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 'altered'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:17:22 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225256&cid=t_103324_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffood-safety-meat-and-dairy-from-cloned-cows%2F2010.12.02 The controversy over the human consumption of meat and dairy products from cloned cows continues. The UK Advisory Committee on Novel Foods and Processes, after reviewing the evidence, concluded that there was no substantial difference between meat and dairy from cloned cows compared to conventional cows. However, food products from cloned animals and their offspring remain banned in Europe. Use of offspring of cloned cows, sheep and pigs are legal in the U.S., South America, and Asia. Australia is likely to follow suit in a year or two. The European Union (EU) has an effective ban at the moment, but the policy is under review. The UK is also negotiating with the EU regarding the use of clones. There is not much of a theoretical reason to suspect that cloned animals would present a health r... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225256 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:00:56 +0100 4225256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2613910&cid=t_103324_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FMOumdgDs-II%2F When we think about plastic surgery, most of the time we think about women getting it done. But men also undergo cosmetic procedures and for the same reason women do: because they want to boost their self-esteem. Bruce Jenner has been wildly recognized as someone that perhaps took plastic surgery to the extreme. His face changed so much he didn’t recognize himself. He even admits that he’s been compared to Michael Jackson as someone who has drastically altered their appearance. Bruce admits that he was going through a rough time in his personal life when he made the decision to have the surgery done. He says, “I had just gone through my second divorce, lost a lot of money. I was in a little dinky house.” He’s now had another surgery to try and correct the da... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2613910 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:52:55 +0100 2613910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1829055&cid=t_103324_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F09%2Fgenetically-altering-pigs-to-find-cure.html This is an example of how animal research can lead to tremendous alleviation of human suffering. Pigs are being genetically altered to have CF and cloned for use in research. From the story:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is triggered when a person inherits two copies of a faulty gene carried by about one in 25 of the population. The disorder causes widespread damage to internal organs, especially the lungs and gut, by clogging them with thick, sticky mucus.Now a team at the University of Missouri has developed a pig which appears to closely mimic the disease. The striking similarities suggest that the pigs will help improve understanding and may also speed discovery of new treatments.Animal rights activists would say that the pigs lives are as important and valuable as all those people with cystic f... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1829055 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:45:00 +0100 1829055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=638283&cid=t_103324_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fmere-fly-on-wall.html Warning – ear wigging is dangerous [probably offensive] One year ago......A few years ago, I began to understand the camaraderie of parents, especially mothers with children on the spectrum. Initially I had thought I was the only person on the planet………then I learned that there were so many other people in a similar floatation device.I sit in the waiting room at occupational therapy. Two mothers are in mid discussion. The terminology they use, indicates that they are up with the hunt. [translation = done their research] I try not to listen as they chat with each other, but there is only 3 feet of carpet tiles between us.“So what’s his Rx, if you don’t mind me asking?” [translation = diagnoses]“Not at all. He has sensory integration disorder and dysgraphia…..of course!�... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=638283 Fri, 25 May 2007 02:51:00 +0100 638283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479860&cid=t_103324_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1214 Unbound Medicine has announced the release of Diseases and Disorders, A Nursing Therapeutics Manual, 3/e for PDA. With complete coverage of more than 250 medical conditions that are commonly encountered in nursing practice, nurses can quickly find the information they need to effectively plan and deliver patient care. Practical recommendations are supported by concise descriptions of how the human body is altered by disease and by clear rationales for medications and tests. Diseases and Disorders can be loaded on handheld devices with Palm, Pocket PC, or Windows Mobile operating systems. (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479860 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:19:50 +0100 479860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551442&cid=t_103324_140_f&fid=35440&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspiritualemergency.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F01%2Fguidelines-for-making-it-through_10.html Simplify your life: Make arrangements for childcare and time off work if necessary. Stock up on some basic groceries. Limit your use of all stimulants: caffeine, alcohol, drugs, etc. If you are on any form of prescription drugs continue taking them as prescribed or ask your doctor/caregiver about going off them for a short period of time. This is especially true if you are on any form of psychiatric medications -- severe withdrawal effects are associated with some medications and they should never be stopped cold turkey. If you regularly meditate or do yoga (especially kundalini yoga) stop doing so for at least a few days. Do not resume the practice until you feel comfortable doing so. Create a sacred space: The idea is to create a safe container to hold the experience. The container can b... Spiritual Emergency blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551442 Wed, 11 Jan 2006 02:25:00 +0100 551442