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 'announcements'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:46:01 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182147&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FYsGEYuczSs0%2Fget-your-branded-capri-shorts-now.html   In case you missed it in our professional magazine, they are available at the online store (are they unisex?). Can you imagine the American Bar Association, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, or any professional association selling branded capri pants to their members?  Do you think it would be in the first few pages of their journals and magazines? @physicaltherapy (Source: MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com) MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182147 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:41:38 +0100 5182147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181807&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F09%2Fus-marks-first-month-with-no-troop-deaths-in-iraq-yahoo-news.html 4,474 dead, thousands more wounded. BAGHDAD (AP) — August marked the first month since the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq that no American forces have died, according to an Associated Press tally. Figures compiled by the AP show that no American forces died in Iraq in August either in combat or non-combat related situations, a significant achievement in a conflict that has claimed the lives of 4,474 American service members since it began. via US marks first month with no troop deaths in Iraq – Yahoo! News. Let their sacrifices not have been in vain. Related posts:Yahoo! News: US News breaks out the best hospitals by 1 Mil Metro areas To take a bite out of their guesswork, U.S. News... Wish comes true for cancer-stricken 10-year-old inducted into Army – Yahoo! News Most kid... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181807 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:47:47 +0100 5181807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5182050&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FoLKCYp5X6_0%2F Check out the latest edition of the Health Wonk Review hosted by Avik Roy at The Apothecary, on the Forbes site. I host next the next issue. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5182050 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:14:27 +0100 5182050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181809&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F08%2Fa-calling-for-entries-in-the-2011-charles-prize-for-poetry-contest.html Announcing the second annual Poetry Contest! An award will be given to the writer who submits for consideration the most outstanding poem within the realm of health, science, or medicine. The contest starts today and ends September 31st, 2011. The winners will be chosen shortly thereafter by an elite group of 8 judges (other doctors, friends with literary training, and select bloggers). via A Calling for Entries in the 2011 Charles Prize for Poetry Contest. I’d love to see a limerick win. Make me proud… Related posts:The Charles Prize for Poetry, 2010 It is with great pleasure that I announce the winner... Imagine Medicine: The Photography / Photoshop Contest Medicine rocks! It makes the sick heal, pain go away,... Texas DPS and physician narcotic licenses, 2011 In one of tho... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181809 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:38:17 +0100 5181809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118644&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-nih-to-hold-a-course-on-medicine-in-the-media%2F2011.08.11 The NIH is doing it’s best to get science writers on the right track when it comes to responsible health reporting by holding an annual course on Medicine in the Media. The National Institutes of Health’s Office of Medical Applications of Research (OMAR) presents a free annual training opportunity to help develop journalists’ and editors’ ability to evaluate and report on medical research. The course curriculum builds on the best of prior years’ offerings to create an intensive learning experience with hands-on application. When I read about the course on Gary Schwitzer’s tweet stream, I got really excited and started scouring the NIH course site to listen to some of the fabulous speakers in the 2011 course, which just finished in July. I was disappointed to discover (more&#823... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118644 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:00:30 +0100 5118644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118799&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F-pUmboG4YJQ%2F Healthcare Economist hosts the latest edition of the Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival, entitled Risk Grabs the Headlines. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118799 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:09:32 +0100 5118799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118651&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F08%2Ftrendsmd-tmlts-blog.html TrendsMD is the blog of Texas Medical Liability Trust, and it has some informative things on it. I look forward to the first insurer blog flamewar, though…. Related posts:Movin’ Meat: Medical Malpractice Self-Insurance — Is it right for your group? ShadowFax is doing all EP’s a favor by explaining one... Why a doc might want to blog anonymously Yesterday came another of the tiresome ‘all doctors should blog... Mom | The Blog That Ate Manhattan We tried, Mom. We tried so hard. via Mom |... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118651 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 10:27:26 +0100 5118651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107516&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcolumbia-university-medical-center-to-hold-all-day-event-covering-pancreatic-cancer-research%2F2011.08.08 On Thursday, October 20, The Pancreas Center of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center will be holding the 2011 Gigi Shaw Arledge Conference on Pancreatic Diseases. This all-day event is targeted for clinicians and scientists, covering pancreatic cancer research from basic, translational, clinical and epidemiological perspectives and will feature distinguished guest lecturers and leaders in the field of pancreatic diseases. The conference is being held due to the generous support of the Gigi Arledge Foundation. Giselle (Gigi) Arledge, the late wife of Columbia Trustee and benefactor Roone Arledge, passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2010. According to foundation President Catherine Shaw, ” Now is the time to move pancreatic cancer research forward. Dr. Chabot,... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107516 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:00:05 +0100 5107516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096671&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FOhyN4RSY-DM%2F Managed Care Matters hosts the latest Health Wonk Review. Health Policy Heat Wave edition. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096671 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:12:20 +0100 5096671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077665&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1482         How did you tell your significant other about your pregnancy? How did you tell your parents/in-laws? There are so many different ways to surprise people with your announcement, that you can make that special moment a very unique one indeed. You can prepare a romantic dinner or make a funny video. If they are away on business or deployed you might think about sending a care package with some baby  items in it. However you do it you will always remember the look on their faces, surprise, happiness and joy all rolled into one. You can read here for some more inventive ideas.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! }     (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077665 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:51:11 +0100 5077665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077864&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F3H0-iCmG-iQ%2F Jacob Irwin hosts the latest Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077864 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:55:09 +0100 5077864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050899&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FMmMe9SOe1Jc%2F Workers’ Comp Insider hosts the heatwave edition of the Health Wonk Review. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050899 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:52:52 +0100 5050899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050593&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fimpeding-progress.html Dr. Edwin Leap (he of the excellently written and quite frequently updated EdwinLeap.com has started a second blog, to which he seeks submissions. I think from the title of his new effort,  Impeding progress, you can get a feel for what he’s after. Interesting idea, and while it’ll give all of a place to vent our spleens, I find blogs that are all negative rants to be cringeworthy after a while. I’m sure Dr. Leap (whom I met at ACEP this year, and he didn’t know me from Adam), will do a good editorial job. So, go hither and submit your case of impeding progress! Related posts:Feel like you’re not getting enough mail? Sign up for the American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific... When Harry met Sally 2 From Funny or Die. Take 4 minutes and laugh your... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050593 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:45:37 +0100 5050593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028233&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fextra-credit-fort-worth-teen-wins-first-google-global-science-fair.html Fort Worth teen wins first Google Global Science Fair Shree Bose, 17, found that a metabolic enzyme affects ovarian cancer cells that can cause them to become resistant to certain treatments and discovered a way to improve cancer treatment when such resistance happens. The Fort Worth Country Day senior wins $50,000 in scholarships, a trip to the Galapagos Islands for her project and a three-day internship to the prominent European Organization for Nuclear Research near Geneva, known by its French acronym as CERN. Fair winners were announced last night at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Bose was inspired to research cancer after her grandfather died from the illness two years ago. She has presented related work to various science fairs, winning some top honors in the Fort W... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028233 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:16:45 +0100 5028233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036335&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FVaDmgnyZ1sg%2F InsureBlog hosts the newest edition of Grand Rounds. The theme is “personal responsibility” –broad enough to allow a wide array of posts but focused enough to provide coherence. Well done, Hank! Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036335 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:10:06 +0100 5036335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984446&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-cdc-bloggers-join-the-better-health-team%2F2011.06.30 It is with great pleasure that I welcome our CDC colleagues to the Better Health blog team. Going forward, Better Health will feature content from the CDC blogs on a weekly basis, and our collaborative efforts will be highlighted on the CDC blog pages as appropriate. Better Health and the CDC share a common mission: to reach as many Americans as possible with scientifically accurate, trustworthy, and helpful medical information. As social media platforms (such as blogs, Twitter, and Facebook) become a gathering place for people seeking health information – it is important for experts to be able to provide content through these channels. The CDC’s relationship with Better Health is an excellent example of a public-private partnership that can magnify reach and relevance. By beco... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984446 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:00:47 +0100 4984446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036343&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FaJHBKKbyCAg%2F Workers’ Comp Insider hosts Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival #134, featuring Security theatre, zombies, cats ‘n cars & more. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036343 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 19:44:37 +0100 5036343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036348&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FJLqzc76Ct44%2F Tinker Ready hosts a hometown hockey edition of the Health Wonk Review. Congrats Bruins! Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036348 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:59:45 +0100 5036348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036350&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FcHmsuIWqzgI%2F Shrink Rap hosts the Summer Solstice Edition of Grand Rounds. Check out all the “hot” posts and accompanying steamy graphics. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036350 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:18:54 +0100 5036350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036351&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FbSJcWka0sFU%2F My consulting firm is hiring. Please see job description below. Applications are accepted via email. —— Job Title:            Strategy Consultant Reports to:         David Williams, Co-founder and Principal Location:            Boston, MA Status:                Full-time Summary: MedPharma Partners LLC is a boutique strategy consulting firm based in Boston, MA, serving the health care and life sciences sectors. Clients include large, medium and small companies and a variety of non-profit and multi-stakeholder organizations. The firm was founded in 2003 by senior professionals from The Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, AT Kearney and LEK Consulting. We are differentiated from competitors in multiple ways: Team members average many yea... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036351 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 03:54:52 +0100 5036351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036353&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FZlKcE0trJG4%2F I’ve been a board member and financial supporter of the Hearts & Noses Hospital Clown Troupe for ten years, but always struggle to convey in words exactly what the troupe does and how special it is. The clown aspect people think they get, but it’s hard to explain how empowering the professionally trained, dedicated volunteers are to the thousands of children and families they serve. I’ve accompanied the clowns in the hospital so I understand it. I’m thankful that a donor has funded this wonderful video that lays it out for those who can’t see them in person. To learn more, please visit the website or Facebook page and consider making a donation online. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036353 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:07:20 +0100 5036353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036354&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FPw5tOpbLCwU%2F Political Calculations hosts a totally tabular edition of the Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival, the first time I’ve seen such a format. The blog has mitigated the risk of hard feelings by abandoning its post rating system, which must have caused some hard feelings among previous submitters. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036354 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:57:18 +0100 5036354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036358&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F-znMeTuWEcI%2F Check out the latest edition of the Health Wonk Review at the Health Care Blog. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036358 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:26:44 +0100 5036358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911490&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fmrhassel.html Doc Shazam, please drop me an email. Sorry for the non-posting interruption. Related posts:Looking for Scalpel ..of Scalpel or Sword fame. If you’re Scalpel, please drop... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911490 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:29:51 +0100 4911490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036360&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F3yr0Nj7cS_U%2F I’ll be hosting the upcoming edition of the Grand Rounds blog carnival. Please email your entry by Sunday night, June 12. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036360 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:18:15 +0100 5036360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036366&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F-VCy5ZuX0f0%2F The ever interesting Russell Hutchinson hosts the special 5th anniversary edition of the Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival at Chatswood. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036366 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:46:25 +0100 5036366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876390&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhumanity-frees-cattle-buffalo-from-cloven-hoofed-plague-%25e2%2580%25a2-the-register.html The second disease ever defeated by man. The OIE was able to declare yesterday that “the 198 countries with rinderpest-susceptible animals had been declared free of the disease”.OIE director general Bernard Vallat said: “Today we witness a historical event as rinderpest is the first animal disease ever to be eradicated by humankind.” via Humanity frees cattle, buffalo from cloven-hoofed plague • The Register. The other: smallpox. This is good news. Related posts:Many congrats to Bob Bob’s my son, and today most of the family got... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876390 Sun, 29 May 2011 05:02:45 +0100 4876390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036369&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FQRwJX7aiKYw%2F The Health Affairs blog has done a very nice job of curating the latest installment of the Health Wonk Review. You’ll find a roundup of posts on various health care topics including Medicare, health IT and ethics. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036369 Thu, 26 May 2011 19:10:47 +0100 5036369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852859&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fresults-of-shrinkrap-blogs-survey-on-attitudes-towards-psychiatry%2F2011.05.22 Aloha from the American Psychiatric Association’s Annual Meeting in Honolulu! The weather is gorgeous here and it’s been a great meeting. Yesterday, I heard Archbishop Desmond Tutu speak, and today, I listened to “Conversations” with Lorraine Bracco–also known as Dr. Melfi from The Sopranos. The beach is nice, too, and Clink has been scuba diving. Should I tell you she just learned to swim this past winter? She is amazing! In a few hours, we will be giving our workshop, The Accessible Psychiatry Project: The Public Face of Psychiatry in New Media. We are telling the audience that the survey we did was not validated, was not statistically analyzed, and is not real science. Mostly, it was about how cool it is that we can even do this at all (ask questions, inte... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852859 Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4852859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853081&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FVPd_L1bV3ss%2Fmanipal00za-2011.html Lot's happening......follow us at #Manip11   Rob   (Source: MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com) MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853081 Sun, 22 May 2011 21:37:17 +0100 4853081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036377&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F2-Xb0kC4d5Y%2F Risk Management Monitor hosts the latest edition of the Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036377 Wed, 18 May 2011 21:09:21 +0100 5036377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036382&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FqMLKP63giAw%2F Hank Stern at InsureBlog hosts a nice tight Spring Renewal edition of the Health Wonk Review blog carnival. Have a look! Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036382 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:52:23 +0100 5036382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036385&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Fr4E3zH1vPvI%2F Dave deBronkart, aka e-Patient Dave hosts the newest edition of Grand Rounds. This week’s version features a variety of videos from the TEDx Maastricht conference. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036385 Tue, 10 May 2011 11:32:19 +0100 5036385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789248&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fannouncing-better-health%25e2%2580%2599s-new-spanish-content-partner-diario-medico%2F2011.05.05 I am so pleased to announce a new content partnership between Better Health and Diario Médico (DM), Spain’s leading news outlet for physicians. We will now be featuring regular content from the DM bloggers, translated for our readers from Spanish to English. The medical blogging community is a global family, and we proudly embrace our Spanish innovators overseas. I first met the DM team two years ago on Twitter. Their lead social media guru, Alain Ochoa-Torres (@alainochoa), was the first to reach out to me – eager to learn about social media trends in the United States. We arranged to do a live “Twitterview” to talk about how U.S. physicians are engaging in social media, especially blogging. That Twitterview (screen shot shown to the left) was translated into Spanish and became t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789248 Thu, 05 May 2011 12:00:57 +0100 4789248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775400&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ffresno-trip.html I’m off to Fresno tomorrow, to give a chat about EPIC (our EMR), Scribes and how we see patients with all three in my ED. I’m talking to the residency that mistakenly kept me long enough to graduate, and it’ll be interesting to see their new ED (which I was told would be ready for my last residency year, joke’s on me), and the faculty that remains. I have been given an hour and a half. I can easily talk all day about seeing patients with EPIC, an hour on scribes and hours and hours about our cascading acuity shift system, so it’s been fun writing a talk to hit the major points without going over. I think I’ve hit the right balance, but time will literally tell. I’m still debating renting a car vs. the hotel shuttle and a couple of taxi rides. I lik... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775400 Mon, 02 May 2011 22:48:12 +0100 4775400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775401&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fblog-birthday-numbering-nine.html Yes. Nine years of intermittent ranting. occasional linkage, and near certain inanity. Thanks for coming, and the corresponding page views. I like all 11 of you readers, and always will. Related posts:Happy Birthday, Marines! I post this every year, and I still enjoy it…... amednews: Editorial – Welcome to our archives :: Nov. 22, 2010 … American Medical News Most of that older content has been behind an access-control... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775401 Mon, 02 May 2011 13:00:28 +0100 4775401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036392&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Fin_ftIqojio%2F The Incidental Economist hosts the latest Health Wonk Review. “Spring Has Sprung and Mud Still Flung” Edition. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036392 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:00:17 +0100 5036392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4762848&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2F2011%2Fbrains-for-brains-2011-young-researchers-computational-neuroscience-award%2F The call is open for students from relevant disciplines who plan to pursue a research career in Computational Neuroscience and who have at least one peer reviewed publication or peer reviewed conference abstract that resulted from research accomplished before the start of doctoral studies, is written in English and was accepted or published in 2010 [...] (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4762848 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 19:05:34 +0100 4762848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747831&cid=t_91224_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2011%2F04%2F25%2Fnothing-fancy%2F I thought I’d try a really plain theme for my blog.  I think it’ll help with load time, and probably make things easier to find. I haven’t posted anything of any substance lately, but I’m still here! (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747831 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:21:32 +0100 4747831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747617&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fxy-scrubs-mens-scrubs-xy-scrubs.html XY SCRUBS | Mens Scrubs – XY SCRUBS.   A new scrub shop, started by a former Army Flight Surgeon (now a Surgery Resident). Don’t know much more than that, but check it out. Related posts:» Features » how NOT to pee in your scrubs… » Features » how NOT to pee in your scrubs….... Book Review: Paradise General; The Nightingale of Mosul – WSJ.com When Americans think about wartime medicine, “MASH” reruns and the... Wish comes true for cancer-stricken 10-year-old inducted into Army – Yahoo! News Most kids might hope to get an Xbox or an... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747617 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 09:23:48 +0100 4747617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4742392&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fwisconsin-licensing-panel-investigating-fake-doctors-notes-during-anti-walker-protests-philip-klein-beltway-confidential-san-francisco-examiner.html Wisconsin’s physician licensing panel is investigating eight physicians who have been accused of writing phony doctors’ notes excusing anti-Scott Walker protesters from work while attending rallies at the state capital in February. via Wisconsin licensing panel investigating fake doctors’ notes during anti-Walker protests | Philip Klein | Beltway Confidential | San Francisco Examiner. Good. Related posts:Anti-Vaccine Doctor Planned to Profit from Scare : Discovery News Just when it seems the scandal cant get any worse,... ER doctor on probation after suspected DUI arrest – San Jose Mercury News ER doctor on probation after suspected DUI arrest The Associated... I’m actually very heartened by recent events In some Northern State there has been a lot of... Re... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4742392 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:08:12 +0100 4742392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723822&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fword-to-the-wise-one-of-a-series.html If you’re alleging assault, don’t get loud with the Officer there to take a report. Especially if you have Felony warrants. Related posts:Man suspected of trying to run down officer in Stockyards arrested | Crime and Safety | … I’m more interested in the sub-plot of this cops and... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723822 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 07:27:38 +0100 4723822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719900&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fjoin-the-healthyrt-experiment-lets-use-twitter-to-drown-out-health-misinformation%2F2011.04.15 A few days ago I published a blog post about Dr. Mehmet Oz NOT being a trustworthy source of health information. It set off a firestorm of blog comments, tweets, and Facebook sharing – all because people (like me) had developed sincere concerns about the safety of viewers who might take his advice to heart. The outpouring of commentary, and the rapidity of the response made me wonder: can we harness this power for future good? Could we counter Dr. Oz’s (and others like him) misinformation with peer-reviewed content that’s easily accessible by Twitter and Facebook? I chatted with some colleagues and concerned patient advocates on Twitter (including @academicobgyn @scanman @hrana @AmberMBaylor @DamonRamseyMD @RyanMadanickMD @jalbietz @DrElizabethLee @FaceliftMD @goodwillsta... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719900 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:35:10 +0100 4719900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704665&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fpolitics-mustnt-silence-end-of-life-talks-usatoday-com.html I ask my patients this question, though not as often as I’d like. Talking about death may be uncomfortable, but it’s a conversation that needs to happen more often. via Politics mustn’t silence end-of-life talks – USATODAY.com. Kevin, MD continues his juggernaut to own the Social Media world.  Nice work. Related posts:Online doctor ratings aren’t very helpful – USATODAY.com By Kevin Pho When I ask new patients how they... Army finds simple blood test to identify mild brain trauma – USATODAY.com FREDERICK, Md. — The Army says it has discovered a... Humbling Life Moment #4.7225K So, I was going to get an MRI of my... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704665 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 03:59:58 +0100 4704665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696848&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2F836ty26Xxl0%2Fapril-physicaltherapy-stuff.html Barely into April, we see lots of interesting news items happening in our PT world: Hypocrisy  Calif AMA Charlie Sheen wasn't the only piece of work out of California these past several weeks.  The debacle known as AB 783 stoppopts has taken an interesting twist.  Calif AMA is coming out in strong opposition of AB 1360 which in essence allows healthcare districts to directly hire physicians.  Why might you ask?  Cause of course this would allow hospitals undue influence on doctors  and would compromise care.  However, Calif AMA strongly supports what looks like a revised bill AB 824-per their argument "cleans" up language that doesn't allow PT's to be solely independent contractors and thus be rightfully employed in physician's corporations  where they of course would never be und... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696848 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:20:13 +0100 4696848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036407&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Fq_3lhD5-btI%2F Chatswood Moneyblog hosts the latest –and what Hank Stern calls the greatest– Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036407 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:19:53 +0100 5036407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676795&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fer-doctor-writes-book.html Got an email from Dr. Mary Engrav, an EM Physician who’s written a book called “Stories from the ED (Volume 1). It’s available on Amazon now. I haven’t read it, but seems like if you’re interested in ER stories, $12 is a good price point. Related posts:Think Fast! book gives interview Yes, he’s my brother, the smart one. Here he gives... edwinleap.com | The Practice Test; my latest book! Well, here it is at long last!   My third... Book Review: Paradise General; The Nightingale of Mosul – WSJ.com When Americans think about wartime medicine, “MASH” reruns and the... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676795 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:18:26 +0100 4676795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676939&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2F2011%2Fthe-neuron-simulation-summer-school%2F June 18-22, 2011 The Institute for Neural Computation, University of California, San Diego, CA An intensive hands-on course that covers the design, construction, and use of models in the NEURON simulation environment. The course is designed to be useful and informative for registrants at all levels of experience, from those who are just beginning to [...] (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676939 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:38:46 +0100 4676939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676940&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2F2011%2Fadvanced-scientific-programming-summer-school-in-python%2F September 11—16, 2011. St Andrews, UK. Organized by the G-Node and the School of Psychology, University of St Andrews This school is targeted at PhD students and Post-docs from all areas of science. Competence in Python or in another language such as Java, C/C++, MATLAB, or Mathematica is absolutely required. Basic knowledge of Python is assumed. [...] (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676940 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:20:04 +0100 4676940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670301&cid=t_91224_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2011%2F04%2F03%2Fany-readers-looking-for-something-new-to-read%2F Quarter-Finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Competition < Read this first Amazon.com Review A nicely-paced, intriguingly written story that has a palpable ring of truth in its universal portrait of thorny family dynamics. First person narrator is honest and sympathetic and her observations are smart and articulated with an original style. Amazon.com Review The main character, Sarah, is the strongest aspect (at least in this excerpt). She is quite fully realized, very believable and so well drawn that I can easily visualize her. Her reactions as she deals with her problems are realistic. The author has done an excellent job introducing the characters and setting out the problems they face. The needed information is supplied but it is done in an interesting manner PDF version ... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670301 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 15:16:24 +0100 4670301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036411&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F1ZJzOKIXQks%2F Healthcare Economist hosts the latest edition of the Health Wonk Review blog carnival. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036411 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:07:34 +0100 5036411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642602&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fthe-plate-id-make.html   Yep. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642602 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 07:00:13 +0100 4642602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036417&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FJM_WlBghBx0%2F Check out the latest Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival at My Personal Finance Journey. It’s the Riskiest Jobs edition. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036417 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:15:33 +0100 5036417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036418&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FqC8vQ2VPRh8%2F Dr. Val Jones hosts the latest edition of the Grand Rounds blog carnival at Better Health. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036418 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:24:41 +0100 5036418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615105&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fi-love-this-time-of-year.html All the trees turn green, and the grass makes its move from hibernation to hassle. Yea, spring! Related posts:Wish comes true for cancer-stricken 10-year-old inducted into Army – Yahoo! News Most kids might hope to get an Xbox or an... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615105 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 07:13:26 +0100 4615105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610893&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F9qQwjnbFlX8%2F Glenn Laffel hosts a very informative Spring Training edition of the Health Wonk Review blog carnival at Pizaazz. I hope his beloved Yankees play as poorly this year as his blog is good. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610893 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:30:32 +0100 4610893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592303&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2F_5ivOx63GCA%2Fanother_update_from_the_mothership_on_th.php Our (mostly) benevolent but unfortunately all-too-uncommunicative Seed Overlords have finally bestowed upon us another report regarding the ongoing DDoS attack. Believe me, I know many of you can't access ScienceBlogs and, most important of all to me, this blog, the better to read every word of Insolence, Respectful and otherwise, that pours from my keyboard. I can even see it reflected in my traffic over the last week or so. Here is the latest on the explanation: Let me apologize again for the problems that many of you and your readers are experiencing. The attack is ongoing, originating from Turkey and Qatar, and until it stops, Rackspace must block IP ranges in order for the site to be accessible to anyone. They are also unwilling to manually unblock hundreds upon hundreds of individu... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592303 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:45:01 +0100 4592303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600668&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FSujznzX2pXo%2F Amy Tenderich of Diabetes Mine does a great job with the Ides of March edition of the Grand Rounds blog carnival. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600668 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:16:09 +0100 4600668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592396&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcall-for-submissions-grand-rounds-at-better-health%2F2011.03.15 Grand Rounds will be hosted right here at “home” at Better Health on Tuesday, March 22th, 2011. Please send your blog-post submissions via e-mail by 12:00AM midnight CT on Saturday, March 19th, to: maria.gifford@getbetterhealth.com. Please include:  ”Submission for Grand Rounds” in the subject line of your e-mail. Your name (blog author), the name of your blog, and the URL of your specific blog-post submission. A short summary (1 to 3 sentences) of your blog post. There’s no specific theme for this edition of Grand Rounds — just send us something really smart or deep or profound that will move us and make us all think harder about health and medicine. For more information, please see the Grand Rounds Submissions Guidelines. We look forward to ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592396 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:00:36 +0100 4592396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570637&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FQctksyAGkaY%2F Castlight Health deservedly tops the Wall Street Journal’s list of the hottest venture backed companies. That will earn it some name recognition and leads in the health care transparency market. Health Business Blog readers have known about Castlight for a while now: My predictions for 2011 post led off with a quote from Castlight CEO Dr. Giovanni Colella I conducted an interview with Castlight Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dena Bravata Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570637 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:03:27 +0100 4570637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565846&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FQvAG25V-G1s%2Fsb_under_ddos_attack.php You, my readers, have been complaining about flakiness in Sb that goes above and beyond the usual technical flakiness of the site. So have many other readers, in particular PZ's. After a couple of days where the blog loaded slow as the proverbial molasses in Minnesota in January, our benevolent but not particularly communicative overlords have finally revealed to us the reason for our problems: We have been forwarding reports from bloggers and users to our hosting service, Rackspace, over the past few days. After monitoring our traffic and these reports, Rackspace has determined that ScienceBlogs is experiencing a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack and has blocked a range of IP addresses involved. While this means that ScienceBlogs is now loading correctly for most users, the att... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565846 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:55:01 +0100 4565846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566213&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Fb0x0s4NDFiM%2F The latest Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival is hosted at Colorado Health Insurance Insider. Plenty of interesting posts on Health Insurance and Healthcare reform, Life Insurance and Estate Planning, Property & Casualty Insurance, and Other Risky Business. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566213 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:47:18 +0100 4566213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560280&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fwish-comes-true-for-cancer-stricken-10-year-old-inducted-into-army-yahoo-news.html Most kids might hope to get an Xbox or an iPod Touch for their 10th birthday. Brennan Daigle got a reception from a formation of soldiers, a ride in a camouflaged National Guard Humvee–and induction as an honorary member of the Army. via Wish comes true for cancer-stricken 10-year-old inducted into Army – Yahoo! News. via Ace. Related posts:Care does not include sex – Dutch nurses’ union – Yahoo! News AMSTERDAM (Reuters) – A union representing Dutch nurses will launch... Fort Hood Murders, one year ago today Ace of Spades HQ has a nice salute to them.... Scientists turn skin into blood in medical breakthrough; could help cancer treatment | The Australian STEM cell researchers have found a way to turn a... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Relate... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560280 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 21:22:41 +0100 4560280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545069&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Fw5ceAeJ1BVU%2F Check out the latest edition of the Health Wonk Review at the Lucidicus Project. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545069 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:57:16 +0100 4545069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540633&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FQuV0w2IsE38%2F The Health Business Blog turns five years old today. Continuing a tradition I established with birthdays one, two, three, four and five I have picked out a favorite post from each month. Thanks for continuing to read the blog! March 2010: Clinical decision support and meaningful use: Perspective from Zynx Health CEO Dr. Scott Weingarten Physicians and hospitals that implement electronic health records (EHR) are sometimes disappointed with the results. In many cases, EHRs are used largely to convert paper information into electronic form, which is a costly and cumbersome process. But when advanced clinical decision support is added, significant improvements are attainable. Zynx Health CEO, Scott Weingarten explains in this podcast. April 2010: Cost control is coming to town A major criticis... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540633 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:01:46 +0100 4540633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536016&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2F4M2yLeARgs8%2Foff_we_go.php Well, I'm off to the annual meeting of the Society of Surgical Oncology in San Antonio, where, as usual, I hope to learn about the latest advances in cancer surgery and hang out with old friends. Unfortunately, that means I didn't get around to writing a new post today, even though there is one development in the news that I really wanted to write about. Oh, well, if it still interests me, I'll get to it tonight while sitting around in my hotel room. If not, it probably wasn't that interesting in the first place! In the meantime, today looks to me like a good time to do a lazy blogging trick to keep up the appearance that something is going on here on the ol' blog when there really isn't. I haven't done it in a long time, though; so I don't feel too guilty. That's why I hereby declare thi... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536016 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0100 4536016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532373&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FYXTCsWM5qu0%2F The latest edition of the Cavalacade of Risk blog carnival appears at Free Money Finance. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532373 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:08:26 +0100 4532373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527737&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F02%2Flast-living-u-s-world-war-i-veteran-dies-cnn-com.html Washington (CNN) — Frank Buckles, the last living U.S. World War I veteran, has died, a spokesman for his family said Sunday. He was 110. Buckles “died peacefully in his home of natural causes” early Sunday morning, the family said in a statement sent to CNN late Sunday by spokesman David DeJonge. via Last living U.S. World War I veteran dies – CNN.com. Farewell.  And, thanks. Related posts:Bill Lohmann: Last U.S. WWI vet approaches 110 | Richmond Times-Dispatch Frank Woodruff Buckles, America’s last living veteran from World War... Dubai police chief: Mossad should be ‘ashamed’ over Hamas killing – CNN.com Jerusalem (CNN) — Dubai’s police chief said Sunday the secretive... Cops: Calif doctor gets stuck in chimney, dies | KOMO News... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527737 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:37:23 +0100 4527737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522112&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fst-baldricks-participant-shadowfax.html St. Baldrick’s – Participant – ShadowFax, MD. So, Shadowfax, of Movin’ Meat fame, is having his head shaved (again) to raise money for childrens’ cancer research. Yeah, he’s a squishy lib and subject to bouts of poli-hackery, but he’s a decent guy and nearly as good a blogger as I. (Heh). It’s a good cause by a good guy, so please consider getting over to his site and giving a couple of bucks.   No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522112 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 23:15:07 +0100 4522112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507221&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2F8efTB3FbpdU%2Fjoin_steve_novella_and_trine_tsouderos_a.php What's the good of having a blog if you can't pimp your own appearances and those of friends? In that spirit, let me just announce that Steve Novella will be featured as the guest on a live chat with Trine Tsouderos discussing alternative treatments for Alzheimer's, ALS and other neurological conditions at noon CST. Be there, aloha. Read the comments on this post... (Source: Respectful Insolence) Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507221 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:30:00 +0100 4507221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489680&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F02%2F2010-medical-weblog-awards-sponsored-by-epocrates-and-lenovo-meet-the-winners.html The winner of the Best Medical Weblog of 2010 is Scott Weingart’s EMCrit blog. This is the golden age for emergency medicine blogs and Scott, an Emergency Department Intensivist from New York City, writes of interesting issues for other clinicians in the field. EMCrit blog also features popular podcasts where Scott discusses procedures, checklists, and other practically useful knowledge for others rescuing people in the ER. We’d like to congratulate Scott on winning the most coveted award in the medical blogosphere. via 2010 Medical Weblog Awards Sponsored by Epocrates and Lenovo: Meet the Winners!. Go to MedGadget and meet all the winners, each truly deserving. Kudos again to MedGadget for hosting this yearly! I was originally scheduled to judge, but life intervened, and was f... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489680 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:30:25 +0100 4489680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460103&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FwKtti0MdZhY%2Feims-manual-therapy-certification-track-what-is-it-and-why-you-should-care.html What Is It?  EIM’s Manual Physical Therapy Certification Program provides post-professional training for physical therapists and is designed to create PTs who are experts in manual therapy.  This certification program consists of 6 graduate level courses (19 credit hours).  The courses include: Evidence-based Physical Therapy Practice Manual Therapy History & Professional Growth Management of CervicoThroacic Disorders Management of Lumbopelvic Disorders Management of Lower Extremity Disorders Management of Upper Extremity Disorders 90% of the Manual Physical Therapy Certification Program happens wherever you happen to be. It consists of an intensive combination of didactic, collaborative and laboratory experiences using a blend of distance learning, self-paced modules, ... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460103 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4460103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455359&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FN1rE3gHPvVY%2F The latest Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival is hosted at the Disease Management Care Blog. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455359 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:47:48 +0100 4455359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4442076&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FyD1yxRZgozI%2Fpthelpforhaitiorg-update.html Back in May, 2010 we posted a story of our collaborative efforts in Jacmel, Haiti post earthquake with an encouragement to come and volunteer with us. Many of you did!  Many of you also have been following our facebook updates and our pictures on PThelpforHaiti.org.   I thought it would now be time for an update. The clinic operates on the campus of St. Michel Hospital and cooperates with several international, Haitian, and local organizations.  We are staffed in Jacmel by an incredible US PT-Jennifer Watters and 2 Haitian rehab techs in addition to support personnel.  We have rotating teams of licensed personnel from the U.S. and Canada. The efforts include a lease and guest house operation in Jacmel which is able to provide excellent housing and meals to visiting teams. The larges... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4442076 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:51:29 +0100 4442076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4438936&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2F2011%2Fsummer-program-in-computational-neuroscience-at-upenn-2%2F May 31 – July 29, 2011.  Applications are invited for an intensive summer program of hands-on training to introduce undergraduate students to the principles and techniques of computational neuroscience. The summer program will be directed by Dr. Michael Kahana (University of Pennsylvania) and Joshua Jacobs (Drexel University), in collaboration with over 25 Neuroscience faculty from [...] (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4438936 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:06:59 +0100 4438936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433188&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Fw5SFYmulmEg%2F Workers’ Comp Insider hosts the latest Health Wonk Review blog carnival. It’s the Stormy Weather edition . Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433188 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 03:55:09 +0100 4433188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433107&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fpolls-are-open-in-the-2010-medical-weblog-awards-sponsored-by-epocrates-and-lenovo.html The polls are now open in the Seventh Annual Medical Weblog Awards Sponsored by Epocrates and Lenovo! Voting will close 23:59:59 on Sunday, February 13, 2011 (EST). via Polls Are Open in The 2010 Medical Weblog Awards Sponsored by Epocrates and Lenovo. Many thanks to MedGadget for continuing this yearly award.  They don’t get rich doing it, but they keep on anyway. There are a lot of terrific blogs in there, please go vote early and often, the Chicago way. Related posts:The 2010 Medical Weblog Awards Sponsored by Epocrates and Lenovo The 2010 Medical Weblog Awards Sponsored by Epocrates and Lenovo... Last Day: FREE Epocrates Essentials for Medical Students We are giving you Epocrates® Essentials $159 value FREE. Our... In-N-Out Burger to open restaurants in Texas – Fast ... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433107 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 19:07:57 +0100 4433107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433108&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fbill-lohmann-last-u-s-wwi-vet-approaches-110-richmond-times-dispatch.html Frank Woodruff Buckles, America’s last living veteran from World War I, celebrated his 110th birthday at his West Virginia farm on Tuesday, reading hundreds of birthday cards from around the world. via Bill Lohmann: Last U.S. WWI vet approaches 110 | Richmond Times-Dispatch. Thanks for your service, Mr. Buckles. May you live as long as you wish. via In From The Cold, where I agree with the first commenter.  That, via Ace. Related posts:Fort Hood Murders, one year ago today Ace of Spades HQ has a nice salute to them.... Ohio.com – Akron General puts ER wait times on billboards, Internet Trying to avoid a painfully long wait in the ER?... Local News | Walgreens: no new Medicaid patients as of April 16 | Seattle Times Newspaper Seattle, Washington: Effective April 16, Walgreens dru... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433108 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:25:24 +0100 4433108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429110&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=36506&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainSciencePodcastBlog%2F%7E3%2F9s1X1c5jIZ0%2Fnew-bsp-group-at-goodreadscom-replaces-old-forum.html Discussion Forum, which was started in June of 2007. The new format focuses on the many books that have been featured on the podcast, including last month's episode (BSP 72), which featured the authors of Sleights of Mind: What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals about Our Everyday Deceptions. Visit the BSP Group at Goodreads.com Discuss BSP 72 I have added all the books that have been featured on past episodes, so you can start a discussion about any of these. The "Currently Reading" section includes the books I hope to feature on upcoming episodes. This is in response to many requests from listeners. There is also a place for you to add your own reading suggestions, as well as several areas for other topics. If you love reading you will want to check out Goodreads.com and I hope you will a... the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429110 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:06:54 +0100 4429110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405950&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FMQKpsIcRFvM%2Feim-is-excited-to-announce-a-new-executive-program-in-private-practice-management-with-optional-tdpt-cohort.html 40 students from 20 different states kicked off their program in Louisville, Kentucky this month.  Four of this cohort's students are the second or third in their practice to participate in the Executive Program.  EIM's Executive Program enhances the business intelligence and savvy of owners/managers in private practice with practical applications to provide a competitive advantage in the marketplace.  Click here for program details.  "In today's ever changing healthcare environment with declining reimbursement we found our practice after 9 years on the edge of disaster. Referrals had declined, we were locked into two low paying contracts and our office morale was at an all time low. Using the tools and techniques learned in the EPPM Executive Program has allowed us to essential... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405950 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:40:33 +0100 4405950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399669&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FSnYhubSpD78%2F The latest edition of the Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival is posted at The Notwithstanding Blog. It’s well worth a look. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399669 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:29:01 +0100 4399669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394656&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FoKvGAx7qfBc%2Femergency-response-course-offered-by-eim.html Hello! EIM’s Emergency Response Course for PTs, taught by me, Teresa Schuemann, starts on February 14, 2011.  This course is a pre-requisite for the EIM Sports PT Residency Program and Emergency Response Course participants will receive a Sports Residency application fee waiver.  However, all therapists are welcome to enroll in the Emergency Response Course.  This course integrates the objectives set forth by the American Red Cross and the Department of Transportation for Emergency Response and is designed specifically for the physical therapist seeking to provide athletic venue coverage and respond appropriately to acute injury.  The class includes instruction and discussion of assessment, management and prevention of cardio-respiratory emergencies, musculoskeletal injury, enviro... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394656 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:14:56 +0100 4394656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386338&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2F2011%2Fparis-school-of-neuroscience-spring-school-2011%2F Paris School of Neuroscience – Spring School 2011 Optical Imaging and Electrophysiological Recording in Neuroscience Application deadline: 31 January 2011 Dates: Tuesday April 12th – Friday April 20th 2011 Université Paris Descartes, 45 Rue des Saints Pères, 75006 Paris TOPICS Photophysics and photochemistry of fluorophores. Data analysis and image analysis. Conventional and confocal microscopy. CCD [...] (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386338 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 17:39:45 +0100 4386338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4377660&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F0MPzkvMvYrU%2F Joe Paduda hosts a solid roundup of health care policy posts in the latest edition of the Health Wonk Review at Managed Care Matters. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4377660 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:20:57 +0100 4377660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372049&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fedwinleap-com-the-practice-test-my-latest-book.html Well, here it is at long last!   My third book.  It’s called The Practice Test, and it’s about how we can face the struggles of medical practice with more balance and perspective.  How many docs knew every scientific and clinical question necessary to pass board, but were never prepared for life as a doctor?  Most, I’d say. My book is set up like a parody of board exam questions, and it’s suitable for aspiring physicians, retiring physicians, practicing physicians, medical students, residents, medical spouses, educators, policy-makers and even patients who want to understand their doctors a little better.  And if they want to buy one for their physicians, I won’t mind a bit! Here’s a link to read about it, look inside and  order it if you desire. http://booklocker.com/bo... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372049 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:00:15 +0100 4372049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4360987&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fthe-2010-medical-weblog-awards-sponsored-by-epocrates-and-lenovo.html Welcome to the 2010 Medical Weblog Awards! It is time to celebrate and showcase the original reporting, engaging writing and discussion, breathtaking multimedia, and the spirit of community in the medical blogosphere. This is the seventh year of the competition and these awards are designed to highlight the exciting and useful role that the medical blogosphere plays in medicine and society. This year’s competition is sponsored by Epocrates® and Lenovo®. via The 2010 Medical Weblog Awards Sponsored by Epocrates and Lenovo. Yes, I’ll be helping judge even though they got my name wrong (fixed). Bad pub better than none?  You decide.  (Why do I get to help judge? Because I won the first one, that’s why.  I think.) BTW, go THERE to leave submissions, not here.  And may ... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4360987 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:34:07 +0100 4360987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4352715&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F01%2Ftop-winkler-officials-indicted-indicted-winkler-officials-government-odessa-american-online.html KERMIT Two Winkler County officials and the former hospital board administrator were indicted Thursday on charges related to the 2009-’10 case of the two whistle-blowing Winkler County nurses, according to  court documents obtained by CBS 7. County Attorney Scott Tidwell and Sheriff Robert Roberts were indicted by a grand jury on two counts each of third-degree felony misuse of official information and retaliation, and two counts of official oppression, a class A misdemeanor. Stan Wiley, who resigned from Winkler County Hospital in October, was indicted on two counts of retaliation. The indictments, which come from the Texas attorney general’s office, result from the criminal investigation of nurses Anne Mitchell and Vicki Galle. They were fired from Winkler County Memorial Hospital a... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4352715 Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:48:01 +0100 4352715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349612&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2F568Tqe88IXA%2Feim-and-foto-meet-and-greet-at-csm.html You're invited!  Evidence In Motion and Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes are hosting a meet and greet at the  APTA Combined Sections Meeting in February 2011.     Please join us in the Magnolia Room at the Hilton Riverside Hotel in News Orleans on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7:30pm for light appetizers, drinks & mingling.  Rob Wainner, Tim Flynn, Larry Benz, and George Burkley from EIM and Al Amato and Judy Holder from FOTO will be in attendance to answer questions you have about EIM and FOTO offerings. Questions?  Email Brooke@physicaltherapist.com Special thanks to the reception co-sponsor, Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes (FOTO)!    FOTO is an outcomes data collection and reporting service that provides risk-adjusted, nationally benchmarked measu... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349612 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 14:51:07 +0100 4349612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349465&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FzIKnKer5dac%2Fwork_interferes_with_skepticism_yet_agai.php Bummer, people. The Northeast Conference on Science and Skepticism has been announced for 2011 and will take place on April 9 and 10 in New York. It's going to be bigger and better than ever, going from one day to a whole weekend, and it has a killer lineup of speakers. And I can't go. Damn you American Association for Cancer Research. If you had scheduled the AACR meeting one week later, I could have done what I did last year and made my meeting trip a two-fer, with a stop off for the NECSS conference first and then concluding with my yearly dose of cancer research updates. Oh, well... But maybe you aren't in my situation. Maybe you have the weekend of April 9 and 10 free. Maybe you can make it to New York City that weekend. Think of it as a warm-up for TAM9. Read the comments on this ... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349465 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 11:55:47 +0100 4349465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4337944&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fanti-vaccine-doctor-planned-to-profit-from-scare-discovery-news.html Just when it seems the scandal cant get any worse, it does.According to new research published in todays BMJ, Wakefields motive for the fraud was money — and lots of it. Wakefield "planned secret businesses intended to make huge sums of money, in Britain and America, from his now-discredited allegations," according to a BMJ press release. via Anti-Vaccine Doctor Planned to Profit from Scare : Discovery News. I have a friend whose answer to things that dont make sense is “follow the money”. He’s usually right. I cannot tell you the thrill I have knowing this contemptible scum has picked my State to work from. Related posts:Cops: Calif doctor gets stuck in chimney, dies | KOMO News | Seattle News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News – Seattle, Washingt... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4337944 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:05:15 +0100 4337944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338109&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=36506&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainSciencePodcastBlog%2F%7E3%2Fp6xe31DXVEI%2Fannouncement-for-uk-fans-of-the-bsp.html I have firmed up my plans for visiting London this spring, and I will be there May 10-14. Because I have so many UK listeners I am hoping to me some of you in person during my stay. Since I will need listener feedback to make that happen I just posted an announcement in the podcast feed. (Play announcement). Please contact me at gincampbell at mac dot com if you:   Are interested in meeting me in London Are interested in helping sponsor or organize a live BSP or social event Can't come but have advice about what to do in London.   (Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell) the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338109 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:39:28 +0100 4338109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331110&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Fb1WDyaZgqII%2F The fledgling Benefits Package blog carnival has left the nest, moving for the first time away from its founder’s See First blog to InsureBlog, where it’s ably hosted by Hank Stern. The carnival is all about health benefits, and you should stop by for a look. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331110 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:13:08 +0100 4331110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318429&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FrIRaV8w7StU%2F Avik S. A. Roy hosts the latest edition of the Health Wonk Review at The Apothecary. Roy has done a superb job of curating this series of thought-provoking posts by organizing them in a meaningful way and providing a thoughtful summary of each. This is how blog carnivals should be done. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318429 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:39:35 +0100 4318429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314164&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FFR4zYQYHVRk%2Fmanipalooza-2011-registration-is-now-open.html Make sure to register ASAP for Manipalooza 2011- spots are limited!  Manipalooza is a 4 day festival of hands on learning in spinal and extremity joint manipulation, mobilization with movement procedures, instrumented and non-instrumented soft tissue techniques & pain management strategies.  This year included updated content, speakers, music, and more!  You will learn the most cutting edge techniques from experts in the PT field.  It will be held at the University of Colorado on May 21-24, 2011.  Click here to view a video with more details about the event and to register.Everyone who attended last year's Manipalooza had nothing but wonderful things to say:"I have attended very few continuing education courses that I can say have changed the way I treat...  This course has... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314164 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:00:00 +0100 4314164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309785&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FwmJdl183zWg%2Fphysical-therapy-central-practice-of-the-year-by-advance-magazine.html Physical Therapy Central (PTC) was awarded the “Practice of the Year” this year in a nationwide contest by ADVANCE Magazine for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine and was profiled on the cover of ADVANCE Magazine December 13th issue.  PTC stood out among a record number of contestants in the areas of customer service, revenue growth, staff development, and their leadership in the promotion of physical therapy.  Bridgit Finley, PT, DPT, OCS, one of PTC's partners, is a graduate of EIM's Executive Program in Private Practice Management and plans to begin EIM's Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship in 2011. PTC is one of EIM's official Network Partners.   The partnership between PTC and EIM began during Dr. Finley's Executive Program in Private Practice Management studies, ... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309785 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:19:08 +0100 4309785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298714&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FYhuoj9EUugI%2F Wisdom From Wenchypoo’s Mental Wastebasket hosts the latest edition of the Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival, where you can read a roundup of risk-related posts. I’m hosting the next version in the New Year, so pleas submit using the Blog Carnival form. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298714 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:18:03 +0100 4298714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294825&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2F2010%2Fadvanced-course-in-computational-neuroscience-2011%2F The Advanced Course in Computational Neuroscience is for advanced graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who are interested in learning the essentials of the field. The course has two complementary parts. Mornings are devoted to lectures given by distinguished international faculty on topics across the breadth of experimental and computational neuroscience. During the rest of the [...] (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294825 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:43:01 +0100 4294825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294911&cid=t_91224_134_f&fid=35179&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscottsdiabetes.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fbig-scott-2011%2F In an ideal world I would be publishing this post on January 1, 2011, because that’s the time for big announcements, right?  But early tomorrow morning I am heading out of town to work with Kerri and the folks at CWD.  We are building an amazing ‘Adults With Type 1” program into the Friends For Life conferences, and are getting our feet wet with some of the staff and will be doing a few small presentations for people attending the Family Support Weekend. You might have noticed that I’ve got a new home here.   I have been blogging with Diabetes Daily for almost three years, and it has been wonderful.  David and Elizabeth have been gracious hosts, and gave me a platform to reach many people.  I’m forever grateful for that, and Diabetes Daily will always ha... Scott's Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294911 Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:00:40 +0100 4294911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288626&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FeuJaayTfUXI%2Fhappy-holidays-from-eim-team.html Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!   (Source: MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com) MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288626 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 00:42:47 +0100 4288626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285300&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FKi6jtsf-gpc%2Feim-daily-dose.html Along with our recent EIM web revision, EIM is pleased to announce a new change to the EIM blog emails.  We have updated the format to be more reader friendly and added some bells and whistles for all of you who can't get enough PT news!  The email is called "EIM's Daily Dose".You will still see the same blog updates, but you also will be able to get the top 5 academic searches for "physical therapy" and the top 5 twitter physical therapy posts, along with EIM educational updates.  You can still get the blog via your favorite reader/RSS.  If you are already a subscriber, you don't have to do anything and you will be automatically become a susbscriber.  If you don't already get blog emails, and would like to sign up, you can do so on the left side tool bar of the blog (look down and t... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285300 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:43:50 +0100 4285300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285262&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2F2010%2Fokinawa-computational-neuroscience-course-2011%2F Methods, Neurons, Networks and Behaviors June 13 – June 30, 2011. Okinawa, Japan The aim of the Okinawa Computational Neuroscience Course is to provide opportunities for young researchers with theoretical backgrounds to learn the latest advances in neuroscience, and for those with experimental backgrounds to have hands-on experience in computational modeling. Graduate students and postgraduate researchers are [...] (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285262 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:58:23 +0100 4285262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277883&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Fa6QAKKjj0Nk%2F I decided to issue a press release about my predictions for 2011. MedPharma Partners’ David E. Williams: 2011 to Bring Health Care Transparency, Mobile Apps, Patient Safety and Reform Implementation Health care strategy consultant, blogger and speaker David E. Williams leverages Twitter followers to forecast four main health care trends for 2011 BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — David E. Williams, co-founder of MedPharma Partners – http://www.mppllc.com – and author of the Health Business Blog – http://www.healthbusinessblog.com – predicts transparency, mobile health, patient safety and the implementation of health reform will be the big health care stories of 2011. The four predictions are based on his own insights and the views of his Twitter follow... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277883 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:47:57 +0100 4277883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272417&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FABtt2ibuZnk%2F My crystal ball is a little foggy so I decided to ask my Twitter followers (@HealthBizBlog) to help compile a list of health care predictions for 2011. I’ve integrated my thoughts with theirs and organized the predictions into four themes: Transparency will change from buzzword to reality Information technology progress will be uneven, with the biggest breakthroughs in mobile A culture of patient safety will begin to take root Health reform implementation will advance despite some ugly battles Transparency will change from buzzword to reality. The health care industry is tremendously opaque. Patients and doctors don’t know the price of medical services, while pharmaceutical and medical device makers maintain secret financial arrangements with physicians. Much is likely to change fo... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272417 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:29:20 +0100 4272417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272418&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F1npe95XiNxs%2F SeeFirst Blog hosts the second edition of the Benefits Package, a blog carnival devoted to employee benefits. Timely topic. Excellent read. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272418 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:06:15 +0100 4272418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266083&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2Fcb3I5N36Vts%2Fthunder-from-down-under-coming-to-ou-again.html Once again, Peter Gibbons and Philip Tehan of Melbourne, Australia are making a trip across the pond to and will be teaching the Eight Annual Spinal Manipulation Update program.  The dates for the 3 courses that comprise this offering and that will be taught in Tulsa, OK this Spring are listed below.  Peter and Phil are 1975 graduates of the British School of Osteopathy. Tehan also is a physiotherapist, and Gibbons also is a medical doctor. It is primarily a technique/skill focused offering focusing on clinical expertise. However, having been a participant as well as previously participated as faculty in this course, I can tell you that there is an appreciation for the EBP approach and the techniques are simply very user friendly and easy to incorporate into your clinical skill-set.  ... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266083 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:36:14 +0100 4266083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265746&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F12%2F12-stis-of-christmas-2010.html My yearly Christmas favorite, reposted: Courtesy of the British National Health Service: NSFW. Funny, but Unsafe for work, unless your work involves STD’s in which case it’s required. It’s my seasonal favorite post, and I hope it’s one of yours. Not the STD’s, the funny song with equally amusing illustrations. The backstory, from a previous blog post: I have seen several searches of this blog for the British National Health Services’ “12 STI’s of Christmas“, and wondered why. The answer: the NHS site no longer carries the wonderful show, for reasons unknown to me. As for the searches, I guess the Christmas season has people thinking about sexually transmitted infections (diseases on this side of the Pond) set to Christmas tunes. Merry Christmas! R... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265746 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 20:00:31 +0100 4265746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266084&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FpMSpW9jRdX0%2Fand-the-3rd-annual-elevator-pitch-winners-are.html     1st Place: Amy Lee from Physical Therapy Central   2nd Place: Jonathan Weber & Denver Lancaster from Regis Univeristy  3rd Place: Kristen Martin from Texas State UniversityWe had many great submissions this year and thank every PT and PT student who participated!Thanks,Larry (Source: MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com) MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266084 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 16:38:24 +0100 4266084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259089&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FOwvqYMeKIdw%2Ffoundation-for-physical-therapy-awards-120000-in-clinical-research-grants.html ALEXANDRIA, VA, December 9, 2010 — Three physical therapists each received $40,000 research grants from the Foundation for Physical Therapy to fund their projects to evaluate the effectiveness of physical therapy interventions. ”We are honored to support these three outstanding researchers. We look forward to seeing the progress of their work as they continue to advance the science of physical therapy,” said Foundation Board of Trustees Chair William G. Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, FAAOMPT. The Foundation for Physical Therapy awards research grants annually to support outstanding physical therapist researchers whose work will contribute to the growth of evidence-based practice. Cory Christiansen, PT, PhD, an Assistant Professor of the University of Colorado Denver received... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259089 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:10:26 +0100 4259089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249132&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F8OvlnVRyQqk%2F Please consider making an end of the year gift to the Hearts & Noses Hospital Clown Troupe, using the online donation form. I’m chairman of the board and can promise that the money we raise very efficiently supports the efforts of our dedicated volunteers. Professionally trained, volunteer clowns from the Hearts & Noses Hospital Clown Troupe have made personal, bedside visits to more than 35,000 children since our troupe’s founding in 1997. Hospitalized children often experience stress, fear, and anxiety which can become a barrier to healing. Hearts & Noses clowns are specially trained to provide relief for ill children and respite for their families. While visits are certainly entertaining, the Troupe’s clowns strive to do more. Our clowns seek to uncover the hidden ... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249132 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 20:28:39 +0100 4249132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249133&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F-4YtxNmQ-Bw%2F Wright on Health hosts the holiday edition of the Health Wonk Review. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249133 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:46:37 +0100 4249133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238004&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2F0IFB4I6VeRU%2F Highlight Health hosts the latest edition of Grand Rounds. The topic is The Impact of Healthcare Reform. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238004 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 01:01:43 +0100 4238004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237901&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F12%2F69th-anniversary-of-pearl-harbor.html Thanks to our Pearl Harbor vets. Related posts:Happy Twentieth Anniversary, Honey I love you.  I always will. Thanks for marrying me,... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237901 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:56:19 +0100 4237901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4238057&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2Fb5xF_HEZj6w%2Fevidence-in-motion-announces-new-transition-dpt-program-in-musculoskeletal-management.html The Evidence In Motion (EIM) Institute of Health Professions is excited to announce the launch of a new Transition DPT in Musculoskeletal Management.  This program is designed to bridge the gap between a Bachelors or Masters degree to the Doctoral level, allowing physical therapists to take a step in fulfilling the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Vision 2020.  Vision 2020 includes the goal that all physical therapy will be provided by physical therapists with doctorates by the year 2020.  EIM’s Transition DPT in Musculoskeletal Management will be clinically oriented in its curricula and led by EIM’s distinguished faculty, which is comprised of some of the foremost leaders in physical therapy education, research, and practice. This new Transition DPT in Musculoskelet... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4238057 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 18:06:51 +0100 4238057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233289&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Foz3juzVNncY%2F Evan Falchuk, who writes the See First blog and runs Best Doctors has posted the inaugural edition of The Benefits Package, a blog carnival devoted to the world of employee benefits. Federal health reform has taken center stage for the past couple years but Evan expects –and I agree– that employers and to a lesser extent health plans will play an increasingly important role over the next few years in devising innovative approaches to cost and quality. The new blog carnival will highlight those efforts. The first edition has a nice collection of posts from leading health care business and policy bloggers. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233289 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:45:46 +0100 4233289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225522&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FswdvubzwZLI%2Fsports-residency-webinar-with-teresa-schuemann.html   Where is the sports PT profession really going?   Does it  matter if I get Sports Residency training?   What exactly is a Sports Residency? Join Teresa Schuemann, EIM Sports Residency Program Director, on December 13, 2010 at 7pm CT for  answers on how you can make an impact on the PT profession & jump start your career with a Sports Residency Program. Click here to reserve your webinar seat now.  After registering you will receive a confirmation email with info about joining the webinar. Questions? Contact EIM at info@eimpt.com   (Source: MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com) MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225522 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:27:31 +0100 4225522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4219863&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FAph7tl_2veM%2F Nina Kallen hosts the latest Cavalcade of Risk at Insurance Coverage Law in Massachusetts. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4219863 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 02:29:54 +0100 4219863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281397&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=36506&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainSciencePodcastBlog%2F%7E3%2FvImrMJzeddo%2Fvote-now-for-the-2010-podcast-awards.html  In my recent year-end review I forgot to mention that that the Brain Science Podcast has been nominated as the best Science Podcast in this year's People's Choice Podcast Awards. The deadline for voting is December 15, 2010, but you are allowed to vote once a day until then. Thank you for your support. (Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell) the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281397 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:16:09 +0100 4281397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4220385&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FbR4CtqMc9ss%2Fintroducing-eims-new-website.html  EIM is excited to show you our new website! You will notice a clean, easy to navigate look that still allows access to MyEIM accounts and the EIM Blog. There are also a few new areas to check out- learn about the Musculoskeletal Transitional DPT, read the history of EIM, and make sure to submit your “Raves” about EIM. We have testimonial videos embedded throughout to give you real feedback on our programs. EIM is committed to providing the latest evidence-based research and techniques to the PT world, and our new interactive website is just one more step in that process. Thanks for all your support and let us know what you think!   Rob, John, Tim and Larry (Source: MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com) MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4220385 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:55:52 +0100 4220385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214306&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FO5O70qIuyMM%2F Check out the latest edition of Grand Rounds at Colorado Health Insurance Insider. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214306 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:44:03 +0100 4214306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281399&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=36506&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainSciencePodcastBlog%2F%7E3%2FXH-tOwXQip0%2Fbsp-71-is-now-available.html I have just put Brain Science Podcast 71 into the feed. The show notes will be available shortly. It is a review of BSP 65-70, and includes my reflections on the first four years of the show. Click here to Listen. (Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell) the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281399 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 22:02:25 +0100 4281399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190160&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F11%2Famednews-editorial-welcome-to-our-archives-nov-22-2010-american-medical-news.html Most of that older content has been behind an access-control wall. By knocking down that barrier, we are making available 10 years of full content and several years more of selected earlier articles. All told, about 15,000 articles now can be searched and read. We invite our readers to visit the archives and link to our articles from their own sites, blogs and posts. via amednews: Editorial – Welcome to our archives :: Nov. 22, 2010 … American Medical News. Thanks, AMedNews!  I suppose an I told you so would be rude, so, I won’t. Related posts:amednews: Astrodocs: For these physicians, space is their workplace :: March 15, 2010 … American Medical News Astrodocs: For these physicians, space is their workplace Since 1973,... amednews: Most ED patients willing to wa... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190160 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:32:23 +0100 4190160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281400&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=36506&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainSciencePodcastBlog%2F%7E3%2FfNFBdQKMb4o%2Fnew-brain-science-podcast-guest-book.html I appreciate all the wonderful feedback that listeners send me via email and the reviews that you post in iTunes®. To make it easier to share your thoughts with other potential listeners I have added a new Guest Book to this site. Please tell others why you like the show and share stories about how it has impacted your life. Thanks again for your support. Ginger Go to the Guest Book now. (Source: the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell) the Brain Science Podcast and Blog with Dr. Ginger Campbell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281400 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:18:20 +0100 4281400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179325&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fimagine-medicine-the-photography-photoshop-contest.html Medicine rocks! It makes the sick heal, pain go away, and healers proud and happy. Medicine is an art, where the instruments are medical technologies, warm hands, and learned minds. Many of us see medicine everyday: in ERs, ORs, ICUs, PACUs, PICUs, and SICUs. We see medicine through our eyes and our hearts. But what about your camera?Welcome to the Imagine Medicine contest! We are looking for fascinating medical photography that… imagines medicine. Nothing is off the table: portraits, group shots, happy shots, tragic shots, clinical shots, photoshop illustrations, macro, micro, and anything in between. Can you imagine medicine, showcase it as art, and make us wonder?Here’s the lowdown. The contest is open to all. Upload your photographs to Flickr, and tag them with “imagi... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179325 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:01:59 +0100 4179325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179399&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2Fq3aoI7s68EQ%2F I’ve never run advertising on the Health Business Blog, but just for kicks I decided to sign up with Google to let AdSense place ads on my Feedburner RSS feeds. I figured since I have 8000+ RSS subscribers maybe I could earn a few dollars without cluttering up the blog itself. After a couple days Google suspended my AdSense account –didn’t really tell me why, although the implication was that some kind of click fraud was going on. How that would be happening I have no clue. I appealed the suspension, and got this note in reply: Hello, Thank you for your appeal. We appreciate the additional information you’ve provided, as well as your continued interest in the AdSense program. However, after thoroughly re-reviewing your account data and taking your feedback into cons... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179399 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:40:27 +0100 4179399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175631&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34470&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehealthcareblog.com%2Fthe_health_care_blog%2F2010%2F11%2Fantibiotic-resistant-bacteria-in-hospitals-a-time-for-action.html By ARJUN SRINIVASAN and RAMANAN LAXMINARAYAN Every few years there are reports of antibiotic resistant microbes that prompt a series of predictions about “the end of antibiotics.” It happened in the 90s with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis and then again earlier... (Source: The Health Care Blog) The Health Care Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175631 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4175631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172254&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2F5ud-Mv5E1M8%2Feim-at-the-sports-section-of-the-apta-annual-conference.html , Booth #2: December 2-4, 2010: Las Vegas What happens at the EIM booth in Vegas, doesn’t have to stay in Vegas!  Meet Sports PT Residency Program Director, Teresa Schuemann, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, and Residency and Fellowship Program Manager, Jessie Dugan, PT, to learn how you can benefit from EIM’s Sports PT Residency Program.  This program is a fast-track into evidence-based sports PT with a combination of the didactic base and motor skill acquisition & proficiency to accelerate you to clinical excellence in the realm of sports medicine.  For more information on the Sports PT Residency, click here. Teresa is presenting at the conference as well: Thursday December 2nd, 2010: 2:15-6pm: Residency 101: Getting Started and Doing it Right Saturday December 4th, 2010: 7-7:55... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172254 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:00:00 +0100 4172254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168127&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FGeUAusFPEV0%2Fnovember-time-to-file.html Lots of stuff sitting on my desk and time to do the mid month file cabinet routine and am now incorporating hashtags #: -file under "Plunger"  #Dr. Oz While I think a better use of the plunger would be for an Ipad stand, according to Dr. Oz's orthopedic PT during the Over 40 survival guide (approx 3 minutes into it) you should use to "lift the fascia from your knee-but be careful too long and you will get a knee hickey".  Would have been nice to follow the evidence and not the sizzle on such a consumer oriented show-at least get the lady exercising! -file under "rebranding" #ethicsirrelevant Thanks to comments made on my Beware of the Ethical Physical Therapy Association post apparently even the word "Ethical" can be problematic to opportunistic, bloated PT's and their henchmen in t... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168127 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:57:37 +0100 4168127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159245&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-better-health-blog-partners-with-harvard-health-publications%2F2010.11.11 I’m very pleased to announce that Harvard Health Publications (HHP) is Better Health’s newest content partner. Soon readers of the Better Health blog will enjoy contributions from the HHP team. We believe that their insight and perspectives will be a great addition to our unique collection of healthcare voices online. The Better Health blog is a continuation of “Dr. Val And The Voice Of Reason,” first launched in 2006. At the time, I was inspired to start a blog because of the baffling amount of misinformation that my patients were finding on the Internet. It was a David-versus-Goliath enterprise, but I felt duty-bound to do what I could to provide a counterpoint to media hype, fear mongering, and snake oil salesmen. Over the past four years I’ve been humbled ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159245 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:58:03 +0100 4159245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151797&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fhappy-birthday-marines-5.html I post this every year, and I still enjoy it… Yeah, I was Navy, but spend 4/5 of your time with the USMC, and you identify. (Insert Stockholm syndrome joke here). I kid, because I deeply respect. Happy Birthday, Marines. Related posts:Valour-IT: Technology for the Wounded: 2009 totals – MARINES WIN! Valour-IT: Technology for the Wounded: 2009 totals – MARINES WIN!... Happy 45, Brother Aerospace Genius Yeah, the 70′s were like this. Vests, awesome belts, and... Docnotes: Ten years of blogging Docnotes: Ten years of blogging Happy Birthday to (what I... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151797 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 07:33:19 +0100 4151797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152007&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthBusinessBlog%2F%7E3%2FJDld1ETqOB0%2F Check out the Veterans Day edition of Grand Rounds at Nurse Ratched’s Place, featuring celebrities who served in the military alongside health care posts that somehow relate. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152007 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:07:06 +0100 4152007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142918&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FcHf3lED5lTU%2Fhave-you-started-working-on-your-elevator-pitch-yet.html EIM is hosting it's 3rd annual Elevator Pitch Competition!You can win up to $1000 by submitting the most creative, outside-the-box, attention grabbing video pitching why PT is the best first choice in musculoskeletal care.  The competition is open to all PTs (students and practicing) and submissions are due on 11/30/2010.  Email brooke@physicaltherapist.com if you have questions and click here for rules.Check out Dr. Wainner's Elevator Pitch on why you should participate in the competition: (embed this video: http://www.vimeo.com/15431870 ) (Source: MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com) MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142918 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 +0100 4142918