Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HealthBusinessBlog/~3/BswzEF1F3gw/
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Maybe we don?t need to train so many doctors
The CEOs of two academic hospitals are upset that Congress may reduce the funding for Graduate Medical Education (GME) paid through Medicare. To fight back, they’ve written a scare story for the Wall Street Journal Op-Ed page (We Can’t Afford to Train Fewer Doctors) that’s full of omissions and misleading statements. To summarize their arguments: [...]
Commissions, Medical Loss Ratio Targets, Brokers and Politics
Legislation to exempt broker commissions from the medical loss ratio provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is gaining bipartisan steam. Original sponsor Republican Representative Mike Rogers has been joined by Democratic Representative John Barrow. Other House Members from both sides of the aisle are expected to sign on before the legislation is [...]
Fish oil good against diabetes
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have discovered why eating fish may be a great idea to ward off chronic inflammation and insulin resistance.
Jerrold Olefsky and colleagues identified a key receptor on macrophages abundantly found in obese body fat. Obesity and diabetes are closely correlated. The scientists say omega-3 fatty acids activate this macrophage receptor, resulting in broad anti-inflammatory effects and improved systemic insulin sensitivity.
Obese fat tissue contains lots of these macrophages producing lots of cytokines, which cause inflammation and rising insulin resistance.Olefsky and colleagues eventually narrowed their focus to a G-protein receptor called GPR120, which is found only on pro-inflammatory macrophages in mature fat cells. When the receptor is exposed to omega-3 fatty acids, it is activated and generates a strong anti-inflammatory effect.
"The omega-3 fatty acids switch on the receptor, killing the inflammatory response," said Olefsky
"Our work shows how fish oils safely do this, and suggests a possible way to treating the serious problems of inflammation in obesity and in conditions like diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease through simple dietary supplementation.
However, it's not clear how much fish oil constitutes a safe, effective dose. If too high, it could up the risk of to increased risk of bleeding and stroke in some people.
tag : diabetes symptoms,type 2 diabetes,gestational diabetes,diabetes diet
Jerrold Olefsky and colleagues identified a key receptor on macrophages abundantly found in obese body fat. Obesity and diabetes are closely correlated. The scientists say omega-3 fatty acids activate this macrophage receptor, resulting in broad anti-inflammatory effects and improved systemic insulin sensitivity.
Obese fat tissue contains lots of these macrophages producing lots of cytokines, which cause inflammation and rising insulin resistance.Olefsky and colleagues eventually narrowed their focus to a G-protein receptor called GPR120, which is found only on pro-inflammatory macrophages in mature fat cells. When the receptor is exposed to omega-3 fatty acids, it is activated and generates a strong anti-inflammatory effect.
"The omega-3 fatty acids switch on the receptor, killing the inflammatory response," said Olefsky"Our work shows how fish oils safely do this, and suggests a possible way to treating the serious problems of inflammation in obesity and in conditions like diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease through simple dietary supplementation.
However, it's not clear how much fish oil constitutes a safe, effective dose. If too high, it could up the risk of to increased risk of bleeding and stroke in some people.
tag : diabetes symptoms,type 2 diabetes,gestational diabetes,diabetes diet
Source: http://www.aboutthehealth.com/2010/09/fish-oil-good-against-diabetes.html
The stunning shift toward employed physicians
I’m amazed at just how quickly physician employment has swung from small independent practices to hospital-based employment. I’ve heard about it anecdotally from medical societies and malpractice carriers who are seeing their constituents shift, and have certainly observed the shift from individual physicians, but I’m still surprised how fast it’s occurring. A new report from [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HealthBusinessBlog/~3/OlN6nIjQdvo/
Friday, 15 July 2011
Economist highlights the home birth debate
The latest issue of the Economist highlights the debate about home births (Is there no place like home?) and notes the charged atmosphere that prevails between supporters and detractors. They get it about right: Stereotypes and simplifications are in rich supply. Many doctors think they are trying to curb a bunch of lentil-munching fanatics who [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HealthBusinessBlog/~3/9NDnFLoi6k4/
How Congestion Can be Cured Naturally: 1
The weather is changing.� That has a lot of people getting sick. They might just get little colds, but those are still awfully unpleasant, especially as the weather starts to get warmer. So let’s take a look at some natural ways you can get rid of your chest congestion!
Source: http://yourbodyyourtemple.net/health/how-congestion-can-be-cured-naturally-1/
Those pesky Massachusetts residents just refuse to hate health reform
The Massachusetts health reform law, now five years old, has the support of a high and rising percentage of people who are subject to it. The latest poll from the Harvard School of Public Health and the Boston Globe shows 63 percent of residents support is compared to just 21 percent opposed. The percentage in [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HealthBusinessBlog/~3/9xegnca3W00/
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)