Archive for November, 2006
Cavalcade of risk - November 22, 2006
Posted in General, Medicine, Blog Carnival, Disease on November 20th, 2006Welcome to the November 22, 2006 edition of cavalcade of risk.
Today we got submissions from the people describing risk in their and yours lives. Risk could be on different level – physical or financial. And one of big gamble people are doing is with their health.
Let’s look at the posts.
Wenchypoo presents The Destructive-Thinking Orchestra, the Non-Supportive Choir, and the “I Can’t” Dancers posted at Mental Wastebasket, saying, “This oldie is about personal risk and what happens when it is AVOIDED.”
Looks like thoughts aloud. “The audience joins in with regales of “I can’t”, “I’m not good enough”, “I’m afraid”, and “This is my destiny” while they clap in time.”
After reading I still did not get is it a true story or an allegory. Try to read yourself and get the gist of the post.
Wenchypoo presents When Elderly Need Financial Help posted at Mental Wastebasket.
Well, that’s more to the points. Wenchypoo gives some tips for seniors. That’s a common sense. However, since good tips are put into single post, it is worthwhile to read. Actually, yeah, there is a mention that it is from Bankrate.com. Just refresh what you already know. Good tips.
Super Saver presents Protecting Your Wealth – Insure Against the Risk of Financial Disaster posted at My Wealth Builder.
A good review of different types of insurance – life, death, health, disability, property. I will definitely use some of those tips.
makingourway presents Double-dipping in disability insurance posted at makingourway, saying, “This posting discusses a technique to inexpensively increase personal disability coverage.”
That’s a small tip, but special. Author writes: The key however, is that you must initially have had a private disability policy before joining the group plan.
makingourway presents Question: When do you pay a 10% penalty for cashing in an annuity posted at makingourway, saying, “This article and its comments are a lively discussion on the tax implications of cashing a low cost variable annuity before 59 1/2 after rolling it over from a variable insurance policy that was “under water” (the cost exceeds the cash value).”
Wenchypoo presents Lost: Simple Basic Yard Sale posted at Mental Wastebasket, saying, “Contains a bit about the risks involved with selling food at a yard sale.”
Hmm, I always thought that setting a yard sale is a very simple and basic thing – just bring the stuff out. Apparently it is not. Just read how to do it right.
A bunch of tips form Wenchypoo actually. Prolific writer.
Henry Stern, LUTCF presents Forest Gump Insurance posted at InsureBlog, saying, “Summary: InsureBlog’s Bob Vineyard has the story of a couple who take a dangerous risk with their insurance, and their health.”
He also writes:
Stupid is defined as “lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity”, while ignorant is “uneducated or lacking specific knowledge”.
I think it is better not to fall into any of these categories.
David Williams presents Testing, testing, 1, 2, 3 posted at Health business blog, saying.
And I agree with the author. Too many tests are not really good for your health. Diagnoses should be suggested on the bases of clinical picture. Tests should be done for confirmation purpose only or for screening. Screening is important for prevention of diseases. Yet, the tests should provide benefits, which is often not the case. The test in the sake of test is really useless. It is often happens that tests that are actually confirmatory in nature are used as a sort of screening tool, expensive and useless. However I do not think the reality can be changed easily. Too many different interests are involved. There are several books exist, that honestly describe that thinking in clinics is not really rewarded. Doing procedures is rewarded… These books are just unpopular, though.
Jason Shafrin presents Sick optimistic Americans vs. healthy pessimistic English posted at Healthcare Economist, saying, “An NBER working paper finds that the English are healthier than the Americans measured by a variety of commonly-used disease incidence rates. Despite this fact, Americans self-report better levels health than the British both in aggregate and conditioning on true health level.”
That’s in agreement with the previous posts about too many tests. And recently actually we had submissions at grand Round carnival about too many drugs.
Tracy Coenen presents Richard Hatch of “Survivor” fame gets prison sentence posted at FRAUDfiles.
That’s small note about the risky man.
Joe Kristan presents SMALL BUSINESS: HELP IS ON THE WAY! posted at Roth & Company, P.C., saying, “John Kerry promises to “make healthcare more available to small businesses.” Look for more complicated tax breaks.”
In a “post-mortem” of the recent elections, Jason Ruspini of Risk
Markets and Politics blog examines why prediction markets missed the mark.
Hmm, Interesting. The prediction of the risk involved.
I am actually working on a development of AI program that will help to predict outcomes with high probability. And that predicting tool from Iowa – I was looking at that once, however was not sure if that really works.
The DC Medical Malpractice blog reports presents Combination of Personality Traits Increases Risk For Heart Disease
Turns out, our own personalities can play a part in how likely it is for us to experience heart disease.
Well, that’s probably true. Depression, for example, also plays a role in the heart diseases.
Skincaresmarts presents:
Still washing your hands “the old fashioned way?” The Skin care Smarts blog explains why those alcohol-based hand cleaners may be superior.
I remember I read one dictator (I do not remember – Rumanian or some other European country – used pure 100% proof alcohols to pour on his hands several times a day).
I am not sure if an alcohol is really good for your skin if used several times a day. However if WHO says that, it must be something right. I just use soap and water and exam gloves.
Thecargeeks present Electronic Cars Risk. They say:
Think those nifty new hybrids are the cat’s meow? The Car Geeks have some words of warning for those of us considering one.
They write:
The “Pirus” battery pack has a 300-volt charge with enough amperage to IMMEDIATELY KILL THEM OR YOU - - on the spot - - right then and there!
Hmm, I did not know that. That’s really punch on emotions. Probably useful to read a statistics and compare what is more common – to be hit by a lighting or Toyota discharge.
Devin Waring presents red meat.
He writes: Those juicy, yummy beautiful rare steaks can be real killers. No kidding. Devin Waring has the inside story.
Brr, dangers are everywhere – in a car and in the food. I’d better starve and walk only (which I actually do).
Thatsfit presents:
Coffee may reduce diabetes risk
They say: If you’re at risk for diabetes, that double latte may just be the ticket (just don’t load it up with sugar!). Rigel Gregg at That’s Fit blog stayed up late to bring us the details.
Well, if that really something real, that’s worth to know. Yet I do not drink coffee at all, alas.
Eugene Volokh, of bloggie biggie presents: The Volokh Conspiracy, reports on the
occupational risks involved in organ donation.
There is a huge discussion on the site. So many people are concerned
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November 14, 2006 edition of All Things Medical.
Posted in General, Medicine, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Blog Carnival, Medical Quiz, Diagnosis on-line, Disease, Biotech on November 14th, 2006
— Welcome to the November 14, 2006 edition of All things medical. So, folks this time we got plenty of the submissions. Let’s look at that.
Quality of the submissions is very good, though some people write just about mainstream medicine, others about controversial topics. Let’s check all of them
Lisa Mitchell presents The Second Trimester posted at Let’s Talk Babies.
Very useful for moms, no doubtBiotech
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To Genetically Altered Cats posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog, saying, “humor about hypoallergenic cats”.
I would like to get a genetically altered tiger, who does not bite.
Ruth Schaffer presents Interleukin Gene Linked to Crohn’s Disease posted at The Biotech Weblog.
This is the serious stuff for serious folks. Could be interesting for patients too. I actually read something about about Interleukin 10 and CD 14 and Crohn’s.
Disease
Will presents Dirty = Good? and the ‘Hygiene Hypothesis’ posted at metaVitae, saying, “Maybe too clean is a bad thing.”
I actually read a little about that in the past. The children exposed to bunch of environmental bugs and worms do suffer allergies less often. However they might suffer parasites. Maybe we need some balance. Hygiene and vaccinations are practically the only things that allowed people to extend average life span from 30 to 60 years. All other medical achievements gave maybe 10-20 years of benefits on average.
Doctor
Linda Freedman presents Using Bad Health to Get What You Want posted at Everyone needs therapy? Lessons from a family therapist, saying, “This post looks at patients who using poor health to manipulate others or who invent poor health to manipulate professionals and family members. It is the functional aspect of this that makes providers crazy, and the time they waste, obviously, is virtually unethical. I make suggestions for systems intervention.”
Do you manipulate other people? Admit it.
Health
Violeta presents Cholesterol Friendly Foods posted at All Tips and Tricks.
I really like Walnuts!
Peter Kua presents Is yoga a myth? posted at RadicalHop.com.
I think any exercise and especially yoga are beneficial for your health.
Jon Swift presents Rush Limbaugh Takes on the Wheelchair Lobby posted at Jon Swift, saying, “Democrats have a long history of politicizing health care by saying that everyone should have it, even people who can’t afford it.”
Jon writes:
You would think they would be a little appreciative for all the wheelchair ramps and the Braille elevator numbers (which I have yet to see anyone use) which have cost businesses a lot of money. You would think that after passing the Americans for Disabilities Act they would just say thank you and shut up. But they just keep wanting more.
John Hill presents Why Diets Dont Work posted at Universe Of Success.
John states: The key to losing weight is in the foods you eat, at what times you eat and the frequency of your meals
Ririan presents 10 Useless or Even Dangerous First Aid Myths posted at Ririan Project.
Yeah, you really should not watch Hollywood movies if you want to survive. Better read some good book.
Jon Schnaars presents Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Affects Millions posted at Anxiety, Addiction and Depression Treatments, saying, “Hey! I don’t think I’ve submitted anything yet for the upcoming edition of “All Things Medical” so here’s a new piece my co-blogger recently wrote about Chronic Fatigue Syndrom, which recently garned a lot of attention from a CDC announcement.”
aparna presents Breakfast is essential for good health posted at Beauty & Personality Grooming.
Well, I should admit I skip breakfast sometime. Feel OK so far. However check apaprna’s post.
Medicine
Rafi G presents flu-shot posted at Life in Israel.
Fall is the season to get your flu shots too.
Patient
Madeleine Begun Kane presents Attention Wal-Mart … Patients? posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.
Hueina Su presents HER Connection posted at Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Soul, saying, “HER connection is a valuable resource for women suffering from metastatic breast cancer.”
Huiena is a Professional Life Coach. And HER is a program designed to help.
Phil B. presents Relieve Carpel Tunnel Syndrome posted at Phil for Humanity, saying, “Do you want to know of a simple and easy secret to increase your productivity on the computer, while at the same time help prevent and even relieve carpel tunnel syndrome?”
Phil writes about his personal experience, thought it rather look like an ad for a program. Anyway there are some tips about the syndrome. Also I think the Latin name is still “carpal”.
There is actually a quiz for carpal tunnel at RDoctor if you like. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Quiz and some thoughts about numbness
Symptoms
Wenchypoo presents When Elderly Need Financial Help posted at Mental Wastebasket, saying, “Sorry to barge in on your parade, but there is no “mental impairment” carnival, or one dealing with senior issues. I submitted here instead.”
Well, why not. Daily Living Activities are related to the gerontology and psychiatry.
Treatment
Wenchypoo presents “All I’ll ever know I learned way back in medical school.” posted at Mental Wastebasket, saying, “A consumer’s opinion of the medical industry.”
I would say – controversial. Majority of physicians I worked with had some additional training and read significant amount of medical literature. Thought, maybe I worked with good ones only? And about the system? Well… Yeah…That’s something on the point.
Controversial topics:Brandon Peele presents The Future of the Body – Book Review posted at GT. He writes: Stanford Medical School is doing research on ITP.
Then there is some talk about levitation and telepathy. As soon as I read that I became sort of hesitant. Since, I never read really about any controlled study, thought I was really interested in many psychological (not para-psychological) phenomenons, I am not sure. So, I believe in hypnosis (since I used it and it worked), Aikido and mediation. But about levitation – nah… Too many physics laws should be broken.
Unless somebody shows me how to do that.
Sam presents Fluoride, Are You Getting Too Much. Fluoride in drinking water may be a mistake. posted at Surfer Sam and Friends.
I already wrote in the previous posts that I use fluoride-containing tooth paste and do not believe that at the low dose you can get many problems and moreover fluorosis. Many of those topics were carefully studied in the professional and military medicine and I still believe rather original research than some speculations. However you can judge for yourself, look at the post.
Quizzes at RDoctor: Colon Cancer Quiz Cystic Fibrosis Low_birth_weight Quiz Back Pain Quiz Multiple sclerosis depression+heart problem
Last moment: entriesMadeleine Begun Kane presents How To Become An Insomniac posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog. Sarakastic presents The Perfect Man posted at The Fibromyalgia Experiment.
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Carnival of the Recipes
Posted in General on November 7th, 2006This is recipe Blog Carnival Edition
There was a day of delay from the schedule, sorry folks.
So, today we have the Recipe Blog Carnival.
This edition was supposed to be dedicated to healthy food. However, the healthy diet is always known: More vitamins, more vegetables and fruits, more fiber, less animal fat, more plant oil, and watch your calories. Yet it is not always the tastiest food.
Today we will look for different recipes, and frankly say who am I to judge how healthy they are? Moderate, balanced amount of any food should not really hurt your health much. And also how would I calculate how many calories are offered in the every dish presented.
So let’s look what do they submitted today: Dr. Joel Fuhrman M.D. (www.diseaseproof.com ) presents recipes Eat to Live Italian. Well sounds tasty. Though lot of pasta is not the thing that decreases your calories, still, from the other hand, Mediterranean diet brings a lot of sea foods (rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protecting heart) as well as fresh vegetables and olive oil. That’ should be definitely helpful. Also I remember reading somewhere (semi-scientifically sort of) that, for example, pizza (it’s Italian food, Right?) has a ratio of ingredients that protects you from prostate cancer. Sort of that lycopene from tomatoes have antioxidant qualities and beta carotene from the same tomato also is precursor of vitamin A, helpful in reducing cancer risk. And that cheese itself contains something (I think the talk was about he ingredients -like tyramine and soon that are converted by MAO - monoamine oxidase and that sort of preventing from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia ). Tyramine amino acid displaces norepinephrine from sympathetic nerve ending and epinephrine from the adrenal glands. You can even read Pizza consumption and the risk of breast, ovarian and prostate cancer at Eur J Cancer Prev. 2006 Feb;15(1):74-6. Actually, folks I do not remember the discussion exactly, maybe all was just in opposite way. However, let’s not to put our food into the lab tube but taste according to our good Dr. Fuhrman from Gekko Blogs LLC at Flemington NJ at www.diseaseproof.com . He describes: Zucchini & Mushrooms, Scallion-Eggplant Dip, Portobella Mushrooms and Beans
Next guest Amy Allen Clark presents Works-For-Me Wednesday: Making Restaurant Food from Home posted at Mom Advice. As you guessed out that’s about making the food at home. Interesting, there is again a lot of the Italian food, though some other as well. Allen Clark Offers: Italian Veggie & Pasta Soup, Rosemary & Cheese Breadsticks, Chicken Parmesan, Craving Red Lobster, Easy Garlic-Cheese Biscuits, Linguine with Clam Sauce, Salmon Baked In Foil, IHOP, Pumpkin Pancakes with Yogurt ,Fluffy Pancakes, Banana Pancakes, Oven Fried Bacon, Craving Tacos, Slow Cooker Taco Meat, Taco Soup, Amy’s Famous Burgers, Amy’s Butter Burgers, Cheddar Cheese-Stuffed Burgers, Oven Steak Fries
KimC presents Cold weather breakfast posted at Life in a shoe: the methods and madness of one mother of 8.
That’s about French toast. Since this is already November, the weather is really cold. Especially, over here, in Russia, we already have snow. It is good to have a nice toast.
Jennifer Miner presents Worst Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes: How to cook a Thanksgiving meal that ensures you’ll never be the host family again. posted at Worst Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes. I am not sure that’s really something healthy, but let’s look form the other site. If you know what is worst, than at least you have a starting point to walk in the opposite direction and to make something nice.
And then Tracey presents Gluten Free Lime Pie posted at Tracey. You know that gluten is a substance that is not well tolerated by some people (actually many people). So, knowing this useful information could be a real boost for your cooking skills. In some countries disease is common in 1 in 200 (Sweden) or 1 in 10,000 (Denmark) people. Gluten enteropathy is A condition, also named celiac sprue, where food nutrients are not absorbed well in intestine becauees of an immune (allergic-like) reaction to gluten Next time you invite home a guest, suffering a gluten-dependent enteropathy, you know were to get a good recipe, Right Folks? Ask Tracey
Adam presents Toasted Pumkins Seeds posted at Men in Aprons. Pumpkin seeds were the things I always liked myself when was a child. Also pumpkin seeds (Cucurbitaceae) are good for expelling helminths (worms) form your guts. They, or some extracts form them, are used to paralyze or somehow else make the worms uncomfortable. Researchers found stuff named Cucurbitin that sits in pumpkin seeds. That’s probably responsible for the worm-expelling effects. However, folks, let’s forget about worms and just enjoy the meal. The seeds are so tasty when cracked in your mouth by your teeth.
Joe Donnachie presents Power Porridge posted at joedonnachie.com Pursuing Health and Happiness. As you guessed it is directly relates to your Health. I didn’t know about Power Porridge. Supposedly it should contain a lot of fiber since that’s Oatmeal. Should look more about that. However I really like oat cookies.
Marsha Hudnall presents Muffin Pizzas posted at A Weight Lifted. And that’s, of course, about pizza. Mary Beth form Mom’s Kitchen Blog writes: I’ve posted my recipe for Pumpkin Bread From a Bread Machine - for the days when we’re too busy to have the time to make pumpkin bread in a conventional oven…those are probably the times when we could use a tasty treat like this the most.
Debra Moorhead presents at Debra Moorhead.com - Motivation, Education, Inspiration » Debra’s Chicken and Broccoli Casserole posted at Debra Moorhead . com. That’s a long recipe she came up with one Tuesday night.
Cehwiedel presents Wheatless Teriyaki Chicken - New Recipe Posted at Kicking Over My Traces. He writes: “Whisk together garlic powder, ground ginger and sherry into a smooth paste. Add brown sugar and mix thoroughly. Add corn oil gradually, mixing thoroughly. Add soy sauce and mix thoroughly.” I always considered garlic very healthy.
Kathy Maister presents Caesar Salad posted at Kathy Maister’s StartCooking. Look for the variety of the lettuce. Lot’s of vitamins and fiber.
Keewee’s Corner keeweescorner.blogspot.com presents Cola Pot Roast The nights are chilly and thoughts of comfort food comes to mind – she wrties
Gary Grant www.foodiesacrossborders.com says: How about some killer basil mashed potatoes for the holidays! I like mash potatoes and if I have time I will do this recipe. It’s long though. I cook in microwave.
Triticale Commentor brings Beef Barley Soup And The Meatballs Therein. The Deputy Headmistress sends recipes for wheat and egg free cookies with a dairy free option as well- and yet, it is delicious! Find more at the Common Room (heartkeepercommonroom.blogspot.com)
Lisa presents More Pumpkin Recipes posted at A Dietitian’s View. Pumpkin, pumpkin, universal berry.
Ruth Parsons presents Ancho Pepper Roast posted at Ruth and Scott.
Peppers contain a lot of different healthful ingredients.
Christy presents Dream Cake- It really is a dream and it’s easy to make! posted at All Recipe Tips. Do you make cakes? Try it.
Muse presents Red?!? posted at me-ander. Enjoy! Tha’ts about red potatoes. Red usually menas a lot of carotene. Let’s try.
Ok folks, next next carnival location is Men in Aprons at www.meninaprons.net, submission address and deadline (12 p.m. CST Saturday). Men in Aprons is a web site dedicated to all things related to cooking. It is a free-form exploration of cooking, recipes, cookbooks, web sites, television shows, chefs, and everything else in between. At Men In Aprons, we are dedicated to giving you the best of our opinions, the best information that we gather, and real-life recipes that really work. That’s their description.
The Pregnancy Carnival
Posted in General on November 7th, 2006The Pregnancy Carnival is now up! Please go, read, enjoy! http://blog.nerdfamily.com/2006/11/pregnancy-carnival.html
