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 'conference'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:48:17 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174805&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F08%2F29%2Fgames-for-health-keynote-speaker%2F One of the most promising conferences this fall will definitely be the Games for Health taking place in Amsterdam, between 24 and 25 of October. You know how close health games are to my heart. I was invited to be a keynote speaker for the event which I gladly accepted. I hope to see you there! Building on the successful editions in Boston (MA, USA) the first edition of ‘Games for Health Europe’ will be held October 24th and 25th 2011 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. More than 500 attendees from Europe, USA and Asia will participate in inspiring presentations, experience state of the art demonstrations and share knowledge in informative workshops. Conference content will be provided by a wide range of researchers, game developers and medical professionals. Also the conference will provid... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174805 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:45:02 +0100 5174805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130857&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FOwSQ9eBjmd0%2F This was a great piece of advice that was given at my Health Tech Next Generation EMR 101 panel. @2healthguru – Gregg Masters We run from EMR vendors w/products that offer lots of free hours of training. Means EMR UI not Intuitive @brandrew0 #HTng11 I’d only clarify that unlimited free support is good, but it’s when they suggest you use a week of that free support that you run. Related posts:Advice for EMR Selection Consultants A recent comment asked me what I thought about this... Advice to Karen Bell, CCHIT Head I previously posted about the new head of CCHIT, Karen... Best Advice for Those Implementing an EMR Since it’s the weekend, I like to open it up... (Source: EMR and HIPAA) EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130857 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:41:41 +0100 5130857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130752&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhy-this-diabetic-isnt-concerned-about-her-insulin-pump-being-hacked%2F2011.08.14 Jay Radcliffe is a fellow type 1 diabetic, and I remember reading his diabetes blog way back in the day, when I first started blogging.  We read and commented on each other’s posts, and we were both part of the blogosphere when the DOC first started to grow.  I knew he was married, had children, and did the day-to-day diabetes stuff that I did. Which is why when I read the mainstream media’s take on his pump-hacking research (this article, Insulin Pumps Vulnerable to Hacking, for example), I reached out to him immediately.  “Can I just tell you that my mother sent me this article about your research?  Do you have time to talk?” Jay was out in Las Vegas this morning, attending the Black Hat security conference, but he and I had a chance to hash it out over the ph... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130752 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:00:57 +0100 5130752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118709&cid=t_96456_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F11%2Fthe-ecstasy-of-crossing-something-off-the-list%2F Recently, my older daughter and I went to the post office to apply for her passport. I’d been dreading this trip for days. Every task associated with it filled me with anxiety — but nothing ended up being as hard as I expected. And as we walked out of the post office, I felt a giant surge of energy, happiness, and relief. Ah, the ecstasy of crossing something off the list! Even accomplishing the smallest task gives me a little jolt. This is my new Secret of Adulthood: Crossing something off the list is very cheering. (Also: Make sure you know where to find family members’ birth certificates. I was very happy when I found that document in the proper file.) (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118709 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:25:40 +0100 5118709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107516&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcolumbia-university-medical-center-to-hold-all-day-event-covering-pancreatic-cancer-research%2F2011.08.08 On Thursday, October 20, The Pancreas Center of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center will be holding the 2011 Gigi Shaw Arledge Conference on Pancreatic Diseases. This all-day event is targeted for clinicians and scientists, covering pancreatic cancer research from basic, translational, clinical and epidemiological perspectives and will feature distinguished guest lecturers and leaders in the field of pancreatic diseases. The conference is being held due to the generous support of the Gigi Arledge Foundation. Giselle (Gigi) Arledge, the late wife of Columbia Trustee and benefactor Roone Arledge, passed away from pancreatic cancer in 2010. According to foundation President Catherine Shaw, ” Now is the time to move pancreatic cancer research forward. Dr. Chabot,... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107516 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:00:05 +0100 5107516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107653&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2011%2F07%2F30%2Fhealth-tech-next-generation-conference-see-you-in-san-francisco%2F I haven’t been to a healthcare IT conference in a little while. Mostly, because I hadn’t seen one that I really wanted to attend. So, I’m excited that August 12th I’m going to the Health Tech: Next Generation Conference in San Franscisco, CA. I’m actually going to be there the whole weekend since there’s a WordPress conference happening that weekend as well. Plus, there are a number of people I’m planning to meet with while I’m there. If you’re in San Francisco that weekend, let me know so we can get together. I always love meeting readers of this site. I’m really excited for this healthcare IT conference. They have the amazing Guy Kawasaki as one of the keynote speakers. He’s a dynamic person and I can’t wait to see ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107653 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:29:28 +0100 5107653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069483&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FQjFJJAGGWqo%2F Sim Wars is coming to Australia... Find out what its all about and enter your team to chase the glory at www.acem2011.com (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069483 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:34:12 +0100 5069483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5068925&cid=t_96456_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FDpMblRHWuB8%2F Last week I attended the 30th annual meeting of the American Society for Virology in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During the morning symposia, which consist of formal 35-minute talks, I decided to post ongoing summaries of each talk on Twitter, a process known as ‘live tweeting’ or ‘live blogging’. Some individuals were skeptical about this activity, because many of the speakers presented unpublished data which they might not want circulated. I continued to live tweet the rest of the meeting, but wondered about the future of this practice. Live blogging is often done at tech conferences (MacWorld Expo, South by Southwest, to name just two). My efforts at the ASV meeting were inspired by Jonathan Eisen, a microbiologist who frequently live blogs from a variety of scientif... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5068925 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:33:11 +0100 5068925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057727&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-importance-of-social-media-in-the-medical-field%2F2011.07.22 Recently,  I had the pleasure of being surrounded by brilliant health care thought leaders.  First, I delivered a social media presentation at the Eyeforpharma conference.  Secondly, I sat in the audience at the Social Communications and Health Care 2011 conference to listen to others present on social media, and participate in a round-table discussion on social media. It’s clear from the personal discussion that followed with folks from the pharma industry, medical device companies, and hospitals, that they understand the need for social media (or social networking), but they are cautious to dive in. A few concerns I’ve heard:  “social media can be paralyzing,” “senior leadership in the pharma industry is looking for the FDA to make decisions because it’s such a highly reg... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057727 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:00:49 +0100 5057727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028235&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifeinthefastlane.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2009%2F12%2FCircle_Of_Care_5.mov In response to a recent conversation with @Prof_Elemental regarding an engagement to perform at the upcoming Utopian Conference of Waiting Room Medicine, the Council executive have urged us to re-post the UCEM concept of Waiting Room design (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028235 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:02:49 +0100 5028235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028698&cid=t_96456_118_f&fid=39279&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ffoxepractice%2F%7E3%2F7YqLCIdhh5Q%2F You know the story. You’re attending a healthcare conference and have one of those moments where something of real value to you was said. Or perhaps you’re attending one of these special unconferences that spur incredible creativity and innovating thought. In both cases, two issues often pop up. “I need to make some good notes of this”, and “more people should have been here right now to hear this stuff”. Just a short time ago, many of these in-the-moment ideas during these conferences were often strictly limited to the attending participants and closed to the public. It’s pretty safe to say that those ideas would have had a better chance of being profitable had the audience been greater and the conference more open. Twitter enters Healthcare Conferences That was the pre-Twi... Fox ePractice blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028698 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 23:15:11 +0100 5028698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008207&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2Fj69mxbcbNbM%2F Getting very excited about this November…as conference fever sets in If all goes to plan various members of the LITFL team will be traveling and speaking around the globe - spreading the word about the use of social media in education So far on the agenda we have…San Fransisco, Cape Town, Sydney and Molvania. Hopefully [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008207 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 06:55:02 +0100 5008207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992991&cid=t_96456_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FrcQNRvANhJM%2F Once again, the vaccines for thwarting HPV, notably Merck’s Gardasil, are causing a stir. In the latest dust up, the California Catholic Conference is urging state residents to contact their legislators to oppose a bill that would remove parental consent for vaccinating children 12 and older against sexually transmitted diseases. Although California law already allows children 12 and older to consent to treatment for sexually transmitted diseases without involvement from their parents, the proposed bill would expand that right to immunizations (read the bill here). In an action alert, the bishops’ group warns parents that “minors do not have adequate judgment to make a decision about a vaccine that as of January 15, 2011, had 21,171 adverse reactions and 91 deaths report... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992991 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:10:17 +0100 4992991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984618&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F06%2F29%2Fdoctors-2-0-and-you-event-of-the-year%2F I attended and spoke at the recent Doctors 2.0 and You conference in Paris organized by the French e-health guru, Denise Silber. I made new contacts, got great opportunities for collaboration on Webicina.com and enjoyed plenty of talks. Here are a few pictures: Cité Universitaire de Paris, the venue Palais de Bercy, where the opening ceremony took place With an old friend of mine, Lucien Engelen from Nijmegen John Mack did a workshop on social media policies for pharma Denise Silber on the stage Myself on stage (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984618 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:39:33 +0100 4984618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984629&cid=t_96456_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FN4cd2wiNkBo%2Fbest-of-the-ada-scientific-sessions.php We've just returned from a packed journey through the American Diabetes Association's 71st Scientific Sessions. As the number of people affected by diabetes globally reaches 347 million, the world's largest gathering of diabetes researchers, activists, and industry (over 17,000 attendees) is more important than ever.Social Media SummitBefore the conference began, Roche Diabetes Care hosted its third annual Diabetes Social Media Summit. (Disclosure: Roche paid for food, travel, and lodging for Diabetes Daily Co-Founder Elizabeth Edelman.) For a recap of the event, which featured guest speakers including the International Diabetes Federation's President and JDRF's new CEO, check out posts by: Elizabeth Edelman of Diabetes Daily (and my lovely wife!) Sara Knicks of Diabetes Dai... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984629 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:06:51 +0100 4984629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984633&cid=t_96456_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FhOJH8e9j7vs%2Fweekend-for-women-conference-comes-to-san-diego-this-fall.php Brandy Barnes, Founder of Diabetes Sisters, just wrote to announce a second Weekend for Women Conference this year! Here are all the details:  Hi everyone!  I want to let you know that DiabetesSisters is partnering with Behavioral Diabetes Institute to hold a second Weekend for Women Conference this year IN SAN DIEGO, CA!!   It will take place at Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel on October 7-9, 2011--right on the water at the most beautiful time of the year in San Diego!  It will start on Friday night at 7pm and end at 12 noon on Sunday.  Not only will participants learn a lot through the educational sessions and the highly engaging speakers we have lined up, but they will also have the time of their lives with other women with diabetes....women ju... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984633 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:41:08 +0100 4984633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893461&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F1e92NjDSH54%2F UCEM call upon fondling members to submit their resume to fill the vacant position of General Secretary. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893461 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:20:56 +0100 4893461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883813&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F05%2F31%2Fpharma-emarketing-congress-2011%2F It was just confirmed that I will speak at the Pharma eMarketing Congress 2011 in Lisbon on the 14th of September, 2011. I hope to see you there! The Pharma eMarketing Congress reflects the dramatic marketing changes in the Pharma industry that were prompted by technology changes in the past decade. By coming to Lisbon you will be able to learn from the real pioneers of the Pharmaceutical eMarketing and brainstorm the best practices in this booming Pharma sector. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883813 Tue, 31 May 2011 13:11:25 +0100 4883813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876380&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=36069&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffrankiespeakingfrankly.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fdigpen.html Time for an update.In February I decided to find out where all the web developer talent in the South West lies. I suspected there was a lot of it, but I wasn't aware of it since I had been living in my own developing bubble busy with my own work for the previous 4 years. But the time has come to grow MedWorm and pull in some real investment, and one of the first things I needed to find in order to attract investment was a solid development team to take the project forward.I started to use LinkedIn to find php developers in the area (to begin with). I found that there are actually loads of them, but many of them were working also like I had been, in their own bubbles too, disconnected from the rest of the talent around. Many of them thinking they were the only web developers in the area, ot... Frankie Speaking Frankly blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876380 Sun, 29 May 2011 06:16:00 +0100 4876380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872341&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F05%2F26%2Ffuturemed-coverage%2F My good friends at Medgadget.com attended Future Med and covered the whole event through a great series of posts. It’s really worth reading the whole bunch of entries. FutureMed Day 1 – Ray Kurzweil, Gabor Forgacs, Eythor Bender, and More FutureMed Day 2 – Eric Schadt, Esther Dyson, a Tour of Kaiser’s Innovation Center, and More FutureMed Day 3 – Robert Hariri, Mike West, a Visit to Autodesk, and More FutureMed Day 4 – Philip Low, Andrew Hessel, a Visit to Intuitive Surgical, and More (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872341 Thu, 26 May 2011 08:25:43 +0100 4872341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758904&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F04%2F28%2Fmedicine-2-0-congress-in-stanford-2%2F Medicine 2.0 Congress taking place at Standford this September is one of the best medical/social media conferences this year. I’ll speak at the Stanford Summit and at the Congress as well. I hope to see you there, but for this, don’t forget to register! Here I talk about one of my topics, digital literacy in medical education: (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758904 Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:50:26 +0100 4758904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4747804&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F04%2F24%2Fdoctors-2-0-and-you-conference-on-video%2F As I mentioned before, I’ll attend Doctors 2.0 and You taking place in Paris between 22 and 23 of June.  I’ll give a presentation so see you there! Now here is the trailer: (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4747804 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 14:04:15 +0100 4747804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724136&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F04%2F18%2Ffuturemed-2011%2F I give about 70 presentations a year which means I’m invited to many conferences and medical events, but there is one event on the top of my wish list, FutureMed with the most innovative speakers, most interesting topics at one of the most prestigious venues. I’ll try to make it next year for sure! How will rapidly developing technologies such as the low cost genomic sequencing, artificial intelligence, telemedicine, robotics, 24/7 body wearable monitors, smart pills, stem cells, synthetic biology, gene therapy, mobile phone Apps and crowd sourced health data affect the future of healthcare and medicine? In this 5-day immersive program held at Singularity University on the NASA-Ames Research Park in the heart of Silicon Valley, participants through a series of talks, workshops... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724136 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:32:24 +0100 4724136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696735&cid=t_96456_118_f&fid=34702&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmspblog%2F%7E3%2FwqafBt7EZeI%2F I spoke at a conference of medical staff service professionals Friday.  My time slot was towad the end of the two day program, and the topic, professional communication skills, was a little lighter fare than that of most of the other speakers.  It’s a topic I like to present because I get to tell stories, some of them wonderful examples of people who said or did just the right thing, at just the right time, like the father who knew what to say to his tired daughter.  Some of the stories focus on the fact that the way we dress influcences how people think about us.  Some are shared in the hopes of bolstering people up who handle an often difficult, sometimes thankless, job with grace and courage. Some of the other presenters at the two-day conference spoke about electronic me... MSSPNexus Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696735 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 11:36:06 +0100 4696735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4643022&cid=t_96456_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2F1Ys_4FRE3zI%2F I’m on my way to one of my favorite conferences I attend each year, HDI 2011. I’m doing a pre-conference workshop on social media (details at http://bit.ly/gvrypQ) and a 1 hour session on Customer Service for the Microwave Generation. This is the 6th or 7th time I’m attending this conference, and it’s probably my 50th conference I’ve attended. What follows are my best tips for making the most of the HDI 2011 Conference and Expo…or any other conference you may be attending. 1) Look up and engage – Believe it or not, the other conference attendees are often as smart (or smarter) than anyone presenting at a conference. And they’re definitely more immediate than staring at your phone for new e-mails/Tweets/Facebook status updates, so pay attenti... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4643022 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:00:24 +0100 4643022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631522&cid=t_96456_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F25%2Fpsychology-of-inequality%2F Elaine McCardle wrote a terrific review of last month’s Fifth Annual PLMS Conference.  Her article is the spotlight piece on the Harvard Law School website and includes several excellent videos, photos, and links.  Here’s the story. * * * While equality is a fundamental principle of American law and the bedrock of the national psyche, inequality has actually increased in the past four decades in the distribution of wealth, power, opportunity, even health. Yet the topic of inequality has received relatively little attention from legal theorists, and, for the most part, it is ignored in the basic law school curriculum. A conference last month at HLS, “The Psychology of Inequality,” presented by the Project on Law & Mind Sciences (PLMS), stepped into that vacuum, bringi... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631522 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 04:01:28 +0100 4631522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610895&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FWmRE0YNJTlA%2F Conferences have long been a staple of the professional calendar. Now, after a recession that has slashed travel expenditure, the landscape for events is changing. Sophisticated digital platforms are enabling virtual environments that simulate the benefits of real events, and attendees are beginning to shift to accessing subject matter experts and industry networking online. But can the digital environment really displace brick and mortar events, where eye to eye meetings and chance connections can justify the often costly registration fees and travel costs? In organizations where hundreds of executives and professionals attend several conferences a year at $1,000 or more each in total cost, a virtual conference at $500 can be attractive. Making virtual connections at an online conference ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610895 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:49:41 +0100 4610895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575235&cid=t_96456_147_f&fid=39273&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FsIINsheggOo%2Fsave-date-announcing-epharma-west-july.html Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join hundreds of the leading pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device professionals for incomparable access to insider information on how to optimize your product strategy and boost customer/professional engagement while adhering to updated regulations from the FDA. ePharma Summit West will take place July 25 - 27, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, California.As the industry leaders with over 10 years of experience in the production of MultiChannel Biopharmaceutical Marketing conferences, IIR is thrilled to announce the much anticipated dates of the 1st Annual ePharma Summit West! Get ready to kickoff the Digital Marketing event of the year – located in the country’s premier hotbed of Digital Innovation and Advancement!Celebrate this ex... ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575235 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:41:00 +0100 4575235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575197&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F03%2F11%2Fwebicina-featured-by-the-kairos-society%2F A few days ago, I took part in the Kairos Global Summit in New York; attended presentations from the great Thomas Goetz, Peter Diamandis and Danial Kraft, among others at the United Nations HQ. I also had a chance to exhibit Webicina.com, my free service that curates medical social media resources for medical professionals and e-patients, at the New York Stock Exchange. I thought I would share a few images with you. The Kairos Society is an international student-run not-for-profit foundation based in the United States. We started with the belief that the key to improving our world lies in uniting the next generation of leaders to develop globally impactful innovations. To this end, Kairos has built a member base consisting of some of the brightest students from top universities around the ... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575197 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:00:37 +0100 4575197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4549823&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F5UgK_ABDmck%2F We have received a very thoughtful complaint about yesterday’s message, so let me take a few minutes to address it and to answer other frequently asked questions on the 2011 SharpBrains Summit. Complaint: “Why do people who procrastinate and sign up late warrant a special “perk” (referring to the “Integrative Neuroscience and Personalized Medicine” reference book we offered yesterday)? If that is the kind of business ethic you promote it almost makes me want to cancel my earlier registration.” That is an excellent point, which we did take into account but did not communicate properly. The reason we felt it was fine to offer such a “perk” was because discounted early-bird rates had just expired. Assuming 20–30 people register to the Summit by end of today, this gives th... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4549823 Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:42:22 +0100 4549823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532283&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2F7dW-_K1O-44%2F #bbpBox_40843112360189953{background:#022330 url(http://a2.twimg.com/a/1298664727/images/themes/theme15/bg.png) no-repeat !important;padding:20px;}#bbpBox_40843112360189953 p.bbpTweet{background:#fff;padding:10px 12px 10px 12px !important;margin:0 !important;min-height:48px;color:#333333 !important;font-size:18px !important;line-height:22px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px}#bbpBox_40843112360189953 p.bbpTweet a {color:#0084B4 !important}#bbpBox_40843112360189953 p.bbpTweet span.metadata{display:block;width:100%;clear:both;margin-top:8px !important;padding-top:12px !important;height:40px;border-top:1px solid #e6e6e6}#bbpBox_40843112360189953 p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author{line-height:19px}#bbpBox_40843112360189953 p.bbpTweet span.metadata span.author img{float:left;mar... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532283 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:00:44 +0100 4532283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460010&cid=t_96456_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F10%2Fdivided-loyalties-symposium%2F Situationist Contributor Jon Hanson will give the keynote at an interdisciplinary symposium:“Divided Loyalties: Professional Standards and Military Duty“ Hanson’s talk is titled “Shock Therapy: Changing Unethical Behavior by Understanding its Sources.” The symposium is being held at Case Western University Law School, and is funded in part by the Arthur W. Fiske Memorial Lectureship Fund. It it co-sponsored by: Center for Professional Ethics, Frederick K. Cox International Law Center, Institute for Global Security Law & Policy, Law-Medicine Center, and Center for Social Justice. The symposium website summarizes the focus of the conference this way: There has always been some tension between the ethical, legal, and professional obligations of professionals and the ... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460010 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:29:26 +0100 4460010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4460011&cid=t_96456_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F10%2Fharvard-womens-law-association-conference%2F Panels Health & Equality There is a burgeoning awareness that access to health care is an equality issue.  With inadequate resources to access basic health services, women around the globe are impaired from functioning at the highest level.  At the same time, health disparities perpetuate other disparities, leaving women who lack these resources behind their counterparts elsewhere.  Women’s reproductive health needs make this question all the more stark.  Our panel brings together leading experts in legal and nonlegal fields, who have a holistic perspective on health that grounds legal answers in community-based approaches. Equality & Economics Economic inequality influences people’s choices and shapes their worldviews.  As such, it is necessary to continually interrogate ... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4460011 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:01:49 +0100 4460011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450390&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FDyXSG_WBfSQ%2F What may be the most time and cost-efficient way to attend a conference, learn from world-class speakers and meet old and new colleagues? Answer: A virtual conference, such as the upcoming 2011 SharpBrains Summit: Retooling Brain Health for the 21st Century (March 30th — April 1st). Please watch this 3-minute clip to learn how the SharpBrains Summit works, and why you should consider joining the good company of over 35 leading Speakers drawn from industry, research and the front lines. Confirmed Speakers include: === To Learn More About Summit Faculty & Agenda, click HERE We’d be delighted to count on your participation in this innovative endeavor, - The SharpBrains Team PS: Early-bird registration rates end on February 18th, with substantial savings available both for companies a... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450390 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:25:38 +0100 4450390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4577945&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34695&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicalconnectivity.com%2F2011%2F02%2F03%2Fannouncing-the-2011-medical-device-connectivity-conference%2F This year’s connectivity conference is scheduled for September 8-9 at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School in Boston. This is the same location as the inaugural conference in 2009, and was a great venue for both general sessions and break-out tracks. Exhibitor’s booths line the wide walk ways that lead to the conference rooms, rather than a separate lobby (or tent as we had in San Diego in 2010). I’m already working to line up speakers – if you’ve got a topic to suggest, or want to present yourself, let me know. The focus of this year’s conference may extend a bit beyond the acute care (hospital) market into ambulatory settings (patient’s homes and use in daily life). Now there are already several conferences on connecti... Medical Connectivity Consulting blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4577945 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:36:08 +0100 4577945 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429077&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2F6vmklARfllI%2F As many of you probably know, I’m a big fan of social media. Certainly it’s been a great way for me to market the content I create on my websites, but it is much more than that for me. Social media (like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc) are a great way for me to connect and interact with other people. I’ve heard so many people tell me they don’t understand Twitter. I like to explain that Twitter is about being able to connect with people related to almost any topic imaginable. It gives you a way to follow them and to communicate with them in a passive and interesting way. It’s incredibly powerful. Plus, Twitter and other social media is fun. You get the chance to learn a lot from those around you. Not to mention those connections can do some powerful things. ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429077 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:36:12 +0100 4429077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429108&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fupcoming-event-9th-annual-mild.html The 9th Annual Mild Cognitive Impairment Symposium will take place in late April in Miami Beach, Florida.The theme of the meeting is "New Criteria for Prodromal and Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease"The website for the conference can be found at: mcisymposium.org. The Twitter voice of the conference is @mcisymposium (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429108 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:12:00 +0100 4429108 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429159&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F02%2F02%2Fkairos-society-features-webicina%2F Webicina.com, my free service that curates online medical resources for medical professionals and e-patients, was selected by the Kairos Society which means I will exhibit it on Wall Street this February. I also got a chance to discuss the current global health problems in the HQ of the United Nations with the most innovative student entrepreneurs of the world. Of course, I will blog and tweet about the whole event. The Kairos Society is an international student-run not-for-profit foundation based in the United States. We started with the belief that the key to improving our world lies in uniting the next generation of leaders to develop globally impactful innovations. To this end, Kairos has built a member base consisting of some of the brightest students from top universities around the ... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429159 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:02:10 +0100 4429159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419278&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fupcoming-event-ins-in-snowsy-boston-2-5.html The Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society (INS) occurs this week. Here is the program overview: click here. (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419278 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:29:00 +0100 4419278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419351&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F01%2F31%2Fstanford-summit-2011%2F I was honoured to be invited to speak at the upcoming Stanford Summit about the university course I launched in Debrecen in 2008 that helps medical, dentistry, pharmacy and public health students become web-savvy regarding social media, digital technologies and e-patient connections. The Stanford Summit @ Medicine 2.0 is a special one-day event that will occur on September 16, 2011, on the eve of the Fourth World Congress on Social Media and Web 2.0 in Health, Medicine and Biomedical Science. It is designed to complement, yet be distinctly different from the two-day academically-focused Medicine 2.0 conference. I guess you can spot a few names among the confirmed speakers. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419351 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:31:41 +0100 4419351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4414629&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F01%2F30%2Fmedicine-2-0-congress-in-stanford%2F Last November, I gave a presentation about Webicina.com at the Medicine 2.0 Congress in Maastricht, The Netherlands. The next event will take place at the great Stanford University. It’s now time for the abstracts! Medicine 2.0 ’11 will contain a mix of traditional academic/research, practice and business presentations, keynote presentations, and panel discussions to discuss emerging issues. We strive for an interdisciplinary mix of presenters from different countries and disciplines (e.g. health care, social sciences, computer science, engineering, or business) and with a different angle (research, practice, and business).   (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4414629 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 13:31:29 +0100 4414629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361098&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FgtANvSnJi0Q%2F REGISTER NOW!! I’m really excited to announce the second annual New Media Meetup at HIMSS 2011. Last year’s event was pretty amazing in Atlanta and I expect this year’s will be just as good and with a whole bunch of interesting new and old faces. It’s one of the most interesting networking events that I did at HIMSS. Everyone is welcome at the event. Maybe you participate in New Media (Blogger, Tweeter, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc) or maybe you just enjoy consuming other people’s media (like this blog) or maybe you’re interested in using New Media for yourself or your company. Everyone is welcome to attend and network with others interested in New Media. If that isn’t enough reason to attend, I’m really happy to have teamed up with MEDecision aga... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361098 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:10:58 +0100 4361098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349513&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-patients-are-empowered-by-serious-diagnoses%2F2011.01.14 I am really excited about serving as the emcee for next week’s Personalized Medicine World Conference in Mountain View, California near San Francisco. I also will be the moderator of a panel discussion on patient empowerment. As I prepare, I am interviewing the panelists and their stories are very inspiring. One panelist is Bonnie Addario. Bonnie had been an oil company executive in the Bay Area. She began having chest pain. Was it her heart? No. Was it a nerve problem? No. Doctors were stumped. Bonnie was frustrated, but she was also a woman of action — a “powerful patient.” She went on her own for a full body scan. The news was not good. A lung cancer tumor was wrapped around her aorta and other vessels. It was inoperable. But, fortunately, chemotherapy and radiation shrunk t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349513 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 23:00:49 +0100 4349513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4318307&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FY7S7Cf-xYC4%2F By Ian VasquezNicholas Kristof provides “a useful reminder of the limitations of charity and foreign aid” in his New York Times op-ed about Haiti today. “Nearly a year after the earthquake in Haiti,” he notes, “more than one million people are still living in tents and reconstruction has barely begun.” He emphasizes the importance of “trade, not aid” and of the role of business: “It’s hard to think of a charitable project that will be as beneficial as the Coca-Cola Company’s decision to build up the mango juice industry in Haiti, supporting 25,000 farmers.” He also cites a seemingly successful microfinance aid project that lends money to poor women in Haiti to begin and expand business ventures by, for example, investing in livestock or growing fruit for sale. It is... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4318307 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:09:45 +0100 4318307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4314118&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fupcoming-event-british-psychological.html The Annual Conference of the British Psychological Society (BPS) takes place in early May in Glasgow.The conference website can be found at: bps.org.uk/ac2011/.The conference's Twitter voice is: @BPSConferenceAccording to the website, the conference's themes this year are:Development, Learning and Education Psychology, the Law and Justice Psychologists and Neuroscience (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4314118 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:09:00 +0100 4314118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309615&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FIsi26R-nk64%2F UCEM’s new Defibritazer BP50KV device promises to revolutionise the way we practice medicine in the Waiting Room. Interest in the device has reached fever ... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309615 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:16 +0100 4309615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304980&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fupcoming-event-international.html The 39th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society takes place in early February in Boston.Here is the conference website with basic information about the event: click hereHighlights include the following keynotes, as well as a robust continuing-education program:Presidential Address: Stephen Rao, PhD Strategies for Preclinical Detection and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease Herbert Birch Lecture: Valerie Reyna, PhD The Neurodevelopment of Memory and Decision Making: A Fuzzy-Trace Theory Approach (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304980 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:10:00 +0100 4304980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309733&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fupcoming-event-mhealth-conference-30-31.html The 3rd mHealth Networking Conference will take place in late March in Chicago. According to its webpage, it will "...focus on new clinicians' tools, pharma opportunities, and mHealth developments..."Visit the conference homepage: here. (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309733 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:53:00 +0100 4309733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294640&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FJltlCfPqe5s%2F USC Essentials videos are now online for subscribers. here is a free sample: Rob Roger's presenting Visual Diagnosis Fun. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294640 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 04:29:24 +0100 4294640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281458&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2F13CHHaMWHLg%2F I am preparing to read through the abstracts submitted for the 26th Fungal Genetics Conference in choosing talks for my session and I wondered if there were any changing trends in the topics over the years. While I won’t put up the Wordle for this year’s abstracts till the booklet is published, I thought I’d see how the topics trended in the last few years for some of these meetings. Will be fun to do this for a few more years back to see whether real trends emerge. The data is a little cleaned up but the text included institution and individual names so things like university and department show up as prominent in some of these graphs. Here is the Neurospora 2010 meeting (wordle page) 2010 Neurospora abstracts Wordle   Neurospora 2008 (wordle page) 2008 Neurospora... Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281458 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 05:46:20 +0100 4281458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281351&cid=t_96456_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F22%2Fregister-now-for-the-2011-conference%2F The Fifth Law and Mind Sciences Conference: “The Psychology of Inequality” At this year’s conference, leading social scientists and legal scholars will present and discuss their research regarding the  psychological causes and consequences of social inequality. The conference will be held on February 26, 2011 at Harvard Law School.  To register for the conference, click on the image above or here for the online registration. For more information about the conference, click here. (Source: The Situationist) The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281351 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 18:16:19 +0100 4281351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275538&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F12%2F21%2Fspeaking-in-the-hq-of-the-british-medical-association%2F December was a really busy month as I was also invited to speak about physicians using social media succesfully in London and Manchester on the same day early December. In London, the meeting was held in the British Medical Association House on Tavistock Square. It was a real pleasure to look around and I had a chance to take some pictures (see below). BMA House is a grade II listed building designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and was once home to Charles Dickens. We are perfectly situated between Kings Cross, St Pancras, Euston and Russell Square stations with excellent road links, accessibility to Heathrow via Paddington and with Europe via Eurostar. BMJ everywhere   Original equipment from Edward Jenner   Current and past presidents of the BMA     (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275538 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 09:04:51 +0100 4275538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272473&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F12%2F20%2Fmicro-macro-trends-in-healthcare-lisbon%2F I was invited to speak at the Micro & Macro Trends in Healthcare conference in Lisbon, Portugal early December. This conference also celebrated the 100 year anniversary of Bayer Portugal. Here is the program in PDF (Bayer 100 conference).  I talked about how medical professionals, empowered patients and the pharma sector use and should use social media and I also described the structure and design of Webicina.com. A few pictures from the trip and the exhibition held at the conference venue about Bayer’s 100 years. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272473 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:47:28 +0100 4272473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237895&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcancer-treatment-with-fewer-side-effects%2F2010.12.07 Treating Cancer Better with Reduced Side Effects from Patient Power® on Vimeo. *This blog post was originally published at Andrew's Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237895 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:00:53 +0100 4237895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230119&cid=t_96456_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fupcoming-conference-focus-technology-solutions-ageold-surgical-dilemmas%2F An upcoming conference sponsored by the University of Chicago Department of Surgery and organized by Dr. John Alverdy will bring together prominent surgeons and several techonology companies and incubators to try to solve age-old surgical problems like anastomotic breakdowns. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230119 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:55:08 +0100 4230119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214372&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F11%2F30%2Fdoctors-2-0-and-you-conference-in-2011%2F I think one of the most exciting conferences in 2011 will take place in Paris between 25 and 26 of June: Doctors 2.0 and You. I’ll give a presentation so see you there! How are Doctors using Social Media, Apps, and Web 2.0 Tools to work with Patients, Colleagues, Governments,  Industry, Payers? There is so much excitement about Web 2.0 and Social Media in Health Care, but do we know what physicians and other health care professionals are actually doing online? Doctors 2.0™ & You conference will be highly interactive, with workshops, contests, live tweeting, and interactive voting. Doctors 2.0™ & You is organized by Basil Strategies,  an eHealth eMarketing consultancy, founded by Denise Silber to help healthcare organizations take advantage of New Technologies, Health ... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214372 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:34:23 +0100 4214372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214375&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F11%2F29%2Fmedicine-2-0-congress-in-maastricht%2F I’m currently attending the Medicine 2.0 Congress in Maastricht, the Netherlands (I was also in Toronto in 2008). It’s a great event with many medicine 2.0 faces and voices. I spoke about Quality of Medical Information in Social Media and presented the concept behind Webicina.com, a service featuring free curated content in social media. I will publish the Prezi soon. I also have a poster set up focusing on my internet in medicine university course. And had a chance to drop by and see how the HCSMEU Camp is going. Great discussions as usual. If you want to follow the conference, here is a Netvibes page, a Twubs aggregation and a Flickr account. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214375 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:28:22 +0100 4214375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4196996&cid=t_96456_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F11%2F24%2Flanyrd-the-social-conference-directory%2F I’m a blogger who usually needs quite some time to write blog posts. However, I just learned about a new tool that I need not describe in detail. Firstly, because Heidi Allen just described the tool in a blog post here. Secondly, because the tool is so intuitive and easy. I’m talking about Lanyrd, a [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4196996 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:17:16 +0100 4196996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190133&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FeySvl4dbBoQ%2F By Caleb O. BrownJerry L. Jordan, the former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, delivered the keynote address at the Cato Institute 28th Annual Monetary Conference held last week. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Jerry L. Jordan: We Have Replaced Household Debt with Government Debt is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190133 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:39:07 +0100 4190133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190198&cid=t_96456_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2FScoRIuoYqsQ%2F From 2nd until 4th of December 2010, the Resuscitation Congress organized by the European Resuscitation Council will take place in Porto, Portugal. This congress takes place each year in a different European country and is famous for great scientific programs. I will be participating with two papers. On Saturday, 4 December in room Miragaia between 11:00 – 12:30, I will talk about mobile phones in the chain of survival. During the talk I will also mention my CPR invention which utilizes mobile phones to offer CPR prompts & feedback. I am also the coauthor of another paper which will be presented as a poster. Paper titled “Comparing methods for weight estimation of children” will be displayed in the Poster Room. The authors will be answering questions during the Post... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190198 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:57:32 +0100 4190198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172064&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F003IkJjfuMw%2F Well that's it, just like that the conference has come to end. The last few days have been a wild ride through the essentials of emergency medicine. Mel Herbert and his team have put on one hell of a show, and San Francisco played host superbly (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172064 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:54:18 +0100 4172064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4172150&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2010%2F11%2F15%2Fpoll-are-you-planning-to-attend-himss-2011%2F I’ve got my registration for HIMSS 2011 all squared away and now I’m looking for the right hotel. If you have any secrets for Orlando, let me know. Plus, if any companies want to sponsor my coverage of HIMSS, drop me a note on my Contact Us page. I know it’s early, but it looks like I’ll be holding another New Media – Blogger Meetup at HIMSS Orlando. So, watch for more details on that. It was a GREAT event last year at the Georgia Acquarium (Sponsored by MEDecision). Great people. Great food (with full dinnerware, tables and chairs unlike the small plastic plates the rest of the attendees had while they stood). A bunch of prizes (so many people wanted to see Colbie Caillat). Anyway, more details later and let me know if you’d like to help organize it. No... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4172150 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:16:39 +0100 4172150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4164528&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FoixDQ7me7wo%2F Days 2 and 3 of essentials 2010 have come and gone. It was no surprise to me, nor to other EMCrit fanatics, that Scott Weingart, MD stole the show with his talks on (p)re-oxygenation; delayed sequence intubation, and post-arrest care. More detailed information on these topics be found on EMCrit - go there now! (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4164528 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:53:09 +0100 4164528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162928&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FgyR3bRs3wzw%2F The bang was provided by the force of nature otherwise known as William "Billy" Mallon, M.D. perhaps the most natural candidate for F.UCEM status alive today. His keynote consisted of a few trademark rants... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162928 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 02:27:50 +0100 4162928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162981&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Fevent-society-for-neuroscience-annual.html The SfN annual meeting begins tomorrow.You can access the website at: http://www.sfn.org/am2010/.The tweet hashtag is #SfN10. See the right-hand column for a feed of this hashtag. (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162981 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 23:13:00 +0100 4162981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159249&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FnqporogFNuI%2F Bushy tailed and bright-eyed, I found myself a seat at the trauma review precourse at USC Essentials of emergency medicine in San Francisco. Beneath the vent of an overenthusiastic air conditioning system I soon stopped shivering as profound hypothermia took an insidious hold. Fortunately the pre-precourse warm up involved a big screen appearance of my esteemed countrymen the Flight of the Conchords and their number 23 hit "Hurt Feelings" (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159249 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:46:27 +0100 4159249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118938&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhat-i-learned-at-the-american-academy-of-psychiatry-and-laws-annual-conference%2F2010.10.27 For new readers, it’s my tradition to put up posts summarizing tidbits I picked up at the annual American Academy of Psychiatry and Law (AAPL) conference. It’s random, it’s not explained in detail, but it’s stuff I thought was interesting. The conference started out with a keynote speech by AAPL President Stephen Billick. The title of his talk was “Be True To Psychiatry.” His point was that forensic psychiatrists are clinicians first, and that even a forensic evaluation can have therapeutic effects. He cited many examples in his practice in which a criminal or civil evaluation had potential beneficial “side effects” regardless of the forensic opinion. His main point: the forensic psychiatrist’s obligation to be neutral and objective doe... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118938 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 20:00:00 +0100 4118938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119474&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F10%2F26%2F6th-annual-pharma-marketing-branding-excellence%2F It was just confirmed that I will speak at the 6th Annual Pharma Marketing & Branding Excellence in Milan on the 26th of January, 2011. Recently, behaviors of pharmaceutical marketing landscape, which includes health care providers, patients, and consumers are changing. Pharma companies are now favoring marketing through new media technologies like mobile-Web integration and online interactivity. Following five successful annuals, Jacob Fleming Group invites you to the 6th Annual Pharma Marketing & Branding Excellence. Yet again we have gathered worldwide Pharma marketing specialists who will share their knowledge with you. Hear them speak about the most powerful marketing strategies and network face-to-face. I got the opportunity to invite two colleagues as delegates for 50% disco... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119474 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:31:33 +0100 4119474 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105676&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FNW0nGBpDdQM%2F I'm starting to getting pretty pumped about the upcoming Essentials of Emergency Medicine 2010 conference in San Francisco, coming to us courtesy of emergency edumacation guru and classic Aussie export Mel Herbert. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105676 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:07:27 +0100 4105676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105914&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F10%2F25%2Fdigital-pharma-east-review%2F After the successful Digital Pharma Europe, my expectations were really high before flying to Philadelphia to speak at Digital Pharma East. The first day was vibrating and the other days were also great. Enough to mention the pharma twittersphere analysis. Here is a perfect summary of the pre-conference mobile and social media workshop. Regarding the 2nd day, I’m glad I could listen to the presentation of Kevin Clauson: I also spoke about Physicians using social media for a better healthcare in Prezi.com format. In the video of Doctor Anonymous, you can see me talking from 4:45: Follow the conference blog for more. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105914 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 06:21:42 +0100 4105914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105620&cid=t_96456_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F24%2Fnow-thats-service%2F Provided in the main women’s restroom of the conference center in Keystone, CO. Filed under: Free Stuff, Menstruation (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105620 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:38:13 +0100 4105620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098112&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2Fs4zjqWYYSXo%2F I think it was Wayne Gretzky that said that the reason he was so successful as a hockey player was that while everyone else is playing with the puck at their feet, he would instead anticipate where the puck would be and that’s what made him so special. I think we see far too many companies in the healthcare IT industry that are just “working with the puck at their feet” instead of anticipating where the puck is going. I’ve seen that to some extent this week at the Mobile Health Conference. Everyone seems to be talking about the smart phones and then they casually mention the iPad also. Both of these technologies seem to be the puck at our feet. I haven’t seen many people really looking at where the “puck,” mobile devices, is going to go. For exampl... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098112 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 16:54:19 +0100 4098112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086442&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F10%2F20%2Fdigital-pharma-east-day-one-digpharm%2F The first day of Digital Pharma East in Philadelphia is just over and there are so many things I would like to share and I met so many great people. Just a few points summarizing the first day and the people I met: Dr. Anonymous (Mike sevilla) who has been running a popular online medical radio show (I was a guest years ago) which is now included in the curriculum of my Internet in Medicine university course Bryan Vartabedian, MD from 33 Charts which is one of my favourite medical blogs. He and Shwen Gwee (on the right) opened the conference Mark Senak had great questions when he interviewed me on stage about Webicina, my course, Second Life and social media apps in medicine I met Kevin Clauson first since the 2008 Medicine 2.0 Congress in Toronto. He has been running a successful cour... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086442 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:49:22 +0100 4086442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086443&cid=t_96456_132_f&fid=35013&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpedrobeltrao%2F%7E3%2FLYBj_20u72M%2Ficsb-2010-from-design-principles-to.html I am back from the 11th International Conference on Systems Biology (ICSB 2010) that was held in the lovely cite of Edinburgh. A full week of talks dedicated to systems biology (however you might define it). Speaking of definitions, it was refreshing to note that no speaker spent much time trying to define the field this time around. Aside from the keynote lectures, there were constantly four parallel sessions (see program) so you were always guaranteed to miss out on something interesting. With the help of a couple of attendees we took some notes of the conference in a FF room. There is lots of notes to go through if you are interested but here a few of my favorite highlights. Keynotes From all the keynotes the ones I enjoyed most were from Luis Serrano... Public Rambling blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086443 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:43:00 +0100 4086443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077452&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F10%2F17%2Fdigital-pharma-east-philadelphia-im-coming%2F Tomorrow I will fly to Philadelphia to attend and speak at the Digital Pharma East event. This March, I spoke at Digital Pharma Europe and that was one of the best conferences I’ve ever attended so I really look forward to this one. On the 19th, I’ll have an “on stage interview” with the great blogger, Mark Senak from Eye on FDA. Topics will include: The social media experience in medicine is all over the map. Some institutions are inhibited by regulatory concerns, others by legal. Doctors and patients are moving ahead. Will it ever all even out and if so, how? Physicians have really embraced mobile platforms – but the apps that they seem to be embracing seem aimed at helping them either learn, or talk to each other. Are they primarily communicating with patients... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077452 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 07:58:30 +0100 4077452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074366&cid=t_96456_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Falmost-half-way-there.html A week from today, I will be sitting in on the first conference session about how to become a better blogger for Christ!  I am still "miles" away from my fundraising goal, and wondering how this is all going to happen in just a week's time.  Today I am busy writing for Lippincott, so that I can divert some Christmas budget into the Relevant conference expenses, if need be.   I put together a cute new ticker that shows how far along I am on the fundraising "road".And just in case you would like to contribute, but haven't yet, you can do so with a check, credit or debit card by clicking on the "donate now" button below! (Source: Turquoise Gates) Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074366 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:10:00 +0100 4074366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4073407&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Fpharmaceutical-microbiology.html%23unique-entry-id-209 January 17 - 18, 2011 Pharmaceutical MicrobiologyLondon, UK Further informationThis conference aims to address the latest developments and procedures used in the identification and prevention of contaminating agents; the design and validation of new lab environments; sterile manufacture and process validation; the challenges facing the Pharmaceutical Microbiology industry; and updates on new rules and regulations.Suggested reading: Microbiology Books (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4073407 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4073407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060015&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Fimmunology-conference.html%23unique-entry-id-207 March 1 - 6, 2011 Cutting Edge Immunology and its Clinical ApplicationHulshort, The Netherlands Further informationThis conference is intended to provide academic environment in which young researchers readily meet distinguished front-runners in the field of basic and clinical immunology to discuss the frontline of immunological research and its clinical application. We believe this helps to construct a new collaborative network of young and senior researchers with different backgrounds and interests, and promote closer interaction between the bench and the clinic. This conference is organised by the European Science Foundation (ESF), in partnership with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).Suggested reading: Vaccine Design: Innovative Approaches and Novel Strategies (Sour... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060015 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4060015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060014&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Ffood-microbiology-conference.html%23unique-entry-id-208 July 24 - 25, 2011 International Food Microbiology ConferenceChipping Campden, UK Further informationAnnual Campden BRI Microbiology Conference, sponsored by bioMerieux. The conference provides information and opportunities for discussion on a range of microbiological issues with news and updates on food production related topics of key interest to the food industry. Current microbiological issues affecting the safe production of food. Suggested reading: Salmonella: From Genome to Function (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060014 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4060014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055920&cid=t_96456_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Ffound-ticket.html I found a discount ticket to the Relevant Conference via Twitter, and am in the process of purchasing it!  Now I need approximately $200 for gas, and $300 for hotel.  If you can help me, please click the Paypal button or get in touch with me to let me know!  I am thankful for the generous donations I've received thus far...and can't wait to see how God provides for the rest!  To read why I want to go to this conference, click here to read my original post on the subject, and here to read the financial details and link to the conference.  I've taken the first step of faith and used the first donations to buy a ticket.  Whew.  Deep breath.  I've jumped off this cliff before for mission trips...so here goes!Ask, and it will given to you; seek, and you w... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055920 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:40:00 +0100 4055920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055921&cid=t_96456_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fi-need-your-help.html I received enough money to buy a conference ticket to Relevant.  One hour after the conference tickets sold out.  I don't know if that means I'm not supposed to go...or if it's a test of my faith that with God, all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26)  There is a ticket give-away on Twitter today.  Would you be so kind as to follow these steps and enter me in the contest?Go to Twitter and sign up using your e-mail address, if you do not already have an account.Once you're signed up, you'll see a box below the words "What's Happening?"  Just like entering a status on Facebook, you can type your "tweet" here.Copy the following and paste into the "What's Happening" box to enter me in the contest: A fave post http://ow.ly/2RGt2 - praying @gmthul wins #thevintagepearl #... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055921 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:26:00 +0100 4055921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045356&cid=t_96456_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fstand-up-stand-up-for-jesus.html I wrote about the cost of survival 2 years ago.  The need to give up fighting to save our lives...even the minutiae of them - the clean house, or the finished project, or the kid's baths, or the church task.  To always keep in mind the end goal...not just the daily grind.  I think that is why I want to go to the Relevant Conference.  Because I really want to be in this fight, this battle for souls.  I take up the "armor of God", and I want to wield it as best I can in an age where 90% of communication occurs online.  I read about another give-away - a free ticket to the conference from A Million Boxes.  So far, I have received gracious, mind-blowing donations to the tune of $300, which would almost cover airfare.  I'll take a stab at the free ticket.... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045356 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:27:00 +0100 4045356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4045173&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2F7jaGlWwZpjs%2F Mobile Healthcare Expo I recently signed up to be a media partner for the Mobile Health Expo in Las Vegas. It’s happening October 19,20, and 21st and it looks to be a really interesting conference with some really power players in the mobile healthcare market. I’ll be “moderating” a couple sessions on Wednesday, but that’s just misuse of a term. I’m going to be introducing the speakers and opening it up for question and answers as needed. I of course will be doing the HITECH and mHealth session by Vince Kuraitis and then I also was asked to do the session titled “The Role of Mobile in Professional Marketing Programs” by Robert Kadar. I must admit that I’ve gone pretty light on the mobile healthcare and mHealth coverage on this site. Hop... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4045173 Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:10:38 +0100 4045173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031248&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FLBVhXaIyf_M%2F With all the excitement building around the Utopian Waiting Room Conference in Molvania in the earlymost part of 2011, we thought it would be fun to share some of the traditional Molvanian recipes for our fondling members to try their hand at. First up is a nice simple recipe sent in by one of the Sir Huberts former mistresses: the MOLVANIAN CAKE OF FRUIT RECIPE (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031248 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:34:25 +0100 4031248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4025628&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F7UTKQd1v-CE%2F are the brainchild of the Austro-Utopian Lego builder and Play-Doh modeler Torferson Nikolai Davadenko Putin. The new models are more responsive, compliant, malleable and accepting of intervention. We found that Annie was becoming a bit staid in her old age and we needed an invigorating make-over to bring simulation into the 21st century (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4025628 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 03:08:05 +0100 4025628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060017&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Fconference-ibd.html%23unique-entry-id-205 March 20 - 22, 2011 The molecular biology of inflammatory bowel diseases Durham, UK Further information Biochemical Society Conference. Significant new advances have been made recently in the understanding of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathology at the molecular biology level. This Biochemical Society Focused Meeting has been planned to cover some of the major issues currently being considered. Topics that have been selected relate to; the identification of IBD susceptibility genes and disease markers; innate and adaptive immune systems in IBD pathogenesis; the function of the epithelial protective barrier; interactions of the enteric bacterial flora with the human host leading to normal and pathological regulation of the immune system and links with nutrition and probiotics and fina... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060017 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4060017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013550&cid=t_96456_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FDsZNX7-Tasc%2F Responding to years of complaints that safety risks are being downplayed or ignored during the drug development process, the FDA has just issued a final rule for reporting safety information that crops up during clinical trials. This new rule requires certain safety info, which was was not required to be reported in the past, to be submitted within 15 days of when a drugmaker becomes aware of an issue. To wit, drugmakers must report findings from clinical or epidemiological studies that suggest a significant risk to study participants; serious suspected adverse reactions that occur at a rate higher than expected and serious adverse events from bioavailability studies which determine what percentage and at what rate a drug is absorbed by the bloodstream as well as bioequivalence studies tha... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013550 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 14:58:35 +0100 4013550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003262&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F0RSBzFirdIk%2F The final entries are pouring in for the UCEM Waiting Room Conference Dancing Shoes competition. Every year the Fellowship ceremony is followed by a couple of Grand Balls where it is Fellows sport the official Utopian College commemorative footwear. The ameritus members of the under-qualified over-talker pompostuous society will announce the winning design later in the month (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003262 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:30:25 +0100 4003262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994057&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2Fgt-kkNfI74Q%2F I knew that my previous post about the cost to update an EMR would bring out the people who like to back the SaaS EMR model versus those who like to back the Client Server EMR. As I’ve said before, it’s one of the most heated debates you can have in the EMR space. I realized in the comments of that post why it’s such a heated topic. It’s because once an EMR software chooses to go down one path or the other, it’s nearly impossible to be able to switch paths. Why? Cause if you do choose to switch you basically have to just code a new application all over. Basically, the switching costs are enormous. So, only a few software companies (let alone EMR software companies) ever change from one to the other. Considering the high switching costs, that basically means th... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994057 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:51:37 +0100 3994057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993921&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FqvdyIPG4b-I%2F The one shot answer to electrical restraint and DC cardioversion. Drop the patient rendering them harmless in less than 0.47 seconds with the Police Grade, twin aeroflex gold tipped electrode 'stingers', with a range of up to 200 feet. Then defibrillate the victim out of excited delirium with a synchronized life saving biphasic 50,000 volt shock, and gift them the current of life. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993921 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:10:10 +0100 3993921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987060&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FlakKe9PW00M%2F ! Enjoy the wetlands of Lajk Travolta. This biodiverse echocosm boasts some of the rarest and most fragile species on the planet including E.Coli, Vibrio, Borrelia, Leptospirosis and a virulent strain of Erysipelothrix sovietopathiae resistent to all known penecillins, cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987060 Tue, 21 Sep 2010 02:01:17 +0100 3987060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983396&cid=t_96456_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F7uihryaeO4o%2F Molvania will play host of the first UCEM conference of Waiting Room Medicine. The hectic schedule and workshops has been developed to provide experienced practitioners with an up-to-date, eminence-based, yet practical, overview of important and controversial topics in Waiting Room Medicine. Keep up with the latest literature and strategies focused on optimizing clinical practice, minimising law-suits and if time permits...improving patient outcomes. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983396 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:54:26 +0100 3983396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983290&cid=t_96456_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmwvideo.s3.amazonaws.com%2FICAAC-TWiV%2FTWiV99.wmv Host: Vincent Racaniello Vincent tours the 50th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) in Boston, speaking with exhibitors and visitors, including Professors Derek Smith, Michael Schmidt, Frederick Hayden, and Myra McClure. Many thanks to Chris Condayan and Ray Ortega of the American Society for Microbiology for recording and editing this episode. Download TWiV #99 (45 MB .mp3, 62 minutes) Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email, or listen on your mobile device with Stitcher Radio. Links for this episode: 50th ICAAC ICAAC daily press conference videos (including Prof. Myra McClure) Antigenic cartography Antimicrobial properties of copper Video of this episode – download .mp4 (1.99 GB) or .wmv (935 MB... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983290 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 02:58:30 +0100 3983290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965519&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2010%2F09%2F10%2Femr-conference-thoughts%2F I’ve been really enjoying the EMR conference yesterday and look forward to it again today. I’m a bit tired from it all, but the people at the conference have been great. It’s pretty small in numbers, but I’ve enjoyed the small intimate crowd and the smart people I’ve met. I’ve been talking to a lot of people who’ve asked if I’m going to various conferences. I’d like to go to more, but I must admit that it’s quite an expensive (financially and time) to go to a conference. I am planning to make the trek out to HIMSS 11 in Orlando and I posted the first HIMSS 11 keynote speakers on EMR and EHR. I’ve got at least a dozen new blog topics from this conference that I’ll be posting soon. So, look forward to some good stuff ove... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965519 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:00:30 +0100 3965519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902946&cid=t_96456_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F25%2Fsxsw-2011-psychology-and-mental-health-panels%2F It’s that time of the year again — to help people learn more about human behavior, psychology, and mental health issues at the annual technology conference held in Austin, Texas called SXSW. I’d like to highlight some of the panels I need your help with — your vote helps panels make it into the final conference! (Voting is simple, but does require a free registration with the SXSW website.) There is a specific health track this year — the first time in SXSWi’s history. This means that panel topics on health and mental health have a better chance than ever in making it in! I first presented at SXSW on a health topic in 1999, so it’s great to see this dream finally become a reality. Without further ado, here are some of my favorite picks in the SXSW ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902946 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:45:33 +0100 3902946 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876749&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2010%2F08%2F12%2Fehr-hie-and-meaningful-use-conference-in-las-vegas%2F I’m really excited about a meaningful use and EHR conference that’s being held literally in my backyard. It’s the Inaugural Digital Medical Office of the Future: Driving Toward Meaningful Use Conference and Exhibition. The conference is scheduled for September 9-10, 2010 at Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas, NV. You can see more details at the EHR conference website. The whole conference seems really well done and should have a great mix of EHR, EMR, Meaningful Use and HIE topics. I’m personally most excited to hear the famous Mark Anderson from the AC Group speak in person. Our paths have crossed a number of times in the digital world, and so I’m excited to meet him in the physical world. I also noticed that David Kibbe is on the agenda. Both are legends in the... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876749 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:27:04 +0100 3876749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3758124&cid=t_96456_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F16%2Fplanning-for-pain-management-with-dr-lance-mccracken%2F March in Christchurch can be absolutely glorious – better than that, the NZ Pain Society is having its 36th Annual Scientific Meeting here, and two confirmed speakers are Dr Eugene Carragee and Dr Lance McCracken. Our conferences are known for great speakers, excellent networking, opportunities to make friends and learn – and the entertainment at the Conference Dinner is always fun.  This year we have Vague-as Brothers bringing out the groove in ya – yeah baby! Come on, visit our wonderful country – you know you want to! Go here for more information and registration.  Follow us on Twitter – @NZPainConf2011 and join us on Facebook – NZ Pain Society Filed under: CME, News, pain, research Tagged: conference 2011, NZ Pain Society, pain (Source: HealthSkill... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3758124 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:15:27 +0100 3758124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746927&cid=t_96456_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FRYRBfIKXNK0%2Fwhere-do-cwd-go-when-they-grow-up.php Recently I was very fortunate to attend some of the Children With Diabetes Friends for Life conference in Orlando. Here's a small part of what I found:Lots of children, parents, grandparents and othersYoung adults and older ones (like myself) with type 1 diabetesA lot of really informative and useful sessions on type 1 technology, future developments and many other things.I really wish something like this was around when I was a teen trying to deal with all of the challenges of type 1 diabetes.Now of course, I'm all growed up. And the teens that attended the first Friends for Life conference in 2000, are turning into adults. If you've looked around you'll know there's really nothing like FFL for anyone older than their teens. Most of the diabetes related events cater to all types of diabet... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746927 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:57:38 +0100 3746927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3742247&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fin-their-own-words-diabeticons-by-kids%2F2010.07.10 Some of the most inspiring moments from the “Friends for Life” International Children With Diabetes conference were found in the expo hall, where kids were creating their own diabeticons. These are two that I absolutely loved: “Let the sun rise on a cure, let the sun set on diabetes.” “Love your life with or without diabetes.” Now I need to figure out how to use that Bamboo so I can doctor up my own diabeticons at home. (Siah has asked for one that says “I love pump tubing!” Because oh, does she. She loves that chewy, Band-Aid taste.) [Animas disclosure] *This blog post was originally published at Six Until Me.* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3742247 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:00:43 +0100 3742247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740700&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fevent-alzheimers-conference-honolulu-10.html The ICAD Alzheimer's Disease conference begins tomorrow, the 10th, in Honolulu. Details about the conference can be found at http://www.alz.org/icad/Tweeters there will be using the hashtag #ICAD. (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740700 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:18:00 +0100 3740700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740689&cid=t_96456_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F07%2F09%2Fpersonalized-life-extension-conference-curetogether-discount%2F If you’re interested in living a longer, healthier life, here’s your chance to learn about the latest research, meet other enthusiasts, and save money too. Christine Peterson is hosting the first Personalized Life Extension Conference, October 9-10 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott. She is offering a $100 discount on the $275 registration price to all CureTogether members who register with the discount code “CureTogether”. From the conference website: “Topics to be covered in lectures, Q&A, and during meals and breaks include: Supplements: Should we be taking resveratrol, vitamin D3, fish oil, coenzyme Q10, acetyl-L-carnitine, melatonin, DHEA, and many others? Benefits, costs, risks, and supplement advisors to consider. DNA testing: Costs are coming do... The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740689 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:09:52 +0100 3740689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718106&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Faquatic-microbiology-conference.html%23unique-entry-id-153 September 2 - 4, 2010 Aquatic Microbiology (Status, Challenges, and Opportunities)Tamilnadu, India Further informationAquatic microbiology is the science that deals with microscopic living organisms in fresh and salt water systems. Though aquatic microbiology encompasses all microorganisms, including microscopic plants and animals, it refers more commonly to the study of bacteria, actinobacteria, fungi and viruses and their relationships to other organisms in the aquatic environment. Aquatic microbial research embraces a variety of disciplines, ranging from molecular biology and physiology to population dynamics and ecosystem ecology. Aquatic microbes especially in the marine biotopes play a significant role in oceanic processes such as synthesising food, decomposing organic matter, recycl... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718106 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3718106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718105&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Finfluenza-conference.html%23unique-entry-id-154 September 11 - 14, 2010 Fourth ESWI International ConferenceMalta Further informationFourth ESWI International Conference devoted to influenza to be held in Malta.The meeting will provide comprehensive scientific coverage of all disciplines involved in influenza prevention, control and treatment. Top-level scientific sessions with specific attention for new developments are the core of the conference. Additionally, the conference has a clearly delineated programme for public health officials and opinion leaders in health care work. These sessions also cover a broad field of interest and will certainly include an evaluation of the H1N1 influenza pandemic. Suggested reading: Influenza: Molecular Virology (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718105 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3718105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718104&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Frespiratory-synctial-virus-symposium.html%23unique-entry-id-155 The objectives of the symposium are to provide a forum to help develop and deliver advancements in RSV research and to provide excellent peer-to-peer networking. The symposium will cover the following topics: Pathogenesis, Structure, Entry, Replication and Cell Biology, Clinical and Diagnostic Aspects, Immunology: Innate and Adaptive, Vaccine Development and Therapeutics: Antiviral and Other Strategies Suggested reading: Virology Books (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718104 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3718104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794955&cid=t_96456_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Ftouchdown-for-digital-dentistry-cadapalooza-%25e2%2580%259910-scores%2F Dallas, TX – (June 21, 2010) – CADapalooza ’10 certainly lived up to its reputation and delivered an exceptional program this year in Dallas, Texas! Hundreds of dental professionals attended the 3-day event held at the Gaylord Texan Resort, Cowboys Stadium and D4D Technologies’ world headquarters to see the future of dentistry firsthand. The event began with a “Millin’ Around” Welcome Reception in the scenic Main Atrium at the Gaylord Texan Resort where registered attendees, manufacturers and sponsors gathered for an evening of camaraderie and celebration. D4D’s Social Media representative mingled among the crowd with her Apple iPad and invited them to follow and join our social networking sites, www.facebook.com/e4dsky, www.twitter.com/e4dsky and www.youtube.com/user/d4dte... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794955 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:55:35 +0100 3794955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695194&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Fmicroscopy-conference.html%23unique-entry-id-112 September 20 - October 2, 2010 Microscopy, Modeling and Biophysical MethodsHeidelberg, Germany Further informationEMBO Practical CourseSuggested reading: Molecular Biology Books (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695194 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3695194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695193&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Findustrial-biotechnology.html%23unique-entry-id-113 November 21 - 24, 2010 ESF-BU-CeBiTec Conference on Microbes and Industrial BiotechnologyBielefeld, Germany Further informationChair: Volker Wendisch, Bielefeld University, Institut fur Genomforschung und Systembiologie, DE, Oluf Kruse, Bielefeld University, Center for Biotechnology. Closing date for application is 10th of September, 2010.Suggested reading: Microbiology Books (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695193 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3695193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695192&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Fvaam-conference.html%23unique-entry-id-114 April 3 - 6, 2011 Annual Conference of the Association for General an Applied Microbiology (VAAM)Karlsruhe, Germany Further informationMain topics: Cell Biology, Environmental Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Microbial Interactions, New Imaging and other innovative Techniques, Stress Responses, White BiotechnologySuggested reading: Microbiology Books (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695192 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3695192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690573&cid=t_96456_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2Ffiles%2Fmicroscopy-conference.html%23unique-entry-id-112 September 20 - October 2, 2010 Microscopy, Modeling and Biophysical MethodsHeidelberg, Germany Further informationEMBO Practical CourseSuggested reading: Molecular Biology Books (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.) Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690573 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3690573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3678636&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2FCB4UeH8m5zc%2F Another excellent Cellular & Molecular Fungal Biology Gordon Research Conference held at Holderness School – I won’t blog about the details of the talks since they are intended to be off the record, but you can see the program here. Program chairs John Taylor and Michelle Momany did a great job setting the program slate and vice-chairs Judy Berman and Alex Andrianopoulos prepared the “hot topics” session and will be chairs for the 2012 conference. I had a great time catching up with friends and meeting new folks – here’s a few pictures from the week including one of us catching up on our reading late night. Congrats to Jim Anderson and Jenny Lodge who were elected vice-chairs for 2012 and will be chairs in 2014. (Source: Fungal Genomes and Compara... Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3678636 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:05:28 +0100 3678636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3672017&cid=t_96456_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F17%2F%25e2%2580%259csharing%25e2%2580%259d-the-new-roi-metric-in-social-media%2F I discussed a case study on Mederma this week at the 2nd Annual Healthcare New Media Marketing Conference in Chicago. I choose this company as they are did something beyond the “traditional”, if we can use that term for any new media strategy yet … regardless, Merderma went further than usual keyword and online banner campaign. They utilised the “ShareThis” technology in their coupon sharing tactic. Smart. Mederma is a healthcare company selling scarring ointment but its marketers went further … They discovered that 12.5 million people share information about skin ailments online. So Mederma developed an interactive campaign specifically targeting these coupon cutters and directing them to a page to download the pharma brand. Brilliant! Social media has ... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3672017 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:22:33 +0100 3672017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666080&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fncdeu_16.html NCDEU is an annual conference that presents advances in treatment and in clinical trials for a number of psychiatric conditions. It is a relatively small conference with a nicely organized agenda of workshopa, presentations, and poster sessions. The website for the conference can be found here, which includes the program. (Source: BrainBlog) BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666080 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 08:49:00 +0100 3666080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632380&cid=t_96456_129_f&fid=39065&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fgluten-freesimplicity%2FGNKb%2F%7E3%2FYIrkClQgADQ%2F Check out the Gluten Intolerance Group’s Annual Conference in Minneapolis. The Annual GIG Conference is in full swing in Minneapolis. Come on by!  Go to the GIG Website! Plenty of great information available at the Annual GIG Conference!           Seed this on Newsvine Share this on Linkedin Share this on Devmarks Add this to Google Bookmarks Submit this to Script & Style Email this to a friend? Subscribe to the comments for this post? Tweet This! Share this on Technorati Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Reddit Post this to MySpace Share this on Mixx Digg this! Submit this to DesignFloat ... Gluten-Free Simplicity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632380 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:02:53 +0100 3632380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621984&cid=t_96456_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F06%2F01%2Fcontinuing-coverage-of-the-pa-conference.aspx ATLANTA—Here at IMPACT 2010, the 38th annual PA conference, the AAPA House of Delegates voted on a number of important PA policy issues that stand to have a significant effect on the academy and the profession. A showdown between the HOD and the AAPA...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621984 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:19:00 +0100 3621984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618115&cid=t_96456_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F05%2F31%2Faapa-leaders-questioned-during-town-hall.aspx Late yesterday afternoon, AAPA president Stephen Hanson, president-elect Patrick Killeen and CEO Bill Leinweber assembled with "Antiques Roadshow" host Mark Walberg, the emcee for the second annual Town Hall event. For an hour, they took many questions...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618115 Mon, 31 May 2010 21:10:00 +0100 3618115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614720&cid=t_96456_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F05%2F30%2Faapa-hod-roundup.aspx ATLANTA—The AAPA House of Delegates today wrapped up its testimony for and against a number of important resolutions and is set to vote on the items tomorrow. The most hotly debated resolutions were: • A series concerning NCCPA specialty certification...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614720 Sun, 30 May 2010 20:44:00 +0100 3614720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3612077&cid=t_96456_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F05%2F29%2Fconference-opener-drums-up-pas-enthusiasm.aspx ATLANTA—A rousing routine from the Atlanta Drumline snared the attention of the thousands of PAs attending the Conference Welcome and General Session this morning at IMPACT 2010, the 38th annual American Academy of Physician Assistant conference. The...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3612077 Sat, 29 May 2010 18:41:00 +0100 3612077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607852&cid=t_96456_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F05%2F28%2Fatlanta-here-we-come.aspx Editor Michael Gerchufsky and I are leaving the office soon to head to Atlanta for the AAPA's 38th Annual PA Conference, IMPACT 2010. As always, we're looking forward to catching up with our readers and board members, as well as meeting new PAs. If you...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607852 Fri, 28 May 2010 14:43:00 +0100 3607852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607731&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F05%2F28%2Ftedxmaastricht-promovideo%2F I just wrote about the upcoming TEDxMaastricht: We will be bringing together a huge diversity of individuals of different expertise that have incredible passion for what they do and are profound in its practice. The theme of this TEDxMaastricht will be “Fueling the next revolution in Medicine & Health” And here is the official promovideo: (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607731 Fri, 28 May 2010 07:32:22 +0100 3607731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710366&cid=t_96456_161_f&fid=38769&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nad.org%2Fblogs%2Fjonathan-kovacs%2Fexplore-philly-celebrate-50th-biennial-nad-conference Video:  Sorry, you need to install flash to see this content. This framed photograph was taken in 1880, the site of the first NAD conference in Ohio. That was 130 years ago. The 50th Biennial NAD Conference will take place this July in Philadelphia, PA.  One-hundred and thirty years is a long time. During the 1880 conference, the Statue of Liberty didn't even exist! read more (Source: National Association of the Deaf blogs) National Association of the Deaf blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710366 Sat, 22 May 2010 01:44:15 +0100 3710366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581876&cid=t_96456_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fquinnipiac-pa-students-volunteer-in-the-d-r.aspx Physician assistant students at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., received recognition in the New Haven Register this month for their volunteer work in the Dominican Republic. In January and March, the students volunteered with Health Horizons International,...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581876 Wed, 19 May 2010 18:34:00 +0100 3581876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3570086&cid=t_96456_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FjkNwyP_hlUc%2Fnext-year-nutrition-and-health-conference-goes-to-san-francisco.html I've just returned from the Nutrition and Health Conference hosted by the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Below, you'll find a series of posts inspired by the week's events. This is the second time I've attended this particular conference and it's really one of the most enjoyable, engaging, and worthwhile medical conferences I attend. Next year's conference will be held in San Francisco, in May 2011. It will encompass a multi-day conference geared for health professionals and researchers, as well as a Public Forum for a wider audience.  I'm putting it on my calendar! To receive updates on conference speakers, workshops, and other news, sign up for their mailing list (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3570086 Sun, 16 May 2010 17:26:36 +0100 3570086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566707&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F7PTRT-MRgFE%2F (Editor’s note: SharpBrains Summit attendee Steve Zanon wrote a very insightful comment to our previous post regarding the NIH independent panel on Alzheimer’s/ cognitive decline prevention. We republish comment here for easier access.) In the introductions on day one of the NIH conference Jenifer Croswell from OMAR outlined three different frames of reference and decision making in this context. She mentioned (1) the individual and family based on personal values, (2) community doctors affecting their patients, and (3) recommendations for an entire population of people which should only contain strong evidentiary based information. She indicated that this conference would produce a statement based on the third context and in that respect the panel has done a great job in highl... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566707 Fri, 14 May 2010 23:16:42 +0100 3566707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560522&cid=t_96456_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F1xuu3jMjVvg%2Fare-food-allergies-contributing-to-your-health-issues.html Q. I'd like to know more about both allergies and the elimination diet. I know there's a lot of self-diagnosing going on. Is there a way of approaching it reasonably to see if there is an actual concern? A.  I attended a number of sessions on food allergies, intolerances, and the elimination diet at the Nutrition and Health Conference.  True food allergies, such as those to shellfish, peanuts, and so on are relatively easy to diagnose and the solution is simple: the foods must be avoided, usually for life.  Food intolerances like lactose intolerance or celiac disease (gluten intolerance) are also fairly straight-forward to diagnose and treat by removing the offending foods.Food sensitivities are much tricker. Symptoms are vague, ranging from digestive problems to ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560522 Thu, 13 May 2010 15:16:25 +0100 3560522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560443&cid=t_96456_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fsomething-is-missing-from-my-reconstructed-breasts%2F A breast without a nipple is like a car without an engine — it is beautiful to look at but you can’t turn it on! I miss my real nipples. Talking to several women at the BRCA conference I attended in Toronto, many of them had the same lament. Regardless of the reconstructive procedure, we all miss the sensation we used to get from our nipples. I can’t conjure up that same feeling, and I have to honestly say sex is not the same. It is still great, don’t get me wrong, but that special effect that came from sensitive breasts is — well, regretfully gone. I have tried to view all the new changes to my body and psyche that came from breast cancer with curiosity. It compels me to research and study the effects of surgery and the drugs on my body and mind. I find it interesting ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560443 Wed, 12 May 2010 19:14:34 +0100 3560443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556393&cid=t_96456_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FnIECnpdxzjc%2Fwhere-are-the-pesticides-beyond-the-dirty-dozen.html This report offers valuable information on how to prioritize our efforts to avoid pesticides. However, I think it's important to put this information in perspective.  It's not always possible or practical to eat organic. But don't let fears over pesticide residues keep you from eating (or feeding your kids) fruits and vegetables. It's estimated that fewer than 4% of cancer cases can be attributed to chemical exposure, and that number all kinds of occupational exposure. However, poor diets are implicated in up to a third of cancer cases. Take Home:  The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables far outweigh the risks. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556393 Wed, 12 May 2010 12:51:24 +0100 3556393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556278&cid=t_96456_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F05%2F12%2Ftedx-maastricht%2F Just a short reminder that you should mark this date: April 4th, 2011! TEDx Maastricht will certainly be one to the best events next year, and with a curator like Lucien Engelen, I’m sure medicine and social media will have a top spot. We will be bringing together a huge diversity of individuals of different expertise that have incredible passion for what they do and are profound in its practice. The theme of this TEDxMaastricht will be “Fueling the next revolution in Medicine & Health” This year TEDxMaastricht will be holding an event in the spirit of the current innovation and incredible growth within the medical sector. With the growth, emergence and “need” for the sharing of information (for example by means of the internet), no longer does the paradigm exist of t... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556278 Wed, 12 May 2010 11:18:02 +0100 3556278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552579&cid=t_96456_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FV0CbteV31Bw%2Fred-meat-and-cancer-dumbing-down-the-science.html At this morning's session on Diet and Cancer, Dr. Marji McCullough gave an epidemilogist's-eye view of the relationship between cancer and diet. Her main point was that focusing on overall dietary patterns (such as higher fruit and vegetable intake) rather than individual nutrients and foods (such as broccoli sprouts or soy) appears to be the most effective way to reduce cancer risk. Throughout her talk, she was careful to point out the limitations of the research and how hard it is to collect and intepret data in the extremely messy experimental model known as "free living humans."  So I was a little disappointed to hear her single out "red and processed meats" as one of the only food groups for which there is consistent evidence of a link with canc... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552579 Tue, 11 May 2010 16:19:40 +0100 3552579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552580&cid=t_96456_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FDSultIkf9zU%2Fnutritional-medicine-is-finally-focusing-on-food.html As we head into the second day of the Nutrition and Health Conference, I can't help but reflect what a difference a decade makes. Ten years ago, conferences like this one were dominated by research and presentations about individual nutrients, like tocotrienols or pycnogenol.  The protocols all involved cocktails of high dose nutritional supplements.  The exhibit hall was filled with supplement manufacturers.This week, I haven't heard a single presentation (and seen only a handful of slides) about isolated nutrients. Instead, the focus is on food. The research and protocols all address what foods make up the diet, how they are prepared, processed, combined, and balanced to promote health.  And out in the exhibition hall? Vital Choice Wild Seafood, POM pomegranate ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552580 Tue, 11 May 2010 12:53:09 +0100 3552580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552507&cid=t_96456_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fcancer-and-the-environment%2F My editor sent me an article titled: “Americans are bombarded with cancer sources.” Now there is a good wake-up call. The article, which talks about a new report issued by the President’s Cancer Panel, explains that while most researchers believe that two-thirds of cancers are caused by lifestyle (not my contention of course), other factors like radon from the ground, medical imaging, and pollution play a significant role in increasing cancer incidence in the United States. This means the environment we live in. It was President Nixon who declared a war against cancer nearly 40 years ago, and we have not won it yet. The two “soldiers” in this war who released this report, Dr. LaSalle Leffall and Margaret Kripke, were appointed by George W. Bush and have been investigating carcino... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552507 Mon, 10 May 2010 18:27:32 +0100 3552507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549593&cid=t_96456_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FgYCJefSb7Q4%2Fwant-to-lose-belly-fat-stop-jogging.html An interesting statistic cited by cardiologist Arthur Agatston (South Beach Diet) in this morning's second session:Steady state exercise training (such as jogging at a steady pace) had no significant impact on belly fat or insulin levels, while intermittent high intensity training (such as interval training) produced significant reductions in both. Source: Trapp EG et all, Int J Obes (London) 2008; 32(4):684-691. (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549593 Mon, 10 May 2010 17:01:00 +0100 3549593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549594&cid=t_96456_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2Fzkh-kZkrRR0%2Fintact-grains-versus-whole-grain-flours.html More from the Nutrition and Health Conference: If you ask the average American to name a whole grain product, most will answer "whole wheat bread." Indeed, the USDA puts brown rice and whole grain bread into the same nutritional category--and promotes these "whole grain" foods as being better for you than refined grains such as white rice and white bread. As Andrew Weil pointed out in his remarks this morning, this is in grave disservice to public health. Foods made with flour--whether whole grain or refined--have a higher glycemic load than whole, intact grains. He makes a good point. Our current dietary guidelines would rank the following four foods from best to worst like this: 1.  Brown rice 2.  Whole wheat bread 3.  White rice 4.  ... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549594 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:59:00 +0100 3549594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3549595&cid=t_96456_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2F4TS5q07VY8c%2Fwhat-is-the-optimal-diet-reasonable-minds-may-disagree.html All this week, I'll be posting highlights from the Nutrition and Health Conference in Atlanta.  Today's first speaker was Andrew Weil, whose program in Integrative Medicine at University of Arizona hosts the conference every year.  Weil's opening remarks set the stage for the 3-day conference, geared towards MDs, RNs, RDs, and other clinicians who want to integrate nutrition into their health care practices.Weil kicked the proceedings off with a basic review of the principles of preventive and therapeutic nutrition--"explaining the role of cabohydrates, fats, and proteins, in human nutrition as well as the optimum proportion of each in a balanced diet."  It's always a little shocking to realize just how new this material is to many practicing nur... The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3549595 Mon, 10 May 2010 15:19:45 +0100 3549595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545439&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhich-diet-fits-your-genes%2F2010.05.08 Why do some diets work better than others? Why can your best friend lose 10 pounds with a low-carb diet and your weight just hovers? Why can some people eat just about everything and still stay skinny? It’s all in the genes.  Mindy Dopler Nelson, Ph.D., of Stanford University reported the results of her study at the American Heart Associate Conference. She found that a single nuceotide polymorphism caused women to loose five times as much weight on the Atkins diet compared with women who didn’t have the gene. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545439 Sat, 08 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3545439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545643&cid=t_96456_167_f&fid=36989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNutritionData%2F%7E3%2FerN4KKRLRis%2Fnutrition-and-health-conference-this-week.html This week, I'll be attending the 2010 Nutrition and Health Conference in Atlanta . I'll have highlights for you here throughout the week.  Here's the lineup of presentations.  If there are any that you're particularly interested in or you have questions for the experts, post them below and I'll do my best to get to that session.If you're attending the conference or the public forum on May 11, let me know so we can meet up! (Source: The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S.) The ND Blog: Notes from the Nutritionista by Monica Reinagel, L.D.N., C.N.S. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545643 Sat, 08 May 2010 14:55:00 +0100 3545643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545592&cid=t_96456_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Ffight-like-a-girl%2F At the BRCA conference I attended in Toronto this week, a young woman was sporting a great t-shirt with the pink-ribbon symbol and the words “fight like a girl.” Girls really are the best fighters. I don’t mean the kind of fighting with fists or weapons, nor do I mean the kind of bullying that sadly goes on in school playgrounds. I mean the kind of fighting that changes lives. Girls will stand their ground for their rights, go to war for their children, and fight for their lives when faced with breast cancer. This kind of fighting takes tenacity, willpower, and courage. This t-shirt brought to mind the times I advocated for loved ones and especially how I became a warrior for myself. I can honestly say breast cancer brought out the warrior in me. While the conference itself was beyon... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545592 Fri, 07 May 2010 21:11:09 +0100 3545592 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546850&cid=t_96456_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhich-diet-fits-your-genes%2F2010.05.07 Why do some diets work better than others? Why can your best friend lose 10 pounds with a low-carb diet and your weight just hovers? Why can some people eat just about everything and still stay skinny? It’s all in the genes.  Mindy Dopler Nelson, Ph.D., of Stanford University reported the results of her study at the American Heart Associate Conference. She found that a single nuceotide polymorphism caused women to loose five times as much weight on the Atkins diet compared with women who didn’t have the gene. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546850 Fri, 07 May 2010 17:00:00 +0100 3546850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529967&cid=t_96456_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fbreast-cancer-across-the-border%2F I am in Canada visiting with family this week while waiting to attend the breast cancer conference with Sister on Wednesday in Toronto. While lounging at Sister’s this weekend, I picked up a magazine from the stack under her coffee table. It was one of Canada’s premier women’s magazines, Chatelaine. I love this magazine — my mother used to buy me a subscription every year when I lived here. As far back as I remember, Chatelaine addressed breast cancer. They would have a supplemental section a couple of times a year for Look Good, Feel Better, the Canadian Cancer Society’s self-esteem program for women going through breast cancer treatment. Actually, when I was in my twenties I questioned why they would keep reminding women that they could get breast cancer — now I applaud t... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529967 Mon, 03 May 2010 19:59:12 +0100 3529967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494571&cid=t_96456_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2F06csG0JxH5U%2F I had an amazing experience yesterday. I attended the Catalyst West Leadership Conference in Irvine California where I was able to meet two of my social media mentors along with a cadre of other bloggers, tweeters and Facebook fans. Chris Brogan had said something in a post a while back that came to life yesterday… If you want to get anywhere in Social Media you have to go to the conferences… you have to meet the people face-to-face and shake hands. This really came to life for me… putting the faces to the avatars and putting the voices to their written words. When I sat down at a table in the opening session, three gals sat down across from me and started talking among themselves. I could tell from the accents that they were from the south and one of them looked real familiar. It w... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494571 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:13:52 +0100 3494571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3494412&cid=t_96456_122_f&fid=34755&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneuropsychological.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Falzheimers-disease-watch-nih-conference.html From the NIH:NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Preventing Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline - Day 1View event: You will be able to view the event at http://videocast.nih.gov when the event is live. Air date: Monday, April 26, 2010, 8:30:00 AMTime displayed is Eastern Time, Washington DC Local[snip]Description: For many older adults, cognitive health and performance remain stable, with only a gradual and slight decline in short-term memory and reaction times. Others, however, progress into a more serious state of cognitive impairment or into various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to investigating the causes and potential treatments for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, researchers are focused on finding ways to prevent cognitive decline. Many pre... BrainBlog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3494412 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:41:00 +0100 3494412