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 'hot'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:54:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158998&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcdc-outlines-injury-prevention-strategies-in-extreme-weather-conditions%2F2011.08.24 It may seem rather unusual to talk about injuries and weather in the same context, but extreme weather can pose significant risks for many kinds of injury.  Currently, many parts of the United States are experiencing a major heat wave, with record-setting heat and heat indices over the next few weeks.  As we have seen in the recent past, deaths are occurring from heat-related and possibly from participation in outside activities that increase the risk of heat-related illness. During the month of August, many athletes train for the fall sports season, sometimes participating in two practices a day over the course of a few weeks.  While training is necessary and important for athletes to build up their stamina and to improve their performance, health consequences can be deadly if (more&#8... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158998 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:00:44 +0100 5158998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139731&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-cancer-treatment-gains-momentum%2F2011.08.18 You heard about it first on Patient Power when, a couple of years ago, we interviewed Dr. Andrew Lowy, oncology surgeon at UC San Diego Medical Center. He explained how some patients with advanced cancer spread in their abdomen could benefit from an open surgery – perhaps as much as nine hours long – where, after snipping out visible cancer – the organs are bathed in heated chemotherapy for 90 minutes. You may recall the story of Jennifer Ambrose, a young mom from suburban Chicago, who developed cancer of the appendix. She tracked down Dr. Lowy after spotting him on the Internet. She traveled to San Diego, had the “hot chemo” procedure, recovered and then went on to have a second child – her “miracle baby.” Today Jennifer remains fine and her story is featured in my book, T... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139731 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:15:57 +0100 5139731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028449&cid=t_107147_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F15%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-15-2011%2F There are some numbers I shy away from. Raise your hands if you occasionally lose your courage over scales, your inbox or the number of visitors on your blog. Anybody? For some reason, I can muster up courage to give presentations, interview people I’ve never met, but scared as heck when it comes to numbers like these. It’s probably that 5 letter word that starts with g. Guilt’s been plaguing me since I was 6 years old. One hot summer day I was on a field trip when I finally found a water fountain. I was so excited. I didn’t care that the water was warm or that I had to stand on my tippy toes to get to it. But when one of the young teachers came up next to me, all I could think of was how guilty I felt that she touched my dirty sweaty hair. It didn’t matter th... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028449 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:08:34 +0100 5028449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992880&cid=t_107147_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fx5r41JuqRu4%2F Stop the madness! Summertime is supposed to be a time of lazing around, swinging on hammocks and sipping delightful umbrella cocktails by the pool. Why then do scientists claim that people get so angry right about now? It has to do with body temperature, for one. Largely influenced by the temperature of our environment, heat can change the way we act — even making people do irrational things. High temperatures, for example, have been linked to increased violence and murder. Professor James M. Byrne from the University of Massachusetts Lowell has noted that August is actually the peak month for homicides, largely due to the prevalence of heat waves. Yikes. Another researcher, Douglas Kenrick, concurs and relates his own independent study: “A few years back, Steven MacFarlane and... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992880 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:53:31 +0100 4992880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952744&cid=t_107147_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2Fhot-topic-does-soy-relieve-hot-flashes%2F The theme of the Upcoming Grand Rounds held at June 21th (1st day of the Summer) at Shrink Rap is “hot”. A bit far-fetched, but aah you know….shrinks“. Of course they hope  assume  that we will express Weiner-like exhibitionism at our blogs. Or go into spicy details of hot sexpectations or other Penis Friday NCBI-ROFL posts. But no, not me, [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952744 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 23:37:49 +0100 4952744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4795029&cid=t_107147_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fwhoosh%2F I’ve talked about the Tamoxifen-induced medical menopause before, usually to say it’s not too much of a big deal, and I’m quite glad to be getting it out of the way when there’s so much else going on that I don’t notice it too much. All of which is true. To a point. Or, it was. This last week, hot flushes are back with a vengeance. I had a few when I first started taking Tamoxifen, and the occasional one – maybe every week or so – since. But now, they’re coming at me thick and fast. I’ve heard menopausal and post-menopausal women talk about hot flushes. ‘Whoosh!,’ they often say, ‘Whoosh, it just comes over you’. And, I must admit, ‘Whoosh!’ is the word. A hot flush is like having a bucket of red hot... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4795029 Sat, 07 May 2011 08:06:32 +0100 4795029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767630&cid=t_107147_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2011%2F04%2Fnucleic-acid-based-methods-for-pathogen-detection.html from Theron et al. in Nanotechnology in Water Treatment ApplicationsNucleic acid hybridization techniquesThe easiest way of detecting specific nucleic acid sequences is through direct hybridization of a probe to microbial nucleic acid extracts. These hybridization techniques rely on the specific binding of nucleic acid probes to complementary DNA or RNA (target nucleic acid). The probes are single strands of nucleic acid with the potential of carrying detectable marker molecules highly specific to complementary target sequences, even if these sequences account for only a small fraction of the target nucleic acid. Either DNA or RNA can serve as a nucleic acid probe, but for a number of reasons (e.g., ease of synthesis and stability), most studies have employed DNA probes. The probes may be ... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767630 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:00:06 +0100 4767630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762768&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmuscle-strain-should-you-treat-it-with-hot-packs-or-cold-packs%2F2011.04.28 Along with blisters and sprains, muscle strains are among the most common afflictions for active persons in the outdoors. Common medical dogma is to use the “RICE”  approach for sprains and strains of—rest, ice (application of cold), compression, and elevation. This is more applicable to sprains (e.g., an ankle sprain) than to strains, because the sprained body part is usually a limb (ankle, knee, wrist) that is amenable to this approach. Strains more often involve larger muscle groups, such as those in the back, chest, thigh or abdomen, or difficult-to-approach areas, such as the neck or groin. Prevailing theory for treatment of a muscle strain is that one applies external cold for 24 to 48 hours, and discontinues it after 72 hours, at which time one begins application of e... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762768 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0100 4762768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734710&cid=t_107147_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FUz_yH9aAH5A%2F Last week a simple action caused me intense pain. It wasn’t answering the phone or lifting a couch. No… It was much simpler… And much more insidious. I bent over to put my shoes on and my back went out. No warning. No signs of distress. I didn’t see it coming. Just a simple action that sent waves of pain across my lower back. Once the pain came, I could hardly walk. I figured a hot shower might fix it up. I got in the shower, but even the hottest water didn’t relieve the pain. I could barely get around and my wife had to help me put my shoes and socks on. I drove to work and sat in subdued pain all day. This was a bad one. I had pain like this before when I was a mechanic, but it had been years since it had acted up. I had just come back from an amazing cruise... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734710 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:27:13 +0100 4734710 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4708859&cid=t_107147_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2011%2F04%2Fpolymerase-chain-reaction-%28pcr%29-in-pathogen-detection.html from Theron et al. in Nanotechnology in Water Treatment ApplicationsAs a consequence of the speed, specificity and low cost of the PCR, the procedure has become one of the most widely used assays for direct detection of low levels of pathogenic microbes in environmental samples. The PCR assay can be used to selectively amplify, to detectable levels, nucleic acid sequences associated with pathogens that might be present in low numbers in water samples. PCR is a process in which target DNA, synthetic oligonucleotide primers, a thermostable DNA polymerase and the DNA subunits are combined in a microcentrifuge tube and subjected to the temperature changes needed for the DNA duplication to occur. During the PCR process, different temperatures are used to facilitate DNA denaturation, annealing o... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4708859 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 04:00:07 +0100 4708859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696689&cid=t_107147_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F09%2Fthe-longevity-project-an-interview-with-howard-s-friedman%2F We present many examples showing that this is how the long-lived participants lived. However if your coworkers are making you miserable, and you do not have the adequate resources to do your job properly, then it is time to look for a new job when possible. 3. Also interesting to me was the discussion of marriage. It’s not necessarily that a person is married, but the quality of relationships in his/her life. What are some characteristics of a healthy marriage that lead to longevity? Dr. Friedman: We are still looking in more detail at the characteristics of a healthy marriage. We know that divorced men fared poorly in terms of their future health and longevity. We know that the overall marital satisfaction of the man is more important to the future health of both the men and the wom... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696689 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 11:26:07 +0100 4696689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489697&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FgYWnKMa_NhE%2Fwhy-study-rare-diseases.html This article states that there are only 250 known people with Laron Syndrome worldwide. Photo Credit So why study such a rare disorder?  Well, interestingly, people with Laron Syndrome don’t get cancer (they also don’t get diabetes, but this is a blog about cancer, so we’ll focus on that).  This interesting observation raises a really obvious question:  Why not? At first blush, there could be a very simplistic answer:  IGF-1 makes your body grow.  For you to grow from the size of an infant to the size of an adult, your cells have to divide many, many times.  Each time a cell divides, it risks developing a mutation, and the accumulation of mutations leads to cancer.  If you don’t grow any larger than a 7-year old, there are fewer cell divisions.&n... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489697 Fri, 18 Feb 2011 03:23:00 +0100 4489697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482828&cid=t_107147_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F24354923%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7ESeating-Secret-How-To-Soften-Up-Your-Prospects.htm If the last time you bought a car the salesperson offered you a soft, comfortable chair, there are two possible explanations:   1) The salesperson was genuinely concerned about your comfort during a stressful negotiation.   2) The salesperson knew you would pay more than if you sat in a hard chair. That’s crazy, right? There’s no [...] Comments[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Timothy (Tim) ... by Tweets that mention Seating Secret: How To Soften Up Your Prospects -- Topsy.comRelated StoriesThe Last Name Effect: Why Zimmerman is ImpatientUniversity Neuromarketing Lab OpensIt Really DOES Pay to Schmooze (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482828 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 13:55:04 +0100 4482828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419382&cid=t_107147_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fhot-flashes-can-prevent-breast-cancer.html Now that's a breakthrough - not for me! I only am enjoying hot flashes as a result of my chemopause and medications.I had a hysterectomy six years ago and they left one ovary because it looked find and there was no reason to put me in menopause unnecessarily and I would go through it later, naturally. Well, along came breast cancer and chemotherapy. Chemo for breast cancer has a way of shutting down ovaries, sometimes permanently, and causing hot flashes. My poor little ovary was shut down. And I have had hot flashes since my second round of chemo in mid August 2007. They were worse when I was on Tamoxifen. Now they are slightly better on Femara but I still get them. If they will go away when I am off Femara, I only have to wait two more years. Gee, thanks.But since I have hot flashes am I... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419382 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:34:00 +0100 4419382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4389181&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Flexapro-for-treatment-of-hot-flashes%2F2011.01.23 In a well done placebo-controlled study published in this week’s Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), use of escitalopram (Lexapro) reduced hot flashes in menopausal women. Investigators enrolled 205 women, randomizing them to either Lexapro 10 mg or placebo, with instructions to increase to two pills a day if needed after four weeks. Lexapro users experienced about a 60 percent reduction in hot flash frequency over the eight-week study. About half ended up on the larger 20 mg daily dose by study’s end. The drug’s effect was apparent at about one week of use, and it was well tolerated. As in almost studies of menopausal treatments, the placebo group also experienced a significant reduction in symptoms — about 40 percent — but the difference between place... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4389181 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:00:21 +0100 4389181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302906&cid=t_107147_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1695 Axe Body Spray, is the best-selling deodorant spray on the market and the bane of households—nationwide.  Axe has an overpowering  smell – but that doesn’t mean that is smells good to women.  Women simply have a much better smelling apparatus than guys do.    Men have biology working against them as their noses that are 200 to 1,000 times less sensitive than a woman’s, plus oily skin holds scents much longer than dry skin. Androstenol (testosterone steroid) is the scent produced by fresh male sweat, and is attractive to females. Androstenone  (oxidized testosterone steroid) is produced by male sweat after exposure to oxygen and it is perceived as highly unpleasant by females.  So, men who believe that their ‘macho’, sweaty body-odor is attractive to women ar... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302906 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 19:09:04 +0100 4302906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4293524&cid=t_107147_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2010%2F12%2Fdna-microarrays-in-pathogen-detection.html from Theron et al. in Nanotechnology in Water Treatment ApplicationsSignificant advances in the detection of sequence-specific nucleic acid hybridization have been achieved using microarrays. Microarrays are glass microslides or nylon membranes containing a high density of immobilized nucleic acids (genomic DNA, cDNA or oligonucleotides) in an ordered two-dimensional matrix. Microarrays can be prepared by synthesizing DNA in situ on a glass surface using combinational chemistry or by robotic microdeposition of cDNAs (0.5- to 2-kb) amplified by PCR. The sample DNA, usually bound to a fluorescent or enzyme label, is exposed to the microarray and hybridizes with the target sequences. The detection of the probe-target hybrid at each spot on the array is achieved either by direct fluorescence s... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4293524 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:00:06 +0100 4293524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4295014&cid=t_107147_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=4271949&cid=t_107147_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2010%2F12%2Fdetection-of-waterborne-pathogens-current-and-emerging-approaches.html from Theron et al. in Nanotechnology in Water Treatment ApplicationsTraditionally, prediction of the presence of human enteric pathogens in water has been achieved by monitoring for established microbial "indicators" of fecal pollution. Not necessarily pathogenic themselves, fecal coliforms, total coliforms, E. coli, enterococci and bacteriophages are all examples of organisms that when present are viewed as predictive of the potential presence of enteric pathogens, since they have the same fecal source as the pathogenic organisms. Tests for coliform bacteria are standardized and relatively easy and inexpensive to use. Consequently, they are more rapidly administered than tests determining the presence of individual pathogenic microorganisms in water. Despite being successful in predicting... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4271949 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 05:00:07 +0100 4271949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253458&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FM3QA4GFti3k%2F Image via Wikipedia Goldie Hawn still sexyThe secrets to staying sexually vibrant forever.These ideas for alcoholism, addiction or co-dependency recovery can empower all women who want to stay hot and sexy forever.Sex is agelessUnlike other species, we humans have a sexuality that can last way beyond the years of fertility and procreation. In fact, barring serious health problems, we have the ability to stay sexually active (with or without a partner) until we die.  Sexual fitness makes a differenceGood sex has a lot to do with stamina, flexibility and blood flow. Thus, keeping yourself in general good health—by eating well and exercising regularly–may be the most important thing you do to keep sex alive as you age.  Comfortable settings, comfortable vaginas... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253458 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 03:37:33 +0100 4253458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4229194&cid=t_107147_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F04%2F6-steps-to-manage-anger%2F I don’t really think of myself as having a hot temper. But I do have trouble speaking up when something starts to bother me. Thus, the irritant builds and builds, and instead of becoming a pearl, like a grain of stand does in an oyster, it explodes … usually on the person whose behavior I don’t care for and is responsible for making me look and act like a monster. I’ve been talking about this with my therapist. Because I can remember nothing more horrifying as a kid as those time my dad totally lost it and threw every four-letter word at my mom, or at me or one of my sisters, or all of us, like the time we were making fun of the people in the booth next to us in Dairy Queen. Still can’t get a Buster Bar today without that memory, spanking and all. So I went ba... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4229194 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:48:08 +0100 4229194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036865&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FM3gNm5mppN0%2F is a delicious way to use ingredients that you most likely already have in your pantry and freezer. It makes a quick and healthy dinner. If you don't like shrimp, feel free to substitute grilled chicken breasts.  I serve it over rice, but it can also be eaten as a soup if you prefer a more low-carb approach.2 bell peppers, chopped2 cloves of garlic, minced2 stalks of celery, chopped1 onion, chopped1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1 15 oz. can chopped tomatoes1 teaspoon of saffron1 cup frozen peas1 pound uncooked, frozen, peeled and deveined shrimpKosher saltFreshly ground black pepperHeat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes or so, until beginning to turn translucent.  Add the celery, peppers and garlic and cook until t... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036865 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 19:48:16 +0100 4036865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911758&cid=t_107147_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fpremature-ovarian-failure-pof-and.html Premature Ovarian Failure (POF), also known as premature ovarian insufficiency, primary ovarian insufficiency , premature menopause and primary ovarian failure, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, is the loss of ovarian function before the age or 40. hypoestrogenism. POF affects 1% of the population.On an average, in a normal woman the ovaries will produce eggs until the age 51, which is the average age of natural menopause. In some women, the ovaries stop functioning much earlier. This is called premature ovarian failure. Most women with POF will have irregular menstrual cycles. Initially, these are light or infrequent; and soon stop completely. The age of onset can be as early as the teenage years but varies widely. If a girl never begins menstruation, this is called primary ovarian failure.... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911758 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:52:00 +0100 3911758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816462&cid=t_107147_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F03%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-3-2010%2F What happened to the simple things? Things like staring off in space, hearing nothing but the sounds of the leaves whistling in the trees and sipping a hot cup of black tea. While I definitely can’t complain about all the conveniences technology has brought (including the new Kindle my husband’s bought), I do feel out of sorts when I’m too connected to the outside world and disconnected from simplicity. And it seems that the more time I spend plugging into the online world, the harder it is for me relax when I am away. Yesterday, for example, I spent the day biking. I was surrounded in nature. There was nothing but the ground below me, trees around me and the deep blue sky above me. Yet, I couldn’t shake away my thoughts. My brain seemed to be downloading new inform... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816462 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:27:22 +0100 3816462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786124&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhot-air-balloons-photo-of-the-day%2F Have you ever been up in a hot air balloon? (Insert balloon boy joke here.) It’s scary and thrilling and there’s fire blasting inches above your head. And yet somehow it’s also serene and pretty, just like the photo below. From Flickr user Beverly & Pack Post from: BlissTree Hot Air Balloon Ride: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786124 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:00:19 +0100 3786124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743512&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgoodbye-vuvuzelas-video-of-the-day%2F Our photo of the day may have you feeling melancholy that the World Cup is finally over. But we have one reason to rejoice, loud and clear: No more vuvuzelas! Post from: BlissTree Goodbye Vuvuzelas: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743512 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:00:01 +0100 3743512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743513&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fworld-cup-photo-of-the-day%2F The World Cup final is today. Are you drunk yet? Spain or Holland? Make sure to enjoy the excitement, the glory, and your last look at all those super-hot sweaty soccer players – until we meet again four years from now. Photo via Flickr user vramak Post from: BlissTree 2010 FIFA World Cup Final: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743513 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:00:28 +0100 3743513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721742&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fkids-reenact-the-american-revolution-ridiculously-cute-video-of-the-day%2F Sometimes we get so caught up in all the fireworks, hot dogs, and beer that we forget about the true meaning of the Fourth of July: Absurdly adorable children. Oh, and the American Revolution. Yet somehow, we thought our forefathers would be taller. Post from: BlissTree Kids Reenact the American Revolution: Ridiculously Cute Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721742 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:05:40 +0100 3721742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3714109&cid=t_107147_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fnfl-quarterback-randall-cunninghams-son-drowns-hot-tub%2F Christian Cunningham, the two-year old son of former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham drowned in the hot-tub used by his now minister father to conduct baptisms. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3714109 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:25:44 +0100 3714109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687321&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FBTLQIXiV1Ms%2F These kabobs can be made with any type of meat, tofu, pork, chicken or shrimp.  Mahi Mahi is my personal favorite, though.  I find that it gores great with the pineapple and the salsa.12 oz. Mahi Mahi, cut into 1" chunks1 cup pineapple chunks1 bell pepper (any color) cut into chunksSalt and freshly ground black pepperCorn tortillasTomatillo salsa, recipe followsIf you're using wooden skewers, soak for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling.  Preheat a grill to high heat.  Alternate fish, pineapple and peppers onto the skewers.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes, turning once.  Be sure not to overcook!Wrap the tortillas in foil and place on the grill to warm.  Remove skewers from the grill.  As... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687321 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3687321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665991&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F9ORXyM8Czfo%2Fyoga-not-just-for-skinny-pretty-women.html This study enrolled 410 cancer survivors (96% female, 75% had breast cancer) suffering from moderate or worse sleep disturbance. The participants were randomized to standard monitoring versus a 4 week yoga intervention. Participants in the yoga program had improvements in sleep quality, fatigue, and various measures of Quality of Life compared with the control arm (no intervention). The benefit was significant enough to be covered by mainstream media outlets like CNN as well as web-based media like Breastcancer.org. ASCO president Douglas Blayney, MD, stated that the results are “readily applicable” for a huge patient population. But wait. As we scientists often ask, do the results support the conclusions? I think the answer is a resounding “Maybe.” There is mounting evidence th... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665991 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 03:10:00 +0100 3665991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629837&cid=t_107147_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fi-jinxed-myself.html Yesterday I said everything was feeling okay. I jinxed myself. Well by the end of the day yesterday, my back was killing me, my arm was feeling funny, and I didn't sleep well last night. Wah! I took a pain pill last night and tried to get comfortable to sleep. There is nothing more infuriating than going to bed and listening to your spouse fall asleep in less than five minutes and an hour later you are still listening to him. Then I woke up around 3 and was awake until 4 and then around 5 and then I got in another tiny snooze. Add in a few hot flashes and a headache and I feel just ducky today. I think I will just go with the 'I'm fine and ignoring everything but might be a touch crabby'. But I'll go work by myself for the day so I don't have to risk being a crabby co-worker.Actually thoug... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629837 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:09:00 +0100 3629837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607557&cid=t_107147_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F28%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-28-2010%2F There are just a handful of days left until Memorial Day. How are you celebrating this three day weekend? For me, the holiday signifies the start of summer and all that the warm season brings. Superficially, I’m reminded of the things I love like barbecues, tank tops and flip flops and the things I could do without such as termites, cockroaches and hot weather. But on a deeper level, the summertime brings me back to new beginnings and a fresh start. The hope of facing old fears, the courage of tackling new inner battles and the ever present possibility of a better me, one that’s closer to loving and accepting who I am warts and all. It’s something about the season, more than at the beginning of a new year (maybe it’s the shedding of our outer coats) that brings me c... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607557 Fri, 28 May 2010 11:34:35 +0100 3607557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595840&cid=t_107147_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fwhat%25e2%2580%2599s-all-the-stink-about-breast-cancer%2F We are blessed with the best weather this year in Michigan. We had a great winter, an early spring, and now amazing summer weather. This isn’t typical, that’s for sure — and it brings up a new breast cancer-related issue for me. With all the hot weather, a girl needs anti-perspirant. Up until now, it hasn’t really been an issue for me — in fact, for most of my adult life, I haven’t really needed any. I don’t really sweat much, what can I say? Even with hot flashes, the perspiration is mostly limited to my face, and I probably don’t run around enough to work up a sweat otherwise. But I usually just claim that I am too much of a lady to sweat. I do use a natural deodorant called Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal every now and then. The pink ribbon next to the logo caused me t... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595840 Mon, 24 May 2010 20:01:39 +0100 3595840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592408&cid=t_107147_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FdHy_o-316kw%2F Here’s a finding that’s likely to cause a sticking point for Pfizer. Acupuncture worked as well as Effexor in combating hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms that can accompany breast cancer treatments, and its benefits last longer without causing side effects, according to research presented at an American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology meeting in Boston After 12 weeks of treatment, symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats were reduced for 15 additional weeks for women who had undergone acupuncture, compared with two weeks for those who had taken Effexor, which is best known as an antidepressant. “It was a more durable effect,” lead researcher Eleanor Walker of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit tells Reuters. The patients who were treated wit... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592408 Mon, 24 May 2010 12:12:17 +0100 3592408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3534050&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FBYORxIHntpU%2F Shawarma is a Middle Eastern wrap that is filled with spiced meat such as lamb, beef, or chicken.  It is very similar to Greek gyros. Typically served in pita bread, this shawarma is paired with a more diabetes-friendly bed of leafy greens. The chicken works well because it's mild flavor is lends well to this flavorful marinade.3 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley3/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 7 Tablespoons plain low-fat Greek yogurt2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice4 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, thinly sliced1 bunch of lettuce, cleaned and chopped1 cup chopped cucumber1 cup chopped tomatoLemon... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3534050 Wed, 05 May 2010 00:40:05 +0100 3534050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515337&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FqIPxW_7tQLc%2F By John SamplesEd Morrissey kindly mentioned The Struggle to Limit Government and responds to the advice for Tea Partiers in my video. Morrissey says: I don’t think it’s accurate to say that some Tea Partiers “like” big government; it’s more like some aren’t enthusiastic about dismantling as much of the federal government as others, especially the more doctrinaire libertarians. In the video I noted that polls showed a majority of the people who identify with the Tea Party movement also thought the entitlement programs were worth their cost. My colleague, Jagadeesh Gokhale, has estimated that paying for current entitlements would require 9 percent of GNP in perpetuity. This is unlikely. Entitlements will have to be changed since too much has been promised. People who thi... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515337 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:58:36 +0100 3515337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424909&cid=t_107147_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F31%2Fon-being-a-student-therapist-facebook-and-process-commentary%2F Buzz…buzz…buzz… The Blackberry on my client’s lap was signaling a message. Usually, this client silences her phone and puts it away before our session, without any prompting from me. This time, she glanced down at it, pushed a few buttons, and resumed our conversation. I let it go. Two minutes later: buzz…buzz…buzz… My client looked down again and started pushing buttons. I called her out. “What’s up with the phone today? Usually you put it away. Is something going on?” “It’s just Facebook updates.” She pushed a few buttons again and put the phone in her pocket. I didn’t hear it vibrate again during the rest of the session. In my group theories class, we’ve been discussing the concept of process commentary, which Irvin Yalom described in his book The Theory a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424909 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:20:11 +0100 3424909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425074&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FR5q7Xpzt8k8%2F There is a restaurant in Denver, Colorado, called the Cherry Cricket.  They have some of the tastiest hamburgers you'll ever eat.  One of their most popular hamburgers is one topped with cream cheese and jalapenos.  It's like eating a jalapeno popper.  I took it a step further and decided to stuff the cream cheese and jalapenos inside of the hamburger.  The result is a creamy and slightly spicy combination that will please everyone.  1 lb. ground sirloin 1 egg, lightly beaten1/2 tsp. Kosher salt1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper6 oz. whipped cream cheese4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and choppedLettuce, for wrappingAny condiments you may wantHeat your grill over medium heat.  While the grill is heating, combine the cream cheese and the chopped jalapeno... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425074 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:33:10 +0100 3425074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395079&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fthis-weeks-destination-spa-ojo-caliente-mineral-hot-springs-resort-spa%2F Hot Springs may not be the first images that come to mind when you picture New Mexico, but Ojo Caliente will quickly change that. About an hour north of Santa Fe (not far from the Georgia O’Keefe home), Ojo Caliente Mineral Hot Springs Resort & Spa is hidden off a dirt road. Its rustic facilities include ten outdoor pools, treatment rooms, a restaurant, a hotel, and cottages – we love the stunning southwest landscape combined with natural spa treatments. According to the spa’s current owners, bathers have “taken the waters” of these ancient springs since the 15th century; and the outdoor pools are fed by natural Arsenic, Lithia, Soda, and Iron mineral springs. Lots of day-trippers drive here for a soak, but the on-site lodging, restaurant, full-service spa, an... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395079 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:37:13 +0100 3395079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316100&cid=t_107147_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2010%2F02%2F28%2Ffinally-a-hot-pharmacists-contest-we-can-respect-2%2F I’m sure there are hot pharmacists out there. Why do I work with the ugmos and or dudes? Prove to me there are pretty female pharmacists out there. I’m gonna steal a page from the now defunct hot pharmacists website out there. I’m gonna run a HOT RPH contest. I will filter through the photos and ween down to the top 5 to 10 females them run a POLL on my website to declare the hottest pharmacists. Categories are as follows: - American RPh Female - Abroad RPh Female - Student Pharmacist Female - Technician Female - Technician Male - Student Pharmacist Male - International RPh Male - Cutest Pharmacist Offspring/Spawn {My wife will judge the male categories} Winners will get a free ANGRIEST PHARMACIST T-Shirt ( http://www.Zazzle.com/TheAngriestPharm* ) of their choosing. [Bab... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316100 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:02:11 +0100 3316100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298277&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fredesign-hot-dogs-to-reduce-choking%2F I’m going to have to add a subsection to the Duh Files called the “Are you freaking serious?” file, because just when you’re sure you’ve heard everything, something else surprises you. New on the list: there’s a call to redesign hot dogs so children won’t choke on them. To be fair, a child who is choking is a horrible, frightening thing and too many children do choke. Sadly, many parents and by-standers don’t know what to do because they’ve never learned first aid techniques. But we have gotten better about passing regulations as to how small children’s toys can be, how parts can’t break off, and so on. According to a policy statement issued by the American Academy of Pediatricians, -At least one child dies from choking on ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298277 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:35:43 +0100 3298277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251342&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fthe-real-pepsi-challenge-diabetes.html Isn’t it ironic that the multi-million-dollar companies that are most ‘part of the problem’ like to pretend that they’re ‘part of the solution’? That’s all I could think of when learning about Pepsi’s big social-media-based “goodwill campaign” surrounding the SuperBowl this weekend. The company hopes to wow the country by relinquishing those coveted SuperBowl TV ad [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251342 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:13 +0100 3251342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212557&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F5KkltrD8-FQ%2F Chile verde is a very healthy way to add a lot of flavor to your meal.  One of the best ways to eat it is on top of your eggs in the morning.  I like eating it as is, and if I'm in target range with my blood sugar, I'll eat it with a small tortilla.  This recipe uses pork, but chicken is a wonderful substitute.  2 pounds tomatillos5 garlic cloves2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped2 Anaheim chiles1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped3-4 lb pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) trimmed of fat and chopped into 1" cubesKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper2 yellow onions, chopped3 garlic cloves, minced2 Tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped3 cups chicken stock1/4 teaspoon ground clovesRemove the husks from the tomatillos and rinse.  Cut... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212557 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0100 3212557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193958&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FYCc8d2ejAFY%2F Tuesday night, I decided to make me a cup of hot chocolate.  I grabbed my mug out of the cabinet, poured water inside and placed it in the microwave.   I pulled the HOT mug out of the microwave, poured the hot chocolate mix, stirred the mix and water together.  I was content.  I went to bed.  I woke up, my stomach was in pain. I told Scott what was going on. He said, "I am sorry your stomach hurts but you should have used milk to make hot chocolate instead of water."  I don't drink hot chocolate a lot but when I do, I go to Starbucks. I know Starbucks uses milk.  I can't figure out when I started using water instead of milk.  Oh, wait! I stopped using milk to make hot chocolate when I was diagnosed with diabetes, ea... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193958 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3193958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159779&cid=t_107147_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fintute-hot-topics.html My latest news round up on the Intute website is now live: Getting a grip on catalytic troublemakers, detecting toxic compounds in chlorinated water, and a trip to the Martian lake district. Related Posts:Moon, Earthquakes, Chemical WeaponsBasic Chemistry ResourcesIntute hot topics in physical scienceIntute Hot Topics is a post from: Sciencebase Science Blog (Source: Sciencebase Science Blog) Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159779 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:48:41 +0100 3159779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3137558&cid=t_107147_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FoyHN9uIrVs8%2F Women who have had breast cancer may see themselves feeling more sensual and able to enjoy sex if they have acupuncture to treat some of the frustrating side effects of some cancer treatments, such as hot flashes and night sweats, say researchers. Hormone therapy, used to treat some types of breast cancers, is often taken for up to five years after a woman has completed chemotherapy. However, the side effects are often more than simply annoying. They can have a significant impact on quality of life. Not being able to sleep well is the root of many problems at the best of times, but it can be much more difficult when you’re trying to win a battle against a potentially fatal disease. There are medications currently available to counter some of the side effects but they are not always e... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3137558 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:06:22 +0100 3137558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092879&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FkZWnO3bu3Jc%2F I love eating this dish at any time of year.  It's a little spicy, full of flavor, and gives you a break from all of the traditionally heavy winter meals.  You'll love the warmth of the beef and the cool, crispiness of the vegetables.  If I'm craving Thai food, this is a great way to satisfy my craving without going overboard on the carbs.  3 garlic cloves, minced1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped1 Tablespoon olive oilOlive oil spray14 oz piece sirloin steak, trimmed1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped7 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 cucumber, chopped4 scallions, chopped1/2 cup cilantro leavesDressing2 Tablespoons fish sauce2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice1 Tablespoon soy sauce2 teaspoons chopped red chili2 teaspoons brown sugarCombine the garlic, the 1/4 cup ci... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092879 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +0100 3092879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3061411&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2Fdxr30CUTXo4%2Fmore-what-youd-call-guidelines-than.html Of course, Captain Barbossa was referring to The Pirate Code, but he could just as easily have been referring to documents released last month by the US Preventive Services Task Force or the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In an unanticipated coincidence, these two groups, operating independently, reached similar conclusions about commonly utilized screening tests: mammograms and Pap smears. Both groups reviewed the data and concluded that routine use of these screening tests, as currently recommended, may not be warranted. Much newsprint has been expended since then discussing the political implications of these new recommendations. As this is not a political blog, I will leave that discussion to others. What I want to talk about is how guidelines ... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3061411 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0100 3061411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039813&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FC7Pq-cYuuK0%2Fsmarter-war-on-cancer.html The headline in the Washington Post caught my eye: “Fighting a smarter war on cancer,” [sorry, you must register to read the article] an opinion piece by Dr. John Marshall, a faculty member at the Lombardi Cancer Center in Georgetown. It is about the intersection between health care reform and cancer care - it seemed like just the thing to read while drinking my morning coffee. But halfway through the article I found myself feeling marginalized, and that got me thinking. Although Dr. Marshall makes some good points, I think he missed a golden opportunity to propose changes that could make a real difference in our lifetimes. How did Dr. Marshall make me feel marginalized? He wrote the following about chemotherapy: “The most common approach to treatment involves exposing larg... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039813 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:36:00 +0100 3039813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999779&cid=t_107147_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbreast-cancer-and-hot-flashes%2F I have been on Tamoxifen going on five years now, after you account for the breaks I took. At first I experienced hot flashes as a side effect. For the past several months I have to say that the hot flashes have really tapered off. This past week though I noticed that the hot flashes have returned with a vengeance. It seems odd, but I think I know why. I even wrote about this before. My husband is your typical football fan. He loves to spend the weekend clicking from college football games on Saturday to pro football games on Sunday and every game in between. In order to accommodate sitting through 36 hours of football he likes to snack – recreational eating he calls it. One of his favorite snacks is fried spicy hot wings. He buys them frozen and sticks them in the oven with pizza snacks... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999779 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:57:36 +0100 2999779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995746&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F5_8-ZxL4hQs%2Fwhen-bad-things-happen-to-famous-people.html In a press release issued earlier this week, former NBA star and actor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar announced that he has been diagnosed with leukemia. Specifically, he has chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Abdul-Jabbar went on to say that his disease can be managed by taking daily oral medication and he expects to live a long healthy life. With leukemia? How is that possible? Abdul-Jabbar has benefited from one of the first and most exciting applications of the translational research I have blogged about in the past. Before 2000, CML was treated with a combination of a chemotherapy drug called cytarabine and another drug called alpha-interferon. Patients treated with this combination usually responded well, but none were cured. The only curative treatment was a bone marrow transplant, and in adu... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995746 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:13:00 +0100 2995746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2958799&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fheed-hot-tub-health-warnings%2F We all know that swimming pools can be dangerous, but some people aren’t so aware of hot tubs and their potential dangers – for both adults children. Sadly, there are injuries and deaths because of hot tubs, so it pays to pay heed to the warnings. They’re not just there for the sake of it and we have to always remember that a hot tub is not the same thing as a swimming pool. Understandably, one of the biggest dangers is drowning, particularly in children under six years old but, it’s an astounding 73% of injuries that occur in people who are older than 16 years. Here are some other facts according to a study just published in the online issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine: 28% of injuries are lacerations (cuts) 27% of the time, the legs and feet ar... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2958799 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:14:16 +0100 2958799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939323&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FkM5yWSBypYw%2Fas-breast-cancer-awareness-month-draws.html As breast cancer awareness month draws to a close, I wanted to highlight a few breast cancer posts from other medical bloggers:Suture For a Living asks: "Is Breast Cancer Over-Diagnosed?"Bayblab writes about research on a diabetes medication killing breast cancer stem cells.Science Update Blog discusses claims that we are "Two years from breast cancer cure".Highlight Health's Allison Bland says "The Review is in: Lifestyle Changes Prevent Breast Cancerand Healthcare Hacks discuss the benefits of weightlifting in breast cancer survivors. If you've found any interesting breast cancer blogs or posts, link to them in the comments!Related posts:Does Vitamin D Help Prevent Breast Cancer?Breast Cancer Risk & AlcoholCancer Stem Cells and Familial Cancer Risk for Breast Cancer (Source: Doctor ... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939323 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:01:00 +0100 2939323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912402&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F_yx9x6k3G4g%2F My Mom and her friend came up with this recipe a few years ago and it's been a Halloween tradition in our family ever since.  The pickled peppers and Peppadews are a must in this recipe.  They give the chili a really wonderful flavor that is unlike anything else.  Plus, with the different colored beans and meats makes it really fun.  There's no need to binge on Halloween candy after eating this yummy chili!1/2 pound ground pork1 pound ground beef1 pound ground turkey1 onion, choppedExtra virgin olive oilKosher salt and black pepper1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes2 (14 oz) cans stewed tomatoes2 cans red kidney beans (or equivalent of cooked dried kidney beans)  2 cans cannellini beans (or equivalent of cooked dried cannellini beans)1 jar Peppadews2 jars Vlasic pickled... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912402 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2912402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824383&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fjn-FZGW8gU4%2F When I was in college in Colorado, I waited tables at a Southwestern restaurant.  One of their most popular dishes was venison posole, a rich stew with hominy, meat, and broth.  I wasn't a huge fan of the venison as it's a little game-y, but I always wanted to try it.  As I became a little more sure of myself in the kitchen, I thought about the posole again and decided to make it with chicken instead of venison.  The result (as my husband can attest to) is light, full of flavor, and so satisfying that you'll have a hard time only having one bowl!1 Tablespoon olive oil1 onion, thinly sliced2 carrots, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped4 cups chicken stock (homemade if you've got it)1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes1 dried ancho chile, thinly sliced2 cups chicken meat, shredded (I j... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824383 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2824383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809758&cid=t_107147_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drneedles.comhttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fdynamics-of-sauna.html As a medical physician for over 50 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects and let you, the reader, come to your own conclusions. I have no ties to any organization, pharmaceutical, or lobby group. As an practicing medical acupuncturist since 1982, I find western medicine and medical acupuncture are very complimentary that results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Let me know how we are doing. Your constructive comments are always appreciated. Click the RSS post button on the upper right hand corner if you would like to receive by email our future medical blogs. Visit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on healingGETTING HOT MAY BE DANGER... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809758 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:28:00 +0100 2809758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2790231&cid=t_107147_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fsleep-hot-flashes-menopause.html A new study shows that the drug gabapentin can improve sleep quality in menopausal women with hot flashes.“It has minimal side effects and it is a generic drug,” lead author Dr. Michael E. Yurcheshen said in a prepared statement. “That makes it a very attractive treatment for these problems.”The study involved 59 postmenopausal women; they experienced seven to 20 hot flashes daily. The women were given 300 mg of gabapentin three times a day. Results show that subjective sleep quality was improved at both four weeks and 12 weeks.Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant; it is FDA-approved for the treatment of partial seizures.“We really are not sure which mechanism is responsible,” said Yurcheshen. “But this study suggests that it does work to improve sleep quality.”A 2008 study in t... Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2790231 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:07:00 +0100 2790231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778644&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FIm-OfzDdyYg%2F Rosemary is a great way to dress up these super healthy almonds.  They've got a little kick with some cayenne pepper and chile powder, too!  Serve them as a snack at your next party or keep them on hand for a low-carb snack throughout the day.2 cups of whole almonds1 Tablespoon of finely chopped fresh rosemary1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 teaspoon chile powder1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper3/4 teaspoon kosher saltPreheat your oven to 325 F.  Combine the almonds, rosemary, olive oil, chile powder, cayenne pepper and salt in a bowl.  Stir to coat.  Arrange on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.  Servings: 30Carbohydrates per serving: 3g (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778644 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2778644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2715982&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FbQNWf35xUNY%2Fwhen-translational-research-really.html All of us who work in a lab and see patients say the same thing: “I do this because I hope one day to be able to discover something in the lab that will really help patients.” This is the essence of what is called “Translational Research.”Our laboratory studies cancer stem cells. I have blogged about these cells before. Cancer stem cells are thought to be a small population of cells within a tumor that are resistant to chemotherapy and are capable of regenerating a new tumor. Thus, these cells are thought to be responsible for local relapses and for metastatic disease. Because they are resistant to chemotherapy, our usual treatments don’t get rid of them, so finding ways to kill these cells is critical to the further advancement of cancer treatment. There are many theories to exp... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2715982 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:45:00 +0100 2715982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691720&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLQYZtRRlN04%2Fday-two-hot-dogs.php I know there isn't too much that is creative about hot dogs.  But when my husband, David, got home from work last night I asked him what he wanted for dinner.  I read him the list of ingredients I had and he decided on hot dogs.  So, if you're disappointed in my lack of creativity on this one, you can voice your concerns to David.Tonight's dinner was these delicious hot dogs I bought at Whole Foods a couple weeks ago and threw in the freezer, some fresh corn that my mom gave to us yesterday, salad from the garden, and some baked beans.  It was simple, it was easy, it was delicious.  And David made most of it!  He threw the hot dogs and the corn on the grill, and I picked some romaine lettuce from the garden and made a salad, and opened the can of baked beans.&... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691720 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2691720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2667605&cid=t_107147_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fextreme-heat-in-seattle-is-causing-my-ms-to-pseudo-exacerbate%2F Let me begin this post with a humble and heartfelt apology for not posting last week.  I’ve been overwhelmed with two major events that were making 16 hour days my norm.   That’s over and I’m back on track, sort of. The stresses of my last fortnight coupled with our annual four-day heat wave in Seattle have brought some “old friends” back for a go.  In other words, I’ve been suffering flares of pseudo-exacerbations.  I know heat plays havoc with the electrical circuitry of my central nervous system, a fever will set me down pretty well too. Long, cool showers or soaks in a tub help lower my body’s temperature when the mercury soars.  It’s nice to know that I can do something to relive those symptoms. I’m wondering what, if anything has brought on a flare of pseudo f... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2667605 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:00:44 +0100 2667605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657823&cid=t_107147_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fextreme-heat-in-seattle-is-causing-my-ms-to-pseudo-exacerbate%2F Let me begin this post with a humble and heartfelt apology for not posting last week.  I’ve been overwhelmed with two major events that were making 16 hour days my norm.   That’s over and I’m back on track, sort of. The stresses of my last fortnight coupled with our annual four-day heat wave in Seattle have brought some “old friends” back for a go.  In other words, I’ve been suffering flares of pseudo exacerbations.  I know heat plays havoc with the electrical circuitry of my central nervous system, a fever will set me down pretty well too. Long, cool showers or soaks in a tub help lower my body’s temperature when the mercury soars.  It’s nice to know that I can do something to relive those symptoms. I’m wondering what, if anything has brought on a flare of pseudo f... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657823 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:40:22 +0100 2657823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621868&cid=t_107147_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FHFwEeX4u7Cc%2F For anyone who grew up listening to the Beastie Boys, get out all your positive energy and focus it at Adam Yauch. A cancerous tumor has been found on his left salivary gland. He is expected to make a full recovery, but I always believe a little positively goes a long way, don’t you? I know Adam and the Beastie Boys have a lot of fans who are pulling for Adam’s return to the band. The Beastie Boys had planned to go out on tour, and to release an album titled Hot Sauce Committee Part 1. They will wait until Adam is healthy and able to play with the band before continuing. Image: Zuma Press Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Beastie Boy Has Cancer (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621868 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:14:25 +0100 2621868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2594590&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F0RNfm9kOctA%2Fa-diabetes-friendly-trip.php Last week, David, Leah and I were down in Orlando for the Children With Diabetes Friends for Life conference.  We met a lot of really great people!  One of our fabulous bloggers, Sara, Kerri (and her husband, Chris) from Six Until Me., and Mandy, who bless her heart, is one of the sweetest people in the "O.C.".  We had so much fun with them and all of the wonderful families... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2594590 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2594590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859117&cid=t_107147_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lrdlc.dreamhosters.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fdeath-of-a-dream%2F Surgery #1 was 1987. Once I recovered from the drug-induced haze and made my way out of the physical therapy labs (around 7-8 years old), I had seen far too many medical staff. Yet, since they were all around me and concerned about me, naturally it made me curious about them. It was simply fascinating. Overwhelming, but fascinating for a kid brain. Example thought process as a kid in a hospital: Who’s that lady? Why’s she got a mask on her head? Stetho-what? Heh, look at the dumb clown print on that guy’s shirt! How come so many of them have silly shirts? What are those cards hanging from everyone’s neck? What is that giant piece of metal? Is this a dungeon? Whoa I’m on a moving bed. Why don’t they use any orange or yellow lights around here? Everything ... Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859117 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:25:08 +0100 2859117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859123&cid=t_107147_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lrdlc.dreamhosters.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fchemo%2F Imagine your worst stomach flu ever. Now imagine you have to walk 20 miles. Then it starts to snow. Minutes later you are in a desert. Then ants crawl over you and sting every inch of your skin they can find. Snowing again. Then you vomit. Desert-like heat. More vomit. Ice cold storm. Lungs burning. Bones aching. Vomit. You burn up. Vomit. Cold. Stomach churning. Insides twisting. You dry heave now, since there’s nothing left inside you. More ants crawling and stinging, but this time, they are under your skin. Dry heaves. Cold as hell. Piercing headache, like needles through your eyes and temples. Hot as hell. Every noise is like a loud crash. More dry heaves, only spit and snot come out now.You are as exhausted and uncomfortable as you have ever felt in your life. Then imagine you&#... Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859123 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:03:16 +0100 2859123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570653&cid=t_107147_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F5t2spV5DYTI%2F You may think it’s fun to watch speed eaters cobble down hotdogs this weekend, but the “sport” of competitive eating has some considerable health risks. While the percent of the speed eating population is not large enough to warrant a scientific study, several former speed eaters are dealing with obesity, clogged arteries, and other gastrointestinal problems. One competitive eater even found that after a while, his stomach would not register being “full” when he ate normally. This condition, called peristalsis, means that the stomach is not contracting. Despite the health risks, however, many speed eaters look back on their “reign” fondly. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Health Risks of Speed Eating... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570653 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:27:31 +0100 2570653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561504&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FXEo1pJEb6Ek%2F We love curry in our house, and this recipe has done us very well over the years.  Curry is like stir-fry- anything can go in it and it will taste wonderful.  So feel free to improvise with this recipe, adding what you like and making it yours!1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium onion, sliced1/3 cup golden raisins (optional)1/4 cup toasted, slivered almondsSalt and freshly ground pepper1 1/2 teaspoons yellow curry powder,... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561504 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2561504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464351&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FlLQjvj5Tri0%2Fmy-victory-garden.php In an effort to become more economically savvy and also to embrace my inner domestic goddess, I have planted my first vegetable garden.  Well, it wasn't without a lot of help from my mom, my husband, and a helpful landscaper.  But I have so far done way more gardening than I ever have in my life.  You see, when I was in college (who am I kidding, to this day)... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464351 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2464351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416908&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FFCG6Wn3_qwQ%2Fnew-old-remedy-for-nausea.html I am often asked my opinions about herbal remedies. Patients seem more attuned than ever to alternative therapies, but many still want a physician’s opinion about what does and does not work.Giving an educated opinion is often a challenge, because rarely are herbal remedies tested in traditional medical trials. With the introduction of the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a part of the National Institutes of Health, this was supposed to change. Slowly, but surely, it is.Last week, in advance of the upcoming meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology, results from a number of studies scheduled to be presented were released to the public. One of these was designed to test whether ginger, a traditional folk remedy for nausea, can help with the nausea pr... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416908 Mon, 18 May 2009 22:25:00 +0100 2416908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405868&cid=t_107147_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fmoluscs-with-slime-on-side.html This also tied in with "Works for Me Wednesdays" the "Frugal" Edition.I actually stole this from "Scribbit" who borrowed it from "Plum Pudding."Because I am forced to try these things out in advance to iron out any kinks, I can tell you that it works better with thicker skinned hot dogs and thinner pasta, [the link does specify thin pasta but I rarely read labels] anything that cooks more quickly. Whilst normally you would keep pasta a a rolling boil, for this a simmer and then a dunk in iced water works much better.Now if that isn't the cheapest frugal children's meal around the bazaars at the moment I'll eat my hat, just please don't ask me to eat either the pasta or the hot dogs.To finish it off a quick Bechamel or cheese sauce would be ideal, especially with a splash of blue food colou... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405868 Wed, 13 May 2009 06:59:00 +0100 2405868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382721&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FG2dx94i0WtA%2Fbuffalo-chicken-wings.php Tonight, David is forcing me to watch the Bulls/Celtics game.  I don't like watching sports on TV at all, but it's important to him, so I'm being a good wife and will sacrifice my Saturday night.  Even though I don't like sports on TV, I enjoy the food that you eat while watching the game.  Chicken wings, chili, chips and guacamole- yum!  If I can't get into the sports, at... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382721 Sat, 02 May 2009 17:35:23 +0100 2382721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376049&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FxTuPGCxEKk0%2Fis-medical-community-complicit.html Gina Kolata wrote a fascinating piece this week on the subject of The War on Cancer, first declared by President Richard Nixon back in 1971. The main focus of her article is how elusive a “cure” is turning out to be, and how expensive the search has become.As she points out, over the past 50 years the age-adjusted death rate from cancer has fallen a mere 5%, despite the federal government having spent well over $100 billion on cancer research. Details of cancer research funding can be found here.What really caught my attention, though, was not the fact that a “cure for cancer” is so elusive, but rather her acknowledgement that the public believes that cancer is almost always preventable, and that failing prevention, if caught early enough it is almost always curable.To some extent,... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376049 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:03:00 +0100 2376049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302546&cid=t_107147_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F27%2Fnz-pain-society-conference%2F This year’s conference is in Rotorua in July. Take a look at these speakers! There is Professor Michael Chester Director of the National Refractory Angina Centre, Consultant Cardiologist Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospital NHS Trust. Professor of Rehabilitation and Preventive Health Education, Liverpool Hope University. Lorimer Moseley, knownfor his work on motor imagery in complex regional pain syndrome, Senior Research Fellow, Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute, Randwick, Australia. And Michael Nicholas, Clinical Senior Lecturer, The University of Sydney, Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Department of Anaesthesia. Go here for more details, and the preliminary version of the programme. If you’re not from New Zealand - Rotorua has to be seen and experi... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302546 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:44:09 +0100 2302546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287228&cid=t_107147_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2F24%2Fwant-to-cut-your-risk-of-death%2F We often talk about happiness and well-being on the blog, or how to reduce your depression or cope with anxiety here. But none of that’s going to do you a whole lot of good if your life is cut short by making daily unhealthy food choices. So while I don’t usually write about general health topics here, occasionally a piece of research rises to the level of demanding our attention. And the research published yesterday linking red meat to a higher risk of death over the study’s 10 year period of time is just such research. The study of more than 500,000 middle-aged and elderly (aged 50 to 71) Americans found that those who consumed about four ounces of red meat a day (the equivalent of about a small hamburger) were more than 30 percent more likely to die during the 10 year... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287228 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:56:31 +0100 2287228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2241108&cid=t_107147_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fka4Dev0Eh1E%2Fhow-to-perfect-cup-of-cocoa-1.php There are foods known in the diabetes community as "bolus worthy" and for me, hot cocoa is one of them.  I'm not talking about the kind that comes from a mix.  No, I hardly call that bolus worthy.  What I gladly take an extra dose of insulin for is the hot cocoa that comes from scratch.  Full of antioxidants, and if you make it right, low in calories and fat-... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2241108 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2241108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2129419&cid=t_107147_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Fwhat-things-do-you-miss-most-that-ms-has-taken-from-you%2F We can all agree that multiple sclerosis is a thief.  It takes things away from us upon which we rely and from which we derive much.  Of all the things that MS has taken from me; a career, a marriage (MS was only part of that), a lifestyle, a persona, you know what I miss most? A hot tub. Far greater a number are affected by heat than cold (though I know we’ve had those conversations as well) so I suspect I’m not alone here. On cold winter evenings or when a muscle is just out of place, a romantic getaway or just when it would be nice to relax at the gym, I miss a hot tub. The weekend after I was diagnosed in 2001, my former wife made reservation at a local spa hotel for us to recoup.  I had great treatments like hot stone massage, a hot seaweed bath, I spent lots of time in... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2129419 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:25:43 +0100 2129419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510660&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FKVlvONOxHIw%2Fis-cancer-contagious.html This question actually comes up a lot in my practice.When a family is first coming to terms with a cancer diagnosis, so many questions pass through their minds. Does it run in families? Do my other kids need to be checked? Is it contagious?In humans, the answer is “No,” although now that we know cervical cancer is usually caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV; a sexually transmitted infection) this answer is a bit fuzzy. Although viruses like HPV that can cause cancer are contagious, cancer itself is not.But is that true for all animals? Apparently not. Recently I came across this fascinating article about one of my favorite animals from childhood: The Tasmanian Devil.When not chasing Bugs Bunny, Tasmanian Devils live in, well… Tasmania. They are marsupials, carrying their young in po... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510660 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:59:00 +0100 2510660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2040043&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5601 Granny was right after all. Researchers at Cardiff University’s Common Cold Centre found a hot mug of fruit cordial could help ease the coughs and splutters of a cold or flu. They believe the research, published in the latest edition of clinical journal Rhinology, is the first of its kind. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Hot drinks help colds (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2040043 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2040043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019275&cid=t_107147_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fhot-iq-topics-top-25-intelligence.html Top 10 downloaded articles in Intelligence from July--Sept 2008. As per usual, anyone interested in reading the pdf file for an article, in exchange for a guest blog post review/comment post to IQs Corner, should contact me at iapsych@charter.netMost DownloadedExtract from ScienceDirect Second-to-fourth digit length, testosterone and spatial abilityIntelligence, Volume 33, Issue 3, May 2005, Pages 215-230Item Sequencing Effects on the Measurement of Fluid IntelligenceIntelligence, Volume 28, Issue 2, May 2000, Pages 145-160Emotional intelligence meets traditional standards for an intelligenceIntelligence, Volume 27, Issue 4, December 1999, Pages 267-298Beyond g: Putting multiple intelligences theory to the testIntelligence, Volume 34, Issue 5, September 2006, Pages 487-502Working memory co... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019275 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:21:00 +0100 2019275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964473&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2F455287783%2F The following comment/question from a reader on Suboxone asks about hot flashes since starting Suboxone and also takes issue with the practices of her prescriber: I’m New here. My Dr is just herding in people for suboxone. I saw him once and can’t get back in to see him, either he is out or busy. He never even told me how to take them, just told me to take 2 8mg tabs every morning. I go to his office once a week and the scrip is waiting for me at the reseption desk. He gives me 14 every wednesday. There was never a waiting list and it is just people walking in and out getting thier presciptions. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate him being there it keeps me clean. I have been on them now for a month and 1/2 and haven’t used. I only take one cause that seems to be enou... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964473 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:28:13 +0100 1964473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510666&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FNKeLNfrd69A%2Fback-to-future-another-meeting-in.html Last week I attended the annual meeting of the Children’s Oncology Group. Like last year, the meeting was held in Denver, Colorado. The Children’s Oncology Group is the organization that coordinates the majority of clinical research into childhood cancer in North America. We conduct clinical trials ranging from early Phase I studies of brand new drugs through Phase III trials designed to optimize the treatment of children with a wide variety of cancers.Unfortunately, this year I was only able to attend part of the meeting. I did get to spend a full day attending various meetings related to ongoing and upcoming bone cancer-related clinical trials. It was an exciting day because we are entering the era I spoke about as “the future” when I was interviewing for medical schools back in ... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510666 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 01:42:00 +0100 2510666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1868966&cid=t_107147_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F417368166%2F Wi-Fi Alliance conducted a survey among 501 US college students from both large and small schools regarding Wi-Fi access. Findings are very interesting: Nine out of 10 college students in the United States say Wi-Fi access is as essential to education as classrooms and computers. Nearly three in five say they wouldn’t go to a college that doesn’t have free Wi-Fi. 79 percent said that without Wi-Fi access, college would be a lot harder. If forced to choose, nearly half of respondents (48 percent) would give up beer before giving up Wi-Fi. Seventy-two percent would rather wear their school rival’s team colors for a day. More than two in five (44 percent) used Wi-Fi to get a head start on an assignment before a class was finished. Many students reported that t... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1868966 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:07:00 +0100 1868966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1791683&cid=t_107147_136_f&fid=35302&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhitePebble%2F%7E3%2F391923891%2F So we have just now come back from the Aventura Mall’s movie theaters, where we saw Burn After Reading. Buck and I are glad we saw the new Coen brothers movie before Peter had a chance to. Not sure that it’s one we want to see together with our son, but it was very funny. The ending was a bit dirty and tangled, but we liked it. Want a spoiler? Wish I could give one. There are so many red herrings here, that the point of the movie seems actually to be the red herrings. And I mean that in a good way. The plot is formed like this: one bad thing happens to one character (John Malkovitch’s character, Oswald Cox, gets fired from a mid-level job in the CIA), and a myriad of events, mostly comedically tragic, happen to a whole host of otherwise unrelated characters. There is a bi... white pebble blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791683 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:26:36 +0100 1791683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2513544&cid=t_107147_177_f&fid=38133&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTubalReversalBlog%2F%7E3%2Fn_6B94X9SL0%2Fpain-after-tubes-tied-ptls.html The medical experts at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center publish a 14 part blog series dedicated to Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome.This is article 1 describing PTLS symptoms, current medical understanding, and underlying medical conditions which can mimick PTLS. Patients who have had tubal ligation reversal and have experienced improvement in their physical and mental symptoms will also be presented. (Source: Tubal Reversal Blog) Tubal Reversal Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2513544 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:43:18 +0100 2513544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750300&cid=t_107147_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F09%2F02%2Fthe-duck-lives%2F Keywork won! *doin’ a happy pimp dance* Be sure to read his blog for details, further developments and….to watch his special edition of Cribs. (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750300 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:01:16 +0100 1750300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750078&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F09%2F01%2Fsohow-many-calories-did-you-eat-this-weekend%2F Since this Labor Day, THE last “unofficial” day of summer, I’d love to take you down the memory lane that was your eating habits throughout the weekend. How did you do? Did you eat yourself silly like me? Or did you stick to your regular diet (c’mon now, no fibbing!) If, by the off chance, I was not the only other American eating like there would never be another summer barbecue throughout the rest of time, here is what your calorie consumption might have looked like after just one meal (albeit, it was a large, large meal!) Take a look: Cheddar Bratwurst - Calories: 270, Fat Grams: 22 Regular Potato Chips - Calories: 150, Fat Grams: 10 Lite French Onion Dip - Calories: 35, Fat Grams: 1.5 Doritos - Calories: 150, Fat Grams: 8 Bacon Ranch Boxed Pasta Salad - Calories... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750078 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:09:32 +0100 1750078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1739306&cid=t_107147_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2008%2F08%2F27%2Fbig-pimpin%2F **Update** Go here. Vote for “Ghost of Keywork” He needs your vote…now!  it will take less than a minute of your time. ******************************* Time is of the utmost importance-we’re trying to prepare a layout to go along with the *prize (no pun intended, really); but we’re geographically challenged here. Our smokin hot friend KEYWORK needs your vote [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1739306 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:40:30 +0100 1739306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1583032&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F328180810%2Fis-vitamin-d-wonder-drug-of-21st.html In this study, 1180 white women older than 55 and in otherwise good health were randomly assigned to one of three groups: 1) placebo, 2) calcium supplementation with a vitamin D placebo, or 3) supplementation with both calcium and vitamin D. Figure 2 from their paper shows the fraction of women without cancer among the three groups. The group that took both vitamin D and calcium supplementation developed cancer at a lower rate than either of the other two groups.Just last month, another paper in the Journal of Clinical Oncology was published showing a beneficial relationship between vitamin D and survival from colorectal cancer. In this case, the investigators examined the correlation between prediagnosis vitamin D levels and survival among 304 participants in the Nurses’ Health Study an... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1583032 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:47:00 +0100 1583032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522526&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F312755608%2Faccess-to-experimental-drugs-for-dying.html Before I went to the ASCO meeting, I read a fascinating interview conducted by Dr. Val. She interviewed Dr. Emil J. Freireich, the director of the Adult Leukemia Research Program at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The discussion took place at a press conference announcing the introduction of the Access, Compassion, Care and Ethics for Seriously Ill Patients Act, which seeks to increase terminally ill patients’ access to promising investigational drugs. Dr. Freireich made some excellent points about the risk-averse nature of the FDA’s drug approval process, and how this process slows the development of new drugs.Dr. Freireich’s interview made me think more about the process of experimental drug approvals, and the pros and cons of allowing patients access to investigational drugs before t... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522526 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:04:00 +0100 1522526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508601&cid=t_107147_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F10%2Fdimestore-d%2F ~My Hair Turned Orange & My General Practitioner Advised Me to Become a Slut …all in the same day~ Yeah-pull my hair baby-just not too hard, it’s been through a lot…it may come right out. This story is old now-a lot has happened since. My hair is now “throw dimes at me blonde”, I have had another lawn accident [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging) bipolar chicks blogging blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508601 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:42:18 +0100 1508601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1500396&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F306553705%2Fwhats-new-in-cancer-research.html In this study, patients were randomly assigned to receive the same chemotherapy (cycles of vincristine/doxorubicin/cyclophosphamide alternating with cycles of ifosfamide/etoposide) every 3 weeks or every 2 weeks. The question was whether chemotherapy works better given closer together (time intensive), or whether there would be too many side effects. Well, the results are in, and time intensive chemotherapy works! The patients who received the chemotherapy every 2 weeks had a 78% 4-year event-free survival rate, compared with 70% for the patients treated at the standard 3 week interval. Although this improvement was limited to patients younger than 18 years old, this is probably because there were too few older patients to evaluate.Photo Credit The Genetics of RhabdomyosarcomaRhabdomyosarc... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1500396 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:43:00 +0100 1500396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1458897&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F294747863%2Fdoes-vitamin-d-help-prevent-breast.html This study was released in advance of the 2008 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which will be held at the end of the month in Chicago. The study has gotten a lot of media attention so far and as I will be at ASCO I will share what I learn.Check out the study abstract here.Related posts:Breast Cancer Risk & Alcohol: Isn’t Red Wine Good for You? Cancer Stem Cells and Familiar Risk of Breast CancerAn Advertisement That Supports Skin Cancer (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1458897 Wed, 21 May 2008 03:21:00 +0100 1458897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1433733&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F10%2Fsexbolt-saturday-mothers-day-style%2F Image details: Vinyl Ready Art - Holidays served by picapp.com Since tomorrow marks the famed Mother’s Day, this week’s Sexbolt Saturday is all about satisfying the mommies (and moms-to-be) of the world. So girls, read up, then grab your guy, sit him down, and tell him the biggest gift he could give you for Mom’s Day is to check these links. There’s good stuff in here, y’all. Promise. Ready for some super female satisfaction? Thought so. Check this link for the best sexual positions for female orgasm. Does the stress of life leave sex as just another item on your to-do list? Give some of these super-hot relaxation (read: massage and intimacy) tips from the true experts a go. Trying to conceive? Here’s a group of links covering things from the best baby-... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1433733 Sat, 10 May 2008 16:26:05 +0100 1433733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423761&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F284312315%2Ftwo-female-scientists-win-prestigious.html Photo CreditFor the first time since its inception, the Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research was awarded to two women (Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn of the University of California, San Francisco, and Dr. Joan Steitz of Yale University). Worth $500,000, the Albany Medical Center Prize is one of the largest financial prizes for medical research in the United States. The size of the award is second only to the Nobel Prize ($1.4million).Dr. Blackburn’s research focuses on telomeres, the ends of chromosomes. These special “caps” help maintain chromosome size as cells divide, and prevent chromosome shortening which is associated with aging. Importantly, they also are key to the longevity of cancer cells, so a deeper understanding of their biology may lead to new ways ... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423761 Tue, 06 May 2008 01:21:00 +0100 1423761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1397627&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F24%2Fmovie-theater-cuisine-so-good-but-so-bad%2F Image details: Scooping Popcorn served by picapp.com I stumbled across an article today in the current issue of Men’s Health, and it pert near brought me to tears. Why so? Because they gave a no holds barred rundown of movie theater goodies - admittedly the reason I even attend movies sometimes - and let me tell you, it ain’t pretty. Yes, I realize you already knew that movie theater fare doesn’t qualify as health food. But I bet you unless you’ve made a conscious effort to research this sort of thing, you’ll be astounded by the calorie and fat content of these delectable delights. What’s more, the article also pings us with the news that it’s not possible to pay attention to both a movie and to how much we eat at the same time, so we end up takin... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1397627 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:44:52 +0100 1397627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1385398&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F19%2Fsexbolt-saturday-sexalicious-links-from-around-the-blogosphere-2%2F Some great tips on lovin’ for you this weekend, my friends: Use your hands for more than cleaning and yard work this weekend. Check out these How To Use Your Hand for Your Man’s Pleasure tips and tricks. Since these were written by a woman, be sure to read the comments section below the post to get the guys-eye point of view on a few of them. Get some awesome intimacy tips from one of the nation’s top authorities on sexual health, Dr. Laura Berman. Sit down at the ‘puter together for a look at these 10 Fun Facts About Sex. Totally random and totally crazy, these facts are good for a laugh - and are a guaranteed fire-starter! And finally, if you (or your partner) is ready to shed the Good Girl in Bed image for good, check out the Prude’s Guide to Hotter Sex. Ge... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1385398 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:55:41 +0100 1385398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1383786&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F273305818%2Fhpv-and-cancer-revisited.html This report is continuing to make news and was highlighted in an article published earlier this week in The Baltimore Sun.Why is this important? As I discussed previously, this finding raises the possibility that immunization of boys with the HPV vaccine might be helpful not only to break the cycle of sexually transmitted HPV causing cervical cancer, but also to protect the boys themselves from oral cancer.But the study has implications beyond that. Until recently, the major risk factors for oral cancer were age, alcohol consumption, and smoking. That profile is changing, though, as HPV is becoming a more important cause of this disease.More recently, doctors are seeing oral cancers arising in younger men with no history of smoking or heavy drinking. Oral cancers in this population are inc... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1383786 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:02:00 +0100 1383786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1372035&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F270440135%2Fbreast-cancer-risk-alcohol-isnt-red.html We’ve all read the articles in the newspaper. Moderate consumption of red wine is good for you. It lowers the risk of heart disease, and helps you live longer.Doesn’t it?A report from this week’s meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research questions that. Yesterday, Dr. Jasmine Lew presented the results of a study of 184,000 women in the US looking at the relationship between alcohol consumption and breast cancer. What they found may surprise you.Dr. Lew’s group from the National Cancer Institute found that post-menopausal women who drank an average of 1-2 drinks a day were 32% more likely to develop hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Women who averaged 3 or more drinks a day were 51% more likely than nondrinkers to develop hormone-sensitive breast cancer.So does that mea... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1372035 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:54:00 +0100 1372035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1364956&cid=t_107147_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fgoldilocks-pure-hell.html Around this neck of the woods I am the sole arbiter of banned words. The list grows daily, a collection of unpleasant name calling and insults, but that’s probably to be expected when a speech delay becomes less so. As their limited diets expand alongside their word count, they are dogged in their search for the most apt description offlatulence. My son is only to happy to be dubbed ‘Stinkfly’ to align his bodily functions with his love of Ben 10. He is not insulted by this nickname, it’s more of a badge of honour.Meanwhile I enjoy a brief shower. Oh to be clean! I pay dearly for yet another error in judgment. In a moment of weakness I agreed to buy the very expensive shampoo and conditioner. I should have negotiated with the hairdresser, told her that I was quite happy with whatev... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1364956 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:59:00 +0100 1364956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352315&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F264367446%2Flatest-cancer-research-blog-carnival.html Hear ye, hear ye! Cancer Research Blog Carnival #8 is up on The Skeptical Alchemist. Steppenwolf did a great job assembling these posts and dividing them into sections: News, Diagnosis, Therapy, and Quackery. As usual, there are some fascinating posts, and it is an honor to be included among them.Go check it out. You'll be glad you did! (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352315 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:46:00 +0100 1352315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1331348&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fcrippen-diaries-2008-march-4.html What do you want to do when you grow up...March 2008 (4)A phone call put through in the middle of a busy morning surgery. Would I speak to Mrs Smith about her two year old son, Tom. She says it is very urgent. Mrs Smith sounded agitated. Tom had had a bit of a cough all night, but had now developed a high temperature and was not taking fluids. She really did sound flustererd. "Bring him down, and I will squeeze him in now" I said."I can't bring him down now, I am at work.""You mean, you are not with him?""No he is at the childminders. She has just phoned me and she sounds worried.""Well, get her to bring him down then" I said."She cannot leave the house, she has other children to look after. Could you not just pop round and see him?"Tom had been quite off colour when mum dropped him off at... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1331348 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:26:00 +0100 1331348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1321829&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F256346117%2Fhpv-stis-and-teenaged-girls-what-does-1.html Several of my recent blog postings have dealt with viruses that cause cancer. One cancer-causing virus that has been in the news lately is human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted virus that can cause cervical cancer. The development of a vaccine that protects women from the specific HPV strains that cause cervical cancer was a major step forward in cancer prevention.Although it is clear that the vaccine reduces infections with these HPV strains, because of the long time interval between infection and the development of cancer it has not yet been proven that vaccination will decrease the incidence of cervical cancer.However, according to data presented recently at the annual meeting of the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists (SGO), there is already evidence that vaccination decrea... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1321829 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 03:44:00 +0100 1321829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301916&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F248651050%2Fcancer-research-blog-carnival-7.html It's that time again! The seventh Cancer Research Blog Carnival has been posted on Highlight HEALTH. There are some wonderful articles this time around, including discussions of the ethics of science, cancer genetics, and things that increase your risk for developing cancer (obesity and working the night shift, for example). All in all, a great group of articles that I'm sure you'll enjoy. (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301916 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:24:00 +0100 1301916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301918&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F245273844%2Fcancer-stem-cells-and-familial-cancer.html One of the most important current trends in cancer biology is the study of cancer stem cells. The cancer stem cell model holds that cancer originates in tissue stem cells, and that dysregulation of these cells underlies the development of the tumor. Also, the cancer stem cell model suggests that tumors contain a small population of cells with stem cell properties (self-renewal and limitless proliferation), that these cells are resistant to chemotherapy, and that these are the cells that cause the majority of relapses.Another important concept in oncology is hereditary cancer. Although 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer, it has long been known that women with a family history of breast cancer are more likely to develop breast cancer themselves than are women with no such history. This ... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301918 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:31:00 +0100 1301918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301921&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F237979163%2Fhpv-vaccination-it-may-not-be-just-for.html This article, from last May, discusses heterosexual sex as the main mode of transmission of HPV to girls, and suggests that vaccinating boys could help break the cycle of sexually transmitted cervical cancer. At the time the article was written, it had recently been discovered that HPV can cause throat cancer, but at that point throat cancer was still more commonly caused by smoking and drinking, so the impact of HPV vaccination on throat cancer was expected to be small.So what makes Maura’s article a more compelling argument to vaccinate boys is the fact that oral cancer is now more commonly caused by HPV than by tobacco, making the impact of the vaccine greater.Merck, the manufacturer of Gardisil, the only HPV vaccine available in the US, has been conducting trials of vaccine in boys t... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301921 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:45:00 +0100 1301921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207492&cid=t_107147_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F229192506%2F Maybe it’s because, for the past several years, my husband has been writing a book about the port of New Jersey and New York and about the 1954 film On the Waterfront, which is about how broken-down boxer/longshoreman Terry Malloy finds redemption when he stands up to the corrupt union bosses who control the docks (and who have some shady, underworld connections)—–maybe it’s because we were (with apologies to Brett) living in Missouri and homesick for New Jersey when The Sopranos first aired on HBO, and the sight of Tony driving down the Turnpike through the Meadowlands, past Pizzaland, and onto his mobster McMansion made us feel very out of place living as we were in the Show-Me State—-but, I have to confess, the word “whacked” is heard occasional... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207492 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:06:39 +0100 1207492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301927&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F227876968%2Fcancer-research-blog-carnival-number-6.html The sixth edition of the Cancer Research Blog Carnival was posted yesterday. The folks at Bayblab do a wonderful job of hosting these events. It's a lot of effort, and it shows! There are some great articles posted, including two written by cancer survivors and a fascinating look at the natural roots of a variety of current chemotherapy drugs. Go check it out, you won't be disappointed. (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301927 Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:13:00 +0100 1301927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301929&cid=t_107147_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F225157604%2Fviruscancer-connection-part-4-vaccines.html Everyone is familiar with the idea that getting vaccinated can keep viruses away. Every year millions of people get the flu shot for just that purpose. If viruses can cause cancer, can vaccines be used to prevent cancer? Of course they can! The best example of this is a pair of new vaccines called Gardasil and Cervarix which prevent cervical cancer.Cervical cancer? The cancer women get Pap Smears to detect?Yes, cervical cancer. It turns out that cervical cancer is caused by a virus called human papilloma virus, or HPV. There are more than 100 different strains of HPV, and at least 30 of them are transmitted through sexual intercourse. HPV infection is common, and by age 50 at least 80% of women will have acquired a genital HPV infection.If 80% of women develop an HPV infection, why don’t... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301929 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:23:00 +0100 1301929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1152933&cid=t_107147_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fblack-cohosh-for-treating-symptoms-of-menopause%2F All women go through menopause and some 75 percent of them experience hot flashes, which are also called hot flushes, and are known more technically as vasomotor symptoms. Most hot flashes are mild to moderate in intensity and they typically stop occurring after a time (usually within six months to two years), with or without therapy (although the exact timing cannot be predicted). Some women experience severe symptoms that prompt them to seek treatment. It is also estimated that some 50 to 75 percent of women use some form of alternative treatments for their symptoms, including soy products, herbal products (especially black cohosh), vitamin E and acupuncture. For most of these therapies, there is little scientific evidence to prove they work. In many cases, however, the data are conflict... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1152933 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:16:39 +0100 1152933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009499&cid=t_107147_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F180593284%2F When you really stop and think about it, aren’t you more active in the summer months than the winter months? I think I am with the pool, walks in the evenings and running with the kids all day long. So this little tidbit of information shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. A five-year study found people treated in the summer were on average 8% more likely to see their blood pressure come down to healthy levels. These same findings were reported from 15 VA hospitals across the US. Not only are blood pressure’s elevated in the winter months but the incidence of stroke and heart attacks are also higher. Is it the slowed activity, the colder weather and thus vasoconstriction or the salty “winter”type hot foods that we consume? Maybe it is all of the above. via BBC  ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009499 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:07:09 +0100 1009499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=991866&cid=t_107147_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F177271871%2Fchili_pepper_hot_sauce_used_in_surgeries.html Say What? Doctors are testing hot sauce to see if it can relieve the pain of surgery.In a previous article I explained how researchers were testing to see if the main ingredient in chili peppers, capsaicin, we able to be used as an anesthetic during surgeries (they tested on lab rats) but now doctors seem to be taking things a step further.A report on Yahoo News is stating that doctors are "dripping the chemical that gives chili peppers their fire directly into open wounds during knee replacement surgery and a few other highly painful surgeries."The experiments do use an ultra-purified version of capsaicin (thank god because THAT makes all the difference) and they have the volunteers anesthetized so they don't feel the initial searing pain (again, THANK GOD).So what'... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=991866 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:15:44 +0100 991866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=972864&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F10%2Famy-winehouse.html I keep forgetting to follow celebrity gossip lately as my own life keeps me busy, but Honorary Cuntface Amy Winehouse has been busy lately, even though I forgot to pay attention. I hope she gets it together. I love her and her big hair. (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence) Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=972864 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:36:00 +0100 972864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932141&cid=t_107147_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F165968850%2F This could be much-needed good news for the beleaguered drugmaker, which has suffered one setback after another this year trying to win FDA approval for new drugs. Its forthcoming Aprela pill, which combines estrogen with an osteoporosis med, reduced hot flashes by 80 percent, according to results of a study released this evening. But there’s a catch - the osteoporosis drug is another Wyeth med called Viviant. And the FDA last April delayed approval and requested more data. Wyeth provided more info to the agency in July, but the outcome is uncertain. “Before you can even look at Aprela, you gotta look at Viviant,” Mike Krensavage, an analyst with Raymond James, tells Bloomberg News. If the FDA rejects Viviant, he says, it’s possible Aprela won’t win clearance... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932141 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:46:51 +0100 932141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=867471&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fless-than-nurturing.html "The 12 Steps : A Way Out is a personal guide to understanding the spiritual power of the Twelve Steps. This material is primarily for adults whose childhoods were negatively affected by a less-than-nurturing environment. This environment often resulted when the adults responsible for care were influenced by substance abuse, emotional problems, or compulsive behaviors. The Twelve Steps offer a way to grow beyond the harmful effects of a troubled environment."I got my book today for the 12 step writing workshop my Nar-Anon group is beginning. I've been excited about it, and I read and finished the first chapter today. Perhaps it's the annoying head space I'm in, but it really made me kind of crazy, especially those few lines above. It made me think that this book is going to push me to delv... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=867471 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:49:00 +0100 867471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=864413&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F09%2Ffaster.html It's not happening fast enough.We're better. We seem to be on an upswing. He's attending meetings. He's saying things like, "I'm excited about NA because I've realized that I don't only have a drug problem...I have a life problem."This is what I want...it's what I've been hoping for. It's the place I want him to be in, the place I want me to be in. And the best part is, he's coming up with these things by himself. He's become interested in meetings because he knows he needs help, that he can't do it on his own, that fixing the mess his life has become is going to take more than just quitting drugs. Kicking heroin was quite a feat, but heroin was a symptom of something much deeper.I know this. I know he's doing the best he can at the best pace he can handle...but I want it more, and now. I ... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=864413 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 17:02:00 +0100 864413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=847526&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F09%2Flife-is-sweet-and-thats-scary.html Sometimes, I'm so happy that I can't even speak.(Ten minutes later, I'm a nervous wreck.)I couldn't sleep last night. I was fretting about work stuff and home stuff and family stuff and just stuff in general, and I was tossing and turning and fretting and grumbling and cursing and getting in and out of bed. He got up and sat with me, held me. He was wonderful. He's been being wonderful. We've been wonderful together. We woke up together and had all these plans for the day that are brilliant and exactly what I would want if I were planning. And it's not me being bossy...it's him, planning, changing, trying...and yet I feel sick.And I'm struggling to enjoy it. All this wonderful husband stuff is scaring me. I'm skeptical and scared and wary and all in his business in a way I haven't been for... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=847526 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:36:00 +0100 847526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=845733&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F06%2Fflaxseed-can-reduce-hot-flashes%2F Filed under: Cancer prevention foodsA pilot study from the Mayo clinic, led by Dr. Pruthi, finds that adding flaxseed to the diet can reduce hot flashes in postmenopausal women who do not take estrogen replacements. The findings were published in the Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology.Hormone replacement therapy was commonly prescribed for hot flashes, but side effects and health concerns, including increased risk of cancer, have reduced their use. The researchers involved in this study looked at variety of herbal and dietary supplements including vitamin E, black cohosh and soy, but none decreased the frequency or severity of hot flashes other than the flaxseed.The 29 participants did not want to take HRT due to a perceived increased risk of breast cancer. Most of them comple... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=845733 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 845733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=836497&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F09%2Ffuckin-stray.html God! So all night long, the Stray was calling and texting and getting increasingly aggressive towards ME. I am not sure how it happened that all this anger he has about not being welcome in our home any longer has gotten turned into some kind of bizarre vendetta fantasy, but he sent a text this morning that said, "If you dont answer the do i'm fkn kikn it in," and G wasn't here, so I called the cops.He's sent me a few texts and called a few times prior to this latest little outburst, but I've been unresponsive. After the stealing of the wine, I have been done with him, done with his disruptions of my already chaotic life. I'm done with his insistence on creating entanglements, and finally, G is too. The Stray doesn't like being unable to come and go as he pleases, and so he's mad.So this m... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=836497 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:05:00 +0100 836497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=835589&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fhappy-post.html nataliedee.comSo, the Mexican heroin dealers are paid. It involved me staring out the window, watching, freaking out, thinking that someone was going to cut his throat, thinking he was buying drugs and lying, sobbing, yelling, blah blah blah.But then, he came to me, and he said that he's sorry that we're still dealing with all this, and that it's over, now, or at least it's as over as he can make it be for now.That was the end of the junky shit. Let's get ready for that meeting.And so we got in the car and went to the meeting. It was kind of a rough meeting, as a lot of people who I care about very much are having a rough time, and I'd been having a rough time...but it was good to get it all out and see everyone and hug folks and laugh a little. The meeting was over, and I figured he'd be ... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=835589 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:19:00 +0100 835589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=833739&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fhot-mess.html Too high to drive? Maybe your five year old can be your DD.Courtesy of Edith Whoreton.(Expect a happy post from me sometime soon, electronic friends! I'm going to bed!) (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence) Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=833739 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:46:00 +0100 833739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=831118&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fnot-dead-yet.html I think it's getting close to past the time for Mexican Heroin Dealers to be making house calls.His gun is a fucking bb gun. I don't know what kind of addict dramatic bullshit that was last night, waving it in the air like he was R. Kelly, (That's right EJ, I stole your phrase. Whachoo gonna do about it?) but I came home insisting that we sell the fucking thing or that he give it to the dealer or I'd make him leave blah blah blah, and he showed me that it's a very impressive-looking bb gun.So that's one thing not to be scared about.He'd fixed a bath for me when I got home. I like baths. We talked a lot, and I told him what I need. Here's the list:No guns.No threats of criminal activity.No strange mofos up in my house.No drugs.For him to go to meetings.He has agreed to my list of demands. P... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=831118 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:48:00 +0100 831118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828069&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F29%2Ftoday-i-am-grateful%2F Filed under: Cancer Survivors, Today, I Am GratefulThe following post is one of a series of posts appearing Monday through Friday on The Cancer Blog. This feature -- Today, I am grateful -- allows me to share with readers my appreciation for all the treasures in my life, both big and small. In my post-cancer world, I find It healing for my soul to be mindful of the good in my life. It is my pleasure to share my gratitude with you.It's hot here in Florida -- steamy, sticky, humid, unbearable hot. The kind of hot that makes me sweat in an instant. The kind of hot that keeps me and my kids cooped up in the air-conditioned indoors for as long as we can stand it. The kind of hot that has me dreaming about cool, crisp, chilly days. I'd even take downright cold at the moment -- anything other tha... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828069 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=824801&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fearthlings.html Oh, yeah, and I forgot another clever thing one of those crazy addicts said. He kept referring to "normals" as "earthlings."Earthlings can pick up a drug habit and then put it down. We can't. Earthlings can smoke a little on the weekends. We ain't like earthlings.Isn't that clever?Oh, addicts, why do you charm me so? I guess if things don't work out between me and G, I can always go to the NA meeting to find my next husband. (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence) Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=824801 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:01:00 +0100 824801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828370&cid=t_107147_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F148258635%2F Have you ever thought, “what happens to my heart during sex?” I watched a special on the discovery channel a few evenings ago and learned more than I ever wanted to know about my body and sex! And I still find it interesting, well actually sad, that we do not incorporate sexual education into our cardiac patients treatment plan. Let’s get real, your heart definitely gets a workout during the horizontal hokie pokie. Not enough to cancel your gym membership, but enough to mention. Here is a peek at how your heart reacts during the 4 stages of your “hot and heavy”… Arousal- Your heart rate and respiratory rate go up. Your blood pressure quickly follows suit and you get a flushed feeling from head to toe. Just imagine walking the mall briskly, but only way m... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828370 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 21:14:05 +0100 828370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=818950&cid=t_107147_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F08%2Foh-yeah.html I found this quote while doing research for this article I'm working on...it spoke to me, and reminded me of what I was doing. I keep forgetting. Maybe I'm getting old. Or maybe I'm tired. Or maybe I'm exactly where I need to be.What if everyone decided right and wrong for themselves, without any regard for conventional morality? What if everyone did whatever they wanted to, with the courage to face any consequences? What if everyone feared loveless, lifeless monotony more than they fear taking risks, more than they fear being hungry or cold or in danger? What if everyone set down their "responsibilities" and "common sense," and dared to pursue their wildest dreams, to set the stakes high and live each day as if it were the last? Think what a place the world would be!-from Crime Thinc (Sou... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=818950 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:43:00 +0100 818950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=789227&cid=t_107147_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F142296713%2F There was no hot water in the shower at the YMCA so Charlie waited till we got home. He has been liking to shower long and leisuredly and has been taking an interest in the soap and in soaping himself (you never know when a “life skill” might emerge………). On a day of 90-degree-plus heat and torrid humidity—-and a tornado in Brooklyn, flooding, and, due to this, a four-hour commute to get from the Newark Airport to the Pulaski Skyway on roads speckled with overheated cars and weary motorists—-swimming and showering struck me as essential for Charlie. (Me, after noting that hot air was coming out of my car’s AC vents this morning, I was feeling glad to sit down in a cool room.) Humidity often makes Charlie wilt and become anxious, plus Wednesday... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=789227 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 09:29:07 +0100 789227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=788400&cid=t_107147_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F142098951%2Ffrom_hot_seats_to_hot_success.html When you’re on a hot seat your first reaction is likely to try and get out from under sweltering heat as soon as possible. The first secret of success though … is to make sure you control your responses to a hot seat in ways that will further your career – and not fan the fire. Believe it or not – a crisis can offer an amazing opportunity to grow your communication skills … and at the same time show your supervisor you have the serotonin it takes for your next successful step up in the firm. How so? You can control responses by looking closer at both sides of the issue, and reminding yourself there are likely valuable points to be learned from each side. Communication masters tend look at both sides without committing initially to either one. Not surpri... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=788400 Wed, 08 Aug 2007 20:12:16 +0100 788400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=716523&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F05%2Fhrt-is-it-worth-the-risks%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, PreventionHormone Replacement Therapy is a controversial treatment for the sometimes severe symptoms of menopause which include hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats and weakened bones. There's been ongoing debates about the safety of such treatments, because HRT has, in some studies, been shown to increase a woman's risk of heart attacks and breast cancer. Yet some feel that these findings have been exaggerated and the benefits of HRT outweigh the risks. In fact, there's even a type of HRT designed to fight breast cancer.So what's my point here? It's this: If you're considering HRT, it's important to make an informed choice. Here's an article that sums up the issue of HRT, and as always, talk to your doctor about risks before taking any medicationRead |&n... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=716523 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 716523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637967&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F26%2Fworthy-wisdom-fat-in-hiding%2F Filed under: Diets, Obesity, Worthy WisdomI wrote recently about the hidden amounts of sugar found in the foods we love so dearly. I learned all about this topic during my visit to Tucson's Canyon Ranch -- a world renowned health and healing destination -- and this sweet lesson came right as I'd decided to rid my diet of as much sugar as possible. Learning that one can of soda houses 12 teaspoons of sugar and a typical container of fruit yogurt has eight sealed the refined sugar deal for me. No more, I say. It's just not worth it.Now here comes the lowdown on fat. Some say the fat we eat is the fat we wear. Perhaps. But one thing is for sure -- fat kills. That's Fit blogger Rigel Gregg wrote a May 24 post all about it, documenting five ways wearing fat can kill us -- it strains our heart a... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637967 Sat, 26 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 637967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=559847&cid=t_107147_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fattention-bill-orielly-and-melinie.html tag: Media matters, Hot Talk, hate speech, KSFO, Fox News, Melinie Morgan, Bill O'RiellyYou can syndicate this site using our atom feed. (Source: Graphictruth) Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=559847 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 559847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=556700&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fhealth-and-safety-at-work.html Greetings comrades. It has been a while since we spoke. Last year was the most successful year ever for our glorious health service. And now more good news from the Health Commissariat. Comrade Hewitt’s health and safety commissars will not rest until our health service is safe for comrade doctor, nurses, and patients.Meanwhile, back at the coal face, Dr Crippen has just returned from a few days in his Windermere dacha to find there has been another initiative from those nice NHS Health and Safety at work people.The following stickers have appeared in the Health Centre.Where have they put them, you may wonder. Apparently, if you twist the top of a tap with a red roundel marked “H” in an anti-clockwise direction, hot water begins to flow. My colleagues and I are most grateful to the H... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=556700 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:21:00 +0100 556700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=624567&cid=t_107147_97_f&fid=35609&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthewelshpharmacist.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fhi-i-work-in-it-i-am-useless-cunt.html Shenanigans aplenty this week, with The Welsh Pharmacist being reduced to looking forward to dealing with the Subutex girl, because at least it gave me a five minute break. Incidentally, she was a complete fox, with a sort of gothic style look about her with panda eyes and piercing everywhere. Almost as hot as Amy Winehouse.Anyway, This place I was in this week was hellish busy, with enough walk ins to tie up one computer all day, and a pile of surgery scripts the approximate thickness of Wisden to deal with every day. This would normally be ok, as someone could plod through the big pile and just generally get on with it.Not when you work for the Co-op though.One of our computers broke on Tuesday. This meant that we couldn't do any surgery scripts. It also highlighted the staggering incomp... The Welsh Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=624567 Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:05:00 +0100 624567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=511182&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F30%2Fa-hot-deal-on-breast-cancer-ty-beanie-baby%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Pink productsIn the market for something pink? Something soft, cuddly, and awareness raising? Take a look at this baby.It's a Beanie Baby, another product by TY -- maker of all sorts of handmade collectibles -- and this one is all about breast cancer awareness with its plush pink coat and signature pink ribbon.Available on Amazon.com for the low, low price of $1.80, this is one hot deal. Grab it while is lasts.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Blog) The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=511182 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 511182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501618&cid=t_107147_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Fcancer-hot-spot-found-in-elizabeth-edwards-hip%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Bone Cancer, Politics, Television, Daily newsEver since revealing her breast cancer had recurred, there has been speculation about a spread from Elizabeth Edwards' rib -- the initial metastasis -- to other spots in her body.Last night, on the CBS news program 60 Minutes, Edwards told Katie Couric that a hot spot has been detected in her right hip. But doctors believe it is too small to pose a new health risk, she reports."There are a couple of hot spots, on the bone scan, in my right hip, for example," she said. "And one of the questions is whether or not to do radiation to reduce the size of that -- of the cancer in that location -- and for fear that it might weaken my bone and that I might break my hip. But their consensus was that it was too small an area for... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501618 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 501618