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 ' humour'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:57:41 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182077&cid=t_391803_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FFullosseousflapsDentalBlog%2F%7E3%2FwPnvKNmGo7s%2F H/T Chip Hanlon Apparently so. Following an extensive remodel, the Penthouse Club in Tampa, Fla., is finally ready for next summer’s Republican National Convention. Club operator DeWayne Levesque has installed two secluded VIP sections, which he hopes will help his club attract a bigger share of the 50,000 visitors expected to descend upon the city on Aug. 27 for four days of conservative politics and liberal partying. In addition to the club’s new carpets and furniture, the private rooms are designed to provide cover so that camera-shy donors, politicians and aides can enjoy the strippers without fear of getting caught, he said. A few blocks from the Penthouse Club, another strip club owner, Joe Redner, said he has high hopes for what the convention means for business at his a... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182077 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 17:49:12 +0100 5182077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159008&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FA_Uef_POJIA%2F "VT or not VT? That is the question..." you muse. Then your patient Bill says "A shock, a shock, my kingdom for a shock"... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159008 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:08 +0100 5159008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140034&cid=t_391803_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FFullosseousflapsDentalBlog%2F%7E3%2FWi7ud1I3oic%2F Guess some folks are sensitive about the President going up to Martha Vineyard on vacation and being called on it. So, they sent me about ten of these post cards with different messages. OK and the point is? Tell the President to get back to Washington, call Congress back into session and do the people’s business. Don’t you understand Americans are hurting out there? The President needs to do his job and not vacation. (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140034 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:44:25 +0100 5140034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096217&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fz_hroKVr_D8%2F Sick of your patients waiting in the ED for life saving treatment as a result of interminable ICU / CCU bed-block? Worry no more...move to Indonesia (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096217 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 06:10:43 +0100 5096217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028877&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F15%2Fi-give-up%2F It’s what – 10 years or more? – since we began to wonder when web technologies such as RSS, wikis and social bookmarking sites would be widely adopted by most working scientists, to further their productivity. The email that I received today which began “I’ve read 3 interesting papers” and included 1 .doc, 3 .docx and 4 .pdf files as attachments is indicative of the answer to this question, which is “not any time soon.” I’ve given up trying to educate colleagues in best practices. Clearly, I’m the one with the problem, since this is completely normal, acceptable behaviour for practically everyone that I’ve ever worked with. Instead, I’m just waiting for them to retire (or die). I reckon most senior scientists (and they... What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028877 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:26:35 +0100 5028877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007401&cid=t_391803_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ftaking-naps-are-important-and-practical.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007401 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:50:00 +0100 5007401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828831&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F05%2F16%2Fget-immunised%2F Great video by ZdoggMD (via Kevin MD) It is pretty unfortunate that the internet abounds with anti-vaccination misinformation, in part from pretty much discredited “work” by Andrew Wakefield. Malaysia is not spared too for there may be parents influenced by so much misinformation in the Internet about vaccination. In the past there have also been misguided communities such as the religious sect which refused vaccination resulting in a poliomyelitis outbreak in 1992. The only solution seems to be constant education but it is an uphill battle. Further reading: How pediatricians should handle families who refuse vaccines (KevinMD.com) from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesGet immunised! (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828831 Sat, 14 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4828831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813348&cid=t_391803_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fwho-ever-reads-the-ikea-manual.html – What British bloke would ever admit to reading the IKEA manual for that latest peculiarly named objet functionale in pine? Well for a change, there are some IKEA manuals you really should read before assembling, including those for the Litsabbur and the Tjardiis. Probably best to avoid the Dindassur altogether though… Selected from the latest science stories to hit DB’s virtual desktop @sciencebase. Related Posts:125 PhDs per second with superfast JanetScientists and social mediaYou are more virus than humanWhat killed Darwin?Scientists on TwitterWho ever reads the IKEA manual? is a post from: Sciencebase Science Blog (Source: Sciencebase Science Blog) Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813348 Wed, 11 May 2011 11:00:02 +0100 4813348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734451&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F20%2Ffactoids-and-using-r-as-a-simple-calculator%2F Wikipedia defines factoid as “a questionable or spurious—unverified, incorrect, or fabricated—statement presented as a fact, but with no veracity.” Last night I was enjoying a TV documentary series, The Story of Science, when I heard a startling factoid, namely: If the “empty space” inside the atoms that make up people were removed, the entire human population would fit inside a sugar cube. What the? Can we improve the veracity of this factoid? Atoms Let’s start with atoms. Assuming that atoms are spherical, with a central nucleus which is also spherical, we can calculate atomic and nuclear volumes. A Google search for average diameter of an atomic nucleus suggests that the “average” nuclear diameter is 1e-14 metres, ~ 10 000 times less than... What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734451 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:16:11 +0100 4734451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4715032&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F15%2Ffriday-funnies-48%2F It’s been a while since I posted a Friday Funnies – my apologies. I’m happy to say that despite this lack, my sense of humour has remained intact, fed by regular dollops of my favourite cartoons from The Oatmeal (who can resist the call of “15-ish Things Worth Knowing About Coffee“, or “Ten Words You Need To Stop Misspelling“, or even “Cat vs Internet“?), and XKCD – the authors who announce the site to be A webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math, and language. - and who add this warning: Warning: this comic occasionally contains strong language (which may be unsuitable for children), unusual humor (which may be unsuitable for adults), and advanced mathematics (which may be unsuitable for liberal-arts majors). I mean – how could ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4715032 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 22:06:50 +0100 4715032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653344&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FS_oIZmQnfNk%2F The Ballad of Eric's Prostate starts with an unusual finding hidden inside a patient's jocks... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653344 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 23:00:18 +0100 4653344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622283&cid=t_391803_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Fsix-science-selections-4.html Map mashup reveals world’s top science cities – Combining citation data with Google Maps reveals the cities where science prospers, and those where it doesn't. 9 arguments for (against) herbal remedies – About 40% of pharmaceuticals have a herbal origin but that doesn't mean natural is all good. Here's 9 arguments often posited in support of herbal over pharma. The first one: They’re natural. (So what? Strychnine is natural.), Read on for the other 8. The long-distance shimmer – The secret to controlling an NMR spectrometer is not to let your mind wander. The mind can play tricks on even an experienced spectroscopist…Chris Blake explains the loneliness of the long-distance shimmer. Simple salt removal to get fresh water – Simple... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622283 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4622283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560282&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FK5f1N6Uc2z4%2F Resusci Sharon and CPR Tracey are now available for purchase. But at what price? UCEM looks at the price of 'similar' models on the market... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560282 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:00:55 +0100 4560282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4554610&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FX62M5exw-jM%2F We echo the ZDOggMD crew's call to IMMUNIZE! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4554610 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:19:58 +0100 4554610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405782&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FxO7AG8SPevA%2F A recent tweet by LITFL friend and medical satirist extrordinaire ZDoggMD piqued my interest… @zdoggmd No wonder government docs couldn’t resuscitate E.T. in the movie; they shocked asystole and tried bretylium, for God’s sake. …and got me thinking. There has been some quite unusual, somewhat interesting and rather unconventional (some would say ridiculous) medical treatments [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405782 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:22:44 +0100 4405782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4406046&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F28%2Ffriday-funnies-47%2F Mapping my desk. Familiar to anyone? I’ll be off to see the Buskers this weekend - go here if you don’t know what I’m talking about. The very best of the world’s buskers are here, and it’s awesome! Filed under: Humour, Resilience/Health, Wellness Tagged: desk, filing, Friday funnies, organisation, PhD (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4406046 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:17:35 +0100 4406046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377801&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F21%2Ffriday-funnies-46%2F No further comment required. Filed under: Humour, Pain, Resilience/Health, Wellness Tagged: activity, coping, Friday funnies, funny, Health, Humour (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377801 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:49:16 +0100 4377801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331050&cid=t_391803_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F0r_g8nPhecA%2Fshout-outs_11.html FDAzilla blog is the host for this week’s Grand Rounds!   You can read this week’s edition here. When when I read the posts from this week’s grand rounds, I am astounded at how advanced, how intense, how personal, how vast, and also how amazingly complicated health care here in America is.  It’s so complicated that probably only the most astute health care observers will even understand every post below. As you read through the best posts from the medical blogosphere for the week, just think about how amazing all of this is -  health care leads to all kinds of misconceptions, frustrations, discoveries, inspiration, opportunities, tragedy, and humor. ………… …………………………… Kim, Emergiblog, is the host of the latest edition of Change of... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331050 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:26:01 +0100 4331050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318556&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F07%2Ffriday-funnies-45%2F After a strenuous week (well, OK, maybe two days is not quite a week) – here’s SuperTherapist and featuring for the first time, Puddy, her cat! Why is it that cat’s always get the last word? Filed under: Humour, Wellness Tagged: coping strategies, Friday funnies, funny, Humour, Pain, relaxation (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318556 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:57:13 +0100 4318556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300722&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F31%2Ffriday-funnies-from-the-year-2010%2F Groan-producing Friday Funnies from the whole year (I couldn’t think of a complete sentence of alliteration, OK?). BTW many of these cartoons are created by me.  Some posts are links.  If you’d like to use some of mine, please feel free to.  If any of the artworks are, by accident, copyright, please let me know and I’ll be more than happy to amend. Friday Funnies – light philosophy, terrible adverts, and cute animal pix with captions Friday Funnies – quick quiz, the Best Problem Solving Strategy Ever, and how to make a meeting very, very brief Friday Funnies – what happens when you’ve worked in pain management too long, and some wonderfu links Friday Funnies – Decision making conundrum and beware of computers… Friday Funnies – ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300722 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:27:40 +0100 4300722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288552&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FR7OwX1XHZK4%2F How is that than an emergency doctor can find the energy to keep on going hour after after hour, even in the dead of night? LITFL now reveals the ultimate night-shift energy food. This is how the night-walking medico keeps on stoking the furnace and keeps the night train a chugging. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288552 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:00:03 +0100 4288552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281318&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F6JtRWuXDRpU%2F So you want to know what it's like going to medical school? Check out this brilliantly funny and oh-so-true smack down in a graduation gown from a fledgling ZDoggMD as he tell it the way it is. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281318 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:38:06 +0100 4281318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266303&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F17%2Ffriday-funnies-43%2F Before I head out to do a little Christmas shopping – yes, in a MALL, at CHRISTMAS! I must be mad – anyway, I had to pass on the following bits of gossip.  It’s true, you heard it here first. Have a good weekend – and if there’s no post on Monday you’ll know it’s because I’ve got LOST! Filed under: Coping Skills, health, Humour, pain, Resilience, therapy Tagged: coping strategies, Friday funnies, funny, health, healthcare, Humour (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266303 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:16:09 +0100 4266303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237903&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FLQZNCCNQzfU%2F UCEM's Professor Stickler presents the first UCEM video learning module to assist the acquisition of core skills by UCEM fondling members. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237903 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:32:37 +0100 4237903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225533&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2F9UIV_ik5mBs%2F I have received several emails about my coveted Best and Words of 2010. So, to placate the hordes and get some email relief, here is a short list of the worst of 2010: Worst software: Mendeley More next week, or the following. (Source: Blind.Scientist) Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225533 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 22:00:00 +0100 4225533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225706&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F03%2Ffriday-funnies-42%2F SuperTherapist decided that if she gave out any advice today, she may just need to fear for her life, so she asked me to help out. SuperTherapist may need your help to vanquish the peripheralist demons from her memory – therapeutic videos to soothe the soul. If you haven’t heard them before – and you get a chance to see them live – just GO! These guys are at least partially responsible for the odd sounds coming from my house over the last day… And an example of virtuosity of another kind… Enjoy your weekend! Filed under: Humour, Resilience, therapy, wellness Tagged: biopsychosocial, Friday funnies, funny, health, relaxation, therapy (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225706 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:05:00 +0100 4225706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214378&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2FPrfRTmrDets%2F When was the The Beatles catalog added to iTunes? I forgot the date … (Source: Blind.Scientist) Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214378 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:53:37 +0100 4214378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207291&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FTPeWdb8SOA0%2F We shine the spotlight on Men's Health as the month formerly known as November comes to a close, and ask: can a real man eat yogurt? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207291 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:59:13 +0100 4207291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4203322&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F26%2Ffriday-fantastic%2F After trying to come up with something suitably pithy or funny, I give up. The sun is shining and it’s way too nice to be indoors, so here’s parcour – with a twist! Don’t do this over the weekend, you WILL break things, not a good look. And you can be sure that Sheba-the-wonderdog will NOT be doing this either – not even for food! Filed under: Humour Tagged: Friday funnies (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4203322 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 02:50:34 +0100 4203322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190544&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F23%2Fmid-week-lol%2F A cutesy animal story for Wednesday.  I am sorry about this, it couldn’t wait until Friday. Awwww! Cute animal story? Just read on… but first, my humble and most sincere apologies to any German readers. THE GERMAN TOURIST JUMPED IN AND SAVED THE DOG. UPON GETTING BACK UP ON THE BRIDGE HE CHECKED THE DOG OUT AND TOLD THE OWNER THAT   “ZER DOG IS OK, AND VILL BE FINE” SHE ASKED IF HE WAS A VET? HE REPLIED, “I’m not only VET, I’M DARNED SOAKED!” Filed under: Humour Tagged: Friday funnies, funny (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190544 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:43:16 +0100 4190544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190314&cid=t_391803_122_f&fid=34736&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FChannelN-PodcastsPoweredByOdiogo%2F%7E3%2F4eS-hL5VkKo%2F The Benign Violation Theory of Humor The combination of a moral violation with benign consequences is a recipe for amusement, says an interesting new study on what makes things funny. Available alongside the peer-reviewed research article Benign Violations: Making Immoral Behavior Funny, McGraw and Warren, Psychological Science, 2010, in a multimedia pubcast, or an audio podcast version. (Source: Channel N) Channel N blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190314 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:30:37 +0100 4190314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179536&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F19%2Ffriday-funnies-41%2F It’s nearly the weekend! Time to kick back, relax and snigger. It’s true – apparently The Doors, Talking Heads and relaxation music are.. ahem… Not In Fashion Any More.  And I do wish I’d taken this advice! Filed under: Coping Skills, health, Humour, wellness Tagged: coping strategies, Friday funnies, health, Humour, relaxation, therapy (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179536 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:05:22 +0100 4179536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139496&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F05%2Ffirday-funnies%2F Something we can all be reminded of now and again – work does come to an end.  So if these are true – what happens to physiotherapists, nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists and social workers?  Contributions more than welcome! Lawyers are disbarred. Ministers are defrocked. Electricians are delighted. Far Eastern diplomats are disoriented. Drunks are distilled. Alpine climbers are dismounted. Piano tuners are unstrung. Orchestra leaders are disbanded. Artists’ models are deposed. Cooks are deranged. Dressmakers are unbiased. Nudists are redressed. Office clerks are defiled. Mediums are dispirited. Programmers are decoded. Accountants are discredited. Holy people are disgraced. Pastry chefs are deserted. Perfume makers are dissented. Butterfly collectors are de... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139496 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 03:42:15 +0100 4139496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4134291&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F02%2Fresilience-catastrophising-and-positive-emotions%2F Catastrophising, or thinking the worst, is one of those psychological factors that we know influences distress and disability in people with chronic pain. It’s quite a common phenomenon, and sometimes can stand us in good stead – after all, if we can think of the worst things that can happen, then plan to avert those possible disasters, then life will be sweet, yes? ermmmm – no, as a matter of fact.  Catastrophising can actually function to narrow our thinking down, reducing the range of options we can come up with to manage situations, and it can also function to focus us on things that haven’t worked out while at the same time minimising our appreciation of things that are working well. In chronic pain, catastrophising is often an outcome to measure – the t... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4134291 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:49:36 +0100 4134291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121833&cid=t_391803_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2010%2F10%2F31%2Fedgy-humour%2F Below the jump is a joke I came across that I shared with about 5 people this morning, and sadly only 1 of them got the joke and thought it was funny. Personally I thought it was hilarious. It’s one of those “walked into a bar” sort of jokes, but only works in text form… I’ll post a photo clue to help you. Let me know what you think… The Edge walks into a bar The Edge walks into a bar The Edge walks into a bar The Edge walks into a bar The Edge walks into a bar (Source: Baggas' Blog) Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121833 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 08:21:43 +0100 4121833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119759&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F29%2Ffriday-funnies-40%2F SuperTherapist has been on the job, and passes on these tips to make your days go well! Can you tell I’m procrastinating? You know, I have seen worse clangers – like the neurosurgeon who said ‘I have no knowledge of psychology, but I’m sure if you ask them to assess [Joe Bloggs] they will write you a lengthy report that you can’t understand…’ And this one is because I will be The Perfect Mother – one day – and to do so I will need SuperTherapist’s gear. Or something in the form of liquid refreshment. Child of my Womb is coming to stay the night and sew a dress. I may go grey before the night is over. But I will be grey and fat because we both luuuuurve chocolate! Filed under: health, Humour Tagged: coping strategies, Friday fu... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119759 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:34:40 +0100 4119759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031295&cid=t_391803_109_f&fid=34504&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blacktriangle.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D2132 (Source: Black Triangle) Black Triangle blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031295 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:43:10 +0100 4031295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4001825&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F24%2Ffriday-funnies-39%2F It has been a while since I last posted some classic Lolcats’n'dogs.  Sit back, relax, and enjoy the fact that these are NOT my jokes! And proving that I am not alone - Filed under: health, Humour, pain, Resilience, wellness Tagged: Friday funnies, health, Humour, Resilience (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001825 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:05:13 +0100 4001825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976724&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F17%2Ffriday-funnies-38%2F My world may have been rocked by the late-night quakes, but my humour remains THE SAME! Sorry. I was talking to SuperTherapist the other day, and she whispered some sayings to help maintain that sense of calm and serenity that is necessary when returning to work after a week away. I’m not so sure this was all that helpful...”Be patient and achieve all things. Be impatient and achieve all things faster.” Neither were these, probably… Be aware of your body. Be aware of your perceptions. Keep in mind that not every physical sensation is a symptom of a terminal illness. To practice Zen and the art of therapeutic motorcycle maintenance, do the following: get rid of the motorcycle. What were you thinking? – and you’ve run out of duct tape. Filed under: Cop... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976724 Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:07:28 +0100 3976724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965434&cid=t_391803_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FU-0Xnt4nyDo%2F Assistant Sub-Professor Egerton Y. Davis IV arrived in Canberra today in his role as the Head of UCEM's Demographically Impartial Public & Social Health Improvement Taskforce. Davis IV was summoned to Yarralumla by the Governor General, Her Excellency Ms. Quentin Bryce AC, to help resolve the stagnant Federal Infection that is keeping Australia interminably bed-bound. Right now, it seems that only the Australian Sex Party is happy with having such a well hung parliament... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965434 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:53:54 +0100 3965434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929468&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2Ffriday-funnies-37%2F I’m not running out of ideas, just running out of time, so today’s FF’s are not original.  If anyone is the copyright owner of these and doesn’t want them on here, please let me know – they’ve arrived (usually) via someone else’s email! Working in a sometimes management-heavy workplace I wonder if there is a manual that tells managers to use the word ‘team’… Can you tell how much Manly Jack loves me? he thought this would be a good idea… And if you’re looking for some total idiocy for the day, head to ‘Sleep Talkin’ Man’ – this man makes more sense asleep than some of our politicians do when they’re wide awake! I’m off to our favourite spot north of Christchurch – here’s... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929468 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:36:58 +0100 3929468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907799&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F27%2Ffriday-funnies-36%2F It’s Friday here in Christchurch – only a few more jobs to do and then it’s gin and tonic time! I could not resist this – so my apologies to anyone who groans as a result. It’s not my fault I was raised with one of the world’s worst punsters… And I know, this is sad but oh so true… Never get between me and my coffee cup. Never. Filed under: health, Humour, Resilience, wellness Tagged: Friday funnies, funny, relaxation, Resilience, therapy (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907799 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:54:33 +0100 3907799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899579&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F25%2Fcommunication-failure%2F That’s my life, every day, right there: Video made using xtranormal, which looks very cool. With thanks to @BioInfo and @drewconway. Filed under: bioinformatics, humour, statistics, video Tagged: youtube (Source: What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate) What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899579 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:53:36 +0100 3899579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899581&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2FDTm1yqaHfwo%2F Lately, I realized that the Web’s Future (or The Future of the Web) is not Facebook. No, it doesn’t matter that all your friends (enemies) are there, doesn’t matter that all companies are moving to Facebook-based pages, that everything you like is there, and your mum is sending you friendship requests. No, the web’s future (or The Future of the Web) is much larger than Facebook. The future of the web is an application that allows you to play in the financial market, find conferences and even plot a map with them, can analyse the stars, check browser histories, do science and screw the life of your worst enemies with a complex syntax and obscure data typing. I might have forgotten that this application saved lives in Haiti, intends to bring peace to the Middle East ... Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899581 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:57:02 +0100 3899581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885554&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F20%2Ffriday-funnies-35%2F SuperTherapist is having a bit of a lie down with a cold compress, the weekend can’t come soon enough! For a guide to interpreting what she’s really saying, look no further: We need                                                            I want It’s your decision                                         The correct decision should be obvious by now Do what you want                                        You’ll pay for this later I’m not upset                                                  Of course I’m upset, you moron. I heard a noise               �... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885554 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:20:23 +0100 3885554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876608&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8771 A recent courtroom drama in the midst of an ongoing inquest reports what one lawyer as having this exchange with a famous Thai Pathologist ” Razak puts it to Pornthip that Teoh strangled himself. He says that the other four doctors had found no such evidence of strangulation.” ~ I guess only lawyers can conclude someone can strangle himself to death. “Razak: From Level 14 – 99 feet above ground – he was unconscious, so his body would be heavier. Pornthip: No difference. Scientifically how could there be weight-loss according to consciousness?” ~ exactly. I guess physics is not part of legal training. “Razak also asks if she has experience jumping off a building as she has testified that the body was found further from the building than in the usual... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876608 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3876608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3867063&cid=t_391803_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-12-steps-of-humour-anonymous-2%2F   We admitted we were grateful for the role humour plays in our recovery, and our laughter had become unmanageable. Came to believe a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity, and a little laughter now and then couldn’t hurt. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him, and laughed about how if we measured what we understood about God on a scale of one to ten, the needle on the gauge would probably point to minus one, and we don’t need to tell you which end of the scale is which, which makes us laugh, because we are desperate, aren’t we? Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves, and when appropriate, laughed at ourselves and the foibles of addiction. Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to anoth... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3867063 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:15:00 +0100 3867063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3862202&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F13%2Ffriday-funnies-34%2F After a busy week at work, what better way to wind down than feeling relieved that you didn’t say those things you wanted to... Filed under: health, Humour, pain, wellness Tagged: coping, Friday funnies, funny, health, Humour, relaxation, Resilience, Super Therapist (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3862202 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:56:36 +0100 3862202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3822878&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8748 There’s a new disease which i think we should notify the MOH, and that is typo-itis. It’s an affliction which seems to have permeated their notification forms. Hat-tip-up to @Raggyhaw of the MMR doctors forums for this one. (Click the image below to see a larger version) Typo-itis results in some new diseases which we’ve never heard of before: 1) Chancrold – @shan says it could be a geriatric STD but we’re not sure. 2) Differie – a different strain of Diphtheria? 3) Kotera – disease of the privates? 4) Penyakit Tangan, Khaki dan Mulut: Hand and foot in mouth disease afflicting politicians wearing bush jackets. 5) Plaque : Highly contagious dental disease 6) Tiroid – (Paratyhoid): Tiroid – (Salmonella typhi): Never knew Salmonella could... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3822878 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3822878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3798734&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2FqoZqR4uo-Rw%2F Sometimes, I wish that the famous Watergate Hotel in my beloved Washington, DC was called Waterfountain. It would be much more difficult for the cliche-driven media to use a “fountain” suffix at the end of every scandal (just imagine the Climategate becoming the Climatefountain), but in some situations it would be great. Think now that the Pepsigate (really? Newsweek. Slow news day?) would become, in a excellent fit, the Pepsifountain. More Pepsi for everyone!! (Source: Blind.Scientist) Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3798734 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:03:18 +0100 3798734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784435&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2FJrpHSYaY_74%2F In my opinion the future of the scientific blog community is the same as always. (Source: Blind.Scientist) Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784435 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:39:16 +0100 3784435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780581&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F23%2Ffriday-funnies-33%2F Here in New Zealand it is most definitely Friday in mid-winter.  As regular readers will know, I’m not one given to recommend medications – but in deepest, darkest winter there comes a time whenI think it’s wise to consider effective treatments for our winter blues. …This one works for kids too! And I’m prescribing this one for my daughter, because she’s too smart to put up with dumb boys.  And I’m too young to be a grandma. Have a great weekend! Filed under: health, Humour Tagged: Friday funnies, funny, humor, Humour, joke, laugh, old advertisements (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780581 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:28:00 +0100 3780581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3780504&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2FQ5Er_YD3QYk%2F Staying on the thirsty-topic of my earlier post, I think Pepsi contributed more to Science and related fields than most of us could. I had lost all hope that corporations could be good, but I was wrong. I don’t usually drink cola, but when I do I prefer (and always will) Pepsi. After I finish my seventh cold Pepsi can of the day (it’s hot here!) I might even want to check Science Blogs again. Cheers, with Pepsi. (Source: Blind.Scientist) Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3780504 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:07:40 +0100 3780504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758125&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F16%2Ffriday-funnies-32%2F The day you’ve been waiting for all week – Friday funnies! I don’t know about you – but I’m ready for the weekend.  It must be nearly gin and tonic time! Filed under: health, Humour, occupational therapy, therapy, wellness Tagged: dog, Friday funnies, health, Humour, laugh, occupational therapy, patients (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758125 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:39:44 +0100 3758125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737095&cid=t_391803_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2010%2F07%2F08%2Fone-possible-response-to-someone-who-thinks-youre-talking-too-fast%2F One Possible Response To Someone Who Thinks You’re Talking Too FastPost from: Adult ADD Strengths Ever been told you’re talking too fast? More than a few people with ADHD have. You might enjoy this response by Chris Matthews who is the host of Hardball, a political talk show on MSNBC who was on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno show. You might enjoy Jay’s response even more. It starts about 3.35, and I think it was on May 20th, 2010. Related Posts:A Quick Burst of InspirationSmoke On The Water Japanese Traditional and Classical StyleHigh Powered Job for Stimulus Seeking ADD AdultsDoes My Child Have ADHD? The TODAY Show Covers Children with ADHDI’m the warm up act for Jay Leno tonight at 11pm Tweet This Post (Source: Adult ADD Strengths) Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737095 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:57:59 +0100 3737095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737310&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F09%2Ffriday-funnies-31%2F Things SuperTherapist hopes she hasn’t said out loud (ii) Oh and, I hereby declare that SuperTherapist and I are not related. In case you wondered. Filed under: health, Humour Tagged: Friday funnies, humor, Humour, supertherapist (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737310 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 04:30:06 +0100 3737310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726586&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8673 So he was asked to demonstrate as ABG is needed for one patient. He took the needle, inserted it to patient’s wrist at an obviously wrong site for radial artery, and obtained nothing but some air. (Specialist and MO frowned, thought he was going to withdraw and re-attempt). Surprisingly, he pulled out the needle like ending a procedure, passing it to the nurse, “Go and analyze this in the ABG machine…” Specialist stopped him, “What are you going to analyze there? It’s just air!” And he said, “Ya, you asked me to take arterial blood GAS right? I got it!” via Dr. Darren There are now about 30 medical schools in this country. One wonders what the quality of the training is for some of them. While this incident has it’s funny side, it... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726586 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3726586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718720&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F02%2Ffriday-funnies-30%2F Things SuperTherapist hoped she hadn’t said out loud… Exhausted by her efforts to restrain herself…SuperTherapist wishes everyone a restful weekend. Filed under: health, Humour, Resilience, wellness Tagged: Friday funnies, jokes, supertherapist (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718720 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:09:21 +0100 3718720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695832&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F25%2Ffriday-funnies-29%2F At the end of a long hard week, there’s something lovely about thinking ‘One more job to do and it’s Gin & Tonic time!’.  Which brings me rather rapidly to today’s tips from Supertherapist.  I couldn’t possibly admit to being in any need of her advice, but you may know one or two people who could benefit from remembering the wisdom brought to you from experience. Remember, when speaking to certain doctors, do NOT say “Aw, did I step on your poor little bitty ego?” When conversing with managers, NEVER say “I’m trying to imagine you with a personality.” In supervision, be cautious about saying “I just want revenge. Is that so wrong?” To the woman from Human Resources, avoid mentioning “Is it time for yo... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695832 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:16:44 +0100 3695832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690801&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8644 Spotted in the MMR Forums (doctors section), as posted by yongcc: Makes one wonder if they harvest brains, extract the hippocampus for this product? from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesHippocampus bath? (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690801 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3690801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672075&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F18%2Ffriday-funnies-28%2F Supertherapist has been chatting to me – don’t mind her, she’s a teeny bit cynical. Oh, and she’s not talking about using one on anyone – yet! And finally, profound insight from Supertherapist… Filed under: health, Humour, Resilience Tagged: Friday funnies, Humour, laugh, one-liners, supertherapist (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672075 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:30:49 +0100 3672075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635685&cid=t_391803_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2010%2F06%2F07%2Fworship-humour%2F Thanks goes out to John for sending me this video. It’s a pretty funny rendition of what happens when corporate advertising mixes with Christian worship : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYaTSbCGY50 I’m not sure about the rest of this guy Tim Hawkin’s clips though, “Cletus Take the Reel” might appeal to fans of Carrie Underwood, but at all costs avoid the “I Don’t Drink Beer” clip – it’s just plain bad on so many levels ;P On a similar topic, this reminded me of another great worship related “info-mercial” : Me Worship… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9dvVp0Nxjo And to round out this triumvirate of worship related humour, how could I neglect this classic song “Jesus is a friend of mine” by Sonseed!... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635685 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:21:25 +0100 3635685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629895&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F04%2Ffriday-funnies-26%2F Can you see the ridiculous in almost any situation?  Crack up at completely inappropriate moments? See no reason for levity to be less than godliness?  If this isn’t you, read on – I may yet convert you.  If this is you – what are you waiting for? Join in! This week’s prime site: sloganizer Go there, you know you want to!  Here’s what you could see (& I kid you not, this was the first one that came up!) Friday funnies – be prepared. Friday funnies will do anything for you. Praise Friday funnies. Inspired by Friday funnies. Try it with your favourite manager’s name. Or your most avoided job. Here’s what I got with my favourite pastime… Procrastination, I want it all! Failing that, try showing this to a teenager… And how d... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629895 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:40:33 +0100 3629895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614646&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F31%2Fdata-fail%2F Unique, yet identical to each other Filed under: humour, publications Tagged: article, fail, journals (Source: What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate) What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614646 Mon, 31 May 2010 06:40:01 +0100 3614646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3611888&cid=t_391803_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F30%2Fstories-7-a-strange-doctor%2F The theme of the next Grand Rounds hosted at TECHKNOWDOC’S SURGICAL ADVENTURES is “Humor in Medicine”. I have been thinking and thinking, but I failed to come up with a funny story other than I have told before (and one I have to check with my mom). Most of my experiences in the medicine/health field aren’t [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3611888 Sun, 30 May 2010 10:44:11 +0100 3611888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585868&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F21%2Ffriday-funnies-25%2F As the onset of winter approaches, it’s time to grab every opportunity for humour, fun and silliness.  I think it’s vital – all that black winter clothing is so depressing maybe the flat mood is just because of having no colour!  While the weather today is chilly, crisp and not too bad – I can feel the bad weather in my bones… So take a break, and enjoy! After the airline pilot had managed to land the planeinto Wellington airport  — albeit bumpily — following a descent through exceptionally heavy weather, she came out of the flight deck to bid the passengers farewell as they gratefully left the plane  on their way back to terra firma. The most memorable comment he received was from a little old lady who asked him politely whether he would pleas... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585868 Thu, 20 May 2010 23:22:51 +0100 3585868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581643&cid=t_391803_106_f&fid=36682&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSutureForALiving%2F%7E3%2F3sOesVEqDJ0%2Ffind-your-inner-guru.html Here is another essay from Dr. Robert Goldwyn (full references below).  It shows his sense of humor.   Be More Than You Are Many years ago, I heard the legendary Mario Gonzalez-Ulloa exhort his audience with the words: Be More Than You Are. After the ovation, he left the auditorium but what he said has remained. I am still pondering its meaning. In the heat of the moment, the message seemed clear: rise above your perceived talents and personality; go beyond your supposed limitations, as did, for example, Schindler under more terrible circumstances. In this world, where the haves possess much materially and little spiritually, a desperate need exists for guidance. Gurus, usually self-proclaimed, flourish in the vacuum. Some grow obscenely rich. Society seizes their utterances,... Suture for a Living blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581643 Thu, 20 May 2010 11:01:00 +0100 3581643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573865&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F18%2Fdata-management-its-funny-because-its-true%2F Please read My Data Management Plan – a satire Have a good giggle Ask yourself if anything sounds familiar If you answered yes to (3), do something about it That is all. Filed under: bioinformatics, blogroll, computing, programming Tagged: best practice, data management, humour, satire (Source: What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate) What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573865 Tue, 18 May 2010 01:52:43 +0100 3573865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545501&cid=t_391803_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FE1tSTlHoNuk%2F While we are waiting to see what happens here is a quick CamCapComp to keep us busy. If anyone has particularly good images of other party leaders feel free to let us know and we can hopefully add them to this post. [Brown Added, Nick Added] David Cameron and the Nurses Rules as per normal. I wish I had thought of a better image title. Kingmaker Nick I Agree With Nick (Source: Mental Nurse) Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545501 Fri, 07 May 2010 19:07:14 +0100 3545501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542716&cid=t_391803_115_f&fid=34678&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.catscanman.net%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2Fearly-pregnancies%2F … An impressive and compelling editorial in the latest issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine. First, Do No Harm . . . to Early Pregnancies - Doubilet and Benson 29 5: 685. [Excerpts here with emphases added by me. The editorial is free to view &/or download in India. Subscription may be required for others] When a woman of childbearing age presents to a physician or other care-giver complaining of vaginal bleeding and/or pelvic pain, a pelvic ultrasound examination is often performed to assess the etiology of her symptoms. If she has a positive pregnancy test, the major role of ultrasound is to assess whether she has a normal intrauterine pregnancy (IUP), an abnormal IUP, or an ectopic pregnancy. The information provided by ultrasound can be of great value in guiding manage... scan man's notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542716 Thu, 06 May 2010 05:02:37 +0100 3542716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3534055&cid=t_391803_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4435 The very first thing that struck me about Mark was his openness, and his sense of humour. Then when I saw the video clip (you can see in this post below) of him winning a car on The Price is Right with Bob Barker, the deal was sealed, I really liked this guy. This is a PositiveLite.com feature interview: I first got to know Mark through his blog on The Body (there is a link to it at the end of the post). When launching this site we began chatting on Facebook, and thought he was the perfect person with which to start off the PositiveLite.com interviews. Mark has been doing what I’ve been aspiring to do for quite some time, and that is use multi-media (i.e. video, writing, images) in a blog format covering all sorts of great topics, and with his flare for writing and wit. Mark’... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3534055 Wed, 05 May 2010 13:30:51 +0100 3534055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519751&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F30%2Ffriday-funnies-in-honour-of-occupational-therapy-diy%2F Yep, they’ve fixed it! There may not be an occupational therapy chromosome, but I’m sure the ‘inventors’ of these solutions to everyday problems inherited something they can pass on to generations hence. If you’ve lost your built-up spoon – don’t despair, simply attach a coffee top to your fork and slurp away! Now, occupational therapists have forever used simple tools to achieve great things – nothing more so than the old wood and bolt bottle top opener. Need a support for your child’s drooping head? Prop her up with toys! But wait, there’s more! For the therapist who needs to travel – make sure the ergonomics work both at home and in the car! Going camping? Need a commode? The fresh air version comes with toilet roll as we... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519751 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:48:16 +0100 3519751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499340&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F23%2Ffriday-funnies-and-great-places-to-go-on-the-web%2F I know, I know… late with FF’s and missed a week – life is hectic at the moment, and I’m prioritising a teeny bit. However, I couldn’t resist the following, courtesy of Manly Jack. Not quite 1001 uses for duct tape, but close! Great places on the web: How to Cope with Pain – always good content for people who have chronic pain PTJess’s blog – on things physical and good for you Health informaticists – know what they are and what they can do for you? Take a look at (the) health informaticist blog for excellent content and links Living Mindfully – ACT-based practice in Chicago with some wonderful content on ACT and mindfulness, along with notices on courses – Notice I’m not endorsing the courses, just the content tha... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499340 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 06:26:58 +0100 3499340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471977&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2FDqnyepqjS3A%2F It’s true, we saw the light. Let it cure the sick, make the paraplegic walk, the earthquakes stop, the ash cloud vanish and the whole world rejoice: R can save the world. We’re safe. Now, if only Mendeley would help! (Source: Blind.Scientist) Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471977 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:26:43 +0100 3471977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433186&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F02%2Ffriday-funnies-24%2F As some of you noted, last Friday I didn’t post a Friday Funnies – and did I get my hand slapped.  Sorry. This week, never fear (or should I reword that?) here are the Friday Funnies. OK, last one… (do you think that works on teenagers or during a so-called ’sleepover’?!) Fabulous places on the web: Stress and Humour – Patricia Cameron-Brown and Shayne Yates show us that Ozzies haven’t lost their sense of humour.  This couple have been around in healthcare for years – at least since 1995!  Worth a wander through their site, and consider either attending a workshop, or getting a DVD of their material – laughter really is good for your health. Laughter yoga?  Well you might if I ever did any yoga – but this is different. The ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433186 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 01:30:34 +0100 3433186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435031&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8461 Spotted in Vagus’ blog I think the treatment will work but there is a major side-effect - headache! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Stress relief! (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435031 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3435031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395084&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8428 They call it Bullshit. Here’s the Youtube series (via Dr Anony) from the Malaysian Medical Resources Penn and Teller on Alternative Medicine (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395084 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3395084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383131&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F19%2Ffriday-funnies-23%2F Preparing for the weekend is serious business IMHO.  After a busy week full of challenges, the last thing we need is to go into a weekend without forethought.  Friday funnies is, therefore, a service brought to you in the interests of effective outcomes and an adequate systems view.  A procedure manual is under development, but in its absence, I hereby provide you with a flowchart for ready reference. Oh darn, that’s the work one… Oh no! That’s my default one… Ooops! That’s the one for when you’re playing XBox or some other video roleplaying game… That one came from my son… So I’ll stop now while I’m ahead (not my usual style, I know!) and instead direct you to this piece of wonderful wisdom – and wish you a happy wee... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383131 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:32:30 +0100 3383131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382776&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8424 We should not make fun of other’s misfortunes but some misfortunes are just avoidable. This one certainly is! From the FailBlog (via DrAnony) from the Malaysian Medical Resources Ambulance FAIL (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382776 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3382776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363638&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8404 C&P from Jimbo’s Facebook feed Stony dullness: the stuporous state of medical students in a long boring lecture Geriatrician: an elderly electrician; Pediatrician: an underage electrician Debridement: being dumped by the groom at the altar Gangrene: eco-friendly gang members. Relative bradycardia: the slow heart rate of a person related to you. Hysterectomy: treatment for hysteria Orchidectomy: the removal of an orchid flower from its stem Cerebral atrophy: common neurological disorder afflicting all non-exam going medical students. Humpectomy: removal of road humps by JKR people. Aortic regurgitation: the rapid fire verbal diarrhoea of medical facts and fiction from a-hot-and-erratic medical student under intense exam stress Shifting dullness: the bored movements of somnolent ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363638 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3363638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339640&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8369 Ahh the mysteries of life. Apparently it hasn’t stopped some scientists from speculating on the reason (Kumar and Kumar. Swinging high and low: why do the testes hang at different levels? A theory on surface area and thermoregulation. Med Hypotheses. 2008;70(3):698. Epub 2007 Aug 10) The “researchers” hypothesize that the vertical displacement difference is beneficial for thermo-regulatory purposes. In layman’s language, it results in cooler balls. In our view, one additional, yet overlooked cause for the naturally displaced level could be, simply, to expose more surface area of the active organ to cooler environs. While it is an accepted fact that suspension of the scrotum outside the abdominal cavity is paramount to the functional efficiency of testes in a prefe... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339640 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3339640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3311960&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F26%2Ffriday-funnies-a-special-places-on-the-net%2F Things I wish were real…and some that actually are. Yes, that’s a USB pet rock.  It simply sits. Being a rock. - if you get the munchies? An occupational therapists ‘extreme solution’ (please, don’t!) And special people and places I’ve seen… Marianna Paulson, aka AuntieStress (on Twitter) – a warm, caring person who shares readily and writes about life as it is – go here for a taste Research Blogging, edited by Dave Munger, tireless, indefatigable man with humour and passion for getting real research ‘out there’ – go here for the latest research posts Tony Bridge – for a visual feast, and unafraid to be himself online and share his ups and downs, he comes across as very real – go here for stunning pictu... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3311960 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:26:18 +0100 3311960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3292034&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F21%2Fthe-virtual-revolution-bbc-goodness%2F Don’t tell me you’re far too sophisticated to capitulate to silly pseudo-psychological tests – I know you do you, you know you want to! So go ahead and enjoy this one from the BBC The Virtual Revolution and the Web Behaviour Test to find out which animal you are on the internet. I’m a hedgehog (prickly, slow but endearing!!) …and yes, there is some science to it, and also yes, I’m changing the way I work on the computer as a result. (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3292034 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:46:28 +0100 3292034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3290948&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2FLYkCJEajX3s%2F … you will Buzz! (Source: Blind.Scientist) Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3290948 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:58:19 +0100 3290948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3288054&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F19%2Ffriday-funnies-22%2F Have you had a hard week? Is Saturday taking too long to arrive? Read on and be prepared! Posts & tweets I liked this week: Health & disability – sociological musing by lilwatchergirl via Healinglesstravelled Arabic proverb: “He who doesn’t know how to dance says the ground is uneven.” via @shiradotnet on Twitter Growth needs sadness – a post on making meaning from loss and growing in a positive way from these experiences The ever-learning Diane Jacobs on Twitter @dfjpt Sharon Begley on neural correlates of culture on fMRI. (Maybe we could see the brain as being like a tree, a living… http://bit.ly/919wpY My friend @AuntieStress on Twitter ‘Difficult people in your life? Remember, you can only manage you. (Ongoing project!)’ …... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3288054 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:37:56 +0100 3288054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267230&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F12%2Ffriday-funnies-and-some-great-links%2F Oh no, the Friday Funnies, full of cringe-making ‘funnies’.  Try to enjoy them – they’re there to help you prepare for your weekend (you know you’ll need a drink after looking at them!) I recently posted a list of ‘doctor’ or health care rules courtesy of Dr Rob of Musings of a Distractible Mind – this is a link to the accompanying patient rules, I thought they might be useful. For a tasty snack, probably designed to make sure you remain healthy of spirit and soul while less so of artery and heart…take a look at this recipe for shortbread from Borealnz’s blog The brilliant Ben Goldacre never ceases to amaze me with his wry comments on both his Twitter feed and his Bad Science blog. He’s never shy of taking on the misinform... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267230 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:09:54 +0100 3267230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3244072&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F05%2Ffriday-funnies-21%2F Oh yes, it’s back again – Friday Funnies, and more opportunities for me to ‘treat’ you to my warped humour.  My apologies in advance. First up, a quick quiz… Can you cry under water? How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? Why does a round pizza come in a square box? How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage? Why is it that people say they ’slept like a baby’ when babies wake up like every two hours? Why is ‘bra’ singular and ‘panties’ plural? Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? Why, when you blow in a dog’... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3244072 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:06:49 +0100 3244072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243961&cid=t_391803_133_f&fid=35090&url=http%3A%2F%2Faspiehomeeducation.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fhomeschooling-not-for-desperate.html (Source: Aspie Home-Education) Aspie Home-Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243961 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:59:00 +0100 3243961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231438&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8286 Darren has a hilarious post on some not so brilliant HOs. I’m sure some of you could share similar close encounters! One of the worst ones I recall is a chap who I suspect learnt only one thing from his surgical posting. IV drip regime = 6 hourly pints of fluids. So in his next rotation in paediatrics, for a four month old baby, he also ordered 6 hourly pints. Luckily this was stopped in time by the MOs. Needless to say, one wonders how these people got through medical school! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Beware of HOs (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231438 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3231438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216776&cid=t_391803_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2Ffrom-the-blogosphere-hardly%2F I generally skip over “From the Blogosphere”, a (mostly) weekly-summary of one or two blog posts in Nature’s “Authors” section (here is the latest). Why? Well, I’ve always suspected that the title is rather misleading. Now, I have the hard numbers to prove it. My feed reader contains an archive of 128 articles, dating back to May 10 2007. I used them to create this CSV file with 3 fields: Date, Blog and Source. The “Blog” field contains the name of the primary blog mentioned in “From the Blogosphere”. On rare occasions where 2 blogs are mentioned, 2 entries were added to the CSV file. I skimmed each article rather quickly, so I may have missed blogs that were mentioned in passing. Next, a short R script: library(ggplot2) # read ... What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216776 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:40:23 +0100 3216776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208700&cid=t_391803_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdance-humor-for-recovery%2F Judy recently shared the following on her Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) e-mail group. I found it so useful that I asked her to allow it to be published here. Judy readily agreed. Good morning group, When I read the daily reading on losing a sense of humour it reminded me … I had to learn to play. When I came to ACA some of the members encouraged me to play by asking what I had never done as a child that I wanted to do. I wanted to learn to roller skate and I wanted a bicycle. I went out and bought a used pair of skates and a used bike. My friends took me roller skating and held my hand around the rink until I could go it alone. It was fun but what I discovered was that what I really wanted to do was dance. I gave away my skates and took dance lessons and I’ve been dancing for... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208700 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:47:13 +0100 3208700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3176144&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F15%2Ffriday-funnies-the-tradition-continues%2F It’s been a week or two since I last posted Friday Funnies, but Do Not Panic!  Dreadful though they may be, they return with vengeance today. First, a little light philosophy – Aphorisms of the Philosophers (courtesy of Glyn Hughes Squashed Philosophers: Go there, you’ll love it) Confucius One who knows and knows he knows is a wise man, Follow Him One who knows and knows not he knows is asleep, Awaken him One who knows not and knows he knows not is a child, Teach him One who knows not and knows not he knows not is a Fool, Avoid him Schopenhauer – Would you believe, German pessimist academic philosopher (no kidding!) Der Reichtum gleicht dem Seewasser: je mehr man davon trinkt, desto durstiger wird man. (Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3176144 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:42:26 +0100 3176144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100735&cid=t_391803_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F18%2Fbmj-2009-vol-339-no-7735%2F content page Fade Fave: Evidence based merriment Fade Skinny: Medical humour has a long history, but is short on evidence. The ancient Greeks introduced the world to bodily fluids called the four humours. You would think that a philosophy based on blood, choler, phlegm, and melancholy was no laughing matter. What is the evidence that medical humour benefits staff or patients? We performed a systematic revue, but it was not funny. We propose a randomised controlled trial of medical humour. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online Posted in Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Medical Humour, Medical Treatment (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100735 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:39:24 +0100 3100735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092965&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F16%2Funexpectedly-absent%2F After writing recently about post-surgical pain, I’m unexpectedly going to be having some surgery myself today. I’ll be out of circulation for about a month, and hopefully will be back on deck in the New Year. To all the readers who visit this blog, thank you! Thank you for the comments, the discussion, and the reward of connecting through the internet. I’ve met people from all around the world, including some places I’ve never heard of (and couldn’t place on a map!). I’ve discovered that interest in pain management ranges from people who want to sell things to ‘fix it’, people who experience their own pain and want to share their knowledge, and people who are clinicians of all persuasions to some very dear friends who find me via this medium... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092965 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:10:22 +0100 3092965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083027&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8119 Looks like some HOs have too much time on their hands (via Jonathan Wong in Facebook) Since we have so many medical graduates and so many HOs who don’t know what to do with their spare time, expect to see more videos like these from the Malaysian Medical Resources Video: Sarawak GH Wars (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083027 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3083027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082626&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F12%2Ffriday-funnies-20%2F No.  I am the Christmas Grinch right now.  After hearing various cheesy and horrid renditions of Christmas Carols when I went into the local shopping mall, I can tell you the LAST thing I want to think of are Season’s Greetings! So, nothing Christmassy here – instead you’ll see good, wholesome humour of the worst kind.  Sorry. Oh no, another cutesy animal picture… bring me a bucket! Last but not least (and this is NOT me!) (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082626 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:33:49 +0100 3082626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056914&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F04%2Ffriday-funnies-19%2F I don’t have a lot of time today, so just a few of my favourite lolcats and dogs… - so that’s why I haven’t been able to work out wiki’s yet! just remember they grow up into big cats, if you’re giving one for Christmas… …and because I really do prefer dogs, this one caught my eye (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056914 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:47:45 +0100 3056914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3059706&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8105 More drivel in our Mainstream media. Are these reporters n00bs or what? I am referring to rubbish medical misinformation like Boob-staring good for men Study: It boosts their lifespan HERE’s a simple “secret” to ensure longevity for men – stare at women’s breasts for 10 minutes a day to live an additional five years. Both Sin Chew Daily and China Press reported that a German research published in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that men ogling at breasts for 10 minutes a day was equivalent to a 30-minute gym workout. Sin Chew Daily reported yesterday that the team had spent five years researching 200 men. This BS drivel came out quite some time ago - you might have gotten it as some viral email. Simply put, it NEVER was published in the New England Journal of Medicine... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3059706 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3059706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3033787&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F27%2F1962%2F You know the type – emails with 1000’s of footers with various virus protection & privacy notices, the ones forwarded from public health and police and other government departments – well, they can get you into trouble, and some are downright distressing.  Others are simply silly.  Here’s a couple for Friday Funnies: Foreign signs: In a Tokyo Hotel: Is forbitten to steal hotel towels please. If you are not person to do such thing is please not to read notis. In another Japanese hotel room: Please to bathe inside the tub. In a Bucharest hotel lobby: The lift is being fixed for the next day. During that time we regret that you will be unbearable. In a Leipzig elevator: Do not enter the lift backwards, and only when lit up. In a Belgrade hotel elevator: To mov... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3033787 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:41:23 +0100 3033787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3029815&cid=t_391803_90_f&fid=36413&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D2459 You want to achieve inner peace? While still working on my latest piece about Boots the Chemists, I thought I should pass on at once some advice.to maintain your wellness levels  I have no idea of its origin but it was passed on to me by Lindy (who regularly contributes excellent comments here) .   I am passing this on to you because it definitely worked for me and we all could use more calm in our lives. By following the simple advice I heard on a Medical TV show, I have finally found inner peace. A Doctor proclaimed the way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started.   So I looked around my house to see things I’d started and hadn’t finished,and, before leaving the house this morning, I finished off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle... DC's goodscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3029815 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:59:03 +0100 3029815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3023070&cid=t_391803_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F23%2Fmy-little-golden-llama%2F Doctor Rob send me A little golden Llama Prestigious Price I did not earn it by spitting acid musings* Just wrote this haiku: Dark when he leaves home, Dark when he returns from work. Resident Life.** Introduced by Rob of Musings of a Distractible Mind as follows: The final haiku I’m presenting That Limpens gal who’s unrelenting She wrote a whole post But what touched me most The [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3023070 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:16:16 +0100 3023070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3019200&cid=t_391803_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4189 I admit it. I can only obsess over one thing at a time. And with the launching of PositiveLite.com means all my focus has been going there as we are going viral on world aids day, the one holy HIV day of the year. It’s the day we run people who are actually living this virus into the ground by having to attend a million events during and around that day. Plus we’re usually the people propped up for the media/panels/events to send out our annual message. I consider it like the Queen’s one address to her subjects for the year. My annual “She’s Still Here 2009 Tour” is looking to be a small one.  This is the one thing that coincides with Dec. 1st. I pop up in the media (this year it may only be Proud FM) to let everyone know that “She’s still h... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3019200 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:01:43 +0100 3019200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012656&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F20%2Ffriday-funnies-18%2F Yes, I’ve been good this week, and I have given myself TWO WHOLE DAYS off work! To reward yourself, take the following with a glass of water, and lie down. Can you tell I have a teenager? It’s true you know. (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012656 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:40 +0100 3012656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008050&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8066 An Orthopaedic colleague shared this incident when a patient tried to relay some information to him for a second opinion. Well what does NOT work is if you try to FAX an Xray over!! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Tele-Consultation FAIL (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008050 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3008050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3004099&cid=t_391803_154_f&fid=35946&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.canadianmedicinenews.com%2F2009%2F11%2Flunchtime-laugh.html Need a break from the endless procession of patients asking about the H1N1 flu shot? Check out this blog post by Dr Rob Lamberts (right), a popular blogger and internist/pediatrician from Georgia, titled "If You Had To Code Your Life."Dr Rob has applied ICD-9 codes to every aspect of his morning:PLACE OF OCCURRENCE, HOME ICD-E849.0 6:00 AMAlarm goes off. Hit snooze button. CIRCADIAN RHYTHM SLEEP D/O IRREG SLEEPWAKE TYPE ICD-327.336:30Alarm goes off for third time. Ready to hit snooze button, but knee in ribs from wife prevents more snooze button procrastination. CONTUSION OF CHEST WALL ICD-922.1, ADULT MALTREATMENT UNSPECIFIED NEC ICD-995.8Feeling tired, go to make a pot of coffee. CAFFEINE ADDICTION ICD-304.40Fill bowl with Lucky Charms and start eating. UNSPECIFIED NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCY... Canadian Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3004099 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:50:00 +0100 3004099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993742&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8056 Received this via email from sian: I’m sure that you have seen pharmaceutical advertising in doctor’s offices on everything from tissues to note pads. Well, in my book, this one should get the prize…. One of our Chinese doctor friends e-mailed back: “If the light stays on for more than 4 hours, “call your erectrician.” from the Malaysian Medical Resources Award winning pharma ad? (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993742 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2993742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989427&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F13%2Ffriday-funnies-16%2F Husband 1.0 Tech Support ——————————————————————————– Subject: Service guide for husbands Dear Tech Support: Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed that the new program began making unexpected changes to the accounting modules, limiting access to flower and jewelry applications that had operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.9 but installed undesirable programs such as NFL 5.0 and NBA 3.0. Conversation 8.0 no longer runs and House Cleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. I’ve tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989427 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:47:00 +0100 2989427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989428&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F13%2Ffriday-funnies-17%2F It’s Canterbury Anniversary Day today, so the neighbourhood is all quiet, and it’s a beautiful day outside.  Forgive the dreadful funnies today – groan-inducing I know! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989428 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:20:35 +0100 2989428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2944119&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F30%2Ffriday-funnies-and-a-trip-around-the-web%2F Another week has flown by, and yet it doesn’t seem any closer to summer although Christmas is most definitely on its way, if the shops have anything to do with it!! The weekend is nigh, and it’s freezing cold outside, and I have a ton of work to do, but firstly, Friday funnies to lift the mood a little. I am a geek, and proud of it. It was actually my son who first said that about himself, then I realised it was me too! So sue me, I do love satire, computer stuff, philosophy, Star Trek (not sure how that got in), and gadgets. This caught my eye: and so did this… For a wealth of not-so-heavy-but-intelligent-reading, Mind Hacks is always worth a visit. Go there now. Tired of reading rubbish science? So is the Neuroskeptic. Intelligent-but-heavier-than-Mind-Hacks-reading. ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2944119 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:12:44 +0100 2944119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920505&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F23%2Fit-must-be-time-for-friday-funnies%2F I can heave a sigh of relief, because draft number two (hopefully final draft) of the PhD proposal is off to be reviewed…if I only didn’t ask so many questions of myself I’m sure it would be easier! So, time to chill out and bit and start the process of relaxing before Labour Weekend. (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920505 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:27:32 +0100 2920505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2904956&cid=t_391803_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fcartoon-film-to-help-infertile-couples.html (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2904956 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:17:00 +0100 2904956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899220&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F16%2Ffriday-funnies-15%2F It’s nearly Labour Weekend in NZ, time for all good DIYers to get their projects up and running.  For inspiration, you might like these… And if none of those tickle your fancy, think about one of these as a weekend project. Yes, they’re cakes. Not for the faint-hearted or those with hand tremors. Finally, if you want to know whether you really need a break – take this test. It’s from the Beebs, can’t be wrong! Have a good one. (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899220 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:41:19 +0100 2899220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855712&cid=t_391803_115_f&fid=34678&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.catscanman.net%2Fblog%2F2009%2F09%2Fpaul-levy-safe-hospital-care%2F … Note: Though this is a medical post that concerns hospital care in the USA, I believe the issues covered in these videos are universally applicable to hospitals and patients all over the world. I urge everyone, especially those visitors who are not from the USA to view the videos. … In a series of three short videos, produced by Dr. Val Jones of Better Health,  Paul Levy, President & CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and author of the blog Running a Hospital talks about providing safe, quality care in hospitals. In the first video Paul discusses his innovative approach to keeping patients aware of the safety record of his hospital. … In the second video Paul discusses how patients can have a better hospital   experience, by keeping themselves informed and hav... scan man's notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855712 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 03:41:42 +0100 2855712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2852069&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F02%2Ffriday-funnies-13%2F I just read this on Psychology of Pain: 13 Things You Don’t Say to People with Chronic Pain 1. You don’t look sick. 2. Maybe if you just got out more. 3. You can learn to live with it. 4. You just have to tough it out. 5. It’s all in your head. 6. You’re just having a bad day. 7. This will pass. 8. Just get more exercise. 9. It can’t be that bad. 10. It must be neat not to work. 11. Just be more positive. 12. It could be worse. 13. There’s people worse off than you . Yep, I think I’d inflict pain on anyone who said any of these to me. I got this one the other day from Manly Jack – a friend of his has just had a heart attack and is confined to walking for 5 minutes at a time – the rest he has to REST.  Which means far too much time on t... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2852069 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:39:27 +0100 2852069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855529&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7935 This picture I came across is pretty relevant in medical practice and a reminder to all - doctors, patients and health ministers (yes, those who might think medicine is like instant mee) You could have perhaps one or even two when it comes to clinic visits. All three? Nope. Perhaps this sign should be hung at all clinics Related posts: Dear Health Minister, please, it’s not “instant noodles” medicine Let’s not make promises we cannot keep from the Malaysian Medical Resources Pick any two (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855529 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2855529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2842633&cid=t_391803_115_f&fid=34678&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FScanMansNotes%2F%7E3%2FEHgV1JyPMxQ%2F … Note: Though this is a medical post that concerns hospital care in the USA, I believe the issues covered in these videos are universally applicable to hospitals and patients all over the world. I urge everyone, especially those visitors who are not from the USA to view the videos. … In a series of three short videos, produced by Dr. Val Jones of Better Health,  Paul Levy, President & CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and author of the blog Running a Hospital talks about providing safe, quality care in hospitals. In the first video Paul discusses his innovative approach to keeping patients aware of the safety record of his hospital. … In the second video Paul discusses how patients can have a better hospital   experience, by keeping themselves informed and hav... scan man's notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2842633 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:44:04 +0100 2842633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832420&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F25%2Ffriday-funnies-when-women-get-together%2F After having had a very productive morning with two other therapists, having coffee, laughing, telling stories and planning a workshop, I thought I’d search the internet for some takes from other people on the theme of When Women Get Together… enjoy and have a great weekend! First up: When women get together outside the kitchen is a post from Zuska about the way in which other people, typically men, view groups of women when they’re together.  This excerpt from UrsulaK le Guin, How men feared women! she thought, walking among the late-flowering roses. Not as individuals, but women when they talked together, worked together, spoke up for one another – then men saw plots, cabals, constraints, traps being laid. Zuska continues with a look at the way women can be perce... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832420 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:43:27 +0100 2832420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807904&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F18%2Ffriday-funnies-12%2F This from Manly Jack… Always remember you’re unique. Just like everyone else. Never test the depth of the water with both feet. If you think nobody cares whether you’re alive or dead, try missing a couple of mortgage payments. If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. Some days you are the bug; some days you are the windshield. Don’t worry; it only seems kinky the first time. Good judgment comes from bad experience … and most of that comes from bad judgment. A closed mouth gathers no foot. There are two excellent t... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807904 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:21:17 +0100 2807904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800298&cid=t_391803_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2009%2F09%2F16%2Famazing-awesome-apple%2F For anyone who, like me, didn’t catch the Apple event last week with Steve Jobs et al, here’s an incredible, really nice, abbreviated version where they discuss their fantastic, great products… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx7v815bYUw (Source: Baggas' Blog) Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800298 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:52:19 +0100 2800298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2793440&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F14%2Fwisdom-you-probably-didnt-need-to-read%2F 1. If you’re too open-minded, your brains will fall out. 2. Don’t worry about what people think, they don’t do it very often. 3. Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian, any more than standing in a garage makes you a car. 4. It ain’t the jeans that make your butt look fat. 5. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity. 6. My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance. 7. Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious. 8. It is easier to get forgiveness than permission. 9. For every action, there is an equal and opposite government programme. 10. If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip. 11. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of cheques – and where ... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2793440 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:26:16 +0100 2793440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2786292&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F11%2Ffriday-funnies-11%2F While away some time playing really silly online games like this Don’t take this Friday funny thing too far – some people do… And for those who are struggling for something to dothis weekend  – uses for duct tape, see below: But actually, go here if you want to know how to do this for real…though that’s a paper tape version.  For those who don’t know – great for tailors dummies when you’re sewing costumes or clothing! For more really silly things to do with duct tape – these guys can’t really be beaten!  Kids, do not do this at home (pick somewhere more wicked) I think that’s about it from me today – got to go find some more duct tape from somewhere…. (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2786292 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:42:00 +0100 2786292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772479&cid=t_391803_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2009%2F09%2F07%2Fbeached-az-bru%2F This is classic… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdVHZwI8pcA (Source: Baggas' Blog) Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772479 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:38:32 +0100 2772479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2768809&cid=t_391803_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F04%2F2514%2F Keith Olbermann Refutes Glenn Beck’s “Communist” Rockefeller Center After a meeting with his few remaining advertisers and a visit to a psychiatrist – barring an immediate committal – Glenn Beck might want to try “90 in 90″! (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2768809 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:05:44 +0100 2768809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766328&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F04%2Fa-lolcat-weekend%2F Mebbee dey mennt liddle horses? 350 horsies can do much more work than one silly lil truck. Ehn. I see yer problem right here – there’re no horses in this enjin. also, there’s no hay for them either. Step on me I kill u Musta ported in from da 1970’s… see more Lolcats and funny pictures Shooda used da teleporter Have a great weekend – the first weekend in SPRING! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766328 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:08:35 +0100 2766328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2761828&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7828 The Washington Post is reporting that the White House is roping in Sesame Street to emphasise healthy habits (via the Placebo Journal Blog) “Come on! Wash your hands with Elmo! Wash, wash, wash!” the Muppet from Sesame Street sings in a public service announcement released Tuesday by the Obama administration. “Sneeze into your arm with Elmo,” the character adds. “Ah-choo!” Oh I agree with the choice of Elmo. Miss Piggy would have indeed been a public relations disaster. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Sesame Street brings you the letter H for H1N1 (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2761828 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2761828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741623&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F28%2Ffriday-funny-10%2F Just one this week – so profound, I couldn’t resist (thanks Alison!) This looks so familiar… BTW Phd proposal is now submitted, so I can chill a bit…maybe even find myself underneath all that paper! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741623 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:53:36 +0100 2741623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741320&cid=t_391803_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F28%2Ffriday-foolery-2-how-to-use-your-inhaler-not%2F For the first time seen on Allergynotes: “Compliance” or “Are you using your inhaler right.” I really had to laugh out loud when I saw it, and so did my daughter and husband. Therefore I would like to share it with you. Text with the video: As a doctor half the battle is figuring out if your [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741320 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:42:59 +0100 2741320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712093&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7695 Got this video link from a twitter friend. It’s really funny considering we physicians know how some surgeons think they are God’s gift to mankind Anyway if any surgeon is reading this, it’s really quite easy to set up a blog, and C&P YouTube code into each post. It really isn’t brain surgery, lol. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Brain surgery (funny video) (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712093 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2712093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2703806&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7681 from the Malaysian Medical Resources The Tamiflu Song (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2703806 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2703806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699908&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F14%2Ffriday-funnies-10%2F Better late than never!  If you have a spare moment or two before dinner – use these pictures for inspiration!  Sorry I don’t know the original designer – if you do, let me know so I can give credit! Have a great weekend! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699908 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:43:39 +0100 2699908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674249&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7604 Joke sent via my favorite Psycho, and kiddies, no this is not a real resuscitation manoeuvre A father walks into a restaurant with his young son.. He gives the young boy three 10 sen coins to play with to keep him occupied. Suddenly, the boy starts choking and going blue in the face .. The father realises the boy has swallowed the coins and starts slapping him on the back.. The boy coughs up 2 of the 10 sen coins but is still choking. Looking at his son, the father is panicking, shouting for help. A well dressed, attractive, and serious looking woman, in a blue business suit is sitting at a coffee bar reading a newspaper and sipping a cup of coffee. At the sound of the commotion, she looks up, puts her coffee cup down, neatly folds the newspaper, places it on the counter, gets up from her... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674249 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2674249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2657925&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F31%2Ffriday-funnies-return%2F And you thought I’d abandoned y’all… Never fear, I can’t miss my weekend preparation, so here we go again! I’m no fan of ergonomics for ‘preventing pain’, despite my couple of postgraduate papers in it! So when I found these couple of cartoons, I’m sorry I couldn’t stop myself… I’ve been needling acupuncturists for a while now – perhaps after this I should stop? OK, OK, I’m retreating NOW! Have a great weekend! (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2657925 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:22:46 +0100 2657925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2630108&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7494 Sent in by Suet…I think it’s sung in Singlish or Manglish - not sure which. In either case, it’s a reminder to wash your hands! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Video: H1N1 Song (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2630108 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2630108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584432&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F09%2Flight-relief%2F Because laughter is the best medicine, I thought to share the occasional links I locate while recovering from having my tonsils removed. The operation was on Tuesday, today is Thursday evening, and I have a neck that is twice its normal width, a throat that is a strange combination of colours and textures, and probably far too much codiene in my system to make any sense at all. Despite this I managed to find The Devil’s Dictionary, by Ambrose Bierce with some of the best witticisms there are – I particularly liked this definition of Accident - n. An inevitable occurrence due to the action of immutable natural laws. and this: Wedding - n. A ceremony at which two persons undertake to become one, one undertakes to become nothing, and nothing undertakes to become supportable. Final... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584432 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:15:54 +0100 2584432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588200&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7381 An interesting and unique Flight safety video by Air NZ staff wearing nothing but body paint (SFW), and MAS take note! Don’t you love or hate that NZ accent? from the Malaysian Medical Resources Bare Essentials of Flight Safety (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588200 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2588200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584150&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7400 Time for some porcine humor. Pigs didn’t start the swine flu….. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Video: The Swine flu song #h1n1 (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584150 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2584150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584149&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7409 Yenjai.net has an interesting tale to tell. Patients asking for discounts - not uncommon in Malaysia, perhaps even more common in Penang, so I am told (these canny Penangites will ask for discounts for everything, probably even the free air in petrol stations). Quoting Yenjai: While I was typing out the treatment for the young gentleman, suddenly he asked: As I am a poor student, do you think you can give me some discount for the consultation? I answered: I will see to that. I was contemplating it while he walked towards the door. His handphone started ringing and he pulled it out from his pocket. It was the latest model of Iphone! I guess “poor students” have other priorities in life. You can’t always judge patients by appearance though. A retired physician once told me ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584149 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2584149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2572914&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7377 Not so dilute Brit humour via White Coat Underground See also Homeopathic ER, for the American version from the Malaysian Medical Resources Homeopathic A&E (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2572914 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2572914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570471&cid=t_391803_90_f&fid=36413&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dcscience.net%2F%3Fp%3D1864 Hilarious. (Source: DC's goodscience) DC's goodscience blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570471 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:28:20 +0100 2570471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571061&cid=t_391803_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fnature-of-things.html As with most things around here, I have no idea where it came from, but now it’s here, it provides a whole heap of motivation as well as no end of hic-cups for inattentive parents. For some children, the ability to communicate verbally ebbs and flows, with backlogs and blockages, but sometimes we drown in an unexpected flood.“Agh!”“What? Are you o.k.? What’s the matter dear?” My son fizzes and hops around the kitchen on stiff stick legs and springy toes as the words percolate up from the depths.“No!”“No what?”“Don’t!”“Don’t what?”“Agh!”“!”“Don’t touch my nature!”“Where is your nature……..what is……..your nature?”“Agh!”He thrusts out a helpful pointy arm to assist me but as he is also spinning in a circle I fail to nail down the po... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571061 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:52:00 +0100 2571061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561230&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7345 One for the students (BMJ doc2doc forums) Choose medicine. Choose nights, choose PRs and scrotal exams, choose being bleeped when you’re taking a shit, choose bare below the elbows, choose and book, choose being so hungry you enjoy hospital food, choose never seeing your friends again, choose not washing your hands for a change, choose dehydration, a f***ing big cannula, Quality Street over Roses, MRSA, choose scrubs (watching it or wearing them). Choose cyclizine the morning after the mess party, choose Adele the Australian physio, choose sitting in the mess watching mind-numbing, spirit-crushing game shows, stuffing junk food into your mouth praying that you’re bleep won’t go off. Choose MI over PE because someone’s got to make a diagnosis. Choose bd, tds, qds, those f***ing T’... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561230 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2561230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2550204&cid=t_391803_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F28%2Flol-stop-following-me%2F This picture is so cool. First seen at ScienceRoll of Bertalan Mesko (@berci); this print is from a T-shirt of Zazzle. More t-shirts and other prictures can be seen here Posted in Humour, Science Tagged: evolution, Humor, Humour, lol (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2550204 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:45:07 +0100 2550204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2550205&cid=t_391803_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F28%2Fncbi-rofl%2F The last few days various people on Twitter (first: DoNotGoGently) tweeted about a hilarious website: NCBI ROFL (http://ncbirofl.blogspot.com/). At first site this looks like a contradiction in terminis: NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information – that houses Pubmed) and ROFL (slang for Rolling On the Floor, Laughing). However, NCBI ROFL is exactly what it is: Rolling [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2550205 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:08:55 +0100 2550205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517450&cid=t_391803_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F26%2Ffriday-funnies-8%2F And sadly, this one too… I will not even start on the Michael Jackson or Farrah Fawcett jokes… but leave you with this one, and would you believe, Manly Jack sent it to me so I could check whether I had swine flu? Don’t go to work if this is what YOU see in the mirror tomorrow morning… (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517450 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:31:55 +0100 2517450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2522913&cid=t_391803_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7305 (spotted in FB) from the Malaysian Medical Resources Cartoon: Government Healthcare Plan? (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2522913 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2522913