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 'durham'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:38:37 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542673&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fvoting-for-number-10.html If you want to see David Cameron walk into Number 10 tomorrow then don't forget to go out and vote Conservative today. We have our own Number 10 here in Wolsingham. (Source: The Psychiatrist Blog) The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542673 Thu, 06 May 2010 16:17:00 +0100 3542673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533917&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fdavid-cameron-bear.html Our blue bear called David Cameron was a big favourite today in Consett. It was lovely to be part of the buzz surrounding the General Election process and meeting people who are going to be voting Conservative tomorrow. I personally wanted to thanks the hundreds and hundrens of people I have spoken to out on the campaign trail in:Cornriggs, Cowshill, Wearhead, St John's Chapel, Westgate, Eastgate, Townfield, Rookhope, Hunstanworth, Edmundbuyers, Muggleswick, Waskerley, Crawleyside, Stanhope, Hill End, White Kirkley, Frosterley, Wolsingham, Tow Law, Sunniside, Fir Tree, Howden-le-Wear, Witton-le-Wear, Hunwick, Willington, Crook, Castleside, Satley, Billy Row, Esh, Cornsay, Quebec, Langley Park, Lanchester, Burnhope, Shotley Bridge, Ebchester, Dipton, Knitsley and Consett.The people of North... The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533917 Wed, 05 May 2010 14:54:00 +0100 3533917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3533918&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fcampaigning-last-few-days.html The Conservative campaign here in North West Durham has been going from strength to strength. Today the team (Margaret pictured here) were out campaigning in the centre of Crook - with David Cameron (our blue bear). The children adored him.It has been such a great honour to meet the hundreds and hundreds of people on the doorstep. If I had a pound for every time I heard 'You're the first ever candidate who has ever called', Gordon Brown's debt would be greatly reduced. The Conservatives are not taking the voters for granted in the North East and I am very much looking forward to Election night. The choice is yours - Vote for change - Vote Conservative. (Source: The Psychiatrist Blog) The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3533918 Tue, 04 May 2010 20:09:00 +0100 3533918 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508258&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fconservative-mp-helps-campaign-in.html A big thank you to Brooks Newmark MP for Braintree, who kindly helped out by joining our campaign team in Consett. We were delighted to get such a positive response. There was a clear message that the people of Consett are fed up of being taken for granted by the Labour Party. So, if you want change for the better - Vote Conservative on May 6th. (Source: The Psychiatrist Blog) The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508258 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:05:00 +0100 3508258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487140&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fout-on-campaign-trail.html A special thank you to all those who have been out and about canvassing and delivering leaflets with me in North West Durham - yes, even in Parliament Street. The people who so kindly give up their time and offer support are the real heroes of this General Election. Your work is very much appreciated and together we can deliver change for our country. (Source: The Psychiatrist Blog) The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487140 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:19:00 +0100 3487140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359062&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Flabours-neglect-of-manufacturing-in.html This report follows the Sir James Dyson report I blogged about a couple of days ago. I am glad to see that the Conservative Party are not just thinking about the election, but are also planning ahead. Thinking long term about how to improve science training in schools, Universities and increase research and development to ultimately increase jobs within the science and manufacturing sector. The last decade has been termed the decade of the celebrity and excess, immortalised by Hirst's diamond skull. Let's hope any future Conservative Government returns respect to the hard working British taxpayers. (Source: The Psychiatrist Blog) The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359062 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:55:00 +0100 3359062 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314668&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fa-team.html Thanks to all who came along last night to the Corbridge Supper Club. It also gave me the opportunity to take a photograph of the 'A Team' in North West Durham. With their enthusiasm and energy we are already looking forward to the Election. (Source: The Psychiatrist Blog) The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314668 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:02:00 +0100 3314668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3314669&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fsummary.html Out and about around North West Durham constituency. This poster seems to summarise the feeling on the street. (Source: The Psychiatrist Blog) The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3314669 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:43:00 +0100 3314669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3306910&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fcampaiging-week.html This week is campaign week in North West Durham - if you want to come and help please do get in contact. (Source: The Psychiatrist Blog) The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3306910 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:59:00 +0100 3306910 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248579&cid=t_146641_109_f&fid=34786&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrmichelletempest.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fimportance-of-winning-north-west-durham.html I am looking forward to the year of change. Gordon Brown has sold our gold reserves at knockdown prices, sent our troops to war on a peace time budget and under funded the prisons service so that thousands of convicts were released without serving even half of their sentences. Labour have raised the tax burden on the poorest, penalised two parent families, allowed grade inflation in schools, ballooned quangos and lacked any moral leadership in dealing with the MP’s expenses scandal. Labour leave an irresponsible debt legacy.These are just some of the reasons why I ask for your support in the up coming General Election. David Cameron must prepare to get Britain working again and we must ensure that we do as much as possible to ensure he gets the keys to Number 10. And this means winning N... The Psychiatrist Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248579 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:03:00 +0100 3248579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3015437&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2009%2F11%2F20%2Fh1n1-flu-thats-resistant-to-tamiflu%2F I just read about a strain of H1N1 flu that’s resistant to Tamiflu. Four of these cases have been reported at Duke Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.  I wondered if it has possibly infected people in the transplant clinic? A friend had her SCT at Duke one year when the flu was rampant in the transplant clinic.  She said that a few of the patients became quite ill.  She had the flu herself. She recovered and had a second stem cell transplant. “All four of the North Carolina patients were hospitalized and were very ill with underlying severely compromised immune systems and multiple other complex medical conditions, according to researchers from the Duke University Medical Center. Three of the four died. No details have been released about how the patients caught the re... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3015437 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:52:45 +0100 3015437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995990&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2009%2F11%2F15%2Fthree-harpsichords%2F We went to a concert Friday night in Chapel Hill that featured three harpsichords!  The program included music by Bach and a local composer named Edwin McLean.  I really enjoyed McLean’s music, and will be looking for a CD. One of the performers, Elaine Funaro, played her new harpsichord (Opus 333). The instrument was built by Richard Kingston. The harpsichord was painted by Durham artist Lisa Creed. Possibly Related Posts: Pilot Mountain astronomy observation Saturday Night North Carolina spider identification Academic excellent! Duke Lemur Center / Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic today Lyrica (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995990 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:38:06 +0100 2995990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453085&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyelomablog.com%2F2009%2F06%2F01%2Fduke-lemur-center-bone-marrow-transplant-clinic-today%2F Monica and I got to go to the Duke Lemur Center in Durham, NC today for business.  It was great!  I took some pictures through the fences with my iPhone camera, and this was the best of them. I’m afraid I can’t tell you what type of lemur this is, but I’ll find out. Just before the meeting at the Lemur Center, I had a checkup at the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic.  I’ll have the results of my tests on Wednesday.   It’s been almost two years since I had a skeletal survey, so I scheduled that for September.  The skeletal survey is a series of xrays of the long bones, skull and ribs and spine. I asked about a recent report I read that suggests that PET scans should be used for monitoring myeloma.  My doctor does those if there’s activity such as an in... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453085 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:06:17 +0100 2453085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078340&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyelomablog.com%2F2009%2F01%2F03%2Flyrica%2F My doc gave me an rx for Lyrica a few weeks ago to help with the neuropathy.   I posted on the mailing list to get an idea of what kinds of side effects others had experienced when they used it. Mostly, I’d say they were not very positive responses.  Almost everyone quit taking Lyrica because of side effects such as edema. One patient’s experience was pretty severe. I won’t be taking it.  My PN isn’t present 100% of the time (although the numbness is).  I’ll just take tramadol or some other medication PRN. The issue is that I plan on making a very long trip out of the country in the spring.  The PN is worse when I can’t either be moving or have my legs up, so I was concerned about taking an extremely long flight.  It might just be best for me to b... beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078340 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:49:13 +0100 2078340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1815383&cid=t_146641_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FF7UWIEZgCIE%2F 13-year-old Austin Large, who is autistic, is missing, according to the September 22nd New Durham Region. Austin and his father, Elias Large, were to return from a fishing trip on Monday. When they did not, Austin’s mother contacted police. Police say they could be traveling in a white 1999 GMC Sierra extended truck with a large green tool box. The licence plate number is NE7 917. Austin is described as white, 5′5″ tall, and weighing 160 pounds. He has a heavy build, brush cut, light brown hair and blue eyes. The boy and his father were supposed to have spent the weekend fishing on Lake Nipissing but when they did not return home Monday as planned, Austin’s mother called police. “They did not go to the lake,” said Hamilton Police Detective Sergeant Chris Kiriakopoul... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1815383 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:53:29 +0100 1815383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1057578&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F11%2F28%2Fsome-lab-values%2F I got the results of the tests done Monday at Duke. The full report was faxed to my office, and I haven’t seen it yet, but here’s what I have so far. M-Spikes (I have two m-spikes) Last month: 0.19 and 0.12 g/dL (Total is 0.31 g/dL) This month: 0.16 and 0.22 g/dL (Total is 0.38 g/dL) Immunoglobulin Profile Last [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1057578 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:55:24 +0100 1057578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1051406&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F11%2F26%2Fhair-update%2F I thought I’d give a visual progress report of my hair growth.  Here’s a picture I took today.  You can compare it to one I took on October 13, 2007. Kind of weird, huh?  And, not too attractive. My hair started to fall out in September, after I had high dose chemo (melphalan) on August 28th. [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1051406 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:02:00 +0100 1051406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=964813&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F10%2F19%2Ftest-results%2F I got the results of the tests done last week at Duke. The report states, “Compared to 8/3/07, no significant change in previously characterized IgA lambda components from 0.28 to 0.19 and 0.12 to 0.18 g/dL.” The PA let me know that it’s possible for the m-spike(s) to drop more in the next few months. [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=964813 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:04:56 +0100 964813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=942050&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F10%2F10%2Fone-month-check-up%2F Tomorrow I’ll have my one month check-up.  It will have been a month since I was released from the Duke SCT Clinic.  I feel pretty well, with no major complaints. I’m filling a jug for them, and will have blood drawn when I get there.  Aside from CBCs, it will probably be at least a [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=942050 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:53:21 +0100 942050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=873203&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F14%2Fhome-at-last%2F I made it home yesterday.  I’m SO glad to be here. I went straight to bed when I got home, and slept for what felt like forever.  I got up at 5:30 this morning, walked the dog and then went back to bed until 10:30.  It felt great to sleep in. It’s nice not to [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=873203 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:10:17 +0100 873203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=867516&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F12%2Fday-14%2F I’ve just been told I’m going home tomorrow! I feel as well now as I did when I came in here, so I can only imagine that things will get better and better as time goes by. Years of drugs and chemo take their toll. This procedure will give me the best possible [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=867516 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:58:10 +0100 867516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=864746&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F11%2Fday-13%2F My WBC today was 7.0!   My HGB dipped a little to 9.8, and the platelets are at 23.  This chemo experience was a lot like Cytoxan, in terms of what it did to my counts, with the exception of the WBC, which got to 400 at lits lowest. Overall, the experience wasn’t as horrific as I [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=864746 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:14:25 +0100 864746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=864747&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F10%2Fday-12%2F The only thing I have to report today is that my WBC is 4.7! Can you believe it? As soon as I get the rest of the results, I’ll post them. It was mentioned that I might get to go home earlier than predicted. I forgot to mention that I had my head [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=864747 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:13:40 +0100 864747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=864748&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F09%2Flabs-2%2F My WBC was 1.3 today, which is quite an improvement over yesterday (0.3).  My nurse tells me it wouldn’t be a stretch for it be double that tomorrow.  I could be going home as early as Friday.  I hope I can. I’m 46 years old, but it bothers me that my parents don’t call every day [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=864748 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:41:58 +0100 864748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=864749&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F09%2Fday-11%2F It’s been 11 days since the first day my stem cells were infused. Time seems to be passing by very slowly, which can be torture at times. I’ve been having some issues at home, which make me wish I was out of here and back home. My dog is going to be boarded [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=864749 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:34:11 +0100 864749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=864750&cid=t_146641_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F07%2Fday-9%2F I had some good news today.  My white count doubled!  It went from 0.1 to 0.2.  Progress is being made. I need platelets and potassium today, so I’m going to get hooked up and I’ll write more later. Joyce is in treatment area B, too, but she’s in a room by herself.  I think that’s meant to [...] (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=864750 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 15:28:51 +0100 864750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=775403&cid=t_146641_135_f&fid=35263&url=http%3A%2F%2Fronhudson.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fnc-gay-and-lesbian-film-festival-2007.html I received the following press release from the Triangle Business and Professional Guild mailing list. Please support the NCGLFF this year by attending your choice of films/events.The North Carolina Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, one of Durham's Signature Events, features 76 films, with two world premieres and 54 North Carolina premieres this year! The four-day festival begins Thursday, August 23 and continues through Sunday, August 26 at the historic Carolina Theatre of Durham. Please visit the NCGLFF website for more details. In 2003, The Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau named the NCGLFF a "Signature Event" for Durham, the highest honor bestowed on a cultural event or attraction by the organization. Produced by the non-profit Carolina Theatre of Durham, Inc., the NCGLFF, which began i... 2sides2ron blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=775403 Thu, 02 Aug 2007 14:20:00 +0100 775403