U.S. helps doctors track patients' prescription drug use

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Blood Pressure Drug: GI Side Effects?

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Drunk drivers show risky lifetime drinking habits: study

Reuters – 1 hr 24 mins ago (Reuters) - Many people convicted of drunk driving appear to have a lifelong struggle with risky drinking habits, and using their conviction as a way of getting them into treatment could have long-lasting benefits, according to a U.S. study.

In interviews with 700 adults with a drunk-driving conviction, researchers found that nearly half had either been drinking heavily for the long haul, or had fallen back into heavy drinking after trying to cut down for a time, according to their report in the journal Addiction.

What's more, between one-fifth and one-third of those chronically risky drinkers met the definitions for alcohol or drug dependence, or for mental health conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

"A DWI (driving while intoxicated) conviction identifies people at risk," said study leader Sandra Lapham, at the Behavioral health Research Center of the Southwest in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

"It's a red flag, and an opportunity to intervene."

Some DWI offenders with drinking problems may not believe anything is wrong. Others may want help, but can't pay for it, she added.

Lapham's team interviewed 696 New Mexico adults who'd been convicted of DWI about 15 years earlier, asking them about their lifetime drinking patterns.

Women were considered "risky" drinkers if they habitually had more than seven drinks per week or four or more on any given day. For men, the limits were more than 14 drinks per week or five or more drinks a day.

Overall, 13 percent of the participants had varying drinking patterns throughout their lives. Another 14 percent said they had managed to cut down from heavy drinking to more moderate levels and keep it that way.

And 21 percent said they'd become abstinent, after some period of risky drinking.

But nearly half the group had ongoing struggles. Nineteen percent reported a "Lifetime" of risky drinking and one-quarter said they'd gone back to risky drinking after trying to quit or cut back.

Those people, the study found, had high rates of alcohol or drug dependence as well as other mental health disorders, like depression.

These are people who need "intensive treatment," Lapham said - and getting them into treatment at the time of a DWI conviction could have the bonus of protecting other drivers and pedestrians, since DWI offenders have a high risk of repeat offenses.

"It's a difficult problem with no easy answer," Lapham added. SOURCE: http://bit.ly/KnqktC

(Reporting from New York by Amy Norton at Reuters Health; editing by Elaine Lies)

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Seattle pool allows topless breast cancer survivor

A Seattle breast cancer survivor whose breasts were surgically removed has gained the permission to swim topless at a city pool.

But Jodi Jaecks wants to make sure her privilege is also extended to other breast cancer survivors who want to swim comfortably.

"Initially when I heard about the reversal, I was elated. Then it came that it wasn't a policy change, it was just an exception for me. Then I was quite deflated. It seemed like it was a reaction that it was just meant to appease me," the 47-year-old said Thursday.

Seattle Parks and Recreation Superintendent Christopher Williams announced Wednesday that he was giving Jaecks an exception to the department's clothing policy.

"Our original concern stems from our responsibility to accommodate the needs of all our patrons. In this case, I see nothing that might alarm the public," Williams said in a statement. He was reacting to an article about Jaecks that was published in The Stranger weekly newspaper, which also ran a picture of her topless.

Parks spokeswoman Dewey Potter said Thursday that Williams has decided to create a committee made up of cancer survivors, parks staff, King County health representatives and others to come up with a new policy.

Until a new policy is written, Williams will review on a case-by-case basis requests from people who have had surgery and want to swim.

After enduring two surgeries, rounds of chemotherapy and the surgical removal of both her breasts in March 2011, Jaecks wanted to turn to swimming to regain her strength. But swimsuit tops proved too uncomfortable, and nerves on her chest remained tender, Jaecks said.

So she asked the manager at her city pool if she could swim topless this past March. Eventually, she heard from the head of the aquatics department, who told her she couldn't.

"And that's when they said it was a policy that they required gender-appropriate clothing ... regardless if I had nipples or whatever," Jaecks said.

Potter said pool staff was following city policy. But she said it was "unfortunate" the issue didn't get to Williams' attention until now.

Jaecks hasn't swum topless yet. She is planning a swim Monday. Her exception extends only to adult lap hours.

She plans to meet with Williams next week and ask that her exception be extended to anyone who survived breast cancer.

Jaecks said cancer patients shouldn't be made to feel self-conscious by asking for special permission.

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Experts say science lacking on 9/11 and cancer

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AMA supports requiring obesity education for kids

The American Medical Association on Wednesday put its weight behind requiring yearly instruction aimed at preventing obesity for public schoolchildren and teens.

The nation's largest physicians group agreed to support legislation that would require classes in causes, consequences and prevention of obesity for first through 12th graders. Doctors will be encouraged to volunteer their time to help with that under the new policy adopted on the final day of the AMA's annual policymaking meeting.

Another new policy adopted Wednesday says the AMA supports the idea of using revenue from taxes on sugar-sweetened sodas as one way to help pay for obesity-fighting programs. But the group stopped short of fully endorsing such taxes.

Some doctors think soda taxes would disproportionately hurt the poor and disadvantaged. Others said taxes shouldn't be used to force people to make healthful decisions they should be making on their own.

Doctors at the meeting shared sobering statistics and personal stories in urging the AMA to sharpen its focus on obesity prevention.

"I can't tell you the number of 40-pound 1-year-olds I see every day," Dr. Melissa Garretson, a Stephensville, Texas pediatrician, told the delegates before Wednesday's vote. She said requiring obesity education "is a great idea."

The measure was drafted by the AMA's Pennsylvania delegation. It cited data showing that more than 300 million people worldwide are obese and said requiring nutrition education to prevent obesity has never been proposed.

Obesity affects more than one-third of U.S. adults and almost one in five children, or more than 12 million kids. Recent evidence suggests those numbers may have stabilized, but doctors say that's small consolation when so many people are still too fat.

Excess weight is strongly linked with diabetes, heart disease and some cancers, and weight loss of just 5 percent can help improve health, the Pennsylvania doctors' measure said.

Dr. Bruce Wilder, a delegation member, said he will ask Pennsylvania legislators to introduce legislation to enact that requirement in schools.

In other action at the meeting, the AMA voted to:

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Roche probed over faulty drug-safety reporting

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US journal prints controversial bird flu research

"Flu tests strips can be seen in a laboratory in the central German city of Hanover in 2009. The US journal Science published research Thursday on how a mutant bird flu may spread among mammals and possibly humans, following months of controversy over the risks of bioterrorism. (AFP Photo/Nigel Treblin)" title

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Traits of a Good Summerville Cosmetic Dentist

June 21, 2012 by adminTo get quality cosmetic dentistry services, it is important to select a good dentist. While many dentists claim that they are good, not all of them are being frank. Here are some traits of a good cosmetic dentist. You can use them in selecting a Summerville dentist you can trust.

 

Well-trained and has a good reputation. A good dentist is well-trained; s/he constantly improves his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in cosmetic dentistry. S/He keeps himself/herself abreast with the latest technologies and treatments so s/he can offer the best possible options. S/he is licensed, certified, and respected in the communities s/he serves, and s/he will not hesitate to provide references patients can contact to verify his/her credentials and quality of service.

 

Good communicator.

Imagine a dentist who uses obscure language in explaining a treatment, or one who does not even know how to listen. Such a dentist is not worth anyone’s time. A good dentist knows how to listen, no matter how boring or ranting a patient may be, and s/he knows that using plain language facilitates better understanding on the part of the patient. Additionally, a good dentist sees through non-verbal cues that can indicate how a patient feels.

 

Empathic. A good Summerville cosmetic dentist is one who understands how it is to be in the position of others.

S/he does not embarrass a patient for seeking cosmetic dentistry treatments because s/he knows that the person only wants to feel better. By being empathic, s/he establishes meaningful patient-dentist relationships.

 

Genuinely concerned. A good Summerville dentist places a premium on every patient’s oral health. Instead of simply prescribing restorative treatments, such a dentist strives to educate patients regarding the things they can do to keep their oral health at its best. S/He focuses on proactive treatments, and provides restorative ones when necessary.

 

Asks reasonable compensation. A good Summerville cosmetic dentist never takes advantage of his/her patients. Even if treatments are complicated, they only seek reasonable compensation. More importantly, they extend flexible payment options to patients who need immediate treatment but are financially-challenged at the moment. Use this and the previous traits to look for the right cosmetic dentist.

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Tips on How to Burn Fat in Stomach Effective and Excellent

June 21, 2012 by admin

Are you concern about your increasing stomach fat? Do you want to know how to burn fat in stomach? For health purposes it’s a must. Almost all people don’t like the idea of having a large bulging stomach or belly fat because it’s not a good thing to behold. The majority of people want to decrease stomach fat so that they will look sexy.

 

Most individuals don’t know that visceral abdominal fat is deadly. Visceral abdominal fat is deposited under the abdominal muscles surrounding the organs that will give you a sure guarantee of health problems such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and etc., not to mention the low energy level that you experience physically and the decrease of your sexual drive or performance.

 

Do want to learn the tips how to burn fat in stomach? If your answer is a “Big yes”, Then you will find below the 3 simple but powerful tips you can apply right now.

 

A.

Consume or drink lots of water all day long.

At least you need to consume 3 to 6 liters a day. It is very important for health purposes and is needed if you desire a sexy body; the body you truly desire that most excellent-looking and sexy men and women possessed. 70% of our body is water and drinking water is a natural way of detoxifying our body by cleansing our major organs. In almost all cases, most individuals with big stomach and abdominal fat don’t consume enough water and they tend to drink too much during the meal. If you ever want to decrease stomach fat once and for all, then you must learn to drink the proper way.

 

Consume or drink half of your body weight in ounces of water every day. Always remember to drink 8 ounces of water before and after exercise if you can do it, that will be good. Another important way to implement is to drink at least 8 ounces of water when you feel hungry. Drink 8 ounces of water 15 minutes before each meal or 30 minutes after your meal. Therefore, you really need to bring a bottle of sufficient fresh water every time and everywhere. If you use plastic bottles, don’t expose them to any kind of heat including the heat of the sun.

 

B. At all cost you need to avoid all junk foods and all unhealthy foods in the market.

Well, if you want some drastic results you need to start right away. Always remember that massive action brings massive results. We need to open up our eyes widely and see that the whole markets are full of it. What I advise is that you need to avoid all of the junk foods, fast foods, processed foods, sodas, so-called health and caffeinated drinks, including most fruit juice with added sugar, alcoholic beverages, white flour, French fries and etc.

 

Another important thing to know is to avoid all foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oil. They’re almost everywhere. So you really need to read the labels. All of these contain high in calorie, bad carbohydrate, bad fats, and destructive chemicals. They’re not only destructive, but it makes our system confused and busy to figure out how to process the food, the result are excess fat are produced and left out.

 

To eventually decrease stomach fat, you need to eat lots of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grain products and always read the label for high-fructose corn syrup in some, and lean protein. It requires a lot of explanation if you want the full details, but if you want to learn how to burn fat in stomach, this is an excellent point to begin with. There are so many effective strategies that we can implement to help us decrease stomach fat without sacrificing our lifestyle more on this later.

 

C. Always be in the present moment and enjoy your meal.

At the beginning of my quest to burn fat in stomach I discovered a secret that brings total transformation to all my approach. Only a few diet gurus have discovered this one. You might discover that there is a wide difference when you focus in the present moment compare to your mind wandering somewhere else, at your home, at the meeting, during a conversation or at the gym. Putting your focus of attention in your meal is very important and beneficial. Less amount of food will be needed just for you to feel satisfied; your digestive system will function efficiently and you will less likely feel hungry. Sound strange, isn’t it? Remember there’s no harm in trying. When it comes to learning on how to burn fat in stomach, quantity is not the issue, but the quality of the food and how we process it.

 

You need to drink fresh water 30 minutes before and an hour later after the meal. No matter what religious belief you embrace, say your prayers right before meal, seeking grace and putting your mind and body in the present moment’ of this sacred event. During the meal, if possible avoid talking but it is still okay to talk, but the problem is, you will not enjoy fully what you’re eating. Eat and chew your food slowly and feel the excellent taste before it goes down the throat. Bloated stomach is the result of drinking water during mealtime. If you cannot avoid drinking, take a small sip instead. Right after the meal, say your grace or prayers and be thankful for the food you are blessed with. This may sound strange and religious but we are working on the mental aspect and this is very powerful and should not be neglected. Drink 1 hour after meal.

 

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Home Remedies For Skin Care

June 21, 2012 by admin

One great home remedy that you can try to help care for your skin and get rid of acne is to cleanse with a special home made milk cleanser. You’ll find that cleansing is so important to your skin if you want to get rid of acne and keep it away. Although you can purchase cleansers at the store or even online you will find that the best cleansers can be made yourself.

Most fruits and vegetables are rich vitamins A,B-Complex, C and E. These vitamins are essential in healthy skin cell regeneration. Fruits and veggies are also good because they are a tastier source of water and are also good appetizers which will make you drink more water.

Dry skin is a very common problem these days. If left untreated, it could lead to several skin problems like wrinkles, lines, and cracks. So, you need to take good care of your skin and keep it hydrated properly to avoid such problems.

The important question, however, is how you do it.

Extrapone Nutgrass comes from a plant grown wild in India. It has miraculous power to whiten the skin by reducing the melanin content in it. It has been acclaimed as one of the best substances required for skin lightening.

Avocados produce a rich oil, valued for many years for its healing and moisturizing properties. Avocado oil is rich in vitamins A, D and E, lecithin, beta carotene, and potassium.Besides skin hydration, avocado oil has wonderful skin benefits. It is high in sterolins, which have been shown to soften and moisturize skin — and even reduce age spots. An Israeli study found that avocado oil significantly increased collagen in the skin, one of the most important skin proteins, that we tend to lose as we get older.

Natural oils are a very important part of many top quality skin care preparations and are perfect for skin hydration. Avocado oil is rich and moisturizes your skin well, decreasing age spots and softening your skin. This oil is rich in lecithin, potassium, beat carotene and vitamins A, D and E.

Certain serious diseases are associated with partial loss of hair as one of their symptoms. They are: acute fevers, myxoedema (degenerative conditions of the subcutaneous and connective tissues due to a defect in the thyroid gland), syphilis, influenza, anemia and great anxiety or severe shock. Gradual premature baldness is generally hereditary.

With home remedies for skin hydration, the situation is different. The side-effects are unknown and sometimes the ingredients have no effect whatsoever. There are some people who sell these recipes and others who start rumors about the efficiency of certain plants or fruits. Using such a treatment is dangerous because there is no study which proves its efficiency.

Natural anti aging skin care is one of the most popular topics on the beauty industry. There are countless of anti aging creams that contain chemicals and other harsh substances that are not healthy for your skin, so using a natural anti aging recipe can be a great alternative.

Another one of the home remedies for skin hydration is eating enough fruits and vegetables. Your skin needs a good nutritional base so it stays healthy and young looking. Along with eating right you should also take care of your body in other ways, such as not smoking.

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Dr Scott Rice Irvine Cosmetic Dentist

June 21, 2012 by admin

Irvine dentist Dr. Scott Rice provides Invisalign, cosmetic and sedation procedures for Orange County, Newport Beach, and Irvine area. An Irvine cosmetic dentist should provide safe, reliable procedures to correct basic problems with teeth such as whitening or Porcelain veneers to more complex procedures such as Dental bridges, dentures or Dental implants. An Irvine dentist should also know the importance of a beautiful smile and healthy gum lines. Dr. Scott Rice has provided Irvine cosmetic dentist procedures since 1986.

Care should be taken when locating an Irvine dentist to suit patients needs. Proven, reliable and special treatment can ease tensions of a nervous patient. Dr. Scott Rices Irvine dentist staff is trained to work with nervous patients, helping to relax nerves and provide optimal service to Irvine cosmetic dentist area. The key to a long lasting smile is maintaining a healthy, long lasting relationship with an Irvine dentist or Irvine cosmetic dentist. The staff at Dr Scott Rice Irvine dentist office understands the need for this lasting relationship. Each patient walks through the new patient care steps and is also provided a Handle With Care form allowing the patient to state the concerns about their dental care from the beginning. Each Irvine cosmetic dentist should take pride to ensure every visit counts.

Irvine dentist Dr Scott Rice provides specialized treatment in cosmetic dentistry. Understanding each patients needs, his staff works closely with top surgeons in Orange County to provide the bridge necessary to complete each cosmetic procedure. An Irvine cosmetic dentist should understand the need to have a wide resource available at their fingertips to provide optimal care with each patient in mind.

The staff at office works with each patient regularly; if an opening is available, they are quick to provide the opportunity to the next patient so each patient is taken care of. Irvine cosmetic dentist offices provide easy flow of patient care, comfortable settings for ease of the patients minds and personal treatment for each patient. Irvine dentists look for each opportunity to help the patient through each step of their care. If the patient has a question, it should be addressed with professionalism and concern. Dr Scott Rices Irvine dentist staff has worked with him for many years; the quality and professionalism in his office allows the patient to feel at ease in this way.

An Irvine dentist and Irvine cosmetic dentist is ready to help serve your needs. Dr Scott Rices staff is ready to show each patient the way to a new smile.

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