By Gary Schwitzer
The BMJ reports:
“More than one in ten (13%) UK-based
scientists or doctors have witnessed colleagues intentionally altering
or fabricating data during their research or for the purposes of
publication, while 6% say they are aware of possible research misconduct
at their institution that has not been properly investigated, reveals a
BMJ survey published today which attracted over 2,700 responses. Read the rest of this entry »
By Gary Schwitzer
In more than 7 years of blogging about health care messages affecting
the public dialogue, I don’t think I’ve ever written before about radio
call-in programs. But this one hit pretty close to home.
Nothing makes me more upset than people fear-mongering and lying about health care to suit their own interests.
I don’t listen to radio call-in shows, so maybe some of you who do can tell me how prevalent this is.
My 89-year old mother e-mailed me recently, forwarding a well-traveled e-thread that read like this: Read the rest of this entry »
Meditation is quickly growing acceptance in Western culture and medicine, and frankly, it’s about time. This popular practice has been used for centuries to calm the mind and increase focus, creativity, reduce stress, and has a host of benefits for anyone.
Diverticulosis can be a pretty tough diagnosis. Given the fact that it is a disorder of the large intestine, diet can absolutely have an effect on your symptoms and treatment. If you’re interested in learning about a diet for diverticulosis, visit the website above to find out more.
What is the Law of Attraction? Put simply, it is the idea that thoughts determine actions … that is, positive thoughts “attract” positive outcomes and vice versa. There’s certainly no shortage of books on the Law of Attraction (also known as LOA). For information on LOA books, check out the link above.
By Todd Neale
The other day, I found an email in my inbox carrying the subject line, "Text Neck on the Rise with Increased Use of Smartphones and Tablets." Let’s see what that’s about, I thought.
Photo booths are a great new trend in weddings and corporate events. One of the best features of a photo booth versus a traditional photographer is that there isn’t a person (a stranger, usually) sitting behind the camera. This freedom opens up the photo subjects and presents the opportunity for some pretty unique and exciting pictures.
By Liz O’Brien
Last week, while I was proofreading a story for MedPage Today, a small detail in the accompanying photo caught my eye. It was a bright orange sign at the side of the road where hundreds of marathon runners were passing by.
By Gary Schwitzer
Sometimes I blog things that I see just to ensure that I have a place
to keep them. This is one of those times. Because this is a keeper.
The Carlat Psychiatry Blog re-posted a list written by John Yudkin and posted by BMJ blogger Richard Lehman – Ten Commandments for excellent clinical practice.
The New Therapeutics: Ten Commandments Read the rest of this entry »
When facing a DUI charge in Alpharetta, GA, most people will have many questions. Your best plan of action in order to get the answers to those questions is to get in contact with an experienced DUI lawyer in Alpharetta immediately following your arrest. If you decide not to contact a DUI lawyer and allow the court system to run its course, you may face serious consequences such as having to serve jail time, having to do community service, and pay restitution and fines.
Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Columbia SC or anywhere in the United States, getting good home buying tips and information can be invaluable. Buying a house is a BIG DEAL…and it sure can be intimidating if you aren’t armed with good information BEFORE starting the home-buying process. Here is some information that can help.
Contrary to popular belief networking is NOT talking to people, selling yourself or exchanging business cards.The real definition of networking is the art of making and maintaining relationships.
Remember, if you are looking for new customers and additional business, the easiest and fastest way to do that is to join the Columbia Business Group.
By Kevin, M.D.
This doctor’s risk of a heart attack in the next 10 years is 5%. For him, that’s too high.
Discount tire stores do offer a valuable alternative. You can often find name brand quality tires for less than at a local garage since they deal in volume. Discount tires stores tend to have a larger supply so you can get your model straight off the tire rack and won’t have to wait for a shipment with your size to come in. Even though you are looking for cheap tire prices you should expect quality and safety.
Some people prefer not to take pure aloe vera because of its taste. Yes, you may mix it with natural fruit juice or honey for better palatability. Or you may opt to take Aloe Berry Nectar which gives you the taste of cranberries and apples for natural sweetness. You can also try Aloe Vera Bits n’ Peaches which augments natural aloe flavour with the taste of sun-dried peaches and peach concentrate.
When I first started suffering from severe teenage acne, my parents took me to a skin specialist. The acne treatment he prescribed worked — a combination of creams and an antibiotic. Unfortunately, the antibiotics had severe side-effects, making me nauseous and causing me gastric problems. He then switched me to another antibiotic with lesser side-effects, but also less effectiveness. In the end, I could not tolerate this state of affairs and dropped the entire idea of medical treatment for my acne.
Smoking damages the alveolus in your lungs immediately. These are tiny air sacs in the lungs that help the transfer oxygen and carbon dioxide from the body. Once these are damaged, new alveoli are produced which aren’t as healthy as previous alveoli.
Shopping for jewelry online or in the Vancouver, Canada area? Check out the website above for diamond rings, earrings, and more. Did you know that many jewelry shops also buy gold? With gold near record highs, it might be a good time to cash in. If nothing else, it certainly can be a quick way to raise funds.
Are you a climbing fanatic? Check out ClimbingGearBaseCamp.com to get your hands on the hottest new climbing gear hitting the market. Harnesses, rope, helmets, and shoes – if you need it to go climbing, they’ve got it.
If you’re looking to insurance a consumer electronics device, check out the website above for information about affordable insurnance plans for Kindle, cameras, iPads, and more. With the cost of parts for some of these items (batteries come to mind immediately), having an insurance plan can be a low cost way to protect yourself in the event that something goes wrong and your item becomes in need of repair of replacement. This can be especially helpful for a cell phone, where part of the true cost of the device is subsidized into the carrier’s service plan.
Have you ever wondered about what a medical transcriptionist does? Put simply, a medical transcriptionist is responsible for taking the audio recordings of a physician and converting it into the written word. An ideal candidate has knowledge of medical terms and good typing ability. The great news is that the medical field is expanding, so if you’re looking for work, it is a great industry to get into.