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 'glossary'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:36 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803237&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FIawpLwuFa8Y%2F URL: http://www.statsoft.com/textbook/This Textbook offers training in the understanding and application of statistics. The material was developed at the Statsoft R&D department based on many years of teaching undergraduate and graduate statistics courses and covers a wide variety of applications, including laboratory research (biomedical, agricultural, etc.), business statistics, credit scoring, forecasting, social science statistics and survey research, data mining, engineering and quality control applications, and many others. For: Anyone, Anyone, StudentsTopics: Academia, Behaviour Management, General Psychology, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Psychology and the Media, Social Psychology, Writing, Academia, Clinical Tool Development, General Psychology, Research Methods, S... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803237 Sun, 08 May 2011 17:00:05 +0100 4803237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744840&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FEbcqXrugPxg%2F URL: http://www.minddisorders.com/The Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders contains medical articles on mental disorders and conditions. Over 150 mental disorders are organized alphabetically. For: AnyoneTopics: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Common Factors, Diagnosis, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Health Psychology, History of Psychology, Mental Health, OCR Level-A Psychology, Pediatric Depression, Psychodynamic, Social PsychologyFeatures: Articles, Databases, Glossary, e-learning The Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders contains medical articles on mental disorders and conditions. Over 150 mental disorders are organized alphabetically. Here are examples of topics of articles on our website: Learning Disorders Magnetic resonance imaging Manic episode Multisyst... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744840 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:00:19 +0100 4744840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4304919&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FL8g1uzE0g3g%2F URL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service of the Writing Lab at Purdue. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist with many writing projects. Teachers and trainers may use this material for in-class and out-of-class instruction. For: StudentsTopics: Academia, TeachingFeatures: Commentary and Blogs, Glossary, Information, Links, Publishing, e-learningThe Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University houses writing resources and instructional material, and we provide these as a free service of the Writing Lab at Purdue. Students, members of the community, and users worldwide will find information to assist wit... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4304919 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:00:43 +0100 4304919 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3690895&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FUTzycSrIkfQ%2F URL: http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec15.html?WT.z_section=Psychiatric%20%20DisordersMerck has created The Merck Manuals, a series of health care books for medical professionals and consumers. As a service to the community, the content of The Manuals is now available in enhanced online versions as part of The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library. For: Clinicians, Researchers, Students, TeachersTopics: Academia, General PsychologyFeatures: Clinical Tools, Databases, Glossary, Information, Symptoms Guides, e-learning, ebook Merck has created The Merck Manuals, a series of health care books for medical professionals and consumers. As a service to the community, the content of The Manuals is now available in enhanced online versions as part of The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library. The Onli... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3690895 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:26:49 +0100 3690895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632425&cid=t_101533_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F04%2Fseo-marketing-terms-for-the-rest-of-us%2F 301 redirect - Code meaning “moved permanently” used to point browsers, spiders, etc. to the correct location of a missing or renamed web page. 404 Error - Code meaning “file not found” used for missing or deleted web pages. Algorithm - Rules and calculations a search engine uses to determine the rankings of the sites it has indexed. Every search engine has its own unique algorithm. Algorithmic Results - Results that have not been paid for. These are results which the search engine has determined are worthy of inclusion without a Pay Per Click plan. ALT Tag - Used to describe the content associated with a non-text based file, typically an image. Backlinks – The number of quality links from other websites directed to your website. This is part of link popularit... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632425 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:55:27 +0100 3632425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3612051&cid=t_101533_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F29%2Fglossary-of-new-media-terms%2F Search Engine Optomization [SEO] has become an essential weapon in the arsenal of online business. Unfortunately for most healthcare marketers it also somewhat of an enigma! This is due party to the fact that the field is new and changing rapidly and also the fact that SEO experts tends to speak a language unknown to lay marketers! I have generated this glossary as a remedy and explain SEO terms in plain and simple english … algorithm :: A complex mathematical formula used by search engines to assess the relevance and importance of websites and rank them accordingly in their search results. These algorithms are kept tightly under wraps as they are the key to the objectivity of search engines (i.e. the algorithm ensures relevant results, and relevant results bring more users, which ... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3612051 Sat, 29 May 2010 20:33:54 +0100 3612051 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3607793&cid=t_101533_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F27%2F10-tips-to-develop-great-healthcare-marketing-content%2F As more and more patients are searching online for health information and solutions, it’s important to realize that quality content may be the best tool for search engine optimization. A recent panelist at the Search Engine Success New York conference shared 10 tips I think are worth considering: Here’s the list from Byron White, Chief Idea Officer, ideaLaunch. 1. Develop a content marketing plan – many digital marketers just dive in without any type of plan. This is always a mistake Before going any further, you need to get organized and understand next steps 2. Use free and paid research tools to research terms – there are a slew of both free and paid research tools which can help you define keywords necessary to create a keyword glossary. Use tools in conjunction with your own ... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3607793 Fri, 28 May 2010 04:10:45 +0100 3607793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3327028&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Fatluf_Ejd5Q%2F URL: http://www.something-fishy.org/Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating Disorders, and their loved-ones… since 1995. For: AnyoneTopics: Addiction, Eating Disorders, General Psychology, Health Promotion, Health Psychology, Life, LifestyleFeatures: Articles, Case Studies, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Conferences, Databases, Forums, Glossary, Information, Interviews, Links, Research, Therapist Directory, e-learning Dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to people with Eating Disorders, and their loved-ones… since 1995.  A pro-recovery site with help for those who suffer from Eating Disorders, with treatment centers, treatment locators, and support from those who have been there already, and are going through it... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3327028 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:00:33 +0100 3327028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3208448&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FIJTao-__1mE%2F URL: http://www.dystalk.com/dysTalk provides information to parents regarding learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD. For: ConsumersTopics: ADHD, Abnormal, Attachment, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Health and Social Services, Life, Mental Health, Quality of Life, Self-help, Teaching, Teaching Psychology, YouthFeatures: Articles, Databases, Forums, Glossary, Information, Links, e-learningdysTalk provides information to parents regarding learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and ADHD. So, what is dysTalk? Launched in September 2008, dysTalk is an information-sharing social enterprise devised by Will Orr-Ewing and Josh Pull. Our five-word mantra for the project is “helping your child learn better.” It&#821... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3208448 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:00:17 +0100 3208448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120457&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FdYC9iQBWaGg%2F URL: http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/historyofpsych.htmlThis is an e-text about the historical and philosophical background of Psychology. For: AnyoneTopics: Behaviour Management, Depression, General Psychology, General Science, Life, Lifestyle, Mental HealthFeatures: Articles, Careers, Glossary, Information, Links, Research, e-learning, ebookThis is an e-text about the historical and philosophical background of Psychology.  It was originally written for the benefit of my students at Shippensburg University, but I hope that it helps anyone with an intellectual interest in the field.  The material is original and copyrighted by myself, and any distribution must be accompanied by my name and the copyright information.  For personal educational use, it is free to one and all. (Source: Psyc... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120457 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:00:09 +0100 3120457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3084828&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FGfKr10nnfy4%2F URL: http://longtermcareliving.com/LongTermCareLiving.com provides consumers with needed information nursing homes, assisted living/residential care, and other types of long term care. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Anxiety, Child and Adolescent, Depression, Emotional Health, Life, Quality of Life, Quality of Life Assessment, VariedFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Databases, Glossary, Information, Links, Patient Handouts, e-learning LongTermCareLiving.com provides consumers with needed information nursing homes, assisted living/residential care, and other types of long term care. Learn how to: Find and select a nursing home or assisted living facility; Prepare yourself and your family for the transition to long term care ; Write an advance directive, making sure your wishes are ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3084828 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:00:38 +0100 3084828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772514&cid=t_101533_88_f&fid=34857&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscalpelorsword.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fmed-glossary-part-5.html "I thought nothing of it."As in, "I had this pain that shot up from my hip bone to my left ear, and I thought nothing of it, but then I got this tingly sensation in my right pinky so I decided I'd better go to the ER."What he really means is, 1) I've been worrying about that 5 second pain constantly ever since it happened. And see how swollen my hands are? And what is this coating on my tongue?2) My auntie just had a stroke, and I don't want to die. The doctor told her there was nothing wrong with her too.3) On the internet I read that shooting pains on the left side can be signs of a heart attack.4) I'm out of my Xanax. I fired my doctor last month and he won't refill it.5) This is labor day weekend, and I have plans. Can I get a work excuse?Have a great holiday, everybody!Previous glossa... Scalpel or Sword? blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772514 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:40:00 +0100 2772514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2473567&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FohGOzsTJxPs%2F URL: http://www.thebody.com/With over 600 topic areas, search the database of articles, facts, links to organizations, artistic expression, spirituality, activism, and international facts about HIV and AIDS. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Chronic Disease, Depression, Health and Social ServicesFeatures: Articles, Case Studies, Clinical Tools, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Databases, Glossary, Information, Links, Question and Answer Service, Research With over 600 topic areas, search the database of articles, facts, links to organizations, artistic expression, spirituality, activism, and international facts about HIV and AIDS. The Body connects you with others: (1) Get leading experts’ views on the range of subjects and ask questions using “Ask the Experts” f... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2473567 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:00:37 +0100 2473567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424204&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F_POB2m55IFo%2F URL: http://www.getnetwise.org/Get Net Wise helps you to keep your kids safe online! For: Anyone, Consumers, ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Anxiety, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Bipolar, Child and Adolescent, Common Factors, Depression, Eating Disorders, Life, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, Parenting, Abnormal, Academia, Child and Adolescent, YouthFeatures: Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Information, Question and Answer Service, Articles, Collaborative News, Glossary, ResourcesGet Net Wise teaches you how to: Keep children safe online, Identify online trouble and get law enforcement contact information, Prevent unwanted email from flooding your inbox, Report the spammers, Protect your computer from hackers and viruses, and Keep your personal info private. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424204 Tue, 19 May 2009 17:00:06 +0100 2424204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287225&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Fm4GtRYsmBJE%2F URL: http://www.sca-recovery.org/Sexual Compulsives Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. For: ConsumersTopics: Addiction, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Depression, Emotional Health, Sexual AssaultFeatures: Chat Rooms, Community and Social Networking, Forums, Glossary, Information Sexual Compulsives Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other, that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from sexual compulsion. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop having compulsive sex. There are no dues or fees for SCA membersh... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287225 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 17:00:35 +0100 2287225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287227&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Flc4OH0xfltI%2F URL: http://longtermcareliving.com/LongTermCareLiving provides consumers with needed information nursing homes, assisted living/residential care, and other types of long term care. For: Consumers, Clinicians, Consumers, Researchers, ConsumersTopics: Addiction, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Depression, Emotional Health, Sexual Assault, Cognitive, Common Factors, Life, Lifestyle, Common Factors, Depression, Life, Lifestyle, Quality of LifeFeatures: Chat Rooms, Community and Social Networking, Forums, Glossary, Information, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Information, Articles, Glossary, Information, e-learning LongTermCareLiving provides consumers with needed information nursing homes, assisted living/residential care, and other types of long term care. Learn how to: Find ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287227 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:00:58 +0100 2287227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258159&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FwP2h6ACQNNU%2F URL: http://www.divorcehq.com/index.shtmlWhile none of us really want it to happen, divorcing our loved one can be right around the corner. For: ConsumersTopics: Attachment, Child and Adolescent, Family Therapy, Fatherhood, LifeFeatures: Articles, Dictionary, Glossary, Information, Links While none of us really want it to happen, divorcing our loved one can be right around the corner (hopefully not). However, it is vital to be prepared. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258159 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:32:19 +0100 2258159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1790271&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F391669261%2F URL: http://www.learnpsychology.net/Ever-growing glossary of psychological terms and concepts designed for Psychology Level A students. For: StudentsTopics: General Psychology, OCR Level-A Psychology, Teaching, Teaching PsychologyFeatures: Dictionary, GlossaryEver-growing glossary of psychological terms and concepts designed for Psychology Level A students. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1790271 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:00:30 +0100 1790271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543406&cid=t_101533_136_f&fid=35300&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.metastaticlivercancer.org%2F2008-06-24-cancer-treatment%2Fliver-cancer-glossary%2F Find all cancer words clearly explained here. We know: it drives you mad all these terms: why can’t doctors speak propper English when you have liver cancer? Medical Liver Cancer Glossary Use our alphabetical glossary or find the most used cancer terms further below.   A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z   Most common terms used when a person has liver cancer:   5 FU : 5-fluorouracil : the anticancer drug father would have been given by the oncologist when father would have agreed. Father’s answer was more in the sense of: 5FU? F… you! Abdominal pain: Any pain in the belly (the abdomen). The followi... Metastatic liver cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543406 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:08:34 +0100 1543406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1522807&cid=t_101533_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F312430920%2F Good morning, and Happy Father's Day to those in the US and a good number of other countries (see Wikipedia entry).    Let me share today this collection of informative and free Resources on how to improve/ maintain top brain health and performance: Brain Fitness Newsletter: our twice-a-month newsletter, written by SharpBrains staff and over a dozen guest neuroscientists, health professionals and educators, provides an informed, engaging and comprehensive window into Cognitive Fitness and Brain Health news. Glossary: key scientific concepts on Cognition and Brain Fitness. Neuroscience Interview Series: During the last 18 months I have interviewed over 15 cutting-edge neuroscientists and cognitive psychologists on their research and thoughts. Author Speaks Series: platform for leadi... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1522807 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:23:19 +0100 1522807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1296053&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F249754284%2F URL: http://www.all-about-psychology.com/RSS: http://www.all-about-psychology.com/psychology.xml Free and comprehensive guide to the world of psychology including definitions, history, topic areas, theory and practice, careers, debates, course directories, study skills, news and research. For: Consumers, StudentsTopics: General Psychology, Teaching Psychology, VariedFeatures: Articles, Careers, Commentary and Blogs, Dictionary, Glossary, Information, Links, Question and Answer Service, Research Commentary, Resources David Webb has done it again with the launch of his “All About Psychology” site. An excellent companion to David’s blogs “Exploring Psychology” and “All About Forensic Psychology“. David continues to grow his selection of resources... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296053 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 21:56:12 +0100 1296053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1256225&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F241117740%2F URL: http://www.alleydog.com/ Psychology glossary, links and journal list for students of psychology For: StudentsTopics: General Psychology, Teaching, Teaching PsychologyFeatures: Glossary, Journals, Links, Search Engine (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1256225 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 21:59:02 +0100 1256225 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1237418&cid=t_101533_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F236224076%2F URL: http://www.learnpsychology.net/RSS: http://www.learnpsychology.net/rss/glossary_rss.php Ever-growing glossary of psychological terms and concepts designed for Psychology Level A students. For: StudentsTopics: General Psychology, OCR Level-A Psychology, Teaching, Teaching PsychologyFeatures: Dictionary, Glossary (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1237418 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:39:37 +0100 1237418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126309&cid=t_101533_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F210189021%2F I would like to officially welcome our 2 newest bloggers here at the science and health channel. We have a fellow nurse and writer Marijke at Help my Hurt, all about pain management and the essentials of living with chronic pain, and there is Angelique, I love that name, at Breaking the Mirror which is an ED (eating disorder) blog. They have been with b5 for a few weeks now and really rock! By the way, see if heart disease and MI are indexed in Marijke’s new glossary. I am totally jealous of it and so impressed. Many of hours were spent on her medical glossary and I am thinking of adding it here on this site. I think it is helpful and easy to use. Go check it out and let me know what you think. Leave her a comment with anything that you would want or suggest to be added. Okay, drum roll&... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126309 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:42:59 +0100 1126309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126393&cid=t_101533_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F210184143%2F I would like to officially welcome our 2 newest bloggers here at the science and health channel. We have a fellow nurse and writer Marijke at Help my Hurt, all about pain management and the essentials of living with chronic pain, and there is Angelique, I love that name, at Breaking the Mirror which is an ED (eating disorder) blog. They have been with b5 for a few weeks now and really rock! With diabetes comes chronic pain at times and neuropathies, which by the way is indexed nicely in Marijke’s new glossary. I am totally jealous of it and so impressed. Many of hours were spent on her medical glossary and I am thinking of adding it here on this site. I think it is helpful and easy to use. Go check it out and let me know what you think. Leave her a comment with anything that you woul... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126393 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:29:26 +0100 1126393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=966547&cid=t_101533_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F169568687%2F A year ago we wrote a Glossary where we defined Brain Fitness as "the general state of good, sharp, brain and mind, especially as the result of mental and physical exercise and proper nutrition" and a Brain Fitness Program as a "structured set of brain exercises, usually computer-based, designed to train specific brain areas and functions in targeted ways, and measured by brain fitness assessments." Now, thanks to this recent article Alvaro and Lisa's Brain Vacation, we can add Brain Fitness Vacation: "A brain fitness vacation is like a regular vacation, only you attend events, do exercises, and arrange for experiences that address the aspects of good brain health: physical exercise, mental exercise, good nutrition, and stress management." Dave Bunnell, the f... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=966547 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:05:36 +0100 966547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=697229&cid=t_101533_113_f&fid=35756&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.medical20.com%2F2007%2F05%2Fweb-20-glossary.html We are talking so much about web 2.0 and sometimes forget that some of us or maybe most of the people need some help in their starting point on the medical 2.0 world.Here, a short web 2.0 glossary for you.It's only the beginning.We will focus in each part of the subjects in the near future and will add more new ones.See it as a first quick lesson.Asynchronous JavaScript and extensible markup language : ajax is a type of programming that uses a combination of markup and scripting languages to create interactive applications in which only certain pieces of the content on each Web page have to be refreshed, making the Web faster and more responsive.Blog: Web logs, more commonly known as blogs, are user-generated sites written in a journal format that can incorporate reader comments, graphics ... Medical 2.0 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=697229 Wed, 16 May 2007 22:22:00 +0100 697229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478617&cid=t_101533_88_f&fid=34857&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscalpelorsword.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fmed-glossary-part-4.html This is fun! How about,"I haven't had a bowel movement in two weeks."Honestly, we get people who come in saying that. What they really mean is:1) I haven't had a fulfilling bowel movement in two weeks, and I really haven't been regular ever since Bush stole the election. (My advice: just relax and think of Hillary. Works for me!)2) I've had some little turds, but I still feel bloated. My stomach doesn't normally look like this. (Picture 250# person lifting their pannus)3) I've given myself a dozen enemas and I'm still so uncomfortable. Do y'all give enemas here?4) Dang, this vicodin really binds a fella up, don't it?5) There is a parasite in my intestinal tract that is consuming all of my nutrients, and as he grows, my stomach swells more and more. I got it from eating goat cheese in Lithu... Scalpel or Sword? blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478617 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:05:00 +0100 478617 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478618&cid=t_101533_88_f&fid=34857&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscalpelorsword.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fmed-glossary-part-3.html "I can't walk"To me, when a patient says "I can't walk," he means that he cannot physically ambulate. Not necessarily. He might mean, in increasing order of likelihood:1) I'm too weak to walk, and I really cannot even get out of bed. (10%)2) My _______ (back, knee, hip, stomach, head) hurts so much that I don't want to walk. If I can just get a pain shot and some vicodin ES, I'll walk right out of here. (15%)3) I just walked three miles from the bus stop to get a refill on my vicodin for my neuropathy. Now that it's after midnight and the buses aren't running, I need a cab voucher. And some crackers. (20%)4) I'm so weak/dizzy that I don't really want to walk, but I can in fact ambulate with encouragement. (25%)5) I'm too depressed to get out of bed. I have a long litany of woe and lots of ... Scalpel or Sword? blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478618 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:34:00 +0100 478618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478619&cid=t_101533_88_f&fid=34857&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscalpelorsword.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fmed-glossary-part-2.html In this second part of the series, the chief complaint is:"I spit up some blood"This is a meaningless complaint; I never know what patients mean by this, so more questions are always necessary. Typically, it will be one of the following:1) I coughed up some sputum with a little streak of blood on it, like a red thread lying on top of the phlegm.2) I coughed up a mouthful of frank blood.3) I vomited 10 times, and the last time there was a little streak of blood on top.4) I vomited a bucketful of bright red blood . I'm feeling a little dizzy too.......5) I vomited some brown liquid that might be blood. My "boo boo" has been dark this week too.6) I had a nosebleed today, and I spit out some blood afterwards.7) I have rotten teeth. When I spit, I noticed some blood in my saliva.8) I want a wor... Scalpel or Sword? blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478619 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:19:00 +0100 478619 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478621&cid=t_101533_88_f&fid=34857&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscalpelorsword.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fmed-glossary-part-1.html I've decided to start a running series on what people really mean when they say something. Different phrases mean different things to different people.For example, "I can't keep anything down."To me, that means they are vomiting within a few minutes after they try to eat or drink anything. But to some people, it means:1) After my second bottle of tequila, I started vomiting. I haven't tried food or water.2) I can drink water, but after I ate burritos and salsa with pico de gallo, spanish rice, and refried beans my stomach hurt, and I vomited. How much did you vomit? "Too much."3) I vomited a couple of times last night, but not today.4) When I eat or drink, I have diarrhea, but I haven't vomited at all. It just "goes right through me." Patients often think that if they have diarrhea right a... Scalpel or Sword? blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478621 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:48:00 +0100 478621