Cantor’s Defeat—What It Does Not Mean– Part 1
Shocked by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s defeat in last week’s Virginia primary, many in the media have decided that this “earthquake” has re-shaped the political landscape.
Immigration reform is dead, they say, and tea party radicals are far stronger than many suspected.
Meanwhile, the alarmists warn, political polarization has divided the country, poisoning our democracy. On that last point they are half-right; Republican voters have moved to the far right, while politically active Democrats are beginning to shift toward the left.
But polarization is not necessarily a threat to the Republic. Pointed deba...
Source: Health Beat - June 21, 2014 Category: American Health Authors: Maggie Mahar Tags: Central America and children Eric Cantor Immigration Reform polarization Tea Party Virginia Primary David Brag Hunduras polarizaiton unaccompanied chidren Source Type: blogs
Cantor’s Defeat—What It Does Not Mean
Shocked by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s defeat in last week’s Virginia primary, many in the media have decided that this “earthquake” has re-shaped the political landscape.
Immigration reform is dead, they say, and tea party radicals are far stronger than many suspected.
Meanwhile, the alarmists warn, political polarization has divided the country, poisoning our democracy. On that last point they are half-right; Republican voters have moved to the far right, while politically active Democrats are beginning to shift toward the left.
But polarization is not a threat to the Republic. Debate can clarify the iss...
Source: Health Beat - June 21, 2014 Category: American Health Authors: Maggie Mahar Tags: Central America and children Eric Cantor Immigration Reform polarization Tea Party Virginia Primary David Brag Hunduras polarizaiton unaccompanied chidren Source Type: blogs
Unaccompanied Minors Crossing the Border–The Facts
Alex Nowrasteh
Over the last few weeks, the media has been abuzz with stories of unaccompanied minors coming across the border and being apprehended by Customs and Border Protections (CBP). Many of the facts on the ground are fuzzy because we do not have a complete picture of all of the relevant data. In this post I will lay out several of the relevant facts as they exist. I will present information that focuses on how the detention facilities are overwhelmed but that it is less likely that border patrol agents on the border are actually overwhelmed.
Background
The unlawful immigration of minors is not a...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 17, 2014 Category: American Health Authors: Alex Nowrasteh Source Type: blogs
Former Randolph Hospital CEO, Bob Morrison on "Nurses' Week": The Most Hollow And Hypocritical Of "Thank You's"
As I hold my breath . . . anticipating the certification of Keith Crisco’s loss to Clay Aiken in the Democratic Primary for North Carolina’s 2nd District Congressional Seat, the perpetually-out-of-touch-with-the-community-they-serve Editorial staff at the Courier Tribune are once again giving Crisco’s long-time-good-buddy-and-partner-in-mill-town-killing-crime, Bob Morrison, a forum from which he can rehabilitate his reputation as Asheboro’s own $700,000 man. Just like Crisco’s stint on the Asheboro School Board gave “Evil Keith” the stones – if not the actual creds – to claim...
Source: Dr.J's HouseCalls - May 11, 2014 Category: Pediatricians Source Type: blogs
Narco-Deforestation Accelerates Loss of Biodiversity
In Central America, drug policies become conservation policies.The Central American isthmus exploded into prominence as a drug trafficking corridor in 2006, when pressure on Mexican cartels pushed smuggling operations to the south and into the remote forest frontiers of Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Since then, vigorous interdiction programs have pushed traffickers into ever more remote zones, back and forth from country to country, bringing money, manpower, and greater opportunities for deforestation. Kendra McSweeney of the Department of Geography at Ohio State University and co-workers dug into the recent comprehe...
Source: Addiction Inbox - February 10, 2014 Category: Addiction Authors: Dirk Hanson Source Type: blogs
Doctor Offers Vaccines to Starving Children
Conclusion
The effects of chronic malnutrition on the children and the economy of Guatemala are being turned into statistics by researchers, but common sense tells us what we already know: there will be lifelong impairments to the citizens and the collective people of this country.
Dr. Asturias’ plan may appear to be sound and noble when you read the headline in the mainstream media. However, when you consider the most pressing needs faced by the citizens of Guatemala, including lack of food, lack of clean water, and lack of education, vaccines (even if you are among the shrinking group of people who still believe ...
Source: vactruth.com - November 17, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Missy Fluegge Tags: Missy Fluegge Top Stories Dr. Edwin Asturias Vaccine Safety Source Type: blogs
A Week of Hard but Rewarding Work in Honduras
By Mara Levitt, MD, & Ashley Davis, MD
Honduras, a Central American country bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, is home to more than eight million people, and produces minerals, coffee, tropical fruit and sugar cane. The capital, Tegucigalpa, is divided into 18 departments; we traveled to Intibuca.
Honduras has the highest rate of homicide in the world. The water supply and sanitation varies from modernized water treatment systems to basic systems, from sewer systems to latrines and basic septic pits. A lack of maintenance leads to poor water quality, and residents’ health varies depending on...
Source: Going Global - November 11, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
A Week of Hard but Rewarding Work in Honduras
By Mara Levitt, MD, & Ashley Davis, MD
Honduras, a Central American country bordered by Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, is home to more than eight million people, and produces minerals, coffee, tropical fruit and sugar cane. The capital, Tegucigalpa, is divided into 18 departments; we traveled to Intibuca.
Honduras has the highest rate of homicide in the world. The water supply and sanitation varies from modernized water treatment systems to basic systems, from sewer systems to latrines and basic septic pits. A lack of maintenance leads to poor water quality, and residents’ health varies depending on whe...
Source: Going Global - November 11, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine
I have a personal interest in anaphylaxis and epinephrine. My wife nearly died after being stung by hornets in 2009. Unfortunately, I was on a mission trip to Honduras, and it was up to my 7-year-old daughter to find the EpiPen and help administer the lifesaving injection to my wife. (A video of another patient with anaphylaxis from a wasp sting can be viewed here. It includes the 911 call from my daughter.)
Two major problems occur with anaphylaxis: recognition and management. The recognition problem is related to the very confusing and complex diagnostic criteria that have been established. (Ann Emerg Med 2006;47[...
Source: M2E Too! Mellick's Multimedia EduBlog - November 1, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
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Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - June 18, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
Weekly Roundup – May 31, 2013
This article highlights some of the ways grief can be dealt with to avoid causing problems to your health.
According to a Pew report released this week nearly 40 percent of mothers are their families’ breadwinners. The Washington Post has more on this report here.
Mobihealthnews looked at the question of whether social networks that are health-focused should be different than other social networks, since in most cases their purpose is to affect behavior.
Monday and Tuesday the Disruptive Women team will be attending Health Datapalooza IV. Be sure to check out the blog and our Twitter for updates. If you are not registere...
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - May 31, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: dw at disruptivewomen.net Tags: Roundup weekly roundup Source Type: blogs
Typhoid Fever Outbreaks in the United States
The following background data are abstracted from Gideon www.GideonOnline.com and the Gideon e-book series. [1,2]
60 outbreaks of typhoid were reported during 1960 to 1999 – 54 of these (total 957 cases, 4 fatal) following exposure within the United States. Five drinking water-associated outbreaks of typhoid were reported during 1971 to 2006.
The best known clusters of typhoid fever in history were those ascribed to Mary Mallon (“Typhoid Mary”), a chronic carrier who was responsible for 9 outbreaks (54 cases, 4 fatal) in the New York area during 1900 to 1915.
A chronology of notable outbreaks:
1843...
Source: GIDEON blog - May 7, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Dr. Stephen Berger Tags: Ebooks Epidemiology Outbreaks ProMED Typhoid united states Source Type: blogs
SurgeXperiences 3.23
It’s an honor and pleasure to bring you this new edition of The Best Surgical Grand Rounds Carnival.
FIFA WORLD CUP – SOUTH AFRICA 2010
I would like to express my gratitude to Jeffrey Leow of Vagus Surgicalis (Australian medical student with lots of interest and knowledge of surgery) and the creator of this Great Carnival. Australia is in Group D.
Bongi, a lucky SouthAfrican general surgeon who will host the FIFA World Cup in 12 days, shares a story that will push you to learn Afrikaans. South Africa will be head of the Group A and will play with México, Uruguay and France.
rlbates, my favorite (femal...
Source: Unbounded Medicine - May 30, 2010 Category: Surgery Authors: Jon Mikel I ñarritu Tags: Grand Rounds surgeXperiences Medlinks south africa world cup Source Type: blogs
