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 'develop'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:48 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3976689&cid=t_104316_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2FQdneAaeNFco%2F There has been considerable discussion in recent times about ‘local’ versus ‘global’ engagement strategy, or whether there is some kind of mystical balance of the two. Earlier this year Creation Healthcare was pleased to facilitate seminars in New York and London with leading global pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, during which the constraints and opportunities of global healthcare engagement strategy were discussed. Creation Healthcare are long-time proponents of setting aside time to define an overarching global strategy; we are therefore sometimes asked by new clients, “Do you really think we should have a global engagement strategy?” This is a great question, to which we (almost) always answer “Yes”. Some may say, “What about the local nuances?”; “What abo... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3976689 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:00:14 +0100 3976689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809729&cid=t_104316_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F5smsR4ZZCig%2F A disappointing new study says that more Americans are at risk for heart disease than in the last few years. After making progress with health, it seems that we’ve slid back to some very bad patterns. The study tracks people who have a low risk of heart disease factors, such as “not smoking, having low blood cholesterol, normal blood pressure, normal weight and no sign of diabetes.” They found that only 7.5 percent of people have a low risk, as opposed to 10.5 percent in 1994. (This is a study in which you want the number to be higher, with a great percentage of people have no risk of heart disease.) The only positive item found in this survey was that more people are not smoking. So at least we’re getting some things right. The push to stop people from smoking is ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809729 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:06:16 +0100 2809729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674330&cid=t_104316_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FNhyUZ7hnq2I%2F This news shouldn’t be surprising. A new report says that people involved in or exposed to the collapse of the Twin Towers have a greater chance of developing asthma. With all the dust and debris that flew during that event, it makes sense that there would be some lasting health effects. About “1 in 7, or 13.5 percent of adults who encountered intense dust clouds after the collapse of the World Trade Center on September 11 were later found to have asthma.” Those with no dust exposure came in at 8.4 percent with asthma. This was true of those in buildings who were rescued and the rescue workers themselves. In fact, rescue workers had the highest rates of asthma. All the more reason we appreciate their brave efforts. Image: sxc.hu. Share and Enjoy: ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674330 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:53:07 +0100 2674330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463560&cid=t_104316_180_f&fid=38602&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.armstrongmethod.com%2Fblog%2Ftaking-risks-increases-confidence%2F Last week I was re-reading the book ‘Screw It, Let’s Do It’ by Richard Branson. Branson, if you’re not aware, is the founder of Virgin Records, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Atlantic and now Virgin Galactic. (The first airline to take people into space – yikes!)  He’s the crazy, provocative English dude that flys around the world in hot air balloons and is notorious for shocking the public with his outrageous stunts to promote his brands. In his book ‘Screw It, Let’s Do It’, Branson discusses his belief systems about life, family and business.  I like a lot of his ideas but what stood out most for me is his unwavering belief in himself and his liberating risk-taking attitude.  It seems to me the more risks he takes, the more his confidence grows&#82... Armstrong Method blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463560 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:42:43 +0100 2463560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091321&cid=t_104316_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F12%2F12%2F7-ways-to-deal-with-holiday-grief%2F Holidays tend to be family-oriented and if you’ve lost a loved one, the season can be an especially painful reminder of the death. Here are some ways to cope: talking about the deceased person is okay. Your stress will only increase if the deceased person’s memory is allowed to become a landmine that everyone tiptoes around. things won’t be the same. It’s normal to feel at odds with yourself and family events when dealing with grief. Do not isolate, but limit involvement when you need to and plan new events. don’t let other people’s expectations dictate how your holiday will unfold. If you don’t feel like doing something this Christmas, don’t let others force you. If you do want to attend holiday functions, make sure you know your limit... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091321 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:02:34 +0100 1091321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=987378&cid=t_104316_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F176509862%2F We had a very fun session titled Teaching Brain Fitness in Your Community at an American Society on Aging (ASA) conference for health professionals a couple of weeks ago. Full house, with over 60 attendants and very good participation, showing great interest in the topic. I can't wait to see the evaluations. These are some of the resources I promised as a follow-up, which can be useful to everyone interested in our field: Good general articles in the business and general media: Change or Die Want a sharp mind for your golden years? Start now You’re Wiser Now On how new neurons are born and grow in the adult brain: Salk Scientists Demonstrate For The First Time That Newly Born Brain Cells Are Functional In The Adult Brain Old Brains, New Tricks On the surprising plasticity and developm... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=987378 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:24:34 +0100 987378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=719547&cid=t_104316_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F131431717%2Fmita_tone_survey_scores_what_d.html What does your score mean anyway? Let’s analyze your Tone IQ Results to see where you are operating at your best – and where new smart skills can help you benefit from even more positive tone. Scores are valued at A = 10 points; B = 9 points; C = 7 points; and, D = 5 pointsFirst, calculate your score here by counting how many a. _____ b. _____ c. _____ d. _____ responses you checked in the Tone IQ Survey. Next add your 15 scores.  Finally, check descriptions for each score below to see where you stand in terms of your tone outcomes at work.A score from 150 to 91 means:You use highly effective tone strategies in many communication areas. Your beliefs and practices often empower excellence in yourself and others. You tend to operate from a well developed intraperso... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=719547 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 16:48:11 +0100 719547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=503970&cid=t_104316_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F27%2Fc-peptide-missing-in-action%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Lifestyle, Drugs, ResearchWhen treating diabetes, today's doctors focus on establishing blood glucose control, but often overlook the need to protect against common diabetic complications such as blindness, kidney damage, and nerve damage. The DCCT, even with a comprehensive treatment program, had a complication rate of approximately 40% of participants. People who do not have diabetes make insulin with C-peptide. Those of us diabetics who inject synthetic insulin do not get the C-peptide. When scientists began developing insulin - they weeded out the pieces of the amino acid chain they felt were insignificant in lowering blood glucose. Synthetic insulin was designed to reduce the dangerous buildup of excess sugar in the bloodstream. Uh ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=503970 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 503970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=485338&cid=t_104316_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F20%2Felectromagnetic-field-didnt-cause-australia-cancer-cluster%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Research, Environment, Daily newsAn independent report revealed recently that women employed at the Toowong site of ABC's former Brisbane studios in Australia were six times more likely to develop breast cancer than other women.The site has been vacated. And the hunt is on -- for the cause of this unusually high rate of the disease.No luck yet -- but new findings, while not definitive on what has caused this cluster, do indicate exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) is not a factor -- because the low frequency fields at the site were typical of other workplaces and residences, without any such cancer cluster.Further testing will take place in an attempt to solve this on-going mystery, chronicled in the posts that follow.ABC journalists walk out over cancer cl... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=485338 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 485338