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Don't get me wrong WebMD has some good patient education materials; however, I think some people can take it to far. I've really never been on WebMD but I'm assuming there is a place where you can put in all your symptoms and it will pull up every scary diagnosis known to man. WebMD is not the place for hyperchondriacs!

Well yesterday and today I got to visit with the ultimate hyperchondriac. So this patient came to me yesterday after having what he thought was a CVA (cerebro vascular accident a.k.a stroke) on Saturday. The story is that he was out shopping in the heat and suddenly felt funny in the head and had some generalized weakness. So after going inside in the air conditioner he felt much better. Immediately he believe he was having a heat stroke. So what does he do but get on WebMD when he gets home. I examine him on Monday and he shows no signs of stroke. He is a 50 year old male that hasn't had a physical in a while so I suggest we get some baseline labs and schedule a time to come in for a complete physical. End of story....NOPE!

This morning he came back in to get his fasting labs; however, after leaving the clinic he starts to feel funny again so he decides to head on over to the ER. Well the triage nurse told him to go back to his primary care physician which is me. So this morning I see him again in clinic. We go over the symptoms again and come to find out he is a nurse and he works for the local mental health/mental retardation organization. Well this doesn't help anything because he has a knowledge of things. He continues to tell me that he thinks he is having either mini strokes, he has an aneurysm, or increased intracranial pressure. I do another exam which is normal. I finally tell him I think he is anxious about his health and that is making him have these "funny feelings." So then I decide I want to put him on an antidepressant well he doesn't want that because they are psycotropic (whatever that means). Then I convince him to try a non-addictive anxiety medicine. Finally he agrees after a lot of convincing and I send him on his way. End of story right...NOPE!

So later in the afternoon he tried to call the clinic to set up a colonoscopy which we do not do in the clinic. I happen to get on the phone with him and he has one more question. He wants to know if I need to check a PT/INR which is what we check on people who are on some sort of blood thinner. I guess he thought his blood was either to thin/thick and needed that checked. I once again reassured him that this was an unnecessary test. So tomorrow when I get his lab results back I'm sure hoping everything comes back normal because I don't know if I can handle anymore WebMD searches by this gentleman.

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(Orlando) – Doctors seemed a little taller at this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which started Saturday and ended Tuesday.

The reason: The drug company industry's ban on logo-laden pens, mugs and other giveaways to doctors.

In years past, attendees swarmed the enormous exhibits hall, rushing from booth to booth, trick or treating for tchotchkes ranging from personalized ballpoint pens to MP3 players.

Weighed down by overstuffed bags stamped with the logo of one drug company or another, their gaits unsteady as they struggled to balance their new toys, the doctors appeared – well, shorter.

Fast forward to 2009. Under a voluntary code of conduct from PhRMA, the drug-industry trade group, drugmakers are to abstain from noneducational freebies, such as pens or mouse pads. The policy, which went into effect at the beginning of the year, came amid criticism that nominal gifts influence -- or appear to influence -- physicians’ prescribing patterns.

Excuse my cynicism, but I find it hard to believe that my doctor would prescribe me one drug over another simply because he has a promotional keychain.

What did happen is that exhibit areas – not just at ASCO, but at all the major medical meetings – have become ghost towns. Doctors’ conference bags have become lighter. They seem taller.

There is also an unintended consequence of the new regulations, says Len Lichtenfeld, MD, deputy medical director of the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Traffic is down not only at drug companies’ booths, but at those of nonprofits like ACS that aim to stamp out cancer and patient advocacy groups as well. He’s worried the regulations will have a backlash on groups like his.

Meanwhile, through a loophole in the policy, drugmakers continue to fund lavish all-you-can-eat dinners for attendees. (The policy reads: “A [drug] company should not provide meals directly at continuing medical education [CME] events, except that a CME provider at its own discretion may apply the financial support provided by a [drug] company for a CME event to provide meals for all participants.”)

And drugmakers continue to pay doctors huge sums for research and consulting. The list of conflicts-of-interest (COI) – meaning the authors have a financial stake in the company that makes the study drug -- on some clinical trials runs a full page. And just like the fine print on advertisements, the COI list often goes unnoticed.

“They’re worried about me taking a pen and these people are taking in hundreds of thousands of dollars for research,” Lichtenfeld told me at dinner the other night (yes, I paid my own way).

Maybe PhRMA should consider refining the rules – so that doctors and drugmakers can truly stand taller.

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For Forest Whittiker and his compatriot Danny Glover it was sweet home coming on Sunday April 5, 2009, when the traditional ruler and people of Nkwere, Imo state welcomed him with a chieftaincy title after taking part at the just concluded African Movie Academy Awards in Bayelsa. The sleepy town went in wild jubilation when the motorcade entered the ancient palace of Eshi of Nkwere while the traditional drummers and women dancers welcomed the guests with songs of praises.

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Dealing with arthritis joints and the pain that comes with them is difficult and frustrating. However, before you can find the best treatment option for your needs, it is very important that you are able to understand and recognize the type of pain that you are dealing with when it comes to your joints.
The type of pain you are having can make a huge difference in your treatment and even can make a difference in the health professional you choose to see. Its important that you see a professional to figure out the type of joint pain you have and to get a professional diagnosis of your problem.
How Arthritis is Diagnosed
There are a variety of ways that arthritis joints can be diagnosed. Usually this starts out with an examination of the joints that are affected and a close look at your medical history as well. Often X-rays are used to take a look at the damage the joints have sustained, if any, which can help with arthritis diagnosis. There are a variety of types of arthritis, and often blood tests are used to differentiate between certain types of arthritis. Some of the other procedures that can be used to help come up with a diagnosis include MRIs, CAT scans, and more. These option can be used together or independently to come up with a diagnosis for your arthritis joints.
Where to Get Help for Your Arthritis
Wondering where you can get help for your arthritis joints? Well, there are a variety of medical professionals out there that deal with arthritis treatment and diagnosis. Of course various professionals deal with different types of arthritis in many cases. However, here is a look at some of the medical professionals to turn to when you need help for arthritis pain.
- Rheumatologists - One type of medical professional that you can turn to when you are dealing with arthritis is a rheumatologist. These professionals treat arthritis and other types of rheumatic diseases out there that may affect skin, muscles, joints, bones, and more. They have special training in this field and are adequately equipped to deal with your arthritis problems.
- Orthopedic Surgeons - Youll find that often orthopedic surgeons end up treating arthritis patients, although this is usually an option for those dealing with advanced arthritis. They help to treat arthritis over the long term, offering non surgical as well as surgical arthritis treatments.

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Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder - Topic Overview
What are panic attacks and panic disorder?

A panic attack is a sudden, intense fear or anxiety that may make you short of breath or dizzy or make your heart pound. You may feel out of control. Some people believe they are having a heart attack or are about to die. An attack usually lasts from 5 to 20 minutes but may last even longer, up to a few hours. You have the most anxiety about 10 minutes after the attack starts. If these attacks happen often, they are called a panic disorder.

Panic attacks can be scary and so bad that they get in the way of your daily activities. Treatment can help most people have fewer symptoms or even stop the attacks.

More women than men get panic attacks.
What causes panic attacks and panic disorder?

Experts aren't sure what causes panic attacks and panic disorder. But the body has a natural response when you are stressed or in danger. It speeds up your heart, makes you breathe faster, and gives you a burst of energy. This is called the fight-or-flight response. It gets you ready to either cope with or run away from danger. A panic attack occurs when this response happens when there is no danger.

Panic attacks and panic disorder may be caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals or a family history of panic disorder. They sometimes happen with no clear cause.

Panic attacks may also be brought on by:

* A health problem such as an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), or heart or breathing problems.
* Depression or another mood disorder.
* Alcohol abuse.
* Using too much nicotine or too much caffeine.
* Taking certain medicines, such as those used to treat asthma and heart problems.
* Using illegal drugs such as marijuana or cocaine.
* Living with high levels of stress for a long time.

You have a higher chance of getting panic disorder if you have a parent with depression or bipolar disorder.
What are the symptoms?

Symptoms of a panic attack may include:

* A feeling of intense fear, terror, or anxiety.
* Trouble breathing or very fast breathing.
* Chest pain or tightness.
* A heartbeat that races or is not regular.
* Sweating.
* Nausea or an upset stomach.
* Dizziness and shaking.
* Numbness or tingling.

Symptoms of panic disorder may include:

* Repeated panic attacks when there is no reason for the fight-or-flight response.
* Changing your daily activities because you worry that you will have another attack.

Some people have a fear of being in crowds, standing in line, or going into shopping malls. They are afraid of having another panic attack or of not being able to escape. This problem is called agoraphobia and can be so bad for some people that they never leave their homes.

About half of people who have panic disorder also have agoraphobia.1 People with panic disorder often have depression at the same time.
How are panic attacks and panic disorder diagnosed?

Your doctor will ask about your past health and do a physical exam. The exam may include listening to your heart, checking your blood pressure, and ordering blood tests to look for other causes of your problem. Your doctor may ask you to do some simple things that test your memory and other mental skills.
How are they treated?

Treatments for panic attacks and panic disorder include counseling and medicine. Using both will often work best. Treatment can help most people control or even stop attacks. But symptoms can come back, especially if you stop treatment too soon.21

Early treatment of panic attacks is very important. It can prevent other problems related to panic disorder. These problems include depression, anxiety disorders, and substance abuse.

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The traditional Mediterranean diet is particularly good for the heart, according to a new research review by Andrew Mente, PhD, and colleagues. But what's so great about the Mediterranean diet, and how practical is it in real life? WebMD Senior Writer Miranda Hitti asked Mente those questions and more.

What is it about the Mediterranean diet that you think is beneficial for heart health? Is there any one element of the Mediterranean diet that stands out?
The Mediterranean diet includes generous amounts of fruits and vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, cheese or yogurt, fish, healthy fats such as olive and canola oil, [and] small portions of red wine in moderation.

The evidence shows that each of these items is beneficial to heart health on its own, albeit more modestly than when combined together into one healthy diet.

As far as which stands out the most, it seems the evidence is strongest for vegetables, nuts, and monounsaturated fats like olive oil.

How would you describe your own diet? Do you follow the Mediterranean diet?
I try to follow the Mediterranean diet as much as possible, and one of its benefits is that it is highly palatable. This is not a “fad diet,” but rather a diet that could be permanently part of a health lifestyle.

Having said that, I’ll occasionally treat myself to some of the “evil” foods, especially desserts. It’s part of being human and the occasional treat is probably harmless, but try not to make poor food choices a regular routine.

Some people become weary of on-again, off-again news about diet and health (such as the ongoing debate about wine’s risks vs. benefits). In your opinion, has the Mediterranean diet stood the test of time?
Absolutely. It was first publicized after World War II but didn’t really get widespread recognition until the 1990s.

During that time, several diet researchers noticed that people living in Mediterranean countries consumed relatively large amounts of fat but had lower rates of heart disease compared to other developed countries like the United States. An important reason for this disparity was that the Mediterranean diet includes healthier fats like olive oil instead of animal fats.

Since the 1990s, study after study has consistently demonstrated that the Mediterranean diet is highly protective against cardiovascular disease and total mortality.

Is there any downside to the Mediterranean diet? And is there anything you would want to note about the importance of portion size?
As with any diet, portion size is important. It is best to consume amounts that are ideal for your body weight.

Certainly this diet is just one aspect of the Mediterranean lifestyle. It is also important to be physically active and take a half-hour walk every day.

You live in Montreal – far from the Mediterranean. How adaptable is the Mediterranean diet if you don’t live in, say, Italy?
Cost can be an issue. Calorie for calorie, junk foods cost less than fresh produce and are less likely to rise with inflation.

Healthier items like vegetables and fruits are rapidly becoming luxury foods, whereas foods with empty calories are cheaper. This probably explains why cardiovascular disease rates are higher among low-income earners. The problem may be even worse in rural areas where healthier food is either too expensive or too far away.

Read WebMD's news story on Mente's latest diet review.

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Information from the US Centers for Disease Control
updated April 26, 2009 12:45 ET
Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been identified internationally. The current U.S. case count is provided below.
U.S. Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection (laboratory confirmed cases by state)
California 7 cases
Kansas 2 cases
New York City 8 cases
Ohio 1 case
Texas 2 cases
TOTAL COUNT 20 cases
International Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
See: World Health Organization
As of April 26, 2009 9:00 AM ET
Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with swine influenza viruses.
CDC is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. This includes deploying staff domestically and internationally to provide guidance and technical support. CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate this investigation.
Laboratory testing has found the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus susceptible to the prescription antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir and has issued interim guidance for the use of these drugs to treat and prevent infection with swine influenza viruses. CDC also has prepared interim guidance on how to care for people who are sick and interim guidance on the use of face masks in a community setting where spread of this swine flu virus has been detected. This is a rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide new information as it becomes available.
There are everyday actions people can take to stay healthy.

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HealthKnowItAll Stem Cells Buy Freedom From Insulin for Type 1 Diabetics Forbes TUESDAY, Apr 14 (HealthDay News) A portion identify of halt radiophone surgery using the patients possess cells led to short-term immunity from insulin injections in 20 of 23 patients new diagnosed with identify 1 diabetes involved in an Transplants support Type 1 diabetics resile insulin Reuters Stem radiophone transplants liberated diabetics from regular jabs Telegraph.co.

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Doc Squad,

I found an awesome book in the library, The Internet and Health Communication: Experiences and Expectations Ronald E. Rice and James E. Katz R859. 7E43I562001 (Reference #) It's on the third floor.

Also, Health Information on the Internet: A Study of Providers, Quality, and Users Rowena Cullen R859.158C852006 (Reference #) They are right next to each other. I'll leave them here for you to take a look at, but they cover some great topics regarding Internet Health history, future predictions on Health and the Internet, eHealth, and more.

Check it out!!!.

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Can you believe that 1 out of every 5 Americans suffer from acid reflux on a monthly basis? What is going on here? Hello Friends, I am here today to share with you a secret. And that secret is that there is one simple thing that you can be doing right now in order to truly help with your health. You see, because of the media, we are constantly convinced that or drugs can truly help us get through most any disease. But whats the truth.

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Michael Hildebrand, PhD, of the University of Iowa's department of otolaryngology, spoke with WebMD about the CATSPER1 gene mutations linked to male infertility - and the possibility of a male contraceptive based on the CATSPER1 gene. Here are excerpts from his comments to WebMD.

If we were to develop any therapy for people with infertility or if we were to consider male contraceptives, in either of those cases, we would still need to do studies in animal models to make sure the approach is both safe and effective -- and only then could we test it in humans.

It would probably take at least a couple of years to complete the animal studies, and then it would be additional years beyond that for clinical trials.

Our laboratory focuses on genetic disease -- typically hearing loss, but we also study families with other problems as well.

In this particular case, we identified two families in which multiple male individuals had infertility problems, and so we took those two families and we identified the gene that was underlying their infertility.

This was a sperm-specific gene; it's a calcium channel that's really essential for the normal movement of the sperm. We also had the advantage of previous studies that have been published which had shown that mice deficient for this particular protein had infertility.

One key [next] step is to investigate additional families to see if they have similar mutations affecting the same gene. We potentially could screen the other three genes [related to CATSPER1] in additional families, as well.

Also, there's been some preliminary work done looking at using antibodies as a potential contraceptive device in males, and there's been one study with specifically this CATSPER1 protein and have shown, in the laboratory, that both human and mice sperm treated with this particular antibody... [are] associated with reduced fertility -- those sperm are not as able to fertilize an egg, at least not in a laboratory.

One problem with infertility is it's often difficult to determine the cause -- whether it's related to the male or the female member of the couple, and what the underlying cause is. So there [are] potentially other genes which haven't been identified.

There are other situations where the deletion of multiple genes is associated with infertility as well as other clinical presentations, but there [are] only a few which are just associated with infertility and are presumably due to proteins which are specifically expressed in the sperm.

Read the WebMD news story about the CATSPER1 gene study.

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Michael Hildebrand, PhD, of the University of Iowa's department of otolaryngology, spoke with WebMD about the CATSPER1 gene mutations linked to male infertility -- and the possibility of a male contraceptive based on the CATSPER1 gene. Here are excerpts from his comments to WebMD.

If we were to develop any therapy for people with infertility or if we were to consider male contraceptives, in either of those cases, we would still need to do studies in animal models to make sure the approach is both safe and effective -- and only then could we test it in humans.

It would probably take at least a couple of years to complete the animal studies, and then it would be additional years beyond that for clinical trials.

Our laboratory focuses on genetic disease -- typically hearing loss, but we also study families with other problems as well.

In this particular case, we identified two families in which multiple male individuals had infertility problems, and so we took those two families and we identified the gene that was underlying their infertility.

This was a sperm-specific gene; it's a calcium channel that's really essential for the normal movement of the sperm. We also had the advantage of previous studies that have been published which had shown that mice deficient for this particular protein had infertility.

One key [next] step is to investigate additional families to see if they have similar mutations affecting the same gene. We potentially could screen the other three genes [related to CATSPER1] in additional families, as well.

Also, there's been some preliminary work done looking at using antibodies as a potential contraceptive device in males, and there's been one study with specifically this CATSPER1 protein and have shown, in the laboratory, that both human and mice sperm treated with this particular antibody... [are] associated with reduced fertility -- those sperm are not as able to fertilize an egg, at least not in a laboratory.

One problem with infertility is it's often difficult to determine the cause -- whether it's related to the male or the female member of the couple, and what the underlying cause is. So there [are] potentially other genes which haven't been identified.

There are other situations where the deletion of multiple genes is associated with infertility as well as other clinical presentations, but there [are] only a few which are just associated with infertility and are presumably due to proteins which are specifically expressed in the sperm.

Read the WebMD news story about the CATSPER1 gene study.

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Earlier this month, ShareThis announced a new partnership with ExactTarget. This week the company rolled out a new widget (the formal announcement comes next week) which unlocks even more power when it comes to sharing content across the Web. This morning I sat down with ShareThis CEO Tim Schigel to discuss the new widget and how the company is doing.
ShareThis launched 15 months ago and currently has 2 million users a month and 100,000 websites actively using their widget (we are one of them). Sites from FoxNews to 1-800-flowers all use the ShareThis widget and each site uses the widget in a slightly different manner. The new widget pushes the concept of creating an account and Tim showed me that you can import your contacts into ShareThis from Gmail/Outlook/etc and then easily send people links. In fact the option allows you to send one message which hits one person via email, one person via AIM, one via MySpace, etc. all at once - pretty nifty. The numbers of registered accounts are low but Tim says the registered number is growing each month.
We had a good discussion about placement of sharing icons and number of sharing icons. What I've found is that here on CN the usage of sharing is very low while on my other, more mainstream-oriented sites, the usage is higher. This is most likely due to the fact that early adopters have their own methods of sharing (bookmarklets, friendfeed, etc.).
I also asked about their business model and revenue. Tim said they are not earning revenue now but that they have lots of ways to better monetize sites for publishers and that the business model will be forthcoming late this year.

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It's dusk and on the hills that seem empty countryside during the day one sees fires everywhere. They shine from the shacks in which each family cooks its meals over an open charcoal fire here in
Grand Bois (or Gran Bwa, in the local lingo), Haiti. Occasional families have built bread kilns from the rock that is everywhere, but most simply hang a pot over the fire for a one-pot meal.

I'm surrounded by the staff and friends and taken-in orphan children of the ServeHaiti clinic, all speaking rapid Creole. The kids had to fight off an aggressive chicken that jumped on their little table. A thin little dog and some ducks wait at the door for their chance. For dinner we're having rice and bean sauce (again) but today there is some turkey roasted over our own open fire. That explains the absence of the big bird that's been pecking in the yard all week.

It rained last night, turning the dust into an unbelievably sticky mud that clings to everything. It's sticky and gummy when wet, and dries into concrete. There's no getting it off your shoes, so we're tracked it all over, despite Donna's hours of sweeping (with all the orphan kids, who adore her, in tow).

Donna took me down to St. Pierre this morning, a hair-raising drive. Imagine the worst road you ever saw -- twice as bad as anything between the clinic and Port au Prince -- with deep, car-swallowing ruts in between bowling-ball-size rocks. At the end of the road is a small 100-year-old church and a much bigger community than at first is apparent.

We attended Ash-Wednesday Mass at the church, presided over by the athletic and strong-voiced Pere Reginald. He insisted we address the congregation, and my few words of greeting in broken Creole got a big laugh.

Donna, a professional photographer -- I'll post some of her shots when we get time -- and I took our cameras out into the village, to see the spring where everyone bathes and fills their water jugs. As Donna has been here dozens of times, she introduced me to some of the friends she'd made. Life in this place -- without running water, without sanitation, without any economy other than the fields and the market, with no health care other than that provided by our clinic way, way up the hill -- is joyful.

As yesterday's post no doubt showed, there is also pain and despair. After I'd posted last night, we saw a man who'd collapsed from malnutrition and a woman who looked pregnant due to bloody fluid that filled her abdomen. A Cuba-trained resident studying here under Dr. Leo told us it was the third time since January the woman had such fluid drained. Dr. Michael and I looked at him: So what did the lab tests show? As it turns out, it's too costly to send such samples all the way to Port au Prince, just to get unreliable or unhelpful results. Does the woman have parasites? Has she got liver failure? We just drained off the fluid and hoped for the best.

The rains that made the road to St. Pierre so dreadful cut down the flow of people to the clinic. Just a trickle today; nothing more dramatic than a very old man dying in pain with prostate cancer. If it doesn't rain again, I wonder what tomorrow will bring.

Ooops. Just as I wrote that sentence, the steel roof began ringing with a furious rainstorm. Everyone is shouting to be heard. The plan now is to make our way through the mud to Port-au-Prince, where we will order some supplies for the clinic and get a sense of what is happening in the capital city of this beautiful, crowded, and troubled land.

I was going to sign off, but two things just happened. One is that the wife of the man who collapsed from malnutrition -- who was sobbing inconsolably last night -- just walked in the kitchen door. She's part of the maintenance staff, as it turns out. As she came in, dripping with rainwater, she recognized me and laughed out loud at her predicament.

The other thing is that the power just went off in a flash of lightning. So I'll log off. The reward of serving others, to paraphrase Paul Farmer in Mountains Beyond Mountains, is getting the chance to do it again. I didn't understand that the first time I read it. That has changed.

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It's dusk and on the hills that seem empty countryside during the day one sees fires everywhere. They shine from the shacks in which each family cooks its meals over an open charcoal fire here in
Grand Bois (or Gran Bwa, in the local lingo), Haiti. Occasional families have built bread kilns from the rock that is everywhere, but most simply hang a pot over the fire for a one-pot meal.

I'm surrounded by the staff and friends and taken-in orphan children of the ServeHaiti clinic, all speaking rapid Creole. The kids had to fight off an aggressive chicken that jumped on their little table. A thin little dog and some ducks wait at the door for their chance. For dinner we're having rice and bean sauce (again) but today there is some turkey roasted over our own open fire. That explains the absence of the big bird that's been pecking in the yard all week.

It rained last night, turning the dust into an unbelievably sticky mud that clings to everything. It's sticky and gummy when wet, and dries into concrete. There's no getting it off your shoes, so we're tracked it all over, despite Donna's hours of sweeping (with all the orphan kids, who adore her, in tow).

Donna took me down to St. Pierre this morning, a hair-raising drive. Imagine the worst road you ever saw -- twice as bad as anything between the clinic and Port au Prince -- with deep, car-swallowing ruts in between bowling-ball-size rocks. At the end of the road is a small 100-year-old church and a much bigger community than at first is apparent.

We attended Ash-Wednesday Mass at the church, presided over by the athletic and strong-voiced Pere Reginald. He insisted we address the congregation, and my few words of greeting in broken Creole got a big laugh.

Donna, a professional photographer -- I'll post some of her shots when we get time -- and I took our cameras out into the village, to see the spring where everyone bathes and fills their water jugs. As Donna has been here dozens of times, she introduced me to some of the friends she'd made. Life in this place -- without running water, without sanitation, without any economy other than the fields and the market, with no health care other than that provided by our clinic way, way up the hill -- is joyful.

As yesterday's post no doubt showed, there is also pain and despair. After I'd posted last night, we saw a man who'd collapsed from malnutrition and a woman who looked pregnant due to bloody fluid that filled her abdomen. A Cuba-trained resident studying here under Dr. Leo told us it was the third time since January the woman had such fluid drained. Dr. Michael and I looked at him: So what did the lab tests show? As it turns out, it's too costly to send such samples all the way to Port au Prince, just to get unreliable or unhelpful results. Does the woman have parasites? Has she got liver failure? We just drained off the fluid and hoped for the best.

The rains that made the road to St. Pierre so dreadful cut down the flow of people to the clinic. Just a trickle today; nothing more dramatic than a very old man dying in pain with prostate cancer. If it doesn't rain again, I wonder what tomorrow will bring.

Ooops. Just as I wrote that sentence, the steel roof began ringing with a furious rainstorm. Everyone is shouting to be heard. The plan now is to make our way through the mud to Port-au-Prince, where we will order some supplies for the clinic and get a sense of what is happening in the capital city of this beautiful, crowded, and troubled land.

I was going to sign off, but two things just happened. One is that the wife of the man who collapsed from malnutrition -- who was sobbing inconsolably last night -- just walked in the kitchen door. She's part of the maintenance staff, as it turns out. As she came in, dripping with rainwater, she recognized me and laughed out loud at her predicament.

The other thing is that the power just went off in a flash of lightning. So I'll log off. The reward of serving others, to paraphrase Paul Farmer in Mountains Beyond Mountains, is getting the chance to do it again. I didn't understand that the first time I read it. That has changed.

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Letting Go of Painby Susie and Otto CollinsTheres a song on the Annie Lennox CD called The Hurting Time that is a soulful reflection of dealing with the pain and loss.The idea of the hurting time in this song is that she is acknowledging and recognizing that the pain has begun.She is not trying to deny its there or shove it aside.Shes just allowing the pain to be.Weve realized that pain comes from the struggle of letting go of something or someone youre attached to that haschanged form. Theres no growth when you stay stuck in your pain. As long as you are committed to staying stuck in your pain,its impossible to move forward to creating the life youreally want. So how do you move forward from being stuck in pain?We were really touched by Franks pain as we read theemail message that he sent to us. Our hearts achedfor him as he described what was going on and how hewas dealing with the pain of his fathers recent death.As we read more of his message, we knew that his planto deal with his pain wouldnt work. His strategy was tokeep himself busy so he wouldnt have to think aboutor feel the loss of his father.It doesnt matter whether its the loss of a family member, being upset that you didnt get a job or promotion, dealingwith a divorce, not being able to take the vacation you wanted, or the pain of unfulfilled possibilities.If you the pain in work, food, drink, buying or anything else to take your mind off your pain, it willcatch up with you at some point and cause you even more pain.We have found that going the pain (when it comesup), without getting stuck, is one way to move forward into creating what we want in our lives.Marianne Williamson says that You can come to thetruth through joy or through pain and the choice is upto you. We are saying that if pain has been drawn into your life, the choice is up to you how you move forward.So heres what we suggest
1. Take some time to acknowledge that the pain is there.Feel it when it comes up, breathe and allow the feeling to move out of your body. (Try it. It works.)
2. Watch your internal language. Dont make the situationworse than it is. But do a conscious assessment of what impact this loss or situation is having on your life.
3. Look at what you want in your life. How do you wantyour life to be in one year? in five years? Begin lookingtoward what you want rather than what you are missing.If youll try these things when pain comes up, they willdramatically shorten the length of time it takes you to heal and to begin moving forward once again.

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