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 'bodies'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174588&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F08%2Fcelebrate-with-our-bodies-ourselves-40th-birthday-cabaret-show Ready to party in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Our Bodies, Ourselves? Then get ready for a cabaret fundraiser on Thursday, September 22, at OBERON, the second stage of the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) in Cambridge, Mass. “The show features women in charge of their bodies, their creativity, and their self-expression,” said Our Bodies Ourselves board member and cabaret producer, Nancy Allen, “but it is primarily about having a great time and celebrating a milestone in women’s health history. This cabaret show is not just a fundraiser for a good cause, but also a fun and entertaining evening out for anyone who loves women.” Cabaret acts include acrobatics, belly dance, burlesque, live music, hula hooping, tap dance, poetry, and comedy. Local comedian Robin Maxfield ... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174588 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:39:33 +0100 5174588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050507&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2Fshare-your-our-bodies-ourselves-story-and-win-a-free-book We’ve been gathering stories all this year (read ‘em!), and we’d like to expand the incredible story collection to include videos. Here’s your chance to tell audiences about your OBOS experience. The details: 1) Record your video response. 2) Answer one or two of these questions: • When did you first find out about or read “Our Bodies, Ourselves”? What did you learn from reading it? • What impact has “Our Bodies, Ourselves” had on your life? • How would you say “Our Bodies, Ourselves” has impacted women’s lives/rights? How has it impacted the way men and women relate to each other? • What role do you think “Our Bodies, Ourselves” should play in the world today? • What is the biggest challenge for women�... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050507 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:52:56 +0100 5050507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5050452&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F21%2Finstitute-of-medicine-recommendations-released-birth-control-could-become-a-copay-free-preventive-service%2F The Institute of Medicine released its recommendations of which women’s health services should join the list of copay-free preventive services under the Affordable Care Act health care reform legislation. Birth control was included, along with services related to STIs, breastfeeding, and domestic violence. Over at OBOS, I have more information and links to some good commentaries and coverage of the news. Filed under: Abuse, Rape, & Safety, Access, Rights, & Choice, Breastfeeding, Contraception, Government, HIV/AIDS, HPV (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5050452 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:39:41 +0100 5050452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036216&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2Fyoure-invited-womens-health-human-rights-symposium Share it, save it, and come join us Oct. 1! SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2011 It began with a small group of women and one stapled book in Boston in 1971. Since then, Our Bodies, Ourselves has inspired women’s health and human rights movements in 25 countries. Please join us as we celebrate the work of our courageous global partners, launch our 9th U.S. edition, and honor 40 years of activism on behalf of women and girls. Our Bodies, Our Future: Advancing Health and Human Rights for Women and Girls Saturday, October 1 Boston University, Tsai Center for Performing Arts Register online (free, but space is limited) http://ourbodiesourselves.eventbrite.com Or call 617-245-0200 ext. 10 Featuring women’s groups around the globe that have developed health resources based on Ou... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036216 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:46:26 +0100 5036216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008116&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F07%2Fthe-new-our-bodies-ourselves-cover-is-here Click the photo to view a larger image. Generally speaking, we don’t get all that excited about book covers. Words and images may entice you to pick the book off a shelf, but covers don’t usually have their own story to tell. That’s why we’re so thrilled to introduce the new cover of the ninth edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves.” The cover features 52 (!) women, from young to old, who have been influenced in some way by reading “Our Bodies, Ourselves.” How did this cover come to be? In preparation for the 40th anniversary edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” we posted a call for photos of readers. We heard from women all over the United States and as far away as Tanzania — where a locally produced health resource based on &#82... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008116 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:56:32 +0100 5008116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934085&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F06%2Fseeking-photo-for-the-new-our-bodies-ourselves Calling all out and proud African American lesbians! Due to a last-minute replacement, we need a photo, specifically of one or more couples, for the new edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” scheduled for publication in October. If you think you have a great shot, and know you can gather permissions by 5 P.M. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, please email the photo to obos07@gmail.com. Everyone in the photo needs to be willing to sign a release giving permission for it to appear in the Sexual Orientation chapter. We’ll also need a signed release from the photographer, who will receive photo credit. These are all standard one-page forms required for publication. Names of people in the photo will not be published unless requested. This ninth edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” foc... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934085 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:08:39 +0100 4934085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921342&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fat-obos-abortion-access-as-a-health-disparity-the-reel-grrls-take-on-comcast-vermonts-new-law-and-more%2F I haven’t been very good recently about linking from here to my posts at Our Bodies Our Blog, where I write about twice a week. Here are some recent posts there: Access to Abortion as a Health Disparities Issue – Highlighting a recent commentary in the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, in which the authors call for not just expanded access to prevention of unwanted pregnancies, but the treatment of them – and access to that treatment through reducing barriers to abortion access. “Reel Grrls” Empowers Young Women to Create Videos, Take on Corporate Giants – a bit about what happens when Comcast picks on a bunch of girls learning media skills Vermont Passes Law Providing for Insurance Coverage of Home Births and Midwives, Birth Certificate Cha... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921342 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:12:19 +0100 4921342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841480&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprogressive-counter-point-the-ipab-could-be-a-good-thing%2F2011.05.18 I shouldn’t do this. It’s madness to try to delve into the minds of conspiracy theorists and try to make sense of their ravings. But I can’t help myself; I’m drawn like a moth to the flame. It never ends well. I only wind up with a horde of trolls in the comments telling me that I’m a glib supercilious idiot and should stick to medicine or go die in a fire or something. Sometimes it’s too hard to stay away. Maybe it was the personal affront I felt in the false imputation of ill motives onto progressives. Maybe it was the gross errors in fact, sitting there ripe for the plucking. I don’t know, but I just can’t resist a rebuttal to Dr Rich at Covert Rationing, who weaves a technocratic cost control body into a paranoid web of fantasy, conclud... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841480 Wed, 18 May 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4841480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813219&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F008073.html It just shows up again at other parts of the body. Since it fully comes back in a year how about periodic 3 month liposuction? Get it when you go in for botox? Or whole body liposuction? AURORA, Colo. (May 8, 2011) Liposuction has become one of the most popular plastic surgeries in the country. It has been around since 1974 and there are now more than 450,000 operations a year. But does the fat come back? A recent study by Teri L. Hernandez, PhD, RN and Robert H. Eckel, MD, at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have found that the fat eventually returns within one year, and is redistributed to other areas of the body, especially the... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813219 Mon, 09 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4813219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723754&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F17%2Fsunday-news-round-up-not-intended-to-be-a-factual-statement-edition%2F Actually, the round-up is not a joke – but I have been cracking up at Stephen Colbert’s response (and the resulting tweets) to Republican John Kyl’s way, way off statement on the Senate floor that >90% of what Planned Parenthood does is abortion (it’s more like 3%), and his spokesperson’s response, when Kyl was called on the error, that it “was not intended to be a factual statement.” [more via Know Your Meme] At Our Bodies Our Blog, some discussion of “opiate babies” as the new “crack babies,” with all of the problematic media coverage and decentering of women’s stories and experiences that implies. Also, OBOS is looking for individuals who might want to be on the cover of the 40th anniversary edition of the book,... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723754 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:12:13 +0100 4723754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719875&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2Fwant-to-be-on-the-cover-of-our-bodies-ourselves As many of you know, we’ve been hard at work on the new edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” due out in October. Now we’re turning attention to the cover — a new design that will feature about three dozen or so OBOS readers. We’re thrilled about the opportunity to include girls and women for whom OBOS has made a difference. The catch is we’ve got a very short time frame to pull this together. If you’re interested in submitting your photo, please complete this form and send it in with your headshot as soon as possible. Photos must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EST) Friday, April 22. We’ll notify participants who have been selected by April 30. The cover is an extension of our vision to make the 40th anniversary edition more inclusive and to... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719875 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:40:01 +0100 4719875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696604&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2Fget-your-tickets-to-benefit-performance-by-comedian-wendy-liebman-to-support-obos Community Works, a coalition of social justice organizations in Massachusetts, is holding their 4th annual comedy benefit on April 21st at the Somerville Theatre. Comedian Wendy Liebman, who has performed many times on national television and has won the “Funniest Female Stand-Up Comic” award from American Comedy Awards, invited several of her comedian friends to join her for this rollicking evening. Tickets can be purchased online; to have your ticket benefit Our Bodies Ourselves, choose us in the “Direct My Ticket Proceeds To” menu when you make your purchase. When you do, $20 of your $25 ticket price goes directly to Our Bodies Ourselves. We really appreciate your support and hope you will invite your friends as well. Thank you! (Source: Our Bodies Our Blog) Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696604 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 22:34:25 +0100 4696604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693287&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbritish-women-would-trade-longer-life-for-thinner-bodies%2F2011.04.08 College-aged women in the UK say they would trade longevity for an ideal body weight. 320 women studying at 20 British universities (ages 18-65; average, 24.49) completed a survey in March. The research, conducted for new eating disorder charity The Succeed Foundation, in partnership with the University of the West of England (UWE), found that nearly 30% of women would trade at least one year of their life to achieve their ideal body weight and shape: –16% would trade 1 year of their life –10% would trade 2-5 years –2% would trade 6-10 years –1% would trade 21 years or more (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Internist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693287 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4693287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684251&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F04%2Fobos-anniversary-event-coverage-in-the-harvard-crimson Earlier this week, several founding members of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (now Our Bodies Ourselves) spoke at Harvard about the creation of the book and development of the organization, leading up to this year’s 40th anniversary and new edition of the book. The Harvard Crimson has a write-up of the event – great article except for the erroneous statement that OBOS has a staff of over 40 people. (We wish! There are 7 staff and 2 consultants — though we often feel like we’re doing the work of 40 .) The Harvard panel is one of many events leading up to our 40th anniversary celebration this fall. On October 1, 2011, OBOS will host a celebratory symposium at the Tsai Performance Center, a lovely venue graciously donated by Boston University. The even... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684251 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:07:29 +0100 4684251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658345&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30%2Fat-obos-growing-objections-to-makena-price-hike%2F Over at Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post on the FDA’s approval of Makena (17-Hydroxyprogesterone or 17OHP) for prevention of preterm birth and the huge price hike that followed, with links to commentaries on the controversy, including calls for boycotts, questions about the March of Dimes’s role in supporting the approval, lots of good posts from The Preemie Primer blog, and a New England Journal of Medicine perspective piece decrying the potential impact on Medicaid and decrease in access to the drug as a result of the price hike. Filed under: Access, Rights, & Choice, Drugs, Ethics, Pregnancy (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658345 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:26:25 +0100 4658345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592321&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F15%2Fupdate-on-cdc-abortion-surveillance-data%2F Over at Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a link to the published 2007 abortion surveillance data for the U.S., and some highlights. Not too surprisingly for folks who follow this data over the years, there’s nothing particularly new or worth-hiding there. Filed under: Abortion, Access, Rights, & Choice (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592321 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:04:39 +0100 4592321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565879&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2Four-bodies-ourselves-kicks-off-40th-anniversary-celebration In 2011, Our Bodies Ourselves will release the ninth edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves”. This important milestone will be accompanied by another. In 2011, we will celebrate 40 years of activism and the organization’s evolution from a small US-based group to a vibrant international network of social change activists. “…We never considered writing a book, but simply planned to gather health information, talk with one another about it, hear everyone’s ideas and experiences, and share what we had learned with others…” ~ Jane Pincus, Co-Founder and Co-Author, Our Bodies Ourselves Our journey started in Boston in 1969. Twelve women came together to talk about their experiences with the medical profession and share knowledge about their bodies, sexuality, and relationships. They p... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565879 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:05:32 +0100 4565879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560225&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F03%2Fodds-and-ends Call for Interviewees: Reporter Molly M. McGinty is interviewing patients who were denied reproductive care at Catholic hospitals for a piece for Ms. magazine. Please contact her at mollymaureen@juno.com or 212-531-1679 by Wednesday, March 9. Patients are welcome to use pseduonyms if needed. Interventions to Reduce Early Inductions: My local (Nashville, TN) newspaper has an article today on early inductions without medical indication. The paper reports that local hospitals implemented a pilot program that asked doctors to check a form if they were inducing labor for nonmedical reasons; rates of babies delivered at 37 to 39 weeks’ gestation with no medical reason subsequently dropped from 9.8% to 4.8%. The Health Beat Blog also explored issues of inductions (including early inductions... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560225 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:08:03 +0100 4560225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552045&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F05%2Fa-series-of-personal-and-bloggy-updates%2F I just realized last night that I haven’t actually posted anything here since last Sunday’s round-up. In usual blogger style, I’m going to say how busy I’ve been. This week has been pretty packed at work, including work related to another women’s health topic comparative effectiveness review that might get done. I also found out that I get to go to the IHA health literacy conference this year, which I’m really excited about – but that of course took some unexpected time making arrangements and working with colleagues on a poster abstract. At home, I’m currently reading “The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex,” which I’m finding pretty compelling, and which talks about the ways in which d... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552045 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:09:28 +0100 4552045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549708&cid=t_119674_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fwaldenstroms-macroglobulinemia%2F Pathophysiology 1) type of B-cell lymphoma 2) characterized by monoclonal proliferation of IgM and hyperviscosity syndrome Signs and Symptoms 1) lymphadenopathy 2) hepatosplenomegaly 3) dizziness 4) headache 5) peripheral neuropathy 6) deafness 7) ecchymoses and purpura (especially of the legs) 8) hemorrhagic infarct of fingers and toes 9) recurrent infections 10) visual problems and blindness 11) dilated retinal veins 12) coma Characteristic Test Findings Laboratory – 1) increased serum IgM 2) Bence Jones’ proteins in urine (kappa or alpha immunoglobulin light chains) 3) decreased factor 8 4) positive Coombs’ test Histology/Gross Pathology 1) cells are small lymphocytes with moderate cytoplasm, eccentric nuclei, and plasmacytoid differentiation 2) Dutcher’s bodies ... Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549708 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 06:13:45 +0100 4549708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4507238&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F21%2Fsunday-news-round-up-monday-style-2%2F The Now@NEJM blog posted a new item in its Clinical Practice series, Streptococcal Pharyngitis. This seemed particularly relevant after a worker fixing a light on Friday – after about 20 minutes in my office – told me all about how his current case of strep throat. The NEJM piece doesn’t seem to address people like me, though – I have a penicillin allergy! Acquaintance Ilissa has a diary up at Daily Kos on her first morning as an abortion clinic escort. I particularly liked one of the comments: “There is not room in one skin for two people with full rights.” At the New York Times, Study of Breast Biopsies Finds Surgery Used Too Extensively. This would be the kind of harm people were talking about when they talked about what happens when we do too many m... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4507238 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:23:18 +0100 4507238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4428991&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F02%2Fobos-stories-share-your-own In honor of OBOS’s 40th anniversary, we are collecting people’s stories about their first experiences with Our Bodies, Ourselves. Did you secretly read the book as a teenager? Or did your mom or cool aunt give you a copy? Did it inspire you to learn more about your own body or to get involved in women’s health advocacy? We want to hear your stories, and hope you’ll help us celebrate this milestone by sharing them with us! To submit your own story of how OBOS has touched your life, visit http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/story-submission. Stories will be posted to the blog; you can remain anonymous if you prefer. Check out the great stories others are sharing at http://www.ourbodiesourblog.org/blog/category/obos-stories. (Source: Our Bodies Our Blog) Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4428991 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:25:37 +0100 4428991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405718&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F27%2Fat-obos-breast-implants-cancer-early-births-breastfeeding-promotion-and-more%2F Some of my recent posts at Our Bodies Our Blog: Breast Implants and Possible Risk of Rare Cancer – links to FDA information on the possibility of a link between breast implants and a rare cancer. Leapfrog Group Releases Data on Early Elective Births – rates of early (37-39 weeks) induction and early cesarean without a medical indication from hospitals around the U.S. Surgeon General Releases Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding – link to the call to action and a brief overview of its contents, which include not only encouraging women to breastfeed, but a call for workplaces, fathers, grandmothers, and communities to work to reduce barriers to breastfeeding. Upcoming Event: EQUAL/OBOS House Party in Palo Alto – in three days, OBOS’s Judy Norsigian will be... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405718 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:27:07 +0100 4405718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4382735&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2011%2F01%2Fupcoming-event-equalobos-house-party-in-palo-alto OBOS supporters in the Palo Alto, Calif., area are invited to attend a house party on Sunday, Jan. 30, from 3-5 p.m. The house party will benefit both Our Bodies Ourselves and the EQUAL Health Network. Our own Judy Norsigian will be on hand, as well EQUAL co-director Ellen Shaffer. The invitation promises a brief talk about the organizations’ current work, dim sum and chocolate, and a good time! RSVP: equal@equalhealth.info [address of the party will be provided upon response] If you are interested in hosting your own house party in support of Our Bodies Ourselves, please visit http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/about/houseparty.asp to learn more. (Source: Our Bodies Our Blog) Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4382735 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:33:10 +0100 4382735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159198&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F11%2Fjudy-norsigian-chicago-humanities-festival The Chicago Humanities Festival continues tonight with Our Bodies Ourselves Executive Director Judy Norsigian, who will give the Doris Conant Lecture on Women and Culture at 6 p.m. at the Francis W. Parker School (2233 N Clark Street). Here’s the summary of her talk, which will include discussion of reproductive technologies and cosmetic surgeries: In her current advocacy efforts, Norsigian seeks to help women navigate the intersections of technology and health to better understand controversies surrounding genetics research, medications, fertility, and other areas that affect women’s health. She discusses the pros and cons of selected technological breakthroughs in the field of women’s health and how the complexities of our modern healthcare system sometimes mitigate against t... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159198 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:46:08 +0100 4159198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118782&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2Ftell-us-your-our-bodies-ourselves-story%2F [cross-posted from Our Bodies Our Blog] At the recent Consumers United for Evidence-based Healthcare Advocacy Summit and joint colloquium of the Cochrane and Campbell Collaborations (#ccckeystone), I met many interesting people with fond memories of their first experiences with the “Our Bodies, Ourselves” book. I loved hearing these stories, about how a small group of friends used the book to perform self-exams, how it motivated women to advocate for themselves or become active in women’s health and rights, and the many other ways in which the landmark book has inspired so many people. Believe it or not, 2011 is the 40th anniversary of the first edition of the book. As part of the celebration, OBOS is releasing a new edition of the book and hosting a symposium that will b... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118782 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 17:56:54 +0100 4118782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4133904&cid=t_119674_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2Fproviders-awareness-of-ehr-certification-bodies%2F One of my readers recently linked me to an article from back in July that talks about providers lack of understanding of EHR certification and the possibility of EHR certification bodies beyond CCHIT. Here’s an excerpt from the article: The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has made it clear that it wants multiple EHR certification bodies, but that message apparently has not made it out to many physician practices. According to a survey by Burlington, Vt.-based consulting firm CapSite, 69 percent of healthcare providers are unaware that there will be alternatives to the Certification Commission for Health Information Technology in terms of certifying ambulatory EHR systems. Additionally, 52 percent of the 850 providers surveyed incorrectly believe t... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4133904 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:20:13 +0100 4133904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118860&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F10%2Ftell-us-your-our-bodies-ourselves-story At the recent Consumers United for Evidence-based Healthcare Advocacy Summit and joint colloquium of the Cochrane and Campbell Collaborations (#ccckeystone), I met many interesting people with fond memories of their first experiences with the “Our Bodies, Ourselves” book. I loved hearing these stories, about how a small group of friends used the book to perform self-exams, how it motivated women to advocate for themselves or become active in women’s health and rights, and the many other ways in which the landmark book has inspired so many people. Believe it or not, 2011 is the 40th anniversary of the first edition of the book. As part of the celebration, OBOS is releasing a new edition of the book and hosting a symposium that will bring together women who are culturally a... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118860 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:43:20 +0100 4118860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942768&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F09%2Four-book-their-inspiration-riffing-on-our-bodies-ourselves Over the years, the book “Our Bodies, Ourselves” has inspired more than simply an enlightened perspective on women’s health — it  has also inspired many title adaptations. To wit: “Our Bodies, Our Cars,” “Our Bodies, Our Quantified Selves,” “Our Bodies, Our Stilettos” … the list goes on. More poignantly, Jaclyn Friedman recently broke the silence around women’s sexual freedom with a must-read post at Feministe titled “My S.hood, Myself.” Now comes a new sexual guidebook for the 21st century entitled (are you sitting down?) “Sex: Our Bodies, Our Junk.” The satire comes to us from The Association for the Betterment of Sex, a male collective of sorts that includes comedy writers from “The Da... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942768 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:56:35 +0100 3942768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3891653&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F22%2Fweekly-news-round-up-822%2F NPR’s Shots blog points to some foreign body stories. I love foreign body stories. The New York Times has an overview of non-pill contraception. Krafty is talking about PubMed Health and the confusion (and duplication of effort?) it may cause. ScienceBlogging.org is newly helping me to keep up with science-oriented blog posts from around the web. Dave Munger explains it a bit here. In short, they’re displaying headlines from places like ScienceBlogs (from where several bloggers recently vacated due to the Pepsi scandal), Nature, Wired Science, and others in one central location. At RH Reality Check, Pamela Merritt takes on the fetuses=slaves analogy. Molly at FirstTheEgg talks about the attitudes about pregnant women, mothers, and their bodies uncovered by her writing stude... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3891653 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:13:24 +0100 3891653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3845072&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F08%2Fthings-im-excited-about%2F Reviewing the “Navigating the Healthcare System” chapter for the 40th anniversary edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” There is a brand new edition of the “Our Bodies, Ourselves” book coming out next year, and the team is hard at work writing, reviewing, and editing this 40th anniversary edition. I was asked to serve as a reviewer for the “Navigating the Healthcare System” chapter, which focuses on evaluating online sources of health information, understanding research literature and health information in the media, accessing affordable care, and getting the most out of health care generally (such as prepping for doctor visits and your rights as a patient). I’ve just returned a ton of comments, suggestions, and additions that I think coul... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3845072 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 17:32:29 +0100 3845072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808644&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F01%2Fsunday-news-round-up-2%2F Some items of interest this week: Following up on the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, just a note to check out @Disabilitygov on Twitter, which tweets disability-related news and resources and is tied to the U.S. government site, disability.gov. Also, a new document has been released by the government, Access To Medical Care For Individuals With Mobility Disabilities. It is intended to be an educational tool for health care providers, as it provides standards and answers to frequently asked questions about patient care, but could also be a good tool for individuals who need to raise accessibility concerns with providers. There is also a PDF version that could be downloaded and printed. At Academic Ob/Gyn, Dr. Nicholas Fogelson describes his dislike for the term ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808644 Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:41:19 +0100 3808644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786973&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F25%2Fsunday-news-round-up-why-is-it-sunday-already-edition%2F Some things that captured my attention or otherwise delighted me this week: Zen Habits has 20 ways to eliminate stress that I should really pay more attention to. Via Siobhan at Bringing Health Information to the Community, I learned about DeafMD, which provides health information in video form using American Sign Language. It includes videos on numerous diseases, understanding laboratory and imaging tests, and a searchable database of doctors they consider deaf-friendly (submitted by readers; no criteria for deaf-friendliness described). Pam’s House Blend has the video and transcript of Dan Choi’s appearance on The Rachel Maddow Show. I have to admit, I teared up a little watching this segment. Pam has been covering Choi’s case pretty extensively, including his appearan... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786973 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:03:15 +0100 3786973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764124&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F18%2Fon-the-wax-meta-analysis-of-home-vs-hospital-birth%2F The recently published Wax meta-analysis in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has caused quite a stir, primarily because of the authors’ conclusion that “Less medical intervention during planned home birth is associated with a tripling of the neonatal mortality rate.” At Our Bodies Our Blog, I detail some of the questions raised by this analysis, and why I don’t think this paper on its own actually adds very much clear knowledge to our understanding of home birth safety and outcomes. It’s a rather long post, but covers a number of issues including the authors’ framing of their findings, the lack of detailed reporting/analysis of methods and data from the original papers, the neonatal death issue, and questions of attendant type and unplanned home bi... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764124 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:28:20 +0100 3764124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753755&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F14%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-family-planning-outcomes-of-health-care-reform-and-more-on-friday-night-lights%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post on Health Care Reform and Family Planning, including information on the new option for states to provide family planning coverage to low income folks who make too much money to qualify for Medicaid, and a provision to cover preventive care and screenings for women, along with discussion of whether contraception might get included as a preventive service. Co-blogger-in-chief Christine has her own post on the recent abortion episode of Friday Night Lights, and more tv talk. And while I’m OBOS-talking, can I just remind people that Our Bodies Ourselves is so much more than just that one, first book from 1970 that you might have been given by your cool mom or aunt back when you were a teenager? There’s the blog, of course, where C and I do ou... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753755 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:41:24 +0100 3753755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743505&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F11%2Fweekly-news-round-up-another-three-day-weekend-edition%2F I’m taking Monday off work. Because I have the terrific privilege of paid vacation days, and have enough of them that I’ve actually topped out and will not accrue more until I take some of them. First, a few of my recent posts at Our Bodies Our Blog that I’ve neglected to link up here: Quick Hit: Public Comment Open on Hospital Visitation Rule Change – public comments are being accepted until August 27 on a proposed rule change that would protect patients’ rights to choose and designate their own visitors during a hospital stay and make hospital visitation much easier for LGBTQI patients and their partners HealthCare.gov Provides Tools for Understanding Health Care Options – a bit about a new government website with information on the implementation of th... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743505 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 15:50:32 +0100 3743505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746692&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fdo-you-douche-yes-no-maybe-take-our-poll%2F photo: Thinkstock After we quizzed you about a possible risk of douching earlier today, we wondered what everyone’s experience with douching was in terms of feeling femininely fresh. Do you love it? Hate it? Never done it? Tried it once and never did it again? Let us know by taking our quick poll below. #MicroPollDiv_264600 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Post from: BlissTree Do You Douche? Yes, No, Maybe? Take Our Poll (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746692 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:57:35 +0100 3746692 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3701662&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F26%2Four-bodies-our-blog-makes-the-forbes-top-100-websites-for-women-list%2F Like any good genXer and blogger-of-some-duration, I usually have a bit of a “yeah, whatever” approach to lists of Top N Most Awesome Blogs or Websites in Category X According to Somebody. Except when I’m kind of on them. This week, Forbes magazine came out with its Top 100 Websites For Women, listing sites with “compelling and decidedly female-oriented content, outstanding design, an active community and frequent updates. In short, sheer clickyness.” Our Bodies Our Blog is listed as one of those sites. My co-blogger and font of awesomeness Christine has more at OBOB, including notice of the several other feminist sites that were included on the list. Filed under: Shameless Self-Promotion (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3701662 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:14:40 +0100 3701662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699467&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2Fon-making-forbes-magazines-top-100-websites-for-women Our Bodies, Our Blog is delighted to be included on Forbes magazine’s top 100 websites for women – a list of “the most dynamic, inspiring and helpful websites for women.” We were cited for educating readers on women’s health issues through “topical, newsy content.” Meghan Casserly and Jenna Goudreau write in the intro: “To determine which sites and blogs made the cut we looked for compelling and decidedly female-oriented content, outstanding design, an active community and frequent updates. In short, sheer clickyness.” What’s really cool is the number of feminist sites on the list, including Catalyst, Feministing, Feministe, Hello Ladies, Jezebel, Salon’s Broadsheet and Women’s eNews. It’s no surprise to us t... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699467 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:19:05 +0100 3699467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678512&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F19%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-emergency-contraception-and-revisiting-vbac-standards%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog from this week, I have posts on an FDA committee’s recommendation of approval of new emergency contraception drug, and ACOG on VBAC: In Their Own Words, on recent commentaries from the ob/gyn organization’s leadership and whether they might predict a shift in professional thinking about vaginal birth after cesarean. Meanwhile, C has a post on the politics of fathering. Our Bodies Ourselves is currently working on a 40th edition of the book to be released in 2011 – the Word By Word campaign is soliciting donations to support this effort, and donors can get their name or a name of their choosing in this edition. Filed under: Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Contraception (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678512 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 20:02:43 +0100 3678512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632250&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsunscreen-smarts-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. photo: Thinkstock Today’s Question: When planning for a weekend in the sun, you definitely don’t want to forget your favorite natural sunscreen. But can you just slap on some SPF right before heading into the heat? How long before sun exposure should you apply sunscreen so your skin effectively absorbs it? #MicroPollDiv_259339 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to Yesterday’s Question: Usually, the success of birth control pills is not changed by dietary or herbal supplements, but in a few ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632250 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:56:49 +0100 3632250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610316&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2Fwork-by-artist-kaucyila-brooke-censored-at-bucharest-biennale When Los Angeles-based artist Joanne Mitchell wrote to us with news of the removal of a gender-oriented work from the Bucharest International Biennale, we asked her to share the information with readers. Joanne’s piece “Our bodies, ourselves – the book, I mean” will be showcased as part of the organization’s 40th-anniversary celebration in 2011. By Joanne Mitchell The Bucharest International Biennale opened last week without “Tit for Twat,” a 20-year long, ongoing project made by a former teacher of mine, the artist Kaucyila Brooke. “Tit for Twat” is a three-part epic that takes the form of photo montage, and re-imagines the creation story from the perspective of two lesbian protagonists (view it here). It is intelligent, challenging work, ... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610316 Fri, 28 May 2010 20:41:33 +0100 3610316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603560&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2Fmeet-the-new-inductees-to-the-womens-health-heroes-hall-of-fame On April 1, Our Bodies Ourselves asked, “Who’s your women’s health hero?“ Dozens of you responded enthusiastically, sending in essays and videos describing the heroes who most inspire you. Among them: a women’s studies professor who is a role model for her students; midwives and doulas who empower women to trust themselves and their bodies; activists and legislators pressing for real health care reform; numerous individuals and organizations advocating for reproductive rights and justice; a friend who provides a safe space for discussion; a mother “who cares for others whenever they are alone and in need”; community health workers who share information with their neighbors; and doctors who volunteer their time and expertise in other countries. We... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603560 Thu, 27 May 2010 14:22:57 +0100 3603560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595554&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fweight-gain-in-the-wrong-places-daily-health-quiz%2F How much do you really know about your health? You may think you know all the ins and outs of staying well, but our daily Health Smarts Quiz will test your knowledge on the spot. Answer our question, below, and check back tomorrow for the correct answer and your next pop quiz. Today’s Question: It is more dangerous to carry weight on your body in certain places than others? A build-up of fat in one particular part of your body will make you more likely to develop health problems. Which part of your body is the riskiest place to have a build-up of fat? #MicroPollDiv_257236 { width: 250px; margin: 0px auto; } Answer to our last health quiz: We’ve heard that those who take birth control aren’t supposed to smoke, but is there actually a risk? According to Our Bodies, Oursel... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595554 Mon, 24 May 2010 21:46:38 +0100 3595554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560195&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2Fdiscussion-on-50th-anniversary-of-the-pill UPDATE: Interview got bumped for breaking news. It is scheduled to air Monday. Our Bodies Ourselves Executive Director Judy Norsigian will be on “The Emily Rooney Show” on WGBH-FM (89.7 in Boston) today at 12 noon, discussing the 50th anniversary of the pill. You can listen live online. Elaine Tyler May, a professor of American studies and history at the University of Minnesota and the author of “America and the Pill: A History of Promise, Peril and Liberation,” will also be on the program. Here’s an op-ed May wrote that appeared in the Washington Post this past Sunday: “The Pill: Making Motherhood Better for 50 Years,” and an interview she did recently at Feministing. We’ll post more birth control-related stories, with comments from Judy,... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560195 Thu, 13 May 2010 12:02:22 +0100 3560195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560170&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F12%2Fvote-this-week-for-your-womens-health-hero%2F Our Bodies Ourselves is currently running it’s second annual Women’s Health Heroes contest – the nominations are in, and we need your votes to help pick the winners! Voting concludes this Friday, May 14, so head on over and pick your favorites. While you’re there, you can also check out mine and Christine’s recent posts at Our Bodies Our Blog, including posts on a series on overused medical interventions, women’s health check-ups, a new campaign focused on chronic pain in women, and other topics. Filed under: Events & Observances (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560170 Wed, 12 May 2010 23:54:19 +0100 3560170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545427&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2Flast-day-to-nominate-a-womens-health-hero Just a quick reminder that today, May 7, is the last day to nominate a Women’s Health Hero. We’re generous with deadlines, so if something comes in late tonight after we’ve all gone to bed, don’t worry — you’ll still be included. Here’s the info page explaining how everything works and the submission form. You can view all the nominees submitted so far — remember, voting is open through May 14. Good luck! (Source: Our Bodies Our Blog) Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545427 Fri, 07 May 2010 19:32:45 +0100 3545427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3538064&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F05%2Fmothers-day-card-gift-keeps-giving This Sunday, more than 150 million Mother’s Day cards will be exchanged in the United States. Most of these cards cost between $4 and $5. Now imagine what would happen if you donate that $5 to your favorite nonprofit in honor of Mom. We could change the world. But wait, you may be wondering how $5 can change anything. Five dollars ensures that future generations of girls grow up with reliable health information. Five dollars helps create a community of support and a place to turn for questions. Five dollars gives us the ability to provide tools that enable girls and women to become better health advocates. Five dollars changes everything. Consider making a gift to Our Bodies Ourselves in honor of all the moms in your life. And if you’re thinking a $5 donation doesn’t ma... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3538064 Thu, 06 May 2010 15:20:06 +0100 3538064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511504&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F007133.html A dozen anabolic steroid using weight lifters, average age 40, were found to have heart function that is not so good. DALLAS, April 27, 2010 — Long-term anabolic steroid use may weaken the heart more than previously thought and may increase the risk of heart failure, according to research reported in Circulation: Heart Failure, an American Heart Association journal. Anabolic-androgenic steroids mimic the naturally occurring testosterone, a muscle-building hormone that promotes male sexual characteristics. “Anabolic steroids, in addition to being illegal, have important health consequences,” said Aaron L. Baggish, M.D., lead author of the study and instructor in the Department of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. “I think for the first time we’re starting to realize... FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511504 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3511504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471728&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F14%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-upcoming-conferences-and-reproductive-justice-vs-climate-change%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog this week, I have a post on upcoming conferences on hysterectomy, midwifery (including a forum for those considering the profession), maternal and reproductive health. In another post, I highlight a new publication from the Asian-Pacific Resource & Research Centre for Women on climate change and reproductive justice, particularly the ways in which a focus on reducing climate change through population control harms women. I also recently featured a virtual birthing center in Second Life and Facebook tips for midwives. Nominations for the 2010 Women’s Health Heroes awards are also coming in, and you can read all of the nominations so far here – lots of great profiles of people doing fascinating work! You can submit your own nominations through the end ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471728 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:06:19 +0100 3471728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429156&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2Fwhos-your-health-hero-nominations-open-april-1-for-obos-womens-health-heroes-awards When Our Bodies Ourselves launched the Women’s Health Heroes Awards in 2009, we didn’t anticipate the outpouring of essays and videos we received (from seven countries!) or how incredibly difficult it would be to select two honorees from the close to 100 submissions. We circumvented the second issue by selecting 20 Women’s Health Heroes — and addressed the first part by making it an annual event. By making these changes, we are able to direct more attention to the challenging and rewarding work done around the world to improve the health and well-being of women. And, within five years, our Women’s Health Heroes Hall of Fame will include 100 people who have made a difference. So without further ado, I’m delighted to announce the launch of the 2010 Women&#... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429156 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:27:45 +0100 3429156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429121&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F31%2Fcoming-soon-2010-womens-health-heroes-awards%2F Nominations for this year’s Women’s Health Heroes Awards from Our Bodies Ourselves open on April 1! Learn more about how to make your nominations at http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/heroes.asp. You can also download widgets to spread the word from your own site. Christine will be posting official details at Our Bodies Our Blog as well. You can also still check out the profiles of last year’s winners! Filed under: Events & Observances (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429121 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:09:12 +0100 3429121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318352&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F28%2Fweekly-news-round-up-17%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I posted about a couple of calls for support of midwifery-related legislation – in Mississippi and at the Federal level, and on ACNM’s new statement in support of making nitrous oxide available for pain relief in labor, while C has an update on healthcare reform. Other items of interest: At the workplace, a new OB emergency team is being launched, and it includes an attending CNM. At RHRC, Robin Marty talks about Angie Jackson’s tweetin of her abortion. Angie herself writes more about her experience at Angie the Anti-Theist. My response is basically to adapt what I said about Trunk tweeting her miscarriage: But you know what? Her tweet, and her motives for publishing it, are not the issue – the responses she reports receiving are. The comments ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318352 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:35:25 +0100 3318352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283480&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F17%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-birth-related-events-and-american-womens-lack-of-knowledge-of-heart-disease%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post on results of a survey assessing knowledge about heart disease and prevention among American women. I was a little surprised that just over half of the sample correctly identified heart disease as the leading cause of death for women, more surprised that almost 1 in 5 respondents still thought hormone therapy was an effective preventive measure, and shocked that only 53% of women said they’d call 911 if they experienced symptoms of a heart attack. I also posted this week on two opportunities for birth-related participation: an online discussion with the author of “Birth Day: A Pediatrician Explores the Science, the History and the Wonder of Childbirth” and a call for submissions of c-section-related art. Christine posted a news relea... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283480 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:21:57 +0100 3283480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269678&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2Fanother-update-to-the-our-bodies-ourselves-chapter-update Earlier this month I wrote that we were overwhelmed by the interest in participating in an online discussion on sexual relationships — a conversation that will help to update the relationships chapter in “Our Bodies, Ourselves.” I just wanted to let folks know that participants will be notified this weekend, and the conversation will start next week. We received hundreds of emails and learned a great deal from everyone’s submissions — including that there is a need for a forum for this kind of conversation. We’ll keep thinking about how we might be able to make that happen. Meanwhile, please keep an eye on this space for future announcements concerning stories wanted for the 2011 edition. Thanks! (Source: Our Bodies Our Blog) Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269678 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:23:05 +0100 3269678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262563&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F10%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-emergency-contraception-a-panel-discussion-at-wellesley-and-spanish-language-posts%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post on an emergency contraception drug working its way through the approval process in the U.S. and info on an upcoming panel discussion in Wellesley, MA on new mammography and breast self-examination recommendations featuring speakers from the National Women’s Health Network and Black Women’s Health Imperative. I’m also really thrilled to see more Spanish-language posts going up – here’s the Spanish version of a recent one of mine on the reversal of the HPV vaccine requirement for U.S. immigrant women. Thanks to our volunteer translator! Filed under: Boobs, Cancer, Events & Observances, Government, HPV, Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262563 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:29:18 +0100 3262563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3251161&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F07%2Fweekly-news-round-up-snow-free-edition%2F A new edition of the Carnival of Feminists is up at Zero at the Bone – thanks to the host for including a couple of OBOS posts! Last week, NPR ran a piece on new book, “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” which I heard and posted about. I really should have one ahead and put a hold on it at my public library at the time; I waited until yesterday to do it and am now #39 in line for the book. Renee at Womanist Musings asks “Do Black Women’s Reproductive Rights Even Matter?” with regard to the lack of feminist response to racially targeted anti-abortion campaigns such as one in Atlanta that calls black children an “endangered species.” Renee explains that “As proof of this claim they offer the fact that Blacks account for 30% of the general pop... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251161 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:03:21 +0100 3251161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3243737&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F05%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-tebow-birth-options-and-update-on-the-call-for-participants%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a bit about the Tebow Super Bowl ad (with links to more commentary and the Planned Parenthood response video), and some info on response efforts related to the potential closing of a New York hospital and birth center. On the Tebow post, I’ve got a commenter making the “what if Obama had been aborted?” argument, so go on over and comment if you want to have that debate. Christine has an update and more information on the call for participants to inform the 2011 edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves. Filed under: Abortion, Access, Rights, & Choice, Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3243737 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:19:42 +0100 3243737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3212263&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F26%2Fsubmit-your-input-to-inform-the-new-edition-of-our-bodies-ourselves%2F First, yes! there’s a new edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves coming out next year. Now, for the looking-for-your-input part: Our Bodies Ourselves is seeking up to two dozen women to participate in an online discussion on sexual relationships…We are seeking the experience and wisdom of heterosexual, lesbian, bisexual, queer and trans women. Perspectives from single women are encouraged, and you may define relationship as it applies to you, from monogamy to multiple partners. We are committed to including women of color, women with disabilities, and women of many ages and backgrounds. See Christine’s post for details and sample questions of interest if you’re interested in contributing. Posted in Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3212263 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:38:30 +0100 3212263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185267&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-aid-for-women-in-haiti%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, Christine has compiled some links to and info on organizations focused on addressing the health needs in Haiti, particularly the needs of women and girls, during and beyond the initial aid effort. Posted in Global Issues, Help Somebody, Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185267 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:17:15 +0100 3185267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148988&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F06%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-submit-your-input-on-a-national-plan-to-tackle-health-disparities%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog today I have a post on the Office of Minority Health’s National Plan for Action, which describes the current state of health disparities in the United States and proposes strategies for their elimination; public comments on the plan are being solicited through February 12, 2010. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Government, Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148988 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:18:49 +0100 3148988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3146110&cid=t_119674_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fhow-to-stay-warm-during-the-cold-winter-months%2F I had something else in mind for today but after receiving so many notes from all of you who are reacting to the extreme cold, I thought we’d talk about some practical matters. It may be a bit repetitious because some of us have been chatting about these things, but for other, it will be new information. I often think by gathering all of our experiences together we often come up with some very helpful information. I’d like to chat about current problems and challenges so we can all help each other by pooling our information. FACING THE COLD. One of the greatest challenges those of us with rheumatoid disease face is the effect of weather changes on our bodies. There is little doubt that barometric changes affect us and the effect that both heat and cold can have on us. The most common c... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3146110 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:15:38 +0100 3146110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3142473&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F04%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-fda-announces-new-program-to-study-effect-of-prescription-drugs-in-pregnancy%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog today, I have a post on the FDA’s newly announced program to study the effects of prescription drugs used in pregnancy, a bit about the agency’s previously proposed rule change to make labeling of drugs more clear as to pregnancy effects, and links to some additional resources on prescription and OTC drugs in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Posted in Breastfeeding, Drugs, Government, Health Research, Pregnancy, Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3142473 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:19:01 +0100 3142473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096780&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F16%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-health-reform-art-and-home-birth%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have posts on the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia’s resource manual on home birth, and more research on assisted reproduction technology and the risks for congenital anomalies. Christine pointed to a Kaiser Family Foundation webcast/discussion of what healthcare reform might mean for women of color. I missed it, but the archived version and transcript will apparently be available soon. Posted in Birth, Government, Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096780 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:28:50 +0100 3096780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052098&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F03%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-cervical-cancer-scrreening-guidelines-stupak%2F This week at Our Bodies Our Blog, I posted a bit about ACOG’s new cervical cancer screening guidelines, and linked to a bunch of organizations with information about the Stupak amendment in the health reform legislation related to yesterday’s day of action – there is a link to the Twitter hashtag to see what people were saying from events in D.C. and elsewhere. I had been intending to post more here this week, but I caught the nephew’s cold over the holiday. Urgh. Posted in Abortion, Access, Rights, & Choice, Cancer, Events & Observances, Government (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052098 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:08:48 +0100 3052098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3044676&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F30%2Fan-appeal-from-our-bodies-ourselves%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog today, Christine and I have an appeal to blog readers to give if able to our fundraising campaign. While I know finances have been especially tight for many, many people, this means that times have been hard for many organizations as well (and no doubt you have seen appeals from many worthy organizations who are currently struggling). As one of the OBOS bloggers, I wanted to pass along our appeal for your consideration. It’s easy to assume that OBOS – which has been around for so long and has been so central to the women’s health movement – might be all set financially, but as the appeal notes, help is needed. Don’t feel compelled to give if you can’t afford it, but if you can, please consider doing so. In short: This is not your o... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3044676 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:09:06 +0100 3044676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3029770&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F25%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-prempro-lawsuits-cosmetic-surgery-the-fabulous-judy-norsigian%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog today, I have a bit about the outcomes of some recent lawsuits related to Prempro (estrogen+progestin HRT) and breast cancer. Earlier this week, I pointed to a recent issue of the journal “Clinical Risk” which is focused on cosmetic surgery risks and regulations. Christine has posted about a Time magazine article on a sex drive drug for women in which OBOS co-founder and director Judy Norsigian is quoted; Judy is also featured in the current issue of Vanderbilt University Medical Center newsletter The Reporter, following her visit to Nashville and talk at Vanderbilt’s School of Nursing. Posted in Body Image & Eating Disorders, Boobs, Cancer, Drugs, Menopause (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3029770 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:05:02 +0100 3029770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999473&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F16%2Fjudy-from-obos-in-nashville-on-liberadio%2F As I mention in today’s post at Our Bodies Our Blog, OBOS co-founder and Executive Director Judy Norsigian was in Nashville, and was featured today on local political talk radio show Liberadio(!). More about her trip and a link to the show archive are in the post. Thanks to the locals who hosted a house party for OBOS last night – it was a great event and – in addition to hearing Judy speak – I was so glad to meet so many interesting folks! Posted in Events & Observances, Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999473 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:19:34 +0100 2999473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989097&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F13%2Freminder-obos-house-party-this-weekend%2F As I mentioned in a previous post, I’m looking forward to seeing Judy Norsigian, executive director and co-founder of Our Bodies Ourselves, in Nashville this weekend. If you are interested in attending the fundraising house party and meeting Judy while she’s here, let me know. Judy is also on the board of PRIM&R, Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research, which is having their conference here in town staring today. Wish I was going to that! Let me know in the comments if you’re attending (and if there’s a Twitter hashtag I can follow!). Posted in Ethics, Events & Observances (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989097 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:17:07 +0100 2989097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984746&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F12%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-midwives-in-virginia-chronic-pain-after-breast-cancer-surgery%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post on research into the chronic pain experienced by some women for years after breast cancer surgery. I also have a bit about a currently open public comment period for a rule in Virginia that would apply to certified professional midwives in that state. Christine has a spotting of OBOS in “Gossip Girl” and a piece on Scott Roeder’s confession that he murdered abortion provider George Tiller. Posted in Abortion, Boobs, Cancer, Government, News Round-Ups (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984746 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:55:53 +0100 2984746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2977234&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F09%2Fmore-on-the-stupak-amendment%2F The Stupak amendment to the health reform legislation passed by the House yesterday prohibits federal funds for abortion services in the public option. It also prohibits individuals who receive affordability credits from purchasing a plan that provides elective abortions. However, it allows individuals, both who receive affordability credits and who do not, to separately purchase with their own funds plans that cover elective abortions. It also clarifies that private plans may still offer elective abortions. Here’s the roll call vote. NPR tonight covered a bit about the controversy around the amendment, and RH Reality Check has a number of relevant posts. As I mentioned yesterday, Christine has a couple of relevant posts and links to more resources at Our Bodies Our Blog as well. ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2977234 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:58:12 +0100 2977234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2967245&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F05%2Four-bodies-ourselves-house-party-in-nashville-november-featuring-judy-norsigian%2F Judy Norsigian, executive director and co-founder of Our Bodies Ourselves, will be in Nashville later this month. During her visit, there will be a fundraising house party for OBOS graciously hosted in the home a couple of Nashville folks at 4 pm on Sunday, November 15. Attendees are asked to RSVP by phone; if you’re interested in attending, contact me and I’ll get you the details. As the invite states: Through their programs and publications, Our Bodies Ourselves provides accurate, accessible information on health, sexuality, and reproduction. Join us to learn how the book has grown into a global health movement, and find out how you can support the organization’s exciting work. Please bring your questions, ideas, and friends. I look forward to seeing you there! Posted in ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2967245 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:10:57 +0100 2967245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2875941&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F08%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog%2F A couple of my recent posts at Our Bodies Our Blog: New Briefs on Health Reform Discuss Comparative Effectiveness Research, Women’s Access to Care Massachusetts Report Provides Insights into Barriers that Remain After Health Reform Providers’ Liability Concerns Limit Women’s Birth Options Christine has had a bunch of great posts, including: Support OBOS: Know an Employer in Massachussetts Interested in Charitable Giving? Rapes in New Guinea Show Escalating Government Crime Against Women FC2 Female Condom Available in the U.S.; CVS Stores in Washington, D.C. First to Sell Condoms Directly to Consumers Put Simply, It’s Rape: Chris Rock on Roman Polanski Reading List: Crash Course in Sex Ed for Adults Posted in Abuse, Rape, & Safety, Birth, Contraception, Global Issues, Govern... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2875941 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:33:06 +0100 2875941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828137&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F23%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-health-disparities-infant-and-maternal-health%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog today I have a suggested reading on infant mortality, maternal health, and health disparities, and links to two reports on health disparities (one of which addresses economic effects). Posted in Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828137 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:38:39 +0100 2828137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820157&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F21%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-health-tweets%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog today, I have a list of some health-related U.S. government agencies, organizations (especially orgs like Medical Students for Choice, Planned Parenthood, etc.), and news sources on Twitter. Check ‘em out, and leave additional suggestions in the comments! Posted in Web Resources (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820157 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:11:41 +0100 2820157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2812368&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F20%2Fsunday-news-round-up-92009%2F I have to say, I haven’t had time to fully read and digest the Baucus/Senate Finance Committee’s 223-page [PDF] stab at health care reform. Christine had a bit about it at Our Bodies Our Blog on Wednesday, and Raisin Women’s Voices has a list of reasons they believe the bill is not good, especially for women. The New York Times had a piece on the bill “draw[ing] fire on both sides.” Another Times piece indicates that 564 amendments to the bill were filed in the past couple of days. The proposed amendments are currently available here. *** A Harvard public health grad, Mikhaila Richards, has set up a site about health disparities called Sick. It’s relatively new, but looks promising. I particularly liked this Auust piece on patient-clinician communicatio... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2812368 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:55:31 +0100 2812368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796352&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F15%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-midwifery-on-the-today-show%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post on the segment The Today Show did on “the perils of midwifery,” including the lack of any interview with a representative of a midwifery organization or school in the piece, and the framing of home birth (what the piece is actually about) as a lifestyle/trendy/celebrity-inspired choice. Posted in Birth, Midwifery (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796352 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:01:24 +0100 2796352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2761805&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F03%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-acog%25e2%2580%2599s-home-birth-survey%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post on ACOG’s recently posted survey on the “extent of the problem” of home birth transfers, criticisms of their approach/method vs. their stated goals, and the response from home birth advocates. There’s a pretty lively comment thread going, if you care to join us. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2761805 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:04:34 +0100 2761805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2741329&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F27%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-kennedy-pregnancy-loss-infertility-and-gardasil%2F Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, Christine wrote about the passing of Sen. Edward Kennedy, and OBOS Executive Director Judy Norsigian shared her thoughts on the man (both with an emphasis on healthcare). Christine also alerted us to nine stories on infertility and pregnancy loss from readers of Mrs. Spock now published at Our Bodies Ourselves. Finally, I wrote about the marketing of Gardasil, using information from a piece in a recent issue of JAMA. I have to say, as much as I thought mandates (with generous opt-out provisions) were okay for this one b/c it would get the vaccine paid for for the underserved women who needed it, I’m more that a little perturbed about Merck’s apparent tactic of enlisting (through financing) professional medical organizations to speak positively... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2741329 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:19:11 +0100 2741329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727076&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F23%2Fweekly-news-round-up-82309%2F Lots of stuff at Our Bodies Our Blog as usual. One I didn’t get around to linking last week is a piece about how Washington State is attempting to reduce c-sections by equalizing Medicaid reimbursements for vaginal birth vs. (non-emergency) c-section. The New York Times Magazine has a special issue this week on women, including an interview with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her approach to global women’s issues. The National Sexuality Resource Center has launched the Cool Aunt campaign, centered around the trusted adults in a child’s life when s/he is unwilling or unable to obtain needed information about sex and growing up from her/his own parents. I’m often thought I would give the nieces/nephews a copy of S.E.X when they’re a little older (it&#82... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727076 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:33:14 +0100 2727076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724833&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2F10-things-dead-bodies-have-done%2F Death – it happens to all of us…eventually. And when it does, the usual chain of events is a funeral and/or where you are either buried or cremated, followed by a period of mourning for those you left behind. But, according to this fascinating article from mental floss, it doesn’t have to be that way. Might sound somewhat morbid and gross, but it turns out there are plenty things your body can do and places for your body to end up rather than six feet under or in an urn. According to this mental floss article  ‘10 Things Your Body Can Do After You Die’, throughout history, the dead have been busy doing everything from getting married (ghost marriage) and unwinding with a few friends (mummy based panaceas) to powering up crematoriums, being a Soviet tourist attraction (Le... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724833 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 23:16:04 +0100 2724833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2715904&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F19%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-direct-to-consumer-drug-advertising-and-a-double-double-dose%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a bit on pharmaceutical advertising and recent NY Times pieces on the topic, and Christine has Double Dose parts one and two, covering everything from Hillary Clinton on women’s rights to Mad Men. Posted in Advertising/Marketing, Drugs, Global Issues, Miscellaneous, News Round-Ups (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2715904 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:07:31 +0100 2715904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653645&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F29%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-town-hall-on-health-reform%2F Yesterday, Obama did a town hall meeting on health care reform – links to video and a transcript are up at Our Bodies Our Blog, along with a bit about the apparent controversy over older adults and end of life care counseling, and a Rachel Maddow segment on interpretations of that portion of the reform bill in the House. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Events & Observances, Government, Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653645 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:10:38 +0100 2653645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653646&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F29%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-pregnant-women-and-swine-flu%2F Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, I posted about confusing media reports and advice for pregnant women regarding precautions they should take to prevent infection with H1N1 swine flu, and how unrealistic that advice is for many women. Posted in Infectious Diseases, Pregnancy (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653646 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:07:50 +0100 2653646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2630041&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F22%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-hormone-therapy-and-ovarian-cancer-risk%2F Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, I wrote about a new study in the current issue of JAMA that adds to a growing body of literature suggesting that hormone therapy may increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Co-blogger Christine’s recent posts: -Quick Hit: The Colbert Report and Single Payer Health Reform -Political Diagnosis: Obama Goes on Offensive for Health Reform; Abortion Debate Heats Up; Desperate for “Friends with Benefits” -Political Diagnosis, Part II: Road to the Supreme Court is Paved with Public Humiliation; Surgeon General Nominee and Abortion; Asylum for Battered Women Posted in Cancer, Drugs, Government, Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2630041 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:54:49 +0100 2630041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2625945&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F21%2Fapparently-i-like-to-state-the-obvious%2F This study is in Danish women, therefore it may not apply perfectly to U.S. populations.” Really, you don’t say? I do it all the time. “This study was in highly educated, white, middle class women with health insurance. They are not necessarily like you or me or everybody else.” (as a made up example). Again, really? It’s definitely something librarians and medical folks have to consider when reading the medical literature – is the population in the study anything like the population we’re interested in? Would it apply? How might that population be different in a way that makes it inapplicable? However, when I point out that the population is all Danish women, or all highly educated, white middle class women, I can probably leave that up to reader... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2625945 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:52:20 +0100 2625945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2605928&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-evaluating-medical-news-coverage%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog today, I have a post on Resources for Evaluating Health News, including links to resources that grade and critique medical journalism. There’s also a bit about conflicts of interest in medical journalism education (i.e., drug companies sponsoring “education” of journalists about treatments they make money off of). Thanks to Nikki D (eagledawg) for sharing it with others via Twitter, and shamsha, sevinfo, HS_Librarian, wwdove17, and WSUSpokane for further retweeting. I love it when the libraryland folks appreciate a post. Posted in Drugs, Ethics (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2605928 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:31:26 +0100 2605928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2605929&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-sorting-out-plan-b-availability%2F There have been new approvals for generic, one-pill, and OTC access for 17-year-olds related to Plan B that – to me, at least – make figuring out what is available to who (whom? I never get that right) kind of confusing. For example, there’s a new generic version, but women 18 and older can’t officially have it yet, but they maybe could as an off-label prescription. Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, I went over the new approvals and products, and included a handy (I hope) table in an attempt to clarify the availability issue for the current situation. Head on over and take a look. On a semi-related note, I keep meaning to take a photo of the instructions that come with my oral contraceptive, instructions that fold out to the size of a person. I have a graduate degr... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2605929 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:19:19 +0100 2605929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2588171&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F09%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-female-condoms-electronic-fetal-monitoring-and-art-action%2F From Our Bodies Our Blog: Female Condom to be Reintroduced in Uganda, United States ACOG Issues New Practice Bulletin on Continuous Electronic Fetal Monitoring And Christine has this cool one on subverting the magazine rack: One Easy Way to Be Beautiful (Just the Way You Are) Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Contraception, Global Issues (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2588171 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:55:07 +0100 2588171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570354&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F02%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-research-priorities-and-more-bs-posturing-on-womens-health-for-political-gain%2F Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, I posted about the list of priorities for comparative effectiveness research compiled in an Institute of Medicine report as part of the process for allocating funds for this research from the stimulus package. It’s really more interesting than that sentence makes it sound. Several women’s health and childbirth-related topics made the list. Check it out. Christine has something more urgent today, Trading Women’s Health for Votes: Legislators Call for Excluding Abortion Services from Government Health Plan. Apparently “Nineteen House members sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stating that they will not vote for health care reform legislation ‘unless it explicitly excludes abortion funding from the scope of any government-d... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570354 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:24:27 +0100 2570354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2556067&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F29%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-access-to-care-for-people-with-disabilities%2F Today at Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post about the actions to be taken by two prominent Boston hospitals to increase access to care for people with disabilities, including correction of some serious deficiencies that interfered with care such as medication dosing and mammography. There are also links to some more resources on this topic. Also, check out Christine’s recent Double Dose, including issues of women being shackled during labor and a new fetal homicide law. She also has info on an upcoming blog carnival on women and caregiving. Posted in Abuse, Rape, & Safety, Access, Rights, & Choice, Health, Pregnancy, Web Resources (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2556067 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:53:50 +0100 2556067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2515169&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F25%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-prenatal-care-maternal-mortality-and-breast-implants%2F This week at Our Bodies Our Blog, I have posts on a neat program in rural Kentucky which incorporates dental care into a CenteringPregnancy model of prenatal care, and the inclusion of prevention of maternal mortality and morbidity in a recent resolution from the UN Human Rights Council. Christine also has an interesting post on proposed legislation on breast implants and informed consent. Posted in Abuse, Rape, & Safety, Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Body Image & Eating Disorders, Boobs, Ethics, Global Issues, Pregnancy (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2515169 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:15:57 +0100 2515169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510194&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F22%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-medical-education-activism-funds-and-abortion%2F Last week at Our Bodies Our Blog, I posted on the role of medical education in preserving abortion access, including links to organizations working to provide medical students and residents with access to abortion training. Be sure to check out the comments, as an additional organization’s work is detailed there. OBOS communications and marketing manager Wendy Brovold also has a post, describing her experience at this year’s National Network of Abortion Funds Organizing Summit, including the reaction to a bomb threat and other news from the event. Posted in Abortion, Access, Rights, & Choice, Events & Observances (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510194 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:49:51 +0100 2510194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510198&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F16%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-obos-endorses-single-payer-healthcare%2F Unlike most of my “At Our Bodies Our Blog” posts here, this one refers not to one of my own posts at the site, but to on from Christine, with the details on Our Bodies Ourselves’s endorsement of single-payer healthcare. Go check it out, as well as the OBOS position paper on the topic. (And C has been doing a great job over there, so you should be visiting the site and reading her posts whether I always link to them or not!) Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510198 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:13:00 +0100 2510198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473168&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F11%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-legislative-action-alert-medicaid-birth-center-reimbursement-act%2F A bill has been introduced in the House to require Medicaid payments to freestanding birth centers. More info on the bill, how to take action, and links to lots of previous OBOB posts for background are available in the post. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Laws, Legislation, & Courts (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473168 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:55:17 +0100 2473168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452341&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F04%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-obos-joins-aclu-lawsuit-challenging-breast-and-ovarian-cancer-gene-patents%2F On May 12, the ACLU and the Public Patent Foundation filed a lawsuit against the U.S Patent and Trademark Office, Myriad Genetics and the University of Utah Research Foundation, “charging that patents on two human genes associated with breast and ovarian cancer are unconstitutional and invalid.” The suit focuses on the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, mutations of which are related to increased risk of breast and/or ovarian cancers. OBOS has joined the suit as a plaintiff, along with Breast Cancer Action and others. Learn more about the suit, the issue in general, and how to sign a statement of support for the effort at Our Bodies Our Blog. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Boobs, Cancer, Ethics, Laws, Legislation, & Courts, Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452341 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:52:10 +0100 2452341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441093&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F27%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-anti-shackling-bill-passes-in-new-york-state-lots-more%2F Today at Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post on a bill that would prohibit the shackling of pregnant, incarcerated women in labor that has passed both the New York state House and Assembly and is on its way to the governor for a signature. There are also links to more readings and resources on the topic of incarcerated women, especially with regards to pregnancy specifically and health generally. Also, Christine has been kicking her usual butt with posts on Prop 8 and Sotomayor, a Double Dose, and the Political Diagnosis. I owe her huge thanks for taking up my slack during MLA last week. Finally, don’t forget that you can follow Judy of OBOS on Twitter, connect on Facebook, and donate online (or via snail mail, if you prefer). Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Ethics, L... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441093 Wed, 27 May 2009 21:11:28 +0100 2441093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404976&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F13%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-a-report-on-prison-nurseries%2F At Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a bit of information from and link to a new report from the Women’s Prison Association on prisons in the U.S. that have nurseries and also community-based alternatives to prison for women with small children. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Miscellaneous (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404976 Wed, 13 May 2009 12:54:16 +0100 2404976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404977&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F11%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-meet-the-2009-womens-health-heroes%2F Our Bodies Ourselves has announced their 2009 Women’s Health Heroes, honoring the work of women’s health advocates worldwide. Christine has a bit of info on how the quantity and quality of nominations was truly delightful and inspired the turning of the whole thing into an annual contest! You can also still read about all of the wonderful nominees. Also, here’s the release on the awards, which is set up to be easily shared via Facebook, FriendFeed, Twitter, and the like. Please do pass it on! Posted in Events & Observances (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404977 Mon, 11 May 2009 23:47:45 +0100 2404977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398558&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F07%2Fvote-ends-tomorrow-in-the-obos-womens-health-heroes-contest%2F The Our Bodies Ourselves Women’s Health Heroes contest is quickly drawing to a close, but there is still time for you to vote on the nominees – voting ends tomorrow, May 8. Go here to view all of the nominees. To vote, see the “Rate This Entry” option at the bottom of the nomination, and select your desired number of stars. Winners will be announced May 11. Posted in Events & Observances (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398558 Thu, 07 May 2009 13:07:52 +0100 2398558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380698&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F29%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-swine-flu-vs-midwives-sick-leave%2F Today at Our Bodies Our Blog, I have a post on how MomsRising and The Big Push for Midwives are using the swine flu situation to raise issues of home birth, midwifery, and paid sick leave. Also, Christine is covering the approval of Kathleen Sebelius at HHS. Completely unrelatedly, it’s now officially boob sweat season here in the Southeast. Ick. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Government, Infectious Diseases (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380698 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:37:56 +0100 2380698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375900&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2FQPPOX6iUw9k%2Fwomens-health-heroes-awards_29.html The voting has started for Women's Health Hero over at the Our Bodies, Our Selves blog, and our very own Kathryn Hinsch has been nominated! Go Kathryn! Voting is only open until May 8, so get on over and vote! (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375900 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:16:32 +0100 2375900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375796&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F28%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-results-from-the-birth-survey%2F The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) has released results from their birth provider and facility consumer feedback survey at www.thebirthsurvey.com. You may have noticed OBOB’s link to The Birth Survey over the past several months - this resource is the result of those survey submissions, and includes more than 17,500 ratings for providers and 6,500 ratings for facilities. At OBOB, we have some commentary from folks associated with the survey, and our congrats and thanks to CIMS. Also, don’t forget to nominate your Women’s Health Heroes! The deadline is midnight on Friday! Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Women's Health (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375796 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:34:15 +0100 2375796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375798&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F26%2Fweekly-news-round-up-8%2F Assorted links that caught my attention this week: Swine flu information from the CDC. CDCemergency is tweeting info and resources, and a Twitter search for “porcina” picks up a lot of Spanish-language discussion (there have been lots more cases in Mexico). See also the Secretary of Health site (in Spanish). Is it too early to panic? Just a few more days to nominate your Women’s Health Heroes! Submissions due May 1. Our Bodies Ourselves has a new Facebook page - come be a fan! Why Accidents (The Pregnant Kind) Happen, from NPR. 1,000 Calories a Day: Officially Not Torture, from Sweet Machine at Shapely Prose Not exactly health-related, but PBS is running a series called “We Shall Remain,” “a provocative multi-media project that establishes Native histor... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375798 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:27:09 +0100 2375798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364878&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F23%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-an-essay-on-childbirth-choices%2F The post, An Essay on the Factory Model of Childbirth, has selections from Lauren Plante’s essay in the International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics, in which she condemns the rising cesarean rate and compares current U.S. childbirth practices to the industrial revolution. It’s deliberately provocative. If you have access to the full-text, there are some assertions I don’t necessarily feel 100% comfortable with, but I get that they’re there to make people discuss the issue. The selections in the OBOB post are focused on U.S. women’s choices and autonomy in birth, which is definitely a worthwhile discussion. Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Ethics (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364878 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:07:19 +0100 2364878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353733&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F21%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-new-report-on-c-section-hospital-birth-trends%2F From HCUP, a new report documenting trends in hospital birth, with especially dramatic increases in repeat c-section from 1997-present. Posted in Birth (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353733 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:50:09 +0100 2353733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347684&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F14%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-hhs-call-to-action-on-breastfeeding%2F The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ (HHS) Office on Women’s Health, Office of the Surgeon General, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced a Call to Action on Breastfeeding, and are soliciting comments from individuals and organizations about breastfeeding in the United States. Find out more - including how to submit your comments - here. While you’re there, check out C’s latest Double Dose and Political Diagnosis, and a bit about AmazonFail. Posted in Breastfeeding, News Round-Ups (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347684 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:54:38 +0100 2347684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306047&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F31%2Fnominate-your-womens-health-hero%2F Our Bodies Ourselves is holding its first ever Women’s Health Heroes Awards - Christine mentioned it back in March, and as of April 1, nominations will officially be open. The contest is intended to “honor those who make significant contributions to the health and well-being of women. It’s a great way to publicly recognize people who make a difference in your life or the lives of others.” We’ve set up a special page to give the award details, including information on how to make a nomination, how the winners will be selected, and how to view others’ nominations. From the site: Who should I nominate? You’re welcome to nominate yourself or anyone who has advocated on behalf of women’s health. Possible nominees include, but are far from limited to, your... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306047 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:49:00 +0100 2306047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306054&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F31%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-opinion-piece-on-conscience-in-nejm%2F The New England Journal of Medicine has just published a perspective piece on the issue of provider conscience and the HHS “conscience” rule - at OBOB, I have some key snippets, and links to our past coverage of the issue. Reminder: public comments on rescinding the rule can be submitted through April 9. Posted in Ethics, Government (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306054 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:09:47 +0100 2306054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284190&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F18%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-access-to-reproductive-health-care-for-incarcerated-women%2F 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) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284190 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:30:51 +0100 2284190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2270485&cid=t_119674_88_f&fid=38153&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ozemedicine.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D515 Here is an online video tutorial, note the importance of adequate analgesia and assistants… fish hook removal technique and another example of this technique but without analgesia or assistants: fish hook removal technique - another demo and to complete our series, another which adds a few nice touches as they give in to advice from the patient, but make sure your volume is turned down - he is male after all and pain scores may not be valid: fish hook removal technique - 3rd demo I’m not convinced that it should replace the more thoughtful and controlled approach we use, and certainly not condoning this technique as it would seem to add some risk of trauma to structures caught behind the barb such as digital nerves. I guess it has its place and no doubt will become popular with... Oz E Medicine - emergency medicine in Australia blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2270485 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:05:13 +0100 2270485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2263061&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F12%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-female-condom-gets-fda-approval%2F Female Condom Receives FDA Approval - the post includes links to our previous coverage of the device as well. I still have some issues with this, because my understanding is that the FC2 was approved as “substantially equivalent” to the previously approved FC1 female condom. However, the material was changed, and research comparing the two focused on breakage and similar technical issues, rather than actual efficacy in STI/pregnancy prevention. I’m wondering why/if/how you can make a substantial equivalence argument when the material has been changed, so I’m looking forward to seeing the FDA’s documents on the approval. Posted in Uncategorized (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2263061 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:32 +0100 2263061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2231781&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F04%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-database-of-vbac-policies-and-drug-money-in-medical-education%2F New at Our Bodies Our Blog: ICAN Releases VBAC Policy Database and Examining Drug Industry Influence on Medical Education. The first post addresses and links to the International Cesarean Awareness Network’s new database of VBAC policies at U.S. hospitals. The second covers news of Harvard Medical School students’ protests of their instructors’ ties to drug company money, and a database grading conflict of interest policies at academic medical centers across the country. Christine also has a post on young women and health care coverage. Enjoy! Posted in Access, Rights, & Choice, Birth, Drugs, Web Resources (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2231781 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:19:24 +0100 2231781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227636&cid=t_119674_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fviewing-an-ms-lesion-up-close-and-personal%2F Last week, I was invited to attend a meeting of the Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association (WBBA), a trade organization of some very bright minds. The evening’s topic was, as you would guess, multiple sclerosis. The panel consisted of a well respected local MS specializing neurologist, a representative of a small bio/pharma company which is studying the next generation of Interferon drugs for multiple sclerosis and the Medical Director of the Swedish Neuroscience Institute. Information passed along at the meeting was comprehensive and very interesting. I’m still pouring over my copies of the PowerPoint slides for future blog topics. One thing, however, struck me so completely that I thought I’d share it with you this Monday. I saw an MS lesion. Now, I know we’ve all se... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227636 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:38:27 +0100 2227636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194572&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F17%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-guidelines-on-herpes-in-pregnancy%2F Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, I posted a summary of guidelines from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada on herpes in pregnancy, including discussion of c-sections. Also, Christine has the winners of our Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy & Birth giveaway. Thanks to everyone who entered by commenting - I hope we’ll see you commenting at OBOB more often! Posted in Birth, Free Stuff, Infectious Diseases, Pregnancy (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194572 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:57:00 +0100 2194572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2172399&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F10%2Fobos-post-history-of-menstrual-activism%2F Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, I discussed an article from Health Care for Women International on the history of menstrual activism, including how menstruation was addressed over the years in various editions of Our Bodies, Ourselves. This was a particularly neat topic for me to read about, because a one-credit student-led course, “Menstrual Health and Politics” during my undergrad was where I first encountered many of these topics - and it was instrumental in developing my interest in women’s health. We also read quite a bit from OBOS for that course, too. Posted in Menstruation, Women's Health       (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2172399 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:06:33 +0100 2172399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2147327&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F30%2Fhealth-benefits-of-maternity-leave-and-a-new-feature-on-our-bodies-our-blog%2F Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, I posted a quick summary of two new studies of maternity leave and its potential effect on rates of c-section and breastfeeding. Christine also posted the first in a new series, Political Diagnosis: The Week in Women’s Health. Each week, Our Bodies, Our Blog will take a look at what’s happening in Washington and in the new Obama administration related to women’s health and well-being. Posted in Birth, Breastfeeding, Government, Pregnancy       (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2147327 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:26:58 +0100 2147327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2128549&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F23%2Famy-sedaris-and-the-great-vulva-plus-the-roe-anniversary-and-the-treatment-of-immigrant-women%2F Christine caught this episode of Chelsea Lately featuring Amy Sedaris, in which she both mentions Our Bodies Ourselves and brings a giant vulva prop for the interview. Christine also put up a really great post for the Roe v Wade anniversary yesterday, with tons of info and links. Meanwhile, I have something on a new report criticizing the treatment of women immigrant detainees in Arizona. Posted in Abuse, Rape, & Safety, Access, Rights, & Choice, Funny, Government, News Round-Ups, Vaginas & Vulvas, Women's Health       (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2128549 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:57:27 +0100 2128549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640210&cid=t_119674_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F19%2Fremoving-or-suspending-chairs-and-non-executives-of-health-bodies-consultation-on-introducing-new-powers-of-suspension%2F Consultation document on proposals to introduce powers of suspension, and a single approach to the removal of chairs and non-executives of Strategic Health Authorities and other health bodies. The consultation on removing or suspending chairs and non-executives of Health Bodies sets out a single approach to considering whether and if so how, a chair or non-executive member of a Strategic Health Authority (SHA), Special Health Authority (SpHA) or Health Body should be removed from office. The process may involve either seeking resignation or the termination of appointment and also introduces the potential use of a suspension function, as well as proposals for temporary non-executive member(s) or director(s) to be appointed during the period of suspension. These proposals represent the secon... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640210 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:32:25 +0100 1640210 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1521880&cid=t_119674_109_f&fid=34504&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blacktriangle.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1809 Another nail gun accident. George Chandler accidentally nailed his hat onto his head with a 2.5 inch nail. “The doctor said he had an emergency before me that was more serious than what I had, and it was going to be a couple hours,” Chandler said. “About 5 o’clock, he came up to my room and [...] (Source: Black Triangle) Black Triangle blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1521880 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:08:59 +0100 1521880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1491917&cid=t_119674_109_f&fid=34504&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blacktriangle.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1802 The 5-centimeter nail shown in this X-ray was found after a man came to a Seoul, South Korea, hospital complaining of a severe headache. After examining and interviewing the man, doctors speculated that the nail had been the result of an accident four years before his visit, but that the man did not know the [...] (Source: Black Triangle) Black Triangle blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1491917 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:58:18 +0100 1491917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1329256&cid=t_119674_137_f&fid=36083&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIAmAnAlzheimersCaregiver%2F%7E3%2F258453067%2Feight-types-of-dementia-defined.html I frequently get asked questions about dementia and its various types. You can learn more about eight types of dementia on the following page. Source 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. This section provides information about the definition of dementia, the characteristics of... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver) I am an Alzheimer's Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1329256 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:40:28 +0100 1329256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1211913&cid=t_119674_109_f&fid=34504&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blacktriangle.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1715 It has been sometime since I have posted a Nail in Bodies story. Here’s a fascinating case report. 44-year-old man presented to his local emergency department wearing a baseball cap and complaining of headaches that had progressively worsened over the preceding 11 weeks. After we provided generous analgesia and performed simple investigations that failed to identify [...] (Source: Black Triangle) Black Triangle blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1211913 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:41:24 +0100 1211913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1068890&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=36583&url=http%3A%2F%2Fourbodiesourblog.org%2Fblog%2F2007%2F12%2Feverything_you_need_to_know_about_hillary_cli.php ... Or at least everything Our Bodies Ourselves has learned thus far is now available at OurBodiesOurselves.org/campaign08. As previously mentioned, OBOS interviewed Clinton this fall about her national health care proposal and its effect on women's health. Laurie Rubiner, Clinton's legislative director, then talked details with Judy Norsigian, OBOS executive director, and other women's health advocates, including Cindy Pearson, executive director of the National Women's Health Network; Maureen Corry, executive director of Childbirth Connection; and Byllye Avery, founder of the National Black Women's Health Project, now the Black Women's Health Imperative. We're pleased to post the full transcript of their conversation. You can also listen online or download for later. According to... Our Bodies Our Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1068890 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 22:45:21 +0100 1068890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=983266&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004720.html There's no big well of resistance to medical techniques that alter appearances. Most women and a substantial fraction of men are sufficiently dissatisfied with their appearances to consider plastic surgery.... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=983266 Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:00:00 +0100 983266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=758668&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004421.html If this mutation gets inserted into some human muscle cells would it make the human recipients more muscular? Double muscling is a trait previously described in several mammalian species including... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=758668 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 758668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623474&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F19%2Fworthy-wisdom-weight-lifting-minus-the-weights%2F Filed under: Exercise, Worthy WisdomWhile visiting Tucson's Canyon Ranch health and wellness resort, I spent a few hours with a fitness instructor who evaluated my body composition, flexibility, muscle strength, and cardiovascular performance. After offering me a grade in each of these areas -- my muscle strength was average, for example; my cardiovascular performance very good -- he gave me all sorts of tips and techniques for reaching a high level of fitness. He armed me with a variety of options, and I now have a solid collection of exercises in my bag of tricks. One thing I don't have in my bag, however, is a need for a lot of fancy equipment or gear. This fitness instructor told me he once knew a college football player who had the most gorgeous body he'd ever seen. He'd picked up not... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623474 Sat, 19 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 623474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=514581&cid=t_119674_87_f&fid=34902&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.futurepundit.com%2Farchives%2F004158.html A New York Times report suggests that stem cell therapies for athletic injury repairs might come in a single digit number of years.Athletes may lead the way in spurring the... (Source: FuturePundit) FuturePundit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=514581 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 514581