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Women Catching Up to Men in Heart Disease by Carolyn C. Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven New research has found that while middle-aged men still have higher rates of cardiovascular disease, women are unfortunately catching up.Men still have more heart attacks than women, but that gap is narrowing. The study found that while men’s rate of heart attacks declined, women’s rate increased. Furthermore, among middle-aged America ... Read on »
Innovation and the 'middle' in NHS computing by h2cm People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee Let's start with a quote: Information systems are no longer associated mainly with data processing; they are increasingly seen as a management tool and an aid to action. This means that the costs of failure are much greater, and these costs are incurred when expensive systems are not used or are inadequately used. Surveys have shown that in as many ... Read on »
Original Sprout: Worry Free Luxury for Your Hair and Skin by Cascia T. People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee I recently tried Inga Tritt's all natural Original Sprout Miracle Detangler, Shampoo and Scrumptios Body Lotion. My three year old daughter loved how soft her hair felt after we washed it with the shampoo. I was also pleased with the light and refreshing fragrance. The detangler works great at getting out even the toughest snarls. My daughter's lo ... Read on »
Mod Green Pod Now Carries Solid Organic Fabrics by Jennae P. Patient Expert Finding stylish organic fabric is becoming easier these days with the proliferation of companies like Mod Green Pod and others who all make beautiful prints that would make any home beautiful. Finding organic solids, however, is a slightly tougher task, particularly if you want any color other than “natural.” The ladies of Mod Green Pod ... Read on »
New Service Helps Bridge the Communication Gap between Care Providers and Families by Anthony Cirillo Patient ExpertHealth Maven One of the reasons experiences break down in healthcare is lack of communication. And that lack of communication leads to misinformation, lack of trust and other issues. A new service helps bridge the communication gap between care providers and the families and caregivers of those receiving care. Connect for Healthcarehelps providers communicate w ... Read on »
What makes the juxtaglomerular apparatus release renin? by pathologystudent Q. What triggers renin release? I know that it’s hypo-filtration of the juxtaglomerular apparatus (i.e. reduced fluid flow) but what is the actual trigger for renin release?A. There are actually three different types of cells in the JGA: granular cells (which secrete renin), macula densa cells (which secrete a vasopressive substance that acts ... Read on »
up the Kaupo Trail, Maui by Rick McCharles Patient Expert Trip report by site editor Rick McCharles.I did an unpopular route listed in Maui Trails by Kathy Morey, but not in any other hiking guidebook.She calls this the “ Kaupo to Halekala Park Boundary “, an awkward moniker it seemed to me.A far more common use of this trail is as the Kaupo Gap exit from the volcanic crater above. I was walki ... Read on »
Sebelius nomination, stalled, but not derailedApril 6, 2009 by Obi Jo People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee While there remain many issues to be addressed in the hearings on the nomination of Governor Kathleen Sebelius (D-Kansas) as the new Secretary of HHS, it would seem that her nomination is more likely than not. The failure to pay taxes however, remains a hauntingly familiar theme among nominees of President Obama. One has to wonder why this is the ... Read on »
Medicare readmission rates high: Could Medicare be at fault?April 3, 2009 by Obi Jo People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee An article published in the New England Journal of Medicine addresses a serious topic. High rates of readmission to the hospital after discharge among the Medicare population. There are number of findings and conclusions as well as some discussion of possible solutions. However, this site needs to point out some facts and factors that seem to ha ... Read on »
The President’s Plan for Health Reform – Part 1September 11, 2009 by Obi Jo People's HealthBlogger Award Nominee COMMENTARY:Let the critique begin . . .If You Have Health Insurance,the President’s Plan:Ends discrimination against people with pre-existing conditions.Good. We agree and applaud this. This should be a simple one.Limits premium discrimination based on gender and age.Good. We agree. Community rating for the most part should remove or great ... Read on »