Activist Shares her Story to Increase HIV/AIDS Awareness

At birth, Hydeia Broadbent was abandoned at the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, where Patricia and Loren Broadbent adopted her as an infant. Although her HIV condition was congenital, she was not diagnosed as HIV-positive with advancement to AIDS until age 3. The prognosis was that she would not live past the age of 5. Now more than 20 years later, Broadbent spends her time spreading the message of HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention by promoting abstinence, safe-sex practices (for people who choose to have sex), and the initiative “Knowing Your HIV/AIDS Status.”

Broadbent was a keynote speaker at Kaiser Permanente’s 2011 National Diversity Conference, speaking to several hundred Kaiser Permanente physicians and employees celebrating and learning about diversity and inclusion. We caught up with Broadbent recently to see what messages she had to share in honor of World AIDS Day.

CTH Blog:
When did you start speaking publicly about HIV/AIDS?

Hydeia Broadbent:
I started speaking out at the age of 6. Back then my focus was talking about compassion for individuals living with HIV/AIDS to make sure they were treated fairly. In the late 1980s a lot of people lost their jobs or they were kicked out of their homes. Some kids couldn’t even go to school, so I really started speaking about compassion and understanding.

Now, my primary goal is to provide a clear understanding of how to avoid at-risk behaviors through self-examination and informed decision-making. With all that we know about the virus, it is clear to me that contracting HIV/AIDS today is a choice and we can’t allow anyone the power to make that choice for us.

CTH Blog:
What has your message been to clinical staff and caregivers?

HB:
Growing up I spent a lot of time in the hospital. For those who work with someone who is infected with HIV/AIDS, you guys are very important to our lives. We spend a lot of time with our doctors and our nurses and our case workers.

I know how important it is for communication between a doctor and patient. Patients want to be informed about the medicines and procedures that they go through. And it also goes back to compassion because a lot of times when people have chronic illnesses they may be facing them alone. Sometimes they don’t have the support of their families or friends. Service with a smile really does go along way.

CTH Blog:
There was a time last year when you were without insurance?

HB:
Yes, and that was very scary. I know how expensive these out-of- pocket costs can be. A lot of people wanted to help me, but I wanted to make sure we help others – it’s not just about Hydeia. I feel like I speak for a lot of people who don’t have a name or a face or a voice, but they are out there, and they deserve the compassion of their fellow brothers and sisters. Everything I go through serves a purpose. I want to inspire people, not to just care about me, but others who are living with HIV/AIDS.

CTH Blog:
At Kaiser Permanente’s 2011 National Diversity Conference, you mentioned you received care at a Kaiser Permanente facility?

HB:
I live in Las Vegas, but once I got sick when I was in Los Angeles and ended up at a Kaiser Permanente facility, so I know the care and the service that Kaiser Permanente provide, and it’s excellent.

CTH Blog:
What are you working on now?

HB:
On Nov. 26, a project I’ve been helping work on, “Forgotten but Not Gone: Kids, HIV & AIDS,” aired on Nickelodeon. The inspiration came to me after seeing a story about a 13-year-old boy in Pennsylvania who had applied to a private boarding school, but was refused because he is HIV-positive. The show is a powerful piece featuring many stories of youth who have been living with HIV, and it addresses stereotypes.

I’ve been doing a lot of work around youth lately, such as public service announcements that they can relate to. A lot of young people don’t like to be lectured to, so you have to make sure it’s more of a discussion and you’re not just preaching. And also when it comes to HIV, you have to install a sense of fear. We have kind of glamorized it because we wanted people with HIV to be accepted, but we forgot to talk about the reality of what this disease is, and it still kills people. There are medications, but not everyone can afford these medications, so we need to make sure we are speaking to the reality that these medications cost a lot of money.

CTH Blog:
World AIDS Day is around the corner. What do you hope people think about on Dec. 1?

HB:
I grew up in a time when there was no hope. I’ve seen countless friends die — my own doctor had passed away. We are definitely in a new time when there are advancements to medications and people aren’t dying at alarming rates from AIDS as they once did. But the fight is far from over. You have to go home and talk to your kids. You have to talk to them about HIV. You have to talk to them about sex. You have to talk to your nieces your nephews. We have come to a place where we are complacent about HIV/AIDS because people are healthier they are living longer and it’s kind of on everyone’s back burner. If you aren’t talking to your kids about these things, someone else probably is.

I’d also like people to stop and think: Do you know your own HIV status?

Below is an excerpt from Broadbent’s keynote at Kaiser Permanente’s 2011 National Diversity Conference.

Source: http://centerfortotalhealth.org/2012/activist-shares-her-story-to-increase-hivaids-awareness/

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Special Operations Medicine Journal

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One thousand patients with primary myelofibrosis: The Mayo Clinic experience

Ayalew Tefferi, M.D., with the Department of Hematology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., discusses the results of a study of 1,000 patients who have primary myelofibrosis.

Key findings
Researchers found that when patients with myelofibrosis present, their clinical features are not at a steady state and usually progress within the first few months of the diagnosis. It is best to wait a several months before providing a prognostic score.

Many patients with primary myelofibrosis can live a long life (exceeding 15 years) and patients who won’t live that long can be identified.

The most recent version of DIPSS-plus scoring system performed much better than prior versions, helping researchers to determine what proportion of patients with myelofibrosis are suitable for therapies. More than 50 percent of patients require observation alone.

A description of the study is included in the January 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

ABSTRACT
Objective
To share our decades of experience with primary myelofibrosis and underscore the importance of outcomes research studies in designing clinical trials and interpreting their results.

Patients and methods
One thousand consecutive patients with primary myelofibrosis seen at Mayo Clinic between Nov. 4, 1977, and Sept. 1, 2011, were considered.

The International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS), dynamic IPSS (DIPSS), and DIPSS-plus were applied for risk stratification. Separate analyses were included for patients seen at time of referral (N=1000), at initial diagnosis (N=340), and within or after 1 year of diagnosis (N=660).

Results

To date, 592 deaths and 68 leukemic transformations have been documented. Parameters at initial diagnosis vs time of referral included: 

• Median age (66 vs 65 years)
• Male sex (61% vs 62%)
• Red cell transfusion need (24% vs 38%)
• Hemoglobin level less than 10 g/dL (38% vs 54%)
• Platelet count less than 100 × 10⁹/L (18% vs 26%)
• Leukocyte count more than 25 × 10⁹/L (13% vs 16%)
• Marked splenomegaly (21% vs 31%)
• Constitutional symptoms (29% vs 34%)
• Abnormal karyotype (31% vs 41%)

Mutational frequencies were 61% for JAK2V617F, 8% for MPLW515, and 4% for IDH1/2.

DIPSS-plus risk distributions at time of referral were 10% low, 15% intermediate-1, 37% intermediate-2, and 37% high. The corresponding median survivals were 17.5, 7.8, 3.6, and 1.8 years vs 20.0, 14.3, 5.3, and 1.7 years for patients younger than 60 years of age.

Compared with both DIPSS and IPSS, DIPSS-plus showed better discrimination among risk groups. Five-year leukemic transformation rates were 6% and 21% in low- and high-risk patients, respectively.

Conclusion
The current document should serve as a valuable resource for patients and physicians and provides context for the design and interpretation of clinical trials.

AUTHORS
Ayalew Tefferi, M.D.,  Terra L. Lasho, M.T., Thitina Jimma, M.D., Christy M. Finke, B.S., Naseema Gangat, MBBS, Rakhee Vaidya, MBBS , Kebede Hussein Begna, M.D., Aref Al-Kali, M.D., Rhett P. Ketterling, M.D., Curtis A. Hanson, M.D., Animesh Pardanani, MBBS, Ph.D.

Source: http://physicianupdate.mayoclinic.org/2012/03/15/one-thousand-patients-with-primary-myelofibrosis-the-mayo-clinic-experience/

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Surge in German measles cases in Japan

German measles (rubella) has spread rapidly in Japan recently, with the majority of patients being in their 20s – 30s. The disease is likely to peak during the month of June, so travellers to Japan may wish to consider MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. Childhood infection confers lifelong immunity – those who may not be immune should have a total of two doses of MMR vaccine.

Source: ProMed Newsgroup

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Travelling to Japan? Come & get the best advice from the Globe Travel Health Centre in Norwich on 01603 667323

Source: http://www.globetravelhealthcentre.com/travel-advice/surge-in-german-measles-cases-in-japan.html

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LASIK: Before, During, and After Treatment

Imagine being able to see clearly without the use of glasses or contact lenses.  For millions of men and women who have chosen laser vision correction, the dream has become a daily reality.   Now, while you may have heard the term LASIK before, many patients aren’t sure what this cutting-edge procedure is really all about.  To help you make an informed decision, we wanted to give you a general sense of what to expect before, during and after treatment.  Ready to find out more?

What to Expect with LASIK

• Before: If you are tired of dealing with poor vision and are considering LASIK, the first step to take is making an appointment with your ophthalmologist.  He or she will help you determine if you’re a good of candidate for this procedure.  There are a number of factors that determine if LASIK is right for you, one being eye health.   Candidacy can also hinge on corneal thickness as well as a patient’s individual prescription.  You should be over a certain age — generally 21 years of age — and your vision should be stable.  You and your doctor will discuss other factors that make a good LASIK candidate.  Your ophthalmologist will also outline pre-surgery procedures, such as not wearing contact lenses for 1-3 weeks before you undergo LASIK.
• During: When it comes time for your procedure, you will first be given numbing eye drops to keep you comfortable throughout. As our practice offers cutting-edge iLASIK™, the procedure is fully customized using cutting-edge 3D eye mapping.  Based on this unique “road map,” we then use a special laser to cut a thin flap in your cornea.  This flap will be peeled back, and a second laser will be used to reshape the cornea, allowing light to be correctly focused on the retina.  The flap made in your cornea will then be set back in place, and your LASIK procedure is complete — the entire procedure usually takes no more than a matter of minutes.
• After: While someone will have to drive you home following your LASIK procedure, many patients are able to resume normal activities in just a day or two.   You will be given prescription eye drops following your procedure, to minimize any mild discomfort you may experience.  Be sure to follow all post-surgical instructions and attend all your follow-up appointments.  In terms of improved vision, many patients see an apparent improvement in vision as quickly as the next day.

LASIK in Winchester

To learn more about laser vision correction or any of the procedures we offer, contact us today and schedule a consultation.  Our offices are located in Winchester, serving Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland, and you can reach us directly at (540) 722-6200.  We look forward to serving you.

Source: http://www.seeclear.com/blog/lasik/lasik-before-during-and-after-treatment

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Eye Consultants Of Texas Patients Tell It Like It Is

We always ask our Dallas/Fort Worth patients if they would mind completing our Patient Satisfaction Survey. This is totally anonymous so patients will feel comfortable sharing their most candid feedback. Naturally, we pay more attention to any areas where we need to do better. But like any business, we are extremely proud to know when we have excelled. Here are just a few stand out comments from individual surveys as each patient wrote them:

“Without a doubt I will refer all of my friends and family to y’all!! The phone call from the nurse after my surgery that afternoon was great. I almost fell out of my chair at 8:40 PM that night when Dr. Labor’s mobile number came up on my Caller ID! What a wonderful, personal touch. Meant millions!”

“My first procedure went so well that I had no concerns for the second. I was impressed with the care the staff gave all the patients.”

“I have never witnessed any medical facility exert as much effort in caring for its patients. I mean, I have never heard of a surgeon calling a patient at 9:00 in the evening with concerns about their condition. OUTSTANDING!”

“I felt like I was a VIP – I have never been at a doctor’s office (in 60 years) and cared for by so many friendly, CARING, professional staff and nurses! God bless you all and thank you for taking care of cry babies!!!”

“Your operation/services are better than [what] is considered normal in our ‘modern’ world!”

“It was like a dance, every step was in place. Everyone knew what to do and when. Thank you for the care. Great job.”

One patient even compared us to his favorite musician:

“Yanni is one of the world’s best composers and always finds top talent to support his work; and he’s clearly at the top of his game. He reminds me of you and your surgical team. Both of my eyes now have similar, amazing vision and I never experienced any pain, or discomfort of any kind. These surgeries have also been very minor disruptions in my schedule, which surprised me. I only wish I had accomplished it much sooner. Thank you for sharing such great talent.”

Visit our Patient Experiences page to read more in-depth testimonials. You can also view testimonial videos on our LASIK and Premium Smart Lens pages.

Source: http://www.eyectexas.com/blog/patient-testimonials/

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MHC partners with S. Memphis Alliance for World AIDS Day event

Memphis Health Center, Inc. will partner with the South Memphis Alliance to commemorate World AIDS Day on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm at MHC’s Towne Center clinic located at 915 East McLemore Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126. Please come out and show your support for the fight against HIV/AIDS! There will be free screenings, educational resources on HIV/AIDS, as well as information on support services linking care across the primary medical service spectrum for those living with HIV/AIDS available during the event.

Source: http://www.memphishealthcenter.org/blog/?p=238

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Are You Turned On?

Are you turned on?…electrically speaking, that is…and I’m not refering to Timothy Leary’s, “Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out.” 

The other day we talked about how we are electrical beings and that from time to time we need to “ground” ourselves and release some of the static electricity that is built up in our bodies.  I had a couple of people tell me that this is done all the time throughout most of Europe.  I also had a few people who wanted to see learn more about how our bodies operate on an electrical current.

If you’re one of our readers who would like a visual of the body producing electricity in action then this video is for you.
 

What you are viewing is a group of  four people holding hands and two of the people are holding “hands” with a Ring Around The Rosie Doll.  On each of the dolls hands is a small metal button.  When both of these buttons are touched with bare skin the doll begins to sing.  You will notice in the video that there are a couple of times that the participants let go of the hand of one of their partners…once they do this the doll stops singing.  Once they hold hands again the doll starts to sing.  The doll sings because of the electricity being produced by each participant. 

Remember, you are an electrical being…do something good for yourself to recharge your batteries…a nice walk around the block in the evening air is always a simple (and free) thing that you can do to bring in more good energy and release the bad. 

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

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New e-edition newsletter delivers Cancer Center research information quarterly

Forefront is a complimentary magazine from the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center located in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. The Cancer Center specializes in translational research and the effort to discover better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer. It serves diverse patient populations across a broad geographic area and collaborates across the full spectrum of cancer research, from basic biology to treatment.

Email edition available
Forefront articles highlight Mayo Clinic’s cancer research and its translation into clinical advances. Forefront is published in print and online annually, but beginning in summer 2012 a complimentary quarterly email edition will also be available. Subscribers to the email version receive:

• A personal message from Robert B. Diasio, M.D., Cancer Center director
• Updates about research conducted by Cancer Center scientists and physicians
• A regular column that features and discusses Cancer Center statistics
• Stories about patients whose lives were impacted by Cancer Center research
• Administrative updates on the Cancer Center’s ongoing efforts to ensure that the needs of the patient come first

Subscribe to Forefront today
Receive complimentary, quarterly emailed news and information from the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center.

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Source: http://physicianupdate.mayoclinic.org/2012/05/29/new-e-edition-newsletter-delivers-cancer-center-research-information-quarterly/

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Adventure Medicine Magazine

Source: http://adventuredoc.net/2012/09/15/adventure-medicine-magazine/

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The Coronary Artery Entrapment

Source: http://bernardlown.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/the-coronary-artery-entrapment/

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Legionnaires’ disease in Quebec City – 40 sick and 3 deaths

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Quebec is the largest since 1995. The disease, known also as legion fever, is caused by bacteria that thrive in warm temperatures and can breed in the stagnant water of cooling towers, before being disseminated by the mist released from the system.

Legionnaires’ disease can also thrive in the supply systems of showers and Jacuzzis if the water supply is not kept at a sufficiently high temperature.

Travellers with respiratory symptoms who have used Jacuzzis or showers during their travels, or visited areas where there is known disease should consult their medical practitioners.

Source: ProMed Newsgroup

For further advice, contact the Globe Travel Health Centre on 01603 667323

Source: http://www.globetravelhealthcentre.com/travel-advice/legionnaires%e2%80%99-disease-in-quebec-city-%e2%80%93-40-sick-and-3-deaths.html

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Are You Turned On?

Are you turned on?…electrically speaking, that is…and I’m not refering to Timothy Leary’s, “Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out.” 

The other day we talked about how we are electrical beings and that from time to time we need to “ground” ourselves and release some of the static electricity that is built up in our bodies.  I had a couple of people tell me that this is done all the time throughout most of Europe.  I also had a few people who wanted to see learn more about how our bodies operate on an electrical current.

If you’re one of our readers who would like a visual of the body producing electricity in action then this video is for you.
 

What you are viewing is a group of  four people holding hands and two of the people are holding “hands” with a Ring Around The Rosie Doll.  On each of the dolls hands is a small metal button.  When both of these buttons are touched with bare skin the doll begins to sing.  You will notice in the video that there are a couple of times that the participants let go of the hand of one of their partners…once they do this the doll stops singing.  Once they hold hands again the doll starts to sing.  The doll sings because of the electricity being produced by each participant. 

Remember, you are an electrical being…do something good for yourself to recharge your batteries…a nice walk around the block in the evening air is always a simple (and free) thing that you can do to bring in more good energy and release the bad. 

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

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What is Natural Cycle IVF?

Conventional IVF Today’s conventional IVF is ‘stimulated’ – drugs are used to prompt the woman’s ovaries to produce several eggs, rather than just one. The eggs are mixed with her partner’s or a donor’s sperm to become fertilised. Women take a course of ovarian-suppression hormones to shut down their menstrual cycle to control ovulation. Then [...]

Source: http://www.createhealthclinics.org/blog/natural-cycle-ivf/what-is-natural-cycle-ivf/

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The 7 Steps To Amazing Health

We are excited to announce that Dr. Wendy Schauer, D.C., the author of, “The 7 Steps To Amazing Health” will be a featured guest today for Jim Edwards from 7 Day eBook and I Gotta Tell You.  Jim will be interviewing Wendy on her book and how she came to write it. 

As soon as the interview is available we will be sure to post it here.

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

 

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Baltimore Eye Surgeon Now Performing Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery

Baltimore, MD – According to the Administration on Aging (AOA), persons 65 and older represented nearly 13% of the U.S. population in 2009, and are expected to represent 19% by 2030. The Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that the number of older Americans in the workforce is growing as well. As the population and workforce ages, Baltimore eye surgeon Jay C. Grochmal, MD says his patients that are late stage baby-boomers are under extreme pressure to maintain a high level of performance in the workplace, and portraying a vivacious and youthful appearance is essential to continued success.

While helping patients improve their vision with procedures such as LASIK and cataract surgery is important to success in the workplace, Dr. Grochmal says the desire to help his patients enhance their aesthetic appearance has become an important part of his practice as well. He says this growing demand for increased confidence and a natural-looking enhancement is what led him to the decision to add cosmetic eyelid surgery to his list of procedures: “Our society places such a high value on appearance and equates a youthful look with the likelihood of business and social success. Baby boomers are still very active and productive and a refreshed look can eliminate unwarranted bias in career choices.”

As the number of cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. continues to increase, Dr. Grochmal says the desire to look younger longer is obvious, adding that a tough economy and high unemployment rate further contribute to the stress his older patients must endure. Because he constantly strives to improve patient care while providing the latest and safest procedures, Dr. Grochmal says providing cosmetic treatments for his patients is a result of his original commitment to provide the most effective treatments available to meet any and all needs of his patients: “As the cliche goes now, 50 is the new 40 and 60 is the new 50, and so on. My patients want to look as young as they feel and be able to see well too. Ultimately, we believe providing cosmetic eyelid surgery will improve their chances of success in the workplace.”

About Jay C. Grochmal, MD

After earning his medical degree from the University of Maryland, Dr. Jay C. Grochmal completed his residency while achieving the rank of Chief Resident at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s Department of Ophthalmology. In addition to being on staff at some of the leading hospitals in the Baltimore area, Dr. Grochmal has traveled on a number of missions dedicated to improving eye care around the world.

Grochmal Eye Center is located in the Catonsville Professional Center at 405 Frederick Rd., Ste. 102, Baltimore, MD 21228, and can be reached at (410) 697-4090. Dr. Grochmal and his team can also be reached at grochmaleye.com or their Baltimore Eye Care Facebook page.

Source: http://www.grochmaleye.com/oculoplastic/baltimore-eye-surgeon-now-performing-cosmetic-eyelid-surgery/

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How to start a Walking Movement in the United States

With obesity among Americans at an all-time high, it’s more important than ever to encourage people of all ages to be active. On December 5, more than one hundred people convened at the Center for Total Health to formulate a plan to advance walking and activity in the United States. Participants came from a variety of organizations working on transportation, public health, science, medicine, and children’s issues.

Highlights of the day included two walking meetings (indoor and out) for all participants and remarks from the nation’s physician, U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, MD (seen in the photo above, talking with Kaiser Permanente’s Bob Sallis, MD), Scott Bricker, Executive Director of America Walks, and Tyler Norris, Vice President of Kaiser Permanente.

For more information on the benefits of walking, visit Every Body Walk!’s website or follow them on Twitter. More photos from the event can be seen here.

 

Source: http://centerfortotalhealth.org/2012/how-to-start-a-walking-movement-in-the-united-states/

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Huge rise in dengue fever cases in Thailand

There has been a rise in the numbers of dengue fever infections in Thailand, particularly in the southern & north-eastern regions. Whilst the most vulnerable group remains children under 15, tourists to Asia can, & do, contract this nasty virus, spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes.

To reduce your chances of becoming a dengue fever victim, consider covering up towards the late afternoon, when the mosquitoes bite, and apply a good insect repellent to exposed areas of skin.

As the rainy season approaches, the numbers of mosquitoes (and people catching dengue) will rise.

There is no vaccine against dengue.

Source: ProMed Newsgroup

Get in touch

For advice about travel related illnesses and travel vaccinations, contact the Globe Travel Health Centre in Norwich on 01603 667323

Source: http://www.globetravelhealthcentre.com/travel-advice/huge-rise-in-dengue-fever-cases-in-thailand.html

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Black Blood Must Not Contaminate White Folks (Essay 25)

Source: http://bernardlown.wordpress.com/2011/09/03/black-blood-must-not-contaminate-white-folks/

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Doctor as scientist, healer, magician, business entrepreneur, small shopkeeper, or assembly line worker — which is it? (Essay 30)

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Article featuring Adventure Doc and what we do

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Memphis Health Center Will Be Closed Thursday July 4th & Friday 5th

“The Memphis Health Center Will Be Closed Thursday July 4th & Friday 5th in Observance of the Independence Day Holiday. We Will Resume Our Normal Business Hours Saturday July 6th.”

Source: http://www.memphishealthcenter.org/blog/?p=350

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Take A Walk On The Grass

Take A Walk On The Grass

When is the last time that you took off your shoes and yours socks and you walked barefoot on the grass.  If you’re older than twelve I’m guessing it has been quite some time.  It’s funny, when we’re kids, if we see a mud puddle we JUMP right in it.  When we become adults we walk around the mud puddle.  Not only do we walk around the mud puddle…we complain about it! 

Stop complaining.  It’s not really serving you.  Start living.  Get outside and re-connect with our planet.  This isn’t some hippy dippy statement.  We (human beings) are electrical beings.  That’s right, we are electrical beings.  Electricity is constantly flowing through our bodies.   In fact, without electricity you wouldn’t be reading this post right now.  Without electricity running through your body your brain would cease to function. 

Sometimes we need to re-charge.  We need to “ground” ourselves.  One of the ways to do this is by getting outside and walking barefoot on the grass.  While you’re walking (barefoot of course) do some deep breathing – you’ll be accomplishing two things at the same time (there is nothing like multi-tasking when it comes to your health).  Walking barefoot on the grass will “ground” you, literally.  Doing this will help you release built up electrical energy that’s in your body.

As stated above, your entire nervous system is run on electrical energy.  Get walking, ground yourself, do your deep breathing, and make some positive changes in your life.  This doesn’t cost you a dime.  What have you got to lose?

Yours In Health!

G.E. Moon II

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One thousand patients with primary myelofibrosis: The Mayo Clinic experience

Ayalew Tefferi, M.D., with the Department of Hematology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., discusses the results of a study of 1,000 patients who have primary myelofibrosis.

Key findings
Researchers found that when patients with myelofibrosis present, their clinical features are not at a steady state and usually progress within the first few months of the diagnosis. It is best to wait a several months before providing a prognostic score.

Many patients with primary myelofibrosis can live a long life (exceeding 15 years) and patients who won’t live that long can be identified.

The most recent version of DIPSS-plus scoring system performed much better than prior versions, helping researchers to determine what proportion of patients with myelofibrosis are suitable for therapies. More than 50 percent of patients require observation alone.

A description of the study is included in the January 2012 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

ABSTRACT
Objective
To share our decades of experience with primary myelofibrosis and underscore the importance of outcomes research studies in designing clinical trials and interpreting their results.

Patients and methods
One thousand consecutive patients with primary myelofibrosis seen at Mayo Clinic between Nov. 4, 1977, and Sept. 1, 2011, were considered.

The International Prognostic Scoring System (IPSS), dynamic IPSS (DIPSS), and DIPSS-plus were applied for risk stratification. Separate analyses were included for patients seen at time of referral (N=1000), at initial diagnosis (N=340), and within or after 1 year of diagnosis (N=660).

Results

To date, 592 deaths and 68 leukemic transformations have been documented. Parameters at initial diagnosis vs time of referral included: 

• Median age (66 vs 65 years)
• Male sex (61% vs 62%)
• Red cell transfusion need (24% vs 38%)
• Hemoglobin level less than 10 g/dL (38% vs 54%)
• Platelet count less than 100 × 10⁹/L (18% vs 26%)
• Leukocyte count more than 25 × 10⁹/L (13% vs 16%)
• Marked splenomegaly (21% vs 31%)
• Constitutional symptoms (29% vs 34%)
• Abnormal karyotype (31% vs 41%)

Mutational frequencies were 61% for JAK2V617F, 8% for MPLW515, and 4% for IDH1/2.

DIPSS-plus risk distributions at time of referral were 10% low, 15% intermediate-1, 37% intermediate-2, and 37% high. The corresponding median survivals were 17.5, 7.8, 3.6, and 1.8 years vs 20.0, 14.3, 5.3, and 1.7 years for patients younger than 60 years of age.

Compared with both DIPSS and IPSS, DIPSS-plus showed better discrimination among risk groups. Five-year leukemic transformation rates were 6% and 21% in low- and high-risk patients, respectively.

Conclusion
The current document should serve as a valuable resource for patients and physicians and provides context for the design and interpretation of clinical trials.

AUTHORS
Ayalew Tefferi, M.D.,  Terra L. Lasho, M.T., Thitina Jimma, M.D., Christy M. Finke, B.S., Naseema Gangat, MBBS, Rakhee Vaidya, MBBS , Kebede Hussein Begna, M.D., Aref Al-Kali, M.D., Rhett P. Ketterling, M.D., Curtis A. Hanson, M.D., Animesh Pardanani, MBBS, Ph.D.

Source: http://physicianupdate.mayoclinic.org/2012/03/15/one-thousand-patients-with-primary-myelofibrosis-the-mayo-clinic-experience/

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Rossville Health Center hosted Ground Breaking Ceremony for clinic renovations. (April 6, 2013)

Memphis, TN – April 4, 2013 – Friday at 3:00 p.m., the Rossville Health Center, a satellite location of the Memphis Health Center, Inc. (MHC), welcomed visitors to learn more about their clinic and hear the exciting plans to renovate this location. The renovations were made possible by a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA).

Memphis Health Center, incorporated in 1973, is the first federally qualified health center in Shelby County.  Following the ceremony, reception was held inside the Rossville Health Center.

For over twenty years MHC has operated a full service health clinic in Rossville, TN.

This facility provides safe, quality, affordable, effective and comprehensive healthcare to the residents of Fayette County.  The funding provided by HRSA will be used to renovate the lobby, exam rooms and upgrade medical equipment. The project also includes the installation of energy efficient HVAC, windows and roof systems. In addition the renovations will include the building exterior and interior improvements including landscaping and parking upgrades.

As a part of the renovations, MHC anticipates expanded clinical services to includepediatrics and podiatry.  “This project is forward thinking in scope, recognizing needs and requirements that will propel  MHC in transforming  into a Patient Centered Medical Home for patients within our community that will be certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA),” said Willeen Hastings, CEO of MHC. In addition, this project will incorporate sustainable construction and green design elements throughout.

 

The Memphis Health Center, Inc. was founded in 1973 as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit federally qualified health center with the goal of increasing access to comprehensive primary and preventative healthcare and reducing health disparities in medically underserved areas. The Memphis Health Center will continue to focus on its core values and mission, while adapting to the ever changing technological landscape. The focus will remain, as always, on the patient first and patient centered care.

Source: http://www.memphishealthcenter.org/blog/?p=288

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MHC partners with S. Memphis Alliance for World AIDS Day event

Memphis Health Center, Inc. will partner with the South Memphis Alliance to commemorate World AIDS Day on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 from 10 am to 2 pm at MHC’s Towne Center clinic located at 915 East McLemore Avenue, Memphis, TN 38126. Please come out and show your support for the fight against HIV/AIDS! There will be free screenings, educational resources on HIV/AIDS, as well as information on support services linking care across the primary medical service spectrum for those living with HIV/AIDS available during the event.

Source: http://www.memphishealthcenter.org/blog/?p=238

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Source: http://adventuredoc.net/2012/09/15/adventure-medicine-magazine/

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Reducing our Environmental Impact to Create Healthy Communities

Note: Today we have a guest blog post from Bernard Tyson, president and chief operating officer of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. He recently wrote about Kaiser Permanente’s work to reduce its environmental footprint – not just as an business imperative, but as a core strategy for improving the health of its members and the communities it serves. Read more about Bernard Tyson through his bio in the Kaiser Permanente News Center.

There is little disagreement that greenhouse gas emissions, which are known contributors to climate change, have led to a rise in pollution and adverse health impacts. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that urban air pollution causes about 1.2 million deaths per year and exacerbates cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, particularly in sensitive populations like the elderly and young and in minority communities that are disproportionately impacted by urban and industrial activities.

Ironically, the health care industry – responsible for preventing and treating these types of illnesses – also contributes to the problem. According to a study by the University of Chicago, 8 percent of the total carbon emissions in the United States are attributable to health care activities. Not surprisingly, hospitals are by far the largest carbon emitters due in large part to strict requirements for temperature control, ventilation and lighting, and, of course, 24/7 operations.

Compounding the problem is the fact that many hospitals and health care facilities were built decades ago and have not been remodeled to use energy more efficiently. This is a similar situation to many government-owned buildings across the country. Late last year President Obama announced a multi-billion dollar government and private sector commitment to finance building renovations to make government-owned properties more energy efficient, and to create jobs in the process. The energy performance contracts proposed by the federal government, with improvements paid for by energy savings, are similar to those being used by schools, colleges and municipalities.

Given that the health care industry in America has nearly 600,000 facilities – and many of their workforces are equal in size to large government agencies (Kaiser Permanente’s workforce, for example, is of similar size as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security), health care organizations have a real opportunity to adopt sustainable business practices that reduce emissions, increase energy efficiency and the use of clean energy. This in turn will better protect public health and create jobs, achieving results that are in line with our focus on wellness and prevention, and helping grow the economy.

In January, Kaiser Permanente set an aggressive business strategy of reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent by 2020, as compared to 2008 levels. To achieve this goal, we are adopting sustainable energy measures, both related to the construction of new facilities and the upgrading of existing facilities, such as installing new lights and window-film installations. These measures will not only reduce the impact of our operations on the environment, but are expected to save roughly $1 million per year in energy costs as well, which is good news for our members.

We are also investing in clean energy sources, such as deploying solar energy and fuel cell generation capacity at facilities throughout California.  In Maryland and the District of Columbia, we are purchasing renewable energy credits to offset 100 percent of our carbon intensive activities in those markets.

And Kaiser Permanente is not alone. Last year for Earth Day, Digital Health committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and energy use, and increasing sourcing of power to green energy. The University of California at San Francisco has also established a robust sustainability strategy to reduce carbon emissions with an ultimate goal of becoming climate neutral.

I hope these climate change commitments are just the beginning for our industry. Together, we have an opportunity – and a responsibility – to help prevent climate related illnesses and improve the health of our communities.

Source: http://centerfortotalhealth.org/2012/tyson-healthy-communities/

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What is Natural Cycle IVF?

Conventional IVF Today’s conventional IVF is ‘stimulated’ – drugs are used to prompt the woman’s ovaries to produce several eggs, rather than just one. The eggs are mixed with her partner’s or a donor’s sperm to become fertilised. Women take a course of ovarian-suppression hormones to shut down their menstrual cycle to control ovulation. Then [...]

Source: http://www.createhealthclinics.org/blog/natural-cycle-ivf/what-is-natural-cycle-ivf/

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Baltimore Eye Surgeon Discusses Revival in Popularity of PRK Surgery

LASIK Surgeon in Baltimore on the Revival of PRK Surgery

According to a recent study by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 800,000 refractive surgical procedures were performed in 2010. A similar study reports that among people age 40 and older, more than 3.6 million are visually impaired (defined as 20/40 or worse vision in the better eye even with eyeglasses). Dr. Jay C. Grochmal, a vision correction and LASIK surgeon in Baltimore, says that one of the contributing factors to such a high number of refractive surgical procedures is the resurgence in popularity of photorefractive keratectomy, or PRK. Dr. Grochmal discusses the benefits of a PRK procedure and reasons for its increasing demand.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) shows in its latest report that eye doctors performed 800,000 refractive surgical procedures in 2010. The AAO also indicates that more than 3.6 million people age 40 and older are visually impaired, or have 20/40 or worse vision in the better eye even with eyeglasses. At his Baltimore LASIK surgery and eye care practice, Dr. Jay C. Grochmal says many of his patients are choosing PRK surgery as an alternative to LASIK to correct their poor vision. He also says the procedure is rapidly growing in popularity again as patients are beginning to see the benefits it can offer for those who are not candidates for LASIK.

While LASIK surgery accrues more popular attention because of its well-known success and prevalence, Dr. Grochmal says PRK is extremely successful and can oftentimes be the best option for patients who meet certain criteria. Unlike LASIK, where a flap is created to perform the surgery, the surgeon removes the epithelial layer of the cornea and then reshapes the cornea using an excimer laser. Because the procedure does not involve flap creation on the eye, he says patients with thin corneas can often achieve the most effective results through a PRK procedure. Dr. Grochmal says the procedure can also work effectively for patients seeking enhancement of a previous LASIK procedure.

Dr. Grochmal says PRK can also be used for treatment of epithelial distrophy, or issues with the epithelium of the cornea. He adds that PRK’s other benefits include removal of scars on the cornea, strengthening the cornea through cross-linking, and reduced formation of scar tissue. “PRK uses the same laser as LASIK and is adaptable for ‘advanced’ procedures, such as CustomVue, in order to obtain the best visual results. For those with thin or borderline thickness corneas, as well as higher myopic refractive errors, PRK can be performed with the confidence of assuring the patient’s long-term corneal stability.”

While some patients may only qualify for either LASIK or PRK based on an assessment of their individual eye, Dr. Grochmal says both procedures have proven effective and successful. He also recommends consulting with a highly trained and experienced eye surgeon before undergoing any procedure. “Every patient is unique and requires individualized care. A surgeon experienced in PRK and LASIK can help guide the patient in the better treatment for him or her with the goal of preserving corneal health.”

About Jay C. Grochmal, MD

Dr. Jay Grochmal received his medical degree from the University of Maryland and completed a rotating medical and surgical internship at the U.S. Public Health Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He completed his residency at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center’s Department of Ophthalmology, achieving the rank of Chief Resident. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Maryland Society of Eye Physicians.

Located at 405 Frederick Rd., Suite 102 in Baltimore, MD, Dr. Grochmal’s practice can be reached at (410) 697-4090 and online at the website grochmaleye.com or facebook.com/pages/Grochmal-Eye-Center/144885478861116.

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Source: http://www.grochmaleye.com/uncategorized/baltimore-eye-surgeon-discusses-revival-in-popularity-of-prk-surgery/

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