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The Webby Awards Announce 2010 Winners In Health

Better Health — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:16 +0100

The Webby Awards have announced the 2010 winners. From WebbyAwards.com: With nearly 70 categories, Website entries make up the majority of Webby Awards Winners, Nominees and Honorees. Some are beautiful to look at and interact with. Others are a testament to usability and functionality. And a handful excel across the board. To be selected among the best is an incredible achievement worthy of praise — and perhaps a little bragging. Guess which website won the Health category? Yes, WebMD. *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health)

Bellevue dentist elected new president of seattle-king county dental society

Brookside Dental's Blog — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:51:26 +0100

NEW DENTAL SOCIETY PRESIDENT A BELLEVUE WASHINGTON DENTIST Dr Cynthia Pauley Elected New President of Seattle-King County Dental Society Dr Cynthia Pauley, Bellevue Cosmetic Dentist, recently was elected as the new President of the Seattle-King County Dental Society (SKCDS) in April 2010. She has served as Secretary of SKCDS and also as a member of the SKCDS Executive Council for 8 years, during which time she was a delegate to the Washington State Dental Association for two terms. During her time on the Executive Council, she been involved in several projects to help the under served citizens of King County, including working on the Smile Mobile which serves people in out lying areas. Currently, she is involved with projects that include “The Northwest Kidney Foundation” and SKCDS Den...

Monday Announcement: Winners of the 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation Awards

SharpBrains — Wed, 19 May 2010 23:43:29 +0100

Important reminder: members of the Judging Panel will recognize the Finalists and the 3 Winners in an Awards Ceremony Call on Monday, noon-1pm Pacific Time. In order to participate in the call: Members of the Press can register, free: Here (serious bloggers can apply too) Anyone else can register ($25): Here Out of the 40 organizations that submitted entries to the inaugural 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation Awards, the 10 Finalists (ordered by approximate age of end user population, from younger to older) are: Arrowsmith School offers a comprehensive suite of cognitive programs for students with learning disabilities, targeting 19 areas of the brain most commonly involved in learning. The Arrowsmith Program, which originated in Toronto, is now offered in schools in Canada and the US. USA ...

Update: Meet 10 Innovation Awards Finalists, and New Resource

SharpBrains — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:32:23 +0100

We are pleased to announce that, out of the 40 great entries submitted, the 10 Finalists to the 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation Awards moving to the next round are (ordered by approximate age of end user population, from younger to older): Arrowsmith School, USA Hockey, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, University Behavioral HealthCare/ University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Allstate, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Saint Luke’s Brain and Stroke Institute, Oakland Unified School District, Mental Health Association of Rockland County, SCAN Health Plan. Winners will be announced during the State of Brain Fitness Innovation Webinar on May 24th, noon-1pm Pacific Time. Registration is now open ($25), and includes executive summary of SharpBrains’ 2010 market report and acc...

Pharma "Social Networks": Close But No Cigar Award

Pharma Marketing Blog — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:49:00 +0100

If you are a regular reader of Pharma Marketing Blog, you know that I generally do not like awards that are given to pharmaceutical marketers by trade publications. Such awards are very suspect because of the inherent conflicts of interests involved -- the winners tend to be the agencies that advertise the most in the sponsoring publication or purchase big page ads announcing that they won the award.Recently, Dose of Digital, which maintains a wiki list of pharma and healthcare organization social media initiatives, hosted the "2010 Dose of Digital Dosie Award" to be given to the most deserving sites on the wiki list. You can find the finalists here. The winners will be announced at the upcoming 2nd Annual Social Communications & Healthcare Conference in New York City. Unfortunately, I...

Quick update on 2010 Brain Fitness Innovation Awards

SharpBrains — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:27:26 +0100

We have received 40 excellent entries to the inaugural Brain Fitness Innovation Awards describing pioneering initiatives to apply neuroplasticity-based findings and tools to a variety of purposes/ age groups through the lifespan: academic performance, sports performance, professional performance, healthy aging, clinical and mental health purposes. Most came from organizations based in North America, but we were glad to see also a good number coming from Europe and Asia Pacific. More information here: Brain Fitness Innovation Awards. Winners will be announced on May 24th at the State of Brain Fitness Innovation Webinar. Registration ($25) is open now, and participants with also be able to access the Executive Summary of our 2010 market report, and the LinkedIn private group SharpBrains Netw...

Video of the Day: Marlee Matlin's "My Deaf Family" Premiere

Autism Vox — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:02:40 +0100

Last week, Marlee Matlin premiered her new show “My Deaf Family” – on YouTube. The Academy Award-winning actress and contestant on last season’s “Dancing with the Stars” wanted to let people know about the Firls: a family of six living in California, who are all deaf except for their 15-year-old son, Jared, and three-year-old son, Elijah. No major networks were willing to air it; so she launched it on YouTube. Matlin recently talked with the Los Angeles Times about unveiling her project on the Web, and the inspiration behind it. Check out the first episode below and tell us what you think. Post from: BlissTree Video of the Day: Marlee Matlin's "My Deaf Family" Premiere (Source: Autism Vox)

Video of the Day: Marlee Matlin's "My Deaf Family" Premiere

Breastfeeding 1-2-3 — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:02:40 +0100

Inaugural Brain Fitness Innovation Awards: FAQs

SharpBrains — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:51:21 +0100

We are receiving many good questions about the new Brain Fitness Innovation Awards; below you have a few Frequently Asked Questions. Please let us know if you have any more questions! Is there a formal nomination process? No. Any organization can submit an entry, and/ or encourage others to do so. Can a vendor and a client organization submit a joint entry? if not, who submits the entry, and who wins the Award? The Awards are designed to directly recognize Users, not Vendors. The primary organization to submit an entry and receive the Award is the one using latest tools and programs (technology-based on not) to take care of the brain fitness of their own clients/ patients/ employees. Now, the tools and programs used will be publicly recognized as part of Award Winner’s entry and case ...

Repost from the bus on Irish Blog Awards 2010

The Voyage — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:20:00 +0100

I've got free wifi and a bit of battery time left so here's the short, link free version.In summary, it was excellent. I didn't win the best blog post award, but had zero (well not zero since that would be mathematically illogical since I was nominated) expectation of getting in and the winning post (and winning blogger) was a stunner. Best part of the experience as ever was spending time with a load of intriguing, articulate, provocative and funny people.Myself a selection of other lovely ladies meet in the presidential suite of the well posh g hotel for the Ladies Tea Party, organised by the force of nature that is Sabrina Dent. We had lovely pink wine and delicate snacks and there was nail painting and nail polish remover and it was all fabulous. The women I met with, some I knew alread...

Westward Ho

The Voyage — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:28:00 +0100

It's the weekend of the Irish Blog Awards and I'm off bright and early to Galway tomorrow morning to join the party. Amazingly, I'm a finalist in the best blog post category for a post I wrote last June when Duncan and I had spent a beautiful few days away together, just the two of us. It's a post that flowed out of me, one that expresses my feelings of love, pride, contentment and joy in my child. I'm really happy it was selected to be among the final few posts, astonished too! But it was a lovely surprise in a downer of a week so thanks very much to all the judges for getting it this far. I hope a few people will have read it and consider that parenting a disabled child isn't less than, just different.Here's the list of posts in the category which is sponsored by KRO IT Solutions Grandad...

I CAN'T Wait

The Voyage — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:18:00 +0100

Duncan had another appointment with the dentist this morning. Lady and Thomas have both started school now (more on that later- but it's going well) so it was just the two of us. The 1st time we were at that dentist it was a huge struggle to get him in the building. He stood outside crying for ages while I tried to reason with him. We made it into the waiting room where The Tweenies was playing on a tv, henceforth that room was known as "The Tweenies Room." Duncan utterly refused to leave the room so the dentist came to him and after Thomas modelled the procedure, Duncan consented to allow the dentist a brief glimpse inside his mouth right there. On the next visit he made it to the examination room but not onto the chair, though he did enjoy moving the stuffed dinosaur with the big teeth u...

Thank God My Husband Is a Lazy Bastard

Healthbolt — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:04:24 +0100

Alleged philanderer Jesse James With Jesse James joining the likes of Tiger Woods, John Edwards, Mark Sanford, Eliot Spitzer, and David Letterman as the latest in a very long line of celebrity males admitting bizarre, pathetic, and downright sleazy acts of infidelity, I can honestly say that I would not want to trade places with their wives for anything – not the money, fame, power, glamour, mansions, or Academy Awards (okay, maybe for an Oscar). Elin, Elizabeth, Jenny, Silda, Regina, and now Sandra, you have my deepest sympathies, but I will never know what it’s like to be in your very expensive designer shoes. That’s because I know for a fact that my husband would never have an affair. Now, I know what you’re thinking. Poor, naïve woman. Never say never. No one goes into a marri...

Today's Poll: Leading Ladies and Their Leaving Men

Breastfeeding 1-2-3 — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:07:49 +0100

Unless you live under a rock, recently you’ve probably seen headlines involving the “Oscar Curse.” What kind of gossip are the tabloids spreading now? Let’s walk with the Ghost of Best Actress Past. We’ll start today, just over two weeks following Sandra Bullock’s Oscar win for The Blind Side, and less than a week after Jesse James, her husband of five years, issued a public apology for cheating. Simultaneously, Kate Winslet and husband Sam Mendes publicly announced their split, a year after she collected her BA statue from the Academy for The Reader. This is a tough road, but let’s keep going. Reese Witherspoon was named best actress in 2005 (Walk the Line); she finalized her divorce with Ryan Phillipe in October 2006. Hillary Sw. was on top in 20...

More about the Research Blogging Awards

Laika's MedLibLog — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:38:31 +0100

In my previous post I mentioned that the winners of the very first edition of the Research Blogging Awards are now known. In Beyond the book* you can hear the First Research Blogging Awards announced (see post). Here are the podcast and the transcript of the live interview with the Award organizers Dave Munger of ResearchBlogging.org [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog)

Awards, PTs, and green phones

Sciencebase Science Blog — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:00:29 +0100

Awards – Research Blogging – Winners and finalists in the Research Blogging Awards 2010 announced today! A Clever Periodic Table from Sciencebase | Genome Alberta Education – It's official. My periodic table of science bloggers is clever, even if it maybe didn't include enough Canadians. Go Green! Use the Internet on your mobile phone – Nokia claims updating Facebook from your mobile phone uses just 1% of the energy needed to do the same thing on a desktop PC. (Of course, that doesn't take into account the wireless infrastructure and cell network power demands, I'm sure). Periodic Table of Science Bloggers on Universe Today – Proud to see that Universe Today featured my PT of science bloggers. I created it on the morning of March 19, and by...

Researchblogging Awards. Beaten by a (Former) Rat.

Laika's MedLibLog — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:35:11 +0100

The winners of the Researchblogging contest have been selected. I was rudely confronted with the harsh reality that I lost from a fellow Philosophy, Research, or Scholarship blogger, Richard Grant of Confessions of a (former) Lab Rat (and previously of Life of a Lab Rat). Very subtle Richard just left a note: “Sorry”. “Thanks” Richard! And congratulations [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog)

Remembering Farrah’s Brave Cancer Battle

Life with Breast Cancer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:59:10 +0100

The Oscars are always fun to watch. This year’s awards couldn’t pass without a little controversy though. During the In Memoriam segment, Farrah Fawcett was not included among the actors shown and I was a little perturbed when the segment ended and her face was not shown on screen with the other actors that had passed away during the year. Farah lost her battle with anal cancer and I wrote a blog to commemorate her just after her death. I think she was such a big icon during my life, and especially when I was a young woman, that I almost feel snubbed that they forgot her. Her battle with cancer was chronicled by herself and was terrifically brave. Her death reminded me that although I beat cancer once I still need to be vigilant against this foe. In my life it claimed a breast, i...

News: Brain Fitness Innovation Awards and SharpBrains Summit on Market Research

SharpBrains — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:08:14 +0100

We are pleased to announce the new annual Brain Fitness Innovation Awards, designed to foster innovation and best practice sharing by celebrating outstanding pioneers who apply neuroplasticity-based research and tools in the “real world”. The awards will recognize organizations that are devising and implementing results-oriented and scalable initiatives that demonstrate their commitment to the brain fitness of their clients, members, patients, students or employees, and showcase innovative uses of non-invasive tools to improve cognitive and emotional functions and “real-world” outcomes. Prizes 1 Grand Prize Winner will receive: $2,500 check, consulting session with SharpBrains staff, 2 tickets for each SharpBrains Summit in 2011; 10 signed copies of The SharpBrains ...

Research Blogging Awards 2010

Laika's MedLibLog — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:27:01 +0100

It is now possible to vote for the winners of the 2010 Research Blogging Awards. Yet another blog contest, I can hear you say. Yes, another blog contest, but a very special one. It is a contest among outstanding bloggers who discuss peer-reviewed research. There are over 1,000 blogs registered at ResearchBlogging.org., responsible for 9,500 posts about peer-reviewed [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog)

Expert Research Blog of the Year?

Brain Windows — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:06:18 +0100

Whoa! ResearchBlogging.org just listed the finalists for their 2010 blogging awards. Brain Windows is one of five finalists for Expert-Level research blog of the year. Cynics might say that giving out small monetary awards ($50, oh yeah baby!) and allowing voting only by bloggers registered by researchblogging.org is a cost-effective way to promote their site. This is hardly the only promotional tactic out there though. About once a week, I get an email from some firm that wants link share or have a service giveaway to influence content on Brain Windows to drive traffic to their site. I’ve never posted those things because the message never serves the readership of Brain Windows. However, Researchblogging.org does serve a useful purpose beyond just a content aggregator. Post...

That’s basically it

Blind.Scientist — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:45:16 +0100

Feynman summarizes everything I think about awards, prizes and societies in science. No, I never won anything, and if I do someday (remote probability) I will decline it. This only reminds me more and more about some scientists websites that first mention their awards, prizes and interviews before any scientific content. You know who you are. (Source: Blind.Scientist)

We are featured as one among the Top 50 Healthcare IT Blog

Constructive Medicine 2.0 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:52:49 +0100

According to The Health Sensei Mastering health and fitness Constructive Medicine is one among the Top 50 Healthcare IT blog: So many great blogs about healthcare IT exist, but — unfortunately — many of them are not updated on a regular basis. This point is important for blogs that deal with an ever-changing field. This is one point [...] (Source: Constructive Medicine 2.0)

Roche Wins ‘Shame’ Prizes For Research In China

Pharmalot — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:34:53 +0100

The drugmaker received the prizes at the Public Eye Awards in Davos, Switzerland, for conducting research on transplant patients in China without knowing the origin of the organs donated. The honors are presented each year on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, Swissinfo reports. It was “highly likely” that some of the organs used in a Roche study in China were taken from executed prisoners, the source of 90 per cent of all transplanted organs in the country, according to the award organizers, the Berne Declaration and Greenpeace Switzerland. Roche is testing the effectiveness of Cellcept, which weakens the immune system so a transplanted organ can be accepted, on hundreds of kidney and liver transplant patients. The Public Eye Awards presenter, German act...

Shout Outs

Suture for a Living — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:11:20 +0100

Kim, Emergiblog, is this week's host of Grand Rounds. It is the LOL edition which can be read here (photo credit). Welcome to the LOL edition of Grand Rounds! I just adore the I Can Has Cheeseburger – LOL Cat site and the kittehs provide our background theme for the week. ………………………………….. Kim, Emergiblog, is the host of the latest edition of Change of Shift (Vol 4, No 15) ! You can find the schedule and the COS archives at Emergiblog. (photo credit) It’s time again for Change of Shift, the bi-weekly nursing blog carnival! It’s an eclectic selection this week: hospital to office, students and veterans, money and…well, poo-poo, disasters and preparedness………….. ………………………………….. The need for help to Haiti c...

Shout Outs

Suture for a Living — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:00:02 +0100

Dr. John La Puma is this week's host of Grand Rounds. It looks at food and exercise in relationship to health. You can read this week’s edition here. ………………………………….. The need for help to Haiti continues. Anyone wishing to donate or provide assistance in Haiti is asked to contact the Center for International Disaster Information. Here is a list of organizations who need your help in providing care to Haiti: Clinton Foundation -- Donate online or Text "HAITI" to 20222 and $10 will be donated to relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill. American Red Cross International Response Fund – Donate Doctors Without Borders The International Rescue Committee Mercy Corps Haiti Earthquake Fund (1-...

It really IS an honour just to be nominated!

My journey with AIDS — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:42:59 +0100

A few days ago, the twelfth day or so of a miserable cold (which explains only my delay in posting) I received this email: Kenn, I just wanted to let you know that My Journey with AIDS has been nominated in the Health & Wellness category of the 2010 Canadian Weblog Awards! This is a new, juried competition [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS)

Shout Outs

Suture for a Living — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:53:30 +0100

DrRich, Covert Rationing Blog, is this week's host of Grand Rounds. You can read this week’s edition here. The Holidays may be over, but there’s no rest for Santa or his cute little Congressional elves. ……….. And so, to Santa, to the elves, and to anyone else enlightened enough to seek it out, DrRich is honored to present: Grand Rounds. ………………………………….. Kim, Emergiblog, is the host of the latest edition of Change of Shift (Vol 4, No 14) ! It is the first edition of the new year. You can find the schedule and the COS archives at Emergiblog. (photo credit) Happy New Year and welcome to the first Change of Shift of the new decade! Are you still writing “09″? I’m not! For some reason I have converted to “01″. Lord knows how...

Digital Doorway Nominated as Top Nursing Blog

Digital Doorway — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:51:00 +0100

Digital Doorway has been nominated as a "Top Nursing Blog" by Nursing Programs Online. I am honored and pleased at the nomination, and invite readers to visit their website for more information about other outstanding nursing blogs. Thanks to the committee at Nursing Programs Online! (Source: Digital Doorway)

Inspiring Blogs for People with Chronic Illness

Digital Doorway — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:51:00 +0100

I am humbled and happy to report that Digital Doorway has been included in a list of 100 inspiring blogs for people affected by chronic illness. My gratitude to the generous people at MedicalFuture. (Source: Digital Doorway)

Digital Doorway On List of Top 50 Nursing Blogs

Digital Doorway — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:49:00 +0100

I am pleased to report that Digital Doorway has been included on the Nursense list of the top 50 nursing blogs on the internet.My humble thanks for this wonderful honor, and Happy Holidays to the folks at Nursense. (Source: Digital Doorway)

Nationwide Registry to “Match” Study Volunteers With Researchers

Libby's H*O*P*E* — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:32:15 +0100

Individuals who want to participate in research studies can connect online with researchers nationwide through the first disease-neutral, volunteer recruitment registry. ResearchMatch.org is a not-for-profit secure Web site, designed to provide people who are interested in participating in research the opportunity to be matched with studies that may be the right fit for them. NIH Announces [...] (Source: Libby's H*O*P*E*)

Top Ten Bipolar Blogs 2009

World of Psychology — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:58:05 +0100

Every year the entrants for the Best of the Web awards multiply. In 2009, veterans stood tough as new kids dazzled. It was difficult to narrow the list to just ten (and some more faves we want to mention), but here are our picks for the top blogs written by people who have been diagnosed with a bipolar disorder. 1. The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive Do’s and Don’ts for the Mentally Interesting was a BBC Radio play based on Seaneen’s blog produced last May and just nominated for a Mind Mental Health Media Award. Always a compelling and honest read, it was no fluke or sympathy vote that caused us to place this blog near the top of our list last year - it deserves many accolades. Well done. 2. The Trouble With Spikol Another great year for Liz Spikol, a stellar writer an...

Peoples Health Bloggers Awards

Medic999 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:32:58 +0100

Hi Chaps, You may well notice that small inconspicuous button over to the right there!! That is a Voting button for the second annual ‘Peoples Health Bloggers Awards’ Im saying nothing more other than, If you think this blog is worthy of recommendation or voting, please just click on the button cast your vote. Thanks Muchly! (Source: Medic999)

It's Advertising Awards Season Again! MM&M Beware of Being "Kanyed!"

Pharma Marketing Blog — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:33:00 +0100

Yes, awards' season is upon us -- even those of us in the pharma advertising and marketing business. One of the most prestigious awards in that category are the MM&M Awards. The MM&M Award Ceremony will be held on October 29, 2009 and I'm not invited, yet! I've been to this event in the past (see "MM&M Award Winners Announced at Gala NY Event!") and thought how cool it would be if I were to join the winners on stage and be photographed along with them. Sort of like Woody Allen's Zelig character who was digitally inserted into historic newsreel footage. But then I saw the following scene from rapper Kanye West's interruption of Taylor Swift's acceptance of her music video award. The MM&M Award finalists have been chosen (see here) and Beyonce is NOT on the list! Will there be a "Kan...

EIM Announces the 2nd Annual Elevator Pitch Contest!!

MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:38:59 +0100

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...

Rhode Island Looking for Wellness Nominees

A Hearty Life — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:11:21 +0100

Sometimes the best way to promote a healthy lifestyle is by rewarding those people or companies who go out of their way to make that a reality. To that end, Rhode Island Governor Carcieri has announced that nominees for his 2009 wellness innovation awards are now welcome. Carcieri first introduced the awards program in 2007. The awards will reward programs that focus on “tobacco control, seat-belt use, healthy weight, physical activity and nutrition.” Not surprisingly, Rhode Island was recognized as “the first “Well State” by Wellness Councils of America. If you think your company or business has what it takes to win, feel free to download an application at: http://www.health.ri.gov/wellnessaward/. Deadline is Aug. 31. Image: sxc.hu Share and Enjoy: ...

Radiolopolis under Top 10 Radiology sites!

Radiolopolis Blogs — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 16:05:20 +0100

Radiologia awarded Radiolopolis as one of the top Radiology sites (#9)! For more infos please go on Radiologia (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs)

National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Foundation Honor Innovators Making a Difference in the Lives of Caregivers

Alzheimer's Reading Room, The — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:33:28 +0100

This year's award winners are: Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) of New York, NY for the SAGE Caregiver Program, the only program in the country specifically designed to meet the complete care and support needs of LGBT caregivers, who are often marginalized from mainstream service and support.The Pro Bono Counseling Project of Baltimore, MD for its Caring for Caregivers program, which links low-income, uninsured caregivers with... This is a content summary. Continue reading on the website. (Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The)

Carter Center Awards 2009-2010 Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism

World of Psychology — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:16:18 +0100

The Carter Center does good work to help promote de-stigmatizing mental health information and journalism, so I thought this announcement was worth reproducing here to help them publicize this year’s fellowship awards. After receiving a record number of applicants, the Carter Center’s Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism — the only journalism fellowships exclusively for mental health — announced today the winners of its 2009-2010 awards (see below for full list of fellows and their project topics). Since 1996, the fellowship program has educated more than 100 journalists, who set the standard in their field for accurate and sensitive portrayals of mental health issues. “Journalists have a very important role to play in shaping the public’s pe...

Worksite Wellness in Wisconsin

A Hearty Life — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:08:26 +0100

Research proves that a healthy employee costs the company less money. How to encourage employers to create a healthy work environment? By rewarding and recognizing them. That’s what Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle does each year with his Worksite Wellness Awards. Employers can send in applications that consider health education and screening, tobacco use, and other programs the company may have in place. This year’s gold winners were: • Saint Joseph’s Hospital (Marshfield) • Creation Technologies Wisconsin Inc. (Oak Creek) • Gundersen Lutheran Health System (La Crosse) • Memorial Health Center (Medford) • Polaris Industries, Inc. (Osceola) • QuadGraphics (Sussex) Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Worksite Wellness in...

EIM Receives Small Business Award!!

MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:01:50 +0100

EIM won the 2009 Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) Inc.credible Award for an outstanding small business. This award plays tribute to the top small businesses in the Louisville, KY area and EIM received the award for businesses with 10-49 employees. Nominated businesses were judged on the following criteria: community involvement, growth in employment, number of years in business, financial performance, innovativeness of product/service, and response to adversity. EIM was selected specifically for its flexible workplace model that has allowed for inc.credible talent attraction and cultivation. In recognition of EIM’s accomplishments, GLI states in their announcement that “EIM has created a genuinely unique on-line/on-site, best practice marketplace (an ‘educational-studio’) for the ...

Happy 100th, Mental Health America

World of Psychology — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:10:30 +0100

Mental Health America (the singer formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) turned 100 this year, and we’d like to wish them a Happy Birthday. They trace their roots back to 1909 and Clifford W. Beers: We began our work in 1909 when Clifford W. Beers, a young businessman who struggled with a mental illness and shared his story with the world in his autobiography “A Mind That Found Itself,” created a national citizens’ group to promote mental health and improve conditions for children and adults living with these health problems. It was a revolutionary act and attracted prominent national leaders of the time, including the philosopher William James and the Rockefeller family. The modern NMHA organization wasn’t formed until 1950, and in that time has help...

Turning Guilt Into Good

World of Psychology — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:16:50 +0100

The most powerful line in Khaled Hosseini’s “The Kite Runner” is this: “And that, I believe, is what true redemption is, Amir jan, when guilt leads to good.” My regrets are different from the narrator of “The Kite Runner.” I didn’t watch my friend get raped because I was too afraid of standing up to the bully. But I’m very aware of the holes in my heart from those times I didn’t do the right thing. Out of fear. Out of selfishness. Out of desperation. Out of loneliness. Last weekend, when I was knee deep into the pee pool (kids’ pool), an 18-month-old fell over into the pool from the side, and he wasn’t wearing any floaties to keep him buoyant. His dad spotted him face down in the pool and was on his way to scoop him ...

Please nominate the shit out of me

The Chem Blog — Fri, 29 May 2009 15:41:05 +0100

3quarksdaily is having a contest for the best science writer in the internets and, being the type of person who looks for external gratification, I discovered someone nominated a post of mine in the comments section. I was delighted! Hooray for me, I thought. TODAY, however, their comments tell a very different story, indeed. One of gross puritanical bullshit. My post was un-nominated. Most likely because I’m on the cutting edge of science writing, producing a product that is nothing short of gonzo science journalism. As you know, I’m no stranger to not winning anything because I make real people hate the shit out of me and so I’d normally dismiss this outright, but the assholes that read 3quarks are the ones that drive BMWs, drink Starbucks out of their own cups and sit ...

The Top 50 Nursing Blogs

Digital Doorway — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:36:00 +0100

I am honored that Digital Doorway has been included in a new list of the top 50 nursing blogs on the internet. The website named Online Nursing Degree Guide has compiled the list and published it today on their website, and I am very grateful for, and humbled by, their recognition. (Source: Digital Doorway)

Radiolopolis under Top 50!

Radiolopolis Blogs — Fri, 08 May 2009 03:00:00 +0100

We are proud to announce that Radiolopolis has been awarded by being added to the Top 50 Radiology and Sonography Technician Blogs by Radiology Technician SchoolsWe appreciate this honor which encourages us to make Radiolopolis even better and to provide more useful information to our members. (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs)

Pharma Agency Awards for Web 1.0, None for Blogs or Other Social Media

Pharma Marketing Blog — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:49:00 +0100

There were two major awards events in the past week. The first was the 2009 DTC National Advertising Awards presented by DTC Perspectives Magazine at the conference of the same name held in Washington, DC on April 15 to 17 (see results here). The second was the Manny Awards presented by Med Ad News on April 22 (see press release here).Neither of these awards had a category for Best Social Media Campaign or Agency despite all the recent focus on social media by drug industry agencies at industry conferences and on Twitter (see, for example, Social Pharma Unconference).The Gold winner in DTC National's "Best Digital Media Campaign" category DID go to a "social media" campaign; ie, Gardasil Facebook Fan Page: Take a step against cervical cancer, but I would hardly call that a "truly social" s...

NHS consultants' secret pay rises : the Brown Nose awards

NHS Blog Doctor — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:15:00 +0100

Consultants were busy last week hoping to play their cards right as they filled in their forms to apply for more points. The great and the good were chasing bronze, silver, gold and platinum awards. Points and prizes? What are we talking about? This is what is generally known as "the merit award" system or, to give it its full pompous title, the "clinical excellence awards" as given out by the ACCEA, the Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards. This is the corrupt, scandalous, old-school-tie, old-boy network method that is used to give favoured consultants a back-door pay rise.As Brucie would say, “points make prizes” and there are lots of Brucie bonus prizes available for consultants who do play their cards right. Being male, Anglo-Saxon and working in a main line special...

EIM's Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Awarded Status as an APTA Credentialed Program!

MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:24:20 +0100

EIM's Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Awarded Status as an APTA Credentialed Program! Evidence in Motion’s Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship Program is now credentialed by the American Physical Therapy Association as a post-professional clinical fellowship program. We are very excited to share this new, and we are thankful for the contributions made by so many talented, skilled, and hard-working professionals who helped to make this happen. This is another important step for EIM in our work and mission to elevate the physical therapy profession and the role of physical therapists in health care delivery. In our residency and fellowship training programs, we seek to partner with and equip individual practitioners and physical therapy practices with premiere...

At Our Bodies Our Blog: Access to Reproductive Health Care for Incarcerated Women

Women's Health News — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:30:51 +0100

Today at Our Bodies Our Blog, I cover a new report in the Guttmacher Institute’s journal, Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health, on access to abortion and other health care services for incarcerated women in the United States. Christine also has a post about OBOS’s Women’s Health Heroes Awards, which I will remind you about when we’re ready to take nominations. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice (Source: Women's Health News)

Rooster and Friends Win Pharm Exec Ad Stars Award

Pharma Marketing Blog — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:57:00 +0100

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Shout Outs

Suture for a Living — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:25:58 +0100

David Williams, Health Business Blog, is this week's host of Grand Rounds. It's a wonderful edition. Read it here. Welcome to Grand Rounds 5:24 at the Health Business Blog. This is my fifth or sixth time hosting, depending on how you count things. Hope you like it.Follow me on Twitter if you like. The winner of the first medical Aussie blogger award is announced by Dr Cris who organized the award. (photo credit) A bouncing first year for this award has been capped off by a worthy win by…PRN PenguinCongratulations!*Prn Penguin writes:I’m a sometimes irritatingly enthusiastic RN, working in an ICU, who is committed to the delivery of the best quality care possible. I love my job. Let’s support Shadowfax again this year as he gets ready to shave his head for pediatric cancer research ...

Irish Blog Awards- top blogs I discovered

The Voyage — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:42:00 +0100

While reading various blogs in the past month or so as part of my duties as one of the many judges, I encountered so many blogs I didn't know existed, not so surprising I know! A few were utterly dire, clearly I won't link to these, but some of them I loved.Fist of all Daddy or Chips? which seems to be a magpie sort of blog picking up on fun, pretty and shiny things. I'm happy to be corrected if I'm missing layers of deeper meaning, some sort of rage against the system. It's got pop and well built men and more pop and I liked it a lot.Next I want to highlight Stranded on Gaia which somehow I'd not read before. It's a popular blog, frequently updated with funny as hell stories and rants and some top quality swearing. I'll be back.I discovered what might be the most beautiful blog of the lot...

Irish Blog Awards, great times but how does it work?

The Voyage — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:48:00 +0100

I enjoyed myself so much this past weekend. Heading down to Cork for the weekend, staying in a decent hotel and meeting lots of fabulously interesting, opinionated, talented articulate and passionate people. I loved having some time with my beloved little sister and the banter and craic were mighty altogether. The Ladies Tea Party was delightful and the award ceremony was organised and enjoyable. Everyone I met was warm and friendly and all were impressed at how well Damian and all his helpers had managed everything. New friendships were made and old ones strengthened.It was delightful to return to my family. Gordon met me at the airport with the boys. Thomas blew kisses every time I looked around and smiled at me like a matinee idol, Duncan grinned and held my hand as we drove to pick Lad...

The Hackademy Awards Trump the Oscars.

Healthbolt — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:28:00 +0100

The Academy Awards might be just a couple of days away but they’ve already been trumped by the Hackademy Awards. Created by the anti-smoking group Breathe California of Sacramento-Emigrant Trails, the ‘Hackademy Awards’ outs movies that make smoking look glamorous with a ‘Thumbs Down’ award and movies that portray smoking as uncool with a ‘Thumbs Up’ award. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which had more than 100 incidents of cigarette smoking throughout the movie, won the Thumbs Down award, as did actor Robert Downey, Jr. (Tropic Thunder) and Penelope Cruz (Vicky Cristina Barcelona) for their smoking characters. Thumbs Up awards went to the movie What Happens in Vegas which was apparently smoke free, as well as Will Smith (Hancock) and Nicole...

Shout Outs

Suture for a Living — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:11:41 +0100

Kim, Emergiblog, is this week's host of Grand Rounds. Read this edition here. When I was contemplating hosting Grand Rounds, did I realize that I was hosting a compilation of serious interdisciplinary dialogue relating to the practice of health care? Did I understand the enormity of the task I had chosen to undertake? Heck yes I did! I chose to use a “Napoleon Dynamite” theme anyway as that is pretty much the coolest movie ever made. If you’ve seen it, you’ll get it. If you haven’t, you’ll think I’m nuts (but I have great nunchuk skills….)! So grab your coffee, and get ready for a good read! Or, as Napoleon’s Grandma says, “just make yourself a dang quesa-dilluh!” Welcome to Grand Rounds… Our fellow medical Aussie bloggers have t...

Shortlisted for Irish Blog Award

The Voyage — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:23:00 +0100

This is utterly smashing. The short list is out for Saturday's Irish Blog Awards and I'm still there in the specialist category. No too bad; about 50 or 60 blogs were nominated in this category, it being the one for all the blogs that don't really fit in anywhere else. This was whittled down to 20 or so in the long list and there are now only five finalists. I'm up with four exceptional blogs:Best Specialist Blog - Sponsored by iQ Content xbox4nappyrash.blogspot.combiopsy.wordpress.comirisheconomy.iethefamilyvoyage.blogspot.comirishtaxi.orgEach category has five finalists this year and those I've had a look at are excellent since each blog is judged by about 7 people on merit not popularity. Some of my own favourites didn't make it to the final stage though...boo hoo.The awards party takes...

EMR, EHR and PHR Awards

EMR and HIPAA — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 09:04:03 +0100

I previously posted some thoughts on how I’d structure an EMR and HIPAA Awards competition. However, I wonder if I’m biased by the existing EMR Awards models. I’m thinking that maybe it’s unreasonable to offer an award for the entire EMR or EHR system. Instead, maybe we should just award certain features of an EMR or EHR system. Here’s some example of awards that could be given: Best EMR Template/Charting Method Best EMR Document Management System Best EMR and PMS integration Best EMR Prescribing Interface Best EMR Internal Messaging/Task System Best Out of the Box EMR Most Configurable EMR (not too much, not too little) etc. Even these features would sometimes be difficult to compare. However, comparing specific functions seems like it might be mo...

TEPR Awards - Should EMR and HIPAA Create an Award?

EMR and HIPAA — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:58:17 +0100

The TEPR conference is going on right now in beautiful Palm Springs, CA. One of the highlights for people attending this conference is to find out which EHR, PHR or EMR wins the TEPR awards. You can see the full list of TEPR awards finalists on Healthcare IT News. The winners were also announced, but honestly it doesn’t even matter who won the awards. I don’t want to rehash why these awards don’t mean much. Although, I think the fact that only 700 people attended the conference says a lot. Minus the vendors and the speakers who probably outnumbered the attendees and we have a conference (and therefore awards) that’s in real trouble. I’m sure the economy played its own part, but you sure have to wonder how long TEPR will be around after such poor at...

Shout Outs

Suture for a Living — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:01:30 +0100

Jenni Prokopy, Chronic Babe, is this week's host of Grand Rounds. It is the “totally Babelicious!” edition and can be read here. Call us biased, but we think chicks rule. There's a ton of health information on the 'net, but often, medical research and reporting focus more on men—so we thought it was high time the ladies got a little attention in Grand Rounds, a showcase for the best health and medical writing on the web. We had a stand-out winner this week: Normally when we host Grand Rounds, we don't play favorites...but this time we made an exception. Doc Gurley takes the video approach in teaching Babes anything and everything they need to know about (drum-roll, please) The Lost Tampon! It's a serious women's health topic, with a very un-serious approach. Wa...

January Jaunty Jest

Whitterer on Autism — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:06:00 +0100

Have you read something during this month of January that made you laugh out loud? Was it something that might make other people have the same reaction? If so you may wish to leave a link to that post in the comments section here, or e-mail me or write a little note to "Jessica" over at "Oh the Joys" and her jolly good pal "Tania" at "Chicky Chicky Baby" for their "ROLF" award for January. Maybe I could invite you to play along too? As they say:-'If you are willing, we'd love help spreading the word. Feel free to share the deadlines with your followers and friends on Twitter and / or Facebook .Thanks so much!Jessica & Tania'I'd attempt the Twitter / Facebook option but sadly, technically challenged persons, such as myself are incapable of such feats. What I'd really like to know is wheth...

Medgadget Medical Blog Awards 2008

Life in the Fast Lane — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:42:38 +0100

A big, big thank you to all those who voted in the recent Medgadget 2008 Medical Weblog Awards. To be nominated for an award was an a huge compliment, and to win was a great honor - but an honor that must be shared with ALL MedBloggers - those individuals who take time out of their [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane)

Snap that!

Whitterer on Autism — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:59:00 +0100

Get the code:-Cut and pastefrom this littleboxy thing below A Random SelectionEvery once in a while I open my eyes and notice something small and of no significance. Today, and of no particular significance, I notice a few teeny tiny things, signs of growth.Pre-teen’s who shun their new and highly desirable night attire, in favour of grunge.Mental and physical preparations are made prior to my son’s inaugural sleepover away from home, primarily maternal preparations. I also learn how to scan old photographs which adds even more mental anguish of the sentimental variety.Legs that sprout out of pyjama bottoms.Individuals who choose to speak to their relatives by name rather than by relationship, which is highly disconcerting for the ill-prepared. E.g. “Hey Madeline, howaya doin?” Suc...

ViziLite® Plus and TBlue® Win Hygienetown Award

dental blog for dentists about dentistry — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:04:52 +0100

If you subscribe to the online or print versions of Dentaltown or Hygienetown, you’re familiar with the Townie Awards issue that premiered in December 2008. Hygienetown awarded ViziLite (by Zila Pharmaceuticals, AZ) in the Dental Hygiene/Oral Cancer Screening category. In addition, Zila’s ProSelect® Platinum Ultrasonic Scaler and Heated Irrigator was honored in the Periodontics/Power Scalers/Ultrasonic Piezo category. The awards are based solely on clinicians’ votes. At DentalBlogs, we’ve had significant coverage of ViziLite over the past year. Awareness of shocking oral cancer statistics – 30,000 new cases in the US annually - prevention, and detection was a hot topic in 2008, and it continues to grow in popularity. ViziLite’s oral cancer detection tool, ...

3 years of The Voyage

The Voyage — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:06:00 +0100

I wrote my first post on January 16, 2006. I'm surprised and proud to have stuck to this blogging game for so long when I was never a diarist or much of a writer.My aims for doing this have been to have a record of our lives and my children's development though I have tended to focus much more on Duncan recently and I rarely now write about our home-education pursuits, except for learning through living. I have changed my layout to display all my favourite blogs, not just those with a disability/autism/home-education/science theme. It's easier to keep up with new posts and hopefully, others reading here might sometimes have a look at something new.Blogging has been a great way to connect with people and learn from them. I've met some in Real Life and some have become true, close online onl...

Blogs Rankings and Rounds

Life in the Fast Lane — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:04:47 +0100

Being new to the MedBlog (Medical WebLog) arena it has taken a while for me to find my blogging feet. Thankfully there are some very handy and helpful articles for newbie MedBloggers, and in this post I attempt to synergistically collate some of the great resources that I have gathered during my foundling submersion in [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane)

Health Blogger Award

Suboxone Talk Zone — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:59:03 +0100

To the right of this post you will see the ‘vote for SuboxDoc’ link for the ‘top health blogger award’ at Wellsphere. I thought the ‘contest’ was over, but today I received an e-mail saying that I was in 30th place, and to keep trying… so c’mon folks, click on me!! What do I win, you ask? I don’t even know. I don’t think there are any prizes, actually. I looked all around on the site, and all I could find was that winners get ‘announced’. That’s all I need– more ‘recognition’! That doesn’t help me– I have kids in college, after all! Does anyone know about any contests that pay off in cold hard cash?! In the meantime, please give me a click– maybe some celebrity will...

The 2008 Finalists—Medical Weblog Awards

Suture for a Living — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:15:01 +0100

MedGadget has announced the list of finalists for the 2008 Medical Weblog Awards. Wow, what a great list of blogs! Last year I was honored to be nominated in the “best new medical blog” category and this year I somehow have been nominated for the “best medical weblog”. Just look at the finalists in that category! What company to be in! The polls are now open. Please, go vote. Best Medical Weblog Clinical Cases and Images Clinical Correlations The Health Care Blog Kevin, M.D. WSJ Health Blog Best New Medical Weblog (established in 2008) Laika's MedLibLog Life in the Fast Lane medtechinsider The New Health Dialogue Science-Based Medicine Best Literary Medical Weblog Notes of an Anesthesioboist On The Clock other th...

Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards annual report (covering the 2008 awards round)

Fade Library — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:13:45 +0100

The Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards annual report (covering the 2008 awards round) aims to increase the transparency of the Scheme, demonstrate that it operates fairly and explain the evidence that is used to reach recommendations so that the medical profession, employers and the public will be reassured that it is equitable. It analyses the distribution of awards and sets out work that is in hand further develop and refine the scheme and report on the key activities during the year. Posted in Equity, Grey Literature, Medical Staff, NHS, Pay, Quality Tagged: Clinical excellence Awards, Equity, Grey Literature, Medical Staff, Pay, Quality (Source: Fade Library)

MedBlog Awards 2008 with Medgadget

Life in the Fast Lane — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:59:49 +0100

The polls are now open in the Fifth Annual Medical Weblog Awards. These awards are designed to showcase the best blogs from the medical blogosphere, and to highlight the exciting and useful role medical blogs play in medicine and in society. Best Medical Weblog (Vote here..) Clinical Cases and Images Clinical Correlations The Health Care Blog Kevin, M.D. WSJ [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane)

More Pimping

bipolar chicks blogging — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:04:21 +0100

Stop by and cast your vote for the HQ (Ace of Spades). I noticed that the BPChicks are not mentioned in any categories. No surprise there. Here are the health care nominees. (I’ve never heard of any of them, so I didn’t vote) If any of you have, and have a recommendation, let me know. I [...] (Source: bipolar chicks blogging)

Please Vote in the 2008 Medical Blog Awards

scan man's notes — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:35:29 +0100

Polls are open at medGadget for the 2008 Medical Weblog Awards. I am a finalist in the Best Clinical Weblog Category (I’m still not sure if that isn’t a mistake). You can vote for me here if you wish. Please vote for the finalists in other categories here. (Source: scan man's notes)

Nominate now for 2009 Irish Blog Awards

The Voyage — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:23:00 +0100

I've just done it. How about you?It's time to nominate your favourites for the Irish Blog Awards, 2009. So go on then, shoo! (Source: The Voyage)

Vote For World of Psychology as Best Medical/Health Issues Blog

World of Psychology — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:27:15 +0100

Voting is now opened for the 2008 Weblog Awards, and we would kindly ask you to take a minute and vote for World of Psychology today (no registration required): Best Medical/Health Issues Blog We are the only blog listed in this category that represents the broad topic area of mental health and psychology. Thank you for your continued support and appreciation! (Source: World of Psychology)

The 2008 Medical Weblog Awards Polls Are Open!

Laika's MedLibLog — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:41:40 +0100

Just a short notice that you can start voting for your favorite finalists in the Medgadget contest for best medical blogs. You can find all categories here. I’m in category: “The best new medical weblog“, for which you can vote here. I guess that my chances of winning are slim, considering the quality of the other blogs. [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog)

Great Start To 2009

scan man's notes — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:35:58 +0100

First I get a new scanner to work toy to play with. Then I find out that my blog made it to the final list of nominees in the 2008 Medical Weblog Awards. All in the first week of the year. Wow!! A great start to 2009. Hope the tempo keeps up :D Update: Sincere thanks to Paul Levy for nominating my blog. (Source: scan man's notes)

Weblog Awards 2008

Autism Vox — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:32:52 +0100

Starting January 5, 2009, voting for the 2008 Weblog Awards begins—–and this blog, which I’ve been writing since April of 2006, is among the finalists for best Medical/Health Issues Blog. I’m included in some good company, including Respectful Insolence—-The Differetial—-Junk Food Science—-Stirrup Queen. Thanks to everyone for reading Autism Vox, writing in, sounding off—-it’s been a great year and onward into a new one (very very soon!). Tags: asd, autism, autism blog, awards, blog, blogger, disability, Health, Medicine, pdd-nos, Science, weblogShare This (Source: Autism Vox)

My Nomination as a Top 100 Health Blogger

Digital Doorway — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:26:00 +0100

Dear Readers, Some of you may be aware that Digital Doorway feeds to several other virtual versions of itself. On Wellshere.com, Digital Doorway has been nominated for a Top 100 Health Blogger Award. Therefore, I am humbly requesting your vote if you care to click on the image below in order to give me the benefit of your gracious largesse. For your information, Wellsphere is an excellent online community comprised of health care professionals, health care consumers, and links to useful health-related resources. Many Wellsphere members use the site to plan and share their personal wellness goals. For myself, Wellsphere serves as yet another platform for Digital Doorway to reach even more readers. I also serve as a Wellsphere "Health Maven", answering questions that are posted on the questi...

prep4md.com nominated as "Best Medical Weblog of 2008"

My M.D. Journey! — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:45:00 +0100

A couple of days ago I noticed that prep4md has been nominated for "Best Medical Weblog" of 2008 on medgadget.Thanks for nominating me Brocasarea!I nominated the following blogs:---Best Medical Technologies/Informatics WeblogScience Rollhttp://scienceroll.com/Indulge in the fascinating world of radiology and nuclear medicinehttp://tomographyblog.com/ ---Best Medical Weblog Vitum Medicinushttp://blog.vitummedicinus.com/Monash Medical Studenthttp://jeffreyleow.wordpress.com/Half MDhttp://halfmd.wordpress.com/-------------------You can nominate blogs here.You can check the nominees here.Thanks for reading :) ... http://prep4md.blogspot.com/ (Source: My M.D. Journey!)

People’s Health Blogger Awards

EMR and HIPAA — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:14:33 +0100

I must admit that I’m a bit of sucker when it comes to recognition for the work I do on my blogs. What can I say, I like to hear that people like the work I’m doing. It’s the best motivation for a blogger. So, of course, I was interested when I got an email about the People’s Health Blogger Awards. For all of those who enjoy what I’m doing on this blog, I’d love to have your vote as a great health blogger. Just click the “Vote Now” button below: forJohn Lynn http://www.emrandhipaa.com Related posts:Additional EMR and HIPAA Blogger I’m happy to announce that EMR and HIPAA will be...Health Search Engine - Competition with Google Health? An EMR and HIPAA blog reader recently contacted me about...Google Health Co-op (...

Shout Outs

Suture for a Living — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:40:03 +0100

The winning bidder of the Hawaiian Lobster Quilt is Dr Bruce Campbell! The winning bid was $450. Between the winning bid and the multiple donations, $950 was raised for the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation – MD since December 1st. Donations can still be made to the charity here. Many thanks to you all! Laurie, A Chronic Dose, is this week's host of Grand Rounds. It’s the “Best of” edition! You can read it here. It’s the time of year when the “Best of ” lists start popping up everywhere. As a writer, I pay the most attention to the holiday book lists and that is where I got the inspiration for this edition’s theme. Quality writing is a gift to everyone who reads it, so I challe...

2008 Medical Weblog Awards

Life in the Fast Lane — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:52:01 +0100

Get your nominations in for the 2008 Medical Weblog Awards. Hosted at Medgadget.com this is the fifth year of the competition - designed to showcase the best blogs from the medical blogosphere, and to highlight the exciting and useful role medical blogs play in medicine and in society. Categories and Current Nominees Best Medical Blog Best New Medical Blog (est. [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane)

Lilly's Cialis Campaign Wins "Marketing Overdose Award"

Pharma Marketing Blog — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:54:00 +0100

Eli Lilly takes this year's Marketing Overdose Award for the promotion of its erectile dysfunction (ED) drug, Cialis. The award was given by Consumers International (CI), a non-profit international consumer advocacy group with member organizations in 220 countries (ie, Consumers Union in the US)."Eli Lilly has run foul of marketing regulations in the promotion of it's erectile dysfunction (ED) drug Cialis on a number of occasions around the world," states CI (see "Eli Lilly -- The Marketing Overdose Award for rampant promotion"). "In October 2008, the UK [Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority] reprimanded Lilly for not providing adequate information about the side effects of Cialis in its online and in-surgery promotions. The online information site was linked to the first ever...

Nominate Your Favorite Hygienist

Bibby Library News and Tips — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 18:28:20 +0100

Do you know a dental hygienist who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to promoting oral hygiene? Why not recognize your hygienist for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s (ADHA) HYGIENIST HERO award? Applications are now being accepted for the 2009 program, which is co-sponsored by the ADHA and Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Products Division. Recipients selected will be [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips)

Allergan Doesn't Comply with PhRMA Guidelines, Wins Kudos Anyway

Pharma Marketing Blog — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:09:00 +0100

Allergan, the specialty pharma company BEST known for its marketing of BOTOX, was voted the "Most Admired Specialty Company" in the Eighth Annual Med Ad News Most Admired Companies contest/poll/popularity contest.Allergan achieved this distinction among Med Ad News readers who were polled by the publication despite the fact that the company does not abide by PhRMA's DTC Guidelines that prohibit "reminder ads." Reminder ads mention the pharmaceutical brand name but not the indication or medical condition it treats (see definition here).ALL BOTOX direct-to-consumer print and TV ads are reminder ads, which are free to imply outlandish benefits -- such as "freedom of expression" (see "Botox BS Piled Higher and Deeper") -- without any counterbalancing risk information as required by FDA regulat...

Top Ten Bipolar Blogs 2008

World of Psychology — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:31:37 +0100

Blogs tend to have a short life cycle, with most lasting under two years before fading into archival heaven. Last year Psych Central compiled a list of the top ten bipolar blogs, written by people who have a bipolar spectrum disorder. We’re glad that some of our faves are still active, sad to see a few gone, and pleased to discover great new writers too. We’re pleased to present you Psych Central’s Top Ten Bipolar Blogs of 2008. 1. Furious Seasons There simply could not be a top bipolar blogs list without Philip Dawdy. He’s an excellent journalist whose blog has become synonymous with unrestrained investigative writing on bipolar disorder, mental health treatments and the pharma industry. He does not hesitate to call out BS when he finds it, and he digs for it h...

What I Saw at the Doctors' Choice Awards Ceremony

Pharma Marketing Blog — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:17:00 +0100

I spent yesterday in New York City attending the 2008 Doctors' Choice Awards ceremony at the posh Palace Hotel (see my previous post about the awards: "Drug Ads from the Doctor's Perspective").The surrounding area looked like the Green Zone in Baghdad: concrete barricades, police in riot gear, black SUVs, and secret service agents all over the place. No, all this security wasn't for the protection of Doctors' Choice award winners. Nor was it was to protect the rich denizens of the upper east side/Park Avenue neighborhood from rioting middle class workers whose life savings were about to be appropriated in the bailout of Wall Street. It was merely related to activity going on at the UN.Anyway, I was dressed in my best suit and passed through all the security unnoticed as I slipped into the ...

ThreeFour Doctors Won Awards at the Philippine Blog Awards ‘08 (UPDATED)

Prudence, M.D. — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:09:27 +0100

I’m not sure if everybody’s aware that, in the recently concluded Philippine Blog Awards 2008, there are three four doctors who were recognized and given awards for their notable contributions to the Philippine blogosphere. These are: Dr. Mark Manguerra (more affectionately called Doc Manggy or Manggy) of No Special Effects No Special Effects, PBA ‘08 Best Food and Beverage Blog Who says a doctor’s life revolves only around the art and science of medicine? Doc Manggy is not only a physician, but also a designer, a food lover, and an adventurer of sorts. Also, I heard that he’ll be cooking up a feast next time the TBR bloggers meet up. Hehe. :) If I’m not mistaken, he also co-writes No Special Effects with Graeme, a second-year student at th...

Three Doctors Won Awards at the Philippine Blog Awards ‘08

Prudence, M.D. — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:06:30 +0100

I’m not sure if everybody’s aware that, in the recently concluded Philippine Blog Awards 2008, there are three doctors who were recognized and given awards for their notable contributions to the Philippine blogosphere. The following doctors are: Dr. Mark Manguerra (more affectionately called Doc Manggy or Manggy) of No Special Effects No Special Effects, PBA ‘08 Best Food and Beverage Blog Who says a doctor’s life revolves only around the art and science of medicine? Doc Manggy is not only a physician, but also a designer, a food lover, and an adventurer of sorts. Also, I heard that he’ll be cooking up a feast next time the TBR bloggers meet up. Hehe. :) If I’m not mistaken, he also co-writes No Special Effects with Graeme, a second-year st...

Lights Award

Whitterer on Autism — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 06:38:00 +0100

Copy and paste the code in the box below to display on your own blog "Angela" over at "Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy" has not only designed a new award, super photo shop spotter that she is, she also offered it to me! Isn't it just the winkie dinkiest thing you've ever seen? Imagine being able to make something like that without getting a knitting needle stuck in your keyboard?Anyway, as I begin to ramble, it's my turn to pass it on to some other people.Of course there are "rules."Here are the rules:-'For those who have warmed my heart with their stories (You either a. made me laugh out loud or b. made me cry my eyes out.)...I made you this:'You know, the blog world is very unique in the sense that it has opened up such a huge community outside of our local surroundings. In doing this I reall...

Prudence, M.D. Goes to Philippine Blog Awards 2008!

Prudence, M.D. — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 02:05:11 +0100

Prudence M.D. (the blog) is fortunate enough to be included in the list of finalists for the category, Best Single Blog Post (Commentary), with the post “The Problem of R.A. 9439” written on my birthday, last year. For those who may not yet know, The Philippine Blog Awards, which have started in late 2006, aims to give recognition to notable Filipino-owned blogs in their respective niches, from arts and culture, technology, politics, to entertainment. It has become the venue to showcase different Filipino blogs that brings impact not only to the country but also around the globe. Health/Medical blogging has yet to flourish, in terms of being recognized by an award-giving body. Noticeably, there are only few health-related blogs/ blog posts that are included and definitely n...

Here Comes Philippine Blog Awards 2008!

Prudence and Madness — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:55:48 +0100

After several months, the much-awaited event, the Philippine Blog Awards 2, has finally arrived! It’ll be held tomorrow night, 6 p.m., at One Esplanade, near SM Mall of Asia (see here for the map). There are no dress codes, so if you want to be pretty made up or just laid back and casual, it’s just up to you. The important thing is that you come and enjoy the event! Unfortunately for those who weren’t able to register, registration has been closed. But if you know someone who had registered but won’t be able to come, you can ask them to give you their slot and just inform the PBA staff and volunteers. For more information, read their notice. The following are the eligible candidates for Bloggers’ Choice Award: 100% Batangueno A.BBA: Adbentyurs ng Bi...

Drug Ads from the Doctor's Perspective

Pharma Marketing Blog — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:06:00 +0100

While I often report on pharmaceutical print ads targeted to consumers (see, for example, "Print DTC: How Does It Measure Up?" [free]) I don't have direct access to print ads that doctors are subjected to (ie, professional print ads that appear in medical journals). But now -- thanks to the folks at the Association of Medical Media (AMM) -- I have a chance to view the drug ads that doctors like the best.Yes, dear reader, I'm off to yet another awards ceremony in New York -- The Doctors' Choice (TDC) awards ceremony at the Palace Hotel on September 24, 2008. If you are there (see the ad in the left hand column), be sure to say hello and perhaps meet me for a drink at the fancy-schmancy hotel bar.Thanks AMM for the invite, free lunch, and especially the preview of the ads that you sent me.Th...

Comment of the Week Award

Whitterer on Autism — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:38:00 +0100

A blogless, but otherwise highly intelligent person, emailed me this week to point out that not only was I muddling one week with another, but additionally, I was muddling one blog with several others. I plead guilty on both counts. However, it did prompt another stunningly brilliant idea! Why not give the award on each blog? Far less confusing, well for me at least. Hence this post is repeated on "alien" and "Sandwich" but with different awardees. {Don't want you to have to wade through this more than once, just skip to the end.}Another brilliant person "mit blog" castigated me [in the nicest possible way!] for my neglect of the "Hub," which once again I need to ‘fes up to,’ as we Americans are wont to say. I’m lucky if I mange to read through the first two or three postings in the ...

It’s About Time The Filipino Voices Be Heard and Recognized

Prudence and Madness — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:04:56 +0100

The Philippine Blog Awards, a project that started late 2006 and had its first awarding ceremony in 2007, was conceptualized to enable recognition of Filipino-owned blogs that generates quality content, reflective of the Filipino talent, in their respective niches. And what better blog to choose to represent a growing Filipino blog community than a blog that gives you several glimpses on the minds of Filipinos? Of a blog that can bring to the table a sole topic for discussion and yet, present so many views, all willfully and reasonably argued? What better blog to choose than a blog that has utilized the power of words to further improve the dynamics of an ever-growing community of Filipino bloggers? And what about the not so occasional verbose skirmishes that only proves that the blo...

Recipe Award [s]

Whitterer on Autism — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:00:00 +0100

Please Scroll Down [a couple of pages] to Photo HuntersAdditional little deviations. First of all many grateful thanks to "Angela" from "Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy" the button making genius for creating these buttons for me in the first place.I love them both and couldn't decide which one to use and then I thought, delegation! Someone else can make the decision for me, much easier, you get to choose.To "Michelle o"Neil" at "Full Soul Ahead" for "Baked Pears / Riley's Dessert.""Melinda" for her "recipe" for cookies and who also hangs out over here for special diets "gfcf Mama."Then to "Bipolarlawyercook" for her post called "Spinach pear and chicken apple sausage salad," the picture is enough to make you slather!Then "Your Vegan Mom" because she is just wonderful when you're in a fix, which...

Knitting Award

Whitterer on Autism — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:46:00 +0100

Please Scroll down for Photo Hunters and our regularly scheduled programme, or glance in the sidebar to your right.Yes, a little deviation but I have been wanting to do this for a very long time.First of all many grateful thanks to "Angela" from "Memoirs of a Chaotic Mommy" the button making genius for creating these buttons for me in the first place.First to "Anne" from "Anne's House," funnily enough. You can see some of her work on her post called "how was your weekend."Then to "Crazy for Yarn" at the "Yarn collectors anonymous" although I can't link to a specific page if you scroll down [past cats and squirrels......[see why I like it?] then you get to see the knitting.Then to "knit and Tonic" loads of brilliant idea here to suit all comers as well as lots of helpful hints.Also to "mini...

A recent jolly good comment award

Whitterer on Autism — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 02:42:00 +0100

Please scroll down for photohuntersWith seven bodies in my care I find that I have completely lost track of time, hence this is an alternative to the 'comment of the week award.' I hope that normal service shall be resumed shortly or if not that, then longly.[Inspired by "Scribbit."]This one goes to "Empress Bee (Of the High Sea)" who blogs at "Muffin 53" for her comment on this post called "Good Fit" where she says:-'social issues? huh? man, times sure have changed! enjoy the cats honey!!!smiles, beexoxoxoxoxoxoxo'It appears that we are both lucky enough to be in the "i-phone" club too!By the by, I came across this tidy blog during the week that someone else might be interested in too. So if you have a free mo, nip along and say 'hi de ho' to "Hammer" and his "caption contest" for his dau...

Arte y pico Award

Suture for a Living — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:25:47 +0100

I’ve just been given this award by Chrysalis Angel. This is why she says I deserve it: For creativity, her site can not be beaten. She not only sutures for a living, but she sutures for fun. She makes some of the most beautiful, amazing quilts. I don’t know how she finds the time. She is also someone I call friend. I felt a connection with her immediately. She understands how I feel about babies with fur (dogs). You all will love her blog. She is also a huge amount of support for me right now, which I appreciate. Thank you CA! The rules are as follows: 1.You have to pick five blogs that you consider deserve this award in terms of creativity, design, interesting material, and general contributions to the blogger community, no matter what language. 2. Each award has to have t...

Me? Really?

Unique But Not Alone — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:26:00 +0100

While I was on vacation last week, one of my bloggy pals, Childlife, gave me an award that deeply touched my heart. She wrote a bit more here if you are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone)

Brillante Weblog

Whitterer on Autism — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 05:10:00 +0100

"Frog's Mum" over at "4 Green and Speckled Frogs" has been kind enough to give me this natty little award! She certainly deserves that award after seeing that fabulozo "video." Bless his little cotton socks.....er......or maybe bare little tootsies that aren't webbed!So first to "Carrie" at "Fully Caffeinated," I bet she drinks it by the vatful just like me. Is she ever "smokin hot!" Note casual use of American colloquialism!Then to "Jess" over at "Diary of a Mom." I'm going to have to recheck this post as I keep muddling my 'mums' and 'moms' which probably means that someone's going to nip along at hit me with one of these pretty soon.If you're new to her blog you might like to start off here at her post called "The Kandinksy is painted on two sides."Then to "Velma" at "A Smeddling Kiss" ...

Arte y Pico award

Whitterer on Autism — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 16:06:00 +0100

"The Excavator" over at "dark matter energy" a thoroughly high minded, not to say scientific blog[!] has very kindly awarded me this foreign thingy, because she knows that I am nothing if not a linguist. Here are the rules: (from the Arte y Pico site itself)1) You have to pick 5 blogs that you consider deserve this award, creativity, design, interesting material, and also contrubutes to the blogger community, no matter of language.2) Each award has to have the name of the author and also a link to his or her blog to be visited by everyone.3) Each award-winning, has to show the award and put the name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award itself.4) Award-winning and the one who has given the prize have to show the link of "Arte y pico"blog , so everyone will know the origi...

Comment of the week award - be a twit in private

Whitterer on Autism — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:32:00 +0100

[Inspired by "Scribbit."]Tricky this week as there's been so many brilliant comments from sparkley commentators and of course it's only Friday evening which doesn't really count as the end of the week depending upon you're one of those Saturday Night Feverish types or the pleasantly straightlaced Sunday nighters, not that I should wish to tie my colours to either camp.Perish the thought!So to............Susanne over "here" So helpful, practical and big hearted, but would you believe it? The poor woman is blogless, what a state of affairs!Thusly instead or rather also, the award goes to....."Amanda" for her comment "here" which we can view as a 'how to not be a twit in public 101' which reads as follows:-'For holding doors — I’d say don’t do it without asking. I just heard from someon...

The Situationist Named Best Social Psychology Blog

The Situationist — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:00:38 +0100

For the second straight year, we are honored that PsyBlog has named The Situationist the best social psychology blog in its updated Guide to Psychology blogs: Best social psychology blog The Situationist explores the importance of the situation in human behaviour and thought. It covers social psychology, social cognition, and related fields, but it is associated with Harvard Law School and therefore has a broad subject-area. It has both original writing and interesting excerpts from relevant pieces in the media. PsyBlog is authored by Jeremy Dean, a barrister and a graduate student in psychology at University College London. We appreciate his kind words, and recommend reading about the other on-line publications honored. We also appreciate you, our readers. When we launched The Situationi...

Healthbolt’s Doing Things Right.

Healthbolt — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:46:03 +0100

We must be doing something right here, cause RedOribt nominated Healthbolt ‘blog of the day’ And we made the edrugSearch.com’s Healthcare 100 - a list of the world’s top blogs on health and medicine. It’s a good day… Tags: blog of the day, com, edrugsearch, healthbolt awards, healthcare 100.com, redOrbitShare This (Source: Healthbolt)

Gratitudes

Unique But Not Alone — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:17:00 +0100

It has been a rough day for me emotionally. I guess life's recent events snuck up on me. Tomorrow's surgery for Grace is especially in my thoughts. Right before bed, Grace said, "I think I'm a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone)

Two Medical Winners of Apple Design Awards 2008

Ivor Kovic, M.D. — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:55:11 +0100

The Apple Design Awards is a special event taking place at Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The event is meant to recognize technical excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievement in software development. This year, two medical applications managed to win awards. MIM for iPhone, which I presented in an earlier post, is Best iPhone Healthcare & Fitness Application. MIM for iPhone is a revolutionary medical imaging application that provides multi-planar reconstruction of fused data sets such as PET/CT, which are crucial in diagnosing cancer. MIM lets physicians retrieve patient images wirelessly on their iPhone or iPod touch, manipulate and adjust them using simple gestures to isolate crucial pieces of data, and gather important data for a patient diagnosis o...

Daily Show’s John Oliver at the Pollies

The Situationist — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:00:35 +0100

“The best political ads have the ability to mislead us, demoralize us, and disenfranchise us from the political process . . . .” ~ John Oliver (Source: The Situationist)

Awards for friendship and bannana yummies

Whitterer on Autism — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:17:00 +0100

I have been remiss of late as real life has interfered with blogging. So now as I sit quietly, nay silently on the sofa with an ice-pack tied nappy style around my jaw, a bottle of germ killers, liquid centrum and a crate of Ensure, I thought I would catch up with a little bloggy housekeeping."Miss Nelson" over at "Meaningful Outcomes" was kind enough to give me this Banana with yummies award. Thank you "Miss Nelson!" As it turns out this banana award is turning into more of a boomerang, flying across the blogosphere with ferocious speed. As a result I feel the urgent need to pass it on again before it starts to rot as nobody likes a rotten banana, although ripe one's do go rather well in smoothies. I'll keep it brief as the Vicadom might wipe me out.It is therefore my pleasure to hand it ...

Creativity Outside of Pharma Marketing

Pharma Marketing Blog — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:50:00 +0100

Have you -- like me -- been spending way too much time at your job? Are you ignoring some of the other pleasures life has to offer?This post is just a break from my routine to show off what I have been doing lately outside of my job -- watercolor!I've been taking a watercolor class every Wednesday night at a local community college since the fall and I have finally created something that I feel proud of (see image). I may even frame it and hang it!Yes, I'm a frustrated artist! Maybe many pharmaceutical marketers out there -- especially those working within creative ad agencies -- are also frustrated artists seeking to do something truly "creative."If you've been reading this blog, you know I've often criticized the "creative" behind DTC advertising and the awards given to ads for their cre...

Caregiving Awards 2007 - Metlife and National Alliance for Caregiving - "A Place of Beauty Journaling Progam" Wins Award

The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 04:26:00 +0100

The 2007 National Family Caregiving Awards from the Metlife Foundation and the National Alliance for Caregiving lists awards for Caregiver Support, Caregiver Education, Alzheimers Caregivers Support and Education, Technology and Honorable Mention. "A Place of Beauty Journaling Program" at the Southern California Resource Center, San Diego, California, was one of two recipients of awards for Caregiver Support. "The Home Educator Program, " at the Alzheimers Family Services of Greater Beaufort, South Carolina was the other award winner in Caregiver Support.The winner "A Place of Beauty Journaling Program" is a creative program that brings volunteer artists together with caregivers. The caregivers are encouraged to "find their voice" by knowing they have a "safe place to write down their pass...

Study Guides for the Best Contemporary Literature

eNotes News Blog — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:22:39 +0100

Last week, Junot Diaz won the NBCC Award for his novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. That honor came as no surprise to eNotes: we’ve had a study guide for Oscar Wao available on the site for two months. Other contemporary, cutting-edge works to check out: Tree of Smoke, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and Then We Came to the End. (Source: eNotes News Blog)

EBP Ambassador of the Month-Shannon Brownlee

MyPhysicalTherapySpace.com — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:18:08 +0100

Since we go after the cretins of the PT world, we thought it is only fitting to highlight those that are carrying the banner for EBP as well as those trumpeting for positive changes in health care. To that end, we are proud of our first named EIM Ambassador Shannon Brownlee, Schwartz Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation and former co. This esteemed health journalist is the author of the award winning Overtreated-Why Too Much Medicine is Making Us Sicker and Poorer. It is a complete gem on many different fronts. She documents our mantra about unnecessary treatments including drugs, surgery, and tests (imaging) under a national delusion that more care is better care. Furthermore, her documentation of the geographic variability of care is right on target and along with other...

I'd just like to thank...

The Voyage — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:23:00 +0100

What follows is my acceptance speech, the director's cut.I would like to thank;My children, who are the most wonderful 3 juvenile human beings on earth and without whom I might still be a physicist (gulp) instead of spending my days with them and loving it.The Blog Awards organiser, Damien Mulley and all his minions, for their splendid work.The judges; man they must have waded through some rough material.The sponsor of my award, iQ Content (I'm hoping that's the right link), and the sponsors of the other prizes, Hosting365 and Bubble Brothers for the champagne and Moviestar.ie for the DVD player.All my bog buddies, the people who read this and the special, delightful people who comment.The cranks, quacks and the credulous media who report them, for giving me lots of material for ranty post...

I won!

The Voyage — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:11:00 +0100

I won at the Irish Blog Awards! Yes!This thing you're now reading, is officially the Best Specialist Blog in the Irish blogosphere. Don't ask me what I'm a specialist in...I'm guessing it's something to do with the autism stuff. But anyway, I'm a winner.I'm just going to take a minute to gloat.That's better.SO last night, the Irish Blog Awards were held in a Dublin hotel. I went down from Belfast on the train with my cousin Miche. Though I really didn't expect to win, I was sure it'd be a good night out and a chance to meet a few cyber buddies.It was very well organised, and we were pleased to see that proceeds from the entrance charge went to an epilepsy charity. We took our seats feeling a bit out of place at first. It seemed that many other people there already knew one another. I wonde...

Awards

The Voyage — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:29:00 +0100

Gordon's awards ceremony took place last night. The place was packed, and it was only when we were there that I realised how prestigious it all was. Our < sarcasm> beloved leader < /sarcasm> the First Minister and the Health Minister were in the audience. Gordon was one of only 3 people nominated in his category and I think there were 8 categories. So he was in among the elite in a crowd of about 300. He didn't get the award, not that he was much fussed. But we enjoyed the night out, more so since we're tight and it was free. The awards part wasn't too painful, only those introducing the categories gave a speech and these were succinct and informative, well apart from the woman who droned on about pain and the other who blethered about the danger of BMIs higher than 29, to an audience wher...

In which we drive and enjoy a party

The Voyage — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:02:00 +0100

For much of Saturday, we were all in the car traversing the country in a south westerly direction. It was a beautiful, crisp day and somehow, amazingly, everybody was on great form despite the long journey. The clan was gathering to attend my nephew's christening. We arrived at the church about 10 minutes late, but after having travelled for over 150 miles, much of it on windy, narrow roads, that wasn't too bad...for us.Duncan expressed his desire to go directly to my aunt P's house (she has a nice cuckoo clock and his favourite little dog) about 100 times as we drove. I'd told him that we would go there another day (she lives about 100 miles from our destination), or later, or soon, though he tried hard to pin me down to giving him a more accurate and desirable response.As I'd expected, h...

Long Overdue

Unique But Not Alone — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:47:00 +0100

Michelle at In the Life of a Child awarded me with the Daily Dose award. :) The award is supposed to be passed along to “All the blogs that you’ve discovered that you can’t possibly live without. They make you laugh, cry, think and feel connected every time you read a post. They give you a thrill as you see them loading into your browser and you get an equally satisfying thrill when you see that they have commented on your blog.” Michelle, you have become a true cyberfriend, and I thank you for stumbling upon my blog. I applaud and appreciate your eloquence and ability to remind me that life changing medical issues still qualify as a life. Michelle also granted me with these awards, and each one made me feel special. I've never received a blog award until Michelle gave me several. ...

Short listed for Irish Blog Award!

The Voyage — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:40:00 +0100

Well fancy that, this blog is in the short list for the Best Specialist Blog in the 2008 Irish Blog Awards. There's going to be an award ceremony in a Dublin hotel and everything.This is very cool, and I'm amazed to have been nominated and then included in the short list. The other blogs in this category are;Green InkThe Usual SuspectEoin Purcell’s BlogPiaras Kelly PRWood Pellet IrelandCeartaCrime Always PaysPaddy AnglicanOliver MooreLex FerendaPublic EnquiryRed CardinalIt's a mixed bunch of blogs and they're mostly more, you know, serious and respectable than this thing. I'm flamin delighted to be considered among them, with my rambling, rants and reminiscing. It's not bad for the puny blog of an Irish housewife! (Source: The Voyage)

Tooting our own horn . . .

Women's Bioethics Blog — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 03:00:52 +0100

Our friends at RH* Reality Check just posted that they've named this blog--along with several others--"Excellent." Thanks to RH Reality Check, and congratulations to WBP and to the blog... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog)

2007 Medical Weblog Awards on MedGadget

PharmaGazette — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:00:40 +0100

Medgadget is one of my favorite blogs and with good reason. Their commitment to bringing medical technology news to the blogosphere is unparalleled. Their articles are concise and informative and always provide stunning pictures and illustrations to enhance the reading experience.Yesterday, MedGadget announced the winners of the 2007 Medical Weblog Awards. This is the fourth year they have run the competition and its purpose is "to recognize the very best from the medical blogosphere, and to highlight the diversity and excitement of the world of medical blogs."All of the nominees have excellent blogs and I don't envy those that had to chose the best out such an impressive collection of "must read" "blogs. Here are the winners:Best Medical Blog: ...

2007 Medical Weblog Awards Winners!

Suture for a Living — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:29:00 +0100

BEST MEDICAL BLOG: Running a Hospital, the blog by Paul Levy, CEO of Beth Israel-Deaconess in Boston, MA Other finalists: Kevin, MD , Surgeonsblog , Respectful Insolence, and DiabetesMine BEST NEW MEDICAL BLOG: Dr. Val, and the Voice of Reason Part of the Revolution Health Network, she brings a very human approach to medicine, balancing news and research with anecdotes and humor. Congratulations Dr Val! Other finalists: Doctor David's Blog, The Happy Hospitalist, The Physician Executive, and Suture for a Living. BEST LITERARY MEDICAL BLOG: Random Acts of Reality by Tom Reynolds of the London Ambulance Service. Tom's gripping tales from the frontlines of the human condition are what won him this category in 2005 (the year he also took top honors for Best Medical Blog). Other nominees incl...

A Major Award!

Heroin Addiction Codependence — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:17:00 +0100

I've gotten a little behind in my blog prizes lately. It's a good problem to have, though...that embarrassment of blog riches. I wanted to make sure I posted this one, though, because it is from the one, the only Dirty Bitch Society, which I like to think of as Cunt Face's cool older sister.Thanks, Babz, for the recognition. I love you, and I'm proud to have mesmerized you, you filthy dirty bitch! (Source: Heroin Addiction Codependence)

Sumer's Radiology Site gets nominated as one of the finalist in Best Clinical Sciences Blog Category

Sumer's Radiology Site — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:55:00 +0100

Dear friendsIt gives me great pleasure to share with you that my website- Sumer's Radiology Site has been nominated into the finalists for the best clinical sciences blog on Medgadget Journal. Now to win we need votesIf you like my blog--Vote hereFrom Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine (Source: Sumer's Radiology Site)

I'm Still in the Running!

Suture for a Living — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:54:00 +0100

I was surprise (but pleased) when I was nominated in the Best New Medical Weblog (established in 2007) category. I'd like thank those that thought enough of my blog to nominate me. It's amazing to me that I made the cut of all the wonderful blogs out there to become a finalist. I'm honored. I feel like I've already won. Thank you. If you feel so inclined, head on over to Medgadget to record your vote. The other four (very worthy) blogs in this category are: Doctor David's Blog Dr. Val and The Voice of Reason The Happy Hospitalist The Physician Executive And I love this comment by Dr Paul Levy regarding this election: "Federal campaign laws apply to this contest. No cash contributions above the legal limits, please. And, I do not accept contributions from tobacco companies . . . ." (Sour...

"Roar" for Junkfood Science

Suture for a Living — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:33:00 +0100

Sandy Szwarc who writes Junkfood Science has been awarded a "Roar". I wanted to congratulate her. Her site does not allow comments, so this is my way of doing just that.She was given the award by Harriet Brown, a journalist who writes passionately about issues important to women and children. The "Roar" award is a project launched at The Shameless Lions Writing Circle to celebrates the best and most powerful writing in the blogosphere. Congratulations to Sandy at Junkfood Science. Keep up the great work. If you have never checked out her blog, please, do so. (Source: Suture for a Living)

Medical Blog Awards

Suture for a Living — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:24:00 +0100

Thanks for nominating me for the Best NEW Medical Blog Award. I am honored that I have readers. Many thanks to all of you. Here is the list of the other (very worthy) nominees: Belaray Dermatology Canadian Medicine Corazén Hispano Dr Shock MD PhD EverythingHealth The Happy Hospitalist MedBlog.nl NY Emergency Medicine (Source: Suture for a Living)

My First Award

Suture for a Living — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:26:00 +0100

Yesterday, I was given the ‘Be The Blog‘ award… …created by Mark at Me and My Drum for bloggers who make their blog their own, stay with it, are interactive with their readers, and just plain have fun. I was given the award by ScanMan. I understand this is not a meme. I have I found the space in my sidebar and but Vijay has picked the friends who are inextricably linked to their blogs and to whom I would pass it along. I hope that don't mind being nominated twice. Moof (All Blogged Up -- A Moof's Tale)Lakshmi (I Think--too much)Enrico (Mexico Med Student)Rob (Dr Rob)Bongi (other things amanzi)To this list I would add a few quilting bloggers Jude (Spirit Cloth) Kate (Kate's Quilting Blog) Penny (Penny Sanford) Thank you Vijay. (Source: Suture for a Living)

More Awards.

scan man's notes — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:43:51 +0100

I’ve been given two awards in the space of a fortnight. My heartfelt thanks to Ian at Failure is Key to Success for considering me worthy enough for the awards. The first one is the ‘Be The Blog‘ award… …created by Mark at Me and My Drum for bloggers who make their blog their own, stay with it, are interactive with their readers, and just plain have fun. Ian, I do understand that it’s not a meme and I’m happy to say I found the space in my sidebar and the time to pass it on to some friends, who are - to me - inextricably linked to their blogs. Moof Lakshmi Arunn Ramona Enrico Rambodoc Rob Bongi Andrée Cuckoo Ipanema Kris Ashok The second award is even better, the World Best Friend Award…. “Do you know the relationship between your 2 eye...

Expeditions With Neil Gaiman

Prudence and Madness — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 16:21:59 +0100

(Warning: Lengthy post ahead. Keep reading at your own risk!) There are such events that are worth getting tired feet and strained back muscles for. And an event which has Fully Booked and Neil Gaiman in it is an example of such. I’ve known about this event weeks ago because I frequent Fully Booked SM the Block but I wasn’t able to make up my mind about it until almost the last minute (okay, that’s an exaggeration. I must have weighed this on my mind until the day itself when I’ve finally made a decision). The indecisiveness must be because I’ve been so drained of energy these past few weeks by work and study and since it’s another Sunday of being not on duty (actually, the first of a series of Sundays of being not on duty), I thought of just spending it...

National Book Award Winners

eNotes News Blog — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 23:10:59 +0100

The 2007 NBAs were announced this week. Joan Didion, who has a brand-new Author Topic on eNotes, took home the lifetime achievement award. Other winners include Sherman Alexie, Denis Johnson, and Robert Hass. (Source: eNotes News Blog)

Top Hat And Alli Tales

Pharma Marketing Blog — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:01:00 +0100

Last week, in my post "I'm Puttin' on the Ritz Tonight!" over at Pharma BlogosphereTM, I challenged -- well, not exactly challenged; more like offered a prize to -- any pharma blogger to rewrite the lyrics to "Puttin' On the Ritz" to be more relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.Pharma Giles was up to the challenge and wrote this for me (see his post, "Top Hat and Tails..."):"I have no idea if John Mack is an Alli user, but if he is, then this is for him...Top Hat And Alli TalesHave you seen the overweightWobbling up the Broadwalk, mate?On that famous thoroughfareBrown stains in their underwear“Treatment effects” and “oily spotting”Incontinence pads and buttocks poppingTaking Alli every dayLosing weight the Glaxo wayIf you're fat and you don’t mindwhere you have to go and you d...

Autism Vox Gets Nominated

Autism Vox — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:53:28 +0100

Autism Vox has been nominated for Best Medical/Health Issues Blog in the 2007 Weblog Awards, and is a finalist in that category. I was rather stunned and much appreciative to learn this—–my students call me “Dr. Chew” but I’m no medical doctor, and Latin and ancient Greek, the subjects that I mostly teach, provide metaphorical medicine at best (one hopes). The other finalists include Kevin, M.D., Medical Weblog and Respectful Insolence. I’m trailing quite a bit behind the other finalists, but the main thing is to be included in such great company. And simply to be nominated. You can vote until November 8th and once every 24 hours and thanks, and then some, for reading and letting me know what you think. Share This (Source: Autism Vox)

The Healthcare Internet Revolution

HealthBlog — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:47:00 +0100

I'm writing this from Philadelphia where this evening I'll be presenting at the 2007 International Freddie Awards. The awards ceremony honors the very best in health and medical media (television, film and video) from around the globe. It is always a star-studded event and a chance to see many of my colleagues from the medical broadcasting and health reporting community. From here, I travel to Las Vegas to keynote on Monday at the 11th Annual Healthcare Internet Conference at the Venetian Hotel. After attending the Freddies last year I wrote a piece on digital media and how personal computing has changed the landscape of television and radio. Today, anyone can create and distribute programming thanks to the personal PC and the Internet. ...

AbelsonTaylor and I are off to the 2007 MM&M Awards Gala Event!

Pharma Marketing Blog — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:13:00 +0100

Whew! My official invitation arrived in the nick of time and later today I'm off to NYC to attend the MM&M Awards Dinner & Presentation black tie event at Tavern on the Green restaurant.I am a little nervous.For one thing, I don't know what table I will be sitting at. They might seat me at a table next to the kitchen or bathroom with the staff far, far away from the stage.But I'm mainly nervous because I have been critical of some of the awards handed out to pharmaceutical advertisers and marketers (see, for example, "Awards. What Are They Good For?") and have even suggested that one ad agency team should be fired for not delivering any return on investment (ROI) -- unless you consider awards an ROI (see "Takeda - Fire These Guys!").All the people I have been critical of over the p...

Another Award for Rozerem! This one...not so good.

Pharma Marketing Blog — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:29:00 +0100

Consumers International (CI), which claims to be the only independent global campaigning voice for consumers, yesterday accused Takeda Pharmaceuticals -- marketer of the sleep aid Rozerem -- of "taking advantage of poor US regulation and advertising sleeping pills to children, despite health warnings about pediatric use." To honor that achievement, CI awarded Takeda a 2007 International Bad Product Award (see press release).In fact, Takeda was the overall winner!What earned Takeda this distinguished award was a "reminder" back-to-school ad it ran over a year ago in September, 2006. I first blogged about this in March, 2007, when FDA finally got around to issuing Takeda a warning letter (see "Back to School for Takeda, Rozerem, and Abe Lincoln!").Why did it take so long for the FDA to issue...

Awards. What Are They Good For?

Pharma Marketing Blog — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:07:00 +0100

Awards, huh, yeah!What are they good for?Absolutely nothingUh-huhListen to meOhhh, awards, I despiseBecause it means gala dinnersOf rubber chicken and butter knivesAwards mean tearsTo thousands of advertisers’ eyesWhen their ads are broadcast on nightly TVBut never affect consumers’ livesAwards, they ain't nothingBut a heartbreakerAwards, friend only to the magazine publisherThey’re an enemy to all pharma kindThe point of awards blows my mindAwards have caused unrestWithin the new media generationDisrespect then co-optationOoooh, awards, have shatteredMany a young man's dreamsMade him cynical, bitter and meanDrug pipelines are much too short and preciousTo waste time vying for awards todayAwards can't increase DTC's ROIThey can only raise an ad agency's payCreativity, ROI and good co...

Answers and Awards

The Bipolar Housewife Experiment — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 05:13:00 +0100

I think I found out what my recurring dream had been referring to lately, and that is my health. I had been putting off dealing with my medication refills due to an upcoming appointment since my insurance company makes me mailorder 3 months worth of prescriptions at a time. I didn't need that much, so I waited to see if my doctor was going to change it, so then I'd be able to fill it at my local pharmacy and I wouldn't have to go through the hassle of the mailorder process. But he wanted to refer me to another physician, so then I ran out of my medications before the referral appointment. Fortunately, my doctor agreed to write prescriptions for reduced dosages so that they would be different enough for the insurance company to pay for a local pharmacy prescription, which is fine since I ha...

Awards: POE vs. MM&M. I Pick Winners!

Pharma Marketing Blog — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:55:00 +0100

DTC Perspectives, a pharmaceutical industry trade publication that focuses entirely on consumer marketing, announced the winners of its sixth annual Perspectives On Excellence Awards (POEs) last night at the Awards Dinner on October 24th.Unfortunately, I was unable to attend because of my watercolor class at Bucks County Community College. Here's my first watercolor painting:I had some trouble with the shadow, but otherwise I think it looks pretty good! Let's see Peter Rost or Ed Silverman do that!Anyway, back to the POEs. And the winners are:Most Innovative DTC CampaignGold Celebrex Silver Gardasil Bronze Rozerem Back in September, I predicted that Celebrex and Gardasil would win top honors, whereas respondents to my poll picked Rozerem and Gardasil/Tamiflu (see "POE: DTC Forevermore").I...

Intellectual Bloggers: My Choices

Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 20:40:52 +0100

Some of you may have noticed that there is another award on my left sideboard, the Intellectual Blogger Award. Part of the requirements for receiving this award is that the award recipient (me, in this case) must choose five blogs that make her think. I decided that I would choose blogs that deserve more exposure to the public in my opinion, instead of choosing those blogs that have been noticed and awarded the Intellectual Blogger Award several times already. Interestingly, all of the blogs that fulfilled these criteria are written by women. So I am proud to list these blog writers as my five choices; Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Source: Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted))

The 2007 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Part II

ChemBark — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:50:26 +0100

Very early tomorrow morning, some lucky biologist will receive a call that he’s won the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Just kidding—it will probably be a medical doctor or a physicist. When Roger Kornberg won the Nobel last year for transcription crystallography, a stink erupted not over whether his work was worthy of recognition, but whether it was chemistry. But that’s old news. The big story this week is this year’s Nobel, and I know that the person who still reads this blog daily despite the fact that it’s never updated is interested in hearing revised odds for tomorrow’s winner. I’m kind of torn about my final pick. On one hand, I’m thinking about adopting the same approach I used pre-2005 when I guessed that metathesis would win every year...

Bodacious Blog Award

Whitterer on Autism — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 12:16:00 +0100

"Crystal" from "Crystal Jigsaw" was kind enough to bestow the 'Bodacious Blog Award' to me.I am ashamed to admit that my two volume Oxford English dictionary has no entry for this word. Fortunately in the modern world we can rely on "Wikipedia" which tells us that Bodacious can mean: * A full-figured female body shape, also known as a voluptuous or Rubenesque figure * Bodacious the Bull * In CB radio jargon, a general-purpose word of praise * A variety of iris (plant) * Extremely cool, most excellent, "that is bodacious!"I will leave you each to decide which definition is most appropriate for you and your blog.The Unsuspecting Soul of the Bodacious Blog Award Goes To..."Randy" from "Puddle of Nothing.""Cami" over at "CamiKaos," and "Mommified Me."And "Riseoutofme" over "here."I'll be ...

Canadian Physician Vincent Lam - Honourable Mention at AMWA

Open Medicine Blog - — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:29:46 +0100

Lam & Lee's FluDr. Vincent Lam <http://www.vincentlam.ca/about.php> is an emergency medicine specialist in Toronto, Canada. When he's not writing award-winning fiction, like the short stories he put together for his collection Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures which won the 2007 Giller Award (see ceremony), this polymath is co-writing non-fiction consumer health titles, such as the The Flu Pandemic and You: A Canadian Guide. The American Medical Writer's Association (AMWA) recently gave Lam and Lee a special mention for their book at its recent annual conference. The Flu Pandemic is a worthy addition to your office library. Related information 1. American Medical Writers Association - Lam & Lee's The Flu Epidemic and You gets a special recognition award at the 200...

fri - Smooze Awards

Whitterer on Autism — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:57:00 +0100

"Dgibbs" from "Myfavouriteautistic" has bestowed upon me the Schmooze Award. Thank you Dgibbs, I am quite honored, if a little unworthy lately, due to a series of laundry crises.“Good schmoozers effortlessly weave their way in and out of the blogosphere, leaving friendly trails and smiles, happily making new friends along the way. They don’t limit their visits to only the rich and successful, but spend some time to say hello to new blogs as well. They are the ones who engage others in meaningful conversations, refusing to let it end at a mere hello - all the while fostering a sense of closeness and friendship.”So now it's my turn to pass this little one along.This one's for "Jeni" at "Down River Drivel" because she shares many of the same intergenerational problems.....er .....issues...

POE: DTC Forevermore

Pharma Marketing Blog — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:04:00 +0100

Once upon a Nightly News show dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,Over many a quagmire and unending war,While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a drug ad,As of someone violently sneezing, wheezing, or erectile poor."'Tis some me-too drug," I muttered, "for the erectile poor;Only this, and nothing more."Not THAT Poe!It's time again for the POE awards! No, not the Edgar Allan Poe awards but the Perspectives on Excellence Awards -- a yearly event sponsored by DTC Perspectives (see "DTC Perspectives Magazine Announces Finalists for the POEs Awards").I reviewed the POE winners of last year after the fact (see "Awards: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly"), but this year I'd like to review the contenders and give readers an opportunity to vote before the winners are announced at the DTC...

eNotes Receives 2007 WebAward

eNotes News Blog — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:22:03 +0100

eNotes.com has been awarded a 2007 WebAward for outstanding achievement in website development in the Education category. We thank the Web Marketing Association for the honor, and everyone at eNotes.com that made the award possible. (Source: eNotes News Blog)

Best of The Blogs Awards

Dr. Deborah Serani — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:10:00 +0100

.I've been nominated for a 2007 "Best of the Blogs" award in its health category. Weblogs, podcasts and videoblogs from around the world are nominated to take part in the Deutsche Welle's "Best of the Blogs Awards".It really is so nice to get a nod from blog readers. Winning isn't the prize - knowing that I've touched someone's life is. So thanks for this nomination, and for the other "nods" over the years.Web page logging or Blogging, is over a decade old. And the world seems more accessible and "smaller" as a result. I'm so glad to be a part of it. I learn so much everyday. I get to blab and exchange ideas about important issues and share some of the more lighthearted things in life with others. I've made meaningful connections to wonderful people all over the world. And I'm able to do t...

Best of the Blogs Award

Living the Scientific Life (Scientist, Interrupted) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:59:05 +0100

tags: Bipolar disorder, manic-depressive illness, mental health, blog awards Wow, my blog was given another award! This time, Living the Scientific Life was recognized by Psych Central as being one of the top ten blogs to go to to read about bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness. The top ten list for bipolar disorder was compiled with input from readers, one of their associate editors, Sandra, and by John Grohol, PsyD. According to John, "[This award] reflects the excellence in regular writing of entries related to this mental health concern that we feel is consistent and worthy of people's time." As my long-time readers know, I have battled this disorder for most of my life (and mostly in secret). Even though a quick glance through my blog will show you that I do not ...