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 'fun stuff'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:31:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512412&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FfjW0J_MClo8%2Femperors-new-book.html It may not be a new book anymore, and I actually read it a few months ago, but I would like to share my thoughts on Siddhartha Mukherjee’s The Emperor of All Maladies.  Dr. Mukherjee subtitled his book, “A Biography of Cancer.”  Much has been made in other reviews about the significance of this subtitle, and what it means to the approach he took to his topic – the history of cancer therapy. I am fascinated by the history of medicine.  When I teach residents about current sarcoma therapy, I always teach them the history of how we got to where we are.  Dr. Mukherjee took this approach to its logical extreme, beginning with the first known record of the disease in ancient Egypt all the way to the present. The main theme coursing its way through the book is the evo... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512412 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:44:00 +0100 4512412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275342&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F1xVxcj2v3KE%2Fdavids-first-book-review-immortal-life.html I've discovered reading again.  Or maybe what I've done is made a conscious decision to set aside time to read.  Some books I've recently read have nothing to do with cancer, like Cloud Atlas.  Then there's The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Rebecca Skloot did a marvelous job telling the story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman from Baltimore whose cervical cancer cells became the very first immortalized cell line.  I think this book is a "must read" for anyone engaged in cancer research, if for no other reason than it reminds us that every cell line we work with was once a tumor growing in an individual... a person who had a family and friends, a person who suffered and probably died of cancer.  Each of these people has a story, and knowing that story can inspire us... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4275342 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 03:14:00 +0100 4275342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3795009&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2Fdefto_LIpjA%2F On Saturday night, I watched my 100th movie since I started recording movies I watch on January 1, 2008. It was the widely acclaimed film Inception, which Erik and I thoroughly enjoyed. It was wonderfully acted, with superb plot twists, thought-provoking dialogue and tastefully done action sequences. Watching 101 movies has been part of my 101 Things in 1,001 Days Challenge and it was one of the first items on my list that I started. Although there have been periods of no movie watching (usually due to a dearth in desirable cinematic releases), I am excited to announce that I have just one movie left before I complete item #39. Of course, with something this monumental, I can’t simply watch a movie and then be done with it. Being a blogger, I have to something much, much more memorab... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3795009 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:38:46 +0100 3795009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3666157&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FzVo55ttJVgQ%2F I had a lot of fun writing up a Diabetic’s Version of “Hey, it’s OK!” as seen in Glamour, so I thought I’d do another round. Feel free to contribute in the comments! Hey, it’s OK… … to yell at your insulin pump when it beeps at you. … to eat cupcakes. Everyday. (Well, OK, maybe not everyday). … to test your blood sugar five times in a row when you have a good reading in order to get your meter’s average down. It won’t do anything for your actual A1C, but at least it will make you feel better temporarily! … to wonder why everything in your purse is black (phone, keys, wallet, glucose meter case… no wonder they call it a black hole!) … to drink juice when you’re not having a low blood sugar. Mimo... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3666157 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:15:06 +0100 3666157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542821&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fwhat-makes-a-mother.html My husband loathes “Hallmark Holidays,” but for some reason this year, I’m acutely aware of the approach of Mother’s Day. Maybe it’s because my seven-year-old is making a big surprise at school that’s going to come in the mail very soon, and she can’t stop talking about it. Anyway, I’ve been thinking about the process of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542821 Fri, 07 May 2010 13:00:57 +0100 3542821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3508381&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fmy-take-bayers-nintendo-enabled-didget-glucose-meter-available-now.html The tech blogs are all abuzz today over Bayer’s new DIDGET meter, designed just for kids, which integrates BG testing into the world of video games: “Bayer’s DIDGET is the first and only blood glucose meter that connects directly to Nintendo DS and DS Lite and helps kids manage their diabetes by rewarding them for consistent [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3508381 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:30:36 +0100 3508381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490812&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fhappy-birthday-to-me.html Glucose averages looking good. Got a clean mammogram result last week. Enjoying a beautiful — if not entirely sunny — day today with my partner (still the love of my life) and my three unbelievable girls. Thinking about how much fun we had over Spring Break a few weeks’ back: Life is good, even when you no [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490812 Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:20:08 +0100 3490812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487145&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F04%2F20%2F4011-if-eat-then-sit%2F My hungry 9-month old grandson is being a wiggle-worm.  He wants his banana now, and like Prot, is trying to eat it whole, peel and all. “Come on lad, let Grandma mash this up for you – no, we don’t eat the peel – here’s your high chair -” Much squirming and complaining, “NANA NANA!”  (I’m not [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487145 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 02:50:25 +0100 3487145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483063&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fwhats-new-in-diabetes-goods-reader-tips.html Thankfully, many readers send me emails when they hear about something newsworthy/ different/ fun/ controversial/ or quirky in the world of diabetes. Thank you! And keep those tips coming, pahhhleeese, People. Today, from the mailbag, three items that I simply had to share: New OneTouch Delica Lancing Device This one’s so new it doesn’t even appear on the [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483063 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:00:06 +0100 3483063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463781&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Ftuesday-tickle.html Last week, my husband and I took the whole gang — three kids plus my oldest daughter’s best friend — on a roadtrip down to LA for Spring Break.  Seven hours in the car is never a great experience, but now that their ages range from 7-12, it’s getting much less painless. (No one barfed! Not [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463781 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:00:49 +0100 3463781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3454116&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fsneak-preview-extreme-diabetes-makeover-underway-at-tcoyd-now.html If you enjoy “The Biggest Loser” or other reality shows in that vein, and you have diabetes, you’re gonna love this!! Several years in the making, the TCOYD “Extreme Diabetes Makeover” program is underway now; episodes will start airing in May on TCOYD.org and its own TV channel, on YouTube, and at RealAge.com, the popular consumer [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3454116 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:00:01 +0100 3454116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429380&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F04%2Fnew-top-10-super-diabetes-links.html After at least 20 minutes of research, here they are, in Letterman-style countdown order: 10. High Fat Diets Make Us Lazy & Stupid (Really? Us? Or just the rats?) 9. dLife: People are Stupid (a little dated, but still relevant?) 8. Eureka! It’s the Soda’s Fault 7. Ultra Diabetes on Wikipedia (sort of – eat your heart out, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429380 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:34 +0100 3429380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374322&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Ffrom-ireland-with-love-and-diabetes.html I often wonder what it would be like to have diabetes in a different western industrialized country — one that has a sensible, functioning health care system, for example. Or just someplace smaller, and greener. This being St. Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d look up Ireland. Here are a some interesting wee tidbits that Google coughed up: ♣ [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374322 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:00:38 +0100 3374322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3366381&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Ffrom-green-beer-to-guinness-stout-champagne-and-more-%25e2%2580%2593-tips-to-sip-it-safely.html Alcohol and diabetes. Never a more timely topic than this week. Please enjoy today’s guest post responsibly A Guest Post by Hope Warshaw, nutrition expert and CDE St Paddy’s Day 2010 is just days away. Thinking of gulps of green beer or Guinness Stout, or sips of Irish whiskey or Bailey’s? Alcohol, in its [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3366381 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:08 +0100 3366381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3335527&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fflashback-friday-excerpts-from-the-dr-seuss-%25e2%2580%259cfun-with-diabetes%25e2%2580%259d-book.html This Tuesday, March 2, was Dr. Seuss’ birthday. I can’t believe I nearly missed it this year. I really should make it an annual tradition to reprint the following, which I penned back in March 2005. This thing has ricocheted around the diabetes community, across the US and beyond: Excerpts from the Dr. Seuss “Fun with [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3335527 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:00:14 +0100 3335527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3287944&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fflashback-fridday-how-to-start-jogging-in-3-easy-steps.html Time-check: I can’t believe it’s mid (to late) February already! Where do the days go and weeks go?  So, how many of you have left New Year’s Resolutions in the dust yet?  Yeah, life happens.  For those of you whose Resolutions had something to do with starting a new exercise routine, I thought you might [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3287944 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:00:14 +0100 3287944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267122&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fromance-and-the-diabetes.html Romance is in the air… Valentine’s Day is coming up in less than 2 days. Are you ready? If you’re a PWD, you probably have more pressing concerns besides whether to get your beloved flowers or chocolate. As with most things, diabetes makes relationships… well, complicated. Not just complicated in the old-fashioned sense, but complicated [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267122 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:00:29 +0100 3267122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3259173&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fwayback-wednesday-name-that-absurdity.html I’m not sure you all share my sense of humor — but this post, from back in Spring of 2006, still makes me laugh: Name That Absurdity Lots of little oddities are overheard in this crazy sugar- challenged life we lead. Care to take a gander at which statements recently peppered which daily situations? (Answers [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3259173 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:00:35 +0100 3259173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197831&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fstupid-diabetes-winners-announced.html I asked for some input on what a new diabetes web site could offer, and I got it – Thank You! Ahem… ask a silly question, get a silly answer, right? I mean it should have been obvious that the No. 1 thing that fits under the heading “StupidDiabetes.com” is humor! The general consensus seems [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197831 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:00:58 +0100 3197831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3182326&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fwin-a-copy-of-diabetes-rising.html A little diabetes online fun for your Monday: Use your Noggin and three lucky readers will win a free copy of Dan Hurley’s new “epic” book, “Diabetes Rising.” First off, you may have heard a lot of buzz about this book lately. The full title is, “Diabetes Rising: How a Rare Disease Became a Modern Pandemic, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3182326 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:00:13 +0100 3182326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133760&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fa-good-slide-into-2010.html In Germany, people wish each other a “Guten Rutsch” (or a “good slide”) into the new year. Here’s a little visual that might help with that expression Today, from the bottom of my diabetic heart — and my family’s — wishing you all a great slide into 2010. I did not get around to compiling a [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133760 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:15:51 +0100 3133760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129638&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fmeeting-act1.html If you’re like me — or even if you don’t spend quite as much time browsing “all things diabetes” in cyberspace — you might have noticed that the incredible proliferation of new D-blogs and online communities is making it seemingly impossible to keep up. Which is actually a wonderful thing, I suppose. Quite by accident, in [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129638 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:00:17 +0100 3129638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3129548&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F29%2Fweb-buzzing%2F Just wanted to share some cool things I found recently! INSECT-RELATED FUN Amazonian ants apparently adore Tetris – ’tis a tee from Threadless Tees. and, NPR has a short episode with guest comments by the inimitable entolomogist and highly entertaining author, May Berenbaum, There has been a worldwide proliferation of urinal flies, observed May Berenbaum, head of the department of [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3129548 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:58:08 +0100 3129548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126751&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fgaggliest-headlines-this-week.html (I do realize that ‘gaggliest’ is not a word) But Lord, I wish I’d kept a list of all the outrageous, ridiculous, upsetting and/or just plain annoying headlines about diabetes over the past year. Wouldn’t that have made a great end-of-year roundup? In any case, logging on after a week of offline holiday bliss (dinners with friends, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126751 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:00:27 +0100 3126751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3124589&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F27%2Foccupational-hazards%2F No matter what your job, there are some frequent questions or comments from the general public that get, shall we say, a tad tiresome. I thought it would be interesting to make up a brief questionnaire and select a few nominees.  If you would also like to join in, please do!  Just post your answers below, [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3124589 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:50:43 +0100 3124589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120469&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F25%2Fgoldfish-resting-by-an-open-fire%2F What a day!  There’s nothing so “fun” as grocering the day before a holiday, especially when the meteorology report is dire.  Guess what I found while stocking the doggy chews? Yes indeedy, The Bad Goldfish were back, undeterred by the possibility of ending up as frozen fish from the weather.  Planning for their Christmas, they had [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120469 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:38:39 +0100 3120469 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3119017&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fhappy-holidays-from-diabetesmine.html Wishing you and yours a wonderful long weekend. By way of season’s greetings, a favorite scene from a Christmas classic: See? You don’t’ have to celebrate Christmas yourself to enjoy this majorly frolicsome film — although you do have to be American, it seems. My German husband didn’t find it funny at all. (Don’t know what you’re [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3119017 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:42 +0100 3119017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108510&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fannouncing-the-2009-holiday-survival-story-winners.html Happy Mid-Holiday Season, Dear Readers.  We had a modest turnout for the DiabetesMine Holiday Survival Stories Contest this year, which wasn’t such a bad thing, as it turns out; we judges still had a hard time choosing winners. In the end, we tried to focus on situations that “typify” what we PWDs tend to go through [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108510 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:00:18 +0100 3108510 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3084841&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F14%2Fthe-goldfish-are-back%2F So today when I was stocking groceries, I found some more evidence of malfeasance.  This time it was not a compromised package with the seal broken or contents used, but rather, groceries abandoned in odd places.  (Thankfully, not perishables, like lunch meat stuck behind cookies, or yogurt tubs amongst the baking tins, ugh.) This time, it [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3084841 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:39:50 +0100 3084841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079519&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Flast-day-to-share-your-pre-holiday-stories.html I realize that we haven’t hit Christmas yet this year. And Hanukkah begins tonight at sundown — so maybe you haven’t yet experienced your Best or Worst of the Holidays with Diabetes for this year. But we’re asking anyway: share a story for a chance to win! The DiabetesMine ‘Tis the Season! Survival Sweepstakes closes for [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079519 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:27:56 +0100 3079519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056823&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fits-the-holidays-lets-commiserate.html What? Nobody made annoying comments about your having pie at Thanksgiving last week? I find that hard to believe… I’m just sure that all of us with diabetes have some Holiday Season stories to share (good, bad, and ugly).  You have exactly one more week now to enter the DiabetesMine Holiday Survival Sweepstakes — share your [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056823 Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:56:03 +0100 3056823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3052334&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F12%2Fgoing-rogue-for-diabetes.html It’s incredible to hear about the myriad of creative ways in which people are expressing themselves about diabetes and calling attention to this illness lately, both online and off-line.  Just a few short years ago, when I was diagnosed, it seems the Big Advocacy Organizations were the only games in town.  Now, individuals all over [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3052334 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:00:28 +0100 3052334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3039969&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Ffeeling-animated.html Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving break.  We spent the weekend laughing and relaxing with friends. I’ll admit: we ate too much, and also geeked out just a little playing with some new Web 2.0 stuff. Um, just watch this … {{Grin}} Editor’s Note: Don’t forget to share your Thanksgiving with the Big D story (or Xmas [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3039969 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:00:52 +0100 3039969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030045&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fhappy-thanksgiving-2.html Don’t worry. Be happy.  Enjoy the day! (And the long weekend!) That is my 7-year-old’s artwork, btw: Mr. Scarecrow.  Does he look bummed, just because he might be missing a functioning heart?  No Sir.  So no bemoaning your dead pancreas today People, OK? Hey, if nothing else, be glad you’re not an astronaut;  if you thought [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030045 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:00:25 +0100 3030045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3026868&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwayback-wednesday-are-you-holiday-ready.html Tomorrow is Thanksgiving: do you have D-plan in place?  On this note, and in keeping with this year’s Holiday Survival Stories Contest announced this week, I’m revisiting this little tongue-in-cheek pre-feast post from 2006 (still timely!) today: Are You Holiday-Ready? No, really.  Are you ready for the season of making merry by way of overeating and [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3026868 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:00:08 +0100 3026868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3019191&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Ftis-the-season-diabetesmine-holiday-survival-story-contest-starts-now.html The holidays are around the corner and that means another edition of the DiabetesMine ‘Tis the Season! Survival Sweepstakes. For this year’s contest, we’re asking you to submit your “Best Of” or “Worst Of” stories about surviving the holidays with diabetes. The “Best Of” category asks you, Dear Readers, to share your triumphs and successes with [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3019191 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:16 +0100 3019191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2995973&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fworld-diabetes-day-2009-an-intro-for-the-newly-diagnosed.html It was a great day this Saturday. Many more people came out for the San Francisco World Diabetes Day event than last year. Probably because the Ferry Building is centrally located and a wonderful place to catch the attention of passers’-by. See how pretty: I’ve got more photos to share, but before I go on, an announcement: [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2995973 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:04 +0100 2995973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2993900&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fninjabetic.squarespace.com%2Fstorage%2Fsugasheen%2Fallthediabetics-final.mp3 How are you celebrating World Diabetes Day this year? I’m heading out to San Francisco to see the historic Ferry Building lit up in blue, thanks to my great blogging and awesome advocate friends Manny Hernandez and Kelly Close. I hope to also grab a drink with dLife TV co-host Jim Turner. I love that WDD [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2993900 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:15:16 +0100 2993900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981293&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F11%2Fwayback-wednesday-diabetes-appreciation.html Here’s a new theme idea for National Diabetes Awareness Month: making peace with your illness. For those of us who already have diabetes, expanded public awareness is nice to have, but doesn’t necessarily change anything.  This train of thought brought me back to my oldest daughter’s little challenge a few years ago… kids are wonderful [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981293 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:27 +0100 2981293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920427&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fhealth-and-girl-stuff.html Maybe that isn’t the most politically correct title for this post; I should grow up and say “women’s issues,” right? Naw. Just like any formerly repressed group, we get to refer to ourselves any way we want. And a girl might just change her mind, you know I’ve been feeling especially frustrated with all [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920427 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:00:29 +0100 2920427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2899144&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fworlds-best-minor-inventions.html We often forget to be grateful for the little things, I think.  In the Sixties, remembering to do this was called “stop and smell the flowers.”  We rarely do that nowadays.  I’m not talking about praising locomotion or penicillin here — nothing that moves the masses or revolutionizes public health. Rather, the more trivial, ‘minor [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2899144 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:00:49 +0100 2899144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894516&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FpyOxCiVBQeM%2Fsarcoma-program-goes-21st-century.html Modern technology impacts everything we do. The very fact that you are reading these words attests to how technology touches your life.Well, the Johns Hopkins Sarcoma Center has engaged Web 2.0, too. If you follow this link, you will hear a podcast featuring my partner, Dr. Kristy Weber, the chief of orthopedic oncology at Johns Hopkins.Bruce Shriver, one of the founders of the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, asked me about chemotherapy for high grade sarcomas, and you can see that video here. An article in their online newsletter, ESUN, discussing my laboratory's research, is here.Over time our group will be producing more podcasts. I will post links to them as they appear.Related Posts:Sarcoma VideoHear Me on the Doctor Anonymous Show!I'm on Facebook! (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894516 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:15:00 +0100 2894516 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871657&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FFEQ6viQH8S0%2Fits-wednesday-doctor-is-playing-golf.html What a horrid, 50's-era cliche!But today, it was true. This afternoon I played golf in a fundraising tournament for the Heather Brooke Foundation. This is a foundation named in honor of a patient with Ewing's Sarcoma that I once helped care for. When Heather passed away, her mother channeled her grief into helping others. The Heather Brooke Foundation exists to help conquer childhood cancer and to help and educate the families of children with debilitating illnesses.Today was a beautiful day for golf... if you like playing in gale force winds! Of course, if you're as terrible as I am (other than Putt Putt, today is the 3rd time I've played golf in my entire life), the wind really doesn't matter so much.But for my buddy Dean, who really plays quite well, the wind was a problem.We played at ... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871657 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:09:00 +0100 2871657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774634&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FyqBTomfniKg%2Ffamous-parent.html In the past, I have blogged about patients of mine who have made the news. This past week, while I was reading the newspaper before going to work, my eye was caught by an article in the Sports section about a man with a familiar name.(Note: All personal information in this post is also seen in the article in the Washington Post, so there is no violation of confidentiality. Also, some links will require a subscription to washingtonpost.com to see.)The article was about the head football coach at the University of Richmond, Michael London. The article spoke about Mr. London in glowing terms, talking about how he grew up in Richmond, played defensive back for the University of Richmond, and eventually became a detective in the Richmond Police Department’s street crimes unit.See the video he... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774634 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:24:00 +0100 2774634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772677&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F09%2Ffeeling-fine-on-labor-day-and-some-d-links.html It’s been a good weekend so far. Sun. Friends. Time off from this box I sit in front of far too much. With that in mind, I wish you all:     Honestly, I can’t think of any group of people who need or deserve a day off more than us chronically ill types. Speaking of working hard, [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772677 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:00:27 +0100 2772677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725203&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fback-in-country-miss-me-much.html Greetings Dear Readers, We landed in SFO yesterday after a wonderfully smooth 10-hour flight from Dublin on Aer Lingus. When I say “smooth” I mean no one broke out in tears, kicked the neighboring passengers, or spilled their juice on the seats. Not even the kids To summarize our vacation very briefly, we spent long [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725203 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:00:19 +0100 2725203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2716174&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fwayback-wednesday-tattoos-for-life.html Yup, tattoos still seem like they’d be the perfect solution for PWDs who resist wearing the all-important medical ID jewelry.  And yet the concerns over infections remain. Dr. Bill Quick reports that the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) is all for medical tattoos these days, and has some excellent tips on avoiding infection. Meanwhile, one [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2716174 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:43:58 +0100 2716174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2691727&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fbeating-the-heat-with-my-diabetic-gear.html Sean Kelley is senior editor at Health.com, and author of the “Poked & Prodded” blog. He takes insulin and lives in hot weather and… well, I’ll let him tell you…   A Guest Post by Sean Kelley, PWD at Health.com Every summer I go through the same dilemma: What to do with my diabetes gear (glucose meter and [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2691727 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:00:53 +0100 2691727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2641312&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FR_P1Sgg58YY%2Fteam-sarcoma-2009.html This weekend is the conclusion of International Sarcoma Awareness Week. We at Hopkins kicked off the week with our 2nd annual All Wheels Welcome ride down the Baltimore and Annapolis Trail. It was a marvelous event, with over 150 participants of all ages – including current and former patients, as well as their friends, families, and supporters. I think we were all amazed by Team Luca, the family and friends of a current patient of mine, who all showed up in bright red shirts and were an inspiring presence.I want to extend a personal Thank You to everyone who helped organize the event and to everyone who participated. We raised almost $13,000 in just one day. This year’s event was larger than last year, and we hope next year will be even bigger!The highlight of the week every year is t... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2641312 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 04:09:00 +0100 2641312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2614030&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fdiabetes-if-you-know-what-i-mean.html Ever seen that Who’s Line is it Anyway bit called “If You Know What I Mean?“  Me loves that show! And this past week, as much fun as I had on vacation with my three girls in sunny SoCal, I felt like the only PWD on the planet.  Hello, People Who Understand Diabetes - do [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2614030 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:09:59 +0100 2614030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570594&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F04%2Fhanging-around-the-web%2F My son and I recently hauled a long dresser+mirror up two flights of stairs, and I cleaned up the master bedroom in preparation for the return of the new baby & parents from the hospital.  The downside of course is that after a day of labor, I must spend a couple-three days recuperating.  (In other [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570594 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:22:46 +0100 2570594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571110&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fd-tips-for-4th-of-july.html Happy Fourth of July Weekend, Everyone! In light of yesterday’s post, I felt I should offer some sort of assistance in dealing with the inevitable onslaught of food this holiday weekend. This information is adapted from a great piece by John Crowley, my co-host over at DiabeticConnect, and applies to just about any big-food holiday (aren’t [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571110 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:32 +0100 2571110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523626&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Feven-more-bright-diabetes-ideas-a-little-help-from-your-friends.html As you know, I’ve been trolling through the copious creative designs we received in this year’s DiabetesMine Design Challenge, and today I’d like to take a moment to highlight those focusing on mentoring or community-based games to teach people about improving their diabetes management. This issue is near and dear to my heart, ’cause that’s what [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523626 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:00:52 +0100 2523626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523627&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fvacation-all-i-ever-wanted.html Q: When is a weekend away truly a Getaway? A: When your diabetes cooperates. Relaxation is good for me. I know that now because I’ve tested it empirically. Whenever I’m on vacation, especially if it’s someplace hot where I can wear scant clothing and swim in a sparkling pool, my blood sugar evens out to a point [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523627 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:00:21 +0100 2523627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2463007&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FzBW6JYJZDy8%2Ftaking-control.html I’ve mentioned before how much I enjoy PostSecret. This is a site that posts anonymous postcards containing about a secret about the writer. Today’s update had this postcard: Photo CreditThis card reminded me of a topic that comes up with almost every new patient I see. I am inevitably asked, “When will my child’s hair fall out?” Both parents and children usually ask what they should do about it. Like I discussed in July, I always refer them to our Image Recovery Center, where they can learn techniques for maintaining a healthy self-image from cancer survivors.But do you know what most of my adolescent and young adult patients do? Not only do they visit the Image Recovery Center, but in an effort to maintain some control over their body, they cut their hair short or shave it off ... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2463007 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:17:00 +0100 2463007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442504&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fjerry-the-bear-for-diabetes-meet-his-makers.html The winning design concept in our “Most Creative” category this year was an interactive toy called Jerry the Bear with Diabetes:     So who is “Design for America” and how did they come up with the concept of an  interactive toy, and accompanying web community (something like Webkinz for diabetic kids)? Turns out that Design for America [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442504 Mon, 25 May 2009 13:00:02 +0100 2442504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442505&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fproud-mama.html I suppose it was just a matter of time. No keeping my gals off the Internet for long: my 10-year-old has started her own blog. You Rock, Lelly!   (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442505 Sun, 24 May 2009 16:39:50 +0100 2442505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416986&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F19%2Fhotbed-of-apathy%2F *sniff, sniff* “You sound sick,” stated my daughter’s fiancé, M. “I can’t be sick,” I mumbled in protest, and honked into a tissue. “Redunculus; you’re sniffling.” “I can’t be sick; it was Mr W’s day to be sick,” I explained.  “He got first dibs on being out sick today …  If all the classroom staff members who were sick [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416986 Tue, 19 May 2009 05:02:22 +0100 2416986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398722&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2Fd5rcWctE34k%2Fmusical-wish.html Photo CreditIt’s been a good week for Mike.Mike is a patient of mine. Yes, this is his real name. He’s been telling me for a while that I need to blog about him.I met Mike just after Christmas. He had been dealing with a stuffy nose all winter, and despite repeated trips to the doctor and courses of antibiotics, it didn’t seem to get better. Finally, a CT scan showed not a sinus infection, but a large tumor. Mike was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma the weekend after Christmas. What a present!Mike is a really cool kid. He plays guitar. No... I play guitar. Mike performs and makes records. In fact, when we told him he would have to get some of his chemotherapy as an inpatient, his first question was whether he was allowed to bring his guitar with him. I’ll never forget the concert he... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398722 Fri, 08 May 2009 02:54:00 +0100 2398722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390240&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdiabetes-innovation-by-the-numbers.html I’ve been up to my ears in sorting and cataloging the abundant entries we received for this year’s DiabetesMine Design Challenge, which closed for submissions last Friday.  So much so that I haven’t had time to think about — or write about — much else.  A quick numerical overview of the outpouring of creativity we’ve [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390240 Wed, 06 May 2009 13:00:55 +0100 2390240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2365117&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F23%2Fgone-bananas%2F A few weeks ago … “4011 !” I exclaimed to my daughter. She looked up from her Mac where she was composing her latest essay. “What?” she asked in confusion. “They started me on cashiering today at the grocery.  4011 !” And then we both broke out laughing. “4011″ of course being the PLU (Price Look Up) code for bananas. When [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2365117 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:46:23 +0100 2365117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348485&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F19%2Fthat-joist-isnt-funny%2F squeeee-squeeey-squeeeeee The bathroom to the master bedroom is above the kitchen, and when someone is (dressing? brushing their teeth? pacing?) at a particular spot, the floor squeaks abominably, like two pieces of Styrofoam [polystyrene] being scraped together.  (Were this a ground level floor, we could go to the basement to hammer in some splints in the [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348485 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:49:33 +0100 2348485 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348146&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FAfoyBYfF7fU%2Fits-been-while.html It's been a while since I've been able to post. There are numerous reasons, too many to list here. Life is like that sometimes. Grant deadlines come and go, manuscripts need to be written, patients need to be cared for, and of course my family needs me as well.Sometimes, I think, people need to be reminded why we do what we do. Please watch this video. This is why I do what I do.Related Posts:The Joy Of...Ben's TaleOne of My Patients Is FamousAnother Patient Makes News! (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348146 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:08:00 +0100 2348146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349462&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fweb-based-get-healthy-contests.html I’ve been to a bunch of “Health 2.0″ events in which the question inevitably came up: does all this online stuff really have the potential to improve people’s health?  Well yes, was my response, because we don’t just use to it chat, but also to motivate each other and even create campaigns and contests for [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349462 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:00:16 +0100 2349462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348487&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F14%2Fwhere-are-my-offerings%2F I am become divine. When I walk quietly down the hall and come up to one of the students, he often turns around and exclaims, “Oh my god!” (Dark chocolate and garden plants are acceptable.) (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348487 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:13:52 +0100 2348487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325192&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fnew-face-of-the-old-bumper-sticker.html I was thinking about how you don’t see so many bumper stickers on cars these days. A few, to be sure, but during recent elections I noticed that folks seemed very hesitant to advertise their political views on their automobiles. Oddly, I felt the same way, even though I’m part of this new [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325192 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:00:12 +0100 2325192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325194&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fenjoying-passover.html Is it weird to enjoy a holiday that’s focused on ten biblical plagues?  But the Jewish festival of Passover is (like so many Jewish holidays) commemorative — a celebration of redemption and hard-won freedom.  It celebrates the Jews’ ancient breakaway from slavery in Egypt, and today, it is a time for a special ceremonial [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325194 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +0100 2325194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325195&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fdrug-ads-comparative-research-adding-value-or-wasting-cash.html As patients, we all know that millions (billions?) of dollars get thrown around in the Pharma and healthcare industries that may not ever touch us directly.  Are all those dollars spent on marketing and research really providing the value they propose?  Two related posts/discussions by industry insiders caught my eye lately:   The Downside (and Upside) of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325195 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:00:36 +0100 2325195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2325200&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F04%2Ftwo-fools-are-better-than-one-diabetes-chuckle-winners.html We weren’t exactly bombarded with diabetes-related April Fools Funnies yesterday, but we still had fun. And believe it or not, Haidee and I agreed that TWO people should win free copies of her irreverent cartoon book, “One Lump or Two?” First, fellow D-blogger and all-around great guy Scott K. Johnson, with this story: Once when I [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2325200 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:00:59 +0100 2325200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276538&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fode-to-euglycemia.html I can’t believe I’ve lived with diabetes for five years now and never knew the term for my ultimate goal: euglycemia. That’s a fancy science word for “normal blood sugar levels.” Since I’ve discovered this term, I’ve become just a tad obsessed. Did you know Google spits out 52,900 hits for it?  [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276538 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:00:40 +0100 2276538 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2276542&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fhappy-st-paddys-day-diabetes-the-drink.html Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Are you wearing green? Better yet, are you heading out to the bars after work to partake in a little St. Patrick’s Day celebrating?  If you’re a PWD, you might want to take a few minutes to take a look at your “diabetes plan” to make sure you’re set — assuming [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2276542 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:00:26 +0100 2276542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2272024&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F15%2Fitsy-bitsy%2F The other night we were holding vigil in the ER (A&E) waiting rooms while a family member was being treated.  Having spent plenty of hours in the waiting places of life, I had brought with me my latest amusement, a sorting box containing a bunch of old necklaces that I was dismantling for salvageable parts.  [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2272024 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:14:59 +0100 2272024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2260353&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Finnovation-in-diabetes-getting-inspired.html As I hope you all know by now, the 2009 DiabetesMine Design Challenge is calling on everyone — including all you disgruntled patients out there — to get creative about “solving” daily diabetes problems.  What kind of gadget or web application would really make your life with diabetes better? Here’s your chance to help all of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2260353 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:39:53 +0100 2260353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2241080&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F06%2Fdont-scream%2F It’s only Thursday.  Screaming isn’t allowed until Friday afternoon after all the students have left.  (Please don’t scare the custodians, without whom we would all be in dire straits.) We passed our “Code Red” practice drill with flying colors this week.  A “Code Red” is an “OMG there’s a terrorist” lockdown, the 21st-century version of the [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2241080 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:45:19 +0100 2241080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2227202&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fannouncing-the-2009-diabetesmine%25e2%2584%25a2-design-challenge.html Welcome one and all! Today I’m excited and proud to announce the kickoff of the 2009 DiabetesMine™ Design Challenge, an online competition to encourage creative new tools for improving life with diabetes. Do you have an idea for an innovative new diabetes device or web application? This is your chance to win up to $10,000 [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2227202 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:55:35 +0100 2227202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222560&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fdiabetes-makeover-contest-and-the-winners-are.html Wow, and I thought picking winners for our Holiday Sweepstakes diabetes wisdom contest was difficult!  But for the NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Diabetes Makeover competition, what we ended up judging were people’s life stories — their hard luck and their struggles with diabetes and related health conditions.   How do you place comparative value on that?! Everyone [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222560 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:00:24 +0100 2222560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2173010&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F10%2Fout-of-the-frying-pan%2F Totally light-weight news here, while I take care of tonnes of paperwork and finish another post: Dr Graham Clayton and other scientists at University Leeds used gas chromatography mass spectrometry to determine the components of French fry / chip aroma: chip aroma is made up of butterscotch, cocoa, onion, flowers, cheese and … ironing boards.        [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2173010 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:42:16 +0100 2173010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2104568&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F15%2F1393-page-74-pound-biology-textbook-140%2F Self-referencing textbook diagram using said heavy tome to weigh down a Southern blot:   PRICELESS!        (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2104568 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:27:19 +0100 2104568 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2101054&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F13%2Flost-in-translation%2F My daughter brought this quote home from college, as she though I would enjoy it — and I very much do, as I can readily identify with it.  The words had been printed out and tacked on a bulletin board, and it originates from Brian Andreas’ Story People: There are some days when no matter what I [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2101054 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:09:55 +0100 2101054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510660&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FKVlvONOxHIw%2Fis-cancer-contagious.html This question actually comes up a lot in my practice.When a family is first coming to terms with a cancer diagnosis, so many questions pass through their minds. Does it run in families? Do my other kids need to be checked? Is it contagious?In humans, the answer is “No,” although now that we know cervical cancer is usually caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV; a sexually transmitted infection) this answer is a bit fuzzy. Although viruses like HPV that can cause cancer are contagious, cancer itself is not.But is that true for all animals? Apparently not. Recently I came across this fascinating article about one of my favorite animals from childhood: The Tasmanian Devil.When not chasing Bugs Bunny, Tasmanian Devils live in, well… Tasmania. They are marsupials, carrying their young in po... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510660 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:59:00 +0100 2510660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1999135&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F30%2Fthe-absurd-list%2F So, it’s the Last Big Push before the end of the semester — this “holiday” weekend I have to write 4 exams, make up three teaching presentations, and grade the latest set of exams and various assignments. (Oh, and send out a couple of job apps, soon as I can squeeze them in.  They’re really [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1999135 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:56:09 +0100 1999135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1924481&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fwhats-really-scary-on-halloween.html I love dressing up in costumes, and the whole aura of Halloween festivities.  But I don’t need to remind you fellow PWDs why this holiday is really scary: it’s the #$%@ high-fructose-corn-syrup-laden store-bought candies, that’s what. They’re everywhere at this time of year, just begging to be eaten. As author and advocate Laura Plunkett (mother of [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1924481 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 13:00:53 +0100 1924481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1918054&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F30%2Fsole-replacement%2F        (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918054 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:45:28 +0100 1918054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876037&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fseo-secrets-revealed.html Actually I don’t know the first thing about manipulating SEO.  Sure wish I did.  But I thought it would be fun to go Kerri’s route (and David’s) today and take a look at the top 10 ways people have found their way to DiabetesMine recently.  According to my stats tracker, the most common search terms [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876037 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:15:48 +0100 1876037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1862828&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F09%2Fnevermind-easy-street-id-settle-for-just-okay%2F        (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1862828 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:11:39 +0100 1862828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1876042&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fnewsflash-diabetes-hits-the-today-show-next-week.html Any TODAY Show fans out there?  Well, be sure to tune in next week, when they’ll be talking diabetes. Throughout the week, sexy co-host Maria Menounos will lead a series on diabetes including her personal story (she’s very involved since her Dad has Type 1), a taped spot with kids, and then a big plaza [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1876042 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:15:51 +0100 1876042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1782709&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F11%2Fcolorblind%2F (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1782709 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:38:55 +0100 1782709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510673&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F-qRfL1ri2Uw%2Fstanding-up-to-cancer.html On September 25, an unprecedented fundraising campaign will be launched. Stand Up to Cancer is a charitable group organized by Entertainment Industry Foundation. Uniting dozens of organizations, large and small, and anchored by a TV special that will air simultaneously on ABC, NBC, and CBS, Stand Up to Cancer is aiming to raise enough money to fund so-called “Dream Teams” of translational researchers who are poised to create the next generation of cancer treatments.Although this sounds like a massive event, like all worthwhile causes, Stand Up to Cancer relies on real people. People like Ben Teller, an 18-year old diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma who chose to “make cancer his b*tch”, who chose not to give in to despair, and who chose to inspire his friends and neighbors (and may... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510673 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 03:28:00 +0100 2510673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723503&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F22%2Fprescription-for-biological-control%2F (oops! I thought I had Published this post earlier; wrong button.) (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723503 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:14:15 +0100 1723503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510675&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2FXjuETckJKcQ%2Fcamp-sunrise-2008.html Earlier this month I had the opportunity to be “Camp Doctor” at Camp Sunrise 2008. What an experience that was!What is Camp Sunrise? Camp Sunrise is a week-long sleepaway camp for kids with cancer, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Every year the ACS helps rent a campground, and the doctors and nurses from Hopkins and University of Maryland provide medical staffing so that kids can go, even if they are undergoing active treatment. We can give IV fluid, antibiotics, and even chemotherapy at camp.One of the best parts of camp is seeing my patients outside of clinic. No matter how informal I try to be with my patients, when they come to clinic they are just that – patients. But at camp, they’re kids. They run and jump and play and fall and skin their knees and do “kid stuff.... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510675 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:34:00 +0100 2510675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1704766&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F14%2Fwhen-smart-people-are-stupid%2F So I’m getting the first day of class materials organised, and looking at the online class Web application.  The instructor and students can both use it for sharing documents, so tomorrow I will have to demonstrate to the students how to access the program, and where I will put files for them. The instructor can [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1704766 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:46:01 +0100 1704766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1696267&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F12%2Fthe-war-on-idiotic-metaphors%2F I think that ’bout sums it up. (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1696267 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:55:56 +0100 1696267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1693964&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F360816643%2Fjohns-hopkins-team-sarcoma-2008.html Early last month, more than 8,000 people worldwide participated in Team Sarcoma 2008, an international event designed to raise sarcoma awareness. Johns Hopkins had an event that we called All Wheels Welcome, to encourage participation whether you ride a bike, rollerblade, or have a wheelchair. This was the first year that Johns Hopkins hosted an event, and we had a great time!Our group met on the morning of July 12 at a local mall, and we wheeled down the Baltimore and Annapolis Trail. My colleagues Dr. Kristy Weber (orthopedics) and Dr. Katie Thornton (medical oncology) were there, along with 50 participants.Dr. Weber and IWe had young people as well as adults. We had bicycles and rollerblades and walkers.Our research nurse, Margaret Fogle, did a great job marking the trail with both inst... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1693964 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:49:00 +0100 1693964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1686311&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F07%2Fgrab-mental-stick-and%2F (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1686311 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:51:25 +0100 1686311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1807159&cid=t_173841_111_f&fid=38037&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnurseblogger.net%2F2008%2F07%2F30%2Fpersonaldna%2F (Source: Blog, Blah, Blah) Blog, Blah, Blah blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1807159 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:33:29 +0100 1807159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646462&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F343150183%2Fjoy-of.html Living!I learn so many lessons from my patients. Some of them are medical, but the more important ones are general life lessons. This is my patient, CR. He has had a rough time with his therapy. He relapsed before his initial treatment was done, and we’ve had a hard time controlling his cancer since then.His medical problems have not kept him down, though. He went to his prom this past spring with a beautiful young woman. He and his father have been hunting in Alaska twice this year. He has spent the summer boating and swimming on a lake in upstate New York. This picture was taken while he was skydiving this past weekend. His father tells me that this is a look of pure joy.Clearly, having a life-threatening diagnosis does not mean your life has to end. There is still joy to be had in liv... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646462 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:06:00 +0100 1646462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631147&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Fnow-you-have-one-so-do-it%2F (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631147 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:42:28 +0100 1631147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1625671&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F16%2Fcartoon-efficiency%2F This cartoon is composed of four pages, each of which bears a caption at the bottom of the page. (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1625671 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:20:44 +0100 1625671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1616170&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F12%2Fstories-of-yesteryear-ii%2F I found these several-years-old tales while looking for something else — you know how that goes!  Meanwhile, I have a report, a PowerPoint, an assignment, a summary and remarks to complete in the next 48 hours, so once again there’s not much time for new stuff.  However, I have found the background material to answer [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1616170 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:50:36 +0100 1616170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1563968&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F02%2Fdarth-roasted%2F (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1563968 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:18:04 +0100 1563968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1561349&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F324567909%2Ffundraising-with-ink.html The family of one of our patients just did a really cool thing to raise some money for cancer research. The patient challenged a local radio celebrity to get a tattoo, and when he accepted the challenge, so did her parents and several other members of their family. Last week they all went to a local tattoo parlor and got tattoos. When he found out about my patient, the artist refused to accept any money for his work. Instead, all of that money was donated to a lab to support cancer research! How wonderful is that? (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1561349 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:55:00 +0100 1561349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1556393&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F01%2Fmental-menus%2F (WARNING: This is one of those posts that starts off tangentially. Sometimes that’s the way communication works.) If you peruse the books in the travel sections of stores and libraries, you can find pocket-size volumes of useful phrases in different languages. While pantomiming works well for some situations*, there are times when having the [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1556393 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 03:51:43 +0100 1556393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1551447&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F27%2Fwhew%2F Got my computer fixed. It was only gone for a few days, and I backed up my docs and music and pix and extra programs before taking it in, but as I anticipated, it came back with a fresh OS installed. So I had to sort through the shiny new programs and adjust all [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1551447 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:56:33 +0100 1551447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1526864&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F314589187%2Fhappy-anniversary-well-blogiversary.html Today is the 1 year anniversary of Doctor David’s Blog. I want to thank everyone who has ever read my blog, whether you just stopped by once or twice, or you are a subscriber. A blog is nothing without readers.Honestly, I’m amazed at what has happened over the past year. I’m not sure I knew what would happen that day I sat down to make my first post. Certainly, I had no idea that I would have made 79 posts the first year and would have almost 100 people subscribing to my RSS feed! Even more exciting, though, are the connections I’ve made as a result of this blog. Some connections have been short-lived – a patient or parent calling or emailing and asking for advice. But some have developed into real friendships or have strengthened bonds with patients and their families (and I thi... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1526864 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:42:00 +0100 1526864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522527&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F312747709%2Fim-on-facebook.html Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm on Facebook. If you're there too, we could be friends! (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522527 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:43:00 +0100 1522527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522218&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F16%2Fi-need-better-sleep%2F I microwaved a bowl of salad. (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522218 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:08:38 +0100 1522218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1512224&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F12%2Fnot-so-fearsome-now-eh%2F (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1512224 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:14:37 +0100 1512224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1501512&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F307371649%2Fstomp-out-cancer-project.html Stomp Out Cancer! What a great idea. This is a terrific organization started by the friends and family of Steven Mackin, a young man who died of Ewing’s sarcoma. Ewing’s sarcoma is the second most common form of bone cancer, mostly striking children and young adults. This will be the second year that a group of musicians is putting together a compilation CD of indie music to raise funds for Ewing’s sarcoma research. Last year I posted some “guest doctor” posts on the Stomp Out Cancer blog. This year, I am their official Medical Advisor. It’s been an honor to be associated with this group, and I am very excited about this ongoing project! Please take a look at our video announcement above and spread the word. If you are in a band, or if you know someone who is in a band, and you... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1501512 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 14:03:00 +0100 1501512 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1492134&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F04%2Fbeing-up-front%2F (You can make your own posters at despair.com) (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1492134 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:12:18 +0100 1492134 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1492135&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F04%2Fbits-and-pieces%2F I’ll never earn a Good Blogkeeping Seal of Approval* if I don’t get around to mentioning these diverse pieces of news! I am remiss in mentioning Greg Williams’ wonderful cartooning work; he does a weekly piece called “Blogjam” for the Tampa Tribune (Florida newspaper), where he illustrates people’s stories as described in their blogs. Recently [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1492135 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:56:58 +0100 1492135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1484942&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F06%2F01%2Fdo-children-in-scotland-have-a-right-to%2F I’m off to the tub to soak off the gardening grime and cogitate upon my next posting. But meanwhile, here’s the next installment of Weird Search Terms (WST), absurd poems created from those curious search-engine queries that have landed people to my blog. WST May cause drowsiness. Alcohol may intensify this effect. Use care when [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1484942 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:11:32 +0100 1484942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1454489&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F19%2Fwhos-got-the-button%2F I did it again — I gave away one of my buttons (badges) to a student.  I’ve extras of some, but that was the last of this one, so I thought I’d place an order with NancyButtons.com and get a few more copies of it: “I was born weird - this terrible compulsion to behave normally is [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1454489 Mon, 19 May 2008 22:22:14 +0100 1454489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446066&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Famytenderich.typepad.com%2Fdiabetes_mine%2F2008%2F05%2Fcreatures-of-ha.html It always kind of ticks me off when people say that managing your diabetes is "like brushing your teeth." It's a helluva lot more work than that. But the one similarity is that it is kind of habit-forming. I always... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446066 Fri, 16 May 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1446066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1439658&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F14%2Fcats-are-nice%2F “I meant,” said Iplsore bitterly, “what is there in this world that makes living worthwhile?” Death thought about it. ‘CATS’, he said eventually, “CATS ARE NICE.” ~ Terry Pratchett Two great videos about two great things we love, Geeks and Cats. This first one is captioned; Data is trying to train his cat, Spot. Well, that was the plan [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1439658 Wed, 14 May 2008 00:26:21 +0100 1439658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1432459&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F05%2Fwisdom-of-the-w.html Harking back to the last contest hosted here, Seven Words of Wisdom for Living with Diabetes, today a nice photo montage of our wise and wonderful winners -- and their coveted prizes. -- Terry Keelan sporting attitude, and his new... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1432459 Fri, 09 May 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1432459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1429098&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F08%2Ferudition-inteligibility-check%2F I have a question for you all! Shall we take a vote? So. The other day I came across the following widget on someone’s blog and found it intriguing; you can get your blog rated for its reading level! I plugged my general blog URL in, and got this, which I then posted on [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1429098 Thu, 08 May 2008 13:29:29 +0100 1429098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1411788&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F05%2F01%2Fim-going-to-ghana-why-take-garlic-pill%2F Now if you guessed that cryptic headline means this is another issue of Weird Search Terms, then you’re right! (I’ve plenty of serious posts to write, but am not feeling spiffy, so I’m posting this instead.) For those of you who aren’t familiar with such, about once a month I make “Dada-ist” poems out of [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1411788 Thu, 01 May 2008 05:35:49 +0100 1411788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1405478&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F279819803%2Fwhat-image.html One of the highlights of every weekend is being able to read the new secrets on PostSecret. If you haven’t seen this site, I highly recommend it. People send in anonymous postcards, often hand-made or otherwise personalized, containing a secret about themselves. They are sometimes funny, sometimes, sad, often incredibly powerful. This past Sunday, someone sent in this one: Photo CreditI love it because it completely captures the spirit of NOT allowing a serious illness, like cancer, to control the patient’s life. I hope it helps us all to remember that people with an illness are just that – PEOPLE. We are not defined by our illness. We are defined by who we are. (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1405478 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:28:00 +0100 1405478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1380563&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F04%2F18%2F12-ways-to-annoy-your-aspergers-autistic-pal%2F (Not in order of importance.) 1. Make chit-chat about events in the news related to sports, celebrities or other obscure pop-culture subjects before the first cup of tea or coffee. 2. Insist on eating out at Chuck-E-Cheese or a similar place full of flashing lights, competing noises, and crowds of loud, shrieking children running around. 3. Serve them [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1380563 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:17:44 +0100 1380563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1378007&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F04%2F16%2Fodd-one-out%2F (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1378007 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:48:25 +0100 1378007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1371970&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F04%2F14%2Fdiy-wst-dada%2F The last time I posted my Weird Search Terms as dada-ist poems, I thought to myself, why should I have all the fun? This time I’m posting my WST in a list for you to enjoy. Make some poems of your own (as many as you like), and post them in the Comments section! [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1371970 Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:00:13 +0100 1371970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1368942&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F269204708%2Fwe-have-winner.html Thank you to each and every one of you who entered the first ever Dr. David’s Blog Contest and made it a big success. There were many excellent entries, and the decision was very difficult.The first runner up, whose entry was truly hysterical (but not reprintable here), was Leigh M. But the winning entry was from Jaime H, from North Carolina. Here is her response:"If I could be a chemotherapy drug, which one would I be? After a brief period of consideration, I decided on Gleevec (imatinib). I chose this because it targets a specific thing and goes and kills it - it has a job to do, and concentrates on that task. It also seems to cause less severe side effects as "regular" chemo, like hair loss, nausea/vomiting, mucositis, infertility, etc - although there are some serious side effects. I... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1368942 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:15:00 +0100 1368942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1352316&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F264361069%2Ftop-100-academic-medical-blogs.html I just found out that this blog was named one of the top 100 Academic Medical Blogs. Thanks to the Online Nursing Degree Directory for the honor. There are a number of incredible blogs on their list, so take a look. (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1352316 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 03:02:00 +0100 1352316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349543&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fwhat-money-cant.html Last week's Spring Break is over. Whew... Although as parents we felt our wallets rupturing, a good time was had by all -- especially in those moments we weren't paying for. Snacks for the road: $17.54 Extra gluten-free road-fare for... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349543 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:29:21 +0100 1349543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1349929&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F263721098%2Ffirst-doctor-davids-blog-contest-win.html One of my jobs is to interview candidates for the residency program and for our fellowship program. Since this can be a nerve-wracking experience for the applicant, I try hard to make the experience as painless as possible. One of the ways I try to keep things light is to ask an offbeat question.Frequently, that question is “If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be, and why?” This past Tuesday, however, I decided to make it a bit sillier. I was interviewing a nice young woman who wants to train to become a pediatric hematologist/oncologist. I took advantage of this particular interest and asked this question: “If you could be any chemotherapy drug, what would you be and why?” She cracked up at the question but she ended up giving me a pretty good answer.... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1349929 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:00:00 +0100 1349929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1340588&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F04%2Fstudies-show-co.html San Francisco, April 1, 2008 -- Two new studies out of Croatia show strong evidence that residents of areas high in stork and baby populations also show high incidence of diabetes, and patients living in the affected areas also experience... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1340588 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1340588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1337061&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F30%2Fwicked-good-funnies%2F Two short things I want to post before I get distracted (again!): BigHeathenMike put up a riotously funny edition of The Skeptic’s Circle: “Every One Of You Is Expelled!”, narrated by Ben Stein, if that is his real name. Probably should be rated NSFW, if only from the coffee-spew LOL potential. The second is the funniest prank [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1337061 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 17:14:37 +0100 1337061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1335262&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F29%2Flego-scorpion-surgically-remove-broad-shoulders%2F Don’t I feel special – my blog seems to be a sink for a great many weird search terms.  Owing to a long week full of short sleeps, I’m posting this mind-bending nonsense for today, and will resume usual blogging again tomorrow. This time I have put them into “dada-ist” poetic form. Each line is a [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1335262 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:04:05 +0100 1335262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1323158&cid=t_173841_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2008%2F03%2Fseven-words-of.html Seven words to start off this post: My, oh my, what a tough choice (!) When I asked if anyone had Seven Words of Wisdom specific to diabetes, ala Michael Pollan and the New York Times, I'm not sure I... (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1323158 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1323158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1315398&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F20%2Fandrea-knows-noodles%2F “Luck is like having a rice dumpling fly into your mouth.” ~ Japanese proverb So. The eldest is in town for spring break and loves any sort of dumpling, so tonight I made cheese pierogi. This requires making the noodle dough, which after resting gets a few pressings through successively thinner bands in the pasta [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1315398 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:49:08 +0100 1315398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1312521&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F254043623%2Fosteosarcoma-symposium-in-houston.html Earlier this month, I had the distinct honor of participating in an international osteosarcoma symposium organized by one of the pioneers of our field, Dr. Norman Jaffe. Entitled “Progress from the Past, Prospects for the Future,” the meeting took place at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Participants included surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and laboratory scientists from around the world, as well as patients, parents, and patient advocates.Dr. Jaffe asked me to speak about the possible role of immunotherapy in osteosarcoma treatment. It was an honor to have been invited, and it was a pleasure to be given the opportunity to discuss my thoughts on what the future of osteosarcoma therapy might include.So what happened? Dr. Bruland, from N... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1312521 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1312521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1298767&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F13%2Fgeek-holiday-alert%2F Don’t forget — this Friday is Pi Day and Albert Einstein’s birthday! (March 14 = 3/14 in American-style date marking.) In addition to eating your favorite kind of pie, you can also enjoy the non-repeating music of pi in the key of your choice. Hmn … gooseberry? Blueberry? Pumpkin? … hmm … (buzy with jobs [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1298767 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 04:46:23 +0100 1298767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297814&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F12%2F22-things-that-give-crippled-trekkers-away-in-normal-company%2F This is a pass-along joke rather than something I’ve written — I don’t even use a wheelchair, but it’s too irresistibly geeky to not share!  Need I mention that our children grew up watching Star Trek: Next Generation? Or that one of our cats actually is named Spot? 22. You have tried to [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297814 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:14:45 +0100 1297814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1289119&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F08%2Fphlegm-ringing-dyspraxia-stars%2F With a title like that, you know it’s gotta be another edition of “Weird Search Terms”! These are just some of the phrases that landed people to my blog recently. There’s the usual run of unintelligible combinations: phlegm ringing migraines tapioca pudding gluton in humans epidemiology of sowbug chit tea and water punishment in inflation old teacher big bread sucking student drawing cat [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1289119 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:00:25 +0100 1289119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1282251&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F06%2Fleaks%2F Last ngiht I had an absolutely BRILL idea for a blog post. Even came up with a catchy title. Thought it would be a good way to remember it. Didn’t write it down, owing to having finally warmed up my spot on the bed and it being past midnight, so I didn’t [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1282251 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:10:21 +0100 1282251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1274893&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F03%2Fincoming%2F Insert mental file of an airplane engine failing (sputter, sputter, cough) and then the screaming whistle of the plane as it falls through the sky to impact the ground with a big CRASH! Wings are crumpled and broken, frame is bent out of shape, parts litter the landscape. Now shrink the scale by a few [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1274893 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:45:09 +0100 1274893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1271859&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F02%2Fgot-a-booking%2F David tagged me with the latest meme, and like him I’ve taken a while to get around to posting on it (maybe this virus has a latency period). Here’s the formula: Go to page 123 of the nearest book. Find the 5th sentence. Write down the next 3 sentences. And like David, I didn’t think a textbook would be very [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1271859 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:16:28 +0100 1271859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301919&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F243001543%2Fsarcoma-video.html Bruce Shriver, co-director of the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, posted an informative video on YouTube recently, called "A Forgotten Cancer". The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative is a major sponsor of sarcoma research across the country, including in my own laboratory. Check it out below and consider participating in Team Sarcoma 2008. Another powerful site is The Faces of Sarcoma, which features pictures of sarcoma patients from around the world. It's amazing how diverse the group is, including patients of all ages and races, and from every corner of the globe. (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301919 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:35:00 +0100 1301919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1248939&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F22%2Fburning-questions-about-phonics-versus-pig-ovaries%2F Yes indeed, it’s another exciting episode of your favourite irregularly-scheduled posting, Weird Search Terms. “Teh interwebs” is a strange and wondrous place, and some of it lands here! So without further ado (cue drummer): More queries for the Interwebs Oracle: i have to tell you something important sleep recording surgery in rat brain burning questions about [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1248939 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:46:44 +0100 1248939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301920&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F238637161%2Ffancy-footwork.html Around the hospital, I'm known as "The Doctor with the Shoes" because I often wear Converse Chucks. In fact, I even thanked a patient for a pair in my blog. But I was humbled today by these socks, which I encountered in the morning. They may be the coolest socks I've ever seen. (Source: Doctor David's Blog) Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301920 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:45:00 +0100 1301920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301923&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F235905799%2Fsummer-camps-for-children-with-cancer.html One of the worst parts of childhood cancer is how it robs my patients of their youth. They can’t go to school, they’re isolated from their friends, they see more pain, suffering, and death than children really should. We say they become “mature beyond their years” or “wise beyond their years,” but I wonder if this is just something we say to make ourselves feel better… as if maturity and wisdom are the silver lining within the cloud of lost innocence.But we do things to try to salvage a sense of normalcy. One of the many ways we try to do this is through a week-long summer camp called ‘Camp Sunrise’. With the help of the American Cancer Society, Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, and Sinai Hospital (the three centers in Baltimore that treat kids with cancer) all run �... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301923 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 03:31:00 +0100 1301923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1234665&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F15%2Flove-bug%2F I love a good debunking!  Bug Girl has an appropriately geeky and humorous  Skeptic’s Circle #80, “The Valentine Edition” going on over at her blog.  Go check it out! (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1234665 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:28:59 +0100 1234665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1212100&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F02%2F06%2Fthe-blue-people-are-gaining%2F Here is another edition of the Weird Search Terms, because I know you folks just live for these. Trend alert! Blue people is gaining on Cat drawing for frequency. I have no idea why folks are looking for blue people, unless they’re looking for the band Blue Man Group?* Then again, a [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1212100 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:50:16 +0100 1212100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1301928&cid=t_173841_94_f&fid=36906&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FDoctorDavidsBlog%2F%7E3%2F225650964%2Fwhat-rufus-naked-mole-rat-can-teach-us.html On December 25, I posted a piece about pain management and the role of strong narcotics such as fentanyl. One of the points I wanted to make was that there are different types of pain, primarily neuropathic pain and inflammatory pain. In managing patients with cancer pain (or any type of chronic pain, for that matter), it is critical to distinguish between these types of pain, because they respond to different classes of drugs. A paper published today in an online peer-reviewed journal called PLoS Biology reports that a particular animal is insensitive to inflammatory pain.What animal, you ask? The African naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber).It turns out that naked mole-rats do not have the pain-related neuropeptide Substance P in the nerves in their skin, which means they cannot feel a... Doctor David's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1301928 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:07:00 +0100 1301928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1169800&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F23%2Fooh-shiny-cat-disabled-autism-dust%2F A fresh batch of Weird Search Terms, and boy, are there some whoppers in here! With an increase in traffic comes an increase in the number of search terms that lead people to my blog — and an increase in the number of peculiar search terms. Since I started my work day at 7:30 [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1169800 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 05:32:01 +0100 1169800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1162855&cid=t_173841_109_f&fid=35088&url=http%3A%2F%2Fqw88nb88.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F20%2Funnecessary-redundancies%2F Since a previous post on My Favourite Oxymorons (and other “woo”) was so well-received, here’s one on redundant repetitions. (Thanks to some of my literate readers who answered with replies giving some of these exact same redundant pleonasms!) What a busy day it has been! Two long tutoring sessions followed by company for dinner; [...] (Source: Andrea's Buzzing About:) Andrea's Buzzing About: blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1162855 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:45:51 +0100 1162855