Social stressors, like work and home responsibilities, mean some people are more likely to grind their teeth. And many aren't aware they do it
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/nearly-everyone-grinds-their-teeth-dentists-say/
Monday, December 4, 2017
Baby born addicted to drugs finds a "forever home"
A Texas family is on the path to adoption just in time for Christmas.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/baby-born-addicted-to-drugs-finds-a-forever-home/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/baby-born-addicted-to-drugs-finds-a-forever-home/
Baby born addicted to drugs gets "forever family"
A Texas family is on the path to adoption just in time for Christmas
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/baby-born-addicted-to-drugs-finds-a-forever-home/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/baby-born-addicted-to-drugs-finds-a-forever-home/
Gum disease tied to yet another deadly illness
New research gives you one more reason to brush and floss regularly
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gum-disease-tied-to-yet-another-deadly-illness/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gum-disease-tied-to-yet-another-deadly-illness/
Spine Talks – Spondylolisthesis, Episode 4
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0UsGdSES2Y
Spine Talks – Spondylolisthesis, Episode 3
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR67dTtJQmk
Man's "DNR" tattoo leaves doctors debating whether to save his life
The tattoo included a signature – and the word "Not" was underlined
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/do-not-resuscitate-dnr-tattoo-leaves-doctors-debating-whether-to-save-his-life/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/do-not-resuscitate-dnr-tattoo-leaves-doctors-debating-whether-to-save-his-life/
Will CVS-Aetna Merger Mean Cheaper Health Care?
Merging CVS, which has 10,000 retail clinics and pharmacies, with Aetna means more health services will likely move out of doctors' offices to store-based providers across the nation.
From: https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20171204/will-cvs-aetna-merger-mean-cheaper-health-care?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Sexual Harassment Toxic To Mental, Physical Health
People who are sexually harassed often struggle with psychological problems caused by their workplace ordeal, which can lead to issues affecting physical health, according to the experts.
From: https://www.webmd.com/women/news/20171204/sexual-harassment-toxic-to-mental-physical-health?src=RSS_PUBLIC
UNLV dental students spark humanitarian trip to Bolivia
That remembrance was just one of many made in August during a humanitarian mission to Bolivia by dental students and faculty from UNLV.
From: By David Burger
http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/december/unlv-dental-students-spark-humanitarian-trip-to-bolivia
From: By David Burger
http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/december/unlv-dental-students-spark-humanitarian-trip-to-bolivia
Volunteer dentists treat Holocaust survivors through national program — for free
Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program comes in.
The program began in 2015 to provide pro-bono dental care to Holocaust survivors across nine North American metropolitan areas, said Dr. Avi Wurman, past president of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity.
The program focuses on providing oral care to the most economically vulnerable Holocaust survivors who are served by the network of Jewish family and children's service agencies and identified partner organizations, as well as individuals of any faith who were victims of Nazi persecution and meet the other eligibility requirements of the program.
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The program began in 2015 to provide pro-bono dental care to Holocaust survivors across nine North American metropolitan areas, said Dr. Avi Wurman, past president of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity.
The program focuses on providing oral care to the most economically vulnerable Holocaust survivors who are served by the network of Jewish family and children's service agencies and identified partner organizations, as well as individuals of any faith who were victims of Nazi persecution and meet the other eligibility requirements of the program.
From:
By David Burger
http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2017-archive/december/volunteer-dentists-treat-holocaust-survivors-through-national-program-for-freeMayo Clinic 7-Tesla MRI scanner installation a high-flying feat
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t0c8gcqaWY
USDA Deputy Secretary Promotes 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum
From: USDA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1evuvPsQgw
"Smartphone addiction" could be changing teens' brains
New research suggests a fixation on smartphones is linked to changes in teens' brain chemistry that mirror those prompted by addiction
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/does-smartphone-addiction-show-up-in-teens-brains/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/does-smartphone-addiction-show-up-in-teens-brains/
Video Q&A about Cosmetic Services at Rejuvenate Spa
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJmvttrnT9Y
Even Non-Heart Surgery May Harm Your Heart
Older adults commonly suffer damage to heart cells during various types of surgery -- even non-heart-related surgeries -- and it can significantly raise their risk of dying from the procedure, a new study finds.
From: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20171204/even-non-heart-surgery-may-harm-your-heart?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Flu Can Have Dangerous Domino Effect on Seniors
Even months after recovering from the flu, older people remain at increased risk for a heart attack, stroke or disability, a doctor who specializes in infectious diseases warns.
From: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20171203/flu-can-have-dangerous-domino-effect-on-seniors?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Sleep Apnea Treatment Could Aid Epilepsy Patients
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) involves wearing an airflow mask over the nose or mouth each night, to help keep the back of the throat open for better breathing.
From: https://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/news/20171202/sleep-apnea-treatment-could-aid-epilepsy-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Can Scrotal Vein Condition Hike Heart Risks?
The problem is known medically as varicoceles. It affects about 15 percent of men and can cause pain and infertility.
From: https://www.webmd.com/men/news/20171201/can-scrotal-vein-condition-hike-heart-risks?src=RSS_PUBLIC
WHO: "In our hands" - HIV self-testing in Malawi
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ywFoNZXgA
OMS : "Entre nos mains" - Autotest du VIH au Malawi
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t5ewpAjWJE
Can an online game really improve blood sugar control for people with diabetes?
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When it comes to serious health problems, you might think a game would be unlikely to help. But a recent study of people with diabetes could change your mind.
Researchers publishing in the September 2017 issue of Diabetes Care describe a study in which people with diabetes joined a competitive online game aimed at educating participants about ways to improve blood sugar control. The results were encouraging.
How a game led to improved blood sugars
In this new research, 456 patients with poorly controlled diabetes were randomly assigned to one of two groups:
- Group 1 participated in an online or phone-based educational game that asked two questions about managing diabetes each week for six months. Later, answers and explanations were provided. This group also received a booklet about civics, including questions about citizenship in the US.*
- Group 2 received online or phone-based questions about civics each week for six months along with a booklet about diabetes self-management.*
(*The researchers wanted to have a control group that was just like the diabetes management game group, except instead of diabetes information they provided information on civics. Both groups got a civics lesson and diabetes information; the only difference was how that information was delivered. That way investigators could say with more confidence it was the game that improved blood sugars.)
Each participant was assigned to a team. Points were awarded for correct answers, and scores were posted so other participants could compare team and individual performance (with use of aliases to protect patient confidentiality). Members of the winning teams were rewarded with $100 gift certificates. In addition, the individuals whose scores were in the top 30% also received a $100 gift certificate.
At the end of the six-month competition, blood sugar control for those in Group 1 was better than for those in Group 2. The improvement was even greater 12 months after the game began. In fact, the improvement observed in Group 1 patients with the worst blood sugar control was similar to that found in studies of diabetes patients starting a new medication to lower blood sugar.
Why is this important?
Keeping blood sugar close to normal is an essential part of diabetes care because it can prevent serious complications such as nerve damage, vision loss, and kidney failure. While a number of medications (including oral drugs and insulin injections) are available to lower blood sugar, non-medication options, including loss of excess weight and changes in diet, can be highly effective, cause fewer side effects than medications, and may come with health benefits beyond blood sugar control.
Although previous studies had been inconclusive, this new research strongly suggests that participation in an online game can lead to meaningful improvement in blood sugar control among people with diabetes.
Interpret with caution
Despite the encouraging findings of this study, it’s important to recognize some of its limitations, including:
- Nearly all of the participants were male; results could be different if more women were included.
- In order to enroll, all study subjects had to have access to the internet and email, so the results may not apply to those less proficient with these technologies.
- The 456 people with diabetes who completed the study represented less than 3% of those considered potentially eligible to enroll. Therefore, the response of this group to the online game may not reflect the general population of people with diabetes.
- It’s not clear whether the improvement in blood sugar following the six-month competition would continue beyond 12 months.
- It’s uncertain whether the online game would have been as successful without the monetary prizes. In the “real world” such incentives are not generally available.
What’s next?
I think we are at the very beginning of realizing the potential of online and phone-based technologies to improve health. Diabetes is only one of many chronic diseases that could be better treated with patient engagement, motivation, and self-management. It no longer seems far-fetched to believe that innovative application of these technologies will prove beneficial to health, quality of life, and even longevity.
The post Can an online game really improve blood sugar control for people with diabetes? appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Robert H. Shmerling, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-an-online-game-really-improve-blood-sugar-control-for-people-with-diabetes-2017120412843
WHO: Universal health coverage in Rwanda
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmQiA4J-XDw
First U.S. birth by woman with uterus transplant
For the first time in the U.S., a woman has given birth with a transplanted uterus. A baby boy was delivered at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas to a woman who received a uterus from a living donor. It was part of a clinical trial. Eight other babies have been born to women with transplants, all in Sweden. Dr. Tara Narula joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the surgery and who would be eligible.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/first-u-s-birth-by-woman-with-uterus-transplant/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/first-u-s-birth-by-woman-with-uterus-transplant/
CVS to buy insurance giant Aetna
Drugstore giant CVS announced Sunday it has a deal to buy Aetna, one of America's largest health insurers. The price? $69 billion. Jericka Duncan reports on what the blockbuster deal could mean for consumers nationwide.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/cvs-to-buy-insurance-giant-aetna/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/cvs-to-buy-insurance-giant-aetna/
Health Care for Millions of Kids Threatened
Congress let funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program expire in September, and despite bipartisan support for the program, states are facing the specter of having to prepare to wind down their programs.
From: https://www.webmd.com/health-insurance/news/20171204/health-care-for-millions-of-kids-threatened?src=RSS_PUBLIC
WHO: "In our hands" - HIV self-testing in Malawi - Short version
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jKVTXXSAhY
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