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 'home'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:54:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181896&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F09%2F01%2Fcan-a-hurricane-make-you-happy%2F I was in London at Heathrow Airport when I learned that my flight back to Newark, New Jersey was canceled.  More than that, they explained that Newark and all the surrounding airports in the New York City area had been closed because of Hurricane Irene, and that there was no possibility of getting a trans-Atlantic flight for a couple of days. Bummer. To make matters worse, the hotels in London were filled because of an annual carnival in the city.  There were no rooms. Double bummer. The airport staff was stressed because, well, weary travelers were stressed, which made for some unpleasant encounters.  A woman was spewing at the counter in front of me. “I must leave today, leaving tonight or tomorrow isn’t an option.” “I am sorry, the airports are closed tonight and tomorrow. ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181896 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:55:55 +0100 5181896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181784&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fpoor-sleep-linked-to-high-blood-pressure.html Older men who regularly miss out on deep, restorative sleep have an 80 percent increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a study out this week in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. Researchers used in-home sleep monitors to measure how long and well 784 men 65 and older slept. After an average of 3.4 years, 243 men had developed high blood pressure. Men who spent less than 4 percent of their sleep time in of slow-wave sleep, considered the deeper, restorative stage of sleep, had the highest risk of developing high blood pressure. In addition, men with reduced slow-wave sleep had shorter sleep duration, more awakenings at night, and more severe sleep apnea. Nearly a third of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, and the risk if higher in sen... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181784 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5181784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174607&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F08%2Fmake-sure-your-post-irene-food-and-water-are-safe.html If you’re one of the millions feeling the after effects of Hurricane Irene in the form of power outages, flooding, and other damages, food and water safety is a paramount concern. To avoid illness from contaminated drinking water and food, the Food and Drug Administration is urging people to take the following precautions: Do not eat any food that may have come into contact with flood water. When in doubt, throw it out. Do not eat food packed in plastic, paper, cardboard, cloth and similar containers that have been water-damaged. Discard food and beverage containers with screw-caps, snap lids, crimped caps (soda bottles), twist caps, flip tops, cardboard juice/milk/baby formula boxes and home canned foods, if they have come in contact with flood water. These containers cannot be ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174607 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:20:00 +0100 5174607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169542&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F08%2Ffda-shoulderflex-massager-has-life-threatening-dangers.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning against a personal neck massaging device yesterday. The ShoulderFlex Massager, say federal regulators, can be lethal. The ShoulderFlex Massager, distributed by King International in Beaverton, Or., sits beneath the neck of a prone user and features a rotating bar with removable, adjustable massage “fingers.” However, if the rotating parts are set incorrectly, the fingers can snag and pull a person's hair or loose clothing, causing injury and possible strangulation. In one case, reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a user was strangled to death because the ShoulderFlex Massager snagged the person's necklace during use. The FDA warns that owners should immediate discontinue use of the massagers. The dev... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169542 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 19:30:00 +0100 5169542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169543&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhome%2F2011%2F08%2Fhow-to-get-ready-for-hurrican-irene.html Hurricane Irene is barreling toward North Carolina, where a hurricane warning is in effect, and hurricane watches have been posted for Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York and New England. Unlike their neighbors to the south, Northeasterners may not be as familiar with hurricane preparedness. Whether you’re weathering in or have to evacuate, there’s a few supplies you should have on hand. Related stories: For a complete guide to staying safe during Hurricane Irene and other disasters, check out: Social Media: Americans' source for disaster news, help and comfort Fast facts: How to prepare a homeowners insurance flood claim Hurricane survival tips for your electronics Hurricane car survival tips How to keep your food safe if Irene knocks out your power In a ... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169543 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:41:00 +0100 5169543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159897&cid=t_107175_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fmy-freezer-died-and-hurricane-is-coming.html What losing a freezer that I've had for 25+ years and Hurricane Irene have to do with the other, I'm not sure, except for the fact that if we lose power, I won't have to worry about what to do with all the extra food in my extra freezer since that was done late last week and early this week. It's funny how you get attached to things...that old freezer has been with us for most of our marriage, we hated to see her go, but as a result, I'm not tempted to buy more food than I need just because there's extra space to store it. But it served us well while we had it.As for Hurricane Irene...those of you in the path...are you prepared? Do you have your plans made for this or any other natural disaster? Here's some things you should be thinking about when it comes to food and water:- Have a plan f... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159897 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:57:00 +0100 5159897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159350&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D337 Medical Home is a reimbursable approach to managing patient care, and CMS has financially supported the approach with steady physican payment increases. First studied as a tool for managing patients with chronic illness, it has transitioned to inpatient care with the intent of lowering costs and reducing readmissions. One survey on the Society of Hospital Medicine’s website indicated that 78% of billed services by hospitalist and primary care physicians fall under codes CPT codes 99221-23, 99231-33, and 99238-9. These evolve around evaluating a patient’s inpatient care and discharge. What’s promising is in the last five years, these have seen increases ranging from 40% to 50%, which is pretty significant since other areas have seen mandated cuts. I asked Dr. Chunliu Zhan, MD, PhD, ... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159350 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:11:50 +0100 5159350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158857&cid=t_107175_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fhow-to-guide-improving-transitions-from-the-hospital-to-post-acute-care-settings-to-reduce-avoidable-rehospitalizations%2F Scan or click to download 'How-to Guide Improving Transitions from the Hospital to Post-Acute Care Settings to Reduce Avoidable Rehospitalizations' Title: How-to Guide Improving Transitions from the Hospital to Post-Acute Care Settings to Reduce Avoidable Rehospitalizations The Skinny: Guide from Institute for Health Improvement on avoiding avoidable rehospitalisations as a result of poor co-ordination of care settings. Avoiding this is a key step toward achieving broader delivery system transformation. Based on the healthcare system of the USA this guide is of use to those looking at intermediate care/rehabilitation settings. Publisher: Institute for Health Improvement Published: August 2011 Size: 144p. Filed under: Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Clinical Governance, finance, Gr... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158857 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:27:37 +0100 5158857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140332&cid=t_107175_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FkHsZjP0QEn4%2Fsenior-boom-creates-demand-for-home.html At her home health care agency here, Venus Ray quizzes 65 job applicants assembled before her: Can they cook? Do they know the right way to wash their hands? Can they safely transfer patients into wheelchairs? If they give wrong answers, speak English poorly or — God forbid — forget to turn off their cell phones, she asks them to leave. Francess Sillah helps to transfer Tanya Pittman out of an imaginary wheel chair while role playing during a group interview at Health Management Inc. Venus Ray, the agency's executive director, looks on and assesses their skills to be a home health aide. (Photo by Jessica Marcy) By the end of the session, Ray has dismissed 42 of the applicants, almost two-thirds, even though she's in dire need of employees. Ray is executive director of Health Managem... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140332 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:08:00 +0100 5140332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107630&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2Ff1LdsDd7wdc%2F I was getting my son’s physical for school the other day and the doctor talked to us about HPV.  What is it?  HPV, or humanpapilloma virus, is a very common sexually transmitted virus.  In fact, it is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States today.  More than half of sexually active men and women are infected with HPV at some time in their lives.  The good news is that there is now a vaccine called Gardasil to protect you from this sometimes deadly virus.  Gardasil use to be given only to young women, but now it is recommended for girls, ages 11-26 AND males, ages 9-26.  It is important to note that the vaccine is given before any sexual contact, because once someone is infected, the vaccine might not work as well or might not work at all.  Women with the v... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107630 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:11:00 +0100 5107630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103342&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-should-people-receiving-health-care-be-called-empowered-patient-vs-health-care-consumer%2F2011.08.05 “There is a better way – structural reforms that empower patients with greater choices and increase the role of competition in the health-care marketplace.” Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) August 3, 2011 The highly charged political debates about reforming American health care have provided tempting opportunities to rename the people who receive health services.  But because the impetus for this change has been prompted by cost and quality concerns of health care payers, researchers and policy experts rather than emanating from us out of our own needs, some odd words have been called into service.  Two phrases commonly used to describe us convey meanings that mischaracterize our experiences and undervalue our needs: “empowered patient” and “health care consumer.” As one who has done ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103342 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:00:35 +0100 5103342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096896&cid=t_107175_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FE2stQ5qLqes%2F At the moment, I am not cooking anything so if our kitchen smells of anything, it is of the pot of orange-flavored tea that I just brewed. But when I am cooking something I hate to turn the fan on; I want the cooking smells throughout the house. It means that life is being lived in here. People are moving in and out and wanting their dinners. The house that I grew up in was as sterile as any layout you see in Architectural Digest. The furniture in the living room was just so with all of the silk embroidery pointing in the same direction. The knicknacks were dusted and shiny and nobody went into that room even during a party. It was a way to get to another room, rather like a hallway that took up a quarter of the ground floor. A smaller percentage of the ground floor was taken up by the for... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096896 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:32:10 +0100 5096896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086168&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrlindagalloway.files.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fgreys-nursery.jpg No one likes pain, least of all pregnant women. Although obstetricians do a great job providing prenatal care and childbirth deliveries, there is always room for improvement regarding patient education. The management of labor pain is usually delegated to the Anesthesia Department within a hospital or an ambulatory center. The goal of anesthesia is to eliminate physical pain and any suffering that might be a result of pain. However pain and suffering may not always be about cause and effect. To quote the literature, “Although pain and suffering often occur together, one may suffer without pain or have pain without suffering.” Some women want to eliminate pain and others view it as a normal process. However, to the well initiated, it is well known that women who are in pain and “suffe... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086168 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:00:35 +0100 5086168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069478&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsocial-network-keeps-seniors-connected%2F2011.07.26 Care Innovations, a joint venture between GE and Intel, has released Connect, a service designed to address social isolation in seniors. Connect software runs on a touch screen device and features social networking, as well as health management and reporting tools. The system has been undergoing a successful user trial at a nursing home in Michigan since last year. More about Connect from the announcement: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069478 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:00:44 +0100 5069478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050554&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhome%2F2011%2F07%2Fhow-to-recognize-poison-ivy-poison-oak-and-poison-sumac.html Recent rains and warm temperatures have resulted in a bumper crop of poison ivy and doctors have seen an increase in outbreaks in recent weeks. Getting rid of poison ivy and its partners in pain, poison oak and poison sumac, can be a challenge but here’s something not to try—a string trimmer. Whacking the weed will just toss the bits back at you resulting in a malady called trimmer’s itch. The itch is quickly followed by a rash and blisters and weeks of misery. Recognizing these plants and knowing where they grow is the best way to avoid them. The old adage, “Leaves of three, let it be” only applies to the ivy. Poison oak can have three to five leaves on a stem and poison sumac seven to 13. The Food and Drug Administration also recommends the following: Was... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050554 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:22:00 +0100 5050554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028517&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FTIy93UnlV6M%2F I was doing some research on clinical trials and it is much more complex than I dreamed!  First of all, any new treatment must go through numerous stages of testing before its benefits and risks can completely be known.  New treatments are discovered in the laboratory and it can take many years of research before they are given to patients.  Why?  Because it is essential to identify that the new treatment is actually better than what is already available.  These research studies are also called clinical trials.  If a treatment has definite potential in the final stages of development, then research is carried out in patients with the particular type of illness that the treatment aims to help.  Furthermore, I always believed that clinical trials were only regarding drugs, and that is... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028517 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:37:10 +0100 5028517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028456&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F12%2Fhow-to-reach-members-of-the-military-and-their-families%2F As I was researching The Happiness Project, I was struck by the fact that I often found it more helpful to read about one person’s idiosyncratic happiness project than to read about general principles applying to all humankind or studies applying to large populations. For some reason, reading about Thoreau’s very individual decision to move to Walden Pond, or St. Therese’s struggle to stay patient with the nun who made clicking noises during evening prayers, was what taught me most about myself. I’ve heard from people whose lives are very different from mine, on the surface — but it turns out that we face many of the same challenges in our happiness projects. Here’s a question for you, readers: I’ve been steadily getting email from members of the ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028456 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:06:59 +0100 5028456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028192&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fappliances%2F2011%2F07%2Fthe-myth-of-the-hypoallergenic-dog.html Sorry Bo, but a new study says that there may be no such thing as a low-allergy or allergy-free dog. So chew on that while you’re romping around the White House with Sasha and Malia (who reportedly has dog allergies). The study found that the quantities of dog allergens in homes with supposedly hypoallergenic breeds were no different from those in homes with other breeds, according to The New York Times. So another myth busted. Bo is a Portuguese water dog, one of 11 “hypoallergenic canine candidates” on a list from the American Kennel Club, which also includes poodles, soft-coated wheaten terriers and schnauzers. “I have no idea where this whole concept came from,” Christine Cole Johnson, the senior author of the study, to be published online in The American... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028192 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:17:00 +0100 5028192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008174&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F07%2Ffor-high-blood-pressure-more-measurement-is-better.html If you have high blood pressure, you’re better off taking measurements periodically at home than relying on those taken in your doctor’s office, according to a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine. It found that multiple home readings provide a more accurate picture of blood-pressure control—and thus might lead to better treatment. Researchers analyzed systolic (upper) blood-pressure measurements taken from 444 veterans with hypertension over 18 months. They had their blood pressure measured in three ways: via a home monitor that transmitted measurements electronically three times a week; during regular office visits (approximately once a month) with their primary-care provider; and at 6-month intervals by the researchers conducting the study. Rates of blood... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008174 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:00:00 +0100 5008174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008468&cid=t_107175_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fhome-%25c2%25bb-health-and-fitness-addadhd-who-is-pushing-the-drugs.php The drug pusher may not the guy on the street corner. It could be someone who you would not suspect. It could be your child selling your prescription drugs to his peers, these mood alternating drugs taken from your medicine cabinet. It could be a teacher who recommends drugs to calm over active children. It could be our school system which support drugging our children to make their job easier. It could be the doctor who recommends drugs for Add/Adhd. There are no real tests for this Adhd condition, only guesses. We observe the child actions and make guess and call this guess a diagnosis. And then put the child on mood alternating drugs which can lead to drug usage for life. And it is the drugs company who take a small co-payment from you and huge profit from the insurance company. I don&#... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008468 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5008468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5004397&cid=t_107175_46_f&fid=38787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2Fphotos%2F2011%2F07%2F05%2Fcape-town-south-africa%2F XDR-TB survivor and peer counselor, Xoliswa Hermanus, inspects the family home of Jonas (right); a woman infected with extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB), HIV and diabetes. Khayelitsha township, near Cape Town, South Africa. MSF has launched TB&ME: Real stories from people living with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Go to http://msf.me/mdrtb to find out more (Source: MSF Blogs) MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5004397 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:47:24 +0100 5004397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984660&cid=t_107175_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fthanks-to-normal-illinois-for-book.html Lots of thanks to the very kind people of Normal, Illinois for coming out to the book signing at the Library last week. Here are a couple of pics from that signing. (Source: Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers) Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984660 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 23:12:00 +0100 4984660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975972&cid=t_107175_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fanother-happy-patient-from-malpani.html We had been married for 10 years. We had our careers, home, and friends everything going for us. Just one thing made us feel incomplete, especially me, not having a child of our own. Initially we felt it will happen after 6 months, a year. Then we took treatment. We had hopes. But all the hopes kept dying year after year. What was worst was when elders and relatives kept asking us about when we were planning to have a baby. That pressure was unbearable. But after 10 years I was coming to terms with the fact that I would be childless.We kept reading about the latest developments of science in this field in newspapers and kept tabs of the most successful doctors in the field. But we were afraid of the costs involved and that kept us from approaching them. But then we read some articles abou... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975972 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:52:00 +0100 4975972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975943&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F27%2Fdare-to-be-happy%2F If there is no struggle, there is no progress. ~ Frederick Douglass Let’s get this out in the open: I am bipolar II. That means the mania is really low-key and infrequent and the depression, at least in my case, for most of my life, has been pretty much nonstop. There are degrees of depression, of course. Mine gets severe relatively quickly and stays that way a relatively long time. Yes, I have been an inpatient at psychiatric hospitals. Yes, I have self-harmed. Yes, I have been on every psychotropic medication known to man, and failed most of them. The two that I’m on right now combine for one really annoying side effect. I have even, since about New Year’s, been undergoing a course of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). My memory is shot, along with many other things, but the suggesti... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975943 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:49:03 +0100 4975943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968933&cid=t_107175_160_f&fid=36190&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skincareblog.org%2F Sonal Bahuguna: Repairing Damaged hair at homeDamaged hair can be treated with home based remedies. Don’t feel that maintaining damaged hair is tough and can’t be done at home. There are several home made remedies that can help you repair damaged hair in very little time. The cause behind hair damage is primarily due to the lack of nourishment and it makes hair rough. It becomes dull, shineless, and lifeless. Best way to make them look lively and shiny again is to provide proper conditioning. 1. Egg Yolk Egg YolkIt is rich in protein and provides nourishment to hair. Apply egg yolk to your hair for 15 minutes. Wash it off with cold water. This is the easiest way to condition your hair. Egg yolk is a rich source of protein and it nourishes the hair giving it a silky look. It tre... Skin Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968933 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:37:37 +0100 4968933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952823&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F06%2Fshop-for-hearing-aids-tips-problems-dispenser-audiologist-hearing-loss-association-of-america-hlaa.html Buying a hearing aid has to rank among the most tedious of shopping experiences. To begin with, it's not an item that people are excited about buying. For another, these devices can cost thousands of dollars, and typically are not covered much—if at all—by insurance. There's jargon to understand, and tiny controls and batteries to master. And once you've got your aid or aids, it could take a month or longer for your ears and your brain to fully adjust. As hearing professionals are fond of saying, it's not like putting on a pair of prescription glasses. What's more, getting good information, and making sure the dispenser knows enough about you to provide the right device, can be a challenge. Indeed, in the course of researching CR's hearing aids report, we sent hearing-impaired... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952823 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:00:17 +0100 4952823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952827&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhome%2F2011%2F06%2Ffederal-agencies-team-up-to-warn-of-radon-dangers.html Nine federal agencies have joined forces to develop a Federal Radon Action Plan that will target the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. A colorless, odorless gas, radon causes an estimated 21,000 cancer deaths each year. While the announcement was short on details, two goals are to raise awareness of radon dangers and to create jobs for radon testing and mitigation. “This Action Plan represents an historic interagency cooperation with the potential to reduce exposure to radon, including for people and families that do not have the resources to make the simple fixes necessary to protect their loved ones,” the Environmental Protection Agency announced on its website. One in 15 homes has elevated radon levels, according to the EPA. The agency recommends running a... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952827 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 22:33:00 +0100 4952827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911634&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D277 First approved in 2008, unattended home sleep studies now have been assigned a permanent CPT code.  Historically, sleep studies have been performed during an overnight stay in a hospital or a lab, but new technology has allowed physicians to prescribe unattended sleep recordings of a patient’s heart rate, oxygen saturation, and respiration in a home environment. This is great news since an estimated 50 to 70 million American have a sleep disorder, and if left untreated, sleep disorders can have serious affects on a patient’s health. In 2011, CMS issued a final rule that assigned home sleep studies to CPT codes 95800 (sleep study, unattended simultaneous recording, heart rate, oxygen saturation, respiratory analysis, and sleep time) and 95801, which monitors the same parameters except ... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911634 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 14:08:15 +0100 4911634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911676&cid=t_107175_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Ftreatments-for-adhd-a-few-home-truths.php There is a lot of talk nowadays about how ADHD behavioural therapy is probably one of the best treatments for ADHD.certainly treating ADHD without meds is an appealing proposition. Then there are advocates of the so-called ADHD diet and others who swear by Ritalin which is an amphetamine and a powerful mind altering drug. Others swear by homeopathic remedies for ADHD as there are no side effects nor any risk of drug abuse. It is sometimes hard to know which way to turn and everybody is very persuasive. If I knew the answer, I would not be writing this article but would be sunning myself on an exotic beach ! I do not believe that there is an ADHD diet but I do believe that Omega 3 fatty acids can help a child to concentrate and can lessen the symptoms of ADHD. Why do I believe this ? I have... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911676 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4911676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902425&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-at-home-laser-hair-removal-system-that-works%2F2011.06.04 Without going into TOO much detail of how I know this… I have personally observed that the TRIA Laser Home Removal System does work after observing its use and its effects over a 6 month period of time. And before anybody asks… no… I was not paid to write this nor did I get a free one to try. Rather, someone I am close to bought it off Amazon.com and I was a skeptic on-looker. In any case, the caveat being that I know it works (admittedly anecdotal) as long as the hair is dark (ideally black or brown) on very light colored skin (ideally white). The way laser hair removal works is (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902425 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0100 4902425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893443&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FK5l3NJPioEk%2F By Jane Sarasohn-Kahn. By 2050, the demand for long-term care (LTC) workers will more than double in the developed world, from Norway and New Zealand to Japan and the U.S. Aging populations with growing incidence of disabilities, looser family ties, and more women in the labor force are driving this reality. This is a multi-dimensional problem which requires looking beyond the issue of the simple aging demographic. Help Wanted? is an apt title for the report from The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), subtitled, “providing and paying for long-term care.” The report details the complex forces exacerbating the LTC carer shortage, focusing on the fact that current policies to address this future are fragmented and piecemeal. Instead, OECD argues, policymakers m... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893443 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:34:18 +0100 4893443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862631&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F24%2Fself-exploration-getting-to-know-thyself%2F Many of us go through life skimming the surface of our identities. That is, we don’t truly dig deeply into our thoughts, feelings, desires and dreams. Part of the problem is that we’re always on the go. When to-do lists keep swelling, self-exploration takes a backseat. How can it not, when we barely find time for self-care? Specifically, self-exploration involves “taking a look at your own thoughts, feelings, behaviors and motivations and asking why. It’s looking for the roots of who we are — answers to all the questions we have about [ourselves],” according to Ryan Howes, Ph.D, psychologist, writer and professor in Pasadena, California. Having a deeper understanding of ourselves has many benefits. It “helps people understand and accept who they are and why they d... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862631 Tue, 24 May 2011 15:14:26 +0100 4862631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4847947&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fzombie-apocalypse-preparedness-dont-forget-your-go-bag.html Now, we don't really think the world will end tomorrow. On the other hand, you never do know when disaster will strike. So, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention pointed out yesterday, it does make sense to plan for the worst, whether from zombies, hurricanes, or nuclear emergencies. That means knowing the needed steps to take, practicing with your family, creating a communication plan, stocking supplies, and being ready to act. Consider storing the following basic supplies in a “go-bag” for home use or evacuation: • At least three days' worth of nonperishable food, water, and essential medicines • Toiletries and clothing • Iodine tablets or bleach to disinfect water if you can't boil it • Candles and matches, flashlights or battery-powered lamps, and a ba... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4847947 Fri, 20 May 2011 20:05:00 +0100 4847947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4846344&cid=t_107175_46_f&fid=38794&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2Fjamesm%2F2011%2F05%2Fmsf%25e2%2580%2599d%2F i am, and that’s the way it is. last saturday night, we stood in a puddle around stacked soda crates, a goat sizzling over coals beside us, when the three, buzzed-out speakers in the canteen started to play this song and the same dozen cast of characters that i share my hospital days and compound nights with drifted to the tent, and danced, grinning, mud between their bare toes. soon, it was only me and one of the departing three for whom the party was held leaning on the red cubes of coca-cola, and we agreed that there was no club in new york city that was better than this one, none where you could dance so sincerely, freed completely from the fear that there might be another, better way to spend your time. this afternoon, i tried to walk from my outpatient clinic to the ward, and was... MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4846344 Thu, 19 May 2011 08:48:47 +0100 4846344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841952&cid=t_107175_147_f&fid=39273&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FpNjv3VmOHB8%2Fhow-can-one-online-test-help-fight.html A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health has shown that online health site RealAge.com successfully motivated employees to initiate and adhere to a health-management plan resulting in significant waist-size reductions. These results were produced by only one e-mail interaction inviting them to take the RealAge Test, a health assessment that determines a person’s risk of mortality based on a variety of health-related factors. The findings are published in the May issue of the American Journal of Public Health. The study findings show that although the coaching group had different benefits, only the RealAge group had a significant reduction in waist circumference -- an objective indicator of overall health; the fat that enlarges waists is linked to type 2 diabetes, hear... ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841952 Wed, 18 May 2011 13:30:00 +0100 4841952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828880&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-is-the-best-type-of-thermometer-for-babies%2F2011.05.17 A fever in an infant can be the first sign of an illness. While a rise in body temperature above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is part of a healthy immune system response, it does signal potential danger and need for further evaluation. Since a reading may lead to a call or visit to the child’s doctor or emergency room, accuracy is key. What is the best type of infant thermometer? A digital rectal thermometer. This is according to such authorities as the American Academy of Pediatrics, Consumer Reports, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. The definition of a fever is important as well. According to the AAFP: A normal temperature is about 98.6°F (37°C) when taken orally (in your child’s mouth) and 99.6°F (37.5°C) when taken rectally (in your child’s bottom). Many doctors def... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828880 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:29:26 +0100 4828880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820920&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F13%2Fusing-music-to-relieve-depression%2F Caught in a terrible conundrum of whether I should break my diet over New York Super Fudge Chunk or Chunky Monkey at Ben and Jerry’s yesterday, I was reading the different fliers pinned to the community bulletin board inside this 200 square feet of ice-cream heaven. One flier read: “Got the blues? Learn to play them!” I don’t know whether to blame the kids or my depression for my stupidity (the death of my brain cells in the prefrontal cortex), but I had to read these seven words four times (that’s 28 words) before I understood the message, which is an important one: Music can help treat depression. Back before my Prozac and Zoloft days, music was my sole therapy. I pounded out Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude to C Sharp Minor” as a way of processing... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820920 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:37:54 +0100 4820920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820950&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNeilVerselsHealthcareItBlog%2F%7E3%2F-gmzgCD_78g%2F I’ve just finished my latest post for EMR and HIPAA, based on a session I moderated this week at the the Institute for Health Technology Transformation health IT summit in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Here’s a taste: The panelists did great job of articulating some of these conundrums and strategies to overcome them, but none better than Kevin Maher, director of clinical innovations for Horizon Healthcare Innovations, a new affiliate of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey tasked with testing new care models, and Victor Freeman, M.D., quality director in the Health Resources and Services Administration‘s Office of Health IT and Quality. The patient-centered medical home is a great idea for managing care, promoting prevention and, ultimately reducing costs. “We view the ba... Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820950 Thu, 12 May 2011 21:59:53 +0100 4820950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820952&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FD3BF4RAkszU%2F Healthcare and health IT are plagued by conundrums. Providers long have been the ones asked to make hefty investments in EMRs and other IT systems to help remove costs from the healthcare system, but payers and plan sponsors tend to enjoy most of the financial benefits. Clinicians wish their organizations would share data with others, but those in the executive suite have been reluctant to cooperate with competitors for fear of losing revenue. And, let’s face it, medical errors can be profitable if a routine procedure turns into an expensive inpatient admission. Portions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are intended to address these problems by providing financial incentives for “meaningful use” of EMRs (incl... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820952 Thu, 12 May 2011 21:45:30 +0100 4820952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820839&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fbedbugs-may-carry-msra-heres-why-you-shouldnt-panic-yet.html Bedbugs are back. And more than just creepy-crawly pests, scientists now worry that the parasites might be connected with a much more serious bug: A particularly nasty bacterium called MRSA. Researchers in Canada recently conducted a study in an area of Vancouver that has both a large bedbug infestation and numerous reports of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. And in small sample of bedbugs collected from patients at St. Paul's Hospital in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, they found three bedbug carrying the MSRA bacteria. Two other bugs were contaminated with a less dangerous superbug called vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium. Dr. Marc Romney, a medical microbiologist at St. Paul's Hospital/Providence Health Care told Reute... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820839 Thu, 12 May 2011 18:25:00 +0100 4820839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813404&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNeilVerselsHealthcareItBlog%2F%7E3%2FWNwZU_GkVps%2F Oh man, I’ve been busy. I filled in as writer of the Midwest edition of Payers and Providers the last two weeks because regular editor Duncan Moore, a former colleague, had been hospitalized. (Get well soon, Duncan.) I’ve been at the Institute for Health Technology Transformation health IT summit in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., since yesterday, and I’ve also had my regular deadlines for InformationWeek and MobiHealthNews. I moderated two IHT2 conference sessions yesterday, on how health IT underpins Accountable Care Organizations and how business intelligence can create a framework for health information exchange. I haven’t had time to blog about those, but several people seem to have tweeted during those sessions. I therefore present a rundown via Twitter. @narmi91 #iHT2... Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813404 Thu, 12 May 2011 00:13:28 +0100 4813404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803448&cid=t_107175_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ftruth-feel-praise.html Psalms is not a book I've always found inspiring. However, dissection - of anything, animal, plant, insect and word - happens to be my strong suit. When I heard this explanation of the lyrical form of the Psalms, I immediately started reading them.Face the truth of your situation. God never tells us to be perfect, to be nice and  pretend.Feel everything in the moment. I am the worst possible example of this phrase, numbing out instead. Search your heart, have the courage to feel and to be exposed.Praise God for Who He really is. All the powers of evil can't hold a candle to God's greatness.This is a practice for everyday Christian living, especially for those of us under emotional or spiritual fire. Face the truth, feel, then praise. Each point is key - without facing the truth we don... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803448 Tue, 10 May 2011 09:50:00 +0100 4803448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4797823&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FqijT1OKVagU%2F This is a guest post by Patricia Walling who is a web content creator with an avid interest in healthcare and nursing.  Patricia can be reached by email at: patwalling85@gmail.com As a field, nursing has seen an explosion in growth in recent years. The aging of the American population has led the Bureau of Labor and Statistics to predict job growth to increase by 22 percent by 2018, far out-stripping the national average. For many, the good pay and job security (which is even better than that of other popular fields, such as medical transcription) of nursing have made it an ideal career path, and nursing schools have blossomed across the country. However, each school has its own unique advantages and disadvantages and a number of factors should be considered before you select a school. W... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4797823 Sat, 07 May 2011 13:29:53 +0100 4797823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794852&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2F7-heart-healthy-gifts-for-mom.html If the Mom in your life doesn’t need another picture frame, pan set, or vacuum cleaner, go with something that keeps her smiling, feeling young, and on her toes—the gift of heart health. Here are seven ideas. 1. Go out for Greek dinner. Mediterranean-style food isn’t just delicious, it can be quite healthy, too. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish with some olive oil, nuts, and, yes, red wine, lowers heart disease risk, and might keep depression, type 2 diabetes, and possibly Alzheimer’s disease away, too. 2. Give a fruit basket. It’s a no-brainer, eating a wide variety of fruits is an easy way to protect the heart. In a recent study, women who ate dried apples every day for a year lowered their LDL (bad) cholesterol by 23 percent, in... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794852 Sat, 07 May 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4794852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789236&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fnew-fda-guidelines-tips-for-preventing-overdose-of-childrens-liquid-meds-1.html The U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants to make it a little harder for the medicine to go down. Over-the-counter children's medicine, that is, such as cough syrups, pain relievers, and cold remedies. It's released new guidelines saying such remedies should include a device that helps minimize the risk of overdose. Most OTC liquid medicines do come with a "dosage delivery device"—plastic cups, droppers, and spoons, for examples. But the new FDA guidelines specifically recommend to drug makers: Dosage delivery devices should be included for all orally ingested OTC liquid drug products. Devices should be marked with calibrated units of liquid measurement (e.g. teaspoon, tablespoon, or milliliter) that are the same as the units of liquid measure specified in the directions for t... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789236 Thu, 05 May 2011 18:15:00 +0100 4789236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780290&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FTYGUQ-njVIo%2F By Tad DeHavenLocal officials, like their federal and state counterparts, spend other people’s money. Policymakers are naturally unlikely to spend other people’s money as carefully as they would their own. This situation is exacerbated when local officials spend money obtained from federal taxpayers. At least when local taxpayers foot the bill, they have an incentive to keep an eye on how their money is spent. That incentive is largely nonexistent when the money comes from Washington. HUD community development programs illustrate what happens when the federal government severs the relationship between local officials and local taxpayers. Originally targeted to large cities in decline, community development funding is spread widely to communities rich and poor, large and small. Local of... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780290 Tue, 03 May 2011 20:32:05 +0100 4780290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4780363&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=35744&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fe-CareManagement%2F%7E3%2Fdr1BHsnJvvw%2F This report also explores the concerns that come with patient engagement and the advantages and strategies that should be explored. (more…) Tags: health reform, medical home, wellness (Source: e-CareManagement) e-CareManagement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4780363 Tue, 03 May 2011 16:46:12 +0100 4780363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771024&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-medical-condition-is-the-most-costly-to-employers%2F2011.04.30 Ok…here’s a brain teaser.  What medical condition is the most costly to employers?  I’ll give you a hint.  It is also a medical condition that is likely to go unrecognized and undiagnosed by primary care physicians. If you guessed depression you are correct. If you mentioned obesity you get a gold star since that comes in right behind depression for both criteria…at least in terms of cost and the undiagnosed part. Four out of every ten people at work or sitting in the doctor’s waiting room suffer from moderate to severe depression.  Prevalence rates for depression are highest among women and older patients with chronic conditions.  Yet despite its high prevalence and costly nature, depression is significantly under-diagnosed (<50%) and under-treated by physicians. For em... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771024 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 19:00:08 +0100 4771024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753685&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F04%2Ffda-warning-contaminated-iodine-pads-wipes-in-first-aid-kits-atwater-carey-triad-group.html If you own a first-aid kit made by Atwater Carey, be careful. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning that the disinfecting iodine swabs included in certain kits might actually cause life-threatening infections. The problem lies with Atware Carey First Aid Kits distributed by Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, which contain Triad Povidone Iodine Prep Pads. Those medicated swabs, manufactured by H&P Industries Inc., have been recalled from the market for possible bacterial contamination, which could lead to wounds becoming infected rather than disinfected. The FDA warns that other items in the kits are still safe to use. However, consumers with these kits should immediately discard the bacteria-tainted Triad pads. Atwater Carey First Aid Kits that included Triad Povidone Iodine P... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753685 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:15:00 +0100 4753685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747703&cid=t_107175_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fpatients-as-consumers.html " Here’s my question: How did it become normal, or for that matter even acceptable, to refer to medical patients as “consumers”? The relationship between patient and doctor used to be considered something special, almost sacred. Now politicians and supposed reformers talk about the act of receiving care as if it were no different from a commercial transaction, like buying a car — and their only complaint is that it isn’t commercial enough. What has gone wrong with us?"What people do not realise is that when patients start behaving as consumers, the doctors you deal with will stop behaving as trusted professionals and will start behaving as businessmen who will focus on their bottomline. When you are ill, you need a trusted advisor - and if you do not treat your doctor as a he... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747703 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:50:00 +0100 4747703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744846&cid=t_107175_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fcomplaints-about-doctors.html " Second, anonymous reviews should not be allowed. Not only can anonymous posts be manipulated by someone bearing a grudge, glowing narratives can be planted by a doctor or his staff. Ratings accountability allows doctors to use real patient feedback to constructively improve their practice. Angie’s List, a leading fee-based consumer rating service, sets an example by not allowing anonymous reviews of health professionals."I agree ! It's very easy for a disgruntled patient to write a complaint about Dr Malpani - and I am sure our friendly competition may even egg on their patients to do so . These kind of complaints can cause a lot of damage and are very hard to fight, because the poster is anonymous - and can say what he likes and get away with it ! (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744846 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:37:00 +0100 4744846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734064&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F1TK6Wboi4Xo%2F By Tad DeHavenWhat do these federal agencies and programs have in common? Agricultural Research Service, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Rural Development programs, Women, Infants & Children, Foreign Agricultural Service, National Institute of Standards & Technology, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Economic Development Administration, National Telecommunications & Information Administration, Small Business Administration, State Department foreign aid, Fund for African Development, International Development assistance, Economic Support Fund, Peacekeeping Operations, Trade Development Agency, Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, National Forest System, Appalach... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734064 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:59:09 +0100 4734064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4730545&cid=t_107175_46_f&fid=38788&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2FChrisH%2F2011%2F04%2F19%2Fback%2F My mission is now over and I write this from London, UK, where I’ve been fortunate enough to get a free bed and room as my old friend’s flat-mate is on holiday.  She returns tomorrow and I’m relegated back to the floor.  It’s been great to catch up on sleep, although I can’t shift the habit of waking up for every sound, my mind still hasn’t switched off. After my first mission, I was reluctant to blog about the mental readjustments I went though following what people call reverse-culture-shock.  I was nervous that it would make me sound like I had mental health issues.  But since then, I’ve realised (partly thanks to the book by fellow blogger James Maskalyk: “Six Months in Sudan”) that most of us MSFers go though something similar.  Having longed for McDonald’s an... MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4730545 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 09:00:28 +0100 4730545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723977&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FtWHMVOtZmfk%2F (Source: Nursing Comments) Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723977 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 17:23:08 +0100 4723977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723978&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FTYSQsL94UoE%2F           When I was in nursing school, it was very hard for me to differentiate the types of lung sounds.  I guess you can’t just hear rales or rhonchi anytime you want to – you have to wait until the patient and the particular illness presents itself.  To start with the basics, breath sounds are the noises produced by the structures of the lungs during breathing.  The lung sounds are best heard with a stethoscope, and this is called auscultation.  Normal lung sounds occur in all parts of the chest area, including above the collarbones and at the bottom of the rib cage.  Using a stethoscope, you can hear normal breath sounds, decreased or absent breath sounds and abnormal breath sounds.  After about a year on the med/surg floor at the hospital, it became quite clear to ... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723978 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:56:01 +0100 4723978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4715030&cid=t_107175_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FN38B3R6T9FM%2Fbrightstar-care-ceo-to-be-featured-on.html BrightStar Care, one of the fastest growing home healthcare and staffing providers in the country has more than 200 locations across North America, including offices in Anne Arundel, Prince George, Montgomery and Baltimore Counties. BrightStar Care is one of the few full-service healthcare agencies to offer both medical and non-medical homecare to clients of all ages within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staffing to corporate clients such as hospitals and nursing homes. Shelly Sun, the CEO and Co-Founder of BrightStar Care, said of her experience, "I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to participate on ‘Undercover Boss.’ The experience deepened my appreciation for our caregivers and their relentless efforts to improve their clients’ quality of life and ... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4715030 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:25:00 +0100 4715030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704731&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FEbYgSeOQGHs%2F This is a guest post by Maria Rainier, a freelance writer and blogger. _____________________________________________________________________________ While not heavily studied or well-known, Meniere’s disease can be a debilitating, painful, and dangerous condition of the inner ear.  Named after 19th century French physician Prosper Meniere who studied the inner ear, it is a chronic condition most often found with varying symptoms in people in their 40s and 50s but not unheard of in other age groups, even children. Maria Rainier While symptoms may be relieved via various treatment methods, this chronic condition can leave lasting marks on one’s life if left untreated. Causes and Symptoms Although physicians don’t know for sure what causes Meniere’s disease, the most obvious hint is ... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704731 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:37:02 +0100 4704731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704732&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2F_bdqCfd8pMs%2F This is a guest post by Catherine Bynes. Catherine is a career/ educational blogger and she writes mostly about CNA Training and Certification over at her blog. _________________________________________________ Choosing to become a CNA as a career option can be a good choice if you enjoy helping others and want to start an entry-level healthcare position.  If you work as a CNA, you will provide assistance with activities of daily living for patients, monitor vital signs and provide other basic care services for your patients. A career as a CNA can be a good option if you know you want to work in the medical field, but if you do not want to spend a great deal of time in training.  Most nursing assistant training programs last for just a few weeks.  This is a good option if you need to st... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704732 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:04:24 +0100 4704732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696617&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fin-brief-new-accountable-care-organization-aco-regulations%2F2011.04.11 ACO regulations and related federal issuances hit the street last Thursday, after several months of waiting — from CMS, OIG, FTC, DOJ and IRS.  They cover the waterfront, ranging from the central regulation defining the structure and workings of the ACO, to  limited Stark self-referral ban and anti-kickback statute waivers in the fraud and abuse arena, to new frameworks for antitrust analysis, to rules governing joint ventures involving taxable and tax-exempt organizations. I had the opportunity to discuss the regs the day after they were issued on a special edition of the Blog Talk Radio show, ACO Watch, hosted by Gregg Masters (@2healthguru).  Gregg’s guests included Mark Browne (@consultdoc), Vince Kuraitis (@VinceKuraitis), Jaan Sidorov (@DisMgtCareBlog) and yours truly ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696617 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:00:09 +0100 4696617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696707&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2Ff7IaZdMz4yc%2F    Tuberculosis Bacteria           Is tuberculosis a contagious killer?  Well, it depends on which type of tuberculosis (commonly called TB) we are talking about, active or inactive.  Active tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease.  Just like the common cold, it spreads through the air, but only people who are sick with TB in their lungs are infectious.  This type of TB means the bacteria are active in the body and the immune system is unable to stop them from causing illness.  People with active tuberculosis in their lungs can pass the bacteria on to anyone they come into close contact with.  When a person with active tuberculosis coughs, sneezes, talks, spits or even sings, people nearby can breathe in the tuberculosis bacteria and become infected.  If the disease re... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696707 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:49:58 +0100 4696707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693354&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraffic.libsyn.com%2Fnversel%2FPeter_Waegemann.mp3 In 2009, after 25 years of moving “Toward an Electronic Patient Record” (TEPR), the Medical Records Institute disbanded and its founder, Peter Waegemann, shifted his focus to mobile healthcare by creating the mHealth Initiative. TEPR had grown into a rather substantial event, peaking at 3,800 attendees in 2004, when newly appointed national health IT coordinator Dr. David Brailer was the featured speaker. But attendance and vendor square footage rapidly declined after that, as much of the action in the realm of EMRs either moved to medical specialty societies or the huge HIMSS conference. Taking a more content-driven than vendor-driven approach, the mHealth Initiative has tried its hand at conferences since last year. (I spoke and served on a panel at the organization’s 2nd m... Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693354 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:17:23 +0100 4693354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693280&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fappliances%2F2011%2F04%2Foreck-fined-750000-for-claiming-vacuum-and-air-cleaner-killed-germs.html The Oreck Corporation has agreed to stop making “allegedly false and unproven claims” that its Halo vacuum and ProShield Plus air cleaner can prevent illness, in a settlement announced today by the Federal Trade Commission. Oreck also agreed to pay the FTC $750,000. During the 2009 holiday season, Oreck began advertising the pair of appliances together under the headline “Introducing the Oreck Flu Fighters.” The ads claimed that the vacuum and air cleaner would “help reduce the flu on virtually any surface and in the air in your home.” The vacuum sold for $600 and the air cleaner for $400. The complaint against Oreck also alleged that Oreck provided “deceptive advertisements” to its franchises to use in marketing the Halo and ProShield Plus... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693280 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:20:00 +0100 4693280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684459&cid=t_107175_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fdoctors-versus-managers-in-indian.html Doctors are having a hard time surviving. Even though small 20-bed doctor-run nursing homes are the most cost effective way of delivering medical care for common problems ( such as elective surgery and childbirth) , it's getting harder and harder for doctors to start a nursing home in India because of the license raj and government bureaucracy. Most doctors are being forced to join corporate hospitals, where they are extremely unhappy because they are exploited and ill-treated by the management.Why are doctors so unhappy in many corporate hospitals ? Doctors have a bottom up approach. They have been trained to be patient advocates and do everything they can to help their patient to get better. This is their primary professional focus - and this is what makes them special. This is what pati... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684459 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 03:46:00 +0100 4684459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684782&cid=t_107175_158_f&fid=38949&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAgingWithGraceCareconnection%2F%7E3%2FXnljkjIb0rY%2Fhome-health-agencies-up-in-arms-over.html The following is an article written by Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News. Home health agencies, hospitals and consumer groups are complaining that a new rule intended to curb unnecessary Medicare spending will make it harder for senior citizens to get home care services. Under the requirement, which is to take effect Friday, Medicare beneficiaries will have to see doctors 90 days before or 30 days after starting home health services in order for the home health agencies to be reimbursed. Those face-to-face visits may be a burden for some home-bound frail seniors, as well as those who live in rural areas, the industry says. Some Medicare experts have little sympathy for industry complaints. "Home health is a benefit that is out of control," said Dr. Robert Berenson, a health policy exper... Aging with Grace CareConnection blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684782 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:51:00 +0100 4684782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676777&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F04%2Frecall-turkey-burgers-salmonella-contamination-jennieo-store-brand.html More than 27 tons of frozen, raw turkey burgers are being recalled for possible contamination with Salmonella, warned the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. The turkey burgers were produced by Jennie-O Turkey Store in Willmar, Minn., and distributed to retailers nation-wide. The products included in this recall are four-pound boxes of Jennie-O turkey Store "All Natural Turkey Burgers with seasonings Lean White Meat". Each box contains 12 1/3-pound individually wrapped burgers and can be further identified with a use by date of "DEC 23 2011" and a lot code of "32710" through "32780" printed on the side panel. The front of each box of bad turkey burgers also bear an "establishment number" (P-7760) within the USDA mark of inspection. Twelve cases of Salmon... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676777 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:45:00 +0100 4676777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670203&cid=t_107175_114_f&fid=34648&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBlawg%2F%7E3%2FEuBxzB-YbdY%2Faccountable-care-organization-aco-regulations-first-look.html ACO regulations and related federal issuances hit the street last Thursday, after several months of waiting -- from CMS, OIG, FTC, DOJ and IRS.  They cover the waterfront, ranging from the central regulation defining the structure and workings of the ACO, to  limited Stark self-referral ban and anti-kickback statute waivers in the fraud and abuse arena, to new frameworks for antitrust analysis, to rules governing joint ventures involving taxable and tax-exempt organizations.  I had the opportunity to discuss the regs the day after they were issued on a special edition of the Blog Talk Radio show, ACO Watch, hosted by Gregg Masters (@2healthguru).  Gregg's guests included Mark Browne (@consultdoc), Vince Kuraitis (@VinceKuraitis), Jaan Sidorov (@DisMgtCareBlog) and yours truly (@health... HealthBlawg :: David Harlow's Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670203 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:07:31 +0100 4670203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664176&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbureaucrats-propose-to-discontinue-home-glucose-monitoring-coverage%2F2011.04.01 The larger the bureaucracy the more inefficient a system becomes. Several things can happen in the decision making process. 1. The decision making process can become opaque rather than transparent. 2. Decisions are made by a committee by consensus. 3. Consensus committee decisions might not sharply define the original goals. 4. Blame for errors gets dissipated. 5. Decisions are only as good as the information that is gathered. 6. Changing a wrong decision can be difficult and costly. President Obama’s healthcare reform law is creating 256 new agencies to gather information and recommend decisions for other agencies to write regulations. The following decision is being made by an agency in Washington state. It is not only the wrong decision, but is a decision that will set back the care o... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664176 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:00:24 +0100 4664176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664300&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=35744&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fe-CareManagement%2F%7E3%2FB9uML3xGuUk%2F Let me try to get you in the right frame of mind to read one of the most remarkable white papers in a long time: Better to BEST: Value Driving Elements of the Patient Centered Medical Home and Accountable Care Organizations — released yesterday by the Commonwealth Fund, Dartmouth Institute, and PCPCC. Having been a debater in high school and then trained as a lawyer, my default mode of thinking is to be critical: “Hey, Vince, how ya doin’? Great day isn’t it?” “Well, …err…maybe, maybe not…actually, here’s 14 reasons why not.” My wife and friends kindly tell me that this personal quality can be insufferable, and if you’ve ever met a lawyer you know what I’m talking about. My internal defense mechanism against my inner-critical brain is simply to... e-CareManagement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664300 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:48:23 +0100 4664300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653335&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshould-home-allergy-shots-be-permitted%2F2011.03.28 DISCLAIMER: This post is not meant to condone or promote allergy shots to be given at home. It is meant to promote discussion and make patients aware of the issues involved. Allergy shots, unlike medications like claritin and flonase, offer patients with significant allergies a way to potentially be cured of their misery without the need for daily medication use. However, there is a small, but substantial risk for anaphylaxis and even death with allergy shot administration. After all, a patient is being injected with the very substances that cause their allergies. As such, many allergists will allow allergy shots to be administered ONLY within a medical setting. Also, the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) specifically forbids allergy shots to be administered at home... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653335 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4653335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626806&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F03%2Frecall-23000-pounds-of-bologna-for-e-coli-risk.html The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced yesterday a safety recall of nearly 11-1/2 tons of Lebanon bologna products produced by Palmyra Bologna Company, Inc. in Palmyra, Penn. The meat, a fermented, semi-dry sausage similar to salami, may be tainted with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The tainted meat was produced by Palmyra last December for consumers as well as for distribution centers in California, Colorado, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania for further distribution to retail stores. Check the recall notice for the specific lot and date codes involved. Four cases of E. coli poisoning in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsyl... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626806 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:36:15 +0100 4626806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4620363&cid=t_107175_46_f&fid=38787&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmsf.ca%2Fblogs%2Fphotos%2F2011%2F03%2F22%2Fswaziland%2F Mhlabeni, Swaziland – March 1, 2011 Happiness, 31, is co-infected with HIV and muti-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Here she lies in bed, at her home in the Mhlabeni area of Swaziland, before taking her daily MDR pills. Her daughter, Nokwenza, 4, must sleep with her grandmother in order to prevent infection. Besides her large amount of daily pills, she also receives a daily injection to treat her MDR. The treatment has harsh side effects and she sleeps most of the day, unable to help with many of the household chores. In this photofilm – http://vimeo.com/21194082 – Happiness Dlamini talks about her experiences of living with the treatment for drug-resistant TB. (Source: MSF Blogs) MSF Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4620363 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 09:54:28 +0100 4620363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636500&cid=t_107175_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.drmalpani.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fphoto-essay-on-how-early-normal.html The first few weeks of an IVF pregnancy are often packed with tension ! Is all well ? Is the pregnancy developing normally ? Every minor spot of blood leads to panic - ans there's a lot of suspense when you get your HCG results and go for your ultrasound scans !Seeing your baby's heart beat for the first time on the scan can be a very emotionally charged moment ! This photo essay by Dr Hemant Morparia shows you how a normal pregnancy evolves, as seen by ultrasound scanning, so you know what to expect !Please remember that the weeks refer to clinical age ( as calculated from the last menstrual period, LMP) and not the actual age of the embryo ! (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636500 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:30:00 +0100 4636500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615098&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fjapanese-download-medical-app-in-record-numbers%2F2011.03.20 With the tragic events that have recently unfolded in Japan, there is a large segment of the population who require medical attention, certainly in excess of what Japan’s health care system is used to supplying. Many of them have turned to the medical app, “Medical Encyclopedia for Home Use” — an application that offers basic first aid advice for treating medical injuries.  The developers of the app have made it free of charge due to the recent catastrophic events. The application is currently the number one downloaded free app in the Japan iTunes store, reflecting the tremendous need for continued healthcare treatment in the aftermath of the earthquake and subsequent events. The iPhone has done extremely well in Japan, with millions of Japanese users.  In the future, as smart p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615098 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:00:12 +0100 4615098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615101&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwill-health-insurers-do-anything-to-save-primary-care%2F2011.03.19 A few days ago I received an email from a general internist about my posts about concierge practices. I have known this physician for over 20 years, and he has great insight into the challenges facing health care. This email was no exception; he had this to say how his group took the “middle way” of pursuing private funding for the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH): “My practice includes 3 primary care physicians and has invested heavily in IT infrastructure. We have re-engineered our workflows and have achieved benchmark levels of quality and service. We have won NCQA certification for our PCMH. Yet so far no payer has stepped up to underwrite our investment. So we have joined Privia Health in forming a ‘membership practice.’ Patients are asked to pay a small monthly membersh... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615101 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4615101 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610971&cid=t_107175_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fbook-signing-in-long-beach-alzheimers.html Discussions and Book Signings for When Can I Go Home? I am pleased to say that the signings will be held at Two Neighborhood Branch Libraries of the very fine and extensive Long Beach Public Library System. First is Alamitos Neighborhood Library April 5th from 12-1 PM.Later that Day at Los Altos Neighborhood Library April 5th from 4-5 PM.Both Events are Free and open to the Public.Don't Forget April 10-16 is National Library Week (Source: Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers) Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610971 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 18:19:00 +0100 4610971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560627&cid=t_107175_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F502%2F10-natural-post-waxing-treatments-for-your-skin%2F Waxing your skin can lead to numerous problems ranging from skin irritation and dryness, to ingrown hairs and pimples. But treating your skin after you wax it doesn’t have to be an expensive or complicated process. If you have the funds, there are numerous products available to help treat your skin which can help reduce skin irritation and infection. Shea butter, tea tree oil, witch hazel, olive oil, and cod liver oil are all popular post-waxing treatments, but if you’re on a strict budget, that are various natural remedies known to help treat skin irritation and dryness that can be found in the back of your cupboards or even your refrigerator. Here are ten natural products that are known to help reduce skin irritation and ingrown hairs after waxing: 1.  Tea bags Scientific studies ha... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560627 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:36:01 +0100 4560627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512380&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FShcdYRfdZUs%2F By Mark A. CalabriaThe Washington Post reported today that the increase in January home sales was driven mainly by an increase in all-cash sales.  Whereas I would have thought increasing sales, especially driven by cash buyers, was a sign of market strength; the Post and the National Association of Realtors portrayed this as a bad thing.  NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun went so far as to call this portion of the market "unhealthy." Of course, what NAR and the rest of the real estate lobby were complaining about was that home sales and prices were not being driven by easy credit.  For the housing industry, it would seem that the "correct" house price is the price that is propped up by loose credit.  Yun goes on to say that "investors are taking the advantage of conditions to purchas... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512380 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 22:15:08 +0100 4512380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507286&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fabout-white-coat-hypertension%2F2011.02.21 “But doc, my blood pressure is always normal at home.” I wish I had a dollar for every time I have heard that line and I know it is true. When some patients come to see me, their blood pressure is abnormally high (above 130/90). This is known as “white-coat hypertension.” Although it has been thought to be from anxiety about seeing the doctor, even long-established patients who have no conscious anxiety can exhibit elevated blood pressure in the office. Because blood pressure naturally fluctuates and the office visit is not a “normal” setting, it is important for patients who have high blood pressure (hypertension) to have their own blood pressure cuff at home. Now that devices are automated and easy to use, everyone with hypertension should be mo... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507286 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:00:00 +0100 4507286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4495189&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1149 This article points to some of the decision points necessary to make the transition smooth and complete. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4495189 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:36:32 +0100 4495189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4478176&cid=t_107175_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fdinner-by-candle-light.html Did you have a romantic dinner by candlelight on Valentines Day? Did you eat out, or provide the dinner and the romantic atmosphere at home? I can honestly say that I did provide a nice dinner with delicious shrimp, and some favorite foods that I know my husband loves, but forgot about lighting any candles. I do love candles, though, which makes forgetting to use them even more disappointing, but there's a reason why it may not have crossed my mind.I have candles on our fireplace mantel, candles in the bathroom, candles on the kitchen table, and candles in the bedroom. BUT, I can tell you that when I recently lit the ones on the mantel, I started sneezing, and seem to be having trouble with some of the scents in the candles or something, I'm not sure what. It interested me to find out that... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4478176 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:30:00 +0100 4478176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4477885&cid=t_107175_114_f&fid=34648&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBlawg%2F%7E3%2Ffo8JZajtT1I%2Faqc-to-aco-as-goes-massachusetts-so-goes-the-nation.html About four years ago here in Beantown, survivors of the last big ill-conceived or poorly-executed (depends who you ask) wave of health care management and finance innovation were kicking around for a new approach to aligning payor and provider incentives, focusing on quality and cost containment. To hear Andrew Dreyfus, CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, tell the story, the Blues wanted to address both quality and cost, and therefore (after looking in vain for a model elsewhere that could be transplanted to Massachusetts) developed the Alternative Quality Contract, or AQC, which features a global payment model hybridized with substantial performance incentives, plus design features intended to lower the cost of care over time. Many of the features put in place under the AQC w... HealthBlawg :: David Harlow's Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4477885 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:38:45 +0100 4477885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455270&cid=t_107175_88_f&fid=38153&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozemedicine.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D937 Planned home births in most states of Australia is in a decade of a surge in popularity primarily promoted by midwives as part of a right to choose and also to counter the recent imbalance of hospital/obstetric resources and demand. The midwives are pushing to rapidly expand planned home births through Community Midwifery programmes, hoping to emulate the success of the long existing UK practices. A report recently published by the Western Australian government on analysis of perinatal mortality for the 3 years 2005-2007 appears on face value to be quite damning of planned home births in that state, with mortality rates which have not improved on the previous 3 years and which are ~20x higher perinatal mortality than that for ALL hospital births over 37 weeks gestation when looking at peri... Oz E Medicine - emergency medicine in Australia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455270 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:47:52 +0100 4455270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4441973&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fat-home-psychotherapy-for-the-super-bowl-fan-football-attention-neurosis%2F2011.02.06 So it’s Super Bowl Sunday and the fans are psychiatric patients waiting to happen — the beer and the beer and the beer, and maybe the fights will break out, and they’ll all end up in therapy. Oh, the angst and the panic, and the pre-game anxiety, and the post-game euphoria or depression. New York Times reporter Benedict Carey talks about treatment options in his article, ”A Home Treatment Kit for Super Bowl Suffering.” Mr. Carey suggests: Breathing exercises are highly recommended and become increasingly important as the football contest nears the fourth quarter, when events on the field are likely to prompt strong physiological reactions, like a pounding heart, hyperventilation, even dizziness. These internal cues, as they’re called, can escalate the feeli... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4441973 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4441973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414687&cid=t_107175_167_f&fid=36988&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happynutritionistsnuggets.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fmice-in-our-kitchen-cabinet.html This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Victor Pest. All opinions are 100% mine.One of the most difficult things about our country cabin living is the mice that frequent my kitchen cabinet.  I know that this isn't something that only happens in the country, but it seems like we have more than our share of the critters...both mice and little moles or as we call them mole-mice.Our Yorkie is naturally inclined toward chasing mice, and tries her best to bark them away, but it isn't enough.  The evidence that they've been around is there each morning.  Sometimes they even find their way up into our utensil drawer, which means cleaning everything in the drawer to rid it of the bacteria and droppings they leave behind.  We have tried a trap that catches them live, ... Happy Nutritionist's Nuggets blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414687 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 04:00:00 +0100 4414687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399751&cid=t_107175_134_f&fid=35157&url=http%3A%2F%2Fartsweet.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F26%2Ftesting-1-2-3-is-this-on%2F I just realized it has been exactly a year and a day since I last blogged and I don’t know if anyone is still reading this. There are a lot of reasons for that, although mostly I blame Facebook and its instant gratification abilities (which only slightly make up for the letdown when you say something clever and NO ONE RESPONDS no matter how many times you hit refresh). So what’s new? P’ito turned FOUR in November.  He is a firecracker – intensely loving and excited one moment, absolutely enraged at the injustice of life the next (no mac and cheese? BUT I WANT MAC AND CHEESE!) We’re still waiting for Hypothetical Sibling.  We had one close call, where a birthmother chose us, but then the father decided to sue for custody rather than let her make an adoption ... Artificially Sweetened blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399751 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:08:10 +0100 4399751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399767&cid=t_107175_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FxM4JCGuedSw%2F Image via Wikipedia Because I read Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese last summer, and loved it so much that I insist on dragging it across country with me, just to have it close by, it has had at least one unexpected effect on me: namely, my cooking. The book is not about cooking; food is mentioned in the due course of things, but no more than you might expect. One thing mentioned many times: berbere. Berbere is not a spice, but a mix of spices. It is heavily used in Ethiopian cooking, especially in a common chicken stew called doro wat. And so, I wanted some. I looked in the ethnic cooking sections of grocery stores both regular and organic. I looked online and in spice and cookware stores: no berbere. Nobody even to tell me how to pronounce the word, since I know no Amharic. But lo ... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399767 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 03:58:10 +0100 4399767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377612&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F20%2Fskeptic-insights%2F The skeptic movement is alive and well.  In my home state of Kentucky, skeptic groups are becoming ever more prevalent.  What is a skeptic group?  Why do they exist?  Those are just a couple of questions I asked one of the founding members, Frank Lovell, of Kentucky’s first (and still active) skeptic group, Kentucky Association of Science Educators and Skeptics. What is the mission statement of the KASES? The mission of the Kentucky Association of Science Educators and Skeptics is the same as the mission of the national organization of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (which publishes the Bimonthly magazine Skeptical Inquirer), and that is to promote scientific inquiry, critical investigation, and the use of reason and objective evidence in examining controversial and extraordinar... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377612 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:59:16 +0100 4377612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349654&cid=t_107175_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FQs4mDk2TF9I%2F The firewood was always freshly stacked in its brass bin by the fireplace in the den each winter afternoon. When I was little, I would try to carve this wood with the blade of the letter opener that sat with its matching pair of scissors and note pad by the telephone in the bar. This was the only blade that I could get my hands on. The logs were soft and prone to splintering and fraying. I succeeded only in making a small pile of splinters at best. The fireplace stayed cold and dark all day no matter how cold it was. The reason for the fire’s existence was Dad. During the day, Mom stayed upstairs where the heat rose. I had my nice warm classroom. Mom never mentioned the cold of the four decades of winters she spent in that house, but after I married and moved out, she unfailingly inv... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349654 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:12:42 +0100 4349654 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338032&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Fhome.html A little while ago, on a day when I was a little bored, I watched a number of episodes of the HGTV show "House Hunters". It was almost addictive, watching couples and families with their list of must haves in a new house -- the house must have a kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. There must be a large "master suite" with an equally large master bathroom. And even the bathroom must have updated fixtures. Even more surprising was the amount of space these people felt they needed. Even couples without children and not planning to have any often wanted four or five bedrooms and 3000+ sq. ft.  This all brought a favorite book of mine to mind -- House As a Mirror of Self: Exploring the Deeper Meaning of Home,  by Claire Cooper Marcus. I like to t... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338032 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:46:35 +0100 4338032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318410&cid=t_107175_114_f&fid=34648&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBlawg%2F%7E3%2FTUSQTN0muO8%2Faccountable-care-organizations-the-emperor-has-no-clothes-or-jeff-goldsmiths-plan-b.html The current all-ACO issue of Health Affairs includes a piece by Jeff Goldsmith entitled: Accountable Care Organizations: The Case For Flexible Partnerships Between Health Plans And Providers.  It is a proposal for how private sector health plans ought to pay for services, in order to save us all from what Goldsmith sees happening in the near future thanks to the Gold Rush mentality among health care provider organizations working to become ACOs before they've been defined in regulation.  He begins with a précis of how we've gotten into the health care market mess we're in, touching on the concentration of market power in horizontally and vertically integrated health care provider organizations, payors and providers mudwrestling over fee-for-service reimbursement rates, and the rise of ... HealthBlawg :: David Harlow's Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318410 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:28:38 +0100 4318410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309593&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FlJ-i99qAM7I%2F By Michael F. CannonNew York’s budget problem is actually a Medicaid problem.  In Sunday’s New York Post, I offer advice to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D) on how to fix a budget gap that will grow to $17 billion during his term: Gov. Cuomo can’t fix Medicaid by himself. He needs the help of Congress. There is a solution… Block grants are how President Bill Clinton and a Republican Congress reformed welfare back in 1996, to spectacular success. Welfare reform forced New York to be smarter about welfare spending, just as a block grant would force New York to rededicate Medicaid to its original mission — providing necessary medical care to the truly needy. There’s one place Gov. Cuomo can start on his own: Close the loopholes that allow well-to-do New Yorkers to f... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309593 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:00:47 +0100 4309593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304944&cid=t_107175_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fbehaviour-nurture-not-nature-says-ivf.html A long-term study following 1,000 families with children born using IVF between 1994 and 2002 in the UK and US has shown the importance of parenting in the outcome of a child's behaviour. In the study, which investigated the mental wellbeing of both the parents and children, some of the children were biologically related to their parents, while others were unrelated and conceived using either donor sperm or eggs, or both. This gave the researchers a unique opportunity to compare the role of nature (genes) and nurture (the environment) in the development of a child's behaviour.This is why patients who use donor gametes for IVF after counselling and forethought are usually very happy with their kids ! (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304944 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:41:00 +0100 4304944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300594&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fred-scarf-and-cup-of-tea.html "I know we've met before but I actually don't remember you," she says."That's OK. I remember you, and that's what matters. Nice to see you." I sit down at the table after she shakes my hand."I'm sorry I don't remember you, but you are very tall and handsome. Are you married?" She gives her ubiquitously flirtatious octogenarian smile."Yes, I've been married for 21 years." I take out my notebook and her client folder."Oh, too bad. I was hoping you'd stay with me." She sips some tea and folds her hands neatly in her lap again."Well, I don't think my wife or my boss would approve," I say, winking at her and getting out my blood pressure cuff and stethoscope."Did you have a nice Christmas?" I ask as I wrap the cuff around her arm."Oh, was it just Christmas? Oh, yes! I did," she says tentatively... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300594 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:36:00 +0100 4300594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298771&cid=t_107175_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fhome.html Mountains melt into valleys and you suddenly find yourself in shadowlands where all of life seems out of your hands don’t think you’ve got no one left Here’s a key to my front door got a pillow if you lost yours you got a seat at my table you’ve got a home Here’s somebody who believes you let truth remind you you’ve always got a place to go to you’ve got a home Rain has come for all of us pours out a different tune for everyone there’s rhythm and rhyme inside the dissonance we’ll listen for it side by side ~ You've Got a Home, Christa Wells ~ (Source: Turquoise Gates) Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298771 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:55:00 +0100 4298771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295014&cid=t_107175_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F340%2F3-beauty-secrets-for-dry-skin%2F Dry skin happens when your skin isn’t able to properly retain moisture and the production of sebum is low. Unfortunately, dealing with this problem is downright annoying, and the products you use can dry your skin out even more. But just like other skin problems, the products you use on a daily basis can heal your dry skin. Keeping that in mind, here are some beauty secrets for how you can effectively use skin care products to add moisture. Tip #1 – Shower Etiquette Showing in excessively-hot water can cause your skin to become irritated, stripped of oils and dry, so keep your water cooler to avoid irritation. Also, don’t let your fingers become pruned while soaking in the bath tub; instead, only soak for 15 minutes or less. Not only will you see an improvement in your skin’s dryne... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4295014 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 20:34:19 +0100 4295014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294895&cid=t_107175_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FhQQUMUKHmDA%2F photo: Thinkstock Check out this post about men and their home goods by Emily V. Gordon on Lemondrop. As any girl in the dating world will tell you, you can tell pretty much all you need to know about a potential boyfriend from the house he keeps. We’re not saying emotional maturity is reflected in one’s furniture … except, yeah, we kinda are. It’s not about whether or not the guy has money; it’s about whether or not he’s learned to make his house a home without Mom’s help. So, without further ado, we’d like to present 10 home goods that separate the men from the boys. More Than One Towel Some guys will seem to be so grown up, but will have been drying themselves with the same fraying towel for six to eight months, because “it still wor... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294895 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 16:49:55 +0100 4294895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281507&cid=t_107175_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fwelcome%2F As we had a little homewarming party last night, it seems only right to show you round the Old School House too, especially as you’ve so graciously put up with my wibbling on about move-related stuff for months. Welcome. Please come in. Please let me take your coat. Here’s what Joy calls the Dibrary – dining room/library. All hail to hardworking Ben and Steve at Woodhorn Joinery Services, for fitting eight bookcases into four corners where nothing is at right angles to anything else. (There are plans for more shelves where the Christmas cards are.) Here’s our living room, proud home of the Angel, and made lovely by the people who are in it. (Although when I took this photo, Joy and Hope were upstairs Doing Christmas and were on no account to be disturbed.) My b... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281507 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:57:38 +0100 4281507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275544&cid=t_107175_133_f&fid=35090&url=http%3A%2F%2Faspiehomeeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fblog-demonstrations-for-right-to.html Home schooling is not legal, rules Spanish Constitutional CourtJoin the manifestation of blogs and help us spread the words of freedom and solidarity to the home-educating families in Spain. They need your support.Join the blog protest and help defend the right to education outside school in Spain. Wherever you live, add the symbol of protest in your blogs and your link here. If you want you can also share your thoughts on the decision of the Spanish court.LinksTribunal Constitucional Español contra el homeschoolingThis is the end, my friendMás reacciones a la sentencia del Tribunal ConstitucionalLa angustia de educar en casaLa Constitución no es suficienteLa sentencia del TCLa violencia legítima del EstadoSentencia del Tribunal ConstitucionalPrimeras reacciones ante la sentencia del T... Aspie Home-Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275544 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:01:00 +0100 4275544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265689&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FwOubvfvQOi8%2F By George ScovilleThat’s the title of an upcoming FOX News Channel feature program with John Stossel, in which Cato Executive Vice President David Boaz and Director of Health Policy Studies Michael F. Cannon weigh in on some of the hidden, unforeseen, and unintended consequences of the attempts to deliver on promises our politicians make. Politicians promised that: Cash for Clunkers would save the auto industry. Increasing the minimum wage would be good for the working poor. Title IX would end gender-based discrimination in college sports. Mega-construction projects like stadiums, arenas, and conference centers would create jobs. Changing the tax code would save small farmers and the environment. Credit card reform would save us from banking fees. Reforming the health care system wo... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265689 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:34:24 +0100 4265689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249120&cid=t_107175_114_f&fid=34648&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBlawg%2F%7E3%2F1KbmMbio8qk%2Ffacebook-saves-womans-life-newt-gingrich-and-reality-based-healthcare-systems-planning.html I've seen at least half a dozen links to the op-ed coauthored by Newt Gingrich and neurosurgeon Kamal Thapar about how the doctor used information on Facebook to save a woman's life. (It was published by AOL News. Really.)  In brief, a woman who had been to see a number of different health care providers without getting a clear diagnosis showed up in an emergency room, went into a coma and nearly died.  She was saved by a doctor's review of the detailed notes she kept about her symptoms, etc., which she posted on Facebook.  The story is vague on the details, but apparently her son facilitated getting the doc access to her Facebook page, and the details posted there allowed him to diagnose and treat her condition.  She recovered fully. Newt and Dr. Thapar wax rhapsodic about how Facebo... HealthBlawg :: David Harlow's Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249120 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:29:54 +0100 4249120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249270&cid=t_107175_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FhxOIVSI5H10%2F This article was written by Tim Grayling on behalf of OnlineMBA.com, which is a site that serves as an online resource for those seeking the best online MBA. Don’t Forget To Follow PickTheBrain on Twitter! : 5 Ways To Make Working From Home Work For You 9 Steps to Work Less and Do More (Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement) PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249270 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 06:19:59 +0100 4249270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214479&cid=t_107175_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FbftEJo2_e1I%2F The fen-phen diet pill combo may have been dismantled with the 1997 withdrawal of one of the two pills, but the episode lives on. A Florida cardiologist- 77-year-old Abdur Razzak Tai - was indicted today by for submitting fraudulent claims to a huge settlement fund that was created in the wake of massive litigation brought by tens of thousands of overweight consumers. A 13-count indictment, which charges Tai with mail fraud and wire fraud, claims he reviewed echocardiograms for more than 1,100 patients who filed claims with the American Home Product Settlement Trust (American Home Products was the former name for Wyeth, which is now owned by Pfizer and marketed one, Pondimin, or fenfluramine, one of the two fen-phen pills. Wyeth yanked Pondimin and Redux, a chemical cousin, due to serious ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214479 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:38:15 +0100 4214479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197374&cid=t_107175_155_f&fid=34629&url=http%3A%2F%2Flabsoftnews.typepad.com%2Flab_soft_news%2F2010%2F11%2Fwimaging-superior-to-biopsy-in-cases-of-suspected-hepatocellular-carcinoma.html I believe that radiologists will soon be rendering many more definitive diagnoses than "impressions" in their reports due to improvements in imaging technology. This will place them increasingly in competition with pathologists. A recent report about the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma reinforced this idea in my mind and also presented other interesting facts (see: Imaging Instead of Biopsy for Most Suspected Hepatocellular Carcinomas). Below is an excerpt from the it: Although cross-sectional imaging is recommended by several well-respected societies as the standard of care for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), many physicians still rely on a liver biopsy for diagnosis....[A radiologist and expert on this topic recently] discussed the importance of cross-sec... Lab Soft News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197374 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:27:12 +0100 4197374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197155&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fcielo.html "My, you're tall and handsome. Will you stay with me?"She looks up at me from her seat next to the window."I'm the nurse and I'm just coming by to check on you. Besides, I'm married, and my wife wouldn't like it if I didn't come home." I sit down next to her on the couch.She laughs. "What's your name again, my dear?" she says in Spanish."Keith," I repeat, for the third time in five minutes."Is it Christmas this week?" she asks. "Will you bring me a present?" Again in Spanish."No," I answer in Spanish this time. "This Thursday is Thanksgiving. Christmas is next month.""Oh," she says, and takes my hand in hers. "Are you staying with me?""My dear," I reply, "I'm the nurse, and I'm just here for a few minutes. It's so nice to sit with you here and chat.""What's your name again? You're so hands... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197155 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 05:34:00 +0100 4197155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197284&cid=t_107175_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FrZwyDkNTlNQ%2F I am absolutely in love with the mirror that we bought in Cold Spring on Sunday. When I first saw it, it was on the floor, leaning against a bookshelf. I would have passed by it if it wasn’t for the gold rim and the eye-catching intricate pattern in red, blue and green. Kneeling down, I peered at the price tag, assuming it would be way too expensive, like many antique items usually are (antique does not necessarily mean cheap!). But I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it was only $18! I just love it and I’m so glad we snagged it. We now have it hanging up by our front door and every time I see it, I smile. This is exactly how decorating should feel! In other news, I’m included in today’s Chicago Tribune article “Diabetes’ civil war,” which... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197284 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:58:18 +0100 4197284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172060&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcaregivers%2F2010.11.16 It was a straightforward phone message (names changed): “Hey Dr. S., this is Bobbie Jones, April Dixon’s granddaughter. I was calling to inform you that April passed away today at City Hospital. They said she was bleeding in her stomach or something. I’m not quite what sure what happened, but she got real sick. But she’s gone, so, thanks so much. You’ve been a real neat doctor, and it’s been good working with you through the years taking care of my grandmother. Take care. Bye.” Bobbie Jones is a saint. Pure and simple. She took care of her 88-year-old grandmother with tender, loving care. I am certain if left to the vagaries of the “healthcare system” that her grandmother would have died at least three years ago, maybe earlier. Ms. Jone... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172060 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0100 4172060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162986&cid=t_107175_127_f&fid=38262&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fblogspot%2FFfur%2F%7E3%2F-b1vy3qJscQ%2Frosemary-in-autumn.html Hello everyone! The above picture is of a rosemary plant that we planted this year. The fallen leaves that surround it are from one of our favorite trees. This year the leaves remained green during the entire summer (normally they are red for most of the summer). Just when we wondered if the leaves would turn color, they did, and the kids and I marveled at the beauty of the brilliant array of reds the tree displayed. That night a hail storm came and the tree began to drop all of its beautiful red leaves, not only were we grateful we got to enjoy the beauty of its display before they fell to the ground, but we were also reminded to stop and take time to notice the amazing lessons that nature has to teach us. Ella (my 3 year old) asked "why can't the leaves stay?" We spent the day talking ab... The Herbalist's Path blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162986 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:24:00 +0100 4162986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151875&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F10%2Fhonoring-soldiers-when-they-come-home%2F Last week at the 26th annual Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Policy Symposium, I came away from the two days feeling like there are a lot of people who know and care about the issues discussed. This year’s topic was on helping returning soldiers — especially the National Guard and Reservists — reintegrate within their family, the workplace, and the community. It seems timely to talk about some of these issues to honor tomorrow, Veterans Day. The most moving stories for me came from the day’s first panel discussion, focused on the family. Ron Capps, a 25 year veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserves, told his story of dealing with the realities of war, and then of coming home and dealing with his feelings. “At the end of the day, I found myself categorizing mys... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151875 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:15:49 +0100 4151875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152193&cid=t_107175_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fduluth-junior-league-festival-of-trees.html I will be at the Junior League Annual Festival of Trees in Duluth, MN  on Saturday and Sunday November 20 and 21, all day, both days, at the DECC (Duluth Entertianment and Convention Center.) There will be a booth, with the publisher Niagara Press. There are hundreds of booths with vendors, selling everything from books to crafts and anything else might need for Christmas shopping ideas.I will be signing and selling copies of "When Can I Go Home?"  on both days. A Portion of the proceeds will be from the book sales and will be donated to the National Family Caregivers Association. which is a very relevant organization. Check it out. There will also be a drawing for a painting from the Kollodge Art Gallery in Duluth. Ken and Kathy are really cook people and own... Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152193 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:53:00 +0100 4152193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151681&cid=t_107175_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F08%2Fobos-round-up-elections-pelvic-exams-breast-cancer-pinkification-and-more%2F Some of my recent posts at Our Bodies Our Blog are highlighted below. Don’t forget the upcoming 40th anniversary of the landmark book; a new edition will come out next year to celebrate the milestone! In the meantime, catch up with health news and commentary over at http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org Election-Related Repro Rights Round-Up – a collection of commentary from reproductive rights advocates on what the recent election may mean for women. NPR Takes on Pink Ribbon Fatigue: Views from Komen, Breast Cancer Action – NPR talked to a representative of Breast Cancer Action, which has criticized pink ribbon campaigns for breast cancer, and a representative of Komen, which kind of thrives on them. Meeting Dispatch: Resources from the CUE/Cochrane/Campbell Colloquium &#821... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151681 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:37:44 +0100 4151681 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142935&cid=t_107175_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FwHdxhe6HcKI%2F Ever since moving into my new apartment, I’ve been a bit of a design blog addict. One of the blogs that I’ve recently subscribed to is Creature Comforts (great name, huh?) and the author recently launched a gift guide for the holiday season called Gifted. It’s a beautiful magazine in PDF format that comes with a great gift guide, guest columns and interviews. It’s also gorgeously designed! Highly encourage you to check it out! Just click on the cover. (Source: Lemonade Life) Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142935 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +0100 4142935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4143021&cid=t_107175_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fwhat-is-acoa-co-dependency-2%2F You can talk to a dozen experts, read a dozen books and get a dozen different interpretations of ACOA co-dependency.   Many accept it as a disease in as much as it has an onset, is progressive, predictable and in time potentially fatal, although other causes of death are generally cited.   It is assumed that all Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA’s) are co-dependents, but we each act out this illness in a different way.  Basically, there are two general concepts: As children growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home environment, we learned to hide or divorce our feelings, our true selves (also knows as the "Inner Child") and we adopted a survival role in order to cope with the stresses.   The experts in the field of alcoholism have ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4143021 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:37:06 +0100 4143021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139220&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D804 Ever wonder how ‘green’ your cleaning products are?  Especially when you are pregnant, you need to be careful while cleaning your house with potentially harmful products. You can read here about what ingredients to look out for and special tips on to really ‘go green’. Helping the planet while helping your baby grow and thrive in a healthy, non toxic environment. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139220 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:55:26 +0100 4139220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133687&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D804 Ever wonder how ‘green’ your cleaning products are?  Especially when you are pregnant, you need to be careful while cleaning your house with potentially harmful products. You can read here about what ingredients to look out for and special tips on to really ‘go green’. Helping the planet while helping your baby grow and thrive in a healthy, non toxic environment. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133687 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:55:26 +0100 4133687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133601&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=34470&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehealthcareblog.com%2Fthe_health_care_blog%2F2010%2F11%2Fthe-electronic-medical-home.html By JOHN HALAMKA In previous blog posts, I've mentioned an idea deserves its own dedicated post. Over the weekend, I keynoted the eClinicalWorks National User's Conference in Florida. One of the attendees emailed me the following question: "I have a... (Source: The Health Care Blog) The Health Care Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133601 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4133601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125106&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=35744&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fe-CareManagement%2F%7E3%2FiVKcHAfiCcc%2F The American College of Physicians (ACP) just released a well-reasoned and thorough position paper, The Patient-Centered Medical Home Neighbor: The Interface of the Patient-Centered Medical Home with Specialty/Subspecialty Practices. As I’ve written before, the Big Idea behind ACOs (Accountable Care Organizations) is the notion of accountability, not the specifics of organizational structure. The purpose of the ACP position paper is to address the gaps that exist in care coordination when a physician refers a patient to a specialist. The obvious and logical answer proposed is to develop “Care Coordination Agreements” between primary care physicians and referring specialists, and the position paper takes 35 pages to explain why and how. A simplified way of thinking about Care... e-CareManagement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125106 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:28:08 +0100 4125106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121849&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnotes-from-the-connected-health-symposium-2010%2F2010.10.31 I [recently] attended the Connected Health Symposium in Boston. I enjoyed many of the sessions (sometimes wished I could have attended two simultaneously, though the livetweeting — #chs10 — helped on that front), and as usual enjoyed the hallway and exhibit floor conversations too. As is often the case at conferences these days, I had the opportunity to meet several online connections in real life for the first time.  (I will not attempt to give a comprehensive report of the symposium here. Please see the livetweeting archive and other reports to get a sense of the rest of the event.) This year’s exhibit floor included a diverse mix of distance health tools. Most striking from my perspective was the fact that most of these tools do one of two things: Enable patient-cli... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121849 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:00:01 +0100 4121849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105816&cid=t_107175_114_f&fid=34648&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBlawg%2F%7E3%2FoWmt5JQ5BeI%2Fconnected-health-symposium-2010.html I attended the Connected Health Symposium last week in Boston. I enjoyed many of the sessions (sometimes wished I could have attended two simultaneously, though the livetweeting helped on that front), and as usual enjoyed the hallway and exhibit floor conversations too.  As is often the case at conferences these days, I had the opportunity to meet several on-line connections in real life for the first time.  (I will not attempt to give a comprehensive report of the symposium here; please see the livetweeting archive linked to above and other reports to get a sense of the rest of the event.) This year's exhibit floor included a diverse mix of distance health tools.  Most striking from my perspective was the fact that most of these tools do one of two things: Enable patient-clinician vi... HealthBlawg :: David Harlow's Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105816 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 16:41:01 +0100 4105816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4525093&cid=t_107175_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-alternative-therapy%2F5-steps-to-a-new-life-with-adhd-natural-remedies.php Based on Western medicine, ADD is attributable to a deficiency of the neurotransmitters dopamine as well as norepinephrine. Although there’s absolutely nothing improper with linking the dysfunction to a lack of neurotransmitters, it might be nearsighted to focus on treating the situation with stimulant medicine as a substitute of looking for the basis of the deficiency. At the biological stage, all neurotransmitters are product of amino acids, the essential building protein blocks. At hand are twenty sorts of amino acids that fall into 2 groups: important amino acids, which the body cannot manufacture, as well as non-important amino acids, that the body makes from proteins and other amino acids. Eating amino acid supplements to extend neurotransmitter production – a method also... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4525093 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4525093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082151&cid=t_107175_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fwhy-do-doctors-advise-bed-rest-after.html When an infertile patient gets pregnant after IVF , they are on top of the world. All that hard work and effort has finally paid off - and you can now look forward to cradling your baby in your arms soon !However, there are still 8 months to go before your baby is born - and the pregnancy can be packed with anxiety and suspense. Will everything go well ? Will the baby be normal ? Every ache and twinge causes worry because you are scared you may miscarry. This is a "precious pregnancy" - and you do your best to take things easy and be as careful as you can, so you can nurture your baby.This is one of the reasons why many doctors advise bed rest during an IVF pregnancy. In fact, some patients will voluntarily place themselves under house arrest, because they do not want to take the slightest... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082151 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 03:02:00 +0100 4082151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065324&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fsuck-it-environment-im-taking-my-bath-back%2F photo via GOOD Look, people. I try to be environmentally-conscious whenever and however I can. I take a lot of public transportation. I politely refuse receipts. I recycle. I set the bedroom A/C to “energy-saver.” I fall for the expensive, eco-friendly beauty and cleaning products. I use those ugly, energy-efficient light bulbs. I give stuff away instead of tossing it. I grow an herb and vegetable garden during the summer. I buy Energy-Star appliances. I severely limit pre-packaged foods and take-out meals. (Except lunches in the office. I am a terrible person.) I do all these things with you in mind. I hardly ever even do my precious favorite thing anymore: Take a bath. I’m a friggin’ saint. So please, environment, or Mother Nature, or whoever’s in charge out... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065324 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:22:28 +0100 4065324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065612&cid=t_107175_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FZDX54PCfp40%2F A Massachusetts woman has filed a lawsuit against Merck and another company, Digital Angel, which make implantable radio tracking chips for pets, and claims her cat developed cancer after an implant was inserted, The Boston Globe writes. In a lawsuit filed in Cambridge District Court, Andrea Rutherford claims the companies violated an implied warranty that Merck’s HomeAgain chip was safe, and seeks “reasonable compensatory damages and interest.’’ The devices contain chips that transmit an ID code and can be scanned so lost pets are returned to their owners (read more here). Merck acquired the Home Again product line when it bought Schering-Plough and its Intervet animal health business. Animal rights lawyer Steven Wise, who is Rutherford’s attorney, tells the Globe that she f... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065612 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:18:20 +0100 4065612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053358&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fgrateful-kiss.html The stroke robbed her of the powers of speech, and walking is still a struggle as well. Previously a vibrant and gregarious professional and mother of two, she has now been waging a nine-year battle to simply express herself in a world devoid of her voice.Her husband dotes on her with devotion and love, and though they both tire of the struggle from time to time, there is nothing to do but continue.Although she cries every few days, most likely out of frustration, her smile can still light up a room, and her eyes sparkle with a keen intelligence and wit that she simply cannot express with language.I have visited three or four times now to check on her and the assistance that the home health aides provide, and our connection becomes sweeter with each visit. At first, I would hold her hand a... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053358 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:29:00 +0100 4053358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053433&cid=t_107175_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspiewebnet%2F%7E3%2F2rl8prBgZi0%2F For people with Aspergers and Autism traditional employment is often difficult.  Were going to explore some ways that people with Aspergers or other forms of Autism can make a living right from home in a three part series starting next Monday.  These opportunities are out there for those that want to reach out and grab [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053433 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 06:22:06 +0100 4053433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4525095&cid=t_107175_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fparenting-the-adhd-child%2Fask-and-you-will-receive-how-to-get-your-kids-follow-the-rules.php Every parent would wish to have a magical list with rules engraved on it. If only there was a list where all the effective rules that indicate what kids are allowed and not allowed to do, parenting would have been a much easier job. If there was this list that specified how a parent should handle situations every time her son does something unacceptable, then disciplining kids would have not been as stressful. But actually, you and your child can make a magical list of rules right at home. According to most parenting experts, one of the most effective parenting techniques is engaging your kids in making the rules. When you let your child be involved in the rule making process, you will be more able to encourage positive behavior. Kids want to feel valued and important and by letting them s... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4525095 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4525095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045287&cid=t_107175_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2FN6bzTLLwpdo%2F … of where my childhood home used to be. Click to view slideshow. Filed under: memory Tagged: home (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045287 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 02:28:43 +0100 4045287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4023006&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=36694&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.crossoverhealth.com%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2Fcrossover-health-welcome-to-next-generation-health-care%2F FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crossover Health Launches New Model of Primary Care in South Orange County Innovative membership service delivers Urgent, Primary, and Online Care Aliso Viejo, CA (PRWEB) October 1, 2010 Crossover Health Medical Group announced today the launch of their flagship membership-based, primary care practice in Aliso Viejo, California. The new clinic will offer urgent, primary, and online care services directly to individual members, families, and employer groups. Membership based health care is a new health care finance and delivery innovation that has gained widespread popularity as the cost of health insurance and ongoing service deficiencies have plagued the current health care delivery system. The Crossover membership model decouples health care from health insurance, a... Crossover Healthcare blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4023006 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:46:58 +0100 4023006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018232&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fof-oatmeal-and-mass.html She sits in her house all day, the heavy curtains closed against the New Mexican sun. Pictures of saints adorn the walls, and other evidence of her faith fills the house. Her life revolves around watching Catholic Mass on television three times per day, and everything else seems to take a back seat to her faith. She rarely parts the curtains and even more rarely ventures outside."How are you?" I ask as I sit down on the seat opposite the couch where she spends her days and nights."Fine," she says, looking at the floor."How are things going with the home health aides? Is there anything new you need them to do for you?""No. It's fine.""How are you sleeping these days? Do you get enough sleep?""I don't sleep too well. But I'm fine," she replies."Is there anything I can do for you? Is there an... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018232 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:30:00 +0100 4018232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018156&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F7D33y_6u4ec%2F By Michael F. CannonMany employers, such as McDonald’s, provide health benefits that are less comprehensive than most.  They may have an annual claims limit of $10,000 or less.  But if you’re young, healthy, and need to pinch your pennies, that may suit you just fine.  According to Jerry Newman, a SUNY-Buffalo professor who wrote a book about working at McDonald’s, “For those who didn’t have health insurance through their spouse, it was a life saver.” These are the health plans (and the workers) that are seeing the highest premium increases under ObamaCare.  The Wall Street Journal reports: Trade groups representing restaurants and retailers say low-wage employers might halt their coverage if the government doesn’t loosen a requirement for &#8... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018156 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 19:14:04 +0100 4018156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003292&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F27%2Fsoldiers-dont-trust-the-military-to-help-with-suicide%2F From the “Not really surprising” file… Returning soldiers and military veterans don’t really hold much hope or trust in the military to help them with their mental health needs — especially suicidal thoughts — according to a new report. And why would they? The military is their employer. Would you feel comfortable talking to your bosses about all of your mental health issues? And not just mild stuff either, this is the serious depression, “I want to kill myself” stuff. Most of us would be extremely uncomfortable with such a conversation. We would be even more uncomfortable with such a conversation knowing it is being recorded in our work record, and will follow us around for the rest of our professional career. This is exactly what happens ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003292 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:36:28 +0100 4003292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003257&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnational-prescription-drug-take-back-day%2F2010.09.27 The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) coordinat[ed] “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” this [past] Saturday [September 25th], encouraging people to turn in their unused prescription drugs. The agency hopes the event will help decrease rates of crime and addiction linked to prescription drug abuse, the New York Times reports. From the DEA press release: This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtain... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003257 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4003257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999082&cid=t_107175_113_f&fid=36694&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.crossoverhealth.com%2F2010%2F09%2F23%2Fa-dream-fulfilled-crossover-health-to-open-flagship-store%2F Dear Friends and Family, As you know, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our flagship Crossover Health store in Aliso Viejo, CA later this Saturday. We are hosting a Grand Opening Reception on September 25, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at 26831 Aliso Creek Road, Suite 200. We look forward to celebrating with our friends, family, and colleagues who have helped to make this event possible. We look forward to seeing you there. Crossover Health is a next generation health care organization that uses a membership based approach to fundamentally change the way health care is practiced, delivered, and experienced. Crossover has been specifically designed to restore and enhance the patient-physician relationship, reduce the cost of health care, increases access and convenience, and deliver an... Crossover Healthcare blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999082 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:34:53 +0100 3999082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983430&cid=t_107175_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F20%2F8-ways-to-ruin-your-relationship%2F While most of the time we try and stay positive here on World of Psychology, every now and again reality sucker-punches us back to our senses (although not personally affecting me). The fact remains that despite our wise advice over the years, we haven’t budged the divorce rate in the U.S. (not that we thought we could!). Most relationships fail — there’s simply no way to argue with it. So maybe it would help some of our readers to catch sign of their failing relationship before it’s too late. Sure, we all would like to think that we could see the end of our relationship coming from a mile away. But truth is, many of us need a little help. To that end, here are 8 ways you can bet you’re ruining your relationship and heading to splitsville. 1. Take your partn... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983430 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:10:29 +0100 3983430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3982013&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftranscontinental-anesthesia%2F2010.09.18 Just two weeks after we reported on teleanesthesia in the form of remotely-performed nerve blocks, the first report of transcontinental anesthesia comes in. On August 30, anesthesiologists of McGill-McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, kept watch over a patient in Pisa, Italy, undergoing thyroid gland surgery. Basically they used a teleconferencing setup with four cameras, with two cameras streaming the anesthesia data (ventilation parameters and vital signs), one camera aimed at the operating field, and the last one for any special purposes. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3982013 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:00:01 +0100 3982013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3969158&cid=t_107175_136_f&fid=39215&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancersuucks.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fdeveloping-yet-another-skill.html Well we will see if I can develop a new skill. I am at laura's in Brooklyn, not quite ready tp pass put, having slept the better part of the last 24 hours before heading up here. She has no internet access, or it doesn't work for me, so Here I go, trying to write something for my blog and then post it later. Since it is after midnight, it is 9-11, although that is not why I am in New York. Moving in was not much fun, so this weekend we will try to have fun. First of all, I made it here without GPS- yes that piece of technology I had never visualized a year agao, and which I hate, and which I really only know how to put funny/unintelligible accents on- yeah, good job, made it to brooklyn the old fashioned way. Sheer luck, and taking a left at the Hassidic Jew.As usual when driving to new Yo... Cancer does suck but it is a little funny. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3969158 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:14:00 +0100 3969158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3961854&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fold-and-lazy.html "I'm getting old and lazy," she said as she sipped her coffee and nibbled on a chocolate chip cookie."After ninety-five years, I figure I have a right to be lazy.""So," I responded, smiling, "what does old and lazy look like to you, my dear?""Well, I get up in the morning at my leisure, take my time getting washed and dressed, sip on some coffee, look out the window, and eventually make my way to the living room or the patio. Sometimes I eat lunch, sometimes I don't, and then the rest of the day I can do whatever I want, really." She sips some coffee and has another bite of a cookie, offering me one from the plate.Taking a cookie, I bite into it as we look into each other's eyes and smile, sharing the simultaneous experience of the flavor of the cookie, the brilliant New Mexican light, and... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3961854 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:29:00 +0100 3961854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3961815&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Flocally-grown-medical-students-more-likely-to-stick-around%2F2010.09.12 Nearly a third of medical graduates at the University of North Dakota continue in primary care, down from nearly half just two years ago. This is the university that leads the nation for the percentage of students (about 20 percent) choosing family medicine. North Dakota overall will be short about 160 physicians by 2025, and the need is now affecting urban areas as well as rural ones, said Joshua Wynne, FACP, dean of the university’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Keeping medical students interested in practicing primary care in rural America depends upon whom medical schools choose to admit. For example, one-fourth of the University of North Dakota’s student population hails from small towns, and 80 percent are in-state. More and more medical schools are looking at ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3961815 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3961815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3957889&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhome-design-fantasies-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Whether you’re living in the home of your dreams or waiting for the day you can move out of your rental, nerding out over cool home design and fantasizing about your dream home is never not fun. Here are some of the best things we found during our weekly trawl of Apartment Therapy this week: House to Drool Over: Marta and Oswaldo Viteri’s Vast Story-Telling Collection DIY Project: Chalkboard Your Minifridge Objects of Desire: Madsen Cycles Urban Utility Bicycles Home How-To: Use a Chair as a Drying Rack House Greening: Plumen’s Designer Energy-Saving Light Bulbs Post from: BlissTree Home Design Fantasies: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3957889 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:32:25 +0100 3957889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933069&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworldly-home-decor-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F In our weekly cull through Apartment Therapy’s home design tips, we found eco-friendly home design and a home filled with a well-curated collection of travel souvenirs. We call this: Worldly home decor: House to Drool Over: Azza’s Travel-Inspired Home DIY Project: Brown Paper Bag Floors Objects of Desire: Bamboo Herb Markers from Oryx + Crake Design Home How-To: Paper a Wall with Wallpaper Scraps House Greening: 10 Devices to Help You Plug Electrical Leaks and Save Energy Post from: BlissTree Worldly Home Decor: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933069 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:21:43 +0100 3933069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929425&cid=t_107175_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2Fcy636Ihl5sw%2F The air is lighter and cleaner here. I feel healthy just walking down to my favorite coffee house. Actually, my favorite coffee house here is one of about four different ones around here. Five, maybe. Everyone has a favorite. The plains intersect with the mountains right here. I can drive for ten minutes into the Front Range and be a thousand feet higher than I am sitting here in our home. Two environments — plains and mountains — and several different coffee houses. Filed under: Ephemera Tagged: Boulder, Colorado, favorite place, home (Source: white pebble) white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929425 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:47:50 +0100 3929425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924903&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fis-your-physician-patient-centered-five-ways-to-tell%2F2010.09.01 Hint: Being Designated As A Patient-Centered Medical Home Is Not One We hear a lot about patient-centered care these days. In particular, a growing number of physicians across the country are now referring to their practices as a “Patient-Centered Medical Home.” But how can you tell if your physician’s practice really is patient-centered, no matter what he or she may call themself? More importantly, why should you care? What is patient-centered care, you ask? It’s quality care delivered in a manner where you feel that your provider: Knows who you are personally as well as clinically. Understands, respects and honors (where practicable) your previous health experiences, beliefs and preferences. Facilitates and supports your health choices and behavior barring a serious con... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924903 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:00:29 +0100 3924903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913281&cid=t_107175_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Ftime-for-day-off.html Dad grilled steaks last night for him and mom.  He brought me by a plate around 7:00pm.  I had just called him warning him storms were on the way. “You were right,” dad said always so excited about the weather. “The heavens opened up just after you called.  I had just got the steaks off the grill.” It is hurricane week on The Weather Channel and it is hard to get current and local weather information.  Dad is still finding it hard to adjust to using the Internet as a weather resource like I do.  And our favorite local weather television station is broken again as usual.  Dad couldn’t keep up with the weather last night. “The Weather Channel is just going to die as far as weather fans go,” dad said with a sigh. We both have lots of misgivings abou... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913281 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:58:00 +0100 3913281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913117&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhat-you-missed-10-best-blisstree-posts-of-last-week%2F Where the hell were you last week? Forget it…we’re not your mother. We’re just here to catch you up on the 10 best Blisstree posts of last week. Which is exactly what we’re going to do. Right now. You’re welcome. 1. When No Means Yes: Top 10 Rape Fantasy Scenes on Film and TV 2. Would You Like That Heart Attack Sunny Side Up? The World’s 10 Worst Breakfasts 3. 5 Soothing Voices That Can Make You Comatose (In a Good Way) 4. My Gay Husband Is Better Than Your Straight Husband 5. An Open Letter to Paranoid Humans (From Misunderstood Bedbugs) 6. 10 Food and Drink Products Spelled Wrong on Purpose 7. Say You’re Sorry: 10 Nostalgic Childhood Games We Wish They Hadn’t Changed 8. Our 5 Favorite Local TV Commercials From Childhood – What Are Yours? ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913117 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:52:32 +0100 3913117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913282&cid=t_107175_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fmore-stability-today.html I bought a tiny little Sony radio with weather band at work this morning.  I had grown tired of music on my iPod as I gathered my carts – much preferring AM talk radio.  I also bought some batteries, put them in my new little radio and was overjoyed this morning when I found I could pick up KMOX out of St. Louis before dawn.  They replay last night’s Coast to Coast AM again at 5am and was also overjoyed to find Art Bell hosting the show overnight.  This made gathering the buggies much more pleasant this morning – the hours before dawn just flying by as I listened to my favorite radio show intently.  I got an extremely good night’s sleep last night – the Ambien so helping to regulate my sleeping habits.  I am finding myself sleeping for eight or more ... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913282 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:59:00 +0100 3913282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911672&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffrugal-home-design-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Home design isn’t just for rich people and homeowners: Here are some of our favorite renter- and budget-friendly Apartment Therapy posts from this week: House to Drool Over: Meg’s Eclectic & Affordable Apartment DIY Project: Make a T-Shirt Flokati Rug Objects of Desire: 10 Fantastic Frugal Finds For Less Than $20 Home How-To: Creative Re-Use Ideas For Crates House Greening: 5 Money-Saving Green Improvements For Your Rental Post from: BlissTree Frugal Home Design: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911672 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:58:21 +0100 3911672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902963&cid=t_107175_111_f&fid=34712&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigitaldoorway.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fdid-i-miss-something.html The call came on my day off, asking me to go see a client who was not feeling well but was refusing to go the emergency room. So, I delayed my shopping and errands, changed my clothes, grabbed my bag, and headed cross town to her home, which was located about fifteen minutes from my neighborhood.When I arrived, she was supine in bed, the home health aide by her side. Questioning her, I could perceive nothing more than neck and leg pain, something that the orthopedist had recently confirmed as being caused by worsening chronic osteoarthritis."Have you been taking your pain medicine?" I asked."Not really," she replied. "I don't like to take that stuff." She made a face."Well, you might want to think about taking it at least a couple of times a day when the pain is this bad. You might not lik... Digital Doorway blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902963 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 02:25:00 +0100 3902963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902865&cid=t_107175_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F6-things-you-should-clean-that-you-definitely-dont%2F photo: Thinkstock We consider ourselves to be pretty clean peeps. But we’ve got to admit that we don’t always sanitize the 6 oft-forgotten household items listed below. Ewww. Thanks for the reminder, Care2. 1. Reusable grocery bags. We’ve already covered this one, but we bet a lot of you still haven’t washed them. Because we sure haven’t. 2. Showerheads. In a study at University of Colorado, 30% of showerheads tested positive for Mycobacterium avium, a particularly nasty type of germ, as well as other bacteria. We really don’t like the sound of that, because we’ve never washed our showerhead. Oops. 3. Computer Keyboards. A 2008 study in England revealed that some keyboards have five times the bacteria of a toilet seat. WTF??? So, those of us who m... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902865 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:45:12 +0100 3902865