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'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:46:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5181888&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Finkblot-fun-what-do-you-see.html Hmmm....this inkblot is a toughie. Not very obvious images. What do you see? Remember: This is not an original Rorschach. That would be unethical to post! (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5181888 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:04:00 +0100 5181888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174626&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1833 Rifle relaxation I was craving something this evening, something to settle my focus.  I had spent the day in the car, transporting our home-schooled kids to music lessons.  I read, and sat in the truck making calls, making appointments, the sort of thing I do when I’m stuck in a vehicle.  I love my job as chauffeur, don’t get me wrong!  But after a day of driving, and sitting and waiting, I needed something.  After a busy day, I re-discovered a source of perennial relaxation. I pulled out my pellet-rifle.  I found a canister of .177 cal. lead pellets.  I found a thin piece of a plank, maybe an inch in width.  I stuck it in the side of a stump.  Then, backing up, I began to shoot. My pellet-rifle is an RWS Model 34.  It’s a fine quality German rifle, of the singl... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174626 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 02:21:08 +0100 5174626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174833&cid=t_91755_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F08%2Ffighting-this-aging-business.html I am attempting to fight this aging business. Sometimes I feel like I am winning - I actually have muscles right now from six months of going to the gym, I don't color my hair and have very few gray ones so far (and am happy to gloat about this fact), my wrinkles are minimal, and I don't think I look my age yet. But then if you look at my medical file, you would think I was twice my age (which is a number that is none of your business). Before digital medical records came into play I had one of those thick files which could be used as a door stop. Now my doctors have to look through MANY appointment notes to find out what is going on. Sometimes I think they get lost in my medical file the way I sometimes get lost in Google. I was reading an article about heart attacks waiting to happen ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174833 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:21:00 +0100 5174833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159610&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2F4gtxU9nWhkA%2F Last fall, I wrote a post featuring five new songs that I was obsessed with. I was planning on making it a recurring series but for some reason I never got around to it. I’m going to try it again. For the past few weeks, since returning from Oregon, I’ve been working almost entirely out of Starbucks. The apartment next door is under construction and the hammering, sawing, and drilling was driving me crazy. But Starbucks is no urban oasis. So I have taken to listening to my “Florence + the Machine” Pandora station on a more consistent basis, after getting thoroughly sick of all the songs in my iTunes. I needed some new material! Whenever I hear a song that makes me groove just a little bit more than usual, I make a point to write it down and save it. Thanks to Spotif... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159610 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5159610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5140135&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2F97v6_A3vtn0%2F I knew that this was going to be a tough book to give away. I didn’t give it such a hot review, so I wasn’t really expecting anyone to enter to win the book. So the fact that there were three ladies who took the chance surprised me! And the winner is… Kim! Congratulations! I’ll be in contact to get your mailing address. I can’t wait to hear what you think of the book! As mentioned last week, I’m currently reading Incendiary, by Chris Cleave. Thus far, it is vastly superior to The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. But that’s not saying much. My book club meeting is this Sunday, so hopefully I can get the darn thing finished in time! The next book giveaway will probably be sometime in early September. Once I’m finished with Incendiary, I&#8217... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5140135 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5140135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139758&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1803 Discussion to follow. Closing the window. What do those two little thingies at the bottom mean? Why does only one turn blue? Does that mean the card has been contaminated? Hour 7 Paperwork and documentation. Question and answer Hour 8: megarectal proficiency testing with volunteer administrators (Source: edwinleap.com) edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139758 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:49:16 +0100 5139758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130965&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F08%2F14%2Fwho-is-the-real-google-guru%2F A nice video for Sunday from an old television show in which players tried to find out who the real Google founder was. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130965 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:06:50 +0100 5130965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118911&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FFBL_rbBZwOQ%2F I hated this book. I know a lot of people said that this book was challenging. That they didn’t like it. That it was confusing and complicated, made even worse by the constant intermingling of Spanish and English. The storyline was complicated enough without the language barrier. I get that the reason its there is for added “voice” for the narrator, whom I had trouble deciphering for the longest time (I’m still not sure I really ever knew who was talking and when). But even when it frustrated me to no end, I didn’t give up. It is a Pulitzer Prize winning book, after all. Time magazine said it was “Astoundingly great.” Entertainment Weekly: “Terrific… high energy… it is a joy to read, and every bit as exhilarating to re-read.&#8221... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118911 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0100 5118911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103518&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-for-recovery-after-40%2F Variety can be the spice of intercourse Recovery from alcoholism, addiction, gambling or co-dependency is common for people in their forth decade. Often sexuality in relationships has been absent or troubled. This may be true for straight, gays or lesbians. Too many men and women in long-term relationships lament that “the thrill is gone” but often don’t understand why. Some blame themselves or their partners or tell themselves that sexual boredom is as inevitable a part of growing older as wrinkles and reading glasses. It doesn’t have to be that way. And here’s why: To coin a cliché, variety can be the spice of intercourse. There are many kinds of sex play, but here let’s consider intercourse and different ways to do it — that is, experiment with positions. This doesn’t m... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103518 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:12:48 +0100 5103518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5096842&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2Fgenetic-music-project%2F Some months ago I wrote about Alexandra Pajak, a graduate student at the University of Georgia, who released an album of music based on the DNA of HIV. And now here is the Genetic Music Project, an open source genetic art project combining music and science where everyone is art and everyone can be an artist. Since all genetic information can only come in the language of four nucleotides (A Adenosine C Cytosine G Guanine T Thymidine) it is fairly easily conveyed in musical form. Another way of thinking about it is that each and every one of us and all life on this planet is made of music. Here you can listen to some samples. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5096842 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:39:00 +0100 5096842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086444&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Ffrom-lady-gaga-and-facebook-to-md-celebs-and-twitter%2F A great post about how to get Beyond Bullet Points in Medical Education Although the British Medical Association has recently warned against patient Facebook requests, here is a story about how Facebook saved a boy’s life  Slate has a dramatic story of how a mother’s Facebook network helped spot – rapidly – Kawasaki Disease, a rare auto-immune disease that the family’s doctors had initially missed. Her social network contains some medically knowledgeable people. (Do you have any docs, nurses, etc in your Facebook circle?) Note that friends’ availability is sometimes far greater than a doctor’s office. Interviews about Pharmaceutical communication in a multi-regulatory world An interesting analysis with an astonishing finding: But what’s crazy is that number of... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086444 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:50:41 +0100 5086444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086447&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F07%2F30%2Fe-patient-rap-gimme-my-damn-data%2F E-Patient Dave has recently given a presentation about the importance of online available data of e-patients and performed a short rap about this issue. And now he is remixed, watch it and enjoy!   (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086447 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:46:57 +0100 5086447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077943&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fironic-ethics-of-wernher-von-braun.html Air Force Cites New Testament, Ex-Nazi, to Train Officers on Ethics of Launching Nuclear Weapons | TruthoutThis story changed even before I got it published. Update below.There are certain levels of irony that tend to render the ordinary human speechless. There are ways of getting through, and Jason Leopold guts it out with his usual determined outrage and the aid of direct quotation.One of the most disturbing slides quotes Wernher Von Braun, a former member of the Nazi Party and SS officer. Von Braun is not being cited in the PowerPoint as an authority on a liquid hydrogen turbopumps or a launch vehicle's pogo oscillations, rather he's specifically being referenced as a moral authority, which is remarkable considering that the Nazi scientist used Jews imprisoned in concentration camp... Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077943 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:55:00 +0100 5077943 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069719&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F07%2Flegend-of-tea-party-patriots-youtube.html "I've been waiting 40 years to say that..." (Source: Graphictruth) Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069719 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:58:00 +0100 5069719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069525&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fhybrid-imagery.html combines the low spatial frequencies of one picture with the high spatial frequencies of another. The end result is an optical illusion that can be perceived in two ways.Can you see Albert Einstein? Who else do you see? (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069525 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0100 5069525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051047&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fal-frankin-focuses-on-focus-on-family.html You see, this is why Focus on the Family hates those "lie-buh-ral edumacators" and "critical thinkers" and people who actually look stuff up.They unfairly use these tactics to embarrass "Real Uhmurikins." (Source: Graphictruth) Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051047 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:17:00 +0100 5051047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051027&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F07%2F20%2Fweb-md-fail-symptom-checker%2F The Web MD symptom checker produced some weird results. When you have to answer questions regarding your symptom and you happen to have trembling, it will show you this: They certainly included kuru in the final disease list and that’s why cannibalism is also an option as this is associated with the spreading of kuru. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051027 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:51:46 +0100 5051027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036513&cid=t_91755_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ffun-does-not-equal-stupidity.html I am not stupid.I am not stupid.I am not stupid.I am not stupid.I am not stupid.I am not stupid.I'll keep saying this. Why would anyone think I am stupid? Well perchance a few (like my doctors if I asked them but I am not going to) if I told them I was going white water rafting. Actually I am not rafting I am going floating which is very different.A friend of mine is having a significant (defined as ending in a 0) birthday next February and she wants to go white water rafting. But as she lives in New Hampshire, it is impossible in February. It would be more like sledding or ice skating or some weird morphed sport in between. So we are celebrating early, like now when there is water not ice in the river. Shortly I am leaving to drive 1 3/4 hours north to her house. We will then pile six of ... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036513 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 11:01:00 +0100 5036513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028461&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F10%2Fwant-to-feel-happier-by-the-end-of-the-day%2F Do you need a happiness boost — right now? If so, take a look at this menu of options and make your choices. Remember, the more you tackle, the bigger the boost you’ll receive. When you’re feeling blue, it can be hard to muster up the physical and mental energy to do the things that make you happier. Plunking down in front of the TV or digging into a tub of ice cream seems like an easier fix. However, research shows (and you know it’s true) that these aren’t the routes to feeling better. Try some choices below. The more you push yourself, the better you’ll feel; but if you can’t tackle a big task, just do something small. Even a little step in the right direction will give you a lift. According to my ground-breaking happiness formula, to be happy, you need to think about... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028461 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:46:57 +0100 5028461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5007401&cid=t_91755_146_f&fid=38266&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsleepeducation.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Ftaking-naps-are-important-and-practical.html (Source: Sleep Education) Sleep Education blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5007401 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 15:50:00 +0100 5007401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4992699&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1711 This is my column in July’s EM News.  Have a restful day! http://journals.lww.com/em-news/Fulltext/2011/07000/Second_Opinion__A_Rest_for_the_Heart.10.aspx We travel to Hilton Head, SC, every spring for an ‘end of school-year’ vacation. It is a tradition that started several years ago; one which our family treasures. We plan months ahead, when we arrange lodging. Then, as the date draws closer we have to restrain ourselves from jumping up and down at odd, inappropriate times. The beach calls to us in an inexplicable way. We live in a beautiful county, surrounded by mountains and lakes. It is, in itself, a worthy destination, perfect for biking, hiking, fishing and/or kayaking. But when May rolls around, our eyes turn to the east, and we long for the sand and sea. It is on... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4992699 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:24:09 +0100 4992699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984450&cid=t_91755_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fred-neck-physician-antics%2F2011.06.29 A physician friend of mine recently bragged that, while driving along a rural South Carolina road, he had stopped, chased a timber-rattler into the bushes, located said rattler, then urinated on it. ‘I wanted to say I had peed on a rattlesnake!’  He beat a hasty retreat (and I imagine a hasty zip-up) when the snake rattled and struck at the air.  Who can blame Mr. Snake? You can take the redneck to medical school, but you’ll just get a redneck with a medical degree. Which brings me to me.  I have to work on our tool-shed/work-shop in the morning.  The tool-shed/work-shop is, however, over-run with red-wasps.  I counted no less than ten nests inside.  These are irritable, contentious creatures with no love of humanity.  If they were humans, they would be (more…) ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984450 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:00:45 +0100 4984450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4968576&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F26%2Fdont-have-enough-time-7-practical-steps-to-try%2F Some mornings Theresa Daytner spends hours hiking. She also goes on trail rides, used to weight-lift twice a week with a trainer, reads nightly, watches her favorite TV show, enjoys massages, gets her hair done and planned a huge surprise birthday party for her husband, with people arriving from all over the country. And she sleeps at least seven hours a night. Oh, and as journalist Laura Vanderkam writes in her book, 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think, Daytner is busier than most. She’s the owner of a seven-figure revenue company and the mother of six children, including twins! She also coaches soccer and regularly attends her kids’ games, is helping her 21-year-old plan a wedding and is expanding her business. I barely have time to clean my room, do one load of laundry, coo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4968576 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:20:10 +0100 4968576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960258&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FoppKvpyhSoY%2F My last trip to Portland before the wedding has come and gone, and now I’m heading down to San Diego for the Roche Diabetes Social Media Summit, followed by a crazy weekend at the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions. I’m so excited, but I’ll be rather preoccupied. So I’m introducing my first round of guest posts! As a twentysomething female blogger, I don’t get a lot of male readers around these parts… But when I was looking for guest bloggers, I really wanted to bring in some male perspectives for the ride. Luckily, Bob Pederson, a type 2 PWD blogger, raised his hand and volunteered for the arduous task of writing a non-diabetes post for this sometimes-diabetes blogger! When he sent me a post that was titled “Life Lessons fro... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960258 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:02 +0100 4960258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953393&cid=t_91755_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F517%2Fprotect-your-skin-this-summer%2F It’s the summer and while you proceed to spend some fun in the sun with your family and friends, it’s important that you properly protect your skin from overexposure—too much sun can lead not only to painful sunburns, but skin cancer and early skin aging such as unattractive wrinkles and sun spots as well. But when it comes to selecting the best sunscreen for you and/or your family, sometimes it’s confusing. So confusing in fact, that the Food and Drug Administration has mandated new sun screen regulations so that consumers can better understand labels and get the protection they need. Under the new regulations, which will take effect next summer, sunscreens will now have to pass a “broad spectrum” test before they can be placed on the market. This test will... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953393 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 18:31:52 +0100 4953393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952839&cid=t_91755_87_f&fid=39182&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcovertrationingblog.com%2Fpodpress_trac%2Ffeed%2F1623%2F0%2Fnot-follow-guidelines.mp3 Podcast: In an article appearing last week in the American Heart Journal, investigators concluded that if American doctors would prescribe for their patients with heart failure each of the six therapies which are most strongly recommended in current heart failure guidelines, 68,000 lives per year could be saved. The following (for the interest of the reader, and for the convenience of any attorneys who may follow DrRich’s offerings), is an ordered list of these six proven, life-saving heart failure therapies, along with the number of American lives that could be saved each year if only American doctors would stop grossly under-utilizing them in violation of published guidelines: aldosterone antagonist therapy – 21,407 lives beta blockers – 12,922 lives implantable de... The Covert Rationing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952839 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:21:47 +0100 4952839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952865&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1676 A physician friend of mine recently bragged that, while driving along a rural South Carolina road, he had stopped, chased a timber-rattler into the bushes, located said rattler, then urinated on it. ‘I wanted to say I had peed on a rattlesnake!’  He beat a hasty retreat (and I imagine a hasty zip-up) when the snake rattled and struck at the air.  Who can blame Mr. Snake? You can take the redneck to medical school, but you’ll just get a redneck with a medical degree. Which brings me to me.  I have to work on our tool-shed/work-shop in the morning.  The tool-shed/work-shop is, however, over-run with red-wasps.  I counted no less than ten nests inside.  These are irritable, contentious creatures with no love of humanity.  If they were humans, they would be Jihadists.�... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952865 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 04:39:45 +0100 4952865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934702&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FJ9P0G69q6LY%2F Thanks to everyone who participated in the book giveaway for Blue Like Jazz. It was great to read the comments and tweets from people who have already read and loved the book! If you haven’t read any of Don Miller’s other books, I highly recommend Searching For God Knows What. It’s a really interesting take on a lot of those self-help books. It was also really great to share our story of how we met. It actually took me this long to realize I never truly explained it… so now you know! Now, moving on to our winner… The fourth comment was… Lisa from Lisa’s Yarns! Congratulations, lady! I’ll contact you to get your mailing address. Since this book is not part of my 101 books that I’m reading for my 101 Things List, that means I’m sti... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934702 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4934702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934181&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1668 My wife was in New York City with her girlfriends last week.  Which meant I was in charge of the house, dogs and especially, the kids.  Believe it or not, I love taking care of my family!  Though I’m pretty bad at laundry, I am a passable cook, I can order carry-out with practiced skill, I make sure everyone changes clothes, brushes their teeth and behaves in a (relatively) civilized manner. The kids and I have great discussions, watch movies, read, laugh and play.  We usually sleep in my bedroom, like a bunch of large gerbils with blankets strewn everywhere.  I like to think that, as dad’s go, I’m pretty fun.  While we miss mama, we always have a good time when it’s papa time. But fun isn’t everything, is it?  Upon her return, one of my children went t... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934181 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:39:10 +0100 4934181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934341&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F11%2Fcan-a-negative-emotion-like-regret-actually-make-you-happier%2F Assay: Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the important role of negative emotions in a happy life. Some people seem to believe that the purpose of a happiness project would be to achieve a life in which you were 100% happy, 100% of the time. This isn’t realistic, and in any event, even if it were possible, it wouldn’t be desirable. Negative emotions are a key part of rational thought and effective performance. Also, up to a point, they can be of great service to happiness. They’re loud, flashy signs that something isn’t right. Because they’re so unpleasant, they can sometimes prod us to take action when nothing else can. For instance, envy and deception have helped me to make useful changes in my life. I just finished Neal Roese’s book, If Onl... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934341 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:46:28 +0100 4934341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921676&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2F7Y4U0EdsFcE%2F When people ask how Erik and I met, we often simply answer, “Online.” When pressed for more info, we confirm that we indeed met on a dating website. In our case, we met on OKCupid. But that’s not really the whole story. I was introduced to OKCupid via a couple of comments left on my post about how I was afraid I would never meet someone because of my diabetes (oh the irony…). One of those girls is actually one of my bridesmaids now, so just goes to show the power of this little blogging business. I knew that I didn’t want to waste my time with people who didn’t fit my two core philosophical values: I’m a Christian and I’m a Democrat. Those two qualities combined are surprisingly hard to come by. I thought about ways that I could get across my... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921676 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:00:00 +0100 4921676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4911754&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FLQWoEwWXnK8%2F I have a confession to make: I am a fan of the Duggars. You know, the family with 19 kids? The family who had their latest baby arrive three and a half months early? Surely you’ve seen them on the cover of People magazine. I started watching the Duggar specials on TLC a few years ago, when I first moved to New Jersey. It was one of those things that I sort of watched in passing, since at the time they were doing these two hour long specials about the family. A couple years ago they started filming a regular series with them, and consequently had to change the name of their series almost every year because they kept having a new kid! 17 Kids and Counting became 18 Kids and Counting which became 19 Kids and Counting. So far, it’s still 19 Kids and Counting. I’m not even sur... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4911754 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:13:53 +0100 4911754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893925&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Falcohol-warnings%2F New Alcoholic Drinks Label Warnings Due to increasing products liability litigation, all liquor manufacturers have accepted the suggestion that the following warning labels be placed immediately on all varieties of alcohol containers:WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may leave you wondering what the hell happened to your bra and pantiesWARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make you think you are whispering when you are not.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to tell your friends over and over again that you love them.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may cause you to think you can sing.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may lead you to believe that ex-lovers are really dying for you to telephone them at four in the morning.WARNING: The consumption of alcohol may make y... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893925 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:08:16 +0100 4893925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893560&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F01%2Fare-you-always-late-7-tips-to-arrive-on-time%2F Feeling as though you’re always running twenty minutes behind schedule is an unhappy feeling. Having to rush, forgetting things in your haste, dealing with annoyed people when you arrive… It’s no fun. If you’re chronically late, what steps can you take to be more prompt? That depends on why you’re late. As my Eighth Commandment holds, the first step is to Identify the problem — then you can see more easily what you need to change. There are many reasons you might be late, but some are particularly common. Are you late because… 1. You sleep too late? If you’re so exhausted in the morning that you sleep until the last possible moment, it’s time to think about going to sleep earlier. Many people don’t get enough sleep, and sleep deprivation is a re... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893560 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:28:03 +0100 4893560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872107&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1631 How many times have you heard this on the radio: Base, this is Medic 3, and we’re 15 minutes from your facility with a 38-year-old white male with, uh, some chest pain, numbness all over, headache, and anxiety, as well as some bruises from a fall. He says his pain radiates from his earlobes to his nipples, and well, we’ll just give you more details on arrival, base. This is Medic 3 clear. God love those paramedics. The truth is, if we doctors were on the truck ourselves, we still wouldn’t know what the diagnosis was. Frequently, when I discharge people from the emergency department, I still don’t know the diagnosis. Thank heavens for medical screening exams because that’s about the best I can do some nights. But I have come to realize that if the medics can&#8... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872107 Fri, 27 May 2011 16:37:55 +0100 4872107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862562&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1626 The video lives!  Our nursing staff helped me to film this years ago, and now I present it to you.  Invincibility Syndrome concerns our patients who just can’t die, no matter how hard they try. And whose motto is:  ‘I gotta get outta here!’ No actual drunks or patients were harmed in the making of this film.  Kudos to Frank Mason, RN, the star of the production. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cepDYbKNkA&feature=related (Source: edwinleap.com) edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862562 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:21:56 +0100 4862562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853123&cid=t_91755_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fdeath-panels.html I hate to bring these up again - but I am sure everyone remembers them and how Obamacare was going to create death panels to kills all off. They kind of reminded me of something out of communist Russia or Hitler's Germany on getting rid of the undesirables. http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifButwhat if they were good death panels and included:- An oncologist to help weigh pros and cons of chemotherapy and other treatment- Palliative care consultants to help understand the options regarding life support and make recommendations about pain control.- A psychologist to advise on how to share the news with family members.- A spiritual adviser, chaplain, minister or priest to offer comfort and prayer if wanted.- A case manager to help organize transfer to the desired hospice. I think I would wa... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853123 Mon, 23 May 2011 10:01:00 +0100 4853123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853097&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fnot-with-bang-but-whimper.html (Source: Graphictruth) Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853097 Sat, 21 May 2011 17:32:00 +0100 4853097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852863&cid=t_91755_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprediction-physicians-will-retire-earlier-and-earlier-because-medicine-is-no-longer-fun%2F2011.05.21 I wonder if we’re in danger of stifling fun in medicine. Certainly there are still fun things to do in medicine (ablating a pesky accessory pathway safely, for instance). But as I watch the newly-minted medical school graduates emerge from their long, sheltered educational cocoon, I wonder what their attrition rate will be from medicine once they see our new more-robotic form of health care community. There is a social camaraderie in medicine when you train. Maybe it’s the “misery loves company” syndrome. In medical school you stick together through thick and thin because few others understand what you’re going through. You strive for the day when, collectively, you earn the designation of “doctor of medicine.” There’s a strength in numbers. ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852863 Sat, 21 May 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4852863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4848106&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FHD4RpYGZfQM%2F Wow! It’s been awhile since I’ve reviewed any movies. It’s been my goal to review all the movies I watch for the 101 Things in 1,001 Days Challenge, but I haven’t actually watched that many movies. I guess I got burned out with my last round of 101 movies! Plus, February / March is usually a slow season in movies anyway. So far this year, I have reviewed 9 movies. Here are the next three! Just as a reminder, this is how my grading breaks down: {A} must-sees {B} nice to watch {C} watch if you have nothing else to watch or they just weren’t my cup of tea {F} please don’t waste your time {Creation}: C This movie had such promise for me, because I love Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connolly. They play Charles Darwin and his wife, respectively, and it’s even cuter ... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4848106 Fri, 20 May 2011 14:00:55 +0100 4848106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852931&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fanagram-movies-lateral-thinking.html "Critical Thinking" is the process by which we look for errors and find answers. Essentially, we use rules and judge their usage to solve an issue."Lateral Thinking" is a different process. In this type of thinking we find solutions by reworking the rules to use creativity to get answers. Research says that lateral thinkers are better problem solvers.Below you'll find movies that have their original titles, but the letters have been moved around to create new words. These anagram movies are not only funny, they're an example of lateral thinking. So play around with the title of a movie and give it a new title. But, please, keep 'em G rated! (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852931 Thu, 19 May 2011 17:34:00 +0100 4852931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841490&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1599 Heck, if we have to see patients for free, at least we could bill for a dating service.  Couldn’t we? http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/11938527/emergidate-the-er-matchmaking-service (Source: edwinleap.com) edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841490 Thu, 19 May 2011 03:11:49 +0100 4841490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828987&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F14%2F8-reasons-why-twitter-can-make-you-happy%2F I’m a huge fan of Twitter, and I’ve tried to persuade several people to give it a try. (My greatest triumph: convincing my sister to use it. Seeing my sister in my Twitter feed — that makes me very happy.) We’ve all seen how Twitter can play an unprecedented role in world events and in news communication. But on a very personal, routine level, there are several (other) ways in which Twitter can boost your happiness. After all, is it just a coincidence that a blue bird is both the symbol for happiness and the symbol for Twitter? Probably yes, I know, but still, it’s a happy coincidence. 1. Twitter allows you to pursue your passion — even if only in your imagination. A key to a happier life is to have fun – people who regularly have fun are twenty times ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828987 Sat, 14 May 2011 16:30:58 +0100 4828987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813567&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FQiR9qKVbT64%2F Thanks to everyone who participated in the book giveaway for The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks! I had 20 people enter to win, which was way more than the first book I gave away. I had a feeling this was going to be more appealing to more people, and I was right! Although I’m excited to give my copy of this book away, I do hope that everyone who entered is able to purchase their own copy. It really is a great book! Using Random.org, the winner is… Lauren from The LD! Congratulations, Lauren! Please send me an email at amblass {@} gmail.com with your mailing address so I can get this out the door! The book I’m currently reading is actually one that I’m not going to give away. It’s called Sacred Marriage, and while it could qualify for one of my Christian li... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813567 Wed, 11 May 2011 14:17:41 +0100 4813567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4794996&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F05%2F06%2Frockstar-scientists-in-lego-hilarious%2F Maia Weinstock thought it would be great to create the Lego forms of the most famous scientists, science bloggers, and science journalists who are also active online. The project is called Scitweeps because the scientists are identified by their Twitter feed. Amazing pictures and as a bonus, a Lego version of a TED talk: Here is the synthetic biologist and father of the Human Genome Project, Craig Venter: And the top science blogger, PZ Myers: Flying to Saturn: Carolyn Porco in LEGO: (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4794996 Fri, 06 May 2011 09:33:02 +0100 4794996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789521&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2Fig36smFbz9E%2F Did you know that it’s legal for doctors and researchers to use your cells for research without your consent? That bit of information, and much more, is what I learned while reading the book The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot (who has just about the coolest last name ever). The book chronicles the life of a black woman in the 1950s named Henrietta Lacks. She was diagnosed with a rare strain of cervical cancer that essentially ate her alive within a few months. During this time, doctors took bits of her cancer and studied it. And the shocking thing isn’t how quickly the cancer grew while Henrietta was alive, but how quickly it grew after she died. Human cells back then didn’t typically live very long, so when scientists discovered Henrietta’s can... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789521 Wed, 04 May 2011 16:01:33 +0100 4789521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4768182&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F04%2F29%2Fhealth-2-0-news-from-rap-to-sequencing%2F Join The HealthyRT Experiment: Let’s Use Twitter To Drown Out Health Misinformation I’d like to get a small group of volunteer experts together – healthcare professionals committed to science and common sense – and have them read and approve links before they are promoted on Twitter. I have created a new Twitter account called “HealthyRT” – the volunteer experts will have access to this account and can promote content that is medically sound. Did Boehringer Mishandle This Adverse Event Report on Twitter? The New Era Of Interactive Health Rap video teaches how to recognize, treat sepsis in hospitals Meet Science: What is “peer review”? When the science you learned in school and the science you read in the newspaper don’t quite match up, the Meet Sc... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4768182 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:33:56 +0100 4768182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724269&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fpost-menopause-sex-is-great-in-so-many-ways%2F This article may help give hope and debunk some myths.Sex after menopause brings more than pleasure. It lowers blood pressure, boosts immunity and reduces pain, according to a mass of evidence that has been piling up in recent years.More Pleasure, Less PainSex reduces pain. An orgasm releases the hormones oxytocin and endorphins (the brain’s pain and anxiety reliever) so that pain declines. This means that the pain from arthritis, headaches and most other pain is reduced, according to a study published in the Bulletin of Experimental Biology and Medicine.Full story at; Post-Menopause Sex Is Great in So Many Ways | Womens eNews. Share, print or e-mail this articleStudy Confirms Sex is Better than MasturbationRelapse RevisitedSex is Better at 50 than Age 30 or 40Masturbation in Recover... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724269 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:46:16 +0100 4724269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719928&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fwhat-kind-of-happy-are-you.html You Are PeacefulYou are feeling very serene and centered. You're content with your life.You have a clear head and a peaceful spirit. You are relaxed enough to appreciate what you have.You are able to let go of your fears. You are trusting and generous toward others. You live a quiet, mellow life. It may not be dramatic, but it's very fulfilling. What Kind of Happy Are You? (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719928 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:44:00 +0100 4719928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704656&cid=t_91755_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-ten-types-of-doctor-bloggers%2F2011.04.12 One of my favourite blogs just featured a nice picture that presents the 10 typical types of medical bloggers. Here they are: Dr. Funny Dr. Mommy Dr. Boring Dr. Didactic Dr. Product Placement Dr. Resident Dr. No Longer A Doctor Dr. Political Dr. Miracle Dr. Whiny Which type do you belong to? Click on the image for the original source and size. *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704656 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:00:32 +0100 4704656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704849&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F04%2F12%2Fthe-social-network-parody-about-pubmed%2F I guess you’ve seen The Social Network which presents how Facebook was really born.Well now here is the parody focusing on how Pubmed, the biomedical database, was born. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704849 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:03:05 +0100 4704849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4693334&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.happiness-project.com%2Ffiles%2Fkeep_a_milestone_journal.mp3_for_audio_podcasting.mp3 2011 Happiness Challenge: For those of you following the 2011 Happiness Project Challenge, to make 2011 a happier year — and even if you haven’t officially signed up for the challenge — welcome! This month’s theme is Memories. Last week’s resolution was to Keep a one-sentence journal. Did you try that resolution? Did it boost your happiness? This week’s resolution is to Keep a milestone journal. You’ll notice that I accidentally switch back and forth in terminology — calling it a “milestone journal” and a “milestone book.” Which phrase has a better ring? Or can you think of a better term, altogether? Click through to watch the video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCPq-JTxIMA I’m now offering the videos in podcast form now (wel... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4693334 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:55:02 +0100 4693334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684769&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fever-wondered-why%2F Laughter is the best medicineEVER WONDER where we are headed……why women can’t put on mascara with their mouth closed?…why you don’t ever see the headline “Psychic Wins Lottery”?…why “abbreviated” is such a long word?…why doctors call what they do “practice”?…why you have to click on “Start” to stop Windows?…why lemon juice is made with artificial flavour, while dishwashing liquid is made with real lemons?…why the man who invests all your money is called a broker?…why there isn’t mouse-flavoured cat food?…who tastes dog food when it has a “new & improved” flavour?…why Noah didn’t swat those two mosquitoes?…why they sterilize the needle for lethal in... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684769 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:36:32 +0100 4684769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684658&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FuwHZX1EuRkw%2F I know that a book about Christianity might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but I was excited that six people entered to win Take This Bread, which I reviewed last week. I took the names of the folks who entered and, using Random.org, picked the lucky winner who will receive my copy of the book! And the winner is…. …. … Julie! Woohoo! Julie is not a blogger, but she is a good friend of mine from college. Congratulations, Julie! I already have your mailing address, so the book will be on its way to you shortly. There will be another book giveaway sometime in early May. Until next time, happy reading! (Source: Lemonade Life) Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684658 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:15:52 +0100 4684658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4684636&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F04%2F06%2Forigami-and-manicure-with-the-da-vinci-robot%2F Medgadget featured a video in which Dr. James Porter of Swedish Medical Center in Seattle folds a paper airplane with the da Vinci medical robot and attempts to make it fly. Here is another video in which Dr. James Porter again gives his daughter a manicure with the da Vinci surgical robot to demonstrate how this device gives surgeons greater surgical precision and dexterity over existing approaches.   (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4684636 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:20:53 +0100 4684636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4677012&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F04%2F04%2Fthe-10-types-of-physican-bloggers%2F One of my favourite blogs just featured a nice picture that presents the 10 typical types of medical bloggers. Here they are: Dr. Funny Dr. Mommy Dr. Boring Dr. Didactic Dr. Product Placement Dr. Resident Dr. No Longer A Doctor Dr. Political Dr. Miracle Dr. Whiny Which type do you belong to? Click on the image for the original source and size. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4677012 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:31:32 +0100 4677012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670285&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fjohn-cleese-vs-extremism.html Really need I say anything more? (Source: Graphictruth) Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670285 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 04:41:00 +0100 4670285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4664484&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fstraight-sex-is-best-sex%2F NEWYou Can Help an AlcoholicHave vaginal orgasm and be happyHaving a penis-vaginal orgasm rather than just clitoral stimulation or masturbation results in a better life.Researchers studied over 1,200 women in Sweden and found that vaginal orgasm resulted in greater satisfaction with sex life, mental health, relationships with partners and friends, and life in general. Additionally these women had greater sexual desire and less recent masturbation.Better sex life was also associated with their first sexual orgasm being from intercourse rather than masturbation.Vaginal orgasms were not the result of partner masturbation or cunnilingus.It seems that straight sex, penis – vagina is still the best sex. Other ways of having an orgasm, at least for women, are OK but not as satisfying.Stuart... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4664484 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:30:25 +0100 4664484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653500&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FTx_PqdGCFFg%2F In February, I was in Boston to film a segment on Dr. Denise Faustman and speak at a networking event, but I had a few hours before my train departed, so I took the T over to Harvard. As previously mentioned, Boston is the only metro area on the East Coast that has Peet’s Coffee, so I regularly head over to Cambridge when I’m in town. After grabbing a Mocha Freddo, I decided to pop into the Harvard Coop bookstore and have a looksee. I ended up on the third floor, which is their “coursebook” section, but I wanted to see what the brilliant minds of Harvard were being forced to read. I meandered through the Religion section, and this book caught my eye. I thought the name Take This Bread was quite clever, and upon closer inspection, I saw that Anne Lamott, who I adore... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653500 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4653500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4636601&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fnewt-rules-bill-maher-cant-make-sense.html (Source: Graphictruth) Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4636601 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:58:00 +0100 4636601 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4631611&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F03%2Ffuck-off.html (Source: Graphictruth) Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4631611 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:02:00 +0100 4631611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4615332&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F03%2F21%2Ffunny-surgery-stories-launched%2F Last week I wrote about a new site, Funny Surgery Stories, where medical professionals and patients are encouraged to share stories, upload videos or music focusing on funny stories from the OR. The site is now live and features some real pearls as shown below. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4615332 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:53:23 +0100 4615332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4610844&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fare-you-mirror-or-window-quiz.html I'm a mirrorYou are a very private person. You need your alone time to introspect and recharge.You don't mind being around others, but you prefer to spend the bulk of your time by yourself.You are a slow and critical thinker. You need to mull things over for a long time.You hold yourself accountable for your actions. You are constantly evaluating your life and trying to improve.Are You a Mirror or a Window? (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4610844 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 23:46:00 +0100 4610844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605988&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fmocking-stupid-on-floor-of-house.html I can only hope that something as entertaining as this comes from the dreaded-but-necessary upcoming Canadian elections.Because when you are dealing with people who are in denial of climate change, don't see dereguation of the oil and gas industries as a problem, think that the solution to every crisis is to drain the purses of the poor while reducing the obligation of the rich further, when a substantial proportion of the opposition party is either a "Birther" or dares not call birtherism nonsense, when a majority of them does not believe in evolotion, or science, and when they think that this particular issue - defending- NPR based on an entirely bogus "investigation," well, mockery and ridicule is the only proper response.By all means, let's dispense with collegial respect. Respect is d... Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605988 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:27:00 +0100 4605988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592608&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F03%2F15%2Ffunny-surgery-stories%2F I’ve come across a new site that will feature funny surgery stories. You can upload stories through text or via Youtube. I contacted the admins for an interview. Details later. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592608 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:13:02 +0100 4592608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4575206&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FTCm2rf80lxo%2F Erik and I are pretty into movie reviews, both from critics and other viewers, so I have done a fairly good job at only watching movies that are worth my time. However, that isn’t always the case when you are visiting friends who have slightly different tastes in movies than you, or who decide to randomly pick something based off another friend’s so-called “recommendation.” Just as a reminder, this is how my grading breaks down: {A} must-sees {B} nice to watch {C} watch if you have nothing else to watch or they just weren’t my cup of tea {F} please don’t waste your time The Fighters: {A+} I really enjoyed the fighter, and I honestly didn’t think I would. If you read my Oscar picks, you’ll know that absolutely loved Melissa Leo and Christian Bale... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4575206 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:49:00 +0100 4575206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566277&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fironically-enough.html From /r/politics, March 9th, 2011 (Source: Graphictruth) Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566277 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:27:00 +0100 4566277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560358&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F24874125%2F0%2Fneuromarketing%7EChange-Behavior-with-Fun.htm An interesting experiment in Sweden shows that behavior can be modified by nothing more than the introduction of “fun.” Adding the piano-key musical steps dramatically increased use of the stairs. This experiment is part of a Volkswagen-sponsored effort called The Fun Theory which encourages behavior modification using fun. Other concepts (not all implemented yet) include [...] CommentsI've seen this same staircase done in Melbourne to promote a ... by Nik PasicRelated StoriesHeat Up Sales – With Coffee!Disney Media and Advertising LabAdjective Power (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560358 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0100 4560358 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536247&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F03%2Ffox-doesnt-even-try-any-more.html My takeway: If you are stupid enough or ignorant enough to think there could be palm trees in Madison Wisconsin, you might still be watching Fox News. Or at least, that's likely the calculus over at Faux, so why put any effort into that Journalism stuff? It's not like the core audience cares...For the rest of humanity, let the mockery commence. Oh, as for CNN, and other "Liberal Media," - maybe it might be time to spend more time on the real issues of the day, and less time on Charlie Sheen. (Source: Graphictruth) Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536247 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 04:43:00 +0100 4536247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4536176&cid=t_91755_113_f&fid=39280&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMarkHawker%2F%7E3%2FtmR2zldwa44%2F3587617023 Just seen an advert for “Yorkshire Tea: Little Urn and A Proper Brew” on television. Why isn’t the voiceover guy from Yorkshire? Or any of the cast for that matter. Little Urn is from so far south it’s untrue. Oh well. Enjoy it, America! (Source: Mark My Words 2.1) Mark My Words 2.1 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4536176 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:25:49 +0100 4536176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527771&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F28%2F2-simple-ways-to-enhance-joy-in-your-relationship%2F As a couple, when you’re dealing with the many demands of day-to-day life, it can feel like the fun has been zapped from your relationship. But contrary to popular opinion, you don’t necessarily have to do anything spectacular or pricey to bring the enjoyment back. Below, Susan Heitler, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist in Denver who specializes in couples and author of The Power of Two: Secrets of a Strong & Loving Marriage, offers a simple 2-step plan to perk up your relationship. 1. Do a joy audit. Ask yourself ”How much time are we devoting to doing things that we enjoy as a couple?” Consider a further question. “How enjoyable are we making time together when the activity we need to do isn’t essentially fun?” For instance, you can easily turn “have-to” activit... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527771 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:00:57 +0100 4527771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522242&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FteHBvxvH3k4%2F I am a big movie buff, so I try to see as many of the Oscar nominated movies as I can budget (movies are a bit pricey, if you haven’t noticed). Last year I managed to see nine out of 10 nominees, but this year I only wrangled in eight. I am seeing True Grit tonight, but it won’t give me enough time to post my picks. Oh dear. So while my opinion for Oscar picks isn’t complete due to my slightly uneven viewing, I think my picks still stand. Let’s get to it… Best Picture Will Win: The Social Network My Pick: Black Swan I really liked The Social Network, so I’m not entirely surprised this is the leading contender. But I preferred Black Swan. It had better acting, it had an amazing plot with twists and turns, and it was visually gorgeous.  The Social Network... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522242 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:00:00 +0100 4522242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512412&cid=t_91755_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=4464651&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FT0NBeT1yV1M%2F The Oscars are coming down the pike in just a few weeks, and last year I tried my best to watch all of the nominated films. This year I have done pretty good, despite just restarting my 101 things list, which includes watching 101 movies. Out of the 10 Best Picture nominees, I have seen all of them except True Grit, 127 Hours and The Fighter. I’m hoping to remedy that before February 27th, but I’m not sure that will get done! I would also love to see Rabbit Hole and Blue Valentine, which has nominees for Best Actress (Nicole Kidman and Michelle Williams, respectively). There’s also Biutiful, which has a nominee for Best Actor. Other than that, I’m pretty much set with nominations. In recent weeks, I’ve watched 3 Oscar-nominated movies and here are my reviews... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4464651 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:00:48 +0100 4464651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450301&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1444 Here’s my column in Sunday’s Greenville News.  I hope you enjoy it! Kitchen provide a refuge when life get’s stormy I have long loved kitchens. The kitchen of my childhood home was cozy, with a small bar where I ate my breakfast and where my sleepy brain came around in preparation for school, to the background of the radio built into the wall. My parents passed through hurriedly, kissing and feeding me as they entered their own worlds until evening. I well remember the layout of my grandmother’s kitchens. Both were small, with dark wood and thin tables set against a window. From those kitchens emanated wonderful smells, laughter and love. In summer they could swelter, but in winter! In winter they were havens of warmth. Their ovens heated the room, and warm buttere... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450301 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:02:21 +0100 4450301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4445897&cid=t_91755_118_f&fid=34892&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifeinthenhs.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F02%2F07%2Fmy-new-header-photo%2F Is from Hampton Court Flower Show last summer. Lets face it, during the winter, when as yet spring is not yet in sight (though the daffodils are beginning to show through) it is great to think of hot, sunny days. It is great to think of wonderful days out and of beautiful places and wonderful things. A couple more photo’s from that day…   (Source: Life in the NHS) Life in the NHS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4445897 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 22:07:49 +0100 4445897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4438998&cid=t_91755_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fhosting-great-football-party.html Start with the finest ingredients.Add some pretty bowls and serving dishes.Color is always a good choice!Go organic for anything you won't peel.Why not try some healthy bean dip this year?1 can refried beans1 can refried black beans1 can black beans1 can chili beans in hot sauce (check labels for added sugar)1/2 jar no-sugar-added hot chipotle salsa1 can no-sodium-added corn2 cups good quality cheddar cheeseHead toward the classy side of the beverage bridge.Keep the left-overs for soup (or the chickens).Add a few kids, blend, and enjoy the results!**Disclaimer: photos from our failed cheering on of the Bears in the NFC championship game. We may live in Wisconsin, but we weren't born here! That said, GO STEELERS!** (Source: Turquoise Gates) Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4438998 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 10:05:00 +0100 4438998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433342&cid=t_91755_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FGfMZw5y2afk%2F Are you happy about your goals or are you working for goals that someone else set up for you? Do you have quota goals thrust upon you every month by your employer? How about a weight loss goal that was suggested by your health care provider? Goals like these can be arduous at best and usually have a negative motivational effect. Years ago I worked for a sales company that would set sales quotas (goals) each month. If you reached your quota, they usually would put the carrot a little further out before you received a bonus the next month. Soon people realized that you didn’t want to exceed your quota by much or the goal would be put way out there. Have a really good month and you’ll never see a bonus again. Those kind of goals didn’t work. While we may not have control of the goals t... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433342 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:54:00 +0100 4433342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4405820&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Finkblot-fun.html What do you see? (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4405820 Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:52:00 +0100 4405820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4399741&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F01%2F26%2Fvideogames-with-paramecia-players%2F Stanford University bioengineer Ingmar Riedel-Kruse and his colleagues are developing “biotic games” where players control paramecia and other living microorganisms. The PacMan-like video games are the first in which a player’s actions influence the behavior of living microorganisms while the game is being played. Here we propose the concept of ‘biotic games’, i.e., games that operate on biological processes. Utilizing a variety of biological processes we designed and tested a collection of games: ‘Enlightenment’, ‘Ciliaball’, ‘PAC-mecium’, ‘Microbash’, ‘Biotic Pinball’, ‘POND PONG’, ‘PolymerRace’, and ‘The Prisoner’s Smellemma’. We found that biotic games exhibit unique features compared to existing game modalities, such as utili... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4399741 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:05:50 +0100 4399741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394753&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fdance-for-recovery%2F Image via WikipediaThe Workout You’ll Look Forward to DoingAlcoholics, addicts and co-dependents in early recovery may be out of condition, unfit. Here is one fun way to lose weight and get fit.If dancing is a rare activity for you, one you take part in only at the occasional wedding reception (if then!), then it’s time to get in touch with your inner Debbie Allen.Dancing, like walking or cycling, is a great no-cost or low-cost way to build aerobic fitness, improve balance and strengthen your muscles at any age. And you don’t have to wait for a special event or find a partner to enjoy dance’s benefits.You can even pick dance as your main physical activity. Research presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine showed that dancing gi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394753 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:10:00 +0100 4394753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386402&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=35452&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.graphictruth.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fbe-careful-its-stupid-out-there.html In leu of an actual post...mitchrGuy goes into a bar, there's a very advanced robot bartender.The robot says, "What will you have?"The guy says, "Martini."The robot brings back the best martini ever and says to the man, "What's your IQ?" The guy says," 168." The robot then proceeds to talk about physics, space exploration and medical technology. The guy leaves, but he is curious...So he goes back into the bar later on..The robot bartender says, "What will you have?"The guy says, "Martini."Again, the robot makes a great martini gives it to the man and says, "What's your IQ?"The guy says, "100."The robot then starts to talk about Nascar, Budweiser and football.The guy leaves, but finds it very interesting, so he thinks he will try it one more time.He goes back into the bar.The robot says, "W... Graphictruth blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386402 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 04:30:00 +0100 4386402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4386473&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2F10-lame-condom-excuses%2F Condoms are Fun to UseTen reasons why these are lame excuses not to use a condom…I don’t have any infectionsMake sure it stays that way – use a condom every time you have sexI can’t find one that fitsCondoms can stretch to around 3 feet long and 18 inches wide – don’t boast!I have superb controlWith a condom you don’t need to – accidents do happen and you can really get carried away by the passion of the momentSex doesn’t feel as goodUsing a condom stops those niggling worries about pregnancy or STIs – great sex is safer sexCondoms cut off my circulationCondoms can hold 40 litres of air – more inflated than your ego!If you love me you wouldn’t ask me to wear oneIf you loved me you’d protect meThey smell terribleNot any more – they’re vi... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4386473 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:40:01 +0100 4386473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4372043&cid=t_91755_87_f&fid=39182&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcovertrationingblog.com%2Fpodpress_trac%2Ffeed%2F1252%2F0%2Fwho-writes-clinical-guidelines.mp3 Podcast: While DrRich is a conservative American, and has made plain the difficulties he has with the Progressive program in general and with Progressive healthcare reform in particular, at times he is forced to admit that, on occasion, the Progressive way of looking at the world has certain merits. And as DrRich contemplates a question that has been bothering him lately, a question that no doubt plagues many American physicians who (unlike DrRich) are still toiling away in the trenches, he finds that this is one such occasion. That question is: Just who are the people writing all those clinical guidelines – the  “guidelines” physicians are now expected to follow in every particular in every case, on pain of massive fines, loss of career, and/or incarceration? DrRich is... The Covert Rationing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4372043 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:50:26 +0100 4372043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4360998&cid=t_91755_90_f&fid=0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannietv600.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F18%2Fbrand-names%2F I first created this post in 2007, and apart from the home page, it has been the most viewed page on my blog (over 6,000 views). So here it is again, with a link to the latest OED update. It’s fascinating to peruse the new words added to the OED. (Here is the latest update, December 2010.) Brand names often enter the language as generic terms, and I’ve listed a few of them below. (I wonder who they have in mind with the word “flip-flopper”. And what on earth is a cotylosaur? I thought “chicklet” meant a little piece of gum, but I was disappointed to discover that it means a small chick or girl.) Google Goo·gle – verb: to use the Google search engine to find information on the Internet. Botox bo·tox – noun or verb – A proprietary name... ANNE T-V's BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4360998 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 21:34:22 +0100 4360998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361335&cid=t_91755_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FG3ovEeRhifQ%2F One of the things that makes a strong goal achievable is a sense of competition. This is especially true when it comes to fitness goals. While it’s really popular to challenge a friend or co-worker to a weight loss goal, there are many sanctioned events which also provide a competitive outlet. In the list below you’ll find a list of popular events that are going on somewhere almost every weekend. From the popular 5k to the bucket list Marathon, you’re sure to find something on the list that you can schedule on your calendar and train for. If you are just starting out, many of the 5k events are walk/run, so you can just walk 3.1 miles and have a great time. If you enjoy team sports, the Ragnar Relay provides a long distance race (200 miles) that 12 competitors run as a relay. You com... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361335 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:23:52 +0100 4361335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4355844&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2011%2F01%2F17%2Fdiy-laparoscopic-gastric-bypass-kit-on-amazon%2F I’m pretty sure that this is just a joke, but you can actually buy a DIY Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Kit on Amazon. One of the comments there: Unfortunately I managed to get this all screwed up. It should have been clearer that you don’t use all three kits. I ended up doing my stomach, liver and what I believe is a kidney although I don’t have enough medical experience to say for sure. It was very hard to use some of the tools while looking in the various mirrors I had set up. But, I got it done. At one point my wife came in, saw the mess and said I should have called a real doctor. Well, I showed her! I’m now happily eating, drinking and urinating much less. I look forward to trying the next release, the cardiac bypass kit. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4355844 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:14:18 +0100 4355844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4355880&cid=t_91755_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F01%2Fweekends-are-for-sliding.html (Source: Turquoise Gates) Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4355880 Sun, 16 Jan 2011 05:14:00 +0100 4355880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349650&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2F_7qDOYu9H_s%2F Since I did such a piss poor job of actually documenting my 101 Things Challenge the last go-round, I made myself a promise not to make the same mistake. One of my goals is to watch another 101 movies, and so far this year I’ve already watched three! All these movies are thanks to our new Apple TV we received for Christmas, which comes equipped with the ability to rent and watch videos on our TV from either the iTunes store or streaming Netflix. It may not be as economically efficient as getting an unlimited subscription from Netflix, but I’ve noticed that when we order movies from Netflix or Blockbuster, I tend to either lose interest in the movie that’s now arrived or we end up not finding the time to watch it right away. We’ve had several movies for over a month!... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349650 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:41:23 +0100 4349650 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4349614&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2FsN0hCGpTEFU%2F Molecular Plant Pathology (twitter: MPPjournal) is engaging the community to vote for their favorite plant pathogenic fungus. Below is info requesting your vote. As a member of the MPP community we would like you to take part in a fun but informative vote. We aim to publish a Review detailing the top 10 plant pathogenic fungi worldwide, and we need your help. Please could you list 3 fungi you feel should be in the top 10. There is no need to rank them. Please state after the name whether it is for scientific impact (SI) or economic impact (EI). An example might be… Magnaporthe grisea (SI/EI) Melampsora lini (SI) Botrytis cinerea (EI) We will rank all the entries to compile a list. We will then find authors to write a short piece (1/2 page or so) on each one, introducing the patho... Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4349614 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:08:00 +0100 4349614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343202&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F01%2F13%2F5-ideas-for-cultivating-a-sense-of-wonder%2F Reverb 10 is an annual end-of-year project that helps readers reflect on the old year via a series of prompts. One of 2010′s prompts was “How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year?” This question made me think about cultivating wonder in our lives all the time, from the old year into the new. Wonder is a magical word, I think. And it’s a word that needs more exploration. We need to explore wonder more often, because as adults, many of us lose our sense of wonder in life. It gets buried under piles of bills, deadlines, responsibilities and housework. Maybe you think you’re too old, too mature or too sensible to have a sense of wonder. According to Dictionary.com, wonder means to admire, to be amazed, to be in awe, to marvel. It means something strange or s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343202 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:28:08 +0100 4343202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4302864&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1406 im-Bob’s Terrible Confession Cast:  Mama 40, Daddy 42, Chastity 19, Jim Bob 17 Setting:  The family is sitting around the table in their subsidized housing, discussing the future.  Mama is microwaving dinner, as Daddy pops an Oxycontin, which Chastity eyes with interest.  Her back has been hurting too. Background:  Jim Bob, ever the Black Sheep of the family, is on edge.  He has news to tell the family, but he knows it won’t go well.  Chastity knows about it and is being typical big sister.  A typical big sister, that is, who refuses to work, loves to party and has seriously considered a career in government sponsored child-birth. Mama:  How’s your back pain, honey?  Any better? Daddy:  Naw, I think them Oxycontin aren’t gonna help anymore.  I need something... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4302864 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 22:08:55 +0100 4302864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4298636&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1402 I have long been a man who has found it difficult to sit still.  My life has been one of near constant activity.  Whether working, playing with the children, writing or just walking around the house and yard, I do not sit, I move. Until this month.  My wife’s cancer diagnosis stopped me in my tracks.  Just over three weeks into our adventure, we have a diagnosis and plan, and have great hope for a cure.  But I still find myself slower, less busy, less driven. I have dismissed unnecessary activities and projects from my already busy life.  I have resigned from some positions.  I have done less, by far, than I ordinarily would have this time of year. And I believe it has been one of the blessings that Jan said might be hidden in her diagnosis.  She has always understood rest, s... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4298636 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:48:14 +0100 4298636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4288628&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F12%2F25%2Fphylo-a-human-computing-framework-for-comparative-genomics%2F Phylo - A Human Computing Framework for Comparative Genomics is an interactive game that lets you contribute to science. I’ve been playing with that for a while. The Problem: Genetic sequences are difficult to understand and so to decipher their structure, we need to compare them to detect any similar regions they may have. Similar regions may indicate important elements of our genetic code. We have several genomes to align and we call this the multiple alignment problem. The Game: We abstract the multiple alignment problem to a game where the goal will be to align words made by pieces of different color instead of letters representing the genetic code (A,C,G,T). (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4288628 Sat, 25 Dec 2010 09:58:09 +0100 4288628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287423&cid=t_91755_90_f&fid=0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannietv600.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F24%2Fchristmas-songs%2F Here is a selection of Christmas songs, ranging from the sublime (the Opera Company of Philadelphia’s Hallelujah Chorus – A  Random Act of Culture) to the ridiculous (Adam Sandler’s Santa Song). Turn up your sound, and have a very Merry Christmas! Tom Lehrer. A Christmas Carol Sufian Stevens. That was the Worst Christmas Ever   another version David Wall. Christmas Ditty (scroll down) Eartha Kitt. Santa Baby Adam Sandler. Santa Song Note: If you did not like this, you will certainly not enjoy Sandler’s Chanukah Song This isn’t a song, but it is certainly enjoyable: The Digital Story of the Nativity (Source: ANNE T-V's BLOG) ANNE T-V's BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287423 Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:13:17 +0100 4287423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287586&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FjPZM5nYHXAk%2F Image via WikipediaCan Chocolate Lower Your Risk of Stroke?Eating chocolate may lower your risk of having a stroke, according to an analysis of available research that was released and presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting. Another study found that eating chocolate may lower the risk of death after suffering a stroke.The analysis involved reviewing three studies on chocolate and stroke.“More research is needed to determine whether chocolate truly lowers stroke risk, or whether healthier people are simply more likely to eat chocolate than others,” said study author Sarah Sahib.Chocolate is rich in antioxidants called flavonoids, which may have a protective effect against stroke.The first study found that 44,489 people who ate one serving of chocolate per week... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287586 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:52:00 +0100 4287586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281274&cid=t_91755_86_f&fid=34464&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidrothmannet%2F%7E3%2FHwtQ8Uo2hVA%2F Louise Alcorn and I originally came up with these for one of the LSW ‘zines, but I just remembered that I’d never posted them here. Hope they amuse. Click the thumbnails for the full-sized images. _______________ Feed-only Footer: Have you checked out our book yet? (Source: davidrothman.net) davidrothman.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281274 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:41:04 +0100 4281274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4275342&cid=t_91755_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=4287587&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FhDfPTM_iT2c%2F The “Good-Enough Sex” model for couple sexual satisfaction “Then we have the voices who cry for sex and more sex; who bewail the institution of marriage; who think that most of the troubles of the race are traceable to sex causes. They think we do not have enough of it, or that it isn’t the right kind. They see its significance everywhere. One school would allow man or woman no flavour for their fare and the other would have us all on a straight pepper diet. We want to stay out of this controversy. We do not want to be the arbiter of anyone’s sex conduct. We all have sex problems. We’d hardly be human if we didn’t. What can we do about them?Whatever our ideal turns out to be, we must be willing to grow toward it.” Alcoholics Anonymous, pp 69. The Goo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287587 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:19:01 +0100 4287587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272674&cid=t_91755_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fe_RJ897-HrQ%2F Let the gift shopping, wrapping and giving begin: the holidays are here! Soon everyone will be walking around, humming holiday tunes and acting jollier than usual. However, underneath it all, everyone will be STRESSING! The holidays are notorious for adding a large amount of stress during an already stressful time. When can you shop for gifts when you have to finish a report before New Years?  What do you buy your parents? Can you afford an expensive gift for your spouse in this economy? Stress. Stress. Stress. But it doesn’t have to be this way! Here are four tips that will help you stay stress-free this holiday season: Spend more time with family, and less with work. The countdown to the New Year has begun and you see your work deadlines creeping up on the calendar. It’s natural to ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272674 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 06:40:05 +0100 4272674 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4287589&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FAJBulOEZelE%2F Sexual lubricants Image via WikipediaStudy examines effect of water-based and silicon-based sexual lubricantWomen in recovery from alcoholism, addiction and co-dependency may find the use of sexual lubricants increases pleasure, sexual satisfaction and reduced pain during intercourse.A new study by sexual health researchers at Indiana University found that women who used lubricant during sex reported significantly higher levels of satisfaction and pleasure.The study, involving 2,453 women, is the largest systematic study of this kind, despite the widespread commercial availability of lubricant and the gaps in knowledge concerning its role in alleviating pain or contributing to other health issues."In spite of the widespread availability of lubricants in stores and on the Internet, it ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4287589 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 15:58:00 +0100 4287589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265600&cid=t_91755_86_f&fid=34464&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidrothmannet%2F%7E3%2FvJFc7Uu8vBo%2F Part 1 was posted here. Again, I laughed. _______________ Feed-only Footer: I still think it is a huge waste of resources for a library to invest any time or money in a Second Life presence. (Source: davidrothman.net) davidrothman.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265600 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:45:27 +0100 4265600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266278&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fpositive-moods-for-recovery%2F This article may help.Humor is known to be therapeutic just as is music to set a mood.People who watch funny videos on the internet are not necessarily wasting time. They may be taking advantage of the latest psychological science—putting themselves in a good mood so they can think more creatively."Generally, positive mood has been found to enhance creative problem solving and flexible yet careful thinking," says Ruby Nadler, a graduate student at the University of Western Ontario. She and colleagues Rahel Rabi and John Paul Minda carried out a new study. For this study, Nadler and her colleagues looked at a particular kind of learning that is improved by creative thinking.Students who took part in the study were put into different moods and then given a category learning task ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266278 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:57:00 +0100 4266278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4265759&cid=t_91755_90_f&fid=0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fannietv600.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F17%2Fchristmas-2010-bmj%2F It’s that time of year again, the publication of the annual BMJ Christmas issue. Here are some highlights: Welcome to our feast of fools [editorial] Effect on gastric function and symptoms of drinking wine, black tea, or schnapps with a Swiss cheese fondue: randomised controlled crossover trial Testing the validity of the Danish urban myth that alcohol can be absorbed through feet: open labelled self experimental study Beauty sleep: experimental study on the perceived health and attractiveness of sleep deprived people The Lives of Doctors: Phantom vibration syndrome among medical staff: a cross sectional survey Primary Care: Reflections of Father Christmas’s GP See also  CMAJ 14 December 2010, Volume 182, Issue 18 Holiday Reading ; previous posts about Christmas. (Source: A... ANNE T-V's BLOG blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4265759 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:41:13 +0100 4265759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259109&cid=t_91755_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspiewebnet%2F%7E3%2FaqYo1tCeGvM%2F I wanted to talk about how gaming lets us be whoever we want. As you all well know, we tend to enter our own fantasy world to get away from reality. Places that either we have full control of or have things go our own ways; video games allow us to do this exact desire [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259109 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 06:09:51 +0100 4259109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233191&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1376 Here’s my column in yesterday’s Greenville News.  ‘The Real Sometimes Collides with the Ideal.’ Or my personal title, ‘the dangers of house-porn.’ My wife and I were sitting and chatting about the holidays last week. She was thumbing through that most terrifying of all magazines, ‘Southern Living.’ I’m sure you’ve seen it. The pages are meant to represent the elegance and culture of the modern South. It is filled with beautiful photos of spotless homes, with neat, well-arranged furniture and sparkling floors and counter-tops. The food in the kitchens is stored like art-work. The porches, the verandas as clean and perfect as the day the builders and painters shook hands, collected checks and walked away. Where humans appear, they... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233191 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:26:18 +0100 4233191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233372&cid=t_91755_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fvery-merry.html Did you ever hear of something so glorious as a parade in winter? At night?Streets lit...Boys throwing flames...Hands stretched out for candy...And then the very next day you get to go cut down your Christmas tree in the forest?Oh, the incomparable joy!(Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Mt 11:28)Linked to Ann's gratitude campaign: (Source: Turquoise Gates) Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233372 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:00:00 +0100 4233372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214537&cid=t_91755_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FX9yT_JeuneY%2F Watching my niece playing in the garden recently made me think about life from her point of view. There I was after a long day at work, downing a Red Bull in the hope of keeping my eyes open while my mind ran through what tasks I had achieved today and what needed to be done the following day. In contrast my niece was simply “in the moment”. She was full of energy. She hadn’t a care in the world. She had no responsibilities to worry about. Nothing important to remember. She was just living in the now. What a wonderful perspective on life. All this reminded me of just how great childhood (in a caring home) can be. It also made me wonder what we as adults – with all the responsibilities and practicalities that involves – can do to consciously move our everyday l... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214537 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:35:54 +0100 4214537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214374&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F11%2F29%2Fmedical-students-present-their-university-by-singing%2F Here is the medical version of “Glow” music video made by graduating medical students of the University of Tromsø, Norway. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214374 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 22:34:09 +0100 4214374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214378&cid=t_91755_132_f&fid=35024&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FBlindscientist%2F%7E3%2FPrfRTmrDets%2F When was the The Beatles catalog added to iTunes? I forgot the date … (Source: Blind.Scientist) Blind.Scientist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214378 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:53:37 +0100 4214378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4200562&cid=t_91755_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthanksgiving-and-your-priorities%2F2010.11.25 Here is my column in [the November 21st] Greenville News: This Thanksgiving we will have 32 guests at the table. Rather, at the tables we scatter about the dining room…and living room…and kitchen. At our house, food is practically a sacrament. And obviously Thanksgiving is the high holiday of American eating. So we will be honoring the tradition by feeding everyone as much as we can. Because the guests are all beloved to us, we will also have a variety of foods, in a variety of presentations. For instance, there will be fresh cranberries for organic purists, as well as a maroon gelatinous mass of cranberries for those who feel that cranberries indeed spring from aluminum. The turkeys will be divided perfectly among dark and light meat lovers. And for the carb-loving, there will be s... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4200562 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:00:38 +0100 4200562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190165&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1367 Here is my column in yesterday’s Greenville News. This Thanksgiving we will have 32 guests at the table; rather, at the tables we scatter about the dining room…and living room…and kitchen. At our house, food is practically a sacrament. And obviously, Thanksgiving is the high holiday of American eating. So we will be honoring the tradition by feeding everyone as much as we can. Because the guests are all beloved to us, we will also have a variety of foods, in a variety of presentations. For instance, there will be fresh cranberries for organic purists, as well as a maroon gelatinous mass of cranberries for those who feel that cranberries indeed spring from aluminum. The turkeys will be divided perfectly among dark and light meat lovers. And for the carb-loving, there wil... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190165 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 01:55:38 +0100 4190165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4190404&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FUAmvduxspek%2F For the first couple of years after the unofficial creation of the D.O.C., I hosted an online award program. After awhile, it became apparent that it was a little too competitive and there were simply too many hurt feelings when the categories were very “high and mighty” like Best Blog. Which is why I’m thrilled that Gina Capone has stepped up to the plate to host a new and improved award program filled with fun and quirky categories like “Blogger You’d Share a Drink With” and “Blogger with the Best Hair” (I’m betting Scott Johnson will win that one – no, just me?). Nominations for the categories are open right now until December 8, so head on over to the DOC Award website to find out more and get a full list of all the categories! An... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4190404 Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:41:41 +0100 4190404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4187015&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2Fao5ACnaRLs0%2F In case you wanted to live on a mycologically fun street – Looks like there is a home for sale on Ustilago Drive which is just around the corner from Chanterelle Drive. I do wonder how many pathogens have streets named after them now. It would be too cruel to letter-writers and the frogs to the name a Sierra Mtn road Batrachochytrium Way or for a farmer to have to live on Puccinia Ave alongside a wheat field in North Dakota…   (Source: Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics) Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4187015 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 23:31:07 +0100 4187015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179457&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FEdYSJArLW94%2F If there is one thing you should know about me, it’s that I am a huge Trekkie. I started watching Star Trek: The Next Generation when I was about seven years old, and I have been a lifelong fan ever since. Since my introduction to Star Trek was Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D, I have had a special attachment to those actors. Earlier this summer, I found out that Sir Patrick Stewart (he was knighted last summer) was going to be starring on Broadway in David Mamet’s A Life in the Theater. I begged Erik to buy tickets. He was a little hesitant because of the price of the tickets, but in the end, he surprised me with tickets as a birthday present! The play wasn’t starting until October, and the tickets were for last night’s performance, so I had quite a ... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179457 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:32:26 +0100 4179457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4162929&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1345 Is this goodbye? Here’s my column in today’s Greenville News.  It isn’t posted online yet. Jack, Jack, where have you gone? I’ve been in a state of mourning lately. Friends come up to me, gently touch me on the arm, and say, ‘I’m sorry, I heard; are you OK?’ I nod, courageous, and tell them I’m making it through. But I can tell you, it hasn’t been easy. When your favorite fast-food establishment closes, brother, it’s hard. You see, since it first opened, I was a fan of Jack-in-the-Box. The one in Seneca was, for a shift-work kind of doctor like me, a thing of sheer beauty. It was open 24 hours from the beginning. At all hours of the day or night, you could have breakfast biscuits, tacos, egg-rolls, burgers, onion-rings or salads... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4162929 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:54:13 +0100 4162929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4163061&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fchuckle-words%2F Image via Wikipedia The Washington Post publishes a yearly contest in which readers are asked to supply alternate meanings for various words. These are some of the winners: Coffee (n.), a person who is coughed upon. Flabbergasted (adj.), appalled over how much weight you have gained. Abdicate (v.), to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach. Esplanade (v.), to attempt an explanation while drunk. Willy-nilly (adj.), impotent. Negligent (adj.), describes a condition in which you absentmindedly answer the door in your nightgown. Lymph (v.), to walk with a lisp. Gargoyle (n.), an olive-flavored mouthwash. Flatulence (n.) the emergency vehicle that picks you up after you are run over by a steamroller. Balderdash (n.), a rapidly receding hairline. Testicle (n.), a humorous qu... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4163061 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:02:00 +0100 4163061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159407&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FXSUWZeGMGK0%2F {Source} Since moving to our new apartment, I’ve been working almost exclusively in my new home office. A home office that also doubles as our dining room and our living room. So it’s not much of a home office, actually. Because I am home alone with only the sounds of the road to listen to, I’ve started listening to this Portland radio station that I was addicted to when I lived there. It’s called KINK and it plays mostly rock-slash-contemporary-slash-pop-slash-oldies and it’s pretty much awesome all the time. Here are some songs that have been playing this week that I absolutely love. “Nothing Ever Hurt Like You” – James Morrison “Radioactive” – Kings of Leon “Breakeven” – The Script “Little Lion... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159407 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:40:59 +0100 4159407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4159280&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F11%2Finkblot-red-white-black.html So, what do you see? (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4159280 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:41:00 +0100 4159280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152095&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F11%2F10%2Fgoogle-demo-slam%2F Google came up with something innovative again! They asked users to create videos in which they demonstrate the real power of Google apps and tools. And they do this through a competition. My favourite video is the one in which two US girls use Google Translate to order Indian food. I’m wondering how people would show the real power of Webicina.com.   (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152095 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:13:13 +0100 4152095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151682&cid=t_91755_86_f&fid=34464&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidrothmannet%2F%7E3%2FQziXGWJcaew%2F I laughed. “You will live on gin and Valium…and when you run out of them, you will survive on spite.” This one cracked my wife up: So you Want to Get a PhD in the Humanities (Liz has a PhD in Art History) _______________ Feed-only Footer: You can follow me on Friendfeed or Twitter if you want to- but be aware there’s lots of stuff there that may not be related to libraries or health information. (Source: davidrothman.net) davidrothman.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151682 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:32:08 +0100 4151682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4152097&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F11%2F09%2Fbest-captcha-ever%2F I’m sure you have come across many CAPTCHAs in your online life: A CAPTCHA or Captcha is a type of challenge-response test used in computing to ensure that the response is not generated by a computer. Well, this captcha is far the most complicated one: (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4152097 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:07:49 +0100 4152097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119630&cid=t_91755_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FNsq9Z-Y49iQ%2Fread-adobe-drm-library-ebooks-on-your.html I've spent quite a bit of time on the quest for a library ebook reader for the Apple iPad. I've sifted through that great spam link & outdated forum post directory known as Google, and I've come to the sad conclusion that there aren't any iPad ereaders that can handle Adobe DRMed library books. The closest nibble for iOS was in February 2009 when Stanza announced upcoming Adobe DRM support. Even if Stanza hadn't been bought out by Amazon a few months later, causing their forthcoming Adobe DRM support to be abandoned faster than a pair of out of style pants, there was no guarantee that Stanza's reader would have supported library books.  The problem is that the most popular library ebook lending system is Overdrive. They deliver a double-fisted DRM smack down by wrapping Adobe DRM in a se... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119630 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:57:10 +0100 4119630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118784&cid=t_91755_86_f&fid=34464&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidrothmannet%2F%7E3%2F1hTlKOcwRvs%2F Awesome and new to me. _______________ Feed-only Footer: Have you checked out our book yet? (Source: davidrothman.net) davidrothman.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118784 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:53:54 +0100 4118784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118785&cid=t_91755_86_f&fid=34464&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidrothmannet%2F%7E3%2FU8owsVCIEzs%2F Crispian Jago writes: “Believe it or not, I don’t really have a particular interest in alternative therapies, I just can’t help picking at the scabs of alt-med credulity. However, if perchance you are a little disillusioned with allopathy, here’s a handy little flowchart to help you find the ideal alternative therapy to meet your needs.” (Click for full-size image) (Source: davidrothman.net) davidrothman.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118785 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:50:45 +0100 4118785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4105755&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F10%2Fquiz-what-side-of-brain-are-you.html You Are the Right Side of the BrainYou are a naturally creative and imaginative person. You have the mind of an artist.You are inspired by the whole world around you, and you never hesitate to act on your inspirations. You are very spontaneous.You are a true multitakser. You are always scanning and processing the world around you while you get other things done.You see the big picture like no one else. You have spot on intuition and a good memory.What Side of the Brain Are You?Everything here is true for me, save the totally spontaneous line. I plan, plan, plan. What about you? (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4105755 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 11:58:00 +0100 4105755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4077200&cid=t_91755_86_f&fid=34464&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidrothmannet%2F%7E3%2Fc2_fBS7bckw%2F Fair warning: Some lyrics NSFW in many workplaces. Lyrics and mp3 available here. Baba has to be the most pro-Darwin MC who ever dropped a rhyme. Check out some of his other stuff. More Baba here. _______________ Feed-only Footer: I still think it is a huge waste of resources for a library to invest any time or money in a Second Life presence. (Source: davidrothman.net) davidrothman.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4077200 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:30:42 +0100 4077200 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098472&cid=t_91755_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fsex-after-age-50%2F Sex for Grownups – Great Sex After 50 Sex So Good That You Won’t Believe You Waited This Long to Enjoy It! Celebrity psychologist and sexpert Dr. Dorree Lynn has helped thousands of people over the last four decades achieve intimacy, vitality, and the best sex of their lives no matter what their age. In Sex for Grownups, Dr. Dorree delves deeply where other books only peek and proves that grownup sex, like fine wine, truly does get better with age. Whether you think sex is a bore or a chore, or you are suffering from performance anxiety, you’ll find personal stories and real questions as well as candid answers. Dr. Dorree offers solutions to a myriad of sex issues that are more common than you may know. Learn how to: Turn so-so sex into turn-on sex Reignite the passion i... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098472 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:45:55 +0100 4098472 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4073977&cid=t_91755_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F15%2Ffriday-foolery-friends-on-facebook%2F I found this hilarious South Park video about Facebook Friends on Jud’s Education Emporium. It was used to illustrate that “friending” doesn’t mean a lot, although in this video it does mean an awful lot to some real-life friends of Stan. In real life this happens too. See Paul’s “outpouring” on Facebook….. (relatie=relation(ship))   Related [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4073977 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:58:07 +0100 4073977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065416&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F13%2F3-danger-signs-your-partner-may-be-having-an-affair%2F Mira Kirshenbaum is one of my favorite relationship experts. She has written two books that I often recommend to my clients: Too Good to Leave, Too Bad to Stay and Women and Love. They are easy reads, full of compassion and insight. As I contemplated writing a post about how couples become vulnerable to affairs I read this interview of Ms. Kirshenbaum where she really says it all: Is Your Partner Cheating on You? on Mira’s blog. Here she talks not only about real risk factors, she also rules out signs that could be misread. In other words, not all suspicious signs point to an affair. “…it’s not so much about warning signs. It’s about risk factors. And if you know what the risk factors are, you can do something about them and have a better relationship to boot…&#... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065416 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:02:28 +0100 4065416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4065586&cid=t_91755_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FPxlmOIfk4uQ%2Ftale-of-two-pigeons-and-adhd-adult.html   I was supposed to pick up the Chinese medicine for the Goblin's seizures, but they had closed early. Instead of rushing home, I let myself become distracted with my new toy camera app, Plastic Bullet. There was a canal with embankments, a rusty fence, and run down elements galore. I got busy. Then suddenly I noticed two pigeons flapping around. They came to rest on a nearby billboard and I thought, "Wouldn't that make for a great shot if I could catch them in flight?" So I waited with camera poised. And I waited. And I waited. The previously energetic pigeons had apparently tuckered themselves out. Even with an approaching storm, I waited patiently, but they moved not an inch, never mind performed for me. Eventually, I became bored and suddenly remembered I had other things to do. F... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4065586 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 14:00:09 +0100 4065586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4061090&cid=t_91755_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F13%2Fflexibility-of-the-psychological-kind%2F More holiday reading to ponder… One of the fascinating developments in psychology over the past 50 years is the ongoing study into what constitutes psychological health. It’s been known by many names – ego-resilience, executive control and self-regulation – but the work on these areas hasn’t been pulled together into a coherent whole until recently. The authors of this paper suggest that this is partly because of the nature of defining this particular beast – what is health after all? Their argument, and one that I find rather appealing, is that a main feature of health is to be able to apply the right kind of response to the many different situations in which we find ourselves. In other words, flexibility. Occupational therapists in particular will rejo... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4061090 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 18:38:39 +0100 4061090 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4055676&cid=t_91755_86_f&fid=34464&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDavidrothmannet%2F%7E3%2FlfRBGF4riCw%2F Things that mock pseudo-science, bad science, and snake oil make me grin. Today’s example is about homeopathy. _______________ Feed-only Footer: Know of something I should blog about? Please let me know! If you prefer, you can leave me a voicemail here: (315) 876-9574 (Source: davidrothman.net) davidrothman.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4055676 Mon, 11 Oct 2010 11:30:45 +0100 4055676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4036848&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F10%2F05%2Fzdoggmd-the-rapper-doctor%2F I just came across ZDoggMD and had to watch some of his videos which are absolutely fantastic! But I’m speechless now… Anyway, who is this genius? I’m a hospital physician and a purveyor of fine medical satire. I strive to practice evidence-based comedy…everything on this site has been clinically proven to be slightly funnier than placebo. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4036848 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:45:04 +0100 4036848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031421&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F10%2F05%2Fsounds-of-hiv%2F A few months ago, Alexandra Pajak, a graduate student at the University of Georgia contacted me about an album of music based on the DNA of the HIV virus she was about to release.  I feel lucky that the album is just on its way to my CD player right now. You can buy the album on Amazon (release date: 26, October). Note that some of the proceeds will go to the Emory Vaccine Center, which conducts research for an HIV vaccine. If you wonder how it was made, here is the explanation: Sounds of HIV is a musical translation of the genetic code of HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.  Every segment of the virus is assigned music pitches that correspond to the segment’s scientific properties.  In this way, the sounds reflect the true nature of the virus.  When listening from beginning to en... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031421 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:13:29 +0100 4031421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4027300&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F10%2F04%2Fthe-2010-ig-nobel-award-winners-announced%2F This is October again and the famous Ig Nobel Award winners were just announced before the real Nobel winners. Guess who took the Medicine category: Psychologists Simon Rietveld and Ilja van Beest at the University of Amsterdam share the award for discovering that breathing difficulties brought on by asthma can be alleviated by repeated rollercoaster rides. Don’t miss these minimovies presenting previous winners. (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4027300 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:35:17 +0100 4027300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4023083&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2FgMTvqChObxw%2F Here’s another edition of film review from my 101 things challenge (which I just finished earlier this week). If you’re looking for something good to watch this weekend, take a look at my thoughts for some inspiration! Disagree? Feel free to leave me your own reviews in the comments! Doubt: What a waste of Academy Award nominations. All hype, no follow through. The Reader: Kate Winslet is definitely an Oscar-winning actress, but not for this role. Plot and characters were too stale and dull for my taste. Death at a Funeral: Before it was a cheap American remake, it was a classically British comedy. A total must-watch, and it’s as crazy as it sounds. Milk: I knew nothing about Harvey Milk before watching this movie, but it inspires me to be more politically active. A l... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4023083 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:02:11 +0100 4023083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4022868&cid=t_91755_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F01%2Ffriday-foolery-35-a-benzene-smiley%2F A chemical professor by the Twittername of @Takaguchi (Tak), who describes himself as a “Chemist loving nanocarbons, supramolecules, main group elements, photoreactions, and photoproperties has this Twitter Avatar: A benzene smiley… Brilliant! First seen at the Facebook Fan Page ( login required?) of Sciencebase.com (of David Bradley) He referred to a post at The Reactive Chemistry Blog of [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4022868 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:48:53 +0100 4022868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994001&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34706&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdrdeborahserani.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fday-in-life-of-frankenstein.html Laughter is good medicine. Don't you think? (Source: Dr. Deborah Serani) Dr. Deborah Serani blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994001 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:12:00 +0100 3994001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993928&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1288 Doctor Dagger Carves Up and Serves the Benefits of Rural EM Practice An Interview with Edwin Leap, MD, Featured Speaker at 2010 Scientific Assembly Rural Section Meeting Randolph Knight, MD July 21, 2010 The alternating rise and fall of the bellows, steady airflow of a hand-cranked blower and sudden metallic clangs do not mean that this rural Emergency Medicine physician is using steam-engine technology to ventilate a critical patient. Dr. Edwin Leap is just having fun with his children, in a way that only a small-town practice could provide.  In his free time away from a full-time position at Oconee Medical Center in Seneca, South Carolina, Leap enjoys blacksmithing in the forge he has erected on his 60-acre farm.  He lives on the farm with his wife Jan and four children and a number of... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993928 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:37:42 +0100 3993928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3993930&cid=t_91755_88_f&fid=39185&url=http%3A%2F%2Fedwinleap.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D1284 C-130 spraying daily Inapsine dose over large city The end is near! Written on our dry-erase board at the nurses’ station is the following tragic message: ‘OUT OF INAPSINE.’ For those of you unfamiliar with this wonder-drug, its actual name is Droperidol.  It has been used over the years for pre-sedation, for nausea, for migraines and for behavior control of agitated, violent and/or psychotic individuals. A few years ago, it received a dreaded ‘Black Box Warning,’ from the FDA for QT prolongation.  That is, in lay terms, it could cause dangerous or fatal cardiac rhythms. This was news to those of us who grew up as physicians, administering the stuff in liter doses.  (Oddly, it coincided with the release of a competing nausea medication, Zofran, which was ... edwinleap.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3993930 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:09:57 +0100 3993930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987110&cid=t_91755_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FjX9g06sKwIo%2F Before I start I would like to thank all the commenters and such like that have been trying their hardest to get their spam links posted on the front page. The unwritten rules are you get one spam link in the forums thereafter we reserve the right to change your link to another of our choosing. I came across a story some time ago but really did not know how to discuss it. This story here by the BBC: Bipolar disorder ‘not to blame for violent behaviour People with a severe mental illness are no more likely to be violent than anyone else – unless they abuse drugs or alcohol, a study has suggested. The relationship between bipolar disorder and violence largely came down to substance abuse, researchers said.. I just noticed to illustrate the story they have put a photograph of a fi... Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987110 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:01:12 +0100 3987110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3987186&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F09%2F20%2Fdance-your-ph-d-finalists-announced%2F Last year, I wrote about Science Magazine’s competition in which researchers could dance their research projects or PhDs. Now the finalists are announced. Check these highly creative scientists out: That’s the idea behind “Dance Your Ph.D.” Over the past 3 years, scientists from around the world have teamed up to create dance videos based on their graduate research. This year’s contest, launched in June by Science, received 45 brave submissions. Today, judges—including scientists, choreographers, and past winners—announced the finalists in four categories: physics, chemistry, biology, and social sciences. Each receives $500. The judges will announce the winner next month at the Imagine Science Film Festival in New York City. But you can vote for your favor... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3987186 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:16:38 +0100 3987186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3972952&cid=t_91755_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F15%2Fmost-sexually-satisfied-least-sexually-satisfied-u-s-cities%2F Are you living in a sexually satisfied city, like Columbus, Ohio? Or, like residents of Manchester, New Hampshire, are you more likely sexually unsatisfied? A new survey from Men’s Health magazine released a new list this week of “sexually satisfied” cities, as well as those who fare not so well. They looked at a number of statistical factors to arrive at these admittedly arbitrary distinctions — birth rates (I suppose under the assumption that those cities with higher birth rates have a higher rate of sexual activity as well), sales of sex toys and condoms, and rates of sexually transmitted diseases. One could certainly argue with these choices. But without further ado, we bring you the sexually most satisfied cities in the U.S.: Most sexually satisfied cities in t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3972952 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:09:36 +0100 3972952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3969136&cid=t_91755_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2010%2F09%2F14%2Fmy-new-favourite-blog-pwned-experiments%2F My collegue, Peter Brazda, at in and around the lab found a very interesting blog, pwned experiments, that features “owned, pwned, and failed science”. One of the recent examples, We didn’t start the fire! Oh wait…we did. Help them and send your pwned experiments at pwnedexperiments@gmail.com (Source: ScienceRoll) ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3969136 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:04:46 +0100 3969136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3960068&cid=t_91755_140_f&fid=35443&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FTheSplinteredMind%2F%7E3%2FqEORGIJtZgI%2Fsmall-diversion-with-sharpie-liquid.html When I was a very young boy there was an ad on TV that captured my fancy. The product was for a now defunct breath mint called "Dynamints". In the ad, beautiful people would pop a Dynamint in their mouth, then the world would shake with the very flavor of it. I recall a pyramid of cheerleaders and a guy at the bottom foolishly sampling the geological potency of the mint and causing the pyramid to crumble. This was very convincing to my five or six year old mind. One day I was spending time with my grandmother and I talked her into buying me the magical mints that "shake up your mouth". I remember sitting in the back of her olive green Dodge Charger, opening the coveted package, and carefully tasting one of these amazing objects. Nothing happened. As I sat there disillusioned, I recall s... The Splintered Mind by Douglas Cootey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3960068 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 10:42:15 +0100 3960068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3958023&cid=t_91755_134_f&fid=35162&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FLemonadeLife%2F%7E3%2F3X65dE-dYZs%2F Here’s another round of some 140 character movie reviews. If you’re looking for something to watch this week, take a gander. Maybe you’ll see something you want to watch! The September Issue: I’m not much of a fashionista, but this gave me a new appreciation for it as an art. And Grace is so much cooler than Anna. Away We Go: I really identified with the concept of trying to find a “home” – not just a place to live. A bit kooky, but I liked it. The Informant: Absolutely hilarious and bonkers. Matt Damon will keep you on your toes! Supporting cast is fun, makes for a great ride (and it’s true!) Coraline: A children’s movies, supposedly, but it scared the bejeezus out of me at points. Not your typical animated style, either. State of Play... Lemonade Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3958023 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:00:36 +0100 3958023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3929293&cid=t_91755_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FOTGIjnEhrYY%2F I love films. Give me some sepia tinted, noirish thriller, done in mime, with French subtitles and I am a happy Mental Nurse. Sometimes I drop my standards and watch things that are actually fun. Sometimes I watch things because I can not heave my carcass off the sofa to reach the remote control and change the channel. It is a hard life. Sometimes I even watch something that either has mental health or nursing as a subject. I could do a post on that how original. mental health at the cinema Here is a good post by the always brilliant Frontier Psychiatrist. Psychiatry at the movies Go read that then come back. Psycho (1960, 1998) Psycho Psycho is the tragic tale of a young man trying to deal with the death of his favourite mother the only way he knows how. By dressing up in her clothes and... Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3929293 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:41:47 +0100 3929293