Fibromyalgia: Tests and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com

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Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12: Allsup and Pain Connection Work to Make Fibromyalgia Visible - Houston Chronicle

chron.com — “Fibromyalgia can often go undiagnosed for years. Because of this delay in diagnosis, many patients deal with mental, emotional and physical suffering without explanation, diminishing their quality of life and ability to work. Fibromyalgia is a common cause of work-related disability, and the chronic pain that characterizes the disorder can take an emotional and psychological toll. May 12 is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, and Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD” View full resource at chron.com

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Fibromyalgia Awareness Day is May 12: Allsup and Pain Connection Work to Make Fibromyalgia Visible

prweb.com — “Fibromyalgia can often go undiagnosed for years. Because of this delay in diagnosis, many patients deal with mental, emotional and physical suffering without explanation, diminishing their quality of life and ability to work.” View full resource at prweb.com

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Food intolerance testing results - IBS Self Help and Support Group Forums - IBSgroup.org

ibsgroup.org — “Dependable irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes, symptoms, support and treatment for digestive health sufferers, family and friends since 1987. An IBS community providing characteristics for diagnosis of symptoms and treatment, forums and chat rooms to talk about ibs, blogs, resource links, brochures, medical tests, book list, penpals, meetings, research studies and a list of medications.” View full resource at ibsgroup.org

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JS Genetics announces availability of XCAT-KS buccal swab test

news-medical.net — “JS Genetics announces the availability of XCAT-KS, its proprietary buccal swab test for the diagnosis of Klinefelter syndrome (KS) and other male sex chromosome aneuploidies.” View full resource at news-medical.net

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Asthma Tests and Labs | Common Drugs and Names

vitals.com — “Vitals patient education guide lists the most common asthma drugs, and tests and labs.” View full resource at vitals.com

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Reducing Test Anxiety at Dr. Michele Borba’s Reality Check

micheleborba.com — “Dr. Michele Borba share her secrets for discipline problems, behavior troubles, school issues and much more! Parenting advice, tips, and articles for raising happy, healthy children from conception to graduation.” View full resource at micheleborba.com

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Test Anxiety! 6 proven secrets to reduce kid test jitters & improve scores http://t.co/dDYEi8XD > #parenting #ptchat

Breast Cancer Patient Education | Benign and Malignant Guide

vitals.com — “Get the facts on benign and malignant breast cancer and ways to fight it with our informative patient education guide.” View full resource at vitals.com

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EnlightenMed was founded by Dr. Steven Eisenberg, a board certified doctor of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Hematology. He has five cancer centers in the Southern California cities of Poway, Escondido, Vista, Encinitas and La Jolla. Dr. Eisenberg uses music, humor and heart to transform his patients’ journeys through the minefield of cancer.

Here’s his story:

I became a medical oncologist because I’ve always felt there was more to taking care of cancer patients than just ordering tests, devising treatment plans, pushing chemotherapy, comparing CT scans, and giving bad news to people. I wanted to help patients feel better using the wisdom of their body and mind to reduce stress during treatments in the present moment.

It takes a lot more than a traditional Western approach to medicine to treat cancer. I believe in a holistic approach to healing that integrates techniques drawing on yoga, acupuncture and meditation. I encourage patients to incorporate psychotherapy and educate them about the importance of nutrition. I also believe in the importance and power of connection in healing. And for me, I connect with my patients through music.

I discovered musician Peter Himmelman while I was in medical school in Philly. I’d see him perform live whenever possible, and was inspired by his rapport with his audience. He’d pick someone out in the crowd, and write a song about them on the spot. It occurred to me, why not try this with my patients? So I brought my guitar into the chemo room, and started singing. I’d sing silly songs, anything to help my patients laugh, and think about something other than their sickness.

One day a friend told me about a contest Peter Himmelman was having. You had to write in and say how Peter’s music had impacted you. The prize was that Peter would write a song about you. I entered, I won, and Peter wrote a song about me. I had no idea how powerful that was going to be for me. During that same time in my life, I was facing a health scare of my own. Everything turned out to be fine, but having a song that was my song, telling my story, was a source of real strength for me in a difficult time. Everything changed after that. I knew that I wanted to connect with my patients through song, and help them tell their stories.

After all of the grueling tests and analyses have been completed, I sit with most of my patients and ask them what makes them happy, what means the most to them — what moves, touches and inspires them. Then together, we write a song. For a lot of my patients, it becomes a personal anthem in their fight against this deadly disease.

I started EnlightenMed and it's first program, Lyrical Life, because I believe there’s a message in all of this that is much bigger than just songwriting. I’ve seen in my practice and in my own life how important it is to have that connection with someone when you need it most. I want to empower people to reach out to those that need it most, connect with them, create something with them, listen to them. I think when we come together we’re capable of great things, and I hope EnlightenMed can help bridge those connections." /> Dr. Steven G. Eisenberg Oncologist, Hematologist, Physician, Active Health Library, and Doctor

What Type of Testing is Best For My Child? #ADHD #EF

lynnekenney.com — “Although ADHD is a diagnosis made by clinical observation and behavioral report, current neuroscience research shows us that ADHD is a brain uniqueness that can” View full resource at lynnekenney.com

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Did you all hear the #ADHD #EF interview w author Dr. Paul Beljan? http://t.co/E1xFBYbO #parenting @thecoffeeklatch

First blood test to diagnose major depression in teens

sciencedaily.com — “Scientists have developed the first blood test to diagnose major depression in teens, a breakthrough approach that allows an objective diagnosis by measuring a specific set of genetic markers found in a patient's blood. The test also is the first to identify subtypes of depression, raising hopes for individualized treatment. The current method of diagnosing depression is subjective.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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First blood test to diagnose major depression in teens: http://t.co/lsxudyPB

Testing for IgG4 against foods is not recommended as a diagnostic tool | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy

allergy.org.au — “European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Testing for IgG4 against foods is not recommended as a diagnostic tool: EAACI Task Force Report [Allergy 2008: 63; 793-796, external” View full resource at allergy.org.au

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Love in the Time of Cancer - Video Library - The New York Times

video.nytimes.com — “During her yearlong battle with leukemia, Suleika Jaouad’s diagnosis has tested and strengthened her relationship with her boyfriend, who stuck by her side throughout her treatments.” View full resource at video.nytimes.com

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Touching video: Love in the Time of Cancer http://t.co/5d8DOGpw MT @double_whammied via @NYTimes #caregiving

New Alzheimer's test aids diagnosis (story via @Clinician1 ): #hcr

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Blood test to diagnose depression in adolescents

news-medical.net — “Researchers have developed a blood test that can diagnose depression in teens, a step they hope will lead to a better way to identify the disorder in young people. At present diagnosing depression depends entirely on a patient's willingness to report symptoms. For teens, the diagnosis is particularly challenging, given the natural emotional ups and downs of adolescence.” View full resource at news-medical.net

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