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| Warfarin Dosing Accuracy and Genomic Medicine: A Helix Health CliniCast [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-06-29 23:52:05 |
Warfarin, also known under the brand names of Coumadin, Jantoven, Marevan and Waran, is an oral anticoagulant used worldwide for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic disease. However, warfarin therapy can be difficult to manage because there is a wide variability in patient response and the drug has a narrow therapeutic index. Taking too small [...]...
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| Medicine 2.0 #27 - Communication is Key [Highlight HEALTH 2.0] |
| 2008-06-29 11:21:04 |
Welcome to the twenty-seventh edition of Medicine 2.0, the bi-weekly blog carnival of the best posts pertaining to web 2.0 and medicine.
Medicine 2.0 is the science of maintaining and/or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis and treatment of patients utilizing web 2.0 internet-based services, including web-based community sites, blogs, wikis, social bookmarking, folksonomies (tagging) [...]...
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| ImproveHealthCare.org [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-06-28 18:49:24 |
ImproveHealthCare.org is an interactive environment that equips medical students, residents and practicing physicians with cutting-edge information about healthcare policy and its effects on the practice of medicine. Knowledge is power. We invite you to become leaders in transforming American medicine. Additional website resources can be found in the Health Policy category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| The Upside of High Food Prices [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-06-26 00:04:13 |
As the price at the gas pump continues to climb, so does the cost of diary, grain and meat products. Why? Because increasing fuel prices make it more expensive to grow, harvest, transport, process and package food. Indeed, food costs rose by 4 percent in 2007, the highest annual increase since 1990 [1]. In 2008, [...]...
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| Journal Junkie [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-06-23 09:46:07 |
JournalJunkie.com is a free podcast syndication service. Download audio abstracts and summaries from the highest impact medical journals, including Annals of Internal Medicine, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Evidence Based Medicine, JAMA, NEJM, The Lancet, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, The Lancet Neurology, The Lancet Oncology and others. Additional website resources can be found in the Medicine 2.0 category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| Stress Free Mama [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-06-15 11:32:36 |
Mothers are often the primary caretakers of many people and must take good care of themselves so that they can care for others. At Stress-Free-Mama.com you can learn about stress, how it affects you and what you can do to relieve it. Learn self massage, aromatherapy, yoga, tips for stress-free living and much more. Additional website resources can be found in the Women's Health category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| Radiantly Alive [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-06-09 23:39:20 |
Vibrant Living Yoga Teacher Training – a top quality, residential, multi-style, 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified intensive – guides you to experience yourself free of false limitations and empowers you to assist others. Delight in organic raw living food and tropical luxury of Bali. Breathe, sweat, and transform with Daniel Aaron and a team of world-renowned faculty in Ashtanga, Iyengar, Jivamukti and more. Additional website resources can be found in the Services category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| HEALTH Highlights - June 9th, 2008 [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-06-09 06:00:53 |
On Being Certain | Science-Based Medicine
Harriet Hall explores certainty and similar states of “knowing what we know”. Another must read from Science-Based Medicine!
The Plausible Promise of Participatory Medicine | e-patients.net
Susannah Fox writes about e-patients and the pursuit of participatory medicine.
Definitive Guide: The Primal Blueprint | Mark’s Daily Apple
Mark Sisson summarizes the Primal Blueprint, a set [...]...
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| More Education Decreases the Risk of Death [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-06-02 23:14:08 |
Everyone knows that a good education is important for getting a good job. Now researchers are finding that being well-educated can lengthen your life. The study, published earlier this month in the journal PLoS ONE, finds that socioeconomic inequalities in the U.S. death rate between people with less than a high school education and college [...]...
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| MedAssurant, Inc. [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-06-01 20:18:22 |
MedAssurant, Inc. providing healthcare solutions through medical informatics. With an expansive superset of data, the MedAssurant goal is to help healthcare providers reduce health care cost and improve quality. Additional website resources can be found in the Services category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| Gene Genie #32 - Googling the Genie [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-05-24 23:01:35 |
Welcome to the 32nd edition of Gene Genie, a blog carnival devoted to genes and genetic conditions. This edition includes some excellent articles on genes and gene-related diseases, genetics, genomics and personalized genetics.
logo credit: Ricardo @ My Biotech Life
Google Health launched publicly this week and to recognize the event, the last section of [...]...
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| Gene Genie #32 Call for Submissions [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-05-16 01:00:19 |
Highlight HEALTH will be hosting the next edition of Gene Genie, edition 32, on Sunday, May 25th. As host, I invite you to send your submissions.
Gene Genie is a bi-weekly blog carnival of genes and genetic conditions.
Past editions can be found at the Gene Genie website.
Submit your article here or email them to me using [...]...
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| Remembering Lunch Can Help Reduce the Desire to Snack [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-05-15 10:45:02 |
Mind over matter may really work when it comes to managing appetite. Researchers at the University of Birmingham, U.K. have found that recalling foods eaten at lunch has an inhibitory effect on subsequent snacking later the same day. The study is currently in press and will be published in the journal Physiology & Behavior [1]. [...]...
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| National Sleep Foundation [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-05-08 08:38:08 |
SleepFoundation.org is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Americans who suffer from sleep problems and disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. NSF helps everyone better understand the importance of sleep and the benefits of good sleep habits, and recognizing the signs of sleep problems so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, such as insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome, and by supporting sleep-related education, research, and advocacy. Additional website resources can be found in the Non-profit category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| Sleep Education [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-05-08 08:29:55 |
Featuring clear descriptions of sleep disorders and treatments, the site also provides current news and helpful hints to further educate online visitors. A searchable listing of accredited AASM-member sleep centers is a trusted resource that will assist the public in finding local practitioners of sleep medicine. Additional website resources can be found in the Sleep Disorders category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| Tired? You May Not Be Getting Enough Sleep [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-05-07 21:23:16 |
A good night’s sleep is increasingly loosing out to late night television, the internet, video games and other modern day distractions, and our health is taking the toll. An estimated 50 to 70 million people suffer from chronic sleep loss and sleep disorders, and loss of sleep is associated with a variety of health problems, [...]...
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| HEALTH Highlights - May 6th, 2008 [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-05-05 23:25:32 |
One Hand Clapping | Science-based Medicine
Mark Crislip ponders the meaning of “better” and explores objective and subjective therapeutic responses. A must read!
Trusted doesn’t mean accurate. Safe is almost certainly stale. | e-patients
How do you know if you can trust medical information from a website? Did you know the guidelines used to determine "trusted" websites were [...]...
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| FreeMD - Ask the Virtual Doctor [Highlight HEALTH 2.0] |
| 2008-04-30 23:38:28 |
DSHI Systems is a physician-led medical technology company and a supplier of triage decision-support software solutions. Last week, the company announced the release of freeMD.com, an electronic doctor that performs an interview, analyzes symptoms and provides expert advice — all for free [1]. The website contains an expert system that emulates the triage function doctors [...]...
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| Power Over Your Pain [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-04-27 08:41:38 |
Whether you have lived with chronic pain for years or have just been diagnosed, find the information you need to get power over your pain. Learn about spinal cord stimulation and its benefits from ANS, a St. Jude Medical company. Additional website resources can be found in the Diseases & Conditions category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-04-22 10:09:09 |
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is the leading generic pharmaceutical company, marketing products from a wide range of therapeutic areas including analgesic, anti-infective, cardiovascular, oncology, CNS, dermatological and anti-inflammatory. Dosage forms include extended and immediate release tablets and capsules, injectables, creams, ointments, solutions, and suspensions. Visit the site to learn about the variety of generic drugs manufactured by Teva. Additional website resources can be found in the Pharmaceutical category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| R.B. Health & Safety Solutions [Highlight HEALTH Web Directory] |
| 2008-04-11 16:16:14 |
R.B. Health & Safety Solutions is your complete provider of health and safety in the workplace for the South of England, offering training courses in health and safety (IOSH and CIEH registered) and first aid (HSE registered) to complete health and safety management packages. R.B. Health & Safety Solutions also offers health and safety consulting, fire risk assessment, and fire extinguisher servicing and training. Additional website resources can be found in the Services category of the Highlight HEALTH Directory">Web Directory.
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| The Last Lecture - How to Live Your Childhood Dreams [Highlight HEALTH] |
| 2008-04-10 12:48:57 |
Nightline aired The Last Lecture: A Love Story For Your Life last night on ABC. For those who may have missed it, Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon Computer Science Professor, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2006. Less than a year later, the cancer metastasized to his liver and spleen, and he was given six [...]...
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