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 'american red cross'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:21:34 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107644&cid=t_138189_113_f&fid=34625&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNeilVerselsHealthcareItBlog%2F%7E3%2FbZl-aySdFfA%2F I’m rather shocked to hear tonight that Bernadine Healy, M.D., has died of a brain tumor. Dr. Healy, who turned 67 on Thursday, was the first woman to head the National Institutes of Health (1991-93). She also served as president of the American Red Cross, was  dean of the Ohio State University College of Medicine and was health editor of US News and World Report. Dr. Healy, a Cleveland Clinic cardiologist, was deputy director of the White House Office of Science and Policy under President Ronald Reagan. She was married to former Cleveland Clinic CEO Floyd Loop, M.D. I met Dr. Healy once, after she spoke at the Medical Group Management Association‘s annual conference in 2003. For someone as busy as she was, she couldn’t have been more gracious. I lost my job just a cou... Neil Versel's Healthcare IT Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107644 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 01:53:11 +0100 5107644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678530&cid=t_138189_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmatch-devan-tatlows-blood-marrow-save-his-life%2F2010.06.17 Four-year-old Devan Tatlow’s struggle with leukemia has caused quite a stir on the Internet, prompting celebs like Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian to encourage people to donate their bone marrow. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Devan’s family about their search for a match. Watch CBS News Videos Online Umbilical Cord Blood: Save It and Save Lives By Jon LaPook, M.D. Imagine throwing a lifesaving treatment in the garbage. That’s exactly what happens in the United States over ten thousand times a day because we do not routinely offer to collect precious umbilical cord blood at the time of birth. Thousands of Americans — many of them children — needlessly die annually because they cannot find either a bone marrow or umbilical cord blood match to help treat condition... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678530 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:42 +0100 3678530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671693&cid=t_138189_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmatch-devan-tatlows-blood-marrow-save-his-life%2F2010.06.17 Four-year-old Devan Tatlow’s struggle with leukemia has caused quite a stir on the Internet, prompting celebs like Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian to encourage people to donate their bone marrow. Dr. Jon LaPook talks with Devan’s family about their search for a match. Watch CBS News Videos Online Umbilical Cord Blood: Save It and Save Lives By Jon LaPook, M.D. Imagine throwing a lifesaving treatment in the garbage. That’s exactly what happens in the United States over ten thousand times a day because we do not routinely offer to collect precious umbilical cord blood at the time of birth. Thousands of Americans — many of them children — needlessly die annually because they cannot find either a bone marrow or umbilical cord blood match to help treat condition... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671693 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:00:42 +0100 3671693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3358943&cid=t_138189_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fpay-it-forward-science-says-sure%2F If you’ve texted “Haiti” to the American Red Cross, babysat for a friend in a pinch, or helped a stranger carry her stroller up a flight of stairs, it might actually be contagious. A March 8 study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences indicates that people who’ve benefited from the charitable acts of others are more likely to emulate the kind acts, a la Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey in “Pay It Forward.” Researchers modeled these findings in the drawing below from Wired.com. Who knew scientists could draw? "Kindness Network" Post from: BlissTree (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3358943 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:00:26 +0100 3358943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3175845&cid=t_138189_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fhaiti-disaster-relief-organizations%2F The devastating earthquake this week in Haiti again brings to the forefront the issue of infant feeding in emergencies. You might recall how dangerous it is for relief efforts to send artificial baby milk to disaster sites due to a lack of sanitary water, inadequate supplies, the increased risk of deadly respiratory infections and diarrhea in non-breastfed babies, and poor access to medical care. A man carries a baby among the debris in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 13 January 2010 after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit the island on 12 January 2010; IMG: ZUMA Press So if you choose to donate to an organization involved in the relief efforts in Haiti, please consider choosing an organization that supports breastfeeding in emergencies. As a starting place to determine which agency in your ho... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3175845 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:33:58 +0100 3175845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642968&cid=t_138189_145_f&fid=35710&url=http%3A%2F%2Fksdescartin.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F28%2Ffloods-in-manila-capital-city-of-the-philippines-ways-to-donate%2F Typhoon Ondoy hits the capital city of Metro Manila, Philippines very recently. Maps via Google. Here are some links to the news: China View [with photos] New York Times [via Associated Press] Philippine Daily Inquirer [one of Philippines' national newspaper] Here’s a link to a video of the said floods in various areas of the the metropolis. [video via INITIATE 360 on YouTube] Ways to donate towards supporting work that assist Typhoon Ondoy victims in the Philippines: 1.  TXTPower [magbayanihan@yahoo.com.ph] This is a Philippine listed organization. There is a possibility that donations coming from the U.S. are not tax deductible, in case that is a concern. However, they have a Paypal account—thus, very convenient. Please do your own research about the organization. I did m... the story of healing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642968 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:42:38 +0100 4642968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526780&cid=t_138189_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F314133177%2F After nearly a year of wrangling and public dueling, the two behemoths have struck a deal that allows both to continue using the iconic emblem they’ve shared for more than a century. The agreement comes after a federal judge last month booted most of the lawsuit filed by J&J, which claimed the Red Cross broke the law by licensing the ubiquitous symbol to other companies. Originally, J&J insisted the Red Cross stop using the emblem on health-care products sold to the public. Part of the suit was dismissed in November, but Johnson & Johnson continued to argue that the Red Cross violated federal law by licensing the symbol to other companies. “Johnson & Johnson brought the lawsuit very reluctantly only to protect what we believed were important trademark issues... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526780 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:30:27 +0100 1526780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446425&cid=t_138189_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F291179499%2F This is an embarassing defeat for the health care giant. A federal judge ruled today that the American Red Cross can continue using its iconic symbol, 10 months after J&J filed a lawsuit demanding the relief agency halt its use of the red cross emblem on products it sells to the public and licensed to others. Amid a flurry of negative publicity, J&J claimed the Red Cross violated its trademark and was barred from using the symbol for commercial purposes. The health care giant claimed a congressional charter issued to the relief agency in 1900 didn’t empower the Red Cross to engage in commercial activities competing with a private business. But US District Judge Jed Rakoff disagreed, noting that the Red Cross had used the emblem for more than a century and was authorized to... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446425 Thu, 15 May 2008 20:30:41 +0100 1446425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1363912&cid=t_138189_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Ffrequent-blood-donation-doesnt-increase-cancer-risk%2F I’m a regular blood donor and so I was pleased to read about the results of a study that should put to rest one of the myths about blood donation that keeps some people from giving. This is the false belief that frequent blood donation might lead to an increased risk of cancer. Proponents of this concept have argued that since the routine removal of blood leads to routine renewal of that blood, these extra cell divisions could lead to a higher risk of a mutation occurring in one of the new cells, which could, theoretically, lead to a blood cell cancer. But a large study has found the opposite to be true. The study was reported on April 8, 2008 in the online version of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. It looked at about 11,000 regular blood donors who had developed a cancer d... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1363912 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:41:40 +0100 1363912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009608&cid=t_138189_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F180684237%2F The relief agency just scored a significant victory against the health giant in their fractious legal battle. A federal judge ruled that the American Red Cross never promised to refrain from using its emblem on first aid, health, safety and emergency preparedness products - including products that are sold by companies that licensed the famous symbol. [UPDATE: An earlier version of this post may have implied the case was largely decided, but other J&J claims are pending and product sales have continued]. “I appreciate the court’s decision and hope that Johnson & Johnson will reassess their actions and drop the case altogether,” Mark Everson, the agency’s ceo and president says in a statement. “As the recent wildfires in California demonstrated, the Red Cross has an... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009608 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:33:35 +0100 1009608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=874752&cid=t_138189_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fdefining-quality-care-rosalynn-carter.html Ten measurements of quality care are listed by Richard C. Birkel, Ph.D., at The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving . In "Defining Quality Care in Long Term, Home and Community Settings" Dr. Birkel starts with discussing care that is (1) safe, (2) effective, and (3) personalized.Safe Care provides care that avoids injuries to the care-receiver or to the caregiver. I will add some examples for you:clearing the home of unsafe conditionssafe lifting procedures and lifting devices when neededcaregiver notes, emergency medical information, emergency contacts availabletraining for caregivers emergency procedures for home caregivers re: calling 911, rescue workers, ambulancesEffective care is based on scientific knowledge. Again, some examples I might add include:caregiver training from the ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=874752 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:34:00 +0100 874752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=862265&cid=t_138189_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fcaregiver-training-offered-by-american.html At redcross.org you can read about a Family Caregiving Program offered by the American Red Cross that covers hands-on practical caregiving skills such as positioning people in bed, personal care, and providing healthy eating for someone who is elderly, has a chronic illness or is disabled.The American Red Cross website says that 44 million American families are providing in-home care for a loved one.A Family Caregiving Reference Guide is also available that covers hands-on practical basics such as assisting with bathing, positioning and helping someone to move, safety, and caring for the caregiver.There is also a program for people who would like to become a Family Caregiving Leader or Provider.You can contact your local chapter of the American Red Cross for more information, or go to the ... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=862265 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 04:31:00 +0100 862265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=803818&cid=t_138189_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F144945117%2F The health care giant actually sought mediation before filing its controversial lawsuit. So it’s not necessarily accurate to say J&J is suddenly crying uncle. But given that its action against the American Red Cross is generating a lot of heat, it’s not surprising J&J wants to shift the dispute to a private venue instead of an open courtroom. “Johnson & Johnson is very interested in mediation,” a lawyer for the company told US District Judge Jed Rakoff during a hearing at the federal court in Manhattan, according to a Reuters report. For some reason, the report doesn’t name the attorney or any reaction from the judge. And there was no indication whether mediation will occur now or later, if at all. To recap, J&J filed the lawsuit to stop th... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=803818 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:13:09 +0100 803818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=795410&cid=t_138189_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F143627759%2F Last week, Johnson & Johnson filed a lawsuit against the American Red Cross, demanding the charity halt its use of the red cross symbol on products sold to the public. At issue is the trademark - a charter issued in 1900 didn’t empower the Red Cross to engage in commercial activities competing with a private business. And J&J began using the symbol in 1887. Until recently, they’ve cooperated. But J&J is “disappointed” the American Red Cross is licensing the trademark to other businesses for such products as baby mitts, nail clippers, combs, toothbrushes and humidifiers. J&J execs worry about confusion in the marketplace and infringing on their commercial reputation. Red Cross officials call the suit “obscene,” and accuse J&J of trying to “bully” th... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=795410 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:01:44 +0100 795410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=790720&cid=t_138189_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F142362430%2F For those who aren’t aware, the health care giant, which uses a red cross as its trademark, yesterday filed a lawsuit against the American Red Cross, demanding the charity halt its use of the symbol on products it sells to the public. At issue is the trademark - a charter issued in 1900 didn’t empower the Red Cross to engage in commercial activities competing with a private business. And J&J began using the symbol in 1887. Until recently, they’ve cooperated. But J&J execs say they’re “disappointed” the American Red Cross is now licensing the trademark to other businesses for such products as baby mitts, nail clippers, combs, toothbrushes and humidifiers. In other words, they worry about confusion in the marketplace and infringing on their comm... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=790720 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 13:30:21 +0100 790720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=788405&cid=t_138189_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F142163709%2F This can’t be a good public relations move. The health care giant, which uses a red cross as its trademark, filed a lawsuit today against the American Red Cross, demanding the charity halt its use of the red cross symbol on products it sells to the public, the Associated Press reports. The suit, filed in US District Court in New York, marked the breakdown of months of behind-the-scenes talks, and prompted an angry response from the Red Cross. “For a multibillion dollar drug company to claim that the Red Cross violated a criminal statute…simply so that J&J can make more money, is obscene,” Mark Everson, the Red Cross president, tells the AP. He goes on to accuse J&J of “bullying” the organization. Here’s the background: J&J began usin... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=788405 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:22:02 +0100 788405