03/07/17

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Bone and joint problems associated with diabetes

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes/art-20049314

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Some congressional Republicans speak out against "Trumpcare"

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From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/some-republicans-speak-out-against-obamacare-replacement/

Mayo Clinic Simulation Fellowship

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF1lP3bMOuo

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From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DkPgEnhYfM

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Chrissy Teigen Shares Her Struggle With Postpartum Depression

The model and author got candid about the painful time following the birth of her daughter last April.

From: http://www.webmd.com/depression/postpartum-depression/features/chrissy-teigen-postpartum-depression?src=RSS_PUBLIC

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From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20170307/soy-safe-even-protective-for-breast-cancer-survivors?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Obesity in Pregnancy Tied to Cerebral Palsy Risk

But study authors stress that a cause-and-effect link wasn't proven

From: http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170307/obesity-in-pregnancy-tied-to-cerebral-palsy-risk-in-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Poor Diet Tied to Heart Disease, Diabetes Deaths

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From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20170307/poor-diet-tied-to-half-of-us-deaths-from-heart-disease-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

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From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes/art-20049314

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From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/healthiest-communities-in-america-well-being-index/

Is soy OK for breast cancer patients?

“I think it’s safe to say soy doesn’t have harmful effects on breast cancer,” researcher says of new study

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/soy-foods-safe-for-breast-cancer-patients-study/

Chaffetz says people have to choose between new iPhone and health care

The Utah representative was defending the new House Republican health care plan, which drops the individual mandate

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/jason-chaffetz-says-people-have-to-choose-between-new-iphone-and-health-care/

Evanger's Dog Food Recall Expanded

The dog food may be contaminated with pentobarbital

From: http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/news/20170307/evangers-dog-food-recall-expanded?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Have Americans Given Up on Losing Weight?

Study finds more are overweight, obese than 2 decades ago, but fewer are trying to shed pounds

From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170307/have-americans-given-up-on-losing-weight?src=RSS_PUBLIC

House Republicans Unveil Their Rx for Obamacare

It retains some portions of the health reform law, but axes some unpopular ones

From: http://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20170307/house-republicans-unveil-their-rx-for-obamacare?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Alzheimer's Death Toll Nearly Doubles in 15 Years

Price tag hits $259 billion a year, projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2050, report finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/alzheimers/news/20170307/annual-death-toll-from-alzheimers-nearly-doubles-in-15-years?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infection

From: http://www.mayoclinic.com/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/in-depth/germs/art-20045289

The bad eating habits killing the most Americans

New research links certain eating habits with deaths from heart disease, strokes and diabetes

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bad-eating-habits-killing-americans-bacon-fat-sugar/

2 children hospitalized after drinking apple juice at restaurant

”As soon as they took a sip they were throwing up and there was blood,” father said

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/2-children-hospitalized-after-drinking-apple-juice-from-restaurant/

HPI: 7.4 percent of U.S. dentists are affiliated with dental service organizations

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From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/march/hpi-7-4-percent-of-us-dentists-are-affiliated-with-dental-service-organizations

RA Drug May Not Ease Chronic Fatigue After All

With disappointing study results, there's still no cure for the mysterious disorder

From: http://www.webmd.com/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/news/20170306/rheumatoid-arthritis-drug-may-not-ease-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-after-all?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Why sex at home could help you at the office

Those who had sex were in a better mood at work the next day, which led to higher levels of work engagement and job satisfaction, study says

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/sex-last-night-feel-happier-at-work-today/

Parents: Call the doctor right away for these 4 symptoms

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As a pediatrician, I’ve talked on the phone with lots of parents of sick children. As I ask my questions and try to understand what’s going on and how I can help, there are a few symptoms in particular that I listen for.

I don’t hear them often. Most of the time, it’s not serious (that’s one of the great things about pediatrics). But when I hear them, I get scared because I know there is a chance that the child is very sick, and that if they don’t get medical attention quickly, something bad could happen.

The thing about these symptoms, too, is that many parents don’t understand how serious they can be. Parents know that high fevers, cuts that bleed badly, lots of vomiting or diarrhea, bad injuries, or bad coughs need attention. But they don’t always understand the seriousness of the ones that terrify me. That’s why I think it’s important that parents know about them.

1. Lethargy. When doctors talk about “lethargy,” they aren’t talking about a lazy teenager who wants to hang out on the sofa all day. To us, the word means sleepiness that is really unusual. Now, sick children (sick people, not just children) need sleep, and it’s normal for them to sleep more than usual. But when a child wants to do nothing except sleep, or (this is important) is difficult to rouse or keep awake, that’s not okay. It’s also not okay when a child, although awake, only wants to lie still and seems sleepy and weak. If you can’t get the child to sit up, walk around, interact with you, and play a bit, that’s a bad sign.

There are lots of different things that can cause lethargy, such as infections, dehydration, bad bumps to the head, chemical imbalances, or toxins. All of them need prompt medical attention.

2. Irritability and/or unrelenting pain. It’s certainly normal for a sick child to be cranky — and for a sick or hurt child to be in pain. But for most illnesses or injuries, you can manage crankiness or pain with TLC or medication — and with most illnesses or injuries the crankiness or pain comes and goes. But when it doesn’t let up, that’s a problem. If you can’t settle your baby or toddler, if all he does is fuss or cry (especially if he doesn’t want to eat or drink), that’s not normal; he needs to be checked out. With older children, if whatever discomfort or pain they have doesn’t go away despite your best efforts, that’s not normal either and deserves a visit to the doctor.

3. Trouble breathing. You’d think that every parent would recognize trouble breathing, but it turns out that not all do, especially when a child isn’t coughing. Signs that a child might be in trouble include:

Retractions. This is when a child uses extra muscles to help them breathe; it looks like they are sucking in around the ribs or at the front of the neck. To best see this, take off the child’s shirt and really look at the chest.
Making a wheezing or squeaking noise when breathing that doesn’t go away when she coughs or after some time in a steamy bathroom.
Inability to talk — or, in babies or toddlers, inability to drink — because of breathlessness.
Breathing fast. This isn’t always obvious unless you look closely, and is easier to see with a shirt off.
Looking pale — or worse, blue. Turn on the light if it’s nighttime. Take a good look.

4. Red or purple rashes (little spots or raised areas) that don’t get paler when you press on them. Most rashes, no matter what color they are, will get pale when you press on them, but this kind, known to doctors as petechiae (little spots) or purpura (raised areas) don’t, because they are caused by bleeding into the skin. They can be caused by a life-threatening infection as well as some other serious health problems.

Chances are these will never happen to your child. But if they do, don’t ”give it time” to see if they will get better; either bring your child immediately to your doctor or the emergency room, or call 911.

It may be that the moment you get to the doctor your child perks up, or stops crying, or otherwise looks completely fine. Don’t feel silly if that happens. When it comes to these symptoms that terrify doctors, it’s always better to be safe than very, very sorry.

The post Parents: Call the doctor right away for these 4 symptoms appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.

From: Claire McCarthy, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/parents-call-the-doctor-right-away-for-these-4-symptoms-2017030711314

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Tuesday, March 7, 2017

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Bone and joint problems associated with diabetes

Germs: Understand and protect against bacteria, viruses and infection