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'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:52 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077686&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcardiovascular-problems-stay-out-of-the-heat%2F2011.07.29 The brutal heat wave gripping much of the country this week is unpleasant for healthy folks. For people with cardiovascular trouble, hazy, hot, humid days can be downright dangerous. Your body shouldn’t get too hot (or too cold). If your temperature rises too far, the proteins that build your body and run virtually all of its chemical processes can stop working. The human body sheds extra heat in two ways, both of which stress the heart: Radiation. Like water flowing downhill, heat naturally moves from warm areas to cooler ones. As long as the air around you is cooler than your body, you radiate heat to the air. But this transfer stops when the air temperature approaches body temperature. Radiation requires rerouting blood flow so more of it goes to the skin. This makes the heart beat fa... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077686 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:46 +0100 5077686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4975950&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F26262159%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EEngaging-Beer-Mythology.htm Hot on the heels of my “surprise” ad, here’s another long but highly engaging commercial from Sapporo Beer. This one doesn’t have the big payoff at the end, but rather engages the viewer with continuous surprises and delights. Each level is rich in detail and the viewer is torn between wanting to keep studying the [...] CommentsGreat suggestion, Ron. I found a higher res version of the Coke ... by Roger DooleyHi Roger - As you know we see and test a lot of TV spots. ... by Ron Wrighti like the sapporo bear commercial. its seems like hollywood ... by caraRelated StoriesVery Effective Surprise AdApple Fanboy = Religious Fanatic?Study: TV Branding Beats Online (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4975950 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:36:54 +0100 4975950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934354&cid=t_104335_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=4852862&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-new-way-to-find-a-vein-vein-lights-for-iv-access%2F2011.05.22 Here’s how we used to find a difficult vein.  If a floor nurse could not get an IV in, they asked one of their colleagues to try.  If their colleague could not find the impossible-to-locate vein, they contacted an ICU nurse.  If the ICU nurse couldn’t get one, sometimes an ER nurse or a flight nurse would try.  If they still couldn’t get an IV, then I would be paged to ask if they could get an order for an anesthesiologist to try.  And if the anesthesiologist couldn’t figure out how to find a difficult vein, we got a PICC line with the PICC nurse or with the radiologist or I placed a central line if the patient could not wait for a PICC line. That’s how we used to find a difficult IV. How do we find one now?  If you’re on the floor, you use one of ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852862 Sun, 22 May 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4852862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709247&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F14%2Ffomo-addiction-the-fear-of-missing-out%2F As serendipity often strikes randomly, I was reading an article in The New York Times by Jenna Wortham the other day at the same time I was reading the chapter in Sherry Turkle’s new book, Alone Together about people who fear they are missing out. Teens and adults text while driving, because the possibility of a social connection is more important than their own lives (and the lives of others). They interrupt one call to take another, even when they don’t know who’s on the other line (but to be honest, we’ve been doing this for years before caller ID). They check their Twitter stream while on a date, because something more interesting or entertaining just might be happening. It’s not “interruption,” it’s connection. But wait a minute… ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709247 Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:15:24 +0100 4709247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4074215&cid=t_104335_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=3858122&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-home-design-upside-down-planter-table%2F photo via Inhabitat The great thing about ferns is that they don’t require light to flourish. The best thing about this side table is that it’s also an inverted planter that gives a fern shady space to grow. And this particular table, designed by Ori Mishkal, introduces plant life into your home without taking up valuable tabletop real estate. We’d like to see these in our houses, pronto. We’d try the DIY approach, but we have a feeling it’d be (a lot) messier than this one. via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Home Design: Upside Down Planter Table (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3858122 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:50:08 +0100 3858122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3807387&cid=t_104335_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_104335_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=3794746&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnew-york-headed-for-hottest-july-on-record%2F According to the National Weather Service, New York City is headed for the hottest July on record, with a daily average of 81.6 degrees, just a sliver above the current record of 81.4 degrees set in 1999. To beat past records, the average temperature for the rest of the month will have to be 79 degrees, which it’s just barely set to do. Multiple heat waves and days spent sweating next to our fans, we believe it, and we’re reviewing tips for staying cool and working out safely in the summer heat. Jokes about global warming aside, the real question is: New Yorkers, what do you want more – bragging rights or relief from the heat? via New York Times Post from: BlissTree New York Headed for Hottest July On Record (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794746 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:06:33 +0100 3794746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772207&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-cigarette-machines-promote-literacy-not-smoking%2F Nowadays, it’s tough to find a cigarette machine anywhere — aside from a retro bowling alley or a factory cafeteria. But rather than just let the remaining old clunkers go to waste, a German publishing company is re-purposing them into book vending machines. They’ll carry condensed novels, photo books, graphic novels, and poetry collections from local authors and artists. A green literary vending machine purchase costs $5. We’d love to see these pop up in the U.S, and wonder what other vestiges of yesteryear we could re-purpose into cool new gadgets with an eco-friendly spirit. photo via Inhabitat via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Cigarette Machines Promote Literacy, Not Smoking (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772207 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:53:42 +0100 3772207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767050&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Foptical-illusions-video-of-the-day%2F We’d like to kick off the work week with something a little trippy, even though we hate hippies. Check out these optical illusions, you deadheads. Post from: BlissTree Optical Illusions: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767050 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:23 +0100 3767050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733056&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fyou-know-youre-unwell-if-you-live-in-the-northeast-because-its-really-really-hot%2F In fact, as you probably know, there’s a major heat wave happening in the Northeast. The Mid-Atlantic, too. And parts of the South. It was 103 degrees in New York City yesterday. So we’re allowed to complain about it a little bit. And then we’re going for ice cream. Post from: BlissTree You Know You're Unwell If...You Live In the Northeast, Because It's Really, Really Hot (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733056 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:00:12 +0100 3733056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3710533&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-music-cutest-speakers-ever%2F On a recent trip to the beach, we were wishing for some small, portable speakers to plug into our iPods. Who knew our wish would be granted so adorably? This little eco-friendly cutie is handmade out of natural cut apricot wood, can be recharged via a USB connector, and can plug right into your headphone jack. We wonder how it sounds. Though, honestly, we might trade sub-par sound quality for this awesome design. It can be yours for $44.50 on Delight. photo via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Music: Cutest Speakers Ever (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3710533 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:06:18 +0100 3710533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662638&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Forigami-hang-glider-video-of-the-day%2F If you’re looking for your next rainy day activity (and you need a break from your Netflix Instant queue), look no further. We’re not even kids and we think this is awesome: Post from: BlissTree Origami Hang Glider: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662638 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:00:43 +0100 3662638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635745&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fputting-the-cool-back-into-buckling-up%2F2010.06.06 I was having fun watching my niece play with dozens of pool inner tubes when another relative shows up. Never one to surprise me, he shows me a fashion statement I’d never seen before. How do you get your kids to wear their seatbelts?  The key here is repetition. Just like a medical school education, repetition is what makes us experts. Doing the same thing over and over again makes us great at what we do. To get your kids to wear their seatbelt every time, you must make it a part of their daily existence. How do you do that? You buy them a “seatbelt” belts from Honda. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at The Happy Hospitalist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635745 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3635745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3460137&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fformer-sex-bloggers-confront-mommyhood-%25e2%2580%2593-and-blogging-about-it%2F This article originally appeared on our sister site, TheGloss. The sex column has mutated mightily since the earliest days of “Ask Anka” in Details. Once banished to the back section of alt-weeklies, right by the classified ads, frank first-person sex writing has spread to college newspapers and blogs. And ad as this world has matured, so have its participants. So what happens when writers decide that they want to focus their erotic energies on one person, or just that they need to take a break from chronicling their intimate exploits? Some writers go the eminent-sage route, moving into a position where they dole out advice to the needy. But others, including the acid-tongued New York City dating columnist Amy Sohn and the pioneering sex website Nerve, are moving on to a step t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3460137 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:03:09 +0100 3460137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3457825&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcool-celebrity-baby-names%2F Lately we’ve been talking about all the horrible baby names lurking around Hollywood, but things really aren’t all bad. These stars came up with some sparkling monikers for their mini constellations. Willow and Jaden Smith (Image: WENN) Willow and Jaden – Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith’s kids Their daughter’s name relates to daddy, and their son’s to mom. Cool. Tallulah – Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’ daughter Scout and Rumer might be hip, but Tallulah takes the cake. Too bad she changed her name to Lula. Ripley and Nico – Thandie Newton’s daughters Thandie’s daughters were named after the character Ellen Ripley in the Alien films, and Nico, the Velvet Underground singer and Warhol Superstar, respectively. Satchel – Spike Lee’... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3457825 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:58:29 +0100 3457825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3448824&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-to-raise-cool-kids%2F We all want our kids to be smart, well-mannered, and respectful. However, they want to be cool. And you can help – here are some easy ways to raise cool kids. Buy them stylish clothes. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends. Buy your kids the most popular brand name clothing in the coolest styles whenever possible. Money should be no object. Get them an iPhone. Though most schools have rules against calling/texting during school hours, you should buy your young child an iPhone to flash around on the playground and on weekends. Image: sxc.hu Sign them up for sports. Get your kids into sports at a young age. Sports will keep them healthy, active, and popular. Attend every party possible. Don’t turn down any invitations for birthday parties or sleepovers. This will ensure your child s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3448824 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:31:56 +0100 3448824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403847&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F3-cool-things-4%2F Three things we like, in no particular order, from Blisstree to you (today they’re all in Detroit): Bureau of Urban Living – Affordable housewares in midtown Detroit, with an enviro-friendly focus. Mies van der Rohe Apartments at Lafayette Park – High-rise apartment superblocks that are actually cool, east of downtown Detroit. And the National Historic Register of Places likes them, too. Good Girls go to Paris Crepes – A Detroit crepe shop started by a former French teacher who craved something besides Coney Dogs and deep-dish pizza to sate her Francophilia. photo: dwell.com Post from: BlissTree 3 Cool Things (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403847 Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:00:48 +0100 3403847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382781&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F3-things-we-think-are-cool-3%2F Maldon Salt From Blisstree to you, three things we like, in no particular order: 1. Catalog Choice – Finally! A website that lets you stop unwanted and annoying catalogs from turning up in your mailbox. 2. The Selby – Todd Selby’s photo shoots of fabulous friends in beautiful apartments. 3. Maldon Salt – Delish salt that’s one way we can afford to feel bourgie. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382781 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:07:40 +0100 3382781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894689&cid=t_104335_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FrAbaB3MBQM0%2F Dr. Hsien Lei of the DNA Network informed us about a new blog launch, HUGO MATTERS from the International Human Genome Organization (HUGO). The HUGO is a group of scientists involved in genetic and genomic research whose aims are to assist coordination of research and foster collaboration of scientists. HUGO Matters will be a central hub for HUGO’s HUGO’s social networking efforts. Readers can discuss relevant topics in genomics including research, ethics, social issues and even education, according to HUGO president Prof. Edison T Liu. As part of the blog launch, HUGO is offering a free meeting registration at the HUGO Genomics and Ethics, Law and Society Symposium in Switzerland on November 1- 3. Check out this page for details. And if you are attending the 59th Annual American ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894689 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:58:26 +0100 2894689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2881286&cid=t_104335_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FxWo_I7ON89s%2F The Scientist is my source of interesting leads and news in the science world, but yesterday, it has posted what I think is the coolest article ever - iPhone apps every biologist (or scientist, teacher, science geek, aficionado) needs. I’m not sure if you have access to The Scientist, so summed up, here are the Ten iPhone Apps that will benefit scientists like us: oh, and if you’re not a scientist (or anyone from above) I’d still check them out as they are supercool! Molecules – for viewing protein structures. Solutions – nifty calculator for buffers and stock solutions. iCut DNA – The Restriction Enzyme Database at your fingertip, for all the restriction sites and recognition sequences you just can’t remember PubSearch Plus – search PubMed from your iPhone or iPod Papers... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2881286 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:26:00 +0100 2881286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730158&cid=t_104335_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FCtV289MoQPc%2F Heat stress and heat-related illnesses are harder on certain groups of people. For example, infants and very young children can’t tolerate extreme heat, plus they can’t tell you if they’re thirsty, other than through their cry. But two other groups who are also more affected by heat are seniors and people with chronic illnesses. According to the Canadian Medical Association Journal: People over the age of 60 are the most vulnerable to heat waves, with 82% to 92% more deaths than average occurring in this age group. Risks for heat-related illness or injury – such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps – are also heightened in people with obesity, heart disease, diabetes and respiratory conditions as these decrease the body’s ability to adapt to temperatu... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730158 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:36:08 +0100 2730158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702266&cid=t_104335_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2009%2F08%2F14%2Fal-gores-office%2F Now this just goes to prove that you don’t have to have a tidy worskpace in order to be Vice President of the USA or win a Nobel Prize… Love the massive multiple monitor setup he’s got happening there, and the flat screen TV playing music videos off to the side, but I don’t know how he would ever find anything on that desk. (Source: Baggas' Blog) Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702266 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:37:29 +0100 2702266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674388&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2F05-08-09214919%2F Test Test (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674388 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:49:20 +0100 2674388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441989&cid=t_104335_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_104335_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_104335_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=2442500&cid=t_104335_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fshout-out-against-insurers-cost-cutting-skimping-on-insulin-packs.html Does your insulin always come packed carefully in ice? Or perhaps not anymore? Medical insurers, notably CVS/Caremark, are cutting costs by skimping on packaging used to keep insulin safe during shipping. And a bunch of PWDs are mad as hell about it. T1 writer and advocate Riva Greenberg wrote to me not long ago saying: “What they [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442500 Thu, 28 May 2009 13:36:20 +0100 2442500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405455&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fhow_to_lose_weight.html P.S. If you can't tell, this has only very little to do with losing weight. (Source: The Last Psychiatrist) The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405455 Thu, 14 May 2009 15:17:55 +0100 2405455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405641&cid=t_104335_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=2398816&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F09%2Fpostcard-to-mom-wish-you-were-here%2F Six Ways To Deal With Mother’s Day When Mom Is Gone Mother’s Day can be rough on those of us who can’t take our mothers to brunch or pick up the phone to wish them a good day. Remembering who they were before they went beyond our reach; imagining what they would say to us now if they were within hugging distance, is bittersweet. My Mom died eight years ago. It still doesn’t seem possible. The death of a mother is like nothing else. The bond we have to her is like nothing else. We can be three or eighty when we lose our Moms it doesn’t matter. The devastation is deep and the hollow sense of loss never completely goes away. My Mom was no saint. If she wears a halo now it’s propped up by little devil’s horns. She was frustrating, moody, beautiful and ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398816 Sat, 09 May 2009 09:00:42 +0100 2398816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2386950&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F04%2Ftwo-new-blogs-on-psych-central%2F I’m pleased to announce the publication of two new blogs on Psych Central, Family Mental Health by Erika Krull and Therapy Unplugged by Sonia Neale. Erika Krull, MS, LMHP is a licensed mental health counselor, freelance writer, mom of three young girls, wife of one cool guy, and former prisoner of depression. She experienced three and a half years of postpartum depression and PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) before getting treatment. Erika has specialized training and experience with intense in-home family therapy. For two years, she traveled to rural areas providing counseling for families with severely behavior disordered kids. She also has almost ten years experience being a mom to round out her qualifications as a family specialist. Sonia Neale started therapy writing for p... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2386950 Mon, 04 May 2009 15:13:03 +0100 2386950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512055&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fhave-you-flossed-today%2F Most of you can answer this question with a simple “yes” or “no”. You either floss your teeth everyday, without fail, or you don’t. For those of you who floss your teeth everyday, bravo. For those of you who don’t floss your teeth everyday, you need to start. As I’ve preached in previous posts, your oral health depends on regular flossing – simply brushing is not enough. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of flossing, my friends at About.com Dentistry have put together a nice article on the topic, “Flossing Teeth – How often Should I floss my teeth?“. If you don’t currently floss your teeth, or you’re having a hard time doing it consistently, I recent came across a new website that can help you... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512055 Sat, 02 May 2009 19:11:01 +0100 2512055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367632&cid=t_104335_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=2277214&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F03%2Factual-recent-conversation.html This is why I love my friend Pablo so much.While talking on the phone about death, just now.Me: "I want to be cremated. But I totally don't want to be scattered in the ocean because I am a little scared of the ocean and all the fish and stuff. I don't want to be scattered in the forest either because I don't like bugs and the cold and all that outdoorsy stuff. Maybe I should be scattered in Holt Renfrew...Nah! I can't afford to shop there. I think the place I'd be most comfortable resting eternally is in a couch. So I have to find somebody who will scatter my ashes in their nice comfy couch. Or their mattress. Something cozy."Pablo: "What about me? What should I do with my remains?"Me: "Hey! I thought we agreed that I was supposed to throw myself on your casket at your funeral. Wearing a f... Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2277214 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:40:00 +0100 2277214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2163625&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fcheck-out-real-talent.html Yoshi is not the only famous one in my family. My 19 year old cousin, Julie Jonas, is featured in an online magazine showing up and coming Alberta talent. She is an incredibly gifted musician and actor as well as a university student.Go here to listen to her music and flip ahead in the online mag to read the article.I am so proud of her. (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2163625 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:56:00 +0100 2163625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512063&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2F37-strange-dental-innovations%2F For most of use, our dental care needs can be taken care of with a few common household items: a toothbrush, floss, toothpaste, and rinse. Keep in mind that I said most of us. There is also that segment of society that likes to think outside the box – sometimes WAY outside of the box. It is precisely these people that must have inspired the great people at TrendHunter.com to compile a fantastic list of “37 Tooth and Dental Innovations”. You won’t believe what they found. My Favorite Items on the List It wasn’t easy, but the next 5 items were the most interesting(read “strange”) items on TendHunter’s list. 1. Ice-Cream Flavored Toothpaste The available flavors are: Banilla Bling, Cha Cha Chocolate, Blingside(orange & vanilla), and Baby... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512063 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:32:00 +0100 2512063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2134804&cid=t_104335_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FLqs0ezMlJTs%2F Have you ever come close to “losing your cool,” as you cared for an Alzheimer’s spouse or parent?  Have you had to calm your frustrations when your patient became irritating? When you’re tired (getting adequate sleep as a full time caregiver becomes challenging), juggling many roles (especially if you’re a mom as well as cargiver) and taking care of a home, possibly even working outside, frustrations come to the foreground more easily.  So leaning to keep your cook becomes important so that you don’t fall into the abuse trap. A British study reveals that Many Alzheimer’s Caregivers Admit to Abusive Behavior.  This generally was verbal abuse rather than the physical type.  Yelling, swearing, threatening and screaming insults were some reported t... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2134804 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:26:45 +0100 2134804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2060974&cid=t_104335_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=2512071&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fwhat-does-your-mouth-say-about-you%2F Tooth or Consequences If you’re not sure how to answer this question, that’s OK. In fact, most of us don’t have a clue what our mouth says about us. However, WebMD.com has created a cool widget that tries to help you answer this question. They cleverly call this widget “Tooth or Consequences“. How it Works The concept is actually rather simple. You’re asked to respond to questions about a series of factors that may affect the healthiness of your mouth. For instance, they’ll ask you if you smoke, how often you go to the dentist, if you eat sweets, and so on. With each question, you’re visually reminded of the damage that’s being done to your teeth as a result of your habits on a big pair of virtual chompers. Results I was surprised t... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512071 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:12:41 +0100 2512071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512075&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Foprah-zapi-holidays-in-o-magazine%2F Zapi Makes the “O” List While the economy is down in the dumps, and most of us are scaling back for the holidays, Violight, makers of toothbrush sanitizers are sure to have a Christmas they won’t soon forget. Why? Their best-selling toothbrush sanitizer, Zapi, was recently featured as one of Oprah’s “Favorite Things” for the holidays by O Magazine. With millions of readers around the world, and additional coverage by Good Morning America, the Zapi is getting some major press this holiday season. Quick Look at the Zapi The Zapi is an egg-shaped device that utilized UV rays to kill germs crawling all over your toothbrush in minutes. Just one tap on the power button each day is all it takes. It even comes in three colors: green, blue, and orange. This is ... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512075 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:13:14 +0100 2512075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512076&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fkids-dental-health%2F If you have kids, you’ll probably want to check out a site that was brought to my attention the other day. The site, listerinekids.com, is a resource dedicated to educating us about the various ways in which we can get our childrens’ dental health on the right track from a young age. Advice by Age Group The dental health needs of children are different than those of adults. So, listerinekids.com has provided advice for parents of children in three different age groups: 6-7, 8-10, 11-12. I can’t quite figure out why they didn’t create an age group for younger children, but this is a start. Games Your kids can even play a game called “Mission Magnitizer” that purports to teach them the importance of good oral hygiene. Not sure how effectively it drives h... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512076 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:21:07 +0100 2512076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512086&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fdelta-dental-10000-smiles-project%2F Delta Dental has launched what it has dubbed “The 10,000 Smiles Project.” The concept here is simple. Delta wants to collect 10,000 photos of people smiling. That’s it. If you have a picture of yourself smiling, submit it. Why? Well, if Delta reaches their goal of receiving 10,000 photos of people smiling, they will donate $10,000 to the National Head Start Program, an organization that helps to develop vulnerable and underprivileged children. This is a good cause and it only takes a couple of seconds to submit a photo. So, submit one if you can. Submit photo to Delta Dental 10,000 Smiles Project You may also be interested in the press release. (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512086 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:35:04 +0100 2512086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1926539&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fmy-cat-shes-little-famous.html The excellent folks at www.moderncat.net featured The Yoshi on their site. Very cool! I love that blog and have bought more than a couple things from the people and products they feature.Check it out! (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926539 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:55:00 +0100 1926539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1853698&cid=t_104335_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F05%2Fdiscovered-wordle%2F This summer it’s been living on the Outskirts of the Intranets since I found my library card, but have to mention a new toy making the scene; it’s a time-sink but beautiful, and about time. Just follow this link, cut, paste, Java does the work, you reap the warm inordinate glow of artistic accomplishment. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes, he says, though judging by the spellbinders my learning curve has hills to climb. But for now some thoughts inside my head are free. Sobering, yes I know. they work best when you click them Posted in Books, Cool things to put on my blog, Enemies...must...have...enemies, Murder is a Crime, Rwanda, Torture, War       (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1853698 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:49:52 +0100 1853698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512102&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fweekend-dental-links-part-i%2F It’s time for another installment of “cool dental links“. The links are still “cool”, but I’m going to change the name to “Weekend Dental Links” because, you guessed it, I’ll be featuring them on the weekends. I’m only human, so I like to relax a bit on the weekends, and this should give you some reading material while you’re hopefully relaxing on the weekends as well. So, without further ado… The Links 1. The current condition of the U.S. Economy is hitting everyone hard, not just those of us living in the United States – as confirmed by the antics of a German dentist recently. According to telegraph.co.uk, a German dentist recently broke into a woman’s house, tied her hands, and forcibly removed bridges f... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512102 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:18:28 +0100 2512102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512103&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fguess-the-celebrity-smile%2F As much as I try to avoid celebrity talk on Dental Heroes(plenty of other blogs for that, right?), I couldn’t pass up telling you about a quiz I just found on the ABC News website called, “Guess the Celebrity Smile”. Just as the name of the quiz implies, you’re asked to match celebrity smiles with the proper celebrity. The quiz takes about 5 minutes, so it won’t take up too much of your time. I just took it and scored an 8 out of 10. Guess I need to start reading my tabloids…err…maybe not. Guess the Celebrity Smile Quiz (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512103 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:58:17 +0100 2512103 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971044&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F372909084%2F Today I’ll be featuring the second installment of “cool dental links.” This is where I collect several cool dental-related links from around the web that you shouldn’t miss. If you missed our last collection of links, check out part I. Now, without further ado. The Links 1. Ever wonder what dental clinics of the future might look like? Well, the KU64 Dental Clinic in Berlin may just provide us with the answer. This 10,180 sq ft clinic looks more like a chic hotel lobby than a dental clinic. In fact, it almost - and I did say almost - makes dental care glamorous. 2. Have you ever wondered what the common dental diseases and conditions look like? The Hardin Library at the University of Iowa has collected a number of links to images of periodontal disease, gum diseas... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971044 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:25:32 +0100 1971044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1726473&cid=t_104335_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F22%2Fwe-call-upon-the-author-to-explain%2F Doop doop I’m putting together that follow-up post as mentioned, can’t sleep while they’re filming FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS in my backyard and they’ll go til 4 AM again, no sleep and just got home from my 4th day in training and I couldn’t concentrate because of the clip in my head the last 2 days, which happens to be the first one added to the writhe safely rock-n-roll VODPOD, from which I’ll highlight a video every week, and make like a format. A show. A production, a playground, slightly twee but highly exacting. My task is to get you interested, this is still in my blood, and don’t it make you wanna get right back home. Remember, if you click the video two times it takes you to youtube where you can access the full-screen. Guess I should mention thi... Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1726473 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:34:12 +0100 1726473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723548&cid=t_104335_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F21%2Fobama-to-mccain-cbt-is-shit-fer-brains%2F Welp, I’m back from my break. Feast your eyes to the right of this blog, after 3 months over-thinking how to set it up we now have a world of VODPOD, and I think it’s going to help. I’m just building the library now but once it holds a hundred or so clips will find a way to order the narrative so we can get lost for a day or two in there. So what’s new? I took off a few weeks because I’ve been animated by a real serious project that I didn’t want to jinx by blogging about and since this project is uppermost in my mind found I couldn’t blog about anything until I feel secure it’s going to work out. I feel secure it’s going to work out and will explain everything tomorrow but as a tease will just share that due to this new and mysterious ... Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723548 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:16:13 +0100 1723548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971052&cid=t_104335_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F360644875%2F Cool Dental Links: August 09, 2008 Sometimes I just feel as if there is too much great dental material on the web to possible cover it all on Dental Heroes, and I’m probably right. So, I’ve decided to incorporate a new feature here at Dental Heroes. Each week, I am going to bring you a collection of interesting links to dental-related material around the net. The Links 1. Do you enjoy podcasts? The people over at Crest have put together a nice collection of relevant discussions about toothbrush technology, hypersensitivity, etc. in a series of video podcasts. Some really interesting stuff. 2. Continuing with the video theme, ADA.org has posted a number of informative dental-related videos that cover everything from the history of dental care to dental career information. ... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971052 Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:31:21 +0100 1971052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689063&cid=t_104335_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FOH1KTYr6XoE%2F Still in the first week of August and Charlie has been calling happily for the schoolbus and was very merry when, last night, (after asking me) he put a juice in his lunchbox. He’ll probably want to keep the same blue LL Bean one he’s been using, but the Cool Mom Picks 2008 Back to School Shopping Guide has some other options, such as the bento-ware from Laptop Lunches (might appeal to Charlie’s sense of order). On the other hand, the mod bento lunch box might do the trick—-yes, this is turning into a post about lunchboxes but what other time of the school day is so important? Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, cool mom picks, disabilities blog, disability, doctor, Family, family blog, food, Health, lunchbox, mom, motherhood, parenthood, Parenting, pdd-nosSha... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689063 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:22:30 +0100 1689063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1689040&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fdoing-my-part.html I'm off to get a DQ Blizzard as all proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network.It is a sacrifice I'm willing to make for the kids. (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1689040 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:43:00 +0100 1689040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652531&cid=t_104335_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F345056223%2F I wanted to share a diabetic sweet treat that I was told about last year and have since rediscovered! Take a container of sugar free cool whip- either regular or chocolate flavor- and freeze it. Take a small scoop and enjoy at any point in your day. It is sugar free and low carb- as well as yummy! It has less carbs then ice cream or frozen yogurt- go ahead and look for yourself. I hope you enjoy! Tags: cool whip, Diabetes, diabetic, frozen treat, sugar free snack, treatShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652531 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:33:28 +0100 1652531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593878&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fhmmmm.html In light of my last post is this merely a coincidence or The Universe providing? Only time will tell.I entered. (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593878 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:12:00 +0100 1593878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1469678&cid=t_104335_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2008%2F05%2F27%2Flove-that-job-and-that-name%2F On the Trail, One Aide Looms Over Obama - NYTimes.com For a young, single, athletic, educated guy, this would have to be one of the best jobs in the world. This story from the NYT looks at Reggie Love, 26 year old personal aide to Barack Obama. If you’re a West Wing fan think of Charlie and you’ll get a rough idea of this guy’s job - assistant, friend, training partner. Better yet, read the article. And not only does he have a cool job but he’s got a pretty funky name - Reggie Love.  Speaking of cool names, another good one I heard last week is the Australian Indy car driver Will Power. I once worked with a doctor who’s surname was Power - now that’s a name you can get creative with. I think if it were me I’d name one son William and the other Max... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1469678 Tue, 27 May 2008 02:38:23 +0100 1469678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1433773&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fcrush-your-cats-head-friday-snuggle.html I was very thrilled to have been able to meet with Mrtl and Mr. Mrtl this week. On their way to their new digs in the Deep Dark South they drove through my wee town and we met up for breakfast. This was a landmark moment for me as it was the first time I've eaten in a restaurant in over 3 years. I went out for lunch with my folks within a few days of my cancer diagnosis and had such a raging panic attack I had to flee the premises. I hadn't eaten out since. So I decided that meeting The Mrtls was the perfect time to test my new brain chemistry. SUCCESS!I had a giant pancake.After breakfast Mr. Mrtl left us gals to go do his Man Stuff so I took Mrtl back to my place to meet Yoshi. The key to a successful Yoshi interaction is to show no fear, ignore her at first and then just start to pet he... Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1433773 Sat, 10 May 2008 03:19:00 +0100 1433773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426494&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fmy-own-private-store.html Some of you have shown interest in my fabric grocery bags. I've put them all up on FLICKR so you can check them out. (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426494 Tue, 06 May 2008 21:44:00 +0100 1426494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405367&cid=t_104335_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=1344265&cid=t_104335_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2008%2F04%2F02%2Ffwd-fw-fw-fw-fw-fw-i-dont-think-so%2F We get them all the time - those emails that are endlessly forwarded on around the net. Funny stories, cute pictures, sickly-sweet poems, ‘fascinating’ articles or amazing photos. Occasionally they are interesting, but mostly they are either mildly amusing or just annoying. But I never thought one of them would contain me! Yesterday I got an email from my mum which her brother had forwarded to her (after being forwarded many times prior to that) Subject : Fwd: FW: FW: I don’t think so………… !!!!!!!!! Message Body : In Zimbabwe, Africa, you will find the magnificent Victoria Falls, at a height of 128m. The location is known as the “Devil’s Swimming Pool”. During the months of September and December, people can swim as close as possible to the ed... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1344265 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 05:41:04 +0100 1344265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301831&cid=t_104335_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=1296089&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fdating-myself.html This is so awesome in so many ways I don't even know where to start. (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296089 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:44:00 +0100 1296089 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1240195&cid=t_104335_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2008%2F02%2F19%2Ffinding-chuck%2F Go to Google, type “find chuck norris” and hit I’m feeling lucky … if you dare! (Source: Baggas' Blog) Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1240195 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:48:40 +0100 1240195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1239265&cid=t_104335_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_104335_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=1176099&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Faddicted-to-lube.html I've been seeing little blurbs here and there on the internet about people who are desperate for chapped lip relief and pining for their favourite lip balm that always seems to be missing when they need it most.FYI!Not all lip balm is created equal. Over the years working as a film costumer I've spent a lot of time in the company of make-up artists and I've gleaned a lot of very interesting and helpful information about skin care products and the like. Industry secrets, so to speak.For instance:-do not spend a fortune on face cleansers-Cetaphil is simply superior to most fancy skin products. It is non-allergenic and fragrance free and super gentle. And fairly inexpensive. AND available in bulk at Costco. -I've discovered that most make-up artists use Maybelline's Great Lash Mascara. Not s... Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1176099 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:18:00 +0100 1176099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131040&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F01%2Fcrush-your-cats-head-friday-furry-purry.html Yoshi's Christmas gift this year was this cozy bed that she can burrow into or sleep on top of. It is her very own personal Body Ugg. (Source: Von Krankipantzen) Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131040 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:24:00 +0100 1131040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1115227&cid=t_104335_101_f&fid=36535&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencyemilly.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fperfect-circle.html Pretty cool. (Source: Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects...) Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1115227 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:06:00 +0100 1115227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088729&cid=t_104335_136_f&fid=35315&url=http%3A%2F%2Fkrankipantzen.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fcrush-krankis-empty-head-tuesday-plug.html I am thinking I should rename ‘Crush Your Cat’s Head Friday’ into ‘Crush Your Cat’s Head Whenever You Remember and Haven’t Fallen Asleep On The Couch Tuesday.’ Ahem… So a few weeks ago the fabulous Leigh-Ann who runs The Blog Pound as well as Wee Paws sent me a cool little item that would make an excellent gift for the holidays. Or for anytime, really. It is called ‘Messages From Your Animal Companions’ and it is a oracle deck of cards based on getting into the complex minds of the animals you love. Basically what you do is think of a question for or ask for information about any animal you know, like your cat or your sister’s dog or even your neighbour’s python. We are not talking about the human animal types like ex-husbands or crazy first dates. You think about... Von Krankipantzen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088729 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 06:52:00 +0100 1088729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1073337&cid=t_104335_101_f&fid=36535&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencyemilly.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fmy-er.html well not mine exactly, but you know what I mean. Pretty cool, no? (Source: Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects...) Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1073337 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:15:00 +0100 1073337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1070457&cid=t_104335_101_f&fid=36535&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencyemilly.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Flight-blogging.html this week. I have finals. Finals that are vital to my future. Damn this pre-med thing. Boneless GirlFor some odd reason I find that stupid game amusing. (Source: Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects...) Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1070457 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:24:00 +0100 1070457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1030376&cid=t_104335_101_f&fid=36535&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencyemilly.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F11%2Fawesomeness.html I have a new favorite non-medical blog, Bent Objects has some REALLY neat stuff on his site. You guys head on over there and leave him some comments, for it makes him "very happy to read your replies, and to see that people like (his) work." (Source: Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects...) Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1030376 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:32:00 +0100 1030376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=977497&cid=t_104335_101_f&fid=36535&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencyemilly.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fvein-finder.html Check out this cool vein light thing over at Nurse Sean’s place… (Source: Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects...) Backboards and Bandaids, Papers and Projects... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=977497 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:46:00 +0100 977497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=945447&cid=t_104335_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F10%2F12%2Fthe-kind-of-extremist-i-am%2F What kind of extremist are you? Your Result: Rational Person   You consider these questions obvious straw men, designed to distract people from a meaningful investigation of facts and a serious discussion of relevant political issues. How boring. Left-Wing Extremist   Right-Wing Extremist   Moderate Extremist   What kind of extremist are you?See All Our Quizzes (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=945447 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 05:11:14 +0100 945447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=932964&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2007%2F10%2Fholy_crap_im_on_wikipedia.html Imagine my surprise when I see that a major source of incoming links was Wikipedia.  It's at the bottom, under "Criticisms."Some narc is going to email me that anyone can edit the wiki, and this link will probably soon be deleted.  Hey, man, why so negative, you're harshing my buzz.  (Source: The Last Psychiatrist) The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=932964 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 05:36:53 +0100 932964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908628&cid=t_104335_107_f&fid=35026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fphylogenomics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fanother-cool-scientist-video.html Follow up on the "cool scientist" video posting from a few days ago. This one is about the research experience at sea.Again, make sure the volume is on. And thanks to Jeff Hoffman for forwarding this .. he got it from Karla Heidelberg.Please send/post more examples.This is from the "Tree of Life" blog ( http://phylogenomics.blogspot.com ) of Jonathan Eisen, an evolutionary biologist at the University of California, Davis. (Source: The Tree of Life) The Tree of Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908628 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:24:00 +0100 908628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828069&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F29%2Ftoday-i-am-grateful%2F Filed under: Cancer Survivors, Today, I Am GratefulThe following post is one of a series of posts appearing Monday through Friday on The Cancer Blog. This feature -- Today, I am grateful -- allows me to share with readers my appreciation for all the treasures in my life, both big and small. In my post-cancer world, I find It healing for my soul to be mindful of the good in my life. It is my pleasure to share my gratitude with you.It's hot here in Florida -- steamy, sticky, humid, unbearable hot. The kind of hot that makes me sweat in an instant. The kind of hot that keeps me and my kids cooped up in the air-conditioned indoors for as long as we can stand it. The kind of hot that has me dreaming about cool, crisp, chilly days. I'd even take downright cold at the moment -- anything other tha... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828069 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 828069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=795184&cid=t_104335_140_f&fid=35439&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbipolarsoupkitchen-stephany.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fnight-sky.html once.a night sky.held the meaning.of.you.and.i.now.i know.the meaning of.the sky.it is me. once.was.i. I once was the meaning of the night sky. I was once the meaning of the night sky.I am the night sky.I am.just the sky.~stephany, who is she.night sky (Source: soulful sepulcher) soulful sepulcher blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=795184 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:05:00 +0100 795184 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=794174&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fare_you_good_at_reading_faces.html   Do I look like I'm bluffing, bee-atch?  Can you correctly identify emotions if they only briefly flicker across the face?  How good do you think you are?Try the test. Was a certain emotion harder or easier for you?  Did it seem like some of the faces flickered faster than others?  It may not have anything to do with the emotion.  It might be the test. (Source: The Last Psychiatrist) The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=794174 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 05:24:40 +0100 794174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793012&cid=t_104335_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F08%2F10%2Ffolie-a-deux%2F The therapist, by Lydia Lunch: (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793012 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:41:09 +0100 793012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=778596&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2007%2F08%2Farent_two_antipsychotics_bette.html MY PSYCHIATRIST WANTS TO GIVE ME TWO ANTIPSYCHOTICS AT THE SAME TIME.  WHAT SHOULD I DO?Undoubtedly, your first impulse will be to punch him in the testicles, but as you know, the Kellogg-Briand pact (1928) expressly forbids this.  However, it is notably silent on the issue of voodoo/ shark attacks, which can be used with discretion. (Source: The Last Psychiatrist) The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=778596 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 20:36:42 +0100 778596 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=771643&cid=t_104335_132_f&fid=35011&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fmndoci%2F%7E3%2F139432273%2F My wife said something today which was really cool. We were talking about early cancer diagnosis, and she remarked that she wished that we could debug the body, it would be wonderful if we could add breakpoints to various points in the body and run a debugging program to find potential problems. While this might seem a little far-fetched, it should be one of the goals of the biomedical community, and an area where nanotechnology is likely to play a huge role. If we could get in vivo diagnostic devices into the body and a way to analyze their readouts, that is essentially what we would be doing. Of course, we have a long way to go before we can even come close to getting there. Technorati Tags: Diagnostics, Nanotechnology, Cool (Source: business|bytes|genes|molecules) business|bytes|genes|molecules blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=771643 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:31:05 +0100 771643 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=750225&cid=t_104335_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=691227&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fso_at_least_two_people_agree_w.html From the New Yorker, 6/25/07    If I could change this cartoon in any way, I'd add three words to the caption: "So I drink." And, as a bonus, I come across this sentence in Walter Russell Mead's essay in the current issue of  Foreign Affairs: The French have long felt that Englishmen do not like women, are bored or frightened in their presence, and turn to drink as a substitute for female company.I don't know how accurate the stereotype about Englishmen is, but the link between alcohol and women is dead on.     (Source: The Last Psychiatrist) The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=691227 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:43:35 +0100 691227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=687081&cid=t_104335_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F06%2F21%2Fscience-medicine-and-the-gullible-left%2F An op-ed by cool observer Mickey Z in Online Journal, January/2007: In a recent National Football League game, Tampa Bay Buccaneer quarterback Chris Simms suffered a ruptured spleen. Simms was rushed to the hospital, his spleen was removed, and he is now on the road to recovery. This much talked about injury inspired Robert N. Jenkins [...] (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=687081 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:40:30 +0100 687081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523107&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=35078&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FNeurontic%2F%7E3%2FAMfBcpCCqFQ%2Ftime_for_a_little_ted_1.php I know, I know--you're tired of looking at my toast. I'm sorry. What can I say? I just started a new job at MarketWatch - yes, Dow Jones' MarketWatch - the electronic financial broadsheet many predict will soon be owned and operated by the man Americans love to hate almost as much as W. and his henchmen: Rupert Murdoch. I can't say I'm proud that my checks may soon be signed by the man responsible for keeping Bill O'Reilly in bread and butter. But, in my defense, when I accepted the job, it really looked like the Bancroft's were going to tell the media tyrant to buzz off. Now - well - not so much. Oy. On the flip side, I am working for a consummate professional - one of the lions of financial journalism and an old school gentleman to boot - Marshall Loeb. Among other things, Marshall wa... Neurontic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523107 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:19:54 +0100 2523107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675665&cid=t_104335_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=675702&cid=t_104335_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2007%2F06%2F15%2Fcheap-chips%2F I don’t often do business recommendations on here but let me mention one I am very happy with CheapChips.com.au. Although the name might suggest otherwise this is not a company dealing in junk food, poker supplies or wood products - they are an online seller of memory cards and associated products. Their products are very competitively priced, their website is excellent and easy to use, and they ship the same day. Twice I have ordered from them and received the order the next day. In addition the order comes with a bag of minties and a discount card for next time. Very impressive. The only thing I find unfathomable about this company is their location - their postal address and bank branch are listed as Norseman, Western Australia. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Norseman, i... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675702 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:57:51 +0100 675702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676771&cid=t_104335_140_f&fid=35438&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwrithesafely.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F06%2F12%2Fthats-a-relief%2F You Are 27% Texas You’re as welcome in Texas as a skunk at a lawn party. How Texas Are You? (Source: Writhe Safely) Writhe Safely blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676771 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:59:33 +0100 676771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=650720&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fi_win_again.html Seems like some people liked my Iraq post. Other people hated it, of course, keeping in check my gigantic ego.  Thanks!  (Source: The Last Psychiatrist) The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=650720 Thu, 31 May 2007 16:49:15 +0100 650720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=638064&cid=t_104335_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=611586&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fthe_girls_of_pfizer.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_tkar2rLEQOh, get over yourselves.  That's hilarious. (Source: The Last Psychiatrist) The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=611586 Sun, 13 May 2007 20:45:30 +0100 611586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=602871&cid=t_104335_85_f&fid=34924&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.baggas.com%2Fposts%2F2007%2F05%2F10%2Fimpulse-buyer-heaven%2F Zazz! One Day. One Thing. One Chance. A friend told me last night about this cool site called Zazz. Rather than try and describe it myself I’ll quote from their FAQ (or wtf?) I especially like the last paragraph… Q:  So what is Zazz? A:  Zazz is a very special internet-based store that only sells one item a day, at a large quantity. Zazz will continue to sell that item until either it sells out, or the 24 hours ends. Should it end prematurely, you’re more than welcome to hang out but a new item won’t be available for sale until midnight the next day. Beyond this, Zazz is also a community of people who love gadgets and buying cool things they’ve always wanted but could never afford, until now. Q:  That’s ridiculous. Are you guys insane? Why on earth wo... Baggas' Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=602871 Thu, 10 May 2007 05:21:52 +0100 602871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=514386&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fheres_what_happened_when_i_wen.html   This has nothing to do with psychiatry, except that it's about my jet-setiing ways, and that's what psychiatry is really all about, after all.A while ago I read an article in Wired called "The Great No-ID Airport Challenge," and I finally mustered the courage to try it.There are two checks at security.  At the first, they simply look to see if your ticket matches your ID.  If it does, they send you off into one of the several metal detector lines, where you wait to place your belongings on the belt, take off your shoes, etc.I hid my ID in a magazine, and talked myself out of my main worry: what's the worst that could happen?  I mean, I can't be the first guy in LAX to not have an ID, right?  Surely, there must be some system to handle these occurre... The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=514386 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:33:52 +0100 514386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=503866&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fnot_yet_ready_for_porn.html   Surprising results from the study, "Magnetic resonance imaging of male and female genitals during coitus" in BMJ:We did not foresee that the men would have more problems with sexual performance (maintaining their erection) than the women in the scanner. There is so much wrong with that sentence. (Source: The Last Psychiatrist) The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=503866 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 13:46:56 +0100 503866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=624660&cid=t_104335_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=485339&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F20%2Fthought-for-the-day-it-all-seems-so-wrong%2F Filed under: Lung Cancer, Pink products, Smoking, Daily news, Thought for the DayBusiness is business. Maybe it's about making a difference in the world of consumers but mostly, it's about making money. I get that -- and if I owned my own company and offered some sort of product, surely my goal would be to reap a financial reward. And if I wanted to increase my reward, I guess I would consider new markets, new advertising, and new techniques for hauling in loads of cash.So I see what's going on with the new Camel No. 9 cigarettes, in their hot-pink fuscia and minty-teal green packages with the slogan Light and Luscious. I understand this brand is targeting female smokers with enticing wording that Camel maker R.J. Reynolds executives say is meant to suggest dressed to the nines, putting on... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485339 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 485339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=483532&cid=t_104335_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F20%2Ftai-chi-for-diabetes%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Exercise, Books, ProductsTai Chi for Diabetes is easy to learn, effective and safe. It is designed to prevent and improve control of diabetes. The program will help to improve muscle strength, increase heart and lung activity, as well as improve balance and harmonize mind and body. Gentle exercise helps people with diabetes by improving the control of blood glucose level. Tai chi is a gentle exercise with strong emphasis on mental relaxation, it is reasonable to assume tai chi can help to control diabetes by improving cellular uptake and glucose metabolism. Tai chi can also help mitigate the effects of stress, which is shown to make the control of diabetes worse. Tai chi reduces stress and improves relaxation. The major proble... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=483532 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 483532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485751&cid=t_104335_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_104335_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_104335_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 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=461178&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=34619&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthelastpsychiatrist.com%2F2007%2F02%2Fjust_how_many_drinks_a_day_is.html Is a glass or two of wine a day good for you?  You would think this would be an easy question to answer, but it's not, and that's because of this:How many glasses of wine are in a bottle?If you answered 4-5, continue reading.  Because guess what?  Apparently the answer is eight. No, I'm not kidding. Yes, they are serious.  Unplug your monitor and ram it into your skull as hard as you can.  (Source: The Last Psychiatrist) The Last Psychiatrist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=461178 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:15:40 +0100 461178 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=487517&cid=t_104335_109_f&fid=35078&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceblogs.com%2Fneurontic%2F2007%2F01%2Fthe_hands_on_future.php I was so struck by Adam Penenberg's recent article in Fast Company that I'm going to break my own rule and direct your attention to a totally non-brain related topic: The future of touch screens. I'm no technofetishist, but even I was blown away by the revolutionary touch screen technology being developed by NYU's Jefferson Han. Han's demonstration at the 2006 TED conference left a crowd of tech-luminaries, including Google's Sergey Brin and Larry Page, speechless: Han began his presentation. His fingertips splayed, he placed them on the cobalt blue 36-inch-wide display before him and traced playful, wavy lines that were projected onto a giant screen at his back . . . With the crowd beginning to stir, he called up some vacation photos, manipulating them on the monitor as if they were act... Neurontic blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=487517 Fri, 19 Jan 2007 17:30:46 +0100 487517