The Mountain Model of Hyponatremia
“The Mountain Model of Hyponatremia” is an educational project byJoel Topf and me.Imagine this is the clinical scenario of severe hyponatremia:You are driving in a car at the top of a mountain. (The top of the mountain is the low sodium level.) There is a forest fire behind you. (The fire represents brain swelling and seizures if the sodium level drops much lower.)Your goal is to drive safely to the bottom of the mountain. (The bottom of the mountain is a normal sodium level.)But, to be safe, you must follow the “sodium speed limit”: a rise in sodium of 8 every 24 hours. (If you exceed this “sodiu...
Source: Kidney Notes - February 24, 2023 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Test Source Type: blogs
Newborn jaundice: What parents need to know
Most newborn babies turn at least a little bit yellow. Known as jaundice, this condition is a very common and usually normal part of the newborn period. But in some very rare cases it can lead to (or be a sign of) a more serious problem. That’s why parents need to know about it.
What causes jaundice?
The yellow color of newborn jaundice is caused by high levels of a substance called bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin mostly comes from the breakdown of red blood cells. It gets processed in the liver to make it easier for the body to get rid of through the urine and stool.
Newborn livers need some time to get up and running...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - February 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire McCarthy, MD Tags: Children's Health Parenting Screening Source Type: blogs
Desmopressin – Cardiology MCQ – Answer
Desmopressin – Cardiology MCQ – Answer
Which of the following is not an adverse effect of desmopressin used in the treatment of postural hypotension? – Correct answer: d) Nocturnal diuresis
Suppression of nocturnal diuresis is an important mechanism of action of low dose desmopressin.
Desmopressin is a synthetic analogue of the naturally occuring pituitary hormone which is 8-arginine vasopressin (anti diuretic hormone, ADH). The drug acts on vasopressin receptor type 2 in the renal collecting ducts and increases water reabsorption, causing water retention. The synthetic molecule has only minimal action on...
Source: Cardiophile MD - April 19, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs
Desmopressin – Cardiology MCQ
Desmopressin – Cardiology MCQ
Which of the following is not an adverse effect of desmopressin used in the treatment of postural hypotension?
a) Water intoxication
b) Hyponatremia
c) Severe hypertension
d) Nocturnal diuresis
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Source: Cardiophile MD - April 18, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs
5 Mental Health ‘To Dos’ Parents Need to Add to Their Back-To-School Checklist
As a parent of two, I live by a checklist during the back-to-school season. One, because I enjoy checking items off the list, and two, because I know in order to make my children feel secure in the new academic year I need to ensure they have the tools to prevail with confidence. To successfully do this, there are some key items not related to school supplies or bus routes that parents should consider including on their annual checklist.
If you are like me, every year you make sure your children get their “back to school sports physical.” This is a necessity and is probably at the top of your to-do list ̵...
Source: World of Psychology - September 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Keita Franklin, LCSW, PhD Tags: Bullying Children and Teens College Communication Parenting Students Success & Achievement Back To School Source Type: blogs
Hypnosis – what’s fact and what’s fiction?
You're reading Hypnosis – what’s fact and what’s fiction?, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles.
Hypnosis is a technique that is both widely used and controversial. Many see it as a form of stage entertainment. True hypnosis, however, is very different and has valuable medical and therapeutic benefits, providing effective treatment to a variety of ailments - from anxiety and depression to chronic pain. To help you gain a deeper understanding of hypnosis, let’s look at how it works and unpick some of its ...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - December 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: SetYourMindFree Tags: featured self improvement health hypnosis pickthebrain Source Type: blogs
The Pacey Cuff Urethral Control Device: Interview with CEO and a Practicing Urologist
Pacey Medtech, based in Vancouver, Canada, has developed the Pacey Cuff, a urethral control device for urinary incontinence in men, post-prostate cancer treatment. Treating prostate cancer can sometimes lead to urinary incontinence, which can have significant consequences for patient confidence and comfort. The psychological impact of incontinence can be enormous, and can affect people’s ability to work and socialize.
The Pacey Cuff has been proposed as a solution to the issue. It fits around the penis, and applies pressure to the urethra to prevent urine leakage. However, what makes the device different from traditional...
Source: Medgadget - October 18, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Rehab Urology Source Type: blogs
Mental Coping Strategies During Hurricane Season and Other Natural Disasters
The anxiety and distress for people living in the path of a hurricane can be overwhelming. Uncertainty about living arrangements, work schedules and other life tasks increase when people are evacuated. Legitimate concerns about damage and destruction to homes, streets and infrastructure accelerate in the midst of constant news about the storm. An important step is to recognize common emotional reactions while physically preparing for impending changes.
On the 29th of August, 2005 Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans. I was a first responder to the disaster, and arrived in the area a week after the storm. I foun...
Source: World of Psychology - October 10, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Priscilla Dass-Brailsford, EdD, MPH Tags: Anxiety and Panic Children and Teens Depression Psychology PTSD Self-Help Stress Trauma bedwetting Coping Skills hurricane Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Michael hurricane season Natural Disaster Nightmares Posttraumatic Stres Source Type: blogs
Free Trade Is Good for Both Americans and Non-Americans
Trade headlines are getting more and more absurd. The Commerce Department apparently will investigate whether car imports impair national security and thus require a 25% tariff, which one trade lawyer said would prompt “pant-wetting laughter — followed by retaliation” among U.S. trading partners. Although maybe, as the linked article suggests, this is all just to put pressure on Mexico during the NAFTA talks, so who knows if it means anything. It’s very hard to say what is going on or where any of this is going. Perhaps, then, this would be a good time to take a break from the headlines and consider some more g...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 24, 2018 Category: American Health Authors: Simon Lester Source Type: blogs
a dog's life
Cooper, New York City, 20071.Thursday morning, I woke up, got my kids ready and took them to school. I came home, tidied up the rest of the dishes, and gave my dog Cooper an indulgent breakfast: a full can of her favorite soft dog food —not just a quarter of a can mixed in with her dry food like usual, but the whole thing, every last bit, all to herself. After she finished, I carried her to my car. We drove to the vet, where a kind receptionist showed me into an exam room, past a potted ficus plant and a cheerful wooden sign rea ding, “Think PAWS-ITIVELY!” I sat down on a bench. Cooper stuck her head behind my knees....
Source: the underwear drawer - April 29, 2018 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Michelle Au Source Type: blogs
Bed Wetting, What Can I Do, The Answer
I sometimes hit pay dirt with this one, I might spare myself having to change the contour sheet and the underlying mattress pad.Alzheimer's Reading RoomOur reader Dacron20 asked under the article,Taking Care of Snootzie.Was wondering if anybody is having problems with their parent wetting the bed at night.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and DementiaOur Mom is urinating more frequently at night. We have had pull ups on her at night for awhile, but for the past 2 weeks she is urinating out of the pull ups and wetting the bed. Thanks.Read on for one of the best solutions to this problem I have ever read.Subscrib...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - December 7, 2017 Category: Neurology Tags: alzheimer bed wetting alzheimers health life news Urinary Incontinence UTI Source Type: blogs
Desmopressin spray approved for nocturnal polyuria
(Source: Notes from Dr. RW)
Source: Notes from Dr. RW - August 28, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: nephrology urology Source Type: blogs
Is fabric softener a good hair conditioner? Episode 140
Does blotting oily sunscreen reduce SPF?
Emma asks in Gmail…I don’t like the oily skin I get from using sunscreen so I blot off the excess with an oil absorbing sheet. Is this reducing the SPF of the sunscreen?
Yes, blotting some of the sunscreen off your face will reduce the UV protection, to some degree. That happens for two reasons:
First, most UV absorbers are not water soluble so they’re dissolved or dispersed in an oil phase. That means a high percentage of the active ingredient is in the oil that you’re removing. And less of that active ingredient means less sun protection.
Second, good sun protection depend...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - July 4, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs
How Does Vaccinated Children ’s Health Compare to Unvaccinated Children?
Conclusion
While government groups maintain that no studies have been done to compare the health of vaccinated to unvaccinated, the reality is that several comparative studies have been completed by independent researchers in the US and in other countries.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refuses to conduct such studies, claiming they would be unethical to perform. In reality, these studies could easily be performed, since many educated parents choose to not vaccinate their children.
The evidence is overwhelming. Studies completed in New Zealand, Germany, Africa, Great Britain and the United States have come ...
Source: vactruth.com - June 3, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Michelle Goldstein Tags: Logical Michelle Goldstein Top Picks Top Stories truth about vaccines vaccinated vs. unvaccinated Source Type: blogs
How Does Vaccinated Children’s Health Compare to Unvaccinated Children?
Conclusion
While government groups maintain that no studies have been done to compare the health of vaccinated to unvaccinated, the reality is that several comparative studies have been completed by independent researchers in the US and in other countries.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refuses to conduct such studies, claiming they would be unethical to perform. In reality, these studies could easily be performed, since many educated parents choose to not vaccinate their children.
The evidence is overwhelming. Studies completed in New Zealand, Germany, Africa, Great Britain and the United States have come ...
Source: vactruth.com - June 3, 2016 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Michelle Goldstein Tags: Logical Michelle Goldstein Top Picks Top Stories truth about vaccines vaccinated vs. unvaccinated Source Type: blogs
