Ionized gas plasma is the new disinfectant for hands, wounds and materials (video)
Plasma research for combating bacteria: A spin-off of space research may help solve a huge medical problem. It turns out that plasma, a form of ionized gas may help to heal chronic wounds by killing off multidrug resistant bacteria and stimulating tissue growth. Here is a video from Deutsche Welle:
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - February 26, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Formula for Happiness = S (Set range, personal biology) + C (Circumstances) + V (Voluntary control)
Martin Seligman, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, has proposed a formula for the causes of happiness that accounts for stable and variable components of long-term happiness; H (enduring level of happiness) = S (personal set range) + C (circumstances) + V (factors under personal voluntary control).
Voluntary/intentional activities have similar level of influence (40%) compared to genetic set-point for happiness (50%)
The happiness set-point (estimated influence 50 %) “is genetically determined and assumed to be fixed, stable over time, and immune to the influence of control”.
Circumstances...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - February 20, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Best of Medical Blogs - weekly review and blog carnival
The “Best of Medical Blogs - weekly review and blog carnival” is a weekly summary of the best posts from medical blogs. Please email your suggestions for inclusion to clinicalcases@gmail.com. Best of Medical Blogs (BMB) is published every Tuesday, just like the old Grand Rounds.
What’s your favorite thing about being a doctor? Dr. Schwimmer answers: http://buff.ly/10Dtln7
The case for slow medicine - BMJ blogs http://buff.ly/Ttkldd
Does WaxVac or EarVac Actually Remove Earwax? http://buff.ly/T8srbo
Should You Get Medical Books Via iBooks? Krafty (medical) Librarian shares her expertise: http://buff.ly/R...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - February 19, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Best of Medical Blogs Source Type: news
Lessons from 12 Years of Blogging (from woodtang)
Spoken like a true blogger:
"I started this site 12 years ago. That’s longer than my marriage, longer than any job I’ve held, longer than I’ve lived anywhere since I was a kid. Even though I stopped a started blogging here too many times to count, that’s a long time. I feel like that counts for something on the web and I ought to give it some love.
My interest in blogging waned when I started using Twitter, but I’ve always felt something missing when I wanted to write a few paragraphs about something and be done with it."
Read the rest at woodtang.com http://bit.ly/VPuEaP
“Painting is just another way of k...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - February 13, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Blogging Social Media Source Type: news
The Brain of a Murderer - Are You Good Or Evil? (BBC video)
Professor James Fallon from University of California, Irvine explains the beginnings of his work studying the brains of criminals and murders. Would his work prove the existence of a signature brain profile of a serial killer or are there other factors to consider?
Jim Fallon recently made a disquieting discovery: A member of his family has some of the biological traits of a psychopathic killer. "These results will cause some problems at the next family party," he said, reviewing the data on his laptop in his backyard. Fallon had already been studying the brains of psychopathic killers for years when his mother told him...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - February 8, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Video Psychiatry Neurology BBC Source Type: news
Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)
What is Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)?
Mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) is commonly known as concussion. A universally accepted definition is lacking.
Mild traumatic brain injury and concussion are classified by:
- transient loss of consciousness
- amnesia
- altered mental status
- a Glasgow Coma Score of 13 to 15
- focal neurological deficits following an acute closed head injury
"Red flag' symptoms include: progression of physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms, seizure, progressive vomiting, and altered mental status.
What is the prognosis of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI)?
Most patients recover ...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - February 6, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Sports Trauma Neurology Source Type: news
Why would a person have pink sweat (chromhidrosis)?
Pink sweat is typically due to chromhidrosis (colored sweat).
What is chromhidrosis?
Chromhidrosis is a rare condition characterized by the secretion of colored sweat. Approximately 10% of normal people have colored sweat (without chromhidrosis).
Two glands produce sweat:
- Eccrine glands secrete a clear, odorless fluid that regulates body temperature.
- Apocrine glands secrete a thick, milky sweat that, once broken down by bacteria, is the main cause of body odor (smell).
Which glands are responsible for chromhidrosis?
- Chromhidrosis is caused mainly by the apocrine glands. They are located in the genital, axilla...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - January 24, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
"Six hours sleep for a man, seven for a woman and eight for a fool". Was Napoleon right?
New ideas in chronobiology - Dr. Dieter Kunz of the Charité Hospital in Berlin talks about some of the latest ideas in chronobiology, and to what extent they do - and don't - affect our daily lives:
From the TV program Tomorrow Today | DW.DE http://bit.ly/USMQlx
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - January 23, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Sleep Source Type: news
Producing one T-shirt takes 2,700 liters of water = enough for one man to drink for 900 days
How Your T-Shirt Can Make a Difference - National Geographic: Did you know that the t-shirt on your back has a major impact on the planet? Producing it took 2,700 liters of water, plus it takes a lot of energy to get it from the cotton fields to your closet. But some of your t-shirt's biggest impacts are in how you care for it. Here's how you can help reduce its effect on the environment.
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - January 18, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Video National Geographic Source Type: news
Top Foods for Longevity (video)
This video from About.com will go over some of "the top foods to eat or longevity."
There are some other useful videos from About.com YouTube channel neatly arranged in playlists: http://bit.ly/VU8nbZ
Here is a related playlist: Super Foods http://bit.ly/VILPLc
Interesting Correlation: Fast Food Founders and Longevity
By the way, Jay Parkinson noted an interesting correlation between Fast Food Founders and Longevity:
- Ray Kroc (McDonald’s) died at age 82
- Jimmy Dean died at age 81
- Taco Bell founder Glen Bell died at 86
- Sonic founder Troy Smith died at 87
- Hardee’s founder Wilber Hardee died at 89
- B...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - January 10, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Video Food Source Type: news
Best of Medical Blogs - weekly review and blog carnival
The “Best of Medical Blogs - weekly review and blog carnival” is a weekly summary of the best posts from medical blogs. Please email your suggestions for inclusion to clinicalcases@gmail.com. Best of Medical Blogs (BMB) is published every Tuesday, just like the old Grand Rounds.
The #FOAMed revolution (Free Open Access Medical education)
From Mike Cadogan: "The net effect of #FOAM has taken me quite by surprise. Despite a complete lack of evidence, peer review, mission statements OR Big Pharma backing – the FOAMed revolution continues to infiltrate the psyche of the everyday healthcare professional. The a...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - January 9, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Best of Medical Blogs Source Type: news
Vaccination: A Key Piece of the Puzzle (CDC videos)
Vaccination: A Key Piece of the Puzzle. Nothing protects babies better from more than 14 serious diseases by age 2.
Babies are on the move-- visiting grocery stores, playgrounds and other places with their parents and caregivers. As they come into contact with others, babies can be exposed to serious diseases, like measles and whooping cough:
The Immunization Baby Book: Flipping through this baby book, you can learn what vaccines babies need, when they're needed, and why it's so important to follow CDC's recommended immunization schedule.
For more information about vaccines, visit http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/par...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - January 4, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Video Immunization Vaccines Pediatrics CDC Source Type: news
Healthcare social media #HCSM - top articles
Here are my suggestions for some of the top articles related to healthcare social media (#HCSM) for the past 2-3 weeks:
Blogging about chronic pain and illness may decrease a sense of isolation http://buff.ly/QWMA0D
UK official sparks anger by advising users to give fake details to social media websites to protect their security http://buff.ly/R1hfdp
Social Media for Scientists: A lecture http://buff.ly/RMGFNt
Older patients join crowd consulting "Dr. Internet" http://buff.ly/PNeD7Y
Social media is a great way to connect with others at scientific meeting and share your personal experiences http://buff.ly/Sb2h8S
How d...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - January 3, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Tags: #HCSM Source Type: news
Put down your phone - "Disconnect to connect" (video)
Here is a widely shared commercial from Thailand that is a part of a series of related videos on YouTube http://buff.ly/T8EoO8:
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - December 31, 2012 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Video Phone Psychology Happiness Source Type: news
Abnormal uterine bleeding in premenopausal women
14% of women experience irregular or excessively heavy menstrual bleeding. This abnormal uterine bleeding can be divided into anovulatory and ovulatory patterns.Anovulatory bleedingChronic anovulation can lead to:- irregular bleeding- prolonged unopposed estrogen stimulation of the endometrium- increased risk of endometrial cancerCauses of chronic anovulation include:- polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)- uncontrolled diabetes mellitus- thyroid dysfunction- hyperprolactinemia- antipsychotics or antiepilepticsPatients who should undergo endometrial biopsy include:- women 35 years or older with recurrent anovulation- women youn...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - April 18, 2012 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
