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 'cool stuff'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:29:57 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934354&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2011%2F06%2F12%2Flife-and-how-to-survive-it%2F Post from: Adult ADD Strengths “Work is anything that you are compelled to do. By its very nature, it is undesirable” Adrian Tan Adrian Tan gave a great convocation speech at Nayang Technological University in Singapore in 2008. He’s an author and lawyer from Singapore. Here’s the video of his talk, his speech starts at 4 minutes 15 seconds in. Life And How To Survive It Adrian Tan Convocation Speech at Nayang Technological University in Singapore Mr Wang Says So has the full text of Adrian Tan’s speech Here’s a few quotes I like. Work is anything that you are compelled to do. By its very nature, it is undesirable. Work kills. … If you work, then day by day, bit by bit, your soul is chipped away, disintegrating until there’s not... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934354 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 07:20:05 +0100 4934354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074215&cid=t_120051_115_f&fid=34678&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nature.com%2Fnature%2Fnewsvideo%2Fnews.2010.529.mov … Via this tweet by @thestudentdoc. [Raphael was alluding to these two posts] … What makes a 300-year-old pocket watch tick? : Nature News State-of-the-art X-ray scans have revealed the internal mechanisms of a corroded, barnacle-covered pocket watch recovered from a seventeenth-century wreck. The watch looks little more than a lump of rock from the outside, but the scans show that the mechanism inside is beautifully preserved, from delicate cogwheels and Egyptian-style pillars to the maker’s inscription. … [Image source: Nature News online article] Museum researchers Lore Troalen, Darren Cox and Theo Skinner saw a paper in Nature that described how X-ray computed tomography (CT) had been used to image an ancient Greek device called the Antikythera Mechanism1. This artefac... scan man's notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4074215 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 02:24:30 +0100 4074215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807387&cid=t_120051_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feven-cooler-chalk-art-video-of-the-day%2F Did you like the chalk art from this morning? Well, we thought you might like to see how it’s actually made. And we also thought you might want to reconnect with your inner five-year-old and orchestrate a chalk-drawing extravaganza this afternoon. See if you can manage to create your very own ice crevasse on the sidewalk today.  Post from: BlissTree Even Cooler 3-D Chalk Art: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3807387 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:00:26 +0100 3807387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807388&cid=t_120051_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fphoto-of-the-day-5%2F Check out this amazing 3-D chalk art. It’s so realistic looking that it’s hard to believe that the picture is flat. Even so, we’re still tempted to check our email. Photo via Flickr user swruler9284 Post from: BlissTree Cool 3-D Chalk Art: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3807388 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:00:32 +0100 3807388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441989&cid=t_120051_115_f&fid=34680&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoolmristuff.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fiphone-and-mri-its-here-as-seen-on.html  AMAZON search for IphoneGOOGLE search for iphones  OsiriX , the wonderful open-source Mac image viewer, just announced the availability of an iPhone version.Like a lot of imaging software, OsiriX lets one look at X-rays, ultrasounds, CT and MR images. Besides merely viewing, it also lets one reconstruct 3D images and rotate them around.Unlike most imaging software, OsiriX is written by radiologists who also happen to be clever programmers. Also unlike most imaging software, OsiriX doesn’t require a second mortgage. The full Mac-based version is free, and the iPhone app is $20.Why should a non-physician care about Osirix? Because this little app will let you carry around a library of your own personal medical images. Even in my prior life as an internist, I always urged patients t... MRI LINKS AND OTHER COOL THINGS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441989 Thu, 28 May 2009 22:34:00 +0100 2441989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441990&cid=t_120051_115_f&fid=34680&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoolmristuff.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fphilips-panorama-high-field-open.html Comfortable, high field open MRIOur Panorama high field Open MRI appeals to both patients and referring physicians alike with it’s wide-open design, high image quality, large field of view and broad coverage of clinical applications. Thanks to it’s unique features, the Panorama HFO provides the potential for you to attract more patients and increase your referral area. The Panorama HFO provides a 360-degree panoramic viewing angle and spacious 160 cm-wide patient aperture ensuring a comfortable, relaxing MRI experience for anxious, elderly, obese or claustrophobic patients. While covering all routine applications, it is especially ideal for orthopedic, pediatric and bariatric imaging. The wide-open patient space allows you to explore new clinical applications such as biopsy procedu... MRI LINKS AND OTHER COOL THINGS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441990 Thu, 28 May 2009 22:25:00 +0100 2441990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441991&cid=t_120051_115_f&fid=34680&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoolmristuff.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fhitachi-oasis-12-tesla-open-mri.html I have worked on the Aries II this looks like a high field version of that scanner if anyone has Experience with this scanner please post a comment. Good or bad. Thankshttp://www.oasismri.com/    OASIS™  featured on National Medical Report OASIS™ provides maximum diagnostic performance and uncompromised patient comfort. Combining high-performance MR electronics of the best high-field equipment — fast gradients and multi-channel RF technology with Hitachi-designed Zenith RF coils — with Hitachi’s proprietary 1.2T open architecture vertical-field magnet, Oasis is a new generation of MR systems providing diagnostic confidence, patient comfort and investment value.Oasis supports demanding workflow, features Hitachi’s legendary reliability, is easy to learn and use, and provid... MRI LINKS AND OTHER COOL THINGS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441991 Thu, 28 May 2009 22:21:00 +0100 2441991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405641&cid=t_120051_115_f&fid=34678&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FScanMansNotes%2F%7E3%2FfAs7kfghVZk%2F … RAAViewer Created by Robert Livingston This is a free downloadable program, available for Macintosh and Windows, that allows viewing of labeled images of human anatomy. The labels are linked to a database that offers in-depth descriptions of the parts of anatomy. An image or series of images is stored in a folder and then accessed by the program. Many folders of images are included with the download and the user can access them using the program on their own personal computer. The download is large because it includes over 700 labeled anatomic images. I downloaded the application to the iMac at my office today and am very impressed with what I have seen so far. Here are some screencaps from my Mac [click on the images to open larger version in new windows]. Highy recommended ... scan man's notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405641 Mon, 11 May 2009 12:12:22 +0100 2405641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367632&cid=t_120051_115_f&fid=34678&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FScanMansNotes%2F%7E3%2FdlgQTUB405U%2F Conclusions Diffusion abnormalities are present in fiber tracts connecting the primary sensorimotor areas with subcortical structures in writer’s cramp. These abnormalities strengthen the role of the corticosubcortical pathways in the pathophysiologic mechanisms of writer’s cramp. … (Source: scan man's notes) scan man's notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367632 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:10:39 +0100 2367632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2060974&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2008%2F12%2F22%2Fa-quick-burst-of-inspiration%2F Post from: Adult ADD Strengths A Quick Burst of Inspiration Here’s a short inspirational video to lift your spirits. via Bryan Eisenberg For more inspiration, here’s a series of amazing photographs of 2008 from Boston.com’s Big Picture Blog. Part 1 part 2 part 3 Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Tweet This (Source: Adult ADD Strengths) Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2060974 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:48:05 +0100 2060974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405367&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2F8sEYIouqEdU%26%23038%3Bhl%3Den Here’s a cool video version of Deep Purple’s Rock classic song Smoke on the Water (based on a true story) performed by Japanese ancient and modern musicians. It starts off with someone playing a shamisen. via Beyond Robson. I still remember one guy I knew in high school playing Smoke on the Water just outside school during class with an amp so the whole school could hear it. We enjoyed it, not sure what they did to him. Here’s 1683 people playing it playing in Kansas City june 3rd 2007 for the Guiness World Record. Playing starts at 1 min 58 sec. Apparently the previous record was 1,323 people held in my hometown, Vancouver in 1994. Maybe we need another shot at it? Here’s Deep Purple’s live Version Post from: Adult ADD Strengths Smoke On The Water Japanes... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405367 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:27:10 +0100 1405367 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301831&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fadultaddstrengths%2FGVqP%2F%7E3%2F251231919%2F Fascinating article in New York Magazine on kids and lying where they talk about where kids learn to lie from. Their parents. Encouraged to tell so many white lies and hearing so many others, children gradually get comfortable with being disingenuous. Insincerity becomes, literally, a daily occurrence. They learn that honesty only creates conflict, and dishonesty is an easy way to avoid conflict They also lie a lot. on one study of 36 topics that teens sometimes lied to their parents the average teen lied to their parents about 12 of them. They talk about the many different reason kids lie. Want to know which type of parenting produced the kids that lied the least? Ironically, the type of parents who are actually most consistent in enforcing rules are the same parents who are most warm and... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301831 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:07:11 +0100 1301831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1239265&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fadultaddstrengths%2FGVqP%2F%7E3%2F236879355%2F Overboard by Chip Dunham is one of the funniest comic strips out there. Louie is my favourite character. Life coaches are everywhere. Post from: Adult ADD Strengths Life Coaches Are Everywhere Share This (Source: Adult ADD Strengths) Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1239265 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 08:57:35 +0100 1239265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1198695&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fadultaddstrengths%2FGVqP%2F%7E3%2F228778852%2F Wow. Check this video out. If you want to see something inspirational, this video is worth a click. Youtube version here Ringtone here Yes We Can is a music video by Will.i.am (born in Toronto) of the Black Eyed Peas inspired by Barack Obama’s Yes We Can Speech in New Hampshire. Lot of other famous people in the music video. He did it in 2 days. I’d highly recommend watching the individual speech. Even if Obama is not your cup of tea. As a poly-sci major and political junkie, I’ve seen a lot of speeches but this was amazingly inspirational and words don’t do it justice. If you want to see how powerful a speech can be, check it out. Quite an antidote to george bush and company who has gained and maintained power by appealing to the worst aspects of the American peopl... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1198695 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:39:55 +0100 1198695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=750225&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fadultaddstrengths%2FGVqP%2F%7E3%2F136402505%2F Know your Neurobiology! Most adults probably spend more time learning about how their car works than learning how their brain does. Which one is more important? Especially when ADD is a neurobiological condition. It’s like having diabetes and not knowing how your blood sugar works. Bruno Dubuc has created a great flash site on how the brain works in flash format for Mcgill University in Montreal, Quebec. Want to know where the pathways of the top 3 neurotransmitters associated with ADD are? It’s very cool and well laid out. When you click on individual sections you can get further detail by choosing beginner intermediate or advanced on the top left of the page and 5 levels of organization social, psychological, neurological, cellular or molecular on the top right. They’ve... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=750225 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:17:46 +0100 750225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675665&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2007%2F06%2F14%2Fhigh-powered-job-for-stimulus-seeking-add-adults%2F Since we don’t have as much dopmaine floating around in our brain as non ADDers, and are consequently understimulated, ADD adults seek out jobs that will give them extra stimulation either consciously or unconsciously. If they don’t find a highly stimulating job, they risk self medicating in unhealthy ways to boost their levels of dopamine, i.e., through tobacco, alcohol, drugs, gambling, impulsive spending which all raise dopamine levels in the brain. This high powered video gives an example of what might be the perfect job for many understimulated  ADD Adults. Can you think of a more stimulating job for an ADD adult? (Source: Adult ADD Strengths) Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675665 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:18:37 +0100 675665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=638064&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2007%2F05%2F25%2Fkarma-explained-entertainingly%2F Karma Ghost is a very cool funny flash cartoon by Billy Bob which gives you a good experiental explanation of Karma. Usually Karma doesn’t happen this fast or we’d all clue in quickly and start living differently right away. (Source: Adult ADD Strengths) Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=638064 Sat, 26 May 2007 05:31:30 +0100 638064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=624660&cid=t_120051_97_f&fid=35601&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrhunnybun.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fnoah-takes-photo-of-himself-every-day.html I know, I know. This post has nothing to do with pharmacy. It's just a simple idea, with an impressive piano track. I found it strangely moving. I think I'm getting sentimental, I need to get back to work!Music is here Noah's website is hereNormal service will resume shortly. (Source: A day at the pharmacy.) A day at the pharmacy. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=624660 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 11:14:00 +0100 624660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485751&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2007%2F03%2F03%2Fwe-could-be-number-one-on-the-google%2F Here’s some viral video tech humor. Slightly nsfw. Especially funny for anyone that has a clue about webdesign and SEO or search engine optimization. How to be number one on the google. via the excellent Webstrategist For a hundred and fifty quid we could be number one on the google! It was created by PushOn, a UK online marketing company. On their blog they’ve got a cool video of an ibar. An amazing interactive 10 foot long touch screen on top of a bar at a nightclub. As someone who actually has been number one “on the google” and other search engines from time to time with different keywords, all with organic SEO, anyone that promises you that they’ll make you “number one on the google” is doing one of the following: 1. BSing you, taking advantag... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485751 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:15:01 +0100 485751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485755&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2007%2F02%2F24%2Fvancouver-area-web-blog-web-20-geek-wired-internet-community-directory%2F With the large number of techies/bloggers/web workers/geeks/wired folk/internet businesses/pick your preferred word in the Vancouver area, why isn’t there a comprehensive directory of such people and organizations/nonprofits/businesses? When I recently did a search for Google map mashups in Vancouver I expected to find a central blog or website listing them all. I didn’t and created a list of 10 Vancouver based google maps mashups but thought there’s a need for a centralized listing of all or most things internet/tech related in Vancouver. Yes there’s the Tyee’s BC blog list, and yes there’s Urban Vancouver and some Vancouver based blogs or blogging sites i.e. Metro Blogging Vancouver, Beyond Robson, Miss 604 and the local blogging/tech evangelist types ... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485755 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 18:12:17 +0100 485755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485756&cid=t_120051_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2007%2F02%2F24%2Fdrunken-jedi-trailer-trash%2F A light saber is a dangerous thing in the wrong hands. Via Laughing Squid (Source: Adult ADD Strengths) Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485756 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:19:38 +0100 485756