Ultra-rapid reviews, first test results
In conclusion, this is early days and our first testing steps. The results have been very encouraging and when our new system is out it'll be even better. But much more testing is required!Oh yes, the time taken - if you're interested, then scroll down.With the exception of the second to last result they all took around 2-3 minutes. The second to last one took approximately 5 minutes (as I had to scroll through around 55 results to select the 17 that we used). (Source: Liberating the literature)
Source: Liberating the literature - August 2, 2013 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs
Sickle Cell Disease National Resource Directory
The Centers for Disease Control have created a directory of agencies, health care centers and community-based organizations that provide services to people with Sickle Cell Disease. The directory is organized by state: http://1.usa.gov/1841znq.
The CDC has a Self-Care Toolkit for Living Well with Sickle Cell Disease. To access this another resources for Families, go to the CDC website: http://1.usa.gov/12fZv7g
For more information on Sickle Cell Disease, go to the Sickle Cell Anemia Health Topic Page on MedlinePlus: http://1.usa.gov/1agEK0F (Source: BHIC)
Source: BHIC - July 8, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Kate Flewelling Tags: Minority Health Concerns Websites Source Type: blogs
Cure Schmure
No doubt you have encountered the hype about a purported cure for HIV infection. That would indeed be great news, but sadly, no. Here's an example of the selective and misleading coverage this is getting.Two men who happened to develop some form of cancer (not specified in the public story) while also being HIV+ received the treatment called "bone marrow" transplant, continued to take antiretroviral medications throughout the procedure and recovery, and now appear to be free of HIV. They seem to have turned great misfortune into good fortune, but in reality, this is a big, fat, so what?Here's the real deal. The procedure t...
Source: Stayin' Alive - July 3, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Source Type: blogs
How I Endured Sickle-cell Pregnancy on Bed Rest
Sickle-cell pregnancies can be very challenging but with proper care and ample bed rest, it is possible to carry the baby to full term.Contributor: Paula KentPublished: Jun 11, 2013 (Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content)
Source: Most Recent Health Wellness - Associated Content - June 11, 2013 Category: Other Conditions Source Type: blogs
FDA: Enhancing Benefit-Risk Assessment in Regulatory Decision Making
Last summer, Congress enacted the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA), which included the fifth authorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA V). Title I of FDASIA reauthorizes the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA), which provides FDA with the necessary user fee resources to maintain an efficient review process for human drug and biologic products. The reauthorization of PDUFA includes performance goals and procedures that represent FDA’s commitments during FY 2013-2017. These commitments are referred to in section 101 of FDASIA.
Section X of these commitments relates ...
Source: Policy and Medicine - April 25, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Thomas Sullivan Source Type: blogs
Pain Medicine Care Complex - Children's National Medical Center
Children's Pain Medicine Care Complex is one of only a few programs in the country focused exclusively on managing pain for infants, children, and teens. When children are unable to express their pain in words, our pediatric specialists have the unique insight to help. Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to treat your child's physical symptoms as well as the psychological and emotional aspects of pain. We consider how a child feels and perceives pain, and take steps in care to reduce their fears and their family's anxieties. Conditions We Care For There is no typical pain patient. The team looks at eve...
Source: Psychology of Pain - April 21, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Source Type: blogs
Trade Group Study: Hundreds of Rare Disease Drugs in Development
According to a new report released last month by the trade group Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), the biopharmaceutical pipeline is innovative and robust, with a high percentage of potential first-in-class medicines (meaning a new treatment where nothing currently exists) targeting diseases with limited treatment options. In addition to identifying medicines in development for conditions and diseases such as septic shock, ovarian cancer, sickle cell disease, and Lou Gehrig’s disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), which haven’t had any new product approvals in the last ten ye...
Source: Highlight HEALTH - February 21, 2013 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: Walter Jessen, Ph.D. Source Type: blogs
Stroke Symptoms Checklist
People in recovery may have damaged their bodies during their drinking or drugging careers. It may be helpful to know the warning signs of stroke – especially in older age groups.
A stroke happens when a blood vessel carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot (ischemic stroke) or ruptures (hemorrhagic stroke). When this occurs, part of the brain no longer receives the oxygen it needs, and the tissue in that area starts to die.
Transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) consist of stroke-like symptoms, which go away shortly after starting and produce no lasting damage. Even if your symptoms disappear en...
Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com - February 14, 2013 Category: Addiction Authors: Sparrow Tags: Addictions Alcoholism Disease Treatment Women drinking drugging hemorrhagic ischemic warning signs of stroke Source Type: blogs
Thomas Stossel: Honored with Brigham and Women’s Humanitarian Award
Each year, members of the Hippocrates Society present a Humanitarian Award to a physician or scientist practicing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) in recognition of his or her contributions to the institution and the community. Candidates are nominated and voted on by members of the Hippocrates Society, and members are eligible to receive the award.
The Humanitarian Award is the highest honor handed down by the Hippocrates Society, which is comprised of BWH physicians and scientists who make philanthropic gifts to BWH. It is presented annually in recognition of outstanding contributions to the local and glob...
Source: Policy and Medicine - February 8, 2013 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Thomas Sullivan Source Type: blogs
Worst NFL Injuries - Tom Junod on Injury Issue in the NFL - Esquire
This NFL season has been defined by people talking about "the injury issue" — pundits, columnists, league officials. The one voice you haven't heard — until now — belongs to the players.By Tom JunodCrushed SkullPhil ToledanoPublished in the February 2013 issue, on sale any day nowMy left knee has been aching this entire week. I don't know why. I didn't get hit directly on it in the last game. My right knee has started the week so sore the side where the nerve got hit. When I wear the brace, my knees feel like total crap. When I start moving around, the muscles and tendons in my leg feel so stressed, sometimes I feel ...
Source: Psychology of Pain - January 26, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Source Type: blogs
USMLE Questions – Characteristic Disease Findings
The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is designed to emphasize knowledge of clinical scenarios and clinical pearls, even on Step I. Listed below are some commonly encountered disease findings and characteristics.
Feature
Disease
45, X chromosome
Turner’s syndrome
5-HIAA increased in urine
Carcinoid syndrome
Aganglionic rectum
Hirschsrpung’s disease
Apple-core sign on barium enema
Colon cancer
Arched back (opisthotonos)
Tetanus
Argyll-Robertson pupil
Syphilis
Ash leaf on forehead
Tuberous sclerosis
Auer rods
Acute myelogenous leukemia
Austin Flint murmur
Aortic regurgitation...
Source: Inside Surgery - January 18, 2013 Category: Surgeons Authors: Editor Tags: Surgpedia USMLE diseases findings VMA water hammer pulse Source Type: blogs
Priapism Emergency
Last month I focused on managing a common female genital problem, the Bartholin Gland abscess. In the spirit of equality, this month’s blog post looks at an important male genital problem, priapism. Unfortunately, the literature guiding treatment is not the most robust. Nevertheless, we do have recommendations and guidelines created by national and international experts who have digested the available literature. The guidelines created by the American Urological Association are the most frequently touted resource.(1)
I have written and delivered several lectures to our residents on this topic over the past several yea...
Source: M2E Too! Mellick's Multimedia EduBlog - September 5, 2012 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Blog Posts Source Type: blogs
HeLa Cells and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
I had the pleasure of being one of the fact-checkers and proof reviewers on Rebecca Skloot's book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, and I'm pleased to see that it is now on the NY Times Bestseller list and that Rebecca is well into her book tour. Rebecca retells the story of Henrietta Lacks and her family and masterfully weaves it into compelling story, that rivets your attention and illustrates just how far we've come in and how far yet we have to go in human subject experimentation. Here is a short excerpt to whet your appetite:[On January 29, 1951, David Lacks sat behind the wheel of his old...
Source: Women's Bioethics Blog - February 15, 2010 Category: Medical Ethics Tags: HeLa Cells Henrietta Lacks human subject experimentation Immortal Life Rebecca Skloot Source Type: blogs
