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 'educators'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159341&cid=t_114322_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FTd7cU2b36vA%2F This article shows once again the gap between what we know about the brain and brain health and the application of this knowledge, especially in education. To learn more about how brain sci­ence fits into national class­room cur­ric­ula read The brain in science education: What should everyone learn. And stay tuned: We will publish next week the Top Brain Book Collection for Educators and Learners! . (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159341 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:26:08 +0100 4159341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3764136&cid=t_114322_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fis-your-job-good-for-the-heart%2F2010.07.18 What would you be if life gave you a do-over, and stipulated you couldn’t be what you are now? It’s true, I’m a dreamer. I cried during “Stand and Deliver.” A believer in the power of passionate leadership am I. Finally, this Saturday morning, I was able to drink coffee, eat bagels and read the paper. Ah, it felt so good. And in doing so I was moved by the WSJ piece on Teachers for America, an organization that allows recent Ivy league graduates to try their hand at being “Kimo-sabes.” As a dreamer, I often find myself thinking of what I would be after finishing a stint as a doctor, or even more dreamer-esque, what would I be if I wasn’t a doctor. For me, an equally-attractive job to doctoring would have to entail contributing something pos... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3764136 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3764136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632269&cid=t_114322_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-errors-and-patient-safety-beware-of-the-july-effect%2F2010.06.04 From Dr. Toni Brayer at Everything Health: We medical folks have always known that July is the worst time for a patient to be admitted to the hospital. It has nothing to do with nice summer weather or staff vacations. Although it cannot be proven, we think the answer to the mystery of July hospital errors is human — yes, it’s the new interns. A new study published in the June issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine looked at all U.S. death certificates from 1979 to 2006. They found that in teaching hospitals, on average deadly medication mistakes surged by 10 percent each July. The good news is they did not find a surge in other medical errors, including surgery or in non-teaching hospitals. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at ACP Intern... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632269 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0100 3632269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3566611&cid=t_114322_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F0qxILJ4EPps%2F By Neal McCluskeyOh, they’ll chew your ears off about how boldly they support and are catalyzing  real education reform, and how they won’t accept the failed status quo. Yes sir, they’ll boast nonstop about what a gigantic success their  Race to the Top initiative has been, despite having no real evidence to back that up. Without question, the Obama administration will talk the talk about transformative education reform. But walk the walk? That’s another story. Let’s put this in perspective. Almost the entire basis for the Obama administration’s claim to school reform supremacy is Race to the Top. And what does RTTT do? It furnishes $4.35 billion to entice states into submitting sort of bold-sounding plans for education reform while requiring ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3566611 Fri, 14 May 2010 16:03:02 +0100 3566611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259244&cid=t_114322_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2FTZocaRRHVuE%2F As the controversy over industry influence over doctors and patient care heats up, Fox News journalist John Stossel plans to explore conflicts of interest on an upcoming show. So tomorrow, Feb. 11, he’s invited two outspoken physicians - Tom Stossel (see here) and Arnold Relman - to debate the issue (weather permitting, of course). And it appears that the Association of Clinical Researchers and Educators is concerned the studio audience will not work in its favor. ACRE has been active in the debate by arguing that financial incentives given to docs do not influence treatment and recently fought a proposal in Minnesota to limit industry influence (see here). A founding member of the organization is Thomas Sullivan, who last year gained notice for his criticism of US Senator Chuck Gras... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259244 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:20:24 +0100 3259244 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3205114&cid=t_114322_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F77NYriYG8sU%2F An unusual joint hearing of two committees in the Minnesota legislature - the Commerce and Labor and the Business, Industry and Jobs committees - will take place today to debate three bills designed to improve doctors’ prescribing skills, reduce the influence of pharmaceutical companies and perhaps reduce overall drug spending by consumers. The undertaking pits a recently formed advocacy group, the Minnesota Prescription Coalition, which favors evidence-based prescribing, fewer conflicts of interest issues in medical field, and reduced spending on prescription drugs, against an array of drugmakers and doctors, including some from the Association of Clinical Researchers and Educators, who claim their relationship with industry results in better patient care. The proposed bills would s... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3205114 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:31:31 +0100 3205114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2999849&cid=t_114322_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F7PWnZOxv8SQ%2F Who is Thomas Sullivan and why is his name popping up lately? Sullivan is known for a few things - president of Rockpointe, a medical education communications company; a founding member of the Association of Clinical Researchers and Educators, and his Policy and Medicine blog, where he rails against government oversight of the pharmaceutical industry. Besides being an avid defender of CME, he is also a vociferous critic of Chuck Grassley, the Senate Republican who is investigating various pharma issues, including CME. Over the past few days, however, Sullivan has been scrutinized himself. That’s because the Drug Industry Document Archive at the University of California at San Francisco released something Sullivan didn’t want made public - his funding from pharma. In a July 6, 2... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2999849 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:21:12 +0100 2999849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349068&cid=t_114322_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FfG7V3iNsAJQ%2F At a time when educators are preoccupied with standards, testing, and the bottom line, some researchers suggest the arts can boost students' test scores; others aren't convinced. Karin Evans asks, What are the arts good for? --- When poet and national endowment for the Arts Chairman Dana Gioia gave the 2007 Commencement Address at Stanford University, he used the occasion to deliver an impassioned argument for the value of the arts and arts education. "Art is an irreplaceable way of understanding and expressing the world," said Gioia. "There are some truths about life that can be expressed only as stories, or songs, or images. Art delights, instructs, consoles. It educates our emotions." For years, arts advocates like Gioia have been making similar pleas, stressing the ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349068 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:12:58 +0100 2349068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188484&cid=t_114322_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F539678504%2F Eric Jensen alerted me to a research study published in the February 4th Journal of Neuroscience --- Transgenerational Rescue of a Genetic Defect in Long-Term Potentiation and Memory Formation by Juvenile Enrichment. We both had the same initial WOW! feeling that we had experienced when we first read about the discovery of mirror neurons a decade+ ago. The study's findings seemed to suggest that acquired characteristics can be genetically transmitted, a Lamarckinan belief that had long been discarded by biologists. This seemed improbable, so we decided to check out what the scientific community thought. It's the kind of research that educators certainly need to understand because the potential educational implications are profound, no matter how this particular study sorts out. I've thus a... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188484 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:21:17 +0100 2188484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1640481&cid=t_114322_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F340936244%2F As promised in my previous post (10 Brain Training Tips To Teach and Learn), here are some of the resources that inform my understanding of the brain: books, conferences, and websites. BOOKS There are a multitude of books about the brain. For educators, the best of these are books that demystify the language of neuroscience while providing information applicable to the teaching/learning process. Among the more prolific or well-known authors of this type include Jeb Schenck, Robert Sylwester, Barbara Givens, Robert Marzano, Marilee Sprenger, and Eric Jensen. I have found books by Sprenger and Jensen to be immensely helpful. Both write about the brain in understandable terms, provide practical suggestions, discuss sensible ideas, and include innumerable references to supportive research. Thr... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1640481 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:43:03 +0100 1640481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1489343&cid=t_114322_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F303811123%2F Press release: Here  -- "Lumos Labs, developer of Lumosity.com, the leading web-based provider of scientifically-tested brain training games, today announced that it has raised $3 million of equity financing from Pequot Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners (NVP), and existing investors including Michael Dearing. The investor group brings expertise that will catalyze the ongoing development of Lumosity.com and support Lumos Labs’ mission to improve lives by enhancing brain fitness. -- “Lumos Labs is at the center of a booming interest in cognitive exercise and the emerging science about the remarkable plasticity of the brain, said Amish Jani of Pequot Ventures. Lumosity.com has seen tremendous demand from users and partners alike by leveraging the power of the web to deliver a uniqu... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1489343 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:39:25 +0100 1489343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715297&cid=t_114322_90_f&fid=37832&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdyer.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F05%2F26%2Fexploring-other-ways-to-comment-for-day-26%2F Since the challenge for today was to think about using multimedia and other ways to comment on blogs I decided to review and explore some ways of using multimedia in this blog and for blog commenting. My Voki The first multimedia application that came to mind for today’s activity was the use of the Voki. The Voki is [...] (Source: Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD) Ruminations of an Online Instructor MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715297 Mon, 26 May 2008 18:44:44 +0100 1715297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1346336&cid=t_114322_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F262844677%2F The next Learning & the Brain conference edition is April 26-29, 2008, in Cambridge, MA. We recommend it highly for educators interested in learning more about latest brain research findings and implications for teaching. See Detailed program. Description: Cognitive neuroscience has discovered that the brain is not ‘hardwired’ from birth, but holds a remarkable lifelong power to change—a phenomenon called ‘plasticity.’ Positive or negative environments, exercise, nurturance, learning, and other experiences continue to change the brain throughout life. These revolutionary findings point to new possibilities for ‘rewiring’ the brain to help overcome learning disorders and to enhance memory, learning, IQ and achievement in all learners. - Brain-based teaching for children,... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1346336 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:30:29 +0100 1346336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1298179&cid=t_114322_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F250263243%2F Quick links to excellent resources: 1) FEATURE-Brain fitness seen as hot industry of the future (Reuters) 2) Learning & the Brain Conference for Educators and Clinicians. April 26-29, 2008. Cambridge, MA 3) Brain Health Across the Lifespan Seminar for Health & Aging Professionals. May 15th, 2008. San Francisco, CA For more info,   1) FEATURE-Brain fitness seen as hot industry of the future (Reuters) Note: Probably the most comprehensive article I have seen so far covering this emerging field, based on our market report and with original reporting. Highly recommended read.  2) Learning & the Brain Conference for Educators and Clinicians - April 26-29, 2008. Cambridge, MA Description: "Cognitive neuroscience has discovered that the brain is not ‘hardwired’ from... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1298179 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:26:50 +0100 1298179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1298180&cid=t_114322_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F250211755%2F Eric Jensen is a former middle school teacher and former adjunct professor for several universities including the University of California, San Diego. He co-founded the Learning Brain Expo, a conference for educators, and has written 21 books on the brain and learning. Jensen is currently completing his PhD coursework. His most recent book, Enriching the Brain: How to Maximize Every Learner's Potential (Jossey-Bass, 2006), is highly recommended for educators and parents alike. He wrote this recent article in Phi Delta Kappan in February 2008, sparking a healthy debate on the value of neuroscience applied to education.    Eric, thank you for your time. Can you explain the role that you and your organization play? We act as translators between the neuroscience and education fields, hel... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1298180 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:24:12 +0100 1298180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510394&cid=t_114322_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F05%2Fdiabetes-health-tv-introduces-neuragen%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Events, Products, Magazines, Allie Beatty, Complications, PersonalitiesCreator of Diabetes Health Magazine, Scott King, has been a type 1 diabetic for over 34 years. Needless to say, he knows diabetes, and he is doing a remarkable job of introducing cutting-edge treatments for diabetics. In the first Diabetes Health TV broadcast, he shared interviews from the recent AADE Conference. A really exciting product he featured is called Neuragen - a topical treatment for diabetes neuropathy. With diabetes neuropathy, people experience pain due to damage to the peripheral nerves. Neuropathic pain is often characterized by burning sensations or shooting pain, or may occur as numbness or chronic itching. Clinical trials have shown Neuragen to be ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510394 Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:00:00 +0100 2510394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=835444&cid=t_114322_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F31%2Flobbying-the-feds-dont-come-cheap%2F Filed under: ServicesThe American Association of Diabetes Educators has spent big bucks this year ensuring its point of view gets across to our representatives in the federal government. The AADE spent $375,000 on lobbying in just the first half of 2007, according to a Senate disclosure form that has been picked up by the media. The law requires that such disclosures be made public. Members of the organization include big Pharma names like Eli Lilly, Novartis and Merck.The AADE is, obviously, a member organization for diabetes educators, with advocacy in Washington - for professionals and patients - coming as an additional service. The government-run site Healthfinder lists more about the AADE if you're interested. Given the amount of money involved, I'm surprised how little attention this... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=835444 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 835444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=612194&cid=t_114322_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D1286 Today Unbound Medicine announced the release of Stedman’s Medical Dictionary, 28th edition. This handy reference puts 107,000 medical terms and definitions on a handheld device for quick reference anywhere. This edition adds 5,000 new terms while maintaining the accuracy and clarity that have made Stedman’s popular among medical students, physicians, educators, researchers, and medical language specialists. (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=612194 Wed, 16 May 2007 13:29:28 +0100 612194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=560283&cid=t_114322_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F22%2Fcancer-returns-home%2F Filed under: Leukemia, Celebrity cancer diagnosis, All Cancers, Daily news, Cancer SurvivorsAfter several weeks of hiding and down time, a few weeks ago I made an official announcement to the non profit organization that I founded Indie Music For Life and its two entities Laughs For Life and Indiegrrl. I dropped off of this blog page for a month and am ready to write again. I needed a break. A break to sort through things. To sort through life.When you or a loved one are diagnosed with cancer it changes your life. Finding out you have cancer takes your breath away and from that point your breath is the most valuable thing to you in your life. Breath and time. Nothing is normal any more. Not your dreams, your nightmares, and not your waking moments. A personal diagnosis of chronic myloid le... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=560283 Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 560283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=396873&cid=t_114322_86_f&fid=34461&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdigicmb.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fe-learning-20-infiltrates-classroom.html A nice overview of what's happening within internet-based educational software by Read/Write Web . Good to know there is all lot of good stuff out there we could use instead of BlackBoard -;) I want to add SLoodle, Second life Object-Oriented Distributed Learning Environment. Have a look! Tags: Google for Educators, elgg, educational software, e-learning, Sloodle This item is automatically generated from the DIGICMB Blog of Guus van de den Brekel (Source: DigiCMB) DigiCMB blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=396873 Sat, 20 Jan 2007 14:26:00 +0100 396873