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 'diy'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:02:43 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107807&cid=t_122880_133_f&fid=35084&url=https%3A%2F%2Fballastexistenz.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F16%2Fwheelchair-coverings%2F It’s getting really hot out. And for a heat-sensitive person there’s very little worse than being in hot weather in an all-black wheelchair. So I decided to cover as many surfaces as possible on my new manual chair, with a very much non-black fabric. Here are the results: [Photos show a manual wheelchair, first from the front view and then from a side view with the seat tilted back. The base of the wheelchair is purple. The seat, back, headrest, armrests, thigh guards, and leg rests are covered in a fabric that's light blue with white clouds and white butterflies, and glitter.] I ended up covering the cushion, the back rest, the headrest, the armrests, the thigh guards, and the leg rests with this fabric. I am completely unable to sew, so I did this all with scissors and an e... Ballastexistenz blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107807 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:23:54 +0100 5107807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933064&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-14%2F We’re just hours away from Labor Day Weekend, and we can’t wait. We’re making this a good one (take that, Earl!), because summer’s not over ’til it’s over… Go to the Beach One more time, just one more. De-Stress without Blowing Our Budget You don’t have to spend mega bucks to chill out this weekend. In fact, you can spend less than $10. Eat Burgers It’s the last hurrah of summer, so we’re getting in the last of our burgers. Don’t eat meat? Try this raw and vegan version. Get Ready For Fall We’re not going back to school, but we’re getting into the spirit of returning to a healthy fall routine. Just as soon as we’re done drinking this one last mojito… Give Ourselves An At-Home Facial We’re equippe... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933064 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:13:20 +0100 3933064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933057&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fice-jewelry-to-stay-cool-why-didnt-we-think-of-that%2F photo via Ecouterre Do you know how many times we held an ice cube against our wrist this summer? Dozens. The hottest summer on record in New York really made us sweat, whine, and search desperately for ways to cool off. That’s why we slapped our hands on our foreheads when we saw design team 01Mathery’s DIY solution for cooling off — ice-cube gems. Simply stick some chains or string in an ice cube tray, and let them freeze. Then you’re ready to have your own personal cooling system. We’d recommend only wearing these in the comfort of your own home or yard, though. Greeting your boss might be weird with water running down your chest. via Ecouterre Post from: BlissTree Ice Jewelry to Stay Cool: Why Didn't We Think of That? (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933057 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:34:15 +0100 3933057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876615&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Flily-organic-home-spa-kit-we-relaxed-shouldnt-you%2F Most of us don’t have the time or money to head to the spa as often as we’d like; you can give yourself a spa experience at home, but that often involves running around to at least a couple of shops to round up the supplies. That’s where Lily Organic comes in. With their home spa kit, you can give yourself a mini-break from your daily annoyances. The kit comes with literally everything you might need for a 2 hour spa session: Moisturizers, tea, a candle, lotions, incense — the works. Thankfully, it also comes with detailed instructions telling you what to do with all of the products you’re given, and what order to use them in. Everything in the kit smells seriously good — not overpowering or artificial at all. And, though you need a good two hour block to get th... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876615 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:55:34 +0100 3876615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3868735&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstatic.slideshare.net%2Fswf%2Fssplayer2.swf%3Fid%3D4882813%26%23038%3Bdoc%3Dfutureofhealth-slideshareversion-100801104636-phpapp01 A report on the future of health was presented to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) by PSFK, a trends research and innovation company. It features a wide range to topics including distant learning, diagnostics, gaming for health, offline web, DIY checkup, and many others: PSFK presents Future Of Health View more presentations from PSFK. (Hat Tip: iMedicalApps) *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3868735 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:00:28 +0100 3868735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831327&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fperfect-summer-cottage-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F While we don’t have the vacation home of our dreams (yet), that doesn’t mean we don’t already imagine how we’ll decorate it. We scoured Apartment Therapy’s posts from this week to come up with the perfect design plan for our future summer cottage. What do you think? House to Drool Over: Michael’s Laid Back Cottage DIY Project: Mason Jar Chandelier Object of Desire: Embroidered Porcelain Dishware Home How-To: DIY Lighted Paper Pennant Garland House Greening: Upcycled ‘Head Gardener’ by Anna Garforth Post from: BlissTree Perfect Summer Cottage: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831327 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:21:20 +0100 3831327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3805796&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdont-forget-the-walls-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F No room is complete until you make your mark on the walls. Check out our roundup of some of our favorite posts from Apartment Therapy this week, with a focus on creative wall decorations. House to Drool Over: Dark and Cozy Corner from James Plumb DIY Project: Beadboard Cottage Walls Objects of Desire: Anaglypta Wall Treatments Home How-To: Metallic Walls House Greening: Decorating With Vintage Photos Post from: BlissTree Don't Forget the Walls: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3805796 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:46:33 +0100 3805796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786122&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ftop-10-posts-on-blisstree-this-week-2%2F You may have been so busy this week that you missed our heated hippie debate, or our post about the many things you can do with your placenta. Have we piqued your curiosity? Check out our favorite posts of the week below: 1. Women at Work: What Are Your Biggest Problems? 2. Gallery: 10 Celebrities Over 40 We Don’t Want to Look Like 3. 6 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With Your Placenta 4. Popsicle Summer: Q&A With L.A.’s Popshop (Plus DIY Blueberry Lemonade Popsicles) 5. Eco-Friendly Shopping: 10 Bathroom Essentials for Under $10 6. The ecobutton: Save Energy and Money 7. 11 Things We Love About Hippies 8. BOOTYCamp! Day 5 With Lacey Stone: Pulled Muscles, Bruised Egos, and Team Spirit 9. Gallery: 10 More Celebrities Over 40 You Couldn’t Pay Us to Look Like... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786122 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:00:41 +0100 3786122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3776488&cid=t_122880_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F07%2F21%2Fis-the-world-running-out-of-cosmetic-scientists%2F Where are we going to find the next generation of cosmetic chemists? I bet that question is not often on your mind, but it might matter – a study published October 10th, 2008, says that girls who are especially gifted in math and science often choose other career paths based on the lack of importance American culture places on math, deficiencies in the public school system, and very few women role models. According to ScienceDaily, data reflects the fact that top mathematicians in the country are, in fact, foreigners by birth. The US is starting to let other countries fill our needs when it comes to engineers, mathematicians, scientists…and cosmetic chemists. The study shares that both girls and boys in the US find their math and science talents overlooked, or worse, discouraged. Secon... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3776488 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:01:37 +0100 3776488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3767044&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdiy-home-screen-printed-bathroom-tiles%2F Sometimes, bathrooms are small, drab, and depressing – and dreary bathrooms can make your home feel as cozy and stylish as a prison cell. But not everyone has an unlimited budget for fancy tiles. Including me with my stunningly cheerless, tiny bathroom. But I can do it myself, and so can you. Just get some thick art paper screen-printed with whatever pattern your heart desires (you can also choose eco-friendly screen printing). Slap a bunch of waterproof PVA (glue) down on the backs of the pieces of paper, and lie them on the bathroom floor. Cover them with few coats of PVA, and for good measure, cover with a coat of boat varnish (not so eco-friendly). Let us know what DIY ways you have to brighten up a tiny, sad bathroom in the comments section, below. photo via Lifehacker via Lifehacke... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3767044 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:07:34 +0100 3767044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3761506&cid=t_122880_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F07%2F17%2Fthe-number-1-danger-of-mixing-your-own-cosmetics-2%2F Crista’s question…I have a question on home made facial moisturizers. I’m a “make your own nut” with moisturizers, laundry soaps, miscellaneous cleaners, and add-ins for conditioners ( I’m big on coconut oil). Anyway enough with the jibberjabber.  I start with Biosilk fruitcocktail as a base, (here’s a strange fact I was told by a cock fighting, i.e. fighting chickens, models hair dresser that it makes a good moisturizer) and then I add coconut oil and shea butter. It works for me. Just wondering your thoughts – Is it good? Bad? None of the above? The Right Brain’s response: Our first thought in response to your question is: Fighting chickens have hairdressers???  You’ve GOT to write back and explain that one! But let’s ge... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3761506 Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:01:12 +0100 3761506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724439&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-to-make-fireworks-with-marshmallows%2F It’s July 4th (woot), so by now you’ve probably stocked up on marshmallows for some summertime S’mores. And while you’ve got those white puffball confections, you may as well make some fireworks, too. Let GrassRootsDIY show you how. Post from: BlissTree How to Make Fireworks With Marshmallows: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724439 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:00:58 +0100 3724439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724440&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffireworks-on-the-beach-photo-of-the-day%2F Happy Fourth of July! Here’s to watching fireworks on the beach. Buy them, set them off, or make your own. Photo from Flickr user madmarv00 Post from: BlissTree Fireworks on the Beach: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724440 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 15:00:30 +0100 3724440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721738&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhome-decor-roundup-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: House to Drool Over: The Bruns Breathtaking Bucolic Colonial DIY Project: 4th of July Banners Object of Desire: Vegetable Keep-Sacks From Orka Problem Solver: How to Make a Custom Knife Tray Out of Wood & Glue House Greening: 49 Ways to Go Green for Renters Post from: BlissTree Home Decor Roundup: On the Couch With Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721738 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 22:02:23 +0100 3721738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721743&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmobile-gardens-working-with-what-youve-got%2F Want to garden but don’t have a backyard? No problem – there are lots of ways to rig up “mobile gardens.” You can go big or small with your garden-on-the-go, and below you’ll see examples of both in our favorite mobile garden photos. Check out the full set at The Daily Green. photo via The Daily Green photo via The Daily Green photo via The Daily Green via The Daily Green Post from: BlissTree Mobile Urban Gardens: No Yard Required (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721743 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:37:50 +0100 3721743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699458&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-6%2F Hear that? It’s the sound of the weekend calling your name. We’re getting goosebumps of excitement. Here are ten things you’ll find us doing over the next two days: Rethink our shampoo choice. Our old brands are full of harsh chemicals, and we’re guessing eco-friendly brands smell just as good – or better. Continue our crafting. Last week we tried crocheting, and this weekend we’ll try our hand at knitting. Take all day to plan a beautiful meal. We’ll definitely be sure to take some photos, too. We’re sure the food will look amazing, but we also want proof that we slaved in a hot kitchen all day. Give up Coke for the weekend. We don’t know about you, but we’re getting a little freaked out about the possible side effects. We&#8... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699458 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:25:19 +0100 3699458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3687218&cid=t_122880_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F06%2F23%2Fthe-number-one-danger-of-mixing-your-own-cosmetics%2F Crista’s question…I have a question on home made facial moisturizers. I’m a “make your own nut” with moisturizers, laundry soaps, miscellaneous cleaners, and add-ins for conditioners ( I’m big on coconut oil). Anyway enough with the jibberjabber. I start with Biosilk fruitcocktail as a base, (here’s a strange fact I was told by a cock fighting, i.e. fighting chickens, models hair dresser that it makes a good moisturizer) and then I add coconut oil and shea butter. It works for me. Just wondering your thoughts – Is it good? Bad? None of the above? The Right Brain Responds: Our first thought in response to your question is: Fighting chickens have hairdressers??? You’ve GOT to write back and explain that one! But let’s get back to yo... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3687218 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:01:37 +0100 3687218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683595&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdeet-free-protection-diy-natural-bug-spray%2F photo: Thinkstock What’s the most annoying thing about being outside during the summer? Those damn mosquitoes. They make us squirm, scratch, and even swear, and nothing is more frustrating than pairing an awesome sundress with killer sandals and having big, red welts all over your legs. Another frustrating fact of life: DEET, the active ingredient in most bug sprays, is a pretty nasty chemical that could cause brain cell death and behavior changes after prolonged use. Quite the dilemma, right? We’ve got a recipe for natural bug repellent that could fix our mosquito problem. We’d guess that it’s not going to keep bugs away as well as products with DEET, but we’ll take a few bites here and there over the health risks DEET poses. We’ll just be using the few... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683595 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:28:43 +0100 3683595 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676633&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F10-things-we-want-to-do-this-weekend-5%2F We had a busy week, and now we’re ready to have a jam-packed weekend. Check out 10 things we want to do over the next few days: Bake a cake. What better way to celebrate the weekend than a perfectly summery cake. Make our bathrooms greener. No, we don’t mean the paint color. We’re getting excited about our new fancy low-flow showerheads. We might even start singing. Eat our fruit frozen. We’ll try anything to beat the heat. A smoothie and some frozen grapes for a Saturday afternoon snack sound amazing. Take a break from meat. Our weekend will be filled with leisurely meals crammed with vegetables and whole grains – we got enough meat and dairy this week. Tweet. The world must know every exciting thing we’re doing this weekend. And now that we can have... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676633 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:50:49 +0100 3676633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665937&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdiy-summer-craft-video-of-the-day%2F While the summer sun can wreak havoc on our skin, it can also lend itself to some awesome projects. Check out how to make a sunprint cork board or tray: via Design*Sponge Post from: BlissTree DIY Summer Craft: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665937 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:42 +0100 3665937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662638&cid=t_122880_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=3652388&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmake-your-own-green-perfume%2F photo: Thinkstock If you’ve  been keeping up with Blisstree, you know that we’re not fans of the “fragrance” ingredient found in many perfumes and soaps. If you haven’t been keeping up with us, please leave now. Just kidding – we’ll bring you up to speed. When you see “fragrance” on the back of your perfume bottle, you are spraying chemicals on yourself that are linked to hormone disruptions and allergic reactions. Are conscientious consumers destined to an odorless existence? A recent New York Times article, “Making Flowers Into Perfume,” shared the secret of natural, DIY perfumers, with instructions for making your own non-toxic perfume: What you need: Your fave flowers or herbs Alcohol, preferably Organic Neutral Grape Alcoh... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3652388 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:07:33 +0100 3652388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607463&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fnatural-bathroom-cleaners-dream-homes-and-book-clocks-on-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy-this-week%2F It’s hard to pick favorites on Apartment Therapy , but here are a few things we liked this week on the cool home design site: House to Drool Over: Alicia’s Dream Come True DIY Project: Make Your Own Book Clock Object of Desire: Repurposed Orphaned Drawers from the Hamburg Gallery The Problem-Solver: Truly Learning How To Clean Your Home House Greening: Cleaning Your Bathroom With A Grapefruit And Salt Post from: BlissTree Natural Bathroom Cleaners, Dream Homes, and Book Clocks: On The Couch With Apartment Therapy This Week (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607463 Fri, 28 May 2010 15:47:25 +0100 3607463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566599&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fon-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy-home-design-to-drool-over%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: House to Drool Over: Mark’s Mid-Century Austin Abode DIY Project: Simple Springs in Recycled Vases Object of Desire: The Dustpan Bin by Lufdesign The Spring Cure Project: Graduation Photos! House Greening: Recycled Glass Backsplash Post from: BlissTree On The Couch With Apartment Therapy: Home Design To Drool Over (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566599 Fri, 14 May 2010 17:01:22 +0100 3566599 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3556053&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-living-we-dig-composting%2F photo: Thinkstock Composting is something every good eco-conscious woman knows she should do, but somehow finds a reason not to. It’s gross, you say. I live in a city, you sigh. The time for excuses is over. Thanks to Planet Green, there’s the City Girl’s Guide to Composting – but don’t worry, it works for non-urban types, too. First you need to decide what kind of composting you want to do. Worm composting is good if you’re short on space (and don’t mind worms, obviously); hot composting is good if you’re a real go-getter and are willing to put a little more work into composting while reaping a more satisfying reward; and cold composting is good if you’d like a low-maintenance approach. You just dump the scraps into a bucket and let them s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3556053 Wed, 12 May 2010 13:36:09 +0100 3556053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603663&cid=t_122880_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F12864457%2F1fe234%2Fneuromarketing%7ECollege-Branding-in-an-Open-Source-Era.htm At this year’s South by Southwest Interactive, I had a chance to speak with Anya Kamenetz, author of DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education. In her short but insightful book, Kamenetz outlines the forces that are starting to transform higher education in the U.S. and suggests alternative scenarios for [...] CommentsComments (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603663 Tue, 11 May 2010 13:15:40 +0100 3603663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519751&cid=t_122880_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F30%2Ffriday-funnies-in-honour-of-occupational-therapy-diy%2F Yep, they’ve fixed it! There may not be an occupational therapy chromosome, but I’m sure the ‘inventors’ of these solutions to everyday problems inherited something they can pass on to generations hence. If you’ve lost your built-up spoon – don’t despair, simply attach a coffee top to your fork and slurp away! Now, occupational therapists have forever used simple tools to achieve great things – nothing more so than the old wood and bolt bottle top opener. Need a support for your child’s drooping head? Prop her up with toys! But wait, there’s more! For the therapist who needs to travel – make sure the ergonomics work both at home and in the car! Going camping? Need a commode? The fresh air version comes with toilet roll as we... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519751 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:48:16 +0100 3519751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3515503&cid=t_122880_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F04%2F29%2Fhow-can-you-preserve-diy-cosmetics%2F Ejogo inquires…I’m working on a product for my hair which is thin and I find that using the egg with other products works but after a few weeks, it goes bad. What chemical can I use to keep it from going spoiled but doesn’t damage my hair? Any help is greatly appreciated. The Right Brain responds: As we’ve pointed out in previous posts on preservative free products,  you could be in for a world of hurt if you’re using unpreserved cosmetics. This is especially true for products based on eggs (nature’s perfect nutrient) because they provide such a good nutrient base for bacteria to thrive on. If you mix your own product and use it while it’s fresh you’re less likely to have any problems. But if you have any “left overs” you’... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3515503 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:01:06 +0100 3515503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3501662&cid=t_122880_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FIw9M5oHYBDU%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: House to Drool Over: Tiffany and Jaan’s Scandinavian Inspired Flat DIY Project: 3 Great DIY Vase Ideas Objects of Desire: Giles Miller Carcboard Cuckoo Clock The Spring Cure Project: Week 6 – Show and Tell House Greening: Buying Bulk for Small Spaces Post from: BlissTree On The Couch with Apartment Therapy: Our Weekly Home Design Roundup (Source: Genetics and Health) Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3501662 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:28:16 +0100 3501662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3453869&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fon-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy-3%2F Blisstree’s favorite Apartment Therapy posts from the past week: House to Drool Over: Mel & Dave’s Industrial Chic Loft DIY Project: Kitchen Cabinets Made from Wine Crates Objects of Desire: David Trubridge Design The Spring Cure Project: Week 4 – Show and Tell House Greening: Green Your Move Post from: BlissTree On The Couch with Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3453869 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:10:35 +0100 3453869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3432846&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fon-the-couch-with-apartment-therapy-2%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: House to Drool Over: Johanna’s Greek Revival Rescue DIY Project: Air Plant Chandelier Objects of Desire: IKEA’s Collection of Solar-Powered Lighting The Spring Cure Project: Week 3 – The Landing Strip House Greening: DIY Water Saving Toilet Tank Hack Post from: BlissTree On the Couch with Apartment Therapy (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3432846 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:01:39 +0100 3432846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382783&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fapartment-therapy-roundup-2%2F Our favorite Apartment Therapy posts of the week: Apartment to drool over: Oksana and Tim’s House in the Woods DIY Project: How to Wire a Lamp Objects of Desire: Coralie Bickford-Smith for Penguin Classics The Spring Cure Project: Week 1 House Greening: Updating Old Appliances all photos: apartmenttherapy.com Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382783 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:04:21 +0100 3382783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362374&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fapartment-therapy-roundup%2F Blisstree loves Apartment Therapy. So much, in fact, that we can get lost in its recesses for hours. And hours. And hours. To save you from falling into that rabbit hole, we’ve picked a few of our favorite AT posts from this week: Apartment to drool over: Sara and Michael’s Bohemian Salvage      DIY Project: The $20 Wine Box Kitchen Shelving Solution     Everyday Tips and Tricks: Personalized Pancakes     Clean Home, Clean Body: Choosing a Water Filter for Your Shower     Objects of Desire: Quirky Toothbrush Holders    All Photos: apartmenttherapy.com Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362374 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:34:13 +0100 3362374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3283506&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2Fh7eQIpWbePw%2Fdiy-synthetic-biology-more-than.html A few years in his book, A Many-Colored Glass, Freeman Dyson envisioned that the domestication of biotechnology would result in a new art form, as creative as painting or sculpture and would give rise to an explosion of new diverse creatures, few of which will be masterpieces, but “all will bring joy to their creators and variety to our flora and fauna.”  Now, college biology students are competing to see who can create new, living tools to address the planet's problems (e.g., bacteria that   The comments and reactions to the article range from go-get-'em to we-are-destroying-ourselves-and-the planet to philosophical: Sample comment 1:  Genetic engineering by experienced professionals is dangerous enough. Genetic engineering by students is a spectacularly bad idea. S... Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3283506 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:47:25 +0100 3283506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269674&cid=t_122880_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=3251285&cid=t_122880_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2010%2F02%2F08%2Fbeauty-science-for-valentines-day%2F Today’s post is a shout out for anyone looking for a good Valentines Day present for their beauty-obsessed, science-geeky gal pals. Flowers and candy are always nice on Valentines Day, but, being chemists, the Beauty Brains also like presents that combine two of our favorite hobbies (beauty science and kissing.) Like this “Make Your Own Lip Balm Kit!” It’s got everything you need to build your own lip lock laboratory of love – including skin-softening emollients, yummy flavors, and other ingredients that we talked about in our post on how lip gloss works. Have you tried any DIY cosmetic kits? Leave a comment and share with the rest of the Beauty Brains community. (Source: thebeautybrains.com) thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3251285 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:25:19 +0100 3251285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133577&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fmake-a-golden-bow-for-breastfeeding-support%2F Have you heard of the Golden Bow Initiative? In 2002 on the 12th anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration, UNICEF launched the Golden Bow Initiative, formalizing and encouraging the use of a golden bow as the symbol for the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding. Golden Bow by Sanja Gjenero Why a Golden Bow? The gold color symbolizes that breastfeeding is the gold standard for infant feeding. The yellowish colostrum is often called “liquid gold” and I know many mothers who call their precious bags of expressed breast milk “liquid gold” as well. The bow is used rather than a simple loop of ribbon because the two loops of the bow represent the mother and the infant. Naturally, both parties are necessary for successful breastfeeding and neither is more impo... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133577 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:58:30 +0100 3133577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995716&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fpumpkin-pie-scented-play-dough-recipe%2F Becoming a mother made me more frugal and brought me back to basics. Fortunately, play dough is surprisingly easy to make from scratch! I love knowing what’s in it and that it is truly non-toxic, and I love experimenting with different colors and scents! I find homemade dough to be superior to store-bought. It’s smoother, smells better, and can be made in large quantities. The recipe below can be halved if you want to make a small amount of a variety of colors, or it can be doubled to make a gallon-sized bag worth. It takes about 15 minutes to make, and I recommend cleaning the pot before the dough dries in it! This recipe makes a quart-sized bag. To celebrate fall, this time I made pumpkin-pie scented orange play dough. Basic Play Dough Recipe 2 cups flour 2 cups warm water 1... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995716 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:28:00 +0100 2995716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2974227&cid=t_122880_155_f&fid=38406&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FThe1xObjective%2F%7E3%2Fp0i7KbBS1uU%2F This past summer, various news sources reported on Cell Scope, the portable Cell Phone Microscope.  It was a well-developed and supported, sophisticated device that at least seemed like it could be... Catch the rest of the story after the break... (Source: The 1x Objective) The 1x Objective blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2974227 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:56:21 +0100 2974227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899220&cid=t_122880_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F16%2Ffriday-funnies-15%2F It’s nearly Labour Weekend in NZ, time for all good DIYers to get their projects up and running.  For inspiration, you might like these… And if none of those tickle your fancy, think about one of these as a weekend project. Yes, they’re cakes. Not for the faint-hearted or those with hand tremors. Finally, if you want to know whether you really need a break – take this test. It’s from the Beebs, can’t be wrong! Have a good one. (Source: HealthSkills Weblog) HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899220 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:41:19 +0100 2899220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814381&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fbanish-germs-with-this-diy-hand-sanitizer%2F Word everywhere is that washing your hands is the key to staying healthy, especially when there are so many bugs and viruses floating around. Soap and water work great but sometimes you just feel the need to use something a little more potent  – like an alcohol based hand sanitizer. But there’s a lot of controversy surrounding hand sanitizer products. Some people worry about the effectiveness of them. Others are concerned about the chemicals put in them – chemicals such as the endocrine disruptor Triclosan. Easier, in some ways, to make your own. That way, you exactly what’s in it. DIY hand sanitizer recipe In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup each of pure aloe vera gel and grain alcohol with 5 drops of tea tree essential oil. To make it smell less pungent, add 5 drops of your fav... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814381 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:26:20 +0100 2814381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2357325&cid=t_122880_107_f&fid=35041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Fdigitalbio%2F%7E3%2FHyXow_XMVTo%2Finjection_collection_and_sex.php That's how new life forms are created every day in the wild, folks. Human researchers of course have added a few twists on the theme. If we can't induce bacteria or animal cells to collect new bits of DNA on their own, we turn to electroshock therapy. With plants.... aw heck, we just shoot them. And where did this crazy rant come from you ask? Last Saturday morning, at the crack of 9 am I got to be interviewed on a radio program with two of the main spokespeople from the DIY bio movement, Mackenzie Cowell and Meredith Patterson. The program was "The Food Chain" (you can listen to it here: ) Read the rest of this post... | Read the comments on this post... (Source: Discovering Biology in a Digital World) Discovering Biology in a Digital World blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2357325 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:40:02 +0100 2357325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2271678&cid=t_122880_107_f&fid=35041&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fscienceblogs%2Fdigitalbio%2F%7E3%2FQgnh7Udlb00%2Fdiy_bio_programming_culture_an.php I guess I put my foot in it when I wrote that Genome Technology article on DIY Bio. I've already gotten a couple of e-mails today and I can see on the Google groups DIY bio section, that I managed to offend some people by suggesting doing biotechnology successfully at home might mean that you actually have to learn some biology. Funny, huh? It's like I suggested something heretical. People have to learn how to program to write software, don't they? I don't see that doing biotechnology as a hobby would be any different. Anyway, here's my response to the DIY google group critics. I've rephrased some of the comments and suppositions on the Google group list serve into questions since reading through e-mail threads is a bit cumbersome. No doubt I'll get corrected in the comments. Read th... Discovering Biology in a Digital World blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2271678 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:42:45 +0100 2271678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055764&cid=t_122880_117_f&fid=34808&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthebeautybrains.com%2F2008%2F12%2F21%2Fmake-your-own-sugar-scrub%2F Hello Beauty Brains community. Today, we have a guest post from a cosmetic chemist who started her own company. Joan Brindle, cosmetic chemist and owner of The Creative Cosmetic Company shares her recipe for a terrific sugar scrub. Make Your Own Sugar Scrub A few years ago as I was getting ready to make my annual bath and body gifts for the Holidays, I invited afriend to join me in making some sugar scrubs. My friend said “oh, I already make those and it’s really simple. I just mix cooking oil and sugar together and add some fragrance oil.” Yikes, I had seen those homemade sugar scrubs before. They were nothing but gloopy, oily messes! That year, I made sure to include a jar of my home-made sugar scrub with her gift. Since then my friend has learned that for just a few pennies more,... thebeautybrains.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055764 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:04:52 +0100 2055764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1825837&cid=t_122880_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FjFP5u3z9uU8%2F An article in today’s Morning News of northwest Arkansas describes a multi-sensory room for adults with “severe intellectual disabilities.” The room is equipped with a “clear plastic, 5-foot-tall column of illuminated bubbles, an aroma generator and a projector that throws a variety of soothing images on the wall,” along with a giant vibrating pillow, a “vibro-acoustic mattress.” Specialty stuff indeed—-though the article begins by noting that some of these devices borrow a page from the likes of aromatherapy devices, recordings of rainforest sounds, beanbag chairs, and other 1980s trends, and got me thinking about how Charlie tends to address many sensory needs with the stuff around us: Polar fleece blankets and hooded jackets of course, but... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1825837 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:39:24 +0100 1825837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1815386&cid=t_122880_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F0X63Wy908Kw%2F In recognition of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, b5media bloggers on the Health and Wellness Channel are blogging about the 12 step program of Alcoholics Anonymous. (For a list of the 12 posts on the 12 steps, check out Healthbolt.) This is Step 10: Step 10 - Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it I don’t know a lot about the 12 steps; the call to self-scrutiny and to reexamination of oneself stated in Step 10 have been important for me to apply in figuring how to help Charlie. Parents today frequently note how overwhelmed they feel by the sheer range of treatment—educational, biomedical, and otherwise—options that they hear about for autism. Should one try the special diet? Try brushing or a therapy dog or mu... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1815386 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:00:19 +0100 1815386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779309&cid=t_122880_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FeeUwWuk3QSk%2F How to avoid being bankrupt by autism, is the topic of another NPR story on autism. We’ve skirted the bottom of our checking account on more than a few occasions; when we moved to the town my in-laws have been living in so Charlie could attend the autism program there in June of 2006, one reason we lived with them was because it was easier on our finances (though not on “family relations,” I guess you could say). One of the main reasons that there’s constant talk about “costs of autism” is because a lot of therapies, treatments, and schools, and more for autistic children come with a hefty price tag; the question is, of course, how do you what’s money well spent or not? Does any “result” justify handing over the dollars? There have been... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779309 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:07:55 +0100 1779309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1729689&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2FQ-KBqsdhuE0%2F Inspired by this post on designing a nursing necklace, two Breastfeeding 1-2-3 readers crafted their own nursing necklaces! Check out the lovely creations of Hobo Mama (photo and discussion) and Digiscrappin’ Life (photo and discussion). Thanks for posting pictures, ladies! Have you been inspired by any of the following do-it-yourself projects? ~ Nursing Cover ~ Knitted Nursing Tank Top ~ Pullover Crew Neck Baby Bib ~ Baby Bib with Neck Ties ~ Ring Sling ~ Nursing Necklace ~ Nursing Pads ~ Baby Booties ~ Cloth Diapers ~ Nursing Pillow, Nursing Shirt, Nursing Bra and Pumping Bra, Cloth Diapers, and More Email me a picture and I will post it here sometime! Or write up your own post and send me the link! Or just leave a comment — I love hearing feedback on the projects. Tags: bead... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1729689 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:05:36 +0100 1729689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1971046&cid=t_122880_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F367839043%2F Of course it’s not. I could end this post on that note, but I found a great video illustrating my point. This video is not for the squeamish, so let that be a warning. For the rest of you, have a look, and see how a growing number of people the world over are dealing with increasing dental care costs and loss of insurance coverage. Your Reactions Could you envision yourself ever resorting to Do-It-Yourself dentistry? How do you deal with rising dental care costs? How have you and/or your family been effected? (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1971046 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 06:06:06 +0100 1971046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664354&cid=t_122880_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F349618567%2F Here’s a familiar one for parents of autistic kids: Doctors and Patients, Now At Odds, the July 29th New York Times’s trumpets. Jim and I  do have our arsenal of just really terrible, not happening, not helpful, stories with pediatricians, child psychiatrists, neurologists, an immunologist, the psychologist who was on the team that diagnosed Charlie, and the ENT who told not-quite-2-year-old Charlie “adios.” Then there’s been the pediatric neurologist we drive almost two hours a couple times a year to see. He listens, he observes, he and Jim and I have a conversation (he inevitably mentions his own kids), he fiddles and gets distracted and asks questions and we get distracted; he makes a passing comment that’s just enough outside the box so we know that... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664354 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:56:17 +0100 1664354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475289&cid=t_122880_85_f&fid=36194&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftesstermulo.com%2F2008%2F05%2F28%2Fmaybe-i-should-try-publishing-a-book%2F Every blogger or wannabe writer must have dreamt for the nth time of publishing his collection of works, be it online or in print. I, for one, have been toying with the idea of collating my best blog posts and publishing it in book form, regardless if there’ll be those interested in buying it or not. Simply seeing it in its book form, I think, would be reward enough. But, then, of course, it would really help a lot if it does look good in book form and look marketable enough. Wouldn’t really hurt to be earning something from it. I have been looking up several online publishing sites and came across Wordclay. It’s a DIY self-publishing tool that helps one focus on the important details. I like that it has clearly enumerated the steps in how to publish a book and what are t... Prudence and Madness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475289 Wed, 28 May 2008 15:36:39 +0100 1475289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467021&cid=t_122880_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F297360859%2F 13-year-old Nicolas Simms of Duluth, Minnesota, crafts tiny replicas of basketball players (Kobe Bryant, LeBron James) out of the foil from Pringles chips cans. Now that’s recycling (”green” art?). Wonder if he’s done J-Mac? Tags: Art, asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, basketball, chips, disabilities blog, diy, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Parenting, pdd-nos, pringles, tin foilShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467021 Sat, 24 May 2008 19:19:50 +0100 1467021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1396262&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F277042850%2Fcontinuing-coverage-abortion-as-art.html The debate around Aliza Shvarts' abortion as art project/social commentary continues as Yale officials now say that without a disclaimer clearly stating the entire project is a work of fiction/hoax... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1396262 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:17:08 +0100 1396262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1385433&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F273654182%2Fabortion-as-art-debate-continues.html Aliza Shvarts abortion as art Yale senior art project is continuing to create controversy. Originally billed as a student deliberately impregnating and aborting over the span of many months, and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1385433 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:57:24 +0100 1385433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340671&cid=t_122880_107_f&fid=35667&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsubcellularbizniz.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fsingle-channel-blues.html Over the last couple of months I've been doing some single channel recordings (outside-out patch, mainly). Whilst digging through the literature on methodology I came across this recent paper in Nature Protocols:Martin Mortensen M., and Smart T.G. (2007) Single-channel recording of ligand-gated ion channels. Nature Protoc. 2, 2826-2841It's a pretty good, concise primer for recording and analyzing single channel currents. Worth a read if you're planning on getting into that crazy scene any time soon. (Source: Across the Bilayer) Across the Bilayer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340671 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:17:00 +0100 1340671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1307743&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FWomensBioethicsBlog%2F%7E3%2F253029385%2Fshrinky-dinks-all-grown-up.html Do you remember Shrinky Dinks? Chances are, if you're around my age or have a child around my age, you do. We loved them when I was a kid; we had the kits, of course, not the newfangled Shrinky Dinks... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1307743 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:34:17 +0100 1307743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1071039&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=35052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomensbioethics.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F12%2Fits-cool-to-give-smart-gifts.html (Source: Women's Bioethics Blog) Women's Bioethics Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1071039 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 02:14:00 +0100 1071039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=741439&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F18%2Fdiy-blood-typing-kit%2F Filed under: PreventionHave you had a chance to check out our latest new blog? DIY Life highlights the best of do-it-yourself on the web, and there's some really interesting stuff over there. For example, this DIY blood typing kit is kind of neat. For less than $10, you can send away for an at-home testing kit that contains everything you need to find out your blood type. When you're finished, you can laminate the card to carry in your wallet.Knowing your blood type is typically not a top priority, but in an emergency it can be critical. Matching blood types is crucial during transfusions and certain blood types can only receive a specific type of blood. Though it's simple enough for your doctor to test your blood type, if you haven't had it done or if you don't have any blood work schedul... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=741439 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 741439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=694194&cid=t_122880_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F25%2Fhome-is-where-the-heart-gets-healthy%2F Getting regular exercise is so important for your heart, but going to the gym isn't for everyone. If you loathe leaving the house to workout, why not bring the gym to the house? Do-it-yourself gyms are easy to put together, and they can be inexpensive too. The first step is determining what kind of workouts you like doing, and once you've established that, you can decide whether you really need a gym membership. For some, getting your heart in good shape can be achieved in the comfort of your own home with a DIY gym. DIY gyms can be expensive, but they don't have to be. A few weights, some resistance bands, a exercise ball and a few fitness DVDs will do wonders for your heart and your health if you can stick to your exercise program. For more inspiration, check this out.Read | Pe... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=694194 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 694194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=651160&cid=t_122880_107_f&fid=35667&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsubcellularbizniz.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fbath-overflow-avoiding-biblical.html For the many patch clampers out there doing experiments under constant buffer perfusion, bath overflow and flooding can be a rare, and yet infuriating problem. Whether it occurs because the department's vacuum supply suddenly goes on the fritz, or because an errant piece of fluff has got itself wedged up inside your suction tube, the result is usually the same; a large pool of saline solution with the potential to rust the hell out of various expensive bits of equipment if not policed quickly and efficiently.Some ideas:Make sure the join between the bath and the stage is water tight, so that any overflow doesn't seep straight through the cracks and drop straight onto the objective carousel. Use either a thin layer of Vaseline, some silicone or some electrical tape.If practical, it's also w... Across the Bilayer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=651160 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:43:00 +0100 651160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=651164&cid=t_122880_107_f&fid=35667&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsubcellularbizniz.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fextolling-virtues-of-velcro_27.html There's no doubt that insulation tape (US - electrical tape) has a special place in the heart of every patch clamper. It has long been employed, beyond the call of duty, to stick just about anything to everything else within a patch clamper's rig. If one needs to fix one thing to another, and neither comes with bolts, the chances are that a bit of the magic black tape will see you right. Either that, or plasticine. Let's not forget plasticine.Anyway, insulation tape can now be relegated to doing what, in fairness, it was invented to do; i.e. insulating electrical things. For general sticking of things together, Sticky-back Velcro is where it's at these days. Strong, tidy and versatile, it has the added benefit of allowing things to be unstuck without leaving an impossibly stubborn residue ... Across the Bilayer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=651164 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 14:25:00 +0100 651164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=651165&cid=t_122880_107_f&fid=35667&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsubcellularbizniz.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F07%2Fdiy-pipette-filler.html This is an old trick that a surprising number of young electrophysiologists don't know. Usually young electrophysiologists from big labs that can afford MicroFilTM pipette fillers. But times are hard now, what with war, hurricanes, tax cuts, and gas prices, so I reckon it's the right time to remind people of one of the budget-friendly Old Ways.1. Take a 1 ml plastic syringe and remove the plunger from the barrel. 2. Hold the middle of the barrel over a low-power bunsen flame and gently rotate until the plastic starts to become clear (don't let it fully melt or catch fire!). Be sure to keep the tip of the barrel away from the heat; you will need to touch this part in the next step.3. Quickly remove the barrel from the flame and hold it upright with the tip pointing down. Grasp the tip with ... Across the Bilayer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=651165 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:54:00 +0100 651165