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 'chronicle'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:16:06 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952845&cid=t_233517_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-school-to-require-incoming-students-to-purchase-ipads%2F2011.06.20 In a little seen nugget published in an article of the Chronicle, the Ivy League medical school, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, will be requiring their incoming medical students to use the Inkling e-book app for key medical textbooks in their first year of medical school. They will be requiring their incoming first year class to purchase iPads as well. We have been the first to report how and why Inkling is a game changer in the arena of medical e-books when we reviewed Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology: Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology for the iPad allows you to highlight, write notes, view innovative multimedia modules, and easily search for content — taking what you can do on a paper based textbook to a higher level — and taking e-learning to a comple... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952845 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:00:38 +0100 4952845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934335&cid=t_233517_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F14%2Fwhen-our-intuition-leads-us-to-bad-decisions%2F Six years ago, Malcolm Gladwell released a book entitled Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. In his usual style, Gladwell weaves stories in-between descriptions of scientific research the support his hypothesis that our intuition can be surprisingly accurate and right. One year ago, authors Daniel J. Simons and Christopher F. Chabris, writing in The Chronicle of Higher Education not only had some choice words for Gladwell’s cherry-picking of the research, but also showed how intuition probably only works best in certain situations, where there is no clear science or logical decision-making process to arrive at the “right” answer. For instance, when choosing which ice cream is “best.” Reasoned analysis, however, works best in virtually every other si... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934335 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:39:28 +0100 4934335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172039&cid=t_233517_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FDJYxdqdNbgU%2F By Andrew J. CoulsonThe current issue of the Chronicle of Higher Education features a story by a professional ghost-writer of college student papers. One passage in particular caught my eye: it’s hard to determine which course of study is most infested with cheating. But I’d say education is the worst. I’ve written papers for students in elementary-education programs, special-education majors, and ESL-training courses. I’ve written lesson plans for aspiring high-school teachers, and I’ve synthesized reports from notes that customers have taken during classroom observations. I’ve written essays for those studying to become school administrators, and I’ve completed theses for those on course to become principals…. This is of course the weakest ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172039 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:24:31 +0100 4172039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416284&cid=t_233517_137_f&fid=39091&url=http%3A%2F%2Falzheimmers.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fbook-pleasures-book-review.html Below is a link to Norm Goldman's review of When Can I Go Home? from California Chronicle website:http://www.californiachronicle.com/articles/view/141187 (Source: Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimer's) Caregiver Survival: I Hate Alzheimer's blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416284 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:57:00 +0100 3416284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939584&cid=t_233517_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fcholera-chronicle-october-28-2009.html October 28, 2009Cholera is spread through human fecal contamination of food and water supplies. It is a frequent Disease of Disaster, accompanying famines, floods, wars, and other natural- or man-made disasters. Its victims – as many as several million each year(1) – typically are destitute, displaced or debilitated. And, all too often, dead.Although its incidence waxes and wanes with the seasons, cholera never sleeps. So far this month, the disease has made its usual rounds in Africa and Asia. It has left death and diarrhea in its wake in Angola, Cameroon, Guinea-Bissau, India, Kenya, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Since early in September, cholera has killed 149 people in Nigeria, 59 in Tanzania, and 51 in Cameroon. Recent storms and flo... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939584 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:15:00 +0100 2939584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2448218&cid=t_233517_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fcholera-chronicle-may-31-2009.html Welcome to the eFoodAlert Cholera Chronicle. Periodically, we'll present a summary by region of cholera news from around the world.Cholera is spread through human fecal contamination of food and water supplies. It is a frequent Disease of Disaster, accompanying famines, floods, wars, and other natural- or man-made disasters. Its victims typically are destitute, displaced or debilitated. And, all too often, dead.AfricaKenya, May 27 – A cholera outbreak on the outskirts of Nairobi has prompted government officials to close 20 food outlets in an effort to prevent the spread of the disease. Fourteen cases have been reported so far in this most recent episode. Swaziland, May 30 – Two 9-year old girls in the Lubombo region of Swaziland have been diagnosed with cholera and are undergoing trea... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2448218 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:21:00 +0100 2448218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424536&cid=t_233517_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fcholera-chronicle-may-20-2009.html Welcome to the eFoodAlert Cholera Chronicle. Periodically, we'll present a summary by region of cholera news from around the world.Cholera is spread through human fecal contamination of food and water supplies. It is a frequent Disease of Disaster, accompanying famines, floods, wars, and other natural- or man-made disasters. Its victims typically are destitute, displaced or debilitated. And, all too often, dead.AfricaZimbabwe: The United Nations reported on May 11th that the death toll for this 9-month outbreak has reached 4,271; at least 97,400 people have been infected with Vibrio cholerae since August 2008. The good news is that the number of new cases has dropped significantly – just 65 during April. Nevertheless, the conditions that allowed this outbreak to spin out of control are ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424536 Wed, 20 May 2009 22:20:00 +0100 2424536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399272&cid=t_233517_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fcholera-chronicle-may-10-2009.html Welcome to the eFoodAlert Cholera Chronicle. Every Sunday, we'll present a summary by region of cholera news from around the world.Cholera is spread through human fecal contamination of food and water supplies. It is a frequent Disease of Disaster, accompanying famines, floods, wars, and other natural- or man-made disasters. Its victims typically are destitute, displaced or debilitated. And, all too often, dead.One troubling side-effect of the current influenza near-pandemic is the diversion of international attention and resources from the fight against cholera and other diseases that afflict the world's underdeveloped countries. The World Health Organization, which had been providing regular updates on the status of Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak, issued its last report on March 23rd. At th... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399272 Sun, 10 May 2009 14:22:00 +0100 2399272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387253&cid=t_233517_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fcholera-chronicle-may-3-2009.html Welcome to the eFoodAlert Cholera Chronicle. Every Sunday, we'll present a summary by region of cholera news from around the world.Cholera is spread through human fecal contamination of food and water supplies. It is a frequent Disease of Disaster, accompanying famines, floods, wars, and other natural- or man-made disasters. Its victims typically are destitute, displaced or debilitated. And, all too often, dead.Asia, Including RussiaMalaysia, April 29 – A suspected cholera outbreak has landed approximately 50 people in hospital so far. Cholera has been confirmed in one patient. The source of the outbreak is under investigation.Viet Nam, April 28 – A second person – a 91-year old man – has been diagnosed with cholera in Hanoi. The patient reported eating dog meat, shrimp sauce and ... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387253 Sun, 03 May 2009 23:01:00 +0100 2387253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2368728&cid=t_233517_167_f&fid=36991&url=http%3A%2F%2Fefoodalert.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fcholera-chronicle-april-26-2009.html Welcome to the eFoodAlert Cholera Chronicle. Every Sunday, we'll present a summary by region of cholera news from around the world.Cholera is spread through human fecal contamination of food and water supplies. It is a frequent Disease of Disaster, accompanying famines, floods, wars, and other natural- or man-made disasters. Its victims typically are destitute, displaced or debilitated. And, all too often, dead.Central and South AmericaParaguay, April 26 – The government has confirmed an outbreak of cholera that has infected five individuals, including four members of one family.Asia, Including RussiaVietnam, April 22 – Health authorities are scrutinizing dog meat restaurants after the first cholera case of the season was confirmed in Hanoi. The victim, who is recovering, reported havi... eFoodAlert.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2368728 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2368728 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306833&cid=t_233517_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E5%2FyVVoh14lw-w%2Fjed90012pap_E1_E3.pdf Reprinted in part from the The Chronicle of Higher Education:'JAMA' Orders Whistle-Blowers to Blow Their Whistles in Private The longstanding ethical principle of medical students and physicians — “First do no harm” — appears to be taking on a new meaning at one of the world’s top medical journals. The Journal of the American Medical Association, in an editorial published on Friday, has warned that anyone raising a conflict-of-interest complaint about one of its authors should do so in private to the editors, without telling any outsiders. JAMA’s warning stems from a case involving Jonathan Leo, an associate professor of neuroanatomy at Lincoln Memorial University, in Tennessee, who found problems in a study published in JAMA by a University of Iowa psychiatry professor, Robe... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306833 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:48:20 +0100 2306833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971059&cid=t_233517_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F352372153%2F As if we aren’t all feeling enough pain with the rising costs of what seems like everything, but especially gas and food, those crowns and fillings will now cost you more as well. Why have gold prices risen so much Why? Well, that has been debated by economists because it really transcends the law of supply and demand. The demand for gold has actually dropped as the U.S. economy has slowed in recent months. According to Slate.com, the reason for the increase in price of gold is primarily the result of speculation. While consumers are reacting to expensive gold by demanding less of it and recycling more, investors are reacting by bidding up the price further… What do rising gold prices mean at the dentist’s office This is probably pretty office, but you can expect your ... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971059 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:28:30 +0100 1971059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1337082&cid=t_233517_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F260816288%2Fstudent_drop_outs_or_smarter_c.html With growing college drop out rates … some say universities are losing their relevancy. Others say that neuroscience discoveries open unique opportunities to transform the brain’s capabilities into world class universities. What do you say? If learner retention is the key to a university distinctiveness … it makes sense to do what works to attract and keep learners. That raises the question … What goes on in distinctive universities? It boils down Roosevelt’s challenge to … take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. We know that distinctive universities … above all … try something to engage more learners. Yet research suggests we still have a way to go. How so? 1. Many higher education students st... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1337082 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:25:57 +0100 1337082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1272618&cid=t_233517_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F244583610%2Fbusiness_iq_raised_for_womens.html To celebrate Women’s History Month ... Rochester’s  Democrat and Chronicle highlighted leadership lessons from area women we admire and respect most. What a terrific idea! Because my own work often includes newly discovered differences in women's brains ... I'm especially thrilled to see women honored here ... in ways that benefit us all.Stories in the local Rochester paper featured female leaders who:  1. Value Diversity - Gladys Santiago … president of Rochester City Council … calls for new appreciation and communication across cultural differences.2. Seize Opportunity - Maggie Brooks … Monroe County executive … challenges readers to look for and seize the opportunity that lies behind every challenge.... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1272618 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:42:41 +0100 1272618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1216519&cid=t_233517_145_f&fid=35710&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstoryofhealing.com%2F2008%2F02%2F06%2Fmeeting-the-xo-aptly-at-a-geek-gathering-and-other-yowzahs%2F Never have I imagined that Houston would be the place to affirm my geek. Except at my brother’s old place from where he built me my first PC. And then after that when I met my husband, who is a proud one himself. But out in the wild? It is with a happy note then that I share with you a Houston that has such a dynamic within. Having lived here for not very long, it is wonderful to have these venues to meet with one’s ‘kin’. Meeting folks who will match my very own, “@timeless” with their “@outofbalance” or “@superman” unleashes a smiling butterfly that says, “yowzah!”. The gatherings come in many wonderful names and behind them smiling headshots coming to life as you meet them. “@imelda’s” Twitter Houston and “@laanba’s” Housto... the story of healing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1216519 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 07:00:57 +0100 1216519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682750&cid=t_233517_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F18%2F1970s-orinase-scandal-predates-avandia-troubles%2F Filed under: Type 2, DrugsIn the Houston Chronicle, People's Pharmacy columnists Joe Graedon and Teresa Graedon remember a drug scandal from 1970 that mirrors today's Avandia troubles almost exactly. Orinase, a popular diabetes drug was found to be increasing the very heart trouble it was designed (and marketed) to prevent. Orinase's active ingredient is tolbutamide, a substance that stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin. According to the Graedons, the heart damage being caused by Orinase-takers was first revealed by the University Group Diabetes Program in 1970 following an extensive analysis of diabetes care in the US. Like the Avandia controversy, experts also debated the results of the University Group's conclusions on Orinase, yet it was more or less eventually accepted as fact t... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682750 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650708&cid=t_233517_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F1%2Fthis-and-that-part-two.html Lot’s of funny (and not so funny) news to share: Musician canned for focus on the wrong organ. A Catholic priest has removed his church's organist and choir director from her duties saying her sale of sex toys was not "consistent with Church teachings." Linette Servais, 50, played the organ and sung with the choir for 35 years. Much of her work as choir director and organist was done without pay. When her parish priest asked to meet with her, she thought it was to say thank you. Instead, she was told to quit her sales job with company known as Pure Romance or she would lose her position in the church.  Doctor rails against attorneys on his blog, not a good strategy when it is your own malpractice trial you are writing about. As Ivy League-educated pediatrician Robert P... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650708 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:28:44 +0100 650708 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=594265&cid=t_233517_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F5%2F7%2Fbarbara-hillary-a-new-kind-of-oldster.html There is a great story in the SF Chronicle about a woman named Barbara Hillary. The headline in the print version of the Chronicle proclaims “Black woman reaches goal – North Pole.” But to me the real story here is that Hillary is a 75 year old lung cancer survivor who hired a personal trainer and learned to ski so that she could go to the North Pole.When I was a kid I thought being 65 meant getting a Barcalounger and watching the soaps. Now, grammas and grampas are engaging in adventures previously thought to be the purview of the young and crazy.Hillary, the article says, grew up in Harlem. She was a nurse and a community activist. After retirement, she battled lung cancer. By age 72, she was dog sledding in Quebec and photographing polar bears in Manitoba. When she lea... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=594265 Mon, 07 May 2007 14:36:03 +0100 594265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=564152&cid=t_233517_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F4%2F23%2Feat-green.html Did you know that 10 percent of the energy consumed in this country (~100 billion gallons of oil per year) is used to grow our foods? And 14% of that astounding number is related to transporting foods from where it is grown to where it is eaten? Another 1/3 of the energy related to producing food is related to the manufacture of fertilizers.  The SF Chronicle, in a supplement to celebrate Earth Day, published an article to help readers Eat Green.  Entitled, "Are You Gorging on Fossil Fuels?" the article , written by Carol Ness, provides some, well, food for thought...and hopefully it will spur you to action.  Here are some of the tips from that article:Eat local.  You can save tons of energy by eating foods grown within 100 to 150 miles of where... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=564152 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:49:31 +0100 564152