MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with ' feedback'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:26 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181902&cid=t_391799_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fring-the-bells-that-still-can-ring-letting-go-of-perfectionism%2F Of all of the concerns clients bring to therapy, perfectionism can be one of the most relentless and the most difficult to overcome. It shows up under any number of guises, from the more mundane to more serious versions: “I’m not going to try to learn how to waterski because I know I won’t be any good at it.” “Anything less than an A is not a good enough grade.” “I need to punish myself for not being perfect.” Perfectionists engage in multiple problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They tend to fear failure, disapproval, and making mistakes. Sometimes they fear success. They overemphasize “shoulds” and engage in all-or-nothing thinking. They constantly pressure themselves to succeed. A shameful belief about inner “badness” often is at the core of pe... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181902 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:51:17 +0100 5181902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158852&cid=t_391799_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fmanaging-copd-as-a-long-term-condition-emerging-learning-from-the-national-improvement-projects%2F Scan or click to download 'Managing COPD as a Long Term Condition: Emerging Learning from the National Improvement Projects' Title: Managing COPD as a Long Term Condition: Emerging Learning from the National Improvement Projects The Skinny: Report from NHS Improvement offering top tips for COPD management projects and service improvement. Just giving patients a plan and telling them what they should do probably won’t change behaviour: Effort, time and skills are needed to build rapport and focus on the person’s own goals and motivation so that they want to do the right thing Different approaches work for different people The more time you invest up front with people, the less frequently you will probably see them – this and how to optimise resources are being tested To Impr... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158852 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:09:42 +0100 5158852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125828&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F08%2F12%2Frecommendation-two-excellent-medical-apps-ios%2F Josh has written to recommend two excellent medical apps for the Apple iPhone: Two apps that I think would be good to publicize for all your doctor user/readers. First is “PACID”, also listed as “ID Compendium: A Persiflager’s Guide”. Even though Sanford Guide has (finally) just come out for iOS, I think this one is much better. Very searchable, very thorough, filled with pearls, regimens, alternative regimens, other care recommendations. But most of all, the app is HILARIOUS! The ID doc who has written this over the years has just filled it with hilarious little barbs, ironies, and jokes! Second is “Contraception i-Pocketcards”. Outstanding useful info on every available option for contraception (including non-pharmacologic methods) including ho... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125828 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5125828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096848&cid=t_391799_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F05%2Fbioruby-development-feedback-on-using-git%2F Everyone likes constructive feedback. I received a couple of great comments on my previous post, which warrant a brief discussion. @vlandham points out that when the main BioRuby repository updates, you’ll want to update your local repository. Using git, you do that by adding a remote which points to the original repository, from which you can fetch updates and merge with your local version: git remote add upstream https://github.com/bioruby/bioruby.git # fetch/merge only when main repo updates git fetch upstream git merge upstream master This is described at the GitHub help page Fork A Repo. Michael points to an article titled A successful Git branching model. It suggests that when developing new features you create a feature branch (also called topic branch). This can help with t... What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096848 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 03:15:57 +0100 5096848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097141&cid=t_391799_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fin-throes-of-lots-of-non-ot-stuff.html Life goes marching on...Since the move, we have been trying to focus on more family time, and that has transitioned into an increase in athletic endeavors, which has been also going along with work on healthier eating. So there have been a lot of changes that we are trying to turn into healthy habits... a personal "lifestyle redesign" project, if you will. I'm not being super smart about things though since I've made lots and lots of goals, too many to focus on all at once, and no time frames. Also trying to buy a house, which is an insanely-detailed process.I've only worked 4 days at my new job (a 3 day week and a week long vacation does make it hard to accumulate time, haha) but I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of things. There are computer and written portions of the documentati... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097141 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:35:00 +0100 5097141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952842&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnpo-allows-medical-professionals-to-get-feedback-on-rare-health-problems%2F2011.06.21 Human Health Project is  a non-profit organization funded by donations aiming at giving feedback on medical cases uploaded by medical professionals. Here is the description: The Human Health Project began in California in 2006 as a non-profit organization when its founder, Dr. Phil Harrington, M.D., decided to create a platform for medical professionals to discuss rare and unusual health problems. The idea came from personal experience – for three years he went from doctor to doctor and struggled to find a diagnosis for his own illness. Even with access to modern healthcare and a background in medicine, the answers were still elusive, and the process was frustrating. For someone without the same access to healthcare, such as a patient in a developing nation, the challenge would have bee... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952842 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:00:39 +0100 4952842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934336&cid=t_391799_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-14-2011%2F I have a “friend” who spent their entire 2010 stuck in what-ifs. What if I lose my job? What if I never feel better? What if my dreams don’t come true? Do you have a friend like that? Do you have a friend who attacks your self-esteem by laughing at your mistakes, criticizes your weaknesses and points a finger at your flaws. Worse yet, does she ever say, “You won’t ever be successful in life” because all your efforts are “just not good enough.” Some kind of friend right? But what if I told you that friend was not a friend at all, but your thoughts. Closer to you than any friend would ever be, this inner self-critic sits on your shoulders and constantly berates you. That type of constant negative feedback will wear on a person’s soul and ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934336 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:17:46 +0100 4934336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934051&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2Ffeedback-a-ho-wants-to-quit%2F Sophia writes: morning i wanna quit my housemanship. can u gv me suggestion other job opportunities offered with MBBS degree holder?i think it will benefit many ppl that visit this website. Thanks for writing in Sophia. First of all it’s important to examine why you have decided to quit Housemanship. Have you become disillusioned about clinical medicine? What has made you change your mind about being a medical doctor? Is it only now that you realise that’s not your ambition when in fact it is really something else? In order to practice as a medical doctor in this country, you have to complete recognised housemanship training followed by a period of compulsory service. Having said that, armed with an MBBS degree, you could pursue other careers. You need not do clinical medicine ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934051 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4934051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911428&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F06%2F07%2Ffeedback-organ-donation-lack-of-response%2F WY writes in: Both my wife and I have registered as organ donors by completion a form and sent back to Pusat Derma Organ at Jalan Pahang by courier about 2 years ago. But we have not received any reply pertaining to our registration. I hope the relevant authority will give us a reply on the above. Thanks for writing in WY. I guess folks leave feedback here as we have blogged about Organ Donation in the past and Google searches will lead to us. I am not sure why you have not heard from Pusat Sumber Transplant Nasional after so long. I wonder if your forms went to the right place? This is their website (English version) Related post: How to be an organ donor from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesFeedback: Organ Donation – lack of response (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911428 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4911428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852829&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F05%2F22%2Ffeedback-2015-asean-economic-zone%2F Vijay writes in: One of the possible reasons the 1Care system is to be ‘rushed’ in the next 3 years is because by 2015, ASEAN will be a combined economic zone like Euro. What this means is that foreign corporations can invest in the country in healthcare. Multiple scenarios are possible from this. A foreign entity can buy over local hospitals/open up hospitals in Malaysia A Malaysian entity can buy up hospitals in other ASEAN country. So, if our clinics are not streamlined under one economic roof bound by regulations, in theory, a MNE can gobble up clinics and offer a very good value to patients in the country. Thanks for writing in Vijay. Investing in neighbouring Asean healthcare infrastructure (hospitals, clinics) is one thing, the big question for doctors is how will the in... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852829 Sat, 21 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4852829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753989&cid=t_391799_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2FbD3ajKczYxU%2F In business we spend a lot of time theorizing, hypothesizing and strategizing about what we think will work and what we believe matters. But do we get so immersed in our own plans that we miss the writing on the wall? Customer feedback is without question one of the best ways to determine the strengths and weaknesses of any business. But are you listening? Actually, are you even asking? When it comes right down to it customers are the life blood of a business and their opinions should be a weighty factor in decision making. There are a number of ways to get customer feedback; you just have to be open to hearing it. Online The internet by far is one of the best ways to collect customer feedback. From on-site customer comments or off site reviews, to social media, if you know where to look ... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753989 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0100 4753989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753695&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-you-should-use-twitter-instant-medical-crowdsourcing%2F2011.04.25 I’ve been building a medical community on Twitter for years and now I have about 6000 followers including doctors, medical students, patients, medical librarians, scientists, etc. Whenever I have a question about my profession, PhD, or social media, generally I receive a valid and relevant answer in minutes. I don’t always know who might have the answer for my questions, that’s why it can be beneficial to put that into a large pot full of people with similar interests and wait for the answer. There is always someone with an answer or there is always someone in the communities of my community who might have the final solution. That’s why I use Twitter for everyday communication, even though my main platform is my still blog. It’s an honor to be included in the world’s top 10 med... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753695 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:00:01 +0100 4753695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789170&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F04%2F15%2Fidentifying-fake-doctors-doing-locum%2F SA writes in: Dear Readers, You probably have heard stories regarding fake doctors doing locum. I just want to share mine. The fake doctor in my case (probably a foreigner from Pakistan) have a photocopy of 2009 APC bearing my registration number, name and address. He also used a photocopied IC with his picture but a different address to further his claim that he is the person whom the APC belong to. This impersonator currently uses a prepaid handphone with the number xxx-xxxxxxx MMC had advised me to make a police report which I did. According to the police there is very little that they can do as they have no lead to begin their investigation. MMC further advise is for clinic owner to verify the identity of their locum doctors with original documents, (APC, full registration cert,IC etc)... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789170 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789173&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F04%2F08%2Fperdana-graduate-school-of-medicine%2F Amy writes in: I am with Perdana Graduate School of Medicine (PUGSOM), which is a new 4-year accredited university in Malaysia. It is in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, but will maintain its own facilities and degree. We are looking to enroll our first class in September 2011 and are currently accepting applications due by June 30. I would greatly appreciate it if you could link to our school on your website. Thank you for writing in, Amy. We have been hearing news about this collaboration for some months now, and it is good to know that it has gotten off the ground. It interesting to note that unlike other private medical schools in Malaysia, each appli­cant must have received a Bachelors degree or its equivalent prior to enrolment and have completed the... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789173 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789174&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F04%2F06%2Ffeedback-a-ho-wishes-to-get-married-and-seeks-transfer%2F SJ writes Hello, I’m currently in my second posting of housemanship in Penang. I was thinking of transfering down KL to continue my housemanship after complete 3 posting at Penang because I’m planning to get married with my fiance. I tried to email this issue for enquiry a month ago to KKM but was not replied. I wonder if this is possible.Thanks SJ, I’d be surprised if anyone in KKM replied to your query via email. Government machinery does not work as efficiently as you would hope. You have to go through the “proper channels” to make the inquiry and I suggest you ask your hospital’s administrative/clerical staff and Head of Department for advice. All the best! A word of advice for fresh HO’s – it’s probably best to get married BEFORE y... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789174 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570510&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D9012 Norashikin writes in: I am from Berjaya College of Nursing and Health Sciences (formerly known as Gleneagles Academy of Nursing). We are now operational at Level 10 Berjaya Times Square. Please advise on can we get our college to be linked to this web page. Thanks for writing in. Providing a web link would help, but thanks to Google I have included the Berjaya College of Nursing and Health Sciences to the Nursing Schools page. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesUpdated Links: Berjaya College of Nursing and Health Sciences (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570510 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4570510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4501621&cid=t_391799_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2Fu-V7W2KskFw%2Fpositive-feedback.html Yes, I know it’s my job.  Yes, I know the patient paid me.  But I love receiving notes like this.  Thank you. (Source: Suture for a Living) Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4501621 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:04:00 +0100 4501621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4441993&cid=t_391799_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fevery-complaint-is-gift-dr-malpanis.html Most doctors get put off by patients who complain and most doctors will either ignore these patients – or fire them ! While I’d rather have smiling and happy patients as well , I also believe that every complaint is a gift – it’s a chance to learn and improve. In fact, we actively encourage our patients to provide us with feedback – and both compliments and complaints are welcome . Compliments give us a high and tell us we are doing a good job. Complaints remind us that we can do better !As a doctor, I am focused on providing high quality medical care to my patients. However, I also run a clinic, and I may not see some basic problems ( which are easy to fix) unless someone takes the trouble to point them out to me !Most patients are quite reluctant to complain to their doctor. Fo... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4441993 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:03:00 +0100 4441993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318397&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D3437 Jesika writes: I was wondering if Dr. Teh is the person who wrote the NFP (Natural Family Planning) app for palmOS. I used to have a Palm Centro and recently switched to a Palm Pre. I have not found a suitable replacement for the palmOS NFP app for webOS. Are there any plans to release the NFP app for webOS? I am still using my Palm Centro to track my fertility. Please advise, thank you very much. Hi, thanks for writing in and no, I have not written any NFP apps for PalmOS. I believe you are referring to this app. I don’t think there is any NFP app for webOS yet in the 5000+ App Catalog. This is an opportunity for webOS developers and indeed it’s nice to see others take up the challenge and develop more medical webOS apps like Greg who is developing a Pediatric Growth Chart app... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318397 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4318397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214052&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8935 Dr. Wong writes in: Sad that in a country that proposes to build a Mega100 storey Tower, the Rakyat are suffering in silence. I only hope that more will know of this and that good people not sit back and do noting. We cannot ‘roll up our sleeves and watch in silence’. Dr. Wong points to the series of blog posts by “Pagavalan’s Avatar”: Are we going back to 3rd world! Are We Going Back to 3rd World? Part 2 Are We Going Back to 3rd World? Part 3 Are We Going Back to 3rd World? Part 4 The gist of it seems to be that in this large public hospitals, there were cuts in medicines, surgical procedures, equipment etc. due to budgetary shortfalls. Public hospitals running out of money towards the later part of the year is not something new. It is a sad reflection of ad... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214052 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4214052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281400&cid=t_391799_122_f&fid=36506&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainSciencePodcastBlog%2F%7E3%2FfNFBdQKMb4o%2Fnew-brain-science-podcast-guest-book.html I appreciate all the wonderful feedback that listeners send me via email and the reviews that you post in iTunes®. To make it easier to share your thoughts with other potential listeners I have added a new Guest Book to this site. Please tell others why you like the show and share stories about how it has impacted your life. Thanks again for your support. Ginger Go to the Guest Book now. (Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell) the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281400 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:18:20 +0100 4281400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164514&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8927 Muhammad Safwan writes: Just wanna inform that UiTM has changed their website address to medicine.uitm.edu.my And one more thing, the medical schools list in Malaysia is too outdated since too many new medical schools have been set up for the past 1 year as in UNISZA, SEGI UC, Taylor’s U, Masterskill UC etc. Hope u guys can update the list. thank you Thanks for writing in. The UiTM link has already been updated some time back in our Medical Schools page. And as you mentioned there have been too many new medical schools set up in the past year to keep track of them. Have added UniSZA, Taylor’s University School of Medicine, UTAR, SEGi UC and Masterskill to the list. Would appreciate further feedback if any other new medical schools have been left out. from the Malaysian Medical Res... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4164514 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4164514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4155221&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8922 Lim writes in: Hi, i’m a medical student from Sarawak. My HO friends started to look for master courses. I’m interested to know as well how do we actually become a specialist. What are the local and also overseas options to take master and what are the courses in overseas that are recognized and not recognized by the goverment? I think there will be lot of medical students or HO out there would like to know this as well. Hope u can provide us some info regarding this matter. Hello, to find out more about the Masters courses in our local Unis, do check out the websites of UMMC, UKM and USM (links here). To find out specialist accreditation, recognized courses etc, see the NSR website. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesFeedback: question about Masters (Source: Malaysian Medical... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4155221 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4155221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151721&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8918 Tatsuki writes in My name is Tatsuki, a Japanese Medical Student currently studying in International Medical University. I’m currently in my fourth semester. Although I’m a Japanese, I have lived almost all my life in Malaysia, and I decided to further my studies in Malaysia, hopefully work here, and stay here for good, and contribute to the Malaysian community that have so nurtured me. however, I have recently come to a realization that Foreign students are not eligible to sit for a Medical Qualifying Exam nor eligible for a Housemanship in Malaysia. I have considered to go back to Japan (or maybe, Singapore) to get a MQE, and Housemanship but it doesn’t really mean anything if I can’t practice in Malaysia. I do love this country, and I really hoped that I could pr... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151721 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4151721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121845&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8901 Geraldine writes: Was just wondering how do I register for organ donation? When the time comes, I’d like to donate any & every part of me that is needed or can be donated. Thank you for writing in, Geraldine. Malaysia recently celebrated the National Organ Donation Awareness Week with the theme “1Malaysia 1Hope – Donate Organs Save Lives”. You can get information on How to be an Organ Donor from the National Transplant Resource Centre. The website also provides more information on the Process of Organ Donation. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesHow to be an Organ Donor (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121845 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4121845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118834&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8895 SMMAMS Webmaster writes in: Hello, we are the Medical Students chapter of MMA, SMMAMS. We are hoping that you can link our website to your site. We are currently developing on the new website which will be launched next year June. Currently, all updates are posted on the blogspot. Thank you so much! Thanks for writing in. Your SMMAMS blog has been added to the Professional Societies page. We will add the new link once your new website is up and running. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesSociety of MMA Medical Students (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118834 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4118834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082048&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8846 Dr BC Poh writes in: I have set up a website to facilitate doctors looking for locum as well as health institutions wanting to advertise for locums. The website has basically two main sections. Those who register as locum seekers will be able to search through the database for suitable locum positions. The added advantage is that they will be able to search for specific locations, as well as desired rates. They can also upload their resumes. Those who register as institutions can post advertisements for locum positions. In addition to that, they can search through the uploaded resumes to find suitable candidates for any vacancies. The institutions can also verify the doctors’ MMC registration number if they are posted on the resumes. This way, both sides can be pro-active in filling... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082048 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4082048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4061091&cid=t_391799_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fsite-updates.html I have been slowly making some changes to the overall site layout.I have moved all the multitude of links to one single page (sadly without targets) which can be accessed on the right side of the page, also near an extended version of "about me." I am keeping the 3 bar layout for now so I can spread out the remaining objects. If you have already used the subscribe buttons to the right so that you can read these updates through RSS, kudos, and if not, I would consider getting a feed reader to save yourself some time and clicks. I am also considering adding a widget that would allow for the feed to be turned into PDF format, which would be more helpful for someone using a Kindle or other non-computer device to read the blog- is anyone interested in that?As a sidenote, I think I will have to ... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4061091 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:17:00 +0100 4061091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045061&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8822 A writes in: I’m an Arts Stream student during my SPM level, where i obtained an average results (5 credits) & IELTS (band 7.0). Currently I’m doing my Pre-University at University of Auckland (UA) which in Science major. My intention is to continue to do Medicine in UA itself but my parent wants me to come back and study in Malaysia and I’m fine with it. But my question is recently I got to know that MMC’s required the student to have atleast B4 for science/math subjects. I didn’t take any science subjects during my SPM, so do i need to resit in SPM? Kindly advice. Thanks for your email. I am not aware of such a requirement by the MMC which is the body which licenses and regulates medical practitioners. Check with their website. The question you should ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045061 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4045061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003180&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8811 The letter to Malaysiakini was no ordinary complaint to the press about hospital care, as this was a letter written by a doctor, and he alleges “Taiping Hospital snuffed out my father’s life”. This letter garnered reponses not only in the press but also stimulated active discussion in the Dobbs forum The gist of it seems to be a communication breakdown between the caregivers and the family of the deceased. It also brings to question a mismatch in what is perceived to be reasonable care by both sides. Dr. Punna Wong writes in with some comments as a request to be posted on this blog: I think that the most important point here is the fact that the patient was not treated with the level of comfort, and symptomatic relief to be expected in modern medicine, and SEEN TO BE TREA... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003180 Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4003180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914947&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8781 Preveena writes in: hi, I’m currently a medical student pursuing my 6th year in Indonesia. i would to know reg the the list of malaysian houseman competence. as i would like to brush up my skills and knowledge for further starting my training. is there any websites which i could read. thank you. Hi Preveena. I’m not quite sure what you mean by “reg the the list of malaysian houseman competence.” However if you mean information on housemanship or internship training in Malayisa, I think you could start off with the MMC Website and download the Guidebook for House Officers (PDF format). If you have questions regarding registration, you should checkout this section. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesFeedback: Housemanship (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914947 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3914947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805788&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8729 Death is a process, not an instantaneous event for many. Indeed for some it can be a long goodbye for friends and loved ones. How do we fare as a nation, caring for the dying? The way a nation cares for its weakest and most vulnerable is the mark of its soul. How it cares for the dying is a measure of the society’s advancement and enlightenment. ~ Lee Poh Wah, CEO, Lien Foundation Sian sent in this link to Life Before Death which can be played via a Flash compatible browser. This is a summary of the The Quality of Death report from the Economist Intelligence Unit commissioned by the Lien Foundation, a Singaporean philanthropic organisation. Ranking end-of-life care across the world, the report shows that the UK leads the world in quality of death, in view of its excellent hospice ca... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805788 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3805788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784348&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D3179 Ken writes: I recently discovered your blog, and I have become a frequent reader. My name is Ken with. Nursingschools.net and we recently published an article “15 Most Forward-Thinking iPhone Apps for Doctors & Nurses” that dovetails well with your audience. Perhaps you would be interested in sharing with them? Thanks again for the great content, and I hope the article I’ve linked primes your interest. Regards, Ken Martin Thanks for writing in Ken. The list is a useful one for any medical person who has an iPhone or iPod Touch. It also gives ideas for WebOS developers as to what else is needed for medical WebOS users from the Palmdoc Chronicles15 Most Forward-Thinking iPhone Apps for Doctors & Nurses (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784348 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3784348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772304&cid=t_391799_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fbuyer-communities-on-ebay.html Image by Getty Images via @daylifeI buy lots of stuff on ebay. I like the convenience they offer and find their prices are very competitive. I can judge the reliability of the seller thanks to the fact that ebay allows buyers to rate sellers. However , I wonder why ebay does not allow users to comment and provide feedback about the products they buy, like amazon does.This would be a very useful service to prospective buyers, because I could learn a lot more about the product ( and alternative options) at the "point of purchase" ! (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772304 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:07:00 +0100 3772304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742238&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8692 NS writes in: What are the options available for students that are kicked out from medical schools? Can they be re-admitted back in the same University? and if, their appeals are rejected, can they still continue to pursue medicine at other medical schools? Students get kicked out of medical school usually for failing badly at exams and that is usually after given one or more chances repeating. Less commonly it is because of disciplinary reasons. IN either case I think it is very unlikely that they will be re-admitted to the same University. There is nothing to stop students from applying to other medical schools. Who knows, one might succeed eventually? Do bear in mind there are fields other than medicine which hold promising careers such as pharmacy and biomedical sciences. Medicine is s... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742238 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3742238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718357&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8666 Geoff writes in: A friend recently told me that this product was very effective for arthritis. I have tried it and the pain relief is excellent. However I read that this is a product that should be avoided. Can you please tell me if it is safe to take or should be avoided. I am an ex pat living in malaysia. Many thanks. Hi Geoff. First of all, I would like to point out that the Malaysian Medical Resources provides Search facilities either using the custom Google search box above centre or the WordPress search box in the upper right of the main page. If you search for “tian ma tu chung seven leaves ginsengs” (without the quotes) you would note that we mentioned this product in a previous post Beware of suspect medicines The Drug Control Authority has warned the public to stay a... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718357 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3718357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683718&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D3021 S Kirk writes in: I realize you’ve addressed this issue on a number of occasions, but how about one more time? I’m pondering giving up on my Palm TX/SLVR L2 PDA/Cellphone combination (a poor man’s smartphone). As usual, I’m considering one member of the iPhone, Android, Web OS triad. The problems with the iPhone include no micro-SD slot, proprietary connector (I have enough cords already!), and mandatory iTunes to get anything on the phone. Android was my first choice, until I discovered you cannot make voice command Bluetooth calls (to be corrected in Android 2.2). I’m a big Palm fan, but Web OS doesn’t allow voice dialing via Bluetooth either, and no word when it will. No SD slot on the Pixi or Pre, and important apps like Epocrates aren’t availa... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683718 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3683718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621657&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F5Tjx8UPjycw%2F By Michael F. CannonThe economic tragedy unfolding in Greece is the welfare state taken to its logical conclusion.  When groups of people use the state to live at the expense of others, the feedback loop about the costs of those transfers is attenuated — often by design.  The welfare state therefore makes commitments that it cannot honor.  By the time creditors or taxpayers say, “Enough,” the welfare state has created a clash between expectations and means that leads to unrest and hardship — a clash that never had to occur. Reuters reports that this tragedy is playing itself out in Canada, where the Medicare system is straining the budgets of taxpayers and provincial governments — even as Canada remains infamous for providing inadequate access to care.  Ac... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621657 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:09:17 +0100 3621657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3617926&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2978 Brian sent in a suggestion which I am posting here since a reply to his email bounced. I’m a Pharmacist that works in a teaching hospital. My duties include monitoring patients in the surgical ICU and burn unit. I use the Child-Pugh score to determine degree of liver dysfunction for medication dose adjustments. Consider adding this to your MediPDA program. Thank you for your time. Brian, MediPDA is already in version 0.3.4 in Precentral Homebrew and this has the Child-Pugh score. The App Catalog version is still stuck at v0.3.2 as the newer version 0.3.3 I submitted is being delayed by Palm’s review process for updates. For your information, v0.3.3 is the one which has the Child-Pugh score. MediPDA v 0.3.4 was updated more recently with the MEWS score which was also implemented... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3617926 Sun, 30 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3617926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3611938&cid=t_391799_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F30%2Fyou-do-make-a-difference-in-the-dsm-5%2F Good news — you can make a difference! According to a presentation at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association last week, the 8,600 comments submitted in response to the draft of the new version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (called the “DSM-5″ for short — the 5 stands for the 5th edition of the book) helped spur changes in the draft. To me, this kind of change demonstrates a fundamental shift in the ability to engage in a meaningful scientific/clinical dialogue. Twenty years ago, there was no easy feedback mechanism for a project of this scale. Back then, significant time and resources would be needed in order to get legitimate and critical feedback (e.g., setting up focus groups in multiple geographic locations, ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3611938 Sun, 30 May 2010 12:55:55 +0100 3611938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607460&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8574 Lily sends this in: I would appreciate if you could highlight this issue in your website. Recently, the MOH has came up with a new ruling concerning new HOs. As new batch of doctors from local universities about to enter the workforces in government hospitals, they were faced with a shocking new ruling. As they were finding out where they are going to be posted to, the new rule has it that all new HOs posted for hospitals in Klang Valley (or the whole of Selangor) will be kicked out of the state to serve outside Selangor once they’ve finished HO for an MO duty. All is well with the rule, as I know it is in MOH’s best interest to address maldistribution of doctors. However, my concern was: 1. Why was this not being told earlier on while the new doctors were applying for places ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607460 Wed, 26 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3607460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588843&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8555 Ellen writes in: I interviewed you for the NST Computimes and TechNU a few times. This time I’d like a quote for a Star article. The piece is about superstitions. Could you give me a quote for the following question: “In one old superstitoin, pregnant women are told not to eat pineapple as it can dry them up or chili as it produces fiery babies. Can you comment on this? Is there anything that mums to be shouldn’t eat? And I don’t mean medicines or herbs etc that can have side effects, I mean ordinary food like fruit, veg, meat. Thanks for writing in Ellen and a non-tech question for a change! Well as to your first part of your query which is regarding “pregnant women are told not to eat pineapple as it can dry them up or chili as it produces fiery babies&#822... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588843 Thu, 20 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3588843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3569933&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2966 Radu writes in: I recently found your blog and since I’m going to start a medical residency soon I’m curious how fit is the Palm Pre as a medical PDA. I haven’t got a chance to read all your posts so maybe you have already answered this questions, but I’m curious if the Pre is fit for this task (enough software available - I heard that epocrates will have a WebOS version, but I’m curious about other software that might be useful), if the battery life is satisfactory, if other smartphones have useful applications not yet available on WebOS. What attracts me to the Pre is the multitasking and the programming style (I have programming experience and would like to be able to create medical apps on my smartphone), so I really hope it is a good choice for medicine. ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3569933 Sat, 15 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3569933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542696&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2948 Chuck just sent this in: I recently renewed my pharmacopeia for my palm E2, but just bought a Htc Hero android phone and would like to transfer it to the phone. May I? Well Chuck, they are two different operating systems, so short answer no. However, Styletap may release an emulator for Android so in future you could run PalmOS apps on that platform. You will need to find an equivalent drug database for Android but Epocrates for Android is already out so you could use that. from the Palmdoc Chronicles Feedback: migrating from PalmOS to Android (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542696 Wed, 05 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3542696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490598&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8516 Shalini writes in Dr.Sri Ganesalingam of KL GH died in fatal car accident on 19/4/2010 at .Bukit Tahar,North-South Express Highway. He was killed on the spot after his car collided with a lorry. His death is a big loss to all of us. This was reported today (21/4/2010) on Makkal Osai newspaper. I would really appreciate if this could be published on this website. Many thanks. Our deepest condolences go out to his family. The loss of a colleague is heart felt loss for all of us in the medical community. Over the years we have encountered such losses or serious injuries involving doctors. Malaysian roads are full of crazed motorists these days. Everyone please drive defensively and stay safe! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Doctor Dies in Car Accident (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490598 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3490598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3475777&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8504 Mohd Kamal sent in this link to a Medscape post Do I Have to Give Up My Life For Med School? I’ve heard this question asked by pre-med students oh so many times: “Do I have to give up my life for med school?” And I’ve also heard a related question many times: “Do I have to give up my relationships with my significant other, friends and family for med school?” To all of you pre-meds out there, let me ease your nerves a bit by telling you that no, you do not have to give up your (entire) life for med school. Will med school involve making some changes to your life and schedule? Absolutely. But this doesn’t mean that your whole life will change as you know it. I remember many years ago (yes, I’m old, it was many years) sitting in a classroom in... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3475777 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3475777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3378423&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8418 Andy Teh has written in: I’m a medical epidemiologist specialising in healthcare quality. I recently started my own consulting firm, called Teh & Associates. We offer consulting, training and education services in healthcare quality, clinical risk management, patient safety and hospital accreditation. We think that healthcare quality and patient safety are important public health concerns (example) and your readership will be interested in the work that we do. Thank you for considering our site to be listed on your website. Sincerely, Andy Teh Hi Andy. Thanks for letting us know about your website. We have linked it in the MMR Private/Other page of links. from the Malaysian Medical Resources New link: Teh & Associates (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3378423 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3378423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370366&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8408 Masli has written in: National Astronaut Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al-Masrie, in collaboration with the Allianze College of Medical Science (ACMS) has launched scholarship for eligible students to pursue diploma courses in medicine at their college. The scholarship is only made available to 200 students with outstanding result and the scholars will be receiving RM2000 early next year when they start their semester in the Allianze College of Medical Science. The scholarship you get should be able to cover all the expenses for the first three months such as air tickets and text books before getting your PTPTN. For details check out ACMS Website or the Sheikh Muszaphar-ACMS Scholarship Fund on Facebook. Thanks for the info Masli. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Funding for medic... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370366 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3370366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363714&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2885 Virginia writes in: Hi, I am an Active Duty nurse here at Walter Reed in DC and have been picked up for my Master’s this fall and need a new PDA for my Master’s program in Critical Care. I have an old Palm Life drive 65mb and know it won’t run todays programs and some of the residents here are suggesting the ITouch. Not sure what would be the best choice for medical programs, WiFi connections, ease of use etc. Could you recommend a PDA that would be the best fit my requirements? Thanks for all your help! Hi Virginia. Thanks for writing in. If you are looking at a standalone PDA, you could get an iPod Touch to run medical applications. Mind you, you’ll have to switch platform but there are a decent number of medical applications for the iPhone/iPod Touch platform now... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363714 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362366&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8402 Eric writes: Hello, I’ve just passed my MRCPCH clinical exams and I was wondering where I can find information regarding the proper procedures for gazettement. I’ve been getting confusing information and no one seems to know what is the current requirements and procedure. For example, I’ve been informed by my office that I require my official certificate to start applying for my gazettement but my friend tells me that only the certified results are required. Also, there are some news floating around that we are required to publish a paper in order to pass our gazettement, but some people say that it’s not official yet. I would be grateful if you can point me to the proper channels for information. Thank you. Can someone in the know please help Eric by responding to ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362366 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3362366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346428&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8385 Masli wrote in to inform you all: Invitation to all Doctors or Meducationist ACMS - Online Library (ebsco host) open to all Doctors for the first year. Either by online registration or facebook account connectivity http://www.acms-lib.com/ from the Malaysian Medical Resources Online Library With Your Facebook Account (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346428 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3346428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331261&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8363 MKA writes in: Hello, I was wondering about the matter not so long time ago, about 1 year time. I just came back from a medical school in Ireland, currently continuing my last 2 years in northern Malaysia. I went to blood bank to donate blood, then I saw in the from, anyone who have been to UK, Eire and some other european countries around 1986 and after, are not allowed to donate blood. I was wondering about any update or revision done on the regulation. As we all known, yes there was some studies suggesting a long incubation period about the virus. But is there any ‘active’ revision or studies about the chance of spreading it when you consume/ingest meats over there 2-3 times 5-6 years ago, asymptomatic, came back, donate blood. Cant there be any screening done on the donate... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331261 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3331261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3306809&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8353 Dr Hafeezul writes: I would like to request your kind assistance in publicizing the 2010 MSQH International Conference and Exhibition on the MMR website. This conference would be very beneficial to all colleagues interested in safe and quality health care. As for colleagues who are based in stand alone clinics (specialists and GPs), the 3rd day of the conference would be beneficial for them as there will be sessions on the planned Medical Clinics Accreditation Programme. MSQH International Conference 2010 Theme : Safer Health Care - Patient & Family Empowerment Venue : Legend Hotel, KL Date: 22-24 April 2010 For more info refer to the MSQH website. from the Malaysian Medical Resources 2010 MSQH International Conference and Exhibition (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3306809 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3306809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3302285&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8350 Khairunniza has written in: Dear valued users, Kindly be informed that the new website address for the Malaysian Family Physician journal is: www.e-mfp.org Thanks for the feedback. The MMR Journal links page has been updated accordingly. from the Malaysian Medical Resources New Website Address For Malaysian Family Physician Journal (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3302285 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3302285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290874&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2838 Chad posted this comment and I thought I’d highlight this in the blog for further discussion Can anyone debate Android vs Palm Pre. I will start an IM Residency soon and would like to purchase one of these verizon phones. From what I have read Android may be better for medical apps, Palm Pre Plus is newer with 16 GB memory, so apps may be coming? Hi Chad. While Android is a good platform, I am not quite sure why one might rate it better for medical applications. WebOS is barely 7 months old and we have seen an explosion of applications, including medical ones. The round-up by Precentral mentioned these apps in the official Palm App Catalog: - PEPID - Lexi-comp On Hand - Daily Dose of Medical Knowledge - Dose - MediPDA (freeware by yours truly) - Lab Values There’s also the home... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290874 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3290874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3279948&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8325 Luqman Michel writes in: I have been teaching Dyslexic children on a one to one basis for more than 5 years. I have now started blogging so that parents with dyslexic children can benefit from what I have learned. Please pass on my website to all parents who may have dyslexic children. My weblog : http://www.parentingdyslexia.com Great start Luqman. We wish you all the best in your blog ventures. It is an interesting perspective - dyslexia in Asian languages, something many of us are not familiar with. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Dyslexia - A Different Perspective (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3279948 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3279948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3279947&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8328 Alison Deacon wrote in to let us know she is a Podiatrist and is based in Ipoh. The website is FeetFitForLife which has a UK as well as a Malaysian link. I dare say Podiatry as a specialty and Podiatrists in general are a rarity in Malaysia. Oh we have tons of these “foot reflexology” centres but it seems they may inflict pain and one wonders how much good they do from the Malaysian Medical Resources Podiatrist in Ipoh (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3279947 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3279947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3223221&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8272 Disappointed Doctor writes in to the MMR: I am a medical doctor who was educated overseas and worked in Australia for several years and recently decided to return to Malaysia to serve the country. As a professional working overseas I heard about the ‘Program bagi mengalakkan warganegara Malaysia yang berpakaran yang bekerja di luar negara pulang ke Malaysia’ and therefore applied for it. I was very disappointed when they rejected my application on the grounds that it was sent after I returned to Malaysia. Apparently it was meant to be sent whilst I was still in Australia. I find this a very poor excuse given the fact that Malaysia is trying to lure back its citizens to work for them. It discourages professionals such as me from having to bear the burden to return but not have a... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3223221 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3223221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212413&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2794 Chris Thorman of Medical Software Advice wrote in: You’ve probably heard the news that Apple is set to release a new tablet PC on Wednesday. That got us thinking here at Medical Software Advice about whether or not this new device will be the first tablet PC to break through in the healthcare industry. I’ve created a short survey (8 multiple choice questions) about what tablet PC features are important to healthcare professionals. I’ll use the results from the survey to determine which tablet PC is best positioned to rule the halls of healthcare. Even if you’ve never used a tablet PC, I’d love to get your opinion on what features are important. Here is the link to the survey While anxiously waiting for what Steve Jobs has to say about the most anticipated Appl... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212413 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3212413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3205144&cid=t_391799_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fkindle.html A couple of thoughts on the Kindle In the reading world, I've been halfheartedly thinking about getting a Kindle (or similar device, I am not owned by a company). I'd love to try it, if even to have an opinion on its benefit for low-vision consumers, but I just don't think it's worth it yet. expensive, and does nothing on its own... you still have to buy books and subscriptions. Just entices you to spend more money. things I would subscribe to are things I'm currently reading online for free. I also get most of my books from library, borrow them from a friend, or at cheap used stores, cheaper than the advertised $10 price of most books. I have serious doubts that OT Practice or AJOT will be available in ebook form anytime in the next several years (there's still a large portion of o... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3205144 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:09:00 +0100 3205144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201926&cid=t_391799_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fone-other-thing.html Hey, I forgot to ask about whether anyone was interested in seeing this blog copied to OT Connections. It can be viewed from my OTC page as a shared feed, but not as a blog. If you have a preference, please vote in the poll on this page on the left and feel free to comment about your answer here or in an email. (Source: Occupational Therapy Notes) Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201926 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:21:00 +0100 3201926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201927&cid=t_391799_165_f&fid=37962&url=http%3A%2F%2Fotnotes.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Faimless-thoughts.html Took a bit of an OT break with a vacay to Las Vegas and reading some novels instead of OT stuff pretty much since Thanksgiving. Now I'm back and ready to play! Been working on a few entries off and on, but this is mostly unstructured. My NBCOT was due to be renewed this year, which caused a minor panic attack the other day. Not that I've been slacking on licensure or anything, I've been going to conferences, but there was a wrinkle I didn't anticipate. I graduated in May '07, but didn't test until Aug '07. My original state license did not require first year graduates to submit continuing ed to be recertified. And unlike the first 2 years of my OT schooling, I didn't pick up any CEUs in my final year due to silly things like fieldwork, graduation, getting married, etc. Somewhere in the ba... Occupational Therapy Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201927 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:05:00 +0100 3201927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157485&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8220 K writes in: Hi MMR, I’m a doctor recently graduated from an unscheduled university from Ukraine. I’m fully aware of the consequences of graduating from an unrec uni and I’m NOT against the need to sit for MQE as i believe that a good doctor should be able to pass the exam. Hereby, i would like to express my sincere comments for the sake of Malaysian patients. From my own experience, i would like to share certain things. As i mentioned above, i studied in unscheduled uni in Ukraine. During my 3rd year, Malaysian Government offered “credit transfer” for unrec students. I wanted to take that opportunity to change to Crimea State Medical University. I had completed all my docs and decided to go to CSMU and stay there for a week before i submit my papers. It was a... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157485 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3157485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149013&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8210 Disappointed Sarawakian writes in: On 2010/01/05, NST reports about ‘Rural allowance pays off‘ for medical personnel working in rural areas of Sabah. It is disheartening to see that medics working in Sarawak are very unfortunately not as well taken care of. The distance and logistics of some hospitals in Sarawak are almost as harsh as that of Sabah, if not worse. Kapit Hospital for example, has no road connection and is only accessible by 3 hours of boat, which runs only until 3pm everyday. Food and petrol prices are sky high as a result of that. Furthermore, medics here risk their lives escorting patients to referral hospitals in speed boat, sometimes even at nightfalls, braving the dangerous rapids and unpredictable weather. If such working conditions are not eligible for so-... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149013 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3149013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3067194&cid=t_391799_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Ftysabri-what-do-you-want-to-know%2F Your attention to the Life with MS Blog has made us a visible part of the multiple sclerosis community and because of that, people will take our calls. I had a long and in-depth conversation the other day with the Senior VP of Drug Safety and Risk Management for Tysabri.  She was very open in proffering information and answering all of my questions so that I could relate them to the community. As I look to my pages of notes from this conversation, I know that we’ll have much to talk about in the coming weeks.  In return for the time and attention I was afforded, I wanted to give something back to the people who are trying to make our lives better: feedback from our readers. In reading through the comments on our other Tysabri blogs (and for my own purposes) it’s obvious to me that we... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3067194 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:58:19 +0100 3067194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026644&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8079 YS sent this in: I am a MO who already served Gov for 4 years and now in private practice. I did my part 1 fellowship last year and now planning to go to UK for final fellowship exam and this will followed by 1 year of post fellowship training in Canada. I don’t foresee any problem to practice in Malaysia after I come back except the national specialist registry.. Do you?? I presume not since you have completed your compulsory service. As for the NSR, you just have to fulfil the requirements according to your specialty. The only problem about practicing in Malaysia after your overseas training is the possiblity that you may not come back! Any others who can comment please do. from the Malaysian Medical Resources MO needs your comment (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026644 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3026644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967256&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8047 Adrian writes in: I am looking for information on DNA testing. I am told that there is a doctor that does DNA testing (by taking a sample of a hair) and then charges RM450 for it. After testing, her assistant will suggest supplement pills to the “deficiencies” that the DNA test results have indicated. Is there a cheaper alternative to DNA testing? Thanks Adrian Hi Adrian. Everytime someone tries to sell you some supplements based on “scientific testing” you should ask yourself whether this is proven. Sometimes it is an outright scam like Live Blood Analysis. Now we have to ask how accurately DNA tests are going to predict what health issues one may experience in the future, and indeed whether or not “supplements” are going to alter the course of events.... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967256 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2967256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963060&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8035 October was the Max Foundation’s Global CML awareness month campaign and Mei Ching writes in to say that it was a resounding success. Mei Ching wants to share the TMF video Maximize Life Moments with MMR readers. Well done, The Max Foundation! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Max Foundation Global CML Awareness Campaign (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963060 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2963060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950713&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8027 Sarah writes in: hi, currently am a med student in russia cutting it close to graduation. am really anxious about working in malaysia in the middle of the stigma and anti-russian grads thingy that seems to be going around. i was wondering if there was anything i could do to help prepare myself and become a good doctor? i’m not interested in becoming a substandard doctor like the ones that POTS blogged about. any help would be useful, thanks! Hi Sarah. Thanks for taking the trouble to write in. I am sure everyone who has read our Concern over Russian and Ukraine Med Schools would be worried. But guess what Sarah, the most important thing about preparing to become a good doctor is the constant desire to improve oneself and good insight into one’s deficiencies. No medical school ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950713 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2950713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927427&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2659 Deven wrote in: Any chance a program like PediDose makes it to Web OS. I have used it for years on palm os devices and as as Emergency Physician, it has saved some lives with have all the Resus drugs on one page. Hi Deven. Thanks for sending in Feedback. It’s not only PediDose but lots of other great PalmOS medical software which are still so useful and could do with a port to WebOS. A list such as our Best Free Medical PDA software list gives you an idea of what could be re-programmed in WebOS. An important point is many of these little apps have been programmed by Physician enthusiasts and hobbyists. Unless they themselves have WebOS devices, it is unlikely that one will see WebOS versions of their software anytime soon. You might want to consider emailing the original author of t... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927427 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2927427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2908554&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8004 Shanun sent in this video link which is meant to create awareness of Atrial Fibrillation: from the Malaysian Medical Resources Video: Atrial Fibrillation Awareness (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2908554 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2908554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890602&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7982 Nurul writes in: I am a student nurse at a private college in Johor and will finish my studies mid month on next year . Here, I want to know is there any chances for my friends and I to apply a job as a nurse although we are fresh graduate student nurse on next year at your hospitals. If yes, could you please tell me how and if not, just a little help about how to apply works as a nurse would be kind . Lastly, thank you for your kind to read this message and I’m hope that I will get answers from you . Hello Nurul. Thanks for writing in. We are flattered but we unfortunately don’t own any hospital. Nursing posts are however in demand and I am sure you should be able to get a job in any hospital in the country as long as your nursing qualification is recognised by the nursing bo... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890602 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2890602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886402&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7975 The Federation of Private Medical Practitioners’ Associations of Malaysia (FPMPAM) has written in to say they have a website: Greetings, We are pleased to inform you that the FPMPAM has a humble website that we hope you would like to link in your societies page. www.fpmpam.org Congratulations FPMPAM ! We have linked the FPMPAM website to the MMR Professional Societies page from the Malaysian Medical Resources FPMPAM Website (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886402 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2886402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876145&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2641 Houston Neal wrote in: A while back we did a survey to find out which smartphone will win in the healthcare market. The iPhone was the clear winner because of one main reason: the apps. After some quick research, we discovered there are over 1,500 apps - and counting - listed under the “medical” category in iTunes. We knew these couldn’t all be “real-world” apps, the kind a physician would use at his practice. We decided to hold a little investigation. After hours of sifting through the details, we discovered that only 733 apps really deserve the “medical” label. To see the full list, check out our blog post at: The Best Medical iPhone Apps for Doctors and Med Students I guess it’s difficult to sort out the useful from the irrelevant (“iPee... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876145 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2876145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862452&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7943 SE asked in the Shoutbox: Hi may i know where can i get statistical data on stroke in Malaysia? Long answer: Use the usual search/publication engines to look for published data 1) Pubmed 2) Google Scholar 3) Google 4) Ask NASAM Quick answer: Use Wolfram Apha, the computational knowledge engine. Just input “stroke” and “malaysia” and you get the answer but I am not sure how accurate the data is - best you use the long method if it is important. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Using Wolfram Alpha to get medical statistics for Malaysia (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862452 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2862452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814493&cid=t_391799_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2009%2F09%2F21%2Fis-360-degree-feedback-for-doctors-usefull-or-not%2F During residency new doctors are faced with several assessments. The 360-degree feedback is just one of them. It involves the evaluation of performance on various tasks by, firstly, peers with knowledge of a similar scope of practice, secondly, co-workers from allied health professions and, thirdly, patients. Or: ‘letting future behaviour be guided by a systematic and critical analysis of past actions and their consequences’. How the 360-degree feedback is put into practice differs with were they work. The most often heard complaint by residents about these 360-degree feedback is: “how can a secretary judge me”. Well the secretary is not there to judge nor to give feedback on medical competence but to give feedback on other competences such as communicating, administrative... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814493 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:41:21 +0100 2814493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2785891&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7861 Here are some queries we recently received. Alvin wrote: For your information, I am currently a student pursuing my Pre-U studies in Taylor’s University College’s South Australian Matriculation program. Therefore, I need some clarifications regarding the requirements in qualifying as a medical practitioner (physician/doctor) in Malaysia as I’m vying to apply to International Medical University (IMU) or Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC) as a private student to study medicine after the graduation. May I know are there any requirements in order to qualify as a doctor in Malaysia after I’ve graduated from the university? Is it true that there is a minimum requirement of B4 in all science subjects - Biology, Physics and Chemistry in SPM in order to qualify as a doct... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2785891 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2785891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2785890&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7866 Siddhartha wrote in: Dr Sukhwander Singh if you passed out from scb medical college,cuttack in India and belong to Malaysia please contact me through my email id Siddhartha Mishra from the Malaysian Medical Resources Feedback: Searching for Dr. Sukhwander Singh (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2785890 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2785890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719688&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7727 Joshua wrote in with a suggestion: Hi there - congratulations on a fantastic website! I have just posted 2 adverts for contract research jobs. I had to categorise these as lab tech jobs however they are public health research (not lab). I was hoping you could add a “Research assistant” or “Contract research” category, which better describes the opportunity. I think this category would be generally useful as well. If so, I would be grateful if you could re-categorise my adverts prior to posting. Many thanks Thanks for the great suggestion Joshua. I have added a Research position category and Joshua’s posts can be seen here: Researcher Contract Position Ideal for Graduate Student or recent MSc or PhD recipient Research Assistant position available from the Malay... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719688 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2719688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709213&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2555 Chris writes in: Hi, I really enjoy your site and appreciate your work. I’d like to keep up with medical journals a bit better and having them on a device like Kindle would help. But the little there is for Kindle DX does not suggest that it handles journal articles well, even the NEJM which comes in an ebook format. Would you be able to ask your readers if any use a kindle to keep up with journals? Thanks, Chris Kenedi Hi Chris. True there is very little (practically nothing) on dedicated ebook readers in this blog. I guess that’s because most medical users would prefer something more versatile than an ebook reader and a PDA or PDA phone would be the device of choice amongst doctors. Having said that, you might be interested in this blog post I came across Reading Medical Jou... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709213 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2709213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584148&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7419 Tara wrote in: hello,i just wanted to know the future of pharmaceutical chemistry graduates …all bout it…Thanks. Hi Tara, sorry but Palmdoc is just plain old Palmdoc and not Nostradamus or Alvin Toffler so I can offer only vague answers. 1) I guess it depends on the state of the pharmaceutical industry in the future. 2) The latter is probably bright in this country 3) If not you could always do something else like become a drug sales rep 4) Just don’t do illegal stuff like go underground and open a meth lab or something and I think you’ll be fine 5) Que sera sera. from the Malaysian Medical Resources The future of pharmaceutical chemistry graduates (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584148 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2584148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561365&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2445 We reported earlier on problematic issues with these apps (see this and this post). One thing I wonder if Motionapps will consider is to independently certify freeware apps. There are many useful freeware PalmOS apps, and I doubt if the original author will want to pay $99 to certify apps which he or she is giving out for free anyway. I for one will not be forking out $99 just to certify Haemoncrules! Cheers Palmdoc from the Palmdoc Chronicles Motionapps responds to criticism (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561365 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2535458&cid=t_391799_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FWPtogvrwowg%2F Image by Photo by Me-Liss-A (flickr.com) This question posted to the forums: “What’s the smartest thing anyone ever said to you about your autistic child?” Said one respondent who’s 3-year-old daughter was diagnosed two years ago, “She is progessing well and although she still shows signs of autism on a daily basis, my wife and I sometimes question the early diagnoses.  With that said, someone once told us that whether it is autism or not, she still has some developemental issues which need to be addressed.  ‘Concentrate on those things as opposed to getting all hung up on the bigger autism diagnoses.’  This comment helped us do just that and feel as though it provided a bit more focuse on her treatment moving forward.” “Once our no... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2535458 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:47:06 +0100 2535458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523161&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2421 I had an interesting email today. It was from Michael Mace no less and I am honored :). Michael pointed out to me that although Access has taken down the original Expert Guides (see Resurrecting the Expert Medical Guides), they are still available via the Internet Wayback Machine. The Expert Guides of interest to medical users: Medicine - by Kent Willyard Medical Student - by Matt Delaney Anaesthesiology - by Donald Voltz Dentistry - by Elise Eisenberg These are useful lists that would help medical users starting off with their Palm Handhelds for the first time. It’s true that PalmOS (Garnet in the last version) is now an old operating system but it still powers useful devices like the Palm Centro and the Treo 755p. Windows mobile devices can run PalmOS applications if you use Styl... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523161 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2523161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511164&cid=t_391799_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F17%2Fintroducing-the-psych-central-mood-tracker%2F After taking a look at a few of the mood trackers that have long been available online, I was very unsatisfied with both how they asked you about your mood (”How depressed are you today?”) and the results they displayed (can we say “unhelpful”?). Mood trackers are used to help you track your emotional state on a daily or weekly basis, helping you get a better grasp on your emotions. Mood trackers can also help you determine your treatment’s effectiveness over time. Like a screening quiz for depression or anxiety, you typically can’t just ask a person, “How depressed are you?” and get any kind of answer that you can hang your hat on. People aren’t always the best judge of their own mood states — especially when they are in the down... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511164 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:04:19 +0100 2511164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2477575&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7183 Kenny writes in: I am a medical officer currently serving in government hospital in sabah. As u know,the master training programmes and places are limited in malaysia. I would like to pursue my specialty or master training overseas, more interested in australia,new zealand,usa or canada besides uk. I know all the process are complicated and pricey. Can u provide me more information abt that. Another issue is if i want resign from kkm and join university for master training, kementerian pengajian, what is the procedure? thanks Hi Kenny, it’s difficult to comment without knowing details like where you graduated from, numbers of years served etc. For instance I believe an Australian Uni grad would face less problems if planning for post-grad training in Australia. I suggest you join our... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2477575 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2477575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441234&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7105 sambantan writes: I am looking for ozone therapy treatment centres in malaysia. Will you help with their contacts, please. Short answer - no. This is because we consider ozone therapy at best “fringe therapy” and at worse outright fraud. We’ve blogged about Ozone therapy in the past so you might be interested to read these links: Ozone therapy revisited - the Malaysian Ministry of Health has evaluated Ozone therapy and found that it falls under therapy which is not recommended. Death by Alternative medicine - breast cancer patient whose early disease progressed under the hands of an unscrupulous ozone therapy practitioner. Other MMR posts mentioning Ozone therapy and do read Quackwatch - Oxygenation Therapy: Unproven Treatments for Cancer and AIDS from the Malaysian Medi... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441234 Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2441234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364964&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6803 AL writes How can I locate a doctor from your website? Tq Hi AL. You can check out our Directory listing and surf from there on. There’s a section on locating doctors but the exact search engine really depends on what sort of doctor you are looking for - a specific individual? A particular specialist? Kevin writes: I met a medical doctor who asked me to try 4Life’s Transfer Factor products in an attempt to overcome my eldest son’s sinus problem and his seafood allergy. Since finding and reading the article “Transfer Factor: another MLM scam“, I am concerned that a registered medical doctor is actively promoting a product and treatment method not validated by any medical body worldwide. Except for the references to research carried out by Russian doctors whos... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364964 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2364964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2314643&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2283 Alison writes: Hi there, I am a 2nd year med student getting ready for the wards next year, and my classmates and I are wondering what PDA or PDA/phone combo you would recommend. There’s so much information out there it’s hard for a novice like myself to come up with the best choice. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! Hi Alison. There are really only 3 choices left for PDAs and it is really a personal decision which platform one prefers as each has its own strength and weaknesses. In no particular order : 1) iPod Touch. Nice slim design, able to run the ever increasing medical applications for the iPhone/iPod Touch. If you don’t have an iPhone and use another phone, then this is an option for you. Pros - nice browser with Wifi, lots of medical software. Some medical app... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2314643 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2314643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240993&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6298 Jenny writes in: I have mammogram screening in year 2007. I wish to repeat the screening again this year as advise by my doctor but I have no idea how to do it in Kuala Lumpur. Please advice which hospital that I should visit and what is the procedures to register in the programme. Hi Jenny. Thanks for writing in. The National Cancer Society of Malaysia has a Women’s Cancer Detection and Breast Clinic The Centre is located at the Ground Floor of the Bangunan Persatuan Kebangsaan Kanser Malaysia, at No. 66 Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur, near Hospital Kuala Lumpur. (click here for location maop) Their contact is: Tel: +603 - 2698 7351; Fax: 03 - 2698 2087; email: contact@cancer.org.my HTH from the Malaysian Medical Resources How to register for a mammogram (Source: Malaysia... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240993 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2240993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227219&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6256 Conclusion: This person would be better off completing the 4 years compulsory service, before trying to apply for residency in the US. Especially since the US requires a ‘Statement of Need’ from the MOH. PS I have added a new posting category in the MMR - Training - and I’ll be slowly recategorising previous posts related to this topic. Related posts on Compulsory Service: A ploy to extend doctors’ service Longer compulsory service for doctors? No more three year compulsory service for foreign based docs? from the Malaysian Medical Resources A Question about Compulsory service (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227219 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2227219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2232696&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2242 Josh writes in : Garnet devices appear to be hard to come by. I was going to order 18 Tungsten E2’s for our June incoming interns in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine just like I did last year, load ‘em up with medical software, and then get them using them successfully during orientation and beyond. But no more E2’s. TX’s still available, but at full price, which is double what we paid last year for the E2’s per unit ($140 + tax vs. $299 + tax), and our organization cannot afford higher cost anything with this economy. I’m left wondering what to do. Might try unlocked Centro’s simply because that’s all there is. Our interns come from all over the country and all have pre-existing cellphones with contracts. Didn’t really want to buy... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2232696 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2232696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2206726&cid=t_391799_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F23%2Fthe-psychology-of-twitter%2F Twitter is a social networking application that does only one thing — allows the mutual sharing of 140 character communications (called “tweets”). Why the 140 character limit? So you can send text updates from your cell phone as well as the net. If you haven’t used or even heard of Twitter, don’t worry, you’re not alone. As of now, only 11 percent of American Internet users have used something like Twitter (that number also includes people who simply update their status in Facebook, so we don’t know the true, lower number of Twitter-only users) (Lenhart & Fox, 2009). Twitter is a service used more widely the younger you are (up to 20 percent of those under 34 have used it or a status update service) (Lenhart & Fox, 2009). The best way to... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2206726 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:22:40 +0100 2206726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210553&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2215 Ben wrote in to say this is pretty cool. TealOS is a flashy skin for Garnet and transforms your Palm powered Treo or Centro into something which makes you think you are running WebOS. It has the look and feel of WebOS, utilising gestures and cards (including shuffling) for launching applications. The skin gives you other cool ways to launch applications with a quicklaunch bar at the bottom and also a wavelauncher which you slide up from the bottom of the screen to launch another customisable set of applications. Personally I think while it looks cool, the card graphics could be a little better and the skin does slow down the device somewhat. Traditional launching via the default application launcher is actually quicker if you just hit the first letter of the name of the application.This is... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210553 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2210553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2206775&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6196 Nurul sent this in: Good day. I’m Nurul Ashikin bt. Ibrahim, a student from University of Malaya(UM). I’m doing a research on watches for medication or therapy for my assignment for the course, History of Science and Technology in Malaysia. I wanted to your blog on medication watches but it seems there’s something wrong with the website so I was not able to read the blog properly. I was wondering if you could email to me about that watch, the functions,benefits etc as it is quite hard to find information on it. I am very interested with this invention so it would be a really big help and contribute a lot for my assignment. Also I would be glad to hear some suggestions from you, on where I could find more information or places (shops, centres) I could go as field work. On... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2206775 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2206775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144598&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2158 Josh wrote in: Oddly, I can’t find Tungsten TX or E2 at Palm.com at all. I know their plan was to sell until the demand died down. But I can’t find these at all. Any ideas? I don’t know how to use your blog to search for the answer, and TreoCentral did not seem to have the answer (which I do know how to search). I think Garnet OS will still be quite usable for the next year at least, which is necessary since the new Palm OS won’t have any medical software at the beginning. Any ideas? Hi Josh. I agree Garnet is still very usable and I shall still rely on my Palm Centro to get things done until all the functionality is available on WebOS. I think Palm revamped it’s main site to highlight the new devices and somehow if you navigate to their Store you’ll see... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144598 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2144598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2100963&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5856 Yvonne writes: Hello, I’m a pharmacy student in the UK right now. I was just wondering whether the pharmacies in Malaysia are allowed to dispense methadone now? Is there something like the methadone treatment being prescribed by doctors in Malaysia? Hello Yvonne, if you are referring to private pharmacies, I think the short answer to your question is No. If I am not mistaken, in Malaysia, the National Drug Substitution Therapy programme is strictly monitored and only certain public hospitals, public clinics, NGOs and selected private practitioners can participate. You can read more about news items related to Methadone in Malaysia here More links: You might be interested to take a look at some pictures of the Kota Bahru Methadone Clinic Infosihat on Methadone replacement therapy Met... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2100963 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2100963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033098&cid=t_391799_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F12%2Fblogging-helps-improve-friendships%2F This study builds upon that finding, suggesting that the mechanism for reducing isolation may very well be a feeling of increased social support, and being able to count on others for assistance. Reference: Baker, J.R. & Moore, S.M. (2008). Blogging as a Social Tool: A Psychosocial Examination of the Effects of Blogging. Cyberpsychology & Behavior, 11(6), 747-749. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033098 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:01:28 +0100 2033098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1963981&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5284 Melanie Wiggins writes in Several years ago I contacted you in regards to my adoption. I was born December 17th , 1970 and was adopted by missionaries - Judith and Michael Heath. My adopted mother told me I was born in the Kapit Goverment hospital . I was also told that she had married a school teacher and moved up river. I want to find information on her and once had a letter written to me from someone in the hospital that knew of my mother. All I want is to get into contact with her. I have emailed you before and hope you can at least email me some contact information. We posted her request back in December 2004 (those days we were still on a Blogger powered system). I believe her request was also highlighted in the Borneo Post, thanks to Phyllis Wong who read the MMR posting. Unfortunat... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1963981 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1963981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837149&cid=t_391799_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F09%2F29%2Fwhy-your-eight-year-old-might-not-learn-from-his-mistakes%2F Ever wonder why your 8 year old can’t seem to learn from his mistakes when you tell him over and over again how he’s done something wrong? It may be because their brains simply don’t react to negative feedback as teens’ and adults’ brains do. So says recent research published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Eight-year-old children have a radically different learning strategy from twelve-year-olds and adults. Eight-year-olds learn primarily from positive feedback (’Well done!’), whereas negative feedback (’Got it wrong this time’) scarcely causes any alarm bells to ring. Twelve-year-olds are better able to process negative feedback, and use it to learn from their mistakes. Adults do the same, but more efficiently. The researcher can... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1837149 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:24:16 +0100 1837149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1802711&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4542 About three years ago, we made a posting entitled RM100 million down the drain which highlighted the situation in which many medical students in Britain/Ireland who are/were recipients of Government scholarships have declined to return home to serve their nation. We thought that they had Agreed to Return Home. Evidently not, as a Malaysian student in Ireland has written in to inform us of the situation as seen through his eyes :- I am a Malaysian medical student based in Dublin, Ireland who has been following the developments back home. From my view and personal observations as a student of the health sciences, I would like to bring to attention certain issues relating to Malaysian students overseas. Indeed, there always has been much furore each year over the number of scholarships which ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1802711 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1802711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723580&cid=t_391799_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%3A80%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2FCme4-TlaDqo%2F Thanks to my friend Alex; What Does ‘Crosstalk’ Have to Do with Our Primary Purpose? [Reprinted From Box 459 - published bi-monthly by General Services Office of Alcoholics Anonymous] Just what is this thing called “crosstalk”? Why are concerned A.A.s writing to the General Service Office for clarification about it? And, bottom line, what does it have to do with our primary purpose: “to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety”? The word has been with us at least since 1887. Webster’s 10th Edition defines crosstalk as “unwanted signals in a communication channel caused by transference of energy from another circuit”- as when, for instance, two members sitting side by side at an A.A. meeting carry on a private, yet not so... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723580 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:24:51 +0100 1723580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723463&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4156 Amutha a.k.a. Tulip speaks writes in: Hi there, I am currently gathering some information for my PhD which I will be starting to work on very soon. My study will be a behavioural intervention focusing on patients with hypertension, and I am now trying to survey if I can get enough subjects (n=200). Could you please advice me few physicians whom I can talk about this? I am not asking for research collaboration (not as yet) but merely collecting a rough data about the number of patients with hypertension a hospital in Klang Valley is seeing in a month. Thank you so much. regards, Amutha www.tulipspeaks.com Hi Amutha. Well, I can’t offhand tell you the data but my opinion is that you’ll have a wealth of patient data in busy teaching hospitals like the University of Malaya Medical ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723463 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1723463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1704726&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4082 Sukdershan has sent this in: The Malaysia Medical Association is having a Life membership promotion which is valid until 31.12.2008 Following approval of an amendment to the Constitution passed at the 47th AGM in Lumut, Perak on June 8th and 9th 2007, we are pleased to announce that the Life Membership fee has been reduced to RM2000 (Life Member) and RM1000 (Joint Life Member) subject to the following conditions: 1. Deadline for joining at the reduced fee is 31st December 2008 (last day for receipt of payment and application form). 2. Payment is to be made in one lump sum; payment by installments is NOT allowed. You can view the PDF here for more details or Click here for the original PDF a MMA Life Membership Promotion (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1704726 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1704726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1518688&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3535 PST writes: I am a 3rd year medical student from Malaysia. Can I ask you to brief us on how the postgrad training in Malaysia works? I have tried to search online but what i got is all the information from UK. Is it the same? Where can we undergo the training? Local Universities? Oversea (S’pore?) What is the difference between MRCS and MRCP with FRCS and FRCP. Do we need to take those exams in order to enter the postgrad training? What should we equip ourselves with (as student and houseman) in order to get into the specialty that we want? Is the opportunity to get into postgrad-training difficult in Malaysia? Sorry for disturbing. But i am really uncertain over these stuffs and has no idea who should I turn to. Some of the questions may sounds silly, but that’s because i hav... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1518688 Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1518688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1450268&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3434 SE in the MMR Shoutbox asked: Hi, is MCEM (UK) recorgnized as a pathway to be an emergency physician in Malaysia, jz like how MRCP works?thx:-) Well SE, I am not really very sure but here is the information that I have and perhaps others who are in the know can chip in: The National Specialists’ Register has a list of Recognised Qualifications towards EM: 1. Sarjana Perubatan (Perubatan Kecemasan) Universiti Sains Malaysia 2. FRCS with 3 years of experience in traumatology in approved hospitals after the qualification The list may not be up to date since there are other major University Hospitals in Malaysia with post-graduate training opportunities in EM e.g. HUKM and UMMC. Unfortunately the NSR page with information on the Criteria to Register as a Specialist has a Blank next to ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1450268 Sat, 17 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1450268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442891&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3423 meyli wrote (as a comment but really this should be posted as feedback) hi im meyli a malaysia doctor completed 1 year of housemanship here and currently 6 months away to complete my compulsory service , my husband is overseas and i am planning to resign the job here and come and join back later as contract doctor . Im so confused do i have to star back as contract doctor being a houseman again just that i missed 6 months of compulsory service .. can someone explain of the consequnces of not completing complulsory service .. and can i work overseas time being Compulsory government service is 3 years. What you mean is the housemanship which you have not completed. I think you’ll have to check with the MMC/MOH to see if they’ll allow you to leave before completing housemanship an... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442891 Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1442891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1429289&cid=t_391799_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F286211908%2Fgiving_intelligence_fair_feedb.html   You’ll likely measure our workplace offerings fairly… only if you:1. Look more at evidence of our work … than approaches used to get there.2. Allow for the fact that our brains wire and operate differently from yours.3. Consider multiple intelligences tossed into the mix of our offerings.4. Ask questions that invite genuine solutions or parts of an answer.5. Create more pathways toward creations than trails toward criticisms.6. Expect inventions that could change and improve your workplace world.7. Demonstrate and model the benefits of  tone to the finish line.8. Welcome targets with wings that advance our workplace.9. Capitalize on brainpower based on new research about intelligence.10. Lay out expectations clearly  – with more brain ch... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1429289 Thu, 08 May 2008 17:57:57 +0100 1429289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1322372&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3241 Masli has written in to inform us that the Allianze College of Medical Sciences website addresses have been updated. Their new portal will be www.acms.com.my whereas their main website is still www.acms.edu.my The links have been updated in the MMR’s Medical School links page. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1322372 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1322372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1309063&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3217 kg writes: I am a secondary school-leaver with SPM qualification. I did my SPM lt 2007 recently and I performed quite well but not excellently to qualified myself with a scholarship to do medicine in tertiary education. If I do not get a matriculation course from KPM which will be announced in this couple of weeks, then my only choice is to do my STPM because my parents cannot afford to sent me elseway. Pleased to say that there is such a good website here to help students whose ambition is to do medici I hope to get some guidelines and advices from you.What is the better route to be qualified to study medicine?Thank you Hi kg. We did a post on Studying Medicine a while back so you might want to read that. Personally going straight to medicine from SPM is IMO a bad idea. You need a better ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1309063 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1309063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1277880&cid=t_391799_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fwere-11-shooting-for-top-ten-in.html Pharma Marketing Blog is rated #11 in eDrugSearch.com's TOP 100 Healthcare Blog list (see widget at left)!Pharma Marketing Blog is #1 in terms of blogs dedicated solely to the pharmaceutical industry!The Healthcare 100 is a global ranking of the top English-language healthcare blogs. According to Cary Byrd, who created the list, "Our goal is to provide both bloggers and blog readers interested in all aspects of healthcare with a simple way to find the most influential blogs. We rank each blog’s influence based on a multimetric algorithm, also inspired by the Power 150."Ranks are based on a combination of four sources:Google PageRankBloglines SubscribersTechnorati Authority RankingeDrugSearch.com PointsRankings are automated and updated frequently, so when you read this Pharma Marketing B... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1277880 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:13:00 +0100 1277880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1263413&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3163 C. sends this in: I have a question here which needs your help. I came across this clinic where very much over charged on medication like; flu medicine Clarinese and sore throat medicine Difflam. I bought those medicines over the counter! I called the doctor to inquire when I realised the differences in price compare to pharmacy. The doctor told me the extra charged is for service charge, I then question him why he has the right to impose such charges when other clinic does not. His answer was, he can do so as long as he likes it. 2nd incident was yesterday I bought Ketotop Plaster from this clinic again without seeing the doctor, he charged me RM25. Here’s what I think C. The problem I see here is what you think a GP clinic is for. A GP clinic is in fact not a “medicine shop&... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1263413 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1263413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1225301&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3104 Someone just sent this in: Unfortunately my friend landed herself in trouble and I got to advise her. And for that, I need a doctor’s advice. If there was no penentration but ejaculation at the tip of vagina/clitoris, will that be considered sex? Is there any chances she might get pregnant. Is morning after pill advisable? And if this was forced upon her, is this considered to be a rape? She had no sexual experience before. seriously I am clueless. Hi there. If there was no actual penetration, then it cannot be considered Rape as IIANM the definition of Rape in this country requires this. However I believe it could be considered as a form of Sexual assault if it was “forced” on her. I think chances of pregnancy are very slim. I think your friend should consider 1) Making ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1225301 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:01:11 +0100 1225301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1207499&cid=t_391799_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fwordy-wednesday-incredible-5-point.html “Aha! No guessing required then?”“Indeed. I thought I’d make it easy this week.”“So how much is your commission?”“Oodles upon oodles.”“No link to Amazon?”“You don’t need it, just some coloured paper, a black pen, cardboard and some sticky backed plastic?”“Sticky backed what?”“Laminater to you dearie.”“And why exactly would I want one of these. I don’t have any autistic kids?”“Well try it on yourself and if it works then you might have a go with the kiddie winkies.”“Again, why?”“Well maybe you have little kids that don’t have many words, or kids that lose their words when they get all het up.”“The word "tantrum" does spring to mind.”“Do you always know what’s upsetting them?”“Sometimes is obvious but other times they’re w... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1207499 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:07:00 +0100 1207499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1162838&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3008 Khor wrote: If I want to buy some skin care products(eg.masks;lotions)from Taiwan for my personal use, due to high air postage, I have to buy for few months(3-6) stock.As I know that I have to register first from BPFK to get the license, so that I can buy those skin care products from Taiwan will be under proper way,but I don’t know how to get through.Please show me the steps to register so that I can get the license. Hi Khor, I thought I’d repost your comment as a feedback since it might interest others. I suggest you contact the BPFK directly to see if you need to register the items and for the steps required. This is their Contact page. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1162838 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1162838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1153990&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2995 Alice wrote in the shoutbox: Does anyone know any Malaysian’s agencies which are currently recruiting nurses to work in overseas? Maybe you could provide some clues for me. Thank you. If anyone knows, please reply as a comment here. Thanks Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1153990 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1153990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123739&cid=t_391799_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F209305480%2F A bigger and better diet may be only a prick away. Your nutritional needs could easily be detected by a small blood sample much like a fingerstick. By analyzing the unique metabolic changes in an individual’s body, researchers hope to develop more personalized dietary guidelines for improving health and fighting diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Amen to that! Metabolomics, an emerging field whose practitioners study how foods affect metabolism, may provide new tools and data for customizing today’s one-size-fits-all dietary guidelines for an individual’s own body, the article notes. By being able to monitor the hundreds of compounds in a totally objective way, we would allow practitioners to determine exactly what works for each individual patient and also ser... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123739 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:01:29 +0100 1123739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1025383&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2803 dytia writes in: Just want to inform you that there was an accident occured in Maran, Pahang involving an ambulance which collided with a trailer from Hospital Temerloh. A doctor and the ambulance driver were in critical condition. An MA died. A replay of the previous MVA involving a Seremban houseman - more info here in my blog. Please spread the word and say a prayer for both the doctor and the driver. Also hopefully this would spur ppl to actually fight for better insurance cover for our ambulance trips. It’s not out in news yet I think. I hope ppl are not going to sweep this under the carpet like what happened last time In last year’s accident which resulted in the death of a junior doctor, there was the issue of compensation from the Government which never came because shockin... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1025383 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1025383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009430&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2779 Dr. Ng Swee Choon writes to inform that the Private Medical Practitioners Association of Selangor and KL Website has some updates on the issue of ING and Medical insurance. Did you know there was/is a “National Committee on Manage Care Organisation”? Now that it has been revived, Dr. Ng says: Well, this time, the DG ( Tan Sri Dato Dr Ismail Merican ) who chaired the meeting had express great concern and dissatisfaction with what is happening. Many things were discussed. Amongst them, he is fully behind us in the ” fees-splitting ” issue and also the issue the ” doctors must continue to exercise clinical leadership, in the care of patients” . These words are heartening to hear, and we are all awaiting actions befitting the words from the DG. All things being well, there ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009430 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1009430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=993229&cid=t_391799_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2F177540541%2F A paper in PLoS Biology from Sandy Johnson's lab entitled "Interlocking Transcriptional Feedback Loops Control White-Opaque Switching in Candida albicans" discusses phenotype switching in the human pathogenic fungus Candida albicans. Why is the important? "White-opaque switching is an epigenetic phenomenon, where genetically identical cells can exist in two distinctive cell types, white and opaque. Each cell type is stably inherited for many generations, and switching between the two types of cells occurs stochastically and rarely—roughly one switch in 10^4 cell divisions" There is also a review by Kira O'Day to discuss the implications of the findings.  Understanding this sort of developmental and epigenetic signaling is important to better know how fungi adjust and interact with their... Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=993229 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:08:28 +0100 993229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=976365&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2738 Dr Chew writes: I have started this Emergency Medicine blog mainly for the teaching purposes for my students - both undergraduate and postgraduates but I hope everyone who is interested in emergency medicine will find it useful too. Thank you for writing in Dr Chew. I have added your blog to the Doctor Blogroll, and I am sure it will prove useful to students and doctors alike. A very warm welcome to you! (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=976365 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 976365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=916130&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2668 Siti writes: hello, saya seperti diatas berminat untuk memohon borang mengenai pengambilan diploma in nursing. tetapi saya tidak tahu cara untuk memohon borang tersebut. saya harap pihak tuan dapat membantu saya mengenainya. kerjasama tuan amat saya hargai. Thanks for writing in Siti. I suggest you take a look at the Sarawak Health Dept webpage on Nursing as a career, as it includes a section on Entry qualification and Application. For more info check out the SPA website with its FAQ on Applications. If you are still not sure, perhaps you might like to call up their Hotline to inquire further. If you are interested in the private nursing schools, you can look up their weblinks on the Nursing Schools page. I have also updated the Nursing Schools page and removed some dead links. (Source: ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=916130 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 916130 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793718&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1325 Andrew writes in: MedCalc has also updated their great medical calculator program. It can be found FOR FREE at http://www.med-ia.ch/medcalc/ Thanks for the heads-up Andrew. The last time I wrote about Medcalc, I mentioned that Mathias Tschopp the author of Medcalc for PalmOS had also written a preliminary Windows Mobile version of Medcalc. That was in February this year. The Medcalc site now lists the latest version as: MedCalc 5.4 ( May 1, 2007 ) Adds 2 formulas (odds conversion, predicted body weight for ARDS ventilation) If you want to run Medcalc in WIndows Mobile you can use the WM version of Medcalc or use Styletap which enables you to run the Palm OS version of Medcalc (as well as many Palm OS programs) (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793718 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 793718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=785900&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1322 Andrew wrote in to remind us: The folks at www.handhelddoc.com have updated their EM Rules and Sepsis PDA software. Thanks for writing in Andrew! It’s always great to receive email from readers. It’s nice to hear what software interests you and if you stumble on something new or updated please give us a shout. Anyway in case anyone hasn’t checked out HandheldDoc.com’s products, they should as they are excellent! (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=785900 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 785900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=747168&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1318 Allan Coukell wrote: Do you have data (or can you point me to a report) that gives the US (or international) market share of Epocrates and the other major providers of handheld medical software. What are the other major companies? Have you ever written about the extent to which these businesses rely on pharmaceutical industry support? Interesting questions Allan. Short answer to both questions is No, I don’t know the details I’m afraid. Apart from Epocrates, the other major Handheld drug references include Lexidrugs (from Lexi-com), Tarascon (USBMIS), Pepid, Unbound Medicine and Skyscape (products like Davis Drug Guide and DrDrugs) It would be interesting if someone has the details on the actual market share. I think there is minimal pharmaceutical industry support. Actually I ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=747168 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 23:43:40 +0100 747168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682857&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2303 Masli wrote in to inform us that the Allianze College of Medical Sciences website URI has changed. The MMR’s page of links to Malaysian Medical Schools has been updated accordingly. If you notice any broken links, outdated links or sites which you think should be included in the MMR, we would appreciate feedback. Not sure if your site is linked to the MMR? One quick way is to use the Advanced Search page and look for the site under Pages (not Posts). (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682857 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=651016&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2221 Daud writes: Regarding the mentioned qualifying exam I would like to know how to find when and where are those exams carried out and what is the formal registration procedure. I read that 5 years of medical experience are required in order for foreign MOs to be allowed to practice in Malaysia. Does this include medical studies or does it pertain to post-graduate experience? Thanks a lot in advance Thanks for writing in, Daud. Have a look at the MMR page on MMC registration. It answers your questions about the Qualifying Exam. For more info, I suggest you contact the MMC. As for foreign MOs working in Malaysia, the MMA website has a detailed list of requirements, which includes “at least 5 years medical experience”. I am sure this does not include the 5 or more years one spends... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=651016 Thu, 31 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 651016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612172&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D2149 Tulipspeaks posted in the MMR Shoutbox about a friend who is seeking help on Leigh’s disease. I must confess I know zilch about Leigh’s disease but the NNDS has some useful information. While some treatment exists the prognosis remains poor. I find it somewhat incredulous that Tulipspeaks’ friend claims “in India out of 100 pregnant women, 10 children are affected”. That’s way too high an incidence for a rare metabolic disorder unless she is talking about some village in India where consanguinous marriage is common! Looking for answers to rare diseases by using the Internet is commendable. New technology can help one seek people, experts and even if the solution is not found, you get to meet parents and fellow patients for support. This reminds me of the... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612172 Wed, 16 May 2007 11:57:11 +0100 612172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1035026&cid=t_391799_105_f&fid=36673&url=http%3A%2F%2Fweb2097.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Ffeedback-for-medicine-20-your-opinion.html Feedback is an interesting word. I learned about it while I was taking physiology classes at the university. I consider that this is a word most of us know and use in our daily life when we practice medicine. I learned that there are to types of feedback: negative and positive. It is easy to mention negative feedback examples, but it is more difficult to think about positive feedback examples. For that matter I just can think in two examples, what occur when we have a surge of estrogen in the menstrual cycle and how an action potential in a skeletal muscle is produced when sodium channels are opened by a positive feedback. A concept of feedback I found on Wikipedia is, "Feedback is the signal that is looped back to control a system within itself". For Web 2.0 and Medicine this concept is o... Web 2.0 and Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1035026 Sun, 13 May 2007 15:13:00 +0100 1035026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=603076&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1285 Anthony Chiodi wrote: Motivated by a recent comment about ePocrates (which I have found reliable) I have decided to ask for help with Thompson’s Clinical X-pert. At first I had great hopes for this app but it consistently makes my Tungsten T|3 unstable. It would freeze as I would try to exit the program or cause other programs to work incorrectly such as being unable to open menus. I have written to their customer support but their advice was not helpful. Has anyone tried this app at www.pdr.net? I haven’t tried Thompson Clinical X-pert - as it’s free only to US doctors. So if anyone can give feedback, I’m sure Anthony will appreciate it. (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=603076 Fri, 11 May 2007 01:23:43 +0100 603076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=588052&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1265 Roy Graham wrote in : The modeMD application provides rounds management and has been judged the most intuitive and effecient charge capture application on the market. I believe it should be included in your software links. Regards … Roy Hi Roy. Thanks for writing in and letting us know about modeMD. I think someone should do a round-up of the charge capture solutions available for handhelds. There must be quite a few. I am afraid my hospital isn’t quite 21st century yet as we have yet to use an electronic solution for charge capture. Yes we still use paper vouchers! I must get our IT manager to have a look and seriously consider implementing a charge capture solution for my hospital… sigh…. (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=588052 Fri, 04 May 2007 00:54:37 +0100 588052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=556148&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1245 Nancy Ehrlich has written in to inform us of Silver Bill-It. This is a charge capture solution running on Windows and Mac and supports the major PDA platforms: Palm, Pocket PC and Symbian. Blackberries however are not currently supported. You may want to check out the company’s FAQ (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=556148 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:06:41 +0100 556148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=535043&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D1996 Anthon writes: May I know which University of the West Indies in the recognition list refer to? I tried to find out in the internet, at least 3 different universities which named 1. University of the West Indies - Cave Hill Campus, St. Michael 2. The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine 3. University of the West Indies, Mona I’m looking forward to you reply. Thank you. Thanks for writing in, Anthon. I am afraid the MMC list of recognised medical schools does not specify exactly which campus is referred to. However the University of the West Indies website states that it is made up of the 3 campuses you listed above, Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, and Cave Hill in Barbados. If you are interested in studying medicine in the West Indies, I suggest you in... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=535043 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:54:53 +0100 535043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=528891&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D1992 Spinosum writes: I have a friend in KL who emailed me asking about the recognition of Master of Medicine (Paediatrics) in Univ of Melbourne. She wants to know if this degree, upon completion, is recognized as a specialist registrar in Malaysia. There is no much update on the MMA website — not even the MRCPCH (UK) is [...] (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=528891 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:45:44 +0100 528891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=505842&cid=t_391799_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D1949 MR writes in to seek advice regarding applying for medical school: I performed poorly during my SPM but subsequently did very well in my Pre-University studies. My SPM results are given at the bottom of this email I made an application to a local medical college, they are impresed with my Pre-Uni results and want to [...] (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=505842 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 22:38:42 +0100 505842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=482114&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1227 Anthony wrote in: Although it may seem obvious that better provider access to patient medical information would improve care, it has been challenging to implement for numerous reasons, ie. compatible systems, privacy of health records. One pioneer who is forging ahead is Tommy Joe Morris. He is a former US Army medic who “conceived, designed and programmed the Battlefield Medical Information System-Tactical (BMIST), a medic’s handheld battlefield aide, and a system for the electronic collection and evaluation of health data.” A more in depth article is at this website: http://www.usmedicine.com/article.cfm?articleID=916&issueID=65 It can basically work on multiple devices, securely store thousands of patients’ data, and even sync to a patient’s monitors. ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=482114 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:59:25 +0100 482114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479852&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1222 Ramanujam wrote in regarding Haemoncrules: hello, can I down load the haemoncules on a pocket PC or acer travel mate 4000 lap top Hi Ramanujam. Haemoncrules like many Palm programmes can run on a Pocket PC with the help of StyleTap. We have tested it and it works. I do not intend to port a Windows version though so I think the only way you can run it on your Acer is to use a Palm Emulator or Simulator software. (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479852 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:13:45 +0100 479852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479854&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1220 Do you have a Blackberry and envy your colleagues with Treos and the multitude of medical software installed on their smartphones? Well, now you can have medical software on your Blackberry, as QxMD announces it’s first free medical software for the Blackberry, QXMD Nephrology QxMD Nephrology A Free Program for all MDs using the RIM BlackBerry, not just Nephrologists. - What is the risk of your patient requiring dialysis after cardiovascular surgery? - What is your dialysis patient’s Kt/V? - Calculate your hypernatremic patient’s water deficit. - Determine if your patient is volume contracted - calculate fractional excretion of sodium or fractional excretion of urea - Calculate anion gap and osmolal gap Thanks to Daniel Schwartz for the feedback. Now this is why we car... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479854 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:06:51 +0100 479854 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479855&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1219 Erica Sniad has wrttien in to let us know that all Epocrates products (Palm OS and Windows Mobile) are compatible with the Windows Vista operating system: For Palm devices, our initial testing appeared to show problems, and we elected to take the conservative route and recommend that users delay upgrading. However, after more extensive testing, we are confident that the vast majority of users will have no problems installing and syncing Palm devices with Windows Vista systems. Users can refer to Epocrates’ Support page for more details. Epocrates is committed to maintaining an open-line of communication for delivering information that we believe will be of interest to our users. Updates will be continually available in the Epocrates Support Center and routinely communicated to Epocrate... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479855 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 01:39:09 +0100 479855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479856&cid=t_391799_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1218 Doug Beard writes: please help. looking for an efficient way to download daily schedule information, already loaded into the office centricity program, to a PDA (Clie), blackberry, or other handheld device. thanks Hi Doug. I don’t use GE’s Centricity Physician Office Software but a quick Google search shows that PatientKeeper offers a Mobile solution for Centricity. You can download and read their PDF article (228 Kb) on how to Extend GE Healthcare Centricity PO to popular PDAs and Smartphones Palm had a Webinar on this last year. Hope this is the solution you are looking for! (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479856 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:56:40 +0100 479856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=488341&cid=t_391799_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F11%2F5-day-translation-breather.html Occupational therapy is a profession for professionals. Mere amateurs should steer well clear. [translation = not dabble] I leave my daughter in the car in the garage and herd the boys inside. She remains for a few minutes, unhindered and free, so that she can regroup and recalibrate her hearing system after a twenty minute drive, with continuous screaming down the freeway. [translation = stereo] [Note to self – contact architect re sound proofing the garage] I hope that the Child Protective Services don’t honour us with an unexpected visit. Whilst she has a little breather, I debate whether to commence homework straight away, before they become engrossed, [translation = locked into a preferred activity] or whether to let them cool off too? Why are these kinds of children not fitted wi... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=488341 Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:13:00 +0100 488341