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 'inspiring'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:41 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803232&cid=t_145810_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F10%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-may-10-2011%2F A friend once asked me how to handle her disobedient son. She was going through a divorce and her son was taking out his pain, confusion and anger about his parent’s relationship on her. She wanted to distance herself from him because he was being so hurtful. But I told her to reconsider. My mom and I have an imperfectly perfect relationship. We’re close. But we rarely see eye to eye on anything. We’re as different as we are alike. I like to find good deals. She loves brand names. She chose a traditional 9 to 5 job. I went the opposite way and designed my own career. At the same time, we’re both sensitive and emotional, which is the perfect recipe for personal and sometimes heated debates. But I have to say one thing. I grew up as a child of divorce too. And I told ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803232 Tue, 10 May 2011 11:50:07 +0100 4803232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803235&cid=t_145810_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F08%2Fhappy-mothers-day-2011%2F Happy Mother’s Day! For all the moms out there today, I wish you a very warm and thoughtful day full of the love and appreciation from your daughters and sons. I’m eternally thankful for my mom and try and let her know throughout the year of my appreciation. Because, after all, you don’t need a special day once a year to let your loved ones know how much you care about them. While you don’t need to let them know every day, just remembering to let them know from time to time is all that’s needed. People just need to know — and hear — they are loved and appreciated (even if they’re “supposed” to know it). Each year, our writers and bloggers put together some great entries for Mother’s Day. Here’s the batch from this year... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803235 Sun, 08 May 2011 14:30:04 +0100 4803235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4789176&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2Findex.php%2F2011%2F04%2F02%2Fmy-letter-to-my-medical-students%2F To all of you my medical students, You are very important. The future of many lives and families depend on what doctors do and SAY. I hope this realisation will uplift us with a sense of our remarkable place in the world as doctors. And that is also why I keep on harping that Doctors MUST not be Wallpapers! Please remember that Doctors had always stood at the forefront of change in society… those of you training under me MUST not only be skilful in diagnosis and management but also in social skills and leadership. It is your heritage that you cannot deny! But the practise of Medicine is in trouble. Blatant commercialisation, rampant blood tests done without any doctors ordering or supervising, scans and probes of all kinds, are being conducted by laboratories and some doctors misguil... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4789176 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4789176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4450533&cid=t_145810_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2FIKw-eYC1M60%2F The number of great posts here about the importance of reading the classics to improve oneself made me think that I should share with your some of my favorite motivational quotes by some of my favorite classical authors. If the classics can help us educate ourselves, then their authors, many of whom have struggled and persevered in the writing of these massive cultural books, can certainly help us motivate ourselves. Here is a selection of five quotations from my quotebook; I often turn to many of these quotes when I find myself in the midst of an enormous challenge or when my spirits flag on some of the more stressful days. I hope they can be of some use to you. “I was working on a proof of one of my poems all the morning, and took out a comma. In the afternoon I put it back in.&#82... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4450533 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:56:56 +0100 4450533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4258923&cid=t_145810_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F14%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-december-14-2010%2F Not to worry you, but did you know it’s less than 2 weeks until Christmas? Ack! If I freaked you out, I apologize. I nearly gave myself a panic attack when I realized it myself. But then, I thought about something. As you’re racing through the stores to find the “perfect” gift for your children or thumbing through cookbooks for the “perfect” Christmas dinner, think back to your Christmases in the past. When I recalled my holidays as a child, I don’t remember what we ate for dinner or what toys I got. Somehow the holidays are wrapped up in a pretty bow of imperfection, of days that I fought and made up with a parent, or the quiet time spent with a spouse. I was surprised that not even the image of a Christmas tree made it into my top holiday memorie... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4258923 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 12:24:33 +0100 4258923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4163070&cid=t_145810_180_f&fid=38612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fpickthebrain%2FLYVv%2F%7E3%2F3WW9ESxsH4I%2F You never know when you may be the lucky recipient of an inspirational moment, something that causes you to take pause and think and really appreciate what you have and the incredible resilience of fellow human beings. Last night I went with my wife to a local hole-in-the-wall pizza parlor where we heard rumor live jazz was going to be played. As our neighborhood is sadly lacking in after-hours-entertainment of this type, we showed up early and got a good seat, close to the action but not so close that you had to shout to be heard. It was a small place, probably seating about 50 people max so the setting was very intimate so we were just a few feet away from the live performers. Within twenty minutes, the first musician climbed the stage with saxophone in hand. He did a wonderful job playi... PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4163070 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:51:51 +0100 4163070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151788&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsharing-your-health-issues-the-responsibility-of-survivorship%2F2010.11.10 This past weekend Oscar-nominated Hollywood and Broadway actress Jill Clayburgh died at age 66. The cause was chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), which she had been fighting, privately, for 21 years. As you may recall, I, too, have CLL and I was diagnosed at the same age, 45. For me, I am 16 and a half years into that “battle” although, fortunately, I have been feeling very good in the ten years since I received treatment as part of a breakthrough clinical trial. While I have no symptoms and take no medicine I do not consider myself cured. So when someone like Ms. Clayburgh dies of CLL after 21 years, I can’t help but wonder if the disease will shorten my life too, even if I feel good now. That brings up the question of what do we do with the time we have when we know we have had a s... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151788 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:00:19 +0100 4151788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098057&cid=t_145810_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F22%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-october-22-2010%2F Anyone catch the Oprah Winfrey show yesterday? Tyler Perry was on. I was running around checking my computer, looking at my iPhone and cleaning up with the show running in the background. When I finally sat down to watch, I was moved by what I saw. Perry revealed the pain and struggle he endured from his traumatic childhood. While it was heartbreaking and difficult to watch, what he said was also hopeful. He talked about forgiveness, his ability to use writing as his escape and how he was able to empower himself and the little boy he lost when he was abused. It’s a touching piece. One that reminded me of the impact inspiring people can have on us and the importance of support through times of adversity. It’s a hope we all have for you as well. That you’ll read these posts... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098057 Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:20:28 +0100 4098057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3808659&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8732 Interesting story of a Malaysian, who grew up in a village in Malaysia, and how he slogged his way through medical school and ended up in New Zealand. He now holds a Professorship from the University of Otago, Wellington School of Medicine, and article this tells of his success in pioneering a novel treatment for Strawberry nevi. To view the PDF slideshow, select Full from the bottom panel to view Full screen. Hat-tip to Dr Khaw in the MMR Forums. Introducing cells to suicide View more documents from palmdoc. Edit: Here’s the Link to the original story Hat-tip to dranony. from the Malaysian Medical ResourcesMalaysian-born doctor in NZ in break-through strawberry birthmark treatment (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3808659 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3808659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614588&cid=t_145810_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FzuwO65_zHns%2F 50 Enlightening & Inspiring Books Every Nurse Needs to Read It is a fact that the busy nurse does not have much time for leisure reading. That being said, a good book can do so much to enrich your life that even the busiest nurse should take the time to check out our list of 50 enlightening and inspiring books every nurse should read. On this list, you’ll find books that are extremely specific to nursing, and books that seem to have nothing to do with nursing at all. You’ll also find diverse biographies of nurse-heroes: from Clara Barton to nurses who served after Hurricane Katrina. Most of all, you’ll find insightful writing that will surely enrich your daily work as a nurse. Enjoy! Inspiring Stories Of and From Real-Life Nurses 1. NURSE: A World of Care by Peter Jaret : A breat... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614588 Sun, 30 May 2010 20:00:35 +0100 3614588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3342630&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8374 This a YouTube clip of 16-year-old Sarah Phillips’ emotional tribute to her dying mother which has become an internet sensation (via Digg.com, Daily Telegraph) After saying an emotional farewell to her dying mother, Sarah Phillips, 16, decided to produce a personal tribute to Debbie Phillips’s four-year battle against cancer. Alone in her bedroom, Sarah read the words of the song “Autumn”, by Scottish singer Paulo Nutini, from the internet. Then, holding her mobile phone in her left hand and using it as a recording device, she sang the song pitch perfect without any music – and without a single mistake or hesitation. Four and a half hours later, Sarah and the rest of her family were at Mrs Phillips’ bedside in the family home when she took her final breath. ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3342630 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3342630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3061396&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8110 The world indeed will be a better place if there were more heroes like Captain Budi. via my favorite shrink from the Malaysian Medical Resources A tribute to a real life hero (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3061396 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3061396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963060&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D8035 October was the Max Foundation’s Global CML awareness month campaign and Mei Ching writes in to say that it was a resounding success. Mei Ching wants to share the TMF video Maximize Life Moments with MMR readers. Well done, The Max Foundation! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Max Foundation Global CML Awareness Campaign (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963060 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 2963060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734034&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7780 We take a break from the usual medical news to point you to this beautiful essay “The Knife” by Richard Selzer. Here’s an excerpt: There is sound, the tight click of clamps fixing teeth into severed blood vessels, the snuffle and gargle of the suction machine clearing the field of blood for the next stroke, the litany of monosyllables with which one prays his way down and in: clamp, sponge, suture, tie, cut. And there is color. The green of the cloth, the white of the sponges, the red and yellow of the body. Beneath the fat lies the fascia, the tough fibrous sheet encasing the muscles. It must be sliced and the red beef of the muscles separated. Now there are retractors to hold apart the wound. Hands move together, part, weave. We are fully engaged, like children absorbe... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734034 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2734034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2724828&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7733 I came across a video of Nick Vujicic in Facebook. It’s a truly amazing story of how one man grew up with so much disability and hardship yet found the motivation and courage to be such an inspiration to others. Links: The Official Nick Vujicic Website DailyMail: Life without limb-its: The astonishing story of the man born without arms or legs from the Malaysian Medical Resources Life without limbs: the inspiring story of Nick Vujicic (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2724828 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2724828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2639561&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7502 Dear Yasmin, You inspired us with your little films clips on family values, kinship, friendship, colour-blindness and interracial ties. You teased us on our human frailties and weaknesses. You made us think, laugh and cry. You may be gone, but you will not be forgotten. Al-faitiha Yasmin Ahmad This TV commercial “Funeral” was made by Yasmin for the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS) (it) looks at relationships in a different light, through a woman at her husband’s funeral. Ultimately, the TVC celebrates the beautiful imperfections that make a relationship perfect. This is fresh off MCYS latest Viewers’ Choice 2008 win for last year’s Family TVC which promotes the importance and value of family bonding. it’s classic Yasmin. See mo... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2639561 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2639561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570418&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7348 Forwarded by a SN and Fb friend The Real Meaning Of Words View more presentations from Development Corporate. from the Malaysian Medical Resources The Real Meaning of Words (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570418 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2570418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441241&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D7055 The world would be a better place if more people honour each other rather than condemn each other. (via an email from Prof Raymond Ali, and yes, pass it on) from the Malaysian Medical Resources Who you are does make a difference (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441241 Wed, 27 May 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2441241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2259901&cid=t_145810_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fchronic-pain-is-a-detour-not-a-cliff%2F As someone who has lived with chronic pain for many years, I would like you to do something for me. Now, come on, when was the last time I asked you to do something for me? I would like you to step back, limp back or if you must fall back from your life and while you’re sitting there, take a comprehensive look at all you have left. Your life has changed, I know, just as mine did and continues to. I wonder if your goals and values have also changed. Like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, you have been lifted up against your will and taken to another land. It’s not a trip you planned, would have chosen or desired but it’s happened, nonetheless, and you still have a degree of control. No, I’m not kidding. Most of the time we mourn for the life we have lost; I know I did, still do. Eventual... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2259901 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:27:56 +0100 2259901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2263873&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6330 An inspiring presentation which makes you appreciate your Moms and Dads - wherever they may be. (via Dr. Hsu’s Forum) from the Malaysian Medical Resources A parent’s wish (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2263873 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2263873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2235730&cid=t_145810_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2009%2F03%2F03%2Flow-cost-programs-increase-children-activity-self-esteem%2F These slides are part of a poster Presentation “Low-Cost Programs to Increase Children’s Physical Activity and Inspire Healthy Lifestyles” for the 2009 Network for a Healthy California “Inspiring Healthy Change Together” Conference held in March 2009 in Sacramento, CA. We’re All Winners We’re All Winners Poster Presentation Slides Walking in October Walking in October Poster Presentation Slides Network for a Healthy California The focus of the 11th Network for a Healthy California Conference s on “Inspiring Healthy Change Together.” The conference held in early March is two days of inspiration and ideas to collectively focus the spotlight on perspectives and actions that lead to positive change. Participants will learn from over 100 speakers and poster p... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2235730 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:52:14 +0100 2235730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2210543&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6193 It has become a beloved ritual at Dana-Farber: Every day, children who come to the clinic write their names on sheets of paper and tape them to the windows of the walkway for ironworkers to see. And, every day, the ironworkers paint the names onto I-beams and hoist them into place as they add floors to the new 14-story Yawkey Center for Cancer Careread more | digg story (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2210543 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2210543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078754&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5768 via Sian: Happy New Year to you all. 2015 is just 6 years away now, Malaysia is on the track achieving our MDG. But many countries in Africa aren’t. Some of us feel that internet and telemedicine may help doctors in remote places, as illustrated in this case published in lancet. However, I think it is the courage and clinical skills these two doctors have. You may have abundant information given to you but you also need to know how to use them. I hope in the new year, this story will give you some inspiration. Regards, Sian The full text is available free (after free registration) at the Lancet (Tech Tip: Firefox users can use the extension BugMeNot if you don’t want to register) Excerpt: The woman reached into the folds of her dress and produced a bundle wrapped in yet anoth... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078754 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2078754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2067433&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5668 When the going gets tough, if you face exams and yet there’s so much to study, or you’ve got a tough weekend call ahead, let this video of 40 stirring speeches compressed into 2 minutes inspire you! Spot the one by Captain Jason Nesbith (Tim Allen) in Galaxy Quest : “Never give up. Never surrender. “. Loved that movie! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Be inspired in 2 minutes! (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2067433 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2067433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2065319&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5661 Amazing tale of a woman who demonstrated true grit. Three years earlier, she had given birth to a dead baby girl. As her labour intensified, so did her concern for this unborn child. The sun had set hours ago. The nearest clinic was 80km away over rough roads, and her husband, her only assistant during a half-dozen previous births, was drinking at a cantina. She had no phone and neither did the cantina. So at midnight, after 12 hours of constant pain, the petite, 40-year-old mother of six sat down on a low wooden bench. She took several gulps from a bottle of rubbing alcohol, grabbed a 15-cm knife and began to cut. By the light of a single dim bulb, Ramirez sawed through skin, fat and muscle before reaching inside her uterus and pulling out her baby boy. She says she cut his umbilical co... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2065319 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2065319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2046827&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5603 Sent in by my sister… from the Malaysian Medical Resources A Glass of Milk (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2046827 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2046827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033179&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5531 In Malaysia where motor vehicular accidents are the norm, it’s not uncommon to encounter human passers-by who won’t lift a finger to help their fellow man in need. This dog puts us to shame! from the Malaysian Medical Resources Hero: Dog saves dog! (video) (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033179 Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2033179 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2027067&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5510 What can a motley group of young men with various disabilities (blindness, deafness, Asperger & Down syndromes, and autism) do? Why form a Rock Band. Here’s Australia’s Rudely Interrupted performing in a music video Rudely Interrupted in Myspace The group recently performed at the the UN HQ on occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2008 (via Medgadget.com) from the Malaysian Medical Resources Don’t break my heart (music video) (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2027067 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2027067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1975120&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D5330 Edwin Leap reminds doctors why they took up medicine. A good read. And a reminder that we care for all, yes even those patients or relatives we’d love to “Fed-Ex to China” The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head. Often the best part of your work will have nothing to do with potions and powders, but with the exercise of an influence of the strong upon the weak, of the righteous upon the wicked, of the wise upon the foolish. Sir William Osler a Dear doctors, we need you! (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1975120 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1975120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1870723&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4836 A patient emailed me this presentation and I thought I’d share it with you all. Whether true or not, it’s a touching account of what humanity is really all about. a A Beautiful Story (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1870723 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1870723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1851015&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4712 Blogging and Wordpress changed Glenda Watson Hyatt’s life. A disability like Cerebral palsy did not deter this gutsy lady! (hat tip to my sister for the link) a How blogging changed one person’s life (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1851015 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1851015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1763927&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D4311 Sent in by my Pyscho pal. You don’t need to speak the lingo to know the gesture of love as only a child can express…. This is apparently an award winning ad which was featured in the Cannes festival a Gesto de amor (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1763927 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1763927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1481855&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3487 Lorenzo Odone who was depicted in the 1992 film Lorenzo’s Oil, has died from pneumonia aged 30. From the BBC: Doctors had predicted he would not live beyond childhood when he was diagnosed with the incurable disease aged six. But his parents found what seemed to be a cure made of acids from olive and rapeseed oils. Lorenzo died at his home in the US state of Virginia on Friday - a day after his 30th birthday. He was suffering from aspiration pneumonia, which was caused by food getting stuck in his lungs. His father Augusto said: “He could not see or communicate, but he was still with us. He did not suffer… That’s the important thing.” What Lorenzo had was Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), a genetic disease that progressively destroys the brains of young boys. Seei... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1481855 Sat, 31 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1481855 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1423220&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3387 Stephanie Siew has done Malaysia proud. The 4th year medical student at Manchester won the International Student of the Year 2008 award, and a cash prize of STG2,000 (RM12,500). Siew, who established the “Save a Baby’s Life” Society with fellow students, goes to local communities to teach parents and carers of babies about basic life support skills. She also raises funds for the society. Present to hand over the prize to Siew at the award ceremony last Wednesday was Datuk Jimmy Choo. Siew was one of 12 finalists to vie for the award and the entry letter that she submitted, detailing her achievements that helped make her time in the UK so rewarding, moved the judges. In her letter, Siew said: “Since coming to the UK, I feel the sky is the limit and I have dared to ... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1423220 Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1423220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1335214&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3254 Reported on Bernama News: Dr Tan Bee Hooi, 37, an anaesthetist with the Penang Hospital who died in Paris on Wednesday following surgery, has done Malaysians proud by donating her organs to patients in France and other countries of Europe. “She was truly a remarkable woman. Even in death, she has given life,” Malaysian Ambassador to France Datuk S. Thanarajasingam said of Dr Tan, who had succumbed to complications arising from surgeries related to arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in her brain. In a statement issued to Bernama here today, the Malaysian Embassy in Paris said Dr Tan’s father, Datuk Tan Gin Soon, believed that her daughter would have wanted him to donate her organs, given her “deep and abiding interest” to serve fellow human beings. Her family ha... Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1335214 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1335214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1317789&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3225 Johnny is a 19 year old grocery store bagger. He has Down’s syndrome. This is a true story and be inspired when you Watch this little movie Great service does indeed come from the heart. (hat tip to my sister) Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1317789 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1317789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1253240&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D3154 If you knew you were dying and had to give one last lecture, what sort of lecture would you give? Dr. Randy Pausch’s lecture is simply inspiring. ….. Post from: Malaysian Medical Resources (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1253240 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1253240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=912006&cid=t_145810_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F162538665%2F We all know that an essential part of heart health is weight control, nutrition and an active lifestyle. With this being said, I want to share a story of success with you. Weight Watchers runs a yearly contest for the most inspiring weight loss story. There are many, many, many… did I say many, applicants every single year. But this year’s winner has a tremendous hearty story to boot! Carrie sample, 33, from Indianapolis, Indiana has been selected as one of the 2007 weight Watchers Inspiring Stories Of The Year. Her determination and motivation helped Carrie seal the deal. Being a single mom is never easy and Carrie new the stresses of this everyday of her life. And you know that saying, “somethings gotta give”? Well it did… her heart. Both her and her doctor ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=912006 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 17:51:52 +0100 912006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=906327&cid=t_145810_158_f&fid=36018&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcaregiversbeacon.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fpatrick-leers-blog-caregivingly-yours.html "Knowing you are not alone is a beacon for any caregiver, anytime, anywhere" says Patrick Leer at his blog Caregivingly Yours. His wife, Patti, was diagnosed with MS 22 years ago. Patrick's blog "Caregivingly Yours" tells the story of his 15 years of caregiving for her at home and 3 years of caregiving for her at a facililty. He writes about multiple facets of caregiving, including financial issues and a caregiver's lost dreams, celebrating and fun on a birthday, and the psychological issues of caring for a person who is mentally and physically dependent.Recently Patti and Patrick, and their daughter celebrated Patti's birthday with an outing to The Charles Town Races and Slots for a day of gambling and fun. Patti is legally blind and uses a wheelchair. Patrick explains that Patti enjoys t... The Caregiver's Beacon - Resources, Links, Ideas, News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=906327 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:56:00 +0100 906327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=853128&cid=t_145810_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F09%2Fhijacked-by-breast-cancer%2F Filed under: Breast Cancer, BlogsThe profile on her blog reads: Living in London. Working in ads. Currently undergoing treatment for Breast Cancer. And that about sums it up for this woman whose life has become hijacked by cancer. That's the way it goes. Cancer strikes and life revolves around it for so much longer than we'd like. The 30-something Anne-Marie Weeden writes in a recent blog post:I was genuinely confident at the beginning of this process that the whole chemo thing should not affect life too much. And in the first three treatments it didn't really. But the last three have just escalated in terms of the challenges they have thrown my way. They said it would be cumulative but I didn't realise it would accumulate on such a scale. I'd say the last two treatment cycles have been at... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=853128 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 853128