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 'cell phone'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:55:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159199&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fto-heal-after-an-affair-and-rebuild-the-relationship%2F “For many people, an affair is deeply traumatizing [and] some marriages can’t recover from it,” said Jason Seidel, PsyD, founder and director of The Colorado Center for Clinical Excellence in Denver. But if you decide to work on your relationship post-affair, you must accept a hard truth: Another affair can happen. This is the paradox of healing, Seidel said. Often, partners who’ve been cheated on will demand full access to their spouse’s email, cell phone records, Facebook and other accounts (or they’ll sneak around to get the access), he said. They see this as legitimate and essential to helping reestablish trust in the relationship. A common belief is “How could I ever trust you again unless you give me full access?” While this thinking is understandable, it simply doesn... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159199 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:40:21 +0100 5159199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086258&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F31%2Flifesaving-list%2F Help save lives by sharing this list. Online Suicide Prevention Resources is a small wiki focussed on crisis resources available online without a telephone. There are listings for social media, secure IM chat, and public forums. It was inspired by the International Suicide Prevention Wiki, created by Post Secret, which features a table of links and directories for telephone crisis hotlines and resources all over the world. The list I created today is solely for non-phone contacts. Included are details of the hours for each service. Why make such a list? In today’s cell phone family plan homes, calls show up on bills read by parents, and youth might want privacy for a long list of reasons including the parents being the problem. By using the Internet, people can connect one on one to ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086258 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:00:50 +0100 5086258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968485&cid=t_112548_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fis-your-cell-phone-carrying-bacteria%2F2011.06.26 Alright doctors, time to give up the cell phones. (Never mind that there has not been a study linking cell phones and hospital acquired infections). From the American Journal of Infection Control: A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine bacterial colonization on the mobile phones (MPs) used by patients, patients’ companions, visitors, and health care workers (HCWs). Significantly higher rates of pathogens (39.6% vs 20.6%, respectively; P = .02) were found in MPs of patients’ (n = 48) versus the HCWs’ (n = 12). There were also more multidrug pathogens in the patents’ MPs including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella spp, high-level aminoglycoside-resistant Enterococcus spp, ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968485 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:00:00 +0100 4968485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921521&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F09%2Fhow-our-intuitions-deceive-us-part-2-interview-with-daniel-simons%2F In part one of this interview, we began exploring the limits of human perception with Daniel Simons, a Psychology professor and co-winner of an Ig Noble prize.  This conversation is part two of that discussion. Assuming you can name only one, what is one of the most popular myths associated with attention? How about one for memory? We assume that we will automatically notice anything that appears before our eyes, regardless of what else we’re doing.  But, in reality, we’re only aware of a tiny subset of the world around us, and our awareness depends critically on the focus of our attention. Without focusing our attention, we can look without seeing.  We tend to miss unexpected objects and events because they do not attract our attention. And, without our attention, we don&#8... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921521 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:15:05 +0100 4921521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4552071&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F05%2Fthe-dangers-of-texting-while-driving%2F Does text messaging while driving have a big influence on driving abilities?  I think most people would agree that texting definitely does not help us drive any better. But, by consistently texting while at the wheel, many individuals act as if text messaging has a small negative effect on driving skill. “I can drive fine while text messaging,” says the confident texter. And that’s the problem — all of us feel capable, but none of us really are as capable as we think we are. Especially when it comes to multi-tasking well with two attention-demanding tasks. Let’s look at what the research says… Hosking and colleagues (2009) investigated the effects of using a cell phone on the driving performance of young novice drivers.  Twenty inexperienced drivers used a ce... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4552071 Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:17:42 +0100 4552071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4525031&cid=t_112548_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoes-cell-phone-use-stimulate-brain-activity%2F2011.02.26 We all know that using a cell phone can stimulate the brain to work a bit harder. “Mr. Skerrett? This is Dr. LeWine’s office. Do you have a minute to talk about your test results?” or “Dad, a bunch of kids are going to Casey’s house after the dance. Can I go?” But a new study published in JAMA is making me wonder what the energy emitted by the phone itself — not just the information it delivers — is doing to my brain. Here’s the study in a nutshell. Dr. Nora Volkow and her colleagues recruited 47 volunteers to have their brain activity measured twice by a PET scanner. Both times the volunteer had a cell phone strapped to each ear. During one measurement, both phones were turned off. During the other, one phone was turned on but muted so the volunteer didn’t know... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4525031 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:00:29 +0100 4525031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4225373&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F02%2F5-tips-for-a-low-stress-customer-service-experience%2F “Thank you for calling customer service! My name is Summer. How can I help you?” Wait, it’s after 5 pm. And this is the internet, not a phone. And I’m at my kitchen table, not in my drab fabric-walled cubicle. And I’m not wearing a headset. Let me switch hats for a moment and return to being a writer for the next few minutes. Tomorrow, I celebrate my last day of working in a customer service call center. (Despite the rumors, it’s not an easy gig.) Over the past few years, I’ve been called some less-than-savory names through the phone lines. A few customers have threatened me. Even more have called me a liar, played psychological games with me, and screamed words that their grandmothers would be ashamed to hear. Lesson learned: contacting a customer... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4225373 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:57:02 +0100 4225373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183299&cid=t_112548_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealth-information-whos-using-a-cell-phone-to-find-it%2F2010.11.18 What do cell phones and health-information seeking have in common? Very little, at least among the chronically ill (e.g., the folks who are driving healthcare use and cost). An American Medical News article about the latest Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project study on mobile phone use caught my eye. The introduction to the article reads: Despite the proliferation of cell phones in the United States, the number of people using them to access health information is low. But experts believe the sheer number of people using mobile phones and wireless devices means that health information eventually will get more mobile as well. According to the study, 85 percent of Americans use mobile phones, but only 17 percent of cell phone owners have used them to look up he... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183299 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 23:00:44 +0100 4183299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119079&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2Fmilitary-mental-health-theres-an-app-and-money-for-that%2F Two good pieces of good news came out of the military this week — especially for soldiers and veterans who are facing mental health concerns. The first is the Monday announcement by Pentagon officials of a free smart phone application for Android devices designed to help soldiers and veterans to track their emotional health. It’s called the T2 Mood Tracker (from the National Center for Telehealth and Technology) is available free free download now. (The iPhone app is in the works.) It’s basically a mood tracker, allowing users to track their mood, happiness and stress levels throughout the day. Anyone can download and use the app, free of charge. The second piece of good news is the announcement that the U.S. Army will spend $17 million over 3 years to study suicide in so... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119079 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:43:36 +0100 4119079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022914&cid=t_112548_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftech-nitis-new-overuse-injuries-from-too-much-personal-technology%2F2010.10.01 It’s not surprising to people that I’m a “techy” type of guy. Reading tech stories about the latest gadgets is a nice occasional escape from work. One of the ways that medicine and tech intersect is in some “overuse injuries” that I’ve seen and talked with people about. When the Nintendo Wii first came out, there were many stories of “Wii-itis” and tendonitis-related injuries. Last week American Medical News interviewed me for a story posted on their site [on September 27th] called “New Personal Technology Creating New Ailments.” The article opens like this: When Mike Sevilla, MD, sees young patients at his Salem, Ohio, family practice, he often finds them text messaging or listening to music on portable media players. The... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022914 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0100 4022914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999052&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F24%2Fthe-situation-of-halfalogues%2F From EurekAlert: “Yeah, I’m on my way home.” “That’s funny.” “Uh-huh.” “What? No! I thought you were – ” “Oh, ok.” Listening to someone talk on a cell phone is very annoying. A new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, finds out why: Hearing just one side of a conversation is much more distracting than hearing both sides and reduces our attention in other tasks. Lauren Emberson, a psychology Ph.D. candidate at Cornell University, came up with the idea for the study when she was taking the bus as an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. “I was commuting for 45 minutes by bus every day and I really felt like... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999052 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:01:53 +0100 3999052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976531&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F16%2Fwhy-are-cell-phone-conversations-so-distracting%2F We’ve all been there — sitting in a public place, and feeling like that person over there, talking on their cell phone, is so annoying. Why are they so annoying? What makes a cell phone conversation that you overhear so distracting? Four researchers, led by Lauren Emberson (2010) from Cornell University, set to find out. Previous research has shown that we don’t seem to be as distracted when listening to a full dialogue between two people as when we are listening to a “halfalogue” — that is, just one side of a two-sided conversation. In two small studies conducted exclusively on 41 college undergraduates, the researchers devised tasks to measure how distracting mobile phone conversations are when we hear only one side of the conversation. Specifically, t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976531 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:44:51 +0100 3976531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902947&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F25%2Fproof-positive-generosity-as-a-business-model%2F Good works are links that form a chain of love. — Mother Teresa My nickname is eleven-fifty-nine. That is the time I show up at the bank on Saturdays. They close at noon. I know the tellers. They laugh each week when I come in. I laugh too. I always promise I will try to get there earlier next week. I never do.   Life just gets in the way. I went to the bank this past Friday. It is my writing day, and I was writing what you are now reading. I got there about 10 a.m. The tellers laughed, checked their imaginary or real watches and wondered out loud what day it was. I told them not to expect this from me again. As I filled out the deposit slip, an unkempt, scraggly man carrying a satchel got in line. I noticed the tellers paying attention to him and his sack. My anti-terrorism parano... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902947 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:39:58 +0100 3902947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737080&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F08%2Fdating-some-self-esteem-savers%2F I have been in the single arena, and it is an arena, for nearly a year. In this time frame I have learned, lost, cried and felt elation, all at varying levels. How does a woman know when the guy actually likes her? How does a woman know what to say or do and not seem crazy? The answers are there are no answers. Sometimes one person may feel a connection when the other does not. Sometimes we come across potential partners who are super-sexy, successful and have that “catch me if you can” attitude. They’re not worth running after if they won’t run right after you too. Dating is hard. But I think the key to positive dating is to attempt to remain objective as possible. I know this is nearly impossible for some and I am guilty of it. Many of us have hopes and ideas of t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737080 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:30:29 +0100 3737080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710537&cid=t_112548_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F3-ways-to-maximize-your-leisure-time%2F photo: Thinkstock We know. It feels weird to unplug and just think about nothing for a few minutes, let alone an hour. But leisure time really is important for our mental and physical health. Women get about a half-hour less of daily leisure time than men – which translates to four weeks every year. Excuse us? We women do more of the domestic chores at home than our partners, so we cannot tolerate this news. Jane Has a Job gave us three big tips for making the most of our free time and being as relaxed and happy as we can (and at least as much as a dude): 1. Sign up for a scheduled group activity: Though it might seem like just another commitment, if you’re a part of a book club or tennis league, you probably won’t blow it off to do some chores. It’ll encourage you to s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710537 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:59:03 +0100 3710537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671784&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F17%2Fput-down-your-iphone-while-driving%2F Not only is it dangerous to drive while talking on your mobile phone or iPhone or Blackberry, it’s also not good for your relationship either. So says a professor who thinks that if driving while distracted by your technological gadget is bad enough, imagine what trying to hold up your end of the conversation in your relationship might be. Relationships rely on good, clear communication. Driving relies on good, clear undivided attention and no distraction. The two don’t seem entirely compatible, so it seems to reason the good professor has a point. “In general, cell phone usage while driving might lead to missed relationship stop lights, slow reactions to dangerous relationship circumstances, loss of control of one’s part of the interaction, and interaction mistakes that co... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671784 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:28:19 +0100 3671784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585666&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fstressed-out-shrink-rapper.html http://psychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com/2010/05/stressed-out-shrink-rapper.htmlYes, shrinks get stressed out, too. Can I tell you about it?I hate paperwork, in case I never mentioned it. And I hate dumb things that are mandated by institutions and don't make sense. So I'm getting ready to go to APA this weekend ( see you there?) and I'm trying to tie things up. It's not going so well. Here's my list:MEDICARE.Remember I told you that I moved and tried to change my address with Medicare? Ah, 221 downloadable forms on the Medicare website, and not one of them is a change of address form. To change my address, I had to re-enroll. 27 pages. Then they wanted my office utility bills. But I don't have utility bills, they are included in my rent. I faxed my rent invoice--it has my address, and it say... Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585666 Fri, 21 May 2010 03:41:00 +0100 3585666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3567894&cid=t_112548_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-your-family-has-a-technology-gap%2F2010.05.15 Do you have a technology participation gap in your family? We do. In fact, most families do somewhere. For us, we have a few older relatives who firmly believe that technology is for “the younger generation.” What’s interesting is that some of these people are not that old — at least not “old” as I define it. One relative, for example, was a working woman in her younger days. Retired now, she never bought into any technology past the 1970s! Beyond the automobile, refrigerator, TV, radio, dishwasher, washer and drier, she has seen no need for anything else. Although  she has grudgingly begun to use email and the Web, she has deemed herself  ”old” and refused to use a cell phone or any other “high-tech device.” (more…) *This blog post was originall... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3567894 Sat, 15 May 2010 12:00:10 +0100 3567894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3524319&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F10341790%2F1cfov8%2Fneuromarketing%7EUse-Your-Cell-Phone-Save-Your-Brain.htm Neuromarketing readers know I sometimes venture into the non-marketing area of brain fitness, and I couldn’t resist passing along this bit of research on cell phone use. For years, we’ve been hearing alarming claims that cell phone use causes brain cancer, though no reputable study has established such a link. Now, a study [...] CommentsWhat a bunch of phooey!! Cell phones are harmful and we need to ... by CellPhoneSafetySince this was a mouse study, Mike, I'd think twice before ... by Roger DooleyWow I never thought I'd hear that phone radiation is good for ... by Mike (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3524319 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:43:53 +0100 3524319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416085&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F29%2Fam-i-normal%2F This is a common theme I hear echoed from a lot of people I meet. “Am I normal?” “I can’t wait to feel more normal again.” “Must be nice being so normal…” The problem is, I don’t know what normal is. I suppose for some of the people, they mean “without the symptoms of my disorder.” That makes sense, especially as some symptoms of some disorders can be pretty severe and debilitating toward living their everyday life. But then I realize that even people without a diagnosed condition still don’t often feel “normal.” We live our lives, we have our stresses, we hate our bosses or the 9-to-5 routine, we get into arguments with our significant others. Is this “normal?” Some days you don’t know... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416085 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:52:02 +0100 3416085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370377&cid=t_112548_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdo-phones-cause-cancer-andrea-boland-thinks-so%2F Past fears of a connection between cell phone radiation and brain cancer seemed to dissipate faster as cell phones got smaller, and today most Americans cradle phone to ear without batting an eye. But Maine state representative Andrea Boland wants us to worry, and some researchers think she might be right, according to a TIME magazine article. Boland is lobbying for cell phone companies to print electromagnetic radiation warnings on their products, alerting consumers to associated risks of brain cancer. Both the National Cancer Institute and the World Health Organization deny that there’s evidence to support a public health warning, but research is inconclusive, according to TIME. Read more: “How safe is your cell phone?” Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370377 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:55:45 +0100 3370377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350618&cid=t_112548_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fprivacy-and-technology%2F7061%2F Conclusion I’m not trying to scare you away from using technology. There are a lot of good things that technology can do for you. If you live in complete fear, you’ll never leave your house in the first place. Of course, staying at home can be dangerous, too. You might get hit by a meteor. It is worth understanding that some of the things you make public can provide people with ill intent very detailed information about where and who you are. You can’t live under a rock, but understanding what information you are making available is important. Follow Productivity501 on Twitter.. If you liked this, please consider sharing it with others: --- at Productivity501:Past Post: Two Types of Technology UsersPrevious Post: Technology UsersTwo Types of Tech... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350618 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:00:18 +0100 3350618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943866&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F29%2Fthe-homeless-highway-gentleman%2F The homeless highway gentleman walks as if he’s on a mission. He walks alongside a busy stretch of highway in southern New Hampshire every day, roughly at the same time, wearing the exact same clothes. You can tell he’s a gentleman because he wears a faded, outdated tan sports jacket. It’s seen better days, but so has the gentleman. He’s older, balding, and very much on his own. And yet, when you see him, you notice he has a sense of civilized purpose and dignity about him. It’s how and where he walks that gets people’s attention. He doesn’t walk on the grassy berm next to the four-lane highway, he walks right in the gutter on the road, often in the right-hand most lane. If you were a distracted driver and were fiddling with your cell phone or radi... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943866 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:03:23 +0100 2943866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934811&cid=t_112548_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2009%2F10%2Fvoice-speech-recognition-is-the-killer-app-for-mobiles.html And, it's a workable solution now, based on my experience with Google's Voice Search on the Android platform that I blogged about yesterday.Once you can reliably use speech recognition on a mobile, the issues of small keyboard and small screen, even on a netpad computer, vanish.The most important aspect of this is that it changes how you think about finding information. I was lying in bed, and for some reason I was thinking about my sister's wired haired terrier, and I remembered that her vet said the dog may have a form of Cushing's Syndrome. At that moment the term "canine cushing's syndrome" popped into my head. I did the voice search on the HTC Hero, and sure enough the first hit did come up with a Web page devoted to this subject. I quickly looked it over... Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934811 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:37:33 +0100 2934811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2931082&cid=t_112548_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2009%2F10%2Fmedical-search-using-google-voice-search-on-the-android-htc-hero.html I stumbled upon Google Voice Search when I was testing the Sprint Navigation app on the HTC Hero smart phone. In order to chart a course from your present location, you have the option of speaking the address of the destination, then Google finds on the map and shares it with the navigation app, giving you turn-by-turn navigation. Then I noticed that the voice search was a standalone Android app. I tested it with a medical term search as I mentioned in a previous post. Now, here's the video: Here's some screen shots of the app in action: (Source: Wireless Doc) Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2931082 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:15:34 +0100 2931082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899129&cid=t_112548_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FeCpfA7EOKeg%2F The controversies on the danger of cell phones causing brain cancer do not seem to go away. Numerous studies have been done to prove, or disprove, the link between cell phone use and brain tumors, but so far no conclusion has been reached. The National Cancer Institute even has a fat sheet answering some of the concerns, and the Institute writes “studies have not shown any consistent link between cellular telephone use and cancer, but scientists feel that additional research is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn.” Now, however, a review of the existing studies on the topic found a harmful association between mobile phone use and the risk of tumors. Appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, the review analyzed results from 23 case-control studies involving more than 37,... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899129 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:55:00 +0100 2899129 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2785884&cid=t_112548_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fan-online-tool-to-rate-cellphone-radiation%2F Thinking about buying a new cell phone? Before you do, you might want to check out the free, user friendly online tool that illustrates the radio frequency emission of more than 1000 phones in the marketplace. The online tool, created by the Environmental Working Group, offers easy to read graphics which enables consumers to make quick comparision of the radiation levels of cellphones and smart phones. Radiation is emitted from cell phones each time you talk on or send text message from it. Some phones emit less than others. As to whether or not it is a health risk remains in debate with the phone industry saying ‘no risk’ and researchers around the world still seeking answers. Given that no one knows for sure, it makes sense to go for a phone with the least amount of radiation emissio... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2785884 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:03:35 +0100 2785884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2703856&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F08%2F15%2Fjustice-in-texas-mistreating-developmentally-disabled-nets-jail-time%2F Texas is not a state you want to live in if you have a developmental or mental disability. As we noted in June, Texas punished 268 abusive employees who take care of this vulnerable population in state-run care facilities (such as hospitals and schools). Previously, over 1,100 employees were fired or disciplined for mistreating the people under their care. Over one thousand employees! That’s just an amazing number. But I guess justice finally catches up to those who think nothing of mistreating or abusing those in their care. At least that’s what Jesse Salazar discovered this week. You may remember him as one of the 11 people the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services fired in April for encouraging fights among mentally and developmentally disabled residents at one o... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2703856 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 13:44:19 +0100 2703856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674520&cid=t_112548_155_f&fid=38406&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThe1xObjective%2F%7E3%2FlHk1yUMKixI%2F Last month was a bit crazy for me, so I was admittedly neglectful of my poor blog. However, that did not stop me from scouring the news blogs. Below is a run-down of quick links to stories I... Catch the rest of the story after the break... (Source: The 1x Objective) The 1x Objective blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674520 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:22:20 +0100 2674520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653980&cid=t_112548_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Four-life-is-forever-changed-by-breast-cancer%2F Up until 5 years ago I didn’t have a cell phone and I guess I didn’t need one. Last week my cell phone just stopped working and it disrupted my life. The day and a half that I was without it left me feeling disconnected and almost like I was disabled. I know many people that have never had a cell phone and their lives seem just fine. My life was just as fine without one, so I find it bizarre that I am so affected by it. Being a breast cancer survivor is something like that. You know that there was a time in your life when you didn’t even think about breast cancer but after having been diagnosed and going through treatment it is a huge part of your life. Breast cancer leaves an indelible impression on your life that cannot be erased. Oh, I go through days and even weeks wh... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653980 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:06:44 +0100 2653980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2639609&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F26%2Fsurviving-a-head-on-collision%2F I survived a head-on collision. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but I wanted to get your attention. Although I indeed was involved in a minor, fender-bender type of head-on collision, I was stopped at the time and the car that hit me was going about 3 or 4 mph. The other driver, distracted by trying to do something on her cell phone, made a right-hand turn very wide, right into my lane as I was coming out of the side street she was turning in to. She was an older woman and looked very much like someone’s grandmother. Impeccably dressed for summer in Newburyport fashion, she was driving a Volvo station wagon. After she hit me, it took a full 2 or 3 seconds for what she had just done to register on her face. It felt like time stood still during the entire 10 seconds of the accident... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2639609 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:02:27 +0100 2639609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561657&cid=t_112548_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2F10-cell-phone-tips%2F4162%2F Cell phones are playing an increasingly important part in most people’s lives.  Here are 10 things to consider when you get ready to upgrade phones. 1. Connectivity Does the phone connect well with your computer and other devices?  Some phones have bluetooth and can keep your address book synchronized every time you come near your computer.  Others require a USB connection.  Some only have synchronization software that works with particular operating systems.  Make sure you know that the device will connect with the things that are important to you before you buy it. 2. Email People are using their phones for email more and more.  Make sure you understand not only what the device is capable of, but also what type of data plan you will need to get it to work.  The ideal setup ... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561657 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:58:32 +0100 2561657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452872&cid=t_112548_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Fzimney-health-and-medical-news-you-can-use%2Fcell-phone-elbow-isnt-always-due-to-cell-phone-use%2F Recent media activity has called attention to a repetitive use syndrome called ‘cell phone elbow,’ which can cause pain, numbness or tingling in the forearm and hand.  But cubital tunnel syndrome, as it’s known medically, isn’t only caused by excessive cell phone use. In fact, it can be caused by any repetitive activity in which the elbow is bent at a greater than 90 degree angle. This could include holding any kind of phone to the ear for long periods of time. It just happens that because cell phone use has increased exponentially and because people can now use their phones while walking, while driving, literally anywhere, some people are spending much more time on the phone than they did previously. And some of them are paying the price with painful hands and arms. Cubit... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452872 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:08:14 +0100 2452872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441687&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F29%2Fteens-text-a-lot-adults-worry%2F I sometimes wonder if we’re not living in a mirror world every 20 or 30 years. Because it seems like that’s about the time period where some new technology comes along, and suddenly adults — almost always led by well-meaning doctors, child professionals and researchers — get up in arms about the negative effects of that technology on children. With each significant technological development within society, we can go back into history and find newspaper and magazine reports about the potentially “harmful effects” of the technology, led by academics and researchers. For instance, it was very disturbing to many in society at the time when the radio entered into the American household and suddenly changed the nature of many families’ communications. In... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441687 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:37:07 +0100 2441687 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2389999&cid=t_112548_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2009%2F05%2Fultrasound-imaging-with-smartphones-using-a-usbbased-probe.html This is the application developed by Washington University scientists led by Associate Professor William Richard and researcher David Zar which uses commercial USB ultrasound probes with Microsoft Windows smartphones. (The images are from their poster session presented at the 2009 meeting of the World Health Congress.)Along with the traditional uses of clinical ultrasound imaging, its convenience can be utilized for imaging veins arteries for starting IVs and central lines (I wish I had this while a surgical resident), as well as for gathering data in remote regions of the developing world for analysis on the spot, or sneding that data back to a centralized service if needed.Here's their Wiki.Here's the press release (Source: Wireless Doc) Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2389999 Wed, 06 May 2009 21:51:05 +0100 2389999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382646&cid=t_112548_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F1a2sc2FUp0U%2F Most of you can answer this question with a simple “yes” or “no”. You either floss your teeth everyday, without fail, or you don’t. For those of you who floss your teeth everyday, bravo. For those of you who don’t floss your teeth everyday, you need to start. As I’ve preached in previous posts, your oral health depends on regular flossing - simply brushing is not enough. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of flossing, my friends at About.com Dentistry have put together a nice article on the topic, “Flossing Teeth - How often Should I floss my teeth?“. If you don’t currently floss your teeth, or you’re having a hard time doing it consistently, I recent came across a new website that can help you to remember... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382646 Sat, 02 May 2009 19:14:07 +0100 2382646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349466&cid=t_112548_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fcellphone-based-diabetes-tech-get-ready-for-a-lot-of-this.html A few days ago I got an email alert from a company called MedApps that claims it’s unveiling the world’s first affordable and reliable mobile health monitoring system at the upcoming American Telemedicine Association conference in Las Vegas, April 26-28.  And what functionality are they previewing?  A system for remote upload of glucose data, of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349466 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:00:27 +0100 2349466 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348774&cid=t_112548_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2009%2F04%2Fdocs-are-seeking-to-replace-their-old-palm-pdas-but-sticking-with-the-old-os.html I've seen a couple of posts on the mostly inactive palm-med listserv about MDs looking to replace their old Palm Tungsten PDAs as the batteries no longer keep a charge. They have all their contact data and text files on the Palm Desktop software, but need a new handheld to re-sync.Steve Gibson has one solution (search the keyword "refrigerator" in this text passage). He was doing his Security Now Webcast with Leo Laporte and mentioned that he has six TX's stashed in a refrigerator.Other MDs have offered to give away their PDAs to those in need, but it's probably time to evaluate all the options now and in the near future. The Palm PDA and the associated Garnet OS has had a wide acceptance in the medical community, so I would think that this is going to be a big issue ... Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348774 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:51:34 +0100 2348774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2272531&cid=t_112548_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2009%2F03%2Fsome-thoughts-on-iphone-os-30.html I followed the live coverage of the iPhone OS 3.0 event earlier today by both GDGT and Gizmodo. Both sites did a great job, and it was only once that was there a glitch in reloading their Web sites. It happened to both simultaneously, so it might have been something on my end or my ISP. Otherwise, their coverage was about equal, except for some minor points I'll make.The Gizmodo photographer did a great job photographing the slideshow. Usually, the screen of the smartphone on the slide is overexposed and burned out because the camera is trying to compensate for the overall dark background. The Giz photog was able to adapt to each slide which makes me think that he or she was using a spot meter--that's the way to go. Set your camera to EV +1.0, and place the spot meter on the phone ... Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2272531 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:37:23 +0100 2272531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222555&cid=t_112548_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fa-diabetes-mentor-in-your-cell-phone-2.html Lately it seems like every tech company is getting into the mobile game. With mobile applications that do everything from calculating your tip to identifying the song blaring from the next car over, it’s no wonder diabetes companies are getting involved with mobile programs designed to help manage your diabetes. For most people, the cell phone [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222555 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:00:03 +0100 2222555 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2206726&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F02%2F23%2Fthe-psychology-of-twitter%2F Twitter is a social networking application that does only one thing — allows the mutual sharing of 140 character communications (called “tweets”). Why the 140 character limit? So you can send text updates from your cell phone as well as the net. If you haven’t used or even heard of Twitter, don’t worry, you’re not alone. As of now, only 11 percent of American Internet users have used something like Twitter (that number also includes people who simply update their status in Facebook, so we don’t know the true, lower number of Twitter-only users) (Lenhart & Fox, 2009). Twitter is a service used more widely the younger you are (up to 20 percent of those under 34 have used it or a status update service) (Lenhart & Fox, 2009). The best way to... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2206726 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:22:40 +0100 2206726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2172885&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fjust-as-i-was-thinking-about-you.html I think I have ESP. Last week, I was thinking about a patient I hadn't seen in a couple of months, and he called, just as I was thinking about him. It's happened before with this patient. Today, I was walking to my car (where I'd left my cell phone, unsubmergered), and I started to think about a patient I haven't seen or thought about in some time. I've been treating her for over ten years, and issues of age and health have made it hard for her to get in to see me. It's been a year, maybe more, but every once in a while, she surfaces. So I'm thinking about her, wondering how she is, and I get to my car and there's a voicemail from her. Sort of eerie. I have ESP.What I don't understand is the whole ShrinkRap with Bacon thing on our sidebar. I guess Roy did this. Why does anyone want bacon ... Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2172885 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:51:00 +0100 2172885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019079&cid=t_112548_115_f&fid=37661&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnottotallyrad.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Frsna-survival-kit-update.html MyVu Crystal video gogglesThe MyVu Crystal video goggles I mentioned earlier were a big hit with the flight attendants on my trip home from RSNA. Neither of them had ever seen a set of these, even among the business geeks in first class. One attendant was intrigued enough that she stopped the whole beverage service to take the MyVu for a short spin. Her one-word review: "Awesome!".The charge on the goggles was ample for 3 hours of video. My brain wore out long before the charge on its battery.RichardSolo 1800A significant downside to devices like this are that you have to remember to charge them before a flight. I got so engrossed chatting with pals at my meeting that I forgot to top off my iPhone and battery extender before heading for the airport.Chicago's O'Hare airport may be a world l... Not Totally Rad blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019079 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:52:00 +0100 2019079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1997453&cid=t_112548_115_f&fid=37661&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnottotallyrad.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Frsna-survival-kit-no-4.html The latest addition to my RSNA Anti-Boredom Countermeasures Kit™: a battery extender for my iPhone.I must say that my iPhone battery life has been pretty good so far. On my last flight to Chicago, I was able to watch 3 hours of videos and still have plenty of power left. On the other hand, surviving a whole day of tedious presentations is going to take a lot more juice than that.I was therefore delighted when my new Richard Solo 1800 arrived 2 days ago, just in time for RSNA. This creature has enough power to give a nearly-depleted iPhone a complete charge.  For some reason, it also includes a built-in LED flashlight and laser pointer.  No feces.The next logical step: start looking for a bladder extender...(via Daring Fireball) (Source: Not Totally Rad) Not Totally Rad blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1997453 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:57:00 +0100 1997453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1993385&cid=t_112548_115_f&fid=37661&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnottotallyrad.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Frsna-survival-kit-no-2.html I'll be asking a lot of my iPhone at RSNA this year. Besides the usual anti-boredom countermeasures, I'll be testing whether several new apps will make my brief visit to Chicago a bit easier.Restaurant AppsI'll be eating out most evenings in Chicago, so restaurant applications will be handy. One of my favorite restaurant apps is Urbanspoon, which I mentioned previously in Dining Out for the Indecisive. It's worked pretty well for me here at home, but I'm looking forward to testing its away game while I'm in Chicago next week. A test just now for cheap food in the Magnificent Mile area wants to send me to Heaven on Seven, a Cajun cuisine spot on N Wabash. I might just give that place a try.Another restaurant app I've got my eye on is OpenTable, which will let me find and book open tables at... Not Totally Rad blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1993385 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:39:00 +0100 1993385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964953&cid=t_112548_115_f&fid=37661&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnottotallyrad.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fosirix-app-now-available-for-iphone.html OsiriX , the wonderful open-source Mac image viewer, just announced the availability of an iPhone version.Like a lot of imaging software, OsiriX lets one look at X-rays, ultrasounds, CT and MR images. Besides merely viewing, it also lets one reconstruct 3D images and rotate them around.Unlike most imaging software, OsiriX is written by radiologists who also happen to be clever programmers. Also unlike most imaging software, OsiriX doesn't require a second mortgage. The full Mac-based version is free, and the iPhone app is $20.Why should a non-physician care about Osirix? Because this little app will let you carry around a library of your own personal medical images. Even in my prior life as an internist, I always urged patients to keep their own copy of their more important images. The Osi... Not Totally Rad blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964953 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:34:00 +0100 1964953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1901614&cid=t_112548_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FCdZCCHZ0Moc%2F It’s the question of the day at Gizmodo: Do you ever turn off your cell phone? Myanswer is an immediate obviously of course never!. Being a mother/working mother of a special needs child, that slender metal and plastic device is a lifeline. Ok, I do turn the ringer to “silent” when I’m teaching but I really appreciate that the screen lights up to show me who’s calling……… Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, cell phone, disabilities, disabilities blog, disability, Education, Health, parenthood, phoneShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1901614 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:07:39 +0100 1901614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1933524&cid=t_112548_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2FOJcnnCHpIC8%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Other Articles You May LikeViral-based Human Disease and the Nobel Prize for MedicineFunding of Childhood Cancer, NF Research in JeopardyFlat Funding of Biomedical Research: The Threat to America’s HealthOf Mice, Men and the Nobel Prize for MedicineDefinition of Health (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1933524 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:00:43 +0100 1933524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1813108&cid=t_112548_115_f&fid=37661&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnottotallyrad.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Ftone-for-our-sins.html One of my fellows is the only person in the whole section with an actual ring on his phone. Plain vanilla rings are now so rare that every time he gets a call, we all ask, "What's that sound?".(via xkcd.com) (Source: Not Totally Rad) Not Totally Rad blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1813108 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:54:00 +0100 1813108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1826915&cid=t_112548_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F378388372%2F Sure you might be enjoying your new iPhone or any other cool modern cell phone, but things aren’t so simple for the deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Now a group at the University of Washington has developed software that for the first time enables deaf and hard-of-hearing Americans to use sign language over a mobile phone. This is the first time two-way real-time video communication has been demonstrated over cell phones in the United States. Since posting a video of the working prototype on YouTube, deaf people around the country have been writing on a daily basis. “A lot of people are excited about this,” said principal investigator Eve Riskin, a UW professor of electrical engineering. For mobile communication, deaf people now communicate by cell phone using text messag... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1826915 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:34:18 +0100 1826915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1683804&cid=t_112548_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F356343834%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Other Articles You May LikeFunding of Childhood Cancer, NF Research in JeopardyCancer PreventionIncreased Coffee Consumption Associated with Lower Risk of Liver CancerExactly What are Stem Cells?The Upside of High Food Prices (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1683804 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:25:32 +0100 1683804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1676221&cid=t_112548_111_f&fid=34615&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergiblog.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fetiquette-in-the-er.html I don’t think I’ve ever had a patient plead for coffee. Back in the old days (pardon me, sonny, while I put my teeth in…), patients in the Coronary Care Unit were not allowed to have caffeinated coffee. No stimulating cardiac muscle in my department! All we could give them was Sanka. Freeze-dried Sanka. It would be a cold day in Hades before I’d be pleading with anyone for coffee, leaded or unleaded. I’d get it one way or another! Even if it meant my husband had to sneak it in under his coat! ******************** While at the BlogHer08 conference a few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Emily Post’s great-great granddaughter, Anna Post. (Yep, THE Emily Post!). Anna writes a blog entitled What Would Emily Post Do? , focusing on modern etiquette and... Emergiblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1676221 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:40:33 +0100 1676221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1669386&cid=t_112548_115_f&fid=37661&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnottotallyrad.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fmarauder-map.html Have you ever tried to describe a really cool and obviously useful program to your friends, only to get nothing but blank looks back from them?I used to grope for words like this while trying to describe Loopt. The official website blurb doesn't help much: "Loopt turns your mobile phone into a social compass".However, this past weekend a colleague pointed out a perfect metaphor for Loopt: The Marauder's Map from the Harry Potter books. Instead of a parchment map of Hogwarts, you get a tiny Virtual Earth map on your phone, showing the position of you and all of your nearby friends.Besides outing you and your friends, it also shows nearby restaurants, pharmacies, and things of that ilk.I could have used Loopt last week at my radiology meeting in Vail. A number of us were going to meet in the... Not Totally Rad blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1669386 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 20:46:00 +0100 1669386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1666293&cid=t_112548_115_f&fid=37661&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnottotallyrad.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fi-want-3g-iphone.html Sunday night, as I awaited some Chinese takeout at a local restaurant, I overheard one of the waiters there telling the other, "I want 3G iPhone".So do I.I'm already used to hearing this sentiment at work and from geeky friends. Hearing it in the wild like this suggests to me that the 3G is getting even more traction than I realized.My year-old original iPhone continues to rock along spiffingly with the new 2.0 software. This is great, of course, but there's a part of me that would rejoice if it died tomorrow, giving me an easy out for upgrading to the newer model.  Sigh... (Source: Not Totally Rad) Not Totally Rad blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1666293 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:28:00 +0100 1666293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652661&cid=t_112548_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fcell-phones-and-cancer-limiting-your-risk%2F In an unprecedented and controversial move, Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, has issued a memo warning of the potential risk of long-term cell phone use and cancer. Although numerous studies have found no link between cell phone use and cancer, Dr. Heberman noted that he is aware of more definitive data, compiled by the World Health Organization, which is currently unpublished, and which may not be published in the near future. Because of this publication delay, Dr. Heberman believes it to be of critical importance to release now, a list of 10 precautionary steps that people should follow in order to reduce their risk of adverse health effects from cell phone use. “Really at the heart of my concern is that we shouldn’t wait for... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652661 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:02:07 +0100 1652661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1561376&cid=t_112548_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fcell-phones-and-driving-dont-go-together%2F Today new laws go into effect in Washington (where I live) and in California (the most populous state – a full 12 percent of Americans live there!) banning the use of hand-held cell phones while driving. Washington and California join Connecticut, D.C., New Jersey and New York in having such cell phone bans. While I welcome these new laws, I don’t think they go far enough because research has shown that it’s not the number of hands you have available for driving, but rather how much attention you’re paying to your driving that’s important in crash prevention. Yet no state bans all cell phone use while driving, and the ones noted above don’t prohibit hands-free phoning (a list of all the various state laws is provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association). Driver inattent... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561376 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:14:06 +0100 1561376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1535690&cid=t_112548_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F2008%2F06%2F20%2Ftalk-on-a-california-car-cell-phone-go-to-prison-but-ok-to-text-message%2F Photo Courtesy of Car Blog Beginning July 1 in California it is illegal to place a cell phone to your ear while driving a car. However, a loophole in the law allows the driver to text message while driving. But, not for long. The new law when passed would make texting illegal in January 2009. How do you spell cock up? Technorati Tags: Cell Phone, California (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1535690 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:48:39 +0100 1535690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522048&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F15%2Fsleep-texting-growing-phenomenon-or-fiction%2F “Baby u there? Need to tell somethin …” read the first message before it dissolved into gibberish. “U told me and i tell u … u harm …” 24-year-old Jessica Castillo of Italy, Texas found these messages to her boyfriend in her cell phone’s outbox one morning, according to this article by Yvonne Villarreal in today’s Toronto Star. The problem? They’d been sent late the previous night, and she didn’t remember writing them. Cell phone users are reporting this phenomenon, dubbed “sleep-texting”, more and more frequently, although scientists and sleep professionals disagree on whether people are technically asleep when they send the messages, or awake but for too short a time to form a memory of the event. Dr. Ron Kramer, who is a spokesperson for the ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522048 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:23:15 +0100 1522048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502525&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F09%2Ftexting-through-your-grief%2F First it was cybertherapy. Now texting is making inroads into the national psyche, helping people work out tough emotional issues that under different circumstances, they might otherwise leave alone. A story at MSNBC describes how some people turn to texting to deal with a recent emotional trauma, with the inevitable quote from a psychologist suggesting that “although texting may be a beneficial way to cope with tribulations initially, it’s too superficial to help overcome life’s obstacles.” Really now? While the limits of texting are obvious (160 character limit, for instance), there’s actually been no research on this topic one way or another. So while common sense says you can’t text your way out of your feelings, I think texting can be just as help... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502525 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:36:31 +0100 1502525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1418968&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fmy-creepy-shrink-is-on-wall-street.html Check out the Wall Street Journal Health Blog-- Thanks to Scott Hensley for writing about those mean psychiatrists. Most aren't, just so you know. But Cruella.....My 15 minutes of Blog Fame, though I am quite glad that Cruella is well-disguised.The Shrink Rappers are off to APA. The blog may be quiet for a few days.Note to my co-bloggers: Clink, all my emails to you bounce back. And I dropped my phone into the toilet tonight...the SIM card is saved and I could transfer it, so you can call me, but most of my numbers haven't transferred, and I haven't figured out how to text on the temp phone. Call if you need me.----- Listen to our latest podcast at mythreeshrinks.com or subscribe to our rss feed. (Source: Shrink Rap) Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1418968 Sun, 04 May 2008 03:29:00 +0100 1418968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1079769&cid=t_112548_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F196872548%2F Parents can now keep track of where a child is, provided that child has a cell phone, the cell phone is turned on, and the parent has a special service from a phone company. The December 6th New York Times describes the two services, Family Locator and Chaperone. A parent who subscribes to these services goes to a website and, after logging in, can see where the child’s phone is, on a map or by street address.I can see Charlie carrying a cell phone with such a service when he is older (right now, it goes without saying, he does not go anywhere without supervision). By then, I’m hoping these kinds of technology might be even more precise. Not to mention the fact that it will be nice someday to speed-dial “Charlie” and hear “hi Mom” (or maybe, if I’... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1079769 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 22:25:51 +0100 1079769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1079762&cid=t_112548_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F196835310%2Fregular_cell_phone_use_increases_tumor_risk_isreali_study.html Once again there's a study telling us that cell phones cause an increase in tumor risk. This time it's from a study by Israeli scientists that published their research in the American Journal of Epidemiology.An extract of the report puts the risk of developing a parotid gland tumor at almost 50 percent higher for people who use their cellular phones more frequently - more than 22 hours per month. The risk was even higher if users used the same ear, did not use a hand-free option or were in rural areas."Analysis restricted to regular users or to conditions that may yield higher levels of exposure (eg heavy use in rural areas) showed consistently elevated risks," said an abstract of the report in the US journal.The lead researcher was Dr Siegal Sadetzki a cancer and ra... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1079762 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:00:54 +0100 1079762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1044159&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F188579299%2Fcan_kindle_change_how_we_read.html E-books are not new.  In fact initial e-reader gadgets failed to live up to technology's hype ... which is why avid readers stuck with books. All that may change soon, though. How so? According to FORTUNE 500  the new Kindle e-book reader enables readers to download e-books, or subscribe to magazines and blogs directly from Amazon.com. At $399.00 this revolutionary, wireless network connects you to the net as fast as you turn it on.With another few clicks ... you order an instant book, or upload newspapers or magazines. In a flash you’re ready to read the latest print. How fast?Readers can download 1,000 book pages, in less than a minute. Check out Amazon’s videos and explanations for details. For instance the little ga... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1044159 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:22:55 +0100 1044159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1005190&cid=t_112548_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2007%2F11%2Fhigh-tech-goals.html Rwanda aims to become Africa's high-tech hub - Yahoo! NewsThis is one of many stories reporting the ambitious plans of several African nations, in this case Rwanda, that include wireless communications to an extent that could surpass developed nations.The use of smartphones for clinical support in Africa is mentioned in this article in Biotech 360 in their article Dialing for Health in Africa.Roughly nine million people live in Rwanda, and nearly 200,000 of them are infected with HIV. Healthcare facilities often lack the appropriate supplies, reliable Internet connections, and have a limited ability to track patients or the spread of HIV across the country. With Phones-for-Health, though, cell phones could soon make it possible to track epidemics in this and other developing countries. (So... Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1005190 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:31:57 +0100 1005190 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1005191&cid=t_112548_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2007%2F11%2Fquick-take-on-1.html What Will Google Mean to Phones? - WSJ.comSome salient speculation about how the Google phone will change smartphones:1. By enticing developers for this new platform, chances are users in the US will begin to see services that have already taken hold in the rest of the world, such as multi-player games and streaming video.I might add that the smartphone might even cut into the PC space. This story PCs Being Push Aside in Japan by Hiroko Tabuchi cites the stats to support this trend."The household PC market is losing momentum to other electronics like flat-panel TVs and mobile phones," said Masahiro Katayama, research group head at market survey firm IDC. Overall PC shipments in Japan have fallen for five consecutive quarters, the first ever drawn-out decline in PC sales in a key... Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1005191 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:02:54 +0100 1005191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=935293&cid=t_112548_97_f&fid=35050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmaGazette%2F%7E3%2F166989564%2Fcheck_your_health_and_fitness_1.html It's rare I find my sources on the tech pages but a cell phone that monitors your health is interesting.NTT DoCoMo Inc. (NYSE:DCM) unveiled a prototype phone that monitors your health. It's touted as a "hassle-free way of keeping track of your health" said company spokesman Noriaki Tobita.The phone has a built in motion sensor that detects body movement and can calculate how many calories you burn. It can tell if you are resting, running, climbing stairs or walking and then count the calories you are burning while doing so. More than that, it can keep track of jogging or walking workout with a log that monitors and records time, distance and calories burnt so you can set targets. Add in that it can calculate your body fat and has another sensor that takes y... PharmaGazette blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=935293 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:00:04 +0100 935293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=918030&cid=t_112548_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F163800354%2F Rudy Giuliani took a call on his cell from his wife in the middle of giving a speech to the National Rifle Association: So I guess I shouldn’t feel so sheepish when my phone (which I use as a clock) buzzes during class. I wait until after my class is over to call back but can’t help glancing at the phone’s screen to see who calls; last Friday it was Charlie’s school calling (to ask if I had given him cough syrup because he was so drowsy). Of course, if I picked up the phone I would only be interrupting a Latin class at a small college, not an audience of NRA members. And I’m no Rudy Giuliani……… Perhaps some interruptions are more important than others. Photo courtesy of solar_productions via Flickr. Share This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=918030 Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:17:59 +0100 918030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=858546&cid=t_112548_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F154617976%2Fcell_phones_slow_down_brain_wa.html If you’re slowing down lately at work – but finding your brain spot on for recalling details … it could be you’re using your cell phone a bit much … a new study suggests. Check out details of new research in September’s International Journal of Neuroscience. Is it all bad? Not necessarily … if you agree that a higher focus on details makes up for slower work. Yikes! This tradeoff still sounds a bit scary if you incrementally reduce mental speed over time. Do you agree? Researchers at the Brainclinics Diagnostics and Radbound University in the Netherlands used data from more than 20,000 people … to show long term mobile phone effects that slow human brain waves. The question left to be answered in further studies is this….... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=858546 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:57:36 +0100 858546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=744824&cid=t_112548_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F19%2Fwearble-device-text-messages-hospital-during-heart-attack%2F Filed under: Women Heart Health, Men Heart Health, Aging Heart HealthTechnology, especially medical technology, is constantly amazing me. Take, for instance, this device, which uses Bluetooth technology. It takes periodic ECG readings of the heart, and if it detects imminent heart failure, it will transmit that information to a user's cell phone. The cell phone then text messages the nearest medical center. The device is meant to be used by patients who have already suffered a cardiovascular event, and was created to help those patients get medical help more quickly in the event of a second attack.The Wearable Cardiac Telemedicine System will hopefully ease the minds of patients and help them to lead a more mobile life. It appears to still be in the development stages, but heart patients m... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=744824 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 744824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=583661&cid=t_112548_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2007%2F05%2Feconomist_the_w.html With this post I'll begin to summarize and discuss some of the salient points from the special report on wireless tech entitled "When everything connects" in the April 28 issue of The Economist (online subscription required). I'll start off with the podcast featuring their technology correspondent, Ken Cukier. Even though the interviewer begins by talking about the "almost unlimited developed of wireless technology," Ken correctly points out that the wireless tech is not really new, it's just that barriers to implementation and integration such as cost, lack of business processes or services tailored to support all the possible applications are all part of an immature technology ecosystem that I'll discuss below. However, with the wide acceptance of the mobile phone-... Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=583661 Tue, 01 May 2007 12:07:31 +0100 583661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=547751&cid=t_112548_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F109613061%2F Back in October of 2006 I noted a theory connecting cell phone, ipods, and other small electronic devices to autism; back in February I noted a claim that electropollution could be an environmental cause for autism. Today’s Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News reports on resarch done by Tamara Mariea, founder of Internal Balance, on autism, cell phone usage, and EMR (Electromagnetic Radiation). “The epidemiologic curve of autism parallels too closely with the increase [sic] usage of wireless devices to not look at it,” according to Mariea and Dr. George Carlo, whose Safe Wireless Initiative offers a number of books, documentaries, and “safety devices.” This parent testimony is cited: “My son is currently 11 years old and we have been researching an... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=547751 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:18:12 +0100 547751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=518978&cid=t_112548_113_f&fid=34898&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbillkosloskymd.typepad.com%2Fwirelessdoc%2F2007%2F04%2Fmobile_diabetes.html This is a story from Health Data Management (Mobile Tech):London-based Think Positive Diabetes Wireless has developed a diabetes management system that can be used on smart phones.The device includes a blood glucose monitor, and the device can store and transmit the data to the company's secure Web site.Technorati Tags: diabetes, smart phones, wireless monitoring (Source: Wireless Doc) Wireless Doc blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=518978 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 15:09:23 +0100 518978