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 'encouraging'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:35:46 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4086270&cid=t_410411_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdr-abraham-verghese-the-top-gun-of-american-medicine%2F2010.10.20 The first-year medical students I precept were too young to see Tom Cruise’s alter ego Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell grace the big screen in the 1986 blockbuster film “Top Gun.” Yet, the story has a relevant analogy to medicine.  According to the film, during the Vietnam war American pilots were relying too much on technology to bring enemy fighters down. They weren’t as skilled in taking out the opposition. They fired their technologically advanced missiles to try and get the job done. They didn’t think. It didn’t work. They forgot the art of dogfighting. The military discovered that technology alone wasn’t going to get the job done. The best fighter pilots needed the skills, insight, and wisdom on when to use technology and whe... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4086270 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0100 4086270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924904&cid=t_410411_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprimary-care-crisis-why-the-patient-centered-medical-home-will-fail%2F2010.09.01 Everyone understands the need for a robust primary care workforce in making healthcare more affordable and accessible while keeping those in our care healthy. With the aging of America and healthcare reform, even more Americans will need primary care doctors at precisely the same time doctors are leaving the specialty in droves and medical students shun the career choice. As a practicing primary care doctor, I’ve watched with great interest the solutions for the primary care crisis. And I’ve been utterly disappointed. Patients so far don’t like the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) as noted in Dr. Pauline Chen’s New York Times column. The changes recommended won’t inspire the next generation of doctors to become internists and family doctors. (more…)... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924904 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3924904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690839&cid=t_410411_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fkeeping-the-primary-in-care%2F2010.06.23 He came in for his regular blood pressure and cholesterol check. On the review of systems sheet he circled “depression.” “I see you circled depression,” I said after dealing with his routine problems. “What’s up?” “I don’t think I am actually clinically depressed, but I’ve just been finding it harder to get going recently,” he responded. “I can force myself to do things, but I’ve never have had to force myself.” “I noticed that you retired recently. Do you think that has something to do with your depression?” I asked. “I’m not really sure. I don’t feel like it makes me depressed. I was definitely happy to stop going to work.” I have taken care of him for many years, and k... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690839 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:00:00 +0100 3690839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3640990&cid=t_410411_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhat-happens-to-your-body-when-you-stop-smoking-part-2-%25e2%2580%2593-new%2F This is the second in a series of posts by Bill from California, a Blisstree reader, former smoker, and active member of our passionate community of commenters. Read Bill’s first post here, where you’ll also find Blisstree’s original smoking post by Liz Lewis. Am I a Former Smoker? Part 2 Bias and Activism In the Public Health Community I’ve been put off by the aggressive efforts from the more extreme elements of the public health community. Though my own field is very different, I’m close to this subject because my wife is a researcher on public health issues. (I hasten to add that she’s not among the radicals I’m targeting here.) In my opinion, the worst of these efforts are biased and even propagandistic. They’re a clear violation of basic s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3640990 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:34:28 +0100 3640990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529753&cid=t_410411_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Freader-opinion-what-happens-to-your-body-if-you-stop-smoking-right-now-%25e2%2580%2593-part-3%2F This is the third and final post in a series by Bill from California, a Blisstree reader, former smoker, and active member of our passionate community of commenters. Read Bill’s previous post and first post here, where you’ll also find Blisstree’s original smoking post by Liz Lewis. Am I a Former Smoker? Part 3 Is secondhand smoke really as dangerous as they say? The jury is still out, but I expect that the answer is no. At least, I have seen nothing that causes me to think that this particular kind of hand-wringing has merit. I am the first to agree that smoking cigarettes is dangerous to your health. On the other hand, while I cannot say with certainty, I strongly suspect that much of the hand-wringing about secondhand smoke is manipulative B.S. promoted by activists. It is... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529753 Mon, 03 May 2010 20:19:26 +0100 3529753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3522614&cid=t_410411_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhat-happens-to-your-body-when-you-stop-smoking-part-2-%25e2%2580%2593-new%2F This is the second in a series of posts by Bill from California, a Blisstree reader, former smoker, and active member of our passionate community of commenters. Read Bill’s first post here, where you’ll also find Blisstree’s original smoking post by Liz Lewis. Am I a Former Smoker? Part 2 Bias and Activism In the Public Health Community I’ve been put off by the aggressive efforts from the more extreme elements of the public health community. Though my own field is very different, I’m close to this subject because my wife is a researcher on public health issues. (I hasten to add that she’s not among the radicals I’m targeting here.) In my opinion, the worst of these efforts are biased and even propagandistic. They’re a clear violation of basic s... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3522614 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:52:28 +0100 3522614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2683895&cid=t_410411_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F0DkIuZ8mmZs%2F Sometimes the best way to promote a healthy lifestyle is by rewarding those people or companies who go out of their way to make that a reality. To that end, Rhode Island Governor Carcieri has announced that nominees for his 2009 wellness innovation awards are now welcome. Carcieri first introduced the awards program in 2007. The awards will reward programs that focus on “tobacco control, seat-belt use, healthy weight, physical activity and nutrition.” Not surprisingly, Rhode Island was recognized as “the first “Well State” by Wellness Councils of America. If you think your company or business has what it takes to win, feel free to download an application at: http://www.health.ri.gov/wellnessaward/. Deadline is Aug. 31. Image: sxc.hu Share and Enjoy: ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2683895 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:11:21 +0100 2683895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347892&cid=t_410411_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fnew-smoking-ads-too-far-or-not-far-enough%2F Image from flickr Ads about smoking have changed dramatically over the years. Once upon a time, when none knew any better, cigarettes were advertised as something that would make you feel good, strong, happy, even healthy. But as more and more evidence pointed to the dangers of smoking on your health, the ads changed. They were no longer put out by tobacco companies trying to entice people to buy their product. Instead, they were produced by government departments and non-profit health organizations trying to encourage people to quit (or not to start). And along the way, they’ve become increasing gruesome and graphic. For example, cigarette cartons with pictures of blackened lungs and rotting gums. But many of the television ads, such as this one recently released by the New York Ci... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347892 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:28:49 +0100 2347892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=791508&cid=t_410411_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F142613044%2Fthanks_valerie_maltoni_and_liz.html Interestingly Valeria Maltoni at Conversation Agent shared the list of Women’s PR blogs that was originally pulled from Todd’s list by Kami Huyse at Communications Overtones. Apparently males and female bloggers sit 26 to 6. I’m not sure why that is though. Do you know? Thoughtfully,  Valeria began to list some of the best women bloggers out there and I’m glad she did.  Hopefully that will encourage other gals to join the guys and jump onboard. Wow – Thanks Liz Strauss – our generous blog buddy … for  passing on the entire list with your wonderful additions: Ask Dr. KirkThe Artsy Asylum by Susan ReynoldsBrain Based Biz by Dr. Robyn McMasterBrain Based Business by Dr. Ellen WeberBuild a Solo Practice, LLC by Susan Cartier LiebelChris... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=791508 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 05:14:50 +0100 791508