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 '- tips'. Tue, 04 May 2010 18:18:43 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529786&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-a-patient-outgrows-a-childhood-disease%2F2010.05.04 At a [recent] session on caring for adult survivors of pediatric diseases, Bradley J. Benson, FACP, and Niraj Sharma, FACP, had some interesting statistics to share. For example, more than 90% of children with a chronic or disabling health condition are expected to live more than 20 years, meaning they’ll eventually need an internist’s care, and every year more than 500,000 children with special healthcare needs turn 18. As Dr. Sharma noted, “We’re not talking about a handful of folks.” (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529786 Tue, 04 May 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3529786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529787&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhow-a-gynecologist-thinks-about-lung-cancer%2F2010.05.04 A new report on lung cancer in women has been published by the Women’s Health Policy and Advocacy Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Called “Out of the Shadows,” the report seeks to raise awareness about lung cancer, currently the leading cause of cancer death in women, and more importantly, to increase funding for research for its prevention, detection and treatment. (HT to Booster Shots, the LA Times‘ fabulous health blog, for highlighting the report.) I encourage you to read the report, which is well written and comprehensive. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at The Blog that Ate Manhattan* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529787 Tue, 04 May 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3529787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3530075&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FTDJttlEXErE%2F Do you find yourself procrastinating a lot? (You might even be procrastinating right now, reading this blog post while you should be working or cleaning or ordering the groceries online.) Procrastination can be a real problem for some of us, leading to wasted hours and days, and a lot of frustration. Often, we think that to cure ourselves of procrastination, we need to concentrate harder, focus ourselves better and become more self-disciplined. But I don’t believe that procrastination is a disease. It’s more like a symptom. And by figuring out – and addressing – the underlying cause, you’ve got a good chance of ending your procrastination habit. So, what might the causes be? You’re Working Too Hard Okay, sometimes procrastination is more like laziness than hard ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3530075 Tue, 04 May 2010 04:48:15 +0100 3530075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524109&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealthy-active-kids-come-from-healthy-active-adults%2F2010.05.02 Kids are like dogs — you can train them until they’re too old to train. Then they’re going to do whatever they want. The key to getting kids to exercise is to make it fun for them. But they aren’t going to exercise if it isn’t made a part of their normal routine. It’s up to adults to train them. Mrs. Happy and I had the joyous opportunity of inviting our 10-year-old niece to her first-ever running event. She had never ever run in a race before. We did the two-mile race and she loved it. And amazingly, she finished without stopping — not even once. Our nation is raising a nation of fat and lazy kids because we’re lazy adults. We drive everywhere. We sit at our desks. We get food on the run. We watch a lot of television. We surf the Net a bunch... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524109 Sun, 02 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3524109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524110&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwondering-if-mom-is-safe-finethanx-calls-and-checks-for-you%2F2010.05.02 FineThanx is a new automated phone system that automatically calls your sick or elderly family members at home to check on how they’re doing. The system can check in with loved ones once or twice a day, and if no one answers or the person is unwell, the system calls a member of his or her ”care circle.” If everything is fine, the FineThanx system will send you a report by email, so you can continue working or finish those 18 holes of golf, then check in for reassurance on your iPhone or personal computer afterwards. Listen to a sample call here. *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524110 Sun, 02 May 2010 14:00:20 +0100 3524110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524111&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F4-super-healthy-foods%2F2010.05.02 Raise your hand if you want to eat healthy. Healthy eating isn’t just good for cinching your waistline — it’s great for overall health. From glowing skin, to heart health, to maintaining healthy teeth and bones; eating foods packed with certain nutrients can also protect your immune system and fight infections.  It can boost your libido and decrease that lousy (LDL) cholesterol and boost your good (HDL) cholesterol. Healthy eating shouldn’t be a struggle. It’s easy to get sucked into the marketing trap when you’re food shopping and you encounter all those in-store specials. Sometimes, those specials are just bad for your health. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Health in 30* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524111 Sun, 02 May 2010 12:00:50 +0100 3524111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524112&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-diaphragm-is-back-and-its-latex-free%2F2010.05.01 After a prolonged hiatus, during which diaphragms became as scarce as Elaine’s treasured sponges, the Ortho All Flex diaphragm is back, and it’s now latex-free. The over one-year (at least in my area) shortage happened as the manufacturer transitioned from the old latex to new silicone diaphragms, and suppliers everywhere began backordering this important barrier contraceptive. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at The Blog that Ate Manhattan* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524112 Sat, 01 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3524112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524113&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Famerican-obesity-and-sugar-sweetened-beverages%2F2010.05.01 We are a nation stricken with an epidemic of obesity, which contributes to the incidence of diabetes and heart disease. Each of these has been linked to consumption of sugar intake, and in particular, sugar-sweetened beverages. There’s nothing evil about sugar — it’s just that too much of it in certain forms is bad for you. For the purpose of definition, sugar-sweetened beverages contain added, naturally-derived caloric sweeteners such as sucrose (table sugar), high-fructose corn syrup, or fruit juice concentrates. (more…) This post, American Obesity And Sugar-Sweetened Beverages, was originally published on Healthine.com by Paul S Auerbach M.D., M.S.. (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524113 Sat, 01 May 2010 22:00:00 +0100 3524113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524114&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsense-in-the-sun%2F2010.05.01 We’re past spring break and headed toward the end of the school year and summer vacations. I noticed this product in the April issue of Plastic Surgery Practice. UVSunSense is a wristband that monitors your exposure to sun. If you and your children have trouble remembering to reapply sunscreen or to just get out of the sun, then this might be just the ticket. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Suture for a Living* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524114 Sat, 01 May 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3524114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524115&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmcdonald%25e2%2580%2599s-vs-dash-two-days-two-diets%2F2010.05.01 This week I’ve been trying to eat according to the DASH guidelines for lowering blood pressure. It actually hasn’t been too difficult — partly because I’m not following their strictest guidelines, which call for just 1,300 milligrams of sodium and 16 grams of saturated fat a day. I’ve been shooting for 2,300 milligrams of sodium and 22 grams of saturated fat. In 2003, I tried a somewhat different “diet,” which in some ways was more difficult to follow, even though it only lasted one day. My son Jim (then age 11) and I ate every meal at McDonald’s for an entire day (yes, this was before Super Size Me). We recorded the experience on the Web. I thought it would be interesting to compare my day at McDonald’s to a typical day on DASH. (more…) *This blog p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524115 Sat, 01 May 2010 16:00:38 +0100 3524115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515485&cid=t_326824_113_f&fid=34982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anticlue.net%2Farchives%2F001065.htm Commonly new project manager completes the templates from the PMO standards and become a bit overwhelmed. A Tip of the Trade is not to lose your common sense and make judgment calls on which component to use and which to... (Source: Anticlue) Anticlue blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515485 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3515485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511646&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ftestimonials-on-your-website%2F This week, TNT Dental’s Tips Blog brings us great information about website testimonials. Did you know that 70% of people trust the personal opinions they read online? Or that the Texas Dental Association’s marketing guidelines prohibit testimonials in dentists’ advertising? The article also features a downloadable pdf of a testimonial questionnaire for your patients – free! Don’t miss out on this valuable information – it’s a quick read you can’t afford to miss. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511646 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:55:08 +0100 3511646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508469&cid=t_326824_155_f&fid=38411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.aperio.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fchalk-tip-38-linking-images-and-annotation-regions.html Greetings!  Today we will demystify one of ImageScope's coolest and yet least well-known features. That's right, we're going to talk about annotation links.  (dum dum dum) Did you know?  With annotation links you can create an ordered sequence of digital slide regions for later display.  Perfect for tumor boards, conferences, many education applications, and even pathologist-to-clinician communications.  The linked regions can all be within one slide, or they can span any number of slides. Pull up a chair, I'm going to give you a couple of examples.  In the first example we'll annotate several regions within an H&E slide and link them into an ordered sequence. Step 1: Launch ImageScope, and open the digital slide (or simply select... The Daily Scan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508469 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:40:00 +0100 3508469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501671&cid=t_326824_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FjwwcKC4lGW0%2F Image courtesy of GetMarried.com Earth Week isn’t over yet! If you’re getting married this year, but don’t want to insult Mother Nature during the ceremony, consider the eco-conscious suggestions in this video from Get Married, a website and WE tv show that’s packed with all kinds of cool advice for planning your big day. Soy candles, solar-powered dance floors, compostable flowers, and recycled centerpieces – this is not your grandma’s wedding. Post from: BlissTree Green Weddings: Eco-Friendly Bridal Advice From "Get Married" (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501671 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:15:19 +0100 3501671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501658&cid=t_326824_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FjwwcKC4lGW0%2F Image courtesy of GetMarried.com Earth Week isn’t over yet! If you’re getting married this year, but don’t want to insult Mother Nature during the ceremony, consider the eco-conscious suggestions in this video from Get Married, a website and WE tv show that’s packed with all kinds of cool advice for planning your big day. Soy candles, solar-powered dance floors, compostable flowers, and recycled centerpieces – this is not your grandma’s wedding. Post from: BlissTree Green Weddings: Eco-Friendly Bridal Advice From "Get Married" (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501658 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:15:19 +0100 3501658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501507&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgreen-weddings-eco-friendly-bridal-advice-from-get-married%2F Image courtesy of GetMarried.com Earth Week isn’t over yet! If you’re getting married this year, but don’t want to insult Mother Nature during the ceremony, consider the eco-conscious suggestions in this video from Get Married, a website and WE tv show that’s packed with all kinds of cool advice for planning your big day. Soy candles, solar-powered dance floors, compostable flowers, and recycled centerpieces – this is not your grandma’s wedding. Post from: BlissTree Green Weddings: Eco-Friendly Bridal Advice From "Get Married" (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501507 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:15:19 +0100 3501507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490897&cid=t_326824_155_f&fid=38411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.aperio.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fchalk-tip-37-making-standalone-dvds-and-thumb-drives.html Greetings y'all! Today's tip is incredibly useful: did you know?  With Aperio software you can make stand-alone DVDs and thumb drives!  A stand-alone DVD or thumb drive contains one or more digital slides which are viewable on any computer without installing any software. To do this, you need a software program called DVDGen (earlier versions were called WebGen, and work the same way).  DVDGen is part of Spectrum and also the KickStart product. How about an example?  I thought you'd never ask... Let's say I have four digital slides, and I want to make a stand-alone DVD from them:    Step 1: create a folder to hold your slides.  I'm calling mine DVD_100. Step 2: copy the images into this folder. Step 3: launch DVDGen.&#01... The Daily Scan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490897 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:29:28 +0100 3490897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490736&cid=t_326824_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D913                               To all the ladies and men out there who find themselves up against the clock of aging, seeing all those facial lines and creases appearing out of nowhere – it is time to fight back! I remember a time when I worked for a greeting card company and the biggest selling card was a birthday one.. It said, “May the bluebird of happiness…..crap all over your birthday cake!” That was over 40 years ago, and maybe we should update the message to appeal to today’s audience. ” May the nightingale of the Bronx…..crap all over your face!” They can, and do now, in spas across the Nation- and it will cost you $180 to have it happen. Based on a traditional skin care secret practiced by the beautiful Geisha of Japan... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490736 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 21:25:14 +0100 3490736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487397&cid=t_326824_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F6dkmCijokkE%2Fhow-can-cooked-chard-be-higher-in-vitamin-c-than-raw-chard.html Q. Your data shows that cooked swiss chard has more vitamin C (31.5 mg) than raw chard (10.8mg). How can that be? A. This question comes up a lot and I've answered it before. But I'm happy to address this again. If you're using our tools to understand the nutrient content of foods,  it's really important to understand how to intepret the data you find here. This user is comparing one cup of cooked chard to one cup of raw chard, which seems reasonable,  until you consider that chard cooks down quite a bit.  In fact, one cup of cooked chard is the equivalent of 5 cups of raw chard.  You can tell because one cup of cooked chard contains 35 kcals and one cup of raw only 7.  With that in mind, let's look at the vitamin C content one m... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487397 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:22:18 +0100 3487397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483052&cid=t_326824_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FUfnWUHW0C4I%2F Happy Earth Week! These eco-friendly DIY cleaning solutions use natural compounds like salt, baking soda, and vinegar to help spruce up your home without all those harsh toxic chemicals. Clean Up the Can Sprinkle baking soda inside the bowl and let it set for 15 minutes. Drizzle the baking soda with vinegar and then scrub with a toilet brush. You’ll Want to Do Windows No need for Windex or other chemical cleaners. Add three tablespoons of vinegar to one gallon of cool water to clean windows and other glass surfaces. Get a streak-free shine by using newspaper instead of paper towels. Wipe Out Mix three tablespoons baking soda to one quart warm water to create a non-toxic cleanser that can be used on counter tops, bathroom fixtures, and sinks. Oven Troubles Are Over While your oven is ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483052 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:34:27 +0100 3483052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483039&cid=t_326824_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FUfnWUHW0C4I%2F Happy Earth Week! These eco-friendly DIY cleaning solutions use natural compounds like salt, baking soda, and vinegar to help spruce up your home without all those harsh toxic chemicals. Clean Up the Can Sprinkle baking soda inside the bowl and let it set for 15 minutes. Drizzle the baking soda with vinegar and then scrub with a toilet brush. You’ll Want to Do Windows No need for Windex or other chemical cleaners. Add three tablespoons of vinegar to one gallon of cool water to clean windows and other glass surfaces. Get a streak-free shine by using newspaper instead of paper towels. Wipe Out Mix three tablespoons baking soda to one quart warm water to create a non-toxic cleanser that can be used on counter tops, bathroom fixtures, and sinks. Oven Troubles Are Over While your oven is ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483039 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:34:27 +0100 3483039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482875&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgreen-cleaning-tips-kori-done%2F Happy Earth Week! These eco-friendly DIY cleaning solutions use natural compounds like salt, baking soda, and vinegar to help spruce up your home without all those harsh toxic chemicals. Clean Up the Can Sprinkle baking soda inside the bowl and let it set for 15 minutes. Drizzle the baking soda with vinegar and then scrub with a toilet brush. You’ll Want to Do Windows No need for Windex or other chemical cleaners. Add three tablespoons of vinegar to one gallon of cool water to clean windows and other glass surfaces. Get a streak-free shine by using newspaper instead of paper towels. Wipe Out Mix three tablespoons baking soda to one quart warm water to create a non-toxic cleanser that can be used on counter tops, bathroom fixtures, and sinks. Oven Troubles Are Over While your oven is ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482875 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:34:27 +0100 3482875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483162&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F4OQlzyYxK2o%2F “Unzip The Truth” courtesy of ChubbaArt/DeviantART I recently went to see the remake of ‘Clash of the Titans’ at the cinema. I loved the 1981 version as a kid and was keen to see the new movie. Perseus’ quest to defeat the kraken, save Andromeda and fulfill his destiny is the archetype of everyone’s life. We are all on a journey and, like Perseus, we encounter plenty obstacles along the way. Many of them seem strange and frightening, and we can be tempted to give up in the face of what appear to be overwhelming odds. But many of the terrors we encounter along the way are just phantoms – they disappear as soon as we stand up to them. When we face them down, they dissolve like a dream upon waking. Our real enemy, however, is much more dangerous. It is the dream we creat... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483162 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:40:22 +0100 3483162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3482993&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fwhat-is-systematic-review.html Systematic reviews have increasingly replaced traditional narrative reviews and expert commentaries as a way of summarising research evidence. Read more about systematic reviews in this article published in Bandolier, an independent journal about evidence-based healthcare from Oxford. (Accessed on 19/4/2010) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3482993 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:43:00 +0100 3482993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467957&cid=t_326824_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FaC1y3NBPHKQ%2F Playing board games is a family activity that kids can enjoy from a young age. Even simple games can teach them about strategy and competitiveness, as well as winning and losing. So, what about cheating? You might think it’s harmless to let you child skip ahead a few spaces in Candyland or have an extra turn at Operation, but is it? Image: Hasbro After toddlerhood ends, it’s time your youngsters start to learn about playing by the rules. Though it may seem difficult to watch your five-year-old lose at Uno or Sorry!, in the long-run, it’s the best thing for her. If she tries to cheat, gently remind her that it’s against the rules and move on. After a few slip-ups, you child will quickly learn about fairness and cheating, and this is a skill that they can carry on int... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467957 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:03:45 +0100 3467957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467934&cid=t_326824_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FaC1y3NBPHKQ%2F Playing board games is a family activity that kids can enjoy from a young age. Even simple games can teach them about strategy and competitiveness, as well as winning and losing. So, what about cheating? You might think it’s harmless to let you child skip ahead a few spaces in Candyland or have an extra turn at Operation, but is it? Image: Hasbro After toddlerhood ends, it’s time your youngsters start to learn about playing by the rules. Though it may seem difficult to watch your five-year-old lose at Uno or Sorry!, in the long-run, it’s the best thing for her. If she tries to cheat, gently remind her that it’s against the rules and move on. After a few slip-ups, you child will quickly learn about fairness and cheating, and this is a skill that they can carry on int... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467934 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:03:45 +0100 3467934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467718&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fshould-you-let-children-cheat%2F Playing board games is a family activity that kids can enjoy from a young age. Even simple games can teach them about strategy and competitiveness, as well as winning and losing. So, what about cheating? You might think it’s harmless to let you child skip ahead a few spaces in Candyland or have an extra turn at Operation, but is it? Image: Hasbro After toddlerhood ends, it’s time your youngsters start to learn about playing by the rules. Though it may seem difficult to watch your five-year-old lose at Uno or Sorry!, in the long-run, it’s the best thing for her. If she tries to cheat, gently remind her that it’s against the rules and move on. After a few slip-ups, you child will quickly learn about fairness and cheating, and this is a skill that they can carry on int... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467718 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:03:45 +0100 3467718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467962&cid=t_326824_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FRsvon7aUqYg%2F To-do lists can help keep you organized and make it easier to achieve your goals. They save time, energy and, stress. Check out these basic tips for creating effective to-do lists. Get Organized Writing on scraps of paper around your house isn’t the best organizational method. You need to have your ideas and tasks all in one place, so find the right system that works for you. It could be a spiral-bound notebook tucked into your purse, a wall calendar next to your desk, or an electronic list on your Blackberry or iPhone if you’re on the go. Wherever you make your list, refer to it often in order to stay focused, and re-prioritize as necessary. A big wall calendar with sticky notes is great because you can move the notes around if your priorities or schedules change. Categorize Y... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467962 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:04:30 +0100 3467962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467939&cid=t_326824_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FRsvon7aUqYg%2F To-do lists can help keep you organized and make it easier to achieve your goals. They save time, energy and, stress. Check out these basic tips for creating effective to-do lists. Get Organized Writing on scraps of paper around your house isn’t the best organizational method. You need to have your ideas and tasks all in one place, so find the right system that works for you. It could be a spiral-bound notebook tucked into your purse, a wall calendar next to your desk, or an electronic list on your Blackberry or iPhone if you’re on the go. Wherever you make your list, refer to it often in order to stay focused, and re-prioritize as necessary. A big wall calendar with sticky notes is great because you can move the notes around if your priorities or schedules change. Categorize Y... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467939 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:04:30 +0100 3467939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467723&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpersonal-organization-create-effective-to-do-lists%2F To-do lists can help keep you organized and make it easier to achieve your goals. They save time, energy and, stress. Check out these basic tips for creating effective to-do lists. Get Organized Writing on scraps of paper around your house isn’t the best organizational method. You need to have your ideas and tasks all in one place, so find the right system that works for you. It could be a spiral-bound notebook tucked into your purse, a wall calendar next to your desk, or an electronic list on your Blackberry or iPhone if you’re on the go. Wherever you make your list, refer to it often in order to stay focused, and re-prioritize as necessary. A big wall calendar with sticky notes is great because you can move the notes around if your priorities or schedules change. Categorize Y... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467723 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:04:30 +0100 3467723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463886&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FMENMBk8bCTI%2F This article is going to show you 3 simple and quick tools / methods you can use to boost your confidence. All of these things are quick boosts that you can do to help boost your confidence when you need it, and the more you use them the stronger your confidence will get in the long term, too. They will only take a few minutes to do, but none of them are magic / permanent solutions if all you ever do is use them once for 3 minutes. For best results you should practice them on an ongoing basis or use them at least once a day, and as you keep doing this the changes will really start to build and spill over into your every day life. Enough waffle anyway – here are my top 3 confidence building tools: Positive Affirmations: You are probably sick of hearing about affirmations, but have you act... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463886 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:27:23 +0100 3463886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460329&cid=t_326824_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FJxTs-uWVFTo%2F Welcome to our second reader giveaway! (And trust us, it won’t be our last.) Check out “Peek-A-Boo,” a short video that follows a busy mom, flustered by malfunctioning doors and hand-dryers while running errands with her toddler. Just as she’s about to have a meltdown, she walks toward the shopping mall exit, automatic doors gloriously open for her – and she laughingly gives thanks for them. This video is part of a public awareness campaign, Automatic World, promoting the health benefits, accessibility, and convenience of automatic doors. Blisstree is partnering with the American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM), and for this week’s reader giveaway… Two lucky Blisstree readers* will win one $25 Gift Card to Target in support of the Auto... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460329 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:43:29 +0100 3460329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460138&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftarget-giveaway-exclusively-for-blisstree-readers%2F Welcome to our second reader giveaway! (And trust us, it won’t be our last.) Check out “Peek-A-Boo,” a short video that follows a busy mom, flustered by malfunctioning doors and hand-dryers while running errands with her toddler. Just as she’s about to have a meltdown, she walks toward the shopping mall exit, automatic doors gloriously open for her – and she laughingly gives thanks for them. This video is part of a public awareness campaign, Automatic World, promoting the health benefits, accessibility, and convenience of automatic doors. Blisstree is partnering with the American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM), and for this week’s reader giveaway… Two lucky Blisstree readers* will win one $25 Gift Card to Target in support of the Auto... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460138 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:43:29 +0100 3460138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460330&cid=t_326824_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FbIoi-dOu4oY%2F In my first Blisstree post, I admitted to dropping the F-bomb in front of (and directly at) my kids. I didn’t think that much about this curse word until Blisstree asked me to write about how lousy it feels to swear in front of your progeny. Which got me worrying: “Why hadn’t it bothered me more? Is cursing worse than just yelling? Don’t other parents accidentally tell their kids to F*@# off? I started to canvass my like-minded parent friends, assuming I’d hear stories and assurances that would make me feel better about working blue around my kids. But while the first handful of peers I talked to were supportive, not one of them had cursed at their kids. This kind of F*&$ed me up. When K said: “I’m sorry, I don’t have a cursing story. But I’d like to read about other ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460330 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:03:15 +0100 3460330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460139&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fparenting-when-words-you-teach-are-4-letter-ones%2F In my first Blisstree post, I admitted to dropping the F-bomb in front of (and directly at) my kids. I didn’t think that much about this curse word until Blisstree asked me to write about how lousy it feels to swear in front of your progeny. Which got me worrying: “Why hadn’t it bothered me more? Is cursing worse than just yelling? Don’t other parents accidentally tell their kids to F*@# off? I started to canvass my like-minded parent friends, assuming I’d hear stories and assurances that would make me feel better about working blue around my kids. But while the first handful of peers I talked to were supportive, not one of them had cursed at their kids. This kind of F*&$ed me up. When K said: “I’m sorry, I don’t have a cursing story. But I’d like to read about other ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460139 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:03:15 +0100 3460139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460331&cid=t_326824_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FG9rmSdKKyvQ%2F Spring cleaning your home can seem like a daunting task, but these tips can make the mess feel a lot more tolerable during this necessary annual ritual. Clean one room a day – Don’t overwhelm yourself by thinking about the entire house. But make it a rule: Don’t leave the room until you’re done. Your home will be sparkling clean in no time. Get organized – Bring boxes or bins to each room labeled “Trash,” “Storage,” “Recycle,” and “Donate.” Start cleaning out the closets or cabinets first. Move on to cleaning the light fixtures, windows, counters, and other surfaces. Finish with window coverings, baseboards and floors. Don’t forget wiping out the refrigerator and oven cleaning in the kitchen. Turn up the music –... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460331 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:33:20 +0100 3460331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460140&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fquick-spring-cleaning-tips%2F Spring cleaning your home can seem like a daunting task, but these tips can make the mess feel a lot more tolerable during this necessary annual ritual. Clean one room a day – Don’t overwhelm yourself by thinking about the entire house. But make it a rule: Don’t leave the room until you’re done. Your home will be sparkling clean in no time. Get organized – Bring boxes or bins to each room labeled “Trash,” “Storage,” “Recycle,” and “Donate.” Start cleaning out the closets or cabinets first. Move on to cleaning the light fixtures, windows, counters, and other surfaces. Finish with window coverings, baseboards and floors. Don’t forget wiping out the refrigerator and oven cleaning in the kitchen. Turn up the music –... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460140 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 13:33:20 +0100 3460140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454237&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FGKAhbfvA7ew%2F Many of us place a lot of importance on being productive. We want to achieve our goals, succeed in our ambitions, and accomplish something worthwhile. That’s all great … but sometimes it  can go too far. Have you ever pushed yourself too much, only to end up producing poorer quality work … or worse, getting sick or ending up just plain miserable? To be truly productive over the long-term, you need to take care of yourself. In his bestselling self-help book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey distinguishes between our actual “production” and our “production capability”, explaining that we need to pay attention to the latter in order to continue to have the former. So how can you take care of your ability to keep on working to... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454237 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 06:12:18 +0100 3454237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449071&cid=t_326824_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FV94onusbegw%2F We all want our kids to be smart, well-mannered, and respectful. However, they want to be cool. And you can help – here are some easy ways to raise cool kids. Buy them stylish clothes. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends. Buy your kids the most popular brand name clothing in the coolest styles whenever possible. Money should be no object. Get them an iPhone. Though most schools have rules against calling/texting during school hours, you should buy your young child an iPhone to flash around on the playground and on weekends. Image: sxc.hu Sign them up for sports. Get your kids into sports at a young age. Sports will keep them healthy, active, and popular. Attend every party possible. Don’t turn down any invitations for birthday parties or sleepovers. This will ensure your child s... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449071 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:31:56 +0100 3449071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3448824&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-to-raise-cool-kids%2F We all want our kids to be smart, well-mannered, and respectful. However, they want to be cool. And you can help – here are some easy ways to raise cool kids. Buy them stylish clothes. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends. Buy your kids the most popular brand name clothing in the coolest styles whenever possible. Money should be no object. Get them an iPhone. Though most schools have rules against calling/texting during school hours, you should buy your young child an iPhone to flash around on the playground and on weekends. Image: sxc.hu Sign them up for sports. Get your kids into sports at a young age. Sports will keep them healthy, active, and popular. Attend every party possible. Don’t turn down any invitations for birthday parties or sleepovers. This will ensure your child s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3448824 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:31:56 +0100 3448824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3448816&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8482 Reported in the Star: The phemomenal advancement of medical sciences and instant advice available on the Internet is ironically posing some risk to the well-being of patients, according to the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). Dr Kuljit Singh, the editor of the MMA newsletter, said this development had encouraged patients to be their own consultants and treat themselves because they could get information from the net and also obtain the services of private laboratories and pharmacies. He said this trend was very scary because clinical medicine was becoming less important to the patients. A good example of this was the increase in the number of diabetics in the country and this should be blamed on the public as they thought that they knew how best to manage themselves, he said in the new... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3448816 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3448816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443283&cid=t_326824_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fintegrating-aesthetic-medicine-into-primary-care%2F Primary care providers chose their profession out of a desire to help patients live better and longer lives according to the Hippocratic Oath. But the winds of change are blowing stronger across the landscape of medical practices throughout America. Now, more than ever, practitioners wishing to fulfill their calling are increasingly challenged on all sides [...]Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersIntegrating Aesthetic Medicine into Primary Care (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443283 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:10:28 +0100 3443283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440814&cid=t_326824_101_f&fid=38966&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdtsemt.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F05%2Fextending-the-art%2F We each do what we can.  Current backing signals are: Direct the rear of the vehicle to the left and Direct the rear of the vehicle to the right And of course, Stop. But I have developed a new signal – quite accidentally, just wasn’t thinking actually.  Think of pantomiming “the Bunny hop”:  Hands in front, making little “wave” motions up and down, while you jump: You are about to go over a speed bump. It looks really stupid, but your driver will laugh, and some days that’s what ya need. (Source: DTsEMT) DTsEMT blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440814 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:09:20 +0100 3440814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3436246&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8463 This is a follow-up to the post on Using the Internet to make self-diagnoses. Most respondents to my post in the social networking site Facebook agreed it is in general not a good idea for patients to make their own diagnoses using the resources they can find on the Internet. A simple Google search for the symptoms will lead to a myriad of confusing diseases. Even with a site like WrongDiagnosis.com, which has a multi-symptom checking tool, it is extremely difficult to make an accurate diagnosis based on symptoms alone. A medically trained person would be more attuned to using these tools which may be helpful in listing differential diagnoses, especially rare ones which we sometimes don’t think about, in difficult cases. One should appreciate that diagnoses are not only derived from ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3436246 Sat, 03 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3436246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433102&cid=t_326824_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FiVm0tKPFUvo%2F We all dreaded doing chores growing up. But chores are an integral part of teaching children about the value of work and the importance of responsibilities. Your kids will also build confidence and independence, because they feel like a valuable part of the family. And with the children pitching in, along with parents, the household will run more smoothly and most everything will get done. Image: istockphoto “Giving children jobs around the home helps parents and teaches children they are important cogs in the household wheel,” said Kris Jenkins, a University of Missouri human development specialist. “Chores help children learn to take pride in their work and gain self-respect.” Chores can begin for children as young as toddlers. They can pick up toys, throw away trash, and handle ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3433102 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:35:54 +0100 3433102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3432850&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhome-rules-choose-your-chores-wisely%2F We all dreaded doing chores growing up. But chores are an integral part of teaching children about the value of work and the importance of responsibilities. Your kids will also build confidence and independence, because they feel like a valuable part of the family. And with the children pitching in, along with parents, the household will run more smoothly and most everything will get done. Image: istockphoto “Giving children jobs around the home helps parents and teaches children they are important cogs in the household wheel,” said Kris Jenkins, a University of Missouri human development specialist. “Chores help children learn to take pride in their work and gain self-respect.” Chores can begin for children as young as toddlers. They can pick up toys, throw away trash, and handle ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3432850 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 12:35:54 +0100 3432850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429228&cid=t_326824_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F01%2Fproof-positive-signature-strengths-and-the-plumbers-union%2F “I am Me. In all the world, there is no one else exactly like me. Everything that comes out of me is authentically mine, because I alone chose it.” – Virginia Satir I’m not a handy guy. Nope. Don’t call me if there’s a leak, or a loose electrical doodad. My toolbox consists of a butter knife, a credit card, and a sledgehammer. I have no finesse at all when it comes to mechanical things. I have never even tried to open the hood of my car. If the air conditioning doesn’t work I wait for winter. I have no carpentry skills. If the door to the bathroom rubs on the floor — that’s the way it is going to stay. My favorite Beatles song is “Let it Be.” I hum this as I notice all the things that need repair. After high school I agreed to take the aptitude test for the p... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429228 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:17:34 +0100 3429228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424233&cid=t_326824_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fwavelengths-for-laser-lipolysis%2F Several lasers are used for lipolysis – a recognized technique for fat reduction. It has been demonstrated that (i) fat liquefaction is induced through a temperature elevation of the adipocyte cells, and (ii) fat volume reduction depends on total cumulative energy delivered at the treatment site. Which wavelength (920nm, 980nm, 1064nm, 1320nm, and 1440nm) is [...]Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersWavelengths for Laser Lipolysis (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424233 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:40:31 +0100 3424233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420786&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FLBki9hWrPmk%2F When you’re nine years old, Aunt Jessie presses her powdered face to yours and whispers, “Now don’t you ever tell anyone what you saw. Your mother would just die.” This is a scary thing to a child—to be entrusted with a secret that has so much power if could kill someone. Aunt Jessie probably didn’t mean to scare you like that, but words have power. Silence in the face of wrong has power. And when we begin to write our memoirs, we can get caught up in the webs of the past. Sometimes these webs are so tangled that we stop writing. Memoirists struggle with the issue of revealing secrets as they search how to tell their own powerful, and sometimes shameful, truths. Secrets maintain a great power over us, and we are diminished by them. We become co-conspirators to the family dynami... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420786 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:49 +0100 3420786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416390&cid=t_326824_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F-SYoibNsFNw%2Fto-moderate-or-not-to-moderate-your-vote.html Last week, I announced a new policy on the Diet and Weight Loss Blog: Reader comments would be reviewed before appearing on the site in order to reduce the number of marketing and nuisance comments. Because of the subject matter, this blog seems to attract more than its fair share of these.Of course, this means that that there may be a delay before comments appear on the site, which could potentially slow down the pace and spontaneity of the discussion--but it seemed like it might be a worthwhile trade-off.  I was a little surprised by the overwhelmingly positive reaction to my announcement. This comment was typical: "I'd much rather have a delay or a little wait time than have to deal with spam, marketers or misinformation."   So now I'm wondering whet... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416390 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:53:10 +0100 3416390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416188&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fimprove-your-powerpoint-skills.html Start designing attention-grabbing presentations that stand out from the typical snoozers.(Accessed on 29/3/2010) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416188 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:24:00 +0100 3416188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416192&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FezQNJZ5Ah-0%2Fthings_ive_learned_about_diet_fitness.php It's been a long time since I started blogging and thinking about diet & fitness. I've seen lots of fads, bloggers, books, and techniques come and go. So, now that I'm the grand old age of *cough* late-thirties *cough*, it's time to look back on a few things I've learned. You might completely disagree, and that's fine. I'm not out to be provocative, but just honest. I've learned that it's a good idea to look after your body, not get too caught up in quick-fixes, and to retain an overall perspective of our place in the world. So here it is. A brain-dump of diet & fitness trivia, in no particular order.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416192 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3416192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408688&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FlhoTAH7dzTs%2F A couple of weeks ago I had a bad day. Actually, it was a terrible day. Every piece of news I got was disappointing. Did it affect me? I still have bruises from the rock I tried to hide under. Guess what? In the coming weeks you will have a bad day, too. Whether you are an entrepreneur launching a new product, an employee aiming for a promotion, or simply someone going after a big goal in your other 8 hours, you will experience disappointment and setback. How you respond to disappointment could determine your eventual success or failure. Why? A really bad day can, at best, cause you to lose momentum, and at worst, cause you to lose your will to continue. Here are five tips to survive a bad day: Don’t add more pressure. Forget about turning lemons into lemonade. The first rule to f... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408688 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:55:18 +0100 3408688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3408340&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8446 Our Cardiologist blogger, Heart of the Matter, has an update on Aspirin in the primary prevention of heart attacks. Primary prevention means preventing something which has not happened, and in the case of aspirin, it means people who have not had a heart attack before but take aspirin to prevent one from ever happening. At the just concluded ACC Annual Scientific Meeting at Atlanta, Georgia, Dr Jay Das and group re-reviewed the ATTC data, plus another three aspirin trials ( the JPAD, POPADAD, AAA ) and also concluded basically, that althought there was some small benefit with aspirin, there was a significant level of side effects. They concluded that there was no role for aspirin in the primary prevention of heart attacks. So once again, the message needs to go out to primary care doctors ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3408340 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3408340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3398876&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-many-people-sleep-in-your-bed%2F Where should baby sleep? The easy answer is a crib, of course. But is that the best answer? Many mommies and daddies allow their newborns to sleep in their bed, and that’s where the controversy begins. Safety issues, attachment problems, sleep disorders – you’ll hear a lot of noise about sharing a bed with your infant. And there are definite pros and cons to co-sleeping. Baby Sleeps in Crib Pros: Decorating – It’s fun to decorate a crib and nursery. Pink sheets, yellow duckies, blue mobiles. Sex – You can’t exactly bang each other all night with an infant lying next to you. Cons: Less sleep – You’ll have to get up and walk to the baby’s room several times a night for feedings. Sensitive babies – Some infants wail when their parents are out of s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3398876 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:52:35 +0100 3398876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3398868&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8434 We stand on the shoulders of giants is a teaching blog dedicated to the late Emeritus Professor T J Danaraj, the foundation Dean of the University of Malaya Medical Centre. The blog is moderated by Dr. Wong Yin Onn. Prof Danaraj meticulously documented the physical signs seen in his patients for the purpose of teaching medical students. Thousands of slides were made in his long teaching career. In the days before plastic, these pictures were imprinted on glass plates. After he passed away, the slide collection was given to Dr Wong Yin Onn. These slides were used by Dr Wong in teaching; however it is felt that for this teaching material to reach a bigger audience, it will have to be digitalised to help preserve it and to enable it to be posted onto a Website. The process of slowly digitali... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3398868 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3398868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3395154&cid=t_326824_93_f&fid=38821&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheapstudent.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Ftranslating-muscle-names.html This article also has more video to help you learn the meaning of muscle names AND a FREE downloadable, printable list of muscle names and meanings (and pronunciations).For a great resource in learning about muscles, perhaps to add to your growing professional library, check out the book The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body (Source: The A&P Student) The A&P Student blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3395154 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:00:00 +0100 3395154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3390875&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fintroduction-to-effective-communication.html This PowerPoint with audio program by Alexa Chilcutt, PhD University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry covers the relevance and basic concepts of communication and interpersonal skills as they apply to general dentistry. This teaching resource is pertinent to faculty as they review and reconsider the role of communication and interpersonal skills in improving diagnostic accuracy, building rapport and trust, and communicating with diverse patient populations. (Source: MedEdPORTAL, accessed on 22/3/2010) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3390875 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:32:00 +0100 3390875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3386888&cid=t_326824_101_f&fid=38966&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdtsemt.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F21%2Fthe-cause-of-and-solution-to-all-lifes-problems%2F I wandered into the TV room and sat as my family watched the old, 1978 version of Battlestar Galactica.  The scene on the bridge was tense, as some poofy-haired guy wandered up to the admiral and reported, “Sir!  An incredible number of Cylons are approaching!”, at which line we all burst into laughter.  “Incredible number?”  Of what possible help could that report be?  “Perhaps we should formulate an unbreachable defense!”  Tactically, it would be better to have an actual count, right? And so it is for EMS.  We don’t say, “Doc, the patient BP is high!” – it’s 180/110, or whatever.  Pulse isn’t “Racing!”, it’s 120.  We use actual numbers because they suggest what our treatment should be, and ... DTsEMT blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3386888 Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:50:06 +0100 3386888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385576&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FzBLbCz0DhDM%2F Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that compound interest is the foundation of investing. But what does compounding have to do with the other 8 hours? A great deal. How you invest your other 8 hours determines your happiness and financial success. If you squander this critical time, it’s like putting $50 under your mattress. It won’t provide you with any return. For that $50 to grow, it must be invested. For your time to grow, it must also be invested. We’ve been told that time is money. But is it possible that time can make more time? You can use the other 8 hours to increase your skills to make more money or become more efficient. If you make more money, you can invest the money and benefit from compounding interest. But if you use your time to becom... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385576 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:22:16 +0100 3385576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383142&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FsLHaKssoiJg%2F Are you having a hard time getting motivated? Know what you want to do, but it’s a challenge kicking yourself in the butt to get up and do it? You’re being haunted by the un-motivation demon. Fortunately, there are 5 ways to slay it. You could be making attempts to get out there and do what you’re setting out to do. And even begin to get results here or there. But your surroundings, circumstances, and negative or lazy forces around you constantly hold you back. They pull you back to where you started. And you get discouraged or convince yourself you can’t do it. That’s the un-motivation demon at work. And if you want to turn your dreams into reality, your quest is to slay the un-motivation demon. You can get motivated – and stay motivated. You can turn y... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383142 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:42:47 +0100 3383142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3383110&cid=t_326824_155_f&fid=38411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.aperio.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fchalk-tip-36-using-secondslide-to-share-any-images-with-anyone.html Greetings, you're going to like today's tip, because with SecondSlide.com you can share any images with anyone.  And it's FREE.  If you'd like click on the SecondSlide.com link to open a new window, and we can do this together. On the SecondSlide home page, click "Sign Up" in the top right corner.  You'll see this:    Fill in the form with your name and email address, and click Sign Up.  You will see this form:    You will receive an email from SecondSlide welcoming you to the service.  This email includes a temporary password.  Enter your email address and the temporary password, and click User Login.  You will see this form:    Enter a new password (in both fields) and click ... The Daily Scan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3383110 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:22:01 +0100 3383110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366322&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fiscrub-for-your-dirty-hands.html iScrub is a free application for Infection Control Professionals who wish to monitor hand hygiene compliance without the time-consuming and error-prone use of clipboards and transcription. Simply tell iScrub where you are, what type of person you are observing, what opportunity for hand hygiene you observe, and whether or not the healthcare worker being observed complied. When you are finished observing, simply go to Change Settings and make sure you have a valid e-mail address in the To: field, and go to Sync Observations to e-mail a spreadsheet to yourself.iScrub is brought to you by The Computational Epidemiology group at the University of Iowa http://compepi.cs.uiowa.edu/ Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366322 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:22:00 +0100 3366322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354277&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8392 Spotted in Science Blog (via Dr. Anas Younes in Facebook) The humble papaya is gaining credibility in Western medicine for anticancer powers that folk cultures have recognized for generations. University of Florida researcher Nam Dang, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues in Japan have documented papaya’s dramatic anticancer effect against a broad range of lab-grown tumors, including cancers of the cervix, breast, liver, lung and pancreas. The researchers used an extract made from dried papaya leaves, and the anticancer effects were stronger when cells received larger doses of the tea. In a paper published in the Feb. 17 issue of the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Dang and his colleagues also documented for the first time that papaya leaf extract boosts the production of key signaling molecule... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354277 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3354277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346754&cid=t_326824_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F09%2Fdieting-102-set-yourself-up-for-weight-loss-success%2F It’s National Nutrition Month and the theme this year is “nutrition from the ground up”. I’m offering advice how you can set build a healthy weight from the ground up – without getting duped by any costly “solutions” you’ve seen before. We’re working on a plan for healthy weight management without dieting. If you’re just joining us, you need to catch up. Read the last post, Dieting 101: Getting Started, and make sure this is a journey you want to be on. If you’ve rejected dieting and prepared yourself for changes, it’s time for goals. Setting realistic goals is so important. You build success upon success. By starting small, you will repeat the easy changes and they add up to big results. So first thing, give yourself permission to s... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346754 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:03:26 +0100 3346754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342781&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fclinical-practice-guidelines.html The Australian government has released a new clinical practice guidelines portal which links to clinical practice guidelines developed for use in Australian health care settings. Each guideline on this portal has been assessed according to rigorous selection criteria to help you find the type of guideline you are looking for. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342781 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:47:00 +0100 3342781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335593&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FPO9DlGF6zSE%2F “Into The Bloom” courtesy of PopArtMachine I’m sure you’ve noticed that a lot gets said about productivity – not just here on Pick the Brain, but around the web. We’re always keen to squeeze a little bit more out of our day, fighting against all the interruptions and distractions of modern life. It’s easy to end up struggling much harder than you need to, though, by trying to be productive in the wrong ways, at the wrong times. Working with your body clock and your natural peaks and troughs of energy lets you maximize your productivity all day long … rather than struggling through several miserable hours by sheer willpower, only to end up too tired and tetchy to carry on working. Morning Lark or Night Owl? A great place to start is figuring out whether or not y... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335593 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:05:50 +0100 3335593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331635&cid=t_326824_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FlXE9qIMiI5k%2Fwhy-cant-i-search-for-foods-low-in-choline.html g_baseurl="https://remote.condenast.com/exchange/fbknd/Inbox/Feedback-570.EML/,DanaInfo=SCNPNYA58.advancemags.com+"Q. Q, I need to find foods that are low in choline but in the Nutrient Search tool, I can only search for foods highest in choline. Is there any way to do this? A. The reason you're running into this is that choline hasn't been measured in all foods. The USDA has focused on evaluating foods that are thought to be significant sources of choline.  So, to present a list of foods that are "lowest in choline" would be a little misleading. Only the foods that have been measured for choline can be included in the results and these foods will probably be higher in choline than many other foods that haven't been measured. Make sense?The USDA has pu... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331635 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:03:13 +0100 3331635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322655&cid=t_326824_155_f&fid=38411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.aperio.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fchalk-tip-35-setting-image-resolution.html Greetings all... Did you know?  In ImageScope, it is easy to set image resolution.  I'm going to show you *how* easy, and I'll talk a little bit about what image resolution is, too... First, what *is* image resolution?  Every image represents something with little dots called pixels.  Image resolution is simply the size which each pixel represents.  For example, suppose you had a picture which was 5" x 7" in dimension.  Maybe it consists of 1,500 x 2,100 pixels, so that each pixel represents 1/300th of an inch.  For this case the resolution of the image is 1/300th of an inch per pixel.  (This is sometimes called 300dpi, "dots per inch", and is a typical resolution for photographs.)  As another example, cons... The Daily Scan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322655 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:57:32 +0100 3322655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318552&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fspringerimages-has-replaced-imagesmd.html SpringerImages has replaced ImagesMD but it includes much more than clinical images and now you can access it with your UniKey.The massive collection of 1.6 million scientific, technological, and medical images includes photos, tables and figures, charts, graphs, histograms, and other illustrations. Although covering all scientific subject areas, some 61% of the collection focuses on medical and life sciences. Subscribers can use the material liberally as long as they do not use it for direct commercial purposes. SpringerImages also includes a small but growing collection of open access images, which are available to anyone, no registration required. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318552 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:23:00 +0100 3318552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318474&cid=t_326824_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2871 Over the weekend, Palm has been rolling out another update for it’s WebOS operating system. Unlike some other fruity company’s devices, Palm’s updates come over-the-air or OTA, and Palm has been doing this regularly every 1-2 months since the Palm Pre was launched 8 months ago. With each new OS version, there has been a steady slew of enhancements in terms of features as well as performance. In the latest version, Palm has notably included video capture, editing and recording. The browser now renders web pages much faster and the whole user interface feels more snappy. Medical users will be pleased to know that apps like Epocrates also perform faster under 1.4, a fact noticed by Precentral forum participants. Want to get a Palm Pre but the device is not officially launche... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318474 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3318474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3311012&cid=t_326824_72_f&fid=38877&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.laseroffers.com%2F2010%2F02%2Flaser-tattoo-removal-video-2%2F This is a good video report, which covers most of the things a consumer should know about tattoo removal by a medical laser. Join Neil Sadick, MD, as he performs laser tattoo removal and provides tips for what to expect from the procedure. Laser Tattoo Removal (opens in new window) Related Posts:More About Laser Tattoo RemovalVideo of Laser [...]Post from: Aesthetic Laser OffersLaser Tattoo Removal Video (Source: Aesthetic Lasers) Aesthetic Lasers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3311012 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:47:21 +0100 3311012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3307042&cid=t_326824_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2FB0aQWu9r59U%2F I have posted on this previously but I think it’s important. I used to think that was a crazy question. Now I’m not so sure. Tony at Dsainsights posed that question a while back and I told him I thought he had lost his mind. After paying attention for quite a few months now, Im [...] (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management) SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3307042 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:58:16 +0100 3307042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298465&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fmore-on-open-access-publishing.html The University Library now has an Open Access page. You may find this site useful should you wish to make your research availalble on open access. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298465 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:24:00 +0100 3298465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3294561&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fthe-importance-of-a-babymoon%2F Welcome to the February Carnival of Breastfeeding! This month contributors talk about overcoming breastfeeding challenges. Check out the round-up of links at the end of this post, but first, I make the argument that a babymoon is invaluable in helping mothers overcome breastfeeding challenges. Photo credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yohutch/ / CC BY-SA 2.0 Wikipedia defines “babymoon” as “a period of time that parents spend bonding with a recently-born baby.” It goes on to explain that nearly 15 years ago the term babymoon was coined in the book The Year After Childbirth by childbirth educator and author Sheila Kitzinger. Kitzinger claimed: The transition to fatherhood is easier when a man can take time off to be with his partner and baby in what I call a &#8216... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3294561 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:31:05 +0100 3294561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3273108&cid=t_326824_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FOinqNoBatFI%2Feliminating-foods-can-you-still-balance-your-diet.html Q. I am 19 year old girl with a few food allergies. Will I be missing anything in my diet if I only eat fruits, vegetables, and fatty fish? Do I need to eat nuts, seeds, or grains???A. Theoretically, a diet of fatty fish, fruits, and vegetables could provide protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, fiber, and all the essential vitamins and minerals. In practice, though, it may be tricky to come up with a balanced meal plan. Why not use our analysis tools? Enter in a sample day's intake using our recipe analyzer and see how it stacks up.  Here's my attempt at a balanced meal plan using only fatty fish, fruits, and vegetables--plus a tablespoon of olive oil.  As you can see, it's an awful lot of fish--so I made sure to choose fish that are low in mercury. (I recently did... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3273108 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:27:43 +0100 3273108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3273002&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fmobile-medlineplus.html "NLM has released Mobile MedlinePlus. Unfortunately you are going to have book mark or copy this URL because currently their server doesn’t recognize your phone to send you automatically to the mobile site. If you happen to go the regular home page on your phone there is a link to the mobile version. Mobile MedlinePlus is available in English and Spanish ...... and includes a subset of content from the full Web site. When you go to the mobile site you will see options to browse for information within Health Topics and Drugs. Clicking on one of those sections provides you with a search box as well as an A-Z list of topics."Source: Krafty Librarian, accessed on 15/02/2010) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3273002 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:47:00 +0100 3273002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3272975&cid=t_326824_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2830 One of the things about the medical profession is having to be careful about who knows your mobile number. If it gets into the wrong hands, then one might get disturbed or harassed by an endless number of phone calls at odd hours, including folks who deem every ache and pain to be a medical emergency. The worst ones I had were late night calls because “running out of medicines” and “forgot the appointment” were “medical emergencies”! While the iPhone claims that “there’s an App for that” for practically everything, the Palm Pre has an active homebrew community, and what the stock OS does not have, we can say “there’s a patch for that”. Homebrewer elryon steps on the plate with his contribution Call Block/Ignore patch. ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3272975 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3272975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269660&cid=t_326824_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D893 i’m not really sure what’s going on in these pictures, but the cats seem so well organized i just had to share: (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269660 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:44:35 +0100 3269660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267249&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FtlgOeHjyRqI%2F Image courtesy of t_a_g @flickr Better Because…You Choose For over 25 years, we climbed the corporate ladder in Fortune 100 companies like Best Buy and General Electric and were fortunate to attend top-rated training and executive leadership programs.  After leaving behind our corporate lives, we realized that these same tools we used to achieve success in business also worked just as well for life in general. So we’ve picked the best of what we learned along the way – from executive coaches, close friends and family – and are happy to share it with the PickTheBrain audience. THREE CORE BELIEFS FIRST. Life Is What You Think. Consider this saying from the Mahatma Ghandi: Let your thoughts be positive For they will become your words. Let your words be positive For they will be... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267249 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:42:45 +0100 3267249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3266880&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8310 I read Jeswan Kaur’s take in Malaysiakini on children’s character building, and she says Parents cannot pass the buck on to schools. I do agree that the ultimate responsibility on bringing up children should lie with parents but I also happen to think that schools should include classes on morals and hygiene. Yes, hygiene. How many parents actually know and teach their kids the right way to : - brush your teeth? - clean your ears? - sneeze/cough? In order to prevent infectious diseases such as H1N1, basic hygiene is important but I am sure you would have seen adults sneezing and coughing in the open without bothering to properly cover their mouths and noses (with your sleeve or elbows, not your hands). If you go to any public toilet and count the number of adults who actually w... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3266880 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3266880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3258994&cid=t_326824_93_f&fid=38821&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheapstudent.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fcommitting-time-to.html The student handbook at our college recommends that students spend about 2 hours of study time outside of class for every hour in class (including lab).  I tell my students that's the average . . . and A&P is an above average course . . . so count on spending even more time studying outside of class.But what to do about time commitments to family, friends, hobbies, and jobs?  Depending on your life situation, these could also be very demanding of your time and attention.In my book Survival Guide For Anatomy And Physiology: Tips, Techniques And Shortcuts I outline a few strategies that may help you.  Here are some of those tips . . . and few others: Share your study time with others.  If you have kids, then do your sketching and coloring and concept mapping side-by-s... The A&P Student blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3258994 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3258994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231838&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FyFY49DLNW3c%2F Image courtesy of vhm-alex @ deviantART What’s your guilty reality TV pleasure? The Bachelor? Survivor? America’s Got Talent? Of course, the granddaddy of them all — American Idol — just started a new season. Some 30 or 40 million fans have been waiting six months for American Idol to kick off. If this season is anything like last season, expect at least 50 hours of American Idol on your TV. No, that’s not a typo. Last year I gave you a few ideas on what you could have done with those 50 hours instead of watch American Idol. For example, you could earn an extra $1,000, read several books, start writing your own book, burn 43,000 calories jogging, learn the waltz, and others. But, who am I kidding? If you like the show, you’re not going to listen to me. Heck, I’m not even ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231838 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:46:35 +0100 3231838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3235804&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8290 Tomorrow, February 4th is World Cancer Day. This year’s theme is “Cancer can be prevented too” and the UICC which is leading the campaign says that many cancers can be prevented with just some simple measures. * Stop tobacco use and avoid exposure to second-hand smoke * Limit alcohol consumption * Avoid excessive sun exposure * Maintain a healthy weight, through eating healthily and exercising regularly * Protect against cancer-causing infections Other than prevention, many cancers are curable if detected early, and some (e.g. colorectal, cervical, and breast cancer) are detectable at an early stage if appropriate screening is done. See MMR posts on Cancer screening from the Malaysian Medical Resources Cancer can be prevented (Source: Malaysian Medical Resource... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3235804 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3235804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231440&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8281 A recent medical review advises that Herbal remedies, heart drugs don’t mix Some herbal remedies may increase the potency of prescription drugs for heart disease or make them less effective, a team of experts concluded. Mixing herbs and drugs also could cause serious heart rhythm problems and bleeding, according to the review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Use of herbal supplements among elderly patients is especially concerning because they typically have more than one disease, take multiple medications and already are at greater risk of bleeding, the report said. Previous studies have sounded alarms about use of herbal supplements which are not regulated like traditional medicines. This review examined how supplements and cardiovascular drugs may i... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231440 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3231440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3224815&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8277 Aron from the AO Foundation has written in to say that they are making their AO Surgery Reference freely available to all the surgeons worldwide. This is good news for all orthopaedic and trauma surgeons. The reference starts of with a picture of the human skeleton and you can select the anatomical area of interest, drill down according to the fracture and following that the management etc. This reminds me of a little joke I recall from my medical student days. While the origin of the name AO Foundation stems from the German , Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (German for Association for the Study of Internal Fixation) the operative recommendations for fracture treatment also leads one to assume AO stands for “Always Operate”! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Fre... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3224815 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3224815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3223387&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FZxff1yrsTMY%2Fhealthy_eating_when_cooking_for_one.php sxc.hu: trinamole Most of us have faced cooking for one at some time or another. Problem is, when you work long hours, you may be in no mood to come home and whip up a storm in the kitchen--for one person. But, you probably want to eat well and feel healthy too. It's a bit of a catch-22! If you live in the city, there's also the problem of space, or lack of it, which may hamper things a little.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3223387 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3223387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3223511&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FYf9_usk5hTU%2F A lot of people have quite a fatalistic attitude towards self-discipline. They see themselves as essentially undisciplined people who lack the stamina to follow through on their decisions. They might talk about a “procrastination problem” or “no will power”. They blame their lack of self-discipline for their inability to get their business off the ground, or finish college, or successfully quit smoking or diet. I don’t believe that any of us are lost causes when it comes to self-discipline. I also don’t think that any of us are born with iron wills or great tenacity: it’s something which we learn. Short-Time Pleasure A lack of self-discipline is often the result of a focus on short-term pleasure over long-term rewards. You might have experienced this a lot as a teen or in col... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3223511 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:26:27 +0100 3223511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3220497&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8270 Those with epilepsy or seizures should take heed of a current warning that Gingkgo biloba may increase the tendency to get fits ot sezures. The BBC reports People with epilepsy should be warned that using a popular herbal remedy may increase the risk of seizures, researchers say. German scientists, writing in the Journal of Natural Products, said they had found 10 written reports of seizures linked to ginkgo biloba. They said they were convinced the herb could have a “detrimental effect”. A leading UK epilepsy charity said the evidence was not yet compelling, although it said care was needed. Related MMR posts on Ginkgo: In a GEM of a study, another alternative treatment bites the dust Another unclear study on Ginkgo Gingko may not aid memory in healthy older adults Ginkgo an... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3220497 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3220497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216878&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F98HUyj3KHIQ%2F Personal development happens when you finally decide to change the way you live your life for the better. It must be emphasized that the whole process is not only made up of good experiences or formal workshops. Even bad experiences can help in pointing a person to the right direction in life. But most, if not all mentors would try to fix on self-motivation and positive thinking as the two most important considerations that ensure personal development success. Well, they may be right, but a holistic approach to self-development goes way beyond these two factors. Read on to know what else is needed to help you attain self-awareness and development. 1. Personal Development Game Plan First off, you need to have a system to reach your development goals. There is no use in simply talking about ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216878 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:48:08 +0100 3216878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212649&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F3GHSOjYPQjM%2F “I’ll go for a run just as soon as I finish this article. … Right, should return that call from Roger. … Well, now I’m hungry and I can’t run on an empty stomach. … Now I’m feeling too full. … Rain clouds?! Better wait and see if it clears up. … Great. It’s getting dark now. … What a shame; I really was going to have that run. There’s always tomorrow!” We lie! To ourselves and anyone who’ll listen. You see, part of me knew I had no intention of going for that run. Actually, I honestly love to exercise. And not just because it helps me sleep deeply and increases my energy. I know that exercise motivation doesn’t come naturally to most people. It didn’t for me. I had to work at getting and keeping myself motivated to run, do yoga, and... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212649 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:44:53 +0100 3212649 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208732&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fr8yw105WynQ%2F Is it possible that you are (at least partially) responsible for your hectic, over-scheduled, and downright crazy schedule? Some of your time pressure is legitimate. You have HOA meetings to attend, kids that need a ride to soccer practice, household chores that need to be finished, and a host of other responsibilities. But studies show that we have more leisure time now than we have in the past. While you may have more “leisure” time now than before, it won’t feel like it if you fill your free time with activities that aren’t enriching. Still, the challenge is freeing up more time in an environment where it feels like there are more and more demands on your time. If you look closely at how you spend your time and discover that you may be your own worst enemy, try t... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208732 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:21:00 +0100 3208732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3205151&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2Fle_ZojW6oY8%2F I’ve been using Twitter for about a year now. At first I didn’t understand it at all. What are all these symbols, I wondered, and all the strange messages that were half of a conversation. As I read up on Twitter I found out about hashtags and @ replies. I discovered that you could send direct messages to your followers. It became clearer, but I still didn’t see the value. I started following major Twitter users like Mari Smith and Chris Brogan. Their tweets sometimes made sense, but all too often were out of context… I couldn’t tell what was going on. Then one day, I found a couple of helpful tutorials by Michael Hyatt and Nicole Nicolay on taking Twitter to the next level. Following Nicole’s advice, I installed Hootsuite on my computer and learned how to send out tweets at ... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3205151 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:32:20 +0100 3205151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208490&cid=t_326824_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2773 Keeping medical references on your PDA phone is very convenient. We often prefer local storage to online access as it is faster and does not rely on a wireless connection which may be slow at times. The types of documents vary, and commonly these include; 1) PDF files. These are easy enough to copy to the USB partition on your Palm Pre (the /media/internal). I suggest you organise the folders and keep the PDFs separately. If you launch the PDF viewer, it should locate the available PDF files for you to view. The default PDF viewer does not support landscape mode, but there is a landscape patch available for the PDF viewer (you need either WebOS Quick Install or Preware to install the patch). Landscape mode is much better to read journal publications and most medical PDF documents. 2) Plain... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208490 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3208490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204824&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8254 Attention couch potatoes. A recent Aussie study suggests you should get off your butt, watch less TV and exercise more. Common sense right? But the chilling statistics might be just the thing to spur you to do the right thing. MedPageToday reports Too much television watching could be shortening lifespans, a study of Australian adults showed. Aussies who reported watching four or more hours of TV a day were 46% more likely to die during a 6.6-year period than those who watched less than two hours a day, according to David Dunstan, PhD, of Monash University in Melbourne, and colleagues. The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease during follow-up was 80% greater in the excessive viewers, although statistically, the result attained only borderline significance (P=0.05), the researchers rep... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204824 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3204824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3200521&cid=t_326824_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2770 First of all it’s called the iPod Touch, not the iTouch (a common mistake). One of the common misconceptions is the need to get an iPhone if one wanted a PDA as an organiser and to run the medical applications available for the iPhone platform. The answer is no, you do not need to get an iPhone. Cash strapped medical students and junior doctors who already have a functional phone need not fork out more $$$ just to run useful medical applications. An iPod Touch will do nicely, thank you. It will run almost all the available medical applications. The caveat is that the iPod Touch requires that you have Wifi if the application needs an Internet connection. This is not so much a problem nowadays as Wifi is pretty ubiquitous at work and at home. So the tip of the day is if you want a PDA ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3200521 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3200521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197791&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F-C4fkDpME3g%2Fhow_to_set_a_goal_for_better_health.php "Set a goal," it's one of the most common recommendations given to people who want to lose weight, or improve their fitness. It's good advice, too. Having a goal gives you something to reach for, and there's just nothing like the feeling you get when you set out to do something, and then did it.Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197791 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3197791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3195098&cid=t_326824_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Ftraveling-to-haiti%2F Even before the earthquake, travelers to Haiti were advised to consult with an expert in Travel Medicine.  The new situation has significantly increased the risk for a variety of infectious diseases – both common and “exotic.”   Needless to say, there are many health risks which are not related to infection – excessive heat and sun exposure, political violence, psychological trauma, etc. Clearly, the most common problems will be related to contamination of food and water: dysentery, salmonellosis and other forms of gastroenteritis.  Cholera is not currently encountered in Haiti.  There is no vaccine for these diseases, and preventative measures (if possible) will include adequate heating of food, bottled water, etc.  Many experts would also suggest that th... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3195098 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:26:33 +0100 3195098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193912&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FDU4XzIIllRc%2F3_simple_tips_to_help_control_your_portions.php sxc.hu: ppreacher It would be pretty hard to deny the massive increase in our portions over the past few decades. It seems everything from muffins to coffee have grown considerably. And unfortunately, so too have our waistlines. Surveys have confirmed fast food chains are serving portions which are two to five times larger than their original size. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193912 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3193912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189280&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fmaximize-your-dental-practice-marketing%2F This week, TNT Dental shares five more ideas for making the most of the marketing dollars you’ve already invested. It’s all about 2010 – that’s 20 minutes a day – ten different ways – to power up your promotions. Here are the  secrets form our favorite web experts… Hopefully you’ve energized your website with the 5 tips we posted earlier. Now it’s time to continue that trend and make the most of your marketing dollars. These suggestions will boost traffic to your website – which will boost profits in your practice. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to give the experts at TNT Dental a call. Click here to read more http://tips.tntdental.com/. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189280 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:29:12 +0100 3189280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182163&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fthe-sleep-snuggler%2F Once again I hesitate to say anything about how my nursing toddler is sleeping better at night lest I jinx it, but I know a lot of mothers struggle with night-waking and could use some encouragement on that front. For a long time my nursling woke 4-5 times per night to nurse. I never let her cry-it-out and always nursed her back to sleep. Jerry Maguire from Amazon.com Slowly I have worked with her to help her sleep better at night. (That totally reminds me of the scene in Jerry Maguire when Tom Cruise shouts at Cuba Gooding Jr.: “I’m out here for you! You don’t know what it’s like to be me out here for you. It is an up-at-dawn pride-swallowing seige that I will never fully tell you about! Okay?! Help me help you help me help you.” Yes little one, help me help... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182163 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 11:09:20 +0100 3182163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180291&cid=t_326824_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2751 I’ve had a Palm Pre for about 2 months now and I can declare that the device has seen tremendous improvement with firmaware updates (pushed OTA) and a steadily increasing amount of useful applications in the Palm App Catalog and the unofficial Homebrew scene. How usable is it as an smartphone for doctors? Well I can say it pretty much does replace your old PalmOS device as it is. One of the cool features of the old Palm PDAs is the ability to keep snippets of information in the Memos (Notes) in various categories for instant recall. These notes may be protocols, clinical pearls or practically any bits of information which you want to look up while rounding for instance. WebOS’ builtin “post-it” type Memos is ok if you are keeping about 10-20 notes but pretty useless... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180291 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3180291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3176189&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FrN3R4-v4Uzs%2F Nobody said change was easy.  That’s why most people don’t do it.  But there is a deeper reason behind why it is hard that if understood, will lead you to take action that will bring you new habits and sustainable results. When you evolve and grow as a person you start with: 1) VALUES which create 2) ATTITUDES which create 3) BEHAVIORS.  For example, when you were a young child you valued having friends, trusted all people and behaved openly.  Then through some unpleasant experiences on the playground you learned that not everyone is trustworthy on the same level so you behaved by choosing friends that were consistently nice to you. Here is a career example: You value your job so your attitude is that you want your boss to notice you in order to advance so you behave by wor... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3176189 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:06:06 +0100 3176189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164104&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FwUoT2BGC50g%2F If you’ve decided that you’d like to be your own boss, it doesn’t have to remain a dream forever. In fact, with some proper planning on your part, you can become your own boss in no time. If you want to be your own boss you need to start your own business. Being self-employed will more than likely seem overwhelming in the beginning, but in the end many people feel that the benefits far outweigh the costs. So start brainstorming some business opportunities! Here are some reasons why you should be your own boss: 1.    You’re in Charge of Your Income. This can be seen as a pro or a con at first, but eventually the sky will be the limit as you develop your business. In the beginning, seeking self-employment might not make you as much as you used to, and you also may ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164104 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:52:43 +0100 3164104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157588&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FqBavwWrs-3w%2F1_ultra_simple_tip_to_help_you_lose_weight.php sxc:hu: lusi I love hearing how you guys stay fit and healthy, because I know many of you have been trying different diets for years, so who better to give tested tips on weight loss! Last week I put together a collection of ideas from Diet Blog readers, "Your 15 Top Tips for Avoiding Weight Gain in 2010". Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157588 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3157588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153511&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FX2wUkoYZE6U%2Flose_weight_and_get_a_paycheck.php Combining financial incentives and weight loss isn't a brand-new concept. CEOs and insurance providers have been providing perks to employees who make healthy lifestyle choices for years. And, who hasn't made a side bet with a friend to motivate themselves towards fitness?Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153511 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3153511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146177&cid=t_326824_136_f&fid=39025&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Feverythingchangesbook%2F%7E3%2FSOas-wIYXP0%2Fhints-for-cancer-treatment-surgery Most of us need insurance, money, and love to make it through cancer.  But what about the smaller, less conspicuous items that helped you through the medical and physical challenges of surgery, chemo or radiation? On my blog I often write about the emotional impacts of cancer, but today I’m all about the practical physical side. Most patients discover small must-have items, clothing, food, or paraphernalia that helped us to physically manage daily life. Here are mine: 1. Zip-up hoodies – I couldn’t lift my arms over my head to put on a shirt after surgeries for thyroid cancer 2. Paper cups and straws – During surgery they dug around in my neck and shoulders. So sore in that area, I couldn’t lift a glass or mug to drink but paper cups and straws saved the day. 3. Pillows – A mo... Everything Changes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146177 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:02:36 +0100 3146177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142486&cid=t_326824_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F05%2Fwhen-more-is-less-truncation-stemming-and-pluralization-in-the-cochrane-library%2F I’m on two mail lists of the Cochrane Collaboration, one is the TSC -list (TSC=Trials Search Coordinator) and the other the IRMG-list. IMRG stands for Information Retrieval Methods Group (of the Cochrane). Sometimes, difficult search problems are posted on the list. It is challenging to try to find the solutions. I can’t remember that a [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142486 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:07:20 +0100 3142486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3145943&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8199 Here are some Home made cough mixture recipes using natural ingredients. We did mention that honey is indeed soothing for the throat and works for cough due to URTI in children, and it’s interesting that most of the “recipes” contain honey. from the Malaysian Medical Resources Home made cough mixtures (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3145943 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3145943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3139052&cid=t_326824_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fnew-project.html Hey guys! How are you doing? And before I forget, happy new year!It seems like I haven't posted anything in December! Sorry for that. I have been busy with classes and exams. I have 8 subjects this semester. All running at the same time. As you can imagine, that could be really hectic. On another note, i have been working on my channel over at YouTube. I think i uploaded more than 40 videos over there this week. My aim is to collect as many clinical/physical exam videos in one place. I am tired of having to jump from channel to channel and from site to site just to find a couple of decent videos. I find that annoying and is quite a time waster. I know there are a lot if medical videos on YouTube already. The problem is that they are disperesed, not well organised, most are of low quality, ... My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3139052 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:19:00 +0100 3139052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3136638&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2Ft3SnobSCcpU%2Fyour_15_top_tips_for_avoiding_weight_gain_in_2010.php sxc.hu: nazreth A while back I asked you guys, "What Are YOUR Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain?" You came up with some pretty great ideas, so I thought it would be good to share them here incase anyone missed out. If you're trying to lose weight, these tips can be applied right now as the new year commences, and also throughout the year, when you come up against challenging situations. Here's YOUR guide to avoiding weight gain in 2010...Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3136638 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3136638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126580&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fthe-milk-ejection-reflex-or-let-down-reflex%2F It can help to understand the physical mechanisms behind breastfeeding. One of those mechanisms is the milk-ejection reflex or “let-down” of the milk. The baby’s suckling signals the pituitary to release prolactin and oxytocin. Oxytocin is the hormone that triggers the let-down reflex, which causes the alveoli to contract and push the milk out. How to Recognize the Milk Ejection Reflex or Letdown Some mothers, especially in the early days of breastfeeding, feel a “pins-and-needles” sensation or an achy feeling in the breast when the milk lets down. (If that pins-and-needles feeling is exceptionally painful and continues throughout the nursing session and not just at let-down, that can be a sign of thrush, a yeast infection). The let-down happens shortly after ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126580 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:21:08 +0100 3126580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124513&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fhow-do-i-know-my-breast-pump-has-worn-out%2F Just like any other mechanical product, an electric breast pump can wear out and stop functioning properly. Of course it’s possible that a pump will stop working altogether, but it’s also possible that the pump can “poop out” without your realizing it right away. How do you know when your pump motor has worn out? Medela Pump in Style image from Amazon.com Breast Pump Motor Life Most electric breast pumps have a one-year warranty. That does not mean that a pump motor lasts only a year — pump life is naturally going to depend on the quality of the pump and the amount of use. Medela has this to say about the motor life of an electric pump: A high quality electric double pump might last through the breastfeeding of your second child, or even several children. Ho... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124513 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:37:11 +0100 3124513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126578&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8151 MSNBC Health reports: Individually designed music therapy may help reduce noise levels in people suffering from tinnitus, or ear ringing, German scientists said on Monday. The researchers designed musical treatments adapted to the musical tastes of patients with ear-ringing and then stripped out sound frequencies that matched the individual’s tinnitus frequency. After a year of listening to these “notched” musical therapies, patients reported a distinct decrease in the loudness of ringing compared with those who had listened to non-tailored placebo music, the researchers wrote in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal. Someone who might benefit from this notched music therapy is Metellica drummer Lars Ulrich. Playing loud rock mu... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126578 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3126578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115266&cid=t_326824_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.apture.com%2Fmedia%2Fembed.swf You might want to consider sending this article to your family and friends in advance of a holiday gathering. It might be more effective to let them read this; rather than, telling them one-by-one. These are good suggestions.My personal favorite piece of advice: Alzheimer's patients can become frustrated when someone tries to challenge their memories with questions like: "Do you remember me? "Do you remember what we did last summer? Follow the Alzheimer's Reading Room on Twitter Alzheimer's Disease Doesn't Take a Holiday The bright lights, big crowds and bustle that make the holidays fun for most of us often do just the opposite for people with Alzheimer's and those who care for them. Dr. Cindy Carlsson, UW Health geriatrics physician and Alzheimer's disease researcher at the University... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115266 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:20:32 +0100 3115266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111665&cid=t_326824_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2FQh73AsFcALg%2Falzheimers-disease-doesnt-take-holiday.html You might want to consider sending this article to your family and friends in advance of a holiday gathering. It might be more effective to let them read this; rather than, telling them one-by-one. These are good suggestions.My personal favorite piece of advice: Alzheimer's patients can become frustrated when someone tries to challenge their memories with questions like: "Do you remember me? "Do you remember what we did last summer? Follow the Alzheimer's Reading Room on Twitter Alzheimer's Disease Doesn't Take a Holiday The bright lights, big crowds and bustle that make the holidays fun for most of us often do just the opposite for people with Alzheimer's and those who care for them. Dr. Cindy Carlsson, UW Health geriatrics physician and Alzheimer's disease researcher at the University... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111665 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:20:32 +0100 3111665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3111464&cid=t_326824_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2Fmanaging-childrens-expectations-during-a-holiday-recession%2F This will not be a great Christmas for many families, due to another holiday season with the economy still in shambles. That is, if you believe that Christmas should be measured in the amount of gifts you give (or receive). And while most of us wouldn’t say we believe the number of gifts we give to our children is important, many still rely on quantity acting as some sort of indicator of parental worthiness. Psych Central writers have written before on this topic, doing Christmas on a budget and providing answers to people who believe simplifying during the holidays is just not possible. It is. And you should always set a budget for gift purchases every year (for all occasions, not just Christmas). “But what if that budget this year is smaller than in years past? Won’t m... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3111464 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:00:22 +0100 3111464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3107398&cid=t_326824_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.GIDEONonline.com%2Fblog%2F2009%2F12%2F20%2Fnew-gideon-diagnosis-module%2F GIDEON’s redesigned Infectious Diseases Diagnosis module has been launched (screenshot). There are many new features, including Suggestions Dynamic diagnosis Usability improvements Suggestions Until now, GIDEON’s Diagnosis Compare function has ranked signs and symptoms which are most likely to impact the Differential Diagnosis list. Now, the top four clinical findings which are most likely to focus and shorten the list of possible diseases are displayed and dynamically updated as each new sign or symptom is entered. Clickable boxes which allow the user to enter a “yes”, “no” or “unknown”, appear and enlarge each time the mouse passes near a perspective finding. Dynamic diagnosis The Diagnose button has been eliminated! Now, the differential... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3107398 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:54:59 +0100 3107398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108335&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreastfeeding-and-dehydration%2F Welcome to the December Carnival of Breastfeeding! This month the participants listed at the end of this post share their thoughts on “Taking Care of Yourself during the Holidays.” First I share the recommendations for fluid intake, how and at what point dehydration might affect breastfeeding, and the danger of over-hydrating. After I moved to California I quickly realized how easy it was to become mildly dehydrated in the hot summer months if I didn’t pay attention to getting enough water and other fluids to drink. However, it’s also all too easy for breastfeeding mothers to get dehydrated in the cold months with the dry indoor air from furnace heating. Mothers of newborns in particular need to watch out for early signs of dehydration simply because new mothers can... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108335 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:22:03 +0100 3108335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100931&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2FqzDexp7aKxo%2Favoid_holiday_weight_gain_with_one_small_change.php January 1st is just around the corner, but waiting for the New Year to start your weight loss plan could mean packing on an additional one to five pounds before the holiday season is over. And, two things are going to happen to those extra pounds. Either your starting weight will be higher come New Year's Day. Or, those pounds will stay right there until next year's holiday extravaganza, when you'll pack on one to five more pounds. But, you can stop the cycle today... Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100931 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3100931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100928&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fwe-wish-you.html and a Happy New Year. The library will close at 5 pm today and re-open at 9:00 am on Monday, 4th January 2010. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100928 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:24:00 +0100 3100928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3092960&cid=t_326824_155_f&fid=38411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.aperio.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fchalk-tip-33-bookmarking-digital-slide-views.html I'm back with another chalk tip!  (pauses to let applause subside :) Today's tip is simple and useful: did you know, you can easily bookmark digital slide views?  Yes, indeed, any view of a digital slide can easily be saved as a URL bookmark.  Here's a digital slide we can use as an example: By default the slide is displayed "zoomed out" to fit the entire slide in the window.  But let's say there's a particular view we want to bookmark, like this one:    Position the slide to the view you want, and then click the checkmark on the toolbar.  This opens a new window which has exactly the URL needed to bookmark this view, like this: The following link can be used as a "bookmark" for WebScope: htt... The Daily Scan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3092960 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:00:00 +0100 3092960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089245&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8139 Dr. Chin sent this in: I wonder if you can put this on MMR website. I know I might not be popular with private GPs, but I have children’s safety at heart. I have cared for a few children been ventilated in the past 2 years in Malaysia due to toxicity of cough medicine, although no death as in USA. KKM has issued a letter this year, similar to FDA warning, not to use cough and cold medicine for under age of 2 years. As I did my very first locum a few days ago, I got hold of all cough medicine drug data in the clinic, in fact, no dosing recommendation for under 2 years on all of them. Here’s the Youtube video link: Parents and caregivers be warned. Cough and cold medicines should not be given to kids under the age of 2. These can even be bought OTC (over the counter) and includ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089245 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3089245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3084777&cid=t_326824_88_f&fid=38153&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozemedicine.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D840 The National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) has posted a new care bundle of documents to assist in the ED management of TIA and stroke. These documents can be found on their website at NICS (Source: Oz E Medicine - emergency medicine in Australia) Oz E Medicine - emergency medicine in Australia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3084777 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:05:06 +0100 3084777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071174&cid=t_326824_93_f&fid=38821&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheapstudent.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fscheduling-strategies.html Did you know that your class schedule can play a big role in your success in your anatomy and physiology course?  Not a lot of students realize that you need a good scheduling strategy to maximize your learning in A&P.Here are some strategies that many students have found useful:Avoid short classes.  OK, you may not have a choice in this . . . but if you do, then avoid classes that meet for 50-minute sessions.  More and more schools are scheduling A&P "lecture" classes for longer class periods, meeting twice a week (rather than three times a week).  Why? Because most students feel that they "just get into it" and the class is over.  Partly, 50-minute classes are too short because more faculty are incorporating new techniques in "active learning" and other m... The A&P Student blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071174 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:00:00 +0100 3071174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071271&cid=t_326824_113_f&fid=34982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anticlue.net%2Farchives%2F001021.htm Often the WBS is a foregone item in projects. This is a mistake. I have often found that good WBS structures lead to well planned and implemented projects. While most projects without one, don't have the same outcome. A WBS... (Source: Anticlue) Anticlue blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071271 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3071271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063374&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fresearch-and-collaboration-website-in.html EthicShare is a research and collaboration website developed with an initial focus on bioethics. Here you will find a comprehensive collection of ethics materials including research materials, group discussions, current news articles, and upcoming events. It automatically adds new research materials regularly, but if you notice that something is missing you can help improve EthicShare by sharing citations, conference announcements and calls for papers as well as suggestions. Membership is free. For more information please go to the EthicShare homepage. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063374 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:43:00 +0100 3063374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3059911&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FXiP319-6nNY%2F Are you the sort of person who gets really fired up and excited by new ideas, who dives straight in … and who then loses enthusiasm and ends up with dozens of half-finished projects all on the go at the same time? If so, I can sympathize! In the past, I’ve had all sorts of works-in-progress – like novels, craft projects, self-study courses, ebooks – on the go. I tend to jump on new things with lots of energy, only to find that I’ve taken on too much to cope with. Of course, you’ll probably know all the drawbacks of having lots of partially-completed projects hanging around. If your projects are ones which pay (like articles, ebooks, websites), then you’re not making any money because nothing’s finished. If your projects are related to a hobby, particular a crafty one, y... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3059911 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:52:28 +0100 3059911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044765&cid=t_326824_93_f&fid=38821&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheapstudent.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fexam-strategies.html Exam time is nearly here!  Do you have some personal exam strategies to implement before, during, and after the exam?Even if you do have some tried and true strategies of your own, you may benefit from hearing about what I've seen work well in A&P courses.  First, I have a brief video presentation called . . . wait for it . . . Exam Strategies that runs down the basic strategies.Then I have some additional tips in previous blog posts:  Exams are coming![What do in advance of exam day . . . how to get ready for the "big day."]Test taking strategies and  Exam time![What to do on exam day . . . and during the exam.]Learn from your mistakes![A video presentation on how to analyze your previous tests.]Do you have some of your own tips to share?Click the comment button an... The A&P Student blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044765 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:00:00 +0100 3044765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039752&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Ftoddler-nursing-antics%2F When I discussed How to Teach Your Baby Nursing Manners, I gave a rather tongue-in-cheek list of categories for “misbehaving” nurslings: Scratcher, Dentist, Biter, Lookie-Loo, Sipper, Twiddler, Gymnast and Self-Server. While experienced nursing mothers will know those labels are applied with love, I don’t want to scare off new mothers. Please read that post if you didn’t get a chance to the first time around and you are looking for gentle ways to improve your nursing relationship.My cutie with a cucumberNow that my baby is a 16-month-old toddler, I feel the need to add a couple of names to that list. Oh yes, my nursling is sometimes a Sipper and a Gymnast, but she’s also a Pincher and a Switcher. Lately my little darling has taken to fiddling with my breast or... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039752 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:42:59 +0100 3039752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039913&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fmanual-for-preclinical-removable.html This Manual by Marjan Moghadam, DDS, MA from New York University College of Dentistry is an open access teaching resource. It includes step-by-step instructions with color photographs of procedures involved in making complete dentures, provides illustration and instructions for pre-clinical simulation exercises and instructions on making preliminary impressions for complete denture fabrication.(Source: MedEdPORTAL, accessed on 30/11/2009) Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039913 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:53:00 +0100 3039913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3033571&cid=t_326824_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F26%2Fadding-methodological-filters-to-myncbi%2F Idea: Arnold Leenders Text: “Laika” Methodological Search Filters can help to narrow down a search by enriching for studies with a certain study design or methodology. PubMed has build-in methodological filters, the so called Clinical Queries for domains (like therapy and diagnosis) and for evidence based papers (like the“Systematic Review subset” in Pubmed). These searches are [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3033571 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:54:45 +0100 3033571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030003&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2FpznC2VECQaQ%2F  Gluten-Free Turkey Search!!! Tired of Walking Everywhere Looking for the Gluten-Free Turkey? (c.2009, wtb) Click here for a Listing of Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Turkies. Seed this on NewsvineShare this on LinkedinShare this on DevmarksAdd this to Google BookmarksSubmit this to Script & StyleEmail this to a friend?Subscribe to the comments for this post?Tweet This!Share this on TechnoratiStumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUponShare this on RedditPost this to MySpaceShare this on MixxDigg this!Submit this to DesignFloatShare this on del.icio.usShare this on BlinklistShare this on FacebookPost this on DiigoAdd this to Mister WongAdd this to IzebyShare this on TipdShare this on PFBuzz©2009 Gluten-Free Simplicity. All Rights Reserved.. Related Posts Way #89: Learn Some ... Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030003 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:09:23 +0100 3030003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026813&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=34869&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdiet-blog%2F%7E3%2F3IWL2h2y50E%2F4_ways_to_restart_your_diet.php Most dieters don't succeed first time. In fact, most of us go through several attempts to lose weight before eventually making it to our goal. If you've been dieting for a while but ended up falling off the wagon before you reached your target weight, here's how to restart your diet. Continue reading... (Source: Diet Blog) Diet Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026813 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3026813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3019126&cid=t_326824_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fon-open-access-publishing.html Remember Jane, the journal/author name estimator which helps you decide which journal you should submit your paper to? Now here are some websites that may support you with retaining some rights in your intellectual output instead of handing them all over to the publishers. Sherpa Romeo Here you can do a search by journal title to find out if the journal is published by a green, blue, yellow or white publisher:Green publishers - allowing archiving of both pre-prints and post-prints Blue publishers - allowing archiving of post-prints but not pre-prints Yellow publishers - allowing archiving of pre-prints but not post-prints White publishers - no archiving allowed SPARC Practical guidance when submitting journal articles. Here you will also find a SPARC sample addendum. SPARC, the Scholarly P... DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3019126 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:54:00 +0100 3019126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3017177&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2F-wMrzVQkZyI%2F   It is important to warn you that while a positive outlook is necessary in this quest for gluten-free simplicity; one needs to be critically informed to carry a bit of skepticism about the possibility of hidden sources of gluten. It's Amazing what can hide where (c.2009, wtb)   How can this be.  The most popular belief is that gluten typically comes from wheat, but there are other sources of gluten.  The Internet Health Library site can be helpful as can other sites and sources http://www.internethealthlibrary.com/DietandNutrition/gluten.htm:   In short, is says: Gluten is the protein found in wheat. Similar proteins which are harmful to Coeliacs are present in rye, barley and possibly oats. Wheat, rye and barley are therefore excluded from the gluten-free diet. Oats may be allo... Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3017177 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:18:09 +0100 3017177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3017118&cid=t_326824_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2697 More than half the time, I rely on my PDA phone to keep track of contacts and appointments. My “workhorse” application used to be Iambic’s Agendus on the Palm Centro. However as I have now officially “retired” the Centro, I have been using the Treo Pro which is Windows Mobile 6.1 powered as my daily organiser and phone. I did try Agendus for Windows Mobile but found it too slow. I currently use AgendaOne which I find much faster yet retains the capability to link appointments with contacts. I do miss Agendus’ ability to list the History but I can work around this by searching Google Calendar since my Calendar and Contacts are synced to the Cloud using Google’s free services. Speaking of syncing, this is my current setup: Outlook Google (Calendar, ... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3017118 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3017118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3017236&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2Fxk601xrSEHQ%2F It’s the end of a busy week and my new Droid cell phone has come alive with it’s new Twitter Twidroid application. Many of my friends and co-workers have been interested in the Droid, since it represents a great phone on a great network (Verizon). While people are interested in the capabilities of the phone, when I show them the Twitter interface, almost everyone asks, How does Twitter work? Here is a quick overview of Twitter and three tips to get you started. The best way to do this is share with you three great blog posts by some of the best tweeters in the industry (I’ll save the review of the Droid for another post). Getting Started with Twitter. The Twitter page explains… Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through th... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3017236 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:07:05 +0100 3017236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015450&cid=t_326824_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F_ygKC6aaRWw%2Fworried-about-alzheimers-disease.html Regardless of age, you should be worried about Alzheimer's disease..... Worried About Alzheimer's? You Should Be Regardless of age, you should be worried about Alzheimer's disease. A Harris Interactive poll showed that 100 million Americans are touched by Alzheimer's. The same poll showed that more than 33 million Americans are worried about getting Alzheimer's. To continue reading -- go here. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Worried About Alzheimer's? Tip #1 Exercise If exercise can have this kind of dramatic effect on my mother who already suffers from Alzheimer's, you really need to start wondering to yourself -- is this the way to beat or delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease? To continue reading -- go here. Worried About Alzheimer's? The Holy Grail of Exerci... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015450 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:23:36 +0100 3015450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015483&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FL66oOPpGi4k%2F Image Courtesy of Jimheid/Flickr I spent last weekend on retreat, taking 48 hours out of my life to get away to a secluded countryside retreat center where I could have a chance to rest, relax and reflect. This opportunity made me think about what types of time we have in our lives: all hours are not necessarily equal, and time management advice doesn’t always address this. These are six key types of time which we need: Creative and productive Physically energetic and active Playful and entertaining Learning and developing Reflective and spiritual Restful and relaxing Do you have a gut feeling for which sorts of time you tend to focus on – and which you might be neglecting? Creative and Productive This type of time is the sort which much advice focuses on. It’s the time in ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015483 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:11 +0100 3015483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008293&cid=t_326824_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2FbmuRJiDm044%2F Way #36: Deal with those Comfort Food Issues in Order to Get Closer to Gluten-Free Simplicity.   What?  OK… now that’s a bit personal.. don’t ya think?   May be, … then again… Maybe Not. Talk about your comfort foods -- Yesssir!!! (c.2009, WTB)   Really folks.  Seriously now.  According to Wikipedia, Comfort foods are: “Comfort food is typically inexpensive, uncomplicated, and easy to prepare. Many people turn to comfort food for familiarity, emotional security, or as a special reward. The reasons a dish becomes a comfort food are diverse but often include pleasant associations of childhood[1]. Small children often seem to latch on to a specific food or drink (in a way similar to a security blanket) and will repeatedly request it in high stress s... Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008293 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:16:37 +0100 3008293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3008437&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Finternational-travel-tips%2F96%2F I’ve done a lot of traveling in the past, so I wanted to share some of things I’ve learned (many times the hard way) that make international travel easier. You should try to get as much information as possible about the country you are visiting, but this list of tips should give you some good starting points that are relevant for most any destination. A couple great sources for safety information on foreign countries are the CIA World Factbook and the US Travel Advisory site. Take Copies - Having a copy of your drivers license and the first page of your passport are very handy in getting your visa or vehicle permits.  They also serve as backup if your wallet and passport are stolen. Understand the Law – Make sure you understand the laws at your destination.  There hav... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3008437 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +0100 3008437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3003870&cid=t_326824_113_f&fid=34982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.anticlue.net%2Farchives%2F001013.htm Technical Debt is a new metaphor courtesy of Ward Cunningham, which has arisen the past year. Technical Debt refers to the repayment of time when taking the fast and easy way for implementation. Technical Debt originally started out as an... (Source: Anticlue) Anticlue blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3003870 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3003870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2996053&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2FK-a_HeeBR4A%2F Recently I spent a week in California speaking to 5 HDI chapters to share points from my book 10 Ways to Make It Great! Every time I do the presentation, I mix it up, re-do parts of my PowerPoint slides, and think about things a little differently. What follows is the presentation for those who wanted to see it. It’s meant to be delivered, not to stand alone, but I think you’ll get the big points. Recession Proof Your Life – Make a PLAN and Make It Great (CA version) View more presentations from Phil Gerbyshak. A few things I’ve learned from giving presentations that may be helpful if you use PowerPoint to do presentations. Less is more – By less, I mean less TEXT. Don’t stuff slides full of text, just add a point and a photo and talk to the photo. It makes sure people pay... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2996053 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:26:00 +0100 2996053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993744&cid=t_326824_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreastfeeding-while-pregnant-mom-to-mom-22%2F When I wrote about Five Toddler Sleep Lessons, Rosemary left a question in the comments section: Interesting to read all your experiences and to see what a common problem this is…I’m in a tough situation so your advice would be helpful. I’ve co-slept with my son since he was 3 months old, and it has worked great for us. He wakes up to nurse, then falls right back asleep. Neither of us wake up fully, so I’ve been able to have great sleep from from about 12 mos until now (24 mos.) But over the last 2 weeks his sleep has been terrible. He won’t go to bed until 10:30 (used to sleep easily at 8:30) and wakes up 3 times a night nursing voraciously (like, 30-40 minutes!). I’m pregnant (2 mos) and get so irritated with this! I take him off the breast but then he cries and cries. My hus... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993744 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:13:08 +0100 2993744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989440&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FbhQbjCHvsao%2F I’ll bet you’ve got a number of started or almost-started projects that you’d love to do. Perhaps you dream of starting your own business, writing a novel, learning a foreign language, or taking a qualification. Or maybe you want to get the attic cleared out, organise your files, or repaint the hallway. It could even be that you know you need to take the time to exercise, meditate or journal … but you never get around to it. The problem is, your life is already full, and you end up busy with all the day-to-day things, unable to find time for what you really want to do. Here are some ways to make the time that you need: Use Your First Hour How often have you told yourself that you’ll get to your big project or your novel or your spring cleaning once everything else is done? An... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989440 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:56:20 +0100 2989440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2985105&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FbhQbjCHvsao%2F I’ll bet you’ve got a number of started or almost-started projects that you’d love to do. Perhaps you dream of starting your own business, writing a novel, learning a foreign language, or taking a qualification. Or maybe you want to get the attic cleared out, organise your files, or repaint the hallway. It could even be that you know you need to take the time to exercise, meditate or journal … but you never get around to it. The problem is, your life is already full, and you end up busy with all the day-to-day things, unable to find time for what you really want to do. Here are some ways to make the time that you need: Use Your First Hour How often have you told yourself that you’ll get to your big project or your novel or your spring cleaning once everything else is done? An... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2985105 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:56:20 +0100 2985105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977602&cid=t_326824_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FeX2A-7PtA9I%2Fwhere-do-i-find-the-potassium-content-of-foods.html Q. My husband needs to reduce potassium/sodium levels in what he eats. I find the sodium levels but potassium is rarely listed. How do I find this?A. Information about sodium is required on the nutrition facts label but information about potassium is optional--and many manufacturers don't include it.  The ingredient list won't contain many clues, either.  Products that are marketed as "heart-healthy" are more likely to list potassium content, by the way. Usually, these are foods that are relatively high in potassium and low in sodium.You can look up the potassium content of foods here on ND, of course. Simply scroll down to the Nutrient Information box on any food detail page to see the amount of potassium that food contains. (Remember to select the appropria... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977602 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:12:30 +0100 2977602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977613&cid=t_326824_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2FwN3HTY-bfH0%2F What follows is a guest article by Carmine Gallo, Author of The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience Note from Phil: This is a book I MUST finish this year. I’ve poked through it, but I want to devour it in 1 sitting,  and I just haven’t had the time. I’m delighted to share this article with you as it shows you why YOU should buy this book and learn from Steve Jobs…and Carmine Gallo too! Enjoy Apple CEO Steve Jobs is considered one of the greatest marketers in corporate history. For more than three decades, he has delivered legendary keynote presentations, raised product launches to an art form and successfully communicated the benefits of Apple products to millions of customers. Whether you’re in sales, marketing, advert... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977613 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:03:00 +0100 2977613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157694&cid=t_326824_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F11%2F09%2Ftips-for-succeess-in-an-online-course%2F Some new articles with Tips for Succeeding on any Online Course written for the Education & Career, Distance Education section of Suite 101: Tips to Become a Successful Online Student Tips for Getting Organized in an Online Course These two articles should help you in being a successful online student, managing distance education courses, staying organized in distance education courses and managing weekly materials in online courses. For specific tips on succeeding in Dr. Dyer’s Bio50 course, read the links below: More: Dyer KA. 2008. Tips for Success in this Course. Nutrition & Wellness Edublog. Dyer KA. 2008. Suggestions for Success in this Course.  Nutrition & Wellness Edublog. Dyer KA. 2008. Tips for Online Success. Nutrition & Wellness Edublog. Steve Woods.... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157694 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:20:45 +0100 3157694