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 'heat'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:50:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158998&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcdc-outlines-injury-prevention-strategies-in-extreme-weather-conditions%2F2011.08.24 It may seem rather unusual to talk about injuries and weather in the same context, but extreme weather can pose significant risks for many kinds of injury.  Currently, many parts of the United States are experiencing a major heat wave, with record-setting heat and heat indices over the next few weeks.  As we have seen in the recent past, deaths are occurring from heat-related and possibly from participation in outside activities that increase the risk of heat-related illness. During the month of August, many athletes train for the fall sports season, sometimes participating in two practices a day over the course of a few weeks.  While training is necessary and important for athletes to build up their stamina and to improve their performance, health consequences can be deadly if (more&#8... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158998 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:00:44 +0100 5158998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107476&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F806111 The blistering heat wave continues in the U.S. The heat this summer has been particularly harsh in Texas, which is also suffering an extreme drought. Heat-related death tolls are in the double digits in many states. A Google news search returns many news articles about news stories of people perishing because of the heat. A woman in Texas died after her air conditioner was stolen. Two high school football players died in Georgia from the heat. The CDC has a guide available about preventing heat-related deaths. Be sure to drink plenty of fluids and limit your outdoor activity on hot days. Take a look: Permalink | Facebook | Twitter | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107476 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:00:00 +0100 5107476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103340&cid=t_100734_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=5096898&cid=t_100734_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FRtYAL1Ykk1o%2F As  break today from searing heat, we get tremendous thunderstorms to wake us up. This is not the sort of thunderstorm like we have in Colorado that will leave the sky when it is through. This is an Ohio thunderstorm which will leave when it feels like doing so, and not a moment before. Anthropomorphising Thunderstorms gets you nowhere in real life, but it amuses the brain while the storm lingers. The trip to the dentist for teeth cleaning suddenly takes on biblical proportions: I voyage through thunder and torrential rain to have my teeth cleaned. Maybe I should read Job to get a bit of perspective on this thing. Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: Colorado, Heat index, Ohio, Thunderstorm (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096898 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:40:05 +0100 5096898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086470&cid=t_100734_134_f&fid=35213&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FYNchP%2F%7E3%2F6RrAO0UcR-I%2Fi-think-hes-in-trouble.html The latest bp med is not working. His bp is ranging from about 156/82 upwards to 180/110.  He has had a headache all week now.  His heart rate is around 110 most times that he takes it. I've suggested that he call his cardiologist on Monday and simply ask her to put him back on atenolol.  It worked great. Because his bp is up, his sugar has gone out of whack as well.  Running high and he's not really eating all that much this week. So, he's had a headache for a week.  You can just imagine his emotional state.  Grumpy would put it mildly!  Irritated.  Agitated.  Quick to yell at anything and anyone. I've simply distanced myself from him.  Sent my sister home this morning.  She's seen a "different" side of him this week and now she'... Wife of a Diabetic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086470 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:54:00 +0100 5086470 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077686&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcardiovascular-problems-stay-out-of-the-heat%2F2011.07.29 The brutal heat wave gripping much of the country this week is unpleasant for healthy folks. For people with cardiovascular trouble, hazy, hot, humid days can be downright dangerous. Your body shouldn’t get too hot (or too cold). If your temperature rises too far, the proteins that build your body and run virtually all of its chemical processes can stop working. The human body sheds extra heat in two ways, both of which stress the heart: Radiation. Like water flowing downhill, heat naturally moves from warm areas to cooler ones. As long as the air around you is cooler than your body, you radiate heat to the air. But this transfer stops when the air temperature approaches body temperature. Radiation requires rerouting blood flow so more of it goes to the skin. This makes the heart beat fa... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077686 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:46 +0100 5077686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057770&cid=t_100734_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F23%2Fheat-of-the-moment%2F From Wired Science: The link between violence and hot weather is so intuitive that it’s embedded in our language: Hotheads lose tempers that flare, anger simmers and comes to a boil, and eventually we cool down. So what does science have to say? Do tempers truly soar with temperature? The answer, appropriately enough for these triple-digit days, is hazy and hotly contested. To be sure, extensive literature exists on hot weather and violence, stretching from poorly controlled regional studies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries — oh, those hot-blooded southerners! — to more sophisticated modern analyses. This doesn’t just apply to the United States, but countries like England and Wales and New Zealand. But whether weather is cause or coincidence is difficult to determine. Perh... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057770 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:01:46 +0100 5057770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050716&cid=t_100734_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F20%2Fthe-psychology-of-a-heat-wave%2F As the U.S. and Canada enter into a heat wave, I get a lot of questions about how heat impacts human behavior and our moods. So three years ago, I wrote a blog entry that reviews the research about weather affects our moods and behavior. It’s still a good overview of the research in this area and worth the read. But it’s nice to highlight a few points from that article, as well as other research, that demonstrates how the weather — and especially hot weather, in this case — can impact our mood. Does a heat wave lead to more violence? Do we have more or less energy during high humidity? What about depression and anxiety? Read on for the answers. Heat waves come and go nearly every year in some part of the world. What makes them especially difficult for indigenous po... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050716 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:32:10 +0100 5050716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051305&cid=t_100734_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F19%2Feating-right-in-a-heat-wave-cnn-consumer-watch%2F An extreme heat wave has been sweeping the nation. Some people have even died, unfortunately, due to complications relating to the heat. The weather is not letting up either. My own area, Washington D.C. is facing the hottest weather of the year this week. CNN Consumer Watch – Eating in the Heat Wave I was on CNN discussing some of the foods to eat and avoid during a heat wave. [watch the full clip].  Of course, I said a lot more than what actually made it on air. Thank goodness for a blog! Eat, Even if You Don’t Feel Hungry Your appetite might be lower, but you still need energy. Choose the right foods. Fruits and veggies are almost 100% water so they will hydrate and nourish you. Try frozen fruit or a fruit and yogurt smoothie. Avoid high sugar beverages (energy slumps and ... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051305 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:58:57 +0100 5051305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028212&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-you-can-avoid-heat-rash-during-the-hot-summer-months%2F2011.07.15 I just flew back from Atlanta for the 4th of July weekend, and, boy, are my sweat glands killing me. Atlanta has a way of making your sweat glands work overtime, and overworked sweat glands can lead to dreaded heat rash. Heat rash is a common, annoying problem in summertime that develops when sweat glands are blocked, thereby preventing sweat from escaping and irritating your skin. Hot skin trapped under clothing is often affected, leading to red itchy or prickly bumps (hence it’s other name, prickly heat). Humid heat is worse than dry heat, and anything that blocks the sweat ducts such as lying on your back at night, wearing tight fitting clothing or even applying thick sunscreen is a sure way to bring the rash out. Prickly heat is commonly seen in babies who aren’t able to tell us w... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028212 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:00:24 +0100 5028212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992880&cid=t_100734_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fx5r41JuqRu4%2F Stop the madness! Summertime is supposed to be a time of lazing around, swinging on hammocks and sipping delightful umbrella cocktails by the pool. Why then do scientists claim that people get so angry right about now? It has to do with body temperature, for one. Largely influenced by the temperature of our environment, heat can change the way we act — even making people do irrational things. High temperatures, for example, have been linked to increased violence and murder. Professor James M. Byrne from the University of Massachusetts Lowell has noted that August is actually the peak month for homicides, largely due to the prevalence of heat waves. Yikes. Another researcher, Douglas Kenrick, concurs and relates his own independent study: “A few years back, Steven MacFarlane and... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992880 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:53:31 +0100 4992880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968681&cid=t_100734_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fsummer-hazardous-health%2F   The lazy days of summer are soon upon us. Time for barbecues and sunshine, long days and relaxing, family vacations and the outdoors. But with each of these summer necessities, there are plenty of dangers right under your nose. It’s important to be aware of what you are doing, what you are eating and your surroundings, to make sure that you protect yourself and your family this season.     Here are some of the most common dangers and some practical measures to help you stay safe: Sun: We all know how dangerous the sun can be because we hear about it all the time. Too much sun can cause skin damage, or worse skin cancer. We can be out too long in the sun and get heat stroke or damage our skin permanently. Sunburns can hurt us for the moment and do irreparable damage. The... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968681 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:57:23 +0100 4968681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911635&cid=t_100734_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthCareBlogLaw%2F%7E3%2F_wHqOCsFXSI%2Foig-heat-provider-compliance-training.html The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has made available the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Team (HEAT) Provider Compliance Training webcast. OIG is making the training information available to help highlight and educate providers on the the federal government's effort to fight health care fraud and abuse. More information about  HEAT Task Force and its mission and efforts can be found on the StopMedicareFraud website. The training information includes 16 modules: Welcome Remarks 4:37 Overview of OIG 9:56 Navigating the Fraud and Abuse Laws 26:26 Compliance Program Basics 17:01 Operating an Effective Compliance Program 15:59 Understanding Program Exclusions 10:26 Navigating the Government 5:10 Overview of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 34:24 Import... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911635 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:58:57 +0100 4911635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762768&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmuscle-strain-should-you-treat-it-with-hot-packs-or-cold-packs%2F2011.04.28 Along with blisters and sprains, muscle strains are among the most common afflictions for active persons in the outdoors. Common medical dogma is to use the “RICE”  approach for sprains and strains of—rest, ice (application of cold), compression, and elevation. This is more applicable to sprains (e.g., an ankle sprain) than to strains, because the sprained body part is usually a limb (ankle, knee, wrist) that is amenable to this approach. Strains more often involve larger muscle groups, such as those in the back, chest, thigh or abdomen, or difficult-to-approach areas, such as the neck or groin. Prevailing theory for treatment of a muscle strain is that one applies external cold for 24 to 48 hours, and discontinues it after 72 hours, at which time one begins application of e... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762768 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0100 4762768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570522&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FPc_OKJPdstk%2F By Patrick J. MichaelsThe Current Wisdom is a series of monthly posts in which Senior Fellow Patrick J. Michaels reviews interesting items on global warming in the scientific literature that may not have received the media attention that they deserved, or have been misinterpreted in the popular press. The Current Wisdom only comments on science appearing in the refereed, peer-reviewed literature, or that has been peer-screened prior to presentation at a scientific congress. **********  The recent publication of two articles in Nature magazine proclaiming a link to rainfall extremes (and flooding) to global warming, added to the heat in Russia and the floods in Pakistan in the summer of 2010, and the back-to-back cold and snowy winters in the eastern U.S. and western Europe, have gotten a ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570522 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 21:26:05 +0100 4570522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565905&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Findependent-peer-reviewed-scientific-journals-just-how-independent-are-they%2F2011.03.09 On September 27, 2010, the peer-reviewed scientific journal Europace published online-before-print a case report entitled “Spontaneous explosion of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator” by Martin Hudec and Gabriela Kaliska. In the pdf of that case report a figure containing a color photo of the affected patient’s chest, chest X-ray, and two pictures of the extracted device (one seen here) were included. The pictures and case presentation were dramatic and the case very rare. Both were perfect reasons to report such an important case to the medical literature. And so these doctors sent the case to Europace on June 29, 2010, and the article was accepted after revision on August 16, 2010, with the article appearing online September 27, 2010. The authors must have felt v... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565905 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4565905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522089&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FDHYlsvMdiQs%2F By David BoazSpeaking to some 500 libertarian students at the International Students for Liberty Conference last weekend, Cato adjunct scholar Tyler Cowen noted: Rep. Paul Ryan gave an alternative State of the Union address without mentioning Social Security or Medicare. That's like discussing the Miami Heat without mentioning LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, or Chris Bosh. How Is LeBron James like Medicare? is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522089 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:27:55 +0100 4522089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338092&cid=t_100734_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1626 FINGER MATTERS Big fingers = big penis?  Scientists say finger length may help a girl know a guy’s penis length when he is not erect, but not when he is excited.  Most of the time, erect size is much larger- but not always, so don’t “judge a finger by it’s cover.” The longest finger should be 7/8th of the length of the palm of the hand.  Any shorter – you might be sporting a small penis, but also have an increased risk of cancer in the prostate, poor sports skills, small bank account, and increased odds of homosexuality!  Wow, that is a lot a pressure for an simple finger! Why do men with the longest fingers seem to want to become protologists and urologists, and women with the smallest fingers become gynecologists?  Seems like it should be reverse... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338092 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:39:45 +0100 4338092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172115&cid=t_100734_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F22121071%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EFree-Website-Heat-Map.htm Last week at Pubcon, I had the honor of sharing a “mini-keynote” session with landing page guru Tim Ash of SiteTuners. Tim mentioned an interesting heat map simulation tool from his company, AttentionWizard. AttentionWizard is designed to simulate eye tracking heat maps at vastly lower expense. According to Tim, the heat maps produced by the [...] Related StoriesSix Selling Secrets From MagiciansAvoid the Corner of Death!Ten Words That Build Trust (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172115 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:11:40 +0100 4172115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162925&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmale-laptop-users-beware-of-an-overheated-lap%2F2010.11.13 Male readers be advised! Using your laptop placed on your knees to read this post may cause your testicles to heat up quite significantly. However surprisingly, this is not due to the heat dissipated by many laptops, but rather due to the positioning of the legs. A study just published online in the journal Fertility and Sterility investigated ways to avoid the testicles from overheating while using a laptop computer. Right and left scrotal temperatures were measured in 29 volunteers while working on the laptop in different positions: With closely approximated legs, with closely approximated legs with a lap pad below the laptop, and sitting with legs apart at a 70° angle with a lap pad below the laptop. After 60 minutes with closed legs, temperature increased about 2.4 degrees Celsius, us... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162925 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:00:53 +0100 4162925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134031&cid=t_100734_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fseasonal-changes-in-ms-symptoms%2F Multiple sclerosis, the disease, is different for everyone. MS symptoms are different as well. Then, for kicks, let’s throw in terms like disease activity, MS progression or progressive/remitting MS and we’ve got a soup that bubbles vile, like a Hecate’s caldron! As we move, in earnest, from one season to the next I have read from many of your comments how your MS symptoms change. Many are affected by summer’s heat while others revel in the freedom the warmth gives their muscles. Winter’s bite is a breath of cool freshness to those who are heat-sensitive and a cursed vice to others. Some have reported that even exacerbations seem to happen more frequently (or even repeatedly) at particular times of year. Other than heat sensitivity, I must admit that my multiple sclerosis seems t... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134031 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:46:09 +0100 4134031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3980921&cid=t_100734_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fwhen-ms-just-wont-let-you-think-straight%2F I have spent the past couple of days in a part of our country that still finds triple-digit temperatures the norm this time of year. I DO NOT, nor does my multiple sclerosis, find anything “normal” about 104˚F, “dry heat” or not! I head home over the weekend, so I hope this will all pass, but I’m experiencing a kind of MS stupidity with all this heat. I can’t seem to put my finger on words, my reactions times are off, and I just feel a little silly. The physical stuff — doughy face, slow-responding arm, and even slower leg — I expected and can understand. This whole MS “in my head space” thing is very new to me. I’ve found myself being the last one to laugh at something funny or to chime in on a conversation. It’s like I’m a half-step behind the whole wor... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3980921 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 17:30:42 +0100 3980921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933057&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fice-jewelry-to-stay-cool-why-didnt-we-think-of-that%2F photo via Ecouterre Do you know how many times we held an ice cube against our wrist this summer? Dozens. The hottest summer on record in New York really made us sweat, whine, and search desperately for ways to cool off. That’s why we slapped our hands on our foreheads when we saw design team 01Mathery’s DIY solution for cooling off — ice-cube gems. Simply stick some chains or string in an ice cube tray, and let them freeze. Then you’re ready to have your own personal cooling system. We’d recommend only wearing these in the comfort of your own home or yard, though. Greeting your boss might be weird with water running down your chest. via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Ice Jewelry to Stay Cool: Why Didn't We Think of That? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933057 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:34:15 +0100 3933057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924870&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhot-summers-mean-bad-air-are-heat-and-pollution-ruining-your-lungs%2F If you live on the East Coast, you’ve probably been whining about the brutally hot weather all summer, but it turns out there’s more than just sweat to worry about: Heat waves cause high air pollution, and can wreak havoc on your lungs. High air pollution advisories have been issued in several cities throughout the country this summer, meaning that residents should basically try to avoid spending time outside. Heat triggers worse air pollution than normal because it turns air particles like nitrogens and hydrocarbons into ozone, a pollutant that’s highly toxic and dangerous to breathe. (For all you air conditioning gluttons out there: It’s worth noting that while electric plants pump at full speed to fuel your air conditioner, they’re also making the air outsi... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924870 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:49:01 +0100 3924870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915004&cid=t_100734_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=3885303&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F196047%2F August Alert: High temperatures in August can lead to heat-related illnesses for athletes. (via CNN) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885303 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 17:16:13 +0100 3885303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3827018&cid=t_100734_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F05%2Fwhere-to-cool-off-around-nashville-and-how-to-stay-safe-in-the-heat-anywhere%2F I groaned earlier this week when an energy conservation reminder from the larger workplace indicated that “Temperatures in Middle Tennessee are predicted to hit 100° F this week and to remain in the high 90s throughout the rest of August.” Ugh. I know every summer is hot, but as a local news station’s weather blog says, So far this year we have logged 48 days at Nashville where the afternoon highs hit at least 90 degrees. The typical summer we get 44 days in the 90’s and we still have all of August to get through. Who’s got my popsicles and sprinkler? WPLN has links for where to go to cool off around Nashville in addition to a Red Cross cooling shelter. Suggested sites for getting out of the heat include our 21 public library locations. The CDC has tips for any... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3827018 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 13:17:45 +0100 3827018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802352&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Flosing-our-cool-is-air-conditioning-bad-for-you%2F Is air-conditioning bad for you? Stan Cox thinks so. The environmental writer, who just published the book, “Losing Our Cool: Uncomfortable Truths About Our Air-Conditioned World (and Finding New Ways to Get Through the Summer),” says A/C is eating up energy and making us isolated. Air-conditioning accounts for 20 percent of American home energy bills, despite being used only seasonally in most parts of the country. Your beloved A/C might seem like the only way to survive summer heat, but Cox says that we should find ways to resist turning on the coolant as much as possible, since we’ll be forced to conserve energy in the future anyway. Finding other ways to cool off is better for the environment, politics, and even our social lives: Resting on the stoop with neighbors, h... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802352 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:34:49 +0100 3802352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794746&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnew-york-headed-for-hottest-july-on-record%2F According to the National Weather Service, New York City is headed for the hottest July on record, with a daily average of 81.6 degrees, just a sliver above the current record of 81.4 degrees set in 1999. To beat past records, the average temperature for the rest of the month will have to be 79 degrees, which it’s just barely set to do. Multiple heat waves and days spent sweating next to our fans, we believe it, and we’re reviewing tips for staying cool and working out safely in the summer heat. Jokes about global warming aside, the real question is: New Yorkers, what do you want more – bragging rights or relief from the heat? via New York Times Post from: BlissTree New York Headed for Hottest July On Record (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794746 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:06:33 +0100 3794746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3747007&cid=t_100734_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F217%2Fdiscover-a-natural-skin-care-product-with-functional-keratin%2F I thought you might be interested in a natural skin care product with anti-aging activity.  One of the most recent discoveries is that a protein complex called Functional Keratin will provide many anti-aging benefits. In some circles, it is being hailed as something of an anti-aging miracle.  Here’s what it can do. First of all, it is the same as the protein that makes up the majority of the cells in the skin’s outer layers.  Inactive or dysfunctional keratin has been included in moisturizers for many years. The benefits were minimal, because the skin’s cells could not pick it up and use it.  The harsh chemicals and high heat used to soften it made it unusable. The same is true of the collagen and elastin proteins found in anti-aging products.  The skin’s cells cannot use them... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3747007 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:27:45 +0100 3747007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733054&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F7-ways-to-stay-safe-in-the-sun-because-love-is-not-a-heatwave%2F It’s like a heat wave…Burnin’ in my heart…I can’t keep from cryin…It’s tearin’ me apart. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas might call this love, but we call it hellish weather, and it’s hitting a lot of us this week. We haven’t figured out how to stay unfazed by 100º weather, but we welcome Care2’s 7 tips for avoiding heat stroke. They might seem obvious, but muggy heat doesn’t exactly encourage clear thinking. Stick to the basics and be smart in the sun this summer: Air-conditioning, fans, and shade: The best way to keep cool is air-conditioning, and though we don’t encourage excessive use of the energy-sucking machines, when it gets super hot, it’s smart to use air-conditioning, fans, and shade to keep... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733054 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:07:15 +0100 3733054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733056&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-you-live-in-the-northeast-because-its-really-really-hot%2F In fact, as you probably know, there’s a major heat wave happening in the Northeast. The Mid-Atlantic, too. And parts of the South. It was 103 degrees in New York City yesterday. So we’re allowed to complain about it a little bit. And then we’re going for ice cream. Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If...You Live In the Northeast, Because It's Really, Really Hot (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733056 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:12 +0100 3733056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652351&cid=t_100734_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fcleanup-workers-bp-oil-spill-risk-heatrelated-illness%2F Workers wearing Tyvek protective suites are being advised to work in shifts of no longer than 15 to 20 mintues and to drink plenty of fluids and eat salty foods such as potato chips to decrease the chances of heat-stroke and dehydration. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652351 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:57:58 +0100 3652351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526972&cid=t_100734_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=3448840&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FfKl5B8C4qYk%2F By Thomas FireyA record-setting heat wave has settled on the Beltway this week, resulting in my thermometer topping the 85°F mark by the time I came into work today. Did I mention my thermometer is inside my apartment? “Oh yuck,” you’re probably thinking. “You should get a place with air conditioning.” But you see, my unit has air conditioning. The problem is that, under Virginia law, it can’t be turned on until May 1. My apartment is in an older building (1958) with a centralized HVAC system. As a result, the whole building must either be in heating mode or cooling mode. One of the quirks of this system is that it takes a couple of days for it to be converted from one mode to the other. That physical reality doesn’t jibe well with Virginia la... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3448840 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:38:37 +0100 3448840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3480825&cid=t_100734_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F8033457%2F1ar8cv%2Fneuromarketing%7ED-Commercials-Different-Dynamics.htm 3D entertainment has finally gone mainstream. Although three dimensional movies have existed for decades, they were largely gimmicky and had significant viewing problems. Now, James Cameron’s Avatar brought 3D to the big screen in a way that amazed audiences and convinced studio execs that the world was ready for 3D movies. Building [...] CommentsRoger, at first glance these findings do not shock me. It seems ... by Nathan (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3480825 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:02:59 +0100 3480825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231106&cid=t_100734_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2010%2F02%2Fmicrobial-phylogenetics-global-markers.html The introduction of comparative rRNA sequence analysis represents a major milestone in the history of microbiology. The current taxonomy of prokaryotes as well as modern probe and chip based identification methods are mainly based upon rRNA derived phylogenetic conclusions. Also of importance is single gene based phylogenetic inference and alternative global markers include elongation and initiation factors, RNA polymerase subunits, DNA gyrases, heat shock and recA proteins. Although the comparative analyses are hampered by the generally low phylogenetic information content, and different resolution power, and multiple copies of the individual markers, the domain and prokaryotic phyla concept is globally supported read more ... from Molecular Phylogeny of Microorganisms by Aharon Oren and ... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231106 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:32:00 +0100 3231106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167197&cid=t_100734_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Fintroducing-the-psych-central-community-connection%2F It’s a proud day for our Psych Central family. Today, we officially announced the creation of the Psych Central Community Connection, Psych Central’s new non-profit arm. What is the Psych Central Community Connection? The Connection is our non-profit that makes micro grants (also called personal grants) available to Psych Central members in emergency financial need. These micro grants (of $500 or less per individual) are for immediate personal/family need that might make the difference between homelessness and staying in one’s home, heat in the winter or freezing cold, or keeping the electricity turned on. They were previously referred to as “Community Fund Drives” and, indeed, we will continue to rely on our community of kind-hearted members to offer matchi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167197 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:10:37 +0100 3167197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846445&cid=t_100734_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FxJp9PidL17k%2F Here’s some good news when it comes to treating cancer. German researchers have found that using heat to help treat tumors helps chemotherapy work better. Apparently when the tumors are “targeted with heat treatment” it increased the response of the chemo to about double. This was all without creating more harmful effects. Just think of that. If you could reduce the amount of chemo someone received, how much quicker they might be able to recover. This is preliminary news and more research will need to be done, but it is definitely a step in the right direction. Image: sxc.hu. Post from: Blisstree Heat Helps When Treating Tumors (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846445 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:38:25 +0100 2846445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800561&cid=t_100734_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fseptember-ms-recipe-for-success-tomato-salad%2F Tasty, easy, good for us…these were the criteria we set forth back in 2007 when we started the whole MS recipe for success blog concept.  Well, today I have one that is all of the above and it’s the perfect time of year for it (at least in my garden)! Even if you don’t have a patch of dirt where you are raising your own veggies this year, you can find fresh, ripe tomatoes in nearly every good supermarket, produce stand, green grocer or farmer’s market.  They are packed with beauty for the senses; bright in color, juicy in texture, sweet and sour at the same time. There have been a few sunny afternoons this summer that I’ve had the stinging juices of a still-warmed by the sun tomato running down my chin in the back garden; it’s a personal joy.  To share the freshness of these... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800561 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:26:06 +0100 2800561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730158&cid=t_100734_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FCtV289MoQPc%2F Heat stress and heat-related illnesses are harder on certain groups of people. For example, infants and very young children can’t tolerate extreme heat, plus they can’t tell you if they’re thirsty, other than through their cry. But two other groups who are also more affected by heat are seniors and people with chronic illnesses. According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal: People over the age of 60 are the most vulnerable to heat waves, with 82% to 92% more deaths than average occurring in this age group. Risks for heat-related illness or injury – such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps – are also heightened in people with obesity, heart disease, diabetes and respiratory conditions as these decrease the body’s ability to adapt to temperatu... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730158 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:36:08 +0100 2730158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719765&cid=t_100734_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FOJMwrbrFGSc%2F We’ve heard sad stories of high school football players being overcome by heat illnesses during particularly hot days, but it’s important to understand that all athletes who participate in sports in the fall are at risk as well. These include tennis players and even wrestlers. We also can’t forget about the other students who spend time outside, such as those in the marching band. This is physically strenuous and out in the heat as well. The only way to ensure the health and safety of fall athletes is through education of the coaches, the parents, and the athletes themselves. While the athletes may feel they’re invincible and the coaches want to see their athletes work, there has to be a balance, which keeps the kids from developing heat-related illnesses. What is a... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719765 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:29:20 +0100 2719765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691727&cid=t_100734_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fbeating-the-heat-with-my-diabetic-gear.html Sean Kelley is senior editor at Health.com, and author of the “Poked & Prodded” blog. He takes insulin and lives in hot weather and… well, I’ll let him tell you…   A Guest Post by Sean Kelley, PWD at Health.com Every summer I go through the same dilemma: What to do with my diabetes gear (glucose meter and [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691727 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:00:53 +0100 2691727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667605&cid=t_100734_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fextreme-heat-in-seattle-is-causing-my-ms-to-pseudo-exacerbate%2F Let me begin this post with a humble and heartfelt apology for not posting last week.  I’ve been overwhelmed with two major events that were making 16 hour days my norm.   That’s over and I’m back on track, sort of. The stresses of my last fortnight coupled with our annual four-day heat wave in Seattle have brought some “old friends” back for a go.  In other words, I’ve been suffering flares of pseudo-exacerbations.  I know heat plays havoc with the electrical circuitry of my central nervous system, a fever will set me down pretty well too. Long, cool showers or soaks in a tub help lower my body’s temperature when the mercury soars.  It’s nice to know that I can do something to relive those symptoms. I’m wondering what, if anything has brought on a flare of pseudo f... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667605 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:00:44 +0100 2667605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657823&cid=t_100734_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fextreme-heat-in-seattle-is-causing-my-ms-to-pseudo-exacerbate%2F Let me begin this post with a humble and heartfelt apology for not posting last week.  I’ve been overwhelmed with two major events that were making 16 hour days my norm.   That’s over and I’m back on track, sort of. The stresses of my last fortnight coupled with our annual four-day heat wave in Seattle have brought some “old friends” back for a go.  In other words, I’ve been suffering flares of pseudo exacerbations.  I know heat plays havoc with the electrical circuitry of my central nervous system, a fever will set me down pretty well too. Long, cool showers or soaks in a tub help lower my body’s temperature when the mercury soars.  It’s nice to know that I can do something to relive those symptoms. I’m wondering what, if anything has brought on a flare of pseudo f... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657823 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:40:22 +0100 2657823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879676&cid=t_100734_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fheat-exhaustion-and-heat-stroke.html In the sweltering heat of Arizona were the temperatures outside have been climbing in the 110-118F it is no surprise that the incidence of heat exhaustion and heat stroke is on the rise. There comes a time when the body will be unable to maintain normal temperature when exposed to excessive heat. We have normal mechanisms that prevent this from happening. We become very thirsty and we start to sweat to help bring our core temperature down. Sometime people do not notice this especially children because they are having so much fun under the sun.Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustionmild dehydrationcore temperature from 100.4 to 104Fprofuse sweatingthirst, nausea, vomitingconfusionheadachesfeels faint or has collapsedSigns and Symptoms of Heat Strokeusually with severe dehydrationcore temperat... Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879676 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:29:00 +0100 2879676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511284&cid=t_100734_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FhvLysX6BSs4%2F The other day, I wrote a post on heat-related illnesses, from muscle cramping to the very serious heat stroke (Heat Waves - What’s the Big Deal? ). Today I found an article from a blog in Iowa that does a great job of describing how heat temperatures (including humidity) are calculated and why it feels hotter sometimes than others, even if the temperature is the same: Heat Index - Why It Feels So Hot. Knowing how and why something works often makes it easier for us to help ourselves, because then we understand why certain things work better than others. ~~~ Image: Courtesy PhotoXpress.com Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Follow Up On Heat Wave Information (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511284 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:35:49 +0100 2511284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452951&cid=t_100734_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fsummer-officially-is-here-hows-your-ms-today%2F Time for our monthly interrogative: How is your multiple sclerosis today? It seems a little funny to explain this idea every month, but we have a lot of new readers and sometimes even I need a reminder.  We use the first Wednesday of each month’s posting to pose that question.  It gives us a reason to stop and think about (I mean really think) our MS and report back. Sometimes, we find that we’re not doing as well as we may have thought.  Other times, we joyously report that “it’s a good day!” I like this post because it also affords space for general conversation and questions amongst our community.  Ask what you like, comment to one another, vent.  It’s all about you. As I write this, the day is finally cooling here in Seattle.  It was nearly 90 F here today (and that�... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452951 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:22:09 +0100 2452951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442195&cid=t_100734_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fhappy-world-ms-daysort-of%2F I’ll have to admit to you the mixed emotions of the first annual World MS Day. The fact that celebrities, politicos and athletes are rallying around our cause is heartening. That the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation has mustered all of its troops for a worldwide day of events, research and understanding for this annual (last Wednesday in May) is a pretty big deal; especially for folks who live in places where MS is either understood little or (worse) misunderstood completely. Don’t get me wrong, I’m going to support this thing to the best of my ability (how many of you are hearing about this for the first time through this blog? That’s doing something, isn’t it?).  I’ll go to an event, I‘ll write my representatives in congress I’l... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442195 Wed, 27 May 2009 17:22:18 +0100 2442195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205963&cid=t_100734_88_f&fid=38153&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozemedicine.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D502 The Age Feb 22nd reports that it appears there were at least 100 excess deaths in Melbourne and over 200 excess deaths in south-east Australia during those 3 days of heat - mainly of elderly with cardiac failure who were found dead in their homes. More details on the OzEmedicine wiki here (Source: Oz E Medicine - emergency medicine in Australia) Oz E Medicine - emergency medicine in Australia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205963 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 02:47:15 +0100 2205963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112241&cid=t_100734_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F514938870%2F We’re getting to be good friends, by now, with all of the various employees of our chosen HVAC company. The few kinks that are still left in our brand-new boiler are simply symptoms of its being a brand-new boiler: the brand-new parts still have oil left on them from the factory, and it’s this oil clogging things up for a while. One of our new HVAC friends is on his way over here now to bleed (or whatever the proper verb is) our new furnace again. As I wait, I am wrapped up in my shawl, pondering my new Galapagos wildlife book. We head there at the end of January, and I want to be prepared for what I’ll see. Glancing at a few pages on the ship over won’t be enough… too much to see. Copyright © 2009 white pebble. This Feed is for personal non-commercial us... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112241 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:16:18 +0100 2112241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908053&cid=t_100734_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F432162128%2F University College Hospital in London and Glassworks, a leading digital animation company, have developed the first easy to use, accurate, real time, 3D computer generated transoesophageal echocardiography simulator named HeartWorks. They believe this original teaching tool will revolutionize the teaching of electrocardiography and I can’t help but agree. The thing looks too real, like it is going to fall from the computer screen right into your hands. Take a look at the video from Reuters. Tip: Gizmodo (Source: Ivor Kovic, M.D.) Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908053 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:50:09 +0100 1908053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508542&cid=t_100734_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F308564910%2F En route to go swimming at my college in Jersey City, the wail of a police siren behind us made Charlie cringe and cry out. I explained that it was a police car in a hurry to help someone—maybe there was an accident. Charlie sat up straight in the middle of the back seat and looked gravely out the window, and seemed to draw back a bit as we slowed to a halt: A car was turned sideways across the left and middle lanes and, as a state trooper car pulled away, the front of the car was not at all intact. Another car was parked backwards on the shoulder and an EMT was leaning in while another prepared a gurney. There were two ambulances. “It’s an accident,” I said with one eye on the cars in the other lane jockeying to get into one lane. “That’s where the poli... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508542 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:10:01 +0100 1508542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508543&cid=t_100734_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F308338067%2F A lovely 97 degrees here in New Jersey today and Charlie just requested to swim in the big pool at my college (ABC filmed him swimming some in this pool last Monday and I hope some of the footage makes it on the segment to be shown tomorrow, Tuesday). If you can’t get to a pool, here are some really cool pools courtesy of Oobject—-something about that underground pool is looking really appealing as the sun beats down (not a great day to have a black car!). (Then again—-today 12 year-old Connor Folkertsma fells into the rain-swollen waters of the Indian Mill Creek in Walker, Michigan, and was swept out of sight; he was seen getting out of the water about a third of a mile downstream, after the Grand Rapids Fire Department had been dispatched, MLive.com reports. Connor, who... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508543 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:02:30 +0100 1508543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1411750&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F30%2Fouch-its-gardening-season-some-tips-for-easing-the-pain%2F Image details: Man working in yard served by picapp.com ‘Tis the season for firing up the lawnmower, breaking out the hedge trimmers and playing in the dirt. But any fool knows that a day in the yard can equal a day on the couch…in pain. When the aches and pains of bending, walking, twisting, etc start working their unsavory magic on you, try these tips to ward off a back mishap. * Grab the heating pad and hunker down. Johns Hopkins University reported that when patients with backaches wore heat wraps for 3 consecutive days, their pain levels decreased by 60%. What’s more, they remained low for weeks afterward. * Lean on me…backwards. If you feel like you’ve scored yourself a stiff back, do not sit up straight to try to work out the kinks. Instead, say Scottis... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1411750 Thu, 01 May 2008 03:37:42 +0100 1411750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405311&cid=t_100734_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F04%2F29%2Fhow-to-protect-your-hair-from-heat-damage%2F Jeanelle says: I was wondering if you guys could tell me what to look for in a great heat protecting spray/serum/lotion. What are the key ingredients that protect hair from heat? (Besides the ones that promise to deliver to soft, silky protected tresses when in reality they leave you with sticky, gross hair from all of the alcohol!) The Right Brain responds: Jeanelle, if you’re buying heat protection sprays that contain a lot of alcohol, you should change brands before you look like the woman in today’s picture! Hopefully you’ll be able to pick a better product after we explain how heat damages your hair and what kind of ingredients can help. Blow drying is bad Blow drying causes a “flash drying” effect that not only removes the surface moisture but also remov... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405311 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:01:29 +0100 1405311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1241879&cid=t_100734_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2F19%2Fwhy-you-cant-just-say-no-in-the-heat-of-the-moment%2F A lot of parents believe that if they teach their kids some common sense around sexuality, it’ll sink in and they won’t make bad decisions. They, of course, would be wrong. “Just say no” doesn’t work in the heat of the moment — it only works if the person walks away from the possibility of the heat of the moment long before they can be drawn in. Why can’t teens (and even most adults) make good decisions surrounding sexuality and sexual situations when they’re occurring? It appears that humans generally make poorer decisions when under the influence of strong emotions. And what stronger emotion do most of experience outside of sexual arousal? In an experiment conducted in 2006 on male college students, researchers Dan Ariely and his coll... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1241879 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:59:56 +0100 1241879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=936865&cid=t_100734_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F167291322%2F Change the magnification—the perspective (just as, when autism became part of our lives, it seemed that the world was turned upside down) —and you can see something really different. Like this: Snow under a microscope. As Joey’s Mom puts it, We are all unique like every snowflake, and all the more when they are up close and personal. (As in Charlie here working the dustbuster to vacuum up every last crumb, and examining them in the process—click on the image for a blown-up view.) (Or maybe, after a day of record-shattering heat in New Jersey, I’m just wishing for cooler October weather.) Snowflake photo courtesy of charlesimages via Flickr; Charlie dustbusting, courtesy of my cell phone. Share This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=936865 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 05:53:19 +0100 936865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=915037&cid=t_100734_93_f&fid=34787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegirlwiththebluesteth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fgood-bye-september.html September is at an end, and the weather is getting very warm. Exams are getting close, and I get to work out a way to study while dripping sweat. I hate being hot. :(I went to the air-conditioned gym today and did an RPM class (on exercise bikes to music) and even though I was sweating and working hard, I actually felt cooler than when I was sitting at home studying in the heat.Also, what is it about exams being close that makes me want to cook, even though it is very warm in the kitchen? Anyway, please excuse the post quality. The other thing about being hot is that I get quite vague and have difficulty concentrating.Northern Hemisphere residents, right now I am jealous. (Source: The Girl with the Blue Steth) The Girl with the Blue Steth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=915037 Sun, 30 Sep 2007 10:40:00 +0100 915037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=835951&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F01%2Ftake-it-easy-when-running-from-cancer%2F Filed under: Diets, ExerciseI'm dizzy, light-headed, over-heated and just plain worn out after my workout this morning. Why? Because I overdid it. I've been so focused on running from cancer by eating right and strenuously exercising -- research says it take five hours of vigorous exercise per week to keep breast cancer away -- that I drove myself to depletion this morning. It hit me when a wave of dizziness came over me in the midst of my outdoor workout. My body felt heavy, my strength disappeared, and it took every ounce of energy I could muster to put one foot in front of the other so I could get home. I suspect it was a combination of dehydration -- I didn't take water with me -- and heat -- it's really hot here in Florida -- and pushing myself too hard. The fact that I feel a bit und... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=835951 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 835951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828069&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F29%2Ftoday-i-am-grateful%2F Filed under: Cancer Survivors, Today, I Am GratefulThe following post is one of a series of posts appearing Monday through Friday on The Cancer Blog. This feature -- Today, I am grateful -- allows me to share with readers my appreciation for all the treasures in my life, both big and small. In my post-cancer world, I find It healing for my soul to be mindful of the good in my life. It is my pleasure to share my gratitude with you.It's hot here in Florida -- steamy, sticky, humid, unbearable hot. The kind of hot that makes me sweat in an instant. The kind of hot that keeps me and my kids cooped up in the air-conditioned indoors for as long as we can stand it. The kind of hot that has me dreaming about cool, crisp, chilly days. I'd even take downright cold at the moment -- anything other tha... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828069 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=789227&cid=t_100734_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F142296713%2F There was no hot water in the shower at the YMCA so Charlie waited till we got home. He has been liking to shower long and leisuredly and has been taking an interest in the soap and in soaping himself (you never know when a “life skill” might emerge………). On a day of 90-degree-plus heat and torrid humidity—-and a tornado in Brooklyn, flooding, and, due to this, a four-hour commute to get from the Newark Airport to the Pulaski Skyway on roads speckled with overheated cars and weary motorists—-swimming and showering struck me as essential for Charlie. (Me, after noting that hot air was coming out of my car’s AC vents this morning, I was feeling glad to sit down in a cool room.) Humidity often makes Charlie wilt and become anxious, plus Wednesday... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=789227 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:29:07 +0100 789227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=726316&cid=t_100734_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F132480420%2F It has been thoroughly hot and humid here on the East Coast: I usually get a panoramic view of the New York skyline as I near my exit ramp on the Pulaski Skyway on my way to work, but today a murky gray haze obscured any view of Manhattan. Yesterday was no better—-and yesterday an autistic boy was left on—locked in—-a schoolbus on Long Island: WNBC has a video with details. The boy is all right—-but talk about a nightmare for all involved. Share This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=726316 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:05:34 +0100 726316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=719399&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F07%2Fdoes-this-look-swollen%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Exercise, SupportWhat is the purpose of body fat? We all have it, some of us a little more than others. As we grow older, some of our diets fall out of balance with our energy needs causing our white fat cells to become swollen. White fat cells secrete leptin, adiponectin and resistin. Leptin and adiponectin work together in suppressing appetite. Resistin is the newest discovered - and has been found to participate in the inflammatory response and resistence to insulin. It also triggers an immune response to irritation, so it may be the fat cells attempt to shut your piehole because we're not gonna take it. As the white fat cells take on excessive calories they begin swelling, resulting in an inflammatory response. Inflammation, by defin... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=719399 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 719399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=530927&cid=t_100734_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F09%2Fa-different-shade-of-chemo%2F Filed under: Chemotherapy, Cancer SurvivorsIt feels like summer here in Florida. Our temps topped 86 degrees last week and this kind of heat prompts my little boys to request their favorite summertime activity: swimming.My kids don't quite understand that the temperature outside is not the same as the temperature of unheated water. And so as soon as warm weather arrives, they dash for their suits and insist we make a trip to the neighborhood pool. I oblige, convinced they'll want to head home once they submerge their piggy toes in pure ice.But somehow, the temperature doesn't register. They plunge right in, dunk their heads and kick and flop and float. They are happy as clams, quivering lips and all. I am happy too as I watch their joyous moments from the privacy of my lounge chair, tucked... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=530927 Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 530927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=470403&cid=t_100734_93_f&fid=34787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegirlwiththebluesteth.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fme-and-my-overheated-brain.html We're halfway through the weekend and I still have to study all of what we covered last week. How on earth am I going to keep up with everything as we move through?I guess I'll just have to do my best, focus on the main things and try to stay sane.And it's a stinker of a day again. I'm getting tired of the summer. Let's just say I'm slightly jealous of MedStudentGod and his snowy weather. Years ago I lived where it snowed in winter. It was lovely. I would walk home in the dark from the busstop, scoop some fluffy snow from the bushes beside me and puff on it, to watch it react just like I had done the same thing to a handful of bubblebath. Priceless. (I choose to forget the muddy slush as the snow melted, or the harrowing bus trips through the dark as the bus skidded along the icy roads.)I ... The Girl with the Blue Steth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=470403 Sun, 04 Feb 2007 00:06:00 +0100 470403