[OPLINLIST] What's new on NetWellness

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What's New on NetWellness- January 5, 2005

Feature of the Month: Cold Weather Safety

Winter is officially here! With winter come the cold, snow, and ice for many
of us, not to mention this year's versions of colds and flu. Let NetWellness
help you get ready for the cold, prepare for winter sickness, and provide
tips for staying healthy. Enjoy the season, but be as safe as possible!

Department of the Month - Anesthesia 

Faculty from the Department of Anesthesiology affiliated with Case Western
Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland answer questions
and write original content for NetWellness' section on Anesthesiology.

Anesthesiologists are members of any surgical team. The Department of
Anesthesiology provides care that ranges from evaluation before surgery,
care during surgery, and critical care and pain management after surgery.
Consultation is also available for evaluation and therapy of respiratory
problems, and musculoskeletal and neurological disorders involving
ventilation.  Anesthesiologists provide inpatient and outpatient
consultation and staff a busy chronic pain clinic offering a variety of
specialized pain therapies. 
NetWellness, together with the Department of Anesthesiology at University
Hospitals of Cleveland, has created an innovative online Pre-Anesthesia
Interview.   The information provided in this interview by the patient helps
the anesthesiologist and other members of the medical team deliver careful,
considerate, and error-free medical care.  The interview should take no
longer than 10-15 minutes.  After completing the interview the patient
prints it out and gives it to the anesthesiologist.  The interview is
completely private and anonymous.  For additional information on the
Department of Anesthesiology, please call 216.844.3777.
Our current NetWellness expert from the Department of Anesthesiology:
Gareth S. Kantor, M.D.  

New Expert in Sports Medicine

NetWellness welcomes Kendra McCamey, MD, an Assistant Professor in the
Family Medicine Department at The Oho State University. Dr. McCamey has
particular expertise on concussions in athletes. Dr. McCamey looks forward
to answering your questions as an expert in Sports Medicine.

New Expert in Exercise and Fitness

Jayme Johnson, MS, a fitness instructor in the University Fitness and Health
Promotion Program at the University of Cincinnati, has recently become an
expert in Exercise and Fitness. He looks forward to answering your health
related questions whether you are a skilled athlete or just a weekend
warrior trying to stay in shape.

Obesity/Weight Management - New Articles

Sharron Coplin, MS, RD, LD an Extension Associate in the Department of Human
Nutrition at The Ohio State University has written two new articles to start
your new year on the right foot. "Good Luck with New Year's Meals" will help
make that special seasonal meal a much healthier one. The government is
releasing new dietary guidelines for 2005; learn about what has changed in
"Make the New Dietary Guidelines Your Resolution for 2005." 

NetWellness Expert Edits Leading Rehabilitation Journals 

Stephen Page, PhD, director of research and assistant professor in the
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and NetWellness' expert
in Rehabilitation, recently edited two special issues of leading
rehabilitation journals. In October Dr. Page edited the annual supplement to
The American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, which
discussed "Spasticity Management: Concepts, Applications, and Prospects."
Dr. Page also edited the upcoming winter 2005 issue of Topics in Stroke
Rehabilitation. Set for release in February, this issue will focus on
applications of exercise in the stroke population.  

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About NetWellness

NetWellness is a non-profit consumer health Web site that provides high
quality information created and evaluated by health professions faculty at
the University of Cincinnati, Case Western Reserve University, and The Ohio
State University. Started in June 1995, NetWellness was one of the first
health sites on the Internet.