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MedicineNet.com Doctors Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.medicinenet.com/images/mn_144x35.gif http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/hp.asp 144 35 Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter from MedicineNet.com Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0921lice&a=84039 MedicineNet.com Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0921lice&a=84039 There are number of ways in which a child can contract head lice most commonly perhaps contact with an already infested person. Personal contact can be very common during childrens's activities such as school, playing sports activities. Head Lice Prevention There are number of ways in which a child can contract head lice most commonly perhaps contact with an already infested person. Personal contact can be very common during childrens's activities such as school, playing sports activities. no 3:53 head lice Head Lice HEAD LICE head lice treatment Head Lice Treatment podcast medical podcast head lice in children head lice prevention http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0918diabetes&a=83918 MedicineNet.com Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0918diabetes&a=83918 Diabetics need to check their blood sugar before and after exercising. Diabetics who do not check their blood sugar run the risk of hypoglycemia which can cause dizziness, as well as other complications. Just because you are a diabetic doesn't mean you can't exercise. But it is important to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if you are over the age of 35 and run the risk of heart complications. Diabetes and Exercise Diabetics need to check their blood sugar before and after exercising. Diabetics who do not check their blood sugar run the risk of hypoglycemia as well as other complications. no 3:50 diabetes Diabetes exercise diabetic diabetics diabetes and exercise podcast diabetes podcast insulin blood sugar hypoglycemia http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0816ADHD&a=83288 MedicineNet.com Thu, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0816ADHD&a=83288 If it is undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can be associated with sometimes significant academic and social problems. The teen can try and self-medicate with alcohol. Parents and educators can work together to monitor the symptoms. ADHD and Alcoholism If it is undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can be associated with sometimes significant academic and social problems. The teen can try and self-medicate with alcohol. Parents and educators can work together to monitor the symptoms. no 3:10 adhd ADHD Adhd Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder attention deficit hyperactivity disorder add ADD attention deficit disorder Attention Deficit Disorder alcoholism Alcoholism ALCOHOLISM podcast http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0713OLD&a=82558 MedicineNet.com Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0713OLD&a=82558 The most important thing is that we remain active as we get older, with aerobic exercise, and also exercises like Tai Chi and yoga, things that improve balance. We want to be physically active in our daily life, and remain active in our heads so we don't feel dependent on other people. Resistance exercise is great for the elderly, as well as balance exercises. Walking activities are important because your heart gets stronger as you continue to practice. Aerobics can even decrease the onset of Alzheimer's so it's working in the brain as well. Exercises for Graceful Aging The most important thing is that we remain active as we get older, with aerobic exercise, and also exercises like Tai Chi and yoga, things that improve balance. We want to be physically active in our daily life, and remain active in our heads so we don't feel dependent on other people. no 3:40 aging Aging exercise Exercise EXERCISE old age Old Age senior health elderly exercises for elderly senior activities podcast http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0613vacation&a=81779 MedicineNet.com Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0613vacation&a=81779 Vacations should be an opportunity to re-energize, refresh, and relax -- not an excuse to take a break from health. When planning your vacation, opt for locations that will allow you to engage in physical activities you enjoy. Keep in mind that physical activity is the ticket to enjoying extra calories without weight gain. Avoiding Vacation Weight Gain Vacations should be an opportunity to re-energize, refresh, and relax -- not an excuse to take a break from health. When planning your vacation, opt for locations that will allow you to engage in physical activities you enjoy. Keep in mind that physical activity is the ticket to enjoying extra calories without weight gain. no 3:50 weight gain Weight Gain Weight gain vacation Vacation vacation tips gaining weight http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0530weightloss&a=81424 Exercise Physiologist Rich Weil - MedicineNet.com Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0530weightloss&a=81424 Exercise is the best way to keep the weight off after you have lost weight. Most of the weight gain from weightlifting is from fluid in the muscle, and water is heavy.You want to gain muscle because when you lose weight, twenty five percent of your weight loss is from muscle. The fastest way to lose weight is to cut your calorie intake. The Role of Weightlifting in Weight Loss Exercise is the best way to keep the weight off after you have lost weight. Most of the weight gain from weightlifting is from fluid in the muscle, and water is heavy.You want to gain muscle because when you lose weight, twenty five percent of your weight loss is from muscle. The fastest way to lose weight is to cut your calorie intake. no 3:50 weight loss Weight Loss Weight loss WEIGHT LOSS weight Loss weightloss Weightloss weight lifting Weight Lifting weightlifting lifting weights Lifting Weights exercise Exercise calorie intake http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0417autism&a=80564 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0417autism&a=80564 Autism spectrum disorders are the second most common serious developmental disability in the US, following mental retardation and intellectual impairment. CDC reports state that among 8-year-olds, 1 in 150 have autism spectrum disorder. That means 1.5 million Americans have autism spectrum disorder The Prevalence of Autism Autism spectrum disorders are the second most common serious developmental disability in the US, following mental retardation and intellectual impairment. CDC reports state that among 8-year-olds, 1 in 150 have autism spectrum disorder. That means 1.5 million Americans have autism spectrum disorder no 3:40 autism Autism AUTISM autism spectrum disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism spectrum disorder symptoms of autism autism symptoms cause of autism causes of autism autism causes http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0701kidneystones&a=79218 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Wed, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0701kidneystones&a=79218 One in 20 people will develop a kidney stone throughout their life. Dehydration can result in decrease of urine volume, which can also lead to kidney stones. Those who have had kidney stones once are more likely to have them again. Drinking plenty of water is the best preventative measure against kidney stone formation. Kidney Stones- Symptoms and Prevention One in 20 people will develop a kidney stone throughout their life. Dehydration can result in decrease of urine volume, which can also lead to kidney stones. Those who have had kidney stones once are more likely to have them again. Drinking plenty of water is the best preventative measure against kidney stone formation. no 3:25 kidney stones kidney stone symptoms of kidney stones kidney stone symptoms kidney stones in women passing kidney stones kidney stones podcast treatment for kidney stones kidney stones treatment kidney stone treatment kidney stones symptoms kidney stone cause cause of kidney stone podcast http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0701prostatecancer&a=78806 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Wed, 03 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0701prostatecancer&a=78806 An elevated PSA level in a patient with a history of cancer doesn't necessarily mean the cancer has recurred. There are no specific normal or abnormal PSA levels, but the higher the PSA level, the more likely cancer is present. When PSA levels continue to rise over time, other tests may be ordered. Prostate Cancer- The Importance of a PSA Test An elevated PSA level in a patient with a history of cancer doesn't necessarily mean the cancer has recurred. There are no specific normal or abnormal PSA levels, but the higher the PSA level, the more likely cancer is present. When PSA levels continue to rise over time, other tests may be ordered. no 3:42 prostate cancer prostate cancer symptoms prostate cancer treatment prostate cancer treatments early symptoms prostate cancer symptoms of prostate cancer advanced prostate cancer psa test treatment ofr prostate cancer signs of prostate cancer prostate cancer podcast http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud1206osteoporosis&a=77990 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud1206gastricbypass&a=77841 Osteoporosis features loss of the normal density of bone and fragile bone. It can operate silently for decades, because osteoporosis doesn't cause symptoms unless bone fractures. In the U.S, more than 10 million people have osteoporosis and almost 34 million more have low bone density. Osteoporosis- Symptoms, Risk Factors and Prevention Osteoporosis features loss of the normal density of bone and fragile bone. It can operate silently for decades, because osteoporosis doesn't cause symptoms unless bone fractures. In the U.S, more than 10 million people have osteoporosis and almost 34 million more have low bone density. no 3:30 osteoporosis osteoporosis treatment cuases of osteoporosis what is osteporosis osteoporosis diet osteoporosis prevention symptoms of osteoporosis new treatments for osteoporosis http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud1206gastricbypass&a=77990 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Fri, 1 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud1206gastricbypass&a=77841 Gastric bypass surgery is a risky weight loss surgery and is only done on patients who are significantly obese. Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery require lifelong changes in eating habits. Risks of gastric bypass surgery include infection, developing blood clots, leaking of the stomach contents, and stretching of the pouch. Gastric Bypass Surgery- Risks and Controversy Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery require lifelong changes in eating habits. Risks of gastric bypass surgery include infection, developing blood clots, leaking of the stomach contents, and stretching of the pouch. no 3:40 gastric bypass surgery mini gastric bypass surgery bastric bypass diet after gastric bypass surgery research gastric bypass surgery gastric bypass surgery risk gastric bypass surgery podcast gastric bypass surgery for kids http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud1006chronicfatigue&a=77070 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k==aud1006chronicfatigue&a=77070 Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome include extreme fatigue and weakness, headaches, tender lymph nodes, and muscle and joint aches. Although the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is still unknown, doctors think it might be derived from anemia, hypoglycemia, or an environmental allergy. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome- Symptoms and Struggle Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome include extreme fatigue and weakness, headaches, tender lymph nodes, and muscle and joint aches. Although the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is still unknown, doctors think it might be derived from anemia, hypoglycemia or an environmental allergy. no 1:50 chronic fatigue syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome cause of chronic fatigue syndrome http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud1006testicularcancer&a=76863 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k==aud1006testicularcancer&a=76863 Symptoms of testicular cancer include a painless lump or swelling in the testicle and acute pain in the scrotum. Other symptoms of testicular cancer can be an ache in the lower back as well as in the groin and a collection of fluid in the scrotum as well. Early diagnosis of testicular cancer is critical, which is why it's important for men to be performing a testicular self exam every month to screen for testicular cancer. Testicular Cancer, Symptoms and Detection Symptoms of testicular cancer include a painless lump or swelling in the testicle and acute pain in the scrotum. Other symptoms of testicular cancer can be an ache in the lower back as well as in the groin and a collection of fluid in the scrotum as well. Early diagnosis of testicular cancer is critical, which is why it's important for men to be performing a testicular self exam every month to screen for testicular cancer. no 3:15 testicular cancer testicular cancer symptom Testicular Cancer Symptoms testicular cancer symptoms Signs of Testicular Cancer Testicular Cancer symptoms of testicular cancer signs of testicular cancer Testicular cancer http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0806heatwave&a=63383 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:37:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0806heatwave&a=63383 In summer, heat waves can strike areas of the country where cooler climates are the norm. In these areas, many homes do not have air conditioning, and surviving in the extreme temperatures becomes a challenge for everyone. There are steps you can take to keep cool during a heat wave even if you don't have air conditioning. Surviving A Heat Wave In summer, heat waves can strike areas of the country where cooler climates are the norm. In these areas, many homes do not have air conditioning, and surviving in the extreme temperatures becomes a challenge for everyone. no 2:39 weather local weather national weather heat maimi heat temperature air conditioning dehydration heat stroke hyperthermia http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0806jellyfish&a=63315 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Tue, 08 Aug 2006 01:37:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0806jellyfish&a=63315 Jellyfish stings are an all-too-common health hazard for beach vacationers. While most jelly fish stings are harmless (with a few exceptions), they can be extremely painful. The stinging sensation results when stingers at the ends of the tentacles of jellyfish and other aquatic animals come into contact with human skin, usually while wading or swimming in the ocean. Jellyfish Stings FAQs Jellyfish stings are an all-too-common health hazard for beach vacationers. While most jelly fish stings are harmless (with a few exceptions), they can be extremely painful. no 3:11 jellyfish box jellyfish fire coral fish tentacle ocean sea sting beach http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0806antibiotics&a=63226 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:37:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0806antibiotics&a=63226 It's very important to remember to take all the medication your doctor has prescribed and for the length of time. Antibiotics tend to work fairly rapidly so, many people feel better after they take a few doses or a few days worth of antibioitics and then they stop taking the remainder of the prescription. You should never stop taking your medication before the recommended length of time. Antibiotics 101 It's very important to remember to take all the medication your doctor has prescribed and for the length of time. You should never stop taking your medication before the recommended length of time. no 2:16 antibiotics antibiotic bacteria penicillin prescription drugs nausea diarrhea allergic reactions http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0606spider&a=63225 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:37:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0606bulimia&a=62617 The majority of spiders found in the U.S. are harmless with two exceptions, the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider. Both of these spiders are considered dangerous to humans. Black widows and brown recluse spiders are more common in the southern states of the U.S. and prefer warm, dry climates and undisturbed areas to hide in, such as basements, closets, and attics. Dangers of Spider Bites The majority of spiders found in the U.S. are harmless with two exceptions, the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider. Both of these spiders are considered dangerous to humans. no 3:02 brown recluse spider spiders spider bites spider black widow spider bite insects http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0606bulimia&a=62617 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Wed, 23 Jun 2006 01:37:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0606bulimia&a=62617 American Idol runner-up recently disclosed her battle with bulimia. The risk of developing bulimia may come from: family history, substance abuse, cultural and social differences, etc. Medical complications may include: erosion of tooth enamel, ulcers, intestinal complications, and more. There is no known way to prevent bulimia but it helps to know the signs. Battling Bulimia American Idol runner-up recently disclosed her battle with bulimia. The risk of developing bulimia may come from: family history, substance abuse, cultural and social differences, etc. Along with these follow many medical complications. no 4:37 bulimia anorexia eating disorder anorexia nervosa mental health depression body image body binging purging http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0606plastic&a=62566 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0606plastic&a=62566 Over 10.2 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If you're considering a cosmetic procedure, listen to Dr. Melissa Stoppler discuss questions you should be asking to help you choose the right doctor. Cosmetic Surgery Checklist: Buyer Beware Over 10.2 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If you're considering a cosmetic procedure, listen to Dr. Melissa Stoppler discuss questions you should ask to help you choose the right doctor. no 3:31 cosmetic surgery plastic surgery liposuction botox breast surgery cosmetic procedures http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602croi&a=58564 Dr. Eric Daar - MedicineNet.com Fri, 5 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602croi&a=58564 Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This has been traditionally now one of the main HIV research meetings of the year. There are 3800 researchers from around the world who have converged on Denver to present new information on both clinical and laboratory based research as well as behavioral research related to HIV and AIDS. Numerous important presentations from many investigators around the world including some important opening keynote presentations on the evening of February 5th Intro - February 5, 2006 HIV / AIDS Conference Hightlights reported by Dr. Eric Daar in Denver, Colorado Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This has been traditionally now one of the main HIV research meetings of the year. There are 3800 researchers from around the world who have converged on Denver to present new information on both clinical and laboratory based research as well as behavioral research related to HIV and AIDS. Numerous important presentations from many investigators around the world including some important opening keynote presentations on the evening of February 5th. no 5:22 HIV AIDS 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections Denver Colorado HIV transmission STIs http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602croi&a=58564 Dr. Eric Daar - MedicineNet.com Fri, 6 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602croi1&a=58564 Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This meeting opened with a Plenary session and keynote lecture on Sunday, February 5th. The keynote was presented by Dr. James Kern on 25 years of the HIV pandemic, where he described his experience at the CDC in the first reported cases of AIDS in 1981 in Los Angeles. He emphasized the many advances in the following years as well as the obstacles overcome and the obstacles that are left to be overcome both with prevention, the development of vaccine, and the potential hope for eradication 1st Day - February 6, 2006 HIV / AIDS Conference Hightlights reported by Dr. Eric Daar in Denver, Colorado Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This meeting opened with a Plenary session and keynote lecture on Sunday, February 5th. The keynote was presented by Dr. James Kern on 25 years of the HIV pandemic, where he described his experience at the CDC in the first reported cases of AIDS in 1981 in Los Angeles. He emphasized the many advances in the following years as well as the obstacles overcome and the obstacles that are left to be overcome both with prevention, the development of vaccine, and the potential hope for eradication no 4:05 HIV AIDS 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections Denver Colorado HIV transmission STIs http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602croi&a=58564 Dr. Eric Daar - MedicineNet.com Fri, 7 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602croi2&a=58564 Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Update on meeting on second full day (February 7th). There were actually a series of world presentations all dealing with the related topic of treatment interruptions. Recently, a great deal of attention came to this area with the announcement of the data safety monitoring board closing one of these very important studies that was presented as a late breaker. The study was called SMART. It was a study through the CPCRA and the strategy was to determine whether you could take individuals with greater than 350 T cells and randomly assign them to either continue on their current therapy or interrupt their treatment with the plan of them restarting therapy if their CD4 count should drop to less than 250. 2nd Day - February 7, 2006 HIV / AIDS Conference Hightlights reported by Dr. Eric Daar in Denver, Colorado Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Update on meeting on second full day (February 7th). There were actually a series of world presentations all dealing with the related topic of treatment interruptions. Recently, a great deal of attention came to this area with the announcement of the data safety monitoring board closing one of these very important studies that was presented as a late breaker. The study was called SMART. It was a study through the CPCRA and the strategy was to determine whether you could take individuals with greater than 350 T cells and randomly assign them to either continue on their current therapy or interrupt their treatment with the plan of them restarting therapy if their CD4 count should drop to less than 250. no 4:50 HIV AIDS 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections Denver Colorado HIV transmission STIs http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602croi&a=58564 Dr. Eric Daar - MedicineNet.com Fri, 8 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602croi3&a=58564 Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Last day of conference (February 8th). It has been an extremely exciting day with some very important presentations in the area of complications of antiretroviral therapy and new treatments. The first presentation was from the CDC describing the experience in Uganda in over a thousand individuals started on antiretroviral therapy for the first time. There has been a major rollout of therapy in the developing world and this one with another report, were one of the largest to describe the tolerability of such therapy. This looked at over 1,000 individuals from 2003-2004 started on standard first line regimen in the developing world. 3rd Day - February 8, 2006 HIV / AIDS Conference Hightlights reported by Dr. Eric Daar in Denver, Colorado Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Last day of conference (February 8th). It has been an extremely exciting day with some very important presentations in the area of complications of antiretroviral therapy and new treatments. The first presentation was from the CDC describing the experience in Uganda in over a thousand individuals started on antiretroviral therapy for the first time. There has been a major rollout of therapy in the developing world and this one with another report, were one of the largest to describe the tolerability of such therapy. This looked at over 1,000 individuals from 2003-2004 started on standard first line regimen in the developing world. no 8:30 HIV AIDS 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections Denver Colorado HIV transmission STIs http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602&a=57305 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Wed, 1 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0602&a=57305 Hoodia, the latest weight loss trend. This desert plant from South Africa is attracting widespread attention as a weight loss aid. But, does it work? MedicineNet.com - Hoodia, New Weight Loss Miracle? Hoodia, the latest weight loss trend. This desert plant from South Africa is attracting widespread attention as a weight loss aid. But, does it work? no 3:35 hoodia weight loss diet weight management dieting tips http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55323 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55323 Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Gout and Gouty Arthritis. November 2005 - National Arthritis Meeting Hightlights on Gout reported by Dr. William Shiel who is in San Diego, California. Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Gout and Gouty Arthritis. no 4:16 gout gouty arthritis allopurunol febuxostat http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55350 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55350 Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Fibromyalgia. November 2005 - National Arthritis Meeting Hightlights on Fibromyalgia reported by Dr. William Shiel who is in San Diego, California. Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Fibromyalgia. no 4:53 fibromyalgia cymbalta sleep apnea mri http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55351 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55351 Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). November 2005 - National Arthritis Meeting Hightlights on Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). reported by Dr. William Shiel who is in San Diego, California. Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus). no 2:26 lupus systemic lupus erythematosus Plaquenil http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55352 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55352 Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Osteoporosis. November 2005 - National Arthritis Meeting Hightlights on Osteoporosis reported by Dr. William Shiel who is in San Diego, California. Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Osteoporosis. no 2:18 osteoporosis bone health patient education physician education http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55353 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55353 Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Osteoarthritis. November 2005 - National Arthritis Meeting Hightlights on Osteoarthritis reported by Dr. William Shiel who is in San Diego, California. Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Osteoarthritis. no 2:18 osteoarthritis impact load osteoarthritis of the knees glucosamine http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55354 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0511am&a=55354 Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Rheumatoid Arthritis. November 2005 - National Arthritis Meeting Hightlights on Rheumatoid Arthritis reported by Dr. William Shiel who is in San Diego, California. Dr. Shiel reports from the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology held November 12-17, 2005 in San Diego. This segment covers the latest information on Rheumatoid Arthritis. no 7:39 rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid factor citrulline antibody tumor necrosis factor tnf DMARD remicade humira enbrel http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0510&a=54901 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0510&a=54901 The amount of sleep you need depends on many factors, including your age and whether you've had enough sleep in previous days. Experts say that if you feel drowsy during the day, even during boring activities, you haven't had enough sleep. Here's what to do. Prescription for Sleep The amount of sleep you need depends on many factors, including your age and whether you've had enough sleep in previous days. Experts say that if you feel drowsy during the day, even during boring activities, you haven't had enough sleep. Here's what to do. no 4:41 sleep sleep disorders drowsy sleep apnea sleepwalking insomnia sleeping http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0510&a=54900 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0510&a=54900 While it is impossible to completely prevent the spread of colds, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of becoming infected with a virus that causes colds. Here's what you can do. Tips to Prevent a Cold While it is impossible to completely prevent the spread of colds, there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of becoming infected with a virus that causes colds. Here's what you can do. no 3:04 common cold prevention tips http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0510&a=54898 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0510&a=54898 What if there was a way to lose weight without dieting, would you be interested? Dr. Stoppler gives specific examples and tips to help you eat healthy without worrying about dieting. No Diet Approach to Weight Loss What if there was a way to lose weight without dieting, would you be interested? Dr. Stoppler gives specific examples and tips to help you eat healthy without worrying about dieting. no 3:46 weight loss diet weight management dieting tips http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0510&a=54899 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Tue, 18 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0510&a=54899 There does seem to be a higher incidence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) in patients who have fibromyalgia. Dr. Shiel discusses the relationship between these two diseases. Connection Between Fibromyalgia and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)? There does seem to be a higher incidence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon) in patients who have fibromyalgia. Dr. Shiel discusses the relationship between these two diseases. no 2:25 ibs spastic colon fibromyalgia irritable bowel syndrome http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=53279 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=53279 Hurricane Katrina's devastation of parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast is the greatest natural disaster ever faced by the U.S. With tremendous loss of life and property, this catastrophe has resulted in serious and potentially life-threatening health concerns. Here's the latest on current health concerns. Hurricane Disaster Health Concerns Hurricane Katrina's devastation of parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast is the greatest natural disaster ever faced by the U.S. With tremendous loss of life and property, this catastrophe has resulted in serious and potentially life-threatening health concerns. Here's the latest on current health concerns. no 3:45 hurricane disaster natural disasters diseases health concerns disease http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=53282 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=53282 We're born with the instinct to relax and sleep when our bodies or minds need a break. What happens over the years? Can you count the amount of activities you are responsible for on a daily basis? If a nap is out of the question, here's a list of tips to help you relax. Tips To Help You Relax We're born with the instinct to relax and sleep when our bodies or minds need a break. What happens over the years? Can you count the amount of activities you are responsible for on a daily basis? If a nap is out of the question, here's a list of tips to help you relax. no 3:22 relax relaxation tips relaxation techniques medical http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=47582 Dr. Ruchi Mathur - MedicineNet.com Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=47582 Are you a candidate for gastric bypass? Usually patients with a BMI of over 40 or over 35 with health consequences that are obesity related are considered candidates. If you have diabetes, should you be thinking about this procedure or will it send your sugar levels through the roof? Is Gastric Bypass A Cure For Diabetes? Are you a candidate for gastric bypass? Usually patients with a BMI of over 40 or over 35 with health consequences that are obesity related are considered candidates. If you have diabetes, should you be thinking about this procedure or will it send your sugar levels through the roof? no 3:10 gastric bypass glycemic profile obese diabetes type 2 diabetes http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=53283 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=53283 It's reported we spend about $30 billion a year on diet products and programs. So, why can't we keep the weight off? Here are some common diet traps that trip us up. 5 Diet Traps To Avoid It's reported we spend about $30 billion a year on diet products and programs. So, why can't we keep the weight off? Here are some common diet traps that trip us up. no 2:15 diet dieting diet traps advice http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=53285 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Fri, 9 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0509&a=53285 Reporters, volunteers, national guard, and those that lived in the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina are currently subject to health risks, including many infectious diseases. Listen to Dr. Shiel discuss precautions for everyone that's been exposed to Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina: Should Volunteers Be Concerned? Reporters, volunteers, national guard, and those that lived in the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina are currently subject to health risks, including many infectious diseases. Listen to Dr. Shiel discuss precautions for everyone that's been exposed to Hurricane Katrina. no 4:08 hurricane Katrina health risks infectious diseases precaution precautions hurricanes http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52823 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Tue, 9 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52823 Dr. Melissa Stoppler discusses steroids and anabolic steroid abuse in sports Anabolic Steroids and Steroid Use in Sports Dr. Melissa Stoppler discusses steroids and anabolic steroid abuse in sports no 4:29 steroids steroid use in sports anabolic steroids effects of steroids side effects http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52808 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Tue, 9 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52808 Dr. Melissa Stoppler provides tips to reduce dietary fat in your diet Tips to reduce dietary fat in your diet Dr. Melissa Stoppler provides tips to reduce dietary fat in your diet no 2:46 dietary fat diet weight management obesity http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52809 Dr. William Shiel - MedicineNet.com Tue, 9 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52809 Dr. William Shiel discusses the latest research on how losing small amounts of weight benefits osteoarthritis of the knees Knee Osteoarthritis and Your Weight Dr. William Shiel discusses the latest research on how losing small amounts of weight benefits osteoarthritis of the knees no 4:30 osteoarthritis knee arthritis knees joint pain weight http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52807 Dr. Daniel Lee Kulick - MedicineNet.com Tue, 9 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52807 Are heart attacks different in men and women? Dr. Daniel Lee Kulick discusses this topic and explains common symptoms of a heart attack. Heart attack differences between men and women Are heart attacks different in men and women? Dr. Daniel Lee Kulick discusses this topic and explains common symptoms of a heart attack. no 4:01 heart attack myocardial infarction men women symptoms heart attacks http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52806 Dr. Melissa Stoppler - MedicineNet.com Tue, 9 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0508&a=52806 Dr. Melissa Stoppler discusses pink eye (conjuctivitis) and pink eye symptoms and treatment Information on Pink Eye (Conjuctivitis) Dr. Melissa Stoppler discusses pink eye (conjuctivitis) and pink eye symptoms and treatment no 2:22 pink eye symptoms conjuctivitis treatments pink eye treatment http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507ias&a=52748 Dr. Eric Daar of MedicineNet.com Mon, 1 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507ias&a=52748 Dr. Eric Daar reports from the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. July 27, 2005. Many of the most important presentations related to the treatment of HIV infection occurred today. Many of these studies challenged current treatment strategies and described new drugs that may provide options for the future. Topics such as new ways to use old drugs - "OK Study", single drug treatment with Lopinavir / Ritonavir caution, other important studies on Lopinavir / Ritonavir, undetectable viral loads, new regimens and side effect profiles, and the new drug Reverset are discussed. July 27, 2005 HIV / AIDS Conference Hightlights of the third and final day reported by Dr. Eric Daar who is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dr. Eric Daar reports from the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. July 27, 2005. Many of the most important presentations related to the treatment of HIV infection occurred today. Many of these studies challenged current treatment strategies and described new drugs that may provide options for the future. Topics such as new ways to use old drugs - "OK Study", single drug treatment with Lopinavir / Ritonavir caution, other important studies on Lopinavir / Ritonavir, undetectable viral loads, new regimens and side effect profiles, and the new drug Reverset are discussed. no 4:22 HIV AIDS International AIDS Society Conference Rio de Janeiro ok study lopinavir ritonavir kaletra antiretroviral therapy viral loadsatazanavir reyataz zidovudine AZT 3TC epivir combivir efavirenz sustiva tenofovir viread emtricitabine ftc emtriva truvada reverset nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507ias&a=52731 Dr. Eric Daar of MedicineNet.com Mon, 1 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507ias&a=52731 Dr. Eric Daar reports from the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. July 26, 2005. Hundreds of presentations were made on day 2 of this meeting with many being informative about the disease itself, select side-effects and treatment. Topics such as Genetic Factors and HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy and Drug Resistance are discussed. July 26, 2005 HIV / AIDS Conference Hightlights of the second day reported by Dr. Eric Daar who is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dr. Eric Daar reports from the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. July 26, 2005. Hundreds of presentations were made on day 2 of this meeting with many being informative about the disease itself, select side-effects and treatment. Topics such as Genetic Factors and HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy and Drug Resistance are discussed. no 6:31 HIV AIDS International AIDS Society Conference Rio de Janeiro genetic studies CD4 CCR5 Ziagen abacavir maraviroc SC 417690 videx didanosine tenofovir EF viread sustiva efavirenz aptivus tipranavir T-20 fuzeon enfuvirtide http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507ias&a=52698 Dr. Eric Daar of MedicineNet.com Wed, 27 July 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507ias&a=52698 Dr. Eric Daar reports from the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. July 25, 2005 highlights include: Diversity of HIV strains from around the world - recombination, co-infection, and superinfection. Growing epidemics of HIV, particularly in Eastern Europe. Presentation by Dr. Blick on "Patient zero: The Connecticut source of the multi-drug resistant dual-topic, rapidly progressing HIV-1 strain found in New York City." Increasing transmission of drug resistant virus. July 25, 2005 HIV / AIDS Conference Hightlights reported by Dr. Eric Daar who is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dr. Daar reports from the 3rd International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. July 25, 2005 highlights include: Diversity of HIV strains from around the world - recombination, co-infection, and superinfection. Growing epidemics of HIV, particularly in Eastern Europe. Presentation by Dr. Blick on "Patient zero: The Connecticut source of the multi-drug resistant dual-topic, rapidly progressing HIV-1 strain found in New York City." Increasing transmission of drug resistant virus. no 6:05 HIV AIDS International AIDS Society Conference Rio de Janeiro co-infection superinfection http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47899 Doctors of MedicineNet.com Wed, 13 July 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47899 What do David Letterman and Bill Clinton have in common? They both had the same type of heart bypass surgery and recently compared notes. Heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass) as it relates to President Bill Clinton and talk show host David Letterman What do David Letterman and Bill Clinton have in common? They both had the same type of heart bypass surgery and recently compared notes. no 3:57 heart bypass surgery coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) Bill Clinton David Letterman President Clinton http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47900 Doctors of MedicineNet.com Wed, 13 July 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47900 For many of us with busy lives, a good night's sleep is a thing of the past. In this segment, Dr. Stoppler offers some easy-to-follow tips to help us dream away. Easy-to-follow tips to help you get a good night's sleep to help against insomnia For many of us with busy lives, a good night's sleep is a thing of the past. In this segment, Dr. Stoppler offers some easy-to-follow tips to help us dream away. no 2:48 sleep insomnia sleep tips transient insomnia sleeping http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47901 Doctors of MedicineNet.com Wed, 13 July 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47901 Here's why lupus, a condition of chronic inflammation caused by an autoimmune disease, occurs more frequently in women. Why lupus, a condition of chronic inflammation by an autoimmune disease, occurs more frequently in women Here's why lupus, a condition of chronic inflammation caused by an autoimmune disease, occurs more frequently in women. no 4:17 lupus systemic lupus erythematosus sle women hormones hormone therapy menopause arthritis hormone replacement therapy estrogen http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47918 Doctors of MedicineNet.com Wed, 13 July 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47918 Sometimes, it could just be indigestion. Or, it could be more serious. It's good to know the symptoms of a heart attack, it could save your life. Symptoms of a heart attack Sometimes, it could just be indigestion. Or, it could be more serious. It's good to know the symptoms of a heart attack, it could save your life. no 1:41 heart attack symptoms heart attack prevention chest pain myocardial infarction http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47917 Doctors of MedicineNet.com Wed, 13 July 2005 00:00:00 PDT Health http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&k=aud0507&a=47917 Choosing a new doctor can be a difficult task, especially if you have moved to a new community. Did you know there are websites to check physicians certification and if any disciplinary actions have been taken against them? There's much to consider and there's a helpful list of questions to think about. How to choose a doctor Choosing a new doctor can be a difficult task, especially if you have moved to a new community. Did you know there are websites to check physicians certification and if any disciplinary actions have been taken against them? There's much to consider and there's a helpful list of questions to think about. no 3:10 choosing a physician choosing a doctor physician certification