VOCSN 5-in-1 Portable Ventilator: Interview with Chris Kiple, CEO of Ventec
Ventilators are used by patients who lose lung function due to complications from a variety of diseases such as spinal cord injuries, COPD, stroke, pneumonia, and ALS. In addition to dealing with a debilitating situation, patients tend to be hooked to several machines that perform mechanical ventilation, oxygen delivery, cough assist, suction, and nebulization. This typically involves wires running all around, multiple software, and hardware equipment that makes it difficult for caregivers to operate the machines and provide quality care. Ventec Life Systems simplifies this experience by offering an integrated ventilator s...
Source: Medgadget - February 19, 2020 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Rukmani Sridharan Tags: Cardiology Critical Care Exclusive Medicine Pediatrics Rehab Source Type: blogs
It Just Won’t Go Away: Reasons For a Lingering Cough
We’re used to coughing when we have a cold, but what about those coughs that seem to linger even after all other symptoms have disappeared? It turns out that what may seem like a nuisance can actually be the body’s innate intelligence at work.
At the first sign of foreign invaders, coughing acts as a primary line of defense, expelling whatever virus or bacteria is trying to make its way into the system. During this time it’s especially helpful when coughing to cover your mouth, with your inner elbow if possible, to prevent the spread of illness.
However, there may be other reasons for a cough that hangs on after a co...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - February 18, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Contagious Cough COVID-19 Related Virus Source Type: blogs
It Just Wont Go Away: Reasons For a Lingering Cough
Were used to coughing when we have a cold, but what about those coughs that seem to linger even after all other symptoms have disappeared? It turns out that what may seem like a nuisance can actually be the bodys innate intelligence at work.
At the first sign of foreign invaders, coughing acts as a primary line of defense, expelling whatever virus or bacteria is trying to make its way into the system. During this time its especially helpful when coughing to cover your mouth, with your inner elbow if possible, to prevent the spread of illness.
However, there may be other reasons for a cough that hangs on after a cold has...
Source: Conversations with Dr Greene - February 18, 2020 Category: Child Development Authors: Alan Greene MD Tags: Dr. Greene's Blog Contagious Cough COVID-19 Related Virus Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Managing Coronavirus Outbreak Anxiety
Does the new coronavirus from China make you a little anxious? How concerned should we be? Is it a real threat or mostly hype? In today’s podcast, Dr. John Grohol, founder and editor-in-chief of PsychCentral.com, explains what the coronavirus is, how it compares to the flu and why it seems to have hit the panic button in a lot of people. He offers tips to avoid getting sick in general, and importantly, gives advice on how to keep our anxiety levels in check when it comes to new disease outbreaks, especially in how we seek information from the media.
If you’d like to learn more about the coronavirus and how to deal wi...
Source: World of Psychology - February 13, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: The Psych Central Podcast Tags: Anxiety and Panic Disorders General Health-related Interview Podcast The Psych Central Show Source Type: blogs
Coronavirus: What parents should know and do
As a parent, you can’t help but worry about the safety of your children. So it’s natural that as stories about the novel coronavirus that started in China flood the news, parents worry about whether their children could be at risk.
We are still learning about this new virus; there is much we do not know yet about how it spreads, how serious it can be, or how to treat it. The fact that so much is unknown is a big part of what makes it frightening. But there are things we do know — about this virus and other similar viruses — that can help us keep our children safe and well.
All of the advice below assumes that you a...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - February 5, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Claire McCarthy, MD Tags: Adolescent health Children's Health Infectious diseases Parenting Source Type: blogs
How to avoid getting the novel Coronavirus infection
(image from The Star)
This simple advice from the BC Centre for Disease Control is the most precise and easy to follow:
Take similar precautions to those of the common cold or flu.
Practice good hand hygiene – frequently wash hands well with plain soap and especially after coughing, sneezing and before preparing foods/eating.
Cough/sneeze into arm/elbow (rather than hands).
Do not share food, drinks, utensils, etc.
As much as possible, avoid interactions with people who are ill.
If you are sick yourself, stay away from others.
Masks
Masks should be used by sick people to prevent others from becoming infected. A mask will...
Source: Malaysian Medical Resources - February 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Editor Tags: - Health tips Coronavirus Wuhan Source Type: blogs
Medical Records in Primary Care: Keeping the Story of Phone Calls and Medication Changes with Less than Perfect Tools
By HANS DUVEFELT, MD
I need the right information at the right time (and in a place that makes sense to me) to make safe medical decisions.
Here’s another Metamedicine story:
In learning my third EMR, I am again a little disappointed. I am again, still, finding it hard to document and retrieve the thread of my patient’s life and disease story. I think many EMRs were created for episodic, rather than continued medical care.
One thing that can make working with an EMR difficult is finding the chronology in office visits (seen for sore throat and started on an antibiotic), phone c...
Source: The Health Care Blog - February 3, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christina Liu Tags: Hospitals Medical Practice Patients Physicians Primary Care EHR EMR Hans Duvefelt Medical Records medication list medication reconciliation Source Type: blogs
Be careful where you get your news about coronavirus
News about a deadly virus that appeared in Wuhan, China in December (now called 2019 novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV) is everywhere lately. And as the number of cases rises, it’s understandable if you’re wondering how likely it is that you or a loved one will become ill. And quite likely, you’re also wondering how to prevent this.
So, where should you turn for the latest information on a rapidly changing situation? It’s hard to beat the convenience of the internet, and we know there’s a lot of useful and reliable information online. But there’s also a lot of misinformation. The trick is to figure out which is w...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - February 1, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Cold and Flu Emergency Planning Health Infectious diseases Travel health Source Type: blogs
Coronavirus Anxiety: 4 Ways to Cope with Fear
As the coronavirus spreads, more and more people are becoming anxious about what it means in their life. After all, entire cities have been quarantined in China. Travel restrictions have been put in place throughout the world.
It’s perfectly normal to feel anxiety about this emerging health crisis. The coronavirus can be a deadly disease, but we also know that it’s most likely to be deadly in people who already have a weakened immune system.
Here’s how to cope with the anxiety and fear surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
1. Don’t Inflate the Risk
Our brains are used to taking something that is ma...
Source: World of Psychology - January 31, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: General Health-related Psychology Self-Help Stress anxious about virus coronavirus virus outbreak Source Type: blogs
The new coronavirus: What we do — and don’t — know
A rapidly evolving health story broke in late December when a novel illness originating in Wuhan, China made the news. Reports of the number of infected people swiftly rose, and isolated cases of this new coronavirus — dubbed 2019-nCoV by scientists — have appeared in several countries due to international travel. At this writing, almost 1,300 confirmed cases and over 40 deaths have occurred in China, according to an article in the New York Times.
Fortunately, public health officials in many countries, including the US, have put measures in place to help prevent further spread of the virus. These measures include healt...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - January 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Todd Ellerin, MD Tags: Health Source Type: blogs
Coronavirus FAQ
What is a coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals, including humans, and birds.
Why are they called coronaviruses?
The name derives from the fact that the viral capsule has a “halo” or “crown” surrounding it.
What do coronaviruses do?
In humans, the virus infects the airways giving rise to flu-like symptoms, a runny nose, cough, sore throat and fever, these are usually mild, but in rare cases can be lethal.
Is there a vaccine against coronaviruses?
No.
Are there any drugs to block or treat infection?
No.
When were coronaviruses first discovered?
In the 1960s
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Source: David Bradley Sciencebase - Songs, Snaps, Science - January 24, 2020 Category: Science Authors: David Bradley Tags: Sciencebase Source Type: blogs
Beyond red flags: Beware of black butterfly warnings
I ’ve just discharged a kid with a cough, and there are no patients waiting to be seen. “I’ll be back,” I tell the nurse, as I slip away to the hospital kitchen and unlock the door. I steal two frozen grilled cheese sandwiches from the freezer and throw them into the microwave. Minutes later, I’m […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 23, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/raj-waghmare" rel="tag" > Raj Waghmare, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Cardiology Emergency Medicine Surgery Source Type: blogs
Can You Get Addicted to Cough and Cold Medicines?
Cough and cold medicines taken as instructed can be safe and effective. But misusing them can have harmful results.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - January 13, 2020 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Vaccines for women: Before conception, during pregnancy, and after a birth
The rise of vaccine-preventable illnesses, such as measles and hepatitis, in the United States and around the globe has been alarming in recent years. For women — especially those hoping to become pregnant, as well as women who are pregnant or have recently had a baby — vaccines can be a worrisome topic. There are many misconceptions about vaccine safety in and around pregnancy that can lead to confusion and unnecessary fear of a lifesaving medical tool. As a practicing ob/gyn, I often discuss vaccines with my patients and help them sort out fears versus facts.
Which vaccines should you consider before conception?
The ...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - January 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ilona T. Goldfarb, MD, MPH Tags: Health Parenting Pregnancy Vaccines Women's Health Source Type: blogs
The Universe ’ s Timing
The objective model looks okay on the surface, but the results are just deadsville when I try to achieve anything meaningful with it.
So we did the Subjective Reality course, called Submersion, again in co-creative fashion but this time as a more introspective audio course of 60 lessons in 60 days. People loved that course, and more keep signing up for it. A few signed up for it today in fact. I feel awesome about it too as I really poured my heart into that one, and I think it shows. I felt super locked onto the inspired, creative, aligned energy I wanted to experience. I enjoyed the creative process immensely. It was ...
Source: Steve Pavlina's Personal Development Blog - January 3, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Steve Pavlina Tags: Creating Reality Source Type: blogs
