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 'collection'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:50 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181773&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1565 Thanks to umbilical cord blood cells and a new way to increase the number of cells exponentially, this Colorado mother of 6 is on her way to getting better. After giving birth prematurely she began chemotherapy treatments as well an infusion of  almost 2.3 billion ( thats billion with a B!!) new cells harvested from umbilical cord blood.  It seems that this could be the wave of the future, and although this is still in its experimental stages, there is hope for this mom and many others. You can continue reading here. watch this video for a comprehensive look at umbilical cord blood banking.   {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories! } (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181773 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:35:25 +0100 5181773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069452&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1470       Since its inception in December, the Harlem Hospital has collected 20 units of cord blood, well above their expectations and a desperately needed boost in the African-American and Latino communities where donations of bone marrow and cord blood lag severely behind that of whites. Umbilical cord blood has unique characteristics that make it desirable for transplants. Of the 9 million potential bone marrow donors on the national registry, only 650,000  — or 7 percent — are African American. Caucasians make up almost 80 percent of the national donor registry . It’s a disparity that leaves African Americans, Latinos, Asians and Native Americans at risk of dying from diseases that might be treated, said Dr. Edgar Mandeville, director of Obstetrics and Gynecolo... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069452 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:45:06 +0100 5069452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062371&cid=t_113252_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FFullosseousflapsDentalBlog%2F%7E3%2FlyAfVQLs4w4%2F A morning collection of links and comments about my home, California. However we vote, Amazon loses A Times-USC poll last week showed a close contest. After registered voters were read some arguments on both sides, the so-called Amazon tax was supported by 46% and opposed by 49%. Looking inside the numbers, two factors stood out, neither shocking. A majority of Democrats (52%) favored collecting the tax online; the majority of Republicans (59%) opposed it. Independents were almost evenly split. There was a generational divide: The younger the voters, the more opposed they were to online tax collections. The older, the more supportive. Specifically, 55% of people under 50 were opposed, 52% of the over-50 crowd supported it. The conflicting political dynamic is this: The best bet is there&#8... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062371 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:32:19 +0100 5062371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921731&cid=t_113252_147_f&fid=39273&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FJaHatnEnfUE%2Fpfizer-looks-to-mobile-to-help-with.html Pfizer is one of the first companies to look to mobile tools to help recruit and run a clinical trial that will not need their participants to step foot in a clinic. In the new trial for Detrol, Pfizer will compare the data collection and value to the traditional methods of collecting clinical trail data. According to Mobi Health News, This allows any one in the nation to participate in the trial. Pfizer sees this as one way to potentially cut costs off of the rising price to bring drugs to market. Janet Woodcock, MD, director, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at FDA recently stated, “Modernization of clinical trials is a key initiative of FDA. We commend Pfizer’s progress on the REMOTE pilot and encourage all manufacturers considering other novel ideas in advancing clinical tr... ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921731 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:16:00 +0100 4921731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893321&cid=t_113252_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fhematocele%2F s are not uncommonly occurring conditions where there is an abnormal blood collection in the tunical vaginalis of the testes. Causes of hematocele include blunt trauma to the scrotum, rupture of the testicular artery, and incomplete hemostasis after inguinal hernia repair or other groin surgeries (orchiectomy, vasectomy, varicocele repair.) (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893321 Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:55:24 +0100 4893321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883562&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1348 Is saving your child’s cord blood a wise investment for future stem cell therapy?  That is the question many parents are asking when they learn they are pregnant. CNN reports via parenting.com that it is important to do your research carefully and find the appropriate cord blood bank that fits your needs.  According to the article it can cost $3600 or more over the course of your 18 year investment.However, MAZE Cord Blood Laboratories is 55% less costly than other banks which charge a yearly fee to store the blood. The reason? MAZE does NOT charge an annual fee, rather, they have one price which can be paid in full or over time, and that is it.  You can read here for further information. {Click here for a free information packet and special coupon for MAZE Cord Blood Labora... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883562 Tue, 31 May 2011 16:08:52 +0100 4883562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789227&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1316   On the most recent episode of The Doctors on CBS is an awesome segment about stem cells and cord blood. The Doctors answer a question from a women deciding whether she should store her third child’s cord blood. The collective answer was a resounding ‘yes’.  They speak about the overwhelming and positive potential of stem cells and cord blood. If stored, your family is protected should the need  for a stem cell transplant arise. The Doctors call it insurance. Hope that you have it if necessary, just like any other insurance.  They explain that the benefits outweigh the costs and to make sure the company you choose is accredited and approved by the FDA. In addition, they note that some companies charge a yearly fee, however, MAZE Cord Blood Bank charges only a... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789227 Wed, 04 May 2011 19:11:28 +0100 4789227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747604&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1282       From the moment you find out that you are pregnant, your mind is going in 1000 different directions.  First and foremost, usually, is how to have a healthy pregnancy, labor and delivery. There are a few things you can do immediately which add to yours as well as your baby’s health.First, drink plenty of water and although you might be inclined to use those nifty water bottles, the truth is that the water in them is not as regulated than that of tap water. Buyer beware. Next, find those vegetables!  Shop local if you can and remember to always wash them right before you eat them. They will stay fresher longer that way. Whenever possible, walk instead of using the car. You will get the exercise you need while helping the environment as the same time.  If you ... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747604 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:34:13 +0100 4747604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684284&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1250 This article cites possible problems and answers to these very sensitive questions. It covers all the bases from sexual positions to high risk pregnancies. Remember to include the expectant Dad in the important decisions regarding Cord Blood Banking. Click on the link here for information about it that you might forward to him. Here is a video  by Dr. Michael Werner explaining in detail the process and the successes of umbilical cord blood banking. Read here for more information. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684284 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:05:19 +0100 4684284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549744&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1155 Here is an amazing story about the success of umbilical cord blood transplantation.  Baby John is living proof that cord blood can be a tremendously valuable safety net for your baby.  Click ‘play’ the youtube video above for the inspiring story. (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549744 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 21:26:46 +0100 4549744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4464486&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1125 In general, passion-friendly foods are those that improve blood flow, support the nervous system, increase energy and raise testosterone levels (in both men and women). These are usually foods that are rich in zinc, B vitamins, proteins, amino acids or fatty acids (such as Omega 3).  Eggs, steak and fruit and of course, chocolate……. who would have thought????? We all know that eating healthy during pregnancy is of the utmost importance , read here for extra info, but for a Valentine’s Day treat, why not splurge just a little!!! And speaking of splurging,  when was the last time you took the time to stroke, caress and massage your significant other?  Sometimes, setting the mood right can really help. Candles and oils and creams can make your Valentine’s day extra... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464486 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:03:20 +0100 4464486 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4424220&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1098 Planning for your baby’s arrival can include many wonderful outings and decisions.  Although there are many things you may not want to do before the eventful day, make sure to make plans in advance for  banking your baby’s umbilical cord blood. It’s one of the few pre-pregnancy  necessities.  Preparing for your baby’s birth by painting his room, buying furniture and clothing and even a simple wine toast can make some women uncomfortable and superstitious.  Some women feel they will ‘jinx’ the pregnancy.  Even though many people dont  wait more than a few days post pregnancy test to tell of the impending birth, many people insist on waiting 3 months or just after the end of the first trimester.Our friends over at babycenter.com have asked thei... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4424220 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:08:23 +0100 4424220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3915001&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-twitter-diet%2F2010.08.29 Here is a recent piece in the New York Times by reporter Brian Stelter who decided to lose weight by 1) getting support from fellow Twitterers, and 2) by tweeting everything he eats throughout the day. An excerpt: I knew that I could not diet alone; I needed the help of a cheering section. But rather than write a blog, keep a diary or join Weight Watchers, I decided to use Twitter. I thought it would make me more accountable, because I could record everything I ate instantly. And because Twitter posts are automatically pushed to each person who subscribes to them, an audience — of friends or strangers — can follow along. What’s surprising is that he didn’t start using some kind of data-collecting application. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3915001 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:55 +0100 3915001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3629607&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fbp-refuses-donated-hair-to-clean-up-gulf-oil-spill%2F photo: Inhabitat Recently, hair salons and nonprofit groups across the country (including Matter of Trust) have been collecting hair and fur to send to the Gulf Coast to help clean up the BP oil spill. Hair mats and booms are a natural, non-toxic way to absorb the oil that’s polluting the Gulf of Mexico. But BP has refused to try using the donated materials that are currently filling 19 warehouses. And they haven’t just ignored the mats: BP sent out a press release saying that they were appreciative, but also told organizations to stop collecting and sending hair, because they weren’t going to use it. BP claims that the hair will sink, but there are ways of making it float. They’re also worried it’ll leave debris behind. Yes, we’re certain that hair is m... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3629607 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:27:39 +0100 3629607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585611&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcurious-about-your-dna-just-stop-by-walgreens%2F2010.05.20 I’ve been writing about personal genomics for years. The standard concept of it is that you can order such genetic tests online, send your saliva or buccal swab to the lab where they analyze your DNA, then you can check online what kind of diseases you have elevated or lowered risk for. That’s how Navigenics, 23andMe or Pathway Genomics works. Now Pathway had a major announcement: San Diego based startup Pathway Genomics announced [May 18th] that it will begin selling its DNA collection kits at Walgreens drugstores beginning in mid-May, for about $20 to $30. Unlike a pregnancy test, users won’t be able to get results immediately. They will have to send in their saliva sample and then go to Pathway’s website to select the particular test they want. Users choose from drug response ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585611 Thu, 20 May 2010 16:00:07 +0100 3585611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508178&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D474 MAZE Cord Blood Kit (Source: Cord Blood News) Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508178 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:34:36 +0100 3508178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108396&cid=t_113252_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F21%2F6-holiday-stress-busters%2F I have a theory regarding holiday stress: In the month of December, high levels of Cortisol (stress hormone) turn 80 percent of the American population into fruitcakes–just like the stale one delivered to your house yesterday.  Because on top of adding 675 things to your to-do list, you’ve now got to deal with the strained relationship with your dad and two brothers. Bummer. Here, then, are my tips to keep your stress down a notch, so that you don’t turn into a fruitcake or hurl the mistletoe at an obnoxious relative. 1. Simplify Cut your to-do list in half. In December??? Yep. Keep on asking yourself this question: Will I die tomorrow if this thing doesn’t get done? 2. Prioritize. Santa needs to put something under the tree for maybe your daughter, mother, hus... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108396 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:03:02 +0100 3108396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2803902&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D270 Expectant parents often wonder when they need to decide if they are going to bank their baby’s cord blood and when they need to register with a cord blood bank.  While you can decide anytime during your pregnancy, we recommend beginning your research early in your second trimester.  You want to have time to examine your options and not feel rushed. You should be able to gather information packets, make any phone calls, check out some unbiased sources and maybe even talk to your pregnant friends and your health care provider. In addition, if you wait until the last minute to register, your cord blood bank may need to charge a rush fee to ensure that your cord blood collection kit makes it to you before the arrival of your baby.  Since even scheduled babies sometimes arrive early, y... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2803902 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:01:08 +0100 2803902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347894&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fjudge-oks-collection-of-dead-sons-sperm%2F After the tragic loss of her 21-year-old son, Marissa Evans still wanted a grandchild and it seems she found a way. On Tuesday, Travis County Probate Judge Guy Herman granted permission for the sperm of Nikolas Colton Evans to be collected post mortem. Image: sxc.hu Nikolas died on Sunday after being punched and falling during an assault on Sixth Street in Austin on March 27. “I want him to live on,” Evans told the Stateman. “I want to keep a piece of him.” His mother plans to have a surrogate mother impregnated with her dead son’s sperm. Though I had never heard of something like this being done before, the newspaper says: “Dr. Elizabeth Houser, a urologist for the Urology Team in Austin, said she is familiar with a case in which a man’s sperm was... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347894 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:40:40 +0100 2347894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2107674&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F01%2Fgoing-public-with-gonorrhoea.html Guido reminds us to pay tribute to the late, great Patrick McGoohan but obviously has not yet noticed a “little bit of news” that almosts slips by in a side column of page 4 of today’s Times:Personal data gathered by one government department will be available to other areas of Whitehall, local government and agencies under proposed legislation published yesterday. This will open the way for the bulk sharing of information across government, and reverses existing policy, in which data can only be used for the purpose for which it was gathered. Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, defended the proposal, saying that it was intended to improve public services and help to fight crime.Opponents said that it was a further step towards a “Big Brother” state and that the Government had a p... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2107674 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:01:00 +0100 2107674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1906458&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D55 Parents will often ask what is our method of cord blood collection.  We used a closed system because we believe it is the best way to prevent contamination.  The blood is collected in a bag and transferred through a tube into another bag for processing.  This prevents the cord blood from ever touching the air so it cannot be contaminated.  Although some laboratories still use the syringe method of collection, the closed method is becoming the industry standard and will soon be required of all labs. Your health care provider should try to collect as much blood as possible.  This way, you have a better chance of getting a higher CD 34+ count.  When the blood is finally moved into bags for storage, a number of separate vials are kept so that if the blood is ever considered of transplant... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906458 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:45:58 +0100 1906458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543152&cid=t_113252_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F06%2F24%2Fhow-to-be-a-good-friend%2F Videojug is an educational social video site known for its huge array of step-by-step instructional videos on everything from how to tie a tie or how to get rid of spam email, to how to play table tennis/ping pong. Being a Good Friend is a collection of 17 short videos on specific social situations: How to get along with your girlfriend/boyfriend’s friends, being “just friends” with someone (as opposed to a romance), what to do when your friend gets engaged, pregnant, or divorced, how to tell a friend their partner is cheating, being a good “wingman”, how to recognize a truly good friend, some quizzes, and instructions on how to give a man-to-man “man-hug” with totally hilarious what-not-to-do depictions. More sombre: how to help a friend who lo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543152 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:27:43 +0100 1543152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1494877&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=36941&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mazecordblood.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D27 I spoke with someone yesterday regarding cord blood collection overseas.  His wife was delivering in another country and he was wondering if it was possible to collect his baby’s cord blood and store it with M.A.Z.E. Cord Blood Laboratories. We definitely do handle international cord blood collection.  The medical courier service we work with internationally handles all of the customs issues and will pick up the cord blood at the hospital, the same as the US medical courier service.  If you are delivering overseas, dont let that stop you from collecting your baby’s cord blood.  If you are unable to find a company in that country or if you are returning to the US, most cord blood companies should work with you to coordinate an international collection. (Source: Cord Blood N... Cord Blood News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1494877 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:23:12 +0100 1494877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1488300&cid=t_113252_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2F302899323%2F Kissing bug blood sample being taken from a giraffe (Photo courtesy www.bbc.co.uk)  Wildlife continues to make a revival in medical diagnostics and treatment - leeches are back in favor for blood letting and wound management along with maggots for cleaning wounds.  Now we have blood sucking bugs being used for blood collection. Kissing bugs are being used to collect blood from zoo animals in a pilot project underway at two London zoos.  This method has been used to successfully collect blood samples from a hippo, cheetah, giraffe, elephant and white rhino. The Kissing bug gets its label from silently and painlessly collecting blood from a human victim’s lips and eyelids. The Kissing bug crawls onto the animal and releases a pain-reducing enzyme as they bite and suck the blo... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1488300 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:40:59 +0100 1488300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1296118&cid=t_113252_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F249740244%2F AlzheimersNotes.com   Were there favorite family foods of your childhood, foods your Alzheimer’s family member prepared and served? Do you have or use these recipes?  Why not collect them into a recipe book or scrapbook for your use and to pass along as a family legacy? Here are a variety of ideas for collecting and assemblying recipes for collection. These can be collected on 3 x 5 cards and put into a file. There are special recipe books you can purchase for acquiring family recipes. Have family members also write down memories associated with the recipe and add this to a recipe book. Collect pictures associated with special occasions when these recipes are served. Put the recipes on a computer disk that the bride can put on her computer and print off as she desires. What have... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296118 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:22:04 +0100 1296118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1266553&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=34595&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnhsblogdoc.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fdr-google.html A tip off today points me at a new service offered by those nice people at GOOGLE. All is revealed in Google Health : A first lookGoogle Health aims to solve an urgent need that dovetails with our overall mission of organizing patient information and making it accessible and useful. Through our health offering, our users will be empowered to collect, store, and manage their own medical records online.I love the use of the word "empower" with its Orwellian duplicity. "Empowered" as in the way that London car drivers are "empowered" to appear on Ken Livingstone's congestion CCTV channel.Google Health will protect the privacy of your health information by giving you complete control over your data. We won't sell or share your data without your explicit permission.So they are hoping to sell an... NHS Blog Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1266553 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:51:00 +0100 1266553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1073177&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomensbioethics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Ffacebook-saving-face.html (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1073177 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:21:00 +0100 1073177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=979188&cid=t_113252_93_f&fid=34891&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshortwhitecoats.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fpoppies.html On my way to university today, I bumped into three people selling poppies for Armistice Day.I bought one at my local station, and by the time my train had pulled into London, I had already lost it. These fiddly pins and things don't work for me.Once in my main London station, I almost collided into a lovely old man who was selling poppies. I donated a bit, bought my second poppy and this time had it pinned on the strap of my rucksack.I got into lectures fine, and then for the coffee break, I headed to a place near the station to get my (fourth) coffee of the morning.I bumped into a kindly old woman who urged me to buy a poppy."Oh, but I alreay have!" I smiled, and pointed to the poppy on my rucksack.Except there was no poppy on my rucksack. It had somehow fallen off, which was sort of expe... Of Short White Coats and Stethoscopes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=979188 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:40:00 +0100 979188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=970078&cid=t_113252_93_f&fid=34891&url=http%3A%2F%2Fshortwhitecoats.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fon-my-masthead.html I've had a few emails recently with people asking me where I got the anime art from for my masthead graphic and my profile picture, and whether or not I drew it myself.I wish I could say, "Oh yeah, this is something I drew when I was bored in lectures lolz," but unfortunately I do not possess such artistic talent.The image is in fact really, really old, and I got it from a quiz I took online once, a long time ago. You know, those timewasting sorts of quizzes, such as, "What Type Of Coffee Are You?" or "Could You Be A Vampire?"This particular one was called, "Where does your beauty lie?" and in fact, a Google search reveals that the quiz still exists, even though I took it two years ago! Find it here - and let me know what you get! I've already guessed the answers for a few people, and the ... Of Short White Coats and Stethoscopes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=970078 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:23:00 +0100 970078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765738&cid=t_113252_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F30%2Fny-diabetes-database-raises-privacy-concerns%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Research, SupportThe New York City diabetes database, created to track the growth of (type 2) diabetes amongst the city's residents, has raised the ire of some who claim it violates their right to privacy. A reporter for the Staten Island Advance quotes resident Melissa: "Every time I go to have my blood sugar checked, my test results are being wired to the (city) Health Department. The idea of your privacy being taken away from you goes across all bounds." Melissa also says she doesn't think the city has justification to track patient records for something like diabetes, which is not contagious like, for example, tuberculosis.My first instinct on reading this: cry me a river, Melissa. Residents should be aware their blood sugar levels are being sent to the hea... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765738 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 765738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=737627&cid=t_113252_97_f&fid=35601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrhunnybun.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fwellcome-collection.html “Silvia Petretti — Sustiva tenofovir, 3TV (HIV)” by Marc Quinn, polymer wax and drugs, 2005"The Wellcome Collection has recently opened in London. It's fewer than five minutes from Euston Station and well worth a visit for anyone interested in medical history. There is currently a temporary exhibition, until September the 16th, on the heart. This contains some of Sir Henry's collection supplemented by other items such as a Leonardo Da Vinco drawing of a heart dissection, Aztec ceremonial knives used for removing the victim's heart and a whale's heart.There is also a permanent collection. Part of this on display contains a small sample of the items collected by Henry Wellcome, ranging from diagnostic dolls to Japanese sex aids and anti-masturbation rings. It also contains Napoleon's t... A day at the pharmacy. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=737627 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:57:00 +0100 737627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=552001&cid=t_113252_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesplinteredmind.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F06%2Fadhd-warning-heres-new-way-to-distract_15.html Enter what you're reading or your whole library—it's an easy, library-quality catalog. Because everyone else is doing it too, LibraryThing connects you with people who read the same things, and gives you great recommendations.LibraryThing | Catalog your books online I came across this the other day. Unbelievably, I didn't leap in and begin to lose myself in it (I just wet my feet). LibraryThing is a free service that allows you to list all your books online and share that list with other readers. You can tag each book with descriptions in that social bookmarking Web 2.0 way that is all the rage right now. And why wouldn't it be? Within a few clicks you can find other people who enjoyed Jonathan Livingston Seagull - even start a dialog of sorts with them by commenting on their user profil... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=552001 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:00:00 +0100 552001