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 'amy'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:58:28 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159931&cid=t_430360_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F9mxaJfR-oYc%2F “I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter and to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.” - Louis D. Brandeis It’s become popular over the last several years, to create vision boards in order to manifest your dreams. Vision boards are collages, made with images cut from magazines. Their purpose is to represent the abundance you want in to create and obtain in your life. The manifestation guru’s want you to believe that reaching your goals and manifesting your dreams will bring you happiness. The problem with vision boards is that they are all about ‘me,’ my needs, my wants, and my desires. They don’t stand for community, service to oth... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159931 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:07:25 +0100 5159931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159850&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2FPpvtbpm-BN0%2F I read in the news this morning that toxicology reports showed no illicit substances in the samples taken from Amy Winehouse several weeks ago.  Alcohol was present, but not in amounts that would typically be fatal. Amy Winehouse By the stories that came out in the days leading up to her death, I consider it likely that substances played a role in her tragic and untimely death.  But the lack of substances in her body should serve as a tribute to her attempt to find sobriety.  I wanted to set that record straight, after my comments about her death several weeks ago. JJ (Source: Suboxone Talk Zone) Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159850 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:57:09 +0100 5159850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5097102&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Famy-winehouse-relapse-or-cold-turkey-alcohol-withdrawal%2F The sad and mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of Amy Winehouse have left me baffled. The unfortunate truth is that either account is believable. Her family says it was alcohol withdrawal. A drug dealer has come forward saying that he arranged for Amy to buy some drugs from another drug dealer referred to as “Mr. Big”. He says she purchased 1/2 oz. crack and a 1/2 oz. heroin. Police are saying that there was no evidence of drugs or even paraphernalia in the house. Her family says she had been clean off drugs for years and was trying to quit alcohol. They believe she had a heart attack or seizure from trying to go cold turkey. They did an autopsy but it came up inconclusive; toxicology will take a few more weeks to be done. The family is setting up a fund to set up a reha... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5097102 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:29:27 +0100 5097102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086268&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2Fthe_death_of_amy_winehouse.php Tragically another music icon ends an incredibly creative life at age 27. Besides the uncanny fact that so many (10) incredibly talented musicians who died at 27, there is the other apparent truth that they all had everything their peers could have wanted. They were incredibly successful, had huge fan base, and were selling albums and tickets to concerts galore. What could possibly have gone wrong? Ms. Winehouse said living dangerously generated her creativity, and she was often photographed half-dressed, wild-eyed and disheveled. The English tabloids reported she had suffered brain damage from excessive use of drugs and alcohol." Image via Wikipedia Teresa Wiltz's early 2007 profile of Winehouse foreshadowed the singer's brief career, noting that her song "Rehab," seemed all too poigna... Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086268 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:38:50 +0100 5086268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086562&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frussell-brand-on-amy-winehouse%2F When you love someone who suffers from the disease of addiction you await the phone call. There will be a phone call. The sincere hope is that the call will be from the addict themselves, telling you they’ve had enough, that they’re ready to stop, ready to try something new. Of course though, you fear the other call, the sad nocturnal chime from a friend or relative telling you it’s too late, she’s gone. Frustratingly it’s not a call you can ever make it must be received. It is impossible to intervene. Russell Brand on Amy Winehouse: ‘We have lost a beautiful, talented woman’ | Music | guardian.co.uk. :Ever Wondered Why?Women’s Sexual AddictionWomen’s Sexual Addiction30 Natural HighsI Finally Listened to Their Stories (Source: Recovery ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086562 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:45:39 +0100 5086562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078035&cid=t_430360_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FJg53Nv1VI4Q%2F For those curious as to what went down before Jeff Kindler unexpectedly resigned last December as the Pfizer ceo, a new treatise in Fortune magazine offers a behind-the-scenes look at the political infighting, overblown aspirations and inept calculations that contributed to his demise, as well as a decade of disappointment and a few spectacular failures at the big drugmaker. For Kindler, the end came in a plain vanilla Florida airport conference room where he was confronted by three board members, who - after probing a steady stream of confidential reports that his managerial style was overbearing, his behavior was increasingly erratic and his judgment was questionable - decided he must go. Essentially, he was given an ultimatum - with a lot of money. The moment capped a tumultuous few yea... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078035 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:27:38 +0100 5078035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069735&cid=t_430360_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F27%2Fthere-is-no-hierarchy-in-grief-of-norway-and-amy-winehouse%2F Please read this from Scott Dagostino, whose writing makes me admire the way his mind works. Being someone who might preemptively describe myself as naive (which endears me to world-wise friends and the ne’er do-well-alike), I must say the title of Scott’s post took me in with more than its most obvious sarcasm and led [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069735 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:14:52 +0100 5069735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062506&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2FYhgvJGg0qI0%2F By now, everyone who knows of Amy Winehouse is aware of her tragic death. I’ve always liked her music. So much music these days has been digitally processed and reprocessed, and assaults the senses– I’m thinking of Lady Gaga, for example, whose ‘Edge of Glory’ would be pretty boring in concert if you took away the flashing lights. But Amy Winehouse’s music had an earthy, sultry style that communicated her emotions in a way that words can’t… which is why we even listen to music, at least in my case. Every now and then I’ll meet a person coming in for help who has an addiction that seems to be almost part of a death wish, as if the person is taking agent after agent with one goal: to eliminate any sense of consciousness or emotion. It is ... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062506 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:16:44 +0100 5062506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008142&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F6usEuUaq3lA%2F By Michael F. CannonColumbia Business School economist Ray Fisman has a piece at Slate.com discussing the first-year results of the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment.  In brief, when Oregon transferred an average of $3,000 from taxpayers to poor people in the form of Medicaid coverage, it did those poor people some good. Fisman’s interpretation of the results is different from mine in mainly two respects.  First, I describe the one-year benefits of Medicaid coverage as modest; he says they’re “enormous.” A more fundamental difference concerns whether expanding Medicaid was a cost-effective use of the taxpayers’ money.  Fisman writes: Given the added expense, did the Medicaid expansion prove to be cost-effective? That is, did the treatment group actually... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008142 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:18:54 +0100 5008142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008145&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FjXYSHkY0CKg%2F By Michael F. CannonThe Oregon Health Insurance Experiment is the first experiment since the dawn of time that randomly assigns some households to receive health insurance (Medicaid) for purposes of comparing their medical consumption, health outcomes, and financial security to similar households that do not receive Medicaid coverage.  Some of the nation’s top health economists have released the first batch of results from the OHIE. At National Review (Online), I summarize the OHIE’s first-year results and offer the following analysis: Supporters of President Obama’s health-care law may tout these benefits, but the OHIE does not provide the vindication they seek. First, despite being eligible for Medicaid, 13 percent of the control group had private health insurance — s... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008145 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:46:38 +0100 5008145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984685&cid=t_430360_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FfPQN1FrNG4Y%2F In the ongoing war between device makers and the FDA, the Minnesota Congressional delegation has sent a terse letter to the agency over what they maintain is a slow-as-molasses approval process. This comes less than three months after a Congressional hearing in which FDA procedures were hotly debated and included testimony from patients who claimed tougher agency reviews would have prevented injuries. At issue is the simmering tension between the agency, which embraces a get-tough policy on safety matters while lamenting a lack of sufficient funding, and an industry that wants to grow its bottom line but is also under a microscope - largely thanks to the ongoing Medtronic scandal over repudiated research and unseemly ties to physicians. However, the Minnesota pols - a group that includes ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984685 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:46:08 +0100 4984685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953114&cid=t_430360_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D2245 Women, Where Do The Worst Lovers Live? A recent poll asked women from 20 countries to rate men from all nations on their ability in bed and give reasons for their answers. See the top 1o Worst Lovers list below! But first, let’s talk about who was the least worst! Spanish men topped the table as the best lovers!  Why?  I think this might be an example,  Iker Casillas turned a little naughty after winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Girlfriend and TV presenter Sara Carbonero was interviewing him and asked about the match however Iker Casillas replied by kissing her live on the Spanish TV. Maybe this is why women see Spanish men as intense, passionate and exciting lovers?  Sara Carbonero was took by surprise and said “Oh my God, I will come back later”, and I am sure sh... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953114 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:38:21 +0100 4953114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813635&cid=t_430360_136_f&fid=39212&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbahtocancer.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fabout-the-girl-a-special-place-and-a-special-offer%2F Recently I came across About The Girl, a site specialising in beautiful post-surgery lingerie and swimwear, established by another woman thriving after cancer, Amy Bath. Today, About the Girl opens its first showroom. To celebrate, I’ve asked Amy along to answer some questions, and there’s a very special offer for Bah! readers too. Read on! SB: Hello, Amy, and welcome to Bah! to cancer. Can you tell us a little bit about how About The Girl came about? AB: I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2007, and was treated with a lumpectomy followed by a mastectomy and as my lymph nodes were affected these were also removed. I then underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I finished my treatment feeling like I had been hit by a ten ton truck and started the long process of try... Bah! to cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813635 Thu, 12 May 2011 07:41:37 +0100 4813635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813192&cid=t_430360_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F05%2Funiversity-pennsylvania-medical-school-receives-225-million-gift%2F University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutman has announced that the Penn school of medicine has reportedly received a $225 million gift from Raymond and Ruth Perelman, apparently the largest single donation to a medical school on record. News reports state that the University will be naming the medical school after the donors. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813192 Wed, 11 May 2011 12:02:40 +0100 4813192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789218&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FmFbW55VdKsw%2F By Michael F. CannonOver at The Incidental Economist, Austin Frakt challenges a couple of claims I made on NPR about Medicare reform.  (Here’s how NPR reported my comments in print.) My claims are pretty simple. If Medicare subsidizes enrollees by giving them a fixed amount of money, much like Social Security does, they would be more cost-conscious than they are under the current open-ended subsidy, because enrollees who avoid wasteful spending would themselves get to keep the savings.  Put more plainly, people spend their own money more carefully than they spend other people’s money. Health insurers and health care providers would compete to serve these cost-conscious Medicare enrollees on the basis of both cost and quality.  Prices would fall while quality improves. I&... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789218 Wed, 04 May 2011 22:07:37 +0100 4789218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693335&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F08%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-8-2011%2F I’m going to skip my biweekly words of reflection today and talk about something important going on this month. While bees spread pollen during spring, organizations are spreading awareness about autism in April. There will be several activities running this month that will help raise awareness about autism, which is defined by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke as, “complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of behavior.” It is estimated that “three to six children out of every 1,000 will have an autism spectrum disorder.” For more information, you can check out the NINDS website. And to find out what you can do participate i... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693335 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:56:52 +0100 4693335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653606&cid=t_430360_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FHbgOGFlE5sE%2F The ongoing shortage of prescription medicines continues to wreak havoc in the form of rising medication errors and are costing US hospitals an extra $200 million by forcing them to purchase more expensive generics or other therapeutic substitutes, according to a survey by the Premier alliance of hospitals and healthcare provideres. Why is this happening? At least 42 percent of sterile injectable drug shortages last year were due to product quality problems, such as particulates, microbial contamination, newly identified impurities and stability changes. Another 9 percent were due to problems with raw materials and 5 percent were attributed to the shutdown of a manufacturing site. Keep in mind, Premier notes, that foreign markets are the source for up to 80 percent of the raw materials req... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653606 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:52:12 +0100 4653606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622301&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F22%2Fgender-quotas-on-company-boards%2F When: Wed, March 23, 12:00pm – 1:30pm Where: Langdell South (map) Sponsor: The Harvard Women’s Law Association in cooperation with Prof. Hanson’s Corporations class. Description: Women on Board? A discussion on gender stereotyping in business and the pros & cons of gender quotas on company boards March 23, 12pm-1.20pm Langdell South. Speakers: Prof. Amy Cuddy (Harv Business School) and Prof. Darren Rosenblum (Pace Law School) Question: A mere 15% of board members of companies are women, the European average is 11.7%, in China it is approx. 7% and in Japan it is even lower. What are the reasons for this disparity and what are measures against it? Some countries, notably Norway, have taken the step to mandate gender quotas for boards of companies. Other countries are debating simi... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622301 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:01:26 +0100 4622301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610997&cid=t_430360_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fp-iLT_qgFpc%2F Two senators want the US Federal Trade Commission to investigate the price that KV Pharmaceuticals is charging for its brand new Makena med for high-risk pregnancies, given that versions of the same drug have been available from compounding pharmacies for many years at a fraction of the cost. The drugmaker, they charge, is price gouging. The cost of the treatment went from roughly $10 to $20 to $1,500 after KV received FDA approval earlier this year. And KV has also sent letters to compounding pharmacies warning them about continuing to make the treatment or face possible legal action. A trade group representing compounders pooh-poohed the threat, but patients, doctors and insurers are outraged at the price tag (back story). Investors, however, believe Makena represents a remarkable turnar... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610997 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:39:45 +0100 4610997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549736&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FAcDaptYtsMA%2F By Walter OlsonIn recent weeks the press has been reporting widespread alarms about shortages of many frequently used hospital drugs [L.A. Times/Chicago Tribune, Scranton Times-Tribune, KMGH (Colorado hospitals swapping drugs in short supply), The Columbian] The drugs running short include various antibiotics, anesthetics, chemotherapy drugs and others, including many generic compounds long since approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "The most troubling aspect is that it is critical drugs for which there are limited alternatives. Many are involved in cancer care and surgery," one hospital pharmacist told the Chicago Tribune's reporter. While a variety of factors have played a role in the shortages, including lawsuits and economic retrenchment by some drugmakers, there... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549736 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 18:28:06 +0100 4549736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545072&cid=t_430360_122_f&fid=35068&url=http%3A%2F%2Fc.espnradio.com%2Faudio%2F522559%2Fsimmons_2011-03-03-104259.mp3 This is straying pretty far from the usual blog posts, but its topical. Listening to Bill Simmons’s podcast with Chuck Klosterman while driving home last night got me thinking about the role of confidence in society.  Would be interested in hearing feedback on it. A common reaction to periods of high anxiety, stress (or hangovers), is negative self-talk.  Muttering things like “I hate myself, I’m worthless” etc.  These reflexive utterances, though not fully contemplated, produce a running monologue that reinforces negative thought processes during the period of anxiety.  With the amount of stress, hangovers and therapy that Charlie Sheen has been through, I suspect that he has trained himself to reflexively substitute negative self-talk phrases with positive phrases, “I... Brain Windows blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545072 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:00:17 +0100 4545072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4498293&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F19%2Fshould-you-tell-your-boss-about-a-mental-illness%2F Many people struggle with the question of whether or not to tell their bosses about their mood disorders at work. Washington Post columnist Amy Joyce wrote an excellent article on this a few years ago. I have included the first few paragraphs below, but urge you to read the rest of her article, as it gives no straight answers but explores that terrain with great depth. If you have depression or some other mental illness, what do you do about work? Hope no one notices? Disclose your illness early on and trust that your boss will understand? Should You Tell is a complicated question. There is no right answer, and there are some risks to consider. I discovered this years ago after watching a movie at home with two friends. One of them looked up, scared. She hesitated. And then she let it out:... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4498293 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:39:08 +0100 4498293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450521&cid=t_430360_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FqanAlCutX4E%2F Given its myriad problems and a confessed willingness to shed activities not considered to be at the core of its mission, should Pfizer consider spinning off its nutritional unit? After all, the business is pegged to grow faster than other units; there may not be tax consequences; a spin off reduces the dividend burden and such a move could bolster the notion that Pfizer execs are thinking new thoughts. The idea was broached in an investor note by Credit Suisse analyst Catherine Arnold just before Pfizer disclosed plans last week to - once again - reward investors by closing an R&D facility, eliminating several R&D areas and, this time, throwing 3,400 employees overboard. That caused Pfizer stock to hit a 52-week high, yet the shares remain roughly 30 percent below their price at... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450521 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:37:58 +0100 4450521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450337&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F08%2Fthe-tiger-mother%2F Over at the new Law & Mind Blog, several Harvard Law students have been blogging about about system justification theory.  Here is one of those posts, written by first -year student Marty Ehlenbach. Yale Law Professor Amy Chua’s recently published book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has become a seemingly endless source of fodder for Internet blogs and discussion groups. The book, largely meant to be a memoir, recounts the author’s methods of raising her two daughters; she allowed them limited time for playdates or TV, and describes grueling methods for both study and music practice. When a short excerpt was published in the Wall Street Journal, the newspaper fielded an enormous number of comments (7670 at this writing) expressing a wide variety of opinions on the topic. ... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450337 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:01:43 +0100 4450337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429224&cid=t_430360_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F1F3Beuifq9s%2F Certainly, at hospitals. In fact, the shortage of injectable generics for cancer and other serious diseases is forcing many hospitals to scramble to locate meds or find alternatives. In some cases, the FDA has allowed imports, but the agency approval process has also meant fewer new available generics. “We think this is near a crisis situation,” Bona Benjamin, a director at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, a pharmacist trade group, tells The Wall Street Journal. Numbers, of course, help tell the story. The FDA reports a record 178 drug shortages in 2010, up from 157 the year earlier and 55 five years ago. And here is the latest list. You’ll notice this is much shorter than the list indicating shortages that have been resolved (take a peek). The problem,... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429224 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:03:31 +0100 4429224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245243&cid=t_430360_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fplastic-surgeon-dr-richard-glunk-loses-license-bribery-investigation%2F Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Glunk has lost his Pennsylvania medical license during an investigation that he tried to influence a member of the Pennsylvania Board of Medicine. Glunk in recent years has made headlines for a $20 million malpractice verdict against him in the death of teenage liposuction patient Amy Fledderman. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245243 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:07:35 +0100 4245243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159212&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FSkzPBmX6bQY%2F By Michael F. CannonThe following exchange took place yesterday on the Christian Broadcasting Network between host David Brody and Tea Party Express Chairwoman Amy Kremer. Brody: Mitt Romney…on the Massachusetts health care situation, you’re going to tell me that’s going to fly in the Tea Party movement? Kremer: Absolutely not…I’m being honest here…You can’t get away from that.  And that’s the thing is, the days of people being able to do one thing in their state in front of a microphone, and then going to Washington and doing something else. I mean, the Internet, and 24-hour news cycles changed it all, and these people don’t have short memories, they’re digging up everything from the past, and they’re not going to let go o... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159212 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:37:57 +0100 4159212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086455&cid=t_430360_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FP6gHzkT-6Tk%2Fblogworld-expo-2010-1.php A bunch of luck, good fortune, and a few days in Vegas?  Yep!  That describes the tail end of last week for me.  WEGO Health recommended me for a scholarship to attend Blogworld Expo 2010!  The folks at BlogWorld covered travel, one night of lodging, and admission to the Social Health Track at this years conference.  It was an incredible trip, packed with incredible people, and filled with incredible information.  This was another opportunity to visit with some familiar faces (Kerri, Manny, Amy, Jenni).  I bend over backwards to spend time with these people because they are full of positive energy and passion.  It is infectious, and we are very lucky to have them in our diabetes online family (and ChronicBabe.com family ::waves at Jenni::).  &nb... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086455 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0100 4086455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3961869&cid=t_430360_117_f&fid=38856&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.timemastermd.com%2F%3Fp%3D1162 Time the Golden Arches Right Bikini Babe Audrina Patridge – Bingo, Bongo, Blanket, Burger? If you want to have more sex, make sure you slam a burger down her throat after you have done your thing!  Because, soon after that burger hits her stomach, she starts making insulin.  Insulin lowers blood sugar, but more importantly, lowers sex drive! Nicole Anderson – dating diabetic Nick Jonas?  Should we be concerned for her? Nick Jonas is about to turn 18 next week, so I doubt if the insulin he has to take for his diabetes kills off his sex drive with the ladies!  Is he dating Nicole now?  I am out of the loop, maybe you know? Double Burger and Double Babies!  Welcome Knox and Vivienne! Actress Angelina Jolie reported got gestational diabetes during her pregnancy – yo... Timemaster MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3961869 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:16:22 +0100 3961869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3896050&cid=t_430360_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FIa9lS3CUQLI%2Fdiabetes-rising-by-dan-hurley.php I first heard of Dan Hurley and his book, "Diabetes Rising", over at Amy's site (Diabetes Mine). She did a two part interview about a year ago (Part 1, Part 2), and there was something about what Dan said that pulled at my emotions.  He says about his approach to the book:... Even with this best medical advice, I feel that the ‘just try harder’ approach is not going to work for a lot of people. If you’re very educated, motivated, and have a good attitude, you can kind of stumble your way through it. But obviously tons and tons of people don’t have all those attributes… something else is needed to help them. How many times have you felt you needed to "just try harder?"  Or worse yet, been told you "just need to try harder?"  I feel that way almost all the time!&nbsp... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3896050 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3896050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753860&cid=t_430360_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FaoVh4BDeU-Y%2F Last year, we featured singer... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753860 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:54:36 +0100 3753860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753777&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmend-your-conscience-call-the-apology-hotline%2F photo: Thinkstock A few weeks ago, my roommates and I ordered Thai food. We went to pick it up, and once we got home, we realized that we’d been given someone else’s order as well as our own. Rather than call and admit our error, we had a Thai feast, with enough leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day. You could say we went Thai crazy. So, I’m sorry, Pagoda Thai Food. And I’m sorry to the customer who probably had to wait for ten minutes while their food was remade. Even though you probably got some free spring rolls to make up for the error. (Consider that my gift to you.) Phew. It feels good to have that out in the open. Most of us have an apology lurking deep within us, but for whatever reason, we can’t say it. Whether it’s coming years too late, ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753777 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:20:58 +0100 3753777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746706&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fits-official-real-friends-are-better-than-robot-friends%2F While watching New York Times correspondent Amy Harmon try with some difficulty to have a conversation with a robot woman, it becomes increasingly obvious that robots will not replace humans for emotional fulfillment anytime soon. The only similarity between Bina48 and your best friend is that they both sometimes say, “Um.” But Bina48 makes awkward jokes about scheming to take over the world. via The Daily What Post from: BlissTree It's Official: Real Friends are Better than Robot Friends (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746706 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:01:25 +0100 3746706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701676&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoctor-to-patient-do-you-text-and-drive%2F2010.06.26 It’s time to ask patients whether they text and drive. An important perspective piece from the New England Journal of Medicine urges doctors to include that question during preventive health exams. The data surrounding texting and driving is grim: Although there are many possible distractions for drivers, more than 275 million Americans own cell phones, and 81% of them talk on those phones while driving. The adverse consequences have reached epidemic proportions. Current data suggest that each year, at least 1.6 million traffic accidents (28% of all crashes) in the United States are caused by drivers talking on cell phones or texting. Talking on the phone causes many more accidents than texting, simply because millions more drivers talk than text; moreover, using a hands-free device does... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701676 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:00:05 +0100 3701676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666020&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F16%2Fif-you-build-it-he-will-come-on-pursuing-our-dreams%2F “If you build it, he will come” is the famous line in the classic 1989 flick, “Field of Dreams.” When Iowa corn farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) starts hearing voices to build a baseball diamond in his fields — sacrificing all the income from his crop — everyone thinks he’s gone mad. He has. Sort of. But then he sees Shoeless Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta) on the field, and the details begin to fall into place. It’s funny how you pick up different things in a movie depending on where you are in life. The movie came out just as I was graduating from high school and figuring out how to live my life sober. My vision was very black and white then. It has to be in the early days of sobriety, or else you’ll end up drunk. So I remember the &#8220... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666020 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:29:10 +0100 3666020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656809&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbuzzy-pain-relief-for-kids%2F2010.06.13 Here’s Buzzy, a reusable pain relief device developed by a pediatrician. It works based on the gate control theory of pain: Buzzy is a newly developed reusable pain relief device that children can bring to the doctor’s office with them to help dull the pain of shots! As the brainchild of Pediatrician Amy Baxter, Buzzy rapidly reduces pain when pressed onto the skin. Buzzy is especially helpful for children who receive shots often, like those suffering from diabetes. Buzzy can also be used for the small things, like taking splinters out! Not only is Buzzy a kid-favorite, but it’s safe, effective immediately on contact, FDA compliant, and environmentally friendly, too. *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656809 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:00:09 +0100 3656809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629604&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Famy-sedaris-on-dating%2F Don’t leave a piece of jewelry at his house so you can go back and get it later; he may be with his real girlfriend. –Amy Sedaris Post from: BlissTree Amy Sedaris on Dating (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629604 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:00:19 +0100 3629604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621608&cid=t_430360_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fenvironmental-working-group-lists-organic-fruits-vegetables-highest-pesticide-levels%2F Amy Rosenthal of the Environmental Working Group discusses the “dirty dozen” non-organic fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621608 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:48 +0100 3621608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533833&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FfEkynN6C2CY%2F Kelley Connors This post was written by Kelley Connors, President, Founder, Real Women on Health! Life has a way of taking its twists and turns and ups and downs…and soon enough we’re over 40 and wondering when, if ever, we’ll “hit our stride”. Self-acceptance and self-esteem are closely related…and arises as you learn that you are perfect with all your accomplishments, victories, and … vices. Self-acceptance is as essential to one’s well-being as water is to a blooming flower. Have you ever re-framed your “inadequacies” and lack of self-acceptance into a humor and candor….where laughter has a place in healing and well-being? Move over Candace Bushnell… and meet Amy Cohen, a New York Times Best-selling author of “The Late Bloomer Revolution”. Amy says it well he... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533833 Wed, 05 May 2010 14:41:09 +0100 3533833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490812&cid=t_430360_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fhappy-birthday-to-me.html Glucose averages looking good. Got a clean mammogram result last week. Enjoying a beautiful — if not entirely sunny — day today with my partner (still the love of my life) and my three unbelievable girls. Thinking about how much fun we had over Spring Break a few weeks’ back: Life is good, even when you no [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490812 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:20:08 +0100 3490812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3467985&cid=t_430360_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2010%2F04%2F13%2Fvideo-of-phil-and-amy-mickelsons-masters-kiss-pushes-tiger-aside%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up. Video of Phil and Amy Mickelson’s Masters Kiss Pushes Tiger Aside. Phil & Amy Mickelson at 2010 Masters Golf Tournament Tiger Woods is a fine golfer with some personal problems, and that’s all I have to say about Mr. Woods. Except for the schadenfraude enthusiasts, who no doubt relished Tiger’s 4th-place finish at the 2010 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga., on Sunday all eyes were turned to winner Phil Mickelson and his wife Amy. For 11 months Amy Mickelson has battled breast cancer. She had not been on any golf course since her diagnosis last May, and she was in bed most of the week in Augusta leading up to the tournament… Read the rest on AOL. Video of Phil and Amy Mickelson’s Masters Kiss Pushes Tiger Aside. F... Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3467985 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:14:51 +0100 3467985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463795&cid=t_430360_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbreast-cancer-is-the-winning-story-at-the-masters-tournament%2F In May 2009, Amy Mickelson was diagnosed with breast cancer. She has been battling the disease for the past 11 months and has been bedridden for much of that time. Amy is a mother of three children and the wife of Phil Mickelson, the winner of the 2010 Masters golf tournament. Like many people, I tuned in to watch the Masters this past weekend because Tiger Woods was playing. I am not a huge fan of Tiger’s, but like a lot of people I was disappointed when I learned of his lapse in character and integrity over the past years. I am hoping for his family’s sake that Tiger can get his career and personal commitments back on track, so I tuned in hoping to see him do well. I can relate to his wife, Elin Nordegren, since I was betrayed by my first husband in a similar way. For obvious reasons... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463795 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:56:58 +0100 3463795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460137&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fformer-sex-bloggers-confront-mommyhood-%25e2%2580%2593-and-blogging-about-it%2F This article originally appeared on our sister site, TheGloss. The sex column has mutated mightily since the earliest days of “Ask Anka” in Details. Once banished to the back section of alt-weeklies, right by the classified ads, frank first-person sex writing has spread to college newspapers and blogs. And ad as this world has matured, so have its participants. So what happens when writers decide that they want to focus their erotic energies on one person, or just that they need to take a break from chronicling their intimate exploits? Some writers go the eminent-sage route, moving into a position where they dole out advice to the needy. But others, including the acid-tongued New York City dating columnist Amy Sohn and the pioneering sex website Nerve, are moving on to a step t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460137 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:03:09 +0100 3460137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443663&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fquote-of-the-day-3%2F Don’t leave a piece of jewelry at his house so you can go back and get it later; he may be with his real girlfriend. – Amy Sedaris (I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence) Post from: BlissTree Quote of the Day: Dating Advice from Amy Sedaris (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443663 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:00:09 +0100 3443663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339764&cid=t_430360_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FJP5UjyPtcio%2Fthe-2010-diabetesmine-design-challenge.php Amy has announced the opening of the 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge, and created this really neat little video to kick things off (I love this!)I love that Amy has had such great success with this contest.  Because of that great success, it keeps getting bigger and bigger, which is nothing short of great for those of us living with diabetes.  Take a moment to recognize that this gives a lot of creative people a chance to get their ideas in front of people who can help them bring that idea to life.  Something that doesn't happen often enough.Head over to The 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge homepage for contest details and check back often for news and updates.  Thank you Amy, and everyone that is helping you pull this together.  Your contest may well have a b... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339764 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:04:07 +0100 3339764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269705&cid=t_430360_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2F7i4XhKqQP7c%2F BlindGossip.com featured this... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269705 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:51:02 +0100 3269705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142833&cid=t_430360_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F09Znvrxgu9Q%2F The highly charged debate over vaccines took an unusual turn late last month when a widely quoted anti-vaccine crusader, Barbara Loe Fisher, filed a lawsuit against Wired magazine and one of its writers, along with Paul Offit, an infectious disease specialist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, over a recent story. The November piece quotes, Offit, who is regularly villified by those questioning vaccines especially in connection with the debate over autism, as criticizing Fisher, who runs the National Vaccine Information Center, a self-described vaccine watchdog. Specifically, Offit says that Fisher “lies” (here is the lawsuit). In her suit, Fisher complains the article wrongfully portrays Offit, who is credited as one of the developers of Merck’s Rotateq vacc... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142833 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:31:11 +0100 3142833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108548&cid=t_430360_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fpum6WdrNKj0%2F Looking to save money on its $500 million-plus annual legal bills, Pfizer’s top in-house lawyer, Amy Schulman, is changing the way the drugmaker pays the numerous law firms that handle patent, product liability and other litigation. Schulman, who joined Pfizer from DLA Piper in mid-2008 (see here), initiated a flat fee instead of billable hours and, so far, 19 firms have met the new standards. By the end of 2010, she wants three-fourths of her legal spending to be handled within the network and slash domestic legal spending by 15 percent to 20 percent. Beyond cost cutting, Schulman wants to build better long-term relationships with her outside counsel. By liberating them from the billable hour, she believes the law firms can focus on the real value of their work for the drugmaker. Ul... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108548 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:07:33 +0100 3108548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083060&cid=t_430360_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FmtNdSqeidQo%2F Amy Lumet is the clear winner... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083060 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:52:57 +0100 3083060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048355&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2FU8r9USQMyl8%2F Let me start out by saying that I am a huge fan of Amy Winehouse's music. I absolutely love her style and feel that in the world of today's music, it is very unique. What is not unique is Amy Winehouse's addiction problems. She has been on a downward spiral for a long time which included an attempt to enter a rehab facility in August of 2007. That attempt at recovery lasted about three days and obviously had no lasting effect. So will January 24th's check in to rehab be any different than the last? Since Amy Winehouse is in the public eye we've all gotten to watch the train wreck of her addiction. The most recent, and in my opinion the most disturbing, example of this was a video posted by a British tabloid called The Sun. This video showed Amy Winehouse smoking crack on film. It w... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048355 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:53:54 +0100 3048355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995981&cid=t_430360_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLDn17dhhVfQ%2Fdiabetesmine-launches-diabetes-health-plan.php Last week, Amy Tenderich launched the DiabetesMine Health Account Plan on Keas.com. Amy has created this plan in partnership with her co-author on Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes, Dr. Richard Jackson of Joslin Diabetes Center. Based on the book, this "interactive health plan" has the following goals: Learn more about their ‘numbers’ and why they matter Discover what each individual personally needs to focus on now (i.e. lowering A1C or blood pressure, making food changes, etc.) Choose their own tactics and get help improving their key test results – and their overall health Amy goes on to say that "[t]his is not just another web site for logging BG data; rather, Keas has created a way for us to share some of our best advice about managing diabetes with people in a smart and eng... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995981 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:34:51 +0100 2995981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2931006&cid=t_430360_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FPcP1BQBJmHs%2F Amy Winehouse, after wrecking... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2931006 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:23:17 +0100 2931006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894716&cid=t_430360_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FVTKLzZ6xS9o%2Fdiabetes-heart-disease-a-quick-post-trip-vlog.php David Mendosa was also scheduled to attend, but was unfortunately not able to make it.  It sounds like we will be working with David on this project as it matures though.  I value David's input, insights, and experiences, so I'm glad that he will be involved.* Disclosure: In return for my participation in the connected council meeting I was paid a small honorarium, and given a Flip video recorder to participate in the "Real Stories" initiative.  My travel, primary meals, and lodging were also paid for.  That does not mean my support and belief in this AHA Project was purchased.  Following the food chain up a step, this particular AHA project is currently sponsored by Takeda. All content is that of the author and not reviewed or approved by the American Heart Associ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894716 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:51:04 +0100 2894716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879820&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.whatwinnersdo.com%2Famy-winehouse-at-the-grammys%2F Amy Winehouse performed at the Grammys via satellite from London last night in her first televised performance since entering into rehab last month. "Yes I've been black but when I come back you'll know, know, know". I guess those Amy Winehouse lyrics from her song Rehab still ring true...even if she did end up saying yes to rehab. I was honestly nervous for Amy Winehouse last night. She ended up doing an excellent job at the Grammys because she is truly a performer at heart. I was reading an Amy Winehouse article in NME which was an interview with one of her back up singers. In this interview Ade Omotayo was explaining that Amy Winehouse has been much more healthy and happy after coming out of rehab. In this interview Ade Omotayo went on to explain that while they were in the studio wait... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879820 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:08:51 +0100 2879820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353790&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fgrand-rounds-from-amy-tenderich-of.html Diabetes is always in the news. This week's Grand Rounds come, once again, all the way from the USA.Amy Tenderich is......perhaps-just-a-tad overly analytical new diabetic based in San Francisco, CA. Diagnosed with Type 1 in May 2003. After living overseas and years of PR/marketing work for high-tech companies in Silicon Valley, currently a freelance writer and consultant in the health and diabetes industries and full-time mom.And she writes regularly about her experiences as a diabeticHere’s WhyI think I can, I think I can… I know I can, I know I can… learn to count the carb content of everything that passes my lips; carry monitor, glucose tabs, insulin pump/pen and needles at all times; learn to inject myself throughout the day; navigate the American healthcare system; and ward off... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353790 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:24:00 +0100 2353790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347973&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fmedical-negligence-in-massachusetts.html Those of you who, like Dr Crippen, are armchair cricket fans will be familiar with that out-swinging fast ball which the batsman edges. The wicket keeper and the first slip stand frozen as the ball passes between them. Each thinks the other is going to take the catch. Neither moves and so, a couple of seconds later, the ball is over the boundary for four runs.Unforgiveable.A middle-aged man goes into hospital to have a minor operation to remove a bladder stone. The hospital policy is that all patients over 50 who are to have a general anaesthetic should have a CXR (you can argue about that, but policy is policy…) so the urologist orders one. The operation is successful. The patient goes home. The CXR showed a small lung cancer. The urologist, the anaesthetist and the primary care physici... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347973 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:41:00 +0100 2347973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1734346&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F27%2Fliving-with-a-roommate%2F From Science Daily: * * * Anxious college freshmen can relax. No matter who will be sharing their dorm room, they have the power to make the relationship better, University of Michigan research suggests. The research, published in the September 2008 issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, was conducted by psychologists Jennifer Crocker and Amy Canevello at the U-M Institute for Social Research. * * * Crocker and Canevello studied more than 300 college freshmen who were assigned to share rooms with other students they didn’t know at the start of the first semester. In one study, participants were surveyed once a week for 10 weeks about their attitudes toward friendships in general, and about their feelings of loneliness and experiences of conflict. In a second study... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1734346 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:01:37 +0100 1734346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1655674&cid=t_430360_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F345588339%2F Why has the cost of some drugs skyrocketed? That’s the question the Joint Economic Committee explored at a hearing yesterday in which some specialty pharma companies were skewered for raising prices dramatically after buying meds from larger drugmakers. Among those cited were Ovation Pharmaceuticals, whose ceo, Jeff Aronin, is a PhRMA board member. In her opening remarks, US Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from Minnesota, indicated she asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Ovation for allegedly exploiting a lack of competition to one of its products. Another company cited was Questcor Pharmaceuticals. “When we have pharmaceutical companies like Ovation or Questcor increasing prices to astronomical levels because of the lack of competition in the market, their act... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1655674 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:52:39 +0100 1655674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631683&cid=t_430360_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F337675433%2F I knew about Amy’s Army when I got the following in my inbox from Dori Persky: Amy Katz was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) in 2003. She volunteered to participate in a worldwide study for Gleevac in order to “help other kids.” But, while the drug allows her to lead a somewhat normal lift, the only known cure for CML is a stem cell transplant. Although Amy’s whole family has been tested, none of them are a match (although ironically, her two sisters are perfect matches for each other.) Amy’s Army was founded by friends and family soon after learning about Amy’s diagnosis. They held their first marrow drive in 2004 and had a turnout of over 1,620 people! The second drive drew 500 people in the midst of a Pittsburgh snowstorm! Although the many marrow drives... Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631683 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:21:50 +0100 1631683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1547049&cid=t_430360_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Famy-winehouse-and-emphysema-you-dont-always-die-from-tobacco%2F Most likely, Amy Winehouse doesn’t have emphysema. Yet. Most likely, her doctor’s said something like “If you don’t stop smoking that bad cough you have already will just get worse and lead to chronic bronchitis, emphysema and COPD. Not only will your singing career be over, but you’ll be dependent on supplemental oxygen and will have to lug around a tank of it wherever you go. Forever.” Want another cigarette? Just say “No, no, no.” Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, accounting for approximately 1 of every 5 deaths (438,000 people) each year. Yet an estimated 1 of every 5 adults (21 percent) in America still smoke (some 45 million people). What’s worse, smoking harms nearly every organ of the body, causing many diseases... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1547049 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:20:07 +0100 1547049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526762&cid=t_430360_131_f&fid=35743&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthegenesherpa.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fkicking.html Whoah! I never thought that my blog would generate such response! I received over 100 emails today. Guess what. In a near 50/50 split they were pro or anti regulation. Some were so nasty and hate filled I began to question why I was even blogging about this. Luckily, none threatened my pets or family! They even asked me whose side I was on. I think I have been pretty clear on this one. I am on the side of safe and effective personalized medicine. That's the only side to be on. I am FOR the Genomic Medicine revolution. I am against anything that will hinder its' development. Some of these fly by night companies have been doing just that for years now!So I must sit back and look over the landscape. I knew this is where we were headed. Maybe we need a refresher course in history to understand... Gene Sherpas: Personalized Medicine and You blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526762 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:09:00 +0100 1526762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423764&cid=t_430360_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fbreast-cancer%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Famericas-favorite-mom-is-a-breast-cancer-survivor%2F Normally my next post would be on Wednesday, but this one couldn’t wait. One thing survivors can do is unite! We do it for breast cancer walks, we do it to raise money for research, we do it to support each other and we can do it to nominate one of our own for “America’s Favorite Mom.” Betty Yerkes is the mother of Amy Yerkes, the woman who invited us this past February to participate in her study at Adelphi University on the emotional impact of a breast cancer diagnosis. Amy nominated her mom, and Betty made it all the way to the semi-finals. Betty’s story is so like any one of our stories; she was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 years ago and is a survivor for the most part because she opted for a mastectomy. Betty is also the creator of BirthRight and provided emotional and... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423764 Tue, 06 May 2008 19:44:45 +0100 1423764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455487&cid=t_430360_118_f&fid=36984&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthManagementRx%2F%7E3%2F281255443%2Feveryone-should-enter-2nd-diabetes-mine.html More info at MedGadget here...Great to see 2 categories (under/over 18). Amy Tenderich will judge; winners get a ticket to Health 2.0 and IDEO design consultation.Please - design tools to help consumers with diabetes live the sweet life. (Source: Health Management Rx) Health Management Rx blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455487 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:49:00 +0100 1455487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1385474&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F273423801%2F While breastfeeding may not seem the right choice for every parent, it is the best choice for every baby. – Amy Spangler, author of Breastfeeding: A Parent’s Guide Tags: amy spangler, breastfeeding, breastfeeding-quote, lactationShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1385474 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:29:38 +0100 1385474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1360636&cid=t_430360_131_f&fid=34976&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftalk.dnadirect.com%2F2008%2F04%2F09%2Famy-harmons-the-dna-age-wins-a-pulitzer%2F Congratulations to Amy Harmon who just received a Pulitzer Prize for her series, The DNA Age. Her series, with articles and videos, “explores the benefits and burdens of genetic information as it filters out of scientific laboratories into everyday life.” It’s fantastic reading for anyone interested in what DNA means to you and me, today, [...] (Source: DNA Direct Talk) DNA Direct Talk blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1360636 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:25:31 +0100 1360636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1331279&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Fin_treatment_--_jake_amy_we_2.html Jake and Amy both arrive for their session. Jake says he will miss the office -- he likes the feel of it and the clutter. Paul asks why he says they will miss it. Amy says they are getting divorced. Jake says it is because of Paul, of therapy, that therapy did them good. Amy says good if you mean a disaster. Amy asks Paul if he has ever been through a divorce. Paul suggests maybe they could start with talking about the last week. Amy says they didn't see each other all week. Her tone is brittle and angry. Amy says she doesn't want to talk about her week, that therapy has just made her miserable.. Jake says that's not how it has been, that Paul has helped them see how they bring out the worst in each other. Amy continues to be angry. Jake seems more at ease. Amy says she heard Jake play whe... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1331279 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:09:44 +0100 1331279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1317734&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Fin_treatment_--_jake_amy_we.html Well, you know how I feel about this couple. Let's see where they take us today. Kate is standing by the office window when Paul enters after telling Max to take care of something. He and Max have been to Max's game. Kate asks Paul to close the door so she can talk with him. She tells him that she called and left a message for Gina that she won't be returning to therapy. That she does not want to go over that ground again, that she needs to figure this out on her own. She tells him that she is really happy he is seeing Gina and that she hopes she can help him. Jake is there. Paul asks if Amy is coming and he says he doesn't think so. Jake says it has been a weird week, quiet and awkward. That Lenny seems relaxed and at ease, which he thinks is odd. Paul says kids do that when they sense... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1317734 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:41:54 +0100 1317734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301777&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Fin_treatment_--_jake_amy_we_5.html Thursday is not my favorite day of Paul's week. Jake & Amy time again. Paul opens the door and Jake walks in. He says Amy is waiting in the car. Jake talks about how nice the neighborhood is and how much the house Paul lives in is worth. Paul says they have lived there 22 years. Jake says he hiked the Appalachian Trail when he was 17 -- the trail goes through near Paul's house. Jake asks if he and Paul might have become friends if they had met long ago. Jake says they drove there together today -- part of the new plan, to be accommodating. Then he starts complaining about Amy's driving, that she won't talk on the phone while driving, despite the fact that she treats the car as a place to do business. So she pulls over every time. Paul asks why he doesn't drive. He says he fell asleep... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301777 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 21:00:09 +0100 1301777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1284701&cid=t_430360_109_f&fid=35451&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jung-at-heart.com%2Fjung_at_heart%2Fin_treatment_--_jake_amy_we_4.html Did you see Gabriel Byrne on Charlie Rose last night? We begin this week as Amy is outside the office talking on her cell phone. Paul comes out and she says she is a little early. Paul asks if she can wait a few minutes and goes back inside. Then we seeAmy is alone. She gets up to close the curtain. Then fluffs the pillow on the couch. Paul asks how she is and she says good. She says she rushed to get there. She says Jake is not coming. She tells Paul that they are together, that everything is fine and they are seemingly in love. Amy says she was miffed that Paul asked her to wait outside and wonders if he would let another patient, someone he likes more, come in early. She says she knows she and Jake are not easy as patients. Paul asks how she would describe herself. She says maybe she wo... Jung At Heart blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1284701 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:16:40 +0100 1284701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1255110&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F240970211%2Fgenetic-discrimination-in-eye-of.html Yesterday's NYT ran a front-page article by Amy Harmon about genetic discrimination. Some people who could potentially benefit from genetic testing are deciding not to be tested (or to be tested "off... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1255110 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 20:14:37 +0100 1255110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1239378&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2008%2F02%2Famy-winehouses-husband-is-doing.html (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence) Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1239378 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 21:22:00 +0100 1239378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1222400&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2F233212052%2F Amy Winehouse performed at the Grammys via satellite from London last night in her first televised performance since entering into rehab last month. “Yes I’ve been black but when I come back you’ll know, know, know”. I guess those Amy Winehouse lyrics from her song Rehab still ring true…even if she did end up saying yes to rehab. (more…) Related Posts:Amy Winehouse In Rehab…Again (5)What Winners Do Is Proud To Introduce The Suboxone Help Spot (1)Spirituality In Addiction Recovery: This Little Light Of Mine…I’m Going To Let It Shine (3)The First Year Of Recovery: Where I Came From…Where I’m Going (2)Instant Gratification Is A Huge Part of Addiction (1) (Source: What Winners Do) What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1222400 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:54:37 +0100 1222400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1179718&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35822&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWhatWinnersDo%2F%7E3%2F223535581%2F Let me start out by saying that I am a huge fan of Amy Winehouse’s music. I absolutely love her style and feel that in the world of today’s music, it is very unique. What is not unique is Amy Winehouse’s addiction problems. She has been on a downward spiral for a long time which included an attempt to enter a rehab facility in August of 2007. That attempt at recovery lasted about three days and obviously had no lasting effect. So will January 24th’s check in to rehab be any different than the last? (more…) Related Posts:What Winners Do Is Proud To Introduce The Suboxone Help Spot (1)Spirituality In Addiction Recovery: This Little Light Of Mine…I’m Going To Let It Shine (3)The First Year Of Recovery: Where I Came From…Where I’m G... What Winners Do blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1179718 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:36:50 +0100 1179718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1127437&cid=t_430360_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fdiabetes-etiquette-cards-ten-tips-how.html Award winning Diabetes Mine Blog by Amy Tenderich describes the "Etiquette Cards" by the Behavioral Diabetes Institute which advise others who don't have diabetes on appropriate behavior. The first tip is "Don't offer unsolicited advice about my eating or other aspects of diabetes." Being helpful or supportive without being annoying is often a challenge and the tips give some concrete guidance. The "etiquette" includes advice not to tell "horror stories" about others whom you have known who had diabetes, and don't offer the wrong type of reassurances, such as saying "it could be worse, you could have cancer."The privacy of a diabetic's blood sugar, and the request for others to avoid looking "horrified" when a diabetic checks blood sugar or administers an injection are other tips on the li... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1127437 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:08:00 +0100 1127437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=972864&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F10%2Famy-winehouse.html I keep forgetting to follow celebrity gossip lately as my own life keeps me busy, but Honorary Cuntface Amy Winehouse has been busy lately, even though I forgot to pay attention. I hope she gets it together. I love her and her big hair. (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence) Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=972864 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 18:36:00 +0100 972864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=839143&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F09%2Famy-winehouse-and-pete-doherty-oh-my.html I try to keep posting these stories when I don't have much to say. I'm tired, but never fear, my loyal readers, there are addicts acting up worldwide, and I'll be sure to bring you news of them, even in my boring contentedness. And as long at Pete Doherty is still breathing, there will be heroin news. I think I make money with these News Room things, too...like if you click on it or something, I get some money. Click click click! Make me rich! I promise that if I get a bunch of money, my husband will act like a madman, which will make me write lots of stuff! It's a win-win situation! And one day, I'll post that picture of me and Paris, wearing big glasses and showing our hoohahs in a fancy car with the license tag reading, "JUNKWIFE." Hah!I do wish Amy Winehouse would quit acting like that... Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=839143 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 03:43:00 +0100 839143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=829967&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F29%2Famy-tracks-newest-gizmos%2F Filed under: Opinion, Products, CareWhat's small, green and cute? Nah, not Kermit the Frog. It's the Renew Lancing System. I was just checking out Amy T's review of this and other cool/interesting new diabetes-related gadgetry on her site, Diabetes Mine.The Renew Advanced Lancing System: it's sleek, small, and in cool colors - retro lime green and silver. But the name! "Renew Advanced Lancing System" - jeepers, couldn't they have thought of something a little catchier?? Anyway, it's a handy little self-contained, disposable lancing unit that contains twenty needles. Don't bother checking out the website, 'cause there's no info on there yet. Hmm...Amy gives the thumbs-down to another newie: the DUO-CARE, a combined blood glucose and blood pressure monitor. The idea is okay, but the design: ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=829967 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 829967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=822828&cid=t_430360_151_f&fid=35793&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thejunkyswife.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fmore-amy-winehouse-mess_25.html (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence) Heroin Addiction Codependence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=822828 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:12:00 +0100 822828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=815160&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F22%2Fspecialized-conference-for-type-1-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Events, Opinion, Services, Allie Beatty, SupportHear ye! Hear ye! I have an announcement to make. About 3 months ago, a committee formed to explore the possibility of creating a new conference series for adults with type 1 diabetes. Most conferences are currently geared towards all types of diabetes, but a group of us felt there should be more for the unique challenges that are posed to adults living with type 1. With that in mind, we are conducting an interest study for the conference. Who would you like to see at the conference? Tell us what is missing from Type 1 diabetes (besides the obvious **cure**). This will help us with programming, as well as securing sponsorships for the event. Besides giving you all you want from the latest and greatest in type ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=815160 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 815160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=749427&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F22%2Fnew-trial-uses-small-doses-of-oral-insulin-to-prevent-type-1%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, ResearchNine-year-old Devin Linendoll was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the tender age of two. He's gone from a toddler criss-crossed with comforting Band-Aids after a day of shots, to a whiz with his insulin pump. Now Devin's parents, Amy and Lawrence, just found out their youngest son, Trevor, has at least a 50 percent chance of developing type 1 within the next five years. After a lengthy set of complex blood tests, Dr. Bill Russell, Devin's pediatric endocrinologist, determined Trevor's six-year-old body is attacking its insulin. He makes plenty now, but his body thinks insulin is an invader. If Trevor follows in Devin's footsteps, his immune system will continue to attack insulin-generating cells, slowly destroying insulin capacity. The Linendoll's... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=749427 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 749427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658844&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F05%2Fcharges-dropped-against-mr-universe%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Events, SupportLast week Amy Tenderich, creator of Diabetes Mine and co-author of Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes, sent out an email asking us to speak out on behalf of Mr. Universe. I remembered the gist of the story when it first happened, back in April. What I didn't realize was the ensuing atrocities for Mr. Burns after the event. Back in April, Doug Burns was maced by police during a hypoglycemic event at a movie theater. During the episode, the police assumed he was intoxicated, despite a bystander's insistence that it might be a diabetes issue. He was handcuffed, thrown into a car, and driven to a nearby ER without proper treatment for his hypoglycemia. Officers arrested him for assault and resisting arrest. Prosecutors initially insisted Bu... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658844 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 658844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=654450&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F02%2Funderstanding-glycemic-goals-empowers-type-2-diabetics%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, BooksThe best part of blogging for The Diabetes Blog is the steep learning curve you embark upon as you research media outlets with an eye on diabetes. I've grown up as a sister and daughter of two brothers and a mom and dad with type 1 diabetes, but the challenges type 2 diabetics face are entirely foreign. Alarmingly, recent surveys reveal about 60% of type 2 diabetics are not reaching glycemic goals. A new book, Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes: Five Essential Health Factors You Can Master to Enjoy a Long and Healthy Life, offers type 2 diabetics tools to better manage their health. Authors Richard A. Jackson, MD, Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School and Amy L. Tenderich, MA, diabetes blogger, journalist and author, hope the book can guid... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=654450 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 654450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644728&cid=t_430360_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F5%2F30%2Fmr-universe-needs-your-help.html Mr. Universe, Doug Burns got arrested and has to go to trial. Why? Because he was acting drunk and, supposedly, resisted arrest. Why? Because his blood sugar was 29! Why? Because he is a Type 1 diabetic and he was experiencing a “low” related to a mismatch between his insulin dose and his insulin need.  This happens sometimes.Low blood sugar can have many different manifestations. Sometimes people pass out. Some people just get jittery and nervous. And, it is not uncommon for people to become confused and seem like they are drunk when their blood sugar gets too low. That is what happened to Doug. Unfortunately, Doug’s low occurred in a public place – a movie house – and police thought they had a public drunk on their hands. They arrested him and... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644728 Wed, 30 May 2007 15:04:02 +0100 644728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=629331&cid=t_430360_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fmeet-d-blogger-amy-tenderich-tonight.html Tonight, (May 22, 2007, 9:00 PM EST), be sure to join us and meet Amy Tenderich, co-author of "Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes", not to mention, fellow diabetes blogger at diabetesmine.com. The chat will be held in in the DiabetesTalkFest.com chatroom.Amy Tenderich is a freelance journalist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She holds a BA in Journalism from Cal State Long Beach and an MA in Communication Studies from UC Santa Barbara. She began her career as a journalist, and has experience in magazine editing, marketing and public relations. Following two stints overseas and 13 years of communications work in the Silicon Valley technology industry, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in May 2003, and subsequently launched DiabetesMine.com, "a gold mine of straight talk and ... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=629331 Tue, 22 May 2007 12:25:00 +0100 629331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=629109&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F21%2Famy-t-a-gold-mine-of-diabetes-straight-talk%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Opinion, Books, Services, SupportIf you've been around the diabetes online community you've certainly heard of Amy Tenderich. Her award-winning site is touted as one of the most influential diabetes sites out there. If you're looking for a gold mine of straight talk and encouragement -- Diabetes Mine is your destination. And now is your chance to speak to the celebrity herself! Amy will be chatting live on Tuesday, May 22, 9pm EST on Diabetes Talkfest. Her charm comes through, loud and clear, in her cynically optimistic view of the trials of living with diabetes. Her journalistic flair derives from the heart and covers topics like breaking news and inside looks at diabetes research, as well as daily life with diabetes and unco... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=629109 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 629109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=584628&cid=t_430360_134_f&fid=35152&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsstrumello.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fmeet-author-more-chats-scheduled.html Coming on the heels of a terrific "Meet the Author" program with James S. Hirsch, author of "Cheating Destiny: Living With Diabetes, America's Biggest Epidemic", be sure to join us and meet several other esteemed authors with diabetes!Chat with Deb ButterfieldJoin us next Thursday (May 10, 2007) at 9:00 PM EST in the the DiabetesTalkFest.com chatroom and meet Deb Butterfield, author of the book "Showdown with Diabetes". For many people with diabetes, Deb Butterfield needs no introduction. Deb founded the Insulin-Free World Foundation in 1996, and until she adopted her second daughter in 2005, Deb operated the DiabetesPortal family of websites, a group of diabetes-centric websites that was an interactive online diabetes community. The sites included a popular chatroom called DiabetesStation... Scott's Web Log blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=584628 Tue, 01 May 2007 12:45:00 +0100 584628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=560425&cid=t_430360_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F111074997%2F Gene Genie and I are in the same town this weekend. While Genie is over at Neurophilosophy, I just returned to London this morning from my annual trip to the San Francisco Bay Area to visit family and friends. The trip was totally satisfying and I also had the good fortune to hook up with some brilliant people who are as intense about genetics as I am, including 23andMe, Lisa Lee at DNA Direct (along with some serious IM chats with Jason Bobe), and Thomas Goetz at Wired. Silicon Valley feels like the center of the world. I can’t believe I moved away 13 years ago never to return (well, never say never ). By the way, for a giggle read this: DNA Proves Winehouse is Shergar. I had no idea if Amy Winehouse sounded like a horse or not until I saw this video: Tags: genetics, genes, dn... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=560425 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:32:50 +0100 560425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=481884&cid=t_430360_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F19%2Fdiabetes-and-relationships%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Research, Blogs, Products, Services, SupportThanks to dLife, a whole page of insightful advice is available to help decrypt the otherwise ambiguous code of making it work when it comes to diabetes and relationships. Combining diabetes with a romantic partnership can be a delicate balance. Living with it is one thing, but what about if you are the partner of a person with diabetes? It seems to take superhuman strength to survive the disease alone. Thanks to the good folks at dLife-- you can read more about diabetes and making it a healthy part of your relationship. Questions that plague couples faced with diabetes are intuitively answered by relationship experts. For example: How can a couple overcome the communication quagmi... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=481884 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 481884