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 'equipment'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:04:58 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077693&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ffootball-helmets-which-ones-are-most-likely-to-prevent-head-injuries%2F2011.07.28 Courtesy of Virginia Tech-Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences: National Impact Database Adult Football Helmet Ratings – May 2011 A total of 10 adult football helmet models were evaluated using the STAR evaluation system for May 2011 release.  All 10 are publicly available at the time of publication.  Helmets with lower STAR values provide a reduction in concussion risk compared to helmets with higher STAR values.  Based on this, the best overall rating of ‘5 Stars’ has the lowest STAR value.  Group rankings are differentiated by statistical significance. If you’re in the market to buy a loved one a football helmet, or just curious, go and have a look. It doesn’t take long, there are only 10 helmets on the list. Go to the list. I got to this from ESPN’... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077693 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:00:20 +0100 5077693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028610&cid=t_169644_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D299 Hospitals will spend over $14 billion each year to service medical technology and IT.  But, unlike labor or utilities, the cost of service is negotiable.  Service on medical technology is at least a $1 to $2 million (.5% of the overall budget) line item for a 200-bed hospital.  Larger teaching facilities would see this number easily reach $3 to $5 million.  So, with hospital margins ranging around 4% to 6% and as many as 25% functioning in the red, a couple million dollars is a big deal. I asked Julio Huerta, EE, MPH, director of medical engineering at the University of North Carolina Health Care System in Chapel Hill, NC, about the impact of service costs.  Huerta said, “You buy a piece of equipment and everybody understands about negotiating very tough upfront when you purchase eq... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028610 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:35:39 +0100 5028610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934141&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fsafety%2F2011%2F06%2Fharbinger-fitness-recalls-ab-straps-due-to-fall-hazard.html WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.Name of Product: Ab Straps exercise equipmentUnits: About 4,169Importer: Harbinger Fitness, of Fairfield, Calif.Hazard: The plastic buckle on the ab straps can break, posing a fall hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries: There were two reported incidents of straps breaking. Both incidents resulted in lacerations to consumers' heads and necks.Description: The recalled product is a set of Harbinger Ab Straps, style 371100 that are hung from an overhead structure... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934141 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4934141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862530&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=38113&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fhealth%2F2011%2F05%2Fas-sales-of-toning-shoes-mount-so-do-injuries.html Forty-five minutes after she put on her new toning shoes, and just a few days before her vacation to Mexico, Sandra Yellin stepped awkwardly and felt a sharp pain in her left foot as she made the short walk from her office desk to the copier. A trip to the emergency room confirmed the worst: the medical-office manager from Westchester, N.Y., and my former patient, had broken her fifth metatarsal, the bone on the outer edge of her foot. Instructed to stay off her feet for at least two weeks, she canceled her long-awaited trip. Sandra, like many other consumers, was lured by the hype. She thought that her shoe, an Easy Spirit GALILA, would be ideal for slipping on and off in the airport, and for wearing while sightseeing. After all, it was billed as helping “fight gravity each time yo... Consumer Reports Health Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862530 Wed, 25 May 2011 11:00:00 +0100 4862530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719903&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FRebD0P_OP3o%2F LITFL reviews the S-CUT a dynamic new, simple and easy device for removing leathers/clothes in the critically ill trauma patient. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719903 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 03:12:34 +0100 4719903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622252&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F_Ppf0Pv89xM%2F A review of the effectives and use of intraosseous devices in the emergency department. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622252 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:44 +0100 4622252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372052&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2F06q9U-Q4HJk%2F aka Trauma Tribulation 008 A 26 year-old male was BIBA after falling off his stationary motorbike at a set of traffic lights. C-spine precautions were removed following palpation of his neck and assessment of his sphincter tone. Initially, his only complaint was pain to his right thumb, presumably from a hyperextension injury. However a detailed [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372052 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:30 +0100 4372052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322512&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FzIKGmYPEaF4%2F Challenging medical trivia to tickle your cerebellar tonsils and whimsy your way to cerebral hibernation for the weekend (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322512 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 06:21:22 +0100 4322512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4294780&cid=t_169644_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2010%2F12%2F22%2Fguest-cpa-post-year-end-tax-considerations-for-emr-equipment-and-software-purchases%2F 2010 Year End Tax Considerations for EMR Equipment & Software Purchases Good Timing Can Help Practice Bottom-Lines Sooner Than Later As many of us are in the throws of holiday preparation and party participation (say that 3 times with some eggnog ), attention still needs to be paid by medical practice owners and administrators to 2010 year end business purchases. Reason being ?  Something called Section 179 depreciation. The IRS avails small businesses a great opportunity to maximize their purchasing power, especially with the increase to a maximum annual deduction of $500,000 for equipment and software purchased and placed in service in 2010 – 2012. The Small Business Jobs & Credit Act of 2010 increased the annual Section 179 depreciation deduction from $250,000 to $500,000... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4294780 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:47:18 +0100 4294780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275330&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FeEIWQsSFKv0%2F If you're an ED doc, you probably love the iphone.But now that there are over 10,000 different apps in the App Store listed under “Medical” and “Healthcare & Fitness” you may be a bit bamboozled as to which apps to try. Not to worry... Houston Neal from SoftwareAdvice.com has an updated list of the best medical apps for doctors and medical students. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275330 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:29 +0100 4275330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151803&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FPzb-70upAEc%2F If you silence the alarm for any reason and there is subsequent oxygen supply failure within the next 2 minutes you will have no audible alarm. Unlike other ventilators on the market the Oxylog® 3000 cannot ventilate without an oxygen supply. This issue has been raised with Dräger but they have elected not to perform a software upgrade as they don’t see the need to offer a breakthrough alarm system for this potentially lethal fault... (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151803 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:29:38 +0100 4151803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036651&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FI2KXB7sr2R8%2F Reviewing the latest applications for health professionals including iDoctor, CPR PRO app and the CPR PRO cradle (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036651 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:42:53 +0100 4036651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018182&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnurses-and-policemen-rapid-response-teams-useful-apps-and-photography%2F2010.09.29 So who hasn’t heard about The Policeman vs. Nurse? A nurse was pulled over for speeding, told the policeman that she hoped he would never end up as her patient, and was subsequently fired when the policeman complained to the hospital she worked at. Really? I have the utmost respect for the police of course, but put on some big boy undies and get over it. Should the nurse have made that comment? No. Not in front of him, at least. That was pretty dumb. But being fired for saying it is ridiculous in my opinion. Does that cop go complain to the pimp when the hooker he’s arresting makes a sassy comment? Nurse and Lawyer had a pretty good discussion about the whole situation. Next up: Rapid Response Teams Sign of Poor Bed Management. Really? I think GruntDoc summed it up best in h... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018182 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:00:57 +0100 4018182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003261&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FUzrv0EUWPa4%2F Software engineers working for UCEM at the Symantec Health Institute of Technology have confirmed slugtrails of the Stuxnet worm on several of the UCEM servers. Whilst initial reports suggest that US and Mossad agents might be using the worm to infiltrate the Siemens SCADA Management System of the Bushehr Nuclear Reactor in Iran, Professor Inglebert Struvite Staghorn of UCEM is concerned that a far more sinister motive, aimed at disrupting operations at Emergency Department Waiting Rooms is more likely. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003261 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:56:54 +0100 4003261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993921&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Flifeinthefastlane%2FWZHV%2F%7E3%2FqvdyIPG4b-I%2F The one shot answer to electrical restraint and DC cardioversion. Drop the patient rendering them harmless in less than 0.47 seconds with the Police Grade, twin aeroflex gold tipped electrode 'stingers', with a range of up to 200 feet. Then defibrillate the victim out of excited delirium with a synchronized life saving biphasic 50,000 volt shock, and gift them the current of life. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993921 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:10:10 +0100 3993921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933116&cid=t_169644_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F03%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-september-3-2010%2F I have a confession to make. Sometimes late at night I’ll catch an infomercial or two. It’s a silly obsession I have. One that my husband can’t understand. But it’s not the products themselves that make me intrigued. I’m drawn to what it does to the people who use them. Wouldn’t it be great to make your life perfect with a blink of an eye, a swipe of a magic wand? I think that’s what makes me glued to the screen. There’s something so attractive about the belief that the right food, exercise equipment or program will somehow drastically change your life for the better. But then I turn the TV off. Because I know it’s Hollywood and I know that real life is filled with emotional storms, depression and difficulty. And that real lasting chang... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933116 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:41:32 +0100 3933116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876648&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdoctors-and-alarm-fatigue-potential-for-patient-harm%2F2010.08.17 The hospital is never a quiet place. Walk through the wards on a typical day and you’ll hear a cacophony of alarms, bells, and other tones coming from both computers and medical equipment. American Medical News recently discussed so-called “alarm fatigue.” They cite a study showing find that “16,934 alarms sounded in [a medical] unit during an 18-day period.” That’s astounding, and for those who are wondering, that’s about 40 alarms an hour. It’s not surprising that doctors become desensitized to these alarms, and that has potential to harm patients, as physicians may miss legitimate, emergent findings. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876648 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:00:48 +0100 3876648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3794943&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator-2%2Fsamsung-and-innoden-introduce-the-future-for-dental-chair%25e2%2580%2599s-and-delivery-units%2F Sky Dental “M” is Finally Here and Set to Change the View of Dental! Samsung and InnoDen have partnered to bring Dentist nationwide the latest in Dental Unit technology and design. Sky Dental “M” has combined all the design and technology features you could ask for with the best quality materials available. All components create a unit that is aesthetically appealing, functional and above all built to last. Together they are changing the way you view dental equipment today. Seattle, WA (FPRC) June, 1 2010 – Samsung and InnoDen are set to bring the latest in technology and design to the Dental Equipment Industry nationwide. “Sky Dental’s “M” Chair Unit incorporates American design and functionality that is seen from your leaders in the industry today” said Justin Taylor... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3794943 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:05:49 +0100 3794943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706642&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fleisure-time-equals-tv-time-for-most-americans%2F photo: Thinkstock Sometimes the only thing that gets us through the workday is the thought of collapsing on our couches at 8 p.m. to enjoy an hour of mindless sitcom madness. Should we be devoting our time to more worthwhile activities? Sure. We could volunteer, exercise, or learn a new language, but after eight + hours of work, do we have it in us to work for a few more every night? Most Americans watched TV in their free time last year, and, in fact, time in front of the TV rose by 12 minutes since 2007. The average amount of TV watched per day was 2:12. Yikes…That’s a little embarrassing. Maybe we should look into more productive after-work activities, like helping the homeless. We could probably still get in at least half-an-hour of mindless entertainment while working out ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706642 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:31:59 +0100 3706642 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3457823&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fone-really-cool-thing-monome%2F One neat thing we like, from Blisstree to you: Monome Open-source interfaces might sound like something made in a Taiwanese sweat shop, but these actually come from husband-and-wife team Brian Crabtree and Kelli Cain. The couple sources and assembles the devices from their home in upstate New York, using as many local materials and suppliers as possible. Plus, the thing just looks really cool. Its backlit keypads illuminate according to what you’re programming on your computer or instruments. (They’re popular with musicians, and you can see Brian using Monome with his keyboard, below.) Okay, we’ll admit that we don’t completely understand everything Monome does, but this gadget is beautiful, and it’s made from mostly recyclable materials. All you tech and mus... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3457823 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:57:15 +0100 3457823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3448936&cid=t_169644_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fbombay-doctor-visits-ahmedabad-eye.html I was recently invited to give a talk to the Ahmedabad medical association on How to be a Successful Doctor. After my talk, I went to visit 2 private hospitals, to see how doctors in Ahmedabad delivered medical care.This visit was quite an eye-opener. Bombay is widely accepted as the Medical Center of India - and Bombay doctors treat patients from all over the country, including lots of patients from Ahmedabad !I saw two hospitals. One was an IVF center; and the other was a Urology clinic. Each of these was a stand-alone 4-floor purpose-built building , covering about 20000 square feet. In comparison, in Bombay, where real estate is about 10 times as expensive, the typical private nursing home or hospital is about one tenth the size !Because there is no shortage of space in Ahmedabad, doct... The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3448936 Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:33:00 +0100 3448936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3338334&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpress-release-sirona-launches-new-cerec%25c2%25ae-software-with-biogeneric-capabilities%2F Easily and Precisely Reconstructs Natural Occlusion Automatic Design Procedure is Fast, Reliable, and Compatible with all Restorative Indications Charlotte, NC (February 25, 2010) – Sirona Dental Systems, LLC (Nasdaq: SIRO), the company that pioneered digital impressions and dental CAD/CAM 25 years ago and the world’s leading producer of dental CAD/CAM and digital impression systems, is pleased to introduce user-friendly software developed for its CEREC® chairside system.  The new software is based on Sirona’s patented Biogeneric technology. Like fingerprints, no two human teeth are identical and each tooth has its own unique characteristics.  A group of researchers led by Professor Dr. Albert Mehl (Zurich University) and Professor Dr. Volker Blanz (Siegen University) ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3338334 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:07:02 +0100 3338334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318547&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fchicago-midwinter-conference-veneer-conditioning-cab%2F Veneer Conditioning Cab Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318547 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:21:31 +0100 3318547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318548&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F3659%2F E4D Flash Desktop Scanner E4D CAD/CAM Materials & eMax Visit E4D online here. Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318548 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:16:03 +0100 3318548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318549&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F3656%2F DIAGNOdent Pen Visit KaVo and DIAGNOdent online here. Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318549 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:13:00 +0100 3318549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318550&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fchicago-midwinter-conference-dental-ez-lite%2F Dental EZ Lite Visit DentalEZ Lite online here. Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318550 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:11:14 +0100 3318550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259117&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Ficon-acid-syringe-for-tooth-preparation%2F No more drill? If you’ve shied away from hard tissue lasers and you hate the mess with air abrasion, but you know that your rotary drill is antiquated, check this out: acid. Yep – now you can prepare teeth for fillings with the same stuff that burned off the face of the Joker…kind of. Acid erosion is blamed for significant oral health concerns these days, but like many things in science, measured and monitored doses of acid can be used for good. The Icon acid syringe for 15-minute fillings with “no pain and no unnecessary loss of healthy hard tissue.” Here’s how it works… First, a rubber barrier is placed around the tooth to be prepared. A small amount of acid gel is injected onto decayed tooth enamel. Over two minutes, the acid etches the tooth’s surface. After heat dryin... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259117 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:29:05 +0100 3259117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248516&cid=t_169644_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F06%2Fchildrens-community-equipment-proposals-for-funding-and-dh-workshop%2F Title: Children’s community equipment: proposals for funding and DH workshop Skinny: Dear Colleague letter inviting each strategic health authority to submit proposals for funding for innovative activities within and across PCTs to help achieve transformation of children’s community equipment and related services, taking account of the findings of a recent consultant’s report. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 94p. Published: 03/02/2010 Filed under: Children, Disabilities, Grey Literature, NHS, Young People Tagged: Children, Disabilities, Equipment, Governance, Grey Literature, Management, Procurement, Young People (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248516 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:18:22 +0100 3248516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3248518&cid=t_169644_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F02%2F06%2Fmodels-and-options-for-childrens-equipment-and-related-services-csed-consultants-report%2F Title: Models and options for children’s equipment and related services: CSED consultant’s report Skinny: Independent report for the Department of Health that identifies in many areas the commissioning and provision of children’s equipment is poor. It analyses the various factors underlying this, concluding that mainstreaming transformation of children’s community equipment services would require change in four major areas: governance, pathways, sourcing strategies and management of equipment once bought (equipment stores). Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 94p. Published: 03/02/2010 Filed under: Children, Disabilities, Grey Literature, NHS, Young People Tagged: Care Pathways, Children, Disabilities, Equipment, Governance, Grey Literature, Management, Procurement, Youn... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3248518 Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:09:35 +0100 3248518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3096783&cid=t_169644_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F17%2Femergency-medicine-journal-2009-vol-26-no-12%2F content page Fade Fave: Personal protective equipment provision in prehospital care: a national survey Fade Skinny: The prehospital arena presents many potential risks to the practitioner, some of which are ubiquitous to medicine, but similarly, a number are unique to the field. Texts across the field of prehospital care comment, at their outset, on the importance of the personal safety of the prehospital practitioner. (NHS Athens is required to access this article online) Posted in Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Personal Protective Equipment (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3096783 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:03:38 +0100 3096783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2809653&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2F5-budget-friendly-ways-to-break-a-sweat%2F 1. Buy used equipment. Not only is it better for the budget but it’s also better for the environment to re-use someone’s pre-loved exercise equipment rather than buying new. Use equipment can be found at many sporting stores, online on e-bay or Craig list, or in the local paper. Just buy with caution and beware of scams. 2. Buy affordable equipment. Don’t be conned into buying a whole home gym the size of the garage when a couple of hand weights might just do. Or be creative and make your own – can of baked beans can easily do as weights, or milk/water bottles filled with varying levels of water – just make sure they are secured with duct tape to avoid having an accidental shower during the workout. 3. Instead of expensive gyms, head for the local recreational department ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2809653 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:21:28 +0100 2809653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774571&cid=t_169644_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F08%2Faiming-high-for-disabled-children%2F Title: Aiming high for disabled children: delivering improved health services The Skinny: Report for Primary Care Trusts to aid them achieve the following outcomes by providing case studies of best practice. Short breaks: ensure that disabled children with complex healthcare needs and their families can enjoy the same opportunities for short breaks as other children. Community equipment: the NHS to work with partners to ensure there is timely and comprehensive assessment of the complete needs of the disabled child, taking account of clinical, social and education needs, and the needs of the family and carers; and to improve the timely provision of equipment. Wheelchairs: to improve access to powered wheelchairs for children who need them, and reduce waiting times for assessment and provis... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774571 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:38:01 +0100 2774571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796562&cid=t_169644_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fradiology-museum-displaying-radiology-arts-radiology-rarities-and-radiology-history.html Radiolopolis has just recently opened a new "Radiology Museum". This museum displays radiological items from multiple categories displaying radiological items of historic value as well as from the presence. Categories include: Radiology Art - This category displays artistic work in RadiologyRadiology CRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796562 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:08:14 +0100 2796562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2639618&cid=t_169644_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FBtIPxLvl6xg%2F Sometimes going into the hospital can expose you to all kinds of deadly disease and germs that you wouldn’t normally have crossed paths with. Such is the case for Madison, Wisconsin area patients who were told that they may have been exposed to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease due to contaminated instruments. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease symptoms “include rapidly progressing dementia, with death often coming within a year.” University Hospital says there is an “extremely low” risk that developed after it was confirmed that one woman had the disease. While the instruments used on the woman were sterilized, some health officials believe it is not enough to kill this deadly disease. The instruments, who were also used on 53 neurosurgery patients, have now been discarded. ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2639618 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:02:01 +0100 2639618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796573&cid=t_169644_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fan-international-radiology-museum-has-been-introduced-to-the-radiology-community.html The international Radiology community Radiolopolis has opened a new, unique museum dedicated to Radiology. This new "Radiology Museum" displays radiological items from multiple categories, offering radiRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796573 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:05:35 +0100 2796573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2515251&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdental-technology-choosing-wisely%2F Purchasing new technology? Exercise your right to choose… When you’re in the market to purchase new technology for your dental practice, it can be tempting to buy equipment from the first rep who contacts you. This can be a costly mistake. It’s worth the extra effort to educate yourself about the equipment that’s out there and make an informed decision about what will work best for your practice. Although it may require a little more work up front, it will pay off in the long run with a higher return on investment. Tom Terronez of Medix Dental has put together some tips to consider while you are making your purchasing decision: Think about your future plans for technology in your practice. It’s important to determine how the new technology will integrate with your existing equi... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2515251 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:59:11 +0100 2515251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441254&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Ftyson-tragedy-highlights-treadmill-dangers%2F The sad news of the death of four-year-old Exodus Tyson who died as a result of strangulation from a treadmill cord offers a somber reminder to parents everywhere of the dangers of treadmills. Treadmills and other home gym equipment is great for keeping adults fit but are a definite danger to children. In fact, the Australian Office of Fair Trading has become so concerned the increase in reports of treadmill injuries to children that they issued a public education campaign in 2008. Called  Treadmills and Kids Don’t Mix, this campaign highlights the dangers of treadmills for children, especially how a treadmill’s moving belt can cause friction injuries and entrap fingers, hands, hair, and clothing.   The campaign made the following safety tips for treadmill owners and users…  I... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441254 Wed, 27 May 2009 07:31:52 +0100 2441254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284541&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F03%2Fever-tried-smoking%2F Perhaps hospitals were a little hasty in becoming “smoke-free” zones - next time I lead a code I might see if anyone volunteers to be the pipe operator for a good old-fashioned tobacco smoke enema… From Eisenberg, MS. Life in the balance: emergency medicine and the quest to reverse sudden death. 1997; Oxford University Press. <betterworldbooks> One [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284541 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:00:34 +0100 2284541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2284542&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F03%2Fif-the-lights-go-out%2F … You could try this technique ( but hopefully you won’t need to anytime soon): If the light on the laryngoscope fails, clean the contact between the blade and the handle, and check that the bulb is screwed in place securely. If this fails, use your spare laryngoscope, which you should have instantly available. Or, transilluminate [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2284542 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:00:58 +0100 2284542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2145329&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F01%2F1298-emergency-response%2F Most readers of this blog will take the emergency telephone numbers such as 911, 000, 111 or 999 for granted. These emergency numbers provide security, support and a rapid response in time-critical situations. However, most developing countries do not have the luxury of a centralized emergency telephone number and lack the ability to rapidly respond to medical emergencies. Dial 1298 [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2145329 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:02:32 +0100 2145329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2095332&cid=t_169644_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F507053313%2F This creative blood bag concept that would fit perfectly in pediatric departments was designed by Dunne and Raby design studio. Tweet This (Source: Ivor Kovic, M.D.) Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2095332 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:37:02 +0100 2095332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056630&cid=t_169644_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F490902071%2F There are many healthcare problems in the developing countries, like lack of medical staff and equipment, and this is why I helped start the openECGproject. Now, a great concept to try an fix these problems is to utilize devices that are already present and hack them to be useful for patients. Devices like cellphones are a perfect example. And, this is exactly what the research team led by Dr. Aydogan Ozcan from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has done. They have developed an innovative lens-free technique for rapidly and accurately counting targeted cell types in a homogenous cell solution. Their vision is that individuals would one day be able to draw a blood sample into a chip the size of a U.S. quarter, which could then be inserted into a cell phone that would quickly ... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056630 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:24:22 +0100 2056630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2036203&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2Fglove-art-the-competition%2F Glove Art - the competition What can you do with a medical glove…OK, after all the usual suggestions - we are left with ‘GloveArt‘ Today Life in the Fast Lane presents ‘Glophant‘ by Aye Phyo Would love to see and host further reincarnations of medical equipment…drop me a line or contact me at @sandnsurf on twitter   (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2036203 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:45:45 +0100 2036203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033093&cid=t_169644_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F12%2F11%2Fand-the-winner-of-the-yoga-paws-is%2F Looks like everyone (including me) wants a set of Yoga Paws. But unfortunately, there can only be one winner. And according to the random number selector, that person is… Brooke ….who made me think she was talking about me when she wrote in the comments ‘I am terminally uncoordinated and these would really help me look semi-knowledgeable in yoga class. :)’ Congratulations Brooke and here’s hoping that these Yoga Paws will break that un-coordination spell! You should be getting an email shortly with directions on how and where to provide your mailing address. Brooke, you need to contact me here in the comment with a new email address as the one you originally commented with is not working. My email to you is just bouncing back. By the way, while we are the yoga theme, you really ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033093 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:00:00 +0100 2033093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2021338&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-should-make-the-most-of-tax-breaks-in-2008%2F While we can’t be sure what the economy holds or who will go to the Super Bowl, two things are certain: death and taxes. The bad news is, no matter what, you’ll have to file and you’ll have to pay. The good new is, this year you can get some great breaks on large purchases of dental equipment and technology. Before you go to your CPA, check out these resourceful articles to boost your tax IQ: “The breakdown on new equipment and taxes,” by Noah Levine, Dental Products Report “On Target: An Exclusive DentalBlogs Interview with Keith Drayer of Henry Schein Financial Services” (see question eight) “Tax losses: another benefit of the bear market,” by Gene Dongieux, Dental Economics (off topic, good info) “New Tax Legislation Could Sav... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2021338 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:05:37 +0100 2021338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1940915&cid=t_169644_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Ftimesaver-stat-vii%2F The innovators over at USB fever have produced a USB powered ‘timesaving’ device that will have its users on the edge of their seats - the USB Digital Endoscope . As the manufacturers state: You can use this USB Endoscope to reach the place that you cannot reach but still need to see So why wait 6 months [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1940915 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:00:29 +0100 1940915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1840896&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fbuzz-word-%25e2%2580%2593-techsthetics-for-cosmetic-dentistry-case-acceptance%2F You really want to boost your cosmetic dentistry, but how? This month’s Dental Products Report presents “Techsthetics” as a way to do just that. Basically, Techsthetics is a word coined by Dr. Barry Freydberg. It has to do with using digital imaging for cosmetic case presentations. For patients who are serious about veneers and other major esthetic procedures, seeing their new smile can push them from “maybe” to “where do I sign up?” How can you tell if someone is serious about cosmetic dentistry? In his article, “Seeing is Believing,” September 2009 issue of DPR, Dr. Freydberg recommends charging a minimal fee, such as $150, to make sure the patient is serious. Learn more about Techsthetics and digital imaging for cosmetic dentistry c... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1840896 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:51:52 +0100 1840896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1841046&cid=t_169644_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2008%2F9%2F25%2F3900797.html Is the internet your brain's friend? I was asked a question by someone who was in a discussion about the internet and its influence on our brains. Specifically, they were talking about whether there is any truth to some recent work showing that the internet, and how we (you, your children) are using it, is making us dumber. So the question posed to me was.... Wondering if you have any thoughts/insights on the changing nature of the brain, with increased internet commnunications, and the prevalence of tools like Google to locate information? My answer was: (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841046 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:18:59 +0100 1841046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1829177&cid=t_169644_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2008%2F9%2F25%2F3900797.html Is the internet your brain's friend? I was asked a question by someone who was in a discussion about the internet and its influence on our brains. Specifically, they were talking about whether there is any truth to some recent work showing that the internet, and how we (you, your children) are using it, is making us dumber. So the question posed to me was.... Wondering if you have any thoughts/insights on the changing nature of the brain, with increased internet commnunications, and the prevalence of tools like Google to locate information? My answer was: (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1829177 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:18:59 +0100 1829177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1806311&cid=t_169644_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2008%2F9%2F18%2F3890435.html Sorry to go missing for the summer - I seemed to have taken a writing-free vacation! But I"m trying to ease myself back into communicating with the outside world . So let's get (re-)started.... There has been a lot of talk about mindfulness this days and lots of expensive courses to teach you "how to do it". Why is this approach so popular and is it worth the time to learn and practice it? I'm going to suggest that yes, it is. And that's because practicing mindfulness gives your brain a chance to allow old, less useful/unproductive "thought ruts" to weaken and change. That means you're less likely to just automatically go down the same old thought and feeling-roads you may be taking that cause you distress. I've had a couple of posts on this topic in the past, but I recently received a... Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1806311 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:38:00 +0100 1806311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717087&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fwomen-dentists-vote-anteriorest-best-product-of-2008%2F The American Association for Women Dentists voted AnterioRest the best product of 2008. A physical therapist designed the dental chair to prevent back strain. AnterioRest is not a chair fro the dentist, but rather a patients’ chair with a padded arm that can be positioned as needed to provide frontal support for the dentist. You can view a video, find testimonials, and review research at www.anteriorestdental.com. From the press release… “AnterioRest® provides prevention and treatment of lower back injury. The concept of Back Support From the Front® applies research findings which suggest that anterior support is far more effective than posterior support in reducing muscle stress in an inclined position.” (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717087 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:49:41 +0100 1717087 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1602933&cid=t_169644_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F08%2Fresearch-and-development-work-relating-to-assistive-technology-2007-08-presented-pursuant-to-section-22-of-the-chronically-sick-and-disabled-persons-act-1970%2F covers research and development work carried out by or on behalf of any government department in relation to equipment that might increase the range and independence of older and disabled people. The report places such research in the context of theNational Service Framework for Long-term conditions and the White Paper on Health and Social Care. The report describes the wide range of government-funded projects supporting the development, introduction and evaluation of assistive technology. Relevant projects funded by the EU are also listed. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1602933 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:46:51 +0100 1602933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1491962&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fpure-power-mouthguard%2F Now athletes have a new choice – a strong choice – in protective mouthpieces. The pros from many sports have turned to PPM, Pure Power Mouthguard, because it not only offers protection, but it also increases strength and balance. Sound silly? Well, it’s true. By using a TENS unit to relax facial muscles, a certified PPM dentist can find optimal jaw position, then fit the mouthguard accordingly. PPM holds the jaws in ideal position, which results in improved vertebrae alignment and better muscled recruitment, balance, and upper body strength. Who’s using PPM? Hockey, baseball, football players, as well we golfers, runners, weight trainers, and other athletes are enjoying the multi faceted benefits of PPM. Check out the website here. (Source: dental blog for dentists about de... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1491962 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:02:29 +0100 1491962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1484914&cid=t_169644_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2008%2F6%2F1%2F3724103.html This is 52 minute television program from Dan Rather that covers a wealth of information about the brain, its plasticity, its connections with meditation and other ways we can change our brain's functioning. A bit of commitment...but worth it for the overview on brain plasticity.... (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1484914 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:13:00 +0100 1484914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1433951&cid=t_169644_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fsafe-caregiving-and-home-health.html These five pieces of home health equipment can make a big difference for people with mobility challenges and for their caregivers. Of course, before using them consult with your doctor to see if they are appropriate for the condition.1. LIGHTER WEIGHT WHEELCHAIRS - Lighter than the 40 or 50 pound heavy wheelchairs, these are easier for a caregiver to lift into and out of a car, helping to avoid caregiver injuries.Search the internet and you'll see there are wheelchairs weighing closer to 30 pounds or even less. There are ultralight weight folding wheelchairs with removable backs and legs. When you take them apart it only takes a few seconds and is easier to lift. They are also easier to push either by a caregiver or by self-propulsion.They are often more expensive, but used wheelchairs or... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1433951 Sat, 10 May 2008 07:32:00 +0100 1433951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1416569&cid=t_169644_158_f&fid=36160&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.popeinstitute.com%2Fcaregivingminutes%2F%3Fp%3D68 How to Prepare Your Home for a Hip or Knee Replacement Hip and knee surgeries are an increasingly common part of the aging process. Whether you are having an elective surgery due to arthritis and joint degeneration or your surgery is required due to trauma or a fall, the surgery requires temporary adjustments to your lifestyle and home environment. The Pope Institute Retirement Life by Design™ – Living Well Toolkit 10-Steps to Preparing Your Life & Home for a Hip or Knee Surgery will help you function better, focus on recovery, and better navigate your home environment with greater ease and safety. ——————————————————————————&#8... CaregivingMinutes™ by Pope Institute blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1416569 Fri, 02 May 2008 19:32:36 +0100 1416569 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1304955&cid=t_169644_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2008%2F3%2F14%2F3578823.html Imagine yourself sitting back for a nonlinear neurofeedback session.... That means that your brain is going to have a "conversation" with itself (which I recently described in my newsletter, Not Just Neurofeedback, as the brain looking at itself in a mirror - let me know if you want to be on the list and have access to back copies like this). Your conscious mind doesn't really have anything specific to do in order to "make" something happen on purpose". In fact, the best thing you can do is to get out of the way. ;- ) But what does "get out of the way" mean, exactly? How do you "get out of the way"? (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1304955 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:51:04 +0100 1304955 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1230435&cid=t_169644_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Ffebruary-recipe-for-success-soup-sundays%2F A year can fly by so quickly for me. It was a year ago this week that we first had our first “Recipe for Success” blog posting here at Life with MS. In the ensuing 12 months, we’ve talked about ingredients, recipes, seasonal foods and the like. Today, I’d like to talk about a piece of equipment to make our lives easier and allow creativity. For the past several years, Sundays are “Soup Sunday” around Trevis Gleason’s kitchen. I like to head to the local farmer’s market or Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market early in the morning (it’s kinda like church for me) and see what’s fresh and yummy looking. It’s usually one or two ingredients that strike me and get my juices (or should that be broths?) flowing. I run into old friends, chat up the farmers, sample a few of thei... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1230435 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:04:47 +0100 1230435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1103471&cid=t_169644_113_f&fid=34853&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencygadget.com%2Fblog11%2F2007%2F12%2F19%2Fthe-powerstrip-that-could-save-your-life%2F     Every now and then an invention comes along that looks or sounds silly.  The Smoke Shutoff power strip, from Exact Products, is the exact opposite.  Ingenuity at it’s best, this product is one of those things you wish you thought of.  It’s a power strip which shuts off electricity to attached devices when smoke is detected.  [...] (Source: Emergency Gadget) Emergency Gadget blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1103471 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:13:34 +0100 1103471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1100115&cid=t_169644_113_f&fid=34853&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencygadget.com%2Fblog11%2F2007%2F12%2F17%2Fgumeasenot-to-be-confused-with-gumby%2F   I don’t care what anyone says, it is unnatural for anyone, even an Dentist to stick a needle in your mouth, even if it helps numb the pain of drilling on your teeth.  Well, now there is an optional way to get anesthetized, by putting a frozen mouthpiece in your mouth which in turn numbs the [...] (Source: Emergency Gadget) Emergency Gadget blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1100115 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:18:24 +0100 1100115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908448&cid=t_169644_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fhedge%2Finexpensive-polyvinyl-impression-material%2F Dr. Peter Boulden from Atlanta gave us this tip.  Safco, a dental supply house in Chicago, has a house brand of poly vinyl that is great for accurate study models for wax up’s and diagnostics.  It is called Replica.  The Monophase material’s product number is 102–0559 and Safco’s number is 1–800–621–2178.  It is just over $5.00 a cartridge and even less when bought in bulk. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908448 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:08:11 +0100 908448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825761&cid=t_169644_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fuseful-home-health-supplies-and-gadgets.html At http://www.cwimedical.com/ you can see pictures of the new wheelchair called the "Landeez" that is a regular "all terrain" vehicle. It has huge tires so it can go across sand, snow, and gravel. If Raymond Chandler in the TV show Ironsides had only had this one.The Landeez wheelchair is pictured going across terrain at Santa Monica beach, Antarctica, Nova Scotia, and Mt. Fuji, Japan. Just think of the Ironsides scripts they could have written if he had one of the Landeez chairs.A new gadget called the MedicTag is a keychain that will plug into the USB port on a computer. When it's plugged in you type up medical data, emergency contacts and prescriptions on templates which are saved on the MedicTag. Anyone with a laptop can plug the MedicTag in if there is an emergency and read your medic... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825761 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:30:00 +0100 825761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=675804&cid=t_169644_122_f&fid=34954&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurofeedback.blogharbor.com%2Fblog%2F_archives%2F2007%2F6%2F11%2F3015488.html Here is an interesting and accurate pair of YouTube videos of how memory works and how you can train yourself to use it better. First, let's watch them - they'll take about 8 minutes (part 1 and 2 -- it was a bit long for just one video) (Source: Neurofeedback on the Brain) Neurofeedback on the Brain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=675804 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:49:16 +0100 675804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=517660&cid=t_169644_113_f&fid=34853&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencygadget.com%2Fblog11%2F2007%2F04%2F03%2Frobotic-micro-drill-smartest-drill-in-the-world%2F This surgical drill was developed by Peter Brett from the School of Engineering & Applied Science at Aston University.  It has been tested on at least 3 people(which no one can seem to find), just kidding, and it has been proven sucessful.  They say it does not have to be programmed from a computer.  You just [...] (Source: Emergency Gadget) Emergency Gadget blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=517660 Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:22:57 +0100 517660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479109&cid=t_169644_113_f&fid=34853&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencygadget.com%2Fblog11%2F2007%2F03%2F05%2Fintellidrug-the-tooth-wonder%2F   IntelliDrug has a new device they developed that will control drug deliveries that is the size of a tooth and goes in your mouth.  The tooth would provide measured doses of medication at the times needed or pre-specified. On top of that it will has micro-sensors that are capable of determining the concentration of meds in [...] (Source: Emergency Gadget) Emergency Gadget blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479109 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 19:57:03 +0100 479109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479117&cid=t_169644_113_f&fid=34853&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencygadget.com%2Fblog11%2F2007%2F01%2F30%2Ftiny-robot-hand%2F  Chang-Jin Kim, a researcher at UCLA, has created the world’s smallest robotic hand. It’s only 1 millimeter when closed into a fist and the hand is controlled by gas pressure, making it safe for biological use.  This will definitly be on every surgeon’s Christmas wish list this year.  Technologies like this will only improve our surgery [...] (Source: Emergency Gadget) Emergency Gadget blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479117 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:27:20 +0100 479117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479118&cid=t_169644_113_f&fid=34853&url=http%3A%2F%2Femergencygadget.com%2Fblog11%2F2007%2F01%2F29%2Fgeneric-medical-devices%2F GMD is the world’s first company to manufacture quality surgical products and supply them at generic prices. This is a good thing because everyday people will be able to afford procedures that would usually cost too much because the equipment is ridiculously priced.  The first product that’s available is the Universal Circumcision Clamp, which is not [...] (Source: Emergency Gadget) Emergency Gadget blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479118 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:41:35 +0100 479118