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 'cookies'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:03 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4253201&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F12%2Fthe-dreaded-question-is-santa-real%2F Parents often live in fear of this time of the year, because as their child ages, their belief in Santa Claus becomes challenged by hints that perhaps he isn’t as real as they thought. Sometimes the first hints come from watching television, catching a part of conversation that suggests Santa was never real. Other times it comes from surreptitiously catching Mom & Dad putting out the presents in the middle of the night. Yet other times it comes from the realization that it may be physically impossible for one individual to go down so many chimneys in such a short amount of time (not to mention how heavy he would be eating all those cookies!). Psych Central’s parenting expert Dr. Marie Hartwell-Walker will help you get through this transition to help keep your child’s ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4253201 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 11:36:47 +0100 4253201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086453&cid=t_102485_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F177wRb2OA9I%2F Apple pie is a fall favorite. Unfortunately, it's as packed with carbs as it is popular. This baked apple variation is just as delicious with half of the carbs. I use real brown sugar, but you can use the substitute of your choice to halve the amount of sugar.  4 apples1/3 cup brown sugar, or equivalent4 Tablespoons unsalted butter2 teaspoons cinnamonPreheat your oven to 350 degrees F.  Scoop out the core of the apple from the top, leaving a well.  Stuff each apple with 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar and 1 Tablespoon of butter.  Place in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.  Bake for 25 minutes until sugar caramelizes and apples are tender.Amount per ServingCalories: 267Carbohydrates: 37g  Dietary Fiber: 5g  Sugars: 32gFat:  12g ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086453 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:14:07 +0100 4086453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055891&cid=t_102485_132_f&fid=35006&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnsaunders.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F11%2Fbiostar-users-update-using-mechanize-to-fetch-user-ip-addresses%2F In my previous post I outlined a clumsy, manual method to retrieve user IP addresses from BioStar, using Javascript. Jukka left a helpful comment, explaining how to send an authentication cookie to a website. So, we’re now in a position to automate the fetching of user IP addresses. Before we get started, a few words of caution. First, using code to pass secret authentication variables around might not be a great idea, from a security point of view. Second, some websites do not like to be “scraped” using code – so check first. Third, even when a site does permit scraping, exercise some restraint and common sense. It’s not polite to write code that hammers a server with 1000 requests per second – and may lead to blacklisting of your IP address. Finally, ... What You're Doing Is Rather Desperate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055891 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:00:08 +0100 4055891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987230&cid=t_102485_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fonline-behavioral-tracking-becomes-more.html A few months ago, I searched for and bought a futon on Overstock.com. For weeks afterward I kept seeing ads for Overstock.com futons pop up on almost every web site I visited. This, I realized, was the result of tracking "cookies" -- small programs -- that I "allowed" overstock.com to place on my computer. Too bad the technology (or programming) wasn't advanced enough to know that I already purchased my futon, had it delivered, and assembled it. These days, however, tools that track users' whereabouts on the Web are more intrusive, more sophisticated and are "facing increased regulatory and public scrutiny and prompting a flurry of legal challenges," according to a Wall Street Journal article (see here)."Since July, at least six suits have been filed in U.S. District Court for the Central ... Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987230 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:17:00 +0100 3987230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885548&cid=t_102485_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Frecipe-for-choc-chip-cookies%2F Yummy! Preparation Time: 20 minutes |Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 180 grams butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 250g packet NESTLÉ Dark CHOC BITS Method Preheat oven to 180oC. Beat butter and sugar until creamy, beat in NESTLÉ Sweetened Condensed Milk. Add flour, stir until combined. Add NESTLÉ Dark Choc Bits, mix well. Roll heaped tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls, place on greased oven trays, press gently with fork. Bake for 15 minutes, until golden. Makes:approx. 12 Switch To Dark chocolate campaign. More information is available under the Switch to Dark website at www.switchtodark.com.au WHY? Because I like them! Share, print or e-mail this articleChocolate Lowers Blood PressureHEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE REVEALEDCa... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885548 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:55:01 +0100 3885548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816384&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FtwSm1Pj2YqA%2F By Jim HarperThe Wall Street Journal has stirred up a discussion of online privacy with its “What They Know” series of reports. These reports reveal again the existence and some workings of the information economy behind the Internet and World Wide Web. (All that content didn’t put itself there, y’know!) The discussion centers around “tracking” of web users, particularly through the use of “cookies.” Cookies are little text files that web sites offer your browser when you visit. If your browser accepts the cookie, it will share the content of the text file back with that domain when you visit it a second time. Often cookies have distinct strings of characters in them, so the site can recognize you. Sites use cookies to customize your experie... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816384 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:49:09 +0100 3816384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3795014&cid=t_102485_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FL_NEe9mugrs%2F This is one dish that can bookend a meal on either side: as a decadent appetizer or a light dessert.1/4 cup unsalted, shelled pistachios 8 figs1/4 cup part skim ricotta cheese1 Tbs. honeysalt, to tasteToast the pistachios in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3-5 minutes.  Set aside to cool then chop.Cut each fig in half and place on a serving dish, cut side up.  Put 1/2 tsp. of ricotta on each piece of fig and sprinkle with pistachios.  Drizzle with honey and a sprinkle of salt and serve.Servings: 4(makes 16 pieces)Amount per Serving Calories: 155  Carbohydrates: 26g   Dietary Fiber: 4g   Sugars: 21g Fat: 5g   Saturated: 1g   Trans: 0g Sodium: 21mg Protein: 4g (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3795014 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3795014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729859&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FqSyodjF7SrU%2F By Jim HarperPolitico has a pretty thorough article on D.C.’s thorough ignorance of things tech. Take a 2008 hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee about privacy and online behavior-based advertising. The discussion seemed to fall apart when Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and others seemed not to understand the term “cookies.” Cookies. That’s the (utterly rudimentary) technology that was an issue a decade ago. Washington, D.C. naturally overreacted, but luckily only harmed itself. The White House recently revamped the cookie policy for federal government web sites. It’s worth noting Tech’s thorough misapprehension of Washington, D.C. as well. Judging by how they act, most tech executives have all the insight they could pick up fro... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729859 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:44:41 +0100 3729859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542560&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fi-like-you-when-you-give-me-cookies-video-of-the-day%2F This kid has his priorities straight: Everyone knows that you only have to celebrate Mother’s Day if Mom makes you cookies: Post from: BlissTree I Like You When You Give Me Cookies: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542560 Thu, 06 May 2010 23:02:38 +0100 3542560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522615&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-2%2F In less than 12 hours, it’s officially the weekend, and we’re already planning every hour. Here are the top 10 things we’ll be daydreaming about all Friday: See Cherry Blossoms Cherry Blossom festivals are in full bloom (get it?!), so we want to make sure to get our fair share of time under their boughs. Eat Asparagus It’s peak season for one of our favorite spring vegetables, and we have 10 great recipes to choose from. Ride A Bike Spring weather and two days out of the office make us want to break out our two-wheelers and get some exercise in the great outdoors. See Date Night If you’re like us, you love Tina Fey, but just haven’t made it to the big pictures lately. If it starts raining, we’re there. Clean House OK, so we’re not exactly... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522615 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:22:01 +0100 3522615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460207&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fmy-three-shrinks-podcast-51-vegan.html For this podcast I brought some homemade vegan gingerbread cookies that I baked using a recipe from the Steph Davis blog. I'm also looking for a good sugar cookie recipe that doesn't use refined sugar or all-purpose flour. If you've got one, send it along.We discuss my post Is it malpractice to lie? which involves a surgeon sued for malpractice for allegedly lying to a patient regarding his professional background. We wonder how much, if any, information physicians may some day be obliged to disclose to their patients prior to treatment. There is a new type of research being done, called "in silica" research, in which people write computer programs to model behavior. We talked about computer models of suicide and how this can replicate suicide epidemics in real life. Roy is inspired to tal... Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460207 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:00:00 +0100 3460207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403855&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Flet-them-eat-cake-and-anything-else-they-want%2F When I sent my Blisstree post from last week around to my friends, I figured I’d hear a reproach or two for having hurled a certain unsavory word around while trying to get my tween-ish age kids off to school in the morning. Here’s what they said instead: Does that morning chart thing you did really work? Can you send it to me? Did you make it yourself? Which font makes check boxes? Did you give the kids a prize at the end? And here’s what I realized: While we might think our parent friends are essential for talking out the big stuff, the “Is my kid going to end up in therapy because I…” moments, we really just need them for their tricks. Because this is how we get our really good parenting skills – the kind that make us feel like we’re cheating in the parenting game, a... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403855 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:40:13 +0100 3403855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3316135&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F6326590%2F14rbvh%2Fneuromarketing%7ECookie-Framing.htm Years ago, when The Tonight Show ruled late-night TV and when all the guests weren’t celebrities promoting their latest book, movie, or TV show, host Johnny Carson interviewed the Girl Scout who sold the most cookies that year. This young lady, Markita Andrews, set a cookie-sales record that has yet to be broken. [...] CommentsSocial psychologists have been teaching this for years. In ... by BrendonReminds me of the down-and-out fella who stopped me in the ... by eaonThe title of this post caught my eye immediately when it popped ... by Jon (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3316135 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:34:30 +0100 3316135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3204934&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2F24%2Fshould-you-lock-up-your-sweets%2F I read a most strange article this morning in my copy of The Boston Globe Magazine by Virginia A. Smith. The author talks about the fact that she and her spouse have a padlocked drawer in their kitchen in which they keep all of their sweets: The lockbox is a large drawer with a padlock worthy of Gitmo in which I store anything loaded with sugar and fat — cookies, chocolate chips, Tostitos, marshmallows, frosting — all stuff I don’t mind my kids having in small quantities. But to John, my middle child, there’s no such thing as moderation. He has never met a grain of sugar, a gram of fat, or a chip of chocolate that he hasn’t wanted to consume immediately. His two sisters keep reasonable control over their food-related cravings. My spouse, Kathy, cannot control herself in ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3204934 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:00:32 +0100 3204934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3105068&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F19%2Fvideo-the-eating-season%2F I call the 61 days between Halloween and New Year’s “the eating season,” because the temptation to snack on all kinds of crap is intrusive this time of year, with boxes of Belgian chocolate coming in with every client who has paid his bill, cocktail parties with egg-nog and Yule logs, enough pumpkin pie to make you feel like a pumpkin, and trays of Christmas cookies everywhere you turn. If your brain is as sensitive as mine — sweets turbo charge the brain and then zap it of all its cognitive powers — you, too, have to pull out ever trick of discipline known to man, more even than is used to train those dogs at the airport who can smell pot on a passenger. Remember this during the eating season: Jesus’ period of temptation ended after 40 days. We got 21 ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3105068 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:45:47 +0100 3105068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3071425&cid=t_102485_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2Fh4-PC4fn9-4%2F Most people with diabetes avoid carbohydrate-heavy bread pudding. So I experimented with ways to cut back on the carbs and keep the taste. There's a good chance that this dish can fit comfortably in your diet. I used real sugar in my version, but feel free to substitute the sweetener of your choice.4 slices whole grain bread with fruit (like raisins)1 Tablespoon no-sugar added apricot jelly (or sugar-free)1/2 cup chopped dried peaches or apricots2 eggs1 egg white1/4 cup sugar or Splenda1 teaspoon lemon zest2 cups low-fat milk (1-2%)Freshly grated nutmegPreheat your oven to 325 F.  Spread the jelly on the bread slices.  Cut the bread slices into quarters and arrange in a baking dish.  Sprinkle the dried peaches or apricots on top of the bread and jelly squares.In the bowl of ... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3071425 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:00:00 +0100 3071425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2943958&cid=t_102485_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fflying-witches-and-lamp-posts%2F Since this is the fall, our thoughts turn to falling leaves, fresh rain, and the smell of dry earth with the first raindrops hitting it as well as all the preparations for Halloween. In our small town we have these seasonal decorations of wooden witches attached high above the street to lamp posts all along the avenue. The witches are facing the posts with their little striped stockings and high heeled shoes hanging on one side of the post, their hats askew, as if they are hugging the posts. My little grandson just loves them and says, “Let’s drive by and see the smashing witches.” During this season we feel like many of the traditional characters. Most of us know what it’s like to feel like a witch, act like a witch and even smash into an occasional post. That post is often repres... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2943958 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:52:12 +0100 2943958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934913&cid=t_102485_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2F4NQSBjxxjgg%2F I love eating fresh berries with whipped cream for a low-carb dessert that won't spike my blood sugar.  Now that it's fall, I've been enjoying roasting things.  I thought how fun would it be to try roasting one of my favorite desserts to change it up!  The result was worth the experiment!  If you don't like the idea of using sugar, you can certainly try the artificial sweetener of your choice.1 pint fresh blueberries, washed and dried1 pint fresh blackberries, washed and dried1 pint fresh raspberries, washed and dried3 tablespoons sugar1 vanilla bean, seeds halved and seeds removed8 oz whipping cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla2 tablespoons sugarHeat your oven to 450 F.  Place the berries on a sheet pan and sprinkle with the sugar and vanilla bean seeds.  Toss to comb... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934913 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0100 2934913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774608&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F610V6EnMXEQ%2F Last week, a coalition of 10 privacy and consumer groups sent letters to Congress advocating legislation to regulate behavioral tracking and advertising, a phrase that actually describes a broad range of practices used by online marketers to monitor and profile Web users for the purpose of delivering targeted ads. While several friends at the Tech Liberation Front have already weighed in on the proposal in broad terms — in a nutshell: they don’t like it — I think it’s worth taking a look at some of the specific concerns raised and remedies proposed. Some of the former strike me as being more serious than the TLF folks allow, but many of the latter seem conspicuously ill-tailored to their ends. First, while it’s certainly true that there are privacy advocates w... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774608 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:58:31 +0100 2774608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691454&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FdFZLfYORhZ4%2F Well, not actually. Instead, the Washington Post’s headline says “U.S. Web-Tracking Plan Stirs Privacy Fears.” The story is about the reversal of an ill-conceived policy adopted nine years ago to limit the use of cookies on federal Web sites. A cookie is a short string of text that a server sends a browser when the browser accesses a Web page. Cookies allow servers to recognize returning users so they can serve up customized, relevant content, including tailored ads. Think of a cookie as an eyeball – who do you want to be able to see that you visited a Web site? Your browser lets you control what happens with the cookies offered by the sites you visit. You can issue a blanket refusal of all cookies, you can accept all cookies, and you can decide which cookies to acc... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691454 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:18:00 +0100 2691454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2417070&cid=t_102485_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FOmhYQtl0CEE%2F I don’t think we’ll ever reach a point that we’ve “heard it all,” because every time I think I have, I hear something else. What do you think about the possibility of your bag of chips, bottle of soda, and plate of store-bought cookies being bulked up with vitamins and minerals? Well in you’re in Canada, this could be coming to a store near you, considering what Health Canada is considering. However, according to articles I’ve been reading, the Health Minister, Leona Aglukkaq, has put the plans on hold pending further review. A smart move, perhaps? It seems that some people feel that if people are missing the vitamins and minerals found in a balanced diet and they are going to eat junk food anyway, they might as well benefit from junk food that&#82... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2417070 Sun, 17 May 2009 13:29:00 +0100 2417070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325110&cid=t_102485_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FovBmuJw0Rac%2F 1 1/2 cups fat-free sour cream (or whole, depending on your tastes) 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (reserve 6 whole for garnish) Directions In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, brown sugar and liqueur. In a large bowl, add the halved strawberries and sour cream mixture. Stir gently to mix. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 1... (Source: Diabetes Daily) Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325110 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2325110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2228340&cid=t_102485_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F02%2Fyou-lying-sack-of-food%2F So… Mark might have a brain tumor (which I choose not to buy in to for reasons of personal mental preservation).  He went for his MRI today.  They need to see how big it is and exactly where it is (which seems silly since I don’t believe that any such thing exists.  Silly Doctors.).  This tumor is what they feel is responsible for his awesome sterility. Let’s just stop right there since this is obviously not it and going into any sort of plans for treatment will be a waste of air. While he conjured up all kinds of scary death deals with the grim reaper in that MRI tube, I comforted myself with a very large sugar cookie.  It told me it would be there for me.  It would hug me from the inside. It didn’t.  Damn cookie lied to me. F.ing lying food.  You can&#821... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2228340 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:05:34 +0100 2228340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1952562&cid=t_102485_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyelomablog.com%2F2008%2F11%2F11%2Fcookies%2F Matt & Ashley Baker, at the Inn at the Bryant House, were showing me how they make their special chocolate chip cookies. (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1952562 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:05:00 +0100 1952562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446828&cid=t_102485_107_f&fid=36585&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FHighlightHEALTH%2F%7E3%2F291018671%2F This article was published on Highlight HEALTH. Related articlesOvereating Fast Food Carbs Causes Signs of Liver DamageTired? You May Not Be Getting Enough SleepLiving Healthy Isn’t Cost Saving, It’s Cost EffectiveChiropractic Adjustments and Artery Dissection: Is Your Neck in Safe Hands?Lack of Health Insurance Increases Risk of Cancer Death (Source: Highlight HEALTH) Highlight HEALTH blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446828 Thu, 15 May 2008 15:45:02 +0100 1446828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352867&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F264858658%2F I had brunch this morning at Baja Bistro with an intueri reader. (In his former life, this fellow was a staff writer for a well-known, major publication—my mind still boggles a bit with the knowledge that people of that writing caliber routinely read my writing.) I had hoped to sample the scrambled eggs with cactus (as (1) I have never eaten cactus and (2) then I could say that I’ve eaten cactus specifically in Seattle), but the dish was apparently unavailable. The huevos a la Mexicana were not disappointing. Tasty corn tortillas. Our conversation eventually wandered over to writing. I expressed frustration with my seemingly ongoing lack of inspiration. “It’s not that I don’t have ideas—there are plenty things to write about. I just don’t think an... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352867 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 03:56:36 +0100 1352867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1309003&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F253255601%2F In New Orleans, I >> met Brock’s wife (who has officially matched at a residency, though we know not where yet—congratulations!) who took me to Camellia Grill for breakfast. My meal consisted of a cheese omelette, french fries, over-buttered toast, and whole milk. I could feel the cholesterol plaques forming on the walls of my arteries. It was delicious. (I’ll be writing a lot about food.) >> met another intueri reader. She’s a medical student at Tulane. She took me to Deanie’s Restaurant (I think the link is correct…), where I enjoyed my first shrimp po-boy. Bring on the fried stuff. She also took me on an impromptu drive through the more impoverished parts of the city, where there remain buildings that have not received any attention since Hurricane Ka... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1309003 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:57:03 +0100 1309003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1123684&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F209227135%2F In 2007 This weblog restarted. I shared my cookie recipe. I expressed umbrage at the diagnostic approach to bipolar disorder in children. I struggled with writing stories. The garden of cognitive distortions bloomed. I attended the Washington State Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting. I continued to perform physical exams on potentially assaultive patients. (And was not assaulted.) People commented frequently about defensive medicine. Similar issues apply in psychiatry. I applied for a fellowship position in consult-liaison psychiatry, went through several drafts of my personal statement, and ultimately got accepted at the program of my choice. I continued to have mixed thoughts and feelings about the involuntary treatment act of psychiatric hospitalizations. A good friend and I visit... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1123684 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 03:14:49 +0100 1123684 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1113285&cid=t_102485_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fhappy-holidays.html Happy Holidays to all my regular readers! Wishing you, your family and friends the best over the holidays.A Coffield family tradition is painting Christmas cookies each year. It all started with an incredible women and family neighbor, Mrs. Martin, who lived into her 100s. Mrs. Martin collected cookie cutters (and I mean collected). Most draws in her kitchen were full of cookie cutters from around the world. Each year she would invite all the neighbor kids into her house to paint cookies with brushes and decorate them with what now seems like hundreds of toppings. A wonderful childhood experience. Watching it now with my own children and others who happen to stumble into the event is the way it brings out the creativity of people. Below are a few photos of this years artwork. (Source: Heal... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1113285 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:32:00 +0100 1113285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097614&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F201375629%2F >> My entire apartment smells like almond cookies. The holiday baking has begun and I estimate that I’ll be making cookies for the next three days. Though I have already received requests for my famous chocolate chip cookies, I elected to go the almond cookie route to expand my baking repertoire. Food preparation is an enlightening activity; I often don’t realize how one ingredient or how the quantity of one ingredient can greatly impact the end result. Consider almond extract. I imagined that, like vanilla extract, it would be brown in color. Not so. (It is clear.) Furthermore, I would have never guessed that one teaspoon could permeate so strongly throughout nearly three cups of flour. This reminds me of Jesus’s parable about a small amount of yeast that leavens the ent... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097614 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:55:51 +0100 1097614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=968224&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F173152634%2F With autumn comes rain, wind, and fleece— —well, in Seattle, anyway. In addition to fashion (how we love long, tailored, black wool coats!) and football (go Bruins!), there is great food. Particularly baked foods. Baked dessert foods. The time is rapidly approaching when I shall be baking large quantities of something for friends and family (”beware of geeks bearing gifts”) and, as of now, I do not know what that “something” is. I’ve already received requests for my famous chocolate chip cookies, though they’re not exactly festive. Two years ago, I sent out chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin loaves. Last year, I sent out pumpkin loaves and ginger cookies. What should I send out this year? Though my love for cookies is known far and wide, I... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=968224 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 04:27:24 +0100 968224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=883614&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F158388698%2F In all truth, I’m not that obsessed with cookies. While I do have a fine appreciation for the small confection, I am able to experience joy even in the absence of cookies. Yes, really. I’ve applied some mild pressure to my contacts in New York City to take me out for cookies (when, in actuality, I am more excited about spending time with friends—the cookie is merely a decoy). One friend has extended a grand promise about [t]he best [chocolate chip] walnut cookie in the city. Plus then there’s cupcakes, cannolis, tiramisu, danishes, donuts, bagels, must I go on? I know for you though, it all end [sic] and begins with cookies. Fellow residents have made reference to my fondness of cookies in residency-wide e-mails: Feedback and opinions, like chocolate chip cookies, a... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=883614 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:50:07 +0100 883614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=852064&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F153717022%2F Recent working diagnoses I have given: psychosis, not otherwise specified (likely schizophrenia, though this technically cannot be diagnosed until six months of symptoms have elapsed) heroin dependence in remission social phobia obsessive compulsive disorder Frequently played iTunes songs: Red-Eye (The Album Leaf) Headlock (Imogen Heap) You Didn’t Know Me When (Harry Connick, Jr.) Sunday Evening in Your Street (Ulrich Schnauss) Recent purchases: Le Pens (by Marvy Uchida—a good pen, in my humble opinion) in seven different colors Mooncakes! (Mid-Autumn Festival is September 25th this year.) Salmon sushi rolls Four yellow nectarines Things I considered writing about, but didn’t: The dogmatic creeds of psychotherapies that can make each school seem like a cult An open... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=852064 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 04:00:28 +0100 852064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=847396&cid=t_102485_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F153220706%2F Okay, here is a little personal reflection if you will. I want some chocolate like it is going out of style. I am so darn hungry for some “junk” right now. My hubby and I are sitting here watching the first game of the NFL season and all I can think is, “chocolate cheesecake”. Thank goodness we have nothing like that in the house at the moment or I would be in trouble. Don’t you have self control you ask? Yes, I had self control 2 days ago when everyone at work ordered treats from a local baker and gulped down sugary, sweet and yummy Starbucks beverages on the house. And I had all the control in the world last night at a training session for work when there was candy, cookies, scones, cakes and cheesecake (and y’all know what cheesecake does to me) with ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=847396 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:05:35 +0100 847396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=823012&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F26%2Flemonade-for-sale-25c-a-cup%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, Diet, Research, FundraisersThe Rusing family of Tucson, Arizona, run a remarkably successful lemonade stand. The stand began as a way to keep the kids occupied, but turned into a bit of a money maker. It's been so successful, in fact, that it's now in the running for the title of Best Lemonade Stand in America. Yes! There is such a thing. Cute, huh?The Rusings donate the proceeds from the stand to diabetes research. The stand is named "The Mighty Quinns" for Quinn Rusing. Quinn, who is four-years-old, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age three. He helps run the lemonade stand, along with mom, Carolyn, and six-year-old twin sisters, Cali and Olivia. The secret to their success appears to be the free cookies. That's right. Free Famous Amos cookies with ea... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=823012 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 823012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780421&cid=t_102485_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F140763587%2F            I discovered that Mother’s and Auntie’s tastes changed for some foods.  Yet others they continued to like or dislike throughout their Alzheimer’s years. For instance, Auntie developed a greater craving for sweets than she ever had.  Mother, who never overate on sweets, wanted them more frequently.  I wonder what these ladies would have thought about Deep-Fried Oreos, a variation of this famous black and white cookie I recently heard about at Sara’s Health Bolt blog.  She even refers you to a blog containing the instructions for making them! Let me know what you think…of the idea or the recipe, if you try it.                            I wonder, would an Alzheimer’s patient enjoy looking at this pictu... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780421 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 01:06:46 +0100 780421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761416&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F137830995%2F >> UpToDate. UpToDate is essentially a concise online textbook for medical conditions. Medical students learn quickly to consult UpToDate for information on topics as varied as causes of hyponatremia (low sodium), manifestations of sickle cell crisis, or criteria for the MELD (model end-stage liver disease) score so that they (1) learn, (2) minimize the chances of looking like complete dolts during rounds, and (3) can expound at length in the “impression” and “plan” portions of their verbose notes. Interns and residents (and presumably attendings, too), continue to consult this useful resource on the fly for information as they evaluate and manage patients. UpToDate is not a free resource. Word on the street is that within the past year, the company that manages UpT... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761416 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:19:29 +0100 761416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=691199&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F127161204%2F Jesse generously offers corroborating evidence (okay, fine, just an opinion) that my chocolate chip cookies are quite good! No bribes or other coercive methods were applied, of course. (Back story: I solicited many people a few months ago to donate money to support my participation in the MS Walk for research and education for multiple sclerosis. To encourage people to donate money, I promised that I would bake a batch of my infamous chocolate cookies for the person who donated the most money. Jesse donated eight kajillion dollars and, today, two months after the walk, I finally baked and delivered my cookies to him. And they were worth the wait, dang it! Another person donated eight kajillion dollars, but he told me that he doesn’t like cookies! What?! So he got a loaf of pumpkin... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=691199 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:26:55 +0100 691199 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=637967&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F26%2Fworthy-wisdom-fat-in-hiding%2F Filed under: Diets, Obesity, Worthy WisdomI wrote recently about the hidden amounts of sugar found in the foods we love so dearly. I learned all about this topic during my visit to Tucson's Canyon Ranch -- a world renowned health and healing destination -- and this sweet lesson came right as I'd decided to rid my diet of as much sugar as possible. Learning that one can of soda houses 12 teaspoons of sugar and a typical container of fruit yogurt has eight sealed the refined sugar deal for me. No more, I say. It's just not worth it.Now here comes the lowdown on fat. Some say the fat we eat is the fat we wear. Perhaps. But one thing is for sure -- fat kills. That's Fit blogger Rigel Gregg wrote a May 24 post all about it, documenting five ways wearing fat can kill us -- it strains our heart a... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=637967 Sat, 26 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 637967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=628758&cid=t_102485_109_f&fid=34684&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIntueri%2F%7E3%2F118308795%2F I am on draft #12 of my personal statement for my fellowship applications and, honestly, I’m actually not in the process of editing. I’m still trying to create better prose. You know, hoping that The Muse will bop me on the head with her sparkling Sceptre of Novel Ideas and Captivating Narrative (she obviously hasn’t hit me with the Wand of Brevity) to enable me to write a thoughtful piece that shall successfully persuade the readers to offer me an interview. Draft #12! And it still feels like I’m working on a difficult crossword puzzle—you know, the kind with clues like Antihelminthic. Has a Poisson ratio of 0.259. Large fish eat small fish on canvas? My personal statement for medical school went through about 22 drafts. For the residency application, I w... intueri: to contemplate blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=628758 Mon, 21 May 2007 03:53:09 +0100 628758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=601857&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F12%2Fworthy-wisdom-a-pantry-built-for-health%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Diets, Nutrition, Cancer prevention foods, Worthy WisdomIf it ain't broke, don't fix it, says conventional wisdom. But if it is broken, then by all means -- fix it.Many of us have broken pantries. Pantries full of chips, cookies, candies, oils, sugars, and well, let's just name it: junk. Our pantries are broken because they don't work in a world where health and wellness and prevention should be on everyone's menu. They are ineffective, insufficient, and downright bad for us.My pantry has been in disrepair for a long time. Now, however, thanks to a build-your-pantry cheat sheet I brought home from Canyon Ranch, it's on the mend. Yours can be too. Just borrow from this abbreviated list next time you're in the grocery store and in no time, your pantry wi... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=601857 Sat, 12 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 601857 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=590968&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F05%2Fthought-for-the-day-wandering-the-aisles%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Diets, Nutrition, Thought for the DayIf a desire for healthy eating is anywhere present in your mind, I have a suggestion for you. Next time you head into your local grocery store in search of goods to fill your cupboards, your shelves, your refrigerator, I want you to try this: steer clear of the inside aisles of the store.Think about this:The healthiest foods, the freshest foods, the whole foods are housed on the outside walls of grocery stores. Fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, dairy, and often times the organic department border the aisles filled with cookies, candies, colas, crackers, cereals, dressings, and a whole host of other preserved items. So see if you can shop without entering the less-healthy regions of your store. And if you must make a detour, sh... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=590968 Sat, 05 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 590968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=583193&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F01%2Fso-long-sweet-things%2F Filed under: Prevention, All Cancers, Diets, Cancer SurvivorsI've passed the two-year breast cancer survival mark and finally, I'm making a major life change. Why has it taken me so long? I'm not sure. I guess the time is right and it never was before. There's no reason to dwell on what I could have done sooner. What matters is that I'm taking charge right now.First it was soda. I totally eliminated it from my diet. It wasn't such a big hurdle, though, because it was never much of a habit. But sweets -- another story entirely.I love -- or shall I say loved -- sweets. Brownies, especially the gooey variety, were my favorite sugary treat. My oldest child loves them too and together, we would occasionally mix up a batch, wait impatiently while they baked, and then scarf down the whole pan.The... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=583193 Tue, 01 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 583193 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478751&cid=t_102485_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F08%2Fcurbing-the-diabetes-epidemic-with-6-oat-wafter%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Lifestyle, Exercise, Products, SupportYes, that's what it says: curbing the diabetic epidemic with 6 oat waters. CeaProve(R) is a new test for the early detection of pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance that may help curb the diabetes epidemic. For those of you who have endured a glucose tolerance test - you'll understand the pivotal importance of this new diagnostic test. Ceapro has developed a test that identifies people at risk of type-2 diabetes as early as 5 to 10 years before the disease is diagnosed. The simple test involves eating 6 oat-wafers and undergoing a finger prick. The test - when repeated at six month intervals - can also show if lifestyle changes are being effective or if more treatment is needed. Ceapro has tested CeaProve i... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478751 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 478751