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 'host'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:16 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934330&cid=t_107000_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F16%2Ffresh-air-fund-needs-host-families-2011%2F Imagine growing up in a city environment where you rarely see a tree, a patch of grass, or a bird. Imagine having nowhere to play a game of baseball or play catch with your dog. Imagine a place where the only thing summer brings is sweltering indoor temperatures, with no vacation or fun outside of playing in the fire-hydrant spray. For many children, this is inner-city life and the only life they know. But the Fresh Air Fund is a non-profit that has been giving free summer experiences to poor children in New York City since 1877. During that time, they’ve helped millions of children have a very different kind of summer vacation — a chance to breath some fresh air in a different, less urban environment. They need more host families living in a northeastern state this summer. Continue re... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934330 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:11:23 +0100 4934330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322636&cid=t_107000_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2FgRRZQti7WfU%2F New genomes from Microsporidia are on the way from the Broad Institute and other groups, and will be a boon to those working on these fascinating creatures. Microsporidia are obligate intracellular parasites of eukaryotic cells and many can cause serious disease in humans. Some parasitize worms and insects too. The evolutionary placement of these species in the fungi is still debated with recent evidence placing them as derived members of the Mucormycotina based on shared synteny (conserved gene order), in particular around the mating type locus.  There is still some debate as to where this group belongs in the Fungal kingdom, with their highly derived characteristics and long branches they are still make them hard to place.  The synteny-based evidence was another way to find a phyloge... Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322636 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:24:01 +0100 4322636 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573862&cid=t_107000_131_f&fid=35005&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Ffungalcompgenomics%2F%7E3%2F82gFkB9_ZAI%2F Two papers out this week on the population dynamics and epidemiology of the chytrid pathogen of amphibians, Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd). This is work from the Vredenburg and Briggs labs that includes several decade-long studies of frog declines and the prevalence of Bd. See Vance in action swabbing a frog In the Briggs et al paper, they describe a 5-year study on the fungal load in surviving populations of frogs in Sierra Nevada mountain lakes.  They find that adult frogs that have low enough fungal load escape chytridiomycosis and can actually lose and regain infection. They propose that fungal load dynamics are the reason behind differential survival of various populations of mountain frogs. They conclude that: “Importantly, model results suggest that host persistence ver... Fungal Genomes and Comparative Genomics blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573862 Tue, 18 May 2010 05:55:17 +0100 3573862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3507869&cid=t_107000_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FrOlKe_XILPk%2F Viruses can be transmitted to completely new host species that they have not previously infected. Usually host defenses stop the infection before any replication and adaptation can take place. On rare occasions, a novel population of viruses arises in the new host. These interspecies infections can sometimes be deduced by sequence analyses, providing a glimpse of the amazing and unpredictable paths of virus evolution. One example is a plant virus that switched hosts and infected vertebrates. Circoviruses infect vertebrates and have small, circular, single-stranded DNA genomes. Nanoviruses have the same genome structure, but infect plants. The genes encoding one of the viral proteins – called the Rep protein – appear to be hybrids, and share significant sequence similarity. They... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3507869 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:05:54 +0100 3507869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443513&cid=t_107000_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virology.ws%2F014_W3310_10.mp4 Download: .wmv (343 MB) | .mp4 (94 MB) Visit the virology W3310 home page for a complete list of course resources. (Source: virology blog) virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443513 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:26:47 +0100 3443513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3407961&cid=t_107000_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.virology.ws%2F013_W3310_10.wmv Download: .wmv (327 MB) | .mp4 (90 MB) Visit the virology W3310 home page for a complete list of course resources. (Source: virology blog) virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3407961 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:45:33 +0100 3407961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3301989&cid=t_107000_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedia.rawvoice.com%2Fpmn_twiv%2Fwww.twiv.tv%2FTWiV070.mp3 Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, and Alan Dove On episode #70 of the podcast ‘This Week in Virology’, Vincent, Dickson, and Alan consider a broad spectrum antiviral against enveloped viruses, how a plant virus induces chemical signals in the host to maximize its spread, a new way to preserve viral vaccines at tropical temperatures, and the continuing story of XMRV and chronic fatigue syndrome. This episode is sponsored by Data Robotics Inc. Use the promotion code VINCENT to receive $50 off a Drobo or $100 off a Drobo S. Win a free Drobo S! Contest rules here. Download TWiV #70 (56 MB .mp3, 77 minutes) Subscribe to TWiV (free) in iTunes , at the Zune Marketplace, by the RSS feed, or by email. Links for this episode: Broad spectrum antiviral against enveloped virus... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3301989 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:50:04 +0100 3301989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3262645&cid=t_107000_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F02%2F11%2Fthe-fresh-air-fund-needs-host-families%2F Imagine growing up in a city environment where you rarely see a tree, a patch of grass, or a bird. Imagine having nowhere to play a game of baseball or play catch with your dog. Imagine a place where the only thing summer brings is sweltering indoor temperatures, with no vacation or fun outside of playing in the fire-hydrant spray. For many children, this is inner-city life and the only life they know. But the Fresh Air Fund is a non-profit that has been giving free summer experiences to poor children in New York City since 1877. During that time, they’ve helped more than 1.7 million children have a very different kind of summer vacation — a chance to breath some fresh air in a different, less urban environment. In 2009, The Fresh Air Fund’s Volunteer Host Family program... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3262645 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:30:38 +0100 3262645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2868679&cid=t_107000_77_f&fid=37259&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.horizonpress.com%2Fblogger%2F2009%2F10%2Fvirus-encoded-micrornas.html The discovery that viruses could encode micro (mi)RNAs, similarly to the eukaryotic organisms they infect, has opened new perspectives in the study of host-virus interactions. These small regulatory RNAs, which are critically involved in an ever-increasing number of biological processes, have revolutionized the way we used to see gene regulation. Some mammalian viruses, mainly from the herpesvirus and polyomavirus families, have hijacked this mechanism in order to help them achieve the infection of their host ... read moreFurther reading: RNA Interference and Viruses: Current Innovations and Future TrendsRNA and the Regulation of Gene Expression: A Hidden Layer of ComplexityFull range of books on microbiology at Microbiology Books (Source: Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists.... Microbiology Blog: The weblog for microbiologists. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2868679 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:18:00 +0100 2868679 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712179&cid=t_107000_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FNdmOCO0JM2M%2F After fighting a malignant brain tumor for a year, Robert Novak has died. He was 78 years old and spent 25 years at CNN. He was also a columnist and the cohost of CNN’s “Crossfire” program. In addition to “Crossfire,” he also hosted and appeared on “The Capital Gang” and “The McLaughlin Group.” In 2003 he published a column that revealed the name of a CIA agent, which then led to the “Scooter Libby” scandal. He was a sports fan and also started skydiving in his early 70s. He died at home. Image: Zuma Press Post from: Blisstree “Crossfire” Cohost Robert Novak Dead at 78 (Source: A Hearty Life) A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712179 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:18:19 +0100 2712179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469638&cid=t_107000_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F6vfxwTZNhCs%2F Rocker Bret Michaels was injured at the Tony’s Sunday night. People reports that he “may have broken his nose and busted his lip during a scenery-related malfunction” at the Tony’s. Bret is known as being the frontman for the rock group Poison, but not as many people know that he is also a Type 1 diabetic. He was just six years old when he was first diagnosed, and he’s now had the disease for 40 years. Injuries like Bret experienced at the Tony’s need to be especially watched for infection and that they are healing properly. This would be the case for any diabetic. Here’s what happened on Sunday in case you didn’t see it: By all accounts, it sounds as if Bret has a great sense of humor about the accident, and has sought medical attention f... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469638 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:22:43 +0100 2469638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245497&cid=t_107000_136_f&fid=35285&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.glamour.com%2Fhealth-fitness%2Fblogs%2Flife-with-cancer%2F2009%2F05%2Fa-very-special-guest-blog-leas-1.html A lot of you have been asking about our good friend Lea. It's been a really long time since she's blogged about her life post bone marrow transplant and today she's here to let us know how it's been going—and to share some very cool news. Take it away, Lea! (Source: Life with Cancer) Life with Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245497 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:30:46 +0100 4245497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2005806&cid=t_107000_93_f&fid=34899&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mexicomedstudent.com%2F2008%2F12%2F805 Links: The Dr. Anonymous Show on BlogTalkRadio (this Thursday at 9pmEST) Grand Rounds 5:11 - (Link active 2008-12-02 06:00) (Source: Mexico Medical Student) Mexico Medical Student blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2005806 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:51:03 +0100 2005806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1773281&cid=t_107000_85_f&fid=36194&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftesstermulo.com%2F2008%2F09%2F06%2Fsee-how-users-rate-webhost-providers-before-getting-a-new-web-host%2F Found another web host directory that will be useful for those a bit noob when it comes to choosing webhosting providers.   I think, one time or another, bloggers have had the dilemma of choosing which webhosting provider and domain manager to use.  And while it has been a blessing that there many webhosting directories out there already, it would be helpful if that site would give an edge, like easier or more specialized searching so that it won’t be the same with all others.  Webhostingrating is different in such a way that I find that the site is more fairly organized, it’s  pleasant and professional, and they offer listing of webhosting providers based on the reviews by users themselves.  Listing can also be arranged best on who’s the best Windows host, best in b... Prudence and Madness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1773281 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 07:45:25 +0100 1773281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1394026&cid=t_107000_136_f&fid=36162&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.myelomablog.com%2F2008%2F04%2F23%2Fchronic-graft-vs-host-disease-web-cast%2F I just got this via email. The National Bone Marrow Transplant Link is working with Dr. Steven Pavletic and his staff at the National Institutes of Health to develop a web cast on Coping with Chronic Graft vs. Host Disease.  The 30-minute presentation will provide an overview of cGVHD, recommendations for care of the cGVHD patient, and personal reflections from current cGVHD patients and their caregivers. The web cast will be launched on our web site, www.nbmtlink.org late this summer. We are grateful to the National Marrow Donor Program for supporting this product (Source: beth's myeloma blog) beth's myeloma blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1394026 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:58:01 +0100 1394026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1263530&cid=t_107000_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fmultiple-sclerosis%2Flife-with-ms%2Feven-people-without-ms-have-poop-issues%2F When a friend was potty training her son we gave the funniest gift. It was a book called, “Everyone Poops.” The idea behind the text (and illustrations) is to help potty-trainees understand that their bodies’ functions are natural, not something of which to be ashamed. This is something in which we MSers could all take a refresher lesson. Plain and simple, issues of the bladder and bowel are at best uncomfortable, almost always embarrassing, and sometimes dire. We all need to get over our social phobias of digestion and remember that everybody poops. Tomorrow night, I’ll be hosting our monthly HealthTalk MS Webcast called, “Getting Control of Bowel and Bladder Symptoms with MS.” My guests and I will be talking about issues that some find hard to discuss with doctors, family or ... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1263530 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:36:11 +0100 1263530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=756701&cid=t_107000_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F25%2Fon-cancer-as-a-gift%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, Celebrity news, Cancer SurvivorsI wrote recently about The View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck and the inner strength she says she acquired from helping care for her mother during a battle with breast cancer. I ended my post with this statement: It seems a common thread -- the fact that cancer makes us all stronger in one way or another. It's one of the silver linings, I think. Cancer can be a gift. We just have to regard it as one and look hard for its hidden treasures. Two readers have since left comments indicating I must be crazy for thinking of cancer as a gift. One reader wrote: I'm certainly glad that Elisabeth was able to take something positive away from her mother's bout with breast cancer, but I'm not sure that I can buy into the "gift" part.Another rea... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=756701 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 756701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=509313&cid=t_107000_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F29%2Ftalk-show-host-larry-king-gets-true-grit-award%2F Filed under: Cancer events, All Cancers, Fundraisers, Daily news, Celebrity newsPatrick Wayne, son of late actor John Wayne, says Larry King has true grit. And that's why the CNN talk show host will receive the True Grit Award next month, an honor that hails from the John Wayne Cancer Institute.King, 73, will receive his honor at the annual Odyssey Ball on April 14 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Jamie Lee Curtis will host the event that will commemorate the centennial of John Wayne's birth.The Odyssey Ball began 22 years ago and has helped raise more the $14 million to support the John Wayne Cancer Institute's research and treatment programs."Larry King epitomizes the strengths and qualities that characterized my father, and for which the True Grit Award was created," said Wayne, who serves ... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=509313 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 509313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=499938&cid=t_107000_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F25%2Fwhite-house-press-secretary-tony-snow-heads-for-surgery%2F Filed under: Colon and Rectal Cancer, Politics, Daily news, Celebrity news, Cancer Survivors, SurgeryWhite House press secretary and colon cancer survivor Tony Snow asks the public to refrain from jumping to conclusions regarding the surgery he will have on Monday to remove a growth from his lower abdomen.Blood tests and a CAT scan of the growth show no presence of cancer, he reports. But still, he and doctors are proceeding cautiously due to his history. Snow, a former Fox News radio and television talk show host, was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, when he was a commentator at Fox. Two months after surgery, he returned to the air and then became White House press secretary in April 2006.Snow's plan is to be back behind the podium a few weeks after surgery, when he has a better ide... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=499938 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 499938