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 'incontinence'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:03:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118648&cid=t_136209_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpainful-bladder-condition-often-goes-undiagnosed-in-women%2F2011.08.10 Millions of Americans—most of them women—suffer from a bladder condition known as interstitial cystitis. According to a new study of this disorder, fewer than 10% of women with symptoms of interstitial cystitis are actually diagnosed with the disorder, even though it severely affects their lives. Without a proper diagnosis, women with interstitial cystitis are missing out on treatments that might bring them some relief. As I describe in an article in the August 2011 issue of the Harvard Women’s Health Watch, interstitial cystitis is a chronic bladder condition that causes recurring bouts of pain and pressure in the bladder and pelvic area. Individuals with the condition usually have an urgent and frequent need to urinate—sometimes as often as 60 times a day. The pain and discomfort... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118648 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:00:59 +0100 5118648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737001&cid=t_136209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F08%2Fbritish-journal-of-general-practice-2010-vol-4-no-7%2F Title: Diabetes, ageing and bladder function Skinny: Discusses diabetes and the increased risk of urinary incontience.  and the link between age and developing the illnesses.  Explores treatment options such as medication and bladder retraining. (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Filed under: Diabetes, Journals Tagged: Age, Diabetes, Incontinence, Infection, Medication (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737001 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:11:04 +0100 3737001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676623&cid=t_136209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F18%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2010-vol-303-no-21%2F This article discusses the case of Mrs. F an 83 year old patient and presents an evidence-based discussion of available incontinence treatments. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online. alternatively contact the Library for a copy of this article. Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals, Ooops Missed Category! Tagged: Genito-urinary Medicine, Geriatrics, Incontinence, Older People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676623 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:02:45 +0100 3676623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617799&cid=t_136209_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2F10-things-you-should-know-about-your-vagina-little-known-gynecological-facts%2F photo: Thinkstock We women think we know everything about “down there” – who has more experience in that area than us, right? But even we were surprised by some of the expert tips from WebMD – here are 10 things you should definitely know about your vagina: 1. The Pill can decrease your sex drive. Sad, but true. If you notice a decrease in sexual desire after a switch to the Pill, try switching brands, or even birth control methods. 2. To avoid side effects of birth control pills, insert the pills vaginally. In a study, women who inserted the pill vaginally had fewer headaches, cases of upset stomach, cases of breast tenderness and other side effects. It’s also good to know if you’re nauseous and worried you won’t be able to keep the pill down. 3. If you&#... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617799 Wed, 26 May 2010 21:41:44 +0100 3617799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008379&cid=t_136209_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FMqtQH6w9mAE%2Furinary-incontinence-how-we-beat.html We are on a three day roll. No pee pee. No pee pee pajamas. No pee pee underwear. No pee pee pants......Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Reading Room Editor My mother suffered from urinary incontinence long before I moved to Delray Beach to take care of her. My sister Joanne was the first to notice the problem -- 8 or 9 years ago. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email ________________________________ Urinary Incontinence (UI) is a stigmatized, underreported, under-diagnosed, under-treated condition that is erroneously thought to be a normal part of aging. One-third of men and women ages 30-70 believe that incontinence is a part of aging (National Institute of Health, NIH). You could put everything I knew about urinary incontinence in a thimble before I started to focus on this... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008379 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:02:59 +0100 3008379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2836321&cid=t_136209_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FYmqc_XFG2JA%2Fi-am-my-mothers-caregiver-ilenes-email.html Recently, I received the email below from Ilene. If you know me well you can understand why it struck me as funny and interesting. In a few quick paragraphs she hit on several issues that Alzheimer's caregivers deal with frequently. If you have an interesting, funny, or informative story on any of these issues, and you would like to publish them on the Alzheimer's Reading Room--send them in. Feel free to use the comments box below the article to add your comments or reactions. By Ilene.. I am my mothers caregiver. I had lived away from her for thirty 33 years. She is in beginning to mid stage AD; depending on which professional you speak with. She is a people person and so in public she is able to fool some with her social skills. She is very convincing when she answers questions with m... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2836321 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:02:05 +0100 2836321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809872&cid=t_136209_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk%2Fnews%2Fsource-archive%2F2007%2Fsource-2007-04.pdf In a speech on health care insurance, President Barack Obama said that nurses are the backbone of our health care system. I couldn't agree more. If I can help people with mental health problems and their carers manage incontinence it means they are less likely to end up in care, they are treated with more dignity and they can stay independent for longer. I’ve found that 50% of people that we assess go away with an improved quality of life as a result of interventions and education.--Jane... This is a content summary. If you would like to comment click on the headline and add your comments in the box below the article. Thanks for reading. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The) Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809872 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:59:54 +0100 2809872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727389&cid=t_136209_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FRy8xah8vO-M%2Falzheimers-and-dementia-simple-solution.html Sometimes it is best to find a simple solution to an ongoing problem.Have a simple solution to a problem? Tell us about it in the comments box below this article. Or better yet, write an article for the Alzheimer's Reading Room.Here are a few good examples.A Simple SolutionI've been taking care of my husband, John, who has dementia. John constantly misplaces his wallet and gets upset when he can't find it. I've tried to convince him that he doesn't need to carry a wallet anymore because I'm taking care of the bills and expenses, but this doesn't satisfy him.One day when John was getting quite agitated about his lost wallet and I couldn't find it anywhere, I came across an old wallet that had belonged to our son. I put a couple of dollars in the wallet and gave it to John -- and he was deli... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727389 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:20:10 +0100 2727389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584368&cid=t_136209_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FwG_TStMPo9s%2Fwhat-are-signs-of-normal-pressure.html Previously, I wrote an article about Jimmy Nowells. Jimmy was diagnosed with Parkinson's and then Alzheimer's. After ten long years of misdiagnosis-- and thanks to his daughter--Jimmy was correctly diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).If you would like to read about Jimmy's incredible story go here--When Alzheimer's isn't Alzheimer's -- It's a Miracle.Here are the signs and symptoms of Normal Pressure HydrocephalusSubscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading RoomWhat Are the Symptoms? Normal pressure hydrocephalus is usually characterized by a three symptoms: complaints of gait disturbance (difficulty walking)mild dementia and impaired bladdercontrol.These symptoms may not occur all at the same time. Sometimes only one or two of the symptoms are present.Gait disturbances range in sev... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584368 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:25:51 +0100 2584368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517277&cid=t_136209_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F1Rv7ir5IZdU%2F Ketamine, an anesthestic medication used for animals but also used by doctors for humans in some cases, has become an addiction problem; it’s considered to be a poor-man’s cocaine in some Asian countries and its use is spreading into the west. Used as a party drug, young adults and teens (and reportedly children as young as 9 years old) snort the ketamine for a hallucinogenic high. Unfortunately, this temporary high comes at a very high cost for many people, resulting in life-long health issues, such as the inability to hold your urine for more than 15 minutes or so at a time. According to this article, Asia’s party drug ketamine carries incontinence risk , that’s not all: “A recent study in Hong Kong of 97 drug users, most of whom primarily took ketamine, fou... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517277 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:45:04 +0100 2517277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447731&cid=t_136209_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FdkmS2HFb70o%2F Pelvic health awareness may not be something people talk about very often, but it’s an important - vital - part of women’s health. Ranging from uncomfortable menstrual cramps to gynecological cancers, we can’t afford to ignore the areas “below the belt.” To draw attention to pelvic health awareness, in particular urinary incontinence, Poise has launched its second annual Poise Passion Award. Do you know a woman who has overcome a pelvic problem, who is inspirational, who deserves to be recognized? If so, you can nominate her to be like Linda Michaels , Poise’s 2008 Passion Award winner. A Survivor and Pelvic Floor Champion is a woman who has overcome pelvic conditions, like light bladder leakage, through personal effort and has found strength through p... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447731 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:36:36 +0100 2447731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405801&cid=t_136209_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2F8C8fvXhHRGY%2Flights-camera-action.html News... is it all about being IN the news or CREATING the news?  I suppose it depends on the content of the news.I was completely impressed with a string of articles Google Alert fed me last week.  A reporter for Deseret News focused some health articles on low back pain, incontinence and physical therapists.  The "series" all started on May 7th with the topic for Saturday's Deseret News/Intermountain Healthcare Hotline.  This wasn't just a lone announcement.  There was also an article published about incontinence and low back pain.  The news didn't stop there... on May 8th there was another article published about low back pain.  Amazingly, another article about chronic back pain and physical therapists was published on May 9th!  It won't be ending there either.  On the 15th an... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405801 Wed, 13 May 2009 17:40:16 +0100 2405801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2128849&cid=t_136209_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fhow-to-kill-off-grandma-who-needs.html Who is going to clean this up? In Eric and Rhoda update : from bad to worse, I said:Eric is still distressed. Three days after admission, a new shift of doctors came on, and the doctor of the day diagnosed dehydration, and put Rhoda on a drip. Eric thinks she became dehydrated because she is not able to eat and drink without help. Her sight is poor and it maybe she does not see the glass of water on her bed table. She can probably see the food but has not been able to eat it. On two occasions Eric has visited twice in one day, and found a plate of cold, untouched food on the table. The lady in the next bed is a bit of a busy body. She has told Eric that Rhoda is not getting any help and that yesterday she attempted to get to the ward lavatory, did not make it, and soiled herself. One of th... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2128849 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:27:00 +0100 2128849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2053362&cid=t_136209_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fvideo-incontinence.html (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2053362 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:51:00 +0100 2053362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1990572&cid=t_136209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F26%2Fdefinitely-not-the-fifth-largest-city-in-france-new-nice-guidelines%2F Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Osteoporosis- primary prevention Osteoporosis - secondary prevention Lung cancer (non-small cell) – erlotinib Electrically-stimulated intravesical chemotherapy for superficial bladder cancer Laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction Transabdominal artificial bowel sphincter implantation for faecal incontinence Posted in Clinical Governance, Clinical Guidelines, NHS   Tagged: Bladder Cancer, Clinical Guidelines, Drug Therapy, Faecal Incontinence, Hyperactivity, Lung Cancer, Osteoporosis, Surgery    (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1990572 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:15:04 +0100 1990572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1895591&cid=t_136209_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F427908995%2F After several months of review, the agency issued a public health notice about meshes used to treat pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence due to a host of serious complications. At the same time, the FDA also updated new info for hernia patients. For POP and SUI patients, the FDA received 1,106 reports between 2005 and 2008 from nine surgical mesh makers of complications, which are usually placed transvaginally using tools for minimally invasive placement. The most frequent problems included erosion through vaginal epithelium, infection, pain, urinary problems, and recurrence of prolapse and/or incontinence. There were also reports of bowel, bladder, and blood vessel perforation during insertion (look here). For hernia patients, the FDA received 1,911 adverse events betwee... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1895591 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 22:04:23 +0100 1895591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1782670&cid=t_136209_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4406 Doctors would be familiar with the usual causes of Urinary and Fecal incontinence. However I was taken aback to see Jeff mention something I have not heard of: Political incontinence Well, I am not sure if Jeff is right. My diagnosis is, it’s not Incontinence. It looks more like Verbal Diarrhea to me where the product is nothing more than Bovine Excreta mixed with Heated Gas. a Incontinence? (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1782670 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1782670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512061&cid=t_136209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F12%2Fsupporting-older-people-in-care-homes-at-night%2F This report examines the perspectives of residents, relatives, staff and care home inspectors. It identifies both good and poor practice, and recommends improvements through a series of interventions. Issues explored in depth include: the role of regulatory bodies in night-time care inspection; the role of managers in supervising and monitoring night-time care; causes of distress and sleep disturbance amongst residents; the need to reduce the number of checks that occurs throughout the night; the training of night staff in areas such as dementia awareness and the management of continence; guidance on appropriate noise and light levels; and strategies for developing more person-centred care at night. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512061 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:13:42 +0100 1512061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1508144&cid=t_136209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F10%2Fproposed-new-arrangements-under-part-lx-of-the-drug-tariff-for-the-provision-of-stoma-and-urology-appliances-and-related-services-in-primary-care-consultation-document%2F The Proposed new arrangements under Part lX of the Drug Tariff for the provision of stoma and urology appliances - and related services - in primary care, consultation document is part of the Department of Health’s ongoing review of the arrangements under Part lX of the Drug Tariff for the provision of stoma and urology appliances - and related services - in primary care. The Department last consulted on proposals regarding these arrangements in September 2007 The revised proposals are summarised in the main consultation document. Further details are provided in each of the annexes as indicated. Annex A: Proposals regarding Service Provision and Remuneration Annex B1: Proposed amendments to the Draft National Health Service (Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 Ann... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1508144 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:35:11 +0100 1508144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1472375&cid=t_136209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F28%2Fnicely-nicely-latest-guidance-from-nice%2F Anaemia (cancer-treatment induced) - epoetin (alfa & beta) & darbepoetin (TA) Adalimumab, etanercept and infliximab for ankylosing spondylitis Type 2 Diabetes (review) (CG) Lipid Modification (CG) Canaloplasty for primary open angle glaucoma (IP) Endoaortic balloon occlusion for cardiac surgery (IP) Single incision mid-urethral tape insertion for stress urinary incontinence in women (IP) Workplace physical activity (PH) (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1472375 Wed, 28 May 2008 11:19:59 +0100 1472375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382680&cid=t_136209_137_f&fid=36083&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver%2F%7E3%2F273021233%2Fseveral-years-ago-i-refused-to-allow-my.html Several years ago I refused to allow my mother to be medicated with depression drugs. Instead, I decided to work very closely with her to try to bring her out of her "funk". Exercise, a good diet, lots of patience and fostering a "secure environment" worked. Later I discussed my mother's incontinence with her doctor. He told me he could... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382680 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:52:15 +0100 1382680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1382617&cid=t_136209_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F272940842%2F Tough choice, isn’t it? But some commonly used incontinence drugs may cause memory problems in some older people, according to a new study. “Our message is to be careful when using these medicines,” US Navy neurologist Jack Tsao, the lead author, tells the Associated Press. “It may be better to use diapers and be able to think clearly than the other way around.” The research began after Tsao met a 73-year-old patient who, shortly after starting an incontinence drug, began hallucinating conversations with dead relatives and having memory problems. Her thinking improved when she stopped the drug for several months. Aware of similar reports, Tsao and his colleagues looked at a large group of people to measure the effect of these and other med have on acetylcholi... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1382617 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:00:54 +0100 1382617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1329003&cid=t_136209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F26%2Ftwice-as-nice-latest-nice-guidance%2F Antenatal care Diabetes in pregnancy Prophylaxis for Infective Endocarditis Maternal and child nutrition Mental wellbeing of children in primary education Sleep apnoea hypopnea syndrome (obstructive) - continuous positive airway pressure Asthma (in adults) - corticosteroids Intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery Suburethral sling insertion for stress urinary incontinence in men (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1329003 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:53:16 +0100 1329003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1243428&cid=t_136209_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fbank-robbers-and-grave-robbers.html I want to juxtapose two things that happened to me today. Make of the juxtaposition what you will.I read an article in a newspaper.The BankrobbersPublicity shy British philanthropistI am no economist. I know little of high finance. Having issued that caveat, my strong view is that the government should either have trusted the market and let Northern Rock go to the wall, or they should have nationalised it on day one of the crisis. They did neither. Or both. Or a bit of this. And a bit of that. And lots more free publicity for that well-known philanthropist, Sir Richard Branson. In the end, even Gordon could not face giving Northern Rock to the vultures. So, finally, and too late, he nationalised it. What did the prevarication cost the taxpayer?To Goldman Sachs, the investment bank, and Sla... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1243428 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:11:00 +0100 1243428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1177652&cid=t_136209_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fbaby-boomers-who-will-look-after-them.html The Labour Party manifesto promised that the NHS would provide free medical care from cradle to grave. Just a minute, though, that was 1945 when Aneruin Bevan, one of the great socialists and the architect of the NHS was still around. Tony Blair’s worst detractors would not insult him by calling him a socialist. Hard to categorise the sub-prime minister but again the word “socialist” does not trip off the tongue.The baby boomers, who are now casting an eye towards the cemetery, should not be complacent about their old age. There is no longer free medical care for the elderly. There is a sort of acute medical care – fall over, break your hip, have it pinned, in and out in five days – but nothing for chronic illness and dementia. The government has “solved” that problem by deem... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1177652 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:57:00 +0100 1177652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1103399&cid=t_136209_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F18%2Ffeverish-illness-in-young-children-e-learning-from-bmj-learning%2F Feverish illness in young children: in association with NICE, Urinary incontinence in women: in association with NICE, and Prostate cancer risk management: in association with the NHS Cancer Screening Programmes, are interactive case histories packed with pictures and videos it giving evidence-based guides to their management from BMJ Learning. Alternatively give these Just in time Urology modules a whirl. Just in time modules are fast, evidence based updates giving the essentials on everyday conditions. Scrotal swellings: diagnosis and management Chronic prostatitis: diagnosis and treatment To use BMJ Learning you’ll need your Athens password from the NHS. (If you work in the North West and don’t have an NHS Athens Password this link will let you apply for one) If you need training in... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1103399 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 15:32:17 +0100 1103399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=790601&cid=t_136209_137_f&fid=35348&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimersdad.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2F130-get-in-shower.html Monday my mom called, frantic, saying "get over here and deal with your father."He couldn't find the bathroom, couldn't ask for it, and pooped himself. Fine, no reason to make a big deal, right? But he refused to remove his soiled clothes or take a shower. My poor husband was in the bathroom with this smelly wreck of a man for a good half hour. He started off asking nicely and then progressed to threats (I will cut your clothes off with scissors) and yelling (take off your clothes! Get in the shower!). I just sat there in the living room like a useless lump, knowing that going in there would make things worse --remember how he freaked out when he peed himself a few weeks ago and I was there?I can't say how much it sucks--you've heard it all, and if you're in this situation, you already kno... "Had a Dad" Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=790601 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:47:00 +0100 790601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=770751&cid=t_136209_137_f&fid=35348&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimersdad.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2F128-dont-hit-her.html I'm not writing as much, not just because I am busy with other things, but because my dad doesn't DO anything anymore. He hardly speaks. He picks his skin, stares at his hands, pees on himself, gets violent when he's frustrated.Last Sunday, I don't know what set him off, but he started poking at my mother at the dinner table, smacking her arm. My husband grabbed my father's arm and started saying, very firmly, "Don't hit her," over and over, finally saying that if he kept hitting my mother, he'd end up in a nursing home. My dad sat there sullenly like a spoiled child, and then he went to the bathroom for a while. (He has no problem finding my grandmother's bathroom.) When he came out, he went and stood near the back door, wanting to go home immediately, so my mom packed up their stuff and ... "Had a Dad" Alzheimer's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=770751 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:12:00 +0100 770751