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 'chickens'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:18:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5027419&cid=t_109050_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FiaIZOsGCV0Y%2F Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Michael Schmidt, Margaret McFall-Ngai, and Elio Schaecter On episode #11 of the podcast This Week in Microbiology, Vincent, Margaret, Michael and Elio review the presence of extended spectrum beta-lactamase genes in chicken meat and in humans, and a beneficial effect of Helicobacter pylori colonization on the development of allergen-induced asthma. Click the arrow above to play, or right click to download TWiM #11 (47 MB, .mp3, 68 minutes). Subscribe to TWiM (free) on iTunes, Zune Marketplace, via RSS feed, by email or listen on your mobile device with the Microbeworld app. Links for this episode: Beta-lactamase genes in Enterobacteriaceae of humans and chickens (EID) Is drug resistance in humans coming from chickens? (Wired) Pew Commission on industrial... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5027419 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:40:00 +0100 5027419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885315&cid=t_109050_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffrom-poop-to-power-waste-fuels-chicken-farm%2F photo: Thinkstock At Olivera Egg Ranch in French Camp, California, chicken poop will soon be fueling a mini-power plant. The chicken waste will be be converted into methane gas, which will then be converted into renewable energy. The plant will be able to power the entire ranch — making it a closed loop system. Wouldn’t it be great if all farms could function like this? Do you think that new homes will ever come with a system that converts human waste into renewable energy? How likely do you think this is? via Fast Company Post from: BlissTree From Poop to Power: Waste Fuels Chicken Farm (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885315 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 19:42:46 +0100 3885315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794845&cid=t_109050_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F27%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-27-2010%2F This weekend I got in touch with a different side of my personality: the nature loving one. It’s the part of me that often gets buried underneath daily worries, fears and your garden variety neuroticism. While tending to issues are important, so is taking a break from them. Based on the outpouring of responses I got concerning outdoor activities on Facebook, it seems like I might not be the only one. Isn’t it nice basking in the ray of hope and possibility instead of fear and uncertainty every once in awhile? That’s what I spent my time doing in a rustic cottage in the country. I stared out the French doors of the tiny cottage for several minutes without fear of boredom or anxiety from doing nothing. I heard and felt comforted by the subtle soundtrack created by the soun... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794845 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:36:06 +0100 3794845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501534&cid=t_109050_93_f&fid=35707&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHemodynamics%2F%7E3%2FfNDHEYFXFcE%2Fwhen-youre-done-getting-dressed-take.html Sue Lowden is a Republican running to capture Sen. Harry Reid's seat in Nevada. Recently she suggested that we should go back to the days when people paid their doctors directly, whether in money, or you know, if they didn't have the money right then, then maybe, barter, with, you know, like, chickens and stuff. That back-to-the-old-days nonsense is so phenomenally stupid, it nearly begged for someone to set up this site:Prices of medical procedures in number of chickens.Make sure to read the fine print to properly adhere to the plan's rules. For big procedures, the site suggests possibly converting to cows. On the other hand, teaching hospitals might consider accepting chicks in order to subsidize medical education--and to pay residents with. Residents, being mere doctors-in-training, sho... hemodynamics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501534 Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:10:00 +0100 3501534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2087055&cid=t_109050_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F6sFS9037Fxs%2F THURSDAY THIRTEEN It may seen strange when I say there are 13 birds I connect with my Mother, or which bring back memories related to her, either during her Alzheimer’s days or before.  It may seem I’m “going to the birds” this week, since I wrote the post on National Bird Day.  But when I began writing about Mother’s memories of birds or of her in connection with those on our farm (particularly the ducklings), I realized there were humorous ones and nostalgic ones that our family might enjoy, too. So here are 13: Ducks and ducklings - We raised a few of these on the farm and the mother ducks hatched a number of fluffy yellow babies each spring. Geese - We also had a few geese.  One old gander liked to chase us.  Mother would take a swipe at him with a pa... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2087055 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:00:57 +0100 2087055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1366590&cid=t_109050_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F04%2Fdo-caged-chickens-live-longer-and.html This study confirms what America's egg farmers already knew," said Gene Gregory, president of the United Egg Producers, the nation's leading trade association for U.S. family egg farmers. "That well-run, clean modern cage housing systems have many benefits for hens as well as consumers." Separate research studies also show that hens raised in conventional cages tend to have fewer diseases and live longer, Gregory added.Modern egg production under the UEP Certified animal welfare program provides hens with nutritious food, clean water, fresh air and sufficient space to allow hens to stand, turn around, lie down, stretch and preen. Farms are inspected annually to ensure compliance. Consumers should look for the UEP Certified logo on cartons from participating farmers. For more information vi... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1366590 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:04:00 +0100 1366590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=515040&cid=t_109050_85_f&fid=34692&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpolitedissent.com%2Farchives%2F1609 Today on Pullet Dissent, I’ll take a look at some notable entries from the recent San Diego Chicken-Con: Plucky Owner: M. Sterling An early season favorite from a long and distinguished line. Plumage looks good, though the beak is a little unimpressive. Grade: B+ Kirk Owner: D. Wright Another strong contender from the California powerhouse. I expect multiple 4-H ribbons from the specimen, with a State Fair championship to top off the season. Grade: A Nitro Owner: K. Church Every since splitting off from the family fried chicken business, Church has been struggling to find the right competitor. This year, I think he’s finally done it, and his Nitro should give Kirk a run for his money. Grade: A- Funky Chicken Owner: D. Campbell A master of chickens from the 9... Polite Dissent blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=515040 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 18:27:02 +0100 515040