Burrage is scheduled to have two more surgeries in what is believed to be the first such case in the military branch.
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20180510/us-soldiers-new-ear-grown-in-arm?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Thursday, May 10, 2018
U.S. Soldier's New Ear Grown in Arm
From: https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/news/20180510/us-soldiers-new-ear-grown-in-arm?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Pregnant with Type 2 Diabetes: Lynda’s Story
Most women begin their journey through pregnancy as soon as those little lines appear. As for me, I started my pregnancy journey eight months before those little lines would make their appearance, an entire year and a half before my son was born.
Living with type 2 diabetes, I already tried to live a healthy lifestyle, but I was nowhere near being prepared for pregnancy. Managing with oral medications, an okay diet and the occasional exercise, my A1C was hovering around 8.3. I needed to improve my blood glucose control to prepare for a healthy (but still high-risk) pregnancy. Working with my endocrinologist, I came up with a plan—that’s when my pregnancy journey truly began.
I overhauled my diet, began exercising five days a week and visited a maternal-fetal specialist for preconception counseling. As I got closer to my goal, I switched to insulin via multiple daily injections. Seven months later, my doctors, my husband and I felt prepared for a healthy pregnancy.
Finally! Those little lines appeared for me, jumpstarting “phase two” of my pregnancy journey.
Now that I was actually pregnant, it felt like the stakes had been raised. My blood glucose didn’t just matter to me anymore; there was another life affected by the number that appeared on my meter. Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the most joyous and exciting times of your life, but for me, diabetes was there, making me face reality and make tough decisions. People would ask what I found most difficult about pregnancy. One word: diabetes.
I couldn’t indulge in my cravings (Sorry, chocolate fudge Pop-Tarts). I had to try to work out even when I was dead tired and swollen. I had to poke myself with a needle and inject insulin every time I ate (which was a lot!). I had to hold myself—and my blood glucose—to high standards. I could not take a day off from diabetes.
One night, I stood in my kitchen crying my eyes out. I don’t remember what the number was, but my blood glucose was high. All I remember was the sweeping feeling of disappointment and despair. All I could do was stand there, worrying about how it could affect my growing baby and blaming myself for not doing better. My husband wrapped me up in his arms and told me, “You’re doing an amazing job.”
On April 25, 2017, I gave birth to my son, Tatum—a healthy baby at eight pounds, 12 ounces! I remember thinking to myself, “I did it!” I wasn’t referring to giving birth. I was thinking about how I made it through my high-risk, diabetes-laden pregnancy complication-free.
Now my focus is to stay healthy for him, to be able to chase him around the park, to demonstrate healthy eating habits for him and to enjoy this chubby miracle that I call my son.
-Lynda Jimenez, Associate Director, Online Strategy & Operations, American Diabetes Association
Questions about diabetes and pregnancy? Explore our online resources here.
From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2018/05/10/pregnant-with-type-2-diabetes-lyndas-story/
Army doctors "grew" new ear for soldier in her forearm
The procedure involved harvesting cartilage from her ribs to carve out a new ear, which was then placed under the skin of the forearm to grow
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/army-doctors-grew-new-ear-for-soldier-in-her-forearm/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/army-doctors-grew-new-ear-for-soldier-in-her-forearm/
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why a dermatologist says your makeup needs a makeover
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaUanxc4VJk
Our Mission in Action: 2018 National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day Recap
Home Office staff heading out for a walk
Each year on the first Wednesday in May, we celebrate National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day, a day to spread awareness about the dangers of excessive sitting and the importance of getting up and moving throughout the day.
And 2018 was no different. On May 2, ADA Home Office team members came to the office to work—and work out. Donning office-appropriate workout gear, staff members enjoyed a day full of physical activities, interspersing regular office work with gym time, walks and yoga.
It was a fun day, to be sure, but the purpose of National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day isn’t just for fun. An estimated 84 million American adults—that’s about one in three—are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Once diagnosed, people with diabetes are at risk for serious complications such as kidney failure, heart disease, stroke, blindness and amputations. But type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed with healthy food choices, weight loss, other lifestyle changes and/or medication and exercise—that’s where National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day comes in.
Desk Exercise #1
Studies indicate that moving more throughout the day may prevent or delay type 2. We recommend breaking up sitting time with three or more minutes of light physical activity (walking, leg extensions or other simple desk exercises) every 30 minutes. This activity, in addition to getting the recommended 30 minutes a day/five days a week of moderate activity, not only prevents or delays type 2 diabetes, but also improves blood glucose control for those who already have type 2, reduces cardiovascular risk factors, contributes to weight loss and improves well-being.
Desk Exercise #2
Last Wednesday, ADA Home Office employees took this recommendation to heart. Throughout the day, they enjoyed complimentary access to the Crystal Park Sport & Health gym next door, a lunchtime walk around Crystal City, Arlington and an onsite afternoon yoga class. Those who couldn’t participate made sure to move around every 30 minutes, literally walking the walk for National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day.
Outside of Arlington, ADA field staff also got the chance to participate, enjoying in-office workouts, field day-style events, walks and more.
Afternoon yoga at the Home Office
National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day has now ended, but ADA team members are still moving throughout each day—and you can too. Wondering how to add more activity to your workday? Give these tips a try:
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator at the office and in the parking garage.
- Get up and stretch at your desk.
- Use part of your lunch break to take a walk.
- Swap out your chair for an exercise ball to engage your muscles.
After you’ve mastered your own daily activity, consider getting the rest of your workplace involved—learn more here, and we’ll see you on next year’s National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day!
Thanks to NRG Energy, Inc. and Freeze Tag, Inc. for serving as national sponsors for National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day 2018.
From: American Diabetes Association http://diabetesstopshere.org/2018/05/10/our-mission-in-action-2018-national-get-fit-dont-sit-day-recap/
Power of Magic in the Care of Children
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDrG4IqdTX0
Memories: Learning, remembering, (not) forgetting
For 30 years, I have talked to people about their memories and, as a neuropsychologist interested in amnesia, I am very interested in brain areas that mediate learning and forgetting.
How memories work
A core brain structure for memory is the hippocampus. The hippocampus (the Greek word for seahorse) is shaped like its namesake. It plays a key role in the consolidation of new memories and in associating a new event with its context (e.g., where it took place, when it happened). For example, you might hear the name Princess Diana. The hippocampus may activate verbal associations (e.g., she was part of the Royal Family), as well as memories of particular images or experiences. When I hear the name Princess Diana, I recall my brother telling me of her death as I descended the stairs of his home on Cape Cod. I can picture that moment in my “mind’s eye.” Despite my age, my (relatively) intact hippocampus allows me to retrieve a complex set of images and ideas that remind me where I was and who I was with when I heard the sad news of Princess Di’s death.
Memories that last
Some memories seem to age well. Recall of specific “flashbulb” events, such as the death of John F. Kennedy, or where you were on September 11th, 2001, seems unblemished and unchanged over time. However, in reality all memories, even flashbulb events, are malleable; they change as a result of the passage of time. They shift each time you call a memory to mind, as they are affected by other memories that have overlapping elements. As a student of memory, I am just as interested in long-term forgetting as I am in remembering. I am particularly intrigued by changes that take place with regard to autobiographical memory. Autobiographical memory is the foundation on which we derive a sense of who we are, what we find rewarding, and how we define our world. It is integral to how we construct meaning and purpose in our lives.
Autobiographical memory as we grow older
As we age our personal memories become fragile. They become less accurate and lose context. People with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease are particularly vulnerable to the loss of personal memories, due to the combined effects of their neurological condition and the aging process. They no longer have the same access to important milestones that helped define them. The importance of autobiographical memory is often overlooked. People come to me to ask for assistance with memory skills. I teach them all I know about mnemonic techniques to enhance face–name associations. I review cognitive strategies for new learning. I rarely talk about old memories… their first day of school, their first kiss, music from teenage years.
Tending to autobiographical memory
More recently I shifted my focus in conversations with people who want to talk about memory. Together with a therapist colleague, I started the “memoir project.” Why? I want to help highlight the important role of personal memories in maintaining a strong sense of self. People, even those with mild dementia, are encouraged to review important life events by using personal timelines to identify, for example, key events, food, music, and people who contributed to their sense of self. They may contact childhood friends, college roommates, and family members to remind them of shared experiences and to augment past memories. They often receive memory “gifts” as a result of these conversations — filling in the gaps in a memory that was beginning to fade. And of course, documentation and journaling are critical strategies. The stories people have shared with me have been fascinating. More important is the joy of reminiscence they experience.
The post Memories: Learning, remembering, (not) forgetting appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Margaret O'Connor, PhD, ABPP https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/learning-remembering-not-forgetting-2018051013811
First-Trimester Bleeding Linked to Smaller Baby
Although the decline in newborn weight was relatively small, the researchers said the effect is similar to reductions in birth weights "observed in pregnancies [affected by] maternal smoking."
From: https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20180510/first-trimester-bleeding-linked-to-smaller-baby?src=RSS_PUBLIC
After-School Programs an Asset for Kids With ADHD
A syndrome affecting more than 11 million Americans, ADHD is marked by problems with restlessness, paying attention and controlling impulses, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association.
From: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20180510/after-school-programs-an-asset-for-kids-with-adhd?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Many Parents Miss Speech Disorders in Young Kids
The poll of more than 1,100 audiologists and speech-language pathologists across the United States found that 69 percent said parents of young children are not aware of the early warning signs of speech/language disorders.
From: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20180509/many-parents-miss-speech-disorders-in-young-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Power of Magic in the Care of Children
From: Mayo Clinic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDrG4IqdTX0
Memories: Learning, remembering, (not) forgetting
For 30 years, I have talked to people about their memories and, as a neuropsychologist interested in amnesia, I am very interested in brain areas that mediate learning and forgetting.
How memories work
A core brain structure for memory is the hippocampus. The hippocampus (the Greek word for seahorse) is shaped like its namesake. It plays a key role in the consolidation of new memories and in associating a new event with its context (e.g., where it took place, when it happened). For example, you might hear the name Princess Diana. The hippocampus may activate verbal associations (e.g., she was part of the Royal Family), as well as memories of particular images or experiences. When I hear the name Princess Diana, I recall my brother telling me of her death as I descended the stairs of his home on Cape Cod. I can picture that moment in my “mind’s eye.” Despite my age, my (relatively) intact hippocampus allows me to retrieve a complex set of images and ideas that remind me where I was and who I was with when I heard the sad news of Princess Di’s death.
Memories that last
Some memories seem to age well. Recall of specific “flashbulb” events, such as the death of John F. Kennedy, or where you were on September 11th, 2001, seems unblemished and unchanged over time. However, in reality all memories, even flashbulb events, are malleable; they change as a result of the passage of time. They shift each time you call a memory to mind, as they are affected by other memories that have overlapping elements. As a student of memory, I am just as interested in long-term forgetting as I am in remembering. I am particularly intrigued by changes that take place with regard to autobiographical memory. Autobiographical memory is the foundation on which we derive a sense of who we are, what we find rewarding, and how we define our world. It is integral to how we construct meaning and purpose in our lives.
Autobiographical memory as we grow older
As we age our personal memories become fragile. They become less accurate and lose context. People with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease are particularly vulnerable to the loss of personal memories, due to the combined effects of their neurological condition and the aging process. They no longer have the same access to important milestones that helped define them. The importance of autobiographical memory is often overlooked. People come to me to ask for assistance with memory skills. I teach them all I know about mnemonic techniques to enhance face–name associations. I review cognitive strategies for new learning. I rarely talk about old memories… their first day of school, their first kiss, music from teenage years.
Tending to autobiographical memory
More recently I shifted my focus in conversations with people who want to talk about memory. Together with a therapist colleague, I started the “memoir project.” Why? I want to help highlight the important role of personal memories in maintaining a strong sense of self. People, even those with mild dementia, are encouraged to review important life events by using personal timelines to identify, for example, key events, food, music, and people who contributed to their sense of self. They may contact childhood friends, college roommates, and family members to remind them of shared experiences and to augment past memories. They often receive memory “gifts” as a result of these conversations — filling in the gaps in a memory that was beginning to fade. And of course, documentation and journaling are critical strategies. The stories people have shared with me have been fascinating. More important is the joy of reminiscence they experience.
The post Memories: Learning, remembering, (not) forgetting appeared first on Harvard Health Blog.
From: Margaret O'Connor, PhD, ABPP https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/learning-remembering-not-forgetting-2018051013811
First-Trimester Bleeding Linked to Smaller Baby
Although the decline in newborn weight was relatively small, the researchers said the effect is similar to reductions in birth weights "observed in pregnancies [affected by] maternal smoking."
From: https://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20180510/first-trimester-bleeding-linked-to-smaller-baby?src=RSS_PUBLIC
After-School Programs an Asset for Kids With ADHD
A syndrome affecting more than 11 million Americans, ADHD is marked by problems with restlessness, paying attention and controlling impulses, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association.
From: https://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/news/20180510/after-school-programs-an-asset-for-kids-with-adhd?src=RSS_PUBLIC
Many Parents Miss Speech Disorders in Young Kids
The poll of more than 1,100 audiologists and speech-language pathologists across the United States found that 69 percent said parents of young children are not aware of the early warning signs of speech/language disorders.
From: https://www.webmd.com/children/news/20180509/many-parents-miss-speech-disorders-in-young-kids?src=RSS_PUBLIC
How telemedicine is helping doctors diagnose, treat allergies
Allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the U.S. They affect 16 million American adults and more than five million children. Dr. Tara Narula shows how doctors are delivering help via telemedicine so patients don't have to leave home.
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-telemedicine-is-helping-doctors-diagnose-treat-allergies/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-telemedicine-is-helping-doctors-diagnose-treat-allergies/
How doctors are using telemedicine to help allergy sufferers
A recent study of telemedicine identified potential benefits including faster diagnosis, lower out-of-pocket costs and access for people in remote areas
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-using-telemedicine-to-help-allergy-sufferers/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-using-telemedicine-to-help-allergy-sufferers/
104-year-old belts out Beethoven before assisted suicide
David Goodall cheerily sings bars from Ninth Symphony, says assisted suicide shouldn't just be last resort for terminally ill
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/david-goodall-switzerland-assisted-suicide-beethoven-ninth-symphony/
From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/david-goodall-switzerland-assisted-suicide-beethoven-ninth-symphony/
Walk the Talk: The Health for All Challenge
From: World Health Organization https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDn2XRQbxMM
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