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 'amazing'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:45 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130816&cid=t_148653_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F15%2Fthe-amazing-power-of-the-placebo-effect%2F Placebo effects have been shown in many different areas in science.  Sometimes placebo effects have been shown to mimic or even exceed effects produced by active treatments (such as therapies or medications). The definition of placebo is an inert, inactive, fake, sham, dummy, non-therapeutic, pseudo, or spurious substance or procedure presented as a treatment for any of a number of conditions. In general, the placebo effect can be defined as a positive effect that occurs after receiving treatment (interaction, therapy, medication), even when the treatment is inert (inactive, fake). The placebo effect is a ubiquitous phenomenon.  We all experience some degree of the placebo effect on a regular basis. The power of the placebo effect is illustrated in the movie classic, The Wizard Of Oz. ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130816 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:31:15 +0100 5130816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118746&cid=t_148653_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FQcpbBa3mVII%2F This is the next in a series of EMR and EHR interviews that will be done on EMR and HIPAA and EMR and EHR. The full EMR interview with Dr. Ho can be found on the new EHR and EMR interviews website. The following is a summary of that interview written by Kathy Bongiovi. After completing a family practice residency at the University of Rochester in 1989, Dr. Ho worked in a variety of settings before making her decision to open her no-staff “micropractice” in 2004. Ho defines micropractice as being “a small, low overhead, no staff, hightech-high touch practice.” Because Ho believes the current financing model of delivering primary care by cranking up the volume of visits in order to meet overhead and salary is broken she wanted to move to a model that would be better for patients and ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118746 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:18:04 +0100 5118746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424282&cid=t_148653_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F01%2Fa-video-on-creativity-in-daily-life%2F A few days ago, my boyfriend sent me a link to a video he said I absolutely had to watch. He first saw it in a seminar at work. The short video introduces viewers to Dewitt Jones, a National Geographic photographer, who shares some of his thoughts on creativity and, essentially, everyday life. In the video, he talks about a key lesson he’s learned: There are amazing things for all of us to see every single day. Whether we actually see these remarkable things depends on our perspective, or as Jones says, on our ability to be creative. We all have the ability to be creative, he says. I’ve talked before about creativity and about connecting to my own creativity on my body image blog, Weightless. (Many fantastic bloggers talked about it too.) I’ve said that creativity is inside all o... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424282 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:02:05 +0100 4424282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372105&cid=t_148653_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FTQ5ADWHyE9c%2F JamesNT wrote a really interesting forum post recently about how a number of EMR vendors are holding doctor’s patient information “ransom” (his word) from them. Here’s his whole description and he even names a few EMR vendors and the challenges related to getting the EMR data out of their systems: To many EMR’s lock up the practice’s data and hold it for ransom. The data entered into an EMR belongs to the practice, not the EMR. It is not fair for EMR’s to not provide ways to interface or export data from the database. If a doctor wants to hire an IT person or developer such as myself to write custom reports or export data from the EMR, then it should be possible. Consider the following examples: Amazing Charts: They use SQL Server 2005 Express as t... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372105 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:33:48 +0100 4372105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3795022&cid=t_148653_136_f&fid=37846&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthinfoispower.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F28%2Fsmile-open-your-eyes-love-and-go-on%2F Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Libby’s death from ovarian cancer at the age of 26. Although the family healing process continues, we celebrate Libby’s life formally on this day to honor her memory, and remind ourselves that life is precious and should not be taken for granted. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of Libby’s [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*) Libby's H*O*P*E* blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3795022 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:00:47 +0100 3795022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552491&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fsmall-but-mighty-hankypancreas-aims-to-transform-pumpers-style.html Next up in our series on “mom-and-pop” diabetes shops is Jessica Floeh, who knows a thing or two about good design. As a type 1 diabetic and a student at Parsons The New School of Design, Jessica is mixing her love of design with her personal connection with diabetes. She’s recently concocted Hanky Pancreas, a [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552491 Tue, 11 May 2010 13:00:38 +0100 3552491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549503&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F05%2Famerican-idol-contestant-crystal-bowersox-%25e2%2580%2594-doing-her-thing-with-the-betes.html Like Jessica over at A Sweet Life, I have to say that Crystal Bowersox is hands-down my favorite American Idol contest this year, and not just because she has diabetes.  She’s just cool. She wears dreadlocks, and plays guitar. People call her “Mama Sox” because she has a one-year-old son. (They call her “Mama” and [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549503 Mon, 10 May 2010 11:00:24 +0100 3549503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542602&cid=t_148653_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealth-and-medicine-scientific-or-miraculous%2F2010.05.06 I was recently listening to an audiobook about diet, written and read by a “famous” doctor who gets people healthy through dietary changes. Since my podcast pushes me a little into the mainstream (more than this blog does), I thought it would be good to hear what the “average” person is reading about health. Plus, I am not exactly the most compliant patient when it comes to diet, so I thought I could possibly get something out of it personally. I did my best to listen with an open mind, ignoring what I thought were gimmicks and trying to glean the valuable information from what this doctor was saying. I had to stop, however, before finishing the book. It wasn’t the content so much that gave me cause to feel the desire to smash my iPod, it was the hype. The author was constantly u... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542602 Fri, 07 May 2010 01:00:29 +0100 3542602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511703&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fjessica-bernstein-rethinking-diabetes-from-the-ground-up.html Jessica Bernstein wants to take “control” out of the diabetes vocabulary. So read the headline when she was featured in the San Francisco Chronicle last week. Jessica is a San Francisco Bay Area psychologist who was diagnosed herself with type 1 diabetes when she was just a year old. She’s spent much of her [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511703 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:25 +0100 3511703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471967&cid=t_148653_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FX7m28P4JGHk%2F "Sarah Palin's Alaska", set to air on TLC, is getting lots of attention, but not in a good way. Remember “Drill, Baby, Drill!”? We’re guessing that The Discovery Network (which owns TLC, Planet Green, and the Discovery Channel) would like you to forget about it, given its recent $2 million contract with Alaska’s former Governor Sarah Palin. The rogue politician will host a reality TV series, Sarah Palin’s Alaska, about her home state, but it’s stirring up considerable controversy among animal rights and environmental groups. Many activists disapprove of Palin, who is well-known for her pro-oil-drilling slogans and staunch support of aerial wolf hunting, being featured on a network known for health, wellness, and nature programming. The netw... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471967 Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:23:26 +0100 3471967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3440998&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fbeating-the-odds-with-richard-vaughn-over-half-a-century-of-diabetes.html Richard Vaughn is a bit of a legend in the diabetes online community. Known more widely as Richard157 on several diabetes forums, Richard began sharing his story of living with type 1 diabetes for over 60 years via forum posts in 2007 and has become an inspiration for many. Last week, Richard also became a [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3440998 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:00:24 +0100 3440998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350482&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fwinning-with-type-1-diabetes-bike-racing-with-a-bang.html Following my series of interviews with Kris Freeman, I got a note from competitive cyclist Phil Southerland, founder of Team Type 1.  He wanted to let me know how well his group of athletes with type 1 diabetes have been performing so far this year. Phil was concerned that the mainstream media coverage of Freeman’s challenges [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350482 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:51 +0100 3350482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342829&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fkris-freeman-closing-thoughts-on-vancouver-2010.html Admittedly, I’m a bit tardy here in publishing the final installment of my Winter Olympics conversations with cross-country skier Kris Freeman.  He has type 1 diabetes and was America’s best hope for a medal in his sport in Vancouver this year — but alas, things did not go well for Kris this time around.  He [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342829 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:00:35 +0100 3342829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3294756&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fkris-freeman-update-breaking-d-ground-in-olympic-endurance-sport.html I’m back today for my second exclusive check-in with Kris Freeman, world-class cross-country skier competing in the Winter Olympics this week. He’s the only athlete there with diabetes. And on Saturday, it caught up with him. A blood sugar crash killed his chances for taking a medal in the men’s 30K event, where he was [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3294756 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:00:35 +0100 3294756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283775&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fchecking-in-with-kris-freeman-type-1-diabetic-going-for-olympic-gold.html This year, and among the thousands of ueber-athletes striving for Gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics, there’s one ueber-diabetic. His name is Kris Freeman, and he’s a star cross-country skier, poised to break the USA’s decades-old “Olympic medal drought” in that sport — and also the first-ever athlete with Type 1 diabetes to compete in [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283775 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:00:23 +0100 3283775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163989&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fa-funny-thing-happened-as-i-fell-off-my-spin-bike.html OK, I didn’t exactly fall, but it’s the closest I’ve come since I started taking spin classes a little over a year ago… On Dec. 31, hubby and I decided to attend the “New Year’s Special” combo class — 60 minutes of body conditioning followed by a 90-minute marathon spin session — run by our favorite [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163989 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:47 +0100 3163989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3097009&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fdiabetes-part-of-loser-life-on-men-of-a-certain-age.html Well, Hollywood’s done it again, trying to incorporate a character with diabetes into their storyline. This time, the entertainment industry has bestowed diabetes on one of the main characters in TNT’s new hit TV show, Men of a Certain Age. While the show has been receiving rave media reviews from the San Francisco Chronicle to [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3097009 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:00:36 +0100 3097009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3084926&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fa-kindred-spirit-on-symlin-and-cgm.html By far the most positive thing that has come out of getting this stupid chronic illness is meeting incredible people.  Who knew there were so many wonderful kindred spirits out there, before I began connecting with others who struggle all day every day with carb counts and insulin dosing calcs and potentially dangerous blood sugar [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3084926 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:00:02 +0100 3084926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2959016&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwayback-wednesday-when-a-family-member-gets-it.html In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, I’m trying to re-examine perspectives on this illness from all different angles.  I ran this across this post at the Mayo Clinic blog reminding me of how difficult a new diagnosis can be on family members. And yet, for adults newly diagnosed with diabetes, so many family members [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2959016 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0100 2959016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871942&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Felizabeth-profit-diabetes-the-future-of-pro-tennis.html We often hear about adult athletes with diabetes — especially when they win Olympic gold or have a run-in with the law. But we don’t always get to hear about the younger athletes, the ones who are up-and-coming Olympians or World Champions. During the US Open last month, I spotted a young girl named Elizabeth [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871942 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:56:29 +0100 2871942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809730&cid=t_148653_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fezwc22AAhs8%2F I’m always amazed at some of the things people accidentally swallow or ingest. Such is the case with John Manley who, as CNN reports, swallowed a spoon from Wendy’s. He had two years of suffering with “ill health, coughing, vomiting and pain.” His doctors viewed his lungs with an endoscope (which is basically a small medical camera) and saw that there was a spoon in his lung that had writing on it. After further investigation they found that the spoon said “Wendy’s” on it. The man claims that there is no way he could have ingested this, and that it had to be in his food. Not sure how that can happen either, but what an amazing story. I’m also glad he has been able to find some relief after two years of suffering. Image: sxc.hu. ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809730 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:03:10 +0100 2809730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695575&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Ftriathlon-season-arrived-diabetes-never-left%25e2%2580%25a6.html * Part 3 of a three-part guest series on Diabetes & Exercise* Diagnosed with Type 1 nine years ago, David Weingard has committed himself to “navigating the challenges of this condition for my health and for the benefit of my family.” He’s a veteran of numerous running events and triathlons (including the infamous Ironman). He’s [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695575 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:00:52 +0100 2695575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674454&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fa-word-from-christian-stokes-one-lucky-teen-with-diabetes.html Several years ago, the American Diabetes Association decided to create a new position called the National Youth Advocate, which would give one lucky teen the chance to meet with Senators and Representatives and travel to summer camps to inspire young kids to get involved in diabetes research and awareness. It’s similar to the JDRF Children’s [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674454 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:00:55 +0100 2674454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653975&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fwhen-diabetes-happens-to-a-prima-ballerina.html Being diagnosed with diabetes at any age is a shock, but being diagnosed at 18 years old when you’re studying to be prima ballerina in New York City has to be a HUGE shock. That’s what happened to Zippora Karz, who now teaches dance from her home in Los Angeles. This November, at age 44, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653975 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:00:38 +0100 2653975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556170&cid=t_148653_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F30%2Fstalking-irish-madness-an-interview-with-patrick-tracey%2F Today I have the honor of interviewing Irish author Patrick Tracey, who penned an amazing book, “Stalking Irish Madness Searching for the Roots of My Family’s Schizophrenia,” for which he has won the Ken Book Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness for “outstanding literary contribution to the understanding of mental illness,” a Slate best book of 2008, and the prestigious PEN New England/L.L. Winship Award for Nonfiction. “Stalking Irish Madness” is a dynamite, compelling read. It’s intriguing, informative, poetic, and captivating. 1) Correct me if I’m wrong. You began this search because you have been so devastated by the emotional toll that schizophrenia has already had in your family, which includes two of your sisters, ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556170 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:01:58 +0100 2556170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523621&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Ftype-1-diabetes-advocacy-meet-the-goulds.html As people with diabetes or parents of children with diabetes, we all know how difficult it is to manage the never-ending balance of food, insulin, exercise and myriad of other endlessly circumvolving variables.  Now imagine having to handle all of that turmoil for FOUR children. Meet Ellen and Dave Gould, parents of EIGHT children ages [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523621 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:00:34 +0100 2523621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523625&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fa-year-and-a-half-with-the-diabetes-monster.html I met David Lazarus years ago when he worked for the San Francisco Chronicle. Two years ago, he moved south to join the Los Angeles Times. And shortly thereafter, he became one of us. This is his view from ‘the inside’… A guest post by David Lazarus, business columnist for the LA Times The day I was [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523625 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:00:20 +0100 2523625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2358602&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fjobless-and-diabetic-some-folks-we-know.html A few weeks ago, our community was shocked to learn that one of the most respected D-bloggers, Scott Johnson, was let go from his company. Although losing a job for anyone in this economy is a hard blow, it is especially worrisome for those of us with a serious, chronic medical condition like diabetes — [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2358602 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:13:14 +0100 2358602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348541&cid=t_148653_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F17%2Fsusan-boyle-a-lesson-in-expectations-and-emotion%2F In a mere six days, Susan Boyle from Scotland has become a multi-million-view sensation on YouTube. Her rendition of “I Dreamed A Dream” from Les Miserables has been a phenomenon, growing steadily by the minute as more and more people see the video. Clearly, Susan has an amazing voice. She owned this song, and the audience before too long. In my opinion, “I Dreamed a Dream” is one of the most gorgeous songs ever written, and it’s difficult to sing well. It has a musical range much like the “Star Spangled Banner” (ever have to sing that one by yourself in front of people?). To really pull it off, you need to have some good singing chops. Boy, does she. But here’s the thing, the real secret to why this woman is getting so much attention and s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348541 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:00:13 +0100 2348541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325193&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Ffive-minutes-with-phil-southerland-type-1-diabetes-competitive-cycling-hero.html I know Phil Southerland wouldn’t want me to call him a hero, but I can’t help myself. He has achieved what many thought impossible: creating a team of competitive cyclists with type 1 diabetes on track to become world-class.  His efforts in recruiting athletes for Team Type 1, finding pharmaceutical sponsors, training like a maniac, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325193 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:00:20 +0100 2325193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1917969&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fmy-life-as-a-compliance-analyst-the-case-for-pharma-reps.html I met Alexis at the recent BDI luncheon for women with Type 1 diabetes. She seemed bubbly and smart, and I felt an instant connection.  When I discovered her job title was “Compliance Analyst,” I just had to hear more about that.  Turns out it’s not quite what you think, but fascinating nevertheless. A Guest Post [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1917969 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:14:51 +0100 1917969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876044&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fyou-might-even-be-a-diabetic-rockstar.html Christopher Thomas, 28, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes just a year and a half ago.  He lost his job, moved to New York City, and started partying hard.  Too hard.  His friends began calling him “the diabetic rockstar” (sing along here). You won’t believe what he’s done with that moniker since. What started out as [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876044 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:15:19 +0100 1876044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1420444&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fdiabetes-diagno.html The winner of this year's Bayer Dream Fund contest certainly has something new and different in mind. Wendy Coleman, a theater and speech professor at Albany State University in Georgia, will use her award to "compose and perform a play... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1420444 Mon, 05 May 2008 14:06:05 +0100 1420444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396225&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fmother-entrepre.html Karen Talmadge is has a PhD in biochemistry from Harvard. She's currently the executive VP, co-founder, and chief science officer of Kyphon (orthopedic), which was purchased last year by Medtronic for $4 billion. But first and foremost, she's the mother... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396225 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1396225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1386996&cid=t_148653_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fcaregivers-inspirational-music-video.html "Amazing Love," this Sunday's Inspirational Caregiver Music Video has especially uplifting photos in a slide show to go with the music. If it has been a rough week this video will help to lift you up. Enjoy and best wishes to all, Kristi (Source: The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News) The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1386996 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:12:00 +0100 1386996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1354001&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F04%2Flocal-heroes.html I know there are many unsung diabetes heroes (and heroines) around the country -- people who've devoted their lives to helping others with this potentially devastating disease. Two come to mind, leading the fight in some of the most disadvantaged... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1354001 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1354001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1303268&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fdiabetes-blogs.html Michaela Byrnes (nickname Kayla) is an adorable 21-year-old college student in Massachusetts who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes five years ago. She found me online recently -- and through me, discovered the entire Diabetes OC. I'm very grateful to... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1303268 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1303268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1291018&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fmeet-ranae-whit.html Attention, please: This lady knows how it's done. If you don't think you can lose weight, get healthy, and turn your life around, read this... I met Ranae Whitmore at the recent Health 2.0 conference. She was there because she... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1291018 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1291018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1177692&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fholy-amazing-st.html Ever wonder what it's like "working for the other side?" Michelle M. felt compelled to share her story of "straddling the fence" with me, and I share it with you today. Read on. So what’s it like being BOTH a... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1177692 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:45:00 +0100 1177692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=947332&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fholy-amazing-st.html It's really crazy how ignorant some otherwise-intelligent people can act around chronic illness. Even people working in supposedly progressive health institutions. Here's a note I got lately from a woman in Germany (with an English mum), who lost her job... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=947332 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:15:00 +0100 947332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=903475&cid=t_148653_140_f&fid=35457&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBattling-schizophrenia%2F%7E3%2F161108604%2F I’m Looking For Amazing Stories How You Saved One Animal’s Life Having many blogs in my network, I feel completely justified in promoting this event on every domain and blog that I have at my disposal! Please help me pass the word around the internet, and if you can contribute .. please do! On September 27, 2007 .. a wonderful thing will happen. Bloggers from all around the world will be “Blogging For A Cause”. I will be participating with my fellow bloggers, and am asking you to help me participate in this event. I will be blogging to .. Stop Animal Cruelty and Pet Abuse - over at PetLvr.com - [The Blog] I’ve done three posts so far for this event 1) An Introduction Post 2) A Clarification Post 3) How we rescued Zeus the Cat To paraphrase from the PetLvr Site &#82... Battling-Schizophrenia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=903475 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:16:43 +0100 903475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=832559&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fnoahs-voyage-no.html Call it weird. Call it crazy. Call it magical. Noah Moore, now 25, was a kid with a mission that’s hard to describe. Diagnosed with Type 1 at age 16, he learned to swallow fire, juggle glass balls, break dance,... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=832559 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:30:00 +0100 832559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828376&cid=t_148653_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F143963649%2F Here is a bit of what my fellow bloggers here at b5’s science and health channel have to say about heart health. What a great group of bloggers! Yee ha! Ruth at Eating Fabulous has bought her first bottle of rice bran oil. And apparently, this type of oil is suppose to help promote cardiovascular health. I will have to check my local store, but my guess is I will have to travel to a health type grocer. It might be worth it though! Healthbolt’s Sara blogged about the new bioabsorbable heart patch that is being used to help heal patent foramen ovale, “hole in heart”, and dissolves within 30 days. Amazing stuff right there! Also, Kristen at Lively Women and Scott at Health and Men offer up some great hearty info. Ahh, so many blogs, so little time, haha. Share This (S... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828376 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:45:40 +0100 828376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658858&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fmarie_dyslis_st.html Who remembers Marie, our friend in Switzerland who is twenty-one and miserable? Well, she promised to update us on her hospital stay for her eating disorder, and she's proven good to her word. I'd like to note what an effort... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658858 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:00:00 +0100 658858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=525507&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fholy_amazing_st.html Marie Dysli lives in Switzerland. She is young, beautiful, diabetic, and miserable. Last week, she emailed me her story, asking me to share it with the D-community. I hope this will help other diabetics and make them feel less monster-like,... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=525507 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:45:00 +0100 525507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=490075&cid=t_148653_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fholy_amazing_st.html Another amazing email from one more amazing reader! Maureen has been a Type 1 for eight years now, and admits that she did a terrible job taking care of herself for a long time. I had the typical reactions everyone... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=490075 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 13:45:00 +0100 490075