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'. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:44:49 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382941&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3233 The latest edition of the Health Wonk Review is available on the Health Reform blog, hosted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382941 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:15:07 +0100 3382941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3363643&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fspring-forward-2010.html My favorite overnight shift of the year! (To be fair, I worked the fall back, and it’s my least favorite…). From a post a few years ago: From a prior post of mine on the subject: “Yes, tonight you either a) lose one hours’ sleep, or, b) get to church in time to shake hands as everyone else leaves. (Sorry if that leaves your religon out, but the joke works better that way).” There’s a lot to DST, and here’s link to more info. Also, here’s a “how’d that get past them?” moment, from infoplease: No More Sunlight in Arizona and Hawaii Arizona (with the exception of the Navajo Nation) and Hawaii and the territories of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa are the only places in the U.S. that do not observe DST but... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3363643 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 02:20:46 +0100 3363643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362353&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FleGDfu7ip8w%2Fbetter_late_than_never_the_announcement.php My apologies to Romeo Vitelli, but somehow two weeks ago it totally slipped my mind to announce his 131st Meeting of the Skeptics' Circle, which is a fine addition to the Skeptics' Circle canon. Read. Enjoy. Read the comments on this post... (Source: Respectful Insolence) Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362353 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0100 3362353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350414&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3190 Chatswood Consulting hosts the 100th edition of the Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival. Enjoy! Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350414 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:17:27 +0100 3350414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342768&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000450computational_cognitive_neurobiology_sumer_school_at_cshlasia.php July 11 - 24, 2010, CSHL-Asia, Suzhou, China Computational and Cognitive Neurobiology are playing an increasing important role in advancing our understanding of the neural basis of behavior. To foster this field in China and other Asian countries, and to help attract young talented students and postdocs to the field, we have developed a new summer school program to be held at a purpose-built academic center in Suzhou, China. (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342768 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:10:25 +0100 3342768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335472&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3166 Check out the Health Wonk Review: Kabuki Theater Edition at Wright on Health. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335472 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:14:18 +0100 3335472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322664&cid=t_91224_180_f&fid=38606&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAchieveIt%2F%7E3%2F9Nw3Z4zZcm0%2F This past week, I announced to my newsletter subscribers a new tool that will help both new and experienced goal setters add more impact to their goal plans.  Appropriately enough titled Achieve-IT! Online it is an online web-app version of my goal setting strategies.  These are the same strategies I’ve used for decades and the same my clients use to get what they want out of life. You can read more about the history of this project here. But where Achieve-IT! Desktop is currently bound to Windows machines, Achieve-IT! online is open to just about anyone with a browser.  So I encourage you to give this new goal setting system a try and let me know your thoughts. There are several levels of accounts.  But for signing up, everyone gets the professional level for free for 30 d... Persistence Unlimited blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322664 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:33:15 +0100 3322664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322358&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fbetter-health-broadcasting-from-himss.html Better Health (Dr Val’s organization, of which I am a small idler wheel) is at HIMSS10, doing interviews. It’s entertaining, you can ask questions of the interviewees through the chat stream, so it’s interactive. Broadcasting here: USTREAM. Related posts:Better Health Coverage of HIMSS Starts Today HIMSS10, one of the world's premier conferences on medical information... Homoeopathy sceptics plan mass ‘overdose’ – Health News, Health & Families – The Independent First, don’t do this: In what is being billed as... BBC NEWS | Health | Steaming hot tea linked to cancer From the ‘life causes cancer’ files: BBC NEWS | Health... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322358 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:30:35 +0100 3322358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322500&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3153 Check out the latest edition of Grand Rounds at Doctor Anonymous. The next edition will be hosted here at the Health Business Blog. Please email your submissions by Sunday, March 7. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322500 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:41:20 +0100 3322500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322501&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3148 The Health Business Blog turns five years old today. Continuing a tradition I established with birthdays one, two, three, and four, I have picked out a favorite post from each month. Thanks for continuing to read the blog! March 2009: Podcast interview with Per Lofberg, chairman and CEO of Generation Health Per Lofberg, former CEO of Pharmaceutical Benefits Manager, Medco, explains why he’s started a company to help payers and employers optimize the use of genetic testing. Several months later, CVS Caremark invested in Generation Health and named Lofberg president of its PBM business. April 2009: There goes the bride Immigration of skilled workers is a key driver of US health care and the overall economy. Anti-immigrant sentiment and legislation has made it more difficult for immigra... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322501 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:19:39 +0100 3322501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318389&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fbetter-health-coverage-of-himss-starts-today.html HIMSS10, one of the world's premier conferences on medical information and technology management, begins today in Atlanta, Georgia. Better Health, a community of medbloggers we are proud to be a part of, will be providing extensive coverage of the event. Dr. Nick Genes of Medgadget, Dr. Val Jones, CEO of Better Health, and Dr. Mike Sevilla who writes at Dr. Anonymous will be taking interviews, checking out the latest gear, and giving access to the vendors and presenters at the conference. via Better Health Coverage of HIMSS Starts Today. I’ll be tuning in, hope you do, too! Related posts:Homoeopathy sceptics plan mass ‘overdose’ – Health News, Health & Families – The Independent First, don’t do this: In what is being billed as... Medicare... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318389 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:50:32 +0100 3318389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298510&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FYBdiAGyfKv8%2Feim-sports-physical-therapy-residency-program.html EIM and Sports Medicine: The EIM Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program EIM is excited to introduce its new Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program(SPTR)!  Dr. Teresa Schuemann has joined the EIM team as the SPTR content developer and director.  She is an experienced Program Director who has been Chair of the APTA Residency and Fellowship Credentialing Committee and now serves as one of seven members on the APTA American Board of Residency and Fellowship Education.  “Going through a residency program was the best decision of my professional career”, states Dr. Teresa Schumann, SPTR director.  “I am thrilled to provide such and experience for other Physical Therapy clinicians.” The SPTR is an 18-month program of post-professional clinical and didact... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298510 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:00:07 +0100 3298510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283695&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3102 I’ll be hosting the next Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival at the Health Business Blog. Please use the Blog Carnival Submission form. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283695 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:25:17 +0100 3283695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3280082&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000445summer_school_visual_neuroscience_from_spikes_to_awareness.php Rauischholzhausen, Germany, August 29 - September 10, 2010. Application deadline is March 31, 2010. The European Summer School exposes young vision researchers—at the late pre-doctoral or early post-doctoral level—to the principal methods and seminal issues of contemporary visual neuroscience. (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3280082 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:26:55 +0100 3280082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3279977&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F02%2F%25c2%25a0-doc-gurley-%25e2%2580%2593-haiti-journey-hitting-the-ground%25c2%25a0%25e2%2580%2594%25c2%25a0doc-gurley.html Doc Gurley – Haiti Journey: Hitting the ground — Doc Gurley. Doc Gurley’s in Haiti.  Will be fun to follow her. Related posts:Scientologists ‘heal’ Haiti quake victims using touch Oh, good.  Everything’s under control.  The Scientologists are there. Amid... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3279977 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:26:06 +0100 3279977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3275796&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F02%2Ftexas-party-of-medicine-2.html Early voting starts today in Texas (Feb 16-26) with Election Day being March 2nd. TEXPAC (The Texas Medical Association PAC) releases a roster of candidates every major election, and this one’s no exception: 2010 Election Primer (as a .pdf file) The only easy pattern I can discern is that all the court races are “R’s”, if that helps. As they say in Politics, vote early and often… Related posts:Updated and Bumped: CBS 7 – Your Eye on West Texas covering the Winkler County Nurse Trial Welcome InstaPundit readers! (links fixed @ 2225 Central; sorry). If... The 2009 Medical Weblog Awards Finalists The 2009 Medical Blog Awards After a careful analysis and... Sam Ko’s Emergency Medicine Blog: Ten Emergency Medicine Websites I Love and Will Marry Sam Ko... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3275796 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:56:12 +0100 3275796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3275962&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000443master_of_science_in_computational_biology.php Nice Sophia Antipolis University (France) is launching a new Master of Science program in Computational Biology. The scientific goal of this program is to focus on the human being from different perspectives (understanding and modeling functional aspects or interpreting biomedical signals from various devices) and at different scales (from molecules to organs and the whole organism). (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3275962 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:10:39 +0100 3275962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271024&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fthe-hindu-news-international-frisbee-inventor-walter-fredrick-morrison-dead.html Walter Fredrick Morrison, the man credited with inventing the Frisbee, has died. He was 90. via The Hindu : News / International : Frisbee inventor Walter Fredrick Morrison dead. I’d rather throw a Frisbee than a ball any day.  Unless it’s windy. via Scanman Related posts:Dead Blogs, Medical Edition. Yes, it’s that time.  As a general rule either no... Walk it off, it’s only a heart attack – Baltimore News, Weather, Breaking News | WMAR-TV Walk it off, it’s only a heart attack – Baltimore... Docs Online on Arkansas Medical News Inc. Docs Online on Arkansas Medical News Inc. Features Dr. Bates!... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271024 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 06:20:50 +0100 3271024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3266912&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fwinkler-county-nurse-found-not-guilty.html Former Winkler County Nurse Found “Not Guilty” 2/11/10 Elias Hernandez CBS 7 News February 11, 2010 12:20 PM The verdict just in. Former Winkler County nurse, Anne Mitchell, has been found “not guilty” for misusing confidential information. via CBS 7 – Your Eye on West Texas. A case that should never have been brought is now over. Now, about that Civil suit… Update: via the NYT: A jury in West Texas took less than an hour Thursday to acquit a nurse who had been charged with a felony after anonymously complaining to the state medical board that a doctor at her hospital was practicing unsafe medicine. The prosecution had ignited deep concern among health care workers and advocates for whistle-blowers about the potential chilling effect of a conviction. Les... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3266912 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:17:39 +0100 3266912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262745&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3084 The Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival is up at Healthcare Manumission. The next edition will be hosted right here at the Health Business Blog. Use the Blog Carnival Submission form if you’d like to be included. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262745 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:55:16 +0100 3262745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262609&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fupdated-and-bumped-cbs-7-your-eye-on-west-texas-covering-the-winkler-county-nurse-trial.html Welcome InstaPundit readers! (links fixed @ 2225 Central; sorry). If you’re new to this story, the backgrounder is here. The trial of Anne Mitchell, RN for doing her duty (reporting bad patient care to the Texas Medical Board) started 3 days ago.  I cannot find CBS’s coverage (if there was any) of Day 1, but there is pretty good coverage of days 2 & 3. Day 2 Day 3 Having read that (and being quite biased for the nurse in this case) so far all Ms. Mitchell has to worry about are her legal bills.  I suspect they’ll be covered by the settlement from her civil suit for malicious prosecution. HT: Glen in West Texas Update: ABC’s Good Morning America has a good report on this as well, with about a 3 minute video. Related posts:Report a bad doctor to the authoritie... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262609 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:57:54 +0100 3262609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259155&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FJkMwRy3d2vg%2Fmore-than-a-tweet.html but less than a full blog post and not befitting of posterous account so I thought I would put them together. -Can’t help thinking that as physical therapists we need to formally get on the bandwagon of the very noble initiative by Michelle Obama to curb child obesity especially when one considers the substantial evidence on exercise and nutrition. Since most of our patients are overweight and that is not their primary reason to come to PT, we could play a role in this fight.  Government estimates are that obesity costs $147 billion year (or more than approx 12x the size of the outpatient PT industry) in weight-related medical bills.  The government campaign Let’s Move sure goes hand in hand with our Move Forward. -From the latest Cochrane on use of therapeutic ultrasound for k... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259155 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:11:44 +0100 3259155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3252011&cid=t_91224_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2Fa_protein_may_s.html Lights out: A protein may switch off cancer cells ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A protein acting as a switch to activate the cell death process may prove to be an effective targeted treatment for killing cancer cells. University of Michigan researchers discovered that the protein called RIP plays a role in mediating both the life and death of squamous cell carcinoma cancer cells, said Yvonne Kapila, associate professor, Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the School of Dentistry. This is key because cancer cells elude the normal cell death process. If that process could be activated artificially by a targeted introduction of RIP into cancer patients, those cells could be destroyed before they circulate out of control in the body, Kapila said. The findings are promising but still a lon... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3252011 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:39:59 +0100 3252011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3254581&cid=t_91224_125_f&fid=36056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2Fmore_changes_to.html Changes have been made to the new PubMed interface. Limits can now be accessed from the home page, the Advanced Search page has been simplified, and you can now see a message about items on the Clipboard on the home page, not just on the Search Results page. If you haven't already seen this, here's the video that demonstrates the PubMed interface released this fall. (Source: Dentistry Library) Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3254581 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3254581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251305&cid=t_91224_125_f&fid=36056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2Fis_your_pet_get.html When I was at the vet recently(for dental work on a pet), I saw that February is Pet Dental Health Month. As with humans, animals need to have their teeth checked. February is a great time to get this done--maybe your vet will give you a discount too! Find more information, click here. http://www.healthypet.com/PetCare/PetCareArticle.aspx?art_key=53d99aad-e759-473e-8977-f8f75eefb754 (Source: Dentistry Library) Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251305 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3251305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3247928&cid=t_91224_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2Fgive_kids_a_smi_1.html Two members of the Health Sciences Libraries' staff spent Saturday morning (2/6/10) distributing reliable health information and giving out MedlinePlus pens, as well as flyers with resources for free/low cost health care, to about 90+ parents at the Give Kids a Smile annual event held at the UM School of Dentistry. While the participants were waiting for their dental check-ups, we also gave out colorful stickers to the children. Other volunteers in the waiting room were occupied with keeping the children entertained, while still others demonstrated (on Mr. Potato Head and various stuffed animals) the correct way to brush one's teeth. The event went very well thanks to the warmth and friendliness of the numerous volunteers (mostly pre-dental and dental students) and to the competence and th... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3247928 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100 3247928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3246975&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3073 Joe Paduda has posted a thoughtful, informative Health Wonk Review at Managed Care Matters. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3246975 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:11:40 +0100 3246975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3232904&cid=t_91224_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2Foral_health_for.html The Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University in collaboration with the National Maternal and Child Oral Health Resource Center (OHRC) released a new edition of the knowledge path about oral health for infants, children, adolescents, and pregnant women.   Presented in time for National Children's Dental Health Month in February, this electronic guide points to resources that analyze data, describe effective programs, and report on policy and research aimed at improving access to and the quality of oral health care. The knowledge path contains sections with resources for professionals, resources for consumers, and resources on specific aspects of oral health. Topics include child care and Head Start, dental caries, dental sealants, fluoride varnish, K-12 education, pregna... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3232904 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:17:28 +0100 3232904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231653&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3059 The latest edition of Grand Rounds (How Much Grand Could a Grand Rounds Grind?) is posted at Musings of a Distractible Mind. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231653 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:06:28 +0100 3231653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3228851&cid=t_91224_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2Fdentistry_museu.html "The Michigan Daily" 2/1/10 has an interesting article about the Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry saying that it "is an exhibit you can sink your teeth into." The article continues: The University hosts one of the few museums in the world specifically dedicated to honoring the discipline of — believe it or not — dentistry. The Sindecuse Museum of Dentistry is scattered throughout the School of Dentistry and the W.K. Kellogg Institute Building. Named after Dr. Gordon Sindecuse, a University alum, the museum was created in 1992 to preserve dental paraphernalia and recognize the fusion of art and dentistry. The museum contains over 12,000 objects, but only 15 percent of these artifacts are put on display due to lack of space. Most of the items are kept in drawers, portfolios and rolling ra... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3228851 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:57:34 +0100 3228851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3224004&cid=t_91224_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2Fjebdp_offering.html Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice to Offer Continuing Education Units for Reviewers One of the First US Dental Journals to Link Peer Review to Continuing Education St Louis, MO, 23 September 2009 – Elsevier, a leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information products and services announced today, that the Editors of Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (JEBDP), the foremost publication of information about evidence-based dental practice, will begin offering continuing education units (CEUs) to its recognized experts and valued peer reviewers. With this new policy, External link JEBDP becomes one of the first U.S. dental journals, and the first publication in the burgeoning area of evidence-based dentistry, to award CEUs to reviewers. "We view... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3224004 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:15:27 +0100 3224004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3224005&cid=t_91224_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2Fpubmed--additio.html Watch for: PubMed® Advanced Search, Limits, and Homepage Revised Changes coming to PubMed in early February include: Advanced search page will be streamlined. A link to Clipboard will be added to the homepage, if applicable. A new Limits page with additional limits for dates and search field tags. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/jf10/jf10_pm_advanced_search.html (Source: Dentistry Library) Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3224005 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:18:14 +0100 3224005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3223376&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000438summer_program_in_computational_neuroscience_at_upenn.php 2010 Summer Program in Computational Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, June 1 – August 13, 2010 (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3223376 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:01:08 +0100 3223376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216583&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fcolumn-doctors-ignore-internet-at-their-own-peril-opinion-usatoday-com.html Kevin, MD continues his takeover of the media, with another very good editorial in USA Today: Doctors ignore Internet at their own peril By Kevin Pho Raise your hand if you've ever left a physician's office without fully understanding what the doctor just told you. According to The New England Journal of Medicine, half of patients admit to not understanding what their doctor told them during an office visit. As a primary care physician, being unable to clearly communicate with patients is frustrating. The typical, 15-minute office visit often is not sufficient for a thorough discussion. A better way to connect with patients is needed. Perhaps that is why more patients are turning to the Internet… via Column: Doctors ignore Internet at their own peril – Opinion... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216583 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:02:39 +0100 3216583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212330&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fthe-2009-medical-weblog-awards-finalists.html The 2009 Medical Blog Awards After a careful analysis and consideration by Medgadget editors, we are pleased to present the finalists of the sixth annual Medical Weblog Awards. But first, a few notes. Voting will begin this coming Wednesday, January 27, 2010 and will close 12 midnight on Sunday, February 14, 2010 (EST). We will have instructions, voting booths, and further details here at Medgadget.com. via The 2009 Medical Weblog Awards Finalists. Many worthy blogs in that group.  Go There, vote every day, and may the best Medblog win! Related posts:MedGadget 2009 SciFi Contest winner Announced over at their place, so I won’t spoil it... Going after Las Vegas’ medical mafia – Aug. 19, 2009 Going after Las Vegas’ medical mafia – Aug. 19, 2009... Valour-IT: ... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212330 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:58:57 +0100 3212330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208525&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3043 Emergiblog hosts the latest edition of Grand Rounds. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208525 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:52:27 +0100 3208525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208289&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=36680&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurgexperiences.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F26%2Fsurgexperiences-315-up-at-education-of-a-knife%2F SurgeXperiences 315 is now up at Education of a Knife. Thanks to YC for hosting! He is a fellow med student interested in Surgery. Kindly support his blog. (Source: SurgeXperiences) SurgeXperiences blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208289 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:49:51 +0100 3208289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197815&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2F8RBOfQzF3PY%2Feim-and-rocky-mountain-form-strategic-alliance.html Evidence in Motion (EIM) and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP) Form a Strategic Alliance   Dr. Tim Flynn of EIM to Join the RMUoHP Faculty as a Distinguished Professor in Physical Therapy    Provo, UT (January 4, 2010) –Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMUoHP)) and Evidence In Motion (EIM), LLC, announced today a strategic alliance to collaboratively and strategically advance entry-level and post-professional education opportunities for physical therapists throughout the country. As part of the alliance, Dr. Tim Flynn, one of the nations' most recognized and distinguished physical therapy clinicians, researchers, and educators, will be joining RMUoHP's faculty as a Distinguished Professor.  Additionally, Dr. Larry B... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197815 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:26:44 +0100 3197815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3189267&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D3015 This week’s Grand Rounds blog carnival is hosted by Dr. John La Puma. The theme: Can food be health care? Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3189267 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:00:15 +0100 3189267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3175813&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=36680&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurgexperiences.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F15%2Fsurgexperiences-315-to-be-hosted-at-education-of-a-knife%2F Your next edition of surgical grand rounds online – SurgeXperiences 315 – will be hosted at Education of a Knife. The author behind this blog describes himself as, “A passionate 20 year old second year undergraduate medical student in Monash university Sunway Campus. Bite his teeth and tries to make the best out of his life. He writes occasionally and has strong aspirations for surgery.” Be sure to submit your best surgical related posts via this form! (Source: SurgeXperiences) SurgeXperiences blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3175813 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:11:34 +0100 3175813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3172137&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2Fy1fHXVrk_ys%2Fsen-cornyn-to-highlight-benefits-of-prevention-workplace-wellness-at-san-antonios-fritolay-facility.html AUSTIN—U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, will be in San Antonio Thursday, January 14, to visit the Frito-Lay Food Manufacturing Facility and see how local company Fit For Work LLC is helping Frito-Lay employees prevent work-related injuries and lower health care costs. Studies show an emphasis on workplace wellness leads to a healthier and more productive workforce, along with savings on health costs. Sen. Cornyn will be briefed and have the opportunity to see a training demonstration in which Fit For Work staff will train Frito-Lay employees how to carry out their responsibilities at work in a way that promotes wellness and prevents injury. Sen. Cornyn believes a focus on prevention and wellness must be central to broader health care reform efforts in Washington. He has intr... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3172137 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:25:24 +0100 3172137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3167261&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2993 Colorado Health Insurance Insider has done a nice job of presenting the latest Cavalcade of Risk blog carnival. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3167261 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:54:16 +0100 3167261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163903&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2990 If you’re familiar with Dr. Rich, you won’t be surprised that he’s posted an insightful and entertaining Grand Rounds. Give it a read. If you like what you see, I also highly recommend his book Fixing American Healthcare; Wonkonians, Gekkonians and the Grand Unification Theory of Healthcare. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163903 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:06:44 +0100 3163903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163962&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FarvdaJxnyvc%2Feim-and-sports-medicine-the-eim-emergency-response-course.html EIM will be leading the way in evidence-based Sports Medicine and will launch this effort by offering the Emergency Response Course, taught by Dr. Teresa Schuemann. The course is a pre-requisite for our June 2010 Sports Medicine Residency Cohort (yes, you read correctly....Sports Medicine Residency,  more details will be coming soon from Dr. Schuemann, who is serving as Program Director,  but put it on your calendars: the EIM Sports Medicine Residency will roll-out its first cohort this June!) However, we are opening enrollment to the EIM Emergency Response Course to all interested therapists. 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 physic... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163962 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:53:00 +0100 3163962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159844&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000435medicon_2010.php The 12th Mediterranean Conference on Medical and Biological Engineering and Computing – MEDICON 2010 - will be held between May 27-30, 2010 in Porto Carras, Chalkidiki, Greece. (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159844 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:35:07 +0100 3159844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3158186&cid=t_91224_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2Fwomens_health_a.html is a one-day event for the purpose of educating the community about issues surrounding women's health and fitness. The day will be organized by medical students, faculty members, and staff. Florine Mark, President and Chairwoman of the Board of Weight Watchers Group, Inc., will talk about "Tools to Be the Best You Can Be," as the keynote speaker at this year's Women's Health and Fitness Day on Saturday, January 23. Organized by the women students of the University of Michigan Medical School, this free community event is aimed at raising awareness about health and fitness issues important to women. Attendees - who can be men or women - participate in a variety of workshops on various health topics, including depression, hypertension, cancer and dieting. There will also be fitness classes ... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3158186 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:26:02 +0100 3158186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3156460&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fjohn-peter-smith-gets-acs-accreditation-as-a-level-1-trauma-center.html Congrats! FORT WORTH — Some of the most seriously injured and ill patients will no longer have to be flown to Dallas or Lubbock for treatment now that John Peter Smith Hospital has been granted approval to become a Level 1 trauma center, allowing it to provide the highest level of emergency care. The American College of Surgeons recently granted accreditation for the upgrade to Tarrant County’s taxpayer-supported public hospital from its current status of Level 2. Tarrant County had been the largest urban county in Texas without a Level 1 trauma center. JPS is out County hospital, and by all accounts their attention to detail / patients has improved dramatically since last years’ multi-story expose in the Star Telegram.  They have to get State approval for something or other (ha... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3156460 Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:07:33 +0100 3156460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3154404&cid=t_91224_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2Fgoogle_news_now.html January 2010 An In-depth Look at the News Google News has been one of the usual suspects when you want to monitor current news. The challenge of Google News is that the layout and organization of the stories is done by algorithm rather than by a real live human. This sometimes results in stories from less reliable sources being featured, at the expense of providing links to more trustworthy sources. Perhaps the more significant issue is that, in order to read any of the news, you need to click through to the story. Want another perspective? You'll have to go back to Google News, skim the headlines and decide what other sources offer better coverage. Google has partnered with The Washington Post and The New York Times to provide a more journalistic approach to providing news. This new of... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3154404 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:46:02 +0100 3154404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153509&cid=t_91224_125_f&fid=36056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2Fum_copyright_of.html The UM Library Copyright Office offers scholars, researchers, staff, and students clear and straightforward information about copyright. To learn more, use the links on the left to navigate the collection of resources created by the Copyright Office. Sometimes, you just need to talk to someone. Starting in February,Melissa Levine, Lead Copyright Officer and Greg Grossmeier, Copyright Specialist offer regular public hours. Please stop by with your questions and feel free to refer students, faculty, and others who may need some help. We are always available at copyright@umich.edu and by appointment. Give us a call. We are always looking for ways to improve this site and welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. The information presented here is intended for informational purposes an... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153509 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3153509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153508&cid=t_91224_125_f&fid=36056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2Fcrlt_winter_201.html The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) is pleased to present our Winter 2010 Seminar Series. To register for the following seminars, please visit our website at http://www.crlt.umich.edu/faculty/facseminar.php, where you will find detailed descriptions of each program. > > **Teaching in, with, and about Museums: > Engaging Students in Materially Different Ways > 1/26 2:00-4:00 p.m. > **Teaching Undergraduates in the Archives: > The Future of the Past > 2/2 2:00-4:00 p.m. > **Active Learning with 20-150 Students > 2/10 3:00-5:00 p.m. > **Now That I Have It, What Grade Should I Give It? > Evaluating Student Writing > 2/11 4:00-6:00 p.m. > **Using Technology to Provide Students with Effective Feedback > 2/15 3:00-5:00 p.m. > **Mentoring Graduate Students ... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153508 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3153508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153507&cid=t_91224_125_f&fid=36056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2Fum_health_scien.html In addition to our regular workload, the staff of the Health Sciences Libraries (HSL) of the University of Michigan have been busy with a number of charitable activities during the holiday season. Our staff members have taken part in Sponsor-a-Family, a Community Action Network program that provides services to low-income individuals. We have provided age-appropriate holiday presents as well as gift certificates for a local family of four with children ages 17,15, and 2, according to a wish-list that this group has submitted to us. The HSL have also been active in acquiring and recycling eyeglasses in conjunction with a Lions Club project. The glasses are first sent to a nearby prison where they are cleaned and repaired by prisoners and then sent abroad to be distributed to those who need... Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153507 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3153507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3159847&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000431international_neuroscience_master_program_at_epfl.php The EPFL, a top ranked university in the technical sciences, has a dynamic and strong life sciences department which hosts the Brain Mind Institute. (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3159847 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:05:46 +0100 3159847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142691&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2970 The first Grand Rounds edition of 2010 is posted at Blogborygmi by Grand Rounds founder Nick Genes. It’s a fitting start to the year and comes with the grudging(?) roll out of a Grand Rounds Twitter feed and Facebook page. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142691 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:46:54 +0100 3142691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133695&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2965 The Hearts & Noses Hospital Clown Troupe provides professionally trained, volunteer clowns to hospitalized children and also provides training to hospital clowns from around the US and the world. It’s a great organization and you can read more about it here. I’ve been on the board for several years and took over the chairmanship a year ago. If you’re looking for a worthy end of the year (or start of the year donation), please consider a tax-deductible donation. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133695 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:04:02 +0100 3133695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129581&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000429undergraduate_training_opportunities_in_theoretical_and_computational_neuroscience.php The Gulf Coast Consortium for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience is accepting applications, through February 15, for 12 summer 2010 undergraduate internships. (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129581 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:18:43 +0100 3129581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115228&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FI-aYaQWxowo%2Fa-few-last-minute-physical-therapy-holiday-gifts.html Although I was hoping to receive a Christmas gift that I think would be really sweet-a Fathead Sage Hero, it hasn’t appeared on the market yet-however, under the proviso that it is better to give then to receive, I thought I would hand out a few gifts-or at least gift wishes: To Medicare Patients:  The gift of direct access which is already available in most states (other than “the land time forgot” like Indiana).  It is clear that after many years of giving it the “old college try” our strategy of convincing legislators is not working-time to get patients as advocates (and by the way, a demonstration project in rural areas should not be considered a victory-partial or otherwise). To all PT’s and PTA’s including students: T... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115228 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:36:52 +0100 3115228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115082&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F12%2F100-christmas-caption-contest.html Happy’s got both a caption contest, and a prize for the winner! Go there, and win (or try to…). Related posts:Dr. Wes: US Health Care Reform Photoshop Contest Dr. Wes: US Health Care Reform Photoshop Contest In the... 12 STI’s of Christmas, 2009 My yearly Christmas favorite, reposted: Courtesy of the British National... MedGadget’s SciFi Contest is on! A day late and a couple of dollars short on... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115082 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:32:04 +0100 3115082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3115190&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2957 Check out the latest edition of Grand Rounds, hosted this week by Teen Health 411. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3115190 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:00:57 +0100 3115190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3100720&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FSw_VoZgPluc%2Fweird_things_and_skepticism_the_126th_me.php It's that time yet again. The Skeptics' Circle has returned once again to provide a much needed dose of skepticism to the blogosphere. This time around, the 126th Meeting of the Skeptics' Circle is being hosted over at World of Weird Things. Next up will be Life, The Universe, and One Brow, where the Skeptics' Circle will finish out 2009. Submission instructions can be found here. Guidelines can be found here. Read the comments on this post... (Source: Respectful Insolence) Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3100720 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:00:00 +0100 3100720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096996&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FPVgESf7FMCo%2Fwinners-of-the-eim-2nd-annual-elevator-pitch-competition.html The winners of EIM’s 2nd Annual Elevator Pitch Competition are…. ·         1st: Chris Robl- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiEDB8V3zkk ·         2nd : Cori Cameron- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lZCLA_YQkA ·         3rd : BJ Lehecka- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMgRzAaZzW8   Thank you to all who submitted entries in the competition! (Source: MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com) MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096996 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:51:10 +0100 3096996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3084910&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FEKBSsyJyQ2w%2Fexecutive-management-program-trip-to-zappos-congratulations-to-graduates.html EIM would like to congratulate the first class of the Executive Management Program which concluded this past weekend with our last on-site intensive in Las Vegas.  Several members of the class also received their tDPT having completed additional courses outside of the year long 16 credit executive management curriculum. The highlights of the last weekend intensive were the presentation of the capstone project- business plans by the 5 teams who have spent this past year together collaborating and completing academic courses in strategy, finance, leadership, HR, marketing, PR, technology, business development, and legal issues.  All participants are in private physical therapy practice-a requirement-and they will continue be able to rely on each other via a sustained private c... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3084910 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:21:43 +0100 3084910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079285&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=36680&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurgexperiences.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F11%2Fsurgexperiences-312-to-be-hosted-at-adventures-of-a-funky-heart%2F SurgeXperiences 312 will be hosted at Adventures of a Funky Heart on 13 Dec 2009. Adventures of a Funky Heart is a blog kept by Steve, an adult congenital heart defect survivor. Read more about him here. This is how Steve describes himself: My name is Steve; I live in rural South Carolina and I was born with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) known as Tricuspid Atresia. CHD’s are the most common birth defect, affecting 1 out of 125 live births. Tricuspid Atresia is one of the rarer defects — only about 1 person in 10,000 has it. I have survived 3 heart surgeries, outlived a pacemaker, and I am doing well. (Source: SurgeXperiences) SurgeXperiences blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079285 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:27:50 +0100 3079285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3075646&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2922 Julie Ferguson hosts the latest edition of the Health Wonk Review at Workers’ Comp Insider. Meat lovers be prepared: there’s a tasty sausage-making section. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3075646 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:59:35 +0100 3075646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3067040&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fmedgadget-2009-scifi-contest-winner.html Announced over at their place, so I won’t spoil it here. I will say it’s an honor to read the creative writing submitted every year, from writers with imaginations I cannot even comprehend. And big big kudos to MedGadget for continuing this series! Related posts:MedGadget’s SciFi Contest is on! A day late and a couple of dollars short on...2008 Medical Weblog Awards Sponsored by Epocrates: Meet the Winners! – Medgadget – www.medgadget.com 2008 Medical Weblog Awards Sponsored by Epocrates: Meet the Winners!...FDA Pulls Back on Prescription Pistol – Medgadget – www.medgadget.com FDA Pulls Back on Prescription Pistol – Medgadget – www.medgadget.com... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3067040 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:48:28 +0100 3067040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3067042&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fpearl-harbor-day-2.html The “First” Medal of Honor Winner from Pearl Harbor is still with us at the age of 100: LT. John William Finn (via the Weekly Standard). Looks like he was a Chief when Nimitz gave him the award. Thanks to our Pearl Harbor vets. Related posts:2008 Medical Weblog Awards now open for Nominations As the inaugural winner (like you could forget) I’m...Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted): Finnish Emergency Medicine: An American’s Experience Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted): Finnish Emergency Medicine: An... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3067042 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:56:22 +0100 3067042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3061384&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FnJ4RdxIlmCk%2Fthe_scienceblogs_collective_teams_up_wit.php My benevolent overlords at Seed Media Group yesterday announced (to me at least) a surprise new initiative. But, then, I'm always one of the last to find out about these things. In any case, it would appear that we're teaming up with National Geographic to share blog content and various other initiatives. The press release describes what's going on: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC DIGITAL MEDIA AND SCIENCEBLOGS.COM FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WASHINGTON / NEW YORK (Dec. 3, 2009)--National Geographic Digital Media (NGDM) and ScienceBlogs.com today announced that they have formed a strategic partnership spanning technology, advertising, business and content development. Through this partnership, Nationalgeographic.com and ScienceBlogs.com will create and exchange content through connected social media... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3061384 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:02:18 +0100 3061384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044665&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2Fz6t2glPODRw%2Fsubmit_submit_to_the_skeptics_circle_2.php Well, now. With the long four day weekend that many of us here in the U.S. have enjoyed finally over, it's time to get back to serious business. Serious, but fun. I'm referring to the upcoming 125th Meeting of the Skeptics' Circle, which will be held at Effort Sisyphus on Thursday, December 3. That means there are less than three days for you to get your submissions of skepticism, science, and critical thinking over to Techskeptic according to his instructions here. For more specific guidelines of what we're looking for in the Skeptics' Circle, go here. And don't let Techskeptic down! Apparently the tryptophan-induced food coma from all that turkey consumption has led our usual posse of skeptics to neglect their duties. Techskeptic needs more submissions if he's going to make this latest... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044665 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:34:05 +0100 3044665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039897&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2891 This is a guest post by Denise Tyler, PhD, an Investigator in the Center for Gerontology & Health Care Research at Brown University.  She is the project manager for the Shaping Long-Term Care in America Project, a five-year, $10 million project funded by the National Institute on Aging that aims to improve nursing home care in the US by examining how market factors and state policies affect the quality of care delivered in the country’s 15,000+ nursing homes. Millions of Americans live in nursing homes and millions more receive short-term care from one after a hospital stay.  But the current health care reform debate has largely ignored nursing home care. This is due, in part, to a lack of data about how and why that care is given. As we move ahead with health care reform, we must... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039897 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:50:53 +0100 3039897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039796&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fdocnotes-ten-years-of-blogging.html Happy Birthday to (what I think is) the oldest continuous medical blog!  Ten years is forever in the world of blogs, kudos. Related posts:Why I had to Quit Blogging. [spankysplace.blog-city.com] Why I had to Quit Blogging. [spankysplace.blog-city.com] I would like...Clinical Cases and Images – Blog: 10 blogging myths debunked from a medical blogger perspective Clinical Cases and Images – Blog: 10 blogging myths debunked...Galen’s Log is back Galen’s Log It’s been four years since I left blogging.... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039796 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:02:38 +0100 3039796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3033588&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwho-are-my-readers-unscientific-poll-results.html Earlier I asked who my readers were, and had a poll. It’s time I posted the results a couple of weeks in (people have stopped voting, so it’s time): A completely unscientific, Scouts' Honor survey Thanks to all of you who participated, and to you lurkers, too. Related posts:Who are my readers, really? I’ve been asked this quite a lot recently, and have...Day by Day: Don’t Mess with Texas Mr. Muir at Day by Day… ...Washington adventure day 1 evening and day 2 Got to Washington, met up with two other classmates and... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3033588 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:50:56 +0100 3033588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3029936&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2890 Enjoying the Thanksgiving break with family this week. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3029936 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:43:19 +0100 3029936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015283&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fimedicalapps-com.html is the new home for the former iphonemdeicalappreview.com I linked to a while back. (Kudos on the name change, the original isn’t easy or intuitive to type). From their email today: Just wanted you to know we changed our blogs name from iphonemedicalappreview.com, to iMedicalApps.com. We now have a team of physicians and medical students writing reviews and commenting on mobile applications for the iPhone and other devices (reason for the move: Our first name was entirely too long, and we moved to WordPress). So, a site for medical app reviews, and a better name, too! Related posts:iPhone Medical App Review iPhone Medical App Review is a new site that reviews...iPhone display of this blog I have installed a plugin for WordPress that displays the...Valour-IT: Technology for the Wo... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015283 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:36:25 +0100 3015283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015384&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000417ucsd_computational_neuroscience_graduate_training_program.php Application deadline: December 1, 2009 The goal of the Computational Neuroscience Graduate Program at UCSD is to train researchers who are equally at home measuring large-scale brain activity, analyzing the data with advanced computational techniques, and developing new models for brain development and function. (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015384 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:30:23 +0100 3015384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3012392&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fvalour-it-technology-for-the-wounded-2009-totals-marines-win.html Valour-IT: Technology for the Wounded: 2009 totals – MARINES WIN! 2009 totals – MARINES WIN! Thanks to all who participated and or contributed to this campaign. A lot of technology for our wounded heroes will be purchased because of you! Total brought in for all teams, including donations not designated to any team: $113,124.90 By team - Air Force: $15,662.17 Army: $32,758.80 Marines: $43,060.89 Navy: $19,108.04 General donations: $2,535.00 I swiped her whole post, so go over there if you want to leave some kudos. Many thanks to all for donating. Really good cause… Related posts:Bumped: Project Valour-IT Today through November 11th Victory! Team Marine got to the Goal first! (But keep...Going after Las Vegas’ medical mafia – Aug. 19, 2009 Going after Las Ve... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3012392 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:32:34 +0100 3012392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999690&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000414advanced_scientific_programming_in_python.php a Winter School by the G-Node and University of Warsaw (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999690 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:32:22 +0100 2999690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999682&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2856 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=2999682 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:43:02 +0100 2999682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2992668&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fthe-swann.html Dr. Ganz has died at 90. William Ganz, Catheter Inventor, Dies at 90 By DOUGLAS MARTIN Published: November 13, 2009 Dr. William Ganz, a cardiologist and medical inventor who helped develop a revolutionary catheter to measure blood flow and heart functions, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 90. … The catheter, which is used more than one million times a year in the United States, is known as the Swan-Ganz because Dr. Ganz created it with Dr. Jeremy Swan at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It is inserted through a vein in the neck, shoulder or groin and fed into the right side of the heart. A balloon at the device’s tip allows it to be carried along by blood flow. I was fortunate enough to get a chance to ‘float a Swan’ a few times as a resident, and never since. Are the... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2992668 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:07:12 +0100 2992668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989149&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fmedgadgets-scifi-contest-is-on.html A day late and a couple of dollars short on the announcement, but: We are excited to announce our annual Medgadget Sci-Fi Writing Contest! Now in its fourth year, the competition is designed to showcase fictional stories written by our readers, stories that transport us into the future of medicine. Whether it is a hitherto unknown ethical dilemma that will come up many years from now or an imaginary technology, we can’t wait to see this year’s entries! Go there, read the rules, and write your SciFi heart out.  I get to judge (and it’s quite an honor to get to read all the submissions).  If you win, you get a Kindle!   Entries due November 16th, so get-a-typing… Related posts:2008 Medical Sci-Fi Contest: Please Meet the Stories! – Medgadget – ww... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989149 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:31:03 +0100 2989149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989365&cid=t_91224_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2009%2F11%2F12%2Fadvancing-rare-disease-research-the-intersection-of-patient-registries-biospecimen-repositories-and-clinical-data%2F Subject: Advancing Rare Disease Research: The Intersection of Patient Registries, Biospecimen Repositories and Clinical Data The Office of Rare Diseases Research, National Institute of Health, is sponsoring a workshop entitled “Advancing Rare Disease Research: The Intersection of Patient Registries, Biospecimen Repositories and Clinical Data,” which will be held in the DoubleTree Hotel in Bethesda, Maryland, on January 11-12, 2010. The workshop objective is to discuss the development of an infrastructure for an internet-based platform with common data elements utilizing a federated rare disease registry able to incorporate: 1. Existing rare disease registries 2. Patient organizations with no registry looking to establish one 3. Patients with no affiliation with a support ... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989365 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:00:09 +0100 2989365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984797&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fveterans-day-2.html From Cox & Forkum… I miss Cox and Forkum (I first ran this in 2004). Thank a vet today.  Also, today’s the last day to give to Project Valour IT (inside the competition window, they’d be glad for donations anytime…) Related posts:Bumped: Project Valour-IT Today through November 11th Victory! Team Marine got to the Goal first! (But keep...BLACKFIVE: Veterans Day – Part 1 – We Start With the Late Great Mike Royko Blackfive has a Mike Royko column about how a lot...I have a hobby. Writing about shooting is probably not going to broaden my... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984797 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:45:34 +0100 2984797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981224&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2832 Check out the latest edition of Grand Rounds at crzegrl, flight nurse. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981224 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:07:39 +0100 2981224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977285&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fhappy-birthday-marines-4.html I post this every year, and I still enjoy it… Related posts:Happy Birthday to me 46 today. Don’t feel a day over 45. ...Happy Birthday US Navy I can’t believe I almost missed this. Naval History and...Happy 4th Blog Birthday to Emergiblog! And, a Grand Rounds! Kim’s done an excellent job there, and is the moving... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977285 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:39:19 +0100 2977285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3157694&cid=t_91224_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F11%2F09%2Ftips-for-succeess-in-an-online-course%2F Some new articles with Tips for Succeeding on any Online Course written for the Education & Career, Distance Education section of Suite 101: Tips to Become a Successful Online Student Tips for Getting Organized in an Online Course These two articles should help you in being a successful online student, managing distance education courses, staying organized in distance education courses and managing weekly materials in online courses. For specific tips on succeeding in Dr. Dyer’s Bio50 course, read the links below: More: Dyer KA. 2008. Tips for Success in this Course. Nutrition & Wellness Edublog. Dyer KA. 2008. Suggestions for Success in this Course.  Nutrition & Wellness Edublog. Dyer KA. 2008. Tips for Online Success. Nutrition & Wellness Edublog. Steve Woods.... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3157694 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:20:45 +0100 3157694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967465&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FoU_VEBpMeL4%2Feim-2nd-annual-elevator-pitch-contest-deadline.html Don’t forget that EIM’s 30 Second Elevator Pitches on why physical therapy is the Best First ChoiceTM in musculoskeletal care are due on November 30th. Top prize is $1000, second is $500, and third is $250! Check out Elevator Pitch info on Wikipedia or see last year’s winners… first, second, and third places. Video and Audio submissions are taken via email @ elevatorpitch@evidenceinmotion.com Rules: • MUST answer “Why Physical Therapy is the Best First ChoiceTM for musculoskeletal care?” • 25-30 Seconds (no longer, no shorter) • Individuals Only • Must be a PT Student or practicing PT • No Entry Fee • Submit via email @ ElevatorPitch@EvidenceInMotion.com • Include name, email address, school or place of work, phone number, and age with submiss... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967465 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:26:13 +0100 2967465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2954637&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2804 For a number of years I’ve worked with Brain Resource, a personalized medicine company with a revolutionary standardized, integrated database of the human brain. Recently the company has made its database available to BRAINnet for independent scientific research. BRAINnet recently initiated the Maylfower Action Group, whose call for action is reprinted here. A Call for Action Disorders of the human brain, such as depression, schizophrenia, and addiction, are the cause of immeasurable human suffering. Because they are largely chronic and strike in youth, brain disorders lead to greater disability and loss of productivity than any other category of illness. On October 24-25, 2009, leaders from the worlds of research, medicine, industry, government, and philanthropy convened at the Mayf... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2954637 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:55:51 +0100 2954637 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950837&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2800 The Devotion School Flu clinic in Brookline, MA is on as scheduled today. I was confused before, thinking it might be canceled. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950837 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:41:42 +0100 2950837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2950838&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2795 Update 9:30 am –Flu Clinic is definitely on for today according to David Greiff of Care Dynamix, which is running the clinic. Update 8:15 am November 2 –Spoke to Robert Blakey at Flu Busters who informs me the flu clinic is still on for today. I hope he’s right ——- Something tells me things could be ugly tomorrow, November 2 at the Devotion School flu clinic in Brookline, MA. Normally I get my seasonal flu shot at my doctor’s office, but this year he doesn’t have any. Luckily my local elementary school scheduled a flu clinic with Flu Busters, run by an organization known as Care Dynamix. I filled out my online form, paid in advance by credit card, and received tickets via email to print out. But then in Thursday’s Brookline Tab (the local new... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2950838 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:51:18 +0100 2950838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948312&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fproject-valour-it-today-through-november-11th.html Bumped to the top.  Still a good idea. Here’s a worthy project, supporting wounded troops with technology to help their recovery.  Soldiers’ Angels has been running this for at least the past 3 years (and somehow I didn’t participate last year, for which I am duly ashamed). Please read about what they do, and how you can contribute. Project Valour-IT, in memory of SFC William V. Ziegenfuss, helps provide voice-controlled/adaptive laptop computers and other technology to support Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines recovering from hand wounds and other severe injuries.  Technology supplied includes: Voice-controlled Laptops – Operated by speaking into a microphone or using other adaptive technologies, they allow the wounded to maintain connections with the rest of the worl... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948312 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100 2948312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948314&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fcnn-political-ticker-senate-confirms-benjamin-as-surgeon-general.html CNN Political Ticker: All politics, all the time Blog Archive – Senate confirms Benjamin as surgeon general « – Blogs from CNN.com Posted: October 30th, 2009 10:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (CNN) – The Senate has formally confirmed Dr. Regina Benjamin to be the U.S. surgeon general, making her only the third African American to hold the position as the nation’s top doctor. Congrats to Dr. Benjamin.  Time to order some uniforms… Related posts:Better Health » What Does The Surgeon General Do? Better Health » What Does The Surgeon General Do? Dr....Senate Democrats Opt for Regressive Mandates – James C. Capretta – The Corner on National Review Online The Corner seems unhappy with the latest bill to be...Tulane surgeon stabbed to death in French Quarter home ... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948314 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:17:32 +0100 2948314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2946902&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F10%2Ftim-schickedanz-day.html It’s October 31st, 2009, and it’s officially Tim Schickedanz Day in Saginaw, TX.  Well deserved, unfortunately it’s Posthumous. I was fortunate enough to know Tim for about eight years, as a nurse in our ED.  Hard working, friendly, funny and competent, we were nearly instant work-friends due to our military backgrounds. We weren’t really close, and that’s my loss.  A really terrific guy, with a loving wife and four kids. Again proving the ED cynicism, such a good person with a job and a loving family and a lot of friends died quickly when he fell ill.  He’s missed, by all of us. There’s a Facebook page for him (Friends of Tim Schickedanz).  Terrific people touch our lives daily, and you don’t notice until they’re gone.  I’ll try to do b... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2946902 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:00:00 +0100 2946902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2946903&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fdo-not-text-while-driving.html Seems very simple: concentrate on what you’re doing, and you lessen (but not eliminate) the risk of car crash.  How much higher is the risk of accidents from texting?  Twenty Three times, that’s how much (VTTI, .pdf). That’s just not worth the risk. Unfortunately, apparently it’s hard to resist… Related posts:BBC NEWS | Health | Steaming hot tea linked to cancer From the ‘life causes cancer’ files: BBC NEWS | Health...State Helicopters Are Flying Much Less After Fatal Crash in Pr. George’s – washingtonpost.com State Helicopters Are Flying Much Less After Fatal Crash in... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2946903 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:26:38 +0100 2946903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943941&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2785 The Institute for Healthcare Improvement will host a free audio program, New Ways to Reduce Diagnosis Errors on November 5 at 2 pm, featuring Gordon Schiff MD, from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Pat Croskerry from Nova Scotia. It’s an all too familiar story: The initial diagnosis of a patient’s condition turns out to be wrong; or there’s an incorrect interpretation of a test result; or a patient never learns of a test result; or a physician relies too much on memory to form a diagnostic opinion, forgetting about other important clues. Each of these diagnosis errors can be traced back to a system failure or an overreliance on cognitive skills (ignoring decision supports), and often, both. Thankfully, many years’ worth of robust research on diagnosis errors is finally r... Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943941 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:23:03 +0100 2943941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939432&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2780 Health Wonk Review Halloween edition is posted at Boston Health News. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939432 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:18:43 +0100 2939432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939296&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fcommshift-for-symtym.html Status The symtym.com and quantavie.net blogs are now closed, their content has been moved and consolidated here—symtym.net. I want to thank you for your attention over the years and apologize for any inconvenience in this move. Previous links are now broken and the feeds have been changed. Fresno EM Grad, and terrific EM blogger…how could I not announce this? Related posts:Symtym lives one of every EM Docs’ nightmares: patient in your own ED Patient It’s a Friday, early afternoon, so the bike trail...Galen’s Log is back Galen’s Log It’s been four years since I left blogging....Dead Blogs, Medical Edition. Yes, it’s that time.  As a general rule either no... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939296 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:29:12 +0100 2939296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939480&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FHDBBG8tvwa4%2F2010-international-private-practice-business-summit.html Larry Benz at the 2010 International Private Practice Business Summit   Hello! I would like to personally invite you to the 2010 International Private Practice Business Summit on January 22-24, 2010.  The Summit is a 3-day business meeting for private physical therapy practice owners. There will be more than a dozen experts presenting on topics related to the business of physical therapy and strategies for creating high performing and prosperous world-class clinics.  This Summit will motivate, inspire and teach everything you need to know to transform your clinic into a top-notch, competitive, enjoyable business.    I will be presenting “Clinical Excellence Begins with World Class Customer Service”  on January 22nd.  While physical therap... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939480 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:22:28 +0100 2939480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927305&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fproject-valour-it-today-through-november-11th.html Here’s a worthy project, supporting wounded troops with technology to help their recovery.  Soldiers’ Angels has been running this for at least the past 3 years (and somehow I didn’t participate last year, for which I am duly ashamed). Please read about what they do, and how you can contribute. Project Valour-IT, in memory of SFC William V. Ziegenfuss, helps provide voice-controlled/adaptive laptop computers and other technology to support Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines recovering from hand wounds and other severe injuries.  Technology supplied includes: Voice-controlled Laptops – Operated by speaking into a microphone or using other adaptive technologies, they allow the wounded to maintain connections with the rest of the world during recovery. Wii Video Gam... GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927305 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100 2927305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920414&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FVKFoxQGgy18%2Fnational-student-conclave.html Greetings!I am Rob Wainner and wanted to touch base with you to let you know that I will be attending the National Student Conclave next week in sunny Miami. Please stop by EIM’s booth, #708, to learn more about our Residency Program. It’s the largest and fast growing in the US! I would love to meet you personally and let you know more about our program. At the same time, you can also learn about our many other educational opportunities: Fellowship, Executive Program, OCS Exam Prep Course, Emergency Response Course, and CE programming. Want to win a thousand dollars?! Make sure you ask about EIM’s Elevator Pitch Competition where we will be awarding $1000 to the top entry.I will be there along with George Burkley and Jessie Dugan; between the three of us I am sure we can answer any q... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920414 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:01:49 +0100 2920414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912337&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000407berlin_school_of_mind_and_brain_womens_travel_awards.php The Berlin School of Mind and Brain is an international research school, which was founded in 2006 as part of Germany's Excellence Initiative. The School offers a unique three-year interdisciplinary doctoral program in English in the mind and brain sciences. (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912337 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:43:48 +0100 2912337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912326&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2747 The latest edition of Grand Rounds is up at SharpBrains. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912326 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:27:59 +0100 2912326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2912167&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FNsy6rgngq-c%2F Right on the heels of my post the other day discussing the error in inviting terrorism reporting, here’s another video (and suspicious-activity-reporting Web site) produced by the Los Angeles Police Department. The production values in this video are hipper, and L.A. appears to have its share of actors willing to look concerned about terrorism. But really, the attacks of September 11, 2001 were all the Public Service Announcement we needed to encourage reporting of genuine suspicions. Asking amateurs for tips about terrorism will have many wasteful and harmful results, like racial and ethnic discrimination, angry neighbors turning each other in, and—given the rarity of terrorism—lots and lots of folks just plain getting it wrong. People with expertise—even in very limi... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2912167 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:11:08 +0100 2912167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2898949&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fblogworld-medblogger-track.html There are several of us twittering the medblogger track now. We’re on Twitter. @gruntdoc @doc_rob @doctorwes most active now. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2898949 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:14:10 +0100 2898949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894633&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2730 Check out the Lean, Mean & Clean edition of the Health Wonk Review at InsureBlog. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894633 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:40:11 +0100 2894633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894516&cid=t_91224_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FpyOxCiVBQeM%2Fsarcoma-program-goes-21st-century.html Modern technology impacts everything we do. The very fact that you are reading these words attests to how technology touches your life.Well, the Johns Hopkins Sarcoma Center has engaged Web 2.0, too. If you follow this link, you will hear a podcast featuring my partner, Dr. Kristy Weber, the chief of orthopedic oncology at Johns Hopkins.Bruce Shriver, one of the founders of the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, asked me about chemotherapy for high grade sarcomas, and you can see that video here. An article in their online newsletter, ESUN, discussing my laboratory's research, is here.Over time our group will be producing more podcasts. I will post links to them as they appear.Related Posts:Sarcoma VideoHear Me on the Doctor Anonymous Show!I'm on Facebook! (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894516 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:15:00 +0100 2894516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890641&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fsudden-cardiac-death-in-a-teen-athlete-prevented-with-aed-and-a-smart-team.html Sudden cardiac death prevented: Coaches, trainer honored for saving teen | Latest News | WFAA.com FORT WORTH – A North Texas teen athlete is alive thanks to his coaches and school trainer who brought him back to life by restarting his heart. Nearly one month after the close call, the teen's lifesavers were honored Tuesday night. That’s how it’s supposed to work. Kudos. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890641 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:58:15 +0100 2890641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2890642&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fhappy-birthday-us-navy.html I can’t believe I almost missed this. Naval History and Heritage Command : About In 1972 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt authorized recognition of 13 October as the Navy?s birthday. In contrast to Navy Day, the Navy Birthday is intended as an internal activity for members of the active forces and reserves, as well as retirees, and dependents. Since 1972 each CNO has encouraged a Navy-wide celebration of this occasion "to enhance a greater appreciation of our Navy heritage, and to provide a positive influence toward pride and professionalism in the naval service." Fair winds and following seas. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2890642 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:37:05 +0100 2890642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2875987&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fquirky-news-abounds-almost-too-much%2F Dear Healthbolters, This blog is a lot of fun to write, but geez, there’s a LOT of fun stuff to write about. Would you believe that I have at least 30 stories all ready for you – and that’s just from a few quick searches over the past few weeks? That doesn’t include all the neat stuff I find every day. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that I’m pretty obsessive about things I’m enjoying, so I’m going to encourage a bit more. If you come across any great stories you’d like to see covered here at Healthbolt, please send me a note at marijke.durning@b5media.com. I’m going to see if I can scare up a few prizes for contributors. I also love feed back – please don’t be shy about leaving comments. Comments help me figure out what ty... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2875987 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:27:12 +0100 2875987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851916&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2679 I’m hosting the Cavalcade of Risk next week. Please submit your risk-related post (not personal finance) via the blog carnival submission form or by email. (Just click on my name under my photo for that.) Submissions are due by Monday. Please include: Blog name Post url Brief description Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851916 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:47:49 +0100 2851916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851917&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2676 The latest issue of the Health Wonk Review is up at Medicaid First Aid. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851917 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:23:33 +0100 2851917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851721&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fliz-lewis%25e2%2580%2599s-last-post-at-the-%25e2%2580%2598bolt%2F  Wow, it’s hard to believe that it’s been almost two years since my very first Healthbolt post. I’ve had fun. I’ve laughed. I’ve cried. And I’ve been amazed and even gobsmacked as I’ve wandered around cyberspace looking for interesting, entertaining, and bizarre health news to share with Healthbolt readers. I only hope that you all have had as much fun as me… But you know what they say – all good things must come to an end…eventually. So, it’s time for me to say goodbye to Healthbolt and follow a new path. A path that focuses more on travel and the environment than health and medicine. I’ll still be around though, dropping in occasionally with a guest post or two. But mostly, I’ll be over at Perceptive Travel, Ecosalon (where previous Healthbolt’er Sar... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851721 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:50:03 +0100 2851721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846499&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2668 Laika’s MedLibLog hosts the latest Grand Rounds, complete with a bonus section. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846499 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:56:57 +0100 2846499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2832086&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FV24uXykM3PI%2Foops_i_did_it_again_the_120th_meeting_of.php Damn them Europeans and their being five or six hours ahead! They screw me up when it comes to plugging the Skeptics' Circle. Oh, wait. This time around I'm a day late. Rats. My excuse doesn't work. Never mind... In any case, longtime commenter at RI (who also has his own most excellent blog), Kristjan Wager has served up yet another heapin' helpin' of skepticism and critical thinking at the 120th Meeting of the Skeptics' Circle. Go. Read. Enjoy. Then come back in two weeks to do the same for The Mad Skeptic on October 8, preferably after having submitted your own pearl of skeptical genius. Also, don't forget: There's still one more opening for a Skeptics' Circle host in 2009. It's on December 17. Let's try to get the year filled out in style. Read the comments on this post... (Source: R... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2832086 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:30:00 +0100 2832086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828128&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2F--XTVLiHKsA%2Fits_baaaacck.php Hurt, but not defeated, the humongous giant clam.... Wait. Wrong story. Actually Science-Based Medicine is back. Finally. Go. Read. Enjoy. Particularly a bit about crank conferences. Read the comments on this post... (Source: Respectful Insolence) Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828128 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +0100 2828128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820438&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2646 Grand Rounds is six years old and a birthday edition is posted at Residency Notes. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820438 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:29:09 +0100 2820438 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820448&cid=t_91224_122_f&fid=35070&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurobot.bio.auth.gr%2Farchives%2F000402ccnc_2009_call_for_fellowship_applicants.php 4th CONFERENCE ON COMPUTATIONAL COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE The CCNC organizing committee is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of $500 fellowship awards to early-career computational cognitive neuroscience researchers and potential researchers. (Source: Neurobot) Neurobot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820448 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:51:14 +0100 2820448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820146&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FuCrc9Tm4pVs%2Fits_almost_here_the_120th_meeting_of_the.php The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Lengend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. Or something. What I do know is that the Wheel has turned once again and a new meeting of the Skeptics' Circle is fast approaching. Indeed, it is less than three days away. On Thursday, September 24, the 120th Meeting of the Skeptics' Circle will be hosted by Kristjan Wager at Pro-Science. He needs your submissions, and he needs them by Wednesday night. So give them to him. Check out the guidelines for submissions, and get them to Kristjan according to his instructions. Also notice that we still have one opening remaining this year on December 17. I'd love to fill that opening soon and declare 2009 a succ... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820146 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:00:00 +0100 2820146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814353&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2Fn0W1DoK9SdY%2Fscience-based_medicine_is_downagain.php Given how many of you read this blog and Science-Based Medicine, I thought I should make an announcement. Sometime this morning or early this afternoon, the Science-Based Medicine blog went down, returning only a cryptic message saying that the site has been "suspended." This is the second time it's gone completely down, the first being Friday for most of the day, and the performance of the site has been painfully slow all weekend, with interminable waits for page loads, etc. The SBM team is aware of the problem. All I can say is that the problem is being worked on, but the technical guys are volunteers with day jobs; so they can't just drop everything to work on this. I'm hoping the site will be back up soon, but Steve Novella has not yet been able to give me an estimate as to when that ... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814353 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:20:32 +0100 2814353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809639&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FMQlhltawWlg%2Fscience-based_medicine_is_down.php Given how many of you read this blog and Science-Based Medicine, I thought I should make an announcement. Sometime earlier this morning after 7 AM but before around 10 AM, the Science-Based Medicine blog went down, returning only a cryptic message saying that the site has been "suspended." The SBM team is aware of the problem, and, quite frankly, I'm disturbed that the site isn't back up yet. I can tell you (and many of you may have noticed) that the site's performance over the last week has, quite frankly, sucked, with slow as molasses page loading, frequent database errors, and general poor performance, which is really unfortunate, because the posts this week have been stellar. All I can say is that the problem is being worked on, but the technical guys are volunteers with day jobs; so ... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809639 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:20:47 +0100 2809639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2785884&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fan-online-tool-to-rate-cellphone-radiation%2F Thinking about buying a new cell phone? Before you do, you might want to check out the free, user friendly online tool that illustrates the radio frequency emission of more than 1000 phones in the marketplace. The online tool, created by the Environmental Working Group, offers easy to read graphics which enables consumers to make quick comparision of the radiation levels of cellphones and smart phones. Radiation is emitted from cell phones each time you talk on or send text message from it. Some phones emit less than others. As to whether or not it is a health risk remains in debate with the phone industry saying ‘no risk’ and researchers around the world still seeking answers. Given that no one knows for sure, it makes sense to go for a phone with the least amount of radiation emissio... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2785884 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:03:35 +0100 2785884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2785852&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FdYH1v69Idu0%2Freading_the_entrails_the_119th_meeting_o.php It's that time again, time for another meeting of that--choke!--"venerable" blog carnival known as the Skeptic's Circle. Sorry, it just bugs me that the Circle I took over four years ago is now counted as "venerable." Oh, well. In any case, this time around, it's at Cubik's Rube (great name for a blog, BTW), and it's a rip-roaring tale in which our host conjures a god. I kid you not. He really does. But he ends up...well, you'll just have to check out the 119th Meeting of the Skeptics' Circle to find out what happens. I will say no more. Also, don't forget that a mere two weeks hence, on September 24, the 120th Meeting of the Skeptics' Circle will appear at an old stalwart favorite, Pro-Science. Get your skeptical fingers a'tappin' on your keyboard and lay down some more fantastic skept... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2785852 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:30:00 +0100 2785852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2781957&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FqEdofzqVD-Q%2Fsend_a_grrl_to_antarctica.php I can't help but have noticed that one of our own, GrrlScientist, is in the running to be selected as the blogger to go on a trip to Antarctica and blog from there with the Quark Expedition in February. As of my checking, Grrl is in third place. I have no doubt that She'd do a hell of a job, given her writing talent, and who can resist a chance to send a fellow ScienceBlogger to some frigid, desolate plain at the bottom of the world? There's not much time left, only until September 30. So vote, already! Read the comments on this post... (Source: Respectful Insolence) Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2781957 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:43 +0100 2781957 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774728&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2613 Check out the latest edition of Grand Rounds at Medic999. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774728 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:37:39 +0100 2774728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774634&cid=t_91224_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FyqBTomfniKg%2Ffamous-parent.html In the past, I have blogged about patients of mine who have made the news. This past week, while I was reading the newspaper before going to work, my eye was caught by an article in the Sports section about a man with a familiar name.(Note: All personal information in this post is also seen in the article in the Washington Post, so there is no violation of confidentiality. Also, some links will require a subscription to washingtonpost.com to see.)The article was about the head football coach at the University of Richmond, Michael London. The article spoke about Mr. London in glowing terms, talking about how he grew up in Richmond, played defensive back for the University of Richmond, and eventually became a detective in the Richmond Police Department’s street crimes unit.See the video he... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774634 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:24:00 +0100 2774634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772500&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhave-you-heard-of-the-hip-hop-docs%2F Meet the Hip Hop Docs They are doctors aiming to get the message to kids through hip hop. There’s Rani G Whitfield, a board certified family doctor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana who wants to  empower young people to change unhealthly lifestyles. By hip hop…     And then there’s Dr John Clarke from New York City who does the medical rap, writing his own lyrics about ssthma, diabetes, and HIV. Dr Clarke has just entered the 2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest with his song about Swine  H1N1 Flu. You can vote for Dr Clarke’s entry or any of the other 9 entries at the flu.gov contest site.   Post from: Healthbolt (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772500 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:34:56 +0100 2772500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772476&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=36680&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurgexperiences.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F07%2Fsurgexperiences-305-up-at-amanzimtoti%2F SurgeXperiences 305 is now up at Amanzimtoti! We thank amanzimtoti for hosting this wonderful edition. There are many pictures included. This is part of our SurgeXperiences September Special Feature: This is Africa! The next edition will be hosted at “other things amanzi“, blog of South African surgeon blogger Dr Bongi in 2 weeks time on 20 [...] (Source: SurgeXperiences) SurgeXperiences blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772476 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:41:30 +0100 2772476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772513&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fwell-phoo.html I just took down a post in which I had a terrific metaphor for my main point.  I thought. Unfortunately, my metaphor was wrong.  So, it made my point, well, less pointed.  So,  I’ll approach the idea from a different tack. Thanks to reader Eric for the early heads-up. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772513 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:59:37 +0100 2772513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772475&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FfMzkDUxmr1g%2Ffast_approaching_the_118th_meeting_of_th.php Here in the U.S., it's smack dab in the middle of a three day holiday weekend. Given that, I'm chilling for a while. There's some new material tomorrow, but today I have to head out for a celebration of my father-in-law's 70th birthday and, between that , to work on a talk I have to give on Friday. That makes today the perfect time to post a reminder that the 119th Meeting of the Skeptics' Circle is fast approaching and will arrive on Thursday, September 10 at Cubik's Rube. Instructions for submitting your skeptical blog posts are here. General guidelines for submission can be found here. Read the comments on this post... (Source: Respectful Insolence) Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772475 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0100 2772475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2770080&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FfMzkDUxmr1g%2Ffast_approaching_the_118th_meeting_of_th.php Here in the U.S., it's smack dab in the middle of a three day holiday weekend. Given that, I'm chilling for a while. There's some new material tomorrow, but today I have to head out for a celebration of my father-in-law's 70th birthday and, between that , to work on a talk I have to give on Friday. That makes today the perfect time to post a reminder that the 118th Meeting of the Skeptics' Circle is fast approaching and will arrive on Thursday, September 10 at Cubik's Rube. Instructions for submitting your skeptical blog posts are here. General guidelines for submission can be found here. Read the comments on this post... (Source: Respectful Insolence) Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2770080 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0100 2770080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2768619&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Flocate-diseases-with-outbreaks-near-me%2F Interested in finding out where the latest salmonella or H1N1 Flu outbreak is? Want to know what diseases are bugging your hometown or favorite vacation spot before you get there? Now you can do so not only in the internet with the user friendly HealthMap website but also with the recently released Outbreaks Near Me iPhone App. The iPhone app is hooked into the HealthMap site and every time you search of information, the HealthMap database is searched and the info is downloaded to your phone in map form. While the H1N1 flu takes center stage, in all, there are nearly 100 diseases listed on the database and all you need to do is select the disease you are interested in finding out about. It’s as easy as the push of a button, either via computer or via iPhone. The Outbreaks Near Me App wil... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2768619 Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:38:54 +0100 2768619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766015&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fcomments.html First, a big thanks: over 10K comments here.  For a site with nothing to say, that’s a lot, and I appreciate it. Second, I reactivated SpamKarma, so if you try to post a comment and it gets choked, let me know. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766015 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:26:38 +0100 2766015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2761998&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2602 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=2761998 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:04:21 +0100 2761998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2761792&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2FBzKAcT0S7Hg%2Fskeptical_blog_anthology_2009.php As the person entrusted with the skeptical bloggy goodness that arrives every other week in the form of the Skeptics' Circle, how could I refuse to hawk something like this e-mail: Inspired by the annual The Open Laboratory, the Skeptical Blog Anthology is a printed anthology of blog posts voted the very best of 2009, managed by the Young Australian Skeptics in conjunction with the Critical Teaching Education Group (CTEG). Entries for the Skeptical Blog Anthology can be submitted to the Young Australian Skeptics Website at http://www.youngausskeptics.com/anthology. The anthology is an attempt to bring a greater awareness of the skeptical content on blog sites and showcase some of the range and diversity in the blogosphere. With a combined aim to provide text-based resources to classes a... Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2761792 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0100 2761792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2761822&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34470&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehealthcareblog.com%2Fthe_health_care_blog%2F2009%2F09%2Fjob-post-lead-it-specialist-office-of-the-secretary-of-health-and-human-services.html The Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Lead IT Specialist in Washington, D.C. The Lead Information Technology Specialist serves as the senior information technology specialist for Web Operations for the... (Source: The Health Care Blog) The Health Care Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2761822 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2761822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2752077&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2FrgpM6OM6wwc%2Feim-announces-the-2nd-annual-elevator-pitch-contest.html It’s that time again!  EIM is announcing our 2nd Annual 30-Second Elevator Pitch Competition on why physical therapy is the Best First ChoiceTM in musculoskeletal care!An elevator pitch is a quick overview that must grab the attention of someone who has twenty seven different  things on their mind.  For this competition listeners need to be convinced that physical therapy is the Best First ChoiceTM in musculoskeletal care and be left wanting more information about PT! Top prize is $1000, second is $500, and third is $250!Check out Elevator Pitch info on Wikipedia or see last year’s winners… first, second, and third.Rules:•    MUST answer “Why Physical Therapy is the Best First ChoiceTM for musculoskeletal care?”•    25-30 Seconds (no longer, no shorter)•    Indi... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2752077 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:38:59 +0100 2752077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2745458&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=36680&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurgexperiences.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F30%2Fsurgexperiences-september-special-feature-this-is-africa%2F In the month of September, SurgeXperiences is delighted to have South African doctors Amanzimtoti and Bongi (”other things amanzi”) to host an edition each. This will be our September ‘09 Special Feature: This is Africa! Below are the dates: Edition 305 (6 Sep 09): (Hosted at “Amanzimtoti“) Edition 306 (20 Sep 09): (Hosted at “Other Things Amanzi“) This is [...] (Source: SurgeXperiences) SurgeXperiences blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2745458 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:37:21 +0100 2745458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730063&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fva-computer-error-causes-health-scare%2F There was a  health care SNAFU at the Veterans Administration early this month. A computer coding error by the Veterans Administration led to more than 1,800 Gulf War veterans being sent letters informing them that they had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a fatal neurological disease more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Can you imagine opening up your mail and being told that as a veteran with ALS, they were entitled to disability compensation of up to $2,700 a month with additional money for their children and spouses. Most would have been left scratching their head and wondering how in the world they suddenly had Lou Gehrig’s disease and why the heck no one had told them before. According to a VA spokesperson, the letter no way inferred a medical diagnosis of ALS. The VA has... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730063 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:04:07 +0100 2730063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730230&cid=t_91224_125_f&fid=36056&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2Flosing_dental_i.html A story and entry in the "Well" blog at the New York Times, discuss the problems of lack of dental insurance. The article: http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/24/the-huge-gap-between-a-dentist-and-a-job/ The blog: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/24/losing-dental-insurance/ (Source: Dentistry Library) Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730230 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2730230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2723009&cid=t_91224_83_f&fid=34690&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Finsolence%2F%7E3%2F7wgKT-vBtAE%2Fskeptics_in_the_pub_michigan_style.php I realize that this is a little late, but for those of you in southeast Michigan who might be able to make it, there's going to be an attempt at an inaugural Skeptics in the Pub. Thanks to fellow ScienceBlogger and skeptical rogue PalMD and even more so thanks a couple of his similarly skeptical (but blog-free thus far) buddies, this event will come to fruition tonight. If it works out, maybe next time we'll gussy it up a bit and perhaps even have a speaker. For now, though, it's just a chance to meet and greet in informal surroundings. PalMD and Orac will be there. If you're in southeast Michigan and are so inclined, feel free to drop by. Read the comments on this post... (Source: Respectful Insolence) Respectful Insolence blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2723009 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:00:08 +0100 2723009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719691&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fworld-mosquito-day%2F August 20th is World Mosquito Day. It was on this day back in 1897 the link between mosquitos and malaria was first established. Army doctor Ronald Ross, based in India, discovered this tremendous fact while dissecting the stomach tissue of a anopheline mosquito. The mosquito, which had fed on a malarious patient four days previously, had the malaria parasite. It was the evidence needed to prove mosquitos were responsible for transmitting the malaria parasite to humans. Ross, who went on the win the Nobel Price for Medicine in 1902 and found the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, declared August 20th as World Mosquito Day. But discovering the cause unfortunately has not lead to the eradication of the disease. Malaria still kills over a million people a year. So World Mosquito Day is no... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719691 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:56:36 +0100 2719691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719703&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fchange-of-shift-vol-four-number-4-emergiblog.html Welcome to this edition of Change of Shift, the blog carnival by, about and for nurses! Now available for your reading enjoyment. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719703 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:26:17 +0100 2719703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719894&cid=t_91224_130_f&fid=34938&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEvidenceInMotion%2F%7E3%2Fx9c7I9-sHO8%2Fcheck-out-eims-upcoming-upper-extremity-courses.html "Overall, my practice will change tomorrow, and I feel much more confident that I havethe tools necessary to effectively treat my patients."--EIM CE StudentEIM offers over 25 online and hands-on CE courses that enhance practical skills while grantingflexibility so you can maintain your competitive position in the marketplace.For more course info click here and see below for upcoming hands-on Evidence-based Examination & Selected Interventionsfor Patients with Upper Extremity Disorders courses:September 19/20       Alamance Regional Medical Center                    Dr. Jason Rodeghero                                  Burlington, NCSeptember 26/27      San Luis Sports                                       ... MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719894 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:15:10 +0100 2719894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2715958&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fits-h1n1-not-swine-flu.html I got a nice email from the American Meat Institute (representing pork producers, among others), politely asking that we stop saying ’swine flu’: Novel H1N1 is a human disease.  Pigs have not played any role in the spread of the virus.  We urge you to remind your reporters and producers that continued use of the term “swine flu” is inappropriate and ask that your coverage de-link the virus from pigs or pork.  We ask that you refrain from using pig graphics in your reporting as it reinforces the perception that a link has existed between the Novel H1N1 virus and pig production– something that is regrettable, inaccurate, yet commonly seen. So, just say no to swine flu, it’s H1N1. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2715958 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:09:05 +0100 2715958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2709241&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2547 Invisible Illness Week hosts the latest edition of Grand Rounds. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2709241 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:55:27 +0100 2709241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2703831&cid=t_91224_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FMr_htvAVp8A%2Fthank-you-thank-you.html How many of you have engaged in public speaking? You know, making a presentation to a large group of strangers. Did you ever have a nightmare about how things could go wrong?This past Tuesday, my nightmare came true.This past Tuesday I was invited to speak to the executive board of the Maryland Association of Student Councils (MASC). MASC represents all of the secondary schools in the state. Every year they choose a single charity to raise funds for. The amount they raise varies from year to year but is quite substantial.In order to keep my talk from being too "dry," I thought I would interview the parent of one of my patients. I asked her what it was like to be the mother of a child with cancer. I taped her son, who is VERY cute. Then, I created a powerpoint presentation that alternated i... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2703831 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:20:00 +0100 2703831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699724&cid=t_91224_118_f&fid=34850&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbusinessblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D2535 I’ll be hosting the Health Wonk Review next week. Use Blog Carnival to submit your favorite post or email me. Deadline is August 19 at 9 am EDT. Share (Source: Health Business Blog) Health Business Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699724 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:35:52 +0100 2699724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691479&cid=t_91224_87_f&fid=34470&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehealthcareblog.com%2Fthe_health_care_blog%2F2009%2F08%2Fannouncement-metropolitan-college-offers-scholarship-to-danafarber-cancer-institute-patients-and-sur.html Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) recently announced a scholarship for those currently in the care of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) which will offer patients and survivors an opportunity to jumpstart their educational initiatives. Starting with the Fall 2009 semester, The... (Source: The Health Care Blog) The Health Care Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691479 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2691479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2681896&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fiphone-medical-app-review.html is a new site that reviews iPhone med apps.  Check it out. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2681896 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:06:52 +0100 2681896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2681897&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fdocs-online-on-arkansas-medical-news-inc.html Features Dr. Bates! (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2681897 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:55:38 +0100 2681897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2672679&cid=t_91224_10_f&fid=34463&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmblog.lib.umich.edu%2Fdentlib%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2Fjada.html According to the Special Libraries Association, JADA is one of most influential Biology and Medicine journals over the last 100 years. It was the only dental journal recognized. Here's the list and here's JADA's news release. (Source: Dentistry Library) Dentistry Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2672679 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:52:21 +0100 2672679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2670813&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fmusings-of-a-dinosaur-today-is-the-day.html Today is The Day Today is the *official* release date for DECLARATIONS OF A DINOSAUR; 10 LAWS I’VE LEARNED AS A FAMILY DOCTOR. Not that this means much; Amazon has been shipping it for over a week. Still, the book is now officially out there. Very neat!  Many congrats! (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2670813 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:11:28 +0100 2670813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2663935&cid=t_91224_88_f&fid=34491&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgruntdoc.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fwelcome-home-captain-speicher.html Find in Iraq solves mystery of Navy captain shot down in ‘91 – CNN.com WASHINGTON (CNN) — The remains of the first American shot down in the 1991 Persian Gulf War have been uncovered, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Sunday. Rest is peace, and peace to his family.  After what they’ve been through, they deserve this closure, and rest. (Source: GruntDoc) GruntDoc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2663935 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 07:32:44 +0100 2663935