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 'inadequate'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:28:07 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139235&cid=t_101673_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-your-health-insurance-can-save-your-life%2F2010.11.05 The Sacramento Bee recently ran the following opinion piece of mine below. A couple of additional comments not published follow. Enjoy.  ********* Viewpoints: Choice of health plan can be a lifesaver It’s that time of year when most of us pick a health insurance plan based simply on cost. It’s a belief that is often perpetuated by friends, family, and advice dispensed by many articles in magazines and newspapers. As a practicing primary care doctor, I can tell you that the advice is frankly wrong. Health insurance isn’t a commodity like auto insurance. It’s not just about the price. They aren’t all equally good at keeping you healthy and well. The recent annual report by the National Committee of Quality Assurance, which has been evaluating health plans for twenty years, contin... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139235 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0100 4139235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3920900&cid=t_101673_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F31%2Fintroducing-an-epidemic-of-addiction%2F I’m pleased today to introduce our newest blog, Epidemic of Addiction, with Dr. Jeffrey Junig. Addictions to substances — like alcohol, cocaine, opioids, prescription drugs and other kinds of drugs — remain a serious problem in modern society. It’s a telling sign that society pays little attention to drug addicts, believing that theirs is a self-made bed in which to lie upon. But like any mental illness, addiction is not something a person ever asks for. Addiction often creeps up on a person as they’re living their everyday lives, starting out not so much as a problem at first. It can quickly snowball, though, and become a problem before a person ever realizes it. As Dr. Junig says in his introduction, “This blog will explore the psychology of addictive... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3920900 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:27:03 +0100 3920900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2039815&cid=t_101673_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F12%2Fnhs-meltdown-hospitals-collapsing-in.html In all fairness, I am not sure that this is the solely the result of socialized medicine--an epidemic would put pressure on any health care system--although I think it is a contributing factor: Apparently the UK is ill prepared for a viral epidemic that threatens to sweep the country. From the story:Millions face being struck down by a deadly winter vomiting bug sweeping the country.Scores of hospitals have been forced to close wards to new patients as they struggle to cope with the influx of norovirus sufferers. One of London’s leading hospitals has even had to turn away 999 emergency patients after being overwhelmed with cases of the virus, while another hospital has drafted in GPs to cover for staff hit by the bug.As the crisis deepens, health campaigners are warning that hospitals fa... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2039815 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:51:00 +0100 2039815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1108592&cid=t_101673_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F20%2Fdepression-heart-attacks-and-cbt-homework%2F Doctors have long known that depression is a common side effect of a heart attack (or an “acute myocardial infarction” if you want to get technical). And why wouldn’t it be? A person who just has suffered from a heart attack has just had their life flash before their eyes. Literally, given the morbidity numbers for a heart attack are around 15% without immediate treatment (like statins). That means around 1 in 7 people or so could die from a heart attack. It’s a number that really can put some perspective in your life. Research has pegged this rate of both major and minor depression after a heart attack at around 1 in 3 (see, for example, Lloyd & Cawley, 1978). That means depression is a big deal after a heart attack and a good attending physician will recogn... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1108592 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:19:00 +0100 1108592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=720034&cid=t_101673_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F08%2Fhigh-blood-sugars-increase-risk-for-dehydration-drink-up%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, DietSince running out of bottled water a week ago, I've been drinking less fluids throughout the day. Those 16 ounce bottles of water are my salvation when it comes to staying hydrated all summer. The plastic is not pro-environment, but our tap water isn't the best, so we often opt for bottled water. The risk of dehydration is higher for diabetics, and even greater when running high blood sugars on a hot summer day. High glucose levels trigger the body to draw extra water from the cells to flush out the glucose, which is then excreted in urine. This process requires the body to use its stored fluid. High blood sugars combined with sweating and inadequate fluid intake can quickly lead to dehydration or even severe hydration (dangerous). A... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=720034 Sun, 08 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 720034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478725&cid=t_101673_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F16%2Fthought-for-the-day-consider-this-a-wake-up-call%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prevention, Research, Daily news, Thought for the DayFewer women are getting mammograms. Facilities offering mammograms are closing. Mammogram machine usage is declining. And we don't really know why."We're heading in the wrong direction," says Carol Lee, professor of radiology at Yale University School of Medicine and chair of the American College of Radiology's commission on breast imaging."If this decline holds up, it will be very worrisome," she says."We're looking at a possible increase in deaths if we see this continue," according to Diana Balma, vice president of public policy at Susan G. Komen for the Cure.Studies don't show which women -- rich or poor, young or old, educated or uneducated -- are skipping these critical screenings, but there are a few po... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478725 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478725