The CDC says this year's flu vaccine has been 36 percent effective in preventing severe illness that would send a patient to the doctor. But it seems to be more helpful for children. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/this-years-flu-vaccine-more-effective-for-kids/
Thursday, February 15, 2018
CDC: Most Children Dying From Flu Not Vaccinated
Most children who have died of the flu so far this season had not been vaccinated, according to the CDC. Of the 63 confirmed flu deaths, investigators have health histories on 56 of them. Of those, 54% had an underlying medical condition which placed them at greater risk of severe flu complications.
From: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/news/20180215/cdc-most-children-dying-from-flu-not-vaccinated?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Household Products May Pollute As Much As A Car
Consumer products containing compounds refined from petroleum all release small amounts of smog-producing particles into the air, the researchers explained.
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20180215/household-products-may-pollute-as-much-as-a-car?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Pet Alert: Euthanasia Drug Found in Wet Dog Food
J.M. Smucker Co. said it has pulled specific shipments of Gravy Train, Kibbles 'N Bits, Ol’ Roy, and Skippy canned wet dog food.
From: https://pets.webmd.com/news/20180215/pet-alert-euthanasia-drug-found-wet-dog-food?src=RSS_PUBLIC
New blood test can help diagnose traumatic brain injuries
Green light by the Food and Drug Administration "is a big deal because then it opens the door and accelerates technology"
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/first-blood-test-to-help-diagnose-traumatic-brain-injuries-fda-approval/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/first-blood-test-to-help-diagnose-traumatic-brain-injuries-fda-approval/
Your Tax Dollars Fund Research on Lots of New Meds
Nearly $64 billion of that spending was for the development of 84 first-in-class drugs that use new biological mechanisms or targets.
From: https://www.webmd.com/drug-medication/news/20180215/your-tax-dollars-fund-research-on-hundreds-of-new-meds?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Researchers Probe Mystery of Illnesses in U.S. Cuba Embassy Personnel
But the exact nature of what harmed more than 20 U.S. government personnel stationed in Havana, Cuba, last year remains mysterious, reports a team led by Dr. Douglas Smith of the University of Pennsylvania.
From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20180215/scientists-seek-clues-to-illness-in-us-staff-in-cuba?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Obesity May Give Men With Melanoma an Advantage
Among men who received treatment for the potentially deadly cancer, obese patients lived an average of 47 percent longer than those with a healthy body weight, researchers found.
From: https://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20180215/obesity-may-give-men-with-melanoma-an-advantage?src=RSS_PUBLIC
On Feb. 22, buy dental office supplies to help patients who need care
Dental professionals can help raise money to benefit people in need of dental care by purchasing office supplies and dental equipment from participating companies on Feb. 22.
From: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/on-feb-22-buy-dental-office-supplies-to-help-patients-who-need-care
From: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/on-feb-22-buy-dental-office-supplies-to-help-patients-who-need-care
Yes, It's True: We're Hungrier After Losing Weight
Cutting back on calorie consumption is likely to spark changes that permanently boost appetite among obese men and women, Norwegian researchers report.
From: https://www.webmd.com/diet/obesity/news/20180214/yes-its-true-were-hungrier-after-losing-weight?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Flu vaccine is one of the least effective in years
There's only been one other time in the last decade when the flu vaccine did a worse job
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-vaccine-one-of-the-least-effective-cdc-reports/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/flu-vaccine-one-of-the-least-effective-cdc-reports/
Invitation to Facebook Live on Parotid Surgery
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weRAiKytDQU
How to welcome back a colleague who is in recovery
It can be awkward or difficult to welcome back a colleague who has been absent for reasons related to mental health. These issues, historically, have been taboo, and are loaded with stigma. It is hard to know how to act toward a colleague who has returned from treatment for a mental health issue. Do I ask about it? Do I pretend that nothing happened? Do I say that I hope they are feeling better? Usually, none of these options feels right.
This difficulty is particularly true when colleagues return from being treated for problems with drugs or alcohol. The stigma in our society against people suffering from addiction is rampant and deadly. I have experienced such stigma myself and have written about it here. Many people view “addicts” as morally impaired and deserving of scorn and derision, and not worthy of compassion and care.
Fortunately, as our society comes to understand addiction as a brain disease, and as a medical problem much like diabetes or cancer, our unhelpful attitudes about addiction are starting to change. Addiction has nothing to do with a lack of morals or character, and people certainly shouldn’t be blamed for having an addiction any more than you would blame them for having cancer. But prejudices fade slowly. Even progressive people with the best intentions can still have implicit bias toward people suffering from substance use disorders who are returning to their workplace.
What can I do to support my coworker?
A good first step toward successfully supporting a person in recovery is to honestly examine your own beliefs and feelings about addiction, and to make sure that your response to the colleague you are about to welcome back isn’t hampered by any hidden negative attitudes. If you find yourself uncomfortable with the idea of working with an addict, there are many ways you can learn more about addiction to become more comfortable and educated about the subject.
It is critically important to try to understand what your colleague might be experiencing as they reenter the workforce. Most people who are early into their recovery process suffer from guilt, embarrassment, and shame, and it takes a lot of courage for them to walk through the front door on their first day back at work. They most likely feel quite vulnerable and fragile, and it is helpful to be sensitive to their state of mind, and to be as open and welcoming as possible.
There is no fixed formula for how to help someone who is returning to work after suffering from a substance use disorder. It partly depends on your relationship to them, both personally and professionally. It also depends on a keen reading of the returning person’s personality, as some people are going to want everything out in the open from day one, and others are going to feel more comfortable being discreet. If you are comfortable offering a listening ear, then be receptive to any overtures they might make to discuss their addiction. You can welcome any discussions they might start about their experiences, their addiction, struggles they may be having, and help they might need, including the possibility that they are struggling with a relapse. Colleagues can be a critical source of strength and support, and it’s important not to miss any opportunities that arise where you can help.
What can we learn from people in recovery?
As more people with substance use disorders recover and return into the workforce, it will be increasingly understood that recovery from addiction is about far more than not taking drugs. Recovery is about learning to listen, having humility, and connecting with other people. These are ideal traits that foster a healthy and productive work environment. Rather than being a burden, the employee who is recovering from addiction can very likely be a role model for other workers, and should be welcomed with open arms to any job in today’s economy, where communication and being a team player are highly valued. I predict that today’s stigma will give away to tomorrow’s embrace.
The post How to welcome back a colleague who is in recovery appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Peter Grinspoon, MD https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/welcome-back-colleague-in-recovery-2018021513108
These may be the most germ-ridden places in your office
To avoid this year's dangerous flu bug, it's not just about who you come in contact with -- it's also what
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/these-common-workplace-areas-may-be-the-germiest-flu-virus/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/these-common-workplace-areas-may-be-the-germiest-flu-virus/
Highly Processed Foods Tied to Higher Cancer Risk
Every 10 percent dietary increase in packaged snacks, fizzy drinks, sugary cereals and other highly processed foods boosts the risk for cancer by 12 percent, new research suggests.
From: https://www.webmd.com/cancer/news/20180214/highly-processed-foods-tied-to-higher-cancer-risk?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Mayo Clinic Minute: What separates champions from other great athletes
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOyOXH5c7bU
ADA highlights accomplishments in 2017
More than $1 million donated to dentists affected by natural disasters. Potential patients visiting the ADA Find-a-Dentist online search tool. And publishing an updated Oral Cancer Clinical Practice Guideline.
From: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/ada-highlights-10-accomplishments-in-2017
From: https://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2018-archive/february/ada-highlights-10-accomplishments-in-2017
FDA Approves First Blood Test to Detect Concussion
Known as the Banyan Brain Trauma Indicator, it could help reduce the need for CT scans and thus decrease radiation exposure to patients, according to the FDA.
From: https://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20180214/fda-approves-first-blood-test-to-detect-concussion?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Individualized, supportive care key to positive childbirth experience, says WHO
WHO has issued new recommendations to establish global care standards for healthy pregnant women and reduce unnecessary medical interventions.
Worldwide, an estimated 140 million births take place every year. Most of these occur without complications for women and their babies. Yet, over the past 20 years, practitioners have increased the use of interventions that were previously only used to avoid risks or treat complications, such as oxytocin infusion to speed up labour or caesarean sections.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2018/positive-childbirth-experience/en/index.html
Worldwide, an estimated 140 million births take place every year. Most of these occur without complications for women and their babies. Yet, over the past 20 years, practitioners have increased the use of interventions that were previously only used to avoid risks or treat complications, such as oxytocin infusion to speed up labour or caesarean sections.
From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2018/positive-childbirth-experience/en/index.html
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