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 'injury'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:21 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182319&cid=t_103349_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FA5G531mWaWs%2F Earlier this week, the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues declared that US-funded researchers knew they violated ethical standards when they deliberately infected Guatemalan prison inmates and mental patients with syphillis in the 1940s. The US apologized last year and the panel was convened to investigate and a final report is due later this year. About 1,300 people were infected with venereal disease, more than half of them with syphilis, including inmates who were exposed to infected prostitutes brought into jails, and male and female patients in a mental hospital. Some subjects had bacteria poured on scrapes made on their genitals, arms or faces. And they were not informed they were participating in medical research in which they were given penicillin to determi... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182319 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:20:37 +0100 5182319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181804&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthree-common-ailments-that-can-be-treated-with-regular-exercise%2F2011.08.31 It’s Wednesday, so I would like to tell you about some cool things I learned this past week about the science of how exercise can be used as a treatment for three common ailments. First, some background about exercise: The great thing about exercising every day that you eat is that this magic potion is not a shot or a pill. It does not involve a doctor burning or squishing anything in your body. There are no HIPAA forms, no insurance pre-certifications, and not even a co-pay. It’s as we say, easy and free. And drum roll please…exercise is active—not passive. Here’s the Mandrola take on how exercise might treat three specific medical conditions: (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr John M* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181804 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:00:42 +0100 5181804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169552&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-state-of-drug-seeking-in-america-nothing-should-hurt%2F2011.08.26 This might sting a little… When I was a child, I was often painted orange with Merthiolate.  My grandmother, like every good grandmother, kept a bottle handy at all times.  Merthiolate was an antiseptic, containing Mercury, that was marketed for cuts and scrapes. A fall on the gravel, a slide on the pavement, a run through the briar patch and you’d be sitting on the kitchen table while grandma colored you orange with the magical elixir, which incidentally burned like fire! On a recent emergency department shift, we were colluding about the general state of drug-seeking in America, which has been enabled by our ‘nothing should hurt’ ideology.   One of my dear friends, Nurse Nancy, had a realization; an epiphany, really. (more…) *This blog post was originally publ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169552 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:00:34 +0100 5169552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158998&cid=t_103349_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=5125814&cid=t_103349_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F11%2F14405%2F From The Atlantic (by David Eagleman): On the steamy first day of August 1966, Charles Whitman took an elevator to the top floor of the University of Texas Tower in Austin. The 25-year-old climbed the stairs to the observation deck, lugging with him a footlocker full of guns and ammunition. At the top, he killed a receptionist with the butt of his rifle. Two families of tourists came up the stairwell; he shot at them at point-blank range. Then he began to fire indiscriminately from the deck at people below. The first woman he shot was pregnant. As her boyfriend knelt to help her, Whitman shot him as well. He shot pedestrians in the street and an ambulance driver who came to rescue them. The evening before, Whitman had sat at his typewriter and composed a suicide note: I don’t really unde... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125814 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 03:03:41 +0100 5125814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097005&cid=t_103349_140_f&fid=34844&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheicarusproject.net%2Fdownloads%2Fhurting-yourself Self-injury is a common behavior in our society. Only a few forms are seen as problematic. Shame often thwarts an open exchange about experiences. "Hurting yourself" is a workbook that aims at encouraging reflection and generating awareness of various different aspects of self-injury from a non-coercive, self-compassionate, and harm reduction perspective.    read more (Source: The Icarus Project - Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness) The Icarus Project - Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097005 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:25:37 +0100 5097005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077693&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffootball-helmets-which-ones-are-most-likely-to-prevent-head-injuries%2F2011.07.28 Courtesy of Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences: National Impact Database Adult Football Helmet Ratings – May 2011 A total of 10 adult football helmet models were evaluated using the STAR evaluation system for May 2011 release.  All 10 are publicly available at the time of publication.  Helmets with lower STAR values provide a reduction in concussion risk compared to helmets with higher STAR values.  Based on this, the best overall rating of ‘5 Stars’ has the lowest STAR value.  Group rankings are differentiated by statistical significance. If you’re in the market to buy a loved one a football helmet, or just curious, go and have a look. It doesn’t take long, there are only 10 helmets on the list. Go to the list. I got to this from ESPN’... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077693 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:20 +0100 5077693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992690&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffourth-of-july-top-tips-for-fireworks-safety%2F2011.07.01 As the 4th of July approaches, I’ve begun to hear fireworks exploding in my neighborhood.  It’s been dry here, so in addition to the risk of injuring a person, there is a risk of setting the fields on fire.  I sure hope my neighbors are being responsible. I hope you will all have a safe and happy July 4th.  Be safe and stay out of the ER. Please use the following tips: Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.  A responsible adult should be in charge. Read and follow all warnings and instructions. Be sure other people are out-of-range before lighting fireworks. Small children should be kept a safe distance from the fireworks; older children that use fireworks need to be carefully supervised. Do not smoke when handling any type of “live” firecracker, rocke... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992690 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4992690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960069&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fvariations-in-retrieving-a-foreign-body-from-the-stomach%2F2011.06.22 I have observed extreme variation in how my colleagues manage GI foreign-body retrieval from the stomach. Some always use general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation; others (myself included) use conscious sedation. Some use an overtube to withdraw the object into if possible; others simply pull it up to the endoscope and use the endoscope to guide it through the esophagogastric junction and upper esophageal sphincter. The reasons for this variation are clearly related to the perceived risk of airway compromise or gastrointestinal wall injury during withdrawal of the object from the stomach. So my questions to you are: 1)      When do you ask for endotracheal intubation during foreign-body retrieval? 2)      Do you use an overtube when removing foreign bodies from the stomach... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960069 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:52 +0100 4960069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921435&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FjkJtnC7xuoA%2F LITFL reviews the June edition of Emergency Medicine Practice on Traumatic Hand Injuries. Are you ready for the Top 10 Review Questions? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921435 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:29:16 +0100 4921435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893557&cid=t_103349_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F02%2Frun-like-a-girl-how-sports-can-empower-you%2F I never considered myself an athlete. My twin sister grew up with the reputation of being the tomboy of the family, the sporty one who participated in soccer and other organized sports. I was the brain and artsy one, who spent more time practicing my scales and arpeggios on our baby grand piano and perfecting pirouettes in the dance studio. I was intimidated by sports. And I found that I had absolutely no coordination once you threw a ball into the competition. So out were softball, volleyball, soccer, and pretty much every other sport. I swam during the summer and for my high school, and I started running in junior high, but just to lose enough weight to stop my period (I was a tad anorexic). I continued jogging and swimming through college into early adulthood. But just to stay in shape.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893557 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:37:03 +0100 4893557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862557&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FzMal2K2f9cg%2F You can't get through emergency medicine training these days without the TLA 'NAI' ringing in your ears every time a sick child pops up on the triage screen. Can you remember all the things to look for if you suspect non-accidental injury? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862557 Wed, 25 May 2011 06:16:45 +0100 4862557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828787&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fcolon-injury-aast-classification%2F The American Society for the Study of Trauma (AAST) grades colon injury according to severity and devascularization injury. The grades are as follows: Grade 1 – partial bowel wall laceration or presence of contusion or hematoma Grade 2 – laceration involving less than 50% of bowel wall Grade 3 – laceration involving more than 50% of bowel wall, but less than full transection Grade 4 – complete transection of bowel wall Grade 5 – complete transection of bowel wall with presence of devascularized segment (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828787 Mon, 16 May 2011 06:00:07 +0100 4828787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828789&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F05%2Frectal-injury-aast-classification%2F The American Association for the Study of Trauma classifies rectal and rectosigmoid injuries into five grades based on severity and presence of devascularization. They are: Grade 1 – laceration of partial thickness bowel wall or hematoma/contusion Grade 2 – laceration of bowel wall less than 50% in circumference Grade 3 – laceration of bowel wall greater than 50% in circumference but less than complete transection Grade 4 – transection of bowel with extension into perineum Grade 5 – devascularization of bowel segment (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828789 Sun, 15 May 2011 06:00:05 +0100 4828789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820763&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fsmall-bowel-injury-aast-classification%2F The American Association for the Study of Trauma has classified small bowel injury into five grades depending on severity and degree of devascularization. They are: Grade 1 – partial bowel wall thickness laceration or contusion/hematoma without devascularization Grade 2 – Less than 50% circumferential full-thickness laceration Grade 3 – Greater than 50% circumferential full-thickness laceration but without complete transection Grade 4 – Complete transection of bowel Grade 5 – Transection accompanied by segmental loss or with devascularization of a segment of bowel (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820763 Sat, 14 May 2011 06:00:24 +0100 4820763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820765&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fpancreas-injury-aast-classification%2F The American Association for the Study of Trauma has classified pancreatic injury into five grades depending on the severity and location of parenchymal and duct disruption. They are: Grade 1 – superficial laceration to gland without duct injury or small hematoma in gland without duct injury Grade 2 – major laceration to gland without duct injury or large hematoma in gland without duct injury Grade 3 – parenchymal laceration with duct injury or distal transection Grade 4 – parenchymal laceration involving the ampulla of Vater or proximal transection Grade 5 – massive disruption or obliteration of pancreatic head (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820765 Fri, 13 May 2011 06:00:42 +0100 4820765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813292&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F05%2F11%2Fbig-pharmas-sugar-daddy-the-u-s-congress%2F Tuesday, May 10, 2011, I had the distinct pleasure of viewing a live feed of the press conference held on the steps of the U.S. Vaccine Court in Washington, DC, where attorneys representing clients and families damaged by vaccines, particularly autism disorder spectrum disabilities, challenged the U.S. Congress to investigate what’s really going on with the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, the U.S. Vaccine Court set up under the statute creating that law, and its unfair compensation tactics. While reading a companion article, “Unanswered Questions From The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: A Review of Compensated Cases of Vaccine-Induced Brain Injury” by Mary Holland, Louis Conte, Robert Krakow and Lisa Colin, published in the Pace Environmental Law Review at http://dig... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813292 Wed, 11 May 2011 14:52:21 +0100 4813292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753828&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Ftraumatic-brain-injury-tbi-and.html From the Agency for Heatlhcare Research and Quality:Clinician Guide:Depression After Traumatic Brain Injury13 April 2011Read the guide (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753828 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:51:00 +0100 4753828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742325&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fchallenge-policy-prohibiting-military-medicine-malpractice-suits-looming%2F The United States Supreme Court seems to be taking some interest in the legal upswell to overturn the Feres doctrine that prohibits military members for suing for medical practice complaints for care given in military hospitals. The latest of a series of challenges to the policy over the years centers around the severe brain injury and subsequent death suffered by Air Force Staff Sgt Dean Patrick Witt, who was injured after a nurse anesthetist place the endotracheal tube in his esophagus instead of the trachea. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742325 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 02:40:57 +0100 4742325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742386&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdomestic-violence-has-become-one-of-the-top-public-health-issues-facing-us-women%2F2011.04.22 Domestic violence knows no boundaries: cultural, socio-economic, religious, level of education, gender or age. It can occur in any relationship and to anyone, but especially to women. In fact, roughly 25 percent of women will become a victim at one time or another during her lifetime. Abuse is defined as any act used to gain power and control over another person, which can take on many forms. It can include physical, sexual, emotional, economic, coercion, threats, isolation and/or intimidation. Domestic violence is abuse that occurs within interpersonal relationships and has become one of the top public health issues facing women in the United States. It is a leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 14 and 44 in this country. There are risk factors that may increase the likelih... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742386 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4742386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677118&cid=t_103349_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsecret-scars-of-self-injury%2F Secret Scars; A Recovery Book What is self-injury? Why would people deliberately hurt themselves? Why can’t they stop? What can I do to help?These questions are asked and answered in Secret Scars, a revealing look at the addiction of self-injury. Self-injury is one of the fastest growing health problems among teenage girls today. Despite its prevalence, however, self-injury remains a behavior shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. Secret Scars is a groundbreaking book that demystifies self-injury by explaining it as an addiction. The author takes both an engaging and scholarly approach to help the reader understand the dynamics involved in self-injury. Not only does Turner share case histories and her personal struggle as a former self-injurer, she backs it up by citing studies, res... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677118 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:45:21 +0100 4677118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664181&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcdc-brain-injury-guidelines-for-physicians-when-to-scan-a-concussion%2F2011.03.31 By Richard C. Hunt, MD, FACEP Centers for Disease Control and Prevention A 17 year-old athlete arrives on the sideline, at your office, or in the emergency department after hitting her head during a collision on the sports field and is complaining that she has a headache and “just doesn’t feel right.” Can she return to play? If not, when can she safely return to school, sports, and to her normal daily activities? Does she need immediate care, a Head CT or MRI, or just some time to rest? Do those questions sound familiar? Each year thousands of young athletes present at emergency departments and in the primary care setting with a suspected sports- and recreation-related concussion. And every day, health care professionals, like us, are challenged with identifying and appropriately man... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664181 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:00:04 +0100 4664181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642779&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fdissertation-dish-wj-iii-tbi-cognitive.html Click on image to enlarge abstract- iPost using BlogPress from my Kevin McGrew's iPadintelligence theory CHC theory Cattell-Horn-Carroll human cognitive abilities psychology school psychology individual differences cognitive psychology neuropsychology psychology special education educational psychology psychometrics psychological assessment psychological measurement IQs Corner general intelligence TBI brain injury WJ III Woodcock-Johnson Generated by: Tag Generator (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=4642779 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0100 4642779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642609&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fd8Uj1L6mrV4%2F The LITFL Review is your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peaks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642609 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:32:00 +0100 4642609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615094&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsurgeons-advised-to-give-up-on-worst-injured-in-case-of-nuclear-detonation%2F2011.03.21 Researchers concluded that surgical triage following a nuclear detonation should treat moderately injured patients first, then severely and mildly injured people, because of the limited medical personnel and material resources that would be available. The model of time and resource-based triage (MORTT) tests different hospital-based triage approaches in the first 48 hours after a nuclear detonation of an improvised nuclear device. It’s not a tool in and of itself, but it examines the effect of various prioritizations and focuses primarily on the surgical needs of trauma victims. The report appears in Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness. The entire issue, devoted to nuclear preparedness, is open access. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at A... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615094 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4615094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532216&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FWWwrMU3Zo3M%2F The LITFL Review is your regular and reliable source for the highest highlights, sneakiest sneak peaks and loudest shout-outs from the webbed world of emergency medicine and critical care (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532216 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:32:20 +0100 4532216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522110&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F02%2F25%2Fnational-vaccine-injury-compensation-program-and-vaccine-damage-awards%2F Excerpted from Vaccines & Vaccinations: The Need for Congressional Investigation, Co-editors: Catherine J Frompovich and Laraine C Abbey-Katzev. Entire free pdf available by email request to: cfj@catherinejfrompovich.com National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program & Vaccine Damage Awards The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HRSA division (Health Resources and Services Administration) held a public meeting of the FDA’s Advisory Committee on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) in Rockville, Maryland, September 2-3, 2010, at which several charts were distributed. The chart below “NVICP Statistics Report as of Thursday, September 02, 2010” indicates just how pervasive and costly vaccine damage actually IS in dollars and cents. Petitioners’ Award Amounts for fiscal years 1989... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522110 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 08:06:50 +0100 4522110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482876&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F_yJ4wQY3NAs%2F We’re delighted to add Brain Resource to the roster of Sponsors of the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit, and the Center for  Technology and Aging and the Brain Injury Association of Canada to the roster of Partners. Thank you for your support! New Sponsor Brain Resource brings new insights and new efficiencies to managing brain health. Its proprietary platforms are used to predict who will best respond to what drug, and develop new drugs, to provide objective reports from on-line assessments of brain health across the lifespan (including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and Schizophrenia), and to match individualized profiles with brain training exercises & interactive videos to optimize wellness & brain function. New Partners The Brain Injury Association of Canada has a mandate to im... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482876 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:27:03 +0100 4482876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4482983&cid=t_103349_165_f&fid=36767&url=http%3A%2F%2Fabctherapeutics.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Frocky-start-to-my-pediatric-injury.html I don't frequently blog about my interest in pediatric injury prevention because our Facebook page is a much more convenient way to share information and messages about that topic.Today I thought I would tell a quick story about one of the driving events that got me thinking about injury prevention. The thought was prompted by a story on one of my favorite websites, www.safekids.org. They have a feature on furniture tipovers that reminded me of an incident that happened to my son when I was a brand new parent over 20 years ago.My son was nearly three years old and a very active toddler. I was watching him play in the fenced in back yard and he had his little toys, the family dog, and a toddler sized slide to keep him busy. It was a safe environment, I thought.He managed to fall off the tod... ABC Therapeutics Occupational Therapy Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4482983 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:22:00 +0100 4482983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4477652&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F02%2Filioinguinal-nerve-injury%2F The ilioinguinal nerve is the most commonly injured nerve during open inguinal hernia repair. This results in pain, numbness, and paresthesias along the inguinal crease (from the hip bone down to the groin.) (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4477652 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 07:41:53 +0100 4477652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4459962&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2011%2F02%2F10%2Fjared-lee-loughner-psychotic-or-vaccine-induced-madman%2F Dismissing Jared Loughner’s bloody murders in Arizona as the work of a madman is easy; people like him clearly seem deranged. Yet, shouldn’t we demand better answers? American culture is experiencing a phenomenon of medicated young adults committing violent public acts. (http://www.cchrint.org/2011/01/12/…) As more information becomes available, the mainstream media is avoiding obvious leads to investigate, namely vaccine-induced brain injury. In 1990, medical researcher Harris Coulter authored a powerful literary work titled, Vaccination, Social Violence, and Criminality: The Medical Assault on the American Brain. The book describes a rising epidemic of vaccine-induced encephalitis, or swelling of the brain, in United States children and young adults. It has been known s... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4459962 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:47:57 +0100 4459962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445898&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fneuropsychology-in-rehabilitation.html From The Atlantic.com:Giffords's Superspecialized Brain Doctor: Adding Insight to Injuryby Ford VoxThe Atlantic.com07 February 2011"A crucial part of Gabby Giffords's intensive brain injury rehabilitation at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) in Houston involves serial assessments and counsel by a neuropsychologist, a superspecialized breed of clinician many people know little about."Rehabilitation teams count count on expert neuropsychologists to administer formal standardized tests and analyze those results in light of clinical data. The best neuropsychological reports are veritable Rosetta stones."Read the article (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445898 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:41:00 +0100 4445898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445984&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2011%2F02%2F07%2Fjudging-mark-kelly-gabrielle-giffords-would-want-him-to-fly-the-shuttle%2F Gabrielle Giffords and Mark Kelly married in 2007. My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up. Judging Mark Kelly: Gabrielle Giffords Would Want Him to Fly the Shuttle. Give him some credit. Give her some credit. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, shot in the head on Jan. 8 in Tucson, Arizona, has made so much progress in a Houston rehabilitation center that her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, decided to leave his wife’s side and join his crew aboard the space shuttle Endeavour, scheduled to launch in April. And here come the critics, right on time: Mark Kelly is selfish, he’s ego-driven, he cares more about his career than he does his wife. How can he even think of abandoning her in her fragile state? Hey, people! Mark Kelly is going back to work, like thousands of other husbands with sick... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445984 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:44:38 +0100 4445984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4441956&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fgenitofemoral-nerve-injury%2F Injury or entrapment of the genitofemoral nerve can occur during open hernia surgery. This nerve provides sensory innervation to the skin on the medial upper thigh and lateral scrotum. Injury to this nerve causes pain and numbness in these areas. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4441956 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:40:00 +0100 4441956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4436748&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fback-pain-why-yoga-might-make-me-a-better-doctor%2F2011.02.04 I’m a physician trained in sports medicine, and a chronic back pain sufferer. I first injured my back in 2001 when lifting a heavy bag and trying to sling it onto my shoulder. The pain was so severe that I couldn’t get off the floor for three days. I eventually ended up in the ER with an “unremarkable” MRI. The cause of my pain was never explained — all I knew is that I hadn’t herniated any disks. Years later my back pain still flares up occasionally, and I’ve never really understood how to prevent it or treat it effectively. This has been very embarrassing for me, since I’m supposed to be an expert in this field. But today I finally got some insight into the real cause of my pain — not from a physician or physical therapist, but from ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4436748 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:00:29 +0100 4436748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414525&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FxAB9KCkFLYw%2F It’s time for a look at the latest review from EBMedicine: An Evidence-Based Approach to Managing the Anticoagulated Patient in the ED. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414525 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:41 +0100 4414525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399677&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fk7HhdSXLx0w%2F This article from the Washington Post explains how neuroplasticity will help Rep. Gabrielle Giffords recover from her brain injury: brain reorganization after injury is far more common and extensive than previously thought … neuroplasticity depends to a great degree on experience — which is to say, what the brain is forced to do in the critical weeks and months after it is injured. When an area with a specific function is destroyed, the brain first attempts to recruit nearby cells, which are often doing similar tasks, to change and perform the function of the destroyed cells. . 2. In this study, Dr. Yaffe and her colleagues measured risks of Alzheimer’s by measuring beta amyloid (the protein fragment that makes up Alzheimer’s plaque) levels in the blood. They found that the less ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399677 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:07:27 +0100 4399677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4389184&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcombating-concussions-impact-sensors-for-nfl-players-helmets%2F2011.01.23 Anyone who’s ever watched football, the American variety, knows how rough of a sport it can be. With 22 fast-moving players (some weighing as much as 350 pounds) scrambling and tackling for possession of the pigskin, injuries are inevitable. One of the scariest injuries a football player can get is a concussion. With its commonly insidious onset, concussions of the brain are often difficult to diagnose, or immediately treat to avoid long-term consequences. The National Football League (NFL) has announced that they will be launching a pilot program next season in which accelerometers will be placed in players’ mouthpieces, earpieces, and helmets to analyze how blows to the head relate to the effects and severity of concussions and other traumatic brain injuries. The data could p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4389184 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 14:00:33 +0100 4389184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382768&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FoYO9zFFv5OQ%2F Love is dangerous. If you don't believe me, read on to learn about all the ways amorous acts can threaten life, limb and... other body parts. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382768 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 05:00:16 +0100 4382768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372050&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FTBjRzRfBDmc%2F aka Trauma Tribulation 009 An ambulance crew have radioed through to the emergency department. They are en route with a patient who has sustained a ‘microwave injury’… Questions Q1. What are the 3 main mechanisms of ‘microwave injury’? Answer and interpretation expand(document.getElementById('ddet2103826644'));expand(document.getElementById('ddetlink2103826644')) The most common source of microwaves in day-to-day life is the microwave oven. [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372050 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:35 +0100 4372050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4352719&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FCGpo3IzFyn4%2F A video and description of Neal Cunningham's method of reduction for anterior shoulder dislocations and relevant links on shoulderdislocation.net (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4352719 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 09:00:19 +0100 4352719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304990&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=38275&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drjonathanreed.co.uk%2Fwordpress%2F2011%2F01%2Fa-new-way-of-looking-at-how-the-brain-works%2F I want to discuss an important new book for understanding how the brain works, which I have just read and is called Subcortical Structures and Cognition: Implications for Neuropsychological Assessment by Leonard Koziol and Deborah Budding.  Our current understanding of how the brain works using Neuropsychology has traditionally focused on the cortex part of the brain – frontal, temporal, parietal and occipital lobes and has looked at what happens psychologically when there is damage to these particular areas.  From this we understand perception, memory, language etc pretty well.  However we have tended to ignore subcortical brain areas such as the basal ganglia and cerebellum and have considered these areas as being responsible mainly for motor co-ordination.   This new book b... Child Neuropsychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304990 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:21:48 +0100 4304990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300553&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FkHzeN-i5Xns%2F A 23 year-old female netball player presents c/o pain and swelling to her right ankle post playing netball. The patients states she landed heavily, inverting her right ankle after jumping up to defend a goal shot, but was able to play on for another 2-3 minutes before the pain, and swelling became uncomfortable. The patients hobbles into minor injuries room, were you elevate the leg, and provided ice, analgesia, and start to wonder if she meets the criteria for X-ray to rule out a fracture? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300553 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:27:04 +0100 4300553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294552&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fdenver-screening-criteria-blunt-cerebrovascular-injury-part-2%2F The Denver screening criteria lists the following risk factors for blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) Presence of Leforte II or III fractures Cervical spine fractures involving subluxation Cervical spine fractures involving C1-C3 Cervical spine fractures extending into the transverse foramina Basilar skull fractures with carotid canal involvement Diffuse axonal injury with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 6 or less Near hanging injuries with anoxic brain injury (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294552 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 05:23:19 +0100 4294552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294555&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fdenver-screening-criteria-blunt-cerebrovascular-injury%2F Blunt cerebrovascular injury (i.e., damage to the carotid and/or vertebral arteries) is an increasingly recognized entity in trauma and the Denver Screening Criteria have been developed to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. The screening signs and symptoms of BCVI include: Focal neuorlogical deficit Arterial hemorrhage Cervical bruit in a patient less than 50 years of age Expanding neck hematoma Neurological exam inconsistent with head CT scan Cerebrovascular accident on follow-up head CT not seen on initial head CT. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294555 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:21:14 +0100 4294555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281317&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FEdLgNbE-AxA%2F LITFL looks at the latest review from EBMedicine on pelvic and hip injuries in the emergency department. Test your knowledge now! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281317 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:36 +0100 4281317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214125&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FyHmuwph2S2E%2F Minor injuries a clinical guide is written by Nurse Educator Dennis Purcell a specialist in minor injury assessment and management in the UK. After the success of the first edition, this second edition has grounded itself as one the the core text in the area of minor injuries. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214125 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:01:15 +0100 4214125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175612&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fduct-luschka-injury%2F The duct of Luschka is a normal variant that drains bile directly from the liver parenchyma into the gallbladder. It typically is located on the posterior gallbladder wall and is injured or unrecognized in .04% to 0.2% of cholecystectomies (gallbladder removal.) It most commonly presents 1 week after gallbladder resection with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain from the freely draining bile into the abdominal cavity. ERCP is performed for suspected duct of Luschka injuries as the test is both diagnostic and therapeutic. If the leak is considered low-grade, sphincterotomy is performed and is successful in closing the leak about 90% of the time. For high-grade leaks (i.e., leaks that present relatively earlier in the post-operative course) stenting is used with virtually all leaks closing.... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175612 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:02:17 +0100 4175612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121860&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FvPlud56Ve78%2F A 6-year old boy presents to ED in agony after entrapping his penis in the zipper of his new jeans. He is very distressed, unable to lay still or co-operate, and every movement of his legs makes him scream in pain as the fabric tugs on his sequestered foreskin. Do you have the skills to set him free? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121860 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:00:40 +0100 4121860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105714&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2F24%2Funderstanding-kinetic-energy-and-trauma%2F With every trauma call we run, there are two things that are almost absolute certainties. And I don’t mean that in the tongue-in-cheek sense, like, “We are certaint that the elderly fall victim will live on the third floor and the elevator will be broken or nonexistent.” or, ”We are certain that the nursing home C.N.A. will call for that extended inter-facility transfer 12 minutes before the end of our shift.” type of certainty. I mean…even more certain than that. . When people call us for trauma, these two things are certain. 1.) To objects collided with each other. 2.) Someone called 911. When we put these two certainties together, we can make some fair assumptions about trauma calls. Objects colliding with each other aren’t such a big deal. ... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105714 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:52:10 +0100 4105714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098357&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fmountains-in-moonlight.html Eight years ago, he was a mountain man and I a curly-headed dreamer hovering between idealism and conservatism.  He kissed me when he got off the plane, in a desolate airport tunnel just outside the gate, the gray carpeted walls dulling the senses as my lips buzzed and my vision blurred.  We hiked through the rough-cut stubble of summer ski runs, legs on fire from the dry weeds, and lungs burning on the relentless climb upward.  That day is the most alive I'd ever felt, to that point.  At the top of Mount Washington, the wind cut a trough through the rustle of grass and we tread doggedly up the wooden planks to the ski lift platform, bare in the summer sun, just a stack of two-by-fours nailed down to make a ramp.  He put his arm around my waist and a shiver down... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098357 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:05:00 +0100 4098357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086273&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F4DdimgFeB6c%2F A 3 year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his father after coming second best in a head versus chair collision. Can you manage his injury? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086273 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:23 +0100 4086273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082003&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Frutgers-football-player-eric-legrand-remains-paralyzed%2F Rutgers University football player Eric LeGrand remains hospitalized in Hackensack University Medical Center after suffering a severe spinal cord injury during a tackle. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082003 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 20:27:23 +0100 4082003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045097&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2010%2F10%2F08%2Fvaccinations-much-to-do-about-nothing%2F Daily, more and more information surfaces about problems with vaccines and what some regard as ‘forced’ vaccinations, particularly in the USA.  However, both the medical profession and the pharmaceutical industry seem to regard the ever-increasing, publicized downside of vaccines as “much to do about nothing.”   “Nothing” can be further from the facts, according to emerging statistical information and parents-turned-advocates, those whose children have been damaged or killed by vaccines, e.g., Association for Vaccine Damaged Children (AVDC), Canada; Global Vaccine Awareness League (GVAL), California (USA); Immunization Awareness Society (IAS), New Zealand; Medical Misdiagnosis Research (Canada); the National Vaccine Information Center in the Greater Washington, DC area (USA)... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045097 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:33:44 +0100 4045097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031246&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2010%2F10%2F05%2Fhope-on-the-horizon%2F First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win. A good person will resist an evil system with his whole soul. Disobedience of the laws of an evil state is therefore a duty. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 – 1948) If ever there were a time that elucidates the counsel of history’s greatest nonviolent social protester Mahatma Gandhi, it is now. Perhaps nothing exemplifies Gandhi’s admonitions better than the healthcare issues we find ourselves embroiled in and embattled with: loss of self determination because of pharmaceutical corporate influence and possible greed, yoked together with governmental agency inadequacy, probable conspiracies, and Congressional disregard. All that leads to healthcare consumers paying huge bills and suffering m... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031246 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:12:49 +0100 4031246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031505&cid=t_103349_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FFDbCpYs-FuQ%2F Next week, the US Supreme Court will hear a case that is being closely watched because of the enormous health and legal implications for drugmakers and parents, among many, many others - whether the family of an 18-year-old Pennsylvania woman should be allowed to proceed with a lawsuit against Wyeth for defects with its diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus, or DTP vaccine. She was vaccinated when she was six months old and now suffers from residual seizure disorder. At issue is the underlying notion of preemption - in this case, whether a federal law known as the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 prevents the family of Hannah Bruesewitz to press their lawsuit, which was rejected by (the federal vaccine court) that is empowered to provide compensation. The Bruesewitz family then fi... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031505 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:23:11 +0100 4031505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003263&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FrEIwkJOjMEI%2F Humeral shaft fractures commonly occur in the third decade (active young men) and in the seventh decade of life (osteoporotic women), and account for 3% of overall fractures. The most common site for fracture, is in the middle third of the humerus accounting for 60% of humerus fractures (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003263 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:26:13 +0100 4003263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983369&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fdeep-vein-thrombosis-dvt-classic-clinical-triad%2F Virchow’s triad – endothelial injury, stasis, hypercoagulable state (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983369 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:46:49 +0100 3983369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3980832&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2010%2F09%2F17%2Fthimerosal-accumulates-in-rat-brains-study-reveals%2F Catherine Frompovich Vactruth.com 09/17/2010 One of the researchers with whom I network emailed an absolutely stunning article about how Thimerosal, a mercury preservative used in vaccines since the 1930s, caused impairment in the brains of neonatal Wistar and Lewis lab rats. Since mercury—and Thimerosal, in particular—is suspect in neurodevelopmental disorders in children, especially autism, this study corroborates what parents believe happened to their children as a result of vaccinations, vaccines, and adverse effects. Researchers at the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology of the Nervous System, Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology, Warsaw, Poland, published the results of their study, Neonatal administration of a vaccine preservative, thimerosal, produces lasting impairme... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3980832 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:28:23 +0100 3980832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976500&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2010%2F09%2F16%2Fbrain-swelling-and-damage-associated-with-vaccines%2F Catherine Frompovich Vactruth.com 09/16/2010 Brain Swelling and Damage Associated With Vaccines – Inappropriately Labeled Shaken Baby Syndrome Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines Meeting Sept. 2-3, 2010, Rockville, MD With all due respect to what’s been presented at this meeting, the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines needs to hear about the unfortunate miscarriage of justice against parents whose children suffer brain swelling vaccine damage and are legally prosecuted by authorities with such charges as Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). Munchausen by Proxy (MSBP), Fictitious Induced Illness (FII), Non-Accidental Injury (NAI), Physical Abuse, Failure to Protect, and Child Abuse. Numerous infants and toddlers suffer brain trauma with or without hemorrhages; brain swelling (ed... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976500 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:25:40 +0100 3976500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965415&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdriving-safe-cars-can-save-lives%2F2010.09.13 New England Patriots NFL quarterback Tom Brady was on his way to practice when he crashed into a minivan which allegedly ran a red light. His Audi S8 car T-boned the other vehicle a few blocks from his home. A relieved New England Patriots owner Bob Kraft noted after the accident: “[Tom] arched and prepared himself and we’re just lucky with the glass and angles. We have a lot to be thankful for. It was really a miracle…We’re very, very lucky. Patriot Nation is lucky he had his seatbelt on.” Was it simply luck or good car design and mechanical engineering? Crumple zones and the passenger cage of a car when built for maximum safety decrease injury. Yet, unfortunately, there is significant variability among safety in cars. Brady walked  away from the accide... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965415 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3965415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946467&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39261&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvactruth.com%2F2010%2F09%2F06%2Fshoulder-injury-related-to-vaccine-administration%2F Catherine J. Frompovich 09/06/2010 Vactruth.com There are numerous vaccine-related injuries reported in VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System) that federal government agencies maintain to track such injuries. VAERS is co-sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, according to its website. Vaccine damage reports can be made in three formats: Online at Instructions for Completing the VAERS On-Line Form By faxing a request to (877) 721-0366 By mail: Mail a completed VAERS Form to VAERS, P.O. Box 1100, Rockville, MD 20849-1100. A pre-paid postage stamp is included on the back of the form. During the September 2-3, 2010, Advisory Commission on Chil... vactruth.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946467 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:53:39 +0100 3946467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965432&cid=t_103349_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FiRYW3UVw1Cc%2F A 57 year-old man presents to the emergency department after being accidentally poked in his left eye by his grandson. He complains of sharp pain on the surface of his eye and photophobia. He refuses to open his eyelids until you instill a few drops of topical anesthesia. Can you help him? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965432 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:00:40 +0100 3965432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3934456&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fchild-teenage-sports-concussions-sharply%2F Dr. Lisa Bakhos and colleagues at Brown University are reporting a sharp increase in the number of concussions that are being reported in child and teen sports participants. Bakhos analyzed data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) in preparing the report. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3934456 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:19:42 +0100 3934456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3895887&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fparalysis-as-criminal-punishment%2F2010.08.23 CAIRO — A Saudi judge has asked several hospitals in the country whether they could damage a man’s spinal cord as punishment after he was convicted of attacking another man with a cleaver and paralyzing him, the brother of the victim said Thursday. Every time I think my country is screwed up, I read this sort of thing and feel better about it. And kudos to the hospital that (apparently) just said, “No.” SOURCE: “Saudi judge considers paralysis punishment” – World News – Mideast/N. Africa – MSNBC.com *This blog post was originally published at GruntDoc* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3895887 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:33:17 +0100 3895887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885310&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fblog%2F818101 A 14-year-old Colorado girl survived a lightning strike. She was washing the family car when a lightning bolt hit the ground nearby and traveled through the water she was standing in. The girl said she felt "tingling" and a pain in her elbow. She said it felt like her bones were crunching. She checked out okay at the local hospital and just has "minor nerve stuff" still bothering her. Washing the car when thunderstorms are around is obviously something to avoid. Take a look: Permalink | Recent Headlines | News Feeds (Source: HealthNewsBlog.com) HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885310 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 02:00:00 +0100 3885310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816663&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fshape-of-my-eye-changed-because-of.html The shape of my eye changed because of a physical hardship: I hit a toilet with my head, with my eyes open, and my eyeball got smashed.  I don't know yet if the effects are permanent, but I do know one thing: it has changed my focus.  Literally.  I focus my camera just as I always have, but because the "perspective" in my eye itself has changed, what I see looks...different.  There is more blur.  Almost like I am less attached to the subject.  Yet more art?I've admired a few photographers for years: the one I love most is Amy Glover, first a professional alliance, then friend, then the woman who discipled me, and now fellow artist.  The allegory between art and soul is so complete, it's almost too good to be true.  Just as I've followed the "perspect... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816663 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:51:00 +0100 3816663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805993&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fweekly-report.html We spent the day today alone as a family.  My glasses came in yesterday, so I am able to drive, and I was just about giddy with the freedom of that when we drove out of the driveway this morning!  Amelia has had some difficulty with seizures in the last few days, so we headed to the pool.Music and water...the only two things that pull her out of the deep, long partial seizures.  A day in June was happily spent with my good friend Natasha, who gave us an impromptu private session of her wonderful music and motion class.  Her kids tagged along, and Amy had fun initiating a game of "chase" with Max during the banner-waving segment.  Today, we headed to the pool instead.God went before us, as usual, and we arrived to discover that it was a party day at the pool, comple... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805993 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:55:00 +0100 3805993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3795025&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fsunrise.html Windswept.  We spent our last morning on Folly Beach watching the sunrise just a few weeks ago in South Carolina.  The kids in p.j.s, adults hungering for crabcake eggs benedict at the Lost Dog.  I feel the same way...scrubbed clean with exhaustion, soul adrift in a quiet sea, eyes heavy...today.  Headache is through the roof painful, infection seems a bit worse today in my pacer pocket.  The doctor was on the fence but decided it doesn't look "grossly infected", so I can stay home, take my oral antibiotics and avoid a surgical revision of the pacemaker, at least for the moment.  My comprehensive exam has been resubmitted.  If all goes well and I pass the written portion, I will defend sometime the week of August 2 (i.e. next week).  Luckily, I have ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3795025 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:48:00 +0100 3795025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780532&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Finside-there-is-silver.html Yesterday was another day wasted spent at the doctor.  My headache isn't improving yet, and my double vision and the glowing aura in my vision became markedly worse yesterday, probably because I am spending so much time staring at a screen to revise my comprehensive exam.  The eye doctor gave me good news and bad: my double vision is due to a brand new astigmatism, thanks to changes in my eye shape from the fracture in my eye orbit and the impact to my eye.  Based on his findings in my eye 2 weeks after the fact, this doctor believes I hit the toilet with my eyes open and sustained impact right to my eyeball itself (even I, the oblivious and impervious nurse, find this somehow quite gross).  So I need glasses, for short distance stuff especially, at least for a few week... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780532 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:32:00 +0100 3780532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772346&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FVwcrrV9DMMU%2F We mentioned in our recent market report that NovaVision had declared bankrupcy. The company tried to transform its business model in the last couple of years — obviously it didn’t work. Now the trustee is sharing a few more details and looking for ways to dispose of its assets: NovaVision’s FDA-Cleared Visual Restoration Therapy (VRT) System and Company Assets Now Available (press release) The bankruptcy trustee has engaged The Magnum Group, Inc., to solicit offers for NovaVision’s assets which include the NovaVision Visual Restoration Therapy (VRT) system, a neuroplacticity (sic) platform that has been cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of stroke, traumatic brain injury, amblyopia (“lazy eye”) and optic nerve damage. NovaVision has recei... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772346 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 09:28:08 +0100 3772346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3762882&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Ffluid-resuscitation-burn-injuries%2F One of the most important components of adequate treatment in burn injuries in sufficient fluid resuscitation. Burn injuries have massive fluid loss due to evaporation and third spacing and outcomes are directly related to prompt and vigorous fluid administration, usually guided by the Parkland formula or analagous algorithm. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3762882 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:00:46 +0100 3762882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761600&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Ftaking-flight.html He stands tentative.  Opening his orange beak wider and wider as I walk closer.  He's more skittish than the other shore birds and gulls.  Doesn't like to be close to other people.He pulls his wings up high and gathers air under them and lifts off.  Just parallel to the ground at first.  Almost as if he might not have it in him to stay aloft or climb higher.Finally, he starts to make upward progress.  His beak still hangs open in fear of me, as if by talking to me he might scare me further away.  His wings are hinged and the lines go straight, then up  to gather more air, then hinged in two, a 90 degree angle as he swoops it away underneath himself.Finally, closer to the waves, he catches the updraft.  Here his flight becomes beautiful again, th... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761600 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:48:00 +0100 3761600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726595&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-its-wrong-to-call-drug-seekers-a-micropopulation%2F2010.07.05 I don’t know what’s going on with American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) lately, but it’s disheartening. Their abdication of responsibility and engagement during the healthcare reform debate was depressing. Then there was a rigged poll designed to elicit a predetermined result. Now I see a bizarre op-ed piece in USA Today entitled “Opposing view on drug addiction: Don’t make us ‘pain police’” and authored by ACEP President Angela Gardener. An excerpt: The patient-physician relationship is sacrosanct, demanding candor and trust. In the emergency department, trust is built in nanoseconds because patients and doctors do not have prior relationships. Knowing that any pain prescription will be entered into a large, public database might p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726595 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3726595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726746&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fhome-bed-heaven.html I skipped everything I *thought* I wanted to do on the way home from the hospital yesterday...even walking in to Walgreens for a few essentials.  Coming out of the hospital after the pacemaker was a different experience - felt great.  Yesterday I felt more tired and more on the verge of nothingness than I have since my college days.  Which is interesting.  Back then, I thought it was my heart making me so tired, but now I wonder if it is the many, many times I hit my head when I fainted.  As soon as I got home yesterday, I went to bed and I really haven't gotten up yet, except for brief intervals to use the bathroom and have a drink.  I forced myself to eat something this morning, as I have no appetite yet.  I haven't had to take any pain relievers as my ... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726746 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:36:00 +0100 3726746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724505&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=38275&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drjonathanreed.co.uk%2Fwordpress%2F2010%2F07%2Fbrain-injury-and-creativity%2F I work a lot with children and young people who have suffered a brain injury.  It is one of the most devastating conditions.  Brain injury often results in changes to personality, to memory, to social ability and sometime to physical disability.  It often occurs to normally developing individuals.  Because brain cells do not repair themselves there is no cure and it is a case of living with and adapting to the condition.  I have noticed however that there is one area of functioning that seems to be preserved and often actually enhanced following a brain injury and that is creativity.  Although the brain can not repair itself new neural pathways can develop which I believe can allow new talents to emerge or create a different way of seeing the world.  I have worked with several young... Child Neuropsychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724505 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:21:05 +0100 3724505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721706&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fdeceased-nfl-player-chris-henrys-brain-showed-signs-brain-damage%2F NFL player Chris Henry’s brain showed the signs of traumatic brain disease known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE after studies were conducted at the Brain Injury Research Institute at West Virginia University. The presence of tau protein is an indicator of CTE, as explained by Dr. Julian Bailes, Chair of Neurosurgery at WVU. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721706 Sat, 03 Jul 2010 01:38:59 +0100 3721706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710662&cid=t_103349_115_f&fid=34670&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsumerdoc.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fdiffuse-axonal-injury-mri.html Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is a frequent result of traumatic deceleration injuries and a frequent cause of persistent vegetative state in patients. DAI typically consists of several focal white-matter lesions measuring 1-15 mm in a characteristic distribution. The most common MRI finding is the presence of multifocal areas of abnormal signal (bright on T2-weighted images) at the white matter in the temporal or parietal corticomedullary junction or in the splenium of the corpus callosum.From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at teleradproviders@gmail.com (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site) Sumer's Radiology Site blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710662 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:01:00 +0100 3710662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687098&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-testing-doctors-and-x-ray-vision%2F2010.06.22 Boston Celtics basketball player Kendrick Perkins injured his knee during the NBA Finals against the Lakers when he landed awkwardly. Unable to weightbear, he left Game 6 not to return for the following pivotal Game 7. Based on his mechanism of injury and his physical examination, his trainer reported that he tore his medial collateral ligament (MCL) as well as the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). More amazingly, this was done without the help of a MRI. Since Perkins was unable to play the final game, there was no urgent medical need to expedite the test, as regardless of the result his season was already done. How do doctors know what’s wrong without X-ray vision or an imaging test? (Note that Perkins did get a X-ray, but X-rays generally don’t show ligament injuries.) Is it... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687098 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:00:00 +0100 3687098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676770&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fhandbook-of-pediatric-neuropsychology.html The forthcoming Handbook of Pediatric Neuropsychology (Dr. Andrew Davis) can now be pre-ordered from Springer Publishing.A description of the book, at the publisher website, is below:This handbook covers basic neurodevelopmental research that any pediatric neuropsychologist will need to know. The authors discuss practical issues in pediatric assessment, and provide a comprehensive overview of the most common medical conditions that neuropsycholoigists encounter while dealing with pediatric populations.The book also describes a variety of professional issues that neuropsychologists must confront during their daily practice, such as ethics, multiculturalism, child abuse, forensics, and psychopharmacology. Also discussed are school-based issues such as special education law, consulting with s... Intelligent Insights on Intelligence Theories and Tests (aka IQ's Corner) blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676770 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:35:00 +0100 3676770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3652531&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fmedia-npr-radio-military-brain-injuries.html Military Still Failing To Diagnose, Treat Brain Injuries by T. CHRISTIAN MILLER and DANIEL ZWERDLING. Includes a link to the NPR All Things Considered presentation. (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652531 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:44:00 +0100 3652531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3648437&cid=t_103349_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F10%2Fbritish-journal-of-healthcare-assistants-2010-vol-4-no-5%2F Title: HCA study day: long-term bowel management Skinny: Healthcare assistants (HCAs) supply most of the day-to-day care needs of spinal cord injury patients within their own homes, including establishing and maintaining a long-term bowel management regime. A training need was identified for staff including Digital Rectal Examination (DRE) and Manual Evacuation of Faeces (MEF). (Print subscription held at Fade Library) Filed under: Journals, Long Term Conditions Tagged: Bowel Management, Chronic Diseases, Healthcare Assistants, Spinal Cord Injury, Training (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3648437 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:20:40 +0100 3648437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3636048&cid=t_103349_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Freeve-foundation-paralysis-community.html If you are a caregiver, a concerned person, a relative or friend, or a person with paralysis, I recommend you visit the Reeve Foundation Paralysis Community , a social community. The website is part of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. You'll find News, Blogs, Forums, and question and answer sessions with Dr. Dan Gottlieb, a psychologist and mental health expert. In the News there you'll find Francesco Clarke's new book, "Walking Papers." The book will let you know what it's like to be one of the spinal cord injured people using a wheelchair. What is it like to be in that person's mind and body? The author writes "What does it feel like to be immobilized in this way? After seven years of being injured, I still find this so hard to describe. To put into words what it feels like to ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3636048 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:22:00 +0100 3636048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617958&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=37835&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iqscorner.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fbrain-injury-outcome-tests-scales-and.html Looks like a good resource for finding descriptions of measures of outcomes post brain injury.  A Compendium of Tests, Scales and Questionnaires by Robyn TateTechnorati Tags: Psychology, neuropsychology, neuroscience, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, TBI, brain injury assessment (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=3617958 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:21:00 +0100 3617958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618095&cid=t_103349_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fh38hEJHwzfM%2F Secret Scars; A Recovery Book What is self-injury? Why would people deliberately hurt themselves? Why can’t they stop? What can I do to help? These questions are asked and answered in Secret Scars, a revealing look at the addiction of self-injury. Self-injury is one of the fastest growing health problems among teenage girls today. Despite its prevalence, however, self-injury remains a behavior shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. Secret Scars is a groundbreaking book that demystifies self-injury by explaining it as an addiction. The author takes both an engaging and scholarly approach to help the reader understand the dynamics involved in self-injury. Not only does Turner share case histories and her personal struggle as a former self-injurer, she backs it up by citing st... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618095 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:45:21 +0100 3618095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617951&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fcurious-reading-about-neuropsychology.html Study raises questions about military's brain injury assessment toolBY KATHERINE MCINTIRE PETERS 24 May 2010next.gov.com (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617951 Mon, 31 May 2010 20:42:00 +0100 3617951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603874&cid=t_103349_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fl9IEbYtopHU%2F The FDA has issued a warning that the popular Alli diet pill may cause a severe liver injury. The move comes three years after GlaxoSmithKline began marketing Alli as an over-the-counter version of Xenical, a prescription drug marketed by Roche (background) which, you may recall, fared poorly due to side effects such as leakages and oily discharges. Both contain the active ingredient known as orlistat. In explaining its decision, the FDA said it identified 13 cases of severe liver injury, with 12 coming from outside the US. The one case in the US involved Alli. Two patients died from liver failure and three required transplantation, although the agency emphasized that a cause-and-effect relationship has not been established (you can read more here). (Source: Pharmalot) Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603874 Wed, 26 May 2010 17:43:13 +0100 3603874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599205&cid=t_103349_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fbrain-trauma-may-disrupt-melatonin.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599205 Tue, 25 May 2010 16:18:00 +0100 3599205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567962&cid=t_103349_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FIoqMZPfISco%2F          Knee injuries often occur among active teens, especially athletes, and a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) – a ligament that helps give the knee its stability – is a common knee injury.  Teens who play contact sports (like football and basketball) or so-called “cutting” sports (like soccer and baseball that feature swift, abrupt movements such as pivoting, stopping or turning on a dime) are most likely to get ACL injuries.  The injury also happens when a person jumps and lands on the feet with knees straight or “locked” instead of flexed, putting excessive pressure on the knee joint and causing the ACL, a rope-like band, to tear or break apart.  Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are more frequent in females with between 2 and 8 times more f... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567962 Sun, 16 May 2010 11:57:12 +0100 3567962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552418&cid=t_103349_117_f&fid=38158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twitter.com%2Famacupuncturehttp%3A%2F%2Famericanacupuncture.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fnew-sport-injury-treatment.html As a medical physician for over 51 years, I strive to give you the best medical information on controversial medical subjects, and help your read betwwen the lines. You must 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. This results in astounding healing in pain management, addictions to cigarettes and food, and a host of other maladies. Visit drneedles is blogging" at the end of each blog for a complete alphabetical list of all my blogs Visit http://www.americanacupuncture.com/ for more detailed information on mind, body, and spirit healing.NEW  SPORT   INJURY TREATMENTSports injuries are now treated with ... Dr. Needles Medical Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552418 Tue, 11 May 2010 15:02:00 +0100 3552418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581669&cid=t_103349_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F12149755%2F1ek6a6%2Fneuromarketing%7EThe-Brain-That-Changes-Itself.htm Book Review: The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman Doidge For centuries, the human brain was considered largely immutable after childhood. We were told that we had all the brain cells we’d ever get by the time we were adolescents. In short, even under [...] CommentsI really like the approach this book takes on the brain. I ... by Brian LagoniI had the same thought, Brendon, though I hope that it spawns a ... by Roger DooleyThanks Roger. I enjoyed this when I read it last year, and ... by Brendon Clark (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581669 Mon, 03 May 2010 12:28:04 +0100 3581669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508134&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F04%2F27%2Fcan-injury-lead-to-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1Although there are some who believe that a blow to the abdomen, where your insulin-producing pancreas lives, can cause type 1 diabetes, that is simply not the case. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune process, during which one's own immune system harms cells in the pancreas. After the disease takes over the pancreas, people cannot monitor their glucose levels. Occasionally, trauma to the pancreas can trigger inflammation that involves a fairly large area of the pancreas. In a severe case of pancreatitis, if most of the pancreas is destroyed from inflammation and scarring, diabetes can occur. Check out more diabetes information on AOL Health.Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Diabetes Blog) The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508134 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3508134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3479745&cid=t_103349_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FTIfnuNteMbQ%2F This article explains treating and understanding a spinal cord injury.           The spinal cord is the major bundle of nerves carrying nerve impulses to and from the brain to the rest of the body.  Rings of bone called vertebrae surround the spinal cord.  These bones constitute the spinal column (back bones).  Spinal cord damage results in a loss of function, such as mobility or feeling.  In most people who have spinal cord injury, the spinal cord is intact.  Spinal cord injury is not the same as back injury, which might result from causes such as pinched nerves or ruptured disks.  Even when a person sustains a break in a vertebra or vertebrae, there might not be any spinal cord injury if the spinal cord itself is not affected.  There are two kinds of spinal cord injury &... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3479745 Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:18:59 +0100 3479745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471720&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F04%2Forthopedic-surgeons-urge-caution-youth-baseball-softball-players%2F Dr. Joseph Guettler, a leading sports medicine doctor practicing at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan said that elbow and shoulder injuries are increasing at an alarming rate in teenage ballplayers and is urging parents to set limits on the amount of playing time for their children. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471720 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 21:45:45 +0100 3471720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463558&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fphoto-of-the-day-campaigning-for-awareness-of-brain-trauma-in-nfl%2F Sylvia Mackey, below, is one of the women featured in a New York Times photo slideshow and article, “In NFL Fight, Women Lead the Way”. Mackey is one of six women leading the movement for better awareness and mitigation of brain trauma and dementia risks associated with the NFL. Her husband, John, was once a leader of the football players union and now suffers dementia. Photo: Josh Haner/The New York Times Post from: BlissTree Photo of the Day: Campaigning for Awareness of Brain Trauma in NFL (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463558 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:37:06 +0100 3463558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463726&cid=t_103349_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fms-and-falling%2F We likely all studied Newton’s theory of Gravity in school; “F = GmM/r^2” is how the renowned scientist mapped out the force (F) of attraction between two objects (m, M) which draw them together.  I’ll have to remember that equation the next time I find myself in a crumpled heap at the bottom of the stairs… I’m sporting a wicked bruise on my left arm this week; a result of such a fall. A momentary shift in focus from placing my foot on the bottom step in preparation for a routine assent, as Sadie hurried past in an heretofore unannounced race, and I was inhaling the scent of recently-vacuumed carpet…up close! On my way down the up staircase, my forearm met the end of the handrail with the “F” of “m” meets “M” leaving a 7” deep muscled bruise which is now that u... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463726 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:08:51 +0100 3463726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435058&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2F03%2Fthe-c-spine-helmet-issue%2F The good news in the world of head trauma and brain injury is that we’re seeing a lot more folks putting on helmets before they go out and do potentially dangerous, head crushing stuff. The good/bad news is that we’re encountering more patients who are wearing helmets and need to be placed in full spinal immobilization. This brings up a controversial decision. Should we remove the helmet or leave it in place? The leave it or remove it controversy has been around for as long as I’ve been in EMS and, like most controversies that remain unresolved for years, there are merits to both options. In these instances, it’s easy to create blanket rules and then follow them mindlessly. “Always leave the helmet in place, unless it obstructs the airway.” “Alway... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435058 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 12:00:23 +0100 3435058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403831&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F03%2F25%2Fneuropathy-and-diabetes-what-does-it-mean%2F Filed under: ComplicationsDiabetes damages nerves, slowing down the rate at which nerves relay messages to and from different parts of the body. Scientists aren't certain why this happens, but they think the damage might happen when glucose attaches to or affects proteins in nerve cells. Nerve damage can cause changes in sensory perception, pain, or problems with digestive, bladder, bowel or sexual function. More than half of diabetics have some signs of neuropathy. Serious neuropathy can lead to foot ulcers and the loss of lower limbs. Symptoms of nerve damage include numbness, tingling and reduced sensitivity to light touch. A burning, shooting or stabbing pain may also occur. The real danger of this condition is that it lessens your sensitivity to vibration, touch and pain, especially... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403831 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3403831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3386963&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Ftraumatic-brain-injury-new-cdc-report.html Several days ago, the CDC released a report entitled, "Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States: Emergency Department Visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths, 2002-2006" - available as a .pdf (and .doc) download.Download the report (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3386963 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:46:00 +0100 3386963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383091&cid=t_103349_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FyQpzRLqK4v4%2F Acquired brain injury refers to any brain damage that happens after birth. Alcohol is one of the many causes of acquired brain injury. The injury inflicted by alcohol abuse is referred to as alcohol related brain injury (ARBI). More than 2,500 Australians are treated for ARBI every year. Just how much damage is done depends on a number of factors. These include individual differences, as well as the person’s age, gender, nutrition and their overall pattern of alcohol consumption. A person with ARBI might experience problems with memory, thinking abilities and physical coordination. A younger person has a better chance of recovery because of their greater powers of recuperation. However, the effects of alcohol related brain injury can be permanent for many sufferers. Alcohol and br... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383091 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:53:20 +0100 3383091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378605&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FHGMTOL6R3Gs%2F Today, in honor of both Brain Awareness Week (March 15-21) and Brain Injury Awareness Month (March), it is my pleasure to interview Patrick Donohue, founder of the Sarah Jane Brain Project, a foundation launched in 2007 with the explicit aim to create a model system for children suffering from all Pediatric Acquired Brain Injuries, and an implicit potential, in my view, to fundamentally transform medical research through the use of neuroinformatics and standarized systems of care. The Foundation: Story and Objectives Alvaro Fernandez: Patrick, thank you very much for your time today. Can you please provide an overall perspective into what you are doing and why? Patrick: Of course. The Sarah Jane Brain Project, named after my daughter Sarah Jane, started when she was shaken by her baby nurs... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378605 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:22:13 +0100 3378605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366164&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fyou-awake-yet%2F photo: Thinkstock If you managed to sync up to Daylight Saving Time this morning, you probably lost an hour’s sleep. And, according to a study published by the Journal of Applied Psychology, that means you’re more likely to get injured on the job today. Not surprisingly, lack of sleep seems to make some worker bees less alert, heightening their risk of injury on the Monday after Daylight Saving Time. At Blisstree, we’re drinking extra coffee and keeping our mugs far away from our keyboards. (from Scientific American) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366164 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:20 +0100 3366164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362582&cid=t_103349_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FGpSeaOfXWvs%2F Demi Moore This is a wonderful video about Self Injury from Face The Issue narrated by Demi Moore. The following is a quote from a self injurer who trying to find freedom from their addiction. I really sorta want to start cutting again. the urges have come back… i mean, i dont particularly enjoy passing out or being that weir lightheaded feeling, and lord knows i dont need more scars, but lately ive just really wanted to start cutting again, and since i have refained from cutting i end up hurting myself in other ways, like almost breaking bones, or when i have them, losing myself in an opiate fog and taking half a bottle of pills. really, whats worse? the drug or the cuts? the cuts will heal in a week but the drugs just get worse and worse, and that lovely black pit is just becoming ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362582 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:28:41 +0100 3362582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359116&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fneuropsychology-abstract-of-day-tbi.html CONCLUSIONS: The statistical methods proposed to analyze these measures using a global test procedure, along with research and methodological and regulatory issues involved with the use of multiple outcomes in a clinical trial, are discussed.PMID: 20216459 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359116 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:16:00 +0100 3359116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339715&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=38275&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drjonathanreed.co.uk%2Fwordpress%2F2010%2F03%2Fwhy-do-people-commit-murder%2F Everyone is a psychologist.  By that I mean that everyone tries to work out why people behave the way they do.  This is an inbuilt social drive that helps us to interact normally.  It is based on theory of mind which is about understanding other people’s mental states and intentions.  Lack of theory of mind is the key disability in Autism.   In my work I find that most people have a strong belief about why someone is behaving the way that they do (although in my work I think that it is often a wrong belief). I think we base our understanding on why others behave  the way that they do on what we think about ourselves and our cultural norms.  This is essential to group cohesion.  No one can truly know how another person is thinking but we automatically make an educated guess. �... Child Neuropsychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339715 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:29:03 +0100 3339715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290821&cid=t_103349_99_f&fid=34593&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2FAyaJ%2F%7E3%2FgjNHvV88C7s%2Ffalls_lead_the_injury_pack.php The National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) has been conducted since 1957 and is one of the main instruments to get a glimpse at the health of the US population. The NHIS is a "multistage area probability design," or what many call cluster sampling. The idea is to first sample geographic areas in all 50 sates and the District of Columbia, where the area might be a county, a small adjoining group of counties in sparsely populated places or a metropolitan area where population is dense. The list of areas to be sampled has about 1900 entries and 428 are drawn at random, although all states are sampled. So that's the first stage. Within these primary sampling units subsamples of either 8, 12 or 16 addresses are then drawn or a sample of 4 housing units built after the year 2000. The sample isn... Effect Measure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290821 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:57:44 +0100 3290821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290894&cid=t_103349_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Ftraumatic-brain-injury-progesterone.html From The Guardian:Sex hormone progesterone may save lives after brain injuryA major clinical trial will test whether the female sex hormone can minimise damage and improve recovery after brain injuryIan Sample, San Diegoguardian.co.ukFriday 19 February 2010 21.30 GMTAn article about the proTECT III clinical trial.Read the article===Here is the ClinicalTrials.gov entry for this study: proTECT III === (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290894 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:31:00 +0100 3290894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262624&cid=t_103349_99_f&fid=34593&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2FAyaJ%2F%7E3%2FF6tdqS6Y7JA%2Fwhen_old_folks_get_the_shaft.php I admit there are some medical articles I just read the press release for. They are almost always articles in journals I don't have easy access to and don't read regularly, but when I run across a press release I find interesting enough to read and maybe post about, it often isn't so compelling I'm going to go out and read the article. It's just mildly interesting and for my purposes the details aren't as important as the main ideas. If you guessed that I'm going to do that now, you'd be right. It's about an article in The Journal of Trauma Injury, Infection, and Critical Care from researchers at Indiana University about elevator related injuries in older adults that I only know about from a press release. I didn't read it. There, I admitted it. Anyway, where was I? Read the rest of this p... Effect Measure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262624 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:30:49 +0100 3262624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254371&cid=t_103349_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fjohn-murthas-death-gallbladder-surgery-complications-happen%2F Although none of the editors of InsideSurgery participated in his care, we have noted reports that Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha has died from complications following removal of his gallbladder. The Associated Press is reporting tonight that Pennsylvania Congressman Bob Brady of Philadelphia has stated that Murtha suffered from injury to his large intestine during the operation at Bethesda Naval Hospital to remove his gallbladder. The gallbladder was reportedly removed laparoscopically or as it is sometimes described via a minimally invasive technique. Murtha was apparently discharged to home and then presented to the Virginia Hospital Center complaining of abdominal pain and a fever. Several days ago he was reported to be in the intensive care unit, indicating that a serious comp... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254371 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:55:41 +0100 3254371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251217&cid=t_103349_99_f&fid=34593&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2FAyaJ%2F%7E3%2FCLyaM5Lh4tw%2Fyour_home_is_your_dangerous_ca.php Most people feel safe at home, but statistically it's not the safest place to be, at least in terms of being injured (here injury includes not only trauma but poisoning, but if we restrict it to trauma probably little is changed). Here's one of CDC's "Quickstat" looks at the percentage distribution of injuries by place of occurrence, as reported in a cluster sample of the US population (the National Health Interview Survey). The years covered are 2004 to 2007: Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Source: Effect Measure) Effect Measure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251217 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:02:00 +0100 3251217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3246902&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38977&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portable-essentials.com%2F2010%2F02%2Felbow-update-i-am-hardware-free.html I went to a massage appointment today, mostly to get the crud out of my muscles. I picked up a bug recently, and was left pretty sore everywhere by it. But I had the CMT work on my left arm as well (not around the elbow, but all the muscles around it), and my shoulder. By the time she was done, I had more comfortable movement in my arm in a long time.So, I fired off an email to my orthopedist, letting him know that I had really good range-of-motion, and that the massage really opened it up. I also asked if I could start going without the brace, as I didn't think it was making much of a difference right now. About 30 minutes later... I got his blessing to remove it. Yep! I am hardware-free! While I have it if needed, I am working slowly to get my arm back to its norm, and hope to never wear... Back of the Medic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3246902 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:25:00 +0100 3246902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212285&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fiphone-app-saved-earthquake-victims-life%2F You just never know what your iPhone will do for you – and the next time someone comments on the cost or extravagance of your iPhone, tell them that if you want to try to save a life, there’s an app for that. apple.com According to a Yahoo.com story, American film-maker Dan Woolley, who was in Haiti to make a documentary on poverty in that country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, was trapped beneath rubble after the hotel he was staying in collapsed. Unable to get help, Woolley was trapped with a broken leg and a bleeding head wound. Although a fractured leg is serious, a head wound can be much more so. Just remember actress Natasha Richardson’s death after she fell and struck her head while on a ski hill. The bleeding also needed to be stopped. So, what to do? Using the ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212285 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:31:22 +0100 3212285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212357&cid=t_103349_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2FgF2zAXs4Xzo%2Fus-diagnosis-of-closed-tendon-injuries.html I found the article on using ultrasound to diagnosis closed flexor tendon injuries interesting.  I  still rely on history and physical exam to make the diagnosis, but can see how the use of ultrasound (US) could be useful particularly in children. The article is a retrospective audit of the accuracy of US in diagnosing closed flexor tendon ruptures and ruptures following recent flexor tendon repair in 80 patients between January 2001 and December 2006.  The accuracy of US was found to be higher than clinical examination alone (95% vs. 79%, Z = 2.00, p = 0.03). US findings were 100% accurate when imaging was undertaken between 1 and 7 days following injury, but only 88% accurate when undertaken on the same day as injury and 85.7% accurate when performed after 1 week (X 2 = 6... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212357 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:01:00 +0100 3212357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212347&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38977&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portable-essentials.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fmri-and-good-news.html Last Friday, I contacted my orthopedist, because I was concerned about some things with my elbow. These were:Could not bend my elbow more than 90 degrees without pain (I have been doing exercises per my orthopedist for mobility, not strength). I wasn't sure if the pain was due to the tendon tear, or due to it needing to be stretched.An odd "ache" that had started, with no known reasonNo major improvement since I saw him on January 11th. During my last visit, he offered the opportunity to MRI my elbow if I had increased pain, or no major improvement within a few weeks. So, after sending my email to him on Friday morning, I was surprised to get a phone call from him in the afternoon.He decided it was a good time to get that MRI done. He sent off the request, and gave me the number to ca... Back of the Medic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212347 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:05:00 +0100 3212347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208717&cid=t_103349_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fchristopher-reeve-foundation-online-at.html Like the real life superman that he was, the spirit of Christopher Reeve reaches out to those who have spinal cord injuries. MISSION STATEMENT: The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy.After the horseback riding accident in 1995 that caused a spinal cord injury and paralysis, actor Christopher Reeve, who portrayed Superman in the movies during the 1980's, continued a brave mission to uplift and inspire. A quadraplegic after the accident, he lived until 2004. His beautiful spirit lives on in our hearts and memories. Christopher's wife, Dana, died at the age of 44, less than a year after Christopher passed away. A... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208717 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:14:00 +0100 3208717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197894&cid=t_103349_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fself-injury-patterns%2F Self-Injury Why do people engage in self-injury? Even though there is the possibility that a self-inflicted injury may result in life-threatening damage, self injury is not suicidal behavior. Although the person may not recognize the connection, SI usually occurs when facing what seems like overwhelming or distressing feelings. The reasons self-injurers give for this behavior vary but ALL ARE SUBCONSCIOUS MOTIVES. The reasons given are; Self-injury temporarily relieves intense feelings, pressure or anxiety Self-injury provides a sense of being real, being alive – of feeling something Injuring oneself is a way to externalize emotional internal pain – to feel pain on the outside instead of the inside Self-injury is a way to control and manage pain – unlike the pain experienced throug... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197894 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:34:06 +0100 3197894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185380&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38977&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portable-essentials.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fexercise-in-patience-as-healing.html Just a quick update.I am continuing to do what my orthopedist has told me to do, including brief forays out of the brace while at home to reduce stiffness. Mild movement only. But I am able to get my arm to bend to 90 degrees now without pain. Anything further, and it hurts. I have to remind myself that it was just 3 weeks ago that I got hurt, and that I really need to be patient with my healing. 3 weeks to go... (Source: Back of the Medic) Back of the Medic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185380 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:53:00 +0100 3185380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182193&cid=t_103349_99_f&fid=34593&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2FAyaJ%2F%7E3%2FTJAIU9JI0mA%2Fchanging_your_hand_signals_fro.php Many years ago we had a terrific carpenter build stairs in our old house using a technique called housed stringer construction. This guy was fairly young but a skilled wood worker. He was also missing several fingers on his right hand. Table saw. Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Source: Effect Measure) Effect Measure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182193 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:19:23 +0100 3182193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3178794&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38977&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portable-essentials.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fdisasters-and-individual-readiness.html January happens to be one of the "on-call" months for my DMAT. About a week before each on-call month, I go through my 72 hour pack and my main gear bag, making sure that anything I "borrowed" from it was put back in, any foods that need to be replaced are, and that everything is in good shape. I potentially have to live out of my 72 hour bag. It has food, my medical gear, first aid kit, change of clothes, stuff to keep me busy, some survival gear, etc. And my gear bag is replacement clothing, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, spare bag (Things expand while on deployment! I swear!), MREs, and more.I had begun this process, then got hurt. On December 31, I called my unit commander to advise him I would not be deployable for 6 weeks. I think that hurt worse than the injury. I joined DMAT t... Back of the Medic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3178794 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:14:00 +0100 3178794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3176094&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fprecious-child.html Amelia's neurology appointment on Tuesday bore some bad news. Aaron and I were right, the symptoms are subtly but surely returning as we weaned the steroids yet again. She was placed back on a stronger dose of steroids to keep the swelling and demyelination in her brain at a minimum. The longer she goes without healing, the more question there is about an underlying condition, or permanent brain damage. It is beyond heartbreaking to imagine our perfect, beautiful girl growing up unable to track with one eye, falling over and crashing into things, requiring six hour naps, having language and small motor skill difficulties. It is so hard to think that she may have permanent disabilities because of an illness that so suddenly, mysteriously struck out of the blue.Yet I trust she is in His hand... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3176094 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:22:00 +0100 3176094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171867&cid=t_103349_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fokay-so-its-a-little-unusual%2F File this under “wacky but helpful uses for breast milk.” Last Sunday my 7-year-old perched on the edge of the countertop to watch her father prepare some food. When she went to get down, she lowered her knees, her hands slipped and — OUCH — she hit her chin on the countertop (yes, in retrospect it probably was not a good idea for her to be up there). When she hit her chin, she nearly bit through her tongue on both sides. Happy tongue by Dawnzy58We got all the way to the ER parking lot before we decided in our non-doctor-but-we-have-Google-on-our-Blackberrys opinion that she didn’t need stitches. The bite hadn’t gone all the way through, the cut was not deep, and the bleeding had stopped. In our experience, tongues heal pretty quickly. We took her to her... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171867 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:33:43 +0100 3171867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167416&cid=t_103349_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fwhy-epidemiology-matters.html I became a nurse, like many other nurses I know, to do heroic things: bathe feverish foreheads, stitch wounds, save lives and all that. I loved being a nurse for the same reasons. Clara Barton will always be my #1 hero (at least, after God, my husband, my parents, and Anne Shirley). Today I'm working on my PhD, and occasionally I lose that clarity in a haze of late-night writing, combing statistics, and endless literature searches. I wrote about epidemiology today (dry topic, I know), and felt a little of the old flame for nursing coursing through my intellectual veins. As I am too tired to come up with anything more creative or personal, I'm going to share a glimpse of my work at school here. Because it matters to me, personally, as a mother of a child with a sick brain and a cancer patie... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167416 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:33:00 +0100 3167416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163804&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38977&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portable-essentials.com%2F2010%2F01%2Felbow-update.html I went back in this afternoon for another round of x-rays, and time to chat with the orthopedist. Although he requested an "in-splint" x-ray, the brace covered the area to be seen, so I needed to remove it for a good shot.This is a print of the x-ray (I need to remember to bring my camera with me next time), cropped:The text was added by me. You can see where the bone spur I have tore away from the bone (That was the initial injury on 12/28/09). Additionally, if you look at that bone spur, you can see a break in it. That was what happened 24 hours after the initial injury at the gym, when I slung my backpack on my back. Worse injury, in other words. This shot was actually taken on 12/31/09.So, today's film shows that the bone spur hasn't moved. Which means it is still a partial tear only, ... Back of the Medic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163804 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:51:00 +0100 3163804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163805&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38977&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portable-essentials.com%2F2010%2F01%2Flas-vegas.html Last Wednesday, I took off for Las Vegas, to attend the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Aside from the show, my family lives there, so it affords me the opportunity to visit them as well, which I always love. The drive out there was actually quite nice. I didn't see the sun until I got onto highway 58 and up the hill a bit. As many in California know, in winter, northern and central CA are either fogged in, or it is rainy. Once up the hill, the sun was out and the temperature jumped from 44 to 60 degrees. It was comfortable.I got there in about 10 hours, taking a few breaks along the way to rest my arm a bit. I was pretty sore when I got to the RV that I stay in. Typically, I bring the SUV for around town transportation, and my father brings his RV for the show. This year, he also brought ... Back of the Medic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163805 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:38:00 +0100 3163805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153648&cid=t_103349_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FQVk4bhdk2Ys%2F What can you do to help a friend or family member who is a self-injurer? (Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com) Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153648 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:33:59 +0100 3153648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146103&cid=t_103349_123_f&fid=39041&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrnabong.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fhead-injury.html Once your child turns 6 month to 5 years of age you need to be very careful about minor head injuries. Babies' heads are a little bit big compared to their bodies so basically they are top heavy. Their coordination is not very good but they are very brave and go were no adult would boldly go because they do not know better. Most minor head injury in infants and young children are preventable and close adult supervision can not replace any state-of-the-art childproofing equipment that you might use.What are the signs and symptoms of a mild head injury?child crying but consolableminor scalp swelling minor cut or laceration of the scalpmild headachesvomiting 2 to 3 timesWhat are signs and symptoms of a potential serious injury?crying non-stop and inconsolableon feeling the scalp area you migh... Dr Nabong's Pediatric Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146103 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:23:00 +0100 3146103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3137511&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38977&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portable-essentials.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fworking-ems-as-supervisor.html While I am a supervisor as one of the owners of a BLS provider, I am usually a "hands on" supervisor. I am not the type to stand back and not have direct patient contact. Unfortunately, with my triceps tendon injury, and my arm in the brace at a 45 degree angle, there isn't a lot I can do, EMS-wise, except to supervise. So, I've decided to turn lemons into lemonade, and hone my supervisory skills during this time.While I did assess one patient who has diabetes with a minor hypoglycemia issue, he self-treated while we watched him. But if he had gone to the ground, I knew I would not have been able to drop him in a controlled manner, to avoid injuring him and myself. Thankfully, the two EMTs I was supervising were right there as well and would have been in a capacity to care for this patient... Back of the Medic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3137511 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:50:00 +0100 3137511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129517&cid=t_103349_101_f&fid=38977&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.portable-essentials.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fuh-oh-elbow-misery.html I've gone back to the gym lately, more as a result of the weather not being very conducive to riding my bike lately. But I realized I was also losing muscle mass since my knee surgery in July. I just haven't needed to really USE my muscles much. The last time I really had to lift a patient was back in October. So, I needed to get back into a good muscle building regime, along with some good cardio.I like mixed cardio/weights in a workout, not isolating to one or the other, when I am in the gym. Part of this is to break up the monotony, but I think (for me) that I get more out of my workouts when I do this. I'm not a body builder, nor am I a long distance runner. I am simply someone trying to lose weight, to build some muscle, and generally feel and look better. That said, sometimes I do ju... Back of the Medic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129517 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:08:00 +0100 3129517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126624&cid=t_103349_99_f&fid=34593&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2FAyaJ%2F%7E3%2FGYpqYpOIKYg%2Fcrashworthiness_and_whiplash.php When I recently got rid of my 15 year old car for one that is only 2 years old, I was amazed and impressed at the number of genuine safety features, many of them hidden or not obvious. Cars are simply much safer now than they were, even a decade ago, not to mention when I was a youth. Here's a dramatic example comparing the crashworthiness of a 1959 Chevy Bel Air and a 2009 Chevy Malibu: Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Source: Effect Measure) Effect Measure blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126624 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:46:11 +0100 3126624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075782&cid=t_103349_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F10%2Frecovering-from-a-wrist-or-ankle-fracture-pain-related-fear-catastrophising-and-pain-influences-outcome%2F I have no idea how many wrist and ankle fractures occur every year, but I can bet it’s not a small number by any imagination. For most of us, I’m guessing we’d expect to have a fracture, wield a wonderfully-autographed cast, get it removed and go on our merry way – but after reading this article, and having seen some very sad people over the years, perhaps my expectations of speedy return to normal might be over-inflated! This paper by Linton and colleagues from Orebro, Sweden, is a novel one in that most of our knowledge about chronic pain comes from observing people recovering from low back pain. After all, low back pain is one of the most common pains, it’s the one that produces the most long-term work disability, and treatments for it eat up health budgets... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075782 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:50:57 +0100 3075782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012568&cid=t_103349_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Faspergers-self-injury-cutting%2F When I was in the hospital I was in a lot of emotional pain, I had started cutting again using plasticware.  While I was in the hospital I was listening to WAYFM, a local christian radio station and they had a segment about ‘To Write Love On Her Arms’ a campaign to raise awareness of [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012568 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:50:44 +0100 3012568