Report Claims Alimta Caused Lung Injury in Mesothelioma Patient
2009-09-16 18:20:00 It has been claimed that a recent report that was published in a Japanese medical journal blamed the drug Alimta for causing lung injuries to a man who was suffering from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma. This is a drug that is used to treat this form of cancer, and is also known as pemetrexed. The sixty ...
Listen to the patient. He'll tell you the diagnosis.
2009-08-11 22:54:00 How many different thinking styles are there? That is, how many different ways are there for thinking through a problem? No one really knows for sure, but it's probably an infinite number. People use different skills, talents, ideals, knowledge, emotions, and past experiences in their approach to a problem. The same person may approach the same problem differently on a different day depending upon their current levels of patience, tolerance, fatigue and distractions. However, in medical school, we are all taught to think similarly in a systematic, orderly fashion. The reasons for this are obvious. Doctors need to have a logical approach so that no vital clue is overlooked and an accurate diagnosis is made as quickly as possible. Of course, physicians must individualize...
My Friend Bill, a Medical Marijuana Patient
2009-06-26 17:49:00 My friend, Bill is dying of cancer. He probably has two or three days left. He's not conscious and while the caretakers say that he can recognize my voice, I doubt it. He's being given a lot of drugs including morphine, but they don't seem to give him peace. His body struggles as if he is trying to free himself from unseen restraints. Perhaps he's pain-free, but he definitely does not seem comfortable. However, I was able to say goodbye to Bill with a smile on my face because of something his wife told me a few minutes earlier. She said, "Bill spent the last five days of his conscious life smoking pot." Now, if you knew Bill you'd know how utterly preposterous that statement sounds. Bill was a retired Pediatric Cardiologist. He voted Republican all his life until he voted for Obama. He did not waste money or words. And he definitely had never smoked marijuana. Some weeks back, Bill's internist suggested that he consider medical marijuana as a way to restore his appetite whi...
Cancer Monitoring Implant Could Put Lab Inside the Patient
2009-05-19 14:56:00 From gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine: A new implantable device that monitors a tumor for weeks, or months, could offer a simpler, less intrusive alternative to taking biopsies, which are traditionally used to diagnose the presence of cancer - and one that potentially offers a g
Andrew Caster wrote a new blog post: Review Confirms High Patient Satisfact
2009-04-28 17:37:00 Andrew Caster wrote a new blog post: Review Confirms High Patient Satisfaction For Lasik Procedures In the April 2009 Issue of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology provides a peer-reviewed report on the worldwide overview of Lasik patient satisfaction as of 2008. These findings were first released last year by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and show that Lasik has been assessed and improved by more than ... By '1lasiklasereyesurgerydrcaster'-
Andrew Caster wrote a new blog post: Review Confirms High Patient Satisfact
2009-04-28 14:43:00 Andrew Caster wrote a new blog post: Review Confirms High Patient Satisfaction For Lasik Procedures In the April 2009 Issue of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology provides a peer-reviewed report on the worldwide overview of Lasik patient satisfaction as of 2008. These findings were first released last year by the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and show that Lasik has been assessed and improved by more than ... By 'drandrewcaster'
Stroke Patient's Own Stem Cells Used In Trial For First Time
2009-04-16 16:07:00 From ScienceDaily: Latest Science News: For the first time in the United States, a stroke patient has been intravenously injected with his own bone marrow stem cells as part of a research trial at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Roland "Bud" Henrich, 61, was t
VA patient tests positive for HIV after mistakes
2009-04-06 23:07:00 VA patient tests positive for HIV after mistakes CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - The Veterans Affairs department says a patient has tested positive for HIV after being exposed to contaminated equipment at a medical facility. The VA reported previously that hepatitis has been found in 16 patients. But the agency says there is no way to prove ...
By: TexasFred's
Celebs at Painting & Poetry show of Cancer patient - Picture Gallery
2009-03-23 19:30:00 See pictures of Celebs at Painting & Poetry show of Cancer patient at our picture gallery…
Staples (SPLS): Patient rewards
2009-03-16 05:00:00 "I've always liked Staples (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=spls) (NASDAQ: SPLS (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=spls)); the company has traditionally put up good numbers, and the stock price has been rewarding for investors over the years," says Chuck Carlson (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2956).The- editor of the blue chip advisory, The DRIP Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2956), adds, "More recently, however, the stock of the office-supply chain has gotten hammered by a variety of issues." Here's his review."First, the economic slowdown is impacting businesses, especially the company’s small-business customers."In addition, the 2008 acquisition of Corporate Express, a Dutch company that is one of the world’s leading suppliers of office products to businesses and institutions. This increased the company’s debt levels substantially at a time when Wall Street is especially nervou...
Osama: patient or indecisive?
2009-03-15 08:39:00 Osama’s trademark quietness is a mask suitable for a person with low blood pressure. He lost his temper talking to Al Jazirah TV about the possibility of him using nuclear weapons and on other occasions. Edward Giradet described the 1980s Osama as “arrogant Saudi.” Calmness is extremely uncommon among extraverted urban Arabs, and certainly not ...
By: Samson Blinded
How I Became a Medical Marijuana Patient
2009-01-30 23:57:00 When I was in high school, I crashed doing an airwalk grab on the library steps. I have it on video. I smashed two vertebrae in my lower back. The surgery left me with metal in my back and an attitude. That was like eleven years ago. I have pain that can be crippling for a few days, sometimes it's not so bad. I have taken a lot pain killers including Oxycontin and Vicodin over the years. I like that stuff but it makes me drool and recite the alphabet non-stop. Mostly, I get by with an epidural injection every few months and daily doses of ibuprofen or naproxen. I smoke marijuana too. I find that marijuana doesn't block the pain much but it sure helps with my attitude. I've been depressed since the accident. I guess, I just can't accept that I''ll never be a world class skater and I'll always walk a little bit like my grandpa. I was prescribed Zoloft at first, then Wellbutrin for depression but marijuana works much better for me. Dude, I'm only 28. I want to have fun, have s...
Book Review: ?Hip And Knee Surgery: A Patient?s Guide to Hip Replacement, H
2008-12-28 21:26:00 As a frequent knee pain sufferer who doesn’t want surgery, I am always on the lookout at my local library for new books on the subject. When I saw this one in the New Arrivals section, I grabbed it and took it home. Written by a surgeon, this informative and easy to use book covers ...
Gastric Bypass Tool: Patient Growth Stages
2008-12-27 08:07:00 Gastric Bypass Tool: Patient Growth Stages was written by Kaye Bailey from livingafterwls.comWeight Loss Surgery (WLS) is referred to in bariatric medicine as a "tool", only a tool to help morbidly obese regain health through massive weight loss. What is seldom mentioned is that "Tool" causes patients to experience four phases of growth: Conception, Infancy, Adolescence and Maturity. Along the road through those four phases are lots of bumps and bruises, but also many celebrations and successes.Conception begins when patients consider surgery as a treatment for morbid obesity. They may need to lose weight for health reasons, to restore quality of life or improve diminished self-esteem.Conception is followed by birth, an event conducted by the surgeon who partitions off most of the stomach creating a pocket or pouch that will hold one ounce of food. In most gastric bypass procedures the digestive system is re-routed to bypass the intestine and shortcut to the bowel. This prevents too...
By: Diet and Fitness
Surgeon Used Patient?s Fat to Run His Car
2008-12-26 13:26:00 Former Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Craig Alan Bittner used fat taken from his patients to fuel his car. Bittner had converted his car to biodiesel and was thus using the fat drained from his patients’ bodies to run his vehicle. It is not sure when he began this practice but now he is in a lot of ...
SIDA :Une greffe de moelle rend le VIH indétectable chez un patient
2008-11-13 20:27:00 parfois quand le sort se dechaine sur une personne çalui sauve la vie! on peut simplement dire que dans le cas actuel c'est quasiment un miracle! Une greffe de moelle osseuse chez un patient leucémique et séropositif a rendu le virus du sida (VIH) indétectable chez lui depuis près de deux…
By: adibs1
After Hand Transplant, Patient's Brain Adapts
2008-10-15 16:53:00 From NPR Topics: Health & Science: David Savage has lived most of his life with a hook in place of a right hand. He was 19 when the hand he relied on to write his name, throw a ball and do hundreds of daily tasks was mangled in a metal-stamping machine, and doctors had to amputa
Incident at Work- Moving a Patient
2008-09-04 16:44:00 Operation was undertaken to adjust patient already sitting up in bed. Adjusting to a more comfortable position- moving up slightly in bed. involved lifting. It was undertaken by two attendees. Accepted practice for this type of action is as I understand it; the bed is adjusted in height to
Perfect Puppy Patient
2008-09-02 23:46:00 it's official...my dog is a better patient than i am. he is doing great! no pain meds and he's running around as usual. i actually have half a mind to give him some benadryl or something to make him sleepy because he is not supposed to be running around!!!!he's on some meds for the next few days and i have to change his bandage every other day. i'm also supposed to check it every day, but if you know anything about bandages and animals and the way you have to wrap the leg, you know that once you undo the thing, you have to do a new one cuz it will never go back on right. so, we'll see if i can manage to only change it every other day while checking it every day.oh, doggie surgery is a crapload cheaper than i thought it would be. for 4 days in the kennel, teeth cleaning, 3 different types of meds, surgery, bandages, etc. etc. the grand total was $770. w00t! i thought for sure i was looking at a $1500 bill at least but nope...it was half that. not bad. he didn't need a cone coll...
By: Save the Beans!
Small Town Patient Privileges
2008-06-22 11:45:00 Patients in a small town hospital like the one I work happen to be a totally different animal than the ones in the bigger cities. This idea I'm pretty sure Freadom over a Respiratory Therapy Cave and agree with me about because it seems that he is in this same small town hospital category.Some of the differences I have noticed are the types of reasons that people come in for are pretty simple compared to larger hospitals but there are exceptions also to this. There are the injuries that can be more local to the type of hospital you work in. For example where I work is a large farming community, we have had rolled over tractors, getting kicked by horses, falling off of barns, and my favorite the guy who him and a couple of buddies were drinking out in the cow barn and had a little to much and passed out and coded right in the middle of cows, down in the hay and manure. The EMT's said they were worried that the cows would kick them while they were working on the patient. This g...
JAMA Patient Page Acute Renal Failure
2008-06-09 06:01:00 KIDNEY DISEASE The Journal of the American Medical Association JAMA PATIENT PAGE Acute Renal Failure R enal failure occurs when the kidneys are unable to do their job: to filter ... [ This is a content summary only. Visit www.healthpdf.com for full content! ]
Patient Access to Psychiatric Medical Records
2008-06-03 04:29:00 Question: A patient sees a psychiatrist for several sessions for diagnosed mental illness requiring treatment. The relationship with the psychiatrist ends poorly. The patient no longer sees the psychiatrist but wants to see his psychiatric record, including the psychiatrist's notes from their sessions together. He is told by the psychiatrist's office that copies of the medical records are not made for patients and that the only way he can see them is to make 'an appointment to go over the records with the doctor at a cost of $75. Is this legal?
By: LawRefs
Why You Need To Be Patient With Your Trade
2008-05-28 02:52:00 Trading takes alot of discipline. Good traders always make a set of trading rules and stick to it. They have already calculated their exit positions even before trade entry. Planned trades always work out better than no-exit strategy trades. That said, most traders always end up breaking their own trading rules. More often traders will lose money or make a smaller profit by breaking those trading rules.One key ingredient to be a successful trader is to be patient. Patience pays off sooner or later. I didn't bank much profit on the following trade because i broke my own rule and lost my patience.Mindray Medical International Limited is developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices in China. The ticker symbol is MR.As you see, MR has strong resistance at $40. Knowing this fact, I entered a short position at 39.95. (1000 MR short @ 39.95). I expected it to crack back to lower 39's by afternoon. However from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm MR was trading absolutely flat making it an ext...
By: Rant About It
English Neurology Patient Detained in Polish Psychiatric Hospital
2008-05-27 14:00:00 A former salesman and resident of Lancashire has been detained in a psychiatric hospital in Poland after being discovered wandering the streets of Warsaw. Matthew Evans, aged 49, is in the advanced stages of Huntington's disease, a genetic neurological disorder characterizd by dementia and motor dysfunction, apparently travelled alone to Poland earlier this month. According to sources, he was found wandering the streets and taken to hospital just hours after arriving in the city. He then discharged himself three days later and vanished on his way to the airport to fly home. Polish authorities have since found him and admitted him to a hospital until he is well enough to return home, or can be collected by representatives from British social services. His brother Paul, who lives in Devon, has been kept informed of the developments by the Foreign Office and plans to visit Mr Evans as soon as it can be arranged. He said: "I feel so relieved that he's been found and is now bein...
By: Providentia
English Neurology Patient Detained in Polish Psychiatric Hospital
2008-05-27 14:00:00 A former salesman and resident of Lancashire has been detained in a psychiatric hospital in Poland after being discovered wandering the streets of Warsaw. Matthew Evans, aged 49, is in the advanced stages of Huntington's disease, a genetic neurological disorder characterizd by dementia and motor dysfunction, apparently travelled alone to Poland earlier this month. According to sources, he was found wandering the streets and taken to hospital just hours after arriving in the city. He then discharged himself three days later and vanished on his way to the airport to fly home. Polish authorities have since found him and admitted him to a hospital until he is well enough to return home, or can be collected by representatives from British social services. His brother Paul, who lives in Devon, has been kept informed of the developments by the Foreign Office and plans to visit Mr Evans as soon as it can be arranged. He said: "I feel so relieved that he's been found and is n...
By: Providentia
5 Armed Men Kill Recovering Patient in U.S. Hospital [Digg]
2008-05-21 19:23:00 Five masked gunmen invaded a U.S. Virgin Islands hospital before dawn Wednesday and killed a patient who was recovering from gunshot wounds, a police spokeswoman said.
By: Stix Blog
No magic formula for inflation, be patient: PM
2008-05-17 18:15:00 Bagdogra (West Bengal), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday held out the hope that there would be moderation in inflation in the coming few weeks if this year’s monsoons are normal and added that the situation would be better after Sep 15. “I am confident that with the excellent procurement of food grains - ...
By: Latest News
Real Estate Investing? Be Patient!
2008-05-16 00:22:00 I talk to hundreds of investors every month and there are some thoughts I would like to share with you on my experiences with investors, particularly first time investors. The question I hear the most for our investors is, How do I to get ready to start investing? The answer for me is two parts. Are you ready to invest? Are you patient? The key to investing is to be prepared financially, physically and emotionally. Financially - Make sure you have your credit in order and you have an understanding of the financial commitment in order to invest. Understand cash flow, entry strategies and exit strategies for real estate. Have your financial advisor’s in place, loan officer, CPA and real estate attorney. Physically - Can you move into your investment at any time? Do you have a property manager? Will there be any work that needs to be done to your property? If you are not ready to get physically invovled with your investment do you have the people in place to help? Have the ...
Breast Cancer Patient Awarded 9 Million Dollars
2008-05-14 14:09:00 Another example of how medical insurance company policies are put in place to make money, not save lives. In this case the patient came out on top being awarded more than 9 million dollars.
Doctor Patient Relationships In Medicine
2008-05-11 00:00:00 This is the sort of relationship and interaction that is a central and very necessary process in the practice of medicine. The patient must be able to trust his or her physician’s expertise and knowledge. There are many points of view from which to understand this kind of relationship. From the somewhat idealized perspective of ...
RCMP Tasers Elderly Bedridden Hospital Patient
2008-05-10 01:54:00 The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), who have been embroiled in other sometimes lethal controversies regarding the use of tasers, have subdued an 82-year-old bedridden man, Frank Lasser, by tasering him at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC.
By: pajamadeen
55th annual patient art exhibition at mskcc
2008-05-01 01:58:00 Several weeks ago, I sent out the following Evite to a countless number of family, friends, and others who have been so instrumental to my family and me during my nearly five year long struggle with cancer.Dear family and friends, As many of you know, since completing my transplant for Hodgkin's Lymphoma seven months ago I've been spending a significant amount of time photographing. In addition to blogging, photography has become one of the most fulfilling activities that I've picked up since my diagnosis as I continue to find new means of self-expression and discovery. The subject of most of my photographic work has been bridges. Not the great, iconic bridges like the Brooklyn Bridge or the George Washington Bridge but the smaller ones, the little known ones: the Harlem River Bridges. The Harlem River Bridges are the 14 spans over the Harlem River (which links the Hudson and East Rivers) that connect Manhattan and the Bronx. It was by accident, really, that I becam...
Full Patient Confidentiality
2008-04-29 12:19:00 We all have secrets and secrets were meant to be hidden so that no one else would find out. we want to hide our secrets because of our great fear that people will judge us and will make fun of us for something that we have done or have that we are ashamed of.It is this attitude that makes health problems worst. Some patients will refuse medical treatment because they fear that their doctors will betray them and their privacy will be trespassed upon. That is why it is good that there is 1stonlinepharmacy.com that is one, if not the first, to offer an online telemedicine. Here patients can fully disclose their signs and symptoms as they really are without their privacy and confidentiality be invaded.One would also be free of judgemental eyes if one orders Valtrex online because there wouldn't be any nosy pharmacist who would give you that look when you buy that Valtrex medicine. For those who don't know what medicine this is, this med is used to treat people with Genital Herpes.If y...
By: My Nurse's Notes
Zac Efron Visit Cancer Patient Connor Steventon before Death
2008-04-21 20:02:00 Actor Zac Efron made a visit to a 13 year boy Connor Steventon for his birthday. Steventon was suffering from a two year fight with cancer.Efron made the visit on Connor’s brithday on March 1 while shooting “Me and Orson Welles” on the Isle of Mann. Says mom Tracy Mason “When I saw on iomtoday that ...
Patient Healthcare
2008-04-21 18:04:00 The once old KKH had undergone so much changes. Over the past few years, I had visited here, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and this is another great change today. Towards Better Healthcare I need more time to put up the beautiful photographs or rather the beautiful ‘new’ place which I had visited on Saturday, ...
By: Health Motivator
Patient Assessment - Intervention and Documentation for the Veterinary Tech
2008-04-21 00:00:00 Patient Assessment, Intervention and Documentation for the Veterinary Technician: A Guide to Developing Care Plans and SOAP's (http://www.amazon.com/Assessme-nt-Intervention-Documentation-V-eterinary-Technician/dp/1418067-490/ref=pd_zg_rss_nr_b_14439_20-?ie=UTF8 tag=indonvetercom-20)by Jody...
SER-advies biedt nieuw perspectief voor de chronische ggz-patient
2008-04-19 08:30:00 Vandaag presenteert de SER (Sociaal Economische Raad) haar visie op de toekomst van de AWBZ. GGZ Nederland heeft deelgenomen aan de totstandkoming van het advies.
Using Internet Broadband connections to Enhance Pharmacy-Based Patient Care
2008-04-15 18:04:00 More and more pharmacies are using computers for emails and electronic communications with other professionals and now some are even communicating with their patients electronically. As more and more bandwidth is used, the broadband connections are more prevalent, especially the T1 lines . When most pharmacies used dial ups, satellite or slow frame relay connections, ...
Blake Lively Is Patient
2008-04-10 21:28:00 ?GOSSIP Girl? star Blake Lively couldn?t be more opposite than Serena, the pampered socialite she plays on the show. Lively hit downtown Cuban eatery Café Habana on Saturday, where she patiently waited on line with everyone else for more than a half-hour for a table. In the meantime, she happily signed autographs for fans sitting ...
Book Review from Someone with an Illness “YOU: The Smart Patient&rdqu
2008-04-10 07:00:00 Book Review: “YOU: The Smart Patient: An Insider’s Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment,” by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz I picked up the book “YOU: The Smart Patient: An Insider’s Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment,” by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz up a few years ago, not knowing that ...
By: Resources zone
Keeping the Home of an Alzheimer's Patient Safe - Dangers Lurk Everywhere
2008-04-09 18:20:00 When caring for an individual suffering from Alzheimer's, it's important to make sure they're in a safe and supportive environment where their needs are met and the chance of injury is low. Creating a home that meets their needs will not only make their lives easier, but yours as well.People with Alzheimer's often engage in wandering behavior so limit their access to the outdoors and dangerous areas inside the home. Cover doors and locks with cloth or paint to disguise them and install deadbolts high or low on exterior doors to make it difficult for your loved one to wander outside. Remove locks in bathrooms and bedrooms to ensure that he or she does not lock themselves inside where you have no access to them. To protect your loved one from dangerous appliances and household cleaners, install child-proof locks and door knob covers.As Alzheimer's progresses, vision changes and patients may not be able to distinguish colors or be able to understand what they are seeing. To ensure...
By: Health America
Bears being patient with Urlacher, Harris contracts
2008-04-09 03:05:00 Chicago Bears team president Ted Phillips and coach Lovie Smith took a patient tone Tuesday regarding contract negotiations with defensive tackle Tommie Harris and linebacker Brian Urlacher. Read More: Associated Press
By: NFL Connection
The Italian Patient-2
2008-04-03 03:10:00 After a quick general examination of the patient's condition,I was relieved to learn that his heart was ticking the way it should and his breathing was even and regular.I pulled a sheet from the bed and covered him up.Meanwhile,the hotel staff were getting an earful from the other two outside.I heard them mention the word 'doctor' again and again.One of them suddenly rushed into theroom and began yelling at me and grabbed hold of my collar and pulled me away from the floor.I tried to calm him down as best as I could.I'm afraid my best wasn't good enough !Again a burly waiter had to drag him away.The manager was beginning to panic as all this commotion had attracted the attention of the other hotel guests and people had begun milling around.I had earlier asked him to call in and ambulance.As I mentioned earlier,I could see no signs of any alcohol or drug ingestion.Why was this guy drenched from head to toe ?And why were all of them in the nude ? The room had snug wall-to-wall ca...
By: ALL THINGS GOOD
The Italian Patient-2
2008-04-03 03:10:00 After a quick general examination of the patient's condition,I was relieved to learn that his heart was ticking the way it should and his breathing was even and regular.I pulled a sheet from the bed and covered him up.Meanwhile,the hotel staff were getting an earful from the other two outside.I heard them mention the word 'doctor' again and again.One of them suddenly rushed into theroom and began yelling at me and grabbed hold of my collar and pulled me away from the floor.I tried to calm him down as best as I could.I'm afraid my best wasn't good enough !Again a burly waiter had to drag him away.The manager was beginning to panic as all this commotion had attracted the attention of the other hotel guests and people had begun milling around.I had earlier asked him to call in and ambulance.As I mentioned earlier,I could see no signs of any alcohol or drug ingestion.Why was this guy drenched from head to toe ?And why were all of them in the nude ? The room had snug wall-to-wall ca...
By: ALL THINGS GOOD
CANCER PATIENT HAS PSP STOLEN EN ROUTE TO CHEMOTHERAPY TREATMENT
2008-03-30 16:00:00 Filed under: Gaming, HandheldsThere's depressing gaming stories, and then there are outright travesties. Unfortunately, this case falls squarely into the latter category, as a 7-year old cancer patient had his beloved PlayStation Portable swiped -- right along with his medical records, a backpack full of medication, his games and even his homework -- while en route to a chemotherapy treatment for a tumor in his brain. Apparently the boy's family had stopped at a restaurant while traveling from Oklahoma to Texas, and while inside, thieves had their way with what was left inside the vehicle. Thankfully, authorities from the Dallas police department came to the rescue by purchasing a brand new PSP and raising over $1,000 to repurchase the goods that were lost, and as for the crooks, we'll just trust karma to handle the rest.[Via PSPFanboy, image courtesy of Flickr] Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Patient Resource Page: Music Strategies for Relaxation and Wellness
2008-03-30 03:31:00 *This page is actively updated*Music Therapy:American Music Therapy Association - The official site for music therapy as a profession. This site includes a very informative FAQ section describing music therapy and its applications.Music as Part of Rehab - How music as therapy fits into the lifestyle changes that must happen after a major cardiac event or surgery. Improving your mood and reducing stress are key elements in maintaining a healthy future.How Music Works to Help Relaxation - Breaking down the elements of music to find out why music can be so powerful as an aid to relaxation.Abstract: The Effect of Preferred Sedative Music on Anxiety - The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of patient preferred, sedative music on the state anxiety level of patients undergoing heart catheterization or pacemaker implant.Music Strategies:Using Music Effectively to Manage Pain - Theories and strategies for pain management and distraction from pain.Relaxation Strategies for Pre-O...
The Italian Patient
2008-03-30 00:59:00 My clinic is situated in the heart of town in a commercial area.There are several hotels too. Once in a while,some hotel guest gets seriously ill and the hotel owner asks me to make a'hotel' call.I remember once when I had to attend to an acute emergency during my clinic hours. It was summer time and the hotels were full.The vacations has just begun and the usual horde of tourists had descended on the town.There was a new hotel nearby.One morning,a profusely sweating,agitated waiter came running into my chamber from this new hotel.His demeanour was such that I instinctively knew there was something very seriously wrong."Doctor,please hurry,one of our guests has fainted !",he said."Alright,I'm on my way",I said.This of course,meant leaving my waiting patients fuming. But what to do ? An emergency gets priority.I got into my car and quickly drove across to the hotel.The guard recognised me from earlier visits .Without wasting any time,he caught hold of my bag an...
By: ALL THINGS GOOD
The Italian Patient
2008-03-30 00:59:00 My clinic is situated in the heart of town in a commercial area.There are several hotels too. Once in a while,some hotel guest gets seriously ill and the hotel owner asks me to make a'hotel' call.I remember once when I had to attend to an acute emergency during my clinic hours. It was summer time and the hotels were full.The vacations has just begun and the usual horde of tourists had descended on the town.There was a new hotel nearby.One morning,a profusely sweating,agitated waiter came running into my chamber from this new hotel.His demeanour was such that I instinctively knew there was something very seriously wrong."Doctor,please hurry,one of our guests has fainted !",he said."Alright,I'm on my way",I said.This of course,meant leaving my waiting patients fuming. But what to do ? An emergency gets priority.I got into my car and quickly drove across to the hotel.The guard recognised me from earlier visits .Without wasting any time,he caught hold of my bag an...
By: ALL THINGS GOOD
Rule Number Four: The Patient is the One with the Disease
2008-03-28 06:09:00 It’s time for installment number four in my long-neglected series on The Rules of the House of God. Today’s rule: The Patient is the One with the Disease. At first, rule four seems obvious. Many of you are saying, “Of course the patient is the one with the disease. That’s why they’re the patient, you ... |
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