Trusted medical websites, pt 2

A second good source of medical information is the different doctor groups’ websites.  For example,

The American Medical Association website has a “patient” section at

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/patients/patients.page?

The American Academy of Pediatrics has a “healthy child” section at

http://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers information for patients at Family Doctor.org

http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en.html

Orthopaedic surgeons provide patient education on their website at

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/

In fact, when I type in google search “American Academy of” I get 10 different physician specialty

Groups on the first page.  Most of these Academy websites offer patient information on their website.  

The next time you are searching for reliable on-line medical information, use trusted, reliable information.  But remember that this trusted, accurate information cannot be as valuable and important as your own doctor who knows you and your health status.

Trusted medical websites

Online medical information

Do you often go searching for medical information on the internet?  Many of us do.  How can you know if the information you are reading is accurate and up-to-date?  Good question.  According to an article posted on the University of Texas Health Leader website, the experts recommend using a trusted website.  What are trusted websites?  This article recommended the following:

www.medlineplus.gov from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

www.nih.gov from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

www.cdc.gov from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

www.healthfinder.gov from the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

www.fda.gov from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

www.cancer.gov from the National Cancer Institute

www.clinicaltrials.gov gives information about clinical trials around the world and in the USA

www.nccam.nih.gov from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine website.

www.mayoclinic.com  from the Mayo Clinic

This information can be found at the University of Texas HealthLeader article at

http://www.uthealthleader.org/index/article.htm?id=e75654f8-9111-4e9b-9dff-bf1240372d17

In the News--Nurses can play key role

In the News—Nurses can play key role in reducing deaths from world’s more common diseases

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), four non-communicable (not infectious)  types of disease cause 60% of the deaths world-wise.  These four include cardiovascular (heart and vascular) diseases, cancers, chronic respiratory (lung) disease and diabetes.   Nurses comprise almost 50% of healthcare workers and can provide information about diseases.  Knowledgeable consumers can work to minimize their risk factors and improve their health by adopting health lifestyle behaviors.  More information can be found at this news item can be found  

http://www.news-line.com/onenews.lasso?-Search=Action&-Table=webinfo&-Database=newsline&-KeyValue=16119&-token.profession=NS

This news article makes me ask you, my blog readers, what health topics would you want me to cover/talk about?  Here’s your chance.  You can respond on this blog or send me a message at sharonehohler@gmail.com  Thanks for your input.  

The next three blog posts will provide trusted medical and health information sources.  These are sources I use (or would feel safe to use).  I hope you find this helpful.    

Spring Break Tucson 2013

Recently sister Peggy and I traveled to Arizona for spring break at sister Dorothy and brother-in-law's home.  We were joined by niece Kim.

The weather was warm and sunny.  We like sitting on their patio, feeling the warm breeze and watching hummingbirds buzz around the feeders.  We ate lots of yummy (but healthy) food.  We caught up on family news.  We worked a hike into each day's schedule.  I enjoyed our spring break.  Thanks to our host and hostess for a wonderful family time visit. 

I find that spending time with people I love rejuvenates me.  What rejuvenates you?  Have you put that into your life recently?   

Peritoneal dialysis for kidney failure

Peritoneal dialysis is the second method of dialysis.  Peritoneal dialysis uses the blood vessels in the belly lining, peritoneum, to act as a filter.  The dialysis fluid is put into the belly via a special dialysis catheter.  The fluid stays in the catheter for the appropriate amount of time.   When the dialysis fluid drains into a sterile collection bag, it removes the waste products and excess fluid.  For more information on peritoneal dialysis, see http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/peritoneal-dialysis/MY00282

Hemodialysis for kidney failure

There are two types of dialysis treatments.  Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are the two most common types of dialysis.  During hemodialysis, a machine does the cleaning and filtering.  A person’s blood is removed through an arterial IV access,  filtered through a dialysis machine which washes the waste products out of the blood and then the person’s blood is  returned through a venous IV access.   The hemodialysis process can take a few hours from a person’s day and this process must be done regularly.  Some people have hemodialysis treatments three times a week.  Others may have dialysis done daily.  More information about hemodialysis can be found at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hemodialysis/MY00281