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Vaccine court finds no link to autism
A special court ruled Friday that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that vaccines caused autism in three cases. ...
Reid's wife undergoes neck surgery after wreck
The wife of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid underwent neck surgery Friday after being injured with their daughter in a four-vehicle wreck in suburban Washington a day earlier, her surgeon said. ...
Boundaries always teacher's duty
A 33-year-old California teacher is charged with having sex with a 14-year-old student. Whatever strong bonds students and teachers may have, it's always the adult's responsibility to set boundaries, experts say. ...
Reset sleep cycle for better grades
Ethan Merbaum knows all too well the feeling of not getting a good night's rest, of lying in bed with nothing happening and being tired without being able to fall asleep. He knows all about watching his grades plummet and even about falling asleep in class. ...
U.S. maternal deaths 'scandalous'
Deaths from pregnancy and childbirth in the United States have doubled in the past 20 years, a development that a human rights group called "scandalous and disgraceful" Friday. ...
More pain for disfigured Haitian teen
The town of Petite Riviere de L'Artibonite lies two hours south of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. ...
Gary Schwitzer's HealthNewsReview Blog
The Prostate Cancer Treatment Bazaar, complete with lack of trial data & conflicts of interest
Not to be missed in this week's Archives of Internal Medicine is an invited commentary, "The Prostate Cancer Treatment Bazaar," by Dr. Michael Barry. After describing about a dozen different treatment options for prostate cancer, Barry writes: "Complicating the decision,......
A week of news on overtesting, overtreatment, need for informed patients
I was struck by the recurring themes in this week's health news and planned to blog about it today. But Lindsey Tanner of AP beat me to it with her story, "Experts say US doctors overtesting, overtreating." She begins: "Too......
Employers, insurers test "value-based insurance design"
Julie Appleby of Kaiser Health News has an intriguing story about five insurers in Oregon offering "value-based insurance design." She explains: "...a new type of insurance that offers free care for some illnesses, such as diabetes or depression, but requires......
Practicing medicine in the dark
That's how researchers Michael Hochman of USC and Danny McCormick of Harvard described medicine's lack of evidence for many treatments in an opinion piece in the Los Angeles Times that reflects on the authors' paper published in the Journal of......
March madness means marketing for urologists
Ahhh, spring! When a young man's thoughts turn to: • urinating at baseball Spring training • getting a vasectomy during basketball March Madness. Am I right? I am if I do marketing for urologists. American Medical News reports that some......
Kudos to ABC for story on leg fracture risks from osteoporosis drugs
Dr. Richard Besser reports - as summarized on the ABCNews.com website - "Fosamax, one in a class of drugs called bisphosphonates, is supposed to make bones stronger, and for many women, it is safe and effective. But now there's mounting......
Biblical Health Truths
As most of you can tell, I have been a very neglectful blogger, to say the least. 2010 has been a very busy year, so far, filled with a myriad of ups and downs. Homeschooling, Doctorate Courses, Home Business, Loss of Beloved Family Members, Overloaded Schedule, Etc., Etc. I hope to...
Alkalarian (al-kah-LAIRE-re-in) A person and/or a diet that emphasizes predominantly alkaline food, drink and lifestyle, thereby maintaining a balanced acid-alkaline body chemistry for optimal health and vitality.This program contains a whole new way of looking at diet and nutrition. When followed it leads to a healthy, lean, trim body and...
Wow, we are still in a deep freeze; but there is hope on the horizon! It's supposed to warm up to the 20's on Sunday, a virtual heat-wave. If you are experiencing the same in your area, be sure and bundle up to avoid frostbite...or worse....hypothermia. Those with a low...
I hope you have had a wonderful start to 2010! New Year, New Decade - Full of Possibilities! I apologize for being MIA for a few months, I've been busy with my doctorate, homeschooling a teenager, driving lessons with teenager, the holidays, taking care of hubby - he has been...
Basil Plants Have Anti-Arthritic Properties
Two varieties of Basil that are widely used in Ayurvedic medicine have been scientifically shown to reduce inflammation and swelling, suggesting that they could have potential in arthritis treatment. At the Royal Pharmaceutical Society's annual event, the British Pharmaceutical Conference in Manchester, Mr Vaibhav Shinde from Poona Collage of Pharmacy,...
Fighting Infection With Manuka Honey
Manuka honey may kill bacteria by destroying key bacterial proteins. Dr Rowena Jenkins and colleagues from the University of Wales Institute - Cardiff investigated the mechanisms of manuka honey action and found that its anti-bacterial properties were not due solely to the sugars present in the honey.The work was presented...
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New Survey May Help Diagnosis of Mood Disorders
A single-page questionnaire called the My Mood Monitor (M-3) may help primary care doctors diagnose mood disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, researchers say....
Alcohol May Affect Memory of Trauma: Study
According to a new study, moderate drinking before a traumatic event increases the chances the sufferer will experience flashbacks....
Glenn Close Has Genome Mapped to Help Study of Mental Illness
Close says she has a history of both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in her family, and she hopes that by allowing her genome to be mapped, it might shed light on the genetic underpinnings of these conditions....
Marie Osmond's Son Commits Suicide
Eighteen-year-old Michael Blosil reportedly left a suicide note in which he referred to a lifelong struggle with depression. ...
Art Therapy Boosts Mental Health Recovery: Experts
Art has long been used as a diagnostic tool for patients with mental illnesses, but now art therapy is used to help patients heal, as well....
Marijuana May Boost Psychosis Risk
Australian researchers have found that the long-term use of marijuana can lead to a higher risk of developing psychosis, hallucinations, and delusions....
Newswise: MedNews
Scientists Identify Chemical in Bananas as Potent Inhibitor of HIV Infection
A potent new inhibitor of HIV, derived from bananas, may open the door to new treatments to prevent sexual transmission of HIV, according to a study by University of Michigan scientists....
In the Fight Against Life-Threatening Catheter Infections, Length of Use Is Key
Hospitals may reduce the risk of life-threatening bloodstream infections in newborns with peripherally inserted central venous catheters by replacing the device every 30 days or so, according to a new Johns Hopkins Children's Center study....
Researchers Find Younger, More Diverse Patients Having Total Knee Replacements
A research team led by Mayo Clinic has found a national trend toward younger, more diverse patients having total knee replacement surgery....
Team Approach Provides Better Care for Children with Cleft Lip and Palate
Children with a cleft lip or cleft palate are more likely to receive recommended age-appropriate health care when that care is provided by an interdisciplinary team rather than an individual provider. In a study encompassing three states, 24% of participants were not receiving team care....
Surgeons Meet Challenge of Treating Combat Injuries of the Knee
The ongoing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in uniquely destructive patterns of combat injuries, including limb-threatening injuries to the knee. In the March special issue of Techniques in Knee Surgery (www.techknee.com), military surgeons serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom share their experience with managing these...
Some Older ER Patients Are Getting the Wrong Medicines
According to a U-M study, it is common for patients 65 and older to receive potentially inappropriate medications when treated in an emergency room. Nearly 19.5 million older patients, or 16.8 percent of eligible emergency visits from 2000-2006, received one or more of these medications....
Healing with (Raw) Juices By Michele L. Tune
Strawberry Serenity: Synergy Organic, Raw Kombucha Tea Review
Before getting in to this Kombucha Tea review, I just wanted to thank everyone for your kind and encouraging words regarding my Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis + Fibromyalgia post. Besides your comments on that post, I’ve received messages on various social media sites, as well as emails. I appreciate every...
Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis + Fibromyalgia
Note: There is SO much to my health history and story in general, it was especially difficult to focus this post on only RA and Fibromyalgia. I hope I’ve managed to successfully share this with you, though – and not just ramble. I recently mentioned that I was going...
Raw Food Spiralizing, Fantasizing Frenzy
Hi, y’all! So glad you enjoyed reading about my day out and frugal shopping practices – plus my cute new shoes! And I’m absolutely thrilled that you’re loving the new design so much. Rebecca Laffar-Smith is such a joy to communicate with and does a fantabulous job of making her...
Winner of the Sunlight Blvd $40 Gift Certificate
Yay! We have a winner! Want to know who it is? Of course, you do! CLICK HERE to find out!...
A Day Out, New Shoes, New Products to Review, Home Bars + Contest Alerts!
Warning: This is going to be a whopper of a post! I’ll be the first to admit that I’m a hermit, a homebody, a gal who’d rather stay home than most anything else in the world. Raw Juice Girl LOVES being home, ADORES it. But even as much as...
Tropical Traditions Certified Organic, Raw, Wild Honey Giveaway!!!
Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. Remember the...
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The Health Benefits of Coffee are Seemingly Endless
I’ve read a lot over the past year about the positive health benefits that coffee brings to the table. I wrote a post about awhile back profiling some of the health benefits of coffee where I point out how coffee can actually be considered a very healthy drink. Coffee’s health...
Asbestos Health Risks in an Older Home
Exposure to asbestos can lead to serious health problems and even mesothelioma. Many of us who invest in older homes see it as an opportunity to make a new home from one that served an earlier generation. Restoring and remodeling can be energized by your goal to make the house...
The Health Benefits of Pomegranate Juice
When talking about healthy drinks, it doesn’t get much healthier than pomegranate juice. Compared to green tea, red wine, acai juice and others, pomegranate juice contains far more antioxidants. So what exactly does this mean?…Supplementing about 8 ounces of pomegranate juice into your daily diet can greatly improve your overall...
Weight Loss…I mean “Healthy Living Challenge” update
With 2010 now a few weeks old, I thought that I’d post a quick update on my healthier living challenge. Yes, I have modified the goal of this challenge a bit from exclusively a “weight loss challenge” to more of an overall “living a healthy life challenge”. I feel that there’s...
New Years Resolutions are in Full Effect: Time for Weight Loss
Welcome to 2010 everyone! Hope you had a great holiday season and are enjoying the new year. No doubt that many of you have already decided on, or began working on, your new years resolution. As most people know, losing weight, getting healthier, working out more and other related resolutions...
Health Care Bill Passes on Christmas Eve Vote in the Senate
The health care bill that has been lingering in the Senate for several weeks now has finally been passed. President Obama calls this landmark legislation “the the most important piece of social legislation since Social Security passed in the 1930s”. The new bill will reportedly bring health insurance to 30...
msnbc.com: Mental health
Court rules again against vaccine-autism claims
Vaccines that contain a mercury-based preservative called thimerosal cannot cause autism on their own, a special U.S. court ruled on Friday, dealing one more blow to parents seeking to blame vaccines for their children's illness. Autism - Thiomersal - Vaccine - United States - Health...
Brain scans help researchers read minds
By scanning your brain, scientists can tell what memory you are recalling. Brain - Neuroimaging - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Neurological Disorders...
Animal suicide sheds light on human behavior
Whether it's a grieving dog, a depressed horse or even a whale mysteriously beaching itself, there is a long history of animals behaving suicidally, behavior that can help explain human suicide, says newly published research. Suicide - Death - Human behavior - Health - Mental Health...
Teen girls’ suicide pact stuns Pa. town
As the high-speed Acela train came thundering down the rails, a teenage girl screamed at her friends to get off the tracks. But Gina Gentile and Vanessa Dorwart did not move. Acela Express - Suicide - Suicide pact - Death - Magazines and E-zines...
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Autism diagnosis changes anger ‘Aspies’
In the autism world, people with Asperger's syndrome are sometimes seen as the elites, the ones who are socially awkward, yet academically gifted and who embrace their quirkiness. Asperger syndrome - Autism - Autism spectrum - Health - Mental health...
Getting Well Naturally
Upcoming Health and Wellness Seminars
Upcoming Health & Wellness Events for 2010: Getting Well Naturally in conjunction with the Shire of Melton and the Caroline Springs Leisure Centre are pleased to announce a series of health and wellness events in Caroline Springs throughout 2010. The Pipes Pantry Program incorporates a fun exercise workshop, followed by a talk...
Why visit Getting Well Naturally on Lake Caroline?
Getting Well Naturally, Naturopathic, Nutrition & Weight Loss Clinic, is situated opposite Lake Caroline and Caroline Springs Square. Cafes, restaurants and wonderful walking paths are on our doorstep. Clients are encouraged to take in a walk around the lake when they visit the clinic as fresh air, exercise and sunshine...
Overweight, tired, depressed? Maybe your thyroid is to blame.
Among my clients a thyroid imbalance often the culprit responsible for unwanted weight gain, fatigue and depression. It’s not uncommon for my clients to present with blood test results which indicate that their Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is within the normal range. Therefore, any notion that the thyroid is out of...
How to lose weight and fatten your wallet.
Your ability to lose weight largely comes down to the food choices that you make. The more heavily processed a grocery item is, the more it costs you to buy. For instance, a box of cereal costs over $5.00 and might last you a week max. It’s loaded with ingredients...
Have your say on Australian Healthcare Reform
The Rudd Government is about to overhaul our healthcare system and is asking for suggestions from the Australian public on how best to achieve this. The website www.yourhealth.gov.au is where you need to go to make your comments. As a Naturopath my focus is largely on preventing ill health through dietary and...
In every client I see the potential for abundant health & wellness
In an ideal world your body would perform and function the way nature intended. There would be no pain or depression, no allergies or constant infections. No irritating skin problems or difficulties conceiving a baby. No obesity or heart disease. Alas, life is complex and our bodies are subject to stress, pollution,...
Healthy Child Healthy World Blog
Dictionary.com defines natural as "not artificial" or "having undergone little or no processing and containing no chemical additives." When I think of "natural" I think of things "as Nature made them" - a tree, a flower, an apple, a bunch of carrots. I can recognize natural products in more...
QUESTION: My grandmother told me she didn't produce enough milk to breastfeed any of her three daughters. My mother didn't produce enough to breastfeed me. Does this mean I will have a problem producing milk? ANSWER: Milk supply is a concern of many mothers. You will likely be able to...
Does Olive Oil Release Toxic Smoke During Cooking?
You ask, we answer. Find all of our frequently asked questions or ask your own by visiting Get Answers. QUESTION: Does olive oil release toxic smoke during cooking? ANSWER: Read Debra Lynn Dadd's answer. Image Courtesy Of Mel B. / CC BY 2.0 ...
Healthy World Watch March 12th, 2010
Top Tips If you’re overwhelmed at the thought of making your own organic baby food, check out this video featuring Dr. Greene. Making your own organic baby food is easy, some might even call it fun, and it is the best for your baby. ...
Dump Dioxins to Prevent Endometriosis
Almost every woman dreads the bloating, crankiness and cramps that accompany monthly menstruation. But dread does not approach the degree of fear felt by a woman with endometriosis. Endometriosis causes endometrium cells to migrate from the uterus to places in the body that they don’t belong - like...
EurekAlert! - Breaking News
UF researcher urges caution in reducing blood pressure in patients with diabetes, coronary disease
Systolic blood pressure levels between 130 and 140 appear to be the most healthful for patients with both diabetes and coronary artery disease, according to findings from the American College of Cardiology's 59th annual scientific session in Atlanta....
ACCORD: Intensive BP, combined lipid therapies do not help adults with diabetes
Lowering blood pressure to normal levels -- below currently recommended levels -- did not significantly reduce the combined risk of fatal or nonfatal cardiovascular disease events in adults with type 2 diabetes who were at especially high risk for cardiovascular disease events, according to new results from the landmark Action...
Mathematical model can help communities better evaluate sex offender policies
A new mathematical model developed by Indiana University Bloomington and Arizona State University geographers could help communities that are in the midst of passing or reforming sex offender laws. The researchers describe the model and report its first test in an early view edition of Papers in Regional Science....
EXCEL trial will determine safety and efficacy of drug-eluting stents vs. bypass surgery
The announcement of a new clinical trial, EXCEL (Evaluation of Xience Prime versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery for Effectiveness of Left Main Revascularization), that will compare drug-eluting stents to coronary artery bypass graft surgery in patients with left main coronary artery disease, was made today at "Optimizing PCI Outcomes: Evolving...
Repair of torn knee meniscus at the time of ACL reconstruction is safe and effective for children
Eighty-four percent of children 18 and younger had successful clinical outcomes during an eight year follow-up to repair a torn meniscus (cartilage that provides cushioning to distribute your body weight across the knee joint) at the same time as reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament, according to a new study...
'Tommy John' elbow reconstruction 95 percent successful with grown teen pitchers, study says
A new study presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Specialty Day in New Orleans, found that 95 percent of skeletally mature high school pitchers were satisfied with their "Tommy John" elbow reconstruction surgery. Almost as many, (94.7 percent) returned to competitive baseball....
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PSA fall after antibiotics does not indicate absence of prostate cancer
Patients with type IV prostatitis and high prostate-specific antigen levels are equally likely to show a decrease in the marker whether they receive antibiotics or placebo, researchers report....
Social anhedonia linked to interpersonal deficits in schizophrenia
Patients with schizophrenia and otherwise mentally healthy individuals with social anhedonia both show deficits in adopting the perspective of others, study results demonstrate....
PSA fall after antibiotics does not indicate absence of prostate cancer
Patients with type IV prostatitis and high prostate-specific antigen levels are equally likely to show a decrease in the marker whether they receive antibiotics or placebo, researchers report....
Sinusitis with nasal polyps linked to increased NO levels
The presence of nasal polyps in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis is associated with increased exhaled nitric oxide levels, study results show....
High temperature predicts good short-term outcome after thrombolysis
A high body temperature may indicate a favorable short-term prognosis in stroke patients treated with tissue plasminogen activator, say researchers....
Psychiatric disorders vary in underlying serotonin pathology
Patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia display a diminished loudness dependence of the auditory evoked potential relative to mentally healthy controls, study results show....
Newsweek Top News
It’s China’s World We’re Just Living in It
The middle kingdom is rewriting the rules on trade, technology, currency, climate—you name it. ...
Behind the GOP 'Commitment to America'
Sixteen years after the Gingrich revolution, Rep. Kevin McCarthy is concocting his own multipoint plan to win over America and take back the House. ...
TV Review: 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
'Who Do You Think You Are?' NBC's new genealogy-themed reality show, dredges up details about celebrity's ancestors. How race casts a gruesome shadow on the results. ...
Tantawi May Have Been Moderate, But He Was Ignored
In death as in life, Westerners overestimate the influence and importance of Egyptian cleric Mohammad Sayyid Tantawi. ...
Conan O'Brien Tour 'Convenience Charge' Too High
An open letter to Conan O'Brien. ...
Five Ways Obama Can be More Like Reagan
President Obama has said he wants to emulate Reagan's political success. Here's how he can. ...
Healthy Eating Tips by Dietriffic
Book Review: The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged
“Those who say, ‘This time I will succeed!’ do succeed.” ~ Tosca Reno As you know, I’m a strong advocate for the simple message of healthy eating, as opposed to fad diets and harsh exercise regimens. So, when I received my copy of “The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged,” I was pleasantly surprised by the contents. The book...
How Much Do Genes Determine Body Shape?
Flickr: AmericanVirus Have you ever wondered what you will look like when you get older? I’ve heard of guys who’ve taken into consideration what their partner’s mum looks like before proposing. It may be shallow, but it’s true! So, do genetics really play a big part in determining the body shape you’ll end...
BPA: Why Your Family Should Be BPA Free
I must admit I hadn’t given much thought to the chemicals in food packaging, or the plastics used in baby bottles and toys. Sure, I knew that some plastics were considered risky, but I didn’t bother to do the research. So, I decided it was about time I took a closer look. And, I’m...
3 Strange But True Weight Gain Causes
Weight gain can be a bit of a mystery. Often it’s hard to put your finger on exactly what’s causing the problem—other than those cream pies you’ve been scoffing! But seriously, there are a few others things which can work against your good efforts to get slim. Here are some tips: 1....
Healthy Sugar: Is There Such a Thing?
sxc.hu: silviogs Most people are trying to cut back their sugar intake, but it’s not easy. I know, I’ve got an extremely sweet tooth! Granted, sugar can have a place in a healthy diet, but you may want to reduce your intake a bit, so what’s the secret? I’ve found that focusing on...
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I'm a sucker for data. I spend all day trying to make meaningful graphs and charts and numbers from these experiments that rarely work correctly twice. But I like to visualize what's going on for both the successes and failures through math and hard numbers. And my work on weight...
Take the one person you care about the most--maybe your spouse (or at least I hope it is in light of recent events)[EDIT:actually I hope it's not. I hope it's no one]--and find out he/she is cheating on you.1. The crushing weight and periodic searing pains in my chest overshadow...
i've been telling myself all day that i was going to go for my 2009 inaugural run today. the temperatures seem to be evening out and fairly consistent (finally), which was the last excuse i had in my back pocket.however, by the time the afternoon rolled around, i had decided...
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As I posted on my other blog, I am newly committed to losing half of the weight I've gained since high school (20 lbs.). And here's how I plan to do it...Eat better. I will avoid the temptations that go along with working on the road. So, no more fast...
So I haven't posted anything in FOREVER. Mostly because no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to lose any weight. And if one more person tells me that I should try weight watchers, I may scream. My very soon-to-be-husband stopped drinking a month ago and dropped 15 pounds...
Mental Health News From Medical News Today
American Psychiatric Association 2010 Annual Meeting Features Conversations With Terry Bradshaw
Mental illness can affect anyone, including celebrities and public leaders. The American Psychiatric Foundation's ninth annual Conversations event, will feature sportscaster and former NFL star Terry Bradshaw, who will talk candidly about his personal story of living with mental illness......
Mother's Flu During Pregnancy May Increase Baby's Risk Of Schizophrenia
Rhesus monkey babies born to mothers who had the flu while pregnant had smaller brains and showed other brain changes similar to those observed in human patients with schizophrenia, a study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in collaboration with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found......
Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy Recognized For Advocacy Work On Mental Health Issues
Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) was honored last night by the American Psychological Association for his advocacy work and legislative accomplishments on mental health issues. The APA presented Kennedy with the 2010 Outstanding Leadership Award, given annually to a member of Congress who has prominently championed the goals of professional...
Mind Calls For Regulation Of Counsellors And Psychotherapists, UK
Mind today presents new evidence to illustrate the barriers people face when trying to make a complaint about counsellors and psychotherapists and urgently calls for independent statutory regulation to help protect clients from malpractice (1)......
APA Modifies DSM Naming Convention To Reflect Publication Changes
Beginning with the upcoming fifth edition, new versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) will be identified with Arabic rather than Roman numerals, marking a change in how future updates will be created, according to the American Psychiatric Association......
Veterans Mental Health Service Extended Across Wales
A pilot project to support armed services personnel experiencing mental health problems as a result of their service will be extended across Wales, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced. The service, which has been trialled in the Cardiff and Vale and Cwm Taf Health Board areas, offered access to clinicians...
Pulse + Signal
Spread the Word Sunday: Hangman’s noose
For me this is the most shocking visual used in a campaign lately. Not only because I experienced the subject in my friends network but also it is about a forgotten group in our society, the elderly. “Over 50% of all suicides are committed by senior citizens.” This ad is from Adam...
Last year was the year in which mobile technology in health dropped onto my radar in a big way. Attending an unconference sponsored by Katrin Verclas and MobileActive allowed me the opportunity to meet great people and learn a ton about what is being done in the mobile health field....
Fighting Cancer with Social Media: A great story of hope and community during a tough time of illness for a young child. Reminds me of my interview with Angela Current not long ago. [newsfiresocialmedia.com] Architecture and the Human Condition: A look at changing where we live for better health from noted...
Preventing HIV through Interactive Theater
The scourge of HIV/AIDS is no stranger of topic to those working in the public health field whether in the United States or abroad. Conferences and workshops have been put together to determine effective strategies to spread the message of prevention and awareness in order to stop its deadly. A fantastic...
Instead of waiting until the end of the week where I may or may not have the time to wrangle up various links, I’ve decided to put them together in a bundle whenever I come across a few great resources! New York Focused On Curbing Salt Intake: “Now Mr. Bloomberg has...
Spread the Word Sunday: A new approach in prevention campaigning
A new road safety PSA. I had some other campaigns to post here but this new one is too gorgeous not to let you see. This new approach in prevention campaigning comes from the UK, from the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP). Embrace life tackles the issue on the use/non-use of...
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Video of My Mobile Monday Talk is Online
Organizers have published the video of my talk from recently held Mobile Monday Amsterdam event titled Mobile Health. Be sure to watch it and let me know what you think. Mobile Monday Amsterdam now has their own YouTube channel, so you can watch all those brilliant talks from their previous...
Twitter Interview With Diario Medico
Today, journalist Alain Ochoa (@alainochoa) conducted an interview on Twitter with me for Diario Médico (@diariomedico), Spain’s leading medium for health professionals. We mainly talked about mobile technology and its use in medicine. Follow the link to read the whole tweeterview titled Mobile health from Croatia. Tweet This...
Mobile Monday Amsterdam impressions
Several day ago I came back home after presenting at the Mobile Monday Amsterdam event titled Mobile Health. That is me on the left I am still impressed by the whole thing. First of all I have to congratulate the organizers (Marc, Yuri, Maarten, Sam, and Martijn) for...
Momo Amsterdam will start soon
In less than one and a half hour MoMo #14 will start at the beautiful location – De Duif. Watch the video below. Tweet This Post...
Mobile Monday Amsterdam Livestream
I have an update on Mobile Monday event which will take place in Amsterdam, 15 hours from now. The whole event will be streamed live for you enjoyment. It starts at 4 pm and ends at 7 pm (CET). My presentation should begin at 5:55 pm. Be sure to tune...
Speaking at Mobile Monday Amsterdam
I will be speaking at the 14th event of the Mobile Monday chapter in Amsterdam titled Mobile Health. This event will take place on 25th of January with doors opening at 3pm and presentations running until 7pm with a half hour break. Even if you cannot be there, be sure...
WSJ.com: Health Blog
InterMune’s Lung Drug Gets Backing From FDA Panel
The FDA is expected to make a final decision on the treatment by early May....
Congress Gets Breathing Room Before Medicare Payment Cuts
The federal agency that runs Medicare, has put a hold for 10 business days on physician claims....
Microsoft Hires Ex-Regulator in Health Push
Microsoft, Google and other technology companies are trying to get in on the medical information-technology bonanza....
Reconciliation: Going Too Far?
Both sides have used the procedural maneuver for some pretty far-reaching measures....
A Doctor’s Problem With Electronic Records
The author says electronic medical records are designed to communicate with insurers, not for care providers to communicate with each other....
Merck Follows Pfizer on Earnings, but Avoids its Footsteps
"Nothing in our guidance has changed," Merck's CFO told analysts....