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 'guide'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:52:44 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159905&cid=t_104007_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2Fa832QMyOB8A%2Fyour-first-physician-assistant-book Knowing that PA school is intense and challenging, you may wonder what should be your first physician book. Even if you haven’t started PA school, it’s not too early to start your reading for it.  For 10 or 15 bucks, you can get your first physician assistant book, and get the jump on some of [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159905 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:42:53 +0100 5159905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5130909&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fadhd-resources-the-smart-parentamp039s-guide-to-getting-help-for-your-child.php If you’re looking for ADHD resources, there are plenty of trusted information sources online. In this article, you’ll learn about how to find information when you need it, so you can get your child the best help available. Online ADHD Resources There are many helpful websites that are dedicated to the topic of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Some of these web sites offer articles on different topics, others are non-profit organizations and others are forums where parents discuss the challenges and triumphs of raising a child with ADHD. Parenting-child-development.com has an excellent forum and resources dedicated to ADHD. Cafemom.com also has an active forum. Treating-adhd-naturally.com is a site that looks at the benefits of natural remedies and a good diet to r... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5130909 Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5130909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107895&cid=t_104007_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2Fc4MfEOrnUtY%2F In a bid to salvage the breast cancer indication for Avastin, Roche’s Genentech unit has pitched to the FDA what it is calling a “middle-ground proposal” that would allow the drug to retain its indication and only for use with paclitaxel. The deal includes revised labeling in which Avastin would be recommended only for patients displaying “aggressive disease” and who have the fewest treatment options. Roche also suggests a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy, or REMS, as well as a Medication Guide. The move comes just a few weeks after the completion of an extraordinary, two-day FDA advisory committee hearing in which panelists voted 6-to-0 to pull the breast cancer indication for Avastin. The drugmaker had appealed a decision last December by the agency t... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107895 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:24:37 +0100 5107895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5103422&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fa-teachers-guide-to-adhd-classroom-management.php Well another school year is either already underway or about to get started and there is a good chance that your class will include at least a couple of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD for short. While the challenges presented by children with ADHD may push you to the brink there are some basic principles for ADHD classroom management that just might help you to provide these children with the best learning experience possible. As you may be aware ADHD is not easy to identify and there is no specific checklist of symptoms that one can refer to. To complicate the issue even further ADHD tends to overlap with other conditions such as learning disabilities and mood disorder. In fact, research tells us that ADHD only exists alone about 30% of the time. Few would... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5103422 Sat, 06 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5103422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5077718&cid=t_104007_93_f&fid=36531&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FJeffreyMD%2F%7E3%2FY30g0_2uzlE%2F Mike, who is currently a fourth year medical student at UCLA has put together quite a resource for those who are interested in getting into medical school. Those of you who are at that stage might want to check it out. Here’s the link: Medical School Insider (Source: JeffreyMD.com) JeffreyMD.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5077718 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:34:28 +0100 5077718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5057745&cid=t_104007_93_f&fid=36531&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FJeffreyMD%2F%7E3%2FlsnGA39Zfvc%2F Last week, in my post titled Doctors & Nurses, K8 left this comment/question: I’m about to start the journey of medical school. If you had to give advice to someone just starting, what would you say is the best way to appreciate and/or get along with the nursing staff?   I thought that was a great question. And if you glance back at that post, you’ll see that I said I’d answer her question in a separate post because I thought it was such a good question. Now, I still think it’s a good question, but I am struggling with coming up with a good answer — at least a good enough answer to justify writing a separate post for it. As I look back on my 3rd year rotations, I’d say most (probably 98%+) of my interactions with nurses have ranged from neutr... JeffreyMD.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5057745 Sat, 23 Jul 2011 22:57:50 +0100 5057745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952845&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fmedical-school-to-require-incoming-students-to-purchase-ipads%2F2011.06.20 In a little seen nugget published in an article of the Chronicle, the Ivy League medical school, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, will be requiring their incoming medical students to use the Inkling e-book app for key medical textbooks in their first year of medical school. They will be requiring their incoming first year class to purchase iPads as well. We have been the first to report how and why Inkling is a game changer in the arena of medical e-books when we reviewed Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology: Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology for the iPad allows you to highlight, write notes, view innovative multimedia modules, and easily search for content — taking what you can do on a paper based textbook to a higher level — and taking e-learning to a comple... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952845 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:00:38 +0100 4952845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934582&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-books%2Fdr-bobs-guide-to-stop-adhd-in-18-days.php Price 16.05 Listprice $19.95 Description This book is a simple guide to DIET change. You can see by reading the reviews there are many opinions about ADHD. Some will have you believe that it is a DISEASE and only MEDS can HELP!! The BOTTOM LINE is the FACT!!! DHA in the brain is critical for OPTIMAL BRAIN function. If you do not want to change you or your families diet do not PURCHASE the book. TRANS FAT interupts the creation of DHA, if for example you or your child eat peanut butter with TRANS fat, you will have long term challenges. Some have a problem with a NATURAL APPROACH, let me tell if meds were the answer you would not see so many looking for NATURAL options. Why a CHIROPRACTOR? The body works by nervous system function, when there is interuption in this co ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934582 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4934582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841760&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fa-dummies-guide-to-adhd.php This is what ADHD is…Your child’s behaviours are unpredictable and no one in the family can agree as everyone is under stress from it and there are many argumentsYour child cannot go out and live a normal life ‘ even a visit to the shops is a nightmare with everyone looking in condemnation and criticism.No one at school really understands and all you keep getting is an endless stream of phone calls to come and collect your child which means there is no break from the ADHD behaviour routine for you.Your child is unhappy and not achieving. Other children in the family are suffering.Your partner is not working with you , only criticising or perhaps your relationship has broken down altogether as a result of your child’s behaviour At least 5% of children today have thes... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841760 Tue, 17 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4841760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4744865&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fadhd-causes-a-guide-for-parents-on-the-latest-research.php Parents are not the only people who are puzzled by the cause of ADHD. Scientists and doctors have not been able to pinpoint exact ADHD causes but they have identified some factors which may cause this behaviour disorder in children and may also contribute to exacerbating ADHD symptoms. The Genetic Link Research shows that if ADHD is present in the family ,then a child has a greater chance of suffering from this condition. If a parent has ADHD himself/herself then the child has a 70% chance of having ADHD. Many parents do not know that they have ADHD and only discover it when they have their child diagnosed. Once it is diagnosed, instead of using this label as a curse, use it as a challenge and remind your child that s/he has great potential. After all, Einstein, Beethoven, Tom Crui... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4744865 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4744865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4709388&cid=t_104007_147_f&fid=39266&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCreationInteractive%2F%7E3%2Flg0-QX0iXwY%2F It was ironically only a couple of weeks ago that Creation Healthcare published a piece about “Healthcare engagement in the absence of regulatory guidance”. In that article, I made the point that “specific social media guidance cannot keep pace with change”, and more importantly that when using 3rd party engagement platforms like Facebook, Flickr or Twitter, a pharmaceutical company needs to ‘plan for change’. In what I perceive as a positive step, the PMCPA recently issued guidance on ‘Digital Communications’. I was pleasantly surprised to see a certain level of clarity and an attempt to be non-technology specific. I still felt that in some cases it was too specific, which I will explain as you read on. Even so, the inevitable ‘What does it mean for me?’ has me once ag... Creation Interactive blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4709388 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:56:35 +0100 4709388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670231&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-books%2Ftaking-charge-of-adhd-the-complete-authoritative-guide-for-parents-revised-edition.php Price 8.9 Listprice $19.95 Description A treasured parent resource since its publication, Taking Charge of ADHD has now been revised and updated to incorporate the most current information on ADHD and its treatment. From internationally renowned ADHD expert Russell A. Barkley, the book empowers parents by arming them with the up-to-date knowledge, expert guidance, and confidence they need to ensure that their child receives the best care possible. Features of the revised edition include: *A step-by-step plan for behavior management that has helped thousands of children with ADHD*Hard data that clear up current controversies about increased diagnosis and stimulant use*New strategies that give children greater chances of success at school and in social situations*Adva ... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670231 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4670231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4592418&cid=t_104007_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2011%2F03%2F15%2Fhow-to-get-a-prior-authorization-rn-style%2F This is a message for all you nurses out there. This post is now the PREMIER AUTHORITY on how to get prior authorizations -- in  STEP BY STEP FASHION. It's an overly simple 4 and 1/2  step process.  As a wonderful "side effect" of this process, you will waste at least one week of a pharmacist's time and, an added bonus, really piss them off as well. It's a win-win for every RN! 4) REPLY TO ALL FAXES REQUESTING YOU GET A PRIOR AUTHORIZATION BY SIGNING IT AND AUTHORIZING "1+2" REFILLS. This is a GREAT way to both waste a pharmacist's time and really frustrate them. In most instances, they've told the patient 48-72 hours. By replying to the fax with refills, you show that you really want the patient to get the medicine, but it shows the pharmacy that you've got better things to do than rea... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4592418 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:10:13 +0100 4592418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560355&cid=t_104007_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F07%2Fovercoming-productivity-hurdles%2F Why haven’t you finished your novel? What happened to starting your own blog? Why haven’t you gotten around to working on that exciting project? We want to start many projects, but we can never find the time. Maybe we’re just too busy, overwhelmed by the scope of a project or simply exhausted after finishing up the day’s responsibilities. But there’s usually more to it than that, according to productivity coach and author Hillary Rettig. She shares her insight on overcoming anti-productivity traps, which can even stop people from pursuing the projects they’re most excited about. Get clear on your mission. People get stuck, Rettig says, when their values or identities conflict. She gives the following example: People who may “devote significant time to caring for children ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560355 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:07:20 +0100 4560355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560323&cid=t_104007_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Fpressure-ulcer-guide-exhibited-at-npuap%2F I just got back from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Biennial Meeting in Las Vegas, where my Pocket Guide to Pressure Ulcers was exhibited and given its debut in digital format.  The guide was authored by myself and Elizabeth Ayello PhD, RN, and has sold over 30,000 copies internationally.  The book is published by [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560323 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:24:29 +0100 4560323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4540571&cid=t_104007_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2011%2F03%2F02%2Ffree-national-registry-practice-test%2F I’ve been receiving a bunch of questions about The National Registry Study Guide. I know there are a bunch of folks who’d like to take a free practice test before they commit to buying an expensive online study guide. Yes, you can take a free practice test right here: Click here for the free samples page of The EMT Advantage. Thanks for all the questions. I appreciate the interest in the new site and the new product line. (Source: The EMT Spot) The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4540571 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:19:55 +0100 4540571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4527890&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-books%2Fthe-survival-guide-for-kids-with-add-or-adhd.php Price 8.08 Listprice $13.99 Description What are ADD and ADHD? What does it mean to have ADD and ADHD? How can kids diagnosed with ADD and ADHD help themselves succeed in school, get along better at home, and form healthy, enjoyable relationships with peers? In kid-friendly language and a format that welcomes reluctant and easily distracted readers, Free Spirit’s newest survival guide helps kids know they’re not alone and offers practical strategies for taking care of oneself, modifying behavior, enjoying school, having fun, and dealing (when needed) with doctors, counselors, and medication. Includes real-life scenarios, quizzes, and a special message for parents.….more info Features ISBN13: 9781575421957 Condition: New Notes: BRAND NEW FROM R... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4527890 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4527890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522144&cid=t_104007_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F25%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-february-25-2011%2F This article looks at different types of narcissism (even healthy ones) and provides information that may make you rethink the way you perceive narcissists. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522144 Sat, 26 Feb 2011 02:18:48 +0100 4522144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4522107&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-map-app-for-wheelchair-users%2F2011.02.25 Getting around a city can be hard when you’re in a wheelchair because some places simply aren’t designed for wheels. Wheelmap is an iPhone app for wheelchair users which tells you about the accessibility of nearby restaurants, cafes, clubs, museums, and other locations. Locations are color-coded on a map to show how accessible they are. The current location, but also any place around the world, can be viewed. Maps are based on OpenStreetMap data, and accessibility data about locations can be modified and sent back to the servers by users from within the app. There is also a corresponding website showing the same information online. As with any other crowd-sourced initiative, success depends on the number of contributors, but we have good hopes for this one to succeed. Because ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4522107 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:00:31 +0100 4522107 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4470411&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-video-poem-medical-tests-and-what-normal-means%2F2011.02.12 I’ve written a few times about Veneta Masson, a nurse practitioner who wrote in Health Affairs and the Washington Post about her decision to forego further mammograms despite the fact that she was in a higher-risk category. Veneta is also a poet. She sent me a video animation of her poem “Reference Range,” which I’m pleased to share with you. I think the poem and the video are beautiful, touching on important issues of how meaningless numbers and scores may be, subject to misinterpretation. She writes: I see no cause for alarm. “Is it normal?” you ask. Normal’s a shell game you seldom win. *This blog post was originally published at Gary Schwitzer's HealthNewsReview Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4470411 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:00:04 +0100 4470411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419285&cid=t_104007_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F7jpbqknnQWQ%2F Discussion on Brain Fitness? There’s a revolution going on given growing evidence of lifelong neurogenesis and brain plasticity: that the brain can change and be shaped by our experiences opens many possibilities to improve our quality of life and cognitive performance, no matter how young or old we are, as long as we make informed decisions. In case you wonder, why do I care about this? Well, that’s what we want to discuss. Why care about this? What does it mean for the way we learn, work, play, live? What does “use it or lose it” mean, and doesn’t mean? Are there safe ways to enhance our cognitive resources and emotional resilience? How can we make informed decisions, as proud brain owners, caregivers, professionals? . Which Book Will Be Discussed? The discussion will be center... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419285 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:07:14 +0100 4419285 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322539&cid=t_104007_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Fcommon-questions-on-mds-3-0-section-m-skin-conditions%2F I recently gave another training session for nursing home professionals for MDS 3.0 Section M: Skin Conditions.  In the audience were nurses, directors of nursing, administrators, MDS coordinators and a smattering of physical therapists, doctors, and social workers.  After the didactic I fielded questions and decided to share the most common ones with my blog [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322539 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:47:26 +0100 4322539 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4272675&cid=t_104007_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FIP04biOKDHU%2F You’ve been looking for ways to have more time and energy, right? Eating like a minimalist is a simple way of eating for a low maintenance life style. This choice will help you find balance, energy, and a new joy when preparing your food. Here are 8 ways to eat like a minimalist. Eliminate prep time. Identifying those ingredients that save you time and energy doesn’t mean using prepackaged foods or processed drive-thru. The fewer the ingredients the better. Finding recipes that requires three to four ingredients will help you spend less money and eat healthier (as long as you choose the right three ingredients). Go for simple presentation. Eliminate the hassle of a sink filled with dirty dishes. The simplicity of your food will minimize the time and energy required to wash dishes. ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4272675 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 19:50:34 +0100 4272675 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4259032&cid=t_104007_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FXzPIfCIS5Y8%2F Yesterday I had the chance to chat with Yaakov Stern, leading Cognitive Reserve researcher at Columbia University, and then with a group of 25 lifelong learners in Arizona who attended a brain fitness class (hello, Robert and friends!) based on our consumer guide The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness. On reflection, I found both conversations to be very stimulating for the same reason: they were forward-looking, focused not so much on status quo but on how emerging research, technology and trends may impact our society and lives in years to come. Let’s continue the conversation. Let me share the 10 main trends that we analyzed/ forecasted in our book, and then ask you, sharp readers, to add your own 2 cents to the discussion. 1. We predict an increased emphasis on brain maintenance in ... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4259032 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:51:03 +0100 4259032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179529&cid=t_104007_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2F4SUSqcWgQww%2F Many of you are familiar with my e-book, ‘User’s Guide to Suboxone,’ that has been available for sale on the web.  The copy that is sold through that site is ‘print-protected’ and copy protected;  a password is required to open the document and it cannot be printed– at least not without a bit of digital trickery.  e-book about buprenorphine I was just looking through the book, and realized that it ain’t that bad– I’m no Hemingway, but I think that it contains some good ideas, and the words are spelled correctly.   The chapters are listed at the end of this post. I plan to upgrade ‘the forum’ in the near future, and part of that process includes raising money for a web designer.  My friend Jim will always be the ‘... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179529 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:08:48 +0100 4179529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118932&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fheart-murmurs-a-cartoon-guide%2F2010.10.29 Ever wonder what the six grades of heart murmurs really means? SOURCE: A Cartoon Guide to Becoming a Doctor *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118932 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:33 +0100 4118932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098205&cid=t_104007_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FykiB0TYNRuI%2F If you have already read The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness: 18 Interviews with Scientists, Practical Advice, and Product Reviews, to Keep your Brain Sharp, by Alvaro Fernandez and Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, please take a few minutes to answer six questions folowing link below. Your feedback will ensure that future book editions are even more relevant and valuable to you. Thank you very much in advance! Take this survey If you have not read it yet, may we kindly encourage you to do so, and to let us know what you think? The book is now easily available in the USA, Canada and the UK via Amazon.com stores. To order in the USA: Print ($19.95): click Here Kindle ($9.99): click Here — To order in Canada: Print (CDN$20.5): click Here — To order in the UK: Print (GBP 12): click Here Ki... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098205 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:53:13 +0100 4098205 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053487&cid=t_104007_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fwho-intervention-guide%2F Image via Wikipedia WHO simplifies treatment of mental and neurological disorders A new Intervention guide to facilitate the management of depression, alcohol use disorders, epilepsy and other common mental disorders in the primary health-care setting GENEVA — Millions of people with common, but untreated, mental, neurological and substance use disorders can now benefit from new simplified diagnosis and treatment guidelines released today by WHO. The guidelines are designed to facilitate the management of depression, alcohol use disorders, epilepsy and other common mental disorders in the primary health-care setting. The Intervention guide extends competence in diagnosis and management to non-mental health specialists including doctors, nurses and other health providers. These ev... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053487 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:49:00 +0100 4053487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4013229&cid=t_104007_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Fpressure-ulcer-guide-revised-for-second-printing%2F   The Document Dermis™ Pocket Guide to Pressure ulcers authored by myself and Elizabeth Ayello RN PhD has sold over 11,000 copies and is now going into its second printing.  Published by the New Jersey Hospital Association, the new version has been updated with consideration of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) staging guidelines and MDS [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4013229 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:14:27 +0100 4013229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914956&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcan-we-date-%25e2%2580%2593-infographic-of-the-day%2F Working in the same office, awkward mutual acquaintances, and blood relations can really hamper a good relationship. That’s why we like this “Can We Date?” flow chart from The Morning News: Print out a copy and make this your new pocket guide to socially acceptable dating. You’ll thank us (and The Morning News). Post from: BlissTree Can We Date? – Infographic of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914956 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:25:43 +0100 3914956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3934492&cid=t_104007_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Fphotographing-pressure-ulcers-for-the-wound-guide%2F Many people have asked how I took the high quality photos of wounds in my recently published Pocket Guide to Pressure Ulcers.  I’ve been photographing pressure ulcers and other skin conditions in elderly persons since my geriatric fellowship in 1985.  The photos in this book were chosen from hundreds in my wound library, reviewed by [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3934492 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:27:50 +0100 3934492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3911724&cid=t_104007_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Fphotographing-pressure-ulcers-for-the-wound-guide%2F Many people have asked how I got the high quality photos of wounds in my recently published Pocket Guide to Pressure Ulcers.  I’ve been photographing pressure ulcers and other skin conditions in elderly persons since my geriatric fellowship in 1985.  The photos in this book were chosen from hundreds in my wound library, reviewed by Elizabeth [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3911724 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:27:50 +0100 3911724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876651&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-phd-illustrated%2F2010.08.17 I started my Ph.D. in clinical genomics last year and sometimes it really feels like what is shown in this figure. Click HERE for the full series of pictures. *This blog post was originally published at ScienceRoll* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876651 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:00:51 +0100 3876651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3813079&cid=t_104007_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FbMC82rr9u8Q%2F A couple of partners just alerted me that Amazon.com has sent them personalized book recommendations…and The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness was #1 for both of them. The combination of recommendations to one of them gives good food for thought… #1: The SharpBrains Guide to Brain Fitness: 18 Interviews with Scientists, Practical Advice, and Product Reviews, to Keep Your Brain Sharp #2: My Brain Made Me Do It: The Rise of Neuroscience and the Threat to Moral Responsibility #7: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo What are the implications of lifelong neuroplasticity on moral responsibility — both of the individual and society? (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3813079 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 16:25:43 +0100 3813079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737061&cid=t_104007_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Fpopularity-grows-for-the-pocket-guide-to-pressure-ulcers%2F The Pocket Guide to Pressure Ulcers, authored by myself and Elizabeth Ayello RN, PhD, continues to grow in popularity.  Published by the New Jersey Hospital Association, this book is being purchased in bulk by several major health care organizations, to be utilized by clinicians working in home care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and hospital settings.  Sales [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737061 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:50:58 +0100 3737061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3753888&cid=t_104007_109_f&fid=34761&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedblitz.com%2F%7E%2F14743220%2F1l2n9x%2Fneuromarketing%7ESonic-Branding.htm What does your brand sound like? If you have no clue, you are missing an important part of an overall sensory branding effort. One firm that knows what its signature sounds are is Audi, which has gone to considerable effort to establish a sound style guide intended to function much like a visual [...] CommentsGood example, Walter. “Earworm” jingles are potent tools. ... by Roger DooleyRoger, I love this article and your neuromarketing posts in ... by Walter Reynolds (Source: Neuromarketing) Neuromarketing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3753888 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:45:14 +0100 3753888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3635837&cid=t_104007_105_f&fid=39124&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffreymlevinemd.com%2Felizabeth-ayello-blogs-on-revised-mds%2F Guest Post by Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CWON, MAPWCA, FAAN. Are you ready for the changes in MDS 3.0, Section M: Skin Condition? Having just developed the slide materials and provided the instruction on this for the CMS “Train the Trainer” programs in April 2010, I strongly believe that because section M is expanded [...] (Source: Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers) Jeffrey M. Levine MD | Geriatric Specialist | Wound Care | Pressure Ulcers blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3635837 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:56:14 +0100 3635837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633528&cid=t_104007_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2981 Josh Steinberg who has produced great PalmOS software in the past like Pneumonia and DVT tools, wrote to inform us of his first iPhone app, PreOpEval which is billed as a tool which “organizes and presents much of the guidance that one needs in order to evaluate and prepare adult patients for non-cardiac surgery”. It is basically a portable guideline and aid to management decision making for the pre-op patient. I downloaded the free iPhone app and it didn’t appear difficult to do a WebOS version. Joshua kindly agreed to my suggestion and I managed, using Ares the web based coding tool, to come up with a WebOS version for the Palm Pre in about 2 days. Here’s the more detailed blurb/description of the app: PreOp Eval organizes and presents much of the guidance that o... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633528 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3633528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3632423&cid=t_104007_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F04%2Fseo-resources%2F Biz Report ClickZ Internet Marketing Solutions Search Engine Guide Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization Search Engine Ratings Search Engine Resource Center Search Engine Robots Search Engine Showdown Search Engine Watch SiteProNews WebProNews (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3632423 Sat, 05 Jun 2010 03:11:09 +0100 3632423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603550&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-green-are-your-electronics%2F photo: Thinkstock If you stop and think about it, you use a lot of electronics everyday. Your computer, your phone – even your garage door opener. Did you ever think about how green those electronics are? Greenpeace just released their quarterly Guide to Greener Electronics, which ranks companies by the environmental impact of their products. Want to know who you should buy your next phone from? Check it out: 1. Nokia. The Japanese manufacturer held its spot as number one from last quarter’s guide. The company does not use brominated compounds, chlorinated flame retardants, and antimony trioxide – all harmful to to the environment and humans – in any of its new products. 2. Sony Ericcson. Sony comes in second for wins points for skipping use of PVC or brominated flame retar... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603550 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:40:14 +0100 3603550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3592212&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-eaters-guide-to-food%2F2010.05.23 Michael Pollan has become one of our most important writers about human nutrition. His book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma (2006), spelled out why the almost eight billion humans on this planet had better balance what we eat – for our own health and the health of the planet. He published a small book in 2009 (Penguin Books) called Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual. His rules are around seven words in three brief statements: “Eat Food, Not Too Much, Mostly Plants.” How simple and wise is that? These three statements make up the three parts of this small book, with lots of practical “rules.” (more…) *This blog post was originally published at eDocAmerica* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3592212 Sun, 23 May 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3592212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3589047&cid=t_104007_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FFc_SAwn4qfE%2F Mommy’s Coming Home from Treatment In this sequel to Mommy’s Gone to Treatment, Janey learns to face some of the challenges a family must confront when a parent returns from addiction treatment as the whole family adjusts to a new way of life. With brightly colored illustrations, Mommy’s Coming Home from Treatment addresses these issues children face in easy-to-understand language. Includes a parent guide to help talk with children about addiction and treatment and what happens after a parent or loved one returns from treatment. -   Order Today >> Mommy’s Coming Home from Treatment - See also >> Mommy’s Gone to Treatment - Alcoholism, Addiction & Codependency Recovery Bookstore Hazelden Books, DVD's & Medalions (Source: Recovery Is... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3589047 Fri, 21 May 2010 09:55:42 +0100 3589047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577677&cid=t_104007_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F9fA3xpoPPA0%2F Image courtesy of Hashem Abrishami In previous articles, I have discussed just how deeply unemployment can affect a person’s self confidence.  And let’s face it, if you don’t feel good, you probably don’t look good.  You see, another downside of unemployment is that it can do damage to your good looks. I’m certain many of you, as you read this, are shaking your heads or snickering while thinking, “I’ve got plenty more to worry about than what I look like right now.”  And you could be right, but you also might be wrong.  So keep reading. At first, upon receiving the proverbial axe, the pink slip, you might, that following Monday morning, revel in the fact that you don’t have to wake up at 5:30am to take a shower, do your hair and put on a suit!!!  But several months d... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577677 Wed, 19 May 2010 07:22:46 +0100 3577677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3563960&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-doctors-consider-a-career-change%2F2010.05.14 What awaits some physicians who decide to quit medicine: Source: A Cartoon Guide to Becoming a Doctor *This blog post was originally published at KevinMD.com* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3563960 Fri, 14 May 2010 14:10:10 +0100 3563960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542562&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fdrink-alcohol-save-wildlife-and-the-environment%2F Get this: Now our love of boozing it up can help save the planet! Our green-minded friends at The Alternative Consumer found this ingenious way to turn a harmless drinking problem into an eco-friendly solution. Thanks to our kindred spirits at DeeLuxDesigns, we get to enjoy our grown-up funny juice, recycle the bottles, AND feed the hummingbirds. Then, we can experience a good buzz (the hummingbird’s and ours) while watching the delicate creatures zip around outside – over another cocktail, of course. And the earth-friendly cycle continues. ($14 a bottle on Etsy.com) via The Alternative Consumer photo: DeeLuxDesigns Post from: BlissTree Drink Alcohol, Save Wildlife and the Environment! (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542562 Thu, 06 May 2010 19:29:54 +0100 3542562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529752&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-toilet-paper-think-before-you-wipe%2F When you think of saving the environment, you probably think of cars, gas, plastic bags, eating locally, and making sure you separate your cans from your corrugated cardboard. But what about wiping your ass? According to National Geographic, toilet paper wipes out 27,000 trees per day worldwide. That’s a lot of wood-splitting. Though we don’t recommend you ditch downstairs hygiene altogether, we do think it’s worth spending the extra pennies – or even dollars – to buy forest-friendly TP. According to the National Resources Defense Council, if every household in the U.S. replaced just one roll of virgin fiber toilet paper (500 sheets) with a 100% recycled one, we could save 423,900 trees. Here are just 10 brands that make the NRDC’s list of top recommended toilet... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529752 Mon, 03 May 2010 22:00:05 +0100 3529752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3526716&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-green-advice-from-ecochick%2F Reusable shopping bags from T Bag & Co. We have a new girl crush and her name is ecochick. She’s based in Canada and runs an earthy-friendly shopping blog. She recommends cool books (like Organic Manifesto by Maria Rodale), tells us about pretty reusable water bottles (from SIGG and OtterBottle), and alerts us to uber-chic reusable shopping bags from companies including T Bag & Co. and Flip and Tumble. We like to think of ecochick as our go-to green shopping guru. so ecochick, will you be our new BFF? Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: Green Advice From ecochick (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3526716 Mon, 03 May 2010 13:30:44 +0100 3526716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3519429&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-guide-10-green-office-supplie-under-10%2F We know about your secret office supply fetish. We’re not ones to judge – crisp new paper, fresh ball point pens, and pretty folders (we won’t stand for that boring manila crap) get us all hot and bothered, too. But the dark side of your secret is that it can be expensive, plus bad for the environment. So before you lick your next expensive, non-recyclable envelope, check out our list of 10 eco-friendly office supplies for under $10: Keep your office organized with eco-friendly, cheap supplies Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping Guide: 10 Green Office Supplies Under $10 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3519429 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 19:35:12 +0100 3519429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3490913&cid=t_104007_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2F9NQUoyrh0Rg%2F Yesterday we looked at some of our Social Media Mentor’s Facebook Fan pages. We wanted to see what information they included and get a better idea how to design ours. Today we want to look at Corporate pages and see if we can glean some marketing ideas for our page. Lets take a look at some of the popular ones. Chick-Fil-A: Has a very product intensive page. They use serif fonts and round edge product boxes which gives their landing page a much softer feel that the square-boxy feel of a standard Facebook page. Overall they have six boxes for their popular products and a larger featured item box for their promotional product of the month. Overall a compelling and simple to navigate design. Vitamin Water: Is now using Facebook as their homepage. They obviously must be getting good tracti... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3490913 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:22:29 +0100 3490913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483161&cid=t_104007_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FadjoJVPbZpA%2F In preparation for creating our Facebook fan page, I spent the weekend taking a look at some of the fan pages of our Social Media Mentors. Here are a few screen shots and what makes them so cool. Anne Jackson: Her page is a basic fan page with the addition of a book page, along with events and photos. Anne uses her book page to alert her followers about her upcoming book and gives them simple pre-order links. This will help her have a great book roll-out. ******************** Mari Smith: Her fan page includes a custom welcome screen to greet new visitors along with a custom named tag to give her fans information about an upcoming event. She has written her copy with a sense of urgency to make sure her followers take action now. ******************** Michael Hyatt: His Twitter followers nu... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483161 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:42:01 +0100 3483161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3471888&cid=t_104007_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F15%2Fannouncing-the-curetogether-guide-to-depression%2F You are a part of this, too. Just like for Anxiety, this crowdsourced guide to depression is based on input from 1000 CureTogether members with Depression. Inside the book are insights about how to find out if you’re depressed, getting diagnosed, how to find a treatment that is most likely to work for you, running self-experiments, understanding cognitive bias in decision-making, and the latest discoveries from both patients and scientists around the world. The CureTogether Guide will help you navigate your way through Depression. Download your copy here. We hope it helps! (Source: The Collective Well) The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3471888 Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:47:40 +0100 3471888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420783&cid=t_104007_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FdRBqrpsuDqE%2F Here are three quick mods that you can make to your Facebook account to reduce the clutter and make it more fun. 1. FarmVille Notifications: Now that you have Facebook setup and have added some friends, you might be overwhelmed by the noise on your timeline. If you have friends that like to play a lot of games, you’ll end up with a bunch of notifications of achievement each time they reach a new milestone in Farmville or Mafia Wars. I don’t know about you, but these notifications drive me nuts!! Here is an easy way of getting rid of the notifications without hiding your friends completely. From your main News Feed in Facebook mouse over an entry that has a game notification that you want to get rid of. In the picture above, we can see the annoying Farmville notification Easter egg. Wh... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420783 Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:16:38 +0100 3420783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3403981&cid=t_104007_113_f&fid=38494&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcuretogether.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F03%2F24%2Fjust-released-the-curetogether-guide-to-anxiety%2F . You are a part of this. It’s a new kind of health book that puts real-world data before authority, and teaches you how to make better decisions for your health. Inside, you’ll find 7 insight-filled sections to help you navigate your way through Anxiety. Download your copy here, or read on for the juicy details. . The Story Health books are usually written by experts who offer authoritative information about conditions, symptoms and treatments – people who usually don’t live with the condition themselves, but nevertheless tell you what you should do because they know best. This book is different. It’s based on the real-world experiences of patients. Our approach is not to tell you what to do, but to give you the hard data and the education to help you make yo... The Collective Well blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3403981 Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:57:33 +0100 3403981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3420566&cid=t_104007_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FnT5CNi779fk%2F Good morning readers:  Just a quick post to let you know that there is some wonderful FREE information for you if you are considering blogging.  The Income Blogging Guide, written by Andrew Rondeau and Joel Williams, has helped me immensely in setting up my blog site, Nursing Comments.  The materials include how to set up your blog, themes you might consider for your blog, establishing your own ‘niche’, getting the appropriate domain and hosting carrier AND probably the most important – making money with your blog.  It is great for beginners (such as I was just this year).  I highly recommend this study packet to ease the frustration of starting your own blog!  You can get the copy for FREE at: http://www.incomebloggingguide.com/ Stephanie (Source: Nursing Comments) Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3420566 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:18:30 +0100 3420566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399234&cid=t_104007_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2Fm87rDKxD294%2F Setting up a standard Facebook account is quick and easy. If you haven’t set one up before, here are the basic steps. Open a web browser. Facebook works well with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Go to www.facebook.com and you’ll see the signup screen. Enter your first and last name along with a current e-mail address. Select your gender along with your birthday. You will be sent a confirmation email to the email address you enter, so make sure you have access to the account to confirm your selections. You can only have one Facebook account per email address. The birthdate you enter will select age appropriate access to your account. The age cutoffs are 13 years of age and 18 years of age. Until their eighteenth birthday, minors will have their information limited to F... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399234 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:20:25 +0100 3399234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374385&cid=t_104007_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fa-skeptics-guide-to-aa%2F Alcoholics Anonymous ‘undrunk’ lifestyle In this unprecedented book, A.J. Adams uses self-deprecating humor, entertaining anecdotes, and frank descriptions to introduce readers to the complete Alcoholics Anonymous ‘undrunk’ lifestyle. Beginning with the story of his first AA meeting, he takes the mystery out what goes on behind closed doors, in order to encourage addicts who are reluctant to get help walk through them. “My eyes wandered around the room, taking in the strange collection of humanity seeking to claim me as a fellow sufferer. If variety is the spice of life, this crowd was the jambalaya of affliction.” Adams addresses the journey through detox and treatment, offering his own struggle of coming to terms with his alcoholism. He then presents a... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374385 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:32:11 +0100 3374385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3350589&cid=t_104007_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FOPq8rP7kjJE%2F A Woman’s Guide to Recovery How Free Do You Want to Be? Recovery Transforms Lives If you are a woman who has found the courage to start down the road of recovery, know that you are never alone. Others have walked before you and have experienced recovery’s promises of radical change. This book, written by the director of the Hazelden Women’s Recovery Center, explains how you, too, can live a life “beyond your wildest dreams.” Its pages are filled with expert advice, caring support, and personal stories of women who have found their way out of the mess of addiction. Here you’ll read about • the basics of addiction, the principles of the Twelve Step Fellowship program, and how to get started in recovery • how addiction and recovery are differe... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3350589 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:11:34 +0100 3350589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3346257&cid=t_104007_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FN9Rvj0JXo0I%2F Today my virology class is taking a midterm examination. To prepare for this in-class test, I provided the students with a study guide highlighting what I believe to be the main concepts that they should learn from each lecture.  Once all the students have taken the exam, I’ll post it here for everyone else to take. To prepare for that day, you might want to start by reviewing the first half of the course, which covered the infectious cycle. Virology W3310 is held in Hamilton Hall (image), an original McKim, Mead, and White building. Lecture 1 – What is a virus? Viruses were originally discovered because of their size, relative to known bacterial cells. Tobacco mosaic virus was called a “filterable infectious agent” by this criterion. Why is size not a good defining feature ... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3346257 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:05:12 +0100 3346257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197689&cid=t_104007_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Fthe-nonconformists-guide-is-here%2F I’ve gone live with the book and newsletter sign up and it appears that everything is running smoothly. I’ve already had a half dozen sign-ups and the link has only been posted for a few minutes. Thanks for your patience. This writing project took me nearly six months to finish. I had an idea of what I wanted this book to be and I wasn’t willing to stop until I’d succeeded. The result is The Non-Conformists’ Guide to EMS Success. This is no pamphlet or power point slide show. This is 48 pages, almost 16,000 words, and chapter after chapter of compelling ideas designed to challenge the way you think about your job, your leadership, your life, and your role in EMS. And it’s all free. If you’re ready to stop listening to me talking about it and get... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197689 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:09:17 +0100 3197689 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171922&cid=t_104007_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fthe-e-book-is-coming%2F OK, I can’t keep this to myself any longer. It’s time for the big announcement. With the final draft still in the mail from my editorial team and the final design still lacking a few details, it would probably be best to just keep this under wraps for a few more weeks, but I can’t wait. My first E-book is scheduled for release on January 21st, one week from today. The e-book will be free and it will be available right here at The Spot. The Book is called The Non-Conformists Guide to EMS Success. This book is the culmination of two decades of EMS experiences, mistakes, failures, trials, and errors that lead to my ultimate success. My goal was to write something that would be useful to EMTs at any stage in their career. And I didn’t hold anything back. This is my r... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171922 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:00:39 +0100 3171922 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3163803&cid=t_104007_101_f&fid=38969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheemtspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2F12%2Fcpr-right-now%2F I helped teach CPR to our latest EMT class this past week. This class is always a good reminder of how fast emergency medicine changes. Here in their first week, the new students are beginning to hear our warnings. “You are going to hear about many different ways to perform this skill. Some are older methods than the ones we are teaching you today. Some are newer. Some things you are learning will quickly go away. New methods, new machines and new research are all in progress. That doesn’t mean what you are learning right now is wrong. It is an imperfect method. Prepare for change.” Some students get stressed over the idea that CPR isn’t a gold standard technique handed down unchanged for decades. I worry for their future. Like the banner says, “Medicine mov... The EMT Spot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3163803 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:32:22 +0100 3163803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3156533&cid=t_104007_111_f&fid=34834&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FMentalNurse%2F%7E3%2FDB6PxMoNXKU%2F I can not recall doing a post in a while on what an inbred, squinty eyed profession nursing is. Or at least mental health nursing. Or at least the small part of it I have seen. Actually it just occurred to me that this post here is in need of an update. Please leave any suggestions in the comments. There are many ways of getting a job in mental health nursing. The classic is to apply for a job, be selected for interview, be selected against stiff competition on your merits and then move into the job of your life. This would presume there is a world where the number of nurses is significantly higher than the number of nursing jobs available. Hold on. Off to Google. Well I found this. Which I have a suspicion we discussed at the time. I fully expected to find a million articles talking abo... Mental Nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3156533 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:36:26 +0100 3156533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126633&cid=t_104007_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2FMcez8peU6jI%2F I discovered Informed Pocket Guides almost two years ago and have been a huge fan ever since. The first product I got was the Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide. I believe the fact that I take extra care this little/big guide is always in my bag when I go to work, says it all. It is small, light and compact, yet it has all the necessary reference information you might need in medical emergencies. It is especially useful if you work in the field. Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide has almost 200 pages and covers the following topics: Current ACLS Algorithms, Lab Values, Metrics, Notes Emergency, ACLS Drugs & Top Prescription Drugs IV Drips, Drug Infusions, Dosages Poisons & Overdose / ‘Rave’ Drug 12-Lead ECG Section & Acute MI Medical Emergenci... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126633 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:01:37 +0100 3126633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048242&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fhands%2F These hands once strong and busy Now seem so inhumane, Compared to applying bandages Or searching for a vein. To wipe emerging newborns Who are screaming their first breath, To hold worn, experienced hands Of those embracing death. Nursing felt so worthwhile With its many healing arts, My hands touched many bodies As well as aching hearts. Some days I feel the burden, Of your pain and my own. Its descending heaviness Like lead within my bone. Were I Mrs. God Almighty So many things I’d change Beginning with your life and mine, So much I’d rearrange. I’d start with all the injured From war and accidents, All the fine young men and women Dealt life’s cruelest incidents. Courage has new meaning When I witness what they do Returning into battle, wounded, Much like me and you. We slog a... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048242 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:33:16 +0100 3048242 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036936&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Ffive-non-traditional-breastfeeding-gifts%2F If you are crafty you can hand-make any number of breastfeeding-related gifts, but if you are not so inclined, I have five ideas for non-traditional gifts for the new mother that range from under $10 all the way up to $169. 1. Klean Kanteen Water Bottles. Staying hydrated is important for the breastfeeding mother but remembering to drink enough water can be difficult for the busy new mom. It helps to keep water beside the nursing chair and by the bed. Make it easier for the new mother with one or more of these Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Colored Water Bottles. I like Klean Kanteen because the bottles are made from food grade stainless steel that is non-leaching, toxin-free and BPA-free. It’s an environmentally-friendly choice both because it eliminates the waste of plastic water bo... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036936 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:36:03 +0100 3036936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3030064&cid=t_104007_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F11%2F26%2Fan-ungifters-guide-to-black-friday%2F My new post on Politics Daily / Woman Up: Before you haul yourself to the shopping mall for the American ritual known as Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving, when retail merchants leap out of the red ink and into the black), consider giving yourself a little holiday gift I’m not saying that just because of the recession. Or because in 1989 I ventured on to the Houston freeway system on the day after Thanksgiving and developed a traffic phobia that persists to this day. Gifts can hurt… Read the rest on AOL. An Ungifter’s Guide to Black Friday. Posted in Politics Daily Tagged: anti-clutter, black friday, clutter, consumerism, gift guide, green gifts, shopping, ungift (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3030064 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:23 +0100 3030064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927332&cid=t_104007_107_f&fid=35026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fphylogenomics.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Ffield-guide-to-microbes.html Here is a link to an article in Microbe Magazine (Genomic Analyses Could Lead to “Field Guide to Microbes”) discussing in part a session from last years ASM Meeting on the "1$ Bacterial Genome". The article includes a discussion of my proposal to create a "Field Guide to the Microbes." Also the article has a link to an audio interview of me by the article author Jeffrey Fox.Audio interview with Jonathan EisenThe article does not quite capture what I mean by a Field Guide to the Microbes (not the authors fault - my talk did not capture this either). But I will be writing more on this soon. Very soon. Stay tuned. Also here are the slides from that talk, which I posted to slideshareJonathan Eisen talk on 1$ GenomeView more presentations from phylogenomics.Also see this talk I gave at the ... The Tree of Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927332 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:28:00 +0100 2927332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871551&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreastfeeding-success-in-the-hospital%2F Here’s another guest post from pediatrician and author Dr. Marianne Neifert. I enjoyed her new book so much that not only did I review Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding on my blog, I also took the time to post my first-ever review on Amazon.com. Today she talks about how breastfeeding success begins in the hospital: Five Hospital Practices that Extend Your Duration of Breastfeeding Photo by Vedrana Bosnjak Your hospital experience — brief as it may be — can have a powerful impact on your long-term breastfeeding success. Making hospital changes in maternity care practices has been shown to significantly increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) — launched in 1991– is a worldwide cam... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871551 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:44:58 +0100 2871551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2851721&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fliz-lewis%25e2%2580%2599s-last-post-at-the-%25e2%2580%2598bolt%2F  Wow, it’s hard to believe that it’s been almost two years since my very first Healthbolt post. I’ve had fun. I’ve laughed. I’ve cried. And I’ve been amazed and even gobsmacked as I’ve wandered around cyberspace looking for interesting, entertaining, and bizarre health news to share with Healthbolt readers. I only hope that you all have had as much fun as me… But you know what they say – all good things must come to an end…eventually. So, it’s time for me to say goodbye to Healthbolt and follow a new path. A path that focuses more on travel and the environment than health and medicine. I’ll still be around though, dropping in occasionally with a guest post or two. But mostly, I’ll be over at Perceptive Travel, Ecosalon (where previous Healthbolt’er Sar... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2851721 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:50:03 +0100 2851721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2846337&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fthe-essential-guide-to-breastfeeding%2F The new book Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding by Marianne Neifert, M.D., is a wonderful resource for pregnant women and women who are currently breastfeeding. It contains comprehensive, up-to-date information in an easy to read format. It’s refreshing to see evidence- and practice-based breastfeeding recommendations from a doctor. While most physicians receive very little education in breastfeeding, Dr. Neifert has many years of experience practicing breastfeeding medicine as a pediatrician, co-founder of one of the very first breastfeeding centers in the United States, and co-founder of the Denver Mothers’ Milk Bank (among a long list of credentials, not the least of which is having breastfed her own five children!) The book strikes the perfect balanc... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2846337 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:31:56 +0100 2846337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2839137&cid=t_104007_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4051 Have you ever taken the time to write down your dreams no matter how little or small? Do you think a list of 100 is too many? I did at first, but once the energy starts flowing you can get there. I have to admit it took some thought. I suspect that this list would be like taking layers off an onion, and if I were to do it in six months that I’d get down to a deeper level. My list, prompted by GGT contributor and life coach Brandon Williams, is posted on my Gay Guide Toronto blog going by the same name Acid Reflux . Why not share with me on Gay Guide Toronto what some of your dreams are? I’d be very interested in hearing from all of you. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2839137 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:19:27 +0100 2839137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2836336&cid=t_104007_151_f&fid=36896&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSuboxoneTalkZone%2F%7E3%2Fz6GC-4leY3s%2F I recently receive e-mails or read posts at Suboxone Forum that go something like this: I used all kinds of pain pills over the past ten years—Vicodin, then oxycodone, methadone, and even fentanyl patches. Then I got into heroin for a year and finally hit my rock bottom. I went to a Suboxone doctor and he put me on 16 mg per day. At first everything was great, but I don’t like the side effects. I get so tired every day. I’m not happy like I used to be. I wake up in the morning and don’t have any energy or excitement for life. I really don’t like what the Suboxone is doing to me and want to stop. Sometimes it is a little different—the first part is the same, but then the person writes: I really wanted to stop taking it so that my body is free of chemicals so I stopped. I was rea... Suboxone Talk Zone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2836336 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:37:12 +0100 2836336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2828427&cid=t_104007_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D4031 I’ve now started to separate the Acid Reflux from Gay Guide Toronto in terms of content. I will post update links if you wise to head over there and check it out, or anyone else on the site. There is some good stuff. Blogging Posivitely – Latest Gay Guide Toronto 2.0 post click here. (Source: acidrefluxweb.com) acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2828427 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:23:32 +0100 2828427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2823940&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbreastfeeding-late-preterm-infants%2F Today’s guest post comes from Marianne Neifert, M.D., author of the new book Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding. Just a Few Weeks Early Breastfeeding Challenges in Late-Preterm Infants Marianne Neifert, M.D. Until recently, babies born a few weeks early — between 34 and 36 weeks gestation — were referred to as near term infants. However, the designation, near term, implies that an infant is almost term or almost fully mature, and the misnomer has often caused health professionals and parents to underestimate the medical risks in this large, vulnerable population of infants. Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that infants born at 34, 35, or 36 weeks gestation be referred to as late-preterm infants to emphasize that these babi... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2823940 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:07:21 +0100 2823940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2814635&cid=t_104007_134_f&fid=35187&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDiabetesDaily%2F%7E3%2FNK2ouJPugrc%2Fnewly-dx-week-real-life-guide-to-diabetes.php To kick off Newly Dx Week on Diabetes Daily, I am pleased to share an illuminating interview with Hope Warshaw. Hope is co-author of the new book, The Real-Life Guide to Diabetes: How to Handle Everyday Emergencies--And More (amazon link). So let's dive right in! Don't miss the attachments! I've included the table of contents, a checklist for creating your diabetes emergency kit, and some of my favorite pages at the end.Who should read the Real-Life Guide to Diabetes?The book is very much written for person with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes. While there’s certainly lot of info about diabetes in general,dealing with diabetes, emergencies, standards of care, updates on research studies, dealing with depression, etc, the over-arching information for the book is for pre-diabetes or type 2... Diabetes Daily blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2814635 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2814635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796686&cid=t_104007_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FkyVMsIH87ik%2F Noted business publisher John Wiley and Sons has released the new book A Practical Guide to Autism: What Every Parent, Family Member, and Teacher Needs to Know, by Fred Volkmar and Lisa Wiesner. Pretty exhaustive topic, and indeed this book provides comprehensive information about recent scientific developments with a guide for how they’re being implemented. Issues are presented with charts, Q.-and-A., and chapters that vary from describing diagnostic issues to stating very specifically how to expand and evaluate the services one is receiving. Topics include definition and causes of autism, diagnoses and services, and overview of educational programs, teaching specific skills, working with children and adults, managing medical issues and problems, safety, seizures, regression, and ot... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796686 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:59:42 +0100 2796686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2790400&cid=t_104007_140_f&fid=34844&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheicarusproject.net%2Falternativetreatments%2Fharmreductionguidegermantranslation-harmreduction-leitfadenzumrisikoarmenabsetzenvonpsychopharmaka The Harm Reduction Guide to Coming Off Psychiatric Drugs, published by The Icarus Project and Freedom Center, is now available in German - thanks to the dedicated volunteer translation work of Inez Kochius.read more (Source: The Icarus Project - Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness) The Icarus Project - Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2790400 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:54:48 +0100 2790400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2747920&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fwinner-of-the-essential-guide-to-breastfeeding%2F Sorry, I didn’t mean to build the suspense about the winner of “The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding”! I am in the middle of moving and this post is brought to you straight from my BlackBerry so I’ll get to the point! Random.org chose lucky number 13, which is Jaime who Tweeted about the contest for a second chance to win! Congratulations Jaime. Please email me your home mailing address at angela (at) b5media (dot) com to claim your prize by Wednesday. Post from: Breastfeeding 1-2-3 (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2747920 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:21:11 +0100 2747920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727092&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fwin-the-essential-guide-to-breastfeeding%2F Now is your chance to win a copy of the new breastfeeding book Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding which has come out just in time to celebrate National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Author Marianne Neifert, MD, is well qualified to write a breastfeeding guide in light of her experience as a pediatrician, co-founder of the Denver Mothers’ Milk Bank, founding member of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, and member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Breastfeeding. In an easy-to-read format packed with helpful information, the book addresses everything a nursing mother needs to know, including getting ready for breastfeeding, the first weeks, breastfeeding problems, adjusting to parenthood, and working and breastfeeding. How to Enter to Win a Cop... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727092 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:08:59 +0100 2727092 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2645487&cid=t_104007_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F07%2Fhow-to-make-your-own-mouse.html You will need;-A 12 inch square of feltAnother scrap of felt for the shawlA scrap of thick yarn for the tail [knot both ends]stuffingTwo small buttons for eyes [optional]Sewing thread and needleScrap of fabric for the skirtScissorsCut out the shapes in felt from the templateSew up the back [curved] seamInsert the stuffingStitch the circle on the base inserting the yarn as a tail and check that the mouse stands upright[Understuffed will produce a concave base which is much more likely to remain standing]Sew on the buttons [or stitch eyes in place so that it would be safe for a baby]Stitch the whiskers and ears [folded]Hem, join and stitch a drawstring runner through the top of the stripGather the strip and attach to the middle of the mouseCut the scrap of felt into a triangle and snip the e... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2645487 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:56:00 +0100 2645487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621997&cid=t_104007_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F07%2Ftaming-the-tiger-new-diabetes-survival-guide.html Fellow diabetes blogger and advocate William “Lee” Dubois is at it again, creating another super-handy pocket guide for dealing with the Big D.  This one, which debuts tomorrow, is called “Taming the Tiger: Your First Year with Diabetes.”  And it rocks! Er, roars, if you will… It’s a slim volume of just over 100 pages (less [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621997 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:00:31 +0100 2621997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616688&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fraising-a-large-family-a-book-review%2F When you have a newborn, you sometimes wonder when you will get to shower on a regular basis again. Then that newborn becomes a toddler, the sheer intensity eases up a little, and you start to consider whether you want to add another child to your family. At some point you take the plunge and you make the transition from one to two children. Eventually you find that you’re surviving and occasionally even thriving with two. Are you crazy to consider a third? A fourth? Mary Ostyn’s A Sane Women’s Guide to Raising a Large Family helps parents think through the decision to expand the family and offers helpful tips on how to make it work both financially and emotionally. Mary shares her wisdom and wit in this practical and accessible book. Through her experience raising her t... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616688 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:37:35 +0100 2616688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2584276&cid=t_104007_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2FqfyNjVAC2U8%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3B The latest 5th edition of the pocket guide to diagnostic tests is now available from Unbound Medicine for all mobile platforms. Here’s an iPod Touch example: Here’s a Windows Mobile example: The cost is $39.99 for all versions here is a list of links; Buy it for the iPhone in App Store here Buy it for the other platforms from Unbound Medicine here Buy the paper back book from Amazon here This is one of the rare occasions where we see an Unbound Medicine title that can be directly purchased in App Store rather than a free template to be filled by the contents when we subscribe. The new edition has several updates of the contents but no new sections seen. Of note, is that the free copy that comes with Merck Medicus is not updated [Merck Medicus told me that it's not likely in... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2584276 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:30:03 +0100 2584276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2580405&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fif-only-going-to-the-doctor-was-more-like-going-to-the-vet%2F I wish I could be more like my dog, especially when I go to the doctor. I took our Jack Russell, Annie, to the vet’s office last week for her annual check-up and was filled with awe at her behavior. I suddenly realized how much I could learn from her about my trips to see the doctor. She greeted the girls behind the counter in a welcoming manner, standing on her hind legs in an attempt to see them. This immediately set up a friendly demeanor from all the assistants as they greeted her by name. She wagged her little white tail, at least, as much tail as she has which also involves much wiggling of her little tushie. I’ve never shown that kind of enthusiasm on arriving at the doctor’s office, have you? There are different rules at the vet’s office than there are at th... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2580405 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:04:27 +0100 2580405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512694&cid=t_104007_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D3681 Gay Guide Toronto 2.0 is up and running, and I’m so happy to announce that I am back on the new and improved site. My first post went up today @ http://gayguidetoronto.com/category/acid-reflux/ Most of the posts will be mirrors of this site, but not always. Today is the first step in moving in the new directions I’ve planned and am presently working on. Today my piece on doing pride sober comes out in fab magazine. The editor says it looks fabulous, I’ll have to take his word for now. They haven’t yet uploaded the new edition online yet so I can’t give you a link to it. You’ll either think it’s cute and amusing, or not. Yesterday’s voice class was great. I stocked up on tons of anti-diarrheal stuff to plug me up for at least an hour and a half, and I managed just that. Afte... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512694 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:50:40 +0100 2512694 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511974&cid=t_104007_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FUYUQquNqJ8Y%2F Discussion Guide Alzheimers Association, book club, Brain Fitness, brain fitness guide, Club One, Elizabeth Edgerly, fitness centers, kindle, kindle edition, mental exercise, Physical Exercise, Robin Klaus, stay sharp, Twitter (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511974 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:34:39 +0100 2511974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523161&cid=t_104007_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2421 I had an interesting email today. It was from Michael Mace no less and I am honored :). Michael pointed out to me that although Access has taken down the original Expert Guides (see Resurrecting the Expert Medical Guides), they are still available via the Internet Wayback Machine. The Expert Guides of interest to medical users: Medicine - by Kent Willyard Medical Student - by Matt Delaney Anaesthesiology - by Donald Voltz Dentistry - by Elise Eisenberg These are useful lists that would help medical users starting off with their Palm Handhelds for the first time. It’s true that PalmOS (Garnet in the last version) is now an old operating system but it still powers useful devices like the Palm Centro and the Treo 755p. Windows mobile devices can run PalmOS applications if you use Styl... The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523161 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2523161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523165&cid=t_104007_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2404 Rachel Reid has written a nice guide on choosing a Handheld for her physician assistant class with up to date information on devices on all wireless carriers. As for those who can’t decide on whether to get an iPhone 3GS or a Palm Pre, check out this Flow Chart from the Palmdoc Chronicles Choosing a Handheld - a guide for PAs (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523165 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2523165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2523167&cid=t_104007_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2396 The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy 2009 (Mobile Editions) 39th annual update for BlackBerry, Windows Mobile and Palm OS is now available. The Sanford Guide in PDA format is an excellent alternative to the handbook - quick search for topics and larger fonts which are easier on the eyes! from the Palmdoc Chronicles Sanford Guide 2009 (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2523167 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2523167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469659&cid=t_104007_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2009%2F06%2F09%2Fhimss-healthcare-it-buyers-guide%2F Many people have been coming to my site to figure out how they should select an EMR for their clinic. That’s such an important part of the process and hopefully something I write helps people to be more successful in that process. My favorite searches are those that say something like “top 10 EMR companies” As if Google will somehow send them the very best list of EMR companies out there. I’ve considered posting a list like that myself, but I just think there are more than 10 that are worth considering and they each have their pros and cons. How can I rank 2 EMR where one has better document management, but the other has better appointment integration. Plus, I think each clinical practice is so unique that what might be the top EMR for one practice might not even ma... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469659 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:27:57 +0100 2469659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2464337&cid=t_104007_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fhow-to-make-luigi-cake-topper.html You may not need this right now if you have little ones but this is a mere glimpse into the future.You will need several tonnes of white fondant / sugarpaste or ready coloured packs available from Wilton. Start the project several weeks ahead of time to allow the figurine to dry thoroughly.Start with the head, roll until smooth and mount on a stick.Add features and details.Shape body torso and hands / gloves.Roll out lower body and divide into legs.Mould the shoes.Add each additional part with sugar glue [take a small amount of white fondant and add a few drops of boiled water until the required consistency is achieved.Leave figure out of direct sunlight to dry, preferably hidden to maintain the surprise factor.Pop on the cake, light the candles, step back and admire the view of unencumber... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2464337 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:25:00 +0100 2464337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447999&cid=t_104007_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F06%2Fhow-to-make-moss-stick.html Devil’s Ivy is an attractive plant with dark green leaves with yellow streaks and marbling. It’s real name is Pothos [Epipremnum aureum] but commonly known as Devil’s Ivy or Golden hunter's robe or Ceylon creeper. Whilst it hales from the Solomon Isles, it is also the most common houseplant around. I am reliably informed that it is only toxic if eaten in very large quantities. Most people cultivate it by allowing it to cascade down from a high point but since it is really a climber it will really thrive given some support in the form of a moss stick. As it turns out, moss sticks are unheard of in my local Home Depot, so that made for another very curious conversation for another time.All you need for this tackle, apart from the plant is a bag of moss and an interesting stick, freely ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447999 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:41:00 +0100 2447999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442344&cid=t_104007_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fyou-can-fix-anything.html Or view it here on "U Tube."p.s. it's not my IEP woes, but my pal's that need fixing. We all know what a long lasting headache that can be.Get the code:-Cut and pastefrom this littleboxy thing below If you like what you read, send it to someone in 'need.' (Source: Whitterer on Autism) Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442344 Sat, 30 May 2009 06:19:00 +0100 2442344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2442123&cid=t_104007_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FXricrzZuo7g%2F Our first book is available in Amazon.com! Background: In 2005 I read two books by my now co-author, Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, that changed my career and life. Dr. Goldberg presented an exciting overview of emerging brain research debunking many old myths. Reflecting on what I was learning, I thought, "If all this is true, there is a revolution in the making that will impact education, healthcare, the way we learn and the way to take care for our brains. Someone will need to act as a translator, analyst and educator, to help individuals and society at large appreciate the implications of this research and start using this knowledge here and now." After several meetings with Dr. Goldberg, who kindly responded to my initial unsolicited letter, we decided to partner and create SharpBra... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2442123 Fri, 22 May 2009 22:03:07 +0100 2442123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415553&cid=t_104007_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FKagBc3V3o3w%2F This is a press release that went through the wire earlier today. If you are interested, in attending the conference, you can learn more and register Here Note that below you can find 5 out of the 12 sessions - we will announce the full track tomorrow. To get a 15% off registration fees, you can use discount code: sharp09, when you register. --- The Games for Health Project, organizers of the 5th Annual Games for Health Conference, today announced its first Cognitive Health Track powered by SharpBrains, a leading market research company focused on the brain fitness and the cognitive health market. The Cognitive Health track builds upon previous year's sampling of sessions looking at cognitive health and fitness, expanding to a full two-day track at The Games for Health Conference, June 11-... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415553 Tue, 19 May 2009 00:43:46 +0100 2415553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415657&cid=t_104007_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fno-finger-painting-for-tactile.html Hosted by "Tracy" at "Mother May I," but the photo-picture below will whizz you right there with one click.Just call me snap happy.If you are with a child that abhors tools such as painting brushes and crayons, someone who MUST remain clean or the OCD will kick in then this is an ideal activity for their suppressed creativity.All you need is a high sided tray or old cardboard box. Tape a clean sheet of paper to the bottom. Provide shallow dishes of preferred colour paint. Guide the child to plop a marble in the paint, swirl it around gently and then transfer the marble to the paper lined box. If you don't have the right sized / easily manipulable tweezers or tongs to transfer the soggy marble, help out with a teaspoon. The transfer is the challenge for us but once that marble hits the pap... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415657 Mon, 18 May 2009 06:48:00 +0100 2415657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405869&cid=t_104007_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fhow-to-make-chefs-hat.html Now surely this is something that everyone needs in their life, regardless of whether you're a gourmand or a cheez whiz kind of a cook. It's really a question of look the part and step into the role.All you need is some stiff card, seleotape, scissors, measuring tape and five minutes.Measure the diameter of the head that you wish to adorn and mark that length plus an inch onto the card. Try and find a large piece of old card to re-use rather than recycle.Cut through the card to a two inch border that will form the head band.Clip and then tape the headband to overlap one inch.Reach through the inside and tape the lengths together to form a dome.Done.Go on, indulge your child's latest whim. Now that's what I call "positive reinforcement." When I think of how I had the nerve to ask the staff ... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405869 Tue, 12 May 2009 06:58:00 +0100 2405869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390241&cid=t_104007_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F05%2Fdiabetes-british-isms-desang%25e2%2580%2599s-%25e2%2580%259cessential-guide%25e2%2580%259d.html Just for fun, I recently requested a review copy of Sue Marshall’s new book, “Diabetes: The Essential Guide” out of the UK. I read it on the plane to Boston on my birthday late last month. (Really, is this what I do for fun? Time to get a life?) I’ve long been an admirer [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390241 Tue, 05 May 2009 13:00:59 +0100 2390241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2386951&cid=t_104007_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F04%2Finstitute-of-medicine-report-on-conflicts-of-interest%2F The Institute of Medicine has released a broad-reaching report recommending a number of changes to be implemented in an effort to stop conflicts of interest between doctors, researchers and drug makers. The summary of the recommendations are: 1. Drug companies must disclose any payments they make to doctors, hospitals, and many other institutions. [...] 2. Doctors should no longer accept any free meals, gifts or other items from companies. [...] 3. Doctors must not participate in speakers bureaus for drug companies. 4. Doctors must not do clinical research if they have a financial interest in the outcome of the research. [...] 5. Revamp the system of continuing medical education (CME) so that there is no more industry influence in the content. Dr. Carlat ends with the conclusion, &#8220... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2386951 Mon, 04 May 2009 10:22:21 +0100 2386951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347886&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fwith-cancer-%25e2%2580%2598everything-changes%2F Looking at the cover of Everything Changes: The Insider’s Guide to Cancer in Your 20’s and 30’s,  I made an assumption that it was just another straight forward how-to guide on dealing with cancer. But was I ever wrong. Everything Changes is not just a how-to guide (although there is heaps of resources and information that anyone dealing with governmental and medical red tape will find tremendously useful). It is,  instead, a highly personal journey through the maze of having cancer and receiving treatment in a society that seems to think that cancer is reserved only for the old. Seems that the mostly common phrase that Kairol and others interviewed in Everything Changes heard after being diagnosed with cancer was “But you’re too young for this!” In reality, there is no such ... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347886 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:23:14 +0100 2347886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2324234&cid=t_104007_133_f&fid=35124&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspergerwoman%2F%7E3%2FdIdR4xcrhlQ%2Fautism-work-status-imperturbability-and.html 200 Posts today! Time flies when you are having fun ;-)Many people with autism (and these days many others without autism too) have to live by a minimum of money. For people with autism their only income is the government’s monthly payment due to the disability insurance act. I wonder how much status affects us, the people with autism. We are known to have the ‘skill’ to be easily overwhelmed by others such as salesmen. In the workplace many unwritten rules about status and bling bling apply. How to deal with this and the suction power of commerce? We now want to own that luxury car, a Rolex, the newest type of Smartphone. Plastic surgery takes away our inferiority complex. Luxury goods, electronic gadgets and other bling bling articles make live more convenient and friends impressed... The Art of Being Asperger Woman blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2324234 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:56:00 +0100 2324234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2320623&cid=t_104007_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2Fg2SkrWuF1Qo%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bfs%3D1 The original paper back of the Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy has been one of the most popular infectious disease references for a long time since the early seventies. The PDA version is supplied by USBMIS and no other developer ever seems to have the copyright. In fact, SG has been the hallmark that distinguished USBMIS from the beginning. So here’s how it looks; As we can see above, the home screen has two major portals either a direct search or a link to the table of contents. The reference is updated annually and it includes all the detailed information that we ever dreamed to have about antibiotics with relevant clinical applications. Ever wondered what antibiotics work on Gram positive microorganisms or ever thought what the spectrum of use of Macrolides! Puzzle no mo... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2320623 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:51:28 +0100 2320623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2320467&cid=t_104007_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FOo0Lb0x7KHw%2F Here you have the March edition of our monthly newsletter covering cognitive health and brain fitness topics. Please remember that you can subscribe to receive this Newsletter by email, using the box at the top of this page. I know I am biased - but do believe this Newsletter issue might well be our best so far. I hope you find the time to enjoy it! Bird's Eye View Top Articles and Resources in March: Highlights - a) great articles in SciAm Mind and the Wall Street Journal, b) new resources (book and free DVD) by the Dana Foundation, c) research studies on how our cognitive abilities tend to evolve as we age, the impact of physical exercise on the brain, the lack of long-term effectiveness of ADHD drugs, and how working memory training may benefit math performance. Brain Fitness Survey: O... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2320467 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:07:56 +0100 2320467 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2320626&cid=t_104007_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2FtpMm4Ct7Xa8%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Brel%3D0 Davis’s Drug Guide is produced from Skyscape in the name of DrDrugs implying the phycisians version of it. The latest and most up to date copy is now available native on the iPhone and iPod Touch. We’ve talked about Davis’s Drug Guide from Unbound Medicine in a previous post, this one from Skyscape is essentially the same and is even sold at the same price which is $50 for the standard edition. Here’s how it looks; So we are not going to repeat the merits of this popular Rx reference as we already mentioned that with the Unbound version, However, there are certain differences between the two that we need to examine: First: the biggest missing feature from Unbound’s version is the built-in drug dose calculators which is fortunately available in the Skyscape&#8... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2320626 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:22:40 +0100 2320626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2297360&cid=t_104007_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F03%2Fnew-real-life-guide-to-diabetes-bold-colorful.html The “Real-Life Guide to Diabetes” just published by the ADA is definitely something new. It almost looks a little like my daughters’ favorite “Smart Girls’ Guide” series, or those kids science books all chock full colorful images, highlighted quotes and pop-out boxes to grab your attention in bunches of little “content bites.” So [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2297360 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:13:16 +0100 2297360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2263830&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fbreastfeeding123%2Fbook-review-making-more-milk%2F Concerns about milk supply make up the majority of questions posed to me as a breastfeeding counselor. While some of those concerns are legitimate, some are simply unfounded. The wonderful new book release The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide to Making More Milk helps mothers troubleshoot, taking them through the evaluation process to determine whether there is indeed a legitimate concern, what might be causing the low milk supply, and how best to proceed to increase the milk supply. Lactation consultants and authors Diana West and Lisa Marasco have written a must-have guide for breastfeeding mothers and lactation professionals alike. The book expertly packs a wealth of information into an easily readable format. Starting with “How to Know If There Really Is a Problem,” the b... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2263830 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:35:30 +0100 2263830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2184220&cid=t_104007_123_f&fid=37052&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2FpJSUwx1BG1Y%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bfs%3D1 The FA Davis Drug guide has been one of the most popular drug guides on the PDA. Recently it has been released from Unbound Medicine as a complete solution. Here’s how the native iPhone app looks; As with other Unbound Medicine’s new titles you can access the application online by visiting www.drugguide.com on the desktop browser or on your iPhone’s Safari or any device with Internet connection. The web version of the resource also delivers extra resources such as recent FDA alerts. The complete solution can purchased from Unbound Medicine for $50 yearly subscription. There’s a special nursing version of this pharmacologic reference the Davis Drug Guide for nurses which is also available from Unbound Medicine and is packaged in Nursing Central. It is interesting ho... The Pediatric PDA Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2184220 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:11:18 +0100 2184220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2187701&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F02%2F13%2Frelationship-advice-from-a-9-year-old%2F You simply have to applaud this kid’s audacity and entrepreneurial spirit. Just 9 years old, Alex Greven doesn’t have a girlfriend and has never dated, and yet he’s already written a guide to dating that’s shot to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. Entitled How to Talk to Girls, it’s based on his week long observations of his classmates in the playground. It took a week to write. He showed it to his teacher, who showed it to the school’s principle, and the rest, as they say, was a total chain reaction. An appearance on the Ellen DeGeneres show lead to a contract with Harper Collins and a whirlwind media tour across the States. The books have since been published in five countries and there’s plans for Alex to write three more books for... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2187701 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:38:07 +0100 2187701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2182614&cid=t_104007_113_f&fid=34933&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpalmdoc.net%2F%3Fp%3D2204 Unbound Medicine has announced the release of its Davis’s Drug Guide for download to iPhone and iPod Touch. Davis’s Drug Guide joins the growing list of downloadable iPhone apps available now from Unbound Medicine. Bookmark Unbound on iPhone for a listing of currently available applications and what’s coming soon. More medical apps for the iPhone in this thread from the Palmdoc Chronicles Unbound releases Davis’s Drug Guide for iPhone/iPod (Source: The Palmdoc Chronicles) The Palmdoc Chronicles blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2182614 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2182614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2167553&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F02%2F06%2Fand-the-winner-of-road-trip-guide-to-the-soul-is%2F Am happy to see that so many of you are like me and love hitting the road. Road trips really are exhilerating and result in such memorable experiences. But road trips aren’t only about getting in the car and driving off in the sunset. They can also be about looking for change, looking for answers, and clearing the mind. And that’s really what the book ‘Road Trip Guide to the Soul’ is all about. I can guarantee that by the time you’ve finished reading it and following some of the ideas and action plans, you’ll be feeling as exhilerated as when you got into the car and took off. One lucky Healthbolt reader will be able to discover this for themselves. The winner of Sadie Nardini’s Road Trip Guide to the Soul is… Brandlyn Congratulations Brandly... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2167553 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 23:13:27 +0100 2167553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2163523&cid=t_104007_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fups-and-downs-in-dentistry-colgate-doing-well-delta-dental-laying-off-ada-report-to-be-published%2F Moneycontrol.com reports that Colgate’s net sales for the last quarter of 2008 were up 14%, net profits increased by 29%. Colgate is the leader in over-the -counter oral health products. The recent growth is due, in part, to an upswing in toothpaste and toothbrush sales. Like a responsible contributor to society, Colgate continues to support oral health awareness programs across the globe. While Colgate is doing well in the current economic situation, Delta Dental is showing signs that seem more in tune with the economy. Layoffs. Do dentists need to worry? The largest US dental insurance company, Delta Dental, recently released 156 employees in a lay off. Seventy of these employees were from the Rancho Cardova operations center, the largest office Delta Dental has in California. When t... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2163523 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:13:56 +0100 2163523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2144526&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2009%2F01%2F29%2Ftake-a-road-trip-to-the-soul%2F Friends say that whenever I hear the words ‘road trip’ my eyes light up and I’ve got one foot heading out the door trying to catch a ride. I just love getting out on the road and heading somewhere. I don’t even have to be heading anywhere in particular. I just like to be on the road. So it‘s not surprising that  Sadie Nardini’s book ‘Road Trip Guide to the Soul’ caught my eye. After, the whole premise of the book rested on one of my favorite activities. But once I started reading, I soon realised that this road trip was unlike any other I had taken. Instead of packing a bag and jumping in a car, it was asking me to unpack, declutter, and remove the roadblocks in my life. Quite a daunting task, if you ask me. But I was up for the challenge. After all, it was making sense. L... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2144526 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:11:44 +0100 2144526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2134917&cid=t_104007_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FBreastfeeding123%2F%7E3%2F6_1UAViKT5o%2F For one of THREE chances to win The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide to Making More Milk, see “How to Enter” below! The publisher McGraw-Hill has generously offered three copies of the book, and even better — anyone, anywhere is welcome to enter because there are no restrictions on the countries to which the books can be shipped! About the Book The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide to Making More Milk is a new book that helps mothers identify and address problems with low milk supply. It deals with determining whether there is a problem in the first place, investigating the possible causes for low milk production, working on increasing milk supply, and dealing with the emotional aspects of low milk supply. Written by two board certified lactation consultants, Diana Wes... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2134917 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:48:59 +0100 2134917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2122059&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fsleep-problems-awake-and-alone-in-the-dark-with-your-pain%2F Many of you have expressed problems with obtaining deep, restful sleep; as have I. It’s not all that surprising many of us with chronic pain have difficulty sleeping since the body can recognize pain, even when asleep; and pain may also keep us from going to sleep at all. How often have you gingerly or perhaps, fitfully tossed and turned, looking for a friendly spot that fits your aching body? The nights can be very long and non-restful when you hurt, are worried or anxious when faced with the vagaries of life. How many times each of us have remembered that old childhood fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea?” More often, in my case, it should be called “The Grumpy Crank and the Bed of Bricks.” This is a huge subject and to narrow it down a bit I would like to ... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2122059 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:29:38 +0100 2122059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2121672&cid=t_104007_135_f&fid=35274&url=http%3A%2F%2Facidrefluxweb.com%2F%3Fp%3D2251 I’ve seen a few episodes of this show on television. This has got to be the explicit sex show I’ve ever seen. So much so that I wouldn’t be surprised it’s not banned in all the Conservative ridings in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. On this episode they tackled the subject of mixing drugs and sex. They recounted this little story: Some have gone to extreme measures to improve their sexual kick. In 1987, a man injected cocaine into his penis before having sex with his girlfriend. His erection didn’t subside for three days and nine days later gangrene began to set in, and he lost his legs, nine fingers and his penis. All I can say is that I’ll never look at some in a wheelchair the same. Especially the man with no legs, well stumps at the knees, and no teeth, who sits at th... acidrefluxweb.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2121672 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:07:47 +0100 2121672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112484&cid=t_104007_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fchronic-pain%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fwhy-does-life-have-to-hurt-so-much%2F This isn’t what I was going to write about today. I’ve been working on a two part blog about sleep which I think will or rather hope will be interesting to all of you because it is a common problem among those of us with chronic pain. Sometimes, however, the blog is in charge of my mind and my heart and today, this just seemed like the right thing to say. I am told by my editor that thousands of people read this blog every month. I am somewhat flattered by that news but more than that, I am saddened by it. Don’t get me wrong; I’m so gratified that all of us connect, it’s just a sad revelation for me to realize so many people are in pain. Why does life have to hurt so much? Only the deity you believe in has the answer to that particular question. I know doctors... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112484 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:32:42 +0100 2112484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132734&cid=t_104007_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F01%2F15%2Fproduce-and-pestacides-ones-to-eat-ones-to-watch%2F The Environment Working Groups Guide is now in its 5th edition. It features the 12 fruits and veggies with the most and least pesticides so you’ll know which ones to buy organic, and which conventionally-grown ones are okay when organic isn’t available. You can get your own copy of a printer friendly version by visiting the Environmental Working Group’s website. Lowest in Pesticides (ones to buy) Onions Avocado Sweet Corn (Frozen) Pineapples Mango Sweet Peas (Frozen) Asparagus Kiwi Bananas Cabbage Broccoli Eggplant Highest in Pesticides (ones to watch) Peaches Apples Sweet Bell Peppers Celery Nectarines Strawberries Cherries Lettuce Grapes (Imported) Pears Spinach Potatoes The Full List: 43 Fruits & Veggies Note: The Environmental Working Group ranked a total of ... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132734 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:22:32 +0100 2132734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2077291&cid=t_104007_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fdentalheroes%2F%7E3%2F500660986%2F (Source: Dental Heroes) Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2077291 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 03:40:33 +0100 2077291