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 'images'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:47:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169548&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fnew-app-allows-physicians-to-view-high-quality-interactive-medical-images%2F2011.08.27 Fujifilm Synapase Mobility is now available in the U.S., and not just on the iPhone, but for the Android and iPad as well.  Fujifilm makes a variety of medical images devices, from ultrasound devices to computed radiology devices (x-rays). If you use their backend server (Synapse PACS and Synapse RIS), you can now view your images on your mobile devices. What’s really interesting about their mobile suite is that it’s browser is independent, scalable, and doesn’t just display static images. Currently the system isn’t FDA approved, but with the amount of business Fujifilm already has in the medical ecosystem, one would think this would happen sooner than later. ..It provides (more…) *This blog post was originally published at iMedicalApps* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169548 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:00:11 +0100 5169548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5169509&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D1351 i was talking to my dad on the phone the other night about deadlines. i mentioned that when i agree on a deadline i always make sure it is met. there’s hardly anything worse in my mind than making somebody wait on me for something. he said, “that’s grandpa, you get that from grandpa.” i’m off the hook, it’s genetics! my grandpa would be 101 years old today. look how cute we were. (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5169509 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:53:59 +0100 5169509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107521&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-a-medical-recommendation-is-over-the-top%2F2011.08.07 I saw a lady with a boil. It began as a small red bump which got bigger and harder, then drained white stuff, and was now getting better. The reason she was worried about it was its location: it was on her breast. This was why the chief complaint officially read, “Breast lump” despite the fact that it was technically no such thing. I examined her carefully, determining that the pathologic process was indeed confined to the skin and clinically did not involve the actual breast tissue in any way. However because she was of an age for screening mammography, I did take the opportunity to urge her to have it; which she did. The problem arrived with the radiology report: A marker is placed over the area of palpable abnormality. Mammographic images reveal normal breast tissue with no mass or ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107521 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:00:35 +0100 5107521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062487&cid=t_91923_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F07%2Feverything-is-marketing-an-introduction-to-hugh-macleod%2F I am a super-giant fan of Hugh MacLeod and his “cartoon art drawn on the back of business cards”! He is a genius at depicting social media and marketing in new and original ways that inspire and sometimes reprimand us for our use of social objects. You can learn more about Gaping Void and Hughs work here. I hope you enjoy this segment as much as I do.   Hugh MacLeod is a superb artist and has a true gift in the ability to take complicated topics reduce them into a few perfect words and scribbles. The effect can be devastatingly funny or deeply poignant, so find out for your self and enjoy  Hugh’s wit and insights. Learn more about Hugh’s social object campaign on Hugh’s blog is www.gapingvoid.com . (Source: Nicola Ziady) Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062487 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:40:44 +0100 5062487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4953133&cid=t_91923_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F8oBp7RDNqzM%2F A couple of SharpBrains friends strongly recommend the recent book  “Por­traits of the Mind: Visu­al­iz­ing the Brain from Antiq­uity to the 21st Cen­tury”, by Carl Schoonover, both as great reading and as a beautiful coffee table book.  The book is available now with a significant discount via Amazon.com. You can see more pho­tos here, and read a good New York Times article here. Enjoy! (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4953133 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 15:55:32 +0100 4953133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952745&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F18%2Fsilly-saturday-40-explore-examine-discover-using-googles-search-by-image%2F This week Google launched “Search by Image”. Google already offered the possibility to search for certain characteristics like color, size, faces, or license-free images. See for instance this fabulous search of  “sea stars” limited to pink (never knew such sea stars exist). But now Google also allows search by image. If you found an image [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952745 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:48:42 +0100 4952745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008071&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D1292 One year ago on this date we began the implementation process for our electronic resource management system, Innovative’s ERM. In the past year we have entered 352 resource records, which describe our databases, e-journal collections, and e-book collections. Through the ERM we are providing 72,841 access points to electronic content. We are managing 23,029 serial titles via the system. We’re using the ERM to store our usage statistics and are working with Innovative to persuade more of our publisher friends to provide usage statistics via the SUSHI protocol through the ERM. We’re beginning to manage our license agreements through the system too, and are now in the midst of that project. The advantages of the administrative back end of the system aside, what we’re mo... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008071 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:48:55 +0100 5008071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4893454&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fscary-images-on-cigarette-packages-do-make-people-think-about-quitting%2F2011.06.02 The World Health Organization (WHO) says graphic health warnings on tobacco packages are a powerful “best buy” in decreasing tobacco use and its many health consequences. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined the research in the MMWR. The World Health Organization (WHO) created a treaty for tobacco product labels that many countries have ratified. Among other requirements, these warnings are expected to appear on at least 30%, and ideally 50% or more, of the package’s principal display areas, and preferably use pictures. To assess how cigarette package labels impact quitting smoking, researchers used data from the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) in 14 countries from 2008 to 2010 that had ratified WHO’s tobacco control treaty. Current smokers of ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4893454 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4893454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841579&cid=t_91923_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F19%2Fmyths-about-memory%2F Memory is important in everyday judgments and decision-making.  In some way or another, memory affects most aspects of our lives.  It is no surprise that there are many myths about memory. Memory involves processing of information in different stages: sensory, short-term, and long-term.  However, the mechanics of memory are not my concern in this article. Here, I’ll focus on a couple of popular myths about memory.  Donald Varakin, cognitive scientist, sheds light on these myths. So I posed the following question to Dr. Varakin… I am aware there are numerous myths about memory.  What have you found to be the two most common myths? It’s probably hard to limit it to two, but assuming you can only give us two, what would they be? Here’s Dr. Varakin’s reply: ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841579 Thu, 19 May 2011 20:30:39 +0100 4841579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4829278&cid=t_91923_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=4789587&cid=t_91923_147_f&fid=39202&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnicolaziady.com%2F2011%2F04%2Froyalwedding-social-engagement%2F The #RoyalWedding is the top social media trend today! No surprise! As today is the long awaited wedding ceremony of Prince William and Kate Middleton of the English royal family. People from all around the world are tweeting one of the most popular wedding of this century … even me! [and I'm "off-the-boat" Irish!] Royal Twitter Trends It was a royal sweep on Twitter, with the 10 top trending terms worldwide all related to the royal wedding. Popular trends on Twitter :: - #RoyalWedding [a really smart marketing hashtag generated by the retail ice-cream company Magnum] - #rw11 Royal Social Fever According to Webtrends, the web analytics company the Royal Wedding created a huge buzz online with the following data :: * people sent 911,000 tweets in the last 30 days * - or 30,000 tweet... Nicola Ziady blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789587 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:06:40 +0100 4789587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4767928&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D1262%26utm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Dlook-at-this-figure-look-at-it just got the article reprints for my latest article (http://orgmonkey.net/?p=1234) and as i was flipping through i fell in love all over again with the figures i made to illustrate the frequencies of specific marketing techniques used in libraries. i don’t know why i find the little images of the librarian on the left and the patron on right so amusing, but there ya’ go. here’s one of the figures from the article, figure 4: training. these are all the marketing techniques that fell into the category of “training.” the most mentioned marketing technique in this category is patron training in a group setting, mentioned 15 times. Marie R. Kennedy. 2011. “What Are We Really Doing to Market Electronic Resources?” Library Management 32(3): 144-158. DOI: 10.110... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4767928 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 17:00:23 +0100 4767928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512478&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Finteractive-stack-viewer-for-radiology-cases-tutorial.html How to use the interactive stack viewer1-Toolbar:The toolbar is available at the bottom of the viewer It offers many features:1.    Full Mode: toggle screen normal/full mode2.    High Quality Button: load HQ version of the current shown Image.3.    Pan Button: when selected Read More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512478 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:11:26 +0100 4512478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4512479&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fthe-first-and-only-truly-interactive-multiplanar-stack-viewer-for-radiology-cases-on-radiolopolis.html Wow!Interactive image stack viewer for Radiology casesFinally it's launched: the long promised latest interactive image stack viewer for Radiology cases!No installation needed - no Active X or other plugin needed!Virtually every browser is in these days Flash enabled - that's all you need!Access this program from every computer and from anywhere - independent from your location!And the best is: It's free!!! (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4512479 Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:38:31 +0100 4512479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233264&cid=t_91923_113_f&fid=39278&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblogsite.mdbuyline.com%2F%3Fp%3D111 Noninvasive, quick, accurate, and at a lower cost.  If that doesn’t make the top of the list, then what does?  Not that long ago, I was asked by the CEO of a forward-thinking hospital to share my views on emerging medical technology because the hospital’s board of directors was looking for a second opinion on their wish list of high-dollar new technology.  Interestingly enough, my presentation coincided perfectly with a recently-recruited cardiologist’s presentation that preceded mine.  For years, the “gold standard” for diagnosing chest pain has been a cath lab procedure.  However, along with being invasive and costly, it is a time-consuming procedure.  Coronary CT angiography has been an evolving technology for years.  Early 8- and 16-slice systems offered limited abilit... MD Buyline blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233264 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:52:15 +0100 4233264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4220339&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F01%2Fcheck-out-visualdx-a-diagnostic-app-for-your-iphone%2F VisualDx is a visual tool that allows clinicians to enter a patient’s symptoms and compare visual findings to a large database of medical and dental images. The database includes images from oral mucosal lesions. Now URMC users can download the VisualDx Mobile App for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. The app is free. To [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4220339 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:58:46 +0100 4220339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214312&cid=t_91923_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fb9JuzFV0A6s%2F These fantastic pictures by Carl Schoonover in “Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain from Antiquity to the 21st Century” will have 2 effects on your brain: 1) stimulate the neurons in your occipital lobes (as you know, the part at the back of your  brain that is devoted to vision) and 2) activate your reasoning skills as you reflect on what the mind is… See more photos here. (Source: SharpBrains) SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214312 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:34:16 +0100 4214312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4118935&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-iphone-app-with-skinsigh%2F2010.10.28 Bedbugs are back. For many people, this is only slightly curious, since their understanding of bedbugs stops at the second half of the bedtime admonition: “Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite.” But, for those others who have experienced a home bedbug infestation, it is a modern nightmare. The tiny critters can hide in any furniture crevice or fabric fold and come out only in the wee hours of the night in search of their favorite food: human blood. Their bites cause intense itching which can last days to weeks and they can remain dormant and hide for months. The cause of the recent resurgence is unknown. It does not seem to be paying any great regard to socioeconomic status nor to cleanliness. In metropolitan New York, it seems to have caused a minor panic, with families having to... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4118935 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:00:10 +0100 4118935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3969085&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fjournal-of-radiology-case-reports-september-2010-issue.html The Journal of Radiology Case Reports has published its September issueVol 4, No 9 (2010)Table of Contents General Radiology (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3969085 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:07:16 +0100 3969085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3965413&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fpollen-as-microscopic-art%2F2010.09.13 Martin Oeggerli, a Swiss scientific photographer, has turned his talents to the bane of seasonal allergy sufferers and produced a pretty impressive gallery of colorized electron microscope images of pollen grains. The color isn’t true to life in all of the images, but it’s altered to better show the textures in the pollen grains: Micronaut: Image Gallery - Spectacular Pollen (Via BoingBoing) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3965413 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:00:11 +0100 3965413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938412&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fhow-to-tutorial-how-to-create-interactive-radiology-cases.html This tutorial should guide you in a few steps how to create extraordinary interactive Radiology cases on Radiolopolis.We try to make it as easy as possible so that even less computer experienced users may benefit from this unique feature.The first part of this tutorial explains how to prepare the image stacks and the second part explains how to add them to your case portfolio.Step 1: Preparing the image stacks:Virtually every moderRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938412 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:17:06 +0100 3938412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938413&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Ftutorial-how-to-use-the-interactive-mode-for-our-radiology-cases.html  The interactive stack viewer has been adapted from our affiliated Journal of Radiology Case Reports and allows multiple functions that enhance the educational value of the provided cases. The user may scroll through the entire image stack, window, level, zoom and pan the images as known from the workstation. (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938413 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:41:38 +0100 3938413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3938414&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fworld-premiere-truly-interactive-radiology-cases-and-teaching-files.html We present a new feature on Radiolopolis which is the start of a new generation of teaching files: interactive image stacks. This feature allows our Radiolopolis members to excel by providing "whole" cases to the audience.This feature has been implemented in cooperation with our affiliated Journal of Radiology Case Reports - which is the first and only journal that allows truly interactive usage of published articles to its readers (ref. 1). (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3938414 Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:20:48 +0100 3938414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876772&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fjournal-of-radiology-case-reports-august-2010-issue.html The Journal of Radiology Case Reports has just published its August issueVol 4, No 8 (2010)Table of ContentsNeuroradiology (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876772 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:18:47 +0100 3876772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876655&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fresearch-suggests-autism-could-be-diagnosed-with-a-15-minute-brain-scan%2F2010.08.17 A team of researchers at King’s College of the University of London (KCL) has developed a brain scan which can purportedly detect autism in adults. The scan, which uses MRI to obtain images of the brain, can identify autism based on the physical makeup of grey matter in the brain. Results of an initial study involving the scan were published in the Journal of Neuroscience today. From the article: The team used an MRI scanner to take pictures of the brain’s grey matter. A separate imaging technique was then used to reconstruct these scans into 3D images that could be assessed for structure, shape and thickness — all intricate measurements that reveal Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) at its root. The research studied 20 healthy adults, 20 adults with ASD, and 19 adults with A... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876655 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:00:52 +0100 3876655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3802339&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D1050%26utm_source%3Drss%26utm_medium%3Drss%26utm_campaign%3Dalexander-street-press-is-doing-it-right how does a company use social networking tools to its advantage, to let customers know their concerns have been heard? like this: My tweet about our ASP resources suddenly working via the proxy server ASP tweets a response (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3802339 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:36:11 +0100 3802339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3790791&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fradiology-olympics-opened-honoring-the-movers-shakers-and-smartest-in-radiology-education.html Yes, you heard right: the first Radiology Olympics just opened!Because of the plentitude of excellent cases we are receiving every day we had the idea to create an international educational contest a la "Olympic games". With the Radiology Olympics we intend to honor our "movers and shakers" in Radiology . Our first disciplines show our most diligent case Read More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3790791 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:21:19 +0100 3790791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3699464&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fkatie-couric-gloria-steinman-and-jehmu-greene-talk-women-in-media-and-the-workplace%2F We’ve got to balance the slow-jams (even though it was about a hard-core issue) with some serious stuff. Not that it’s uninteresting serious stuff – this video shows a group of smart, powerful women talking about issues that are on our hot list. Katie Couric sat down with Women’s Media Center President Jehmu Greene and Co-Founder Gloria Steinem to talk about the continuing objectification of women in the media and inequality in the workplace, and the family structure. It’s not all bad news though: Greene says that social media is contributing to media literacy among teen girls, and some of them are pushing back against over sexualized images of women in pop culture. But if the lame way women are represented in the media makes you itch for a little levity, don&#821... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3699464 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:41:30 +0100 3699464 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3662785&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fjournal-of-radiology-case-reports-june-2010-issue-published.html The Journal of Radiology Case Reports has just published its June issueVol 4, No 6 (2010)Table of ContentsNeuroradiology (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3662785 Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:28:35 +0100 3662785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3590394&cid=t_91923_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2010%2F05%2F23%2Fnew-images-of-the-sun%2F Very detailed images of the sun. Related posts:Neuro Images The Year’s Most Amazing Scientific Images Students capture stunning images of Earth (Source: Dr Shock MD PhD) Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3590394 Sun, 23 May 2010 06:48:12 +0100 3590394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545631&cid=t_91923_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fporn-addiction-2%2F Am I Addicted to Pornography? This is a self-assessment quiz for determining whether you might be addicted to pornography. Do you ever find yourself spending more time viewing pornography than you intended to? Are you spending less time with family and friends than you used to because of time with pornography? Do you usually masturbate while viewing pornography? Has your job performance suffered as a result of porn use? Has your use of pornography caused problems with your spouse or romantic partner? Do you sometimes prefer masturbation with pornography over sex with your spouse or significant other? Do you ever wake up tired because of late-night use of pornography? Do you keep your porn use secret from others, sometimes lying to cover it up? Do you sometimes fantasize about pe... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545631 Fri, 07 May 2010 14:18:47 +0100 3545631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3542542&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D941 i used this as my introduction slide to talk about a research project i did about marketing electronic resources recently. it was nice and quiet in the lecture hall until people got to the last entry… (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3542542 Thu, 06 May 2010 17:15:17 +0100 3542542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3416166&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fnew-case-gallery-feature-display-radiology-cases-by-diagnosis.html And another feature has been added to Radiolopolis: Display cases by diagnosis.This new feature allows you to browse through our entire case gallery by alphabet.1. Just go to the "Case gallery" and click on the link"Review all diagnoses" (red arrow).2. You will then see letters from A to Z.3. Click on any letter and every case starting with that letter will be shown and can be reviewed. (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3416166 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:22:08 +0100 3416166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318552&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fspringerimages-has-replaced-imagesmd.html SpringerImages has replaced ImagesMD but it includes much more than clinical images and now you can access it with your UniKey.The massive collection of 1.6 million scientific, technological, and medical images includes photos, tables and figures, charts, graphs, histograms, and other illustrations. Although covering all scientific subject areas, some 61% of the collection focuses on medical and life sciences. Subscribers can use the material liberally as long as they do not use it for direct commercial purposes. SpringerImages also includes a small but growing collection of open access images, which are available to anyone, no registration required. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318552 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:23:00 +0100 3318552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3153387&cid=t_91923_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F01%2Fyoutube-is-retarded.html Yes, YouTube is retarded and has some double standards! A few days ago I uploaded about a 100 physical examination videos to YouTube. Among them were a few breast and genital exam videos. In a couple of days one of the videos was on the list of the most viewed educational videos.The female breast exam video one of the top 5 educational videos watched yesterday (Jan the 7th 2010)In less than 24 hours i got a warning:Then the video was "rejected" (removed all together)Shortly afterwords the rectal exam videos were removed too.Here is the explanation provided by YouTube:"Most nudity is not allowed on YouTube, particularly if it is in a sexual context. Videos that are is intended to be sexually provocative are also generally not acceptable for YouTube. There are exceptions for some educational... My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3153387 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:33:00 +0100 3153387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3135593&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fradiology-case-gallery-improved-discussions-for-all-images-shared.html Dear Radiolopolis members - long wished and now came true:Until now case gallery discussions were only shared for each individual image. Therefore it happened that parallel discussions were held for one and the same case but for different images and members did not now about it. This has been changed now and all discussions that are related to a specific case are shared alltogether.Thank you for all of your suggestions!More to come... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3135593 Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:17:50 +0100 3135593 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3122071&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D859 made over at glassgiant (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3122071 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:59:36 +0100 3122071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3079460&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F10%2Fupdate-iphone-apps-for-dental-professionals%2F The following is a list of FREE or reasonably priced iPhone applications pertaining to dentistry: PubSearch: Search PubMed from your phone Dental Practice Monitor Dental Radiology 3D Teeth iBrush Procedural Sedation and Analgesia: Provides quick access to procedural sedation and analgesia information. Epocrates:  Drug Reference MedScape:provides comprehensive drug information, clinical reference, reference tools, medical news and CE. Muscle Head and Neck System:Concentrates on the [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3079460 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:15:58 +0100 3079460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3061453&cid=t_91923_109_f&fid=38950&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shockmd.com%2F2009%2F12%2F06%2Fthe-years-most-amazing-scientific-images%2F This is a colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of inner ear hair cells in the organ of corti, in the cochlea of the inner ear. One of the 62 stunning scientific images presented Popsci.com. They’re not all medicine or neuroscience related but they’re all stunning, have a look at them on Popsci.com, with explanations such as: These cells are surrounded by a fluid called the endolymph. As sound enters the ear it causes waves to form in the endolymph, which in turn cause these hairs to move. The movement is converted into an electrical signal, which is passed to the brain. The V-shaped arrangement of hairs lies on the top of a single cell. Magnification: x21,000 when printed 10cm wide. Related posts:A New Way to Visualize and Interact with Scientific Data “Your flyin... Dr Shock MD PhD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3061453 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:03:53 +0100 3061453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981033&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=38272&url=http%3A%2F%2Flaikaspoetnik.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F10%2Ffinding-skin-disease-pictures-on-the-web%2F Guest author: Eric Rumsey (@ericrumsey on Twitter) Librarian and Web Developer at University of Iowa Creater and Keeper of Hardin MD ——————————————————————————————- When looking for skin disease pictures on the Web, the first step is to search for the specific disease terms of interest in Google Image Search. You will likely find something, but don’t assume that it [...] (Source: Laika's MedLibLog) Laika's MedLibLog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981033 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:32:51 +0100 2981033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2981032&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D805 if what you’re after is a clean interface for on-the-go database searching, ebscohost mobile’s got you covered. seriously. simple. interface. i’ll paste three screen shots. that’s all it took to get to a full-text pdf of an article. screen shot #1, the search interface, arrived at via the url http://0-search.ebscohost.com.linus.lmu.edu/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=mobile&defaultdb=a9h. (note that the url we’re using contains our proxy snippet. if you’re not affiliated with loyola marymount university this link won’t work for you.) our default database to begin a search is academic search complete. if you want to begin your search in a different database, choose the hyperlink “choose databases” from this initial search page... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2981032 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:16:41 +0100 2981032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2920374&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2F3d-head-and-neck-anatomy-for-dentistry.html Our request for a subscription to this exciting new resource on anatomy.tv has been successful. From today 3D Head and Neck Anatomy for Dentistry can be accessed 24/7 from anywhere. If you are off-campus login remotely with your UniKey. Or login with your name and barcode if you are a honorary academic/clinical tutor. For a true 3D view you need to install a special media player on your computer. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2920374 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:44:00 +0100 2920374 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2838873&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D764 in our new library the group study room walls are called “wall talkers.”  the white walls have a coating which can be written on with special markers.  it’s perfect for taking notes for a group meeting, or working through an idea together.  some people get creative with the use of the boards. evolution (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2838873 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:42:10 +0100 2838873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796557&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fhow-to-tutorial-for-the-case-of-the-week.html This tutorial explains, how to efficiently create a Radiology teaching file and submit it for the "Case of the Week".First, log into Radiolopolis (www.radiolopolis.com). Then you will see a link "My teaching files" in your left menu (screenshot 1). Screenshot 1  After  you clicked on the link "My teaching files" yoRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796557 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:14:12 +0100 2796557 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796558&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fgroups-improved-new-features-added-to-groups.html We jus added several new useful features to all groups on Radiolopolis: a peer-reviewed Radiology search engine and a PubMed/Medline search capability.  These features are in cooperation with the awarded programs Radiology Search (www.RadiologySearch.net)  and PubRad (www.PubRad.org). Both programs have been presented on multiple international Radiology meetings, such as RSNA, ARRS, ECR, ICR and more.You may find both features in the right bottom of the/your group page (see rRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796558 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:54:11 +0100 2796558 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727292&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fgoogle-images-creative-commons-search.html Google has just added a Creative Commons filter to its Image Search, see the Official Google Blog . To use this feature go to Google Advanced Image Search and look for the Usage Rights filters. Of course, as always, you will need to make an evaluation about whether the image is in fact Creative Commons. Nevertheless, for those who want to adopt good practice in image re-use, this is a very helpful development. Subscribe in a reader (Source: DentistryLibrary@Sydney) DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727292 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:33:00 +0100 2727292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796560&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fradiology-case-of-the-week-opened-.html As a new educational treasure on Radiolopolis, we just implemented the new Radiology "Case of the Week". Each week, we present you with a new teaching file created by our affiliated teaching file server Radiology Teacher. The Case of the Week presents with several multiple choice questions. You may test your Radiology knowledge and receive yiur scores and detailed explanations for the teaching file. You may access the Case of the Week by several ways:ClicRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796560 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:36:57 +0100 2796560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2719835&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fyou-have-never-seen-dental-anatomy.html Electronic atlas of human occlusion & the TMJ /produced by eHuman Digital Anatomy, Brown & Herbranson Imaging in association with Loma Linda University. [Portula Valley, CA] : Brown & Herbranson c2008.Please note: Due to licence restrictions this DVD atlas can only be accessed in the Dentistry Library at SDH."This state-of-the-art TMJ/Occlusion Atlas is a ground-breaking resource combining high-quality computer models of the temporomandibular joint with 3-D interactive models and movies of mandibular movement and occlusal relationships. Detailed anatomy of the TMJ along with its unique features, muscles of mastication, ligaments, innervation and blood supply are displayed in animations based on real anatomy and in dissection images with annotations. Anatomically precise illustrations are d... DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2719835 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:02:00 +0100 2719835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2796562&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.radiolopolis.com%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2Fradiology-museum-displaying-radiology-arts-radiology-rarities-and-radiology-history.html Radiolopolis has just recently opened a new "Radiology Museum". This museum displays radiological items from multiple categories displaying radiological items of historic value as well as from the presence. Categories include: Radiology Art - This category displays artistic work in RadiologyRadiology CRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2796562 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:08:14 +0100 2796562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2712229&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fafter-year-and-half-of-planning-and.html After a year and a half of planning and development, Springer Science+Business Media, an international scholarly publisher based in Germany has launched SpringerImages. The massive collection of 1.6 million scientific, technological, and medical images includes photos, tables and figures, charts, graphs, histograms, and other illustrations. Although covering all scientific subject areas, some 61% of the collection focuses on medical and life sciences. Drawing on its own vast collection of content, Springer provides multilayered, in-depth indexing. Subscribers can use the material liberally as long as they do not use it for direct commercial purposes.SpringerImages includes a small but growing collection of open access images, which are available to anyone, no registration required.Source: ... DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2712229 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:24:00 +0100 2712229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2685288&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fafter-year-and-half-of-planning-and.html After a year and a half of planning and development, Springer Science+Business Media, an international scholarly publisher based in Germany has launched SpringerImages. The massive collection of 1.6 million scientific, technological, and medical images includes photos, tables and figures, charts, graphs, histograms, and other illustrations. Although covering all scientific subject areas, some 61% of the collection focuses on medical and life sciences. Drawing on its own vast collection of content, Springer provides multilayered, in-depth indexing. Subscribers can use the material liberally as long as they do not use it for direct commercial purposes.SpringerImages includes a small but growing collection of open access images, which are available to anyone, no registration required.Source: ... DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2685288 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:24:00 +0100 2685288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2674248&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FV_mX1CBbAsI%2F As in Marvin L. Corman’s book (Colon & Rectal Surgery) quotes: Man should always strive to have his intestines relaxed all the days of his life and that bowel function should approximate diarrhea. This is a fundamental principle in medicine, that whenever the stool is withheld or is extruded with difficulty, grave illnesses result. Maimonides: Mishneh Torah Rectal prolapse (a.k.a. Procidentia) is one of the most fascinating surgical pathologies because its complexity in treatment. In 1912 Moschcowitz proposed an herniation of Douglas pouch as a cause for rectal prolapse. Another cause was proposed by Broden and Snellman with the help of defecography described a full thickness rectal intussusception. Rectal prolapse is 6 times more common in females (as males) aged 50 years or ... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2674248 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:14:42 +0100 2674248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2670764&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D722 What started it all: http://friendfeed.com/lsw/4ad34a8d/inspired-by-this-thread Where the cod has been recently: Eagle Dawg Blog (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2670764 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:45:55 +0100 2670764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2653822&cid=t_91923_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F30%2Fhappy-thoughts-could-make-you-sad%2F You know how I’ve been telling you all to head to the mirror and say to the gorgeous creature staring back at you: “I’m good enough, I’m strong enough, Gosh darn it, people like me!” Yah, well, forget about that now. Because there is new research that says happy thoughts might make you sad. According The Economist: Joanne Wood of the University of Waterloo in Canada and her colleagues designed a series of experiments [in which] they questioned a group of 68 men and women using long-accepted methods to measure self-esteem. The participants were then asked to spend four minutes writing down any thoughts and feelings that were on their minds. In the midst of this, half were randomly assigned to say to themselves, “I am a lovable person” every time the... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2653822 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:12:55 +0100 2653822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2621917&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fneed-oral-cancer-pictures-for-your-dental-website%2F Remember when DentalBlogs covered the new oral cancer screening technology, Identafi? Well, the maker of Identafi, Trimira, is now offering FREE (that’s right, free) clinical pictures of oral cancer cases. If you have a dental website, you may know just how difficult it can be to get your hands on quality clinical photos. Trimira has it right - pictures are a great marketing tool, and they should be free! Anybody can access the picture demo, but, of course, the really sweet stuff is reserved for registered Trimira clients. Here’s the press release… Trimira™ Offers Online Library of Oral Cancer Images HOUSTON, TX: July 15, 2009 Trimira™ LLC, manufacturers of the Identafi 3000™ Oral Cancer Screening Device, have developed the Trimira Clinical Image Library, a comprehe... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2621917 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:16:26 +0100 2621917 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511167&cid=t_91923_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F06%2F15%2Fthe-age-of-innocence%2F You know, I can still remember being very young and how much fun it was. Or at least I think I remember it being fun. I felt safe, lacking stress or pressure, and was interested in what the great outdoors had to reveal. Now, you have to know that I lived in a pretty nice neighborhood, where the family ate dinner together, we all went to church on Sunday, and where it was OK to play in the street, ride your bicycle, climb trees and build forts. If you skinned your knee, the neighbor called your mom, and by the time you got home she had the bandage and tincture of iodine ready. I did my homework, the dishes, and played. Period. Oh, yeah, I had my sports (I rode horses), played golf, figure-skated, bowled, played badminton and croquet, and was on the rifle team. But did I run from activity t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511167 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:10:56 +0100 2511167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404972&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D646 marie-kennedy.com, the site i created to showcase my digital photographs, is now a shiny new blog!  go and grab an rss feed to put some digital photography into your feedreader.  you’ll feel better, i promise.  enjoy the primary page where i will post color images as i make them, as well as the portfolio pages of my previous work. the images on the site are mainly good for making a little print for yourself to hang in the office to brighten your day.  if you want a bigger print, check out the paypal link on the main page and i will send you an archival inkjet print. all of the images on marie-kennedy.com are licensed under creative commons: attribution-noncommercial-share alike 3.0 united states.  that means that you may use, share, or remix anything you find on the site without... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404972 Wed, 13 May 2009 15:12:40 +0100 2404972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458221&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2FDare-To-Share-Radiology-case-and-image-exchange-released-.html "Dare To Share!" is a project, which allows sharing cases between researchers and colleagues. Users may find interesting or needed cases/images for different kind of projects (studies, books, publications, presentations etc.) while assuring the owner's credentials/copyright of the case. Direct contact between the searcher and the owner of the case provides also a good opportunity to get to know new, potential partners for future projects.Why was "Dare To Share!" devRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458221 Mon, 04 May 2009 03:00:00 +0100 2458221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458224&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2FNew-application-added-Put-your-Flickr-photos-on-Radiolopolis.html Good news for those who have a Flickr account and want to share their images with others:Radiolopolis just integrated a new feature to show your Flickr photo albums.You may enable this application in your applications section, by clicking on "Browse applications". then just install "MyFlickr Gallery". In the settings (found in "My applications" -> "My Flick Gallery") just type in your Flickr photoset ID.To retrieve your FlRead More... (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458224 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:00:00 +0100 2458224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2367437&cid=t_91923_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2009%2F04%2Fwild-x-rays%2F Check out this collection of ‘feral’ medical images from AOL news. Once again, a big thanks to @fnyc for the link. (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2367437 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:43:07 +0100 2367437 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2458227&cid=t_91923_115_f&fid=38592&url=%2Findex.php%2Fmy-profile%2Fmy-blog%2FLatest-User-Cases.html The "home" page of the individual user has been slightly changed and the latest uploaded user cases are displayed on the right side of the page. This helps you to stay uptodate, which cases were recently uploaded. By clicking on the thumbnail, you can see the image in full size and additional information about that case. Also embedded is a link for quick upload of your own cases. Did you know that your Karma increases with each additional case you upload?! (Source: Radiolopolis Blogs) Radiolopolis Blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2458227 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 03:00:00 +0100 2458227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2234139&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D524 Project from Tim Schwartz, Card Catalog snip from the description of the project on his Web site: A card catalog designed to hold all of the songs on my iPod, 7,390 songs. Each song is cataloged on a single card. The cards are organized in reverse chronological order, that is the songs I listened to most recently are in the front of the catalog, and the songs I haven’t listened to in two years exist at the back. The piece is seven feet long when closed and just under fourteen feet when opened. *hands a banana to information aesthetics for pointing me to this artwork* *p.s. you totally know i would have alphabetized those cards and added some additional ones for see-also references, had i been the one to conceive of the project* (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2234139 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:07:16 +0100 2234139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2228349&cid=t_91923_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F02%2F26%2Fweight-management-posts%2F I’ve pulled together links to prior entries that are dealing with Weight Managment, Weight Stereotypes and Weight Management Plans. Tyra Banks Retort on “Fat” Comments Queen Latifah - My Weight is “Healthy” Truth in Advertising: No wonder our perception of beauty is distorted Teaching Our Children to Have a Healthy Self Image: Dove’s Onslaught Campaign These prior posts look at many of the issues regarding our perceptions of beauty and weight as well as the impact of these images on our children. Authored by Dr.Dyer. Hosted by Edublogs. (Source: Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50) Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2228349 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:00:18 +0100 2228349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2206878&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D495 love monkeys? yes. want to see pictures of the latest pictures uploaded to flickr with the tag “monkey”? yes. drop this url into your favorite feed reader: http://api.flickr.com/services/feeds/photos_public.gne?tags=monkey&lang=en-us&format=rss_200 let’s say you want to see the latest pictures uploaded to flickr using some other search term than “monkey.”  for example, try using “organize” to see what people think something organized looks like.  here’s how: go to http://flickr.com click the down-facing arrow next to the tab marked “explore” and choose “popular tags” insert your own search term in the jump to box and click “go” at the bottom of your search results page there is an rss button next... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2206878 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:39:34 +0100 2206878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2202638&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ada.org%2Fpublic%2Fmedia%2Fvideos%2Fminute%2Fdiet_anorexia_broadband.wmv February 22-28, 2009 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Physical changes in the mouth are one of the first signs an eating disorder exists. According to the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness, up to 89% of bulimics show signs of tooth erosion, and 28% of all bulimic cases are first diagnosed by dental professionals. Dental practitioners should [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2202638 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:29:52 +0100 2202638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2132618&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D466 Ursus Wehrli’s attempts to tidy up messy art pieces are deeply satisfying to me. if the video doesn’t play you may link directly at http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/400. (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2132618 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:13:33 +0100 2132618 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112515&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D462 the cheeky magpie has an adorable downloadable heart template (life-sized, naturally) that you can use to make your own valentine’s day cards. this one’s for you, my medical librarian friends! download the template from the cheeky magpie! thanks to edythe for pointing this out. (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112515 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:57:07 +0100 2112515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074249&cid=t_91923_131_f&fid=35008&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscienceroll.com%2F2009%2F01%2F02%2Fdiabetes365-the-best-e-patient-project-ever%2F Kerri Morrone is one of the most famous e-patients nowadays. She runs the popular Sixuntilme blog that focuses on diabetes management and now finished a one-year-long project, the Diabetes365 (check the Flickr image collection out): Over the last 366 days (leap year added the extra challenge), I’ve lived my life with my camera at the ready, snapping photos of everything from CGM sensors to snacks … and the moments in between.  I thought that the Diabetes 265 project would make me feel like diabetes is an overwhelming facet of my life, but instead I’ve seen that diabetes truly does not define any of us.  We can grab pictures of our meters and our pump sites, but there’s also so much LIFE going on between all these moments of diabetes management. Why is it importan... ScienceRoll blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074249 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:53:45 +0100 2074249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2077346&cid=t_91923_88_f&fid=38203&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprecordialthump.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2F30%2Frevisiting-a-picture-worth-a-thousand-words-iv%2F Remember Roger Ballen’s photograph from “A picture worth a thousand words… IV“? So, what’s the diagnosis? See and then reason and compare and control. But see first. No two eyes see the same thing. No two mirrors give forth the same reflection. - William Osler Berci, of ScienceRoll fame, pointed the finger at Fragile X syndrome (also known as Martin-Bell syndrome). The features of this condition certainly appear consistent with the two men depicted in the photograph, as discussed at Clinical Cases and Images: X-linked heredity with variable penetrance - so males are more commonly affected, as they lack a “back up” copy of the gene. Mental retardation (IQ 35-70 is typical), autistic-like behaviour, and other neuropsychological problems. I think thi... AEQUANIMITAS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2077346 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 22:24:47 +0100 2077346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074105&cid=t_91923_150_f&fid=34889&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpharmamkting.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2F2008-in-images-from-pharma-marketing.html (Source: Pharma Marketing Blog) Pharma Marketing Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074105 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 12:47:00 +0100 2074105 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2076961&cid=t_91923_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F12%2Fyottalook-worth-a-look%2F Yottalook is free radiology-centric web search engine and was designed to provide the practicing radiologists with the most important and relevant information at the time of patient care. The search engine is based on natural query analysis, semantic ontology and ranking algorithms powered by iVirtuoso. The thesaurus of medical terminologies is supported by the Radiology Society of North [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2076961 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 04:34:07 +0100 2076961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2028717&cid=t_91923_105_f&fid=36987&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FIvorKovicMd%2F%7E3%2F480567332%2F Microsoft Surface is a Multi-touch product which is developed as a software and hardware combination technology that allows a user, or multiple users, to manipulate digital content by the use of natural motions, hand gestures, or physical objects. To get a better idea watch the video below. So far, it has been utilized in markets like entertainment and hospitality. For instance some Las Vegas casinos have installed it to allow their customers to flirt and order specialty drinks using the technology. But wouldn’t it be great to have this technology applied in the health care industry. Well, this is exactly what Texas Health Resources (THR), a large Texas health care provider is hoping to do. After Microsoft demonstrated Surface in Dallas a few months ago, they invited clinicians, as ... Ivor Kovic, M.D. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2028717 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:11:08 +0100 2028717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1961873&cid=t_91923_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fmedically-important-parasites-images.html Medical entomology deals with the study of arthropods which cause or transmit disease to man.We will focus on Family Culicidae here:Culicidae include:CulexAedesAnophelesMembers of this subfamily are characterized by:Long proboscisPresence of scales on bodyFemale feeds on blood while the male feeds on plant juices.AnophelesTransmits the following diseases:Human malaria (Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of the Americas, Asia, and Africa. Each year, there are approximately 515 million cases of malaria, killing between one and three million people.)Wuchereria bancrofti (Wuchereria bancrofti is a parasitic filarial nematode worm spread by a mosquito vector. It is one of the three par... My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1961873 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:20:00 +0100 1961873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1955936&cid=t_91923_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2Fmedically-important-parasites-free.html According to wikipedia: Protozoa are unicellular eukaryotes, (singular protozoan). While there is no exact definition of the term, most scientists use protozoan to refer to a unicellular heterotrophic protist, like amoebas and ciliates.Some protozoa have life stages alternating between proliferative stages (eg trophozoites) and dormant cysts. As cysts, protozoa can survive harsh conditions, such as exposure to extreme temperatures and harmful chemicals, or long periods without access to nutrients, water, or oxygen for a period of time. Being a cyst enables parasitic species to survive outside of the host, and allows their transmission from one host to another.When protozoa are in the form of trophozoites (Greek, tropho=to nourish), they actively feed and grow. The process by which the prot... My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1955936 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:28:00 +0100 1955936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1952531&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D400 saw this on my commute to work today, chalked onto the sidewalk.  seems like good advice! (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1952531 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:13:22 +0100 1952531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1948052&cid=t_91923_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F11%2F75-items-in-prep4mds-public-domain.html Medical Public Domain Photos on Flickr Who would like to join? Who would like to share?Thanks for reading :) ... http://prep4md.blogspot.com/ (Source: My M.D. Journey!) My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1948052 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:07:00 +0100 1948052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1909287&cid=t_91923_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F10%2F22%2Fmedical-media-kits-pete-smith%2F Medical Multimedia with physician direction, editing and control is available but of variable quality. I have been searching for high quality animations to assist in the contextualization of e-learning and medical education. With an ever-expanding collection of radiological and clinical images the next step is to combine core text, HQ clinical images and HD video with physician led animation. In this [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1909287 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 15:05:05 +0100 1909287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1877221&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F14%2Fblog-action-day-oral-health-and-poverty%2F Wednesday, October 15th is the second annual Blog Action Day. This event aims to unite the world’s bloggers, podcasters and videocasters to post about the same issue on the same day with the goal of raising awareness, triggering global discussion, and making a difference. This year’s theme is POVERTY. Blog Action Day calls for all bloggers [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1877221 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:47:51 +0100 1877221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1865610&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fdental-and-medical-images-for-teaching.html The Library subscribes to two image banks which provide copyright compliant, sourced images that can be used in your lecture notes, powerpoints and online units of study.imagesMD is a collection of images taken from some core textbooks. All images contain correct citations so you are able use them and cite them correctly. You can create a personal account to store images and email them to yourself in PowerPoint format. (Unikey or Library barcode required)MDconsult Another collection of images taken from textbooks provided by MDConsult. All images link back to the e-books and full citation is provided. Select the “Images” link from the top menu. You can email yourself images. (Unikey or Library barcode required)Two alternative images banks are HONmedia by the Health On the Net Foundatio... DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1865610 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:01:00 +0100 1865610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1854031&cid=t_91923_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F10%2Fwhere-can-i-find-good-quality-free.html The best avatar creating site I have found so far is "Face Your Manga". They have an amazingly wide variety of options and styles. Try it out. I am sure that you would like it. You can then use your unique avatar on your blog, forums, IM, and so on.Thanks to "mobilephone2003" from YouTube for pointing out the site.Have a nice day. http://prep4md.blogspot.com/ (Source: My M.D. Journey!) My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1854031 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:00:00 +0100 1854031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1813109&cid=t_91923_165_f&fid=37959&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthskills.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F22%2Fmigraine-information-site%2F I came across this site today as I was looking for some visuals on migraine.  It’s a site run by the Migraine Aura Foundation, and contains some incredible imagery, as well as some very technical and scientific information on the neurology of migraine.  One of the ones I really liked was a simulation showing a traveling wave in gyrate cortex and the corresponding visual field defect.  Look at it on the website for more information and background on it.  And if you head into the section ‘Migraine Aura’ you’ll see an incredible simulation of the visual aura some people get prior to a migraine.  It’s a wee bit migraine-inducing actually, but soooo like mine (except mine’s not colourful, more like blank areas). That section also has a great series of v... HealthSkills Weblog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1813109 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:48:48 +0100 1813109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1783110&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D293 flickr now allows you to embed a slideshow of your images on a website or blog.  find a set of images you like, click on ’slideshow’, and then when the show starts, hover your mouse in the upper right hand of the screen and click on ’share’. you can choose to paste a link on your site that takes the viewer back to the flickr site to play the slideshow or you can paste some code to have the slideshow play right on your web page. i should note that you can’t share others’ images this way, just your own, and you need to be logged in to your flickr account to see the share code. here’s a slideshow of a few of my images: (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1783110 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:50:38 +0100 1783110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1779929&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D290 no doubt you’ve seen pictures of the presidential candidates’ speeches lately, laid out attractively in word clumps.  these text ‘clouds’ aren’t new, but this particular visualization technique has really caught on lately, especially with the free tool, wordle.  here’s an example of barack obama’s acceptance speech, wordle-style: what’s nice about the tool is that when you see data like this presented visually, you think about it differently than if you were just reading a transcript of the speech. the creator of wordle, many eyes, has other visualization tools for you to play around with at their site. you may use existing data or upload your own (if you upload your own data, please read the terms of service carefully). here’s a nic... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1779929 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:19:30 +0100 1779929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1770855&cid=t_91923_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fmy-latest-project-or-burst-of-immature.html After starting an account at www.flickr.com and falling in love with it, I noticed that you can make groups where you can share content (images and videos) and discuss subjects of interest.And you know me, I would not lose a chance to give it a try! So, I did. I just started this new group called "Medical Public Domain" where I intend to collect good quality medical images that are free of any copyright restrictions.You can join for free! So be sure to! If you already have an account on flickr you have no excuse! lolNo, seriously, don't you remeber those nights where you were searching on google for that xray or CT or microscopic bacteria image?? What you have never done that? What, it is only me? Then I guess I am from Mars!Anyhow, I think this would probably make it easier for someone ... My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1770855 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 18:56:00 +0100 1770855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1727824&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F22%2Fmastering-digital-dental-photography%2F New Book at Bibby Library Mastering Digital Dental Photography Bengel, Wolfgang Quintessence Publishing.  Provides information on digital dental photography. Topics include basic components of photography, digital technique, camera systems suitable for dental photography, photographing small objects, copying radiographs, image editing, special problems, Photoshop procedures, and more.   This book may be borrowed for two weeks. (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1727824 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:38:10 +0100 1727824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715349&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F18%2Foral-lichen-planus-resources%2F MayoClinic.com has provided information for patients diagnosed with Oral Lichen Planus.  The website includes a definition, symptoms, causes, risk factors, complications, diagnosis, treatment and more.  Click here to view the site. A list of systematic reviews for this condition, as indexed in Medline, can be viewed here. Additional resources, including image databases: VisualDx - enter “oral lichen planus” in search box.  [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715349 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:50:57 +0100 1715349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1715350&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=37825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbibbynews.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F15%2Ftop-10-books-bibby-library%2F The following are the ten most popular books at Bibby library.  These are used the most frequently of all the books in our collection.  If you are a student, faculty or staff member of the University of Rochester, you can borrow them too! 10. Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics /  McNamara, Brudon, Kokich 9.   Carranza’s clinical periodontology 8.   Phillips’ science of dental [...] (Source: Bibby Library News and Tips) Bibby Library News and Tips blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1715350 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:44:50 +0100 1715350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1709858&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D309 i’m slowly releasing my photographs under a creative commons attribution-noncommercial-share alike 3.0 united states license. this means that you may share/remix as long as you attribute the original work to me, share the resulting remix with a similar license, and don’t use my images for commercial purposes. the decision comes as a result of my work in librarianship, which focuses a lot on sharing and openness. i realized recently that i wasn’t being quite as open with my photographs as i could be, thus this new approach. find the works at http://marie-kennedy.com or at my flickr page. if you’d like an archival print of any of the photos, contact me. These works by Marie R. Kennedy are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Uni... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1709858 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:03:10 +0100 1709858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664772&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D275 germ wrangler (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664772 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:48:28 +0100 1664772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1618220&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D266 (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618220 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:34:17 +0100 1618220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1596952&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D265 i put in the word “organize” into the search box at visuwords, and the results were a visual mess. go ahead, give it a try and see what i mean. the results produce a fantastic thesaurus, so it’s worth a look, but a quick look. while you’re there, grab one of the word nodes and drag it around the screen and then watch all the nodes resettle themselves. i then searched the word “monkey” and had much prettier results. the bottom line: this is a really fun site that can be used to stimulate some ideas about words you may not have considered before. i’ll bookmark it to give it a try the next time i’m writing an article and need a thesaurus. further thinking: i wonder if something like this could be created with medical subject headings as the sour... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1596952 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:18:55 +0100 1596952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1509359&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D250 when you search the image site flickr under the groups tab for ‘creative commons’ you will get a results set with a lot of group pools with a specific focus. my quick search retrieved insects in creative commons flowers in creative commons nature in creative commons architecture in creative commons why do you care? at some point you’ve worked on a powerpoint presentation and have looked to insert some images to jazz it up. flickr may be a good resource for this. the images that are in the “creative commons” pools are put there by photographers that want you to use their images. by looking in the ‘flowers in creative commons’ pool, for example, you will only find pictures of flowers, and only pictures with creative commons licenses. when you find... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509359 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:29:59 +0100 1509359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1482290&cid=t_91923_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F301679605%2F Kristin Roovers was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and a trusted member of a research lab at the medical school studying the role of cell growth in diabetes. But when an editor of The Journal of Clinical Investigation did a spot-check of one of her images for an article in 2005, Roovers’s research proved a little too perfect, The Chronicle of Higher Education reports. The image had dark bands on it, supposedly showing different proteins in different conditions. “As we looked at it, we realized the person had cut and pasted the exact same bands” over and over again, Ushma Neill, the journal’s executive editor, tells the paper. In some cases, a copied part of the image was flipped or reversed to make it look like a new finding. “The clos... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1482290 Sat, 31 May 2008 05:22:40 +0100 1482290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1480969&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D246 the chronicle of higher education has an intriguing post in yesterday’s edition, about fraudulent images used in scientific publications. the images discussed in the article were altered in a way that made it look like the results of the research were different than the actual results, but the researcher commented that she was simply, “trying to present it even better.” if a researcher does alter an image, those changes should be noted in the caption, a footnote, or in the methods section. it is easy to note that “the contrast in this image was increased to demonstrate more clearly the difference between a and b.” if you think of an image as data, a researcher should be able to understand that he/she should disclose all changes to images just as he would note ... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1480969 Fri, 30 May 2008 18:10:42 +0100 1480969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1466337&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D244 This article is a guide for collection developers at the point of considering a metadata schema for their digital collection. The nine questions asked in this article will assist a developer in clarifying how he wants the collection to be organized, described, and used. This article uses examples to illustrate how these questions guided the development of a digital collection built at the University of Southern California. Keywords: Metadata, Digital Libraries, Schemas, Collection Development. the journal of digital information is an open access, peer-reviewed web-based journal with an entirely online submission and review process. they’re moving to a new version of software and i expect their procedures will be smoother as a result. (Source: Organizatio... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1466337 Fri, 23 May 2008 20:09:05 +0100 1466337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1433969&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D225 many of my colleagues are getting ready for the upcoming conference of medical librarians, preparing their posters for display and powerpoint files for paper presentations. many of them will use charts to visually display their ideas, with the hope that a single, effective image will stick with their audience. the best charts are the ones that convey one idea (easy to view) rather than many ideas (confusing for the audience). of course, they’ll also stick with you if they’re hilarious, like these song-related charts at boyshapedbox on flickr. i would like to direct your attention to the clinical cases and images blog’s post on how not to give a presentation. be sure to view the slideshare link there, called “death by powerpoint.” (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1433969 Sat, 10 May 2008 14:30:13 +0100 1433969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1429140&cid=t_91923_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gideononline.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F05%2F07%2Flyme-disease-revisited%2F As America once again enters the “Lyme disease season” information regarding this major infectious disease continues to evolve rapidly. The following material has been generated using GIDEON, an interactive on line program that can be used to diagnose or explore the status of all infectious diseases: signs and symptoms, status in every country, ongoing epidemics, antibiotics, vaccines, parasites, virus … in real time. So, let’s test your knowledge about Lyme disease: True or false: Lyme disease is a relatively new infection that is primarily limited to the United States. You have probably heard that Lyme disease is transmitted by ticks. How many tick-borne diseases occur in the world ? In the United States ? Many other infectious diseases are characterized by ... GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1429140 Thu, 08 May 2008 04:02:48 +0100 1429140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423794&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D219 i came across feelimage while browsing mashupawards. the site claims to search flickr for “feeling words”. i looked into the site with interest, as the practical implementation of a search engine using high-semantic tags to retrieve an image hasn’t been done yet, as far as i’m aware. after reviewing the site i see that it still hasn’t. the thrust of this search engine is that it indexes colors (a physical feature), not feelings. too bad. another mashup i found while at mashupawards is pure eye candy enjoyment: twistori. (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423794 Tue, 06 May 2008 17:32:49 +0100 1423794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1415083&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D217 i realize that most of you follow this blog via a feed reader, and as a result you’re missing the new flickr badge (rotating photo goodness!) in the sidebar of my main blog page. so sad! find the photographs at http://www.flickr.com/photos/orgmonkey. (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1415083 Fri, 02 May 2008 03:58:30 +0100 1415083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1400774&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D213 i uploaded photos from my iphone to the online photo service, flickr, last week for the first time, during a trip to philadelphia. it was surprisingly easy! i’m posting my favorite one here, but you may check out some others at http://www.flickr.com/photos/orgmonkey. (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1400774 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:06:24 +0100 1400774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1369772&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D210 depauw visual resource librarians go head to head with google image search by using artstor and win in this video: want more? : the librarian, spring break (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1369772 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:54:57 +0100 1369772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1347691&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D205 just yesterday i commented to a colleague that for a discipline as visual as medicine, the libraries that serve it still tend to be text-centric, and then, bam! i hear about a journal that embodies what i imagine is the kind of learning experience that works best in medicine: the journal of visualized experiments.  it’s a video-based journal with a focus on biological experiments, highlighting protocols and discussion. thanks to the imaginary journal of poetic economics for pointing me to it.  (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1347691 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:24:34 +0100 1347691 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1344300&cid=t_91923_145_f&fid=35710&url=http%3A%2F%2Fstoryofhealing.com%2F2008%2F04%2F01%2Fdith-pran-a-farewell%2F For many of us who were too young at the time to fully grasp the human atrocities suffered by the people of Cambodia during the regime of the Khmer Rouge, The Killing Fields was the very powerful movie in the 1980s that showed us an overflowing album of the saddest pictures in that part of the world. I have watched that year’s Oscars that awarded the late physician and actor Dr. Haing S. Ngor (1940-1996) for his soulful portrayal of the translator and photojournalist Mr. Dith Pran. But I have seen the film in full only in 2004.   The New York Times announced yesterday the passing away of Mr. Pran, losing to his pancreatic cancer. Dith Pran, a photojournalist for The New York Times whose gruesome ordeal in the killing fields of Cambodia was re-created in a 1984 movie that g... the story of healing blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1344300 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 23:50:14 +0100 1344300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1161198&cid=t_91923_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F218932432%2Ficons_for_business_growth.html   Each time I lead a brain based renewal project at any firm or university … people privately to tell me ahead about  problems caused by change resisters on the job. Can you relate? To some these resisters  act as cogs in rusty status quo wheels. To others they seem to hold sanity in circles that could spin out of control … with untested changes.Both workers and managers though ... tell horror stories about change resisters who prime their brains daily for sticking to the old.  Regardless of needed improvements where they work … some people resist renewal in the most subtle habit building ways. How so?Glance around you at the images walls and you will likely see images some people see daily that inspire or halt change.  Are there icon... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1161198 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:53:04 +0100 1161198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1140246&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D178 a photographer is doing a series on the spines of bound journals. her statement on this work: “Volume is an ongoing project documenting bound periodicals and professional journals in public libraries. Most of these publications are being replaced by their online counterparts, and in many cases the printed versions are no longer bound. Several titles photographed in the process of this project have been removed from the stacks due to space and budget constraints. Searching endless rows of these utilitarian texts, I am struck by the physical mass of knowledge and tenuousness of printed works as they fade from public consciousness.” some of the images are engaging, even though they’re of objects i see every day! my favorite is “blood,” with the white print seemin... Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1140246 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:21:06 +0100 1140246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1101784&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=36090&url=http%3A%2F%2Forgmonkey.net%2F%3Fp%3D168 despite the squicky name this is a nice site for free image downloads.  the advanced search box is well composed and intuitive. you must register to download images. i did a basic search from their front page for diabetes and retrieved a series of images of a person testing his blood glucose.  in the retrieval set were several images of a dog, which initially seemed out of place.  i clicked on one of the dog images and saw that the description tells us that the dog, lucy, has diabetes.  aww… ShareThis (Source: Organization Monkey) Organization Monkey blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1101784 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:59:46 +0100 1101784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2055883&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2Fs64QVnpcR8Q%2F Lakshmi is the hindu goddess of of wealth, fortune, love and beauty, the lotus flower and fertility. She is represented by an icon of a lady with four arms. Lakshmi Tatma is a girl who is two years old but she was born with 8 limbs, because she is joined at the pelvis to what is, in fact, a headless, undeveloped twin (parasitic twin or to be more specific, ischiopagus cojoined twin). This is surely an abnormal feature and it has attracted media attention worldwide. The 24-hour-long surgery to remove the extra limbs of this Indian girl born with four arms and four legs was a success, doctors announced Wednesday. A team of more than 30 physicians removed Lakshmi’s extra limbs, salvaged her organs, and rebuilt her pelvis area, Dr. Sharan Patil said from a hospital in the southern Ind... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2055883 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:56:40 +0100 2055883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=986015&cid=t_91923_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F10%2Frelaxing-images-at-selfhelp-magazine.html (Photo: Seagull over the ocean at Montana de Oro, Los Osos, California, October 28, 2007. Relaxing images and deep breathing can provide a break from stress. Photo by Kristi Gott) The award winning mental health site Self Help Magazine advises people to reduce stress by selecting a calming photograph, relaxing, "breathing slowly and gently," and imagining that "you are there, and that you are feeling good and calm."Self Help Magazine has a slideshow of calming photos, including pictures of sunsets, landscapes, mountains and other scenery. Taking some time to get away from stress with a relaxation break is important for mental and physical health. Emotional and mental tension are part of the "Caregivers Syndrome" of stress and exhaustion. Small breaks to unwind and step away from stress can... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=986015 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:09:00 +0100 986015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=944697&cid=t_91923_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F168621731%2Fimage_of_a_noose_or_wings.html Research shows how people reshape their brains to fail or succeed based on responses to the world around them. Icons and images project on mental screens within your brain to indicate how you’re doing. They’re often pro or con … but rarely both.  Just as war begins with images of greed and violence … harmony begins with portraits of hope, for instance. Interestingly, your spatial intelligence draws from these images on either side … to help you solve daily problems. Which icons drive your workplace today? 1. You’ll meet icons for Columbia's noose and Ohio's guns in the morning news today.  Images for cutting down others ... at Columbia .. or Ohio.  What about where you work? Racism is not what ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=944697 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:55:20 +0100 944697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510342&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FVxtR_uabtnY%2F This surgical model is made of glass fiber and has abdominal and thoracic compartments separated. A selective bronchial intubation can be done in this model. It also has a structure that simulates a diaphragm. You can perform both laparoscopy and thoracoscopy. The organs of a pig are placed within the model. The model is intubated with an “orotracheal” tube Abdominal view Thoracic view Laparoscopy view (Source: Unbounded Medicine) Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510342 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:01:40 +0100 2510342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512983&cid=t_91923_140_f&fid=36503&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FAzureone%2F%7E3%2F0ONKeoKrYmI%2Fffffound.html FFFFOUND is a website located here . The site consists of images that are posted by members. Members also choose their favorite images from those posted by others. This creates a web of images: one image leads to several others then to others and so on. I find the process of looking around very addictive. I often find that I have spent more than an hour on the site without even noticing. It is well worth the time, however, as the images are beautiful and challenging. Ffffound is a nice stretch for the right lobe.A great feature is that any visitor can save an image. Once you find an image you like click on it to open it in a new window. Working in the new window, simply hit the apple plus S keys or go to the File menu and click on 'save page as.’Membership is by invitation only. These in... azureone blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512983 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 13:28:00 +0100 2512983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510343&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FOi1TrOtarh4%2F A previously healthy 63 years old male underwent laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Pneumoperitonium was induced with CO2 at a pressure of 13 mmHg. 30 minutes later, he developed hypercarbia (44mmHg) and subcutaneous emphysema without hemodynamic instability, desaturation or fever. Other causes of hypercarbia was ruled out. The procedure was uneventful and completed successfully. Pneumoperitoneum was released. During surgery the patient underwent hyperventilation and the hypercarbia resolved. Note the color of the skin and the emphysema Note the color of the skin and the emphysema Note the changes in the color of the skin Images courtesy of Mariana Herrera Guerrero, M.D. More of Subcutaneous emphysema here. (Source: Unbounded Medicine) Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510343 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:45:43 +0100 2510343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=806520&cid=t_91923_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcasesblog.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fflickr-images.html Yeah, right.Source: Xanboozled, a Creative Commons license. (Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog) Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=806520 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:39:00 +0100 806520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510347&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2Fb6Eayy5TSWk%2F This is how a Crohn’s disease looks in colonoscopy. (Source: Unbounded Medicine) Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510347 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:02:24 +0100 2510347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510348&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FwdcLxRhhnrs%2F This is a case of a 67 years old male with history of chronic constipation (20 years) and chronic hemorrhoidal disease came to the office with rectal bleeding and a non-redicible anal mass. On physical examination we found Grade IV hemorrhoidal disease. We decide to perform a PPH procedure with an hemorrhoidal circular stapler (33 mm) kit. Note the tissue removed. This donut confirms the circular and complete resection of the defect. On the postoperatory period the patient was in excellent condition without pain and without bleeding. (Source: Unbounded Medicine) Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510348 Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:37:26 +0100 2510348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=781238&cid=t_91923_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcasesblog.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F08%2Fflickr-swallow-brothers.html Swallow BrothersSource: Kuribo, a Creative Commons license. (Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog) Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=781238 Mon, 06 Aug 2007 02:52:00 +0100 781238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=730346&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=34466&url=http%3A%2F%2Fclinicalevidence.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F07%2Fmedical-images.html Last month, the UK's Wellcome Trust made available a large collection of images under Creative Commons license - Wellcome's Images currently includes 40,000+ images representing the last 2,000 years.And from Worth1000, an entertaining (and sometimes disturbing) collection of hoaxed medical images(hat tip to BoingBoing) (Source: Clinical Evidence, Searching Tidbits, and Other Minutiae) Clinical Evidence, Searching Tidbits, and Other Minutiae blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=730346 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:05:00 +0100 730346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=721509&cid=t_91923_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F131973972%2Fracism_isnt_what_weve_been_tol.html Ask anybody at work if they’re racist – and you’ll likely get a resounding NO. So why then, do many people tell us they suffer stress from racist exchanges? A better question might be, Could solutions to subtle racism, lack of respect, or exclusion,  lie in focusing on tone tactics at work?  I'm not talking about more workshops here. Unfortunately, preventative tools rarely come from diversity training as we know it. Why so? When a firm’s focus revolves around creating a friendly, nonthreatening workplace for all employees, respect grows through 5 areas of positive tone, that uproot racism: 1. Differences become strengths - Top-notch leaders at Wegman’s large foodchain in my area, for instance,  treat people with courteous and... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=721509 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:29:55 +0100 721509 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=825556&cid=t_91923_125_f&fid=36046&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdentistrylibrary.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fimage-databases.html The Library provides access to a number of image databases, which contain images across a wide variety of subject areas which have the potential to be used in lecture presentations, student assignments and the like.The new list of Image Databases contains two databases of interest to dentistry.Firstly, images.MD. Images.Md contains over 50,000 medical images, including some covering dentistry. You have the option of either searching the databases directly, or browsing by collection - select upper respiratory tract and head and neck for dental images. By registering on the site you have the options of settting up your own image library on the site as well as creating PowerPoint presentations.The other database is Anatomy.TV. Anatomy.tv provides access to interactive 3-D models of human anat... DentistryLibrary@Sydney blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=825556 Tue, 26 Jun 2007 04:07:00 +0100 825556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=676113&cid=t_91923_122_f&fid=35077&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurophilosophy.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F06%2F13%2Ffelice-frankel-envisioning-science%2F The New York Times has a profile of researcher, author and science photographer Felice Frankel. Frankel is a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a senior research fellow at Harvard University’s Faculty of the Arts and Sciences, where she is head of the Envisioning Science Program. The emphasis of the program is the use [...] (Source: Neurophilosophy) Neurophilosophy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=676113 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 20:41:06 +0100 676113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=672248&cid=t_91923_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcasesblog.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F06%2Fmedical-encyclopedia-askdrwiki-expands.html AskDrWiki is a collaborative encyclopedia started by cardiology fellows at Cleveland Clinic which is expanding rapidly its scope of high quality free content. The project received a lot of coverage from both professional and mainstream media which had the desired effect of bringing more contributors. A wiki is only as good as its contributors and there is definitely a strength in numbers. In addition, the AskDrWiki founders have introduced a rigorous screening process to ensure that only qualified medical professionals can add and edit articles. My application was accepted and I am currently a member of the Editorial Board.In the recent months, AskDrWiki has expanded its collection of free medical videos and images:- Echocardiograms - 177- Coronary Angiograms - 145- Peripheral Angiograms -... Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=672248 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 16:36:00 +0100 672248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510349&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FYkvVXblWi7g%2F A previously healthy 27 years old female came to the emergency department with a chief complaint of one-month diffuse and intermitent abdominal pain, transitory relief with bowel movements, nausea without vomit, early saciety, postprandial fullness and weight loss of 4 kilos in 1 month. On the physical exam, we found a 10×15 cm tumor in the left upper quadrant. The tumor is not fixed, it feels solid and well delimited. We did not find any other important data. Lab work beteween normal ranges. We ordered plain abdominal film, chest x ray and later an abdominal ultrasound and a CT scan. Rx Ultrasound CT Scan With these findings, we decided to perform an exploratory laparotomy (left subcostal incision) and tumor resection. Look the size of the tumor and its characteris... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510349 Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:14:49 +0100 2510349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510350&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FAdfkHd3ybzI%2F A 68 year old female patient came to the E.D. with a chief complaint of sudden, severe epigastric pain, retching without vomitus and distention of the upper abdomen. The patient was alert, very anxious, and in severe pain. blood pressure of 160/120; pulse of 126; respiratory rate of 24; normal temperature; SatO2 of 96% without O2 supplement. She had a distended upper abdomen and epigastric tenderness without rebound or guarding. A plain film of the abdomen was ordered and showed gas-filled, grossly dilated stomach. Pass of nasogastric tube was unsuccessful. A laparotomy was mandatory. The patient survived the surgery but 6 months later, she died by causes nonrelated to the surgery In 1904, Borchardt described the classic triad of gastric volvulus: severe epigastric pain, retching witho... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510350 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 06:38:40 +0100 2510350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=649255&cid=t_91923_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcasesblog.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Femded-procedure-slideshows-from-google.html Google Photos (currently named Picasa Web Albums) added Flash slideshows which can be embedded in web sites. This new feature is demonstrated with some of our procedure guides below. You can choose the photo size: from small (144 px) to extra-extra large (800 px).Thoracentesis: A Step-by-Step Procedure Guide with PhotosCentral Line Placement: A Step-by-Step Procedure Guide with PhotosCentral Line Placement with Ultrasound Guidance: A Step-by-Step Procedure Guide with PhotosReferences:Picasa Web Albums introduces embeddable Flash slideshows. DownloadSquad.com. (Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog) Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=649255 Wed, 30 May 2007 23:04:00 +0100 649255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=628314&cid=t_91923_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcasesblog.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F05%2Ffree-ophthalmology-atlas.html DavidRothman.net links to RedAtlas.org -- a free online atlas of ophthalmic disorders in existence since 2002.The atlas has sections for Anterior Segment, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Pathology, Retina and Uveitis. It is case-based but almost all cases lack the history part and only the images are shown, which is the most important feature of an atlas after all.Image source: RedAtlas.org. (Source: Clinical Cases and Images - Blog) Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=628314 Sun, 20 May 2007 20:43:00 +0100 628314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=604465&cid=t_91923_122_f&fid=35077&url=http%3A%2F%2Fneurophilosophy.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F05%2F08%2Fthe-worlds-first-trillion-pixel-image%2F Medical imaging company Aperio has created the world’s first terapixel image: Aperio’s ScanScope® slide scanning systems create digital images of entire microscope slides at gigapixel resolution in minutes. These digital slide images are very large, with dimensions that routinely exceed 100,000 x 100,000 pixels. The TIFF standard is perfect for storing digital slides - it is [...] (Source: Neurophilosophy) Neurophilosophy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=604465 Tue, 08 May 2007 21:42:37 +0100 604465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510354&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2FCkH7A3qOv_I%2F Byron and Lincoln Ryman were born within a minute of each other, first Byron (3lb 6oz) was precisely three times bigger than his brother. Eleven weeks premature, both boys were given a little chance of survival - particularly Lincoln, weighing only 1lb 2oz at birth. But yesterday this twins, now they are five weeks old, are doing well, thanks to the dedicated staff at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney. This is called twin-to-twin transfusion, where one of the blood flow of one of the babies goes from the smaller to the larger twin. “Lincoln’s chances of survival, I considered, were less than 30 per cent because he was so small.” But after their birth, both brothers showed an “exceptional will to live,” said Dr Mishra. “Lincoln initially had a lot o... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510354 Thu, 03 May 2007 22:23:32 +0100 2510354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=583726&cid=t_91923_10_f&fid=35345&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gideononline.com%2Fblog%2F2007%2F05%2F01%2Feasier-diagnosis-with-symptom-images%2F Diagnosing a patient has just become easier with our latest feature, symptom images. As you mouse over the symptoms in the Diagnosis module, the signs and symptom description will in many cases display a representative photo or image. This will provide an additional visual differentiation of similar symptoms, further enhancing GIDEON diagnosis. See the example of the description of Jaundice to the left. (Source: GIDEON blog) GIDEON blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=583726 Tue, 01 May 2007 19:00:34 +0100 583726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=624792&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=35596&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibiblio.org%2Fsecretlibrary%2Filib%2F%3Fp%3D8 1 2 multimedia learning sites via davidrothman.net: RedAtlas.org - Recognizing Eye Disease: A Visual Review of Opthalmic Disorders Integrated PubMed searching for each illustrated eye disorder. From the site: This website is a free, electronic atlas of eye disorders designed to help Ophthalmologists and Optometrists-in-training learn to identify eye diseases through pattern recognition. A Visual Guide to Physical Examination a selection of high-quality videos teaching comprehensive physical examination; from California State University, Dominguez Hill College of Health and Human services thanks David! davidrothman.net, eye disease, images, multimedia learning tools, physical examinations, video, visual review (Source: iLib) iLib blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=624792 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:37:42 +0100 624792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=512453&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2F105543068%2F Kylie Hodgson gave birth to twin daughters by caesarean section, then she realised a difference between them. This amazing conception happened after two eggs were fertilised at the same time in the womb. The odds against of a mixed race couple having twins of dramatically different colour are a million to one. Skin colour is believed to be determined by up to seven different genes working together. For a mixed-race couple, the odds of either of these scenarios is around 100 to one. But both scenarios can occur at the same time if the woman conceives non-identical twins, another 100 to one chance. This involves two eggs being fertilised by two sperm at the same time, which also has odds of around 100 to one. If a sperm containing all-white genes fuses with a similar egg and a sperm coding f... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=512453 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:26:37 +0100 512453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=512454&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2F105541085%2F This is the case of a 69 years old diabetic female patient with history of subtotal colectomy for advanced colon cancer a year ago. She had a surgical complication of the abdominal wall called postincisional hernia and came to surgical consult because of this giant ventral hernia. This is one of the largest hernias I’ve ever seen. A laparoscopic repair of the defect was made with Prolene mesh (2 sheets of 12″ x 12″) sutured to the fascia and now she is doing very well. abdominal wall, giant hernia, ventral hernia (Source: Unbounded Medicine) Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=512454 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:08:05 +0100 512454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=624795&cid=t_91923_86_f&fid=35596&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ibiblio.org%2Fsecretlibrary%2Filib%2F%3Fp%3D5 The new HSL websitegoes liveApril 2. The websiteoffers new menus for more effective navigation throughHSL resources and access toHSL online services, as well as increased opportunity for interaction with librarians andlibrary staff. >Watch aFlash Demo of the New Website flash demo, HSL website, images, video (Source: iLib) iLib blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=624795 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 14:22:48 +0100 624795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=482080&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2F102110590%2F Via Boingboing Link WFMU’s A missionary in Eastern Europe recently reported an extremely rare (condylomatosis) skin condition. This disease is called Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia. This missionary wrote: I found this man, and other than his hands and feet, he looked and seemed in good health. As best as I could gather these growths began when he was 14 years old, and began in the area of his wrists. The skin on his wrists and the back of his hands resembles that of a hedgehog - hundreds of spike like growths. The problem is much more severe on his palms and fingers where the growths resemble very much that of nails infected with a fungus. The growths have that same texture, smell and feel. I cut a number of the largest growths off, most of witch did not bleed. Some of the smaller growth... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=482080 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:48:41 +0100 482080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=482081&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2F102106015%2F Previous proof of firecrackers injuries here. For those who don’t believe in injuries caused by firecrackers explotion. I just saw a patient in the E.R. of my hospital who came because he was walking near a park and some kids were buying firecrakers in the street. A kid ignited a firecracker and it exploted next to the box that containded the firecrackers. The patient was 10 ft away from the box and the explotion cause this right side injuries. As you can see, the injuries are projectile-like injuries and he didn’t burn. A witness told me that lots of wood sticks and asphalt stones flew far away. A Plastic Surgeon and I repaired the injuries and noted an irregular perforation at the right cheek, that penetrated towards the floor of the orbit and produced a coronoid apophy... Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=482081 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:31:29 +0100 482081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=449289&cid=t_91923_90_f&fid=34474&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcasesblog.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Ffree-procedure-guides-for-pocket.html Two years ago, a colleague of mine and I made several procedure guides illustrating central line placement and thoracentesis with step-by-step photos:Central Line Placement - A Procedure GuideCentral Line Placement with Ultrasound Guidance - A Procedure GuideThoracentesis - A Procedure GuideThese photo guides proved very popular and are currently used for teaching purposes by residents at Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University/St. Vincent, and are linked in Wikipedia among several other web sites.Eight months ago, I got an email from Andrew Schechtman, a Clinical Instructor at Stanford University School of Medicine and the founder of MeisterMed, a popular PDA portal for medical references. Andrew wanted to know if I was interested in adapting the procedure photo guides to PDA... Clinical Cases and Images - Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=449289 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:46:00 +0100 449289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=482083&cid=t_91923_87_f&fid=34969&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FUnboundedMedicine%2F%7E3%2F94094096%2F The neuropathologist Diana Rivas from Perú runs a Museum of brains and she states that this show is unique in the World. This museum has an inventory of 2,998 brains and counting. Rivas studies neurological diseases and psychiatric disorders but, unlike prestigious brain banks around the World, she allows entrance to the general public. There is a brain of the Creutzfeld-Jakob disease. Her goal is to educate people. “It’s true. Alcohol and drugs kill brain cells”, she said. Fact: The greatest brain bank in the World is the Harvard Brain Tissue Resource Center. brain banks, neurological diseases (Source: Unbounded Medicine) Unbounded Medicine blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=482083 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:44:00 +0100 482083