Tom Heston MD

2012-03-03T01:29:00.001-08:00

Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Red Yeast Rice, and Sudden Cardiac Death http://ping.fm/EJx1s

2012-02-29T07:45:00.001-08:00

Heart Disease Prevention App http://ping.fm/zTPXN?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwiY29tLnBob25lZ2FwLmhlYXJ0ZGlzZWFzZXByZXZlbnRpb24iXQ..

2012-02-25T22:44:00.001-08:00

Heart Disease App - Stay Informed http://ping.fm/qNKi8

2012-02-24T23:36:00.001-08:00

The Fundamentals of Courage http://ping.fm/NzsNE

2012-02-24T23:00:00.001-08:00

Can We Skip the Autopsy? http://ping.fm/eVRzG

2012-02-24T18:55:00.001-08:00

Heston receives Yahoo! Contributor Network Rising Star Award http://ping.fm/DIkiB

2012-02-17T16:47:00.001-08:00

Stress-only Nuclear Myocardial Perfusion Imaging http://ping.fm/m9KUV

2012-02-17T16:19:00.001-08:00

The Virtopsy Approach: 3D Optical and Radiological Scanning and Reconstruction in Forensic Medicine http://ping.fm/lcfgq

2012-02-15T08:05:00.001-08:00

Stress-only Nuclear Myocardial Perfusion Imaging http://ping.fm/Ex1x0

2012-02-12T17:14:00.001-08:00

A Case Report: Treatment of a medial condylar humeral fracture in an adult with osteopetrosis - (author: Calvin Chien) http://ping.fm/d5ugN

2012-02-12T17:12:00.001-08:00

Internet Medical Journal http://ping.fm/yVV4k

2012-01-30T09:58:00.001-08:00

The Beholder (1985) - music for the piano http://ping.fm/PPWde

The Beholder (1985)

2012-01-30T09:48:00.000-08:00

2012-01-28T20:36:00.001-08:00

Internet Medical Journal: Medical Mythology: Its Etiology, Prevention and Treatment http://ping.fm/2Nndk

2012-01-24T16:27:00.001-08:00

Internet Medical Journal http://ping.fm/ZB6IX

2012-01-24T15:50:00.001-08:00

Internet Medical Journal: Intrauterine insemination versus Fallopian tube sperm perfusion in non-tubal infertility http://ping.fm/3ZrRg

2012-01-24T10:48:00.001-08:00

The Oclocratic Trap in the Bioethics of Anencephalic Newborns as Organ Donors http://ping.fm/EQM99

2012-01-24T10:40:00.001-08:00

The Oclocratic Trap http://ping.fm/YJe79

2012-01-23T10:28:00.001-08:00

Are Medical Students No Longer Qualified? 1988 Letter to NEJM http://ping.fm/Rprwt

2012-01-22T14:22:00.001-08:00

The diagnostic utility of the Heston index in gated SPECT imaging http://ping.fm/iGbEu

2012-01-22T14:01:00.001-08:00

Redefining the Transient Ischemic Dilation Ratio http://ping.fm/p0YFu

2012-01-11T22:27:00.001-08:00

Political News - Add to your iGoogle homepage http://ping.fm/RSJl3

2012-01-05T19:49:00.001-08:00

Reversal of Coronary Atherosclerosis http://ping.fm/9VUEN

Low SDNN helps determine who needs angiography

2011-12-27T22:32:00.000-08:00

According to the cut-off values calculated using ROC analysis, SDNN ≤69.63 msec, TO > 0.14%, and TS ≤2.78 msec/RR have high diagnostic accuracy for predicting obstructive coronary artery disease.Heart rate variability and turbulence to determine true coronary artery disease in patients with ST segment depressionwithout angina during exercise stress testing.Celik A, Ozturk A, Ozbek K, Kadi H, Koc

Christmas 2011

2011-12-26T07:39:00.000-08:00

Here is our Out of the Box Holiday Gift to you. The pictures are from Christmas Day. The other links are to articles written about Christmas 2011.Christmas 2011 PicturesA Christmas PoemOut of the Box Holiday GiftsKeeping Your Heart Healthy During the Holidays

2011-12-16T12:55:00.001-08:00

Bisphosphonates Increase Joint Replacement Survival http://ping.fm/mMVG8

2011-12-14T15:03:00.001-08:00

Tips for Coping With Depression or Depressive Episodes http://ping.fm/WtHwq

2011-12-14T14:57:00.001-08:00

How to Get a Good Night's Sleep During Menopause http://ping.fm/g0m5A

2011-12-14T14:37:00.001-08:00

Best Tips for Utilizing the Heart-Rate Monitor on Cardio Machines http://ping.fm/Rznr4

2011-12-14T14:29:00.001-08:00

Healthy Substitutions for High-Fat Holiday Food http://ping.fm/n1PL2

BISPHOSPHONATES INCREASE JOINT REPLACEMENT SURVIVAL

2011-12-13T15:36:00.000-08:00

bisphosphonate appears to be helpful after joint replacement surgery, nearly doubling the time to revision surgery when repeat surgery is necessary. Further studies are required for confirmation before widespread use is recommended. BISPHOSPHONATES INCREASE JOINT REPLACEMENT SURVIVAL : Tom Heston MD : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive

2011-12-13T15:33:00.001-08:00

Bisphosphonates increase joint replacement survival http://ping.fm/0AID1

2011-12-12T09:17:00.001-08:00

Latest Updates on the Evaluation of Suspected Dementia http://ping.fm/14v0T

Latest Updates on the Evaluation of Suspected Dementia

2011-12-12T09:13:00.001-08:00

The percentage of Americans older than 65 years of age is likely to double over the next decade, from just over 10% currently to 20% in 2020. The primary cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease which is responsible for 70% of all cases of dementia. Other major causes are vascular dementia (17%), Lewy Body disease, Parkinson-related dementia, and frontal lobe dementia. The good news is

2011-12-11T11:05:00.001-08:00

Internet Psychose http://ping.fm/2vqyR

2011-12-11T11:00:00.001-08:00

Internet psicosi http://ping.fm/vnS52

2011-12-11T10:50:00.001-08:00

La psychose Internet http://ping.fm/2T2xE

La psychose Internet

2011-12-11T10:47:00.000-08:00

L'absence de repères sociaux au cours de réseautage en ligne peuvent entraîner un stress émotionnel sévère par les perceptions erronéesCommunication médiatisée par ordinateur (CMC) a connu une croissance explosive au cours des deux dernières décennies, puisque le projet World Wide Web dirigé par Tim Berners-Lee au CERN devenir un service accessible au public sur Internet. Cette méthode

2011-12-11T10:35:00.001-08:00

Internet Psicosis http://ping.fm/5HcVK

2011-12-10T17:34:00.001-08:00

Common Causes of a Cough http://ping.fm/0InED

Common Causes of a Cough

2011-12-10T17:30:00.000-08:00

Having a cough is a common physical complaint that causes people to go see the doctor. The cause of an acute cough starting within the last few days is usually diagnosed by clinical assessment. Chronic coughs, lasting several weeks and longer, however, can be challenging to determine the exact cause. Usually a chronic cough is a benign condition, however, it also can be due to advanced and severe

2011-12-09T12:56:00.001-08:00

Dietary Fiber, Weight Loss Programs, the Prostate, and Your Health http://ping.fm/6CaTc

2011-12-09T08:27:00.001-08:00

Internet Psychosis http://ping.fm/j6dZB

2011-12-08T20:02:00.001-08:00

Three Steps to Decreased Holiday Anxiety http://ping.fm/FCMj6

2011-12-07T21:56:00.001-08:00

The MegaSimple Diet http://ping.fm/ueghD

2011-12-07T10:15:00.001-08:00

The Evaluation and Management of Chronic Diarrhea http://ping.fm/hQNzb

2011-12-07T09:35:00.001-08:00

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: 5 Tips for Romance http://ping.fm/NomNs

2011-12-07T09:32:00.001-08:00

Keeping Your Heart Healthy During the Holidays http://ping.fm/a5Jdk

2011-12-06T20:41:00.001-08:00

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: Tips for Healthy Holiday Giving http://ping.fm/fXah8

2011-12-06T20:37:00.001-08:00

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: 5 Tips for Financial Success http://ping.fm/dbMCG

2011-12-06T20:34:00.001-08:00

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: 5 Tips for Charity http://ping.fm/WOagC

2011-12-06T20:30:00.001-08:00

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: 5 Tips for the Brain http://ping.fm/Tqx1N

2011-12-06T20:27:00.001-08:00

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: 5 Tips for the Health Nut http://ping.fm/HWE1q

2011-12-06T20:21:00.001-08:00

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: 5 Tips for the Techno Nerd http://ping.fm/zjYWG

2011-12-06T20:10:00.001-08:00

Risk of Bleeding After Heart Attack http://ping.fm/WJA0m

2011-12-06T20:02:00.001-08:00

What to Do If Metformin Monotherapy Doesn't Work http://ping.fm/yQTio

2011-12-06T19:46:00.001-08:00

Safety of Home Births http://ping.fm/rln1q

2011-12-06T19:34:00.001-08:00

Unintentional Disclosure on Facebook by Professional School Students - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com http://ping.fm/EWH2K

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: 5 Tips for Charity

2011-12-06T19:16:00.001-08:00

Charitable giving demonstrates your compassion and enthusiasm for a good cause. During holiday gift exchanges, this compassion and enthusiasm can be shared with your family and friends. Incorporating charitable giving in your out of the box holiday gift giving can give special meaning and importance to the meaning of the season. When you give an out of the box gift, you cannot use a

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: 5 Tips for Financial Success

2011-12-06T19:15:00.001-08:00

Some years, when it is time to give gifts, it is also time to maximize your savings. That's just the nature of up and down cycles. So when you want to save financially but still participate in gift exchanges, why not give some out of the box gifts? These sometimes involve no money, or can save you a lot of money when you do make a purchase. The principle is to give thoughtful gestures. These

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts: Tips for Healthy Holiday Giving

2011-12-06T19:09:00.001-08:00

This year, why not think out of the box and give your friends and family something that will last much longer? These ideas for healthy outside of the box gifts can give your loved ones the best present of all, a new start in a better, healthier direction.Many people associate gift giving with a present under the Christmas tree. This expectation can be deeply embedded and so to prevent some

2011-12-06T13:55:00.001-08:00

Counseling People to Lose Weight Works http://ping.fm/JQJif

2011-12-06T13:49:00.001-08:00

The Digital Extension of Human Sensing http://ping.fm/zJBSG

2011-12-06T13:34:00.001-08:00

Social Networking and Legal Liability http://ping.fm/5km4R

2011-12-06T12:34:00.001-08:00

Violent Video Games and the Brain http://ping.fm/eF6D9

Violent Video Games and the Brain - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com

2011-12-06T12:14:00.000-08:00

Functional magnetic resonance imaging technique identifies changes in the brain after playing video gamesViolent Video Games and the Brain - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com

Can Eating Fish Really Help Your Brain? - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com

2011-12-06T12:11:00.000-08:00

A study from the University of Pittsburgh says yes, depending on how you prepare itCan Eating Fish Really Help Your Brain? - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com

Out of the Box Holiday Gifts - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com

2011-12-02T16:05:00.000-08:00

Make the holiday gift exchange memorable this year by giving non-material gifts.

Conservative Prescribing of Pharmaceuticals - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

2011-11-30T14:20:00.000-08:00

This review from Harvard presents several useful techniques to reduce the unnecessary prescription of pharmaceuticals.Conservative Prescribing of Pharmaceuticals - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Imaging Recurrent Uterine Sarcoma - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

2011-11-30T14:04:00.000-08:00

PET/CT imaging comparison with conventional imaging inconclusiveImaging Recurrent Uterine Sarcoma - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

The Prevention of Breast Cancer

2011-11-30T13:52:00.000-08:00

Simple strategies appear to be the best way to decrease a person's risk of getting breast cancer.The Prevention of Breast Cancer - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Christmas and Your Health

2011-11-29T17:47:00.000-08:00

Doc Clarence learns an important lesson from the stars.Christmas and Your Health - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Going Home for Christmas

2011-11-29T10:03:00.000-08:00

She was beyond a medical cure, but maybe, just maybe, the physician could do one last thing for her.Going Home for Christmas - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

The New Idea Out West

2011-11-28T20:08:00.000-08:00

Could the Cowboy doctor save the farmer's arm? A story he heard at the tavern may mean the difference between life and death.The New Idea Out West - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

What's Inside

2011-11-28T11:47:00.000-08:00

Personal reflections on life as a molecular imaging physicianWhat's Inside - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

The Power of Snow

2011-11-28T11:28:00.000-08:00

The Power of Snow Haiku

Pericardial Effusion on Cardiac CT Angiography - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

2011-11-28T11:23:00.000-08:00

Pericardial Effusion on Cardiac CT Angiography - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Coronary Artery Calcium and All-Cause Mortality - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

2011-11-28T10:48:00.000-08:00

Coronary Artery Calcium and All-Cause Mortality - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Start Mammograms at Age 50, Expert Task Force Says - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

2011-11-27T16:43:00.000-08:00

Start Mammograms at Age 50, Expert Task Force Says - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Yoga Found to Help Children with Cancer - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

2011-11-22T18:02:00.000-08:00

Yoga Found to Help Children with Cancer - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Virtual CT Improves Screening Rates for Colon Cancer - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

2011-11-22T17:29:00.000-08:00

Virtual CT Improves Screening Rates for Colon Cancer - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com

Evaluation of diagnostic performance of (18)F-FDG-PET compared to CT in detecting potential causes of fever of unknown origin in an academic centre.

2011-11-18T11:22:00.000-08:00

Evaluation of diagnostic performance of (18)F-FDG-PET compared to CT in detecting potential causes of fever of unknown origin in an academic centre.: Evaluation of diagnostic performance of (18)F-FDG-PET compared to CT in detecting potential causes of fever of unknown origin in an academic centre. Hell J Nucl Med. 2011 Sep;14(3):255-259 Authors: Rosenbaum J, Basu S,

Nov 17 2011 AIC Academy

2011-11-17T15:52:00.000-08:00

- idaho city workers education meeting

Moderate alcohol consumption during adult life, drinking patterns, and breast cancer risk.

2011-11-16T17:32:00.000-08:00

Moderate alcohol consumption during adult life, drinking patterns, and breast cancer risk.: Moderate alcohol consumption during adult life, drinking patterns, and breast cancer risk. JAMA. 2011 Nov 2;306(17):1884-90 Authors: Chen WY, Rosner B, Hankinson SE, Colditz GA, Willett WC Abstract CONTEXT: Multiple studies have linked alcohol consumption to breast

Dietary fibre, whole grains, and risk of colorectal cancer: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.

2011-11-16T17:15:00.000-08:00

Dietary fibre, whole grains, and risk of colorectal cancer: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.: Dietary fibre, whole grains, and risk of colorectal cancer: systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies. BMJ. 2011;343:d6617 Authors: Aune D, Chan DS, Lau R, Vieira R, Greenwood DC, Kampman E, Norat T

FDG-PET for the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin: a Japanese multi-center study.

2011-11-16T17:13:00.000-08:00

FDG-PET for the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin: a Japanese multi-center study.: FDG-PET for the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin: a Japanese multi-center study. Ann Nucl Med. 2011 Jun;25(5):355-64 Authors: Kubota K, Nakamoto Y, Tamaki N, Kanegae K, Fukuda H, Kaneda T, Kitajima K, Tateishi U, Morooka M, Ito K, Minamimoto R, Murakami K Abstract

The vasodilator stress ECG: Should depression cause anxiety?

2011-11-16T17:11:00.000-08:00

The vasodilator stress ECG: Should depression cause anxiety?: The vasodilator stress ECG: Should depression cause anxiety? J Nucl Cardiol. 2011 Nov 15; Authors: Abbott BG PMID: 22083393 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Giant cell arteritis on 18F-FDG P... [Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2009] - PubMed - NCBI

2011-11-15T12:02:00.000-08:00

Giant cell arteritis on 18F-FDG P... [Clin Physiol Funct Imaging. 2009] - PubMed - NCBI

Results of the Medicare Health Support disease-management pilot program.

2011-11-14T22:32:00.000-08:00

Results of the Medicare Health Support disease-management pilot program.: Results of the Medicare Health Support disease-management pilot program. N Engl J Med. 2011 Nov 3;365(18):1704-12 Authors: McCall N, Cromwell J Abstract BACKGROUND: In the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003, Congress required the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to test the

Omega-3 Fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: effects on risk factors, molecular pathways, and clinical events.

2011-11-14T22:31:00.000-08:00

Omega-3 Fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: effects on risk factors, molecular pathways, and clinical events.: Omega-3 Fatty acids and cardiovascular disease: effects on risk factors, molecular pathways, and clinical events. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011 Nov 8;58(20):2047-67 Authors: Mozaffarian D, Wu JH Abstract We reviewed available evidence for cardiovascular

Prospective comparison of combined (18)F-FDG and (18)F-NaF PET/CT vs. (18)F-FDG PET/CT imaging for detection of malignancy.

2011-11-14T22:28:00.000-08:00

Prospective comparison of combined (18)F-FDG and (18)F-NaF PET/CT vs. (18)F-FDG PET/CT imaging for detection of malignancy.: Prospective comparison of combined (18)F-FDG and (18)F-NaF PET/CT vs. (18)F-FDG PET/CT imaging for detection of malignancy. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2011 Nov 8; Authors: Lin FI, Rao JE, Mittra ES,

Effect of mobile cell phone ringing on function of gamma camera.

2011-11-14T22:25:00.000-08:00

Effect of mobile cell phone ringing on function of gamma camera.: Effect of mobile cell phone ringing on function of gamma camera. Clin Nucl Med. 2011 Dec;36(12):1131-2 Authors: Azizmohammadi Z, Baharfar N, Javadi H, Shafiei B, Delavari S, Babaei AA, Ahmadi A, Assadi M, Neshandarasli I Abstract After the start of renal scintigraphy in a 32-year-old woman,

FDG-PET/CT in the diagnosis of recurrent breast cancer.

2011-11-14T22:23:00.000-08:00

FDG-PET/CT in the diagnosis of recurrent breast cancer.: FDG-PET/CT in the diagnosis of recurrent breast cancer. Acta Radiol. 2011 Nov 8; Authors: Murakami R, Kumita SI, Yoshida T, Ishihara K, Kiriyama T, Hakozaki K, Yanagihara K, Iida S, Tsuchiya SI Abstract BackgroundAn advantage of PET/CT has been demonstrated for diagnosis of several tumor entities. In

Association between physician billing and cardiac stress testing patterns following coronary revascularization.

2011-11-14T22:22:00.000-08:00

Association between physician billing and cardiac stress testing patterns following coronary revascularization.: Association between physician billing and cardiac stress testing patterns following coronary revascularization. JAMA. 2011 Nov 9;306(18):1993-2000 Authors: Shah BR, Cowper PA, O'Brien SM, Jensen N, Patel MR, Douglas PS, Peterson ED Abstract CONTEXT:

51 y/o male with suspected CAD. Overlapping bowel activity on the rest images causes the appearance of inducible ischemia on myocardial perfusion imaging.

2011-10-27T17:54:00.000-07:00

The problem with low powered studies.

2011-09-21T14:51:00.000-07:00

This figure shows that amount of overlap between the null hypothesis (Ho) and the alternative hypothesis (Ha) when the power of a study is only 15%. When the p-value is < 0.05, it is reasonable to reject Ho since you are 3 times more likely to be right than wrong. But when the p-value is > 0.05, it is not possible to reject or accept Ho or Ha since you are just about as likely to be wrong as to

Nice videos demonstrating manuevers for some forms of vertigo

2011-09-13T12:10:00.001-07:00

http://www.dbi.udel.edu/MichaelTeixidoMD/patientInfo/BVVP.html

September, 2011 White Coat Ceremony in St. Lucia

2011-09-12T13:47:00.000-07:00

White Coat Ceremony, Sept 10, 2011 in Vieux Fort, St. Lucia.

2011-09-12T11:55:00.000-07:00

Future Orientation Increases Weight Loss

2011-06-12T16:01:00.000-07:00

Future Orientation Increases Weight Loss