Lead Contamination of Tea - how much tea is safe to drink per day?
There is a good explanation in the video below, by Dr. Greger:Regarding lead contamination of tea from China, his recommendation is to drink no more than 3 cups of black tea per day.
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - December 30, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Tea Source Type: blogs
How to avoid doctor dependency
:Buy stuff over the counterTake advice from grandmaUse self-made remedies, e.g. lemon and honey or sensible complementary therapiesTeam up with people with the same condition for mutual supportAugment your own mental health and resilienceRest or exerciseEat a sensible dietThese are excerpts from the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine:
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - October 18, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: OHCM Source Type: blogs
"Don't go so fast: we're in a hurry!"
-- Talleyrand to his coachman. Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (1754–1838) was a French bishop, politician and diplomat. Due to a lame leg, he was not able to pursue the military career that had originally been foreseen for him by his family. Instead he studied theology. Unique in his own age and a phenomenon in any, Charles-Maurice, Prince de Talleyrand, was a statesman of outstanding ability and extraordinary contradictions. He was a world-class rogue who held high office in five successive regimes. ---From OHCM: "We aim to encourage the doctor to enjoy his patients: in doing so we believe he will prosper in t...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - October 17, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: OHCM Source Type: blogs
Extroverts and neurotics tend to use Facebook and WhatsApp more
From a recent study:20% of smartphone behavior can be accounted for by WhatsApp usage, and females use it 13 minutes longer than males.Extroversion is of high importance in understanding WhatsApp usage, extroverts use it longer vs introverts.High neurotics tend to use Facebook more as it facilitates communication without face-to-face interaction.On the other hand, conscientiousness is inversely correlated with WhatsApp usage. Conscientious humans handle their digital consumption better and are less prone to Internet addiction. Are you conscientious? Conscientious humans can be described as punctual, and diligently follow t...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - September 4, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Social Media Source Type: blogs
"Bio-detection" dogs in trial to be used for prostate cancer sniffing
Many urologists agree that the PSA test for detecting prostate cancer is often unreliable, but it remains widely used because there are no other relatively inexpensive tests. Researchers in Britain say this method may soon be replaced with dogs trained to sniff out the type of cancer that, according to the American Cancer Society, affects one in every 7 men. VOA’s George Putic reports:It takes 6 months to train a dog to detect prostate cancer. According to the report, trained dogs can detect prostate tumors in urine in 93 percent of cases."These dogs have the ability to screen hundreds of samples in a day; it's something...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - August 29, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Oncology Urology Source Type: blogs
All about hair loss (alopecia) - Deutsche Welle expert interview
Dr. Andreas Finner (Trichomed Praxis Berlin) talks about what everyone can do to keep a full head of hair and about the best methods for treating hair loss:Today's Hair-Loss Treatments: DrugsMinoxidil shampooPatients can buy an OTC shampoo with an ingredient called minoxidil. Minoxidil (Rogaine) fights androgenic alopecia in both men and women. It's still not entirely clear how minoxidil works. Used properly -- twice a day, massaged deep into the scalp -- it slows new hair loss. Two-thirds of men do get acceptable hair growth. "It is not something a bald person would use, but someone starting to go bald would use it. The g...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - August 28, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Dermatology Deutsche Welle Source Type: blogs
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, is a chronic skin disease characterized by recurrent boil-like lumps (nodules) under the skin. Hidradenitis suppurativa was once thought to be a rare condition because only the most severe cases were reported. However, recent studies have shown that the condition affects at least 1 in 100 people when milder cases are also considered. There are three levels in the management of hidradenitis suppurativa: - topical options- systemic options- surgical methods including laser therapyDr. Christian Baum, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, takes a look at a chronic skin condition cal...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - August 26, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Dermatology Infectious Diseases Source Type: blogs
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) - NHSChoices video
NHSChoices: Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects parts of the spine. In this video, an expert describes the long-term effects of the condition, its most common symptoms and the different treatments available.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cYuwDkykoA
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - July 21, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: blogs
Bedbugs - National Geographic video
An army of these can attack a person 500 times in one night:How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs - The Home Depot video:
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - July 2, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Infectious Diseases National Geographic Source Type: blogs
Kidney Stones - Mayo Clinic video
William Haley, M.D., Nephrologist at Mayo Clinic in Florida, discusses the many frequently asked questions regarding kidney stones:
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - July 1, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Mayo Clinic Nephrology Urology Video Source Type: blogs
Facebook Launches Suicide Prevention Initiative - WSJ video
Facebook is partnering with suicide prevention organizations on a new tool to identify people in distress. Forefront research scientist Ursula Whiteside discusses the project with Sara Murray.
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - March 8, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Depression Facebook Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
Keratitis and Contact Lens Use - CDC video
Misuse of contact lenses (wearing them too long, not cleaning them properly) causes 1 million eye infections/yr in US. "Contact lenses offer many benefits, but they are not risk-free. Keratitis can be a scary infection, but it is preventable if people follow healthy habits and take care of their eyes and their lenses". Some bad habits, such as sleeping with contact lenses, failing to clean and replace lens solution frequently, and letting contact lenses get wet while swimming or in the shower, greatly raises the risk for keratitis. People who wear their contact lenses overnight are more than 20 times more likely to get ker...
Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - February 16, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: CDC Ophthalmology Source Type: blogs
Don't trust celebrities for health advice -- How did the anti-vaccination movement begin? (CNN video)
How did the anti-vaccination movement begin? CNN's Deborah Feyerick takes a look at the origins behind the anti-vaccination movement and how is has impact the measles outbreak.
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - February 9, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: blogs
How to Treat Dandruff - video by American Academy of Dermatology
Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which small pieces of dry skin flake off of the scalp. The most effective way to treat and control dandruff is to use dandruff shampoo and scalp treatments. Some patients may need to use several different shampoos in succession. Follow these tips from dermatologists to get the best results.
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - February 3, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Dermatology Source Type: blogs
Drinking Water: What's the Science?
Who should drink how much water? Bottled or tap? Medscape Expert Commentator, Dr. Jeffrey Berns, and Dr. Stanley Goldfarb discuss the evidence and what you should tell patients. For more from Dr. Berns, visit Medscape: medscape.com/index/list_3468_0
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Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog - January 22, 2015 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Nephrology Water Source Type: blogs
