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 'important'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:20:15 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159479&cid=t_115792_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-in-the-classroom%2Fimportant-information-about-hyperactivity-adhd.php While not all children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are overly hyperactive, the ones that are can be a handful. Just ask any parent with a hyperactivity ADHD child to describe their experience and they would like say something along the lines of “I love my child but he/she has endless energy and seems to be driven by an internal motor that never stops”. Shortly after the explanation they normally collapse in a state of exhaustion. Hyperactivity ADHD can be broadly described as someone who is frequently moving in some way. Even when individuals are seated they are likely to be tapping their feet or hands. Hyperactivity ADHD is most often seen in children rather than adults. This is because as time goes by hyperactivity has a way of morphing itself into more of an intern... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159479 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5159479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159203&cid=t_115792_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-23-2011%2F Every once in awhile, I like to snoop around my old diaries. Besides personally being one of the best non-fiction reads to me, it gives good insight into who I was and potentially who I will be. One of the jewels of wisdom I recently picked up from a 7 year old Winnie the Pooh journal contained information on my state of mind at the time. The details are not important. But the general feeling of that entire year was one of heartache and confusion. There was this sense of longing, emptiness, a feeling that whatever I was going through was not only uncomfortable, but unfair. I even wrote: “When I’m 50, I’ll probably look back on this moment and it will be a fleeting and insignificant memory. But right now, I’m having a hard time with it.” I smiled reading it bec... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159203 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:39:33 +0100 5159203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036427&cid=t_115792_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-research%2Fadhd-questions-3-answers-to-3-really-important-questions.php My first question concerns the role of diet in ADHD and sugar in kids’ food. This is one of the most frequently asked ADHD questions. People are convinced that sweet candy and soda pop can cause or at least exacerbate ADHD. There is some evidence that sugar, additives, colourings, preservatives and so on can add to hyperactivity in children but this is not exclusive to ADHD children. Any child is going to get a high from eating a sugary snack and then will crash later on. The only sensible answer is to make sure that there are lots of fresh fruit and vegetables in the child’s diet. There should also be a concentration on more protein and fewer carbohydrates, especially at breakfast. I know many parents who have found that by omitting gluten and dairy products from their childre... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036427 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5036427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960207&cid=t_115792_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-medication%2Fimportant-facts-about-medicines-for-adhd.php Ever wonder how medicines for ADHD might affect your child? Read on and get the scoop on what’s currently being prescribed as well as the side effects involved. Studies show that children with ADHD lack sufficient neurotransmitters in the brain. This deficiency is responsible for the characteristic inattention and lack of focus in ADHD patients. These neuro chemicals include dopamine, serotonin, norephinephrine, opioids and gama amino butyric acid, or BAGA for short. The ADHD med serves to replace the deficient chemicals. As to the medicines for ADHD, stimulants are usually administered first, and if found to be ineffective or not well tolerated, antidepressants are prescribed. Stimulants are further classified as short, intermediate and long acting medications. Long acting stimulant... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960207 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4960207 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945311&cid=t_115792_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FzkCYW1xV5Qs%2F Have you ever indulged?  In fact, what does it even mean to indulge? Most of our waking lives are consumed by what has to be done in order to survive.  We shower to be clean, eat either to live or just to consume, buy in order to feel better or feel powerful, watch TV for distraction or boredom.  Our lives and activities become forms of distractions or have to’s and we begin to forget how wonderful simplicity can feel. So, have you ever indulged? When you hear this, I’m sure you think of things like eating an entire box of chocolates or buying yourself a 58” television or some kind of activity where you completely spoil yourself with a need to feel like you are treating yourself to something your normally would not do.  I suppose most people think of this when they think of indul... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945311 Sat, 18 Jun 2011 07:38:25 +0100 4945311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4876439&cid=t_115792_129_f&fid=27216&url=http%3A%2F%2Flifewithadhd.com%2Fadhd-drugs%2Fall-important-facts-and-information-about-all-sorts-of-drugs-used-on-adhd-treatment.php following list of information is about the recently formulated drugs used for ADHD treatment which can be very much helpful in determining the most appropriate medication:   Adderall / Adderall XR – Amphetamine Mixed Salts is the most popular term used for Adderall. Active ingredients found in this drug are Dextroamphetamine and Amphetamine. Amphetamine Mixed Salts can be acquired either in capsule or tablet medication with varying levels of dosage and strength depending on the ADHD case of the patient. Concerta – the main active ingredient in this drug is methylphenidate which classified it as a specific type of methylphenidate HCl drug. The main characteristic of this drug is the time release technology incorporated in its formulation. Daytrana – is also another specific type of m... Life With ADHD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4876439 Fri, 27 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4876439 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4734204&cid=t_115792_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F21%2Fi-am-the-most-important-person-you-know%2F I am not a narcissist, but I am the most important person you know. When I’m talking to you. When you read an essay or article of mine. When you’re in a meeting with me. When you’re sharing a meal or a drink with me. In olden days — like 10 years ago — we would call this “attention.” We would say, “Oh, look, you’re paying attention to what I’m writing” or “It’s nice of you to pay attention when I’m talking.” And yes, I know how important your social network is to your fragile ego, your delicate self-esteem. That you need to understand and be reassured that nothing more important is going on in your world. That you’re not going to dump me in mid-conversation for a potentially better conversation ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4734204 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:39:20 +0100 4734204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653379&cid=t_115792_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F29%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-march-29-2011%2F As a dental hygienist, my mom not only cleans people’s teeth, but listens to do them as she does so every day. And like hair stylists and therapists, she often hears their problems too. One of the most valuable advice she has ever given me is to not judge what other people are going through. “You never know what you would do in that situation unless it happened to you.” Our posts this week makes me think about what she said. You may have lived through difficulty, failure, loss of self-respect. You may, in fact, be going through this right now. If so, remember to find the people in your life who won’t judge you, but have compassion for your situation. That person may even be you. I hope you will enjoy our top posts this week! There are some good ones everything from ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653379 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:31:31 +0100 4653379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4605873&cid=t_115792_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F17%2F6-signs-its-time-to-dump-your-therapist%2F Sometimes a therapist just isn’t that into you. After all, a psychotherapy relationship isn’t just about teaching cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques, or analyzing dreams. It’s about a human connection between two people — one person in need, and the other person who is there to act as a wise guide, teacher, and supporter through a process of change. Most therapists are pretty good at what they do. But even a good therapist may not always be the right fit for you. It’s similar to when you interview for a job where you feel like your resume is a perfect fit for the company, yet you don’t get the job. Perhaps the interview didn’t go as well as you thought, because the employer isn’t just looking for the best candidate — they’re ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4605873 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:00:03 +0100 4605873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4143023&cid=t_115792_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Faa-still-works-2%2F An Historical Piece – AA Still Works After Twenty-Nine Years Marty M’s story "Women Suffer Too" was the first woman’s story in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, as it was in April 1939 when I attended my first meeting, the Twelve Steps are to me the heart of the AA program. Desire to stop drinking By the time I gathered up courage to attend a meeting, I had read the Big Book three times. And I had studied several hundred times the pages containing the Twelve Steps and the suggestions on how to use them. They didn’t seem easy to me — they didn’t even seem simple, in spite of the clarity of language. But I was eager to go to work on all of them, for they seemed to me the key to that which I so desperately needed: assurance that I wo... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4143023 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 14:37:14 +0100 4143023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003293&cid=t_115792_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F27%2F10-challenges-for-parents-with-chronic-illness%2F In the Parents Magazine article, “Mommy Isn’t Feeling Well Today,” Sarah Mahoney interviews many experts: professionals, parents who have chronic illness and sometimes, as in my case, people who are both. I was honored to be among them. The article is impressive in how it covers many of the challenges parents face every day rearing their children while their health is seriously compromised. Below, I summarize the article’s most salient points and add my comments: 1. “Handling chronic illness is about learning to live in balance,” said Rosalind Doran, Psy.D. Many of us learn the hard way that if we don’t pay attention to what and how much we do in all spheres of our lives we can quickly over-do. The result is the same as when the tires on our car a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003293 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:50:47 +0100 4003293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3889081&cid=t_115792_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbodily-organs-which-one-is-the-most-important-and-why%2F2010.08.20 My medical student has apparently had a discussion with his classmates regarding which is the most important organ in the body. Is it the heart? The lungs? The kidneys? What do you think? My medical student thinks it’s the kidney because of the complicated functions it must perform. I think it’s the skin because it holds everything together and keeps our economy going. What do you think? What is the most important organ in the body and why? *This blog post was originally published at The Happy Hospitalist* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3889081 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:00:00 +0100 3889081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876716&cid=t_115792_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F17%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-august-17-2010%2F I was touched by a Facebook fan’s message today. Mostly because a seemingly benign update affected her in such a way that it in turn had an impact on me. It made me appreciate all the different stages of life that we’re in. Some of you are going through heartbreak while others are celebrating personal victories. I hope that we can all meet somewhere in the middle and provide support, empathy and compassion for one another no matter what stage we’re in. I don’t know about you, but it’s a reminder to not just be compassionate to others, but to myself. When push comes to shove, we often neglect the most important person-ourselves. We forget how much we’ve gone through and how far we’ve come. Grieving over our loved ones, dealing with a broken heart, f... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876716 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:47:55 +0100 3876716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816734&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=39215&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancersuucks.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fback-to-whining.html Having cancer is very worrisome. Sure, the health concerns, and the time away from work and less income, and the lack of appropriate pain medications are something of a concern. But now I REALLY have something to worry about. My hair is starting to grow in. Mainly on my head but I just noticed some on my legs, too. I don't mind the hair on the legs. Now the hair on my head is about 1/8 of an inch long and a little fuzzy. It hasn't grown to the point to where you can tell what color it is. That is the problem. It looks kind of a dull shade of blond, which is what I would have expected. That is probably the color it would be without hair coloring, or "natural highlights" as I like to call it, as I enjoy lying. But here is the source of my worry. Right now, you can't tell what color it is goi... Cancer does suck but it is a little funny. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816734 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:42:00 +0100 3816734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3641065&cid=t_115792_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F08%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-8-2010%2F As a past student therapist and a friend, I’ve noticed a trend-a sad, and unexpected obsession with perfection. Could this change in perspective and sudden focus be the result of a societal shift? And more importantly, when did attaining perfection become possible? It saddens me to hear that being less than perfect mothers, friends, children, siblings, partners, employees, etc. makes us less of a person. When in reality, self-love and self-acceptance for our flaws are more realistic, attainable and favorable goals. Perhaps, the summer of 2010 could be the summer we work towards that instead. Let’s dump shame and self-loathing and embrace our whole, yet less than perfect selves. Want a head start? Read our top 5 best blogs this week listed below. 10 Ways to Live Mindfulness Tod... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3641065 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:58:50 +0100 3641065 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3546988&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2FtSlrqkRzHPQ%2F She and I both want to say a VERY HUMONGOUS THANK YOU! When we got home on Thursday, there were not only one but THREE boxes of cards from you all wrapped up in adorable baskets! (Thank you Lisa B and {in}courage for putting that together for us!) You guys will never know how much your words brightened my day… She did absolutely fantabulous at inpatient rehab.  So fantabulous, in fact, that she only had to stay for 2 weeks! More on that to come, but did I mention she did fantabulous?! She is becoming more and more like the old Emma every day! She lost most of her speech and sight from the swelling on her brain, but she is saying some of the old things that she use to say (like “dead gum it” and “NO!”) She has said Mama, Nana, Walk and other random words that ... Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3546988 Sun, 09 May 2010 10:21:13 +0100 3546988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3483078&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2FDFLmOJ_QStE%2F Today is the first day in three weeks that we have seen her smile and heard her beautiful laugh! There is actually life in her eyes, though they still are not fixing on anything in particular… But she was bouncing in her wheel chair and twirling her head so she could feel her pigtails She is making the same noises that she made before the seizures, but she still is not talking, only making sounds. That will come in time Tomorrow we have a big day planned full of EEG monitoring in the morning for a few hours to rule out any breakthrough seizures and then in the afternoon we will have an MRI to see how her brain has healed. I am just so very superbly ecstatic with her progress, and so are the doctors and nurses Yesterday she could not suck from a straw and today she can suck if you... Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3483078 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:16:26 +0100 3483078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3205078&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F84ODw2mlaJw%2F I wish I could say that the much needed break was because of some unstoppable action that I couldn’t take a break from… But in all honesty, I just needed a break. I needed time to myself to just- be. I need a respite of sorts, and now I feel very rested, both physically and emotionally. It has been a whirlwind of activity around here. Easton is playing with an actual band now. They are hoping to get in front of the judges for America’s Got Talent in Orlando, and I think they have a pretty good shot at it! They are really really good (and I am not just saying that because she is my daughter!) They haven’t settled on a name yet, but that is soon to come. Did I say they were really really good?! The drummer is 18, and a senior in highschool. The keyboardist is 16, and... Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3205078 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:49:37 +0100 3205078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2908852&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2FjUpQ1DBUctA%2F I love love love my new design, and I big red puffy heart the one who designed it for me!  Darcy, at graphically designing worked all hours of the night, sometimes till the break of dawn to appease the former designer in me {oh how I miss her so}.  She took my demands napkin drawings and brought them to reality on my blog.  I told her I wanted a clean, uncluttered space and that is just what she gave me… I cannot speak highly enough about her mad designing skills and she is hil.ar.ious to boot! {scroll over the nav bar… aren’t those birds cute as the dickens!Thanks to Lisa for helping with that!} Let me tell you a little about why I chose to redo my blog, and what is in store for Especially Heather. As you can tell, I have taken down the “Advertise Here” li... Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2908852 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:46:58 +0100 2908852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2748122&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2FF_0MHC1ZmFg%2F And the winner of the SpellQuizzer license is Angie from http://angieinterrupted.com/! Angie if you would use my contact page and leave your email address, I will get you your license! Please pray for our first day of homeschool! Pray that it would go well and that I would have the where-with-all to teach today. Friday night and Saturday morning my church ladies went to a Beth Moore simulcast and I am still recovering from that :) What is on your agenda today? (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2748122 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:12:03 +0100 2748122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737978&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F4LRVMP3zQrU%2F If you are coming back for the SpellQuizzer Giveaway, Please scroll down to the next post (after reading this post, of course!) As most of you have noticed, there have been some changes here at Especially Heather. First, I am doing my best to post daily! You can pick yourself up off of the floor now. When [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737978 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:42:21 +0100 2737978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2730324&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F_pA5U6pmUak%2F I have often been asked what curriculum we use for homeschool, and honestly in the past we haven’t used just one. This year is a bit different, We are mainly using ABeka for every subject except for math for Elijah. So without further adieu here is our list: Easton: Age 12 Math: ABeka Arithmetic 6 Last [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2730324 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:00:24 +0100 2730324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727378&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F24h89jyTujY%2F InCourage: Lets Pray For Each Other (Check back tomorrow to read my post on Incourage.me) Selah: What goes up (I love everything about Lauralee and her heart) The Other Mama: Facebook: Friend or Foe? (LOVED this!) Life with my 3 Boybarians: You to can get your craft on! Giveaway! Proverbs31Wannabe: Turning My Heart Towards Home Holy Experience: Prayer: Why We [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727378 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:06:20 +0100 2727378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725214&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F_e-5yVHH2aE%2F I was looking through dessert recipes on Kraft Foods and came across this recipe, and ya’ll… it sounds so very good! Cookies & Cream Freeze What You Need 4 squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate 14 OREO Cookies, divided 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 tub (8 oz.) [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725214 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:12:55 +0100 2725214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2662630&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2FQF9m0IR2zms%2F I have so much to tell you guys! I am sitting in the conference room of The SheSpeaks conference and let me tell you, it rocked my world. I have been blown away by the overwhelming… love that I have received here. The Lord has really ministered to me about the purpose and place [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2662630 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:30:16 +0100 2662630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2453076&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2FK-M4rMxu0UI%2F Where to begin. If you are just coming into this discussion, you will need to read this post first. So last night we (the parents of the autism children in our county) went before the School Board Members and pleaded our case. The majority of us (including myself) brought our autistic children so that the [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2453076 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:16:14 +0100 2453076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2299083&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F7GCXNg1qnSM%2F First, let me thank all of you girls who entered… It was such a joy to read all of your comments and luckily I didnt have to decide based on them because they all pulled at my heart strings! If you did not win a free ticket, the good news is there is still [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2299083 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:51:06 +0100 2299083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2160856&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F531525601%2F Hope is necessary in all circumstances I chose that tag line one day while listening to the Christian radio station and the announcer said that she “had hope in this dark circumstance that the Lord was using it mightily for His glory.” That really stuck out to me. Thus my tag line was born :) Last night, [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2160856 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:13:57 +0100 2160856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2104928&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2Fespeciallyheather%2FEH%2F%7E3%2F510912000%2F That wasn’t long! I am breaking my “break” with an important question. I have been praying for sometime about what God would have me do with this “next chapter” in my life. I know that He has called me, but I haven’t been sure about the “what” He has called me to. [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2104928 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:57:30 +0100 2104928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1955936&cid=t_115792_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=1750787&cid=t_115792_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fmicrobiology-basics-gram-positive-bugs.html Continuing what we started last time (How to study microbiology --- microbiology basics), in this post we will tackle Gram positive bugs.How do you differentiate between Strep bugs and Staph bugs?Gram Stain: Staph are arranged in clusters while Strep are arranged in stripes.Catalase: Staph is catalase positive while Strep is catalase negaitve.Streptococcus:These bugs are classified according to RBS lysis into beta, alpha, and gama hemolytics.Important members of this group include: S. pneumonia, S. viridans, and S. pyogenes (fever producing)Important virulent factors: M protein, Streptokinase.Beta hemolytic Streptococci cause four types of diseases by local invasion and or exotoxin release: streptococcal pharyngitis, Streptococcal skin infections, scarlet fever, toxic shock syndrome. And c... My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1750787 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:35:00 +0100 1750787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1718047&cid=t_115792_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fmedically-important-parasites-free_19.html I am sorry for publishing all these bugs and parasites images all at once but I have a final exam in a couple of days and I could not resist sharing these excellent images with everyone.Dracunculus medinensis larvaeFemale Guinea worm, Dracunculus medinensis, being removed from a suffererAgain D. medinensis being removed from a patientWuchereria bancrofti microfilaria in a thick blood smearElephantiasis of leg due to filariasisHere we see jars of rain water containing larvae of Culex pipiens (the vector of this disease)Tin cans in open dumps containing water may also contain larvae of any of the three domestic species including Culex quinquefasciatus, Culex pipiens, and Aedes aegypti.-----------------------All images are in the public domain or licensed under a creative commons. Thanks to c... My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1718047 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:45:00 +0100 1718047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1710363&cid=t_115792_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fmedically-important-viruses-images-part_17.html HAVHepatitis A, (formerly known as infectious hepatitis), is an acute infectious disease of the liver caused by Hepatitis A virus, which is most commonly transmitted by the fecal-oral route via contaminated food or drinking water. Every year, approximately 10 million people worldwide are infected with the virus. The time between infection and the appearance of the symptoms, (the incubation period), is between two and six weeks and the average incubation period is 28 days. In developing countries, and in regions with poor hygiene standards, the incidence of infection with this virus approaches 100% and the illness is usually contracted in early childhood.Hepatitis A infection causes no clinical signs and symptoms in over 90% of these children and since the infection confers lifelong immunit... My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1710363 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:03:00 +0100 1710363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1710364&cid=t_115792_93_f&fid=36982&url=http%3A%2F%2Fprep4md.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F08%2Fmedically-important-viruses-images-part.html RabiesThis transmission electron micrograph (TEM) revealed the presence of numerous dark, bullet-shaped rabies virions within an infected tissue sample. Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The vast majority of rabies cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) each year occur in wild animals like raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. Domestic animals account for less than 10% of the reported rabies cases, with cats, cattle, and dogs most often reported rabid.In non-vaccinated humans, rabies is almost invariably fatal after neurological symptoms have developed, but prompt post-exposure vaccination may prevent the virus from progressing. There are only six known cases of a person surviving symptom... My M.D. Journey! blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1710364 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:00:00 +0100 1710364 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1341227&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsh133.surpasshosting.com%2F%7Eespecial%2F2008%2F04%2F01%2Fthe-day-my-screen-came-back%2F Well, not really, but it is under warranty!!! (Praise God, Hallelujah, AMEN) The tech is coming to my house this afternoon to replace the LCD screen which is under warranty until May ‘09. Just to let you know, my blog will be undergoing some updates over the next 24 hours, so dont be alarmed [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1341227 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:51:18 +0100 1341227 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1338397&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F03%2F31%2Fthe-day-my-screen-went-black%2F Well, it happened. My laptop screen went out. I will be back as soon as possible, but pray that this is covered under my warranty, because if it isn’t I just might very well lose my mind. Also, this is my chemo week, so pray that the chemo kills the bad cells and [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1338397 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:21:21 +0100 1338397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1316901&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F03%2F20%2Fif-you-really-knew%2F I have been sitting here since 5:30, thinking about how to write this blog post. I don’t really tell you guys when I am feeling down and discouraged, and I don’t know why. Well, I do know why. I feel like I cant share my bad days here because everyone thinks I am so [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1316901 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:36:29 +0100 1316901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1298117&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F03%2F12%2Fhappy-birthday-to-me%2F Thank you for sticking with me this last year… I promise this next year will be full of joy, tears, memories, laughs, etc. Thank you Lord for giving me the most precious gift, LIFE. I am just so very very thankful to be alive.. That pretty much sums it up! 33 [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1298117 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:06:44 +0100 1298117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1291236&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F03%2F10%2Fdo-not-question-authority%2F Stop what you are doing and watch this trailer for the upcoming movie Expelled. Whether you are a believer or not, this movie should rattle something in you that screams “WHAT!” In America, we have freedom to choose what and whom we believe….. or do we? And I will stand here, on the record, and [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1291236 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:36:11 +0100 1291236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1278658&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F03%2F04%2Fchemo-week-again%2F I started my 6th round chemo last night. That means I am half way done! I will be out of commission for most of this week, but please join me back here for the Ultimate Blog Party this Friday where I will be celebrating the half way mark of being done with chemo! Specific Prayer [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1278658 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:11:26 +0100 1278658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1258974&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F02%2F26%2Fpull-up-a-chair%2F I have to address this. This is my blog. My only request, which is now become a rule, is to be respectful of me, my family and other commenter’s. I have had to delete a comment which really grieved my heart, and I really don’t want to receive another comment like that [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1258974 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:04:12 +0100 1258974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1250572&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F02%2F22%2Fworth-repeating%2F I was going through my blog this morning, and found this post that I had written April 23 2006. I was at a different point in my life, worrying about Emma and trying to give up those “reigns” of control. Now I have different “reigns” of control to give up, and I can [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1250572 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:05:24 +0100 1250572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1175201&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2008%2F01%2F24%2Fmy-sweet-emma-grace%2F After my first two children, we were done.. we thought we had a complete family, not because they were monsters but 2 seemed like the perfect number. Then Emma Grace came. I remember vividly announcing Thanksgiving 2000 that I was pregnant again. I was happy and discontent at the same time, Elijah was [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1175201 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:22:23 +0100 1175201 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1132151&cid=t_115792_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F01%2F06%2Fsalvage-your-relationship-maybe%2F Having spent more time than usual with my family and several friends over the holidays, I’ve heard a lot about relationship woes. Every relationship goes through hard times, but if you’ve already mentally planned out the packing necessary to send back the items your lover has left at your place during the course of your relationship, it may be times to call it quits. However, if you are still clinging to hope, to spite you’re the fact that your relationship barely survived the holidays; you may want to consider the following advice from Terrance Real, of the Relational Life Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Real believes that to spite the fact that most men and women think that romantic relationships have to be spontaneous in order to be successful, “You’ve got to duke... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1132151 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:01:00 +0100 1132151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1107206&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F12%2F20%2Fall-clear%2F First and foremost, My MRI was all clear Now I can really enjoy the holidays and not stress over my MRI. Thank you Lord! Next my speech. I showed up at about 5 minutes before the meeting started, because I didnt want to be too early and look nervous There were about [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1107206 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:43:55 +0100 1107206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1098965&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F12%2F17%2Fa-few-of-my-favorite-things%2F If you haven’t heard yet, Boomama is again hosting The Christmas Tour of Homes and this year I am participating, oh yes I am…. so let the festivities begin! These are just a few of the ornaments on my Christmas tree. Let me tell you why they are my most favorite thing… THEY ARE PLASTIC! [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1098965 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:47:34 +0100 1098965 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1097515&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F12%2F16%2Fprayer-requests-for-our-busy-week%2F Tuesday Evening: I was asked to give a “10 minute Speech” in front of the board members for the Wellness Communtity (Where I have my support group). These are the people that give the money to the Wellness Community, and needless to say my speech isn’t very good. It is Tuesday at 5pm. [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1097515 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:55:29 +0100 1097515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1091631&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F12%2F13%2Fgreeting-the-morning-in-prayer%2F I know most of you are following closely the story of Kate and her lobectomy. I was sadden this morning to read that she still didnt have control over her left side, but encouraged that she had feeling. I am also encouraged with the way that Dave, her husband is handling this, him and [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1091631 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:56:07 +0100 1091631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1088974&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F12%2F12%2Fmy-friend-kate%2F My friend Kate over at A Brain Tumor Story is having another brain surgery today at 11 am to remove the right front lobe of her brain. I want to have people praying for her and her surgical team during that time, but also praying for her husband and her little boys. Her mom [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1088974 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 11:59:16 +0100 1088974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=933460&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F09%2F10%2Fprayers-for-amy-wilhoite%2F Update: Amy went to be with her Savior shortly after 4pm. This is the latest from her blog, written by her husband: Once again, I’m not sure the best way to say this, so out it comes. My dear beloved Amy has gone home to meet her Lord. Shortly after 4:00 PM on this, September 10th, 2007, she [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=933460 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:57:21 +0100 933460 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=933462&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F09%2F10%2Fpull-up-a-chair-lets-chat%2F Picture me sitting across the table from you drinking coffee together. If you could ask me any question, what would it be? Would it be about my cancer, and the way I am facing it? Would it be about homeschooling 2 kids while juggling chemo? Would it be about Emma Grace and her [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=933462 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:09:50 +0100 933462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=933465&cid=t_115792_136_f&fid=36469&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.especiallyheather.com%2F2007%2F09%2F03%2Fprayer-warriors%2F Marisa over at Life received some devastating news last week. Her doctors have told her that chemotherapy is no longer an option because the cancer has spread. She is waiting to hear from some doctors about clinical trials, but like me, she is not willing to accept this is going to be the [...] (Source: Especially Heather) Especially Heather blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=933465 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 12:01:37 +0100 933465 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=576864&cid=t_115792_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F28%2Fthought-for-the-day-share-your-story-loud-and-clear%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Services, Cancer Survivors, Thought for the DayThe way I see it, there are two threads common to the journeys of many cancer patients and survivors -- the desire to hear stories of others walking in similar shoes and the desire to be heard. These threads have definitely woven themselves throughout my own cancer experience. When first diagnosed, I searched long and hard for personal stories of women struggling with and conquering breast cancer. Once I was well on my road to recovery, I wanted others to hear my story, in hopes it would resonate with those looking for the same comfort I once craved.Won't you consider sharing your story too? It might just help you. It will surely help others.Think about this:On the Discovery Health website, an offer awaits you."We wou... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=576864 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 576864