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 'impaired'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:15:32 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953139&cid=t_275597_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F06%2Faph-position-paper-on-iq-testing-with.html A new position paper (from the Accessible Tests Department of the American Printing House for the Blind) on IQ testing with individuals who are blind or visually impaired is now available here.- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPad (Source: Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner)) Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953139 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:02:00 +0100 4953139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820854&cid=t_275597_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftips-for-physicians-dealing-with-difficult-colleagues%2F2011.05.12 Recently I attended a CME course entitled “Dealing with Difficult Colleagues.”  It was part of my medical malpractice company’s risk management series to teach physicians/nurses how to lessen our risk of being sued. This lecture was given by Linda Worley, MD who is a psychiatry professor at UAMS.  She is a good speaker, easy to understand, engages the crowd, and knows her subject. My only complaint would be that it focused only the “angry” or “frustrated” physicians who exhibit unprofessional behavior and did not include the ones whom you suspect might be difficult due to impairment (illness, drugs, alcohol). Difficult colleagues can impact a team (in office, OR, or hospital) by creating low morale, high staff turnover, inefficiency, decreased patient satisfaction, increase... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820854 Thu, 12 May 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4820854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554607&cid=t_275597_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdrunk-fans-at-sporting-events%2F2011.03.06 Among fans who attend live sporting events, drinking alcohol is nearly as commonplace as root-root-rooting for the home team. And while virtually no one has a problem with a fan who pushes back a beer or two during the game, flat-out drunk fans can ruin the experience for those sitting nearby. Worse yet, these people frequently get behind the wheel of a car after the game is over. Recently, Darin Erickson and colleagues at the University of Minnesota decided to find out just how many fans go overboard at games, and their findings are worrisome, indeed. Using standard blood alcohol testing on 362 adult volunteers who were leaving 13 professional baseball and three professional football games, the scientists found that 40 percent had measurable levels of alcohol in their blood and a stunni... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554607 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:00:26 +0100 4554607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214001&cid=t_275597_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2F1-5-drivers-killed-car-crashes-test-positive-drugs%2F A new report just out shows that 18% of drivers who were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2009 tested positive for drugs (both legal and illegal) that could impair their ability to drive. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214001 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:49:43 +0100 4214001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3954262&cid=t_275597_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-tool-may-help-visually-impaired-learn-braille%2F2010.09.09 Yanko Design blog is profiling the Braille Buddy project that aims to develop a simple-to-use tool to help people who’ve lost eyesight to learn Braille. Braille Buddy has little retractable bumps that code for different letters, a keyboard, and a voice synthesizer that guides patients through different lessons. The voice will read out letters that a patient has to type back in Braille, and the tactile screen will display letters to read and identify. Yanko Design: My Best Buddy Braille… *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3954262 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:00:44 +0100 3954262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929232&cid=t_275597_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftexting-while-driving-its-like-everybodys-drunk-or-worse%2F2010.09.02 A mentor recently mentioned in passing that he stopped riding motorcycle when cellphones came out, as he noticed the average driver distraction level had gone way up. He said, “It’s like everybody’s drunk.” There’s lots of ways to be an impaired driver: Physical or mental fatigue, chemicals (legal and not), emotional extremes, etc. (This is not an exhaustive list). What I want to focus on here is a very controllable risk factor: Divided attention. A quick Internet search turned up some original research from Car and Driver on the subject of texting while driving compared with actual alcohol-impaired driving, and the results are shockingly worse than I would have thought. From their (admittedly limited but well done) study, texting is way worse than being at the leg... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929232 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:00:28 +0100 3929232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845055&cid=t_275597_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Ftexas-medical-authorities-criticized-lax-prosecution-impaired-physician-dr-felix-nabor-sabates-jr%2F Dr. Felix Nabor Sabates, Jr. was allowed to keep practicing medicine despite much evidence that he was seriously impaired, including a recent driving while intoxicated charge where he was observed driving at speeds in excess of 100 mph. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845055 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 02:45:13 +0100 3845055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794774&cid=t_275597_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpatient-safety-doctors-must-report-each-others-incompetencies%2F2010.07.27 Recently, JAMA published a study concluding that doctors are hesitant to report incompetent physicians or those who were impaired. According to the article: “…more than a third of docs don’t think they’re responsible for reporting those who aren’t fit to practice, according to the results just published in JAMA. And only 69 percent of the docs who knew about an impaired or incompetent colleague reported them. To those who advocate that the medical profession self-police, the numbers aren’t encouraging. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794774 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:41 +0100 3794774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786964&cid=t_275597_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fprosecutions-increasing-drivers-influence-prescription-drugs%2F Law enforcement officials and prosecutors across the country are becoming increasingly tough on drivers who are impaired after taking legal drugs, even with a valid prescription. The case of Kathryn Underdown, who was killed while riding her bicycle, by a “drugged” driver is described. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786964 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:20:08 +0100 3786964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511609&cid=t_275597_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2Fy_fl2QFkSP8%2F           Autism is a developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain.  It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills and reasoning.  Males are affected four times as often as females.  Children may appear normal until around the age of 30 months.  Although autism spectrum disorder (ASD) varies significantly in character and severity, it occurs in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and affects every age group.  Experts estimate that three to six children out of every 1,000 will have ASD.  The cause of autism remains unclear, but a psychological one has been ruled out.  Neurological studies seem to indicate a primary brain dysfunction, and a genetic component is sugges... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511609 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:35:04 +0100 3511609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3432849&cid=t_275597_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvideo-of-the-day-marlee-matlins-my-deaf-family-premiere%2F Last week, Marlee Matlin premiered her new show “My Deaf Family” – on YouTube. The Academy Award-winning actress and contestant on last season’s “Dancing with the Stars” wanted to let people know about the Firls: a family of six living in California, who are all deaf except for their 15-year-old son, Jared, and three-year-old son, Elijah. No major networks were willing to air it; so she launched it on YouTube. Matlin recently talked with the Los Angeles Times about unveiling her project on the Web, and the inspiration behind it. Check out the first episode below and tell us what you think.     Post from: BlissTree Video of the Day: Marlee Matlin's "My Deaf Family" Premiere (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3432849 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:02:40 +0100 3432849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262550&cid=t_275597_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fturcots-syndrome%2F Pathophysiology familial polyposis syndrome with association of large intestine adenomatous polyps and brain tumors Histology/Gross Pathology 1) polyps are adenomas 2) polyps are found uniformly throughout colon and rectum (no skip areas) Associated Conditions colorectal adenocarcinoma develops in virtually 100% of patients by age 40 years Biochemistry impaired DNA repair occurs Inheritance/Epidemiology 1) polyps almost always present after puberty 2) associated with deletion in long arm of chromosome 5 that codes for tumor suppressor gene APC 3) autosomal dominant Treatment 1) total colectomy with ileoanal anastomosis 2) screening test in offspring (who have 50% risk of disease) is flexible sigmoidoscopy (if disease occurs, there is always rectal involvement Tips for USMLE in any patient ... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262550 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:39:16 +0100 3262550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3205130&cid=t_275597_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FUWbdmsQddao%2F The objective of this study in Canada was to examine the effects of sexual abuse on substance use patients’ entry and their recovery course in treatment. Consecutive admissions to an addictions service were assessed at intake and six-month follow-up. Upon entering treatment, 23% reported prior sexual abuse with or without physical abuse. Patients with a sexual abuse history had higher rates of psychological problems, stronger family histories of substance use disorders, and more impaired family relationships. At six months, there were no differences between patients with and without sexual abuse histories in their response to treatment, or their utilization of treatment services. Dara A. Charney; Jorge Palacios-Boix; Kathryn J. Gill, Sexual Abuse and the Outcome of Addiction Treatment.... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3205130 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:13:04 +0100 3205130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124703&cid=t_275597_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Feffects-of-alcohol-worse-for-women%2F Does alcohol affect women differently? Yes, alcohol affects women differently than men. Women become more impaired than men do after drinking the same amount of alcohol, even when differences in body weight are taken into account. This is because women’s bodies have less water than men’s bodies. Because alcohol mixes with body water, a given amount of alcohol becomes more highly concentrated in a woman’s body than in a man’s. In other words, it would be like dropping the same amount of alcohol into a much smaller pail of water. That is why the recommended drinking limit for women is lower than for men. In addition, chronic alcohol abuse takes a heavier physical toll on women than on men. Alcohol dependence (alcoholism) and related medical problems, such as brain, heart, and liver d... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124703 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:32:28 +0100 3124703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2649254&cid=t_275597_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F-l4iwwjkCy4%2Freader-seeking-remedial-classes-for.html I was diagnosed with Early Stages Alzheimer's this June 2009 at the age of 56 in Mesa, Arizona.Through a miracle for sure, I was blessed to be able to be seen for a second opinion by renowned Dr. Carolyn Britton at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital's Neurological Institute in NYC.The reason for my e-mail: Dr. Britton advised me to take remedial classes for cognitively impaired adults when I return to AZ. And, because I am running into a wall in Phoenix, Arizona areas calling and researching on-line, I thought perhaps either you or your readers in the Alzheimer's Reading Room might know of something for me in the Mesa or Phoenix area.--PatriceIf you can help please put your advice in the comments box below the article.Bob DeMarco is an Alzheimer's caregiver and editor of the Alzheimer's Readin... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2649254 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:21:24 +0100 2649254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580350&cid=t_275597_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fcaffeine-cures-alzheimers-and-other-misleading-headlines%2F Not really, but I’d imagine that headline caught your eye and grabbed your attention, which is what it was supposed to do. The study on which that claim is based was widely and often quite misleadingly trumpeted across the Internet yesterday (July 6, 2009). Although some responsible sites included in the headline that the tests were done in mice, many concealed this important fact until you were well into the article and had already been exposed to whatever advertising was on the page. I’d already seen several misleading headlines before I realized the studies were in mice and I’m sure that many people didn’t ever get the full story. The entire webisode was set in motion by the University of South Florida Health’s press release, a slick piece of PR entitled &#... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580350 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:37:16 +0100 2580350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1848967&cid=t_275597_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fintelligencetesting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fbraille-assessment-inventory-bai.html In 1996 I coauthored a small instrument called the Sharpe-McNear-McGrew Braille Assessment Inventory (BAI).  It was then published by Hawthorne Press.  A Buros Review is available.  It is now out of print---but I occasionally receive inquires regarding the instrument. After consulting with the first author (Mike Sharpe), we decided to make a PDF copy of this instrument available for download.  The manual can be downloaded by clicking here.  The test record can be downloaded by clicking here.  As stated in the manual, "The BAI was designed to assit educators and others in determining whether Braille instruction is an appropriate intervention for students ages 6-18 who are blind or visually impaired."Hopefully the instrument will be of use to certain professionals. (Source: Intelligent... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1848967 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:44:00 +0100 1848967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1106278&cid=t_275597_134_f&fid=35137&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdiabetesupdate.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fone-in-six-doctors-is-addicted-or-drunk.html Buried in all the seasonal holiday cheer is this disturbing news story: AP News: Programs Let Addicted Docs PracticeIt blows the whistle on the way that the medical community protects its image by allowing doctors who are seriously impaired to continue practicing. It discusses how even when local medical associations know that a doctor is impaired and offer that doctor treatment for serious addictions or alcoholism, these organizations keep this information secret and allow the doctors to continue treating patients while undergoing rehab--even though, like so many other people in rehab, many doctors in rehab do not cure their addictions.The article focuses on the major horror stories: obstetricians who kill babies by accident because they show up at the delivery drunk. Plastic surgeons who... Diabetes Update blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1106278 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:04:00 +0100 1106278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=620208&cid=t_275597_122_f&fid=35065&url=http%3A%2F%2Feideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fmothers-day-flash-from-past-his-mother.html He recalled that his mother "...was the making of me... [because] she was always so true and so sure of me... And always made me feel I had someone to live for and must not disappoint."He did not talk until he was almost 4 years of age, and his self-centered behavior, hyperactivity, and relentless questioning led his teacher to blurt out that he thought this man's brain's were addled. His mother was so angry, she pulled him out of school to tutor him at home. His father bribed him read some of the classics, offering him ten cents for each one he was able to complete. He would begin to voraciously read books and recite poetry, and then he discovered he enjoyed science and was clever at mechanical things.Who was this? This was Thomas Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park, and one of the most prol... Eide Neurolearning Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=620208 Tue, 08 May 2007 07:02:00 +0100 620208