What's in a name? When it comes to making vegetables more appealing, what you call it makes a big difference
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/clever-way-to-get-people-to-eat-more-vegetables/
Monday, June 12, 2017
Could Your Breakfast Cloud Your Judgment?
Responses to unfair financial offer differed after high-carb versus high-protein meal, study found
From: http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20170612/could-your-breakfast-cloud-your-judgment?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Meds Rooted in Ancient China May Help Heart
But U.S. experts greet report with caution, urge further research
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20170612/meds-rooted-in-ancient-china-may-help-heart-review?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Black widow spider bite sends girl to hospital
At first, little girl's mom thought mark on her daughter's leg looked like a bruise -- but then it turned black
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/black-widow-spider-bite-sends-5-year-old-girl-to-emergency-room/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/black-widow-spider-bite-sends-5-year-old-girl-to-emergency-room/
Infectious Diseases A-Z: Keep cryptosporidium at bay
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYS4tyJCufs
Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 hours from heartburn
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EDGZ-w3r6M
Mental Illness affects about 10 million Adults
More than a third aren't getting help, federal study says
From: http://www.webmd.com/news/20170612/nearly-10-million-us-adults-suffer-from-mental-illness?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Obesity and Endometrial Cancer – Mayo Clinic
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCPfcMeGfa4
"I got lucky": Man survives coma after a tick bite
Tick-borne Powassan virus, while rare, has no treatment and can be deadly
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/tick-bite-coma-powassan-virus-cape-cod-man/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/tick-bite-coma-powassan-virus-cape-cod-man/
Reassuring news for parents of preemies
New research finds that babies born early often catch up to their peers academically
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/premature-babies-preemies-catch-up-in-school-study/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/premature-babies-preemies-catch-up-in-school-study/
Recall: Tyson Foods Chicken Products
Tyson Foods Inc. is voluntary recalling more than 2 million pounds of chicken products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20170612/tyson-foods-chicken-products-recall?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Recall: Canned Pasta Shells and Spaghetti
Conagra Brands is recalling about 700,125 pounds of canned spaghetti and meatball products, including the Chef Boyardee brand.
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20170612/canned-pasta-spaghetti-recall?src=RSS_PUBLIC
2 Billion Worldwide Are Obese or Overweight
Study shows it's not only an American problem, but an international health crisis
From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20170612/2-billion-worldwide-are-obese-or-overweight?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Poor Sleep Habits = Poor Grades
Study of college students finds regular slumber schedule a key to success
From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20170612/poor-sleep-habits-61-poor-grades?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Henry Schein donates products to youth athletic, education event
The PLAY (Promoting a Lifetime of Activity for Youth) campaign is put on by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society in conjunction with the Henry Schein Cares Foundation and the Taylor Hooton Foundation. Children learn about the importance of staying active, making healthy choices and routinely visiting their doctor and dentist.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/henry-schein-donates-products-to-children-attending
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/henry-schein-donates-products-to-children-attending
Leaders in CDHC education meet as program soars
Leaders involved in Community Dental Health Coordinator programs at higher education institutions around the country gathered at ADA Headquarters May 31-June 1 to discuss best practices and also the efficacy and benefits of the CDHC position in dental clinics and offices.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/leaders-in-cdhc-education-meet-as-program-soars
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/leaders-in-cdhc-education-meet-as-program-soars
Public health advocates spout off on fluoridation in 3 communities this spring
Around the country, dentists and oral health advocates are helping educate their communities about the safety and benefits of community water fluoridation as voters and local leadership make decisions about the public health issue.
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/public-health-advocates-spout-off-on-fluoridation-in-3-communities-this-spring
From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/june/public-health-advocates-spout-off-on-fluoridation-in-3-communities-this-spring
Legionnaires' bacteria found at police precinct
An officer was hospitalized with symptoms of the disease, officials say
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/legionnaires-bacteria-found-at-new-york-police-precinct/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/legionnaires-bacteria-found-at-new-york-police-precinct/
Promise and risks of turning blood into cancer drugs
Using the body's own cells, immunotherapy turns them into an army that seeks out and destroys cancer cells
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cancer-drugs-blood-treatment-immunotherapy-car-t/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/cancer-drugs-blood-treatment-immunotherapy-car-t/
Bats Harbor Viruses Linked to Outbreaks in Humans
Two of these are linked to past infections with serious respiratory diseases
From: http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20170612/bats-harbor-viruses-that-could-cause-outbreaks-in-humans?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Heather's Mayo Journey: How individualized care is helping congenital heart patients find hope
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMigGOezYEo
Why coffee might ease your pain (especially if you’re a sleepy mouse)
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An intriguing new study caught my eye for two reasons. First, there are the fascinating findings of the researchers that could dramatically change our understanding of certain types of pain and how it’s treated. More on the research in a moment.
The other reason this story grabbed my attention is that most of the headlines I read about this research failed to include two important words: “in mice.” One article didn’t mention the fact that this was an animal study until a full 248 words into the story! Regardless of how interesting the findings are, they deserve a giant asterisk since their relevance to humans is uncertain.
Sleep-deprived and in pain? Caffeine may work better than ibuprofen
Researchers studied mice that were either well-rested or sleep-deprived and subjected them to unpleasant stimulation, including contact with a hot plate, cold, or pressure. The intensity and speed of their reaction was measured.
Here’s what the researchers found:
- Sleep deprivation seemed to increase sensitivity to pain.
- Restoration of normal sleep reversed the exaggerated pain response.
- “Wake-promoting agents” (including caffeine and the drug modafinil) also reversed the exaggerated pain response.
- Ibuprofen and morphine did not have a similar effect as the wake-promoting agents.
The suggestion here is that sleep deprivation may heighten the perception of pain, and restoration of normal sleep or taking stimulants that increase alertness (as one might experience after drinking coffee) may reduce pain sensitivity in this setting better than common and powerful pain relievers.
From mice to men… and women
As mentioned, the relevance of animal studies to humans is not always clear. In fact, it’s common that findings in medical studies performed in mice or other animals cannot be replicated in humans. This may be particularly true for something as complicated and subjective as pain.
The sleep-pain connection
That said, there is precedent in human disease for a potential connection between pain and sleep deprivation. Fibromyalgia is common in the (human) population and it’s marked by chronic, body-wide pain. The cause is unknown, but a leading theory suggests that poor sleep quality may play a role. Treatments that improve sleep quality may help symptoms of fibromyalgia as well.
What’s next?
The obvious next step is studies in humans. That may not be easy. This trial described continuous monitoring of brain waves in mice by attaching electrodes to their scalps, depriving them of sleep, inflicting pain, and closely observing their response. A similar trial in humans would likely be impossible. And, of course, there are ethical concerns for any study that intentionally inflicts pain on its subjects, whether animal or human.
This study reminded me of something I learned in medical school. I was taught that one of the most common causes of headache was caffeine withdrawal. An effective “treatment” includes coffee, another caffeine-containing drink or food, or a headache medicine that contains caffeine. But now I’m wondering if the pain-relieving properties of coffee might be less related to caffeine withdrawal and more related to the findings of this study. Maybe wake-promoting agents reverse pain sensitivity in sleep-deprived people, as this study found among mice.
This novel observation could change how we understand and treat certain types of pain — or it may apply only to mice. Either way the findings are interesting. The big question is: are they important?
The post Why coffee might ease your pain (especially if you’re a sleepy mouse) appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Robert H. Shmerling, MD http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/coffee-might-ease-pain-especially-youre-sleepy-mouse-2017061211862
Premyeloid and Bone Marrow Failure Disorder Clinic
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk84H9mvols
OMS: Journée mondiale du donneur de sang 2017
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZZSGQ9cycQ
Всемирный день донора крови 2017 г.
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tr09A0sN7y0
WHO: Día Mundial del Donante de Sangre 2017
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hr-92_Jj_k
Gastroenterology & Hepatology Board Review 2017: Liver Pathology Cases
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oolFI4WIgvM
Her Home Showed High Lead; She Wasn't Told
Laura had her water tested for lead. She got the results almost two years later.
From: http://www.webmd.com/special-reports/lead-dangers/20170612/high-lead-test-no-one-told-her?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Looking for Georgia's Lead Service Lines
Many water utilities, including in Georgia, have lost track of where they have lead service lines.
From: http://www.webmd.com/special-reports/lead-dangers/20170612/looking-for-georgias-lead-service-lines?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Lax Oversight Weakens Lead Water Testing
This story examines how water utilities in Georgia test for lead in water.
From: http://www.webmd.com/special-reports/lead-dangers/20170612/lead-water-testing?src=RSS_PUBLIC
WHO DG-elect on high-level US tour to advance new vision for WHO
WHO Director-General elect, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in the United States of America 12-17 June to share his vision for the WHO with global leaders, before taking up his new position on 1 July.
Over 5 days Dr Tedros will meet with Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Jim Kim, World Bank Group President; Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director; Tom Price, Secretary of US Health and Human Services; and others, including leadership for the Canadian Ministry of International Development and La Francophonie, Carter Center, United Nations, US Agency for International Development, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US State Department.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/high-level-US-tour/en/index.html
Over 5 days Dr Tedros will meet with Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Jim Kim, World Bank Group President; Anthony Lake, UNICEF Executive Director; Tom Price, Secretary of US Health and Human Services; and others, including leadership for the Canadian Ministry of International Development and La Francophonie, Carter Center, United Nations, US Agency for International Development, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the US State Department.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2017/high-level-US-tour/en/index.html
WHO: World Blood Donor Day 2017
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5nutSekq6Y
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