Health Issues

[Psyber]

http://www.medconnect.com.au/tabid/84/s ... fault.aspx

Risk of Hypothyroidism Rises With Recent Smoking Cessation [Tuesday, October 19, 2010 - Elsevier Global Medical News BY MICHELE G. SULLIVAN PARIS (EGMN)]

Smokers who have recently kicked the habit could face a significant increase in the risk of developing new-onset hypothyroidism.
The risk is greatest within the first 2 years of quitting, when it can run as high as 5 times the risk of someone who has never smoked, or who has been tobacco-free for more than 2 years.

There’s no obvious explanation for the phenomenon, Dr. Allan Carle said at the International Thyroid Meeting. However, he said, a 2007 study suggests that current smokers actually have a significantly lower risk of developing hypothyroidism but an increased risk of hyperthyroidism (Arch. Intern. Med. 2007;167:1428-32).

http://www.medconnect.com.au/tabid/84/s ... fault.aspx

Study: Violent TV, Videos Appear to Desensitize Adolescent Boys to Aggression [Monday, October 18, 2010 - Elsevier Global Medical News BY JANE ANDERSON]

Watching repeated violence on television and video and in movies can blunt emotional responses to aggression in teenage boys. This desensitization might, in turn, promote aggressive attitudes and behavior, according to study published online Oct. 19.

Reactions to aggressive media decrease with repetition, which could in turn prevent teens from relating aggressive actions to the consequences from those actions, according to the study, published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.

[The Dark Knight]

Study: Violent TV, Videos Appear to Desensitize Adolescent Boys to Aggression [Monday, October 18, 2010 - Elsevier Global Medical News BY JANE ANDERSON]

Watching repeated violence on television and video and in movies can blunt emotional responses to aggression in teenage boys. This desensitization might, in turn, promote aggressive attitudes and behavior, according to study published online Oct. 19.

Reactions to aggressive media decrease with repetition, which could in turn prevent teens from relating aggressive actions to the consequences from those actions, according to the study, published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.

I've read and heard alot about this and IMO it's bullsh!t. I'm 19 and I know alot of guys who watch alot of violent movies and videos. We talk about these movies and videos to worlds end and it has never had any effect on us at all. It doesn't promote violence.

The one thing that does promote violence in teenage boys is really a no-brainer-Alcohol.

[White Line Fever]

Study: Violent TV, Videos Appear to Desensitize Adolescent Boys to Aggression [Monday, October 18, 2010 - Elsevier Global Medical News BY JANE ANDERSON]

Watching repeated violence on television and video and in movies can blunt emotional responses to aggression in teenage boys. This desensitization might, in turn, promote aggressive attitudes and behavior, according to study published online Oct. 19.

Reactions to aggressive media decrease with repetition, which could in turn prevent teens from relating aggressive actions to the consequences from those actions, according to the study, published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.

I've read and heard alot about this and IMO it's bullsh!t. I'm 19 and I know alot of guys who watch alot of violent movies and videos. We talk about these movies and videos to worlds end and it has never had any effect on us at all. It doesn't promote violence.

The one thing that does promote violence in teenage boys is really a no-brainer-Alcohol.

WOAH calm down mate

[The Dark Knight]

Study: Violent TV, Videos Appear to Desensitize Adolescent Boys to Aggression [Monday, October 18, 2010 - Elsevier Global Medical News BY JANE ANDERSON]

Watching repeated violence on television and video and in movies can blunt emotional responses to aggression in teenage boys. This desensitization might, in turn, promote aggressive attitudes and behavior, according to study published online Oct. 19.

Reactions to aggressive media decrease with repetition, which could in turn prevent teens from relating aggressive actions to the consequences from those actions, according to the study, published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.

I've read and heard alot about this and IMO it's bullsh!t. I'm 19 and I know alot of guys who watch alot of violent movies and videos. We talk about these movies and videos to worlds end and it has never had any effect on us at all. It doesn't promote violence.

The one thing that does promote violence in teenage boys is really a no-brainer-Alcohol.

WOAH calm down mate

Lol WLF! It's just that they put so much time into researching it but still can't seem find any real evidence on it. They can't keep saying it can blunt emotional responses to aggression, it either does or it desn't.

[GWW]

My guess is that it does affect certain personality types but not all. For those teenagers with poor social skills and cognitive functioning it wouldnt surprise me at all that exposure to certain "violent" video games/movies desensitised them to aggression.

[Psyber]

My guess is that it does affect certain personality types but not all. For those teenagers with poor social skills and cognitive functioning it wouldnt surprise me at all that exposure to certain "violent" video games/movies desensitised them to aggression.

That's probably fair comment, and I agree with TDK's comment about alcohol.
The same could be added for stimulant drugs.

However, there is enough accumulated evidence that at least some individuals are desensitised by repeated exposure to not dismiss it entirely.
The concept is consistent with the basic principles of operant conditioning.

[Psyber]

Something worth being aware of I came across about codeine in over the counter pain killers.
It's addictive nature is something I have commented on before.
http://www.mjainsight.com.au/view?post= ... at=comment

... an individual can have more than one copy of the 2D6 gene, leading to an enhanced, but variable, ability to produce morphine from codeine.

Because of opioid toxicity, withdrawal of codeine has been recommended by Canadian public health physicians, paediatricians and journal editors in the Canadian Medical Association Journal — but this is contentious. The evidence in support of this was largely derived from studying opioid toxicity in new-born babies and their newly post-partum and breast-feeding mothers prescribed codeine.

[fisho mcspaz]

Something worth being aware of I came across about codeine in over the counter pain killers.
It's addictive nature is something I have commented on before.
http://www.mjainsight.com.au/view?post= ... at=comment

... an individual can have more than one copy of the 2D6 gene, leading to an enhanced, but variable, ability to produce morphine from codeine.

Because of opioid toxicity, withdrawal of codeine has been recommended by Canadian public health physicians, paediatricians and journal editors in the Canadian Medical Association Journal — but this is contentious. The evidence in support of this was largely derived from studying opioid toxicity in new-born babies and their newly post-partum and breast-feeding mothers prescribed codeine.

Yes, I came across this one myself after Luke was born. I was very suspicious of any medication I was given and would always look it up on Tom Hale's website before taking any. However, after Angus was born the doctors pumped me full of Panadeine Forte and Endone - I had third degree tearing - and there were no adverse affects, so I have taken Panadeine Forte a few times this year for migraines.

[Psyber]

Here is a new snippet that reinforces the need for caution with alleged "natural" products:

CAPSULE WARNING
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned that some consumers may have purchased Ying Da Wang tablets over the internet.
The product labelling information claims it to be a ‘pure natural product’.
However, analysis has confirmed the presence of therapeutic quantities of sildenafil in these tablets.
Consumers are advised to cease using, and discard any remaining product.

A similar warning has been issued for internet-sourced Reduce Weight Fruta Planta capsules, also claimed to
be natural. However, TGA analysis has confirmed the presence of therapeutic quantities of sibutramine and phenolphthalein in these capsules.

[Jimmy_041]

Here is a new snippet that reinforces the need for caution with alleged "natural" products:

CAPSULE WARNING
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned that some consumers may have purchased Ying Da Wang tablets over the internet.
The product labelling information claims it to be a ‘pure natural product’.
However, analysis has confirmed the presence of therapeutic quantities of sildenafil in these tablets.
Consumers are advised to cease using, and discard any remaining product.

A similar warning has been issued for internet-sourced Reduce Weight Fruta Planta capsules, also claimed to
be natural. However, TGA analysis has confirmed the presence of therapeutic quantities of sibutramine and phenolphthalein in these capsules.

Is that what I think it is?

Does Ying Da mean stiff in another language?

[Wedgie]

Here is a new snippet that reinforces the need for caution with alleged "natural" products:

CAPSULE WARNING
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned that some consumers may have purchased Ying Da Wang tablets over the internet.
The product labelling information claims it to be a ‘pure natural product’.
However, analysis has confirmed the presence of therapeutic quantities of sildenafil in these tablets.
Consumers are advised to cease using, and discard any remaining product.

A similar warning has been issued for internet-sourced Reduce Weight Fruta Planta capsules, also claimed to
be natural. However, TGA analysis has confirmed the presence of therapeutic quantities of sibutramine and phenolphthalein in these capsules.

Is that what I think it is?

Does Ying Da mean stiff in another language?

[Psyber]

Is that what I think it is?
Does Ying Da mean stiff in another language?

Google Translate came up with "Wang should be large.."

[Jimmy_041]

WTF

I'm buying some of this $hit - read the effects

See: http://doctorpuck.com/Ying.htm

Great sales pitch: "More Puck For Your Buck"

[Psyber]

The authorities are warning those who may buy it that it is not "herbal" but actually contains sildenafil (Viagra).
Since it is a fraction of the normal price for Viagra here in Oz, it is a bargain.
That makes one wonder about the profit margin on Viagra, and the like, in Oz.

[Jimmy_041]

But look at the effects on women

[Psyber]

But look at the effects on women

Viagra has always been known to affect women too - it is just not regarded as "kosher" to market it in that way - presumably in case slipping it into women's drinks at pubs and clubs catches on.
Mind you I think the Ying Da Wang web site is exaggerating its effect somewhat on both genders...

[Jimmy_041]

But look at the effects on women

Viagra has always been known to affect women too - it is just not regarded as "kosher" to market it in that way - presumably in case slipping it into women's drinks at pubs and clubs catches on.
Mind you I think the Ying Da Wang web site is exaggerating its effect somewhat on both genders...

Unusual for a chinese site........

Very nice use of the English language though

[Jimmy_041]

Do you have to stay home for 10 days with this stuff?

http://www.menubuy.com/hard-ten-days.html

[Wedgie]

I tried to snort it but all I got was a stiff upper lip.

[Zelezny Chucks]

I particularly like the line "a woman with a dull and dry vagina"

Wouldn't it be easier to just say married women?