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 'designer'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158994&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdrug-shown-to-protect-obese-mice-from-the-diseases-of-obesity%2F2011.08.25 I usually choose not to write about the “new new scientific thing” that gets picked up by the press,  because early research is usually not reproducible and good science takes a long time to validate as true.  But since we know that mice and rats that are kept on low-calorie diets live 30% longer (and healthier) than their fat cohorts, I was interested in a new research compound, SRT-1720,  that was shown to protect obese mice from diseases of obesity.  Fat mice lived 44% longer if they were given this drug. The “designer” drug works by (more…) *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158994 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5158994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693323&cid=t_128234_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Ffive-more-science-stories-2.html Tevetron finds new particle – Scientists at the particle accelerator have reported a study of the invariant mass distribution of jet pairs produced in association with a W boson using data collected with the CDF detector which correspond to an integrated luminosity of 4.3 fb^-1. The observed distribution has an excess in the 120-160 GeV/c^2 mass range which is not described by current theoretical predictions within the statistical and systematic uncertainties. They found a new particle, in other words. Possibly. Open-source chemistry – Nothing beats ChemDraw…apparently…but if you're on Linux, you're stuck. Simply doing a search in the Ubuntu Software Installer for chemical drawing software turns up quite a few results, often with confusingly similar names ... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693323 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:00:08 +0100 4693323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265752&cid=t_128234_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FaPH1YS6apTU%2F There has been an avalanche of new recreational drugs hitting the streets recently. Apart from a few anecdotal reports, most of the information available to clinicians comes from those involved in drug culture. Given these limitations, treatment of toxicity from these new recreational drugs should be guided by the clinical manifestations and the known pharmacology of these agents. They're coming to an ED near you soon - are you ready? (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265752 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 01:40:07 +0100 4265752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899328&cid=t_128234_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fdesigner-hospital-gowns-debut-cleveland-clinic%2F In one of the true medical advances of this young century, Diane von Furstenberg designed hospital gowns are now being trialed at the Cleveland Clinic in an attempt to provide more patient comfort, security, and warmth. The effort is being lead by nurse Jeanne Ryan of the Office of Patient Experience. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899328 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:50:19 +0100 3899328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595625&cid=t_128234_106_f&fid=34805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAwfulPlasticSurgery%2F%7E3%2FDICFDtfNjKM%2F Jean Claude Jitrois is a... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit MyWebsite.com for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Awful Plastic Surgery) Awful Plastic Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595625 Mon, 24 May 2010 21:40:08 +0100 3595625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3511587&cid=t_128234_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F28%2Fbuying-the-counterfeit-may-cost-you-more-than-you-thought%2F We want to look good but can’t always afford designer-name sunglasses. So what do some of us do? We buy a cheap knockoff or “gray market” item that looks just like the designer brand name, without the designer price. It signals to others — we hope — that we’re as cool and “with it” as anyone else (even when we can’t afford to be). But we may be getting more than we thought. We are all aware of the potential consequences of buying fake, counterfeit items on the street — you might get a shabby knockoff or pay too much for it. But outside of questionable quality of such goods, there may be others costs you’re not even aware of. Buying counterfeit goods may actually make us feel less authentic — just like the cheap, knocko... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3511587 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 09:30:59 +0100 3511587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269674&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2FQRJPZ3wAYmI%2Frandi-epsteins-get-me-out-making-babies.html As I was driving past the Brazilian Embassy a few days back on Massachusetts Ave in DC, I turned on the radio and heard "So tell me about these do-it-yourself forceps". My interest was instantly piqued. It was Fresh Air on NPR, and Terry Gross was interviewing Randi Epstein about her new book called "Get Me Out: Making Babies Through the Ages". Though the interview was only about 15 minutes long, it gave a very exciting example of what the book would provide, a deep look at technology, politics and sociology behind the history of women conceiving and delivering babies, right up until today's discussion of designer babies. Randi's interview was fascinating and I'm looking forward to grabbing the book! [Editor's note: And read together with our previous post about Why I Love Designer Babies... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269674 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:28:04 +0100 3269674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894565&cid=t_128234_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F15%2Fminding-the-media-ralph-lauren-sinks-lower-and-lower%2F Model Filippa Hamilton — 5′10″ and 120 pounds — recently was fired from Ralph Lauren for being fat. According to Hamilton, who had worked for the designer since 2002, “they fired me because they said I was overweight and I couldn’t fit in their clothes anymore.” After initially picking my jaw up off the floor, I wondered, “Should we really be flabbergasted?” Unfortunately, most of us are well aware of the fashion industry’s skewed standards. Just recently fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld had this to say after finding out that the German magazine, Brigitte was going to use “real women” instead of models: No one wants to see curvy women. You’ve got fat mothers with their bags of chips sitting in front of the television and saying thin models... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894565 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:09:06 +0100 2894565 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2881287&cid=t_128234_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FFccxlRW8-qg%2F Couples at high risk for genetic disorders would prefer to have pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) rather than risk terminating a pregnancy later, a study from Fertility and Sterility Journal showed. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is performed after in-vitro fertilization where an embryo is tested for mutations that can lead to genetic defects, before being implanted into the uterus. Obviously, PGD reduces the need for prenatal genetic testing in the middle of a pregnancy, and avoid having to choose between terminating or continuing on with the pregnancy. The study showed that among 210 Dutch couples with genetic disorders, 60% would prefer diagnostic testing and, of these 74% preferred PGD over prenatal testing. Couples who are high risk for specific disorders and where ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2881287 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:50:00 +0100 2881287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809733&cid=t_128234_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F7dpBv543VyM%2F The bestselling author of The Pursuit of Happyness has a new passion: designing celebrity charity frames for eye bobs eye wear. Best of all, proceeds from the frames proceeds will be donated to a non-profit organization near to Gardner’s heart, the Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco. The inspirational single father and successful entrepreneur has become the first celebrity to design and develop an original color for his favorite eye bobs frames, the Thick Eye. The new frames, part of eye bobs’ fall 2010 collection, will be known as “The Chris Gardner.” Seventy-five percent of sales proceeds from “The Chris Gardner” frames will be donated to the Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco. This was the shelter, food kitchen and humanitarian organization that helped Chris Gardner... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809733 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:40:42 +0100 2809733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616764&cid=t_128234_122_f&fid=35065&url=http%3A%2F%2Feideneurolearningblog.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Ffamous-people-with-dyslexia-master-game.html "Gaming is actually a very important part of my life. I think the reason for that is that I was very severe dyslexic. I couldn't read, really." - Jordan Weisman, Game Designer, EntrepreneurA prolific game designer for over 20 years, creating role-playing, board, interactive site-based and computer games that have won more than 50 design and market awards, Weisman is also a serial entrepreneur (founded 5 companies) and helped create the first virtual reality immersive networked game. Weisman was Creative DIrector for the Microsoft Entertainment group (helped launch Xbox), founded Wizkids that created the category of collectible miniature games, and many others. His current company, Smith and Tinker is working on "reinventing play for the connected generation." From an interview:"I went thro... Eide Neurolearning Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616764 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:01:00 +0100 2616764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570406&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2FSz2XiLx1j34%2Fbookclub-selection-normal-at-any-cost.html The Women's Bioethics Project's July 2009 non-fiction bookclub selection is: Normal at Any Cost: Tall Girls, Short Boys, and the Medical Industry's Quest to Manipulate Height by Susan Cohen and Christine Cosgrove.  From the Library Journal:Two science journalists examine the fascinating history of medical science's flawed attempts to manipulate height and the ethics involved. In the first section, set primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, they discuss middle-class families who were urged to try to reduce their daughters' height before it was too late for them to be "successful adults." The tall girls were given estrogens to send them prematurely into puberty and force their growth plates to close.  In the second half, the authors focus on the use of human-growth hormone to increase the heigh... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570406 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00:08 +0100 2570406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561490&cid=t_128234_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FPPrMZHXnyEw%2F Will a new prenatal genetic test create designer babies? That’s one of the questions raised as news that a universal embryo test could be available next year. The current method for prenatal genetic testing involves either amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS) to get embryo fluids or placenta cells from a pregnant woman’s abdomen. The placenta or placental fluids contain cells generated by the fetus. These cells are used to identify chromosomal abnormalities that can affect a baby’s survival or capacity at birth. Prenatal genetic tests are mainly used to provide information to the parents about their unborn child’s genetic condition before birth, so they can make informed decisions and manage the pregnancy better. Unfortunately, the current methods are invasive and te... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561490 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:34:17 +0100 2561490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447476&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2FEFRyJbV29pM%2Fturn-on-bright-lights-baby.html First, there were glowing cats.Then, reports of glowing dogs.Now, glowing marmosets;The gene for express the green fluorescent protein in their skin was delivered to the first marmoset embryos via a modified virus, but the significant news here is that the genetically modified primates that can pass their modifications to their offspring; it is the first known case that an introduced gene has been successfully inherited by the next generation in primates. Why is that important? Because medical researchers have yearned for an animal model that is closer to the human anatomy; researchers may now be able to produce whole groups of marmosets that mimic humans with diseases like cystic fibrosis or Alzheimers'.While this breakthrough is exciting, warning bells have sounded that this is one step ... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447476 Sun, 31 May 2009 03:54:32 +0100 2447476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441177&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FpM0KU8LkYNk%2F Libertarians often disagree with their non-libby friends about the need for government-mandated occupational licensing in fields like medicine. The idea behind such licensing is that the government has a compelling interest in protecting citizens and that licensing actually achieves that end. The evidence is not as cut and dried on the latter point as many people assume, but at least there’s enough meat there to warrant a discussion. Whatever you think about occupational licensing in the context of medicine, there’s one field where the government’s “compelling interest” — and ability to successfully execute on it – is particularly hard to defend: interior design. In three U.S. states, government officials are, right now, “protecting&#82... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441177 Thu, 28 May 2009 12:45:29 +0100 2441177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442171&cid=t_128234_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-office-design-competition-2008-matsco%2F Are you considering designing or redesigning your detnal office? Be sure to look at the three practices that won Dental Office Design Competition 2008 by Matsco. This month’s Dental Economics features an article, with great photos, by Dr. Terrance Swonke of Swonke Family Denitstry, owner of the practice that won the competition. The story isn’t online, so you have to buy the magazine! Here’s the rundown. The “Small Practice” award went to Dr. Terrance S. Swonke whose practice is located in The Woodlands, Tx. The “Group Practice” and “Outstanding Specialty Practice” awards went to Dr. Mark H. Kogut of Dallas. The “Outstanding New Dentsit Practice” award went to Stobert Dental in Kalkaska, Michigan. See photos of the winning p... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442171 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:26:07 +0100 2442171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375902&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2FlGWjOMS45zk%2Fhandmaids-tale-revisited_27.html Just in time for Mother’s Day (May 10th this year - mark your calendars!), the Women’s Bioethics Project Book Club has released its next selection: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. Download the book club kit developed by WBP advisory board member Sue Trinidad and join us as we explore the bioethical implications of commercial surrogacy, the role of genetic relatedness, redefining concepts of motherhood and the commodification of women's bodies. Read and discuss with your Mom, your daughters, and friends – let us know what you think – join the conversation! (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375902 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:41:50 +0100 2375902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353771&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E5%2Fhqv8t1Sk0bg%2Fembedded_player.swf From the Onion (no further comment needed :>) :Disney Lab Unveils Its Latest Line Of Genetically Engineered Child Stars (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353771 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 02:50:21 +0100 2353771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2306835&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2FJ_sUIO-wdP0%2Fwhy-i-love-designer-babies-part-deux.html Last month, Kathryn Hinsch started a lively discussion in her post, "Why I Love Designer Babies" -- this month, New Scientist editor Michael LePage adds fuel to the debate on genetic selection:Fears over 'designer' babies leave children suffering MADELINE Kara Neumann, age 11, died of diabetes because her parents prayed rather than taking her to doctors. Caleb Moorhead, age 6 months, died after his deeply religious vegan parents refused a simple vitamin injection to cure his malnutrition. The list of children killed by their parents' superstition or wilful ignorance is a long one. Most people are rightly appalled by such cases. How can parents stand by and let their children die instead of doing all in their power to get the best medical care a... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2306835 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:27:46 +0100 2306835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194955&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F542001137%2Fmore-on-designer-babies.html Kathryn Hinsch, founder and director of the Women's Bioethics Project started a trend with her post, Why I Love Designer Babies -- lots of people are commenting on this and here is just a sampling of the range of views:From Science Progress, who encourages this as a conversation starter,tothe AJOB blog, who writes about the Perfect Baby,toWilliam Saletan on Slate, who asks "Is the era of designer babies finally here"?tothe Los Angeles Times, who says we should select for health, not eye color.We need to continue the dialogue -- your tax deductible gift will help our voices be heard! Please consider a donation to the Women's Bioethics Project. Click here. (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194955 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:54:33 +0100 2194955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2096035&cid=t_128234_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FQq383G3GN4w%2F The first of the world’s “designer babies” have been born, and the baby girl is selected to be free of a genetic risk of breast cancer, the  Times reports. The girl was born after embryos were screened to exclude the faulty BRCA1 gene. All the father’s female relatives had developed breast cancer caused by BRCA1. The program is run by the University College Hospital in London. Genetic screening of fetus for serious genetic condition is part of the maternal health care and highly recommended for pregnant women over 35. However, only genetic risks of Huntington’s disease, cystic fibrosis and chromosomal abnormalities are tested. Women can then make the choice to continue with (or terminate) a pregnancy. Recently, genetic testing of individuals for risk of certai... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2096035 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:39:22 +0100 2096035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2019245&cid=t_128234_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F12%2F07%2Fhow-to-design-an-apartment-in-5-easy-steps%2F Make sure you prep for the day by drinking several martinis the night before so that you are well on your way to a hangover for the day of fun at hand.  After you are good and sauced, go check out the new apartment.  Hopefully this will be your first time seeing it.  Its very important to take measurements before you head to the store so get out those feet and walk it out.  (Don’t write it down.  Your awesomely impaired memory is completely fine for this) Agree on an early start.  Always important when you have a big day planned.  Then chack back and make sure you have successfully accomplished step 1 and roll out of bed only when the phone rings asking where you are. Go to Ikea.  The world’s most horribly amazing place.  An entire apartment fits on 1 flatbed cart.  I... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2019245 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:28:15 +0100 2019245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556545&cid=t_128234_136_f&fid=36051&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FCancerCommentary%2F%7E3%2F323340828%2F Shocks it’s July and I am working out of the house. I barely made it through June…maybe it is time to get a new computer set? We’ll see… Anyways, here are a few stuff on cancer I might have missed in the recent days: ‘Designer baby’ to be free from breast cancer? Men’s cancer vaccine Accidental fungus leads to promising cancer drug That’s all for now folks..I gotta run! Tags: 'designer baby', accidental cancer drug, breast-cancer, cancer-drug, cancer-vaccine, free of hereditary breast cancer, fungus, Gardasil, men cancer vaccine, MerckShare This (Source: Cancer Commentary) Cancer Commentary blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556545 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:00:43 +0100 1556545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=704447&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F29%2Ffashion-designer-liz-claiborne-dies-of-cancer%2F Filed under: Products, Celebrity in memoriam, Celebrity newsLiz Claiborne, fashion designer for working women climbing corporate ladders, died Tuesday at the New York Presbyterian Hospital after battling cancer for many years. She was 78.Said Bill McComb, CEO of Claiborne's company since November: "In losing Liz Claiborne, we have not only lost the founder of our company, but an inspirational woman who revolutionized the fashion industry 30 years ago. Her commitment to style and design is ever present in our thinking and the way we work. We will remember Liz for her vision, her entrepreneurial spirit and her enduring compassion and generosity."Claiborne, with husband Art Ostenberg and partners Leonard Boxer and Jerome Chazen, launched her label in 1976 after working for years as an unknown... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=704447 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 704447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675444&cid=t_128234_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F16%2Ftest-your-blood-sugar-in-style%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Products, Support You know diabetes is entering the mainstream when you see a tv ad hawking designer blood glucose meters. I'm not much of an impulse shopper, but these little buggers are sharp! LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson Company, now offers their OneTouch(R) UltraMini(TM) blood glucose meter in four bold colors -- Silver Moon, Limelight, Pink Glow and Black. The sleek body is small enough to slip into your pocket or purse, with easy to read results in just five seconds. The meter uses OneTouch(R) Ultra(R) test strips. LifeScan's website claims the strips are covered at the lowest co-pay by more health plans than any other strip. Not bad. Americans eat up designer gear. Diabetes is on the rise. I predict a Personal Digital ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675444 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 675444