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 'health tools'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:34:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953346&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F06%2F5-tips-to-socialize-your-online-videos%2F Recent studies show 50% of all web traffic is now video And it’s share of the internet `pie’ keeps growing.  To prove it, Youtube alone today accounts for 12% of ALL web traffic. This makes locally optimized video content even more important to having a competitive advantage in the marketplace. There are a few key things we can do to ensure our videos, content and players are optimized for social media. Enable social sharing buttons in players ::  keeping them “on” makes it easy for viewers to start sharing your videos. Promote sharing at video completion :: remind viewers that their next step can be to share your video. Embed click-able calls to action :: consider equipping your video player with clickable call to action overlays that draw engaged viewers back to your s... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953346 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:25:32 +0100 4953346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945126&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2Fmobile_health_conference.flv The objective is for teenage students to realise that a crying baby is a huge responsibility. More than one million teens have used Baby Think It Over since its creation in 1993. Over 40,000 infant simulators have been sold in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. Studies have shown that the use of Baby Think It Over is effective in changing the attitudes of adolescents toward parenting. Reductions of up to 50% in the rate of teen pregnancy have been reported by some schools and teachers who have used the infant simulator. Diet.com SMS service: text in name of food to “DIET1,” receive nutritional analysis via text message HealthPhone STOMP – smoking cessation support via SMS [See post to watch Flash video] Want to learn more about Captology? This ye... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945126 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:53:28 +0100 4945126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945127&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F06%2FHealthcare.flv Dr. Bottles has had numerous leadership positions in academia, biotechnology and community health systems. In this video he talks about emerging technologies in healthcare. Watch this video to hear his thoughts on mobile health, social media, computer simulation and other emerging technologies, such as captology, that have the potential to change the face of healthcare. [See post to watch Flash video] Recap of Kent Blottles, MD predictions :: How are healthcare professionals are feeling about the future of healthcare? Cultural change and adoption of new technology is still an issue Should healthcare professionals be optimistic? Yes What the some emerging technologies that will change healthcare? Cell phone apps Captology – use of computers as persuasive technologies Computer sim... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945127 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 13:54:35 +0100 4945127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893888&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fdigital-tops-traditional-in-healthcare-marketing%2F According to a new report from Accys, by 2013 digital marketing will top traditional marketing for healthcare.   This is great news for us interactive people but not so much for the conventional marketers out there! From a consumer point of view we have seen massive changes in online marketing and finally healthcare is undergoing an experiential marketing evolution of its own. Interactive marketing is coming of age and is finally seeing budget and effort quotas. For those of you who read this blog, Im sure you will agree …  its about time! A new report from Acsys “Insights Into Action” summarizes key survey findings from 100+ hospital marketers on emerging marketing topics, including social media and mobile. The report predicts that by 2013 digital and traditional ... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893888 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:56:21 +0100 4893888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872423&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F05%2FSMO1.flv Today’s world is “social”. We all tweet, post and like. The question arises “are we getting found”? This blog post will help you maximize your exposure with social media optimization tips and tricks.     [See post to watch Flash video] (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872423 Fri, 27 May 2011 03:03:58 +0100 4872423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4853197&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fhealthcare-new-media-marketing-conference-materials%2F I am fortunate to be attending the Healthcare New Media Marketing Conference today in Chicago. I am honored to be presenting with some of healthcares top communicators. Below is a collection of their great presentations ::     Inspiring Physicians to Become Important Social Media Advocates Nick Dawson Director of Physician & Community Engagement Bon Secours Health System Developing a Social Media Strategy for Philanthropic Success Stephanie Cannon Director, Web Communications and eBusiness Nationwide Children’s Hospital     (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4853197 Mon, 23 May 2011 16:40:53 +0100 4853197 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841952&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39273&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2FpNjv3VmOHB8%2Fhow-can-one-online-test-help-fight.html A recent study funded by the National Institutes of Health has shown that online health site RealAge.com successfully motivated employees to initiate and adhere to a health-management plan resulting in significant waist-size reductions. These results were produced by only one e-mail interaction inviting them to take the RealAge Test, a health assessment that determines a person’s risk of mortality based on a variety of health-related factors. The findings are published in the May issue of the American Journal of Public Health. The study findings show that although the coaching group had different benefits, only the RealAge group had a significant reduction in waist circumference -- an objective indicator of overall health; the fat that enlarges waists is linked to type 2 diabetes, hear... ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841952 Wed, 18 May 2011 13:30:00 +0100 4841952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841948&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fwhy-is-video-important-for-healthcare-marketing%2F Youtube is the number one search engine. Over 180 million people use it. These people want answers but they also want to see them. According to the healthcare team at YouTube these are come current trends in video watching :: 32% of YouTube users watch health videos – more than food or celebrity [take that, Justin Bieber!] Of those viewers 79% of health consumers have watched videos about specific health condition 93% take action after viewing health information 69% conduct further online research as a result of the video they watched And 60% interact with their doctor So what does this mean for hospitals? YouTube is a path to reach patients with specific disease or condition information, patient testamonials, physician biographies and, of course, appointment generation tools. (... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841948 Wed, 18 May 2011 01:35:58 +0100 4841948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841949&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fwhat%25e2%2580%2599s-the-difference-between-%25e2%2580%259cmobile-friendly%25e2%2580%259d-and-%25e2%2580%259cmobile-optimized%25e2%2580%259d%2F My website is “mobile friendly”. This means that it can be viewed on a smartphone because it is a HTML website. But the problem is that to view content correctly you have to zoom in … a lot! YouTube is “mobile optimized”. This means that when viewed on a smartphone it is transformed to fit the screen of your phone. No zooming is required. This makes it much easier to find and view the content. Problem :: If your website, like mine, uses flash it is NOT “mobile friendly” or “mobile optimized”. You probably already know that smartphones, like the G1 and the iPhone does not support flash. When you click on a flash app you will just see a blank page. As healthcare marketers we know that physicians are already consuming medical information o... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841949 Wed, 18 May 2011 00:34:18 +0100 4841949 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841950&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2F75-of-physicians-prefer-apple-ipad-and-iphone%2F The rise of mobile devices in health care has been notable. Today, 75% of American doctors own an Apple device [be it an iPhone, iPad or iPod), according to a new study by Manhattan Research. The study, "Taking the Pulse" is a detailed look at how physicians are using technology for their professional work. Manhattan Research interviewed over 2,000 practicing physicians for the survey. On May 4, 2011, Manhattan Research announced that the iPhone was doctors favourite smartphone. Of all the physicians the research company interviewed, 81% were using smartphones. In 2010 the number of physicians who used smartphones was 71%, indicating a 10% increase in adoption rates. The report also proclaims that 30% of doctors are using the iPad to do the following :: access EHR [electronic health reco... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841950 Tue, 17 May 2011 19:41:48 +0100 4841950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829275&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2F7-of-american-physicians-use-video-chat-with-patients%2F I was surprised to hear that seven percent of American physicians use video conferencing to communicate with patients according to a new study by Manhattan Research, published today May 16, 2011. “Taking the Pulse” surveyed 2,000 physicians to understand digital adoption trends. The study focus’ on how the doctors are using technology in their practice, in electronic health records, e-prescribing or daily interactions with patients. As video chat  has become more affordable, this type of communication is emerging as a best in class for physicians to consult with patients about non-urgent health concerns. An example would be follow up questions from an office visit or to connect with geographically dispersed patients that may not have access to specialists. The Manhattan ... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829275 Tue, 17 May 2011 01:47:31 +0100 4829275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829276&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F05%2FPhysician-Use-of-Social-Media.mp3 James Avallone, Senior Digital Healthcare Analyst at Manhattan Research, discusses the upcoming physician social media report. (pocast is 4 minutes long) Download audio file (Physician-Use-of-Social-Media.mp3) (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829276 Tue, 17 May 2011 00:27:46 +0100 4829276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829277&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fphysicians-smart-phones-and-the-next-big-thing%2F 81% of surveyed American physicians have adopted smart phones, according to a May 2011 Manhattan Research survey “Taking the Pulse U.S. 11.0″ This is up from 72% last year according to James Avallone, a senior digital health care analyst at Manhattan Research. The new survey found that 75% of physicians have purchased an Apple mobile device and that 30% of doctors use the Apple iPad to access electronic health records, view radiology images and communicate with patients. The “Taking the Pulse” survey also found that an additional 28% of physicians plan to purchase an iPad before the end of 2011. Why do physicians love the iPad? (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829277 Mon, 16 May 2011 03:33:07 +0100 4829277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829278&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Foptimizing-healthcare-social-media-for-search%2F Hospitals, you must ensure the content you create can be found   As healthcare social media marketers we do a lot … more than just set up a Facebook page and a LinkedIN group. We invest “real” time and effort in creating, editing and distributing content to our patient followers. All of this makes our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkdIN profiles valuable landing pages for our hospitals. But as in other industries, these pages are not easy for patients to find from a search. Search engine optimization gives hospitals a natural and more affordable search engine presence than paid search advertising. Marketers have traditionally used SEO to generate website traffic and online conversions but findings from Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) and ... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4829278 Mon, 16 May 2011 02:48:55 +0100 4829278 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4813655&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F05%2F5-types-of-blogs.flv Blogging is an often misused social marketing platform. As Marketers, we often recycle generic content, follow quarterly content schedules and think we should plan more for search optimization than engagement! Its true, right? Lean about the types of blogs and choose one to best suit your needs … [See post to watch Flash video] (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4813655 Wed, 11 May 2011 02:58:06 +0100 4813655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789582&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fsocialize-your-seminar%2F Remember when we had to lick the stamp and post the RSVP? Technology has changed the way we market, implement and archive our events. Social media allows for easy sharing of information, feedback and the ability to connect both before and afterward your event. Learn how to “Web 2.0-Enable” your Event …     Find your social channel :: The months before your event are vitally important in the success of your seminar. Rouse your followers and fans by pushing your event on Facebook, LinkedIN, Twitter and your blog. Socialize your registration :: Use social registration tools, like EventBrite, to publish, promote and track. It allows attendees to share activities with friends. Reward loyalty by offering discounts to people who share your event. Check in with your customers :... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789582 Thu, 05 May 2011 04:30:34 +0100 4789582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789583&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Fsocial-media-cuts-healthcare-costs-and-improves-patient-outcomes%2F “Health 2.0 reduces medical expenses while improving the quality of care” according to a study by Healthcare Performance Management Institute published in October 2010. “Healthcare Performance Management in the Era of ‘Twitter” discusses a number of case studiesfrom  across the USA to illustrate how social media and other Health 2.0 strategies are transforming the healthcare market and promote a cost-efficient interactive medical system which delivers better patient outcomes. Social media initiatives that help patients, physicians and the research community will potentially drive down healthcare-related costs and ultimately improve the quality of care. Healthcare Social Media case study :: The Department of Veterans Affairs VistA healthcare system enabled it... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789583 Wed, 04 May 2011 02:43:33 +0100 4789583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789584&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ftop-5-free-tools-to-map-your-mind-if-you-dare%2F When planning for a seminar, a paper or even a marketing plan, I need to organise my thoughts … well, sometimes! I also like to organise my thoughts in a simple visual way and build out my blocks of thought. Mindmapping allows you to capture your thoughts and refine them later. Over the years, I have gathered a list of the best mind mapping tools to help you in your cerebral survey. Enjoy the journey … [1] mapul.com This is my favourite tool it is based on Microsoft’s Silverlight and can incorporate your images, hyperlinks and its sharable! [2] bubbl.us This is a flash based brainstorming tool that you can share with others. You can also embed it into your website or blog. [3] gliffy.com This is a simple tool to create flowcharts, diagrams, floor plans, technical drawings fo... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789584 Tue, 03 May 2011 03:42:32 +0100 4789584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803504&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F05%2F10-best-free-social-media-monitoring-tools%2F The growth of healthcare social media introduces a vital necessity for hospitals to track their brand, services and online reputation from the extensive amount of user generated content. As healthcare marketers we know tracking social media is not easy. To help you streamline the process, I have provided my 10 best free social media monitoring tools :: [1] Google Alerts Google Alerts are email updates sent directly into your inbox. The results are taken from the latest Google search results. The report is based on your selection of keywords. [2] Social Mention This is a real time social media search and analysis report. Social Mention is similar to Google Alerts but for social media. [3] Yacktrack This tool tracks comments to your social media content. You can search for comments on your c... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803504 Mon, 02 May 2011 21:42:04 +0100 4803504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789589&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F04%2F10-ways-the-ipad-is-changing-our-lives%2F The iPad is the fastest selling technology EVER, according to seven.co.uk , with 15 million devices sold in 11 months! According to a report by Morgan Stanley analyst, Katy Huberty, the iPad will be the worlds most popular device. With over 3.3 million iPad’s sold within 3 months of release it is hard to argue this! According to Forrester’s Consumer Technology survey :: [1] awareness of the iPad is extremely high [2] almost 10 million US consumers either own or intend to buy the iPad We want news, films and social media available immediately – whether we’re on a train, plane, at work, at the beach, or even in the bedroom! So, here are 10 ways the iPad is changing our lives :: #1 :: the use of desktop PCs is down 35% for iPad owners since they bought the device #2 ::... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789589 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:11:47 +0100 4789589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789590&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F04%2F25-styles-of-blogging.flv [See post to watch Flash video] This presentation is by Rohit Bhargava Select LanguageAfrikaansAlbanianArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBasqueBelarusianBulgarianCatalanChinese (Traditional)CroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFilipinoFinnishFrenchGalicianGeorgianGermanGreekHaitian CreoleHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianIrishItalianJapaneseKoreanLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalteseNorwegianPersianPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwahiliSwedishThaiTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseWelshYiddish // (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789590 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:14:16 +0100 4789590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789591&cid=t_236881_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F04%2Fdoctors-love-the-ipad%2F This is a superb #infographic illustrating how much physicians love the iPad. The source of this great graphic is ReadWriteWeb. Select LanguageAfrikaansAlbanianArabicArmenianAzerbaijaniBasqueBelarusianBulgarianCatalanChinese (Traditional)CroatianCzechDanishDutchEnglishEstonianFilipinoFinnishFrenchGalicianGeorgianGermanGreekHaitian CreoleHebrewHindiHungarianIcelandicIndonesianIrishItalianJapaneseKoreanLatvianLithuanianMacedonianMalayMalteseNorwegianPersianPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSerbianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwahiliSwedishThaiTurkishUkrainianUrduVietnameseWelshYiddish // (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789591 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:26:37 +0100 4789591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4121849&cid=t_236881_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnotes-from-the-connected-health-symposium-2010%2F2010.10.31 I [recently] attended the Connected Health Symposium in Boston. I enjoyed many of the sessions (sometimes wished I could have attended two simultaneously, though the livetweeting — #chs10 — helped on that front), and as usual enjoyed the hallway and exhibit floor conversations too. As is often the case at conferences these days, I had the opportunity to meet several online connections in real life for the first time.  (I will not attempt to give a comprehensive report of the symposium here. Please see the livetweeting archive and other reports to get a sense of the rest of the event.) This year’s exhibit floor included a diverse mix of distance health tools. Most striking from my perspective was the fact that most of these tools do one of two things: Enable patient-cli... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4121849 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 22:00:01 +0100 4121849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3899639&cid=t_236881_150_f&fid=38374&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2F9nukXxOqNn8%2Fcompete-in-consumer-digital-health.html Countless technologies for fitness, wellness, senior care and disease management enter the market daily. But the question is, when and how will they impact clinical outcomes, reduce cost and help consumers take control of their health?Join us in San Francisco on October 6 for VITAL, an all new event focused on exploring the realities of this emerging marketplace and seizing the business opportunities made possible by the creation of in-home health tools and devices.With group discussions and case studies by leading health plans, employers, providers, and retailers, you will walk away with insight into consumer adoption trends, clinical outcomes data, unique business partnerships, reimbursement incentives, and standards for integration.Join us in San Francisco on October 6, 2010. Find out m... ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3899639 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:02:00 +0100 3899639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2905061&cid=t_236881_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fwhy-data-logging-is-not-the-holy-grail.html Some people were surprised recently to hear me say that tools for logging glucose are “not the Holy Grail of online diabetes tools.”  I stand by that assertion, and I’m going to tell you why. There are an ever-increasing number of PC and phone-based programs that allow diabetics to log and share their BG data. While [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2905061 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:18:06 +0100 2905061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876276&cid=t_236881_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fhealth-20-the-buzzword-you-hate-to-love.html I know many of you are not keen on being overloaded with a bunch of “Health 2.0″ news. You just want to hear about things that effect your day-to-day existence with diabetes. Gotcha.  Nevertheless, it’s useful to know what’s happening in the “health revolution” outside our D-community.  You might be surprised. I spent a significant amount [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876276 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:00:41 +0100 2876276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855781&cid=t_236881_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fwhere-are-they-now-log-for-life-winners-of-the-diabetesmine-design-challenge.html Last year, the DiabetesMine Design Challenge was just getting off the ground but we had some amazing contributions! The winner of the Grand Prize was Ethan Mullis, a 25-year-old graphic and UI designer at Gnoso Inc. who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in eighth grade. His submission was Log for Life, “an online logbook [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855781 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:00:46 +0100 2855781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807819&cid=t_236881_134_f&fid=34841&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabetesmine.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fnew-thoughts-on-health-and-design.html First off, let me say that being in Rochester, MN (aka Mayo town), was a very humbling experience.  By big city standards, it’s a tiny town made up mostly of oversized clinical buildings, but turns out to host 138 hotels and motels as well — because people fly in from all over the world to [...] (Source: Diabetes Mine) Diabetes Mine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807819 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:00:12 +0100 2807819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2358173&cid=t_236881_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Fseven-high-tech-resources-for-ms%2F In my part of the world, when one thinks of high tech and MS it’s usually about that big software company in the Seattle suburbs of Redmond.  Today, however, I thought I’d offer a few advances I’ve come across in the online world that can help people living with multiple sclerosis. When we think of using technology to help us live better, fuller lives with our disease, some of us might first think of assisted devices like scooters, hand controls for our cars and WalkAide.  What we may not think of is the very piece of equipment you are using right now: your computer and more specifically the Internet. With it you have accessed this blog, for instance, and come to trust us as a member of your community.  There are other MS community websites of course.   I could only ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2358173 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:14:12 +0100 2358173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=836628&cid=t_236881_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F9%2F2%2Fa-check-list-for-check-ups-decade-by-decade.html by Pat SalberHere is a check list of health check-ups recommended to keep you healthy from youth to old age. I grabbed it from CNN.com. They, in turn, got it from the National Institutes of Health and the University of California, Berkeley. There may be some differences of opinion about the details of some of these recommendations from preventive health experts, but by and large, this checklist offers good guidelines that you can discuss with your primary care physician.  Future posts will explore the scientific basis of these recommendations, but for now, regard these as a a reliable source of "general advice." In your 20s: • You should have two physical exams in your 20s. During the first exam, ask to have your cholesterol checked. Other blood tests are not neede... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=836628 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:35:28 +0100 836628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=674829&cid=t_236881_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F6%2F6%2Fthe-physicians-guide-to-intimate-partner-violence-and-abuse-.html Ok, so I am tooting my own horn, but I want to share with you the latest review of the book I c0-authored together with Dr. Ellen Taliaferro, The Physician's Guide to Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse.  The book is published by Volcano Press, the leading publisher of books on family violence.  The review appeared in the Permanente Journal's Spring 2007 issue.  It is written by Ruth Shaber, MD, an OB/Gyn at Kaiser Permanente's Daly City Medical Office in Northern California.  She is also the Director of Women's Health Services and Director of the Women's Health Research Institute for Kaiser Permanente Northern California.  Here is her review:"The facts are overwhelming. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that 5.3 mill... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=674829 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 17:51:05 +0100 674829