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 'donate'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:01:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4285368&cid=t_107185_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FPqFIS_QF-AI%2F What would YOU do for someone you loved? I’d do just about anything. It’s true – in fact it’s my greatest weakness. I struggle to set boundaries. I put myself last. And quite frankly, I enjoy ignoring my own untended messes in order to help others clean theirs, leaving my own life in occasional (okay, steady) disarray. But guess what? Loving to help is also my greatest strength (and yours too). You have an unlimited capacity to give. Though, many people don’t recognize this capacity. They fear that they don’t have enough to give. That they’re not important enough to change anyone’s life. They are wrong. Random Acts Of Kindness If you don’t practice, and understand, the simple power of a random act of kindness, then you are setting limits on your life. T... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4285368 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:19:00 +0100 4285368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121821&cid=t_107185_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F10%2Ften-ways-donate-body-die%2F When J. Nathan Bazzel dies, he knows what is happening to his body – he is donating it to the Mutter Medical Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Here are nine other ways you can use your body after you die. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121821 Sat, 30 Oct 2010 14:46:47 +0100 4121821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545443&cid=t_107185_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fshoot-a-turkey-help-fight-heart-disease%2F2010.05.07 From Freep.com: “Medical researchers at Wayne State University have asked hunters in the state [Michigan] to donate the hearts of harvested wild turkeys for researching heart disease and congestive heart failure. The National Wild Turkey Federation recently joined the school in making the appeal. Researchers hope that tests using wild turkey hearts could lead to medical breakthroughs for combating heart problems in humans.”  Read more. -WesMusings of a cardiologist and cardiac electrophysiologist. *This blog post was originally published at Dr. Wes* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545443 Fri, 07 May 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3545443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359252&cid=t_107185_180_f&fid=38619&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FALifeCoachsBlog%2F%7E3%2Fpye0vSQYUxc%2F I got a Twitter direct message yesterday from @phillipbroberts. I’ve known Phil for eons and eons in social networking and dog years. Which actually translates to about 18 months if you’re using the more traditional Gregorian calendar Phil has a 45 year old friend who needs a double lung transplant or is probably going to die in the not too distant future. Is he elderly? No. Is he a heavy smoker? No. Is he unlucky? Yes. His name is Chuck Campbell and he has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). A  disease that is slowly but surely reducing his lung capacity and making it more and more difficult for him to breathe. Currently his lung capacity is at about 20%. Try pinching your nose and breathing through a straw for the next 20 minutes and you’ll get a rough idea of what that ... Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359252 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:53:58 +0100 3359252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193818&cid=t_107185_113_f&fid=36671&url=http%3A%2F%2Fopen.medicdrive.org%2Fblog%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fcrisis-in-haiti%2F The earthquake that rocked Haiti last week has caused unimaginable death and destruction, a reminder to everyone that catastrophes are usually unforeseeable and therefore almost impossible to prepare for such events. It would have been extraordinarily hard for Haiti to have prepared for restructuring  without a great deal of assistance from the rest of the world. The [...] (Source: Constructive Medicine 2.0) Constructive Medicine 2.0 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193818 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:36:38 +0100 3193818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3082420&cid=t_107185_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2FvzElwuSoeIE%2F Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalists in France in 1971. Today, MSF provides aid in more than 60 countries to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care, or natural disasters. Thanks to Mark Hopkins, the director of Living in Emergency documentary, and his crew you have a chance to see what work for Doctors Without Borders really looks like in the field. Living in Emergency was filmed in war zones of Libera and Congo with unprecedented access to field operations. The story follows four volunteer doctors as they struggle to provide emergency medical care under extreme c... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3082420 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:59:32 +0100 3082420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2989353&cid=t_107185_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FSfc6CxGpZMs%2Fan-invitation-and-a-request-for-world-diabetes-day.php An Invitation to My 2nd Annual WORLD DIABETES DAY Fundraiser, Fish Fry and ConcertAlright, I admit it:  If you're anything like me, just living day-to-day with diabetes is draining enough, say nothing about doling out extra to the cause. However, once a year I do donate all I can to fight for a cure, and have been donating my time this year for this event. I'm asking you from the deepest place within my heart and the recesses of my trying-to-be-optimistic-mind, to please donate a few bucks to this worthwhile cause that my family and I have been working on with all our hearts for some time now. The details: Who: YOU! What: The Ray of Hope's WORLD DIABETES DAY 2nd Annual Fundraiser When: Friday, 13th November, 2009 begins at 5pm Where: Donate online/mail AND for SE WI residents,... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2989353 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:51:25 +0100 2989353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814675&cid=t_107185_137_f&fid=35426&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheAlzheimersReadingRoom%2F%7E3%2F8N9LphoIlmM%2F35-million-people-around-world-living.html The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease. Subscribe to The Alzheimer's Reading Room--via Email Today is World Alzheimer's Day and we're working to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and rally friends like you around the globe. I know I often write you with updates, offers and requests for funds. Today I am writing you with a very personal challenge. If you - a person dedicated to our vision of a world without Alzheimer's disease - can help us ra... Alzheimer's Reading Room, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814675 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:36:51 +0100 2814675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778512&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FmCGnXwuMevw%2F What did you lose today? That’s what the Lost and Found Campaign is asking people. When someone logs on to their site and chooses the icon that matches something they lost or forgot about, the selection will trigger an Accera donation to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA). Each donation will be $1. Think of all the money that could raise! The Lost and Found submissions will be accepted on-line through November 13. Log on to the Lost and Found Campaign (www.lostandfoundcampaign.com) to participate. The funds generated throughout this initiative will be donated to AFA on November 17, “National Memory Screening Day,” to further AFA’s efforts to support individuals with Alzheimer’s disease their families. Image: Accera Post fr... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778512 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:44:18 +0100 2778512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2593221&cid=t_107185_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2009-06-03-cancer-treatment%2Fmake-a-donation%2F If the information on this site helps you and you’d like to make a donation to MetastaticLiverCancer.org, please use one of the options below. The amount you donate is entirely up to you.     Why donate? Using your donations and our time we want to directly help cancer patients and their loved ones by:   reaching more cancer patients and care givers in need of support  finding an holistic cancer treatment based on the experience of cancer survivors  updating this cancer support website.   Always with the primary intention of serving the highest good of all: your health – your life. If you want to support our mission to help people live through cancer and find a cure, please make a contribution. Any amount is appreciated.   To make a donati... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2593221 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:59:37 +0100 2593221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2389977&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FXfGBrj9l4qY%2F If you’re looking for a great Mother’s Day gift, consider giving money to the American Diabetes Association (ADA). The ADA offers several different types of giving initiatives, including honor gifts, stocks, and accessories. If your mom or someone close to her has diabetes, what better way to show them you care than by giving money toward a cure. It’s better than flowers! (But it’s always a good idea to get them anyway!) If giving a gift in honor of your mom, don’t forget to write out your reasons for doing so in a card. When your mom is able to understand why it was important for you to do that, she’ll appreciate the gift all the more. Image: sxc.hu Share and Enjoy: Post from: Blisstree Make a Diabetes Donation in Honor of M... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2389977 Mon, 04 May 2009 23:14:14 +0100 2389977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2364975&cid=t_107185_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fgreys-anatomy-blurring-fact-and-fiction%2F The hospital - Seattle Grace - doesn’t exist and neither does its staff but that’s not stopping them from using the pending nuptials of Dr Derek ‘McDreamy’ Shepard and Dr. Meredith Grey as a fundraiser for a worthy cause. Actually, it’s a pretty clever idea - creating online wedding registry - that taps the Grey’s Anatomy’s fans into feeling that they are part of the wedding festivities, which allows them to donate in lieu of gifts to one of these three well deserving charities… - American Academy of Neurology Foundation (ANN) - Alzheimer’s Association - American Skin Foundation When contacted by the producers of Grey’s Anatomy as one of the chosen charities, the AAN foundation jumped on the offer. As foundation’s Executive Director, Catherine M Rydell, says ‘…Thi... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2364975 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:41:25 +0100 2364975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365162&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F3408TIqVfgc%2F “Two lungs are better than one - when it comes to lung transplantations,” thanks to a new study that looked at the long-term survival rates of patients who had lung transplants. Lung transplantation may be an option for people with cystic fibrosis , emphysema, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis , or sarcoidosis , although there may be other illnesses in the group as well. The study, done by researchers from Johns Hopkins, found that having both lung replaced by healthy lungs because if one lung is left behind, there may be some residual (left over) parts of the disease, which could end up causing problems. The researchers also point out that “when both lungs are replaced, the new lungs, which must breathe together as a pair, are already adapted to each other.” The encour... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365162 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:53:54 +0100 2365162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365163&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F0UtbwKaUYUk%2F It’s not an unusual theme: a young person enters medical school determined to help save the world - or at least his or her small part of it. As doctors, men and women hold so much potential in their hands and while some go on to practice in the more traditional fields, others move on to more developing areas of medicine, like transplantation. While every doctor does affect lives, what transplantation surgeons and researchers do is, quite literally, give life back to someone who had no chance of survival before. Jeffery Steers, MD, is one such transplant surgeon. After graduating from the University of Kansas Medical Center, School of Medicine with his MD, he went on to do a residency in general surgery, followed by a fellowship at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in surgery. His ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365163 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:56:54 +0100 2365163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2357450&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F9HlbLlYHYBg%2F Since such a large number of people don’t sign organ donation cards or place themselves on a registry, healthcare personnel find themselves in the position of having to ask shocked and grieving families about their wishes. This is a difficult task for people who aren’t trained or well-prepared for the role. According to a press release issued by the BMJ , A recent audit of 341 deaths in intensive care units in the UK revealed that 41% of relatives of potential donors denied consent. In an interview study a third of relatives who had refused donation said that they would not refuse again, whereas only a few of people who had given consent regretted their decision. The authors of the study review looked at 20 were looking to see if they could find specific factors that affected h... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2357450 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:16:21 +0100 2357450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348147&cid=t_107185_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F04%2F13%2Fmy-equation%2F The Angriest Store — Featuring a brand new line/concept titled, ‘CONFUCIUS QUOTATIONS‘. + http://www.theangriestpharmacist.com/donate/ Donation Amount: (Currency: USD) Put my Donation on the Recognition Wall Show on Wall: Do not show any information Donation Amount, User Details & Comments User Details & Comments Only Name: Email: Website: Comments:Write your comment within 199 characters. = NEW SERVER / HOME HOSTING (Of course, I would build my own system) (Source: The Angriest Pharmacist) The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348147 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:18:14 +0100 2348147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313765&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fx5zJki_4cpU%2F Times have changed in how patients who are potential donors are considered to be dead and therefore able to be organ donors. It used to be that you had to be brain dead, with no signs of brain activity, cardiac - heart - death wasn’t in the equation. This has changed an now those who are heart dead can be organ donors but the teams have to move fast for the organs to be viable. I came across this story this morning of two families, two infants, and two sad stories. In a nutshell, one baby can’t live. She goes into cardiac arrest when she sleeps and needs to be brought back to life each time. Because of this, 2-month-old Kaylee Wallace lives on a respirator in the province of Ontario. Many miles away, is another infant, 1-month-old Lily O’Connor who desperately needs a hea... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313765 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 09:46:53 +0100 2313765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313767&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FkQpGzUhOwxw%2F It goes without saying that there are several sites and blogs on the Internet about organ donation and organ transplantation. Here are some of the more interesting ones I found and a bit about them. I am. Are you? is part of the Donate Life Illinois program. Aside from the interesting information, it also provides important need-to-know news, such as: “Illinois residents need to RE-REGISTER after Jan. 1, 2006 to join the state’s registry and ensure their wishes to be an organ/tissue donor are honored.” Greatest Gift Blog is a companion blog to the Greatest Gift Foundation. Becky writes about organ donation, including living donation as she was a living donor when she gave part of her liver to her brother. Donor Cycle is written by “TC,” an organ procurement t... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313767 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:12:30 +0100 2313767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313769&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fpo8OiLWZKiI%2F Many times, if you ask someone why they won’t agree to be an organ donor, you learn from them that their main reason is really not a reason: it’s a myth. Why myths are perpetuated is likely through fear. You hear something that frightens you and you pass it on. Some people don’t believe it and others do and will pass it on some more. But what are the myths about organ donation? 1-  I’m too young, not yet 18, so I can’t consent. While you are too young to sign consent to be an organ donor, if you’ve discussed this with your parents or guardians, they may make that decision for you. Infants have been donors. 2-  I’m too old to donate. There’s virtually no age limit as to when you have to stop considering yourself to be an organ donor. There i... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313769 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:43:28 +0100 2313769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313775&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FuuKoVK-2TFk%2F So many stories about transplants really tug at your heart, but ones that include children and babies can be incredibly poignant. When I put out an appeal to speak to people about organ transplants, I was contacted by Ed Weir. He told me his story of their 1-month-old daughter, Rachel. Rachel died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) 22 years ago. Most often when a child dies of SIDS, the child is discovered too late for their organs to be used in transplantation. In this case, Rachel’s death was discovered immediately. And because of that, many other children were saved or their lives were improved by Rachel’s gift. Here is Ed’s story, in his words: My wife was at the veterinarian with our dog just before we were to kennel them and leave on a vacation.  She was in one... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313775 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:52:17 +0100 2313775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313779&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FL93Ol-eOOf8%2F Professional golf takes stamina and training to get to the top of the sport. While it might not be as rough and tumble as other sports, to be able to walk a good pace for several days running, to hit those balls far and with great accuracy, and to keep the mental fitness to stay on track - these are all part of being an athlete. So, what does a pro golfer do if he finds that he’s not quite so strong anymore, he can’t walk as far and he can’t hit the ball as hard - and he’s only 28 years old? This is what happened to Erik Compton, former University of Georgia and Nationwide Tour golfer. He’s not only a heart transplant recipient - he has had two heart transplants. Erik had his first heart transplant when he was 12 years old. He went on to become a pro golfer an... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313779 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:44:06 +0100 2313779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1686198&cid=t_107185_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F06%2Fsend-your-old-meds-on-the-fly-to-save-a-life%2F If your medicine cabinet is like most people’s, it’s harboring all kinds of unused or outdated meds like antibiotics and pain-killers. Instead of dumping them in the trash or toilet, consider donating them to Flying Doctors or Aid for AIDS, where volunteer medical teams headed to Mexico or Central America will be able to make good use of them. While the meds may not be 100% potent or effective, the mere presence of any kind of medical intervention for those who have no other options may just save a life. A pretty great alternative to wasting, no? Thanks in advance for your consideration - this has been your Healthbolt feel-good Happy Living Tip of the day. Tags: Aid for AIDS, Donate Meds, Expired Medication, Flying Doctors, Health Blog, Healthbolt, Old MedicineShare This (Sour... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1686198 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:00:03 +0100 1686198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1546765&cid=t_107185_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-26-cancer-treatment%2Fpeople-with-leukodystrophy%2F Joseph is 20 months old, a charmer with a very cheeky smile. Joseph is also one of those rare people with leukodystrophy. Leukodystrophy is one of those huge words like we-see-what-it-is-but-we-have-no-cure-disease. From all the leukodystrophy forms, Joseph has Aicardi Goutieres Syndrome (AGS): an extremely rare form of Leukodystrophy with only 50 known cases in the world. So far for the medical part, which similar in liver cancer cases covers more words and literature than the human part:     Meet the people behind leukodystrophy!   Go and read Joseph’s parents Matt and Colette’s pages for some extra inspiration:   if you or your loved one are experiencing an incurable disease if you want to know more about love and care for people with leukodystrophy... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1546765 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:21:16 +0100 1546765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1467836&cid=t_107185_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2F26%2Ffree-counseling-for-our-troops%2F On Memorial Day, it seemed appropriate to mention a volunteer project called, Give an Hour. As the Washington Post notes, thousands of private counselors are offering free services to troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health problems, jumping in to help because the military is short on therapists: There are only 1,431 mental health professionals among the nation’s 1.4 million active-duty military personnel, said Terry Jones, a Pentagon spokesman on health issues. About 20,000 more full- and part-time professionals provide health care services for the Veterans Administration and the Pentagon. They include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers and substance abuse counselors. According to veterans groups and health care experts, that... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1467836 Mon, 26 May 2008 13:23:44 +0100 1467836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1363912&cid=t_107185_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Ffrequent-blood-donation-doesnt-increase-cancer-risk%2F I’m a regular blood donor and so I was pleased to read about the results of a study that should put to rest one of the myths about blood donation that keeps some people from giving. This is the false belief that frequent blood donation might lead to an increased risk of cancer. Proponents of this concept have argued that since the routine removal of blood leads to routine renewal of that blood, these extra cell divisions could lead to a higher risk of a mutation occurring in one of the new cells, which could, theoretically, lead to a blood cell cancer. But a large study has found the opposite to be true. The study was reported on April 8, 2008 in the online version of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. It looked at about 11,000 regular blood donors who had developed a cancer d... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1363912 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:41:40 +0100 1363912 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1329051&cid=t_107185_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2F258630479%2F My supervisor, Elisabeth Tillier, is part of a team on the Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting the Princess Margaret Hospita, Toronto, Canada. The ride is a beautiful event where people ride their bikes from Toronto to Niagara Falls, during two days in June. If you want to donate there is an easy way by going to Elisabeth’s page on the ride website. She is riding for her sister in law Carine, which was diagnosed an year ago with breast cancer, just after giving birth to her second son. Every little counts. (Source: Blind.Scientist) Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1329051 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 23:53:00 +0100 1329051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1321813&cid=t_107185_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F256234913%2F So you have done everything on your checklist prior to your open heart surgery. Pre-op physical… check… labs… check… packed the bag… check… donated your blood… check- but this is where the question comes into play. A new US study found that cardiac surgery patients who received blood transfusions of blood that had been stored for 2 weeks or less had lower rates of complications and death than those who received blood that was older. Were you instructed on when to donate? Did the nurse or case manager that prepared you for surgery advise you that the fresher your blood the better? Why would this be the case you ask? Older blood loses nitric oxide, an important agent in the delivery of oxygen to tissue cells. Another reason is that red blood cells b... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1321813 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 22:32:43 +0100 1321813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088762&cid=t_107185_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-12-12-cancer-treatment%2Frequest-from-pammy%2F (read all the previous 5 posts if you don’t know about Pammy : Sad secondary liver cancer news, please give your support!) hi pammy again,I am quite a spiritual person but I’m not into the big man above at the moment sorry !!!!!!!, Ann has never been a smoker or drinker as such only the odd party , her belly has been swollen now for 4 weeks her hair is very thin from the chemotherapy that has made her quite sick but she has been able to get the boys some Christmas presents and her son jack some birthday presents on her good days . I know miracles do happen and that is more than I hope but I don’t think so this time her morphine is up to 40mg twice a day and break through tablet in between if need be also 18 other tablets through the day , I hope this next bit Is not frowned upo... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088762 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:24:43 +0100 1088762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=841673&cid=t_107185_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F05%2Fthought-for-the-day-ever-considered-donating-your-hair%2F Filed under: Thought for the DayToday, think about donating your hair. I know the thought of giving up your precious locks is scary, but it can make the difference in someone's life -- particularly if that someone is a cancer patient who had part ways with vanity long ago to save their life. Interested? Check out this post from The Beauty Brains on how and where you can donate your hair. Here's the catch: Most hair donations need to be between 8 and 10 inches long, and often (but not always,) it need to be virgin hair -- hair that is not coloured or chemically treated. But if you fit the bill, you can make a world of difference.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Blog) The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=841673 Wed, 05 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 841673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=629105&cid=t_107185_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F21%2Foakland-as-nick-swisher-shares-hair-for-cancer-cause%2F Filed under: Daily news, SportsOakland Athletics center fielder Nick Swisher appeared at Saturday evening's pregame event wearing three ponytails. Prepared to donate his locks to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths non-profit campaign, Swisher said just before his ponytails were snipped, "I feel like Pippi Longstocking. I look so goofy right now. But if I can make a difference in one or two women's lives, it's worth it."Swisher's father -- major league baseball player Steve Swisher -- did the cutting honors. And it was fitting the two men were in on this endeavor together because Swisher's grandmother -- his dad's mother -- died from brain cancer two years ago."The initial idea was out of respect for my mom -- but the second thing is: It's time for a haircut,'' Steve Swisher said. "I'm so proud ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=629105 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 629105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=623839&cid=t_107185_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-05-18-cancer-treatment%2Fparis-hilton-backgammon-charity%2F Father dearly loved to play backgammon. This is a 2 persons board game involving both skill and luck. It’s a fun game and if you are interested, go read more about the backgammon game and the backgammon rules. Now when father died of cancer, there was nobody to make him a personalized backgammon board in his [...] (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=623839 Fri, 18 May 2007 03:32:01 +0100 623839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=620510&cid=t_107185_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-05-11-cancer-treatment%2Ffathers-legacy%2F We are happy to announce that Jane Chin made a donation in fathers’ name to a charity that uses art to help heal women and children who are victims of domestic violence. At the beginning of father’s metastatic liver cancer, he came in tough with Colleen who also does a lot for charity and cancer. Donations [...] (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=620510 Fri, 11 May 2007 08:21:16 +0100 620510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=545421&cid=t_107185_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetastaticlivercancer.org%2F2007-04-16-cancer-treatment%2Fhow-can-you-help-a-10-year-old-surviving-cancer%2F You can donate straight by contacting Gooi’s MCA service with reference to the child in need for a tumor operation: Lee Wan Teng at+605-546-5950 (Malaysia) Single mother seeks aid for daughter with cancer Last week on Monday: Wan Teng, a 10 year old girl fell in a coma after she started feeling unwell and vomiting (which is [...] (Source: Metastatic liver cancer) Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=545421 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:51:09 +0100 545421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=501621&cid=t_107185_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F26%2Fthought-for-the-day-pink-is-the-new-black%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Prevention, Fundraisers, Thought for the DayNot everyone buys into the power of pink when it comes to breast cancer. Pink ribbons, pink teddy bears, pink hats, shirts, scarves, socks, purses, jewelry, magnets, and even cooking appliances have monopolized the breast cancer market. And some people just plain refuse to associate the disease with anything remotely sweet, soft, and soothing.Think about this: Annette`s Angels, founded in 2006 by the children of Annette Roberta, love and applaud the effectiveness of the flood of pink used to raise awareness about a disease that took Roberta after a 15-year battle. But they refuse to embrace any color but black as they proceed to kick breast cancer in the butt. Black reflects their anger at breast cancer. And their powe... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=501621 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 501621