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 'brother'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:04:26 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181895&cid=t_160623_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F09%2F02%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-september-2-2011%2F It starts at a young age. Schools encourage it. Our families help define it. We begin our lives with the labels they give us like big brother, baby sister, only child. And as we get older, they just get more serious. Sometimes the way we’re perceived such as the “good one,” the “bad one,” the “troubled one,” the “drama queen,” inevitably follow us throughout the rest of our life. Sometimes these seemingly harmless labels take on a life of their own. If we don’t achieve our own sense of self, they begin to define who we are. And we grasp on tight. These lyrics from the Barenaked Ladies song What a Good Boy reminds me of the pressures they can have on us: “When I was born they looked at me and said What a good boy, what a sma... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181895 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:04:52 +0100 5181895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169532&cid=t_160623_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1547 Preparing for a new baby? You’ll also have to prepare your firstborn for life with a newborn sibling. Here’s how to get him ready for (and even looking forward to) the newbaby’s debut and — his debut as a big sibling.It is one of those terribly frightening thoughts, that your older child will become the demon child once your newborn arrives.  There are several ways to introduce the new baby and give the your older one  big brother/sister responsibilities so that he is  involved and welcoming of your nest addition. Read more at this terrific article on www.whattoexpect.com   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169532 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:50:38 +0100 5169532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952994&cid=t_160623_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F17%2Ffatherless-on-fathers-day%2F {Holidays, 2008} This Father’s Day, I’ll be spending the day at my dad’s gravesite. It’ll be two years this August since my father passed away. I thought the wounds would heal by now. But they haven’t. Instead, it feels like the scar tissue is healing all wrong. The first year was a blur. Days dissolving into one another, melting like the clock in one of my father’s favorite Dali paintings. Days spent focused on checking off items on a to-do list. Months spent trying to carve out some sort of a routine in a half-empty house. Time heals all wounds; you hear that all the time. But I don’t think that’s true. Time tears off the Band-Aid, little by little, instead of ripping it off in one fell swoop. As the days, weeks, months and years go by, you just get caught... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952994 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:11:12 +0100 4952994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902483&cid=t_160623_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F06%2Fthink-encouraging-girls-to-stay-smart-in-a-dumb-downed-world%2F In her gutsy book, Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World, attorney and national television legal analyst Lisa Bloom paints a dire picture: The problem is not just about that 25 percent of young women who would rather be hot than smart; rather, it’s about a culture that actually makes that a rational choice: rewarding girls for looks over brains. And it’s about ALL of us, intelligent American females, ranging from girlhood to old age, who are dazzling ignorant about some critically important things. An aggravating thing happened in the last generation. As girls started seriously kicking ass at every level of education (girls now out-perform boys in elementary, middle, and high schools; we graduate from college, professional, and graduate schools in greater ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902483 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:23:52 +0100 4902483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789245&cid=t_160623_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnational-strategy-to-reduce-prescription-drug-abuse-is-playing-big-brother-ok-in-an-emergency%2F2011.05.05 The White House released its plan last week entitled “Epidemic: Responding to America’s Prescription Drug Abuse Crisis” [LINK to pdf of this 10-page plan]. Below are some of the elements in this plan that is part of the National Drug Control Strategy (like that has worked so well :-/). The areas of this plan involve education of prescribers and users, monitoring programs, making it easy to dispose of controlled dangerous substances (CDS for short), and enhancing enforcement. The plan establishes thirteen goals for the next five years, and also creates a coordinating body, the Federal Council on Prescription Drug Abuse, to oversee and coordinate it all. If any of our readers have comments on specific items (I’ve numbered them for ease of reference), including uninte... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789245 Thu, 05 May 2011 21:00:00 +0100 4789245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775390&cid=t_160623_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbig-brother-taken-to-another-level-physician-movements-tracked-with-rfid-tags-at-medical-conferences%2F2011.05.02 Not everything that counts can be measured. Not everything that can be measured counts. -Albert Einstein Recently, a disturbing trend of monitoring physician quality and accountability has taken another ominous turn: tracking physician’s movements at scientific conferences (so called “tag and release”) using RFID tags imbedded in attendees name badges at national scientific sessions. Having had personal experience with the recent American College of Cardiology meeting, this technology will also be imbedded in the name badges for attendees at the upcoming Heart Rhythm Society meeting to be held in San Francisco in May. On first blush, it shouldn’t be such a big deal, right? It was all just a great way for companies to obtain, for a fee, the names and institutions of ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775390 Mon, 02 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4775390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4545163&cid=t_160623_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cancerlifeandme.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fi-wont-quit%2F My brother and I were having a chat yesterday. He told me he heard a song while on the road and it made him choke up, thinking of me. “What was the song?” I asked. It was “My Body” by Young The Giant. Curious, I hunted down a copy of the song, and instantly realized why it had Continue reading I won’t quit! (Source: Cancer, life, and me) Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4545163 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:43:46 +0100 4545163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074339&cid=t_160623_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F15%2Fbrother-andr%2F Millions of Roman Catholic pilgrims climb the 283 steps to St. Joseph’s Oratory – praying on their knees. In the early days of my AIDS diagnosis I used to go to a “healing mass” at Our Lady of Lourdes on Sherbourne Street here in Toronto.  I can’t say I wholeheartedly believed there was much hope [...] (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074339 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:50:00 +0100 4074339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370371&cid=t_160623_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffergie-to-publish-kid-lit%2F Today, PR Newswire announced that Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, will launch a new children’s book series titled Helping Hand Books. Each volume will focus on a specific personal or social issue that commonly affects children growing up. Child psychologist Dr. Richard Woolfson, Ph.D., will provide tips for parents about how to help their kids deal with life’s daily struggles. The first four works, scheduled for release this year, are Ashley Learns About Strangers, Emily’s First Day at School, Matthew and the Bullies, and Michael and His New Baby Brother. Sterling Children’s Books is Fergie’s publisher, and their other upcoming releases include The Case of the Barfy Birthday and Potty Animals: What to Know When You’ve Got to Go. photo: WENN Post from: B... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370371 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:38:41 +0100 3370371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820559&cid=t_160623_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F09%2F22%2Fchaos-theory-acorn-gets-smashed%2F New cartoon by Trussell & Trussell on AOL’s Politics Daily: ACORN Gets Smashed. Posted in Politcal Cartoons Tagged: acorn, brother embezzled, democrat, republican, scandal (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820559 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:32:54 +0100 2820559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859105&cid=t_160623_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lrdlc.dreamhosters.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fmy-foundation-dads-response%2F Not too long ago, I wrote about my father. He called me yesterday and asked if I was ready to hear his response yet. I said, “Sure.” I was curious. He actually read this to me over the phone. Can you say emotional? Between him choking up and me reaching for tissues…well, I’ll let you read it. He left this as a comment on the blog yesterday, but I’m elevating it to full-on blog post, baby! My comments are in GREEN. His reply: Hi mi hijo, After I read “My Foundation” I was crying for awhile, and so many memories to to my mind and heart. I remember how many of my plans (as a dad) for you suddenly collapsed right before my eyes. I figured maybe you would be a great soccer player. But, most of all, a martial artist that I could be teaching and coaching. (My Dad... Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859105 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:12:51 +0100 2859105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2641441&cid=t_160623_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2FSzn1srU-26s%2Ftimmy-celebration.html We all got together with Tim for a family dinner before he ships out to Afghanistan sometime next month. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2641441 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:37:00 +0100 2641441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2859118&cid=t_160623_136_f&fid=39027&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lrdlc.dreamhosters.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fa-sick-boys-guilt%2F If I could have said this then, I would have. Better late than never: Sisters: I am sorry for all the playtime you lost because of me. You must have wasted so many hours in boredom, on my behalf. I am sorry for worrying you. I am sorry for any tears I caused you. Little brother: I am sorry for stealing your spotlight. You were the baby, and you should have been spoiled. Instead, it was me everyone worried about. If I had it my way, I would have chosen invisibility over disability. I am sorry for not being there to play catch with you. I am sorry I couldn’t be the big, strong one to teach you ropes. Mom and Dad: I am sorry for the sleepless nights you had because of me. I am sorry for the massive strain I added to your already heavy load. I wish it could have been easier for you. I wi... Cancer, life, and me blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2859118 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:18:27 +0100 2859118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447506&cid=t_160623_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fcompulsory-immunisations.html ...or elseDoctors are to consider whether parents should be forced to have their children vaccinated against mumps, measles and rubella.BBCThis is the typical, provocative way in which the media tends to present problems like this. Doctors are not in a position to force anyone to do anything and nor should they be. Compulsory immunisation is a matter for our elected representatives and for Parliament.Most parents give their children all recommended immunisations. The only controversy at the moment is the MMR. A generation ago, it was the pertussis immunisation that caused controversy, but that is long forgotten. There is a measles out break at the moment. It was always going to happen. It could have been avoided.Herd immunity is a powerful argument for doctors but, for an understandably an... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447506 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:14:00 +0100 2447506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447508&cid=t_160623_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fbritains-got-talent-finishes-big.html How desperately sad that Susan Boyle should finally crack under the pressure. She seemed gracious on stage to the winners, and was apparently gracious to them behind the scenes, but newspaper reports suggest that some aspects of her behaviour were already giving cause for concern.Britain's Got Talent judge Piers Morgan said today that Boyle was "emotionally drained and exhausted" after being put under more pressure than any other contestant in the show. "Nobody has had to put up with the kind of attention Susan has had. Nobody could have predicted it. It has been crazy, she has gone from anonymity to being the most downloaded woman in history."However, Morgan insisted that she was "essentially fine". "She was very tired and hasn't been sleeping," he said. "She has just gone away to have so... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447508 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:31:00 +0100 2447508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405290&cid=t_160623_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2Ff5a1QhPxuok%2F Here are a new pair of scary... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405290 Sat, 09 May 2009 12:38:11 +0100 2405290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398752&cid=t_160623_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2Ff5a1QhPxuok%2F Here are a new pair of scary... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398752 Sat, 09 May 2009 12:38:11 +0100 2398752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2389975&cid=t_160623_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fx8nj3AbLOAc%2F Our condolences go out to David Cook, who lost his brother, Adam, to brain cancer on Saturday. Cook was the winner of American Idol last season, and fans of the show know that his brother was a source of inspiration for him. At one point in the competition, Cook even broke down while talking about him on stage. Adam could be seen in the front row a time or two, which undoubtedly was a special moment for both brothers. Cook told the crowd at the 12th Annual Race for Hope in Washington, D.C., on Sunday that his brother had passed the day before. He said, “I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else right now.” Cook, along with his team, helped raise $98,000 for brain cancer research. Image: Bauer-Griffin Share and Enj... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2389975 Tue, 05 May 2009 11:17:05 +0100 2389975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195063&cid=t_160623_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F541779304%2Fhappy-birthday-tim.html Today, my brother, Tim, turned 24 years young. I miss him very much. He is currently stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, where his unit, the 82nd Airborne, is preparing for their upcoming... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195063 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:20:00 +0100 2195063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021679&cid=t_160623_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F478145408%2Fsoldier-home-for-visit.html [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021679 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 05:30:00 +0100 2021679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021682&cid=t_160623_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F478069449%2Fwhen-he-was-just-boy-of-5-i-left-to.html When he was just a boy of 5 I left to start my adult life Off to college I went Before I left, he tugged my sleeve, and said "You can't go. You're like the other mom." "Sorry Timmy. I'll miss you,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021682 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 03:43:00 +0100 2021682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631524&cid=t_160623_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F337673451%2Fmiss-you-timmy.html I miss you Timmy. I know you've grown up and are a man, but you'll always be loved by your big sister. If telepathy exists, know that I'm sending good thoughts and vibes that will help you during... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631524 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:02:00 +0100 1631524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1618140&cid=t_160623_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F334791704%2Fperhaps.html The chairs were scattered across the patio, and the table umbrella was open to shade us from the hot sun. The refrigerator was full of picnic foods, and my family members were about to arrive. We... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618140 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 03:56:00 +0100 1618140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551781&cid=t_160623_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F321001236%2Fsoldier.html Words are not coming to me tonight. Emotions prevail right now. I waffle between fear and tears, but at the same time have an immense amount of pride. My 23 year old baby brother, Tim, enlisted... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551781 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:42:00 +0100 1551781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396267&cid=t_160623_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F277067492%2F Big Brother contestant Adam Jasinki—who achieved near-universal opprobrium in the autism community for calling autistic children “retards” on the show—-is one of the final two contestants to win the half a million dollar prize. Today’s Philadelphia Inquirer describes him as a “wide-eyed lug with Cherry Hill roots”—-that’s Cherry Hill in South Jersey—-who has “connived his controversial way” into possibly winning. If Jasinski wins, it’s a sad statement about what people will do for money and about people in general: Something a lot, lot less than brotherly love. Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism spectrum disorder, big brother, cbs, children, offensive language, pdd-nos, Psychology, StereotypesShare This (Source:... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396267 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:00:51 +0100 1396267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1362354&cid=t_160623_85_f&fid=34705&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffatdoctor.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fmama-lion-gets-mad.html Warning: Very Long PostI've long discussed my impatience with Son's preschool teacher, who is from Russia and is fairly rigid in her expectations. I first described it as a concentration camp. Later, I explained that temper tantrums are not allowed. We left him at the school because his behavior, to us, has gotten better and better. And he seems to love it there, despite the fact that he is in "time out" over half the time when we pick him up.Over the past few weeks, she has insisted that Son eat all of his lunch, every bite, or he does not get to enjoy a cookie with the other children for afternoon snack. The tantrums usually occur at cookie time.Son has texture issues and will not eat anything that is not either smooth or crunchy. Sandwiches are out, as is soup. He'll do raw veggies, but... Fat Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1362354 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:04:00 +0100 1362354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1251790&cid=t_160623_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F239875674%2F By now you’ve probably heard about the remarks by Adam Jasinski on CBS’ Big Brother reality TV show in which he referred to autistic children as “retards.” The offensiveness of Jasinski’s remark was all the greater because—-as he said—-he works as the is the PR Manager for the United Autism Foundation (UNIAF) (last September, I reported on UNIAF’s plans to build a dental hospital for autistic children) . Lowe’s has pulled ads from the show. CBS, as a commenter notes, has still refused to issue an apology, and some questions have been raised about the validity of UNIAF: See this CBS4.com video report. The controversy thickens………. Tags: ads, asd, asperger, autism, big brother, lowe's, Media, offensive language, Parenting... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1251790 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:20:30 +0100 1251790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1246646&cid=t_160623_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F238416136%2F CBS says that Big Brother contestant Adam Jasinski referring to autistic children as “retards” last week on the show is “offensive,” according to K-Lite FM: CBS says the reason the remark was left in the broadcast was because Jasinski’s housemate Sheila reacted immediately with “shock and condemnation” on screen. During the broadcast, Jasinski defended himself by pointing his alleged work with the United Autism Foundation, saying, “I can call them whatever I want, OK? I bust my ass to help these special-needs children!” The president of the United Autism Foundation, which Jasinski is apparently an employee of, said that his’s remarks were “irresponsible, misleading and unprofessional,” as reported in today’s New ... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1246646 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:08:38 +0100 1246646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1233278&cid=t_160623_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F235370696%2F I shouldn’t even have to say that. Period. Someone did, on CBS’ Big Brother TV show: Adam Jasinski, who is the PR Manager for the United Autism Foundation (UNIAF). Here’s a video clip in which Jasinski talks about taking autistic children to a hair salon for kids with special needs “so the retards can get it together and get their hair done.” A woman named Sheila confronts Jasinski about what he’s said. “Can get it together”—–Jasinski’s use of the word “retards” is terrible as it is, but talking about kids “getting it together”: This is seriously troubling language. My own son Charlie has a lot of cognitive delays—-I’ve mentioned his struggles to read, write, and do most academi... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1233278 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:32:34 +0100 1233278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1122544&cid=t_160623_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F208778337%2F Charlie is an only child so reports about siblings of autistic children—like that by novelist Karen Olsson about a young woman named Tarah Perry in the February New York Times Magazine, and in the December 24th Time magazine—lead me mostly to speculate. Charlie does have a number of cousins on my side of the family who are just bit older than him, and some of whom have been very interested in him; if we lived nearer to them on the West Coast, I would try to have him spend more time with them. But occasional visits are a different matter than living day in and day out with someone. Even if I only consider the many times we have moved (and mostly for Charlie’s education)—this would be eight times—-I would think another child would be unsettled at the least, to h... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1122544 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:08:02 +0100 1122544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088767&cid=t_160623_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Fcolon-cancer-story-from-kristen%2F Comment from Kristen at Liver cancer is a killer, with answer from Metastatic Liver Cancer. My dad was diagnosed with colon cancer on Feb.14th, 2007. The doctor gave him 2 days to 2 weeks to live. He died on Feb. 16th, 2007. The cancer had spread and was inoperable. Nothing prepared my family for the shock of his death and we are still trying to deal with it. The ironic thing is my father was scheduled for a colonoscopy the day after we took him to the ER. The stuff he was supposed to drink for the colonoscopy made him ill, which is why we went to the ER where we found out why. People say it gets easier, but for my family, it hasn’t yet. Metastatic liver cancer reactions Dear Kristen, Accept our condolences and a big hug. Like you say: it just doesn’t get any easier emotional... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088767 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:21:25 +0100 1088767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=659394&cid=t_160623_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F122329925%2Ffrom_a_street_in_calcutta_into.html Back in 1982, I interviewed Mother Teresa’s right hand man, Brother Andrew. He led  a large group men who chose to follow a similar path as Mother Teresa - to help the poor on the streets in downtown Calcutta. Andrew happened to come to Victoria, British Columbia, while I was there and a  magazine asked for an article about why his work was so successful. Even after 25 years I still remember Andrew’s key statement when I questioned him about the poor people that consumed his sphere of influence …. “In many ways these people are far richer than people in your nation,” he said, lowering his eyes as if embarrassed to tell me this. When I asked how this was so … he added "The people I work with live on the street but they... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=659394 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:26:25 +0100 659394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=561451&cid=t_160623_140_f&fid=35448&url=http%3A%2F%2Fseemedlikeagoodideathetime.com%2F2007%2F04%2F22%2Fyour-smoking-offends-me%2F That’s quite popular these days. It’s PC to poke fun at the double quarter pounder with cheese as well. 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