Sunday, May 13, 2012

Top articles in medicine in April-May 2012

Here are my suggestions for some of the best articles in medicine in April-May 2012:

Always advocate for the patient. When in a bind, ask yourself, "Self, what is best for my patient?" You can see only one patient at a time. The patient is the patient in front of only you. http://bit.ly/HGJcU8

Adolescence is evolving: the age of onset of puberty is falling, the age at which you obtain social roles is growing http://goo.gl/dshDG mature

Pilot sends aircraft into a dive after mistaking Venus for incoming aircraft http://bit.ly/INqXjw-"happened to most of us," begins the CNN ... North American-based pilots flying eastward at night to Europe are at increased risk of fatigue-related performance issues http://bit.ly/INqXjw

We are ready to recommend aspirin for cancer prevention? Http://goo.gl/oytIK and http://goo.gl/WyRXY lancet

The first time in 1967, Kawasaki disease is now the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries http://goo.gl/ShL00--aggiunta of prednisolone to standard treatment with IVIG improves coronary artery results in severe Kawasaki disease http://j.mp/JdUbTl

Bullying, victimization is associated with a myriad of emotional and behavioural problems throughout adolescence http://goo.gl/VzBrf

Thoughts for new medical students http://goo.gl/cr5k3-advice from the editor BMJ in 2003, still mostly relevant.

Consumer expectations for Healthcare Social Media http://goo.gl/REXqV

Women are much more reactive than men of the time, and the satisfaction of life decreases with rain http://goo.gl/gp5KE (studio)

Use of Social Media by Western European hospitals: longitudinal study shows that some awareness grows http://goo.gl/l41tz

2012: update of Geriatrics as part of our practice to change, what do you think of CCJM-http://goo.gl/rvH9O

Family history: still relevant in the genomic era CCJM-http://goo.gl/ty5vG

Articles were selected from my streams of Twitter and Google Reader.


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What is the competence of webmaster idling for a blog?

"What is the competence of webmaster idling for a medical blog?", asked recently a relatively new blogger. My suggestions are listed below.

Keep it simple and free

If the content of the blog is great and engaging, you do not need much knowledge of HTML, CSS, etc. Knowing HTML doesn't hurt, of course, but is not essential.

Keep it simple and free. Many doctors are invited to wrong to spend time and money on custom installations of WordPress, hosting, social media consultatants when all they need is a Google/Blogger blog with a custom domain name.

"Blogging is the teaching, whether it's for yourself or others and that is the best feeling in the world"

Speaking from personal experience, my blog has reached more than 8 million page views and I have never used external aid for the launch of blog or maintenance. I don't think the content of my blog is that great or original, plus a few mind map diagrams, shortcuts, and how-to articles to social media-it's just my personal digital netbook that I share with the world.

I usually publish a post per day during the week to CasesBlog and AllergyNotes. They are scheduled 2-3 months in advance and automatically publish unless you change the day before they are due for publication.

Http://goo.gl/hCpF8 "Blogging is the teaching, whether it's for yourself or others and that is the best feeling in the world"

Comment by Google Plus:

Ahmad Gandour, January 25, 2012: this is a great Council will consider starting a blog in the near future Wino really interesting post post check your post every day in the morning while I'm checking journal watch and news letter thanks for these great BEJM post.

Ves Dimov, M.D., January 25, 2012: thank you for your interest. I usually publish a post per day during the week to CasesBlog and AllergyNotes. They are scheduled 2-3 months in advance and automatically publish unless you change the day before they are due for publication.

Ahmad Gandour, January 25, 2012: thanks for the info I have booked marked the both pages I'm going to check every day

Ves Dimov, M.D., January 25, 2012: you can subscribe to the RSS feed in this way there is no need to visit the website each day-the new post is delivered to your RSS reader (Google Reader) or e-mail.

Ahmad Gandour, January 25, 2012: Did:)

Jill Celeste, January 25, 2012: Blogger is the perfect tool for a doctor. Great post!


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Top articoli in medicina nel aprile 2012

Here are my suggestions for some of the best articles in medicine in April 2012 so far:

Dr. Breslow, who tied up good habits for longevity, dies at 97-NYTimes http://goo.gl/ftRDR-probably worked for him. Its recommendations: do not smoke; drink with moderation; sleep seven to eight hours; exercise at least moderately; eat regular meals; maintain a moderate weight; eat breakfast. Dr. Breslow found that a 60-year-old who followed the recommended seven healthy behaviors would like a 30-year-old who followed in less than three.

Activation of free fatty acid receptor 1 (FFAR1) by TAK-875 experimental drug Offers hope as new diabetes therapy j.mp/IQTDnd

Vitamin D doesn't improve academic performance in children http://j.mp/ICZpyu (studio)-also does not help patients with pneumonia

Phthalates can double risk diabetes-phthalates are chemicals found in cosmetics, scented candles, plastics http://j.mp/ICZ5j7

Endangered species, found in Chinese herbal medicines ... http://j.mp/HF001J

Google began Google Scholar http://j.mp/HBGIez--utilizzando magazines ranking metrics for http://j.mp/HBGK6f. Google top 100 magazines and NEJM is no longer the "top dog" http://j.mp/HBGYKB according to the metric g scholar publications. The most cited NEJM article is "vitamin D deficiency" followed by "CT-An increasing source of radiation exposure" http://j.mp/HBHsAi

NEJM has now 17 interactive medical cases-http://j.mp/Hw5F59 free online full-text

12-Word Social Media policy from Mayo Clinic: Don't Lie, don't pry, don't Cheat, you cannot delete, do not steal, do not reveal http://bit.ly/Hr8c1E

Chinese herbal medicines made from plants may be responsible for Aristolochia urinary tract cancer-BMJ http://j.mp/I1pCD5

5 Futures for academic medicine. "Drivers of change in academic medicine:" Great fame "asking buyers to healthcare"-PLoS Medicine http://j.mp/Hw07t4

FDA approves "PET Scan Alzheimer" by Eli Lilly-radioactive agent florbetapir Tags sticky clumps of amyloid in the brain http://goo.gl/VbQi7

Articles were selected from my streams of Twitter and Google Reader.


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Top articles in medicine in April 2012

Here are my suggestions for some of the best articles in medicine in April 2012 so far:

Dr. Breslow, who tied up good habits for longevity, dies at 97-NYTimes http://goo.gl/ftRDR-probably worked for him. Its recommendations: do not smoke; drink with moderation; sleep seven to eight hours; exercise at least moderately; eat regular meals; maintain a moderate weight; eat breakfast. Dr. Breslow found that a 60-year-old who followed the recommended seven healthy behaviors would like a 30-year-old who followed in less than three.

Activation of free fatty acid receptor 1 (FFAR1) by TAK-875 experimental drug Offers hope as new diabetes therapy j.mp/IQTDnd

Vitamin D doesn't improve academic performance in children http://j.mp/ICZpyu (studio)-also does not help patients with pneumonia

Phthalates can double risk diabetes-phthalates are chemicals found in cosmetics, scented candles, plastics http://j.mp/ICZ5j7

Endangered species, found in Chinese herbal medicines ... http://j.mp/HF001J

Google began Google Scholar http://j.mp/HBGIez--utilizzando magazines ranking metrics for http://j.mp/HBGK6f. Google top 100 magazines and NEJM is no longer the "top dog" http://j.mp/HBGYKB according to the metric g scholar publications. The most cited NEJM article is "vitamin D deficiency" followed by "CT-An increasing source of radiation exposure" http://j.mp/HBHsAi

NEJM has now 17 interactive medical cases-http://j.mp/Hw5F59 free online full-text

12-Word Social Media policy from Mayo Clinic: Don't Lie, don't pry, don't Cheat, you cannot delete, do not steal, do not reveal http://bit.ly/Hr8c1E

Chinese herbal medicines made from plants may be responsible for Aristolochia urinary tract cancer-BMJ http://j.mp/I1pCD5

5 Futures for academic medicine. "Drivers of change in academic medicine:" Great fame "asking buyers to healthcare"-PLoS Medicine http://j.mp/Hw07t4

FDA approves "PET Scan Alzheimer" by Eli Lilly-radioactive agent florbetapir Tags sticky clumps of amyloid in the brain http://goo.gl/VbQi7

Articles were selected from my streams of Twitter and Google Reader.


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Top articles in medicine in April 2012 (part 3)

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Saturday, May 12, 2012

Health News Watchdog rejects colon hydrotherapy offer

Just last month I first wrote that some of these Groupon-like offers are getting a little crazy.

Now,within the past 24 hours,I’ve seen Groupon-like offers for:

laser toenail fungus treatment (evidence questionable), another MRI scan offer for “headache prevention screening” (!!??!!).

But my favorite was a Living Social offer for Colon Hydrotherapy, with this ad copy:

The foliage may be in bloom outside, but if you’re feeling less than fresh inside, today’s deal  could help you stem the problem: Pay $35 and get one colon hydrotherapy session (a $75 value). Colon hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of cleansing the large intestine using water instead of drugs. The gentle infusion of warm filtered water moves naturally through your large intestine, leaving you feeling cleansed and refreshed. The treatment is safe, quick and pain-free. The certified staff uses an advanced state-of-the-art technology to provide you with natural wellness therapies. Don’t be a shrinking violet — nab today’s deal before it goes to seed.

No, thanks.  I don’t feel an urgent need for my large intestine to feel cleansed and refreshed by state-of-the-art technology.

This shrinking violet’s colon is just fine without hydrotherapy hype.

Addendum on April 27:  Add two more that just came in today’s email.

Addendum on April 30:  Why not just keep adding to this hilarious list:



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Health News Watchdog rejects colon hydrotherapy offer

Just last month I first wrote that some of these Groupon-like offers are getting a little crazy.

Now,within the past 24 hours,I’ve seen Groupon-like offers for:

laser toenail fungus treatment (evidence questionable), another MRI scan offer for “headache prevention screening” (!!??!!).

But my favorite was a Living Social offer for Colon Hydrotherapy, with this ad copy:

The foliage may be in bloom outside, but if you’re feeling less than fresh inside, today’s deal  could help you stem the problem: Pay $35 and get one colon hydrotherapy session (a $75 value). Colon hydrotherapy is a safe, effective method of cleansing the large intestine using water instead of drugs. The gentle infusion of warm filtered water moves naturally through your large intestine, leaving you feeling cleansed and refreshed. The treatment is safe, quick and pain-free. The certified staff uses an advanced state-of-the-art technology to provide you with natural wellness therapies. Don’t be a shrinking violet — nab today’s deal before it goes to seed.

No, thanks.  I don’t feel an urgent need for my large intestine to feel cleansed and refreshed by state-of-the-art technology.

This shrinking violet’s colon is just fine without hydrotherapy hype.

Addendum on April 27:  Add two more that just came in today’s email.

Addendum on April 30:  Why not just keep adding to this hilarious list:



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