far too many companies in the healthcare IT industry that are just “working with the puck at their feet” instead of anticipating where the puck is going. I’ve seen that to some extent this week at the Mobile Health Conference. Everyone seems to be talking about the smart phones and then they casually mention the iPad also. Both of these technologies seem to be the puck at our feet. I haven’t seen many people really looking at where the “puck,” mobile devices, is going to go. For exampl... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098112 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:54:19 +0100 4098112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3570086&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FjkNwyP_hlUc%2Fnext-year-nutrition-and-health-conference-goes-to-san-francisco.html I've just returned from the Nutrition and Health Conference hosted by the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Below, you'll find a series of posts inspired by the week's events. This is the second time I've attended this particular conference and it's really one of the most enjoyable, engaging, and worthwhile medical conferences I attend. Next year's conference will be held in San Francisco, in May 2011. It will encompass a multi-day conference geared for health professionals and researchers, as well as a Public Forum for a wider audience.  I'm putting it on my calendar! To receive updates on conference speakers, workshops, and other news, sign up for their mailing list (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3570086 Sun, 16 May 2010 17:26:36 +0100 3570086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560522&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F1xuu3jMjVvg%2Fare-food-allergies-contributing-to-your-health-issues.html Q. I'd like to know more about both allergies and the elimination diet. I know there's a lot of self-diagnosing going on. Is there a way of approaching it reasonably to see if there is an actual concern? A.  I attended a number of sessions on food allergies, intolerances, and the elimination diet at the Nutrition and Health Conference.  True food allergies, such as those to shellfish, peanuts, and so on are relatively easy to diagnose and the solution is simple: the foods must be avoided, usually for life.  Food intolerances like lactose intolerance or celiac disease (gluten intolerance) are also fairly straight-forward to diagnose and treat by removing the offending foods.Food sensitivities are much tricker. Symptoms are vague, ranging from digestive problems to ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560522 Thu, 13 May 2010 15:16:25 +0100 3560522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556393&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FnIECnpdxzjc%2Fwhere-are-the-pesticides-beyond-the-dirty-dozen.html This report offers valuable information on how to prioritize our efforts to avoid pesticides. However, I think it's important to put this information in perspective.  It's not always possible or practical to eat organic. But don't let fears over pesticide residues keep you from eating (or feeding your kids) fruits and vegetables. It's estimated that fewer than 4% of cancer cases can be attributed to chemical exposure, and that number all kinds of occupational exposure. However, poor diets are implicated in up to a third of cancer cases. Take Home:  The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables far outweigh the risks. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556393 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:51:24 +0100 3556393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552579&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FV0CbteV31Bw%2Fred-meat-and-cancer-dumbing-down-the-science.html At this morning's session on Diet and Cancer, Dr. Marji McCullough gave an epidemilogist's-eye view of the relationship between cancer and diet. Her main point was that focusing on overall dietary patterns (such as higher fruit and vegetable intake) rather than individual nutrients and foods (such as broccoli sprouts or soy) appears to be the most effective way to reduce cancer risk. Throughout her talk, she was careful to point out the limitations of the research and how hard it is to collect and intepret data in the extremely messy experimental model known as "free living humans."  So I was a little disappointed to hear her single out "red and processed meats" as one of the only food groups for which there is consistent evidence of a link with canc... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552579 Tue, 11 May 2010 16:19:40 +0100 3552579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552580&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FDSultIkf9zU%2Fnutritional-medicine-is-finally-focusing-on-food.html As we head into the second day of the Nutrition and Health Conference, I can't help but reflect what a difference a decade makes. Ten years ago, conferences like this one were dominated by research and presentations about individual nutrients, like tocotrienols or pycnogenol.  The protocols all involved cocktails of high dose nutritional supplements.  The exhibit hall was filled with supplement manufacturers.This week, I haven't heard a single presentation (and seen only a handful of slides) about isolated nutrients. Instead, the focus is on food. The research and protocols all address what foods make up the diet, how they are prepared, processed, combined, and balanced to promote health.  And out in the exhibition hall? Vital Choice Wild Seafood, POM pomegranate ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552580 Tue, 11 May 2010 12:53:09 +0100 3552580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549593&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FgYCJefSb7Q4%2Fwant-to-lose-belly-fat-stop-jogging.html An interesting statistic cited by cardiologist Arthur Agatston (South Beach Diet) in this morning's second session:Steady state exercise training (such as jogging at a steady pace) had no significant impact on belly fat or insulin levels, while intermittent high intensity training (such as interval training) produced significant reductions in both. Source: Trapp EG et all, Int J Obes (London) 2008; 32(4):684-691. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549593 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:01:00 +0100 3549593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549594&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fzkh-kZkrRR0%2Fintact-grains-versus-whole-grain-flours.html More from the Nutrition and Health Conference: If you ask the average American to name a whole grain product, most will answer "whole wheat bread." Indeed, the USDA puts brown rice and whole grain bread into the same nutritional category--and promotes these "whole grain" foods as being better for you than refined grains such as white rice and white bread. As Andrew Weil pointed out in his remarks this morning, this is in grave disservice to public health. Foods made with flour--whether whole grain or refined--have a higher glycemic load than whole, intact grains. He makes a good point. Our current dietary guidelines would rank the following four foods from best to worst like this: 1.  Brown rice 2.  Whole wheat bread 3.  White rice 4.  ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549594 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:59:00 +0100 3549594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549595&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F4TS5q07VY8c%2Fwhat-is-the-optimal-diet-reasonable-minds-may-disagree.html All this week, I'll be posting highlights from the Nutrition and Health Conference in Atlanta.  Today's first speaker was Andrew Weil, whose program in Integrative Medicine at University of Arizona hosts the conference every year.  Weil's opening remarks set the stage for the 3-day conference, geared towards MDs, RNs, RDs, and other clinicians who want to integrate nutrition into their health care practices.Weil kicked the proceedings off with a basic review of the principles of preventive and therapeutic nutrition--"explaining the role of cabohydrates, fats, and proteins, in human nutrition as well as the optimum proportion of each in a balanced diet."  It's always a little shocking to realize just how new this material is to many practicing nur... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549595 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:19:45 +0100 3549595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545643&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FerN4KKRLRis%2Fnutrition-and-health-conference-this-week.html This week, I'll be attending the 2010 Nutrition and Health Conference in Atlanta . I'll have highlights for you here throughout the week.  Here's the lineup of presentations.  If there are any that you're particularly interested in or you have questions for the experts, post them below and I'll do my best to get to that session.If you're attending the conference or the public forum on May 11, let me know so we can meet up! (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545643 Sat, 08 May 2010 14:55:00 +0100 3545643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3456903&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FVIrao1GG0xM%2Fnutrition-and-health-conference-2010.html The 2010 Nutrition and Health Conference is coming up May 10 - 12 in Atlanta. This annual conference, presented by Andrew Weil and the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine, is one of the best I've ever attended. The presentations and speakers are terrific and the general approach is rigorous and evidence-based.If you've been reading this blog for a while, you may remember that I wrote a series of posts from the conference two years ago.  I'll be blogging from the conference again this May. In particular I'm looking forward to hearing  Arthur Agatston, MD (Author, The South Beach Diet) and David Kessler, MD (former Commissioner, U.S. Food & Drug Administration) as well as sessions on environmental contaminants in the food supply, nutrit... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3456903 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 15:27:00 +0100 3456903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570896&cid=t_240374_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FQA6XrLipGHo%2F My presentation to open our Games for Health Conference track is now available via SlideShare: See Bird's Eye View of Cognitive Health Innovation Description: Scientific, technological and demographic trends have converged to create a new $265m market in the US alone: serious games, software and online applications that can help people of all ages assess and train cognitive abilities. Alvaro Fernandez will provide a Bird’s Eye View of the science, market segments and trends, competitive landscape, and main challenges ahead, based on The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market 2009 report released in May, which included Research Executive Briefs prepared by 12 leading scientists and a survey of 2,000+ decision-makers and early adopters. 61% of respondents to the survey Strongly Agreed... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570896 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:51:33 +0100 2570896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405416&cid=t_240374_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Finternational-conference-on-the-use-of-the-internet-in-mental-health%2F I’m honored to be presenting one of the keynotes at the International Conference on the Use of the Internet in Mental Health in Montreal tomorrow. I’ll be reviewing the history of mental health online for the past 15 years (although online mental health easily goes back 25 or more years, and if you want to get technical, more than 35). I’ll also be talking a lot about some of the exciting innovations of now, such as the wonderful e-patients movement and how social networking is impacting health care with innovative sites like Patients Like Me. I think this will be an interesting and informative conference, and I’m looking forward to learning about all the different ways people are using the Internet to help people with their mental health concerns. While I know a lo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405416 Wed, 13 May 2009 09:55:39 +0100 2405416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2406295&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F06OkOonaGiA%2Ffructose-friend.html Q. I've been reading conflicting information about fructose.  Is it low-glycemic index or not, a good idea for diabetics or not?  I'm concerned because there's diabetes in my family.  There's fructose added to breakfast cereals and my favorite low-fat frozen yogurt.  If I'm eliminating foods with high-fructose corn syrup from my diet, is some fructose from these sources OK?  What about the powdered fructose sold from the grocery store? A. Fructose does have a lower glycemic index than regular table sugar, meaning that it causes less of a rise in blood sugar. That's because fructose is not absorbed into the blood stream like glucose but is processed in the liver instead. Note that fructose is not calorie-free, however. It contains ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2406295 Mon, 11 May 2009 17:01:40 +0100 2406295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365265&cid=t_240374_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FsmPbe42mLiE%2F Ben Sawyer and I just agreed to create a new Cognitive Health track -Powered by SharpBrains- at the 5th Annual Games for Health Conference. I will host the 11-session track, covering a variety of cognitive health and brain fitness topics and an overview of SharpBrains' upcoming report The State of the Brain Fitness Software Market 2009. When and where: June 11-12th at the Hyatt Harborside Hotel in Boston, MA. Context: The Games for Health Conference is produced by The Serious Games Initiative and supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The conference brings together researchers, medical professionals, decision-makers at healthcare and insurance providers, innovators and game developers. I have attended a few times, and have always been impressed by the caliber of both speakers and... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365265 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:50:27 +0100 2365265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2342063&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FSs11Mh8t1fo%2Fanother-log-on.html The debate rages on:  Since the dawn of low-carb dieting back in the 70s, experts have worried that a low-carb, high-fat diet, such as that promoted by the late Dr. Atkins, would increase your risk of heart disease. Proponents of low-carb dieting insist that carbs, not fats, are the true culprit in heart disease.  Over the years, numerous studies have provided evidence to support both arguments--without leading to any real resolution or consensus. This week, a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association adds another log to the fire.  Researchers at the University of Maryland in Baltimore compared the maintenance phases of three popular diets: Ornish (extremely low fat), Atkins (extremely low carb), and South Beach (moderate "smart" carb... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2342063 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:11:13 +0100 2342063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940347&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F443280390%2Foverweight-kids.html Interesting study in this month's Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Researchers analyzed the diets and health stats of low-income kids. The kids' diets were very high in fat and sugar, and low in whole foods and important nutrients like calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. A third of the kids were obese. But, surprisingly, when researchers analyzed their diets, they concluded that 44% weren't eating enough calories. Researcher Roberto Trevino offers the following intepretation:"The problem is not that they're eating too much. It's that they're lacking nutrients that are important for metabolism to burn off fat and sugar."The mainstream press seems to buy this notion, as evidenced by this headline in the San Antionio Express News: "Heavy Kids Aren't Ov... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940347 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:17:00 +0100 1940347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455573&cid=t_240374_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F281619446%2Fvitamin-d-now-i.html One of the most electrifying sessions I attended at Andrew Weil's Nutrition and Health Conference in April was one given by Dr. Michael Holick on Vitamin D.  Dr Holick is a well-known, even notorious, name in nutrition research circles. He's been insisting for years that vitamin D deficiency is far more wide-spread and dangerous than anyone realizes and he has a reputation (which he himself promotes!) of being a bit of a kook.  A few years ago, he was famously booted from the Boston University dermatology faculty for making heretical statements about the benefits of moderate UV exposure (which stimulates the production of vitamin D in the skin) and has been chided and derided by the dermatology establishment ever since. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect from... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455573 Thu, 01 May 2008 18:49:57 +0100 1455573