RSS feeds for oncologists

Medworm
http://www.medworm.com

• good selection of feeds on cancer
• well categorised
• filter function similar to subheadings in Medline
• 'Suggest a category' box if you can't find what you want
• RSS explained for new users
• can limit search to 'news', 'journals' etc.
• UK based

Medscape Hematology-Oncology
http://www.medscape.com/hematology-oncology

• good range of resources
• need to register
• reliability of information

NLH Directory
http://www.library.nhs.uk/rss/directory/

I've included this because, although there aren't yet very many feeds for oncologists, it gives very good instructions on RSS and it is very clearly set out. It is very much a 'work in progress', but looks very promising.

What I've learnt so far about RSS...

PROS

• Cheap, quick and easy way to keep websites up-to-date
• Can monitor the media on particular topics e.g. major news feeds on healthcare items
• Easy to subscribe and unsubscribe
• Easier than creating bookmarks
• Bypasses email so it doesn't get mixed up with correspondence
• Can archive and sort
• Security/privacy
• Can create feeds based on keywords

CONS

• Difficult to monitor success - no registration or subscription
  
• Need to use separate software
• Can't reply or communicate with the information source

First post

Just trying to get the hang of this. Well, I've managed to edit my profile which is a start... Now to see if this works.