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Katelyn Sack - YOU MAKE ME SICK: DOES MALADAPTIVE PSYCHOLOGY CAUSE AUTOIMMUNITY - (USA)
A too brief, but interesting, article on how unhealthy "brains" can make us physically sick - not psychosomatic illness, but an actual crash of the immune system. YOU MAKE ME SICK: DOES MALADAPTIVE PSYCHOLOGY CAUSE AUTOIMMUNITY By Katelyn Sack One of the most prominent environmental risk factors described for numerous diseases is chronic exposure to stressful situations . – “Chronic stress and individual vulnerability,” Schmidt MV, Sterlemann V, Müller MB, Annals of the New
http://integral-options.blogspot.com/2009/03/katelyn-sack-you-make-me-sick-does.html
It’s Flu Season Somewhere - Here’s The Scoop - (USA)
nza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by viruses. There are many different types of flu, from swine flu to the most feared avian flu. This article, however, deals only with the so-called common or seasonal flu. The flu season usually starts in the fall and subsides in late spring. Because of its seasonality, the flu season differs between the Northern and the Southern hemisphere. On the global scale, flu can affect tens of millions of people and cause 250,000 to 500,000
http://www.xtacash.com/2009/05/its-flu-season-somewhere-heres-the-scoop/
A new epidemic: kidney stones in children? - (USA)
This is a pop quiz of critical thinking skills: 1. If you are a major medical center and begin to offer special diagnostic imaging equipment and treatment devices (like extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) sized for children with a rare condition, then you advertise your specialized services, and see more children with this condition coming to your center for care, does this mean: a). more children are coming to your regional center because you provide a valuable service unavailable elsewhere
http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-epidemic-kidney-stones-in-children.html
The Cell Phone Disease Quagmire-Are We Being Deceived? - (USA)
George CarloEMFJournal17th April, 2009The ecological balance of a planet already under siege. It is potentially more serious than global warming - and already claiming lives. So, you say: “If this technology is so dangerous, why isn’t it portrayed that way in the news? Do we not have scientists who study this to make the technology safe? Do we not have regulations and government policing to keep us safe? Do we not have the news media to keep us informed? And do we not have lawyers who will advoc
http://inthesenewtimes.com/2009/04/20/the-cell-phone-disease-quagmire-are-we-being-deceived/
Sunshine and so much more! - (USA)
I spoke at a Tysabri Patient-Advocate event today where the topic of Vitamin D was discussed. I thought it was fitting to post this excellent article by Dr. White following that event. Enjoy! By Linda B. White, M.D. What do the following conditions have in common: osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer? Give up? Experts suspect that insufficient levels of vitamin D raise your risk of getting these diseases. Unfortunately, most of us probably are vitamin
http://sunshineandmoonlight.wordpress.com/2009/04/04/sunshine-and-so-much-more/
The TFN Complete Guide to Biotech Penny Stocks - (USA)
In the course of our research to find the best biotech penny stocks, we compiled a list of all viable companies trading for less than $5 on U.S. exchanges. We appreciate that many of our TFN readers like to do their own analysis and hope this will prove a useful tool… by The TFN Team The following includes all the biotech stocks we could find trading on U.S. exchanges with a share price between 20 cents and $5. ***NOTE: ALL AMOUNTS LISTED ARE AS OF 07/23/2009. Neurogen Corp. ( NAS
http://www.todaysfinancialnews.com/us-stocks-and-markets/the-tfn-complete-guide-to-biotech-penny-stocks-9619.html
Bleeding Gums - What You Should Know - (USA)
by Scott WellsBleeding gums can cause a lot of discomfort - both physically and mentally. I have compiled a list of eight possible causes for gums to bleed. Brushing or flossing too vigorously - The rough mechanical action of brushing or flossing too vigorously may damage and irritate the sensitive oral tissues which can cause gums to bleed. If the bleeding continues for a few days then it is important to visit a dentist immediately. However, bleeding gums are often an indication of gum disea
http://www.newsinfonow.com/bleeding-gums-what-you-should-know/
Special Needs Sunday: Vaccinations for Kids: The Shot - Or Not? - (USA)
Here it is. The controversial post that I’ve been promising, and that I struggled to write exactly BECAUSE the subject is so very important to me. I was certain that I couldn’t do it justice. That I couldn’t put my thoughts and feelings into words that would adequately explain without stimulating controversy and heated discussion. Ultimately, I decided to just share my heart and let the controversy come, if it comes. Here’s my “disclaimer”: I know that the subject of vaccinating or not vac
http://psychmamma.wordpress.com/2008/11/09/special-needs-sunday-the-shot-or-not/
JFound: Powers, James [MC1965] Neuropathology Achievement Award - (USA)
http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/news/story/index.cfm?id=1542 Rochester Brain Expert Recognized For Lifetime Contributions June 11, 2007 *** begin quote *** An internationally known expert on what is perhaps the most amazing structure in the universe – the human brain – has been recognized by his peers for his contributions to our knowledge about the brain and the diseases that affect it. James Powers, M.D., professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and of Neurology at the Universit
http://jasperjottings-daily.com/2009/07/08/jfound-powers-james-mc-neuropathology-achievement-award/
If Marijuana Is Legal, Will Addiction Rise? - (USA)
Richard M. Hackett/Associated Press/Longmont DailyA New York Times article on Sunday discussed the debate over whether more and more potent types of cannabis affect the levels of addiction to the drug. This particular issue has become part of the larger debate over whether marijuana should be legalized or decriminalized. Antidrug activists say that if the drug is legalized, more people will use it and addiction levels, made worse by the increased potency, will rise too. Legalization advocates
http://roomfordebate.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/19/if-marijuana-is-legal-will-addiction-rise/
Bleeding Gums - Eight Causes of Gum Bleeding - (USA)
by Scott Wells Bleeding gums can cause a lot of discomfort - both physically and mentally. I have compiled a list of eight possible causes for gums to bleed. Brushing or flossing too vigorously - The rough mechanical action of brushing or flossing too vigorously may damage and irritate the sensitive oral tissues which can cause gums to bleed. If the bleeding continues for a few days then it is important to visit a dentist immediately. However, bleeding gums are often an indication of gum
http://www.tips-and-guides.com/2009/04/22/bleeding-gums-eight-causes-of-gum-bleeding/
Bleeding Gums - What Is the Cause? - (USA)
by Scott Wells Bleeding gums can cause a lot of discomfort - both physically and mentally. I have compiled a list of eight possible causes for gums to bleed. Brushing or flossing too vigorously - The rough mechanical action of brushing or flossing too vigorously may damage and irritate the sensitive oral tissues which can cause gums to bleed. If the bleeding continues for a few days then it is important to visit a dentist immediately. However, bleeding gums are often an indication of gum
http://www.jrseocontest2008.com/bleeding-gums-what-is-the-cause/
The Clean, Green Nuclear Machine? - (USA)
From Counterpunch, something the Premier and the Opposition and all those named to the all-male, pro-nuke commission in SK need to read! Why, oh why, does Saskatchewan always have to be so backasswards? The Clean, Green Nuclear Machine? By BARBARA ROSE JOHNSTON We are a world of some 192 separate nations. Yet, increasingly the notion of independent nation is irrelevant. In this World United, where economic, political, and environmental crises fester and erupt in local and globalized ways, we a
http://politicsnpoetry.wordpress.com/2008/10/27/the-clean-green-nuclear-machine/
Somewhat Unusual: Weirdest Stone Formation in Human Body - (USA)
Salivary Gland Calculi (Sialolithiasis) Image source The formation of non-cancerous stone (calcium-rich crystallized mineral or calculi) in the salivary gland (secrete saliva to help moisten and digest food) or duct (which drains the salivary gland), is medically termed as salivary gland calculi or sialolithiasis. Typically, approximately 80 to 90% of stone formation occurs in the submandibular gland (refers to angle of jaw, and the stone formation occurs here can obstruct Wharton's d
http://www.healthmad.com/Conditions-and-Diseases/Somewhat-Unusual-Weirdest-Stone-Formation-in-Human-Body.821681
A History of Medicine, Part 4 - (USA)
The noted blogger Fjordman is filing this report via Gates of Vienna.For a complete Fjordman blogography, see The Fjordman Files. There is also a multi-index listing here.This is Part 4 of a series. Parts 1, 2 and 3 are available here, here and here. One of the oldest medical works in China, the Shen Nung Pen Tsao, contains lists of useful herbs. It is referred to already during the Han Dynasty (206 BC—220 AD) but probably contains older material. Another work, The Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon o
http://gatesofvienna.blogspot.com/2008/11/history-of-medicine-part-4.html
FDA Staffers Uncertain About Experimental Parkinson’s Disease Imaging Drug - (USA)
It is unclear how well an experimental drug being developed by GE Healthcare would help improve the ability of doctors to diagnose Parkinson’s disease, according to a Food and Drug Administration staff memo.GE has asked the FDA to approve the injectable drug, called DaTSCAN, for use in brain scans to help detect the loss of certain brain neurons. The company has not asked for FDA approval of the drug to diagnose specific diseases or conditions, but DaTSCAN already is approved in Europe and a tot
http://www.attorneyatlaw.com/2009/08/fda-staffers-uncertain-about-experimental-parkinsons-disease-imaging-drug/
Blogging Against Disabilism: disabilism within disability - (USA)
I am late for BADD because I was disabled. Not able to write and post. But now I am, so here I am. I want to talk about an aspect of disabilism which is highly unpopular to talk about: As far as I can tell, we westerners are a highly selfish group of people and thus, don’t give much thought to those other than ourselves. Any example of the way a terrorist attack killing 2,000 (which happens so often) is reported compared to 9/11 or a natural disaster killing tens to sometimes hundreds of thou
http://elizabethmcclung.blogspot.com/2009/05/blogging-against-disabilism-disabilism.html
Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association Urges CMS For Appropriate Hospital Outpatient Drug Reimburse - (USA)
Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association Urges CMS For Appropriate Hospital Outpatient Drug ReimbursementANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — The Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) supports the favorable recommendation of average sales price (ASP) + 6 percent for reimbursement of separately paid drugs and biologics in the hospital outpatient setting made by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Advisory Panel on Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) at its August 5
http://www.only2press.com/archives/20145
Neural stem cells. “… when transplanted into a well-established animal model, can protect the retina - (USA)
StemCells Inc, located in Palo Alto, California, has announced that its “… proprietary HuCNS-SC ® product candidate (purified human neural stem cells), when transplanted into a well-established animal model, can protect the retina from progressive degeneration.“ Dr Raymond Lund, Professor at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University, has informed: “The HuCNS-SC cell has proven to have very robust survival, preserving vision in our rat model at time points beyond six
http://www.sujanani.com/lasik/lasik_surgery/?p=101136
Creating a Family Tree - (USA)
Some people find building a family tree gives them a sense of place within a historical context, others enjoy the idea of piecing together a puzzle, while others might use it to create a family medical history. No matter your reasoning for creating a family tree, you will find that personal computers and Internet-based resources have made genealogy searches so much more accessible to people. Building a family history is easier now that information such as marriage and birth records, cemetery
http://www.gilbertguide.com/2008/11/24/creating-a-family-tree/
What are The Most Frequently Reported Skin Conditions? - (USA)
What are The Most Frequently Reported Skin Conditions? There are many different kinds of skin conditions, each with its own treatment options. The more common forms include eczema (atopic dermatitis), psoriasis, folliculitis and, of course, rosacea. Most of these afflictions can leave you with a wide range of symptoms, some more difficult to deal with than others and can show up as an itchy condition, pigmentation disorders, extremely dry skin conditions, sores and other less than stunning a
http://www.healthordisease.com/2008/10/25/what-are-the-most-frequently-reported-skin-conditions/
Bleeding Gums - What You Should Know - (USA)
by Scott Wells Bleeding gums can cause a lot of discomfort - both physically and mentally. I have compiled a list of eight possible causes for gums to bleed. Brushing or flossing too vigorously - The rough mechanical action of brushing or flossing too vigorously may damage and irritate the sensitive oral tissues which can cause gums to bleed. If the bleeding continues for a few days then it is important to visit a dentist immediately. However, bleeding gums are often an indication of gum
http://www.newstagged.com/bleeding-gums-what-you-should-know/
The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs - (USA)
The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs By Giovanni Maciocia Publisher: Churchill Livingstone Number Of Pages: 1546 Publication Date: 2007-12-12 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0443074909 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780443074905 Binding: Hardcover The new edition of this popular clinical text describes the application of traditional Chinese medical theo
http://www.addebook.com/biomed/html/2008/the-practice-of-chinese-medicine-the-treatment-of-diseases-with-acupuncture-and-chinese-herbs_12990.html
It's Flu Season Somewhere - Here's The Scoop - (USA)
By Katt Mollar This article gives the reader an indepth review of the flu including the most common preventive measure vaccination, as well as treatment for those unlucky enough to get the Flu. Current Flu monitoring systems are also highlighted including the new trendsetting Google Flu Trends. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a respiratory illness caused by viruses. There are many different types of flu, from swine flu to the most feared avian flu. This article, however, dea
http://www.copypastearticles.com/article/44472/its-flu-season-somewhere-heres-the-scoop/
Jaundice - (USA)
Definition: Jaundice, also known as icterus (attributive adjective: “icteric”), is yellowish discoloration of the skin, sclerae (whites of the eyes) and mucous membranes caused by hyperbilirubinemia (increased levels of bilirubin in the blood). This hyperbilirubinemia subsequently causes increased levels of bilirubin in the extracellular fluids. Typically, the concentration of bilirubin in the plasma must exceed 1.5 mg/dL, three times the usual value of approximately 0.5mg/dL, for the colorati
http://findmeacure.com/2008/11/03/jaundice/
Acupuncture Acupuncture Acupuncture! - (USA)
Is there anything you would like to know about acupuncture ? Well today is your lucky day, as I interviewed Eric Martin, LAC one of Bastyr Clinic’s finest acupuncturists. On top of that, Eric is a walking Rolodex of herbal information. I first met Eric in an advanced Botany class, as he was one of the teachers at the time, and I stuck to him like glue writing down everything he said about every plant we walked by. So, since so many friends and family ask me about acupuncture, I thought I
http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/acupuncture/
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