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 'highly'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:22:38 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4343360&cid=t_158594_180_f&fid=38607&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fsuccessbeginstoday%2FBHWQ%2F%7E3%2FyPBllxtNocI%2F In my last post I talked about scheduling using Google Calendar. This tool allows you to have multiple calendars overlaid over one another. This allows you to see possible conflicts and to move things around to make things more efficient. The cool thing about using a calendar tool like this is to put down all the things you are currently doing and look for time areas that can be better utilized. Here is an example from my daily calendar that many people have to deal with. Given our busy lives and the way most cities are laid out, many of us have to commute to work. This may be by car or public transportation. For many people this is just wasted time, especially if you have to drive. Additionally, most people have a lunch hour, which can be a time to wind down, but many times is unproducti... Success Begins Today blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4343360 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:31:54 +0100 4343360 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726598&cid=t_158594_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fevidence-based-medicine-do-patients-understand-it%2F2010.07.05 Doctors trying to help patients understand a course of treatment must teach them new terms such as “medical evidence,” “quality guidelines” and “quality standards.” Patients might not be willing to accept that language lesson. A study in Health Affairs concluded that 41 percent of patients didn’t ask questions or tell doctors about problems. The main barriers were that patients didn’t know how to talk to doctors, or their physicians seemed rushed. Only 34 percent of patients recalled physicians discussing medical research in relation to care management. But, physicians say, that’s only half the problem. Sometimes, patients demand to see specialists when they don’t really need to. Or, they don’t accept it when evidence show... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726598 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3726598 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3197926&cid=t_158594_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FFGyjBlsYkqw%2F If you’re unhappy with your current job, there’s no reason that you have to stay there the rest of your life. At the same time, you don’t want to make any rash decisions and just storm out of the office one day without a plan. There are a few things you should consider before you quit your job. Here is a list of things to consider before you fire your boss: 1.    Have a Plan. When you’re unhappy with your current situation, you may be tempted several times a day to just storm off and say “I quit”. However, you need to avoid letting yourself get to this point of burnout.     First you’ll want to do a thorough evaluation of your life and why you’re unhappy. Are you struggling because you hate this specific job and would like another on... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3197926 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:24:21 +0100 3197926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3164104&cid=t_158594_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FwUoT2BGC50g%2F If you’ve decided that you’d like to be your own boss, it doesn’t have to remain a dream forever. In fact, with some proper planning on your part, you can become your own boss in no time. If you want to be your own boss you need to start your own business. Being self-employed will more than likely seem overwhelming in the beginning, but in the end many people feel that the benefits far outweigh the costs. So start brainstorming some business opportunities! Here are some reasons why you should be your own boss: 1.    You’re in Charge of Your Income. This can be seen as a pro or a con at first, but eventually the sky will be the limit as you develop your business. In the beginning, seeking self-employment might not make you as much as you used to, and you also may ... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3164104 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:52:43 +0100 3164104 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3149354&cid=t_158594_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F5o6R2gx4gIk%2F Image courtesy of the Dana Foundation No one actually wants to encounter failure in their life. That’s because when you look at the isolated incident, it means that you haven’t found success. However, with the right attitude, you can use your failure in order to get yourself to success in an accelerated fashion. Overcoming Failure The first step to overcoming failure is to accept your situation. Tell yourself that failure is a natural part of life, and that you’re not superhuman so you will fail to succeed at certain junctures in your life. When you attempt to be too perfect that can just be yet another failure on your part. It’ll cause you stress and you won’t be able to get yourself past to the part of acceptance. You might tell yourself that you’re o... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3149354 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:10:52 +0100 3149354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126833&cid=t_158594_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FfEzgKUkmN2A%2F When you decide to find your passion, you’re making an important commitment to yourself. You’re saying that you’re a top priority and you’ll be finding the things in life that you truly enjoy. When you have a true passion for life you never feel like life is a chore. Your whole attitude and personality may even shift for the better. If you want to love life, you need to pursue your passions. Don’t waste anymore time and get going! Try some of the items on this list to light your fire: Start with Your Talents. Everyone has a special talent or hobby. You don’t have to be the best at something, just come up with a subject that you enjoy. Pick something that always makes you happy. Pick an activity that always makes you lose track of time. You can then deci... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126833 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:08:45 +0100 3126833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3101096&cid=t_158594_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FSrqgpcU_5RU%2F Image Courtesy of Tom Podolec Figuring out why people procrastinate is simple, it’s figuring out how to get over it that’s difficult. Overcoming procrastination is at the top of many people’s lists for bettering themselves. If you keep procrastination to a minimum you’ll lead a productive and efficient and likely happy life. Who wouldn’t want this for themselves? In order to stop procrastinating now, consider the following procrastination tips: 1.    Deal with Your Stress. Many people find themselves procrastinating because they lead stressful lives. You can solve many problems by dealing with your stress in a healthy way. Start getting enough sleep. Take plenty of time to relax. Ask for help when you need it. Find something that works for you. 2.    Set... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3101096 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:49:15 +0100 3101096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079616&cid=t_158594_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FXSejQid1PBQ%2F A fear of failure is one of the most common fears. It can be so scary that some people decide not to try at all in order to avoid failure altogether. In the end this just ends up being another kind of failure because you’ll never reach your full potential if you don’t even try. Accepting Yourself An important first step to overcoming fear of failure is accepting yourself. Once you accept yourself, you need to take it one step further and believe in yourself. This will come naturally to some, and some people will find that they need more work. Think about specific situations in your life that you approached with confidence. That extra belief in yourself was likely the deciding factor between success and failure. You need to use that strong belief in yourself to combat fear. Keep... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079616 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:54:22 +0100 3079616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3056924&cid=t_158594_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2Fektjd9eWyPQ%2F Image courtesy of ChangeYourLifeHacks It’s upsetting when you feel like you’ve been walking through life without a true purpose. You’re probably even jealous of those people that have always seemed to know what they were meant to do with their lives. The truth is, with some introspection and digging, you can discover your purpose in life too. Different people have different ways of discovering the power of purpose. Something that works for you might not work for a friend. The only thing you need to maintain is a drive to make the discovery. Don’t give up if things seem too difficult. You need to tell yourself that you’ll find your life purpose and your life will be fulfilling. Try some or all of the following activities to discover a purpose driven life: 1. Ma... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3056924 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:18:04 +0100 3056924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2272034&cid=t_158594_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2F17%2Fvideo-the-highly-sensitive-person%2F If you have ever wondered why you don’t fare well in noisy places, why it takes you so much longer to adjust to change, or why your feelings are so much more intense than your friends, you will appreciate this video. I explain what it means to be a highly sensitive person, as defined by Elaine Aron in her bestselling “The Highly Sensitive Person.” I don’t want to spoil the surprise, so I won’t say anything more before you watch the video. Click through to watch the video. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2272034 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:03:45 +0100 2272034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991315&cid=t_158594_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2Fy8C6Rev7d5E%2F Have you read the book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People with Diabetes by Steven Covey? I’ve haven’t read this book, but I have read the others in the “7 Habits” series and I really get a lot out of them. Also, I saw Steven Covey speak once. He was very good! I love this voice and he gets right to the heart of things. He’s an excellent teacher and not someone full of bull, you know? Here’s a video of Covey talking about it with Diabetes TV. Tags: author, book, Diabetes, interview, motivational, seven habits of highly effective people with diabetes, steven covey, videoShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1991315 Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:14:35 +0100 1991315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723505&cid=t_158594_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2FlrNkIfRAqqQ%2F Measles cases are at their highest level in a decade, and is looming dread of autism at least partially responsible for this? There is a myth about vaccines and autism out there; the myth arose after a certain British doctor published a certain study linking the MMR vaccine to autism. A number of the authors of this study have since signed a formal retraction about the results of the study and the doctor is now accused of alleged ethical violations regarding his research and faces being struck off the registry to practice medicine in the UK. It was also found that the doctor (yes, it’s Andrew Wakefield) had been paid £400,000 by lawyers trying to prove that the vaccine was unsafe. Vaccines don’t cause autism and are not behind the rise in autism cases. Study after study disput... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723505 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:29:44 +0100 1723505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1132693&cid=t_158594_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2F06%2Fdepressed-women-wear-more-perfume%2F This article presented some interesting theories about biology and depression. However, I still have one question after reading it; what about the women who smell really, really bad? Are they more depressed than the women that put too much perfume on? (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1132693 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:54:04 +0100 1132693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1060003&cid=t_158594_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2007%2F11%2F29%2Fwhy-social-networking-sites-will-come-and-go%2F You remember Friendster, don’t you? That was the big social networking site a few years ago. Or how about Myspace? No? Then maybe you’re repeating history and you don’t even realize it as you fill out your Facebook profile and think, “Wow, this is so cool!” Cory Doctorow has an excellent article entitled, How Your Creepy Ex-Co-Workers Will Kill Facebook, which explains why Facebook will be just another piece of social networking roadkill on the information superhighway in a few years. The primary point he makes is that social networking sites are great when only your friends are on it. But once it becomes popular enough, it starts attracting everyone else who isn’t necessarily your friend… Your boss, the co-worker you hang out with but don’... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1060003 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:57:09 +0100 1060003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=847286&cid=t_158594_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F06%2Fstem-cells-treat-foot-wounds%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Research, Care, ComplicationsDiabetic foot complications are responsible for many lower extremity amputations. But this last drastic step can be prevented up to 85 percent of the time with early diagnosis and proper care. Now Thai researchers and physicians have shown using a patient's own stem cells can effectively heal chronic foot wounds. Diabetes patients with chronic foot wounds, aged 50-72, were injected with stem cells obtained from their own blood. Most excitedly, the wounds healed nicely within three to four months. The stem cell treatment also makes fiscal sense. According to this article, stem cell treatment for wounds in a patient with diabetes costs about $6,000, one-fifth the cost of conventional treatment for a leg wound. ... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=847286 Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 847286 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=809593&cid=t_158594_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F20%2Ffoot-thermometer-detects-inflammation%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Research, Support, Care, ComplicationsDiabetic ulcers are the most common foot injury leading to amputation in the lower extremities. Encouragingly, early detection and proper treatment of a foot ulcer can prevent up to 85 percent of amputations. It is important for physicians to perform regular, thorough foot exams, however people with diabetes can also rely on a foot thermometer for early detection of inflammation and potential ulceration. Xilas Medical Inc. manufacturers the TempTouch (R), an infrared temperature measurement device for at-home use. In previous clinical trials, TempTouch (R) successfully detected inflammation before an ulceration perforated the surface skin. Patients compared temperatures of each foot in like positions... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=809593 Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 809593