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 'challenge'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:56:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968538&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1792 As requested by Utility – a laser and smoke installationin Eindhoven’s Phillips Museum, a room I spent HOURS in running up and down the stairs, setting long exposure times and generally playing around with someone else’s artistic cleverness. Fun indeed! But mainly only to people who think in time as a long series of fractions of a second. (Source: Trauma Queen) Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968538 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:33:05 +0100 4968538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968700&cid=t_125265_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fwomen-and-adhd-%25e2%2580%2593-the-challenge-of-diagnosis.php It wasn’t all that long ago that women with ADHD were almost completely ignored. The educational and medical community were convinced that ADHD was a childhood condition that affected mainly boys leaving millions of girls and women to deal with their symptoms of inattention, impulsivity, and restlessness on their own. While the story of women and ADHD has improved somewhat much of the male leaning diagnostic criteria has yet to be modified sufficiently to help girls and women receive the kind of help they need. Even if a women has done her research before hand and feels confident she has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder few medical professionals have the tools and diagnostic experience to confirm her suspicions and provide a comprehensive treatment plan. Because there are no ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968700 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4968700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968539&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1790 JC wanted a picture of where I go to unwind. And this is exceptionally boring. But this is it. When my head is too busy, or I’ve had a bad day, or I’m just plain tired and need to recharge, what I want is solitude. I’ve been like this as long as I can remember. It’s not anti-social. At least, not actively so. It’s just a reflection of how hideously socially inept I can be. Its allowing my brain to not worry about what I’m saying to whom and what they might be thinking and whether or not they’re alright or if someone’s offended or maybe I’m saying the wrong thing or being not funny enough or insufficiently good company or maybe I’m doing that thing I do where I like someone’s company and so make deeply offensive comments to them, like calling their granny a c., or... Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968539 Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:58:12 +0100 4968539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968540&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1787 “A pigeon eating a banana” said Carrie. Bitch. Thus began my day of “Going out to take the photos where I’d read the original brief and gone “Awwww, f. *off*, seriously?”” I wasn’t convinced that pigeons would eat a real banana, so I went to LicketySplit, the lovely little retro sweet shop in the middle of town and bought a bag of foam bananas instead. Exactly why I thought that pigeons would prefer to eat extruded chemical foam over organic matter, I have no idea. Shut up. I was under a lot of pressure, right? So, armed with a bread roll from Greggs, I found a couple of pigeons on the High Street, just outside my old office, in fact, and piled the bananas up on the pavement. Then I started flicking crumbs towards them to try and entice the birds to pose next to the s... Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968540 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:31:54 +0100 4968540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960095&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1783 That’s what Alison said. That’s what she wanted. So here we have a little bagpiper on a haggis supper (with salt and sauce) in front of Edinburgh Castle. That there is pretty feckin’ Scottish. All it’s missing is some heroin. And social deprivation. (Source: Trauma Queen) Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960095 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:27:03 +0100 4960095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960096&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1727 , as requested by Amaranthine There are two rabbits that live in our house. They’re called Maud and Siobhain. They met at Greenham common in the 80′s and, aside from a short break when Siobhain left to set up a Nu-Wave Punk/Physiotherapy Arts studio in Bremen in early ‘90s, they’ve been together ever since. They both eschew the term “wife” and state that “partner” fails to express what they have together, claiming it’s a product of a society that’s so afraid of its own desires it is forced to emasculate its own language to empty gestures. Siobhain calls Maud her “Life Companion With Significant Benefits” and will tell you, when you visit their house in the bottom of our living room shelves, that she’s not staying here long, that she knows a man in Stoke who ... Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960096 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 22:20:31 +0100 4960096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893501&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1723 Louise wanted “dancing” and I thought hard about photographing a ceilidh. But I’ve had this idea in my head for a while and wanted to play with it, so here you go. Let it be said that I am not a dancer. I’ve been to a dance class once. I hurt myself. At a ceilidh, where the movements are predetermined, great. But ask me to dance at a gig, or a festival? Worse, ask me to dance in a CLUB. Euch. I have no idea what to do with any parts of my body. My arms hang limply by my sides and I move my shoulders around a lot in slow, languid ovoids. I might nod my head emphatically. Someone once said I danced like a mixture of Gene Simmons and Kevin the Teenager. So I thought I’d just try and throw some shapes in the dark, with a thirty second exposure, and some glowsticks knocking a... Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893501 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 09:27:21 +0100 4893501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893558&cid=t_125265_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F02%2F9-tips-to-find-a-fulfilling-work-life-balance%2F Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing several amazing women on how they juggle all the responsibilities that come with their professional and personal lives. (Stay tuned for the article in our mental health library!) In addition to sharing what works for them, they provided a slew of solutions for readers, too. Here’s what they had to say… 1. Challenge society’s standards. In our society, productivity is prized and praised. We reward workaholic ways, even though this is both emotionally and physically unhealthy. As such, productivity coach Laura Stack, MBA, suggested “challenging the social acceptance — even society’s encouragement — of these common phrases: ‘Look how productive you’re being. You are accomplishing great things’ ‘After all, you posses... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893558 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:07:08 +0100 4893558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883638&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1721 , the interior thereof, as requested by Vinaigrette Girl. A pub in the Cowgate, a basement level street in the Old Town of Edinburgh down which the social effluent of the city flow every weekend. Clubs and pubs line both sides of the street. It’s so busy that in the evening its closed to traffic, such is the volume of pissed-up pedestrians wobbling over into the road. Sometimes, when I’m bored on an RRU in the City Centre I drive, ever so slowly, down the Cowgate and pretend I’m in a zombie movie. It’s surprisingly convincing and consequentially awesome. But in the middle of this shit-heap of shit-heads, there’s Bannermans. Built into the vaulted arches that hold up the cathedral and court buildings above it, it’s a low-roofer, snug, welcoming rock bar. With live music. And ... Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883638 Sun, 29 May 2011 22:56:18 +0100 4883638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841735&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FJXoGd4HSVHM%2F What is brain fitness really? What will happen in terms of brain fitness innovation in the next decade? What’s the biggest challenge? Who could answer these questions better than the expert SharpBrains 2011 Summit speakers? Discover below the answers of 7 of them. .1. How would you define “brain fit­ness” vs. “phys­i­cal fit­ness”? Alvaro Pascual-Leone, Har­vard Med­ical School: Phys­i­cal fit­ness can refer to an over­all or gen­eral state of health and well-being. How­ever, it is also often used more specif­i­cally to refer to the abil­ity to per­form a given activ­ity, occu­pa­tion, or sport. Sim­i­larly brain fit­ness might be used to refer to a gen­eral state of healthy, opti­mized brain func­tion, or a more spe­cific brain-based abil­ity to proce... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841735 Thu, 19 May 2011 18:55:56 +0100 4841735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696628&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-day-song-challenge-30.html 30: Your Favourite Song This Time Last Year.Damned if I can remember.It might have been this.Seriously. Who remembers stuff like this? (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696628 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4696628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696632&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-29.html 29: A Song From Your ChildhoodDefine childhood. As a wee nipper, it might have been more Neil Diamond. So; two selections, one inherited from Ma and Pa, and one from my tween years. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696632 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4696632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696633&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fencore-une-fois.html Best I can come up with, but a video that speaks redemption, and isn't Redemption Song. Listened to this far too much when revising for my membership (the third time, when I finally passed... so maybe no bad thing) (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696633 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:01:00 +0100 4696633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696635&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-28.html 28: A Song That Makes You Feel Guilty.Nope.Nothing springs to mind.I'll think on it. (I'm scribing this two weeks in advance) (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696635 Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4696635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693334&cid=t_125265_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happiness-project.com%2Ffiles%2Fkeep_a_milestone_journal.mp3_for_audio_podcasting.mp3 2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year — and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — welcome! This month’s theme is Memories. Last week’s resolution was to Keep a one-sentence journal. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness? This week’s resolution is to Keep a milestone journal. You’ll notice that I accidentally switch back and forth in terminology — calling it a “milestone journal” and a “milestone book.” Which phrase has a better ring? Or can you think of a better term, altogether? Click through to watch the video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCPq-JTxIMA I’m now offering the videos in podcast form now (wel... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693334 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:55:02 +0100 4693334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693295&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-27.html 27: A Song You Wish You Could PlayApplies to almost all the songs thusfar listed. In fact, I like to be able to play any song.As the old gag goes, I'd give my right arm to be able to play guitar like this. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693295 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4693295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684328&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-26.html 26: A Song That You Can Play On An Instrument.Cupboard is bare again, I'm afraid. Can't play, for toffee. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684328 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4684328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684329&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-25.html 25: A Song That Makes You Laugh.Scant pickings. I'll offer two; one a 'proper' song, the other intentionally comedic. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684329 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4684329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684330&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fbig-chill.html In case you were wondering... (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684330 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:44:00 +0100 4684330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676797&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-24.html 24: A Song You Want Played At Your FuneralAnother one that gave me cause to think. Quite fancied the organ version of Can't Always Get What You Want from The Big Chill.If you're confused, go find the film, and watch it; you won't be disappointed, and you can play 'Spot Kevin Costner' while your at it.Anyway. I chose this.(There is another live version on YouTube, but I wasn't keen on the sound quality, and this one coincides with the intro to one of my favourite films...) (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676797 Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4676797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4676798&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-23.html 23: A Song You Want Played At Your Wedding.Well... another long list, but this my favourite, right now. (And that doesn't break my no duplicates rule)Not sure I'd get away with it...Imagine my surprise when I found this version... (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4676798 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4676798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670117&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-22.html 22: A Song You Listen To When You're Sad.Too many to count, but this is an oldy, one I used to over-lsten to mourning the break-up of a relationship. I can still smell her perfume when I hear this song. I think (hope) she's happy now. Most of my exes seem to be. Maybe I'm a pit stop on the road to happiness.Yes, I know, I'm wallowing (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670117 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4670117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670118&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-21.html 21: A Song You Listen To When Happy.Add your own punchline.Happy or sad, this song always cheers me up; another great talent gone too soon. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670118 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4670118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664185&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-20.html 20: A Song You Listen To When You're AngryWell; no Fooling. I don't really have any of these. Plenty of songs I listen to when I'm Sad; but no angry playlist. I ummed and aahed about choosing something by Rage Against The Machine, or Metallica (One, probably). Or Nirvana?But settled on this, instead.It's an angry song, at least.Sung by another (dead) guy I have a little man-crush on. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664185 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4664185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664186&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-19.html 19: A Song From Your Favourite AlbumI have had to fudge a bit here. Van Morrison's Astral Weeks is probably my favourite, or Let It Bleed, or Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out by The Stones.They've both featured, so I'll default to my next favourite album: Let It BeThere are innumerable videos for this song out there, including a demo where Paul swears at the beginning that I found once, but never again, and one where some dude has overdubbed the two different guitar solos; but I like this version; under-produced, nice backing "ooo-ooo"s.... though if I'm honest I prefer the original (album) solo. It's... dirtier.Go, seek, findEdit: Persistance does pay, it would seem, although my memory isn't what it was apparently. A demo with heavy vocals, bass and swearing, at about 1:54. So not the beginning; and n... The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664186 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4664186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658386&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-18.html A Song You Wish You Heard On The RadioAnother topic for which I could provide a dozen or so songs...I'm trying not to duplicate artists, or songs, as there are a number of tunes that would answer any number of these 'subjects'.Anyway, anything by this man would be welcome. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658386 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4658386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653343&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-17.html A Song You Hear Often On The RadioProblematic, as I mostly listen to Radio 4 and Radio 7, which are all about the talking. When I do listen to music radio, it's usually Chris Moyles on Radio One, which isn't so much about the music...So it's another blank, I'm afriad (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653343 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:16:00 +0100 4653343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642604&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-16_28.html A song you Used to Love, But Now HateNot sure I really hate this on. Not sure there are any songs that I once loved but now hate... But this has been overplayed, so I can't listen to it right now, and that may have to do. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642604 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4642604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642606&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-15.html 15: A Song That Describes You.Another one I'm prepared to edit. Describes vs. sums up.Comments please.It's a funky song, anyway....I've added a live version. The live vid has several details in it that I just love. You'll know when you see 'em; the Devil is in the detail. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642606 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0100 4642606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642608&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-14.html 14: A Song No-One Would Expect...Another toughie, as it requires me to try and see myself through the eyes of others. I figure I could go either way here, and am prepared to edit if the public tells me so.This piece is heart stopping, and I think at odds with how my musical taste is generally perceived. I think.You tell me?How about this one then ? (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642608 Sat, 26 Mar 2011 11:21:00 +0100 4642608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636446&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-13.html 13: Guilty PleasureHmmm... there are a few of these.Try this on for size.(There's a bit of banter to get through, but he's talking to Johnny Cash FFS)(Cut to 2:15, if you have to...) (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636446 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100 4636446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631486&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-12.html 12: Song From A Band You Hate.I'm not linking to anything; pick something by Britney Spears or any boy/girlband of the last 20 years. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631486 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:38:00 +0100 4631486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4626833&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-11.html 11: Song From Your Fave Band.Another toughie. Right now, that's probably the Stones, and I'm choosing this song, not only because it's brilliant, but this version shows Mick Taylor at his finest. This slide solo may be my favourite solo of all time, and the video, if you can be bothered shows Mick, beautiful, beautiful Mick, going all Najinsky.I think I need to stop using the word 'Beautiful'. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4626833 Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:23:00 +0100 4626833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622250&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-10_22.html 10: A Song That Makes You Fall Asleep.Don't really have any of those.I could fall asleep to this one though. Achingly beautiful. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622250 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:16:00 +0100 4622250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622457&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FIyB9ZmS0Bkk%2Fdesign-challenge-1.php The DiabetesMine™ 2011 Design Challenge is open for entries, I hoping to see lots of great new designs related to living with diabetes.Talking with Amy, and looking at previous entries is helping me see lots of design issues with diabetes products - there are way too many of them. So I thought I'd just point out some challenges I've noticed, hoping it might generate some ideas. Solutions and fixes don't have to be big and complex, and I hope this will prove the point.See if you recognize this product (sorry for fuzzy phone shot). Can you spot at least three small ways it could be improved?The first part is easy. This is a jar of Dex4 dextrose tablets, love them or hate them you've probably used them and have some at home. By the way, these are Walgreens-branded Dex4 tablets, so some issue... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622457 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:23:21 +0100 4622457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615107&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-9.html 9: A Song You Can Dance To.Well... I can't dance, not even for toffee, but I would HAVE to dance to this. Some of you will know why. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615107 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:11:00 +0100 4615107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615108&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-8.html 8: A Song You Know All The Words To.A few of these.This is probably my favourite.A slightly 'odd' version, mayhaps? (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615108 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:05:00 +0100 4615108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615109&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-7.html 7: Song That Reminds You Of A Certain EventNot an happy event, but there you go. Tried hard to find a video that wasn't Harry Potter orientated; altho' the film introduced me to this song, it is not the event it commemorates.Honest. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615109 Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4615109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610816&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-6.html 6: Song That Reminds You Of Somewhere.Another relatively easy one. I love this song, and will never forget where I was when I first heard it. FWIW, it also reminds me of a person and an event...stillI might add, I was listening to it, so the big man's entrance took me completely by surprise... (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610816 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0100 4610816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605832&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-5.html 5: Song That Reminds You Of Someone.This was easy, sort of. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605832 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0100 4605832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605934&cid=t_125265_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fwhich-learning-disabilities-challenge-half-of-adhd-sufferers.php It is very common to have a learning disability together with ADHD. Research shows that thirty percent of people diagnosed with ADHD also have a learning disability. Beyond learning disabilities, over fifty percent of individuals suffering from ADHD have some other type of brain-based disorder; this explains why depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder and other similar disorders occur at an incidence that is higher than normal in ADD clients. One type of learning disability that almost every person with ADD will have is an integrative processing deficit. This is the ability to take in information, process it quickly and make use of it. Most people with ADD are either slower than others in performing this process, or have trouble performing it at all; it is not that they do not understa... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605934 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4605934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4600540&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-4.html 4: Song That Makes You Sad.Too many of these to mention.I choose... (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4600540 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0100 4600540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592404&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-3_15.html 3: Song That Makes You HappyMarvin and Tammi: Ain't No Mountain... (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592404 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0100 4592404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4580901&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-dsc-day-2.html Day 2: Least favourite song.Odd phrasing. The song I like the least, or a song I dislike..?I choose the former.I'm still not sure.Of the songs on my 25 most played list, I think I like this one the least.Which is not to say that I don't like it. Maybe that's not the point.Van Morrison: Wild Night (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4580901 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0100 4580901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4580902&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Finterlude.html Been pre-stacking the blog with songs, so listening to a lot of music; not necessarily a smashing idea in my current mind set, but there it is.Found this again. Stunning version. Would kill to be able to sing like this.(Vid not so hot, but bear with it...) (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4580902 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:50:00 +0100 4580902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4580903&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F30-day-song-challenge-1.html This is going to be problematic, looking at the list; there's considerable overlap in my choices / options, and i"m not sure I can answer them all.Anyway.Day 1: Fave song. Currently... Joplin's Little Girl Blue.So beautiful it unmans me every time I hear it. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4580903 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:00:00 +0100 4580903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4577907&cid=t_125265_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fthis-might-be-interesting.html A meme I've only just come across...day 01 - your favorite songday 02 - your least favorite songday 03 - a song that makes you happy day 04 - a song that makes you sadday 05 - a song that reminds you of someoneday 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhereday 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event day 08 - a song that you know all the words today 09 - a song that you can dance today 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep day 11 - a song from your favorite band day 12 - a song from a band you hate day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love day 15 - a song that describes you day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radioday 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radioday 19 - ... The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4577907 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 22:06:00 +0100 4577907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560238&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fv8Qy7ibK79s%2F By Neal McCluskeyA couple of years ago, I was highly critical of President Obama's first, it turns out annual, televised school-year kickoff address to America's students. At the time I got a lot of emails telling me how outrageous my stance was, and how anyone, of any political persuasion, should be thrilled to have the President of the United States talk to their kids. Apparently, the thrill is gone when you actually have to do a little work to get the President. According to internal White House memos, the President's "Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge" -- in which schools compete for a chance to get the Prez as their graduation speaker -- had generated only 68 applications as of February 28, which was after the original application deadline of Feburary 25. (T... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560238 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:25:08 +0100 4560238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470442&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1506 Janet asked for “Warhol Pussy Cat”. I’m glad she put “cat” in there. Because, you know, that could’ve been a totally different image. *shudder* Anyway. This is Gabriel, who lives with us (I hesitate to describe him as “Tammy’s cat”). He rather enjoys biting people and frequently stalks into my room and wakes me with a low “mrow?” before savaging the shit out of me. When I wake in the night and peer into the shadows, I’m sometimes lucky enough to spot an eye glinting at me. It’s like this, but less colourful. And, thank f., there aren’t nine of him. Original image, btw, is just as scary. (Source: Trauma Queen) Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470442 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:09:36 +0100 4470442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464511&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1483 Graham Devine asked for “Yarnbombing” which, for those of you who aren’t up to speed, is guerilla knitting. Clearer, huh? Anyway – last year I was privileged to be asked by my mates Jen and Annie to go up and record their massive Yarnbombing of Inverness. They produced some amazing pieces of work (lots of which you can see by clicking on the image above and exploring the photoset in Flickr). This shot stands out in my head though, as encapsulating the whole weekend. (Source: Trauma Queen) Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464511 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 23:47:48 +0100 4464511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394467&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1466 .flickr-photo { border: solid 4px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Clare wanted the Astronomer Royal’s house in the middle of Edinburgh. On the same snowy morning I took Winter Dawn down there, I wandered around the Royal Observatory to try and find an angle by which I could take a picture of his Royal StarGazery’s domicile. But no. Big gates, big walls, big signs telling me to stay away from the big walls and big gates and big telescopes inside, in case I, I don’t know, manage to focus it onto someone else’s house just as they’re showering and I get a glimpse of their winky. That’s why there’s such security. Yes. Anyway, as such I decided that the Astronomer Royal’s house and s... Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394467 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 11:26:01 +0100 4394467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361029&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1460 .flickr-photo { border: solid 4px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Rural isn’t a concept that applies to Edinburgh very readily, it being, you know, a city. So when Piper requested “A snowy rural scene, with dawn or sunset light” I knew I was going to have to make a special effort. In the south of Edinburgh there’s Blackford Hill, a rounded peak with the Royal Observatory on the top of it and rolling fields with gorse bushes beyond. My only real experience of it is when patients (mostly older dog walkers) trip or collapse and call, letting us know that they’re “on the hill, near the observatory”. This is rarely useful, the observatory being at the top of a largely circular mount. Ergo,... Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361029 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:45:29 +0100 4361029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361316&cid=t_125265_155_f&fid=38412&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpathlabmed.typepad.com%2Fsurgical_pathology_and_la%2F2011%2F01%2Fcolonic-mucosal-schwannona.html I'm finally emerging from a hiatus from blogging after the holidays and discoursing second-year medical students on lung pathology for the last 2 weeks.  So I'd like to kick 2011 off with an interesting little case I recently saw.  The patient is a 62-year-old man undergoing screening colonoscopy and a small sessile polyp was found and removed from the rectum.  Here 'tis--   The low power view confirms a polypoid lesion but doesn't declare itself as a obvious adenomatous or hyperplastic polyp.  However, the lamina propria appears modestly cellular and mildly distorts the crypt architecture. Higher power views demonstrate an intercryptal spindle cell proliferation of uniform bland cells with fibrillar eosinophilic cytoplasm.  The way the... The Daily Sign-Out blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361316 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:16:20 +0100 4361316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4355745&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1457 .flickr-photo { border: solid 4px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Hel wanted a breakfast shot of perfect eggs and crispy bacon. I’m prepared to reshoot this if she wants, but this is a more visceral breakfast for me. After two hours of shooting in the snow I got battered into this bad boy. Bacon, sausage, haggis, roasted tomatoes and mushrooms, home made bread and cheesy scrambled eggs. Not pretty, not perfect, but hit the spot like a rocket. (Source: Trauma Queen) Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4355745 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:50:09 +0100 4355745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343176&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1455 .flickr-photo { border: solid 4px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } As requested by Linda, this stair gate is in the middle of town and makes me smile every time I see it, I love the transition from negative to positive leaves as the sculpture (and I maintain this is more art than function) stretches up high. I wonder who lives there… (Source: Trauma Queen) Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343176 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:27:00 +0100 4343176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4338024&cid=t_125265_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F11%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-january-11-2011%2F Today is 1/11/11. Maybe for you, it will be a day filled with firsts. The first time you sought therapy. The first step you took towards healing yourself. The first time you realized how far you’ve come and how much you have achieved towards your goals and your mental health. If so, I hope you will celebrate these firsts and remember them when times get tough. Because ever year brings with it a new challenge, an obstacle we didn’t foresee and with it an opportunity for self-growth and a chance for a better more balanced life. When that opportunity comes, will you take it? For me, I’ve finally come home. The holidays are over. And instead of being surrounded by the voices of my family members, I’m here sitting back at my home in silence. This Christmas was as chaotic... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4338024 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 19:02:06 +0100 4338024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4331038&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1449 .flickr-photo { border: solid 4px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Photos are being taken, including one chilly, chilly morning session. More on that later. MamaBee wanted pictures of Louis hurtling around in his new chair, but recognised that this was a no-brainer once the contraption arrives. Instead she wanted “duck”. I considered taking pictures of peoples heads while I threw things at them, but instead decided to go for something more ornithological. You know when sometimes you’re lying in bed and you wake with a jerk, thinking you’re falling? This duck is responsible for that feeling. Evil yellow bastard. (Source: Trauma Queen) Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4331038 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:25:39 +0100 4331038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322533&cid=t_125265_101_f&fid=38982&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftraumaqueen.net%2F%3Fp%3D1447 .flickr-photo { border: solid 4px #000000; } .flickr-yourcomment { } .flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } The first in Louis’ Photo challenge – this one’s for Eloquar who wanted “Red”. I have no idea who that wee guy is on the right, but he’s a fine illustration of how I feel when your pour me a large glass like that. (Source: Trauma Queen) Trauma Queen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322533 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:12:12 +0100 4322533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4241722&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcreate-a-public-health-app-and-win-some-cash%2F2010.12.08 Healthy People 2020, a continuation of Healthy People 2010, was started by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. It’s a nationwide health promotion and disease prevention plan that sets public health goals — with the deadline being 2020 in the latest iteration of the program. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is now launching a challenge for developers and researchers to make wellness applications for the Healthy People 2020 campaign — they are providing rich research data sets for free, some that can be found here, giving developers and researchers ample data to write applications with. They are also providing a list of topics for potential apps from a variety of categories, ranging from apps related to cancer to substance abuse. (more…) ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4241722 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:00:52 +0100 4241722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031515&cid=t_125265_155_f&fid=38412&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpathlabmed.typepad.com%2Fsurgical_pathology_and_la%2F2010%2F09%2Fdigital-case-challenge-non-mucinous-bronchioloalveolar-adenocarcinoma.html It has been a long while since I've posted one of the cases I've worked on and now its time to clear off my desk (before our CAP inspection). The patient is an 83-year-old white man, non-smoker, who presented 2 months prior to surgery with cough and shortness-of-breath and was found to have a left lower lobe infiltrate and pleural effusion.  After hospital admission and a course of antibiotics, the patient's symptoms initially improved.  However, he returned again about one month later with the same symptoms and persistent infiltrate.  Bronchoscopy revealed a mass-like lesion but cytologic studies were negative.  He underwent CT-guided biopsy of the infiltrate which showed adenocarcinoma.  He subsequently underwent lobectomy and that specimen showe... The Daily Sign-Out blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031515 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:58:42 +0100 4031515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876618&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fclif-2-mile-challenge-can-you-switch-from-car-to-bike-for-2-miles-or-less%2F Blisstree is big on biking – for both exercise and as an eco-friendly transportation alternative – so we’re pretty stoked about the Clif 2 Mile Challenge. Here’s how it works: At least 40% of travel in the U.S. consists of trips that are 2 miles or less, and over 90% of those trips are made by car. So Clif Bar is encouraging commuters to ditch their cars and ride their bikes for all commutes that are 2 miles or less – and they’ll give away $100,000 to three non-profit organizations that support bike advocacy and fighting climate change. Check out this video to learn more about how much biking can help the environment, and visit Clif 2 Mile Challenge’s website to register for the challenge. Which charity would you support? Do you think you could meet the ch... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876618 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:17:39 +0100 3876618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808664&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-choice-of-taking-tests-in-life%2F2010.08.01 Do you remember the visceral sensations of angst over an upcoming final exam? Or the first procedure as an independent doctor? A major presentation, perhaps? Life’s exams test not only specific knowledge and skill, but one’s self esteem as well. And it’s the self esteem portion that creates the stomach churn, the palpitations, and the random thoughts of doom. The future lurks over you for weeks, like a weighty backpack, or the possibility of encountering the bully on your walk home from elementary school. (For my bony self, her name was Marilyn.) (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Dr John M* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808664 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 03:10:14 +0100 3808664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746808&cid=t_125265_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F12%2Fintroducing-life-as-youth-know-it%2F I’m pleased to introduce our new blog, Life as You(th) Know It, by C.Y. (“Yan”) Chow. It is a blog about dealing with everything youths today have to deal with — from college and study woes, to relationship issues, family crises, friendship drama and everything in-between. I believe teens and young adults often have the greatest need for mental health and psychology information and resources, but also face the greatest challenge in actually accessing such resources (for numerous reasons). Hopefully blogs such as this one help de-mystify the psychology and mental health of youth. Despite campaigns by both parents to become either an architect or lawyer, Yan is currently a final year BSc Psychology student at the University of Warwick in England. She aspires to write for ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746808 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:39:01 +0100 3746808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625484&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FXr-hg1kIh4U%2F By Ilya ShapiroTwo weeks ago I provided an update on the state of the lawsuits challenging Obamacare and mentioned that I’d be debating the law’s constitutionality at the University of Washington in Seattle.  This event brought my debate tour full circle, because it was UW Law School two months ago that couldn’t find anyone to speak to the serious constitutional defects in the so-called reform. My debate, against constitutional law professor Stewart Jay, went very well: It was, I hope, both entertaining and enlightening.  Curiously, Prof. Jay insisted on repeating that my arguments boiled down to policy disagreements and “rhetorical flourishes.”  He also accused me of asking courts to make policy rather than defer to Congress’s constitutional powe... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625484 Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:28:42 +0100 3625484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603887&cid=t_125265_155_f&fid=38412&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpathlabmed.typepad.com%2Fsurgical_pathology_and_la%2F2010%2F05%2Fdigital-case-challenge-pleuropulmonary-amyloidosis.html A 68-year-old man presents with a history of recurrent bilateral pleural effusions over the past six months and recent CT scan of the chest showing persistent small bilateral effusions ground-glass opacities in the superior segment of the left lower lobe and surrounding atelectasis.  The patient underwent thoracoscopy and local pleurectomy and wedge biopsy of the left lower lobe.  Additional history obtained post hoc disclosed a 5-year history of Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. Typical area showing interstitial thickening and thickened vessel walls without significant interstitial inflammation A more solid nodular area with marked distortion of the alveolar architecture High power view showing thickened interstitium with amorphous eosinophilic material.  Note lack... The Daily Sign-Out blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603887 Wed, 26 May 2010 20:18:25 +0100 3603887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577656&cid=t_125265_155_f&fid=38412&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpathlabmed.typepad.com%2Fsurgical_pathology_and_la%2F2010%2F05%2Fdigital-case-challenge-pseudomelanosis-duodeni.html I saw this biopsy yesterday and thought it was a curious little finding--pseudomelanosis duodeni is the lovely and impressive name given to this rare but apparently harmless and incidental entity.The patient is a 73-year-old woman with a history of recent GI bleeding, chronic anemia, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, CAD/CHF, and chronic renal disease, and CML with hemoccult-positive stool and hemoglobin 6.2 gm/dL and symptomatic anemia requiring RBC transfusions.  She underwent upper and lower GI endoscopy.  Her endoscopic examination of the duodenum was described as unremarkable and biopsies were obtained to exclude villous atrophy.  The stomach was described as showing mild diffuse antral gastritis without erosions or ulcers.  Antral biopsies showed features... The Daily Sign-Out blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577656 Wed, 19 May 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3577656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519643&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2F2010-diabetesmine-design-challenge-closing-for-entries-tonight.html The 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge closes for entries at midnight tonight!  What? You didn’t expect me to post about anything else today, did you? I’m afraid I can’t really think about anything else right about now.  Too excited to see what happens when the clock strikes twelve… So at the risk of sounding repetitive — in [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519643 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:00:52 +0100 3519643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3505084&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fdiabetesmine-design-challenge-enter-by-this-friday.html There are exactly five days left to enter the 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge, the web’s premiere open innovation competition to improve life with diabetes (nice tagline, ay? I just made that up) We’ve already received several-dozen entries this year, and garnered some great media coverage too, including: The Huffington Post (thank you, Riva!) Diabetes Forecast magazine – online [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3505084 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:00:05 +0100 3505084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487392&cid=t_125265_155_f&fid=38412&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpathlabmed.typepad.com%2Fsurgical_pathology_and_la%2F2010%2F04%2Fdigital-case-challenge-laryngeal-lesion-mimicking-carcinoma.html It's been quite awhile since I posted a challenging case, so here it goes.Clinical history: 43-year-old woman with recent onset of persistent hoarseness presents to local ENT surgeon who sees an exophytic lesion on the true vocal cord on endoscopic.  Biopsies were taken to confirm the clinical impression of early well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma.  Low-power examination showed papillary thickening of the epithelium with minimal atypia. Higher power showed a mixed-inflammatory infiltrate: High power examination showed epithelioid cells and round refractile structures, some with internal structures. A GMS stain was performed: On the basis of the morphology, budding, and size, a diagnosis of laryngeal blastomycosis was made.The literature has sporadic rep... The Daily Sign-Out blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487392 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:13:50 +0100 3487392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483127&cid=t_125265_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F2kycGiBMkt0%2F If you can’t fight and you can’t flee, flow. – Robert Eliot Too often, we men have lived with a single answer to every situation: win. We saw our friendships in competitive terms, so we couldn’t let our guard down. We looked at life as a challenge to be conquered rather than something to be enjoyed. Therefore, our first impulse was to fight and come out a winner. Many of us have played life like a game with only winners and losers, and we have neglected the deeper meaning in our experiences. Living that way, many of us have felt like losers. We all experience moments when a situation is much more powerful than we are. Those moments feel like defeat unless we allow them to open a whole new viewpoint on our lives. When we can flow with a situation, which will have it... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483127 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:21:48 +0100 3483127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471991&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fdesign-challenge-outlook-from-the-original-diabetes-entrepreneur.html Robert Oringer is currently Co-Chairman and Board Director of AMG Medical Inc. in Canada, which distributes professional and home healthcare products. But he’s also the man who pioneered private-label diabetes products in the US, including syringes, glucose products, and testing supplies. One might call Robert a serial diabetes entrepreneur — and at least as importantly, father [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471991 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:00:38 +0100 3471991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449079&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fdesign-challenge-and-now-a-word-from-our-sponsor.html Actually, we have Veenu Aulakh to thank for putting the DiabetesMine Design Challenge on the map. She heard me give a keynote speech at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Project HealthDesign event a few years ago, calling for more patient involved in medical device design, and it seems that a light bulb went on: the [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449079 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:00:41 +0100 3449079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3425066&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fdesign-challenge-medgadget-editor-talks-medical-innovations.html Russian-born Michael Ostrovsky is a board certified anesthesiologist, practicing cardiac anesthesia here in the San Francisco Bay Area. He’s one of the few MDs who’s not only extremely web-savvy, but is actually part of the Health 2.0 and Social Media movement as co-founder of Medgadget.com, sort of the “Engadget” of the medical technology world. Lucky [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3425066 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:00:23 +0100 3425066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3404079&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fdesign-challenge-a-chat-with-our-professor-of-health-design.html Peter Jones may have a common name, but he’s a rare animal. He’s one of the few academic design experts focusing specifically on the user experience in healthcare. And we are delighted to welcome him this year as one of our expert judges for the 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge! FYI, Peter has a PhD in Design [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3404079 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:00:16 +0100 3404079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366319&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FKBMen7gHMOY%2F If so, time to celebrate! Today starts 2010 Brain Awareness Week (opens website with calendar of activities and resources). First of all, please take the time to say Hello to the new neurons that are being generated in your brain every single day. This morning you’ll have some “baby neurons” that weren’t there last night, thanks to lifelong neurogenesis. Then, consider, how will you put them to good use and help them thrive over time? To guide you here, Dr. Deb summarized the gist of 10 Habits of Highly Effective Brains: Use it or lose it. Take care of your nutrition. Exercise your brain and your body. They nourish each other. Practice positive thoughts until they become your default mindset. Thrive on learning and mental challenges. Aim high and keep learning. ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366319 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:16:43 +0100 3366319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3339764&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FJP5UjyPtcio%2Fthe-2010-diabetesmine-design-challenge.php Amy has announced the opening of the 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge, and created this really neat little video to kick things off (I love this!)I love that Amy has had such great success with this contest.  Because of that great success, it keeps getting bigger and bigger, which is nothing short of great for those of us living with diabetes.  Take a moment to recognize that this gives a lot of creative people a chance to get their ideas in front of people who can help them bring that idea to life.  Something that doesn't happen often enough.Head over to The 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge homepage for contest details and check back often for news and updates.  Thank you Amy, and everyone that is helping you pull this together.  Your contest may well have a b... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3339764 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:04:07 +0100 3339764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322569&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2F2010-design-challenge-get-your-posters-here.html More on the 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge today —in part because I can’t think about much else this week I almost forgot to mention the beautiful and very official contest fliers/posters we’ve prepared. They’re available for downloading and distributing in PDF format here, as you like. For interested universities and other organizations – we can [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322569 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:00:05 +0100 3322569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318604&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fannouncing-the-2010-diabetesmine-design-challenge-open-for-entries-now.html After months of preparation, today I am indescribably excited and proud to kick off the 2010 DiabetesMine™ Design Challenge, an online competition to encourage creative new tools for improving life with diabetes! You know the drill: Do you have an idea for an innovative new diabetes device or web application? This is your chance to win [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318604 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:00:24 +0100 3318604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153576&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fgearing-up-for-the-2010-diabetesmine-design-challenge.html I’m very excited to announce that we’re currently in the early stages of preparing for the 2010 DiabetesMine Design Challenge. Look, we’ve even updated the logo: For those of you not familiar with it, this is an annual innovation competition to encourage creative new tools for improving life with diabetes. The contest is generously sponsored by [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153576 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:00:18 +0100 3153576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3135677&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FK4Sa_Q1OjWY%2Fthe-2009-review.php On the last day of 2009, I thought I would share (just like just about everyone else) a little bit about what I was blogging about during the past year. Here goes nothing: January: "Hello everyone! Fancy seeing all of you here." My first blog here at Diabetes Daily was last January. I can't believe it's been a year already! February: "Six years ago tonight, I almost died. Today is my diabetic anniversary." February marks both my birthday and my diabetes anniversary. I can't believe this year I will have been diabetes for seven years! I am definitely one of the newer members of the club, but I am remembering less and less of life before diagnosis. March: “Excuse me?” said the elderly voice behind me. “Is that a microphone you’re wearing?” Probably one my my favorite 'mistaken pump... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3135677 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:37:01 +0100 3135677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862467&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FRj9LnW-2nBo%2F Today is the first Monday in October, and so is First Monday, the traditional start of the Supreme Court term.  The Court already heard one argument – in the Citizens United campaign finance case — but it had been carried over from last year, so it doesn’t really count. In any event, continuing its trend from last term, the Court has further front-loaded its caseload — with nearly 60 arguments on its docket already.  Fortunately, unlike last year, we’ll see many blockbuster cases, including: the application of the Second Amendment to state gun regulations; First Amendment challenges to national park monuments and a statute criminalizing the depiction of animal cruelty; an Eighth Amendment challenge to life sentences for juveniles; a potential revisiting of ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862467 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:59:21 +0100 2862467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2862760&cid=t_125265_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F05%2Fcoping-what-is-it%2F Some of you will know I’ve been striving to write my PhD proposal lately, ending up with loads more words than actually necessary! However, as part of it I’ve been reviewing some of the material I’ve collected over time on coping. Coping is one of those difficult words - one we all know, but don’t always define especially well. One definition of coping is ‘purposeful efforts to manage the negative impact of stress’ – this one’s by Lazarus & Folkman. This definition suggests that coping involves active choices about what to do in the face of stress. Wikipedia (o font of all knowledge) defines coping as ‘managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, and seeking to master, minimize, reduce o... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2862760 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:15:49 +0100 2862760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855781&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fwhere-are-they-now-log-for-life-winners-of-the-diabetesmine-design-challenge.html Last year, the DiabetesMine Design Challenge was just getting off the ground but we had some amazing contributions! The winner of the Grand Prize was Ethan Mullis, a 25-year-old graphic and UI designer at Gnoso Inc. who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in eighth grade. His submission was Log for Life, “an online logbook [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855781 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:00:46 +0100 2855781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846651&cid=t_125265_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fbiggest-productivity-challenge%2F3974%2F What is your biggest challenge to productivity and how do you overcome it? (671)  That is the question we asked a number of bloggers and here are their answers. As a student, I was a master of procrastination, running down the clock as long as I could before beginning a project. What resulted was strong work and ridiculous levels of self-induced pressure. (I suppose that’s the academic version of living on the edge.) The strategy that I now like to call granularity helped me to overcome my tendency toward procrastination, by making it possible to see a large project as a matter of many smaller, more manageable tasks. Michael Leddy from Orange Crate Art (rss) My biggest challenge to productivity is actually getting started.  I’ve found that once I can cross that threshold of ... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846651 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:00:35 +0100 2846651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2766326&cid=t_125265_155_f&fid=38412&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpathlabmed.typepad.com%2Fsurgical_pathology_and_la%2F2009%2F09%2Fdigital-case-challenge-incidental-sigmoid-colon-polyp.html An IHC stain for S-100 protein is shown below.  IHCs for actin, desmin, CD34, and AE1/AE3 cytokeratins were negative. Rare ganglion-like cells were identified.  My diagnosis is: Mucosal ganglioneuroma.The histology is typical of this entity and shows a hypercellular lamina propria spindle cell proliferation which displaces colonic crypts.  The margins are poorly circumscribed.  In some cases, ganglion cells can be identified in clusters, but in others, like this case, they were rare and isolated.  Intestinal ganglioneuromas can be separated into three clinicopathological groups: 1) incidental or solitary polypoid ganglioneuromas (most common), 2) ganglioneuromatous polyposis, and 3) diffuse ganglioneuromatosis.  These catagories have obviously diff... The Daily Sign-Out blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2766326 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:16:51 +0100 2766326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2762171&cid=t_125265_155_f&fid=38412&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpathlabmed.typepad.com%2Fsurgical_pathology_and_la%2F2009%2F09%2Fdigital-case-challenge.html Sigmoid colon polyp identified in screening colonoscopy in a 56 year old woman.  My diagnosis and comment tomorrow.  (Source: The Daily Sign-Out) The Daily Sign-Out blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2762171 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:46:43 +0100 2762171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2705296&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FgzhV2rfJ668%2Fmy-thoughts-on-the-simply-cooking-challenge.php Last week I decided to challenge myself and cook only foods that I had in my pantry or in my freezer or fridge.  I went to the grocery store early in the week for some perishables like milk, fruit and vegetables.  Other than that, I only made foods that I had on hand.  At first, I was a little nervous.  Would we have enough?  Once I took inventory of what I had on hand, I knew that we would be fine.  I got a bunch of great suggestions from commenters.  Everything from curry to pasta to soups.  The first night, I was cooking for a whole bunch of us.  I looked to see what I had on hand to feed a crowd and decided on spaghetti and turkey meatballs.  The dinner was fantastic, easy to make, and I couldn't believe that we were able to feed all of... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2705296 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2705296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702473&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FwmFj549OY_4%2Fday-five-not-so-traditional-red-beans-and-rice.php Last night's dinner was amazing.  A-ma-zing.  I had some Andouille chicken sausages in the freezer downstairs that I had been wanting to use and some kidney beans and rice in the pantry.  After our trip down to New Orleans this summer, I have been inspired by creole and cajun cooking.  I didn't have everything for traditional red beans and rice, but I had enough to get me started.I looked up a red beans and rice recipe on the internet that was really easy to make and had the ingredients that I had on hand: canned kidney beans, tomatoes (totally taboo, but trust me they taste good!), Andouille chicken sausage, and a green pepper.  Much to my surprise, I found a recipe that was highly rated on Allrecipes.com.  Anyone that knows anything about Louisiana cooking k... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702473 Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2702473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2699827&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FkQ5QlaAWRhc%2Fday-four-cuban-black-bean-soup.php Last night, David went out to dinner with his father.  So Leah and I decided to go to my parents house instead of cooking dinner for just ourselves.  But I still managed to cook lunch for Leah and me before we went to Gymboree this afternoon.  I had a box of pre-made Cuban black bean soup from Trader Joe's in the pantry which sounded yummy.  I love Trader Joe's pre-made food.  Usually I'm not a huge advocate of pre-made foods, but if I'm in a hurry, or am feeling lazy, I know that I can stop in Trader Joe's for an easy and typically healthy meal that's not expensive.So this afternoon we had some black bean soup.  When I opened up the box to put it in the pan, I noticed that it was completely pureed.  I wanted more of a texture, so I added one of the cans ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2699827 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2699827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695566&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FyWBFXjSvLxA%2Fday-three-roast-chicken-with-lemon-and-thyme-wild-rice-and-sauteed-zucchini.php I decided to use one of my frozen, organic chickens for dinner last night.  I defrosted it in the refrigerator the other day and decided to use the lemons in my fridge and some fresh thyme from the garden.  Cooking it in the oven last night made my house smell really great and the taste was perfect.  When I roast a chicken, I have several approaches that I'll take.  Sometimes I'll brine the chicken beforehand, and sometimes I'll just pop it in the oven and baste it from time to time.  One recipe that I do love is Ina Garten's.  But I thought it would be fun to change her recipe up a bit.  Instead of stuffing the chicken with the aromatics, I decided to chop them all up and rub them on top.  The result was tons of wonderful flavor and a moist, juicy b... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695566 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2695566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691720&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FLQYZtRRlN04%2Fday-two-hot-dogs.php I know there isn't too much that is creative about hot dogs.  But when my husband, David, got home from work last night I asked him what he wanted for dinner.  I read him the list of ingredients I had and he decided on hot dogs.  So, if you're disappointed in my lack of creativity on this one, you can voice your concerns to David.Tonight's dinner was these delicious hot dogs I bought at Whole Foods a couple weeks ago and threw in the freezer, some fresh corn that my mom gave to us yesterday, salad from the garden, and some baked beans.  It was simple, it was easy, it was delicious.  And David made most of it!  He threw the hot dogs and the corn on the grill, and I picked some romaine lettuce from the garden and made a salad, and opened the can of baked beans.&... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691720 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2691720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2688852&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FnGoj9mX-XtE%2Fday-one-spaghetti-and-meatballs.php Day one of my Simply Cooking Challenge was very successful!  Not only was I preparing dinner for myself and David, but I made dinner for my mom, dad, brother, two aunts and two cousins and my daughter!  I was surprised at how far my ingredients went!  I crossed out the things on my inventory list that I used up.  Tonight's dinner was a simple spaghetti and meatballs.  I used lettuce from the garden and some tomatoes for a salad.  Some red wine, and my aunt brought dessert.  How easy can that be?Spaghetti and MeatballsTurkey Meatballs, that I had made a while back and froze.2- 28oz. cans of diced tomatoes2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil1 cup good red wine1 cup onions, chopped6 cloves of garlic, chopped3 Tbs. fresh parsley, chopped2 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped2 ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2688852 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2688852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2685341&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FO-uPNP6KdQg%2Fsimply-cooking-challenge-day-one-taking-inventory.php Welcome to my first ever Simply Cooking Challenge!  This week, all week long, I'll be using only the food I have in my house to prepare meals for our family.  I went to the grocery store on Saturday and bought things like some fruit, milk, and a few veggies.  Other than that, it's simply what I have in my pantry, fridge, freezer and garden to get us through!  After I went through my big freezer, two refrigerators and my pantry, I realized that I have a lot of food so this challenge should be do-able.  Plus, I have a whole bunch of veggies growing in our garden, so I have lots of yummy things like lettuce, peas, and fresh herbs.  I'm not sure if my tomatoes and squash will be ready for this week, but maybe!  Below, I'm going to give you the list of foods t... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2685341 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2685341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674448&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FjGvbB39IbEk%2Fthe-first-step.php ... and second, and third, and fourth...     You get the idea! To be totally honest with all of you, one of the biggest barriers to my exercise routine is my love for good TV! It is hard to exercise when you can't don't want to move away from the screen. I live in a very small apartment (in a great location) so a treadmill or elliptical machine in here is not going to happen. However, last night I discovered a new feature in my WiiFit. There is a program called "free step", where I can set up the amount of time in advance and then change the channel. Instead of watching Mii, I can watch normal TV. The Wii remote acts as a metronome to help me keep in step. I stepped up and down, and up and down, and up and... well, down while watching Saving Grace. 20 minutes felt like n... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674448 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:45:10 +0100 2674448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2671038&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FpBxm6tHjGs0%2Fmy-diabetes-daily-challenge.php Have you started your Diabetes Daily Challenge yet?  I admit, I haven't done mine. I've spent the last few days trying to figure out what to do. Instead, I've come up with a Simply Cooking Challenge!  I encourage you to help me along and try this one out on your own.  Mind you, this doesn't have much to do with having diabetes, but it does have a lot to do with budget-friendly meals, which is something I think we all can participate in.  The Simply Cooking Challenge: go a whole week eating only what is in your house already.  Go to the grocery store on day one to buy fresh items like milk, fruit and veggies.  But other than that, use only what you have.  I like to think of this as a "kitchen cleanse"- getting to use all of the great food I bought but just... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2671038 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2671038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2664090&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fp5fl_gt1new%2Fchallenge.php What do you think of when you hear the word 'challenge'? The first thing I think of is this:    The second thing I will think of from now on is the Diabetes Daily Challenge. Never one to shy away from competition, I was excited to hear about the lastest activity on the Diabetes Daily forum. David has invited us all to make take up a Diabetes Daily Challenge. In August, the basic challenge is to "put on your workout clothes at least four days a week and move for 10 minutes or more. Don't skip more than one day in a row." People are definitely putting their own spin on the challenge and some have taken up food challenges instead. Instead of the 10 minutes, I am challenging myself to work out for 30 minutes at least 4 days a week. I am hoping to also lose 4 lbs by the end of the m... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2664090 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 12:57:38 +0100 2664090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2662619&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FwfCEBonMuTw%2Fat-the-starting-line---diabetes-daily-challenge---august-2009.php July was full of travel, leading to some poor food choices and not nearly enough exercise.  As a result, my blood glucose numbers are creeping up a bit and I need to stop that trend in its tracks.  I see my endocrinologist again in September, so all behavior from here on out will be reflected in my A1C. Enter the Diabetes Daily Challenge for August 2009.  I've picked a goal that is easy, trackable, exclusive, and important - 200 minutes of exercise per week.  This should be an easy goal because up until July turned into hectic, I was exercising 150-180 minutes a week.  Being the spreadsheet geek that I am, I can track my progress in Excel.  Even though my eating habits need to return to "normal", I'm picking exercise as my exclusive goal this month. &nbsp... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2662619 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:07:38 +0100 2662619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2648978&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fglobal-breastfeeding-challenge-2009%2F Women and babies will gather at sites around the world for the 9th annual Breastfeeding Challenge! The Quintessence Foundation sponsors the global event: On October 3, 2009 at 11:00 am mothers and children at sites across Canada, the United States and other countries will compete to set the record for the most children breastfeeding at one time. The winners of the competition will be the site with the most children breastfeeding at one site, the country with the most children breastfeeding at registered sites and in North America the region (province or territory or state) with the most children participating as a percentage of the birth rate. To level the playing field between large and small, each site will be entered into one of four groups determined by birth rate. Last year there were... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2648978 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:27:55 +0100 2648978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415698&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fannouncing-our-winners-the-2009-diabetesmine-design-challenge.html A huge congratulations and thank you to all who participated in this open innovation contest! This is truly “crowdsourcing” at its best — asking the community for its brightest ideas on how to improve life with diabetes. At final toll, we received over 150 entries from participants describing themselves as: Students – in Design, Industrial [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415698 Mon, 18 May 2009 16:36:12 +0100 2415698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405413&cid=t_125265_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F14%2Fassessing-depression-in-the-context-of-life%2F What is the difference between having a short-term, emotional crisis, an adjustment disorder, and long-term clinical depression? Well, in the hands of a sloppy mental health professional, the answer might be “nothing” — all three might be diagnosed as “major depression.” But is this really sloppy diagnosis (or, as researchers would call it, a “diagnostic challenge”), or a simple result of how mental health is typically reimbursed in the U.S.? Researchers Monroe & Reid (2009) argue that clinicians and researchers need to do a better job in evaluating depression in context of a person’s life stress. Without doing so, they argue “one cannot determine whether or not the presenting condition represents an understandable response to adve... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405413 Thu, 14 May 2009 10:00:47 +0100 2405413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405879&cid=t_125265_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FoeqT1Dw8Jsw%2Fmothersdayautism-mums.html This weekend has been a very social weekend. Visited two ladies, each of them with her own story. Both were seniors. Because of mothers day, my friend nr 2. and I went to see the Keukenhof. We had a gorgeous day !!! The weather was sunny, temperatures were great and it was sooo nice to see all those flowerbeds! Thoughts about autism-mothersHaving a child with autism is such a challenge for a mum. The child needs so much extra care and such an intensive support mum often can feel like a battery discharging. The battery of mum’s energy simply can not be empty, because there is no one else who can take over her job as mother.I deeply respect my own mum J. who has raised me up to the woman I am now. It is so important for the mothers of today’s young children to get a diagnose. This may no... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405879 Sun, 10 May 2009 20:16:00 +0100 2405879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390240&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdiabetes-innovation-by-the-numbers.html I’ve been up to my ears in sorting and cataloging the abundant entries we received for this year’s DiabetesMine Design Challenge, which closed for submissions last Friday.  So much so that I haven’t had time to think about — or write about — much else.  A quick numerical overview of the outpouring of creativity we’ve [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390240 Wed, 06 May 2009 13:00:55 +0100 2390240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2356878&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FtgyCtikjnIU%2F Last month, I warned that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals would soon be handing the school choice movement a legal setback. Well, it’s here. As expected, the 9th Circuit has reinstated a lower court challenge to Arizona’s scholarship donation tax credit program. The program allows taxpayers to contribute to non-profit Scholarship Tuition Organizations (STOs) that provide financial assistance to families choosing private schools. The taxpayers can then claim a dollar for dollar credit for their donation. While this ruling leaves the program intact for the time being, it would almost surely require the tax credit program to be amended if it is allowed to stand. Fortunately, as I noted in my earlier post, the 9th Circuit is overturned as often as a caber at the Highland Games.... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2356878 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:04:28 +0100 2356878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349270&cid=t_125265_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FXOOoMmh_tyA%2F Next-generation technologies are exploding so rapidly in genomics and personalized medicine that the NIH want to help jump-start experiments that will answer some of the bioethical concerns that rose along with the era. Image: Newscom More than 200 grants could receive up to $1 million each from the stimulus funds that were earmarked for the National Institutes of Health’ Challenge Grants program. Ten bioethics-focused programs address issues relating to the commerce of direct-to-consumer genetic tests; ethical issue posed by nanomedicine, tissue engineering and similar emerging technologies; and informed consent issues as medical records become electronic. Genomics becomes an even hotter topic as the NIH requests for more advances and developments of new methods and technologies. The wa... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349270 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:28:00 +0100 2349270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2320462&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F-swwFitJTAE%2F This is one of the slides I created recently for my talks, and it seems to be getting the point across. Your answer? The follow-up question: is your job and life more similar to the constant problem-solving and mental challenge of the cab driver, or to the routine or the bus driver? Pascale wrote an excellent article on this, check it out: Brain Plasticity - How learning changes your brain. Have a good Good Friday/ Passover/ holiday/ weekend! brain, Brain Plasticity, bus driver, cab driver, hippocampus, Learning, mental challenge, problem solving (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2320462 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:51:06 +0100 2320462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260353&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Finnovation-in-diabetes-getting-inspired.html As I hope you all know by now, the 2009 DiabetesMine Design Challenge is calling on everyone — including all you disgruntled patients out there — to get creative about “solving” daily diabetes problems.  What kind of gadget or web application would really make your life with diabetes better? Here’s your chance to help all of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260353 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:39:53 +0100 2260353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260354&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fa-note-on-the-design-challenge-you-own-the-ip.html I see that we need a little clarification here: we’ve been getting some queries from folks with great diabetes design ideas, who are a bit hesitant to enter the 2009 DiabetesMine Design Challenge contest for fear of giving up the rights to their intellectual property.  No worries!  Here’s what you need to know: You (the contest [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260354 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:54:27 +0100 2260354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349760&cid=t_125265_155_f&fid=38412&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpathlabmed.typepad.com%2Fsurgical_pathology_and_la%2F2009%2F03%2Fthis-is-a-general-reply-to-a-comment-left-by-em-which-i-thought-would-be-of-interest-of-otherspapillary-adenocarcinoma-papa.html This is a general reply to a comment left by EM which I thought would be of interest of others.Papillary adenocarcinoma (papAd) of the lung is classified as a variant of adenocarcinoma which may have BAC-like areas.  Older literature seems to have attempted to sort out papAd from BAC."pure" BAC is appropriately classified as an in situ carcinoma precisely because most recent studies show 100% 5-year survival.  Recent classifications have restricted what is permitted for diagnosis of BAC (which has increased the numbers of those tumors classified as "adenocarcinoma with BAC-like areas).  I think at this point in time the more difficult distinction is between "atypical adenomatous hyperplasia" and (true) BAC--molecular studies may end up being defin... The Daily Sign-Out blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349760 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:50:41 +0100 2349760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227481&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35193&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannetics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2F2009-diabetesmine-design-challenge.html It's time to get your creative juices flowing for the 2009 DiabetesMine Design Challenge, which was announced by Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine this morning. A while back, Amy asked me if I would be willing to participate in the video announcement for this contest; of course I readily agreed! I strongly believe that huge strides in diabetes management could be made by improving the design of current medical devices, without necessarily requiring huge improvements in the medical technology itself. (Although, I would love to see some diabetes products that don't require expensive and high maintenance disposable parts. And of course a super-accurate, noninvasive blood glucose meter is the holy grail!)View the video below, and check out the rules at the official contest page. There are top-notc... Annetics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227481 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:43:00 +0100 2227481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227202&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fannouncing-the-2009-diabetesmine%25e2%2584%25a2-design-challenge.html Welcome one and all! Today I’m excited and proud to announce the kickoff of the 2009 DiabetesMine™ Design Challenge, an online competition to encourage creative new tools for improving life with diabetes. Do you have an idea for an innovative new diabetes device or web application? This is your chance to win up to $10,000 [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227202 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:55:35 +0100 2227202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2209479&cid=t_125265_86_f&fid=34448&url=http%3A%2F%2Flibeducation.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Funder-category-of-challenge-public.html Under the category of Challenge - the public library board in Topeka, KS, has voted to restrict 4 books on sex based on a challenge from the community:From the International Herald Tribunehttp://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2009/02/20/america/NA-US-Library-Sex-Books.phpAnother news story on this event, with responses from the library community:Library Peers Dismayed at Board's Decisionhttp://www.cjonline.com/stories/022109/kan_396302566.shtmlAnd on the Topeka ABC affiliate's web page, a local lawyer says that the ACLU may become involved. Check out the poll at the bottom of the page - it is currently ahead on "Yes, children must be protected from exposure to certain books" http://www.ktka.com/news/2009/feb/20/local_attorney_people_want_legal_action_against_li/ (Source: User Education Resources ... User Education Resources for Librarians blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2209479 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:26:00 +0100 2209479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107712&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F15%2Fjoin-the-pound-for-pound-challenge%2F Talking about dieting and hunger in the same sentence somehow doesn’t seem right. But what if you could lose weight and help feed the hungry at the same time? That’s the idea behind a new campaign created by General Mills, NBC’s The Biggest Loser and the non-profit organization Feeding America. It’s called the Pound for Pound Challenge because, for ever pound you lose, General Mills will donate 10 cents to Feeding America. That’s enough, apparently, to provide one pound of groceries to a local food bank. Imagine all those 10 cents added together - just think of how many pounds of groceries Feeding America could provide for those without food.   All you have to do is take the pledge, start dieting (and of course exercising) and watch your lost pounds convert... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107712 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:47:23 +0100 2107712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2053746&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F489938436%2F Learning & the Brain is a conference that gets marked on my calendar annually because I always return home having either been exposed to new information, or with a new perspective on an old topic. Last month’s conference in Cambridge, MA, themed Using Emotions Research to Enhance Learning & Achievement, was no exception. As with previous conferences, in addition to the many keynote sessions, I focused on the adult learning strand, since so much of my time is spent providing professional development for, and collaborating with adults. Here are five conference cues as they relate to education. 1. CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH NEW LEARNING Aaron Nelson stated that our memory starts to decline between ages twenty-five and thirty, or to phrase it a bit more positively, Sam Wang says our m... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2053746 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:10:09 +0100 2053746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2022186&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F476789893%2F A few weeks ago I had the pleasure to give a talk to one hundred or so staff members at New York Public Library. As you would expect, it was a very stimulating group, and one of the participants, Brigid Cahalan, just wrote a fun blog post on her impressions from the event: Brain Fitness at New York Public Library: - "After attending a recent staff training session offered by the library's Office of Staff Development, I decided to return to a habit of my childhood--eating sardines." - key pillars for brain health ...are... "1) A balanced diet; 2) Cardiovascular physical exercise; 3) Stress management; and 4) Brain exercise: Novelty, Variety, Challenge (as long as it doesn't stress us out)." Read full article: here. Comment: A very interesting trend of observe - the growi... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2022186 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:30:13 +0100 2022186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2013864&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FcaYU7k8qX0Y%2F Today is the big day, International Volunteer Day, Friday, December 5, 2008! Leave a comment or link to share what you have done or plan to do today to celebrate! Still looking for ideas? Click on the International Volunteer Day and Breastfeeding 1-2-3 Challenge to learn 20 breastfeeding-related ways to volunteer in honor of International Volunteer Day. Tags: breastfeeding 1-2-3 challenge, international volunteer day, volunteer, volunteerismShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2013864 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:35:45 +0100 2013864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2013865&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FMWBt51fbxWI%2F Here is my last reminder before International Volunteer Day, Friday, December 5, 2008! It’s not too late to join the Breastfeeding 1-2-3 Challenge. Click on the International Volunteer Day and Breastfeeding 1-2-3 Challenge to learn 20 breastfeeding-related ways to volunteer in honor of International Volunteer Day. How will you further the cause of breastfeeding education and support? Tags: breastfeeding 1-2-3 challenge, international volunteer day, volunteer, volunteerism, volunteersShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2013865 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:52:39 +0100 2013865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1996877&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fth4peCaiY8E%2F Happy Thanksgiving to all those in the United States! Remember that one way to show you are thankful for what you have in life is to give back to your community. Click on the International Volunteer Day and Breastfeeding 1-2-3 Challenge to learn 20 breastfeeding-related ways to volunteer on International Volunteer Day Friday, December 5, 2008. Let me know what you commit to do, and spread the word about the Challenge! Tags: breastfeeding 1-2-3 challenge, international volunteer day, La-Leche-League, volunteer, volunteerism, World-Breastfeeding-WeekShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1996877 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:31:30 +0100 1996877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992276&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F465573115%2F Here you have the November edition of our monthly newsletter covering cognitive health and brain fitness topics. Please remember that you can subscribe to receive this Newsletter by email, simply by submitting your email at the top of this page. Thank you for your interest, attention and participation in our SharpBrains community. As always, we appreciate your comments and suggestions. Summit of the Global Agenda How can we persuade business leaders, policy-makers and researchers of the urgency to develop and promote an integrated "Healthy Living" agenda focused on maintaining lifelong physical and cognitive health, vs. the usual mindset focused on dealing with specific diseases and problems once they arise? In The Future of the Aging Society: Burden or Human Capital?, I summariz... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992276 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:41:47 +0100 1992276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1980618&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F11%2F22%2Ftake-the-clean-water-challenge%2F Ever live in a place where you know the water is not safe to drink? Where you even use bottled water to clean your teeth? I have and I’ve got to say it’s not fun. I lived in Saudi Arabia for a year and was reliant on bottled water for drinking, cooking, and yes, cleaning my teeth. But while I found it annoying, at least I did have access to clean water which is more that millions of people around the world have. The World Health Organizations (WHO) says… “…1.1 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water. Unsafe water and inadequate sanitation kills nearly TWO MILLION people each year, mostly children under the age of five.” That’s way too many people without clean drinking water. Want to help out? Take the Clean Water Challenge Quiz… For each correct answer, th... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1980618 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:31:00 +0100 1980618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1921238&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F0AENw9Y_ECo%2F ~ La Leche League co-founder Betty Wagner Spandikow passed away last weekend. She served as Executive Director of LLL for many years, and I was particularly impressed by this about her: Betty initiated flex hours and a family-friendly workplace in the ’60s, long before they became the popular perks they are today. Business hours at the La Leche League International office were set to allow mothers to be home with their children after school. Betty’s ideas about work teams and home offices were also far ahead of their time. Keep in mind that year-end donations to LLL are being matched by generous donors, so it would be a lovely tribute to Betty to make a donation in her honor. ~ A new study of over 100,000 interviews with parents from the National Child Health Study revealed th... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1921238 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:21:49 +0100 1921238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1873221&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2Fdl4N3CAUcjI%2F Happy Thanksgiving Canadians! Today is a great day not only for giving thanks for all of your good fortune, but also for thinking of a way you can give back. Click on the International Volunteer Day and Breastfeeding 1-2-3 Challenge to learn 20 breastfeeding-related ways to volunteer on International Volunteer Day Friday, December 5, 2008. Let me know what you commit to do, and spread the word about the Challenge! Tags: breastfeeding 1-2-3 challenge, Canada, international volunteer day, ThanksgivingShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873221 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:16:55 +0100 1873221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1816187&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F399010221%2F A recent CNN article explains well why a growing number of companies use brainteasers and logic puzzles of a type called “guesstimations” during job interviews: - "Seemingly random questions like these have become commonplace in Silicon Valley and other tech outposts, where companies aren't as interested in the correct answer to a tough question as they are in how a prospective employee might try to solve it. Since businesses today have to be able to react quickly to shifting market dynamics, they want more than engineers with high IQs and good college transcripts. They want people who can think on their feet." What are technology companies (Google, Microsoft, Amazon) and consulting companies (McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, Accenture...) looking for? They want employees w... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1816187 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:47:07 +0100 1816187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1791750&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F2A1ni6YlfRU%2F In conjunction with International Volunteer Day December 5, 2008, I challenge all Breastfeeding 1-2-3 readers and their breastfeeding advocate friends to choose a volunteer activity to support breastfeeding. Start thinking what you would like to do between now and December 5 to celebrate International Volunteer Day. I’ll remind you again over the coming months, and check in on December 5 to see how you decided to volunteer to support breastfeeding! I have come up with 20 ideas to get you started. Leave a comment with more ideas, or share a link to your own post on International Volunteer Day and the Breastfeeding 1-2-3 Challenge! 20 Ways to Volunteer to Promote Breastfeeding 1. Join your state or regional breastfeeding coalition or task force. 2. Investigate whether you qualify to do... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791750 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:12:42 +0100 1791750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1770842&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F385446143%2F A couple of recent studies have reinforced the lifelong potential for brain plasticity (the ability of the brain to rewire itself through experience) and the importance of physical exercise for cognitive vitality. One study focused on 1) adults over 50 with mild cognitive impairment, the other one on 2) stroke survivors. 1)  Memory problems: Adults 50-years-old and over with mild cognitive impairment (an advanced form of memory problems, but pre-dementia) were asked to exercise for three 50-minute sessions per week for 24 weeks (a total of 60 hours). Results: there were small, but measurable, cognitive benefits even 18 months after the start of the program (around a year after the supervised exercise activities ended). Study: Nicola T. Lautenschlager et al. Effect of Physical Activity on ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1770842 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:08:45 +0100 1770842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1750456&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FpkCNMLjCGU4%2F There is still plenty of time to sign up for the Breastfeeding Challenge 2008! So far there are 105 sites registered in five different countries (Canada, United States, France, Cyprus, and Luxembourg). Reminder details: The Quintessence Foundation plans the 8th annual Breastfeeding Challenge, scheduled this year for October 11, 2008. Basically it’s a friendly competition to promote breastfeeding: This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area (province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, “latched on” at 11am local time. Last year’s event involved 5,383 babies at 230 sites across Canada and the United States! Registration is open now for this year’s event. Visit the Breastfeeding Challenge 2008 invitation f... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750456 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:41:21 +0100 1750456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723969&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F370226149%2F Interesting market news: Dakim’s [m]Power Adopted by 150 Senior Living Communities ... (Business Wire) - "Dakim Inc. announced today that its [m]Power® Cognitive Fitness System has now been adopted by more than 150 senior living communities" - "Users include Sunrise Senior Living, Front Porch Communities, Diakon Lutheran Services, Ecumen, Eskaton, Benchmark Assisted Living, and Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging. Several neurologists and a local Alzheimer’s Association chapter office have also purchased the system." - “Other products are static. You buy a CD, put it in the computer, and that’s it. People get bored and stop using them. Dakim has found a way to keep people coming back to challenge their ability, and that’s what our residents are doing.” (... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723969 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:13:15 +0100 1723969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1670022&cid=t_125265_111_f&fid=34615&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergiblog.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fthe-miracle-of-the-pan-mass-challenge.html It’s happening this weekend. The 2008 Pan-Mass Challenge. What it is: The Pan-Massachusetts Challenge raises money for life-saving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through an annual bike-a-thon that crosses the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Why I’m involved: This is Dr. Sam Blackman, and with him is Miss Rebecca Hopkins. We know Sam as Blog, MD. Rebecca knows Sam because he is her oncologist. Every year, Sam rides in the Pan-Mass Challenge to raise funds for pediatric oncology research. It’s a cause I have been honored to support since Sam first emailed me about it a few years ago. This year, Sam won’t be riding. He has a new location and a new job in cancer drug development. But Rebecca will be riding in his place, in memory of and fo... Emergiblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1670022 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:26:44 +0100 1670022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715294&cid=t_125265_90_f&fid=37832&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdyer.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F05%2F29%2Fdeveloping-a-commenting-guide-for-students-on-day-29%2F The challenge for today was to develop an age-appropriate student commenting guide. Since I deal with college and graduate students, trying to get things down to the level of an elementary school student wouldn’t enter the picture, unless I put on my parenting hat (I have one that will be in third grade in the [...] (Source: Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD) Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715294 Fri, 30 May 2008 15:12:48 +0100 1715294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1477895&cid=t_125265_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2F29%2F7-challenges-of-psychotherapy%2F Pages: 1 2 Next »     Single Page Every treatment has its downsides. Medications have side effects and it can often feel like a revolving door trying to find one (or a combination of a few) that work for any particular person. And while medications’ side effects are well-publicized, few articles are written about the potential “side effects” of other types of treatments, such as psychotherapy. Psychotherapy can be a powerful treatment for everything ranging from depression and attention deficit disorder, to anxiety and panic attacks. And while there are many different forms of psychotherapy, virtually all of them share the challenges discussed in this article. 1. It can take awhile to find the “right” therapist and you shouldn’t s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1477895 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:17:40 +0100 1477895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715295&cid=t_125265_90_f&fid=37832&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdyer.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F05%2F28%2Fblog-comment-strategy-for-day-28%2F In looking at the challenge activity for today, I suddenly realized that I don’t have a particular Blog Commenting Strategy. Prior to the challenge, I would comment under the following situations. I comment when I find something or a post that I am interested in If I think that an article has been done well, to leave praise To [...] (Source: Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD) Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715295 Thu, 29 May 2008 05:55:11 +0100 1715295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715296&cid=t_125265_90_f&fid=37832&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdyer.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F05%2F27%2Fresearching-personal-branding-on-day-27%2F I wasn’t exactly sure what constituted a “Personal Brand” so I started today’s activity by trying to figure it out. I found Michele’s Martin’s post on Building Your Online Brand: Start with the Message. She looked at two aspects, a personal brand and the elements of your personal brand: What Is a “Personal Brand”? Your personal brand [...] (Source: Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD) Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715296 Wed, 28 May 2008 06:08:51 +0100 1715296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715297&cid=t_125265_90_f&fid=37832&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdyer.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F05%2F26%2Fexploring-other-ways-to-comment-for-day-26%2F Since the challenge for today was to think about using multimedia and other ways to comment on blogs I decided to review and explore some ways of using multimedia in this blog and for blog commenting. My Voki The first multimedia application that came to mind for today’s activity was the use of the Voki. The Voki is [...] (Source: Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD) Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715297 Mon, 26 May 2008 18:44:44 +0100 1715297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653737&cid=t_125265_90_f&fid=37832&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdyer.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F05%2F25%2Fday-25-gone-hiking%2F The task for the day is to Take a Break. I saw this before today and decided to set something up in advance to take the day off (which is nice because it’s in the middle of a three day weekend). This image of sitting on top of a mountain is perfect for my Take a [...] (Source: Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD) Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653737 Sun, 25 May 2008 15:03:18 +0100 2653737 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715298&cid=t_125265_90_f&fid=37832&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdyer.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F05%2F25%2Fday-25-gone-hiking%2F The task for the day is to Take a Break. I saw this before today and decided to set something up in advance to take the day off (which is nice because it’s in the middle of a three day weekend). This image of sitting on top of a mountain is perfect for my Take a [...] (Source: Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD) Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715298 Sun, 25 May 2008 15:03:18 +0100 1715298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455538&cid=t_125265_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F293120784%2F There is a competition running over at the Diabetes Mine, the all things diabetes blog, designed to foster innovation in diabetes design and encourage creative new tools that will improve life with diabetes. The competition is open to anyone passionate about diabetes and product design, so if you have any creative ideas be sure to apply. Who knows, maybe your idea will be the next big thing and you’ll end up making lives of million of people with diabetes a little bit better. The organizers will make sure that you do just that by awarding you with $1,000 in cash, some pro-bono professional advice from world-renowned design experts, and free access to the next Health 2.0 conference. a2a_linkname="The 2nd Annual DiabetesMine™ Design Challenge"; a2a_linkurl="http://ivor-kov... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455538 Mon, 19 May 2008 00:09:36 +0100 1455538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446143&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=35047&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ideasforwomen.com%2Fnews%2Fwoman-challenge%2F2008%2F05%2F15%2F196%2F   Both yesterday and today I forgot to put my pedometer on! But - I walked on a treadmill for 40 minutes both days. I think that counts for something! I forget it because if I leave it in an obvious place for me to find it in the morning, then it is in a place that the cats will most likely find it at too. And I doubt at that point that it will be functional. I’ll have to leave it somewhere else - I might miss a few steps with it though. (Source: Ideas For Women News Blog) Ideas For Women News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446143 Thu, 15 May 2008 22:58:15 +0100 1446143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1442799&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F05%2F15%2Fhow-fit-are-you%2F You might think you’re fit. But are you ? Find out with the President’s Challenge Adult Fitness Test. It’s been designed by The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, a group of volunteers who advise the government and ultimately the President about fitness, physical activity, and sports in the U.S. It measures your aerobic fitness, muscular strength & endurance, flexibility, and body composition by having you… Walk one mile or run 1.5 miles and log in your time. Count the number of half sit-ups you can do in a minute. Count the number of push-ups you can do in a minute. Do a sit-and-reach flexibility test. Measure your height, weight, and waist. The results are then entered and an evaluation and tips for improvement will be done. As this was... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1442799 Thu, 15 May 2008 10:13:40 +0100 1442799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1439650&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=35047&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ideasforwomen.com%2Fnews%2Fwoman-challenge%2F2008%2F05%2F13%2F190%2F   For National Women’s Health Week I want to focus on things you can do to prevent illness and stay healthy - or even reverse some health problems you already have. Today - the topic is cardiovascular exercise. Cardiovascular exercise - also known as aerobic exercise - is important for heart health. It is exercise that uses your large muscles like your legs and makes your heart and lungs stronger and can help to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol levels Walking, running, jogging, bicycling, jump-roping, and swimming are all examples of cardiovascular exercises you can do outside. If you want (or have to) exercise inside using a treadmill, stationary bicycles or elliptical trainer are some options. To give your heart a good workout you need to make sure that you do your ca... Ideas For Women News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1439650 Tue, 13 May 2008 15:00:56 +0100 1439650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1440088&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F289328001%2F The Quintessence Foundation plans the 8th annual Breastfeeding Challenge, scheduled this year for October 11, 2008. Basically it’s a friendly competition to promote breastfeeding: This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area (province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, “latched on” at 11am local time. Last year’s event involved 5,383 babies at 230 sites across Canada and the United States! Registration is open now for this year’s event. Visit the Breastfeeding Challenge 2008 invitation for more information. Tags: angela white, breast feeding, breastfeeding, breastfeeding blog, breastfeeding challenge, lactation, Quintessence foundationShare This (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1440088 Tue, 13 May 2008 09:56:15 +0100 1440088 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1436938&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=35047&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ideasforwomen.com%2Fnews%2Fwoman-challenge%2F2008%2F05%2F12%2F187%2F       Since this is National Women’s Health Week I’m going to make some of my posts related to it this week. I decided to try the ‘WOMAN Challenge’ too! I mentioned this in my last post. The goal or ‘challenge’ is to try to walk 10,000 steps or get 30 minutes of moderate exercise every day. It lasts for 8 weeks. And you ‘walk’ a virtual path across the U.S. as you do it. It was supposed to start Sunday, on Mother’s Day, but since I was out of town visiting I wasn’t able to walk much. I did get out my pedometer and got it working right (I hadn’t really used it yet although I’ve had it for a while). As it was later in the day I was only able to get about 800 steps counted on it. That should make it easie... Ideas For Women News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1436938 Mon, 12 May 2008 15:00:17 +0100 1436938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455505&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=36985&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fsugarstats%2F%7E3%2F282293508%2F Happy Friday everyone. Here are some cool thinking happening in the Diabetes world as well as some interesting resources: The New OneTouch UltraLink Wireless Meter Via LifeScane.com For those who don’t already have one or haven’t heard of it yet: “The NEW OneTouch UltraLink Meter wirelessly sends your test results to your MiniMed Paradigm® insulin pump, making bolus [...] (Source: SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management) SugarStats.com - Simple, Online Blood Sugar Tracking for Diabetes Management blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455505 Fri, 02 May 2008 18:33:06 +0100 1455505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1455487&cid=t_125265_118_f&fid=36984&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthManagementRx%2F%7E3%2F281255443%2Feveryone-should-enter-2nd-diabetes-mine.html More info at MedGadget here...Great to see 2 categories (under/over 18). Amy Tenderich will judge; winners get a ticket to Health 2.0 and IDEO design consultation.Please - design tools to help consumers with diabetes live the sweet life. (Source: Health Management Rx) Health Management Rx blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1455487 Thu, 01 May 2008 04:49:00 +0100 1455487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405335&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F04%2F28%2Fvitality-compass-challenge-part-two%2F So it’s my turn to report my results from the Vitality Compass Quiz, and let me tell you, I was not anxious to take that thing at first. I figured you’d have to be the next Arnold Schwarzenegger or Jessica Alba to score even decently on it, but after reading Liz’s results, I was encouraged. A real person who does not spend the bulk of her day in a gym and who probably noshes on a carb or two once in a while? If Liz could score well, so could I, right? Well, turns out Liz is on track to last a bit longer than I’m predicted to, but I’ll still live a long life it seems. Naturally, by kicking up my fruit and veggie consumption and actually removing my rear form this chair to sneak in some exercise, I can add more years to my life. Hmm. I can do that. I need to do ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405335 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 01:22:41 +0100 1405335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097359&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F200812895%2F Neuroplasticity is defined as "the ability of the brain to rewire itself through experience".  We typically summarize a lot of brain research by encouraging SharpBrains readers is to seek for novelty, variety and challenge, as guidelines for "brain exercise" that will help build new connections in the brain, force one to be mindful and pay attention, improve abilities such as pattern-recognition, and in general contribute to lifelong brain health. A friend just sent an update on her amazing experience in Namibia (the pic on the right shows the entrance to the University of Namibia) that shows how Travel and Engagement with meaningful projects can provide superb mental stimulation, or "brain exercise". This is relevant at all ages, and we are encouraged to ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097359 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:49:28 +0100 1097359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1009754&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F180421361%2F Quotes from a great article, Professor, 81, proves brain stays young: - In 1960, Diamond became the first female faculty member in Cal's science department, achieving full professorship in 1974. She still teaches anatomy with her 81st birthday two weeks away. - Diamond, a professor of anatomy at UC Berkeley, determined that the brain can stay young through stimulation, which can be achieved through her five-point plan: diet, exercise, challenge, newness and tender loving care. - Using her plan, how is she challenged? - "Every student who sits in that chair," she said, pointing across the desk in her fifth-floor office in the Life Sciences Building on campus. "They come in here asking questions, and you better have the answers." - What newness, then, is in her life? - &q... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1009754 Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:12:42 +0100 1009754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=810012&cid=t_125265_107_f&fid=36045&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbayblab.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fbayblab-podcast-episode-11-part-2.html On this segment of the bayblab podcast, alcohol gets to our heads, as we talk about unusual animal penises, discuss drug policies in Canada and we introduce the food challenge: Guylin pepper and fermented yogurt! With musical guest Kevin Z and his spineless interpretation of "girls just wanna have fun"... (Source: Bayblab) Bayblab blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=810012 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:21:00 +0100 810012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=807622&cid=t_125265_158_f&fid=36019&url=http%3A%2F%2Fworkingcaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Ffaced-with-challenge-of-caregiving.html Some good advice if faced with aging parent/s - good tips to consider:Keep your family member in their home as long as you can. Get finances in order. Find out about veteran's benefits and others from a good elder layer.If you're the relative of a caregiver, support them and ask how they are -- not just the person who is ill. Respect the fact it is the toughest job in the world to care for someone you love when they are declining.Their is no greater gift a child can give their parent than to be there to walk them home to the other side. It's something you never regret. I was there when my mom took her last breath.. I held her tightly whispering, "you brought me in to this world, I'm here for your exit." A bitter sweet moment - one that I will never forget. Look into home care, and senior c... Working Caregiver blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=807622 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 16:14:00 +0100 807622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=694185&cid=t_125265_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F25%2Fpastry-chefs-syringe-wins-history-channel-competition%2F Filed under: Type 1, Daily News, SupportAmong the best restaurants in Tallahassee, Florida, is Kool Beanz Cafe, where both the eats and the atmosphere are colorful, inventive and fun. That Kool Beanz inventiveness now extends to pastry chef Kim Bertron (pictured), whose design for a syringe won her first prize in the History Channel's "Invent Now Challenge" in March. Today's Tallahassee Democrat profiles Bertron and talks to her about her winning entry, the SimpleShot syringe.The SimpleShot can be preloaded with both a drug, in powdered form, and a diluting solution. The two substances are stored in separate compartments of the syringe until a dose is required. Then the user needs only to press the plunger, piercing the membrane separating drug from solution and - presto! - it's ready to g... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=694185 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 694185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676350&cid=t_125265_134_f&fid=35158&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kweaver.org%2Farchives%2F2007%2F06%2Fbusy_week.html I've had a busy week.  I've knocked out 2 1/2 days of staff development -- all on Wed Mastering topics.  Tuesday, the first day, made me remember just how tired I get in staff development.  Sitting still all day is hard work when you are used to running around the room.  I am also working on test development for my district.  That's also stressful, but getting better. I'm using a new style of insertion set -- clinical trial, and am having erratic blood sugars, but it could be the heat, the workshops, the stress from different work, or the phases of the moon.   My Fitness4Diabetics workouts are still going well, and also my food intake.  I've lost 15 pounds now, and I think I'm also starting to notice.  I'm up to 25 minutes of straight walking, w... Living With Diabetes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676350 Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:38:23 +0100 676350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=480882&cid=t_125265_122_f&fid=34757&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbraintechsci.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fanother-neural-prediction-challenge.html In a previous post, I noted that Jack Gallant had issued a Neural Prediction Challenge. Now, we have another challenge, this time from the Gerstner lab:Here is our Challenge, open to everybody in in neural modeling, machine learning, or similar fields: - Is it possible to predict the timing of every spike that a neuron emits with 2 ms precision? - Is it possible to predict the subthreshold membrane potential with a precision of 2 mV for arbitrary input?Annotated training data and test stimuli from severalcells under different stimulation conditions are availableat http://icwww.epfl.ch/~gerstner/QuantNeuronMod2007/challenge.htmlImportant dates * Data set available by March 16. * Participants must submit their prediction by June 1st. * Winner announced around June 10 . * W... BrainTechSci blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=480882 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 23:35:00 +0100 480882