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Comment on About by Admin

Admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:16:00 +0000

Dr. Tashi, Greetings from St. Louis! Some of the WUSM doctors have told us about their wonderful experiences working in Bhutan. They are especially enthusiastic about the warmth of the Bhutanese people. Residents in the Global Health Scholars program educated their fellow students, faculty and medical center staff about the Bhutan and the other places they serve during Global Health Scholars Week this fall. http://meded.dom.wustl.edu/en/programs/globalhealth

Thanks so much for reaching out to us. We’d love for you to visit some day.

Comment on New Therapies Helping People with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms by Admin

Admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:53:21 +0000

Jennifer, unfortunately, BJC blocks several social media sites, including YouTube, on BJC network computers. We should have the video uploaded directly to our website within the week.

Comment on New Therapies Helping People with Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms by Jennifer Lefler

Jennifer Lefler — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:34:11 +0000

can something be done so the video is not blocked? I get an image that says “Oops! This site has been blocked”

Comment on About by Tashi Wangdi

Tashi Wangdi — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:10:28 +0000

This is Dr. Tashi , HoD (Medicine), JDWNR Hospital , Bhutan saying hello . I came across this website and am leaving a comment because doctors from WUSM SL have been visiting our hospital for a little over a decade now. This month we have a senior resident Dr Ambar and medical student Lauren doing their bit in the medical ward. They are taking good care of our patients and working very independently and efficiently. Over here our folks are pretty simple and the adage ” it ‘s not what you know but whether you care ” should serve to remind clinicians well.
Personally I like to believe that healthcare bringing us together as fellow brothers and sisters overrides all other benefits. This people to people contact is of primary importance . Other things will follow automatically. The backgrounds in which we have been ‘conditioned’ are obviously different but the human heart resists any ‘conditioning’ . Ciao.

Comment on 31 Days of Health Tip #13 – Heart Tips & Fashion by Kristin Hall

Kristin Hall — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:59:21 +0000

Hi Tracie,

That’s a great question! Anxiety and panic attacks can raise blood pressure, but it really depends in the individual. For information on panic attacks and general anxiety disorders, you may want to visit our webiste: http://www.barnesjewish.org/healthlibrary/default.aspx?id=4499&sid=1&ContentTypeID=85&ContentID=P00741

Kristin Hall
Social Media Team

Comment on 31 Days of Health Tip #13 – Heart Tips & Fashion by Tracie Still

Tracie Still — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:34:48 +0000

how do I handle anxiety attacks & panic attacks? And does it make your blood pressure go up.

Comment on 31 Days Of Health Tip #12 – Make Them Count by Kristin Hall

Kristin Hall — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:25:13 +0000

Hi Lisa,

Congratulations on your double lung transplant! Our department has had the pleasure of meeting with many transplant patients over the years, and if there’s anything we’ve learned is that the healing process takes time and it’s different for everyone.

Our suggestion to you is to reach out to your transplant coordinator, who has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to keeping healthy post-transplant. She or he will be able to guide you on your road to fitness and wellness.

Thanks so much for the question, and we wish you the best in your recovery!

Sincerely,

Kristin Hall
Social Media Team

Comment on 31 Days Of Health Tip #12 – Make Them Count by Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:44:44 +0000

I received a double lung transplant at
barnes in June I have gained 28# back. I would like to loose about 15#. I do 100 situps leg lifts 3 times holding for 1 min each arm weight 10# 3 different ways 30 times each this routine takes me about half an hour I then walk on the treadmill for 30-50 min. I do this whole routine everyday I watch what I eat I do have hypothryiodism I have only lost 2# since christmas am I doing something wrong or not enough..

Comment on Nurses deal with battle fatigue in the fight against burnout by purplehaze81

purplehaze81 — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:20:36 +0000

There is some really good information here. Health Care Professionals are constantly at war with compassion fatigue and I am saddened to know that there is not much out there in terms of support for those who are suffering. Yes there is tonnes of literature on this topic and even some self-care tips but one of the things that some of the tips suggest is to talk to someone. What happens if the professional doesn’t have anyone to talk to or wants to seek professional support – where do they turn?
Thank you to all health care professionals for all that you do.
Please visit my website http://fatiguebegone.me

Comment on New study shows that fitness trumps body weight in reducing risk of death by dspangler

dspangler — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:14:37 +0000

Ola! Newsblog,
Interesting Post, In the last 20 years, Americans have increased their consumption of foods, such as fruits, vegetables and grains that have been linked to prevention of several diseases, including heart disease, according to a recent study.
Cheerio

Comment on 31 Days of Health Tip #4 – It’s About Time by Kristin Hall

Kristin Hall — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:42:49 +0000

Hi Stephanie,

You bring up a good point about keeping metabolism up. With continuous, moderate fueling and workouts, a persons metabolism may very well speed up. Thanks, and keep the comments coming!

Best to you,

Kristin

Comment on 31 Days of Health Tip #4 – It’s About Time by Stephanie Bennis

Stephanie Bennis — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:28:23 +0000

This is great advice and I try to live by it in my own quest for a healthy lifestyle. I especially believe in regular (healthy) snacking to keep your body fueled and your metabolism up.

Comment on Physician of the Week – Dr. Ralph Dacey, Neurosurgeon by Kristin Hall

Kristin Hall — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:27:37 +0000

James, thanks for your comment! Our physicians are some of the best in America! Check out the list here: http://www.barnesjewish.org/best-doctors-in-america

Comment on Physician of the Week – Dr. Ralph Dacey, Neurosurgeon by JAMES BRANCH

JAMES BRANCH — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:51:06 +0000

I MEANT DOCTER NOT SOFTER

Comment on Physician of the Week – Dr. Ralph Dacey, Neurosurgeon by JAMES BRANCH

JAMES BRANCH — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:49:20 +0000

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