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 'carriers'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:54:16 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3433052&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F44B9S_TDaus%2Falpha-1-sucks-life-right-out-of-you.html This video is a public service announcement from the Alpha-1 Foundation. I know it is controversial but in my opinion, it is a fabulous advertisement. It grabs your attention, and that is exactly... [[ 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=3433052 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:07:00 +0100 3433052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871808&cid=t_198838_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2009%2F10%2Fatt-reverses-its-policy-on-iphone-internet-calls-nytimescom.html AT&T said on Tuesday that it would no longer prevent customers with the Apple iPhone from using Internet telephone services [namely Skype] that bypass its own voice network. via www.nytimes.comThis follows the Verizon Wireless announcement that it will release an Android phone, and this will allow Google Voice. (Source: Wireless Doc) Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871808 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:32:00 +0100 2871808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828168&cid=t_198838_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fcelebrate-international-babywearing-week%2F International Babywearing Week runs from September 21 to September 28, 2009. Personally I celebrate babywearing all year long! It has been such a blessing to be able to wear each of my babies in a sling or other baby carrier from birth to toddlerhood and beyond. Babywearing and Breastfeeding When it comes to breastfeeding, the benefits of babywearing are many! !. Babywearing a newborn keeps the baby close to the breast during a critical time for establishing breastfeeding. Many babywearing advocates talk about how gestation lasts 18 months — nine months “in” and nine months “out” with both skin-to-skin contact and carrying close to the chest in a carrier. 2. Babies who are worn cry less, which reserves the baby’s energy for feeding and makes for happie... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828168 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:55:37 +0100 2828168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367420&cid=t_198838_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fwinner-of-the-baby-carrier-giveaway%2F Thank you to everyone who entered the Baby Carriers Direct baby carrier giveaway! It was fun to see which sling, wrap, or carrier people hoped to win. The lucky winner is Carolyn, who said: I would love the Kozy Carrier Mei Tai Baby Carrier in Spotsylvania. Kozy Carrier Mei Tai Baby Carrier in SpotsylvaniaWell Carolyn, your wish is granted! As it turns out, the Kozy Carrier Mei Tai Baby Carrier in Spotsylania was a popular choice and I can see why! For those who didn’t win, the list price is $85 and Baby Carriers Direct currently offers it for $78.99 including free shipping! Carolyn, please email me by Tuesday, April 28, 2009, with your home mailing address to claim your prize. (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367420 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:55:10 +0100 2367420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347824&cid=t_198838_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbaby-carrier-sling-or-wrap-giveaway%2F You choose the prize in this fabulous baby carrier giveaway from Baby Carriers Direct! You have up to three contest entries to win your choice of baby carrier, sling or wrap under $100! The contest is open to those with a home mailing address in the United States or Canada. Have a look around Baby Carriers Direct. You can browse by brand, type, color, weight capacity or price (handy for staying under that $100 limit!) To enter the giveaway, leave a comment here saying which baby carrier you want to win! For a second entry, mention the contest on your blog and come back here to leave a second comment with the link to your post. For a third entry (or second if you do not have a blog), tweet with a link to the contest on Twitter @Breastfeed123 and come back here to leave a third comment. Afte... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347824 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:59:33 +0100 2347824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2295073&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Falphagirls.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Falpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency-get.html It’s a familiar story for many Alphas. You’ve been short of breath. The cough you got from that chest cold two weeks ago won’t go away. Your doctor prescribes an inhaler for asthma, but it’s not helping much. You’re confused, tired and worried about what may be wrong. The Alpha-1 Foundation's new video, “Short of Breath? Get Tested,” focuses on the symptoms of Alpha-1 and the problems Alphas face getting the right diagnosis. You can help spread awareness about getting tested for Alpha-1 by sharing this video with your friends. (Source: Unique But Not Alone) Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2295073 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:42:00 +0100 2295073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2149742&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F528682088%2Fmy-worlds-collide.html What do you get when you cross an Alpha-1 MZ gene carrier/hypertensive momma with a developing baby who has ZZ Alpha-1? ANSWER: SEVERE PREECLAMPSIA Some amazing research is going on at Yale by Dr.... [[ 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=2149742 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:38:00 +0100 2149742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067890&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F495879784%2Ftelevision-show-featuring-alpha-1.html Healthy Body, Healthy Mind (HBHM) takes a look at Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and helps viewers to understand Alpha-1. The show is currently running on the Public Television Network, so contact... [[ 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=2067890 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:23:00 +0100 2067890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1837466&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F405905702%2Fwhy-i-support-newborn-screening-for.html I'll never forget the moments when Grace's pediatric gastroenterologist sat Charlie and I down in some rocking chairs in the NICU and said some words I couldn't quite comprehend. She had diagnosed... [[ 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=1837466 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:44:00 +0100 1837466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1461172&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F295520623%2Falpha-1-foundation-association.html Alpha-1 Foundation, Association Celebrate GINA signing; Plans Under Way to Discuss Implications, Opportunities for Alpha-1 Detection MIAMI – The Alpha-1 Foundation and Alpha-1 Association today... [[ 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=1461172 Thu, 22 May 2008 03:23:00 +0100 1461172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1454749&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F294185665%2Fgenetic-information-nondiscrimination.html President Bush will sign the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) into law tomorrow. One of my Alpha-1 pals, Dennis, who actively lobbied for this historic legislation will be in... [[ 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=1454749 Tue, 20 May 2008 10:54:00 +0100 1454749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1439988&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUniqueButNotAlone%2F%7E3%2F289408459%2Fin-home-stretch.html The following article will appear in an upcoming issue of the Alpha-1 News. Please enjoy this advance copy. Alpha-1 Association copyrights apply. On two recent beautiful spring days, the "Ayes" went... [[ 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=1439988 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:12:00 +0100 1439988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1162652&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Falphagirls.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fnsaids-and-alpha-1-antitrypsin.html Hmmm! I guess the children's ibuprofen in use at my house should be discontinued. Interesting, and I'm amazed this isn't more well known within the Alpha-1 community. Obviously, this hasn't been tested on humans, but animal models are really quite interesting and can show causal relationships.Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Increases Liver Damage In Mice Carrying Mutant Human GeneAlpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency isn't a term that rolls right off the tongue. But people diagnosed with this genetic disorder learn its potential effects well. They know they shouldn't smoke or be around smokers because they are at increased risk for developing emphysema at a young age. In addition, some patients with alpha-1-antitrypsin (AT) deficiency can develop serious liver disease. But predicting which o... Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1162652 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:23:00 +0100 1162652 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=964738&cid=t_198838_129_f&fid=35709&url=http%3A%2F%2Falphagirls.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Falpha-1-carriers-and-anxietybipolar.html Wow, I guess I would have never put these two together. Interesting, but I'm not sure I completely understand it...Art, alpha-1-antitrypsin polymorphisms and intense creative energy: Blessing or curse? NeuroToxicology Volume 28, Issue 5, September 2007, Pages 899-914 Twenty-Third International Neurotoxicology Conference: ”Neurotoxicity in Development and Aging” Donald Everett Schmechel, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Medical Director, The Falls Neurology and Memory Center, 4355 Hickory Boulevard (US 321), Granite Falls, NC 28630, United States Received 1 February 2007; accepted 21 May 2007. AbstractPersons heterozygous for Z, S and rare alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT, SERPIN1A) polymorphisms (ca. 9% of population) are often considered ‘silent’ carriers with incre... Unique But Not Alone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=964738 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:01:00 +0100 964738