MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'bean'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:28 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4933162&cid=t_138562_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FolpBr2DFWss%2F Discussion of E. coli origin (Biofortified) Outbreak update at Eurosurveillance Summary of outbreak at ProMedMail More evidence points to sprouts (CIDRAP) Phage on the rampage (NatureNews) Letters read on TWiM #9 Send your microbiology questions and comments (email or mp3 file) to twim@twiv.tv, or call them in to 908-312-0760. You can also post articles that you would like us to discuss at microbeworld.org and tag them with twim. (Source: virology blog) virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4933162 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:08:23 +0100 4933162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241767&cid=t_138562_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F08%2Fthe-myth-behind-drinking-8-glasses-of-water-a-day%2F It’s common knowledge that we should drink at least eight glasses of water a day. Or at least many people think it’s common knowledge. Heinz Valtin, a Dartmouth Medical School physician, disagrees. In an invited review published by the American Journal of Physiology, Valtin reported that there is no supporting evidence to back up the popular recommendation to drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day. How did the 8 X 8 myth start? Valtin thinks that the notion may have started in 1945 when the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council recommended approximately “1 milliliter of water for each calorie of food,” which would amount to roughly 2 to 2.5 quarts per day (64 to 80 ounces). In its next sentence the board stated, “[M]ost of this quantity is contained in... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241767 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:20:49 +0100 4241767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938511&cid=t_138562_180_f&fid=38609&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidSeah-BetterLivingThroughNewMedia%2F%7E3%2FeuKYANHac28%2F Conclusions I’ve had a couple of naps in the chair since writing down my initial impressions, and I still like it. Maybe the one drawback in this regard is that micro-suede tends to vary in its reflectiveness depending on the direction you brush it. If you like your furniture to look pristine all the time, that might bug you. I imagine the corduroy version wouldn’t have this “problem”, though I haven’t seen a sample. Note that this is a larger piece of furniture than you might think…it’s not like the underwhelming bean bag chairs of the 70s and 80s. You should plan the placement of this chair accordingly, allowing for more space to the sides and front. The seating position is also lower than most traditional furniture, so that’s something... David Seah - Design, Development, Inspiration, Empowerment blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938511 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:38:20 +0100 3938511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761397&cid=t_138562_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-8%2F The sweet, sweet weekend is almost here. What are your plans? We’ve got several things in mind for our two days off: Drink a glass of wine. Our favorite dietician says that we should drink a glass of wine over a can of Coke. We promise we’ll stick to one glass. Really. Make our muscles sore — and like it. We’re going to get in at least one good workout this weekend, and you can bet we’ll savor the burn. Watch some Oprah. Sometimes we just want to sit back and see what Her Majesty has to say. Even though she isn’t always right. Buy a really big energy-efficient TV. Okay, so maybe we won’t actually buy it. But we can definitely walk around the air-conditioned electronics store and stare at Energy Star-certified 50-inchers. Go dancing. It’s a... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761397 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:35:08 +0100 3761397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366292&cid=t_138562_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fonc-i-trust It's my nature to question authority. Whether it's religion, politics, or even my local administrative leadership, authority figures must earn my trust. Earning that trust is not easy. As folks who work closest with me know, I believe that much of Dilbert is based on true case studies. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366292 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:36:52 +0100 3366292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3287683&cid=t_138562_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fhandschullerchristian-disease%2F Pathophysiology 1) characterized by proliferation of histiocytes (Langerhans’ cells) 2) considered a variant of Langerhans’ cell histiocytosis (along with eosinophilic granuloma disease and Letterer-Siwe disease 3) mostly affects children 4) usually fairly indolent in nature with an intermediate prognosis between eosinophilic granuloma (best) and Letterer-Siwe (worst) Signs and Symptoms 1) classic triad (occurs in one third of cases) – exophthalmos, diabetes insipidus, and multiple cystic effects of skull 2) lymphadenopathy 920%) 3) red crusty sores on trunk, hairline, and dorsum of hands and feet 4) bony lesions are typically the most impressive findings Characteristic Test Findings Radiology – 1) lytic bone lesions most commonly in the skull and in scapulae, ribs,... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3287683 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:35:59 +0100 3287683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030001&cid=t_138562_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2F_laX1z8Ik-A%2F Yummie! Gluten-Free Corn Chex Casserole (c.2009, wtb) (Feeds 3-to-4 hungry People.  Ideal for the day after Thanksgiving!) Ingedients: Use an 8 or 9 inch casserole dish. 3 Tablespoons of unsalted butter. * 4 Cups of Gluten-Free Corn Chex. * 1 Can of drained Green Beans. * 1 Cup of Diced Ham. * (Use less ham if it is a strong version such as “Smithfield”) 1 Tablespoon of Diced White Onion. 1 Tablespoon of Diced Green Pepper. 3 Fresh Eggs. 1/2 Cup of Milk. 1 Cup of Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese. * Salt, White Pepper, Garlic Salt, Black Pepper, Ground Sage, and Paprika.  Process: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, fahrenheit. Dice vegitables and place with butter in casserole dish into the oven for about 5 minutes. In large mixing bowl, combine Corn Chex, Green Beans, Ham, and Veget... Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030001 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:18:59 +0100 3030001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699827&cid=t_138562_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FkQ5QlaAWRhc%2Fday-four-cuban-black-bean-soup.php Last night, David went out to dinner with his father.  So Leah and I decided to go to my parents house instead of cooking dinner for just ourselves.  But I still managed to cook lunch for Leah and me before we went to Gymboree this afternoon.  I had a box of pre-made Cuban black bean soup from Trader Joe's in the pantry which sounded yummy.  I love Trader Joe's pre-made food.  Usually I'm not a huge advocate of pre-made foods, but if I'm in a hurry, or am feeling lazy, I know that I can stop in Trader Joe's for an easy and typically healthy meal that's not expensive.So this afternoon we had some black bean soup.  When I opened up the box to put it in the pan, I noticed that it was completely pureed.  I wanted more of a texture, so I added one of the cans ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699827 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2699827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205011&cid=t_138562_112_f&fid=34728&url=http%3A%2F%2Fobgynkenobi.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fblahging.html Wow, I just went fifteen days without even thinking about blogging! Maybe that is because I have delivered 12 babies in the last 2 weeks, including my second set of twins for the month. I am very happy to have attended 2 twin births this month, both vaginal deliveries, one without an epidural (go mom, woo!). February has been filled with post-dates patients and big babies (though none coming close to my recent 11 pounder!) It has also been filled with more C-sections than I would like to have, but I guess my good run of vaginal deliveries had to end somewhere.The word is out that I am leaving the hospital. The feedback that I have gotten overall has been really positive. By that I mean, people seem sad to be seeing me go, but they aren't being jerky about it. Most people are very understan... Ob/Gyn Kenobi blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205011 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 03:38:00 +0100 2205011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033103&cid=t_138562_112_f&fid=34728&url=http%3A%2F%2Fobgynkenobi.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fdone-done-on-to-next-one.html Oh, my poor little neglected blog, how I have missed you. I am finally done with the oral boards...at least for this year. All I can think about is of what I should have said that I didn't (and what I did say that I shouldn't!) The exam was over quickly, mercifully, but the more I think, the more morose I become. No matter now, if I fail or if I pass, I shall not speak of it again on the blog. Suffice it to say that I am done and trying to get over it, and now must focus my attention to the holiday that is a mere 14 days (FOURTEEN DAYS!!!) away. I have cards, cookies, and call on tap for the weekend, along with a Christmas and a birthday party. Oh, and online shopping, the working woman's savior. Our house is properly Christmas-ed, thanks to Mr. Whoo. We have made the the obligatory mall S... Ob/Gyn Kenobi blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033103 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:28:00 +0100 2033103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1868529&cid=t_138562_112_f&fid=34728&url=http%3A%2F%2Fobgynkenobi.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fin-middle-of-night.html It's time for my husband's annual "man weekend" with his high school buddies. For almost a decade, he and his friends find a cabin in the woods somewhere and behave (I am assuming from the pictures) as 10 year olds...that drink. Junk food, video games, and staying up way too late are part and parcel of the festivities. They look forward to it every year, and I'm happy to have him go. (The wives have a "girl weekend" in the spring, just to be fair.) So when I found out that he would be out of town for a weeknight (when I am on call for my patients), I thought to my naive little self, what's the worst that could happen? Ha. Ha. HA!So I went about my regular single parenting duties in the evening relatively unscathed. Picked up the kids, got dinner on the table while Bean protested loudly tha... Ob/Gyn Kenobi blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1868529 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:33:00 +0100 1868529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1434414&cid=t_138562_112_f&fid=34728&url=http%3A%2F%2Fobgynkenobi.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fhappy-mothers-day.html to all of you Mothers, would-be-mothers, and glad-you-aren't-mothers, We had a great active weekend here. CindyLou had her 4th birthday party (dinosaur theme, of course, every girl's dream), and the Bean was baptized this weekend. I also was on call, but so far the call gods have been kind to us! May has been a crazy month, with lots of travel, and busy-ness in general. I am hopeful for the summer. I am looking to interview with other practices in the coming weeks. I am also going to meet "the other woman" this weekend at a mutual friend's wedding. Give me the strength to be civil and polite to this person with whom I regard with contempt. Apparently they are going to become engaged soon. It blows my mind how my friends can call her a "nice person" when I know and she knows that she is a ... Ob/Gyn Kenobi blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1434414 Sun, 11 May 2008 21:31:00 +0100 1434414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1392564&cid=t_138562_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F275791889%2F For years we have been told that soy is a healthy alternative. And it is! But is soy alone really going to change your health? Is it truly a ’super food’? Research has suggested that the soy bean could reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease and menopause symptoms, let alone melt away your pounds. And just as we were all acclimating to tofu tacos and soy lattes, scientists linked soy to an increased risk of breast cancer. Of course that didn’t last long either as other studies pointed to the lower incidence of cancers in countries such as Japan, where a huge portion of the local diet is derived from the soy bean. What is a girl to do? What to believe? Here are the facts on soy… soy is one of only two plant foods known to contain all essential amino acids similar t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1392564 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:02:18 +0100 1392564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1316641&cid=t_138562_112_f&fid=34728&url=http%3A%2F%2Fobgynkenobi.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fpox-upon-our-house.html Oh, what a sense of humour the universe has! The health of the Whoo household has been less than stellar this past week. Last Wednesday, Bean had his 6 month shots (at nearly 8 months) and got diagnosed with an ear infection for which he started Augm.entin. Last Wednesday evening, I decided to get a sympathy ear infection and spent the next 3 days in the most pain I have had since labor, and I started Augmen.tin and any other decongestant I can find to clear the constant sensation of my ear being filled with fluid. Sunday, on call, with the ear infection, I delivered a baby at 6:30 am, shipped a 32 week pre-term labor patient to the high-risk hospital, rounded on various complications of the post partum variety including an adrenal hemorrhage and a vaginal hematoma, labored a patient all d... Ob/Gyn Kenobi blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1316641 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:13:00 +0100 1316641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1251743&cid=t_138562_112_f&fid=34728&url=http%3A%2F%2Fobgynkenobi.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fwake-me-up-before-you-go-go.html In my younger years, when this song first came out, I sang the next line, "...don't leave me hanging on a lively yo-yo." Hee. What exactly a "lively" yo-yo is, I cannot describe. What can I say? I wasn't the champion lyric interpreter that I am today. This song got stuck in my brain because, you guessed it, someone woke me up before he went (went). Mr. Whoo had an early morning service commitment that required him to be up and out of the house before 5:30 am, and CindyLou took that as a clue that she needed to be awake, too. Telling a 3 year old that it's too early to be awake just doesn't fly when Daddy is already up, showered, and out of the house, so no sleeping in for me! I am soooo sleepy, but Mr. Whoo and CindyLou are napping, and the Bean is happily awake. No rest for the wicked! He... Ob/Gyn Kenobi blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1251743 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:31:00 +0100 1251743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1064205&cid=t_138562_112_f&fid=34728&url=http%3A%2F%2Fobgynkenobi.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fgoing-it-alone.html December the first. Wow. I know that you are all dying (dying! I say) of suspense with respect to how solo call with an infant worked out for me. Chaotic? Anxiety producing? Strangely manageable? The answer is: All of the above! Fortunately for me, OtherDoc had "brought the house," so to speak, the week prior to his departure, so the weekend was eerily quiet with respect to laboring patients. I had lots of phone calls to field and triage patients to work up and manage, but actual admissions and labors were scarce. Unfortunately this lulled me into a false sense of security, because at 2 am on Monday morning I got the call that one of OtherDoc's patients had shown up to L&D in labor. Oh, and by the way, she is 8 cm dilated. Ack! There was no time for me to call my backup plan for childc... Ob/Gyn Kenobi blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1064205 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 13:34:00 +0100 1064205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1002266&cid=t_138562_112_f&fid=34728&url=http%3A%2F%2Fobgynkenobi.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fbaby-day.html ...keeps the doctor exhausted! It has been a big week for babies here in Whoo-ville. This is the week after the full moon, and man has it felt like it! Many believe that the day of the full moon is the big day for baby-having, but it has been my reality that the moon driven baby boom tends to fall either the week before or the week after the full moon. I have also noticed that there seem to be more demises and miscarriages during the new moon, whatever that may mean, and miscarriages also tend to come in threes.My first delivery of the week was a multi-gravid patient with a history of rapid labors. She called me around 10:45 pm with "vaguely uncomfortable" contractions, due to her history, I urged her to head in to the hospital, and I tried to get a little rest in anticipation of a late ni... Ob/Gyn Kenobi blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1002266 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 13:54:00 +0100 1002266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=838066&cid=t_138562_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F03%2Fis-somebody-planning-to-reverse-diabetes-with-candy%2F This study was funded by confectionary giant Mars, Inc. In case Mars doesn't ring a bell - maybe some of their products might: Snicksers, 3 Musketeers, Milky Way, and M & M's to name a few. With the results of this research, and the deep pockets behind it -- maybe Mars is contemplating coming out with a diabetes-reversing candy bar? I suggest they call it The Sweet Escape (start the music!)Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Diabetes Blog) The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=838066 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 838066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=808627&cid=t_138562_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F19%2Frecipe-health-living-black-bean-chili%2F Filed under: Diets, Nutrition, Recipe Healthy LivingHigh in protein and low in fat and cholesterol, this healthy recipe is one worth trying. It's easy too. I love easy.Black Bean Chili8 ounces lean ground turkey1 small onion, chopped2 teaspoons chili powder2 cans black beans1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies1 cup waterIn a large nonstick saucepan, cook lean meat and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook one minute. Stir in cans of beans, tomatoes, and water. Heat to boiling over high heat. Then reduce to low heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Makes five cups.Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Blog) The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=808627 Sun, 19 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 808627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=811059&cid=t_138562_112_f&fid=34728&url=http%3A%2F%2Fobgynkenobi.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fletter-to-bean-and-ramblings.html Oh little Bean, you are already 4 weeks old. There are many days when I debate adding an "o" to the end of your pseudonym. Why? Because of the surprising, staccato bursts of sound which issue from both ends of your maturing digestive tract. Your other affectionate nickname is Vladimir, as in Vladimir "Pootin'". Yes, your parents are corny, may as well accept that now! Seriously, though you have got to be the gassiest baby I have ever the great fortune to know. And the sheer volume of solid waste that you manufacture on a daily basis? Impressive, my friend, especially for a breast fed baby. There is never any doubt of when you need to be changed, because we can hear you fill your diaper from across the room! I can't believe that I used to fret about your sisters weekly movements, only now t... Ob/Gyn Kenobi blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=811059 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:54:00 +0100 811059