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https://mummymedic.wordpress.com/2016/07/02/a-quest-for-a-normal-life/ | 2019-02-17T20:23:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247482478.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20190217192932-20190217214932-00185.warc.gz | 0.98434 | 941 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__152929126 | en | In the UK more than half of the people affected by Cystic Fibrosis (CF) will live past the age of 41. As a parent of a child with CF you have various statistics in your mind at various times, but most of the time you try not to think about it. A few months ago I questioned that statistic as we thought that our Minty wasn’t going to make it through her chest infection aged just three. I can write about it now, but that was a shocking moment. 41 years old seemed like an eternity. As doctors my husband and I knew she was seriously ill. Her respiratory rate hit 70, heart rate 180, temperature was 41, she needed oxygen to maintaining her saturation and had not passed urine in 24 hours. She sustained this for hours and I wondered how her little body could keep going having had a general anaesthetic and bilateral lung collapse. We thought she was going to have a respiratory arrest. Those days were bleak and cystic fibrosis had taken over her life. But she recovered. We recovered.
It’s interesting to see how a three year old perceives her condition. She knew she was ill and knew that hospital was where she needed to go. Her choice of clothing that day is reflected in this poignant picture. She had planned this outfit to arrive in hospital. It was her best party dress. She walked into the ward proudly and then sat on the bed. She looked down and tears filled her eyes. I asked her if she was scared. ‘Yes, mummy’, we paused, snuggled and then she jumped down holding back her tears and played with her dollies.This week she completed her first lung function tests, getting 110% of predicted. She’s getting ready to start nursery soon and we’ve written her care plan. I thought I would share our philosophy for living a normal life, with normal activities and hopes and dreams.
‘We believe Minty is a magical little girl! She inspires us daily and is tougher than we imagine. She is independent, funny, caring, sociable, exuberant and extremely adaptable. She does not see herself as ill or suffering. She sees herself as any other little girl, but sometimes she goes into hospital and every day she takes medicines to keep her well. This is her normal life and we make it normal for her. Even when she is really ill and goes into hospital, she goes there to get better and in her last admission she knew she needed to go to get better. CF is a journey that we all learn from all the time but we have developed a philosophy that we hope anyone who looks after her shares. Minty is number four of four children, she has one older brother and two older sisters.
We only use positive language surrounding the condition. She is living with it, she is not suffering, she is not ill. Medicines are not ‘yucky’ or inconvenient. Avoiding certain things are to keep her healthy not ‘stop her from getting sick’. Physiotherapy is to keep her fit and healthy. When she doesn’t want to do it we suggest that she wants to feel great or well. She remembers what it’s like to be unwell and go into hospital, she is able to make the connection and will always pick to do the things that keep her healthy if she needs a bit of encouragement.
When talking to others in her presence about her condition we remain positive in our wording and attitude. This enables her to remain positive in her attitude to treatments, and by her engaging actively that will give her the best chance of a healthy long lifetime.
However, CF is a life shortening condition with a life expectancy in the 40s. With good care, children like Minty are looking forward to much longer life expectancies. It is also important to allow her to feel rubbish, angry and sad. It is important to remember that Minty getting a cold most of the time will be fine, but frequently may result in two weeks of oral antibiotics or sometimes a hospital admission with a general anaesthetic, PICC line insertion and 2 weeks of intravenous antibiotics. She has had 3 admissions so far, we hope to keep them to a minimum by following good CF care. There are many treatments in development, gene therapy, medications and more. As a family we keenly await these for her, we fundraise for CF Trust and keep an eye on research.’
Here is Minty running a toddler race. She may be last but she’s living life to the max. | medical |
http://www.westonveinsclinic.com/vein-treatments/venefit/ | 2023-06-10T03:17:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656963.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610030340-20230610060340-00618.warc.gz | 0.927822 | 2,028 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__85448590 | en | Venefit™ (formerly VNUS Closure™) Procedure
If you suffer from varicose veins, you’re not alone. Some 25 million Americans face a daily struggle with the swollen, rope-like veins that can cause throbbing pain, severe swelling, and heavy-feeling, tired legs.
Half of all Americans over 50, and two-thirds of women over 60, have the condition. And many have dealt with it for decades, because varicose veins can appear even in teenagers.
Heredity is a factor in venous reflux disease (the primary cause of varicose veins) – if your parents or siblings have had varicose veins, you’re more likely to develop them – and people who are obese or have had multiple pregnancies are particularly susceptible, because the extra weight adds strain to the veins. Women are more vulnerable to the problem than men, partly because the hormonal changes brought on by menstruation, menopause and hormone-based drug therapy can relax vein walls and cause venous reflux.
Your lifestyle, particularly physical activity, can affect your odds of developing varicose veins as well. People whose careers require them to stand in place for long periods of time – nurses, teachers, waitresses, flight attendants and other service personnel, for example – have a higher-than-average risk of venous disease. So do people who do a good deal of heavy lifting.
Once it appears, venous reflux disease never goes away by itself – it’s a progressive condition that can only worsen unless treated. Fortunately, the minimally-invasive, device-based advances in medical technology that have so profoundly impacted heart, lung and brain surgery in recent years are now having a similarly revolutionary impact on the treatment of varicose veins.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is superficial venous reflux?
Superficial venous reflux is a condition that develops when the valves that usually keep blood flowing out of your legs become damaged or diseased. This causes blood to pool in your legs. Common symptoms of superficial venous reflux include pain, swelling, leg heaviness and fatigue, as well as varicose veins in your legs.
What is the Venefit™ Procedure?
The Venefit™ (formerly VNUS Closure™) Procedure is a minimally invasive treatment for superficial venous reflux. A thin catheter is inserted into the vein through a small opening. The catheter delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall, causing it to heat, collapse, and seal shut.
How does it work to treat superficial venous reflux?
Since valves can’t be repaired, the only alternative is to re-route blood flow through healthy veins. Traditionally, this has been done by surgically removing (stripping) the troublesome vein from your leg. The Venefit™ Procedure provides a less invasive alternative to vein stripping by simply closing the problem vein instead. Once the diseased vein is closed, other healthy veins take over and empty blood from your legs.
How is the Venefit™ Procedure different from vein stripping?
During a stripping procedure, the surgeon makes an incision in your groin and ties off the vein, after which a stripper tool is threaded through the saphenous vein and used to pull the vein out of your leg through a second incision just above your calf.
In the Venefit™ Procedure, there is no need for groin surgery. Instead, the vein remains in place and is closed using a special (Closure) catheter inserted through a small puncture. This may eliminate the bruising and pain often associated with vein stripping (i.e., that may result from the tearing of side branch veins while the saphenous vein is pulled out). Vein stripping is usually performed in an operating room, under a general anesthetic, while the Venefit™ Procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, typically using local or regional anesthesia.
Three randomized trials of the Venefit™ Procedure vs. vein stripping, including the most recent multi-center comparative trial, show very similar results. In the multi-center comparative trial, the Venefit™ Procedure was superior to vein stripping in every statistically significant outcome. In the study, 80.5% of patients treated with the Venefit™ Procedure returned to normal activities within one day, versus 46.9% of patients who underwent vein stripping. Also, Venefit™ patients returned to work 7.7 days sooner than surgical patients. Patients treated with the Venefit™ Procedure had less postoperative pain, less bruising, faster recovery and fewer overall adverse events.1
How long does the Venefit™ Procedure take?
The Venefit™ Procedure takes approximately 45-60 minutes, though patients normally spend 2-3 hours at the medical facility due to normal pre- and post-treatment procedures.
Is the Venefit™ Procedure painful?
Patients report feeling little, if any, pain during the Venefit™ Procedure. Your physician will give you a local or regional anesthetic to numb the treatment area.
Will the procedure require any anesthesia?
The Venefit™ Procedure can be performed under local, regional, or general anesthesia.
How quickly after treatment can I return to normal activities?
Many patients can resume normal activities immediately.2 For a few weeks following the treatment, your doctor may recommend a regular walking regimen and suggest you refrain from very strenuous activities (heavy lifting, for example) or prolonged periods of standing.
How soon after treatment will my symptoms improve?
Most patients report a noticeable improvement in their symptoms within 1-2 weeks following the procedure.
Is there any scarring, bruising, or swelling after the Venefit™ Procedure?
Patients report minimal to no scarring, bruising, or swelling following the Venefit™ Procedure.
Are there any potential risks and complications associated with the Venefit™ Procedure?
As with any medical intervention, potential risks and complications exist with the Venefit™ Procedure. All patients should consult their doctors to determine if their conditions present any special risks. Your physician will review potential complications of the Venefit™ Procedure at the consultation , and can be reviewed in the safety summary. Potential complications can include: vessel perforation, thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, phlebitis, hematoma, infection, paresthesia (numbness or tingling) and/or skin burn.
Is the Venefit™ Procedure suitable for everyone?
Only a physician call tell you if the Venefit™ Procedure is a viable option for your vein problem. Experience has shown that many patients with superficial venous reflux disease can be treated with the Venefit™ Procedure.
Is age an important consideration for the Venefit™ Procedure?
The most important step in determining whether or not the Venefit™ Procedure is appropriate for you is a complete ultrasound examination by your physician or qualified clinician. Age alone is not a factor in determining whether or not the Venefit™ Procedure is appropriate for you. The Venefit™ Procedure has been used to treat patients across a wide range of ages.
How effective is the Venefit™ Procedure?
Data from a prospective multicenter study have shown 97.4% vein occlusion 1 year post-treatment.3
What happens to the treated vein left behind in the leg?
The vein simply becomes fibrous tissue after treatment. Over time, the vein will gradually incorporate into surrounding tissue. One study reported that 89% of treated veins are indistinguishable from other body tissue one year after the Venefit™ Procedure was performed.5
Is the Closure treatment covered by my insurance?
Many insurance companies are paying for the Venefit™ Procedure in part or in full. Most insurance companies determine coverage for all treatments, including the Venefit™ Procedure, based on medical necessity. The VNUS® Venefit™ Procedure has positive coverage policies with most major health insurers. Your physician can discuss your insurance coverage further at the time of consultation.
What are patients saying about the Venefit™ Procedure?
98% of patients who have undergone the Venefit™ Procedure are willing to recommend it to a friend or family member with similar leg vein problems.
1. Lurie F, Creton D, Eklof B, Kabnick LS, Kistner RL, Pichot O, et al. Prospective randomized study of endovenous radiofrequency obliteration (Closure) versus ligation and stripping in a selected patient population (EVOLVES study). J Vasc Surg 2003; 38:207-14.
2. Goldman, H. Closure of the greater saphenous vein with endo radiofrequency thermal heating of the vein wall in combination with ambulatory phlebectomy: preliminary 6-month follow-up. Dermatol Surg 2000; 26:452-456.
3. Dietzek A, Two-Year Follow-Up Data From A Prospective, Multicenter Study Of The Efficacy Of The ClosureFAST Catheter, 35th Annual Veith Symposium. November 19, 2008. New York.
4. Pichot O, Sessa C, Chandler JG, Nuta M, Perrin M. Role of duplex imaging in endovenous obliteration for primary venous insufficiency. J. Endovasc Ther 2000; 7:451-9.
5. Weiss RA, Weiss MA. Controlled radiofrequency endovenous occlusion using a unique radiofrequency catheter under duplex guidance to eliminate saphenous varicose vein reflux: A 2-year follow-up. Dermatol Surg 2002; 28:38-42. | medical |
https://www.accessonline.com/videos/justin-bieber-opens-up-about-hailey-biebers-recent-health-scare-shes-strong-but-its-been-scary | 2022-05-23T18:54:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662560022.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523163515-20220523193515-00143.warc.gz | 0.98703 | 177 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__31769482 | en | Justin Bieber Opens Up About Hailey Bieber’s Recent Health Scare: ‘She’s Strong But It’s Been Scary’
Justin Bieber gave fans an update at his concert on Wednesday on how his wife, Hailey Bieber, is doing after her recent health scare. The 25-year-old model was rushed to the hospital last week after she started having “stroke like symptoms” from a blood clot in her brain. During his concert, the 28-year-old singer assured fans she is okay but admitted the situation has been scary. “She’s strong, but it’s been scary you know, it’s been really scary. But I know for a fact that God has her in the palm of his hands and that’s a good thing,” he said in part. | medical |
https://www.pba-georgialawyers.com/mt-bin/mt-search.cgi?IncludeBlogs=81877&tag=Medical%20Malpractice | 2019-01-16T23:31:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583657907.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20190116215800-20190117001800-00613.warc.gz | 0.984229 | 139 | CC-MAIN-2019-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__64647245 | en | Georgia residents would probably say that they trust their doctor. While certainly, many medical professionals do everything they can to provide exceptional care to their patients, medical malpractice suits are on the rise. A nationwide investigation into the matter has revealed several problems that put patients at serious risk of becoming a victim.
Many things could potentially put a nursing home resident at a greater risk of experiencing negligent care. One is if the facility he or she is staying at is understaffed. Understaffing could lead to important aspects of resident care being missed or not being given sufficient attention. It also could lead to the staff that are present feeling overworked and stressed, which could make them more prone to mistakes. | medical |
https://karmenta.nl/en/clinic/company-information | 2023-12-03T08:19:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100489.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203062445-20231203092445-00769.warc.gz | 0.830385 | 387 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__78781061 | en | Karmenta is an independent treatment centre, equipped according to all legal regulations in the Netherlands.
The medical specialist care by Karmenta is officially provided by a foundation:
Stichting Karmenta (Karmenta Foundation)
Registration at the Dutch Chamber of Commerce
KvK-number : 7323 7485,
KvK-number of location Schijndel : 000041795369
Karmenta’s name and logo are registered at the Benelux-Bureau for intellectual property, registrationnumber: 1387019
Registration at Vektis in the AGB-Code - register
AGB-Code : 22-22 7598
Karmenta's supervisory board
Stichting Karmenta was tested, among other things, on transparency demands and the governancecode care 2017 by the CIBG of the ministry of public health, wellness and sport. The CIBG granted Karmenta permission to provide specialist medical care, conforming to the WTZi (Wet Toelating Zorginstellingen).
WTZi-registrationnumber : 14525.
General Practitioners and medical specialists can refer patients to Karmenta through the online ZorgDomein referral application.
Bernhoven Hospital in Uden
Karmenta and Bernhoven Hospital in Uden are planning on making a cooperation agreement (conforming to NVZ and ZKN) to be a backup for gynecological procedures. The central sterilisation department of the Bernhoven Hospital sterilises the OR-equipment used by Karmenta. Additionally there are plans to add an X-Ray department and blood taking department from Bernhoven in the Medical Centre Schijndel.
For the legally required complaints procedures according to the Wkggz, Karmenta has a contract with Stichting DOKh. | medical |
http://www.bioentryplus.com/?p=9082 | 2021-01-26T03:43:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610704795033.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20210126011645-20210126041645-00269.warc.gz | 0.895739 | 1,214 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__134491167 | en | Supplementary Materials Fig. class of biomarkers which has lately obtained importance are microRNA (miRNA). MiRNA are little, noncoding substances which post\transcriptionally regulate gene expression. We performed TSPAN33 miRNA manifestation profiling of the cohort of mind and throat tumours with known medical outcomes. The results showed Brompheniramine miR\9 to be significantly downregulated in patients with poor treatment outcome, indicating its role as a potential biomarker in HNSCC. Overexpression of miR\9 in HNSCC cell lines significantly decreased cellular proliferation and inhibited colony formation in soft agar. Conversely, miR\9 knockdown significantly increased both these features. Importantly, endogenous CXCR4 expression levels, a known target of miR\9, inversely correlated with miR\9 expression in a panel of HNSCC cell lines tested. Induced overexpression of CXCR4 in low expressing cells increased proliferation, colony formation and cell cycle progression. Moreover, CXCR4\specific ligand, CXCL12, enhanced cellular proliferation, migration, colony formation and invasion in CXCR4\overexpressing and similarly in miR\9 knockdown cells. CXCR4\specific inhibitor plerixafor abrogated the oncogenic phenotype of CXCR4 overexpression as well as miR\9 knockdown. Our data Brompheniramine demonstrate a clear role for miR\9 as a tumour suppressor microRNA in HNSCC, and its role seems to be mediated through CXCR4 suppression. MiR\9 knockdown, similar to CXCR4 overexpression, significantly promoted aggressive HNSCC tumour cell characteristics. Our results suggest CXCR4\specific inhibitor plerixafor as a potential therapeutic agent, and miR\9 as a possible predictive biomarker of treatment response in HNSCC. where Brompheniramine inhibition of CXCR4 suppressed proliferation of synovial sarcoma cell lines (Kimura cancer studies in solid tumours such as prostate and cervical cancers (Chaudary em et?al /em ., 2017; Conley\LaComb em et?al /em ., 2016), as well as lymphomas (Reinholdt em et?al /em ., Brompheniramine 2016). Plerixafor is already approved for the mobilisation of hematopoietic stem cells in lymphoma and multiple myeloma patients (Wagstaff, 2009). Moreover, inhibition of CXCR4 via plerixafor is in clinical trials for use with advanced pancreatic, ovarian and colorectal malignancies (CAM\PLEX “type”:”clinical-trial”,”attrs”:”text message”:”NCT02179970″,”term_id”:”NCT02179970″NCT02179970, 2014) however, not in HNSCC. Collectively, this increases the chance of using plerixafor in conjunction with regular chemoradiation\therapy for the treating head and throat cancers. Conclusion To conclude, the data shown here claim that miR\9 manifestation includes a significant tumour suppressor part in HNSCC cells, through regulation of cell cycle progression potentially. Furthermore, miR\9 knockdown was proven to confer anoikis\resistant colony development capability in smooth agar aswell as improved invasion, and CXCR4 was defined as oncogenic focus on of miR\9 in HNSCC. The power of plerixafor to invert the effects from the downregulation of miR\9 on mobile proliferation, cell routine progression, migration and colony development indicates that miR\9 might serve while a potential biomarker for the effectiveness of plerixafor treatment. Author efforts MT conceived the task idea and helped in the look of the tests and quality evaluation of the info, and with the company from the manuscript. HMH produced the data, NR and HMH helped in developing the idea, carrying out tests and interpreted and analysed the info, HMH had huge contribution in the composing from the manuscript, JG produced the required constructs and added to the info evaluation. NF performed cell lines authentication and offered useful data on Brompheniramine all of the cell lines utilized. All authors discussed the full total outcomes and contributed to the ultimate manuscript preparation. Supporting info Fig.?S1. miR\9 overexpression and knockdown haven’t any influence on apoptosis. Fig.?S2. miR\9 knockdown impacts cell routine profile. Fig.?S3. miR\9 modulation in HNSCC cells impacts proliferation, cell routine, colony invasion and formation. Fig.?S4. CXCR4 modulation in HNSCC cells impacts cell routine. Fig.?S5. Plerixafor titration on CXCR4 overexpressing and miR\9 knockdown cells. Fig.?S6. Plerixafor blocks CXCL12 induced upsurge in proliferation in miR\9 knockdown cells. Fig.?S7. Aftereffect of plerixafor on cell routine profile. Just click here for more data document.(856K, pdf) Acknowledgements This research represents independent study partly funded from the Country wide Institute for Wellness Study (NIHR) Biomedical Study Centre in Guy’s and St Thomas NHS Basis Trust and King’s University London. The sights indicated are those of the writer(s) rather than always those of the NHS, the NIHR or the Department of Health. The authors would like to thank the Rosetrees Trust for part funding of this study.. | medical |
https://www.belovedwomenorg.com/what-we-offer/guidance-and-counselling/ | 2021-01-21T23:21:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703528672.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20210121225305-20210122015305-00024.warc.gz | 0.967039 | 151 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__245124092 | en | Mental illnesses are still feared and misunderstood by many, but the fear will disappear as we learn more about them.
Mental illnesses are health problems that affect the way we think about ourselves, relate to others, and interact with the world around us. They affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
We would like to help you to improve your understanding of mental illness and taking the time to understand it and to learn how to manage it effectively.
Once you have a better understanding of the illness, it will be easier to discuss its effects and treatments with your children and other family members. Understanding it also helps you manage other people’s expectations too.
Learning to live with, manage and recover from mental illness is an ongoing process. | medical |
http://x104fm.com/2020/03/accident-emergency-reopened-kingstown-district-clinic-to-serve-as-flu-clinic/ | 2021-12-04T14:22:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362992.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20211204124328-20211204154328-00066.warc.gz | 0.943319 | 174 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__184280400 | en | Accident and Emergency (A&E) services recommenced at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) on Tuesday (Mar. 17) evening, after operating briefly from the Kingstown District Clinic.
On Monday (Mar. 16), a person presenting with flu-like symptoms forced a temporary closure of the A&E Department of the MCMH. The patient visited the facility seeking care. The female was admitted for an assessment and has since tested negative for COVID-19.
The Kingstown District Clinic will serve as a Flu Clinic and Triage Point commencing Wednesday March 18, 2020.
The routine Kingstown District Clinic services have been temporarily transferred to neighboring districts to facilitate the operations of the Kingstown Flu Clinic.
Visiting hours at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital also resumed on Tuesday (Mar. 17) from 3pm – 5pm. | medical |
http://blog.finefeatherheads.com/2012/06/22/fine-featherheads-is-going-on-the-vans-warped-tour/ | 2013-05-20T20:49:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368699238089/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516101358-00029-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.907565 | 246 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__31179843 | en | Aside from all the AMAZING music that will be echoing from the speakers as the Warped Tour travels across the country over the next few months, Fine Featherheads is teaming up with Keep A Breast Foundation, a non profit working to eradicate breast cancer by informing young people about methods of prevention, early detection and support, to help spread the word and eradicate breast cancer! On tour, we’ll be at the Keep A Breast booth in the Girlz Garage spreading the #FeatherLove and engaging and educating about breast cancer awareness.
Want to help? With your support, Fine Featherheads is committed to donating $10,000 to Keep A Breast Foundation. All you have to do is download the Instagram-like app, PictureHealing, choose Keep A Breast Foundation as one of your charities, and start taking and sharing photos! With every download of the PictureHealing app, Fine Featherheads will donate $1 to Keep a Breast. With every picture taken and shared, Fine Featherheads will donate an additional $.25. Together, we can make a difference!
How to Help:
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Click Here to view the 2012 Warped Tour dates. | medical |
https://hockey.realgm.com/wiretap/11569/Gaborik-To-Have-Shoulder-Surgery | 2018-01-24T05:30:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084893397.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20180124050449-20180124070449-00480.warc.gz | 0.968819 | 117 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__87294478 | en | Rangers President and GM Glen Sather announced today that Marian Gaborik will undergo surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Andrew Feldman and Dr. Anthony Maddalo on Wednesday, June 6, at the NYU Langone Medical Center's Hospital for Joint Diseases in Manhattan. Gaborik was one of seven Rangers to appear in all 82 games this season. He ranked third in the NHL with a team-high, 41 goals, and also led the team in scoring with 76 points.
Gaborik To Have Shoulder Surgery | medical |
https://startclinic.com/services/fat-burning-injections/ | 2018-02-25T23:33:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891817523.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20180225225657-20180226005657-00502.warc.gz | 0.921214 | 414 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__114148482 | en | If you’ve seen little to no progress from dieting – no matter how disciplined you’ve been or how much you’ve exercised—you may have a slowing metabolism or another issue that is preventing you from losing weight. Start Clinic can help you get over this difficult obstacle with scientifically proven medications.
We offer special pharmaceutical grade injections that boost energy and assist in the removal of stubborn visceral fat. You may be able to receive lipotropic or “fat-burning” injections administered weekly to help stimulate weight loss. These are safe combinations of B vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients that enhance metabolic pathways and target fat burning for energy
B vitamins play a vital role in the healthy functioning of muscles, nerves, and heart. They combat fatigue by supporting efficient burning of unwanted body fat. B vitamins form red blood cells, improve mood and memory, reduce stress, stimulate the immune system and even promote the health of hair, nails and skin.
Deficiencies in choline, folate and other B vitamins have been associated with memory loss, fatigue, dementia, and depression. Inositol and choline improve your ability to convert nutrients into energy.
Amino Acids, such as L-methionine are responsible for a number of important body functions and play a critical role in your body’s metabolism.
L-methionine, for example is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight damaging free radicals in the body, as well as slowing the aging process. Methionine has a side-benefit of supporting the production of collagen which is vital to healthy skin, hair and nails.
When you take a vitamin pill, it has to pass through your entire digestive system before it is integrated into your bloodstream to nourish your body. Some of the nutrients may be lost during this process, reducing the potency of the vitamins.
Injections are a more effective way to integrate the nourishing properties of Vitamin Bs and amino acids into your body to ensure they work the way they should. | medical |
https://www.physicalgrain.com/grain/not-yet-not-yet | 2019-10-13T22:38:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986648343.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20191013221144-20191014004144-00044.warc.gz | 0.992191 | 266 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__131497985 | en | Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with serious heart defects. In those years I have endured countless visits to the doctor for exams and tests. I have been on medications with severe side effects. And I have fought depression. I have lived two years beyond what was expected.
Through it all I have managed to get out with a camera. I think photography has actually prolonged my life. I'm still excited when I get a chance to shoot. This week I was scheduled to have a test done at the request of our local hospital's transplant team. I was told it would give them a better idea if I needed to be put on a heart transplant list.
A few days before the test I went out with a camera. Oddly, I ended up at our city's main cemetery. The cemetery is very beautiful and is frequented by many photographers. I found this building and pondered the words above the door, "Receiving Vault." I thought, do they still use this to receive bodies? The word "Receiving" seemed so sterile as if it was some sort of office. I took my one frame. And I had my test. It went well. My heart is stronger than they thought. I was not placed on a transplant list. "Receiving?" Not yet. Not yet. | medical |
http://hikeforkatreena.com/12-tricks-to-control-allergy-symptoms/ | 2018-07-22T00:54:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592875.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722002753-20180722022753-00207.warc.gz | 0.94283 | 981 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__20075022 | en | Allergies can be more than simply annoying; at times, they can be almost debilitating. There are few things more frustrating that trying to get through your day with constant sniffling, sneezing, itchy eyes, and sinus pressure.
Until medical science finds a cure for allergies, we push through, doing what we can to control those symptoms. Fortunately, there are some tricks you may be able to use that may help you get them under control and reduce that cruddy feeling:
Know what triggers your allergies. This really is the place to start. If you don’t know why you’re having a reaction, you can’t hope to control the symptoms. Many people assume they’re allergic to pollen, for example, but it might be dust mites, mold, pet dander, or some other cause. Talk to an allergist about getting tested so you know what will trigger those symptoms.
Be aware of the pollen count. If you are allergic to pollen, know when it’s going to be highest. The days with the highest pollen count tend to be very dry and windy. Pollen travels the widest distances during the mid-day, so you can control your symptoms by planning your outdoor activities either in the early morning or at sunset. You can usually get the pollen count from your local TV or newspaper, or online.
Keep your doors and windows closed. At least, do this on days when pollen levels are high. Consider using your air conditioner to circulate the cool air inside, and make sure you’re regularly replacing that filter.
Clean your house. All of those allergens settle into your home. Make sure you’re regularly vacuuming your floors as well as your furniture. This is especially important when it comes to seating, such as couches and chairs. You can use a microfiber cloth to get rid of dust and other allergens on your bookshelves, entertainment center, blinds, and other dust-collecting surfaces.
Consider hardwood floors. Carpets are breeding ground for dust mites, and receptacles for gigantic amounts of pet dander. Hardwood floors are, arguably, easier to clean, and won’t hold the allergens the way that carpet does.
Rinse off those allergens. On high-pollen days, you’re likely to collect the stuff on your clothes and in your hair. Change clothes when you get home, and wash out your hair.
Consider a regular antihistamine. Your doctor might suggest that you use an antihistamine on a regular basis. This kind of medication goes to work on the histamine receptors in your body. That means the histamines – the stuff that causes an allergy symptom – isn’t released. You’ll probably need to take these daily during allergy season. While some antihistamines tend to cause drowsiness, there are now a number of prescription and non-prescription versions that don’t.
Look into decongestants for short term use. Here again, you’ll need to talk to your doctor, of course. A decongestant can help to decrease nasal congestion, as that’s one of the most common allergy symptoms. Using decongestants more than a few days may irritate your symptoms, so make sure you’re talking with your doctor.
Try out allergy eye drops. There are eye drops on the market that have decongestants, some that have antihistamines, and others that act as anti-inflammatories. The eye drops can help to relive itching and swelling of the eyes, in particular.
Filter your home’s air. A whole-house HEPA filter will greatly reduce the airborne allergens and dust that you simply can’t get by cleaning the surfaces in your home. Some of these products claim to remove as much as 99.98% of allergens from the air.
Lower the humidity. Dust mites need a humid environment to live. You can either run a dehumidifier, or you can do like some sever allergy sufferers have done and move to a drier place like Arizona.
Talk to your doctor. There are always new medications and techniques coming out that can help control your allergy symptoms. Talk to your allergist about what kinds of options are out there, and what kinds of treatments may be most appropriate for your needs.
Just because you have allergies doesn’t mean you have to suffer miserably through allergy season. Try out some of these techniques, and see which help with your allergies. They won’t all help everyone, but there’s a good chance that something in that list will give you some relief. | medical |
http://www.njlasikmd.com/premium-iols | 2017-02-25T11:13:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171758.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00120-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.915274 | 689 | CC-MAIN-2017-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__251469588 | en | Artificial lenses (IOLs) are implanted in the eye to replace natural lenses for patients with cataracts, presbyopia or severe refractive errors. Until recently, IOLs were only available to correct distance vision. These monofocal lenses helped improve distance vision after cataract surgery, but patients still needed glasses or contact lenses for near vision activities like reading and playing cards. Now, advancements in technology have produced multifocal IOLs that allow patients to see clearly at all distances — near, far and many distances in between.
The procedure to replace a patient’s natural lens with a multifocal IOL is the same as that used in cataract surgery.
Crystalens® is a new replacement lens (IOL) that works naturally with muscles in the eye to retain the eye’s ability to “accommodate” — to shift focus between nearby and distant objects. With older IOLs, patients lose this ability and require corrective eyewear to see clearly at near and intermediate distances.
Unlike rigid lenses, the flexible silicone Crystalens features innovative hinges that allow it to move with the eye’s muscles and accommodate seamlessly, thereby reducing or eliminating the need for vision correction. The Crystalens is implanted using the same, nearly risk-free cataract surgery techniques as with other IOLs.
Using apodization, diffraction and refraction technologies, the ReSTOR® lens improves upon ordinary replacement lenses (IOLs) by providing comprehensive focusing capabilities so patients can see clearly in a range of lighting conditions and at all distances — at noon or midnight, nearby or far away, and many distances in between. Up to 80% of patients who use the ReSTOR® lens don’t need to rely on glasses or contact lenses after surgery.
The ReZoom™ multifocal IOL helps patients focus clearly on objects at a range of distances and in varied light conditions. Featuring a patented lens design called Balanced View Optics™ Technology, the ReZoom lens has five spherical segments with smooth transitions in between so the eyes focus seamlessly from one distance to the next. The center of the lens is optimized for bright light and distance vision, while the fourth zone supports near-vision in a variety of light conditions, and the outermost zone accommodates for low-light distance vision (such as when driving at night). The ReZoom is also specially designed to reduce internal reflections and minimize glare.
If you have been diagnosed with cataracts and are experiencing one or more of the following vision problems, you may be a candidate for the ReZoom multifocal IOL:
- Difficulty reading
- Difficulty seeing close objects
- Difficulty driving, especially at night
- Frequent changes in glasses prescription
- Need for bifocals
Toric IOLs are specially designed for patients with astigmatism. Traditionally, surgical correction of astigmatism required making a series of small incisions (called LRIs, or limbal relaxing incisions) around the cornea to make it more spherical instead of football-shaped. Implanting toric IOLs often improves vision without the need for these extra incisions, and also allows patients to enjoy a faster, more comfortable recovery.
To learn more about multifocal intraocular lenses, please call us today to schedule an appointment. | medical |
https://www.gmc.org.my/2012/10/31/health-awareness-talk/ | 2019-10-23T10:57:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570987833089.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20191023094558-20191023122058-00410.warc.gz | 0.957739 | 493 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__39317442 | en | Health Awareness Talk Admin October 31, 2012 Grace Methodist Church, Social Concerns Ministry Dr. Ahmad Fauzey (standing, far right) presenting the talk. by James TC Wong OCT 31, MIRI – In collaboration with the Miri General Hospital, the Social Concerns Ministry from Grace Methodist Church (GMC) organized a health awareness talk for students and teachers at SMK Baru Miri. Representing the Miri General Hospital were Dr. Ahmad Fauzey Kassim and Dr. Siti Nur Fudhlana, with Ling Hui Chu and Chia Kah Pheng from GMC. The principal of SMK Baru Miri, Mr. Mohamad Shariff bin Mat Saad, warmly welcomed the visitors upon arrival. The topic for the talk was “Scoliosis” or more commonly known as “The Crooked Back”. Scoliosis or spinal curvature, affects 2% to 4% of the population and is more prevalent among females, said Dr. Fauzey. People with scoliosis have a spine that curves too much like the letter “C” (one curve) or “S” (two curves). During the thirty minutes talk Dr. Fauzey explained the causes, incidences risks factors, symptoms, signs and tests, and treatment. “There are three types of scoliosis depending on when it develops,” said Dr. Fauzey. “Infantile scoliosis occurs from birth to three years of age and Juvenile scoliosis develops between four to nine years of age. For the teenagers group, it is called Adolescent scoliosis.” Concerns in the form of questions from causes to surgery costs from the floor were raised after the talk. “We hope this health talk will bring more awareness to our community. Many people don’t know that our Miri General Hospital has an Orthopaedic Department with three specialist doctors. Certainly screening can help detect early scoliosis in children and treatment can be sought,” commented Chia. In closing, Principal Mr. Mohamad presented the school’s hang flags to the representatives from the Miri General Hospital and GMC in appreciation of the event. Ling from GMC also reciprocated by presenting appreciation souvenirs to the school principal and to the hospital staff doctors. | medical |
https://keonicbd.com/inhaling-cannabidiol-different-ways-you-can-smoke-or-vape-cbd/ | 2024-04-21T21:43:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00288.warc.gz | 0.901139 | 900 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__203309878 | en | Written February 26, 2022 By Ashley Dunne
Inhaling cannabis is a time-tested way of using these wonderful plants. Many people are already familiar with the idea of smoking marijuana. That’s because smoking provides immediate effects plus creates a fun social activity. But did you know that smoking cannabidiol and vaping cannabidiol are also options?
Both smoking CBD and vaping CBD are rapid methods for finding fast relief. Learn more about inhaling CBD as we explore the question of what are the different ways to take CBD?
Vaping is a modern way to enjoy cannabis. Vapes are handheld electric devices that transform cannabis into a breathable vapor. You’ve probably seen vapes at parties, events, bars, and throughout our current society, but maybe you’ve never looked at one up close. Every vape contains a battery pack, a cartridge for liquid or solid cannabis, a nebulizer for creating vapor, and a mouthpiece where you inhale.
You have a range of options when you’re vaping cannabidiol. If you’re new to vaping CBD, you might want to try a disposable CBD vape. These all-in-one models are ready to go for a certain number of uses. You don’t need to charge or refill a disposable vape. Just recycle it when it runs out and purchase another.
If you love vaping cannabidiol and want to make a long-term commitment, you can upgrade to a rechargeable, refillable model. You can even look for customized models to create precisely the experience you want. Vaping CBD is a modern, streamlined way to take your CBD on the go.
What are the different ways to take CBD? Smoking CBD flowers is probably the most traditional way to use CBD. Thanks to pop culture representations, many Americans associate smoking cannabis with getting high. However, smoking cannabidiol flowers is another time-honored way to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of cannabis and hemp.
CBD flowers are sourced from hemp plants that contain less than 0.3% THC, so smoking cannabidiol isn’t going to get you high. But you can buy CBD online in the USA to smoke in the same way you’d use THC-heavy marijuana. Try smoking CBD in a joint, blunt, bong, pipe, or bowl. Whether you’re smoking hemp buds or marijuana buds, these classic methods work the same way!
Some people wonder, what is the point of smoking cannabidiol if it doesn’t get you high? There are a few good reasons other than altering your mindset. Smoking causes a fast response since CBD is absorbed from your lungs into your bloodstream. If you want rapid relief, smoking can deliver speedy effects.
You can also enjoy a classic sense of ceremony when smoking CBD buds. Rolling a joint, packing a bowl, or lighting up a bong can all be meditative actions. Smoking can help you reach the right mindset to receive the best results when you buy CBD online in the USA.
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If smoking or vaping is not your cup of tea, you can visit our shop and find all sorts of fantastic alternatives. You will find carefully crafted products such as Keoni CBD gummies, CBD oils and tinctures, CBD capsules, and CBD topicals.
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World Health Organization. (2018, June). Cannabidiol (CBD) Critical Review Report. Available at: https://www.who.int/medicines/access/controlled-substances/CannabidiolCriticalReview.pdf
WebMd. (2020). Cannabidiol (CBD). Available at: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1439/cannabidiol-cbd
Nichols, H. (2020, May 28). What are the effects and side effects of CBD oil? Medical News Today. Available at: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cbd-oil-effects | medical |
http://fla4dental.com/services/after-hours-care/ | 2022-01-17T15:23:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300574.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220117151834-20220117181834-00606.warc.gz | 0.921294 | 384 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__118663759 | en | After Hours Care
If you are an existing Dental Specialists of Florida Patient, and this is a DENTAL EMERGENCY, please call 1-855-876-2226. If this is a life-threatening or severe injury, dial 911 immediately, and let the hospital staff know who your Dentist is so we can assist with treating your injury once you have been stabilized.
Here are some tips on dealing with a Dental Emergency:
Stay calm. If there is bleeding, focus on stopping it and protecting the injured tooth and/or area. DO NOT take aspirin or ibuprofen for a dental emergency because this will cause excessive bleeding.
Open wounds or injuries that bleed — especially trauma and/or damage to your teeth and gums — can result in infection, so make sure to provide our office with details that will help the Dentist prepare for your emergency visit.
A Dental Specialists of Florida Dentist can determine the underlying cause of severe pain only upon examination. Do not expect diagnosis over the phone, as it is neither advised nor warranted. The most common causes of pain are an injury to the teeth or gums, debris lodged under the gum line, a lost filling or crown, a cracked or broken tooth, or an infection that goes untreated. To alleviate pain, take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label.
For a day or two after braces or retainers have been adjusted, you may experience discomfort due to normal inflammation. To help alleviate discomfort, apply a topical such as Shoo Goo. You may also take acetaminophen as directed on the packaging label.
Piece of Appliance Inhaled
Call 911 immediately, and go to the hospital emergency room for treatment.
Piece of Appliance Swallowed
Call your dentist or Orthodontist to discuss appropriate next steps. | medical |
http://14.63.223.46/eng/about_us | 2018-02-25T17:02:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891816841.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20180225170106-20180225190106-00028.warc.gz | 0.952734 | 1,001 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__77807400 | en | Following the nation's rapid industrialization over the past 20-30 years, Korea is envisaging an increase in the morbidity and death rates of cerebrocardiovascular diseases. With over 25% of the total population suffering from hypertension and the losses due to complications enormous, the situation called for the Korean Society of Circulation to take action. To cope with increasing scientific needs, a committee was launched within the Korean Society of Circulation to set up a hypertension research society in July 1990. In March 1994, a preparatory meeting to launch the Korean Society of Hypertension was held, which was then registered in the same year during the 15th International Society of Hypertension, and started its official activities. On June 10, 1994, the inaugural conference of the Korean Society of Hypertension was held at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul.
Today, the Korean Society of Hypertension has become the center of not only clinical research but also epidemiology, preventive medicine, and basic research. Since its first academic meeting in November 1994, the Society organized a total of 23 conferences and 18 lectures leading up to the Spring Meeting in May 2015. In addition, through the successful hosting of the “Hypertension Seoul 2016 (ISH 2016)” in September 2016, Seoul, Korea, the Korean Society of Hypertension is willing to open a new horizon of Korean research of high blood pressure, as well as introduce and share the latest high blood pressure treatment methods at home and abroad.
The Korean Society of Hypertension has continued to expand its scientific capability and has set up several working groups in strategic research domains. Each working group has a separate budget plan under the support of KSH and its own yearly scientific program including international activities. For academic congresses, the working groups manage the scientific programs of their specific interest during sessions assigned to each working group. The working groups will also undoubtedly meet your expectations for ISH 2016. Our working groups are as follows
● Working group on basic hypertension research
● Working group on epidemiology
● Working group on pediatric hypertension
● Working group on metabolic syndrome
● Working group on blood pressure monitoring
● Working group on hypertension Complication
● Working group on resistant hypertension
Today, KSH has become the center of not only clinical research but also basic research, epidemiology, and preventive medicine. Since the inaugural conference of the Korean Society of Hypertension in November 1994, conferences and research training and lecture sessions have been held twice a year, with a total of 16 conferences and 12 lectures leading up to the Spring Meeting in May 2007. The members also realized that it was very important to motivate primary care physicians for hypertension control. As a result, KSH set up a continued medical education program dedicated to hypertension control, which comprises tours to cities all over the nation by devoted members of KSH. As a result, from 2001 to 2007, 3,550 practitioners received training through the Society's 41 educational sessions.
● Clinical Hypertension is the official journal of the Korean Society of Hypertension. The journal, formerly entitled Journal of the Korean Society of Hypertension was founded in 1995 and re-launched as an open-access publication in 2014.
● It covers a wide range of original research related to hypertension as well as reviews. KSH also published the Guideline for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension in Korean in 2000 and 2004, which conforms with the ISH and JNC guidelines on the one hand and reflects Korean societal particularities on the other. In 2007, the working group on blood pressure monitoring published a Guideline for Blood Pressure Monitoring to meet the increasing needs of both practitioners and patients.
● In the end of 2014, the Korean Society of Hypertension published Guidelines of Hypertension Treatment for Koreans.
In addition to their professional roles, key members of the Society reached a consensus that drawing public attention on hypertension couldn't be emphasized enough in order to improve public health. As a hypertension campaign for the new millennium, the KSH declared the first week of December as "Hypertension Awareness Week" in 2001.
Since then, KSH has been contributing to promoting the Korean people's health through diverse programs aiming to educate the general public on hypertension. Free consultations and open lectures in association with university hospitals are offered nationwide, celebrities are chosen as spokespersons to promote the campaign, and related information, from caring for the disease to daily rules and tips, are provided to the general public through its website (www.koreanhypertension.org).
KSH's efforts to prevent hypertension and related diseases and to raise the awareness of the general public on the disease are not limited to the annual Hypertension Awareness Week campaign. Its on-going public health activities comprise lectures and consultations, including a health guideline which was disseminated to the general public with information on various treatments for hypertension and easy measures that can be taken to prevent hypertension and related diseases | medical |
https://www.grey-vapour.co.uk/blogs/news/benefits-of-vaping | 2023-12-05T05:53:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100545.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205041842-20231205071842-00161.warc.gz | 0.960548 | 1,201 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__60949112 | en | Vaping has been marketed as a less harmful alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. The benefits of vaping include:
Reduced exposure to harmful chemicals: Vaping involves heating a liquid (e-liquid) to create an aerosol (vapor) that is inhaled. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which burn tobacco to release smoke, vaping does not produce tar and carbon monoxide, which are known to cause cancer and other health problems.
Fewer side effects: Vaping can be less harsh on the lungs and throat than smoking traditional cigarettes, which can cause coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
More flavour options: Vaping liquids come in a variety of flavours, which can make the experience more enjoyable for some people.
However, it is important to note that the long-term effects of vaping are not yet fully understood, and there are still risks associated with it. The NHS (National Health Service) provides information and resources on vaping and smoking cessation. Here's a link to their page on vaping: https://www.nhs.uk/smokefree/help-and-advice/e-cigarettes.
Additionally, if you are looking for cheap online vapes in the UK, there are many websites and online stores that sell vaping products at lower prices. However, it's important to make sure that you're purchasing from a reputable seller and that the products you're buying are safe and of good quality. It's also important to note that the UK has regulations in place to ensure the safety and quality of vaping products, so be sure to purchase from a seller that complies with these regulations.
Less odour: Vaping produces a vapor that quickly dissipates and does not leave a strong odour on clothing or in the air. This can be beneficial for people who want to avoid the smell of smoke or who want to be considerate of others around them.
Nicotine replacement: Vaping can be a useful tool for people who are trying to quit smoking. E-liquids come in different nicotine strengths, so people can gradually reduce their nicotine intake and eventually quit altogether.
Cost-effective: Although the initial cost of a vaping device may be higher than a pack of cigarettes, over time vaping can be cheaper than smoking. E-liquids and coils are cheaper than buying packs of cigarettes, and some vaping devices are reusable, so there is less waste.
If you are considering vaping as an alternative to smoking, it's important to do your research and make an informed decision. There are potential health risks associated with vaping, such as lung damage and nicotine addiction, so it's important to use vaping products responsibly and according to the instructions provided. You should also consult with a healthcare professional if you have any concerns or questions about vaping.
In terms of finding cheap online vapes in the UK, it's important to shop around and compare prices from different sellers. You can also look for discount codes or sales to save money on your purchases. However, be cautious of deals that seem too good to be true, as they may be selling low-quality or counterfeit products.
Customizable experience: Vaping devices come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and styles, allowing people to customize their vaping experience to their liking. Some devices have adjustable power settings, temperature control, and airflow options, which can impact the flavour and intensity of the vapor.
Convenience: Vaping devices are easy to carry around and can be used almost anywhere. Some public places allow vaping, unlike smoking, which is banned in most public places. Additionally, vaping devices can be charged using a USB cable, making them easy to recharge on the go.
Social aspect: Vaping has become a popular activity among many people, and there are communities and events centred around vaping. Some people enjoy the social aspect of vaping and the opportunity to connect with others who share their interest.
However, it's important to note that not all vaping products are created equal. Some lower-quality products can be harmful to your health and using them can increase the risk of respiratory problems and other health issues. That's why it's important to purchase vaping products from reputable sellers and to follow the instructions provided for safe use.
If you are considering vaping to quit smoking, it's important to note that while vaping can be a helpful tool for some people, it is not a guaranteed solution. Some people may still struggle with nicotine addiction and may need additional support or resources to quit smoking for good. It's important to consult with a healthcare professional to discuss the best approach for you.
Accessible: Vaping products are widely available in many places, including specialty stores, gas stations, and online shops. This makes it easy for people to find and purchase the products they need.
Less harmful to others: Unlike traditional cigarettes, vaping does not produce second-hand smoke, which can be harmful to others. This can be especially beneficial for people who have young children, elderly relatives, or others in their home who are sensitive to smoke.
Improved taste and smell: Smoking traditional cigarettes can dull your sense of taste and smell. When you switch to vaping, your sense of taste and smell may improve, allowing you to enjoy the flavours of your favourite foods and beverages more fully.
It's important to note that while vaping has been marketed as a less harmful alternative to smoking, it is not risk-free. The long-term health effects of vaping are not yet fully understood, and there have been cases of lung damage and other health issues associated with vaping. Additionally, vaping products can be addictive and may lead to continued use and dependence.
If you are considering using vaping to quit smoking, it's important to speak with a healthcare professional to discuss the potential benefits and risks of this approach. Your healthcare professional can also provide guidance on the best strategies and resources for quitting smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy and behavioural support programs. | medical |
http://www.memorialmoderndentistry.com/ | 2018-02-21T03:33:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891813322.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20180221024420-20180221044420-00085.warc.gz | 0.921951 | 662 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__243363882 | en | Your smile says it all.
We are committed to helping you look, feel and smile your best.
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Dentist serving Memorial, Spring Branch and Hedwig Village. Now accepting new patients. We are happy to serve the Memorial Area/Hedwig Village community and look forward to seeing your smile!
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on the southwest corner of Katy Freeway (I-10) and Echo Lane in the Echo Lane Center next to TJ Maxx
A dental crown restores a tooth's shape, size, and strength. It fully encases the visible portion of your tooth or dental implant.More
Routine dental checkups are vital to good oral hygiene and are the best way to detect problems at their earliest stages which saves unnecessary discomfort, time, and money.More
Root Canal / Endodontics
An endodontic treatment saves a severely injured, cracked, or decayed tooth when its pulp becomes inflamed or infected. If it is not treated promptly, pain or a tooth abscess results. Endodontic treatment is also known as a "root canal."More
A filling repairs and restores the surface of a tooth that has been damaged by decay, fracture, or wear.More
Tooth whitening enhances the brightness of natural teeth; but it's not for everyone. Discuss it with your Dentist before you take action.More
A veneer improves the appearance of the visible front surface of a tooth by covering it with a wafer-thin, custom-made shell of tooth-colored porcelain.More
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Memorial Modern Dentistry Serving the Memorial, Spring Branch and Hedwing Village areas of Houston
Memorial Modern Dentistry/My Kid’ Dentist knows that finding a dentist near and around the Memorial area of Houston and surrounding areas that is dedicated to your dental care can be difficult. We pride ourselves on providing modern dentistry that gives our patients more choices, including Digital X-rays, digital record keeping, an intraoral camera, CEREC CAD/CAM crown, inlays and onlays and more. This allows us to keep your teeth looking their best and be more efficient and accurate with your dental care. We also offer comprehensive dental services from cleanings to exams to crowns and dentures, allowing us to serve all of your dental needs from our Hedwig Village/Memorial area office. We are in network with most PPO Plans, some HMO Plans and have access to many flexible payment options. We proudly support our community by donating, volunteering and sponsoring the following organizations: Local schools, School PTO/PTA/Booster Clubs, Houston Independent School District, charity: water, the Houston Food Bank, Dress For Success Houston, Star of Hope Mission, and the Memorial Area Ministries charity. | medical |
https://arbor4u.com/store/massage-intervention-and-treatment-of-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-june-04-2022/ | 2022-12-09T01:19:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711376.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20221209011720-20221209041720-00338.warc.gz | 0.911359 | 132 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__287894921 | en | Massage Intervention and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | June 4, 2022
Date: June 04, 2022 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Hours: 6.0 | Instructor: Ed Bolden, LMT
Description: This 6-hour course is designed to train the Licensed Massage Therapist in the massage interventions and treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The course will review the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and provide specific interventions and treatment techniques. Indications, contraindication, and benefits, as well as areas of concerns and safety, will be discussed. | medical |
http://www.bletchingleytlt.co.uk/page/?title=Information+about+COVID-19&pid=131 | 2022-06-27T18:45:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103337962.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627164834-20220627194834-00469.warc.gz | 0.864485 | 305 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__187544898 | en | Information about COVID-19
Information about the coronavirus COVID-19
We would like to reassure students, staff, parents and visitors to the School that we are following the latest advice from the Department for Education and Public Health England on the coronavirus COVID-19.
As the guidance changes regularly, please click on one of the links below to see the latest information and guidelines:
COVID-19: guidance for educational settings - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19
Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
If your child is displaying any of the symptoms of coronavirus (see NHS for details: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/) please phone 111. Alternatively, you can contact the new Department for Education coronavirus helpline which is available to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education. Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline by telephone on 0800 046 8687 or by email, [email protected]. The opening hours are 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday) | medical |
http://nhsforest.org/lister-hospital | 2021-12-03T02:02:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362571.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20211203000401-20211203030401-00232.warc.gz | 0.965585 | 175 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__99806159 | en | Lister hospital is a district general hospital and part of the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. The hospital has a series of general wards supported by critical care and provides services such as urology, radiology and pathology. The hospital joined the NHS Forest in 2013 when they took part in tree planting on NHS Sustainability Day.
We planted a copper and a purple birch on NHS Sustainability day 2013, which were very kindly paid for by Dalkia. As we had a few initiatives running on the day, we managed to get our local MP, Steven McPartland to get involved.
In the pictures are Steven McPartland, Mick Riley from Dalkia, and Stephen Posey, the Trust's Director of Strategic Development.
The hospital planted 18 trees as part of NHS Sustainability Day 2015 on the 26th March. | medical |
http://www.fofato.co.uk/news/page/5/ | 2018-10-16T17:42:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583510853.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20181016155643-20181016181143-00060.warc.gz | 0.924457 | 579 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__155548632 | en | The First Aid at Work course should last at least 18 hours, excluding breaks.
On completion of training, successful candidates should be able to;
-understand the role of the first aider including reference to the use of available equipment and the need for recording incidents and actions;
-understand the importance of basic hygiene in first aid procedures;
-assess the situation and circumstances in order to act safely, promptly and effectively in an emergency;
-demonstrate how to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure;
-demonstrate how to administer cardipulmonary resuscitation promptly and effectively;
-demonstrate how to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock;
-administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty who is choking;
-provide appropriate first aid for minor injuries;
-recognising the presence of major illness and applying general first aid principles in its management.
In addition, candidates should be able to demonstrate the correct management:
-soft tissue injuries;
-injuries to bones including suspected spinal injuries;
-burns and scalds;
-eye inuries including how to irrigate an eye;
-sudden poisoning and anaphalylactic shock.
To help facilitate a move to a shorter course, the syllabus should only include those elements important to the effective provision of first aid in the workplace. Within this framework, it is important that anatomy, physiology and medical aspects etc, are kept to a minimum. Therefore, the new course should provide more emphasis on essential practical elements and less emphasis on theory.
As alluded to above, the syllabus reflects a trade off between the need to be relatively specific and the need to maintain a degree of flexibility so the course can be tailored to the needs of the employers/the audience.
With this in mind, it is suggested that for the first aid management of major illness, first aiders should be able to recognise when an individual has a serious medical condition, whatever the cause, and should be able to apply general first aid principles in managing it. Placing more emphasis on specific medical conditions may suggest that the first aider will need to attempt a ?diagnosis? when dealing with a medical emergency. First Aiders should not be expected to make a diagnosis of a specific illness.
Where someone suffers an asthmatic attack, heart attack or stroke(examples of medical conditions commonly covered in current first aid at work course), while first aiders should apply general principles, there is little they can do in terms of applying procedures that would be specific to any of these conditions prior to the availability of medical expertise. Therefore the amount of detail provided on individual medical conditions should be kept to a minimum. | medical |
https://davatimedical.com/product/dms-1100-medical-grade-face-mask/ | 2021-05-06T21:44:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988763.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20210506205251-20210506235251-00503.warc.gz | 0.798434 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__3308927 | en | A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment.
Level 1 face masks are ideal for:
- General use in public.
- Procedures involving low levels of spray and spatter.
- Orthodontic treatment with little or no spray.
- Hand instrumentation with little moisture or spray.
- Fluoride treatments
- Basic lab work
Certifications/Approvals: FDA, CE
ASTM Level 1 Standard: CE / EN14683:2014 / YY0469-2011 | medical |
http://www.parabitalife.com/index.php?option=com_myblog&task=tag&category=Blog&Itemid=119 | 2017-04-27T18:38:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122619.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00128-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.962643 | 357 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__131467586 | en | As we know a way out always exists. That is the thing the scientists and doctors working in the field of searching for erectile dysfunction medication (erectile dysfunction is another name for impotence) have always believed in. They were performing experiments in the field over and over again, trying different approaches to find the solution to the problem of erection and didn’t give up. And finally their perseverance and hard work gave results. Their researches resulted in the creation of medication capable of handling the problem of erectile dysfunction. This medication now, as the years of its successful work in the field go by, is known to be real help for those who feel unconfident within the closed doors of their bedrooms. It is Viagra we are talking about. Its effectiveness is proved by the fact that this medication is the first to be prescribed by a doctor who as just made a diagnosis – erectile dysfunction.
There are a few things for a man aiming at using Viagra to remember. This medication is used along with sexual stimulation to achieve the expected result. It shouldn’t be combined with alcohol. Another “No” should be said to fat food as it may lessen the effect from the pill. Viagra is taken only in the case of need – there is no treatment course for this type of medication. Produced in the form of a small pill it is taken once for 24 hours. Bear in mind that this dose mustn’t be increased not to cause complication – though buy avodart works in a very private sphere of its patient’s life it remains being a medication and should be treated this way.
Our drug store makes it easy to buy Viagra online – you can find all the necessary information below. | medical |
https://positivelifesa.org.au/hiv-and-law/ | 2023-03-29T13:28:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296948976.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20230329120545-20230329150545-00337.warc.gz | 0.94921 | 1,107 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__25170836 | en | The law and HIV
Whenever a person tests positive for HIV in South Australia, the medical practitioner has a duty to notify the South Australia Health Department. Any information about this result must be carried out in confidence, in a face to face consultation. If partners in a relationship are tested, they must be counselled jointly and they receive the results of their test in a joint consultation.
As a person living with HIV, under South Australian legislation, doctors, dentists, hospitals and other health care providers cannot refuse to treat you because of HIV. This is discrimination in the provision of services, and is prohibited under both state and federal law. You are entitled to receive medical treatment like anyone else.
Your medical healthcare providers must explain to you or your representative, details and consequences of taking any medical treatment as well as the risk of any proposed medical treatment; the likely consequences of not taking the treatment; and any alternative treatment or actions that might be reasonable, under section 15 of the Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1995 (SA).
If you are 16 years and over, you are also entitled to make decisions about your own medical treatment which includes the right to refuse treatment, under section 6 of the Consent to Medical Treatment and Palliative Care Act 1995 (SA). Anyone who is living with HIV who intentionally transmits HIV to another person, is liable under civil and criminal law.
Discrimination & HIV
While HIV discrimination is not specifically stated to be unlawful under state or federal law, it is covered under state law on the grounds of ‘impairment’ and under federal law on the grounds of ‘disability’. It is unlawful to discriminate against someone due to their impairment or disability and therefore a person living with HIV who is treated less favourably than a person who does not live with HIV, can make a complaint of discrimination to the Equal Opportunities Commission under the Equal Opportunities Act 1984 (SA). Under Federal law, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwlth) defines the term ‘disability’ to include people living with HIV or AIDS.
Blood or Organ Donation
While there is no legislation in South Australia prohibiting the donation of organs or blood by people living with HIV, it is common practice not to accept organ donation and blood from people living with HIV.
Disclosure & HIV
Some people choose to tell people (disclose) that they are living with HIV before having sex. Other people choose not to disclose. This choice is an individual one. Even though there are no specific laws in South Australia that require people living with HIV to disclose their status to sexual partners, however under section 37 of the Public and Environmental Health Act 1987 (SA) people living with HIV must “take all reasonable measures to prevent transmission of the disease to others”.
Reasonable measures would most likely include the correct use of condoms, the use of HIV treatments to achieve and sustain an undetectable HIV viral load, sterile injecting practices and PrEP.
Employment & HIV
While it is unlawful for an employer to ask applicants or employees to test for HIV, there are some situations where you are required to disclose you are living with HIV. These exemptions include healthcare workers living with HIV, who are required to follow national guidelines when performing exposure prone procedures such as surgeries; and the Australian Defence Force which is exempted from laws prohibiting discrimination on the ground of disability in connection with employment, engagement or appointment in the Defence Force. All Australian Defence Force applicants will be tested for HIV and serving members will be tested at certain times, such as being posted or returning from overseas.
Travel & HIV
People living with HIV who travel overseas will need to take some extra precautions, depending on the destination. Some countries restrict the entry, residence and stay of foreigners who are living with HIV. These travel restrictions change regularly, and it is recommended people living with HIV check The Global Database on HIV related travel restrictions for updates. It is also strongly recommended that people living with HIV check the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website Smartraveller.
Immigration & HIV
It is recommended that people living with HIV who wish to immigrate to Australia or apply for permanent Australian residence, consult with an experienced immigration lawyer or seek advice from a specialised legal centre such as the HIV/AIDS Legal Centre. All applicants for permanent residence in Australia will be tested for HIV (among other tests) in order to meet the ‘Health Requirement’ to be granted a visa. There is no automatic exclusion on people living with HIV and a considerable number of people living with HIV have succeeded in obtaining permanent residence in Australia.
Sources for this page include the HIV Justice Network | South Australia, ‘HIV/AIDS and the law in South Australia, A resource for workers’, HIV and viral hepatitis disclosure | SA Health, The Global Database on HIV related travel restrictions, Travel and Migration | AFAO, and HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC).
What do I need to know?
- Women living with HIV (WLHIV) can lead normal, happy, healthy sexual relationships like anyone else.
- With the support of their doctors, WLHIV are able to use a number of strategies to bear their own children without passing HIV from mother-to-child.
- WLHIV can benefit from the support of other women living with HIV. Contact PLSA for more information. | medical |
https://www.alfaoutdoor.com/blogs/alfa-academy/why-you-should-walk-more | 2023-09-26T03:12:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510130.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926011608-20230926041608-00093.warc.gz | 0.964488 | 649 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__292976468 | en | Walking really is an underrated activity. Not only does putting one foot in front of the other get you from A to B efficiently, but walking also has a major positive impact on your physical and mental health. This is true whether you're walking on hard pavement or in the wild.
Physical benefits of walking
Put on your shoes and go for a walk. It's a simple activity that keeps your body in shape without the hard strain of running, which is especially important if you have problems with your knees, ankles or back. Walking can also improve your posture.
Plus, if you walk at a good pace, you'll get your heart pumping, which has many health benefits, according to the American Heart Association. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that those who followed a walking programme experienced significant improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, pulse at rest, weight and body fat.
Walking is good for your mental health
The physical benefits of walking are obvious, but do you know how good it is for the mental? Research shows that putting on your shoes and getting moving can counteract stress, depression and anxiety, especially if you walk in nature.
Walking also gives a positive 'boost' to your mood and memory. In fact, researchers find that a short 12-minute walk boosts confidence and makes you more jovial, energetic and alert. It also affects creativity, which, according to a Stanford University study, can be boosted by as much as 60% from walking.
Which walking shoes to choose?
No doubt about it then. Just do it and walk more! Walk to work and to the kindergarten in your everyday life, go for a walk in town or in the forest and walk with others. But remember to use the right shoes. Many shoe racks are stocked with trainers, but these are for running, not walking. That's exactly why we at ALFA have developed the Step collection.
Step - ALFA
It's mainly about how the last is constructed. The step shoes are designed according to how your foot moves when you walk. With more room for your toes and a rounded front and back sole, you're guaranteed more comfort and a more stable and balanced step, which is better for your body. The pressure of the step is distributed correctly in the legs and does not put extra pressure on the spine.
«If you wear shoes that are too soft, or shoes that are meant for running, you put more pressure on your spine. With very soft shoes, you won't feel it in your feet, but over time it will affect you because it puts too much shock through your spine. Therefore, you should wear shoes with more stability.»
Mike Friton, Shoe innovator
The shoes you choose affect your step and the movement of your whole body. A shoe with too much cushioning may feel comfortable on the foot, but what many people don't think about is that it puts more strain on the spine, which can cause problems over time. That's why the firmness of the sole of Step shoes is a happy medium between comfortable cushioning in the right places and a shape that gives your foot stability and confidence as you walk. | medical |
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Health Perks Of Tea
Boosts The Immune System
Green tea improves the variety of “regulative T cells” in the body, which are vital for the immune system, according to study from the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. “When completely comprehended, this can offer a simple and safe method to assist manage autoimmune problems and address various diseases,” study analyst Emily Ho, an associate professor at the college, said in a statement. The research was released in the diary Immunology Letters. The analysts specifically concentrated on the green tea compound EGCG, which is a kind of polyphenol. They said that the substance could work by means of epigenetics– affecting expression of genes– rather than “changing the underlying DNA codes,” Ho stated in the statement.
If you’re thirsty, tea can do the technique for hydration– even though it includes caffeine, according to a 2006 review in the European Diary of Clinical Nutrition. “Researches on caffeine have found very high dosages dehydrate and everyone assumes that caffeine-containing beverages dehydrate. But even if you had a really, truly strong favorite or coffee, which is rather difficult to make, you would still have a net gain of fluid,” research analyst Carrie Ruxton, of Kings College London, told BBC News. The researchers composed in the review:.
It is a typical perception is that caffeine-containing beverages trigger a bottom line in fluid and might lead to dehydration. Once more, numerous of the researches investigating this have used high dosages of caffeine, frequently as a bolus. When caffeine is given in by doing this, there is certainly evidence of a diuretic result but this is not pertinent to normal use of caffeine-containing refreshments where the caffeine would be consumed with 200-250 ml of fluid.
May Lower Danger Of Heart Disease.
The same European Journal of Clinical Nourishment evaluation showed that drinking three or more cups of tea per day is connected with a lower risk of coronary heart problem, possibly because of the amount of anti-oxidants discovered in tea. The College of Maryland Medical Center also reported that research has actually shown that green tea and black tea have atherosclerosis-preventing effects, although the FDA has yet to permit teamakers to declare that green tea can impact cardiovascular disease threat.
Might Reduce Growths.
Scottish analysts discovered that applying a substance in green tea shrinks tumors in lab tests. The compound is a flavanoid, called epigallocatechin gallate. “When we used our technique, the green tea extract decreased the size of many of the tumors every day, in some cases eliminating them altogether,” study analyst Dr. Christine Dufes, senior lecturer at the Strathclyde Institute of Drug store and Biomedical Sciences, stated in a statement. “By contrast, the remove had no result at all when it was delivered by various other ways, as each of these tumors remained to expand.”.
Possible Prostate Cancer cells Treatment.
Who understood that green tea and gold could be so effective versus cancer? University of Missouri analysts discovered that the two worked in tandem to battle prostate cancer cells growth cells. Green tea compounds were the distribution system, bringing the contaminated gold nanoparticles to the lumps. The gold was then able to eliminate the cancer cells, ABC Information showed. The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed that this approach had the ability to decrease growth size by 80 percent in computer mice, HuffPost UK reported.
Enhance Operating In Old Age.
Drinking green tea might assist you work better– meaning you do not require help doing standard activities like bathing or dressing– as you age, according to a research in the American Diary of Clinical Nutrition. The study, which consisted of 14,000 adults ages 65 and older over a three-year duration, revealed that the ones who consume the most green tea had the best functioning in aging compared with those who drank the least. “Green tea usage is significantly related to a lower danger of occurrence functional impairment, even after modification for possible confounding aspects,” analysts concluded in the study, published in the American Diary of Clinical Nourishment.
Lowers Blood Pressure.
Drinking black tea can a little decrease blood pressure, according to a study in the Archives of Internal Medication. Reuters reported that individuals drank either black tea, or a non-tea refreshment that had similar caffeine levels and taste, for six months, thrice daily. The researchers found that those appointed to drink the black tea had a slight reduction in blood pressure, though insufficient to bring someone with high blood pressure back into a safe zone, Reuters reported. “Those are little modifications and are nothing like what you would see if you took a blood pressure decreasing medication,” Dr. Joseph Vita, of the Boston University Institution of Medicine (who was not associated with the research), informed Reuters.
Aids Weight Loss.
Drinking green tea can help you reach your weight loss goals, according to a study in the Journal of Nutrition. Scientist discovered that drinking five cups a day is related to weight loss, especially in lowering belly fat, Health.com showed.
The Health Perks of Tea.
Discover exactly how tea can assist you lose weight, battle disease and beautify your feet!
Up Next: Tea Bag Wisdom
“Love, compassion and kindness are the anchors of life.”.
“Feel great, be good and do great.”.
“We do not bear in mind days, we bear in mind moments.”– Cesare Pavese.
“Work, however always remember to live.”.
“Be happy so long as breath is within you.”.
“Bliss is a continuous state of mind, undisturbed by gain or loss.”.
“Live and let live.”.
“Be so delighted that when others take a look at you they end up being pleased too.”.
“To be healthy: consume right, walk right and talk to yourself right.”.
“Let your manners promote you.”.
“Recognize that you are the truth.”.
“Combat for your opinions, however do not think that they contain the entire fact, or the only fact.”– Charles A. Dana.
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Mint Iced Tea.
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Apple Ginger Mint Iced Tea.
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Agua De Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea).
Arnold Palmer, 3 Ways.
Lady Fenton’s Iced Rooibos Tea.
Orange-Earl Grey Iced Tea.
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Hibiscus-Pomegranate Iced Tea.
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Matcha Tea Mousse Pies.
Green Tea Fortune Cookies.
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Mint Matcha Chocolate Chip Shake.
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Yerba Mate Frozen Latte.
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https://houstoninjectionsmedspa.com/semaglutide/ | 2024-04-25T07:53:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00421.warc.gz | 0.928753 | 581 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__178229996 | en | Do you struggle with losing weight? Have you tried countless diets and different forms of exercise yet still feel like nothing’s changed?
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Here at Houston Injections, we offer semaglutide to promote weight loss. We’ve seen great success in our patients and encourage anyone struggling to lose weight to consider semaglutide.
Continue reading to learn more about semaglutide and its benefits.
Semaglutide is an FDA-approved drug, originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, and falls into the category of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists.
This medication works by imitating the action of the GLP-1 hormone naturally released in the gastrointestinal tract after eating. One of the main functions of GLP-1 is to stimulate insulin production in the body, decreasing blood glucose levels (sugar).
Moreover, when there are higher levels of GLP-1 in the body, it interacts with areas of the brain that help to suppress appetite and create a sensation of fullness – this can lead to reduced feelings of hunger and ultimately aid in weight management.
Individuals taking semaglutide receive a weekly injection, reducing their appetite and causing them to eat less. In addition, semaglutide can promote the production of hormones that stimulate weight loss and boost one’s metabolism.
Patients typically start seeing the effects of the drug set in between eight and 12 weeks after starting injections. The amount of weight an individual loses depends on several factors, such as the types of foods they choose and their level of physical activity.
Before receiving semaglutide injections, you must schedule a consultation with one of our doctors — this will allow us to assess your overall health, medical history, and weight loss goals. It will also help us determine if you are an appropriate candidate for semaglutide injections.
Once we determine if you’re a candidate for semaglutide, we’ll schedule a time for you to come in to administer your first injection.
Semaglutide injections must be administered weekly. Doses typically start at .25 milligrams; however, we may decide to increase the dosage depending on your body’s response over time.
There are several reasons why semaglutide is increasing in popularity. Below are a few of the benefits of this form of weight loss treatment.
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Welcome to the AI4VS LAB!
The Artificial Intelligence for Vision Science (AI4VS) Laboratory is led by Professor Kaveri Thakoor and is located at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC).
The goal of the AI4VS Lab is to develop human-vision-inspired AI to automate the analysis of biomedical images to augment and work in tandem with the abilities of medical experts to expedite the detection of eye diseases, such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and beyond.
Research FOCUS AREAS
We develop AI that is robust to data collected at multiple locations. See some of our projects which achieve accurate glaucoma and AMD detection from multiple locations or using multiple imaging modalities such as OCT and OCTA.
We develop AI in such a way that the mechanisms behind its decision-making can be understood by clinicians. See some of our projects using expert eye tracking and statistical odds ratio analysis to corroborate AI mechanisms.
We develop AI systems which perform accurately even on data collected with low-cost, portable imaging systems. See our proof-of-concept work which aims to enable a broader population to gain access to sight-saving technology. | medical |
https://info.mirth.com/Fast-Healthcare-Interoperability-Resources-FHIR.html | 2019-12-12T18:51:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540545146.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20191212181310-20191212205310-00362.warc.gz | 0.891205 | 208 | CC-MAIN-2019-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__171935682 | en | It’s hot and Mirth has it! Download FHIR today.
FHIR® – Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources – represents a major opportunity to fast-track healthcare data interoperability. This next generation standards framework (created by HL7) can help drive better healthcare quality, patient access, and use of health information.
We’re excited to announce that the Mirth FHIR “Technology Preview 2,” designed to accelerate the development and adoption of the new standard, is available for download now. Start FHIR today!*
Use the new “FHIR Listener Connector” to:
- Get your feet wet and start learning about FHIR
- Begin hosting FHIR interfaces with Mirth® Connect
- Provide feedback and drive the evolution of our FHIR support
In addition, a User Guide and example channel is available on our public Wiki page.
HL7 and FHIR are the registered trademarks of Health Level Seven International. | medical |
http://www.sterlinglaserclinic.com/?page_id=112 | 2017-05-27T09:50:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463608936.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20170527094439-20170527114439-00246.warc.gz | 0.947351 | 195 | CC-MAIN-2017-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__144110463 | en | Non surgical face lift by using high frequency ultrasound is a revolutionary, non-invasive treatment designed to fight the signs of aging in our skin by stimulating the body’s natural production of collagen. The collagen in our skin helps it to stay firm, toned and elastic. Sadly, as we age, our collagen levels decrease, causing the skin to lose elasticity and succumb to the effects of gravity, allowing our skin to sag as it is pulled downward. High frequency of ultrasound uses the safe power of ultrasound to trigger our skin to create new, fresh collagen that can stand up to gravity and give the face and neck a firm, uplifted look.
You may see and feel some skin rejuvenation results immediately after the procedure; however, the true results will become visible over the next two to three months, as your skin naturally begins to produce new collagen and rejuvenates itself. Some patients have reported continued rejuvenating results for up to six months after the procedure. | medical |
https://faceitlive.org/venue/ | 2024-04-16T11:40:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817081.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416093441-20240416123441-00469.warc.gz | 0.935286 | 160 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__190454091 | en | Dr MJ Rowland-Warmann is the founder and lead clinician at Smileworks Liverpool. She is a dentist, and holds Masters degrees in Orthodontics and Aesthetic Medicine. Her practice is limited to non-surgical aesthetics with a special area of interest in the management of dermal filler complications using ultrasound, accepting national and international referrals for the resolution of filler-related incidents. She lectures on dermal filler complication management and founded the Smileworks HUB, a training academy for medical professionals to advance their skills in aesthetic medicine and ultrasound. She is a speaker for Clarius Mobile Ultrasound, GE Healthcare and Galderma. Dr Rowland-Warmann is an advocate for greater safety in aesthetics and has been widely published in industry and national media to raise standards within aesthetics. | medical |
http://www.seaislandgallery.com/ | 2017-04-28T12:00:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122955.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00429-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.894541 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__71165110 | en | Phentermine 30mg can be accessed in 37.5 mg and 30 mg tablets. Normally, this drug is meant to be used for short-term needs. Usually, the efficiency of this drug is enhanced when it is used in conjunction with a proper diet and habit.
This drug should only be taken in the morning because it can cause insomnia if used in the evening particularly following supper.
Use of Phentermine 30mg can result in an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. Make sure that you exercise caution when under this medication. Inform your health care provider in case you continue to experience an increased heart rate for sometime after using the drug.
Patients who have experienced addictions to any medications or psychotic disorders should avoid using Phentermine 30mg. In addition, those suffering from high blood pressure should never use Phentermine 30mg.
Drug interactions with Phentermine 30mg are possible. For this reason, make sure that you inform your doctor before you start taking Phentermine 30mg.
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Because the effects of Phentermine 30mg usage on pregnant women are not yet clear, pregnant mothers cannot use this medication.
Phentermine 30mg can cause dependency and therefore, it is meant for short term use only. | medical |
https://terryhwood.home.blog/2019/08/26/the-benefits-of-aloe-vera-juice/ | 2020-01-19T02:29:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250594101.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20200119010920-20200119034920-00193.warc.gz | 0.93608 | 795 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__975756 | en | Aloe vera — everybody knows it as that gel-like substance that you rub on burnt skin. But it’s also an edible succulent plant that contains a plethora of beneficial properties. It has been consumed as a juice for millennia in India and the South Americas.
Aloe vera comes from a family of succulent plants from the genus Aloe. The thick, gooey juice is inside the “leaves” of the aloe plant, from which it can be squeezed or scooped. It grows most abundantly in tropical climates, which is why its traditional uses usually hail from equatorial regions of the world.
In this blog post, I’m going to share with you a few of the primary benefits of aloe vera juice.
1. It’s packed with nutrition
Yes — the aloe vera plant is a nutritional powerhouse. Aloe vera juice could theoretically be consumed as a multivitamin to avoid vitamin deficiencies. Primarily, aloe vera contains vitamins B, C, E and folic acid. It is one of the only plant sources of vitamin B-12. It also contains small amounts of:
2. Aloe is extremely hydrating
Hydration is obviously an important aspect of human health, and vital organs can’t operate without proper hydration. The aloe plant is very dense with water, which becomes obvious when you break it open and see its gel-like internal consistency.
An aloe vera juice is particularly useful after extreme exercise, when the body is especially in need of hydration. It can even help to rid the body of lactic acid, the substance responsible for muscle pain after exercise.
3. Liver and kidney function
This follows on from the hydrating properties of aloe vera juice. They kidneys and the liver are the primary detoxifying organs of the body, and adequate hydration helps to support the functions of these organs.
The better hydrated you are, the more you can help your liver and kidneys to function at their best.
4. Aloe is alkaline!
A body with a low (acidic) pH is more susceptible to disease than an alkaline body. And unfortunately, the majority of foods that make up the US diet are extremely acidic. Adding alkaline foods such as aloe to your diet can increase the pH of the body, and therefore make it less susceptible to disease.
If you’re wondering what some other alkaline foods are, here are a few:
- Root vegetables
- Leafy greens
- Nuts and seeds
5. Digestive benefits
Aloe vera contains a number of different enzymes which can assist the body to digest sugars and carbohydrates. This is important because when a body has issues digesting food, it also does not get the full nutritional benefit of food. So keeping a healthy digestive system makes the body better able to absorb nutrients, and also less likely to get constipation, diarrhoea or other gut issues.
Drinking aloe can also help maintain moisture levels in the intestines. It can help to normalize gut bacteria levels, keeping the gut and intestinal flora balanced. This is also important for maintaining good digestive health.
Finally, aloe is a great home remedy for constipation and even IBS. There is preliminary research that indicates that aloe vera can reduce the symptoms of IBS, probably because it protects the lining of the stomach and lubricates the intestines.
Well – this is only 5 of the benefits of aloe vera juice. But there are plenty more! In fact, aloe vera juice isn’t just for ingesting. It can also be used on the skin to reduce sunburn or even as a beauty product for clearer skin. Aloe should be a staple plant in everybody’s garden! | medical |
https://www.matech.edu/pn_about | 2023-03-22T23:11:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296944452.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20230322211955-20230323001955-00354.warc.gz | 0.965137 | 164 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__266130663 | en | At Mid-America Technology Center Practical Nurse Program you will find high-quality adult educational opportunities. Our exceptionally committed faculty and staff have developed a program that is designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body. Our Practical Nursing students learn in an environment that features state-of-the-art technology including spacious laboratories that mimic the hospital setting. Our patient simulation training along with classroom and off-campus supervised clinical experiences provide students with a strong foundation in which they may build their nursing careers. Our industry-driven educational experience prepares students to provide quality healthcare after graduation. This adult program is a full-time course that begins in August and ends with graduation in June. Applications for admission are accepted from February until April each year with specific deadlines. For admission information please call (405) 449-3391. | medical |
https://www.ewtc.my/v3/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=329 | 2021-03-05T18:46:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178373241.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20210305183324-20210305213324-00171.warc.gz | 0.953336 | 232 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__176497714 | en | Tini's Jus Asam Kunyit
Tini's Tamarind Turmeric Juice is freshly made with natural ingredients without preservatives.
Tamarind Turmeric juice comes packed with lots of nutritional benefits.
Rich source of antioxidants
To begin with, the juice is a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants help in protecting the body from the devastating effects of free radicals. They boost the overall health as well as the immune system to ensure that the body is well prepared to fend off any attacks by the free radicals.
Good for weight loss
Many people, especially those with type 2 diabetes usually need to lose a lot of weight to lower their blood sugar levels. Tamarind juice is very effective in the fight against weight gain. It also has certain chemicals which inhibit enzymes from storing fats in the body thus helping to reduce the instances of weight gain.
Due to the anti-inflammatory properties of tamarind, its juice can be used to treat inflammatory bowel conditions such as Cohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Its sourness also helps in keeping stomach ulcers as well as stomach acids at bay. | medical |
http://qclnde.shzewei.net/ | 2024-04-25T14:51:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297295329.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425130216-20240425160216-00693.warc.gz | 0.958621 | 166 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__70472409 | en | As we strive to provide the right care to the right patient every time, we are also dedicated to being responsive to your individual needs and those of your loved ones.
The entire Box Butte General Hospital team understands and appreciates the sacred trust you have placed in us by allowing us to care for you and your family.
Our intention is to merit your continued confidence through this strong commitment to service and clinical excellence that has been our hallmark since 1976.
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The BBGH Board of Trustees February meeting included a report on the recent Change Health cyberattack and a budget review.
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Congratulations to our February Employee of the Month, Purchasing Assistant Mindy Pfannenstiel! | medical |
https://universalcranes.co.nz/news/donation-to-auckland-westpac-rescue-helicopter-trust/ | 2024-03-02T04:31:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475727.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302020802-20240302050802-00078.warc.gz | 0.912367 | 181 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__62100028 | en | DONATION TO AUCKLAND WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER TRUST
13 May 2022
In May 2022, Auckland Cranes once again donated $5,000 to the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust. This donation will provide much needed support and care for a patient requiring urgent critical care.
The Helicopter service provides a professional, efficient, emergency air ambulance, search and rescue service and is staffed full-time by a highly experienced flight crew consisting of pilots, intensive care paramedics, pre-hospital and retrieval medicine doctors and air crew officers.
In 2021, 1,239 rescues were conducted. So far in 2022, 407 rescues have taken place. Auckland Cranes is honoured to provide ongoing support to sponsor these rescue missions.
If you are interested in supporting or donating, head to: https://www.rescuehelicopter.org.nz/ | medical |
https://kochipost.wordpress.com/2013/10/05/dr-jaishrees-skincare-tips-skincare-101/ | 2020-06-06T03:45:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348509972.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20200606031557-20200606061557-00530.warc.gz | 0.933233 | 1,044 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__74867636 | en | I was talking to two ladies in my clinic. One had flawless skin, looked young and beautiful at the age of 35. The other lady had an uneven skin tone, wrinkles, pigmentation, under eye bags and looked 45. While talking to them, I found out that they were twins. So why the difference? The one who looked 25 at the age of 35 followed a healthy diet, exercised, did not smoke, drank rarely , used a sunblock always and took care of her skin. The other lady was a chronic smoker and drank often. She ate a lot of junk food and never took proper care of her skin.
Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is made up of the outer epidermis & inner dermis. The epidermis has a number of layers of cells called keratinocytes & pigment cells called melanocytes. The dermis contains blood vessels, sebaceous or oil glands, sweat glands, nerves; all of which are bound together by elastin & collagen fibres. Factors like pollution, sun rays, stress, irregular food habits, smoking, drinking alcohol and inadequate sleep contribute to skin damage, eczemas, allergies & premature aging of skin.
Basic skin care does not involve use of expensive cosmetics and toiletries. One just has to follow a very simple regimen for skin care. While, this may sound obvious, it’s surprising to see how many people ignore such simple steps, that could lead to a great skin.
Diet: A diet rich in proteins, high fibre, antioxidants and low glycemic index does wonders for the skin. All brightly coloured fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants. One should avoid too much sugar, processed dairy products (except yogurt), alcohol, preserved food & smoking. 2 litres of water keeps the skin hydrated.
Exercise: About 30 minutes of aerobics, walking, jogging or cycling at least five times a week is essential for a healthy skin. Exercise increases circulation and the flow of nutrients to your skin.
Sleep : Regular sleep optimizes the natural secretion of human growth hormone to promote cell turnover and collagen production. It also prevents formation of dark circles.
Stress busters : Activities like yoga and meditation help keep stress in check, which reduces the release of stress hormones that worsen conditions like hair fall, eczema, rosacea etc.
Sun Protection: UVA & UVB rays could be harsh on the skin. Apart from sun tan, one may develop sun allergies, increased pigmentation, freckles, premature aging & even skin cancers. It is important to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB rays with an SPF of 30 or higher, even on cloudy days, and re-apply every two to three hours if you are outdoors. People with oily skin should use a gel based sunscreen to prevent clogging of pores & formation of blackheads or whiteheads.
Steps to Daily skin care: Cleansing, toning(optional), moisturizing, protection from UV rays.
The surface of the skin contains oil, dead cells, sweat, grime, dirt, grease & pollutants. If this is not removed, the skin looks dull. Cleansing is an important part of skin care. Use warm water to loosen dirt and clogged pores. Use a dime-sized bit of cleanser, then rinse with cool or lukewarm water. At bedtime, make sure to take off your makeup with a proper makeup remover. Avoid bar soaps as they tend to dry out the skin. Choose a creamy cleanser if you have dry skin & a clear cleanser if you have oily skin. Be careful not to cleanse too often as this will alter the pH of the skin and cause dryness.
Toners are meant to remove all remaining traces of oil, makeup and dirt. Only those with oily skin need to use toners. Avoid toners in winter.
For the skin to look healthy & glowing, its uppermost layer called stratum corneum should contain more than 10% of the total water content of the body. Thus, comes the role of a moisturizer. People with dry to normal skin should use a moisturizer twice a day after cleansing. Those with oily skin should use an oil free moisturizer once a day. A moisturizer should be applied on a moist skin surface in order to trap the moisture in the skin.
Many so-called anti-wrinkle, rejuvenating and cell renewal creams are essentially, just good moisturizers. They reduce flakiness by making the stratum corneum cells stick together and make the skin appear smoother by plumping up the cells. The smoother surface also allows more light to be reflected, so the skin looks brighter and less dull
It’s not too late to start your skin care now!
Dr Jaishree Sharad is a renowned cosmetic dermatologist practicing in Mumbai. She is the Vice President of the Cosmetic Dermatology Society of India & a consultant to many of the Bollywood fraternity. Follow her @jaishreesharad | medical |
http://amillionmonkeys.blogspot.com/2009/08/ounce-of-logical-prevention.html | 2017-04-25T22:20:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120881.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00201-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.96296 | 434 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__177741640 | en | For now, I just want to ask the obvious questions begged by this Charles Karauthammer column. He writes:
This inconvenient truth comes, once again, from the CBO. In an Aug. 7 letter to Rep. Nathan Deal, CBO Director Doug Elmendorf writes: "Researchers who have examined the effects of preventive care generally find that the added costs of widespread use of preventive services tend to exceed the savings from averted illness."Clearly. But then isn't the correct adjustment to at least fund population-wide preventive care for those diseases where the benefits outweight the costs? That is, fund the screenings for diseases that occur with higher frequency and also have sufficiently high late-stage treatment costs. Maybe there are none that meet this criteria - I dont know. But an out-of-hand dismissal seems, well, dismissive. From CDC and private research, we have a pretty good idea of how common various conditions are in a given population.
Think of it this way. Assume that a screening test for disease X costs $500 and finding it early averts $10,000 of costly treatment at a later stage. Are you saving money? Well, if one in 10 of those who are screened tests positive, society is saving $5,000. But if only one in 100 would get that disease, society is shelling out $40,000 more than it would without the preventive care.
Also, if preventive care is instead restricted to sub-populations (maybe this is unacceptable to some people), then we can increase the positive/population ratio by selecting into higher risk populations. We do this informally by telling women there's no need to get a mammogram until your 30s (at least) because occurrence of breast cancer is so low among teens and young adults. In the same way, we could fund heart disease preventive care for say those over 40 (or 30 if you have a family history of heart disease), but not 20-year olds with no known risk factors.
I would think somewhere in either of those criteria would be a preventive care regime that passes the cost-benefit muster. Maybe the data says otherwise... | medical |
https://enhancedindia.com/product/yk-11-mutant-5mg-x-60-capsule-yk11/ | 2024-02-23T07:48:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474361.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223053503-20240223083503-00430.warc.gz | 0.950016 | 1,101 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__167879269 | en | YK11 is one of the newest SARMS to be developed. Due to its infancy, Yk11 has never passed the preclinical development stage and has never been tested on animals or humans. YK-11 is a steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) and myostatin inhibitor that was popularized because of its potential to induct supraphysiological levels of follistatin expression.
Myostatin is a type of myokine protein that is the main genetic component that regulates muscle growth potential. Theoretically, YK11 would increases levels of follistatin, a unique type of protein found in the muscle cells which binds to and inhibits the actions of myostatin in the body. More follistatin equals less myostatin, and less myostatin means more muscle. In vitro cellular studies conducted on YK11 confirm that it has an anabolic effect on muscle tissue which is mediated through androgen receptor activation and induction of Follistatin expression. It is a very interesting compound which may have some very promising applications we have yet to learn about.
YK11 is classified as a SARM because it has selective activation of the androgen receptor, but it has a chemical structure very similar to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). The term SARM is applied relatively loosely in this context. Personally, I would classify YK11 as a hybrid of a steroid and a SARM.
While there is a decent amount of anecdotal information to reference due to its popularity in the bodybuilding community, the data itself is fairly limited, as only a minority of individuals are logging their blood work consistently, and even fewer are getting extensive testing done to establish exactly what effects YK11 had on their body. The majority of YK11 users are reporting impressive increases in muscle growth, strength gains, improvements in body composition, with temporary suppression of natural testosterone production being the most common obvious side effect. With the exception of hair loss, reports of other side effects from YK11 are typically less prevalent than with the more mainstream very suppressive SARMs, and this may be due to its close resemblance to DHT.
10 mg per day is the most common YK11 dosage used in a performance enhancing context. Some users report using daily dosages as high as 30 mg per day and experiencing substantial gains in muscle mass with little to no negative side effects. Based on what we know, it would probably be unwise for a woman to use YK11 as it is a DHT derivative and has exhibited noticeable androgenic effects in men. The half-life of YK11 is unknown, so splitting the total daily dosage up into several micro-doses per day would likely yield better outcomes with more stable blood serum concentrations.
YK11 features a methyl ester which inhibits its hepatic metabolism. This makes it very orally bioavailable. The drawback of orally active methylated steroids is that they are liver toxic. The chemical structure and anecdotal reports suggest that YK11 exhibits at least some level of hepatotoxicity (liver toxicity). Recreational users should use an over the counter liver support supplement while using YK-11, and usage should not exceed 8 weeks.
“The highest dosage I ever used was 100mg of injectable YK-11 and 50mg of oral yk-11. I noticed extremely fast muscle growth. It was a similar feeling to taking a very high dosage of anadrol. It seems to plateau very quickly. I recommend using a very high dosage for only a couple of days. Typically, a 5-day blast. What’s interesting is that I notice that after the 5 days, I keep making gains even though I stopped taking the YK-11, which makes me hypothesize that YK-11 helps re-sensitize the androgen receptors.
The YK-11 muscle gains are so extreme that we never felt the need to give it to women because women already gained more muscle then they wanted off of LGD.
We don’t know if it’s better to use a low dosage for a long period of time or a high dosage for a short period of time. We will be conducting more experiments in the future.”
- Dr Tony Huge
“I’m very excited about YK11. It’s not a SARM. It’s not a steroid. It’s kind of like a weird hybrid of the two. It partly binds to the androgen receptor so other drugs can’t bind to it, which increases the affinity of the androgen receptor for other drugs, therefore increasing androgen receptor sensitivity. It also lowers myostatin by increasing follistatin. It’s methylated but anecdotal evidence shows no liver toxicity.
The oral version works great. It has a very short half-life. They use it as a pre workout in Kuwait. I got even better results from the injectable version. It’s the most extreme thing I ever took. The injectable version you only need to inject once per day.
Women should stay away from the oral form. I recommend a dosage of 2-5 mg/day for woman. Men can use either the oral or injectable form. I recommend 10-50mg/day for men.”
- Coach Trevor | medical |
http://www.firstivf.net/blog.html | 2020-07-04T01:59:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655883961.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20200704011041-20200704041041-00216.warc.gz | 0.945946 | 2,757 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__88254906 | en | If you have dreams of being a parent, it can be heartbreaking when starting a family proves more difficult than expected. Infertility affects many women, but that doesn't mean it is easy to cope with, especially when those around you are welcoming newborns and raising little ones.
At the Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies in Weston, our physicians understand the emotional toll of infertility, and we are here to help you through it. At our South Florida clinic, we will work with you to find ways to increase your chance of conception.
How do I know if I have infertility?
If you have been having regular intercourse without the use of a contraceptive for a year or more, this can be indicative of infertility. If you have been able to become pregnant but not carry to term, that can also indicate infertility.
What causes infertility?
Infertility in females is more common among those who are over the age of 35, have a medical condition such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids, or are underweight or obese. Substance usage, such as smoking or drug use, are also contributing factors.
Male infertility can be caused by a low sperm count, drug/alcohol use, obesity, sexually transmitted disease or sperm damage. Treatments or surgeries for other medical issues can also affect fertility.
Make sure to tell your physician at our South Florida office if either you or your partner is affected by any of the above.
What can I do about my infertility?
The first step will be some analysis by your physician at our South Florida office. This will likely include asking questions about your health and lifestyle, as well as running tests, such as ovulation tests and an ultrasound for the female, and a sperm analysis for the male.
From there, recommendations may include adjusting intercourse habits to increase chances of conception, taking a prescription medication, or undergoing medical procedures. If you have endometriosis or blocked Fallopian tubes, this could entail having corrective surgery. Other options include in vitro fertilization, in which the egg and sperm are obtained from both partners and fertilization is done in a lab.
There is no need to struggle in silence if you are suffering from infertility issues. Make an appointment with your physician at our South Florida office by calling 954-217-3456.
Dr. Minna Selub and Dr. Kimball Pomeroy, your physicians here at Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies (FIRST) in South Florida provide LGBT-friendly surrogacy and reproductive services to couples and singles throughout the Weston, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa areas. If you’re looking for a friendly, caring, and understanding team of professionals to guide you on your reproductive journey, we are here to help.
Surrogacy Services in South Florida
Gestational surrogacy is a form of assisted reproduction in which gay and lesbian couples work with a surrogate who will carry their baby or babies for them. Gay men also have the option of choosing an egg donor, whether anonymously or through a friend or loved one.
While sperm from only one man is needed to fertilize the egg, you may also discuss the possibility of using your sperm to fertilize half of the eggs and your partner’s sperm to fertilize the other half. This is something that we can discuss with you during a consultation at our South Florida office.
Assisted Reproduction for Lesbian Couples
Our office offers lesbian couples several options for starting a family. Along with surrogacy, other options include,
- Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): this is where the sperm is inserted directly into the uterus. The sperm donor maybe someone the couple or person knows or it might be an anonymous donor.
- In-vitro fertilization (IVF): hormones are administered to stimulate the ovaries to produce several eggs. These eggs are then retrieved once they are released and then fertilized with sperm to create embryos. Once the eggs have been fertilized, they will be inseminated into the uterus.
More and more lesbian couples are opting for Co-IVF because it allows them to both take part in this journey into parenthood. With Co-IVF, the eggs are taken from one partner, fertilized with a sperm donor and then inseminated into the other partner, who will then carry the baby or babies.
Along with these LGBT-friendly reproductive services, we also collect, freeze, and bank both sperm and eggs for individuals before undergoing sex reassignment.
Dr. Selub has been serving the LGBT community as a reproductive physician within south Florida since 1991, working with gay and lesbian couples and singles, as well as heterosexual couples and singles, to help them start a family through a wide range of reproductive and surrogacy services. Dr. Selub is a trailblazer in this industry, providing compassionate fertility care to the LGBT community before anyone in Florida was. Everyone is welcome at FIRST.
With an office in Weston, FL, Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies is able to provide patients from South Florida, including Jacksonville and Tampa, with reproductive options in a safe environment with knowledgeable and welcoming physicians. If you have questions about our LGBT-friendly surrogacy and reproductive services, call our office today at (954) 217-3456.
Find out what it takes to become an egg donor.
Are you interested in donating your eggs but unsure where to start? Maybe you have some questions about the process and you’d like to fully understand how egg donation works beforehand. Our South Florida physician Dr. Minna Selub of Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies in Weston, FL would be happy to walk you through the process. Here are some things you should understand about becoming an egg donor. Proudly serving patients from South Florida, including the Jacksonville and Tampa areas.
There are requirements for egg donation
Being able to provide couples that are struggling to have a family finally be able to create the family they’ve always dreamed of can be incredibly rewarding. A good candidate for egg donation will be,
- In good general and psychological health
- Be physically healthy and active
- Between the ages of 21 and 31
- Flexible working hours
You’ll need to come into the office regularly
Throughout the donation process you will need to come in for regular ultrasounds, exams and blood work. You may also need to undergo genetic testing. During your initial consultation with our fertility doctors will be able to explain what types of procedures you will need to undergo when you come into the office.
You will have anywhere from 8-10 doctor’s appointments during your cycle if you want to be an egg donor. During this time you will also be giving yourself daily fertility drug injections. Once the egg has matured, you will receive an injection that will stimulate ovulation so that Dr. Selub can then retrieve the egg through a minor outpatient procedure.
Interested in becoming an egg donor?
If you are interested in donation your eggs in South Florida email our office at [email protected] to let us know. We will provide you with a form to fill out and return to us. Once we’ve received your form we may ask you to come into the office for a screening to make sure that you are the ideal egg donation candidate.
Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies of Weston, FL, helps couples and individuals living in and around South Florida and throughout the Sunshine State get the fertility treatment they need. Call our office today at (954) 217-3456 to learn more about egg donations and the other fertility services we offer.
Recurrent pregnancy loss may make you wonder if you'll ever be able to expand your family. Fortunately, treatments provided by Dr. Minna Selub, your physician at Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies in South Florida may increase the likelihood that you'll carry your next pregnancy to term.
What is recurrent pregnancy loss?
Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) occurs if you've had two or more miscarriages before reaching 20 weeks of development.
What causes RPL?
RPL can be caused by:
- Genetic Abnormalities: RPL is often caused by chromosomal abnormalities that occur during fertilization. Although these abnormalities can happen at any age, they tend to occur more often in older women.
- Medical Conditions: Women who have certain conditions, such as autoimmune or blood-clotting disorders, thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome, poorly controlled diabetes, or high blood pressure, may be at increased risk of RPL.
- Uterine Anatomy: Anatomical issues with your uterus can make it inhospitable for a developing fetus. Problems may occur if your uterus is abnormally shaped, you have fibroids or scar tissue, or your uterus is divided by a band of tissue called a septum.
- Lifestyle Factors: Your habits and lifestyle may also increase the chances of RPL. Smoking, recreational drug use, alcohol intake, consuming caffeine, or being overweight can all be factors if you've experienced recurrent miscarriages.
What treatment options are available to reduce the risk of RPL?
Treatment depends on the cause of RPL. If genetic abnormalities are an issue, your South Florida physician may recommend in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The procedure unites an egg and sperm outside the body before implanting the embryos into the woman's uterus. During IVF treatment, only healthy embryos are selected for implantation.
If your doctor suspects that a chronic illness or disease may play a part in RPL, increasing your chances of a successful pregnancy may involve monitoring and treating the underlying condition and possibly changing your medications.
Making a few changes in your life, such as losing weight or giving up alcohol, may be helpful if a lifestyle factor increases your RPL risk. Surgery may also be recommended to treat anatomic abnormalities in your uterus or remove fibroids, polyps, scar tissue, and adhesions.
Have you experienced recurrent pregnancy loss? Call Dr. Minna Selub, your physician at Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies in South Florida, today by dialing (954) 217-3456.
Find out if egg banking is a good option for preserving eggs for your future family.
Not ready to get pregnant just yet? If you aren’t planning for a baby anytime soon but would like the opportunity to get pregnant in the future you may be wondering whether egg banking is the right choice for you. During egg banking, our South Florida physician Dr. Minna Selub collects and freezes a woman’s healthy eggs for possible fertilization in the future. Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies is located in Weston, FL and serves patients from South Florida, including the Jacksonville and Tampa areas.
What is involved in egg banking?
As we mentioned above, egg banking is the process of preserving a woman’s eggs and possible fertility by retrieving eggs from her ovaries and freezing them for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment in the future to increase the odds of getting pregnant.
During egg banking, the woman is given medication that will stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs in one cycle. Then a minor outpatient procedure is performed to retrieve the eggs and then freeze them.
Who could benefit from egg banking?
There are many reasons why women today are considering egg banking. Freezing healthy eggs keeps them viable, allowing our patients the peace of mind to know that they could get pregnant in the future when it is right for them.
Furthermore, women who are currently undergoing radical and aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation may want to turn to our South Florida physician for egg banking to preserve healthy eggs for the future so they can start a family after they’ve finished their treatment. Women who have also been told that they have a diminished ovarian reserve may also choose to turn to egg banking earlier in life so that they can get pregnant later on.
However, it’s important to know that egg banking isn’t right for every woman. Women over 40 years old or women who have a significantly diminished ovarian reserve may not be a good candidate for egg banking. Furthermore, women under 30 years old still have many years in which they can conceive naturally and may not need to consider egg freezing until later in life.
If you are interested in learning more about egg banking and whether this could benefit your lifestyle and future family planning then call Florida Institute for Reproductive Sciences and Technologies in Weston, FL at (954) 217-3456 to schedule a consultation. We proudly serve patients from South Florida, Orlando and throughout the state.
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Advance Care Alliance (ACA) is one of seven organizations to receive initial designation to begin operating as a Care Coordination Organization/Health Home (CCO) for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) on July 1, 2018.
CCO is a new model for coordinating all the community-based services and supports a person with I/DD may need with their medical and mental health services and providers. The primary goals of this transition are to offer a more holistic, comprehensive, and person-centered level of service and to ensure that all of a person’s providers—community-based/waiver, medical, and mental health—are aligned with his or her personal goals, preferences, and valued outcomes. Under this new model, Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC) will become an enhanced service called Health Home Care Management. Plan of Care Support Services (PCSS) will become Basic HCBS Plan Support. The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities's (OPWDD) People First Care Coordination website provides more information and resources about this transition.
Once ACA begins operating as a CCO on July 1, 2018, we expect to provide services to more than 24,000 people with I/DD and their families across New York City, Long Island, and the Lower Hudson Valley.
ACA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing the support and services you or your loved one with I/DD need to lead an active, healthy and fulfilling life. ACA was formed by three provider networks—Alliance Care Network, Advance of Greater New York, and Long Island Alliance—who together represent over 100 well-established, not-for-profit agencies in downstate New York. ACA's agencies provide high-quality services to people with I/DD and their families, funded and overseen by the New York State OPWDD.
ACA Urgent Care Program
From 2015 through 2017, with support from the New York State Department of Health's Balancing Incentive Program (BIP) Innovation Fund, ACA piloted an Urgent Care Program. This program provided convenient, 24/7 urgent care assistance specifically for people with I/DD in Nassau and Suffolk Counties as well as in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. | medical |
https://www.gireconnect.org/accreditation | 2024-04-24T05:37:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819067.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424045636-20240424075636-00087.warc.gz | 0.920012 | 636 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__119543797 | en | The conference will feature didactic presentations on the most dynamic and clinically relevant GI topics, delivering emerging clinical developments and incorporating expert opinions on best practices for the diagnosis and management of patients with GI disorders. Presentations will include emerging data from recent publications and congress abstracts and their impact on current diagnostic and management approaches.
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https://www.mercyfitness.net/guide-to-shoulder-health/ | 2023-09-29T13:19:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510516.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929122500-20230929152500-00038.warc.gz | 0.91392 | 582 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__125037559 | en | Shoulder health is an often-overlooked facet of fitness that can lead to debilitating injury and long-term range of motion issues. The United States Bone and Joint Initiative reports that more than 75 percent of all injury-related healthcare visits in a given year are for musculoskeletal injuries. The complex components of the shoulder are especially susceptible to injury without intentional strengthening and close attention to proper form when exercising.
Common Shoulder Health Problems and Causes
The clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus (upper arm bone) are the bony parts of the shoulder. Connecting those bones and working the joint are a network of muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Working together, the arm and shoulder blade are meant to move smoothly and without pain or inconsistency. Leading causes of shoulder injury are related to shoulder blade dysfunction and thoracic spine (middle back) issues that lead to shoulder-related compensation and incorrect movement patterns.
When the muscles in the shoulder move in a way that isn’t natural due to compensation for a related problem, there is an increased risk for a shoulder injury. A functional movement screen includes overhead arm moves that can help a therapist or personal trainer identify and address dysfunctional movement patterns before an injury.
How Injury Happens
When you’re performing movements that target soft tissue, you’re working to increase range of motion through mobility while maintaining stable alignment of the shoulder bones. Proper form is also extremely important when performing any kind of overhead movement or weight-bearing exercise. If the movement isn’t aligned properly and well controlled, your body compensates by engaging muscles not meant to perform that work.
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- Maintain or achieve fluid movement of the shoulder blade through a balanced approach.
- Protect thoracic spine range of motion through controlled movement.
- Improvement of muscle strength to aid in proper performance throughout the shoulder’s full range of motion.
EXOS Fitness Specialists offer detailed instruction and feedback on using proper form when completing exercises, so we always recommend connecting with one of the Mercy Fitness Personal Trainers for a movement screen and at least a few training sessions for injury prevention when starting a new workout regimen or returning to workouts after injury or surgery-related physical therapy.
Targeted Shoulder Exercises
Protect yourself from injury by strengthening the muscles of the shoulder and thoracic spine range of motion with these targeted exercises from EXOS. If you can’t watch the video, download this helpful PDF to try the exercises, and make sure you’re using proper form through every motion. Sign up for personal training with an EXOS Fitness Specialist at Mercy Fitness for the ultimate approach to boosting performance, moving well, and preventing injury during workouts and everyday activities. | medical |
http://www.totalwellnesstherapy.net/about-us/ | 2014-04-21T01:13:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609539337.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005219-00545-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.956424 | 198 | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__142836852 | en | After 30 years of being a physical therapist in Evansville, I still have a passion for it and enjoy the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people. Owning the company gives me the luxury of providing one-on-one treatments at a reasonable charge, with a focus on listening to and working with my Evansville, Newburgh, and Boonville clients, and teaching them how to listen to their body.
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Being a private pay company allows our consumer approach to physical therapy. It allows you to speak to your physical therapist before committing, allows our physical therapists to set clear fees for their services, and ultimately gives you more control over your health. You get to evaluate your health after each physical therapy session and decide how many treatments you need to achieve Total Wellness. We encourage you to assess our physical therapy effectiveness and your progress with each session. | medical |
https://michaelvertolli.blogspot.com/2021/06/ | 2023-11-30T18:11:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100229.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130161920-20231130191920-00207.warc.gz | 0.979329 | 4,153 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__178108865 | en | It has been six months since the last time I wrote about the ongoing pandemic. At that time the first vaccines were just beginning to roll out. I've been waiting to see how things would unfold, both in terms of the effectiveness of the vaccines, and any new information on what they are doing in and to our body before adding anything to what I provided before.
So far things have played out as I expected that they would. There is absolutely no doubt that—at least for now—mass vaccination has significantly slowed down the progression of the pandemic. Unfortunately, there is also growing evidence of potential negative health consequences resulting from the use of the mRNA and viral vector vaccines. Initially, my concerns were primarily regarding the potential for long-term reactions that would start showing up a year or two after administration of the vaccines. Aside from the typical acute reactions that can occur with any vaccine and the more serious anaphylactic reactions that seem to be more common with mRNA than other types of vaccines, what we are now also seeing are shorter-term reactions (blood clots, heart inflammation, capillary leakage, Guillaine-Barre syndrome, etc.) that could have been predicted had the vaccines been subjected to larger (more subjects), broader (more diverse subjects) and longer clinical trials.
One of my major concerns has been the increasing polarization that is occurring with regard to the pandemic and vaccinations. This includes a number of the fantastical conspiracy theories that are being propagated by some of the more extremely polarized people on the 'anti-vax' side of the spectrum. I am equally concerned about the 'pro-vax' camp demonizing anyone who chooses to look objectively at the issue rather than blindly follow the party line. Both sides are using fear to gather support and demonize anyone with a different point of view. It seems to be a sign of the times. This polarization is dividing families, friends, communities and countries. It is even dividing scientists and medical professionals. There are those among them who have genuine concerns about some of the choices being made by politicians and bureaucrats and are afraid to speak out because it could ruin their career. It's always a concern when it's not possible to have a clear open discussion about an issue. It also makes it very difficult for anyone who wants to make an informed choice. It's challenging enough given that there are still far more questions than answers. For anyone who is trying to figure out how to move in a good way with the uncertainty and risks associated with living during a global pandemic, it is not helpful that the fear factor is being ramped up by some people's attachment to particular ideologies. There's more to healing than statistics about how many people get sick, suffer severe symptoms, die and are vaccinated. What about our emotional state (fear, isolation, depression, grief), and the health of our families, communities, economies and the natural environment? This is a multi-layered challenge that necessitates our ability to work together for the greater good. If we are going to be able to move through this in a good way we need more compassion, empathy, respect, and open discussion—not polarization!
A bit more than a week ago one of my clients sent me some very valuable information. Finally, someone who has far more knowledge than me about the vaccines and the latest research regarding their efficacy and risks has been speaking out. That person is Dr. Byram Bridle. He is an Associate Professor of Viral Immunology in the Department of Pathobiology at the University of Guelph. He is not an anti-vaxxer by any stretch of the imagination. Part of his job is developing vaccines. Dr. Bridle is in a unique position to be able to interpret the ongoing information that is becoming available. I am very grateful that he has chosen to speak out at considerable risk to himself. He has been subjected to ongoing attacks and attempts to discredit him. Most of them are completely fabricated, but some are coming from other doctors and researchers. I have read many of the criticisms from his colleagues and so far they are baseless. They may sound logical and scientific to the less educated or anyone who has a lot invested in believing that his concerns aren't real, but they are either deliberately quoting him out of context or claiming that he is saying something that he isn't, or they are interpretations of the data that are inconsistent or don't make any sense. That doesn't mean that in the end his reasons for concern will turn out to be true, but they are valid concerns that need to be acknowledged and examined rather than denied or hidden. Fortunately, some of Dr. Bridle's colleagues have chosen to speak out in support of him as well.
Dr. Bridle's primary concern is that there is now enough evidence to suggest that the potential risks associated with giving mRNA and viral vector vaccines—the only vaccines that have been approved so far in many countries such as Canada and the US—to adolescents and children are greater than any potential benefits, both to them and to the general population. I am not going to attempt to summarize all of the valuable information that Dr. Bridle has provided. He has done an excellent job of providing a detailed summary of this information in his document COVID-19 Vaccines and Children: A Scientist's Guide for Parents. It is dense, but I strongly recommend that anyone who wants to educate themselves about COVID-19 and the vaccines that are currently available take the time to read it.
We are dealing with a new and urgent situation. It was inevitable that mistakes were going to be made. Decisions had to be made and a response put in place before we knew very much. I can only imagine how challenging that must have been for the people who had to make those decisions. However, from my perspective there was one major mistake that was made—at least in Western countries—that was completely avoidable. It seems very odd to me that, with the exception of a couple of Chinese vaccines, the mRNA and viral vector vaccines were available at least 8-9 months before any vaccines based on more conventional technologies. I am not going to speculate about why this happened, but I believe that using the pandemic as an opportunity to rush out vaccines based on untested technologies at public expense (and liability!) without having to subject them to the (under normal circumstances) required 6-8 year long-term studies doesn't make sense—even if in the end we learn that they are safe and effective. The end result is that a significant proportion of the global human population is now taking part in a massive study of the long-term safety and efficacy of previously untested vaccine technologies. It is my perspective that from the start government health agencies should have insisted that the major players in vaccine development stick to technologies that have been used for awhile and are better understood. They could have done that by telling the drug/biotech companies that they were not going to purchase any vaccines based on mRNA, viral vector or other new technologies.
There's nothing that we can do about the choices that have already been made. Nevertheless, the choice to implement a global vaccination campaign was the choice that made the most sense. The alternative would most likely have resulted in a much greater loss of life. We can only hope that the calculated risk that governments took—that any negative long-term health consequences of mRNA and viral vector vaccines will be less severe and easier to manage than an unrestrained COVID-19 epidemic—will turn out to have been a good decision. Only time will tell.
In terms of how to move with this on a personal level, there is little more that I can add to the recommendations that I made in my last post The Vaccination Controversy, Part 3: COVID-19. Since that time there has been some preliminary research supporting the use of some of the supplements that I recommended for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. I was going to include some of that information in this post, but decided against it otherwise it might have taken me another month to complete it. Suffice to say that I still stand behind all of the recommendations that I made in my previous posts regarding the prevention and treatment of both COVID-19 and any potential side-effects of vaccinations.
I have no idea how many people implemented those recommendations partially or completely. What I can say is that everyone that I know of who implemented them completely that has not been vaccinated has not contracted COVID-19 so far (including some people who had members of their household contract the virus but they did not get it), and everyone that I know of who implemented them completely that did get vaccinated has not had any significant negative reactions to whatever vaccine they received so far. Every person and situation is unique. I can not guarantee that everyone will have equally beneficial results. All I can say is that, based on my experience, implementing those or similar protocols should significantly improve the outcome for most people regardless of what choices they make with regard to vaccinations.
Before I leave the topic of prevention and treatment protocols, there is one other issue that I would like to address. There are practitioners out there—mostly medical doctors—who are recommending the prophylactic use of antiviral or antiparasitic drugs (such as ivermectin and hydroxycholoroquine). The latter drugs are not recognized as antiviral. As far as I can tell there is very little good evidence that they are useful to prevent or treat the symptoms of COVID-19 and they are associated with significant potential side-effects. Nevertheless, some practitioners are recommending the use of these medications. In particular, some are recommending veterinary grade ivermectin which is relatively easy to obtain. Although there is a lack of good clinical research, it is possible that some of these practitioners are seeing good results in their practice. I get that. Most of what I recommend is also based on my clinical experience. Nevertheless, I recommend caution around this. In my recommendations for the treatment of COVID-19 I did not mention some potentially very effective antiviral herbs because they are quite potent and can be associated with some degree of toxicity if misused. They are not the kind of recommendations that I can make in a blog that could be read by anybody. From my perspective, those herbs should only be used under the supervision of an experienced practitioner who understands them. Nevertheless, I can almost guarantee that those herbs will be more effective than ivermectin and associated with significantly less potential for toxicity if used correctly. I can understand that MDs are typically not going to be recommending herbs because they don't understand herbs, and it is unlikely that anyone is going to do any good research on herbal treatments for COVID-19 because clinical studies are expensive and herbs can't be patented. There is very little potential for financial gain (at least by pharmaceutical company standards). Consequently, they are going to recommend drugs (and sometimes supplements) because that is what they know. If you are being treated by a doctor who has experience with and believes in the efficacy of ivermectin, at least you are under appropriate medical supervision. However, because it can be obtained as a veterinary drug, I am coming across people who are self-medicating with ivermectin whenever they experience any cold-like symptoms. That is risky. Stick to well-chosen herbs. They are safer and likely to be as or more effective. However, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 and manifests severe symptoms should be hospitalized and they will be given the best antiviral treatments that are available and have proven effective over the course of the pandemic.
Sadly, I have even come across people recommending particular herbs for the treatment of COVID-19 based on false or misrepresented information. There are herbs that are likely to be effective—but there is no cure-all! Every case is different. I recommend a good degree of suspicion if anyone says that a particular herb is THE cure for COVID-19. In the case that was brought to my attention, based on my clinical experience the herb in question—for which there is very little research and none of it of any significant value—is almost certainly an antiviral herb (although it wouldn't be my first choice), but the potential benefits were blown way out of proportion and the rational behind the use of the herb as far as I can tell was complete nonsense. Not surprisingly, some of the proponents of the use of the herb were also propagating conspiracy theories that information about the herb was being suppressed by drug companies. I doubt that there are very many people who work for the pharmaceutical industry who have even heard of this herb—at least not in a medical context.
So, what about the people who still have chosen not to be vaccinated? They basically fall into two groups: those that have chosen to delay their decision until more information is available; and those who definitely do not want to get vaccinated. We can further break down the first group into people who still aren't sure and people who would prefer not to get vaccinated but are considering it due to family or peer pressure, or the concern that their freedom could be curtailed by the implementation of policies requiring people to be vaccinated in order to travel or participate in public events.
Initially, when people who wanted to get vaccinated asked me what vaccine I would recommend among those that were available, I told them that I really didn't like any of them but if they did not want to wait they might consider the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. That was based on two reasons. Firstly, although the viral vector vaccines are developed using a new, virtually untested (by normal standards) technology, based on my understanding at that time it seemed like their mechanism of action was closer to conventional vaccines than mRNA vaccines. The second reason was because the J&J vaccine only required one shot.
As we now know, it fairly quickly became apparent that viral vector vaccines are associated with a potential for blood clots. What concerned me the most was that these are not normal blood clots. They most likely are related to some kind of autoimmune reaction. That got my attention. Regardless of what the statistics are for the general population, any vaccine has the potential to alter the functioning of a particular person's immune system in a negative way. My concern with the mRNA vaccines based on how they work (and lack of data) was that there may be a greater potential for those vaccines to have a negative affect on immune function. When the blood clots started showing up for viral vector vaccines it was clear that they also seem to have a greater than normal potential to alter immune function in a negative way. Initially, I didn't understand why. It wasn't until I read Dr. Bridle's report (see above) that I realized that my understanding of the mechanisms of action of viral vector vaccines was somewhat inaccurate. The mechanisms of action of viral vector vaccines are actually more like mRNA vaccines than conventional vaccines and therefore (I believe) more likely to have a greater potential for negative long-term affects on immune function. That changes the vaccine landscape for anyone who is trying to decide what vaccine is most likely to be the safest.
For anyone who is still undecided about getting a vaccination there is a bit more that can be said. If you are concerned about the potential risks of mRNA and viral vector vaccines, there are some countries who have approved more conventional protein based or inactivated virus vaccines. There is concern with the quality of research for some of these vaccines as the manufacturers have not provided sufficient evidence to back up there claims. However, there are two inactivated virus vaccines manufactured in China for which the available data is strong enough that they have been authorized for emergency use by the World Health Organization. These vaccines are available in many countries. They are CoronaVac (manufacturer Sinovac) and BBIBP-CorV (manufacturer Sinopharm). The only concern that I have specifically regarding their ingredients is that they both contain aluminum hydroxide as an excipient. I am not a big fan of aluminum, but in the long run a couple of injections of a tiny amount is not that much of a concern unless someone is known to have severe acute reactions to aluminum. That being said, since the WHO authorization there is growing evidence that both of the Chinese vaccines may not be effective enough against the emerging delta variant. How the efficacy of each vaccine holds out as new variants continue to emerge is going to be an important factor in the coming months.
So far, for those of us who live in Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand and most of Europe only mRNA and viral vector vaccines are available. For citizens of some of these countries it might be possible to travel to another country to obtain one of the other WHO approved vaccines. It is also important at this stage that the priority be given to the local population. We don't want the situation to arise where the locals aren't able to receive a vaccine as readily because more affluent foreigners are travelling there and willing to pay for them.
In some countries additional vaccines have been ordered (subject to approval) but have not been approved yet because their clinical studies have't progressed far enough to provide enough data to apply for emergency use. I don't know what the situation is for every country, but in Canada there are three additional vaccines that have been ordered. All of them are protein-based vaccines. The Medicago and Novavax vaccines are expected to apply for approval in Canada (and possibly in the US, at least for Novavax) in the third quarter of 2021 (July-September). Initially, the Sanofi vaccine was found to have low efficacy, so they had to reformulate. This has slowed down their studies. They are not expected to apply for approval until the fourth quarter of 2021. Both the Medicago and the Sanofi vaccines are using the GlaxoSmithKline adjuvant (additional ingredients to boost the effectiveness and preserve the vaccine). I do not have any major concerns about the ingredients of this adjuvant. However, I do have concerns about the Novavax vaccine because it contains lipid nanoparticles. There are reasons to be suspicious of vaccines that contain nanoparticles (another drawback of the mRNA and viral vector vaccines). As I have mentioned previously, nanoparticles were approved for use in many types of products before we understood how they behave in biological and ecological systems. We now know that they are accumulating in the environment and in plants and animals (including humans) but we still don't know what they do. As a result, I do not recommend using any products that contain nanoparticles (cosmetics, drugs, antimicrobial clothing, etc.) until they are better understood.
If you are concerned about receiving a vaccine based on a poorly tested technology and have not yet been vaccinated but are still considering it, you can either get one of the mRNA or viral vector vaccines and follow protocols similar to those that I have provided to minimize the potential for side-effects, or you can wait until other vaccines that are more likely to be safer become available (and also follow those protocols). At this point the most likely candidate will be the Medicago vaccine in Canada. In other countries the options are likely to be different. However, a word of caution. Anyone who gets vaccinated in order to travel should be aware that there is evidence that the risks of developing blood clots while flying are increased for anyone who has recently been vaccinated. It is probably best not to travel by air for at least two months after your second vaccination.
Once more I want to be clear that this is a numbers game that has very little meaning for the individual. Even if the risk of significant health consequences from contracting COVID-19, getting a particular vaccine, or for one vaccine compared to another is very low for the general population, although there are some known risk factors, ultimately we can never know how we are going to respond in any given situation until it happens. All we can do is do our best. As always, I recommend that you educate yourself with good sources of information but don't obsess on it. Then take a few deep breaths, calm your mind, and feel into what is the best choice for you. You'll probably need to do this multiple times. It's best if we are calm and humble. Fear and arrogance will almost certainly lead us astray.
Keep well. More to come as things continue to develop... | medical |
http://healthylifestylechallenge.net/best-natural-antidepressants/ | 2019-11-18T02:07:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496669422.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20191118002911-20191118030911-00234.warc.gz | 0.916612 | 998 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__173478236 | en | Vitamin C for depression
Several vitamin deficiencies can lead to stress, fatigue, low energy and symptoms of depression. If you are feeling a little low and think you might be depressed, ask your doctor if you could take some of these depression vitamins. B-complex as depression vitamins
B-complex vitamins are potent depression vitamins–they are essential for mental and emotional balance. They cannot be stored by the body and are also destroyed by caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and refined sugars (among other ‘destroyers’).
You need to replenish them with a daily diet that includes B-complex vitamins, or in some cases, take B-complex depression vitamins.
Vitamin B1 (thiamine): This helps the brain to convert blood sugar into fuel; without it, the brain runs out of energy. Thiamine deficiencies can lead to irritability, fatigue, anxiety, depression and even thought of suicide. It can also lead to insomnia, loss of appetite, memory problems and gastrointestinal disorders.
Vitamin B3 (niacin): Niacin deficiency was found to cause pellegra—a condition that produces dementia and psychosis, among other symptoms. To a lesser extent, it also causes anxiety, agitation, and physical and mental slowness.
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): This is needed for the uptake of amino acids and acetylcholine, both needed to counter certain types of depression.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine): This is needed for the production of dopamine, serotonin and melatonin which are neurotransmitters associated with mood alleviation.
Vitamin B12: This vitamin is important in red blood cell formation. Deficiencies can lead to oxygen-transport problems, causing irritability, dizziness, weakness, mood swings, paranoia, hallucinations. confusion, mania, heart palpitations and shortage of breath.
Folic acid: This is needed for DNA synthesis and the production of SAM (S-adenosyl methionine).
Vitamin C as depression vitamins
Vitamin C deficiencies can lead to depression. You may need to supplement your body with vitamin C during times of stress, pregnancy, and lactation. During these times, your body’s need for vitamin C increases. Aspirin, birth control pills and tetracycline can also deplete the body’s supply of Vitamin C. If you are taking any of these, you may need supplements with Vitamin C. Consult your doctor about it.
The Food and Drug Administration Board does not regulate the manufacture and sale of vitamins; instead, it sets standards for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Always buy a product from a manufacturing company that strictly complies to GMP, to ensure that the product contains the right amount of ingredients and dosage as indicated. This also assures you that the product does not contain any known contaminants. One of the best natural anti depressants available
Sam-e (S-Adenosyl methionine)
Sam-e is a nutrient which is produced naturally by the human body. Our bodies use an amino acid – methionine, which produces Sam-e.
Sam-e is a very important substance to us and is involved in many metabolic processes within our body.
A deficiency of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid will deplete Sam-e.
How does Sam-e work as a natural anti depressant?
Sam-e is vital in the creation of important compounds found in the brain. Two of the most important of these are phosphatidylserine and neurotransmitters.
SAMe helps neurotransmitters bind to receptor sites.
This causes an increase in serotonin and dopamine activity. These are two very important compounds that strongly influence, improve and sustain our moods.
Phosphatidylserine is an essential nutrient for our cells. It is essentially important for nerve cells, where it is needed aggressively. This helps cells communicate with other cells by promoting and releasing neurotransmitters.
Government studies have indicated that Sam-e may work as a natural alternative remedy to help aid in depression and anxiety.
Tips on choosing the best natural anti depressants
Make sure you purchase pharmaceutical grade supplements. Governments and some independently operated companies have shown that many health supplements on the market harbor harmful contaminants or do not contain the amount of ingredients stated on the label.
Pharmaceutical grade supplements however, are manufactured to a very strict standard, in-fact, the same standards prescription drugs are.
Be wary with Sam-e, the nutrient is easily destroyed by the stomachs’ powerful acids. We believe it is important you consider using a enteric coated SAMe supplement.
Enteric coating allows the nutrient to pass through your stomach acids untouched, leaving the nutrient to directly enter the blood stream where it will go straight to work. | medical |
https://swellretreats.com/self-care-tips-to-stay-inspired-while-aging/ | 2024-02-29T14:33:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474843.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229134901-20240229164901-00801.warc.gz | 0.959397 | 1,123 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__204959068 | en | Contrary to what society has led us to believe, getting older is a special part of life that should be celebrated. After all, not everyone is fortunate enough to see their golden years. Every additional year that you live provides new opportunities to experience new things and create new memories. In order to enjoy those experiences to the fullest, it’s important to make sure that you’re in the best shape physically and mentally. Although the media will tell you that aging is scary and younger is better, these self-care tips will show you the best ways to look after yourself now so that you can enjoy your senior years.
Keep a Healthy Diet
As you age your body requires a little bit more maintenance than it did before to ensure that it’s running smoothly. This means that you have to take a more serious approach to your health than you probably have in the past.
A healthy diet is the first step to a healthy aging process. The food you eat has a direct impact on the way your body functions, from the way that your mind process information to the way that your organs complete their respective tasks. Unhealthy eating puts wear and tear on your body, which makes it more likely that you will experience some of the hardships commonly associated with elderly people.
Healthy eating can also prevent some of the weight gain that older adults experience as their metabolisms slow down. This is why it becomes easier for your body to retain body fat and harder for you to burn it as you age. This weight gain increases your chances of developing life-threatening diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It’s important to be proactive and reduce these odds by consuming a well-balanced diet. Joining an easy-to-follow weight loss program can help you develop these habits. You need to be healthy in order to enjoy your golden years, so make sure you’re giving your body the best source of nutrients to do that.
It’s common to lose muscle mass during the aging process, which can make it more difficult to do simple every-day tasks, let alone exercise. However, it’s important that you remain as active as possible as the years go by. The more active you are, the more you will retain your mobility and the younger you will feel. As life gets busy, it’s important to motivate yourself to keep moving and resist the temptation of developing a sedentary lifestyle.
Instead of thinking of physical activity as a daily chore, look for ways to get you excited about moving your body. This could be in the form of starting a new fitness challenge with your friends or taking a much-needed yoga retreat to revive your commitment to wellness. Even small, everyday things like randomly challenging your children to a game of tag or taking your dog for an extra-long walk can help to get your blood flowing. The goal is simply to be active for at least 30 minutes a day, there are no rules that say it can’t be fun!
Take Care of Your Skin
One of the first things people picture when they think of elderly people is wrinkled skin. While wrinkles aren’t something that you should be ashamed of, there are things you can do to reduce and prevent their appearance if you’re self-conscious about them.
A consistent skincare routine can keep your skin looking young and vibrant. The key components of any regimen are exfoliating, moisturizing, and using sun protection daily. Using an exfoliator cleans out your pores, removes dead skin cells, and gives your skin a beautiful glow. You’ll want to exfoliate about three times a week, but you can adjust that number to match how your skin reacts. Follow this up with a moisturizer to replenish the skin and promote collagen production.
Sun protection is one of the most important aspects of your skincare routine. Not only does it prevent early signs of aging, but it also can protect you from developing skin cancer. This is why you need to protect your skin all year round and not just during the summertime. Take the time to apply at least an SPF 15 sunscreen on your face after applying your moisturizer, or find a moisturizer that already had SPF in it to save you a step.
Of course, there are other things you can add to this routine if you choose, such as eye serums, toners, and spot treatments to give you the skin of your dreams. But the more simple your regimen, the more likely you are to stick to it. Simply putting in the effort will boost your confidence and make you feel as gorgeous as you already are, and that goes a long way.
Find a Creative Outlet
In our early adult years, we often find ourselves having more responsibilities and less free time to enjoy the things that we love to do. But when your kids start moving out and retirement is on the horizon, it’s nice to have something productive to occupy your new-found free time. Did you know that a creative hobby can reduce your chances of getting dementia and other brain diseases, as well as improve your mental health and overall mood? These hobbies can be artistic, like painting and sculpting, educational, like learning a new language, or physical, like dancing and theater. The main objective is to keep your mind active and give you something to be excited about. Let the experiences of life lived guide you into a hobby that keeps you happy for the rest of your years. | medical |
https://invisalignmiami.com/2017/06/20/2705/ | 2018-02-19T08:05:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891812556.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20180219072328-20180219092328-00295.warc.gz | 0.902449 | 663 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__244124263 | en | In recent years, clear braces have become one of the most popular dental treatments available. Used to improve both the look, function, and health of the smile without the distraction and discomfort of metal, it’s no small wonder why treatments like Invisalign and ClearCorrect are quickly gaining popularity among teens and adults alike.
With all this hype, it’s time to learn the real story behind clear braces.
Simply put, clear braces are an alternative solution to traditional metal braces. Rather than relying on the metal wires and brackets conventionally used to reposition crooked teeth, clear braces use a series of transparent, plastic aligners.
Made to fit snuggly on each arch, the aligners are swapped out consistently throughout treatment. Each aligner is formed to gradually push the teeth into a more perfect alignment, ensuring the roots and underlying bone also have time to adjust to the new position of the smile. By the end of treatment with clear braces, patients are left with a gorgeous, straight smile.
The science behind this aligning system is especially innovative and highlight how far modern dentistry has come. Invisalign in particular is well known for it’s extensive use of advanced technology through each phase of treatment. Rather than simply using traditional dental “goop” to make mold of teeth, models of teeth can be taken using digital impressions. This not only makes the process less of a hassle for orthodontists and patients alike, but it also helps improve the accuracy of your treatment.
Creating the physical aligner is also impressive. Made in a state-of-the-art laboratory, molds are made for each stage of your treatment plan. These individualized molds are used to create your specific aligners. Should you ever lose an aligner, these molds can be used to create another that fits your smile perfectly and prevents treatment interruption.
To create the actual aligner, medical grade polyurethane resin is thermoformed over the alignment model. This clear, BPA-free plastic is then trimmed so it precisely fits your teeth up to the gums for maximum effectiveness, polished, and finished to ensure comfort. Once your aligners have been made, they’re sent back to your Miami orthodontist’s office and given to you in the correct treatment sequence.
From digital impressions to final retainers, each step of the Invisalign process is designed to make sure patients get the most benefit from their clear braces treatment. The high degree of personalization also plays a significant role in providing patients with long-lasting results. Rather than requiring patients to visit their orthodontist every week, most of the actual treatment occurs at home. This gives patients a great deal of control over their treatment, allowing them to feel more invested in the outcome of their clear braces.
Given this highly patient-oriented approach to treatment, it’s no wonder why so many teens and adults have enjoyed lasting success with Invisalign.
Dr. Stephen Grussmark
4425 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Miami, FL 33146
Monday: 7AM – 4PM
Tuesday: 7AM – 4PM
Wednesday: 7AM – 4PM
Thursday: 7AM – 4PM | medical |
https://namipayson.org/about-nami-payson/mission/ | 2019-08-24T05:50:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027319724.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20190824041053-20190824063053-00026.warc.gz | 0.95653 | 413 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__187049931 | en | The families and members of NAMI Payson are here to help! We offer understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.
Mental illnesses are brain disorders that are biologically based medical problems. Untreated, they can cause severe disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating. This results in substantially diminished capacity for dealing with the ordinary demands of life. Mental illness can affect persons of any age and occur in any family. They are not caused by bad parenting and not evidence of weakness of character.
Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by mental illness in Rim Country through advocacy, education and support.
NAMI Payson’s CORE VALUES are the principles that guide our internal conduct as well as our relationships with the external world. NAMI Payson strives to be an exemplary organization in all we do.
INTEGRITY– We believe in being honest in all that we do and acting in the best interests of our members, participants and greater community. Confidentiality is critical to maintaining the confidence of those we serve.
COMMUNITY– We believe by helping those in our community affected by mental illness we will improve the health of our community as a whole.
COMMITMENT– We believe serving others is hard work and we have made a commitment to making a difference in the lives of those affected by mental illness.
SERVICE – We believe in helping others through education, advocacy and support.
SUSTAINABILITY – We believe managed, sustainable program growth is critical to maintaining a presence in our community.
TRANSPARENCY– We believe in being good stewards of all monies in our care and will provide donors and members access to our financial documents.
WELLNESS – We believe wellness is the optimal state of health in mind, body and spirit, and we promote wellness in all we do.
HOPE – We believe hope gives us strength to carry on when dealing with incredibly difficult situations. We hope for improved care, quality of life and wellness. | medical |
https://www.miamimedicalmarijuanadoctor.com/about | 2021-11-30T11:33:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358973.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20211130110936-20211130140936-00631.warc.gz | 0.922898 | 420 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__153499159 | en | Copied To Clipboard
The passage of Amendment 2 into Florida law now permits qualified physicians to order low-THC cannabis or medical cannabis for patients diagnosed with qualifying conditions in the state of Florida.
STEP 1 - CERTIFICATION: Once a doctor physically exams you, and deems that you meet the criteria for one of the qualifying conditions they may issue a certfication that will allow you to have access to medical marijuana products for up to 210 days.
After the 210 days expire, the physician must re-exam you to re-certify that you are remain eligible to receive medical marijuana products.
STEP 2 - RECOMMENDATION: Once you are certified, you can receive a recommendation for medical marijuana in the Florida medical marijuana registry for a period of up to 70 days which can be renewed up to 3 times for a total of 210 days.
STEP 3 - DISPENSARIES: Once you can receive a recommendation for medical marijuana and have received your medical marijuana ID card you can visit a dispensary to purchase your medical marijuana products.
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress)
CHRONIC PAIN (must be caused by another listed condition)
HIV POSITIVE STATUS
TERMINAL CONDITION(must be diagnosed by another physician)
Get started today by booking a medical cannabis evaluation appointment by calling our main office at 305-787-4240.
Meet one of our Qualified Medical Marijuana Physicians for a physical examination.
If you meet the criteria for one of the qualifiying conditions, our physicians can certify you the same day! Please bring all medical records regarding your condition and medications to make the process as smooth as possible. | medical |
https://www.flketamine.com/contents/contact/bonita-springs | 2020-09-24T17:54:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400219691.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20200924163714-20200924193714-00285.warc.gz | 0.964891 | 589 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__185923852 | en | Dr Jennifer Sandadi, MD, Medical Director
Dr. Jennifer Sandadi earned two degrees at the University of Maryland, College Park, while also competing as a scholarship athlete on the University of Maryland Softball team. After graduating with high honors, she attended the University of Miami School of Medicine, and then completed her residency in Anesthesiology at Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals. She then underwent fellowship training in cardiothoracic and surgical critical care medicine at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is double board certified in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesia.
Dr. Sandadi served as an assistant professor of anesthesiology at Cornell University, New York Presbyterian Hospital. As an accomplished educator, she was honored with the department’s Teacher of the Year Award. She is the author of numerous peer reviewed publications including research papers and book chapters. She and her husband, have two beautiful children. She is currently an anesthesiologist in Fort Myers, Florida and serves as the medical director for an outpatient surgery center. She has a vast knowledge in acute and chronic pain management, and a passion for continuing to help our growing population here in Southwest Florida.
Marcus Kelley, CRNA, APRN
Marcus Kelley was born and raised in SWFL and attended CRNA school at Florida Gulf Coast University. He is certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification of Nurse Anesthetists, and licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Florida. Marcus has multiple years of experience providing anesthesia to patients in Fort Myers, both in hospitals and surgery centers. He has a vast knowledge of multimodal pain management using Ketamine to decrease opioid requirements for his patients.
Dale Alice Block, LMFT
Ms. Block has established, clinically supervised and managed inpatient and outpatient counseling and addiction programs for adults and adolescents in nonprofit and for-profit agencies. In her private practice, her specialty was working with intellectually and developmentally challenged young adults and their families. She was a member of the adjunct faculty at Roger Williams University and the University of RI. She has mentored and taught many counseling interns and supervised them as they worked toward licensure. She has excellent assessment, diagnostic and treatment skills with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Her greatest professional satisfaction comes from building genuine, trusting, caring relationships with others. She loves to learn, grow, and embrace new challenges.
Linda Sullivan-Hebert, Patient Care Coordinator
Linda’s most recent experience involved managing a multipurpose holistic clinic. Prior to that, she functioned as a Transaction Coordinator for a large real estate firm where she partnered with her husband. Linda also spent a decade as an elementary school teacher while raising her two sons in Southwest Florida. Her ongoing experience draws upon two of her immediate family members benefitting from treatments and therapy at Ketamine Health Centers. | medical |
https://www.tap.wiki/c/myTAP_PAP | 2020-04-01T07:51:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370505550.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20200401065031-20200401095031-00414.warc.gz | 0.891214 | 1,129 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__36776925 | en | Directions for Daily Use
Experience Better Sleep
The myTAP PAP Nasal Pillow Mask is designed to give you the Freedom to Sleep. Unlike most CPAP masks TAP PAP does not require headgear.
myTAP PAP Nasal Pillow Mask is held securely in place by your upper teeth with a special ThermAcryl™ mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is easy to fit by warming in hot water and placing on your upper teeth.
Once you have fit the mouthpiece, the mask swings
into place and you simply tighten the nut.
This means you do not have to adjust headgear and
the mask during the night or on a nightly basis.
The end result is a comfortable mask fit that is securely held in place throughout the night. The nasal pillows do not need to be tight to your nose due to the overall stability of the mask.
The myTAP PAP Nasal Pillow Mask is intended to be used by individuals who have been diagnosed by a Physician as requiring CPAP or Bi-level ventilator treatment. The myTAP PAP Nasal Pillow Mask is intended for single patient adult (> 66 lb./30kg) use in the home, hospital or other clinical setting.
This device is contraindicated for patients with loose teeth, loose dental work, dentures, or other oral conditions which would be adversely affected by wearing dental appliances. In addition, the appliance is contraindicated for patients who have central sleep apnea, have severe respiratory disorders or are under 18 years of age.
Do not use if any of the following apply:
- The patient is under active dental or orthodontic treatment
- The patient has removable dentures or bridges
- The patient has temporary crowns
- The patient has loose teeth, loose crowns or loose fillings
- The patient has braces
- The patient has less than 8 natural healthy teeth per arch
- The patient has not seen a dentist within the last 12 months.
US Federal Law restricts this device to sale by, or on order of, a physician.
- This mask should only be used with CPAP/Bi-level equipment recommended by your physician or respiratory therapist. A mask should not be used unless the CPAP/Bi-level device is turned on and operating properly. The vent holes of the mask should never be blocked.
- Explanation of warning: CPAP and Bi-level machines are intended to be used with special masks which have exhalation ports to allow continuous flow of air out of the mask. When the CPAP/Bi-level machine is turned on and functioning properly, new air from the CPAP/Bi-level machine flushes the exhaled air out through the exhalation ports. However, when the CPAP/Bi-level machine is not operating, enough fresh air will not be provided through the mask, and exhaled air may be re-breathed. Re-breathing of exhaled air for longer than several minutes can in some circumstances lead to suffocation.
- If oxygen is used with CPAP/Bi-level machine, the oxygen flow must be turned off when the CPAP/Bi-level machine is not operating.
- Explanation of warning: When the CPAP/Bi-level device is not in operation, and the oxygen flow is left on, oxygen delivered into the ventilator tubing may accumulate within the CPAP/Bi-level machine enclosure. Oxygen accumulated in the CPAP/Bi-level machine enclosure will create a risk of fire.
- Do not use Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pressure and/or oxygen tubing. Use silicone tubing instead.
- Explanation of warning: Flexible PVC contains elements that can be detrimental to the materials of the mask, and may lead to cracking or breakage of mask components.
- Refit the Mouthpiece if too tight and discontinue use if discomfort persists.
- Discontinue use if a reaction is caused by any part of the mask and consult physician.
- Discontinue use if experiencing discomfort and consult physician.
- Mask is single patient use.
- Discontinue use of mask if damaged or cracked and seek replacement.
- Do not use mask if vomiting or feeling nauseous.
- Do not use mask if patient is unable to remove mask independently.
- If bite changes, wait to see if the bite returns to normal during the day. If bite changes continue or do not return to normal during the day. Discontinue use and contact physician if changes continue.
- Use on adults only (>66lb/30kg).
- Shake loose hot water off Mouthpiece before placing in mouth.
- Do not misuse mask.
- In the event of muscle or jaw joint pain, discontinue use for a minimum of two days or until pain subsides and consult physician.
- Use a humidifier if experiencing nasal congestion or dry airway.
- Combinations with other medical products can alter the performance of the product, e.g. combinations with: humidifier for medical use, nebulizer, heat and moisture exchanger (HME), filters, CPAP, Bi-level positive airway pressure device, self-adjusting sleep apnea breathing therapy device, or additional oxygen supply.
- Electrically conductive breathing tubes should not be used(this warning does not apply to approved heated breathing tubes). | medical |
https://www.elmiradorinc.com/post/its-cool-to-keep-cool-how-to-avoid-heat-stroke-and-other-heat-related-illnesses | 2024-04-25T07:37:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297290384.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425063334-20240425093334-00665.warc.gz | 0.941478 | 1,101 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__182447813 | en | Too much heat can be dangerous for anyone, but the phrase “Fun-in-the-Sun” should be taken with higher caution for senior citizens and their caregivers. It’s mid-July and the height of the summer heat waves across many areas of the country, essentially affecting millions of individuals. While most individuals can regulate their body temperatures normally, senior citizens are especially prone to suffering heat strokes and other heat-related illnesses.
What is a heat stroke?
Heat stroke is form of hyperthermia in which the internal temperature of the body is elevated drastically to a core temperature of 104F or higher. A heat stroke is considered to be a medical emergency and is potentially fatal if not treated promptly and effectively. Heat strokes can cause major damage to or kill the brain and other internal organs. If you suspect a heat stroke, you need to get medical help right away. Signs of heatstroke include:
· Fainting or becoming unconscious
· Behavioral changes – acting confused, agitated, staggering around, being short-tempered or snappy, or overall acting strangely
· Dry, flushed skin with a slow, weak pulse or a strong, rapid pulse
· Not sweating, despite hot temperatures
· Body temperature over 104F
Why are seniors more prone to heat stroke?
As we age, our bodies can become less capable to respond to sudden heat changes in temperature. If not monitored, this can become a serious issue. We become less adequate at responding to heat changes as we age is because we are more likely to develop chronic medical issues that change our body’s normal response to heat. Often, senior citizens take commonly prescribed medications that may affect the body’s sweat and temperature responses.
Staying aware of health-related factors that increase the risk of heat stroke may be key in saving yourself or a loved one’s life.
According to the National Institute on Aging, some of these factors include:
· Heart, lung, and kidney diseases, as well as other illnesses that easily cause fever or overall weakness
· Hypertension (high blood pressure) or any conditions that require salt-restricted diets.
· Taking medications such as diuretics, tranquilizers, heart and blood pressure drugs, and sedatives (these can make it much more difficult for the body to try and cool itself naturally.)
· Poor blood circulation, inefficient sweat glands or any other changes to the skin that are normal with aging.
· Being considerably overweight or underweight
· Drinking alcoholic beverages
· Being dehydrated
Other lifestyle factors can also increase the risk such as lack of transportation, overdressing, high temperature living quarters, visiting crowded place, and not understanding how to respond to weather conditions.
What should you do if you suspect a heat stroke?
First off, call 911 if you suspect that someone is suffering from a heat stroke or another heat-related illness. Secondly, try to help the individual cool down and lower their core temperature. If possible, try to do the following:
· Move the individual out of the heat and into an air-conditioned place. If air conditioning is not close by, try to move them to the closest place of shade.
· If the individual can safely swallow, try to offer fluids such as water, fruit, or vegetable juice. Refrain from offering alcohol or caffeine, as these could make symptoms worse.
· Apply a wet, cold cloth the individuals’ neck, armpits, wrists, and groin. These are the areas of the body where the blood passes close to the surface of the skin. The cold compress can help cool the blood flow.
· If it is safe to do so, try to encourage the individual to take a cool shower, bath, or use a sponge to help cool other parts of the body.
How can you stay cool and hydrated during hot temperature months?
Considering the recent health crisis, staying mostly indoors and quarantined from the public has become the norm for many individuals, including senior citizens who are at a higher risk of infection. However, that does not mean that these individuals are still not at risk of overheating or dehydrating. Here are some extra tips to help:
· Do not rely on just fans as the main cooling source for your home during a heat wave.
· Stay in air-conditioned areas as much as possible. Contact your local health department or locate an air-conditioned shelter if your home does not have air-conditioning.
· Refrain from using your stove top or oven to cook if possible. If necessary, only use the stove and oven early in the day if temperatures are lower.
· Hydrate! Drink more water than usual and be sure to not wait until you are thirsty to drink water.
o If you are on a restricted fluid limit due to medical conditions, ask your doctor how much you should be drinking during hot weather months.
· Do not engage in strenuous activities.
· Check on your elderly neighbors!
Remember; outdoor temperatures do not need to reach 100F to put individuals as risk for heat stroke or other heat-related illnesses. Try to make daily visits to older relatives and neighbors to check on their well-being during these high temperature months and remind them to drink plenty of water. Help get them medical attention if you suspect any heat-related illnesses. It's cool to keep cool! | medical |
https://blog.arazygroup.com/regulatory-affairs-advance/regulatory-news-fda-releases-final-guidance-on-iso-10993-1-for-medical-device-evaluation-and-testing | 2023-09-29T04:34:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510481.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929022639-20230929052639-00094.warc.gz | 0.904841 | 403 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__185453931 | en | In the world of regulatory affairs, success stories often unfold in unconventional ways. While many...
Regulatory News: FDA Releases Final Guidance on ISO 10993-1 for Medical Device Evaluation and Testing
The FDA has recently released a crucial guidance document aimed at aiding the medical device industry in preparing various applications, including Premarket Applications (PMAs), Humanitarian Device Exceptions (HDEs), Investigational Device Applications (IDEs), Premarket Notifications (510(k)s), and De Novo requests. This guidance is particularly focused on devices that either directly or indirectly interact with the human body, with the aim of assessing the potential for any undesirable biological response that may arise from the device's contact with the body's component materials.
The primary objective of this guidance is to offer enhanced clarity and updated information concerning the utilization of the International Standard ISO 10993-1, titled "Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process". By providing this additional guidance, the FDA seeks to streamline and support the application process to the agency.
The document encompasses several key considerations, including the implementation of risk-based approaches to ascertain whether biocompatibility testing is necessary. Additionally, it provides recommendations for chemical assessments and advises on biocompatibility test article preparation for devices containing submicron or nanotechnology components, as well as for devices made from in situ polymerizing and/or absorbable materials. Furthermore, it offers valuable insights into biocompatibility recommendations in cases where specific materials exclusively come into contact with intact skin.
This comprehensive guidance from the FDA is a significant stride towards ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical devices, underscoring the importance of thorough evaluation and testing within a risk management framework. Manufacturers and developers in the medical device industry are encouraged to closely adhere to these guidelines to facilitate a smoother application process and, ultimately, to deliver safer, more reliable devices for patients.
Full source and guidance is available HERE. | medical |
https://restinginwonder.com.au/craniosacral-sessions-with-heera/ | 2021-12-04T01:24:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964362923.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20211204003045-20211204033045-00404.warc.gz | 0.934407 | 1,150 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__13285579 | en | Craniosacral Sessions with Heera
CRANIOSACRAL is a gentle, respectful yet powerful hands on body practice.
The body loves gentleness and that’s why body and mind respond so well to Craniosacral! For these qualities that are unfolding within the slowest physiological expressions, craniosacral can be for both, practitioner and client, an experience of deep relaxation and meditation in which healing takes place.
The origin of this practice might be very ancient, however, we can find the foundation of it through the insightful study of Dr. Sutherland at the end of XIX century. Coming from a scientific background of osteopathy, Dr.Sutherland discovered something that goes beyond the bones of the cranium, spine and sacrum. There are movements within the solidity of the physical body; what moves all of this, what’s this spark within? Fluid within the fluids he says and the Breath of Life with its embodied manifestations. These essential points are the focus of his work, palpation, and way of healing.
The Craniosacral system is anatomically speaking, the link between the skeletal system and the central nervous system, made of protective membranes and nourishing fluids and it expresses it self with the most subtle and slow physiological motions within the body: rhythms and tides. In this sense it is a way to access our deepest resources, the vibrational source of Life itself.
With a very delicate touch/palpation, we work with tissues and bones, with fluids and membranes, with nerves and indirectly with the central nervous system; the practice allows the disclosing of the different layers of our being as they just manifest themselves and the whole at the same time; the practitioner’s attention opens to the local and to the unified field of perception, always carried by the underlying driving force of Life itself . This is what gives craniosacral the feeling of a type of energy work. In reality it is both and we can’t make a separation between the physical and not physical, the solid and not solid, the fluidity and beyond. That’s why, it often happens that people are coming for a physical aching and during and/or as a result of a treatment as well as feeling more at ease physically, there is a release of emotion or mental tension, or a deep insight: the layer behind the physical discomfort.
Everything is sensed in an unfolding dance of subtle movements and stillness. The approach as well as the response of a Craniosacral treatment is based on our inherent wholeness. The practitioner’s task is to promote orientation in the wholeness and through its source facilitate delicate intentions where spontaneous re-balance and alignment occurs. The release of tensions and the sense of inner peace in body, mind and spirit comes to light.
The practitioner’s hands are just the tactile manifestation of the heart centred attitude of listening, sensing, welcoming and meeting what is present in the client’s body.
As the palpation is not separate from the underlying physiological slow movements in the body it facilitates the activities of the parasympathetic nervous system and the increasing or those brain waves (in particular Theta and Delta) associated with healing processes. This means: cortisol production decreases, tissue restores and repairs. There is an enhancement of healthier metabolism, concentration, better mood and a sense of general wellbeing.
Craniosacral is a wonderful modality to experience stillness:
“stillness is a powerful therapeutic force that focuses us, that heals people, that transmutes. Silence is full of being, full of the essential nature and the power to embody ” Dr. James jealous
What is Craniosacral good for?
Any person at any age (from newborn to elderly) can actually benefit from Craniosacral and there are many and different reasons for this as it helps with physical and/or emotional and mental discomfort and disorder
People are looking for a Craniosacral session usually and mainly for the following:
– neck and back pain
– shoulder, hip or other joint injury
– TMJ issue, clenching and grinding teeth
– head injury (post car accident or fall etc)
– vertigo and dizziness
– stress and anxiety
– post birthing issues (for both mother and child)
– learning difficulties and dyslexia
– vision issues
– trigeminal discomfort
People receiving Craniosacral report:
– a reduction or disappearing of physical aching/discomfort
– a general sense of being more at ease
– more grounded and calm
– in a better and happier mood
– better sleep
– increase of concentration and focus
– improvement in the digestive system
– better endocrine system function
For further information visit www.craniosacral.com.au
Lydia (Heera) Cattani is a Craniosacral Practitioner with over 35
Over the years, I have found Heera to be an intuitive, compassionate and genuine practitioner.
I have an eye condition which Heera has been able to affirm and maintain, which has enabled me to continue with my driver’s licence. Beside the specific issue, I found great benefit from the sessions for my general wellbeing
Heera is a wonderful, sensitive practitioner of Craniosacral Therapy. I think Heera is worth her weight in gold and consider her my Health Insurance!!!
Feel free to ask a question or book an appointment below. | medical |
https://www.gcstevenshof.nl/corona-virus-covid-19-in-english/ | 2023-12-10T23:30:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102697.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210221943-20231211011943-00410.warc.gz | 0.917267 | 841 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__193179368 | en | Corona-virus (COVID-19) – in English 🇬🇧
It is all over the news: the corona-virus (COVID-19). Regularly the information regarding the Corona virus and how to deal with the epidemic is updated.
The main message for you as a patient is:
- Do you have complaints of the airways (coughing, coughing up mucus, shortness of breath, nasal congestion and/or sore throat, headache, loss of smell, muscle aches? Look at https://thuisarts.nl/vragentest/coronafor more information) AND do you have a fever (38 degrees Celsius or higher) or a feverish feeling (if you’re 70 or older)? Call our practice (so do not visit our practice) at 071-5319300 for further advice. Or call the GP-ward outside office hours: 088 – 427 47 00
- Do you have mild complaints mentioned above without a fever, look at nl, RIVM, Rijksoverheid. Or call the national phone number of the RIVM for information: 0800-1351.
- Get tested when you have complaints mentioned above. Call 0800-1202 to make an appointment for a test.
With these complaints, we don’t want you to vist our practice. That way you will not infect other patients or caregivers.
From March 16th 2020 our practice changed the way it worked. The planning got different. Slowly, regular appointments are being planned. And of course we keep to the official advice in keeping 1,5 meters distance from each other. Everyone who gets an appointment will be asked if they have any corona-like symptoms. We hope for your understanding. The goal of this approach is to minimize the chance of spreading the corona-virus and to minimize the chance of caregivers being infected.
If you have a medical complaint and you have complaints of your airways without a fever, special appointments can be made. A GP in protective gear will help you. We will ask you to wait outside the building. You will receive a call when you can enter. So be sure to have a cellphone with you. After the appointment you will be asked to leave the building. Medication can be collected in the pharmacy only by someone without complaints of the airways.
Online appointments are temporarily not possible
- Only visit our practice if you have an appointment. If you want to contact our practice: call our practice, or send an e-consultation through net
- Follow the guidelines of the RIVM. So: wash your hands regularly, cough and sneeze in the inside of your elbow, use paper napkins, do not shake hands and stay at home if you have any airway symptoms.
- Try to touch your face as little as possible. Contaminated surfaces can contain viruses, and through touching your face they can reach the airways.
- Keep a safe distance from each other, preferably at least 1,5 meters (for instance while doing groceries). Try to limit social contacts (social distancing). In public spaces, use your gloves, sleeves or elbows for doorhandles, elevator buttons, shopping carts et cetera.
- People in the Netherlands are encouraged to work from home as much as possible or to spread the working hours.
- For vulnerable people (the elderly and people with low resistance): avoid large groups of people and public transportation. People are urgently advised to limit visits to vulnerable people.
Testing for Corona-virus
It is decided that everyone in The Netherlands who has signs of a Corona-infection can be tested for the virus. To have that done, you don’t need a referral from a doctor. So there is no need to call our practice for this.
To have the test, everyone can call a specific phone number. There the test can be scheduled. On this website, more information can be found regarding the wat testing is organized.
Current information by RIVM | medical |
http://donnelldays.blogspot.com/2008/04/happy-baby-sore-ear.html | 2020-06-01T15:32:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347419056.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20200601145025-20200601175025-00595.warc.gz | 0.997228 | 254 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__183070267 | en | Kelly and I noticed a lump on the back of Hudson's head about two weeks ago. It was tiny and we didn't think much of it. This morning Kelly told me that he was certain that the lump had gotten bigger. So, I called and spoke to the nurse at Hudson's pediatrician today and she wanted me to bring him in to check it out. His normal doctor wasn't there today, so I made an appointment with another doctor in the practice. She immediately told me that it was a swollen lymph node and asked if he had been sick. I told her that he had somewhat of a cold a few weeks ago. After examining him, it turns out that he has his first ear infection. The lymph node is very near the ear and that is why it was swollen. She said when he had a cold the fluid probably drained to his ear. Poor little guy. She couldn't believe that he was so happy with an ear infection, but thinks we caught it early. He obviously doesn't know anything is wrong either because he is just as happy as can be. He will start his first round of antibiotics today...another first in his world and I know it won't be the last.
Still Teaching...Just more blessings
10 months ago | medical |
http://menopause.varesearchfoundation.com/about-menopause/ | 2018-02-24T13:53:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891815812.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20180224132508-20180224152508-00051.warc.gz | 0.975003 | 170 | CC-MAIN-2018-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__171186091 | en | What is Menopause?
Menopause is a natural event in every woman’s life. It refers to the time when her menstrual periods stop and she can no longer become pregnant. Most women have their last period at around age 51, but it could happen at any time in their 40s or 50s. Women who smoke tend to have their last period at a younger age.
Why does this happen and how?
As a woman gets closer to menopause her ovaries make less of the female hormones called estrogen and progesterone. After some time (usually 3 to 5 years) her ovaries make very small amounts of estrogen and stop making progesterone entirely. A woman reaches menopause when she has not had a period in 12 months. Once this occurs she will not be able to get pregnant. | medical |
http://oslohumanitariancivilsocietymeeting2017.org/can-the-keto-diet-cause-rashes-and-acne-heres-what-the-experts-say/ | 2019-03-27T00:17:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912207146.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20190327000624-20190327022624-00398.warc.gz | 0.957808 | 511 | CC-MAIN-2019-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__3794222 | en | The ketogenic diet, often shortened to the “keto diet,” has recently attracted a lot of buzz. Supporters point out that the diet, which emphasizes fat and protein and severely limits carbs, can help you lose weight; on the other hand, critics argue that the restrictive eating approach isn’t necessary for most people and can even promote unhealthy eating. Now, there’s another factor to add to the debate: Like many diets, the keto diet could affect your skin, possibly leading to acne or even a rash. Allure asked the experts what you should know about this trendy diet and your complexion.
What is the keto diet?
While there are different versions of the keto diet, “they all have one main thing in common,” Perri Halperin, a registered dietitian at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, tells Allure. “They are high in fat, adequate in protein, and low in carbohydrates.” Meat, dairy, eggs, low-carb veggies, and good fats such as avocado and coconut oil are all allowed. Carbs, including most fruits and whole grains, are not.
Eating this way is meant to kick your body into a state of ketosis, which is “a metabolic state of affairs that occurs when our bodies are denied enough carbohydrates to burn in order supply the body with enough energy (in the form of glucose) to meet its basic needs,” Tamara Duker Freuman, a registered dietician in New York City, tells Allure. “When this occurs, our bodies resort to plan B: burning fat to supply energy instead.” Rather than producing glucose, this process produces “ketone bodies,” which act as fuel. This backup system is what has allowed humans to survive famine and starvation. In the world of trendy diets, it’s praised as a serious fat burner.
What positive effects could the keto diet have on your skin?
The answer to this question depends on your skin type and exactly what you’re eating. “Foods such as nuts, eggs, seafood and leafy greens may be included in a keto diet and are beneficial for skin health,” Halperin points out. “These foods contain Vitamins A and E, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to decrease the effects of aging on skin and are skin-protective.” | medical |
https://bacac.net/regional-capacity-building-training-for-leading-and-young-scientists/ | 2024-02-29T02:44:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474775.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229003536-20240229033536-00513.warc.gz | 0.905114 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__107618196 | en | On September 19-23th 2016, the ISTC in collaboration with BACAC and Regional Biosafety Training Centre (Dushanbe) delivered a regional CCHFV/Ebola Capacity Building Training Seminar for 42 leading and young scientists in the Tajik Research Institute of Preventive Medicine (TRIPM), Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The scientists included participants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
The biosafety and biosecurity related training sessions and seminars focused on working with Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), Zika and Ebola viruses. Laboratory-based training focused on ELISA, PCR and Rapid PCR, whilst Seminars included sessions on the current status of CCHFV in participating countries and presentations on recent Ebola and Zika virus outbreak in West Africa and South America.
The ISTC would like to thank the international experts and specialists from BACAC, UK PHE and WHO for their participation, and UK MOD for co-funding the event. Since its inception, BACAC has led the delivery of improved biosafety and biosecurity knowledge and training across Central Asia and the Caucus regions. | medical |
https://www.grieveleave.com/blog/grief-guide-hospice-vs-palliative-care-with-karen-bullock | 2024-03-01T04:55:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474948.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301030138-20240301060138-00613.warc.gz | 0.947495 | 919 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__133931586 | en | Grief Guide: Hospice vs. Palliative Care with Karen BullockAug 13, 2023
Here at Grieve Leave, we know that caring for a sick or dying loved one is HARD. And managing the logistics of their care, on top of recognizing our own grief? Well, that might feel impossible, sometimes. Our goal is to support one another in our grief and bring you helpful information to better to understand what logistics that might come alongside loss.
When we think about end-of-life care for our loved ones, two important concepts — hospice care and palliative care — come to the forefront. But, what’s the difference? While hospice and palliative care aim to enhance the well-being and comfort of individuals facing serious illnesses, they serve distinct purposes. So let’s break it down!
During a recent interview with Dr. Karen Bullock — an endowed professor of social work at Boston College whose focus is on cancer care, social support for older adults with serious illness, and health equity — Grieve Leave founder, Rebecca Feinglos, asked Karen to help us better understand the distinction AND the cultural considerations we must take into account for caretakers and families.
Watch a clip from our insightful interview with Karen above, and read our Grief Guide on Hospice vs. Palliative Care below to better understand the different roles of the two care options, and hopefully leave feeling more equipped and reassured to navigate these processes now or the future.
Before we delve into the differences between hospice and palliative care, it's important to address a significant emotional aspect of end-of-life care: anticipatory grief. Grief can begin before the death of a loved one, and we might feel it as our person ages, or becomes progressively more ill. It’s the feeling of little losses along the way (such as cognitive ability) or simply understanding that death is coming, eventually. Anticipatory grief involves a complex mix of feelings such as sadness, anxiety, guilt, anger, and even relief. All of these feelings are normal and okay, and if you’d like to learn more about this type of grief, read our blog post here.
Hospice Care: Embracing Comfort and Dignity
Hospice care might be a scary term for some, but it is a compassionate and specialized approach dedicated to enveloping people with terminal illnesses in a comprehensive support as they are nearing the end of their lives. At its heart, hospice care seeks to uplift quality of life during these final stages, emphasizing alleviating pain, managing symptoms, and nurturing emotional well-being. Hospice care may look different depending on where the care is given. This is a conversation many have with their families to see if they have the resources to provide this treatment at home, or if it can be provided at a designated facility. Hospice care ensures that a caring assembly of medical experts and caregivers are readily available to support each patient who needs end-of-life care.
Palliative Care: Enhancing Quality of Life
Palliative care( which can be used interchangeably with “hospice care”) is a broader concept that aims to enhance the overall quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses — regardless of whether at the end of life or seeking curative treatments. Palliative care is similar to hospice care in that both aim to relieve pain symptoms and act as a lever of support to help through the emotional toll of the illness. Overall, palliative care offers the level of care we wish to provide our loved ones, while sometimes paired with curative treatments. The benefit of this approach is the level of flexibility and variety of treatment plans.
Patients and families can sit down together to plan with their healthcare provider to find the option that makes the most sense for their situation and feel reassured throughout this process. End-of-life care is tough. Patients deserve to have access to a treatment plan that makes sense for their specific needs.
Navigating care for a sick or dying loved one is hard, especially when we become painfully aware that they are nearing the end of life. Providing ourselves with the tools and resources to navigate specialized care can support our loved one’s comfort and wellbeing, and allows us to support them AND ourselves better.
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http://www.coollab.net/index.php?id=827 | 2013-05-21T13:30:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368700014987/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516102654-00066-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.882756 | 734 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__41048298 | en | The long-term goal of this project is to utilize newly available very high-speed optical coherence tomography (OCT) technology to guide surgical treatments of anterior eye diseases. Measuring aberrations in the optical surfaces of the cornea requires great precision. OCT is well known for its exquisite spatial resolution; but until recently it has not had sufficient speed to overcome the inherent biological motion of the eye and capture the shape of the cornea. The development of Fourier-domain (FD) OCT technology has made the requisite speed possible.
The specific aims are:
1. To develop a very high-speed anterior segment OCT instrument. An FD-OCT system capable of 26,000 axial scans/second and 5 micrometer resolution has been tested. Preliminary data show that it is able to map corneal thickness with a precision of 1 micrometer root-mean-square and to measure corneal power with a precision of 0.2 diopters. Motion correction algorithms will be developed to further improve the precision. The system will be used for corneal mapping, including pachymetry, epithelial thickness, LASIK flap, post-LASIK stromal bed thickness, anterior/posterior topography, corneal power, and astigmatism.
2. To develop OCT-guided corneal laser surgery for the treatment of irregular and opacified corneas. Although wavefront sensing and Placido-ring topography have been used to guide laser corneal surgeries, these methods are often unable to make valid measurements of irregular corneas. Our preliminary results showed that OCT can reliably measure the diseased corneas that are most in need of surgical remedy. Corneal thickness or topography maps obtained by the OCT system will be used to program the depth of femtosecond laser corneal dissection and excimer laser ablation. OCT-guided femtosecond laser lamellar keratoplasty and excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) will be tested in rabbit studies. Patients with corneal scar, ectasia, dystrophy, or irregular astigmatism following corneal surgery will be scanned, and laser surgery will be simulated by computer to evaluate the visual outcome. The simulation will take into account measurement variability, laser delivery error, healing effects, and visual optics. These tests will prepare for future human trials.
3. To develop an OCT-based intraocular lens (IOL) power formula. IOL power selection is difficult in patients who have had previous laser vision correction, often resulting in significant near- or far-sightedness after the cataract surgery. Laser ablation alters the natural relationship between the front and back corneal surfaces, causing error in conventional keratometry and IOL calculation. This increasingly common problem could be solved by measuring both anterior and posterior corneal powers with OCT. The OCT-based IOL formula will be tested in a clinical trial.
4. To develop OCT for measuring tear film thickness and tear meniscus, measuring anterior chamber (AC) cell grading in uveitis, measuring AC angle and visualizing trabecular meshwork; and to demonstrate applications of OCT in other corneal and anterior segment conditions, including keratoconus, corneal opacities, acanthamoeba keratitis, post-LASIK corneal changes, other lamellar corneal surgeries, iris masses and other uveal or scleral pathologies. | medical |
https://hotelembassy.com.my/category/health/ | 2021-05-16T07:57:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243992516.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20210516075201-20210516105201-00344.warc.gz | 0.944927 | 644 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__132912267 | en | People with Leukemia and other bloodborne diseases would have to undergo a lengthy process of chemotherapy and radiation therapy to kill off the cancer cells.
However, doing these procedures come with a lot of side effects.
One, it may induce nausea and vomiting (frequent at that). Two, it may kill off your immune system as well- something that might lead to further complications down the line.
One way to treat such conditions would be to conduct a bone marrow transplant where healthy stem cells from a patient’s body (or one that of a compatible donor) are extracted from the body and will be transplanted back after a couple of chemotherapy sessions.
Shyni Varghese of the University of California, San Diego, wants to create a new way to skip this step. In order to skip the process of chemotherapy, thereby eliminating all of the cells in the body of the patient, Varghese and her team have created a synthetic bone that actually acts like bone marrow.
This new bone can be filled with stem cells and will be transplanted into the patient’s body. The stem cells can either be from the patient’s body or from a compatible donor. Although this procedure hasn’t been done in human subjects, this was actually quite successful in mice.
In a press release, Varghese said that they have made an accessory bone that can accommodate the patient’s own stem cells or that of a donor. By doing this, we can completely eliminate the irradiation process and proceed with the manner of treating the patient’s condition.
The Synthetic Bone
The artificial bone transplants are made of two layers of hydrogel matrices. The inner layer consists of the stem cells and the outer layer contains calcium phosphate minerals. The synthetic bone was transplanted into the skin of the affected mice and after a month, the bone was extracted. She then discovered that the transplant contains blood cells that come from the host mice and some of the donor blood cells as well.
The synthetic bone was then planted back into the mice and after six months, Varghese found that all of the cells that are inside the bone started circulating into the mice’s system. Varghese told KPBS that the transplanted bones pretty much acted like the mice’s own tissue.
In an interview with New Scientist, Professor Emeritus of Hematology at St. George’s University of London, Edward Gordon-Smith, said that the study was a remarkable achievement and may serve as a means for treating patients with bloodborne diseases without killing off the cells in their bodies first.
However, no matter how useful this study was, Varghese implied that the procedure would only work for people who are suffering from non-malignant bone marrow conditions such as low blood cell counts, aplastic anemia, and where immune cells attack the patient’s own bone marrow.
The procedure, then, will not be useful if the patient is suffering from Leukemia. In this case, the patient would have to undergo the same procedure where they would be run through a gauntlet of chemotherapy and radiation therapy. | medical |
https://www.atlanticveterinaryhospital.net/services/large-animal-radiology | 2024-03-04T04:52:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476413.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304033910-20240304063910-00708.warc.gz | 0.890028 | 550 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__1046377 | en | Advanced Large Animal Radiology Services at Atlantic Veterinary Hospital, Jacksonville, FL
Welcome to Atlantic Veterinary Hospital, your trusted destination for comprehensive large animal care in Jacksonville, FL. Our commitment to providing cutting-edge medical services extends to large animal radiology. With state-of-the-art equipment and experienced veterinarians, we offer advanced diagnostic imaging for your valuable livestock.
The Importance of Large Animal Radiology:
Large animal radiology plays a critical role in veterinary medicine as it allows us to visualize internal structures and identify abnormalities that may not be evident during physical examinations. Diagnostic imaging is essential for assessing bone fractures, joint conditions, respiratory issues, gastrointestinal problems, and more in horses, cattle, and other livestock.
Comprehensive Large Animal Radiology Services:
At Atlantic Veterinary Hospital, we offer a range of large animal radiology services, including:
- Digital Radiography (X-rays): Our digital radiography system provides high-quality images of bones, joints, lungs, and soft tissues, facilitating accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Ultrasonography: Ultrasonography is used to examine soft tissues and internal organs, such as the abdomen and reproductive system, aiding in the detection of pregnancy, cysts, tumors, and other conditions.
- Computed Tomography (CT Scan): CT scanning allows for detailed cross-sectional imaging, ideal for complex diagnostic cases and surgical planning.
- Endoscopy: Our endoscopic procedures allow for non-invasive internal examinations of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts.
- Fluoroscopy: Fluoroscopy provides real-time, dynamic imaging, particularly useful for evaluating joint movement and swallowing disorders.
Expert Interpretation and Timely Results:
Our experienced veterinarians are skilled in interpreting large animal radiographic images. We work closely with you to understand your animal's health concerns and promptly provide accurate diagnostic reports. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions regarding your livestock's health and well-being.
Compassionate Care and Quality Service:
At Atlantic Veterinary Hospital, we understand the value of your livestock and their role in your livelihood. Our team is committed to providing compassionate care and ensuring that your animals receive the best possible diagnostic imaging services. We strive to create a comfortable and stress-free experience for both you and your large animals during the radiology process.
Schedule a Consultation Today:
Schedule a consultation at Atlantic Veterinary Hospital today to access expert large animal radiology services. With our advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities, we aim to improve the health and productivity of your valuable livestock. Contact us now to explore the best options available at Atlantic Veterinary Hospital, where we prioritize the well-being of your beloved large animals. | medical |
https://www.1grandermedia.com/2020/12/26/its-vitamin-d-season/ | 2024-04-18T06:41:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817200.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418061950-20240418091950-00614.warc.gz | 0.965467 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__191902345 | en | Where did our summer go this year? In some places, like Michigan, it feels like we can literally experience a significant drop in temperature, sometimes as early as September. I am going to miss the sun and the long days, which will now be replaced by crispy leaves and, dun dun dun… SNOW! Some of us can also anticipate the winter blues’ unpleasant experience, also known as a seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD is a mood disorder that tends to re-emerge during fall/winter when sun exposure is lacking while going into remission during the spring/summer. You see, the lack of sun can cause a vitamin D deficiency, which has been directly linked to depressed mood and other health complications. So start supplementing today! | medical |
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https://www.saunablanket.org/infrared-sauna-blanket-benefits/ | 2022-01-24T20:11:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304600.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20220124185733-20220124215733-00115.warc.gz | 0.908124 | 2,561 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__122270013 | en | An increasing number of enthusiasts are joining the sauna community. They admit that heat sessions help them become calmer and rejuvenated. More so, sauna therapies offer a unique yet natural way to boost your immunity.
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Though different from full-size sauna cabins in many ways, the health perks you’ll get are almost identical. Learn how sauna blankets work and their inherent benefits for the entire body.
What Is An Infrared Sauna Blanket?
Sauna blankets are body wraps that use thermal far-infrared rays to help you sweat. As such, they are a convenient option for people who have no space to install a traditional sauna. Besides, setting up a chamber at home increases the initial investment and requires regular maintenance.
IR sauna blankets give the best results if used while lying on the floor or bed. The only thing you must do before the sweating starts is to insert the cord into a power outlet. The latest versions boast session timers and controllers that help you adjust heat intensity.
Infrared sauna blankets use far-infrared technology to penetrate the deeper tissues of your body. The produced heat gets absorbed by your skin and cells and heals them in many ways. As a result, even physical therapy centers use infrared rays to treat patients with several post-medical conditions.
Besides being practical, light, and easy to use, sauna blankets have reasonable prices, too. Hence, their demand on the market has grown sharply, with almost any sportsperson or athlete having one for personal use.
How Do Heated Sauna Blankets Work?
The far infrared rays emitted by the sun have multiple advantages for the human body. Farthest in the sun’s light spectrum, FIR beams offer an all-inclusive treatment for the body. In an attempt to mimic this beneficial impact, engineers have invented infrared products like chambers and blankets.
Though infrared heated equipment comes in many forms, they all have the same purpose – to activate the natural body healing effects. Unlike UV rays that might damage the skin following overexposure, far infrared rays don’t reach deep tissues. More precisely, FIR wavelength penetrates the skin up to 4″.
More so, infrared heat therapy filters out harmful UV rays that damage the skin. As a result, anyone can use IR heat for longer sessions without fearing consequences for their health. The blanket is a high-quality waterproof material with a remote control to adjust the temperature as needed.
Unlike other infrared products, a sauna blanket resembles a sleeping bag. There’s no complex setup involved, and you only need to unfold it and activate the device. Get yourself ready, hop into the bag, and sweat while watching your favorite show or just relaxing.
Sauna Blanket Types
Sauna blankets are available in several textiles. For the outside, the most common materials include Oxford cloth, leather, and polyurethane. As for the inside, high-quality versions contain PVC. Depending on the preferences, dimensions, colors, heat, and timer settings vary to suit the user.
Most blankets come with accessories such as a timer with remote control. Others contain hand openings, so you can use your arm to hold a cellphone or read a book while sweating. It’s ideal if the product has a shut-off mechanism or an alarm in case it overheats.
Finally, sauna blankets bear different price tags ranging from $100 to $500, depending on quality and producer. Sauna fans can also find near-infrared blankets that penetrate the skin deeper. Some manufacturers make IR suits and mats to help you reap the benefits while exercising or doing yoga.
Health Benefits Of Infrared Sauna Blankets
Using your sauna blanket daily will make a whole lot of difference in your life. From detoxification and shedding weight to boosting your immune system, the advantages of sauna exposure are numerous. Here is a non-exhaustive list of all the reasons to get an IR sauna blanket.
Besides through the liver and urine, sweating is a natural way to remove toxins from the body. Since we rarely sweat nowadays, gunk remains trapped inside us without allowing room for energy restoration. A sauna blanket can flush out the accumulated arsenal of toxic particles.
Some of the toxins you’ll free your body of include heavy metals and BPA plastics. Moreover, you can get rid of some bacteria that bind to glycoproteins in sweat. Cleansing your body from all potentially harmful chemicals will lead to a more robust immune system.
In a word, infrared sauna treatments can help you remove all these toxins if you do regular sessions. As with workouts, elevated heat levels raise your core temperature and speed up the toxin elimination process.
2. Weight Loss
Using a sauna blanket won’t make you fit overnight, but it can aid your weight loss attempts. Increased heat spurs your metabolic and heart rates to work faster. An accelerated circulatory system will enable your body to burn the excess fat and help you stay in shape.
In some cases, sweating will lead to removing the excess water and not body weight. However, the increased internal temperature will trim some fat. One study showed that a 45-minute sauna exposure three times a week over four months led to a 4% drop in body fat.
3. Enhanced Cardiovascular Function
The effects produced by IR sauna therapy come due to the accelerated heart rate and blood flow. The improved circulation then controls your blood pressure and thus your overall health. Many patients have witnessed that their cardiac output during a single session is similar to taking a brisk walk.
The heat effects are so powerful that one study demonstrated that frequent sauna use reduces cardiovascular mortality. Hence, sitting in an infrared sauna will lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, fatal cardiovascular diseases, and sudden cardiac failure.
4. Immune System Support
Infrared sauna blankets enhance your immune system by flushing out toxins. Cleansing leads to body cell recharge and a renewal process that replaces old with new, vital cells.
Also, immunity boost comes down to high heat exposure. This artificially induced feverish condition activates your body’s natural defense mechanisms. White blood cell production sky-rockets and the body is ready to fight off infections, such as cold and influenza.
5. Better Skin, Hair, And Nails
Besides removing waste products, increased circulation provides the skin with more nutrients and oxygen. Thanks to these nutrients, your epidermis forms collagen, which helps it stay firm, smooth, and young-looking. Collagen is also vital for the health of your hair and nails.
Moreover, heat shock proteins produced while sweating in the blanket assist in repairing any damaged proteins. Hence, your DNA strengthens, and the biological age at cellular levels improves.
Last, far infrared light will purge your clogged pores and give way to clear and rejuvenated skin. Cleansing will further reduce wrinkles, acne, blackheads, and scars. Besides opening up pores, infrared can reach deeper skin layers and remove toxins that make your skin look lifeless and tired.
6. Less Cellulite
Contrary to what many believe, cellulite has nothing to do with obesity, nor can you eliminate it by losing weight. We can describe cellulite as pockets of fat trapped beneath the skin. These fatty tissues cause skin dimpling.
Exposure to far-infrared wavelengths encourages the body to get rid of fat and rebuild collagen connective tissue. Collagen is the protein in charge of skin elasticity and cellulite removal. Plus, the accelerated blood flow will reverse the storage of toxins in fat cells and prevent cellulite build-up.
7. Pain Relief
It’s high time to renounce all those pain medications because you can reduce pain the natural way. Infrared sauna blankets can deal with chronic pain without any side effects. Along with pain elimination, patients will soon subdue muscle stiffness.
What is more, sauna blankets can alleviate inflammation symptoms. Less inflammation means less friction between the joints that leads to chronic pain. As a result, those suffering from ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis can finally relax.
Even people who can’t work out for various reasons can see the full potential of infrared sauna treatment. If you suffer from muscle tension or chronic pain, sauna blankets can offer you a calming therapeutic experience.
8. Alleviated Stress
One of the most appreciated perks of infrared sauna blankets is that they can stimulate the body to release endorphins. These hormones elevate your mood and make you feel happy. Less depression, on the other hand, will boost your sex drive and curb your appetite.
Also, regular sauna use will lower the cortisol levels in your organism, which is the leading stress hormone. Naturally induced relaxation will fight off anxiety and the feeling of frustration, leaving you mentally and physically stable.
9. Improved Sleeping Patterns
Do you have problems falling asleep or sleeping disorders? Say no more. Routine use of a sauna blanket in the evening will wind down your body and mind. Thanks to the elevated body temperature, your heated organism will try to readjust its temperature after the session.
The cooling-down phase will soon take you to a natural pre-sleep condition. Since you have calmed down and alleviated muscle soreness and joint pain, you can sleep soundly through the night. Imbalanced sleep cycles will soon become a thing of the past.
10. No More Chronic Fatigue
Patients using sauna blankets have reported relief of chronic fatigue symptoms. Depression and anxiety levels diminished after each sauna exposure, with fatigue dropping down dramatically.
How infrared sauna therapy helps patients with chronic tiredness can’t get proven yet. Researchers believe this is due to the reduction of oxidative stress and enhancement of cardiac output. These two body processes most commonly lead to CFS.
However, it’s advisable to undergo frequent IR sessions to cherish the full potential of sauna treatments. At least four weeks are essential to relieve chronic fatigue to a tolerable level.
Are Infrared Blankets Safe?
Infrared sauna blankets are 100% safe for any healthy individual. Heat therapy is an incredible detoxifier that relaxes the entire body and mind. Thanks to the multiple health benefits, the beauty community has been raving about the latest infrared blankets.
Infrared light products do not burn or damage the skin. FIR rays penetrate the skin gently by non-invasive means. Once they raise the skin temperature, fat and toxins expulsion starts.
What worries most users is UV radiation. Yet, infrared light is natural and involves no UV rays in the healing process. As opposed, ultra-violet radiation can damage skin cells to lethal stadiums.
Sauna blankets aren’t regular heating pads that may dry out or even burn the skin. Hence, there’s no chance of sunburns and cancer. IR techniques are well-researched by experts who later developed a high-tech treatment that is always safe and pain-free.
Finally, pregnant or women trying to conceive should avoid using sauna blankets if recommended by their physicians. Also, people with severe infectious and chronic diseases should consult their doctors before hopping into a sauna bag.
As for maintenance, it is as straightforward as using the blanket. Just clean it with disinfecting multi-surface wipes after each use and store it for further use. The PVC material is highly self-contained and retains the sweat inside without allowing it to leak.
If budget constraints and lack of space prevent you from installing a full-scale infrared sauna in your home, consider a sauna blanket. Besides being an excellent replacement for the bulky alternative, it is also pocket-friendly and easy to maintain.
Buying a sauna blanket will help you relax after a long tiring day. More so, you will soon feel the healing potential of IR therapy for the entire body and mind.
What is your experience with sauna blankets? Have you reaped the benefits of prolonged sweating? Please, share your insight in the comments below and browse our website for more practical advice.
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http://www.drdavidgerard.com/faq.html | 2020-06-05T09:19:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590348496026.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20200605080742-20200605110742-00530.warc.gz | 0.954055 | 671 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__157938078 | en | Below are the answers to several frequently asked questions. For a more thorough exploration of these topics and others please review the Guidelines for Treatment Form which you can access on the 'Helpful Forms' page. If you need more information you are welcome to contact me directly.
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Payment of fees is due at the time of your appointment. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, check, Venmo or credit card.
Can I use my insurance?
I am a participating provider in the Empire BCBS provider network. For those of you who are insured by other companies, I can provide you with a monthly billing statement to submit for out-of-network reimbursement from your insurance company. You should contact your insurance carrier to determine your coverage for out-of-network benefits.
What happens if I need to cancel or arrive late to a session?
If you are unable to make your appointment for any reason, please call to cancel or reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Except for the most extreme of unforeseen circumstances, if you do not provide me with more than 24 hours' notice that you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you will be charged for the session. Due to the nature of my practice, if you are late I cannot extend our sessions beyond the time it is scheduled to end. Thus, in order to take full advantage of your appointment please arrive on time.
What if I have an emergency?
In case of an emergency, you should call 911 and/or go to their nearest emergency room. Do not call, text, email or otherwise attempt to contact Dr. Gerard regarding an emergency as I do not provide 24 hour patient coverage. | medical |
http://www.cityofwesthaven.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=739 | 2019-10-16T11:56:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986668569.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016113040-20191016140540-00083.warc.gz | 0.932154 | 190 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__107225718 | en | Create an Account - Increase your productivity, customize your experience, and engage in information you care about.
WEST HAVEN, Oct. 3, 2019 — The Health Department is moving its flu clinic on Friday, Oct. 18, to the Johnson Community Center at 201 Noble St.
The walk-in clinic, originally set for the Savin Rock Conference Center, is from 9 a.m.-noon and for city residents 18 and older.
The following insurances are accepted: Medicare, Aetna and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Insurance carriers Cigna, ConnectiCare, UnitedHealthcare and Medicaid are not participating.
Residents should bring all insurance cards and wear a short-sleeved shirt.
People can also pay by cash or check. The private pay rate is $40 for a quadrivalent flu shot and $65 for a high-dose flu shot for those 65 and older. | medical |
http://uwtsdswansealibraryblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/world-aids-day-2012.html | 2018-07-19T23:11:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591332.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719222958-20180720002958-00136.warc.gz | 0.958031 | 318 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__214191553 | en | Friday, 30 November 2012
World AIDS Day 2012
Tomorrow is World AIDS Day. Every year since 1988, 1st December has been the day when people across the world unite to remember those who have died from or are living with HIV and related conditions. It’s also a chance to celebrate the progress that has been made in the fight against the disease and a reminder that there is still more to be done.
You can find out more about World AIDS Day, including Facts & Stats and How to Get Involved, on the official website. You’ll also find lots of information on the World Health Organization (WHO) website, which has links to their strategy and operational plan documents for tackling HIV.
Health students, and anyone else with an interest in this area, might like to take a look at the Websites page of the Health subject area on the library website (just scroll down our homepage and click the Health tab near the bottom). Health & Social Care librarian Samantha Scoulding has gathered together a number of reputable websites that you might find useful in your studies. From there, you’ll also be able to see a selection of excellent Databases for Health students. CINAHL Plus and Science Direct in particular might be very helpful if you’d like to find out a bit more about issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. Both of these databases offer full-text access to articles from academic journals. Just type your keywords in to find an article you like and then you can print it out, save it, or read it on the screen! | medical |
https://www.globalstrays.org/programs/working-horse-veterinarian-care-clinics/ | 2022-05-21T01:51:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662534773.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521014358-20220521044358-00776.warc.gz | 0.954437 | 203 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__163500549 | en | Veterinary Care Clinics for Working Horses
In November of 2018, we began supporting Dr. Lester Tapia’s organization, Aprovet, with their large-scale working horse veterinarian clinics in Nicaragua. At these clinics, Aprovet provides veterinarian care including hoof care, dental treatments, wound cleaning, vitamins, and dewormers to working horses free of charge to their families. All throughout Nicaragua, horses are a source of income; they are used to pull both construction materials and, in rural communities, the harvest of agricultural production. Nicaraguan families struggle to afford basic veterinarian care for their horses who work 365 days a year. Because healthy working horses are essential to the economy of Nicaragua, Global Strays supports Dr. Tapia’s work, which not only improves the quality of life for the horses, but also improves the lives of the owners and their families. At our first clinic, Dr. Tapia and his team treated approximately 400 working animals over the course of several days. | medical |
https://www.indas.asafas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/seminar/20180727/ | 2022-01-22T02:04:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303729.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220122012907-20220122042907-00024.warc.gz | 0.874262 | 1,045 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__125412141 | en | 【日時】2018年7月27日（金）14:00 ～ 17:30
【場所】京都大学吉田キャンパス本部構内 総合研究2号館4階 会議室（AA447）
14:00 Opening remarks
14:05-15:05 Lecture by Prof. Lawrence Cohen (University of California, Berkeley)
15:05-15:15 Tea break
15:15-15:45 Prof. Mizuho Matsuo (National Museum of Ethnology), “Gamete donation and its circulation: Rethinking blood relations through ARTs in India”
15:45-16:15 Prof. Akiko Kunihiro (Waseda University), “Castrated bodies of the un-sexed, Hijras”
16:15-16:25 Tea Break
16:25-16:40 Comment from Prof. Tatsuya Mima (Ritsumeikan University)
16:40- Open discussion & Concluding Remarks
17:30 End of the Day
Moderator: Prof. Sae Nakamura (Kyoto University)
This workshop welcomes Professor Lawrence Cohen as a keynote speaker and explores the fragmentation of the body and its corporeal reality in contemporary India.
Today, due to the expansion of medicalization and the proliferation of biotechnologies, human body parts are treated as commodified “objects” that can be donated or bartered globally, thereby intensifying the body’s increasingly fragmentary, disjunctive image. Examples include organ transplants, blood donations, surrogacy, donations, the sale of gametes, and stem cell research. We are now witnessing the growth of the so-called “tissue economy,” a system in which donated tissues are procured, managed, banked, and circulated in order to maximize their productivity in sustaining people’s life and health.
While such a process of body fragmentation is generally thought of as dehumanizing in that it erodes the body’s moral premise as a private realm that ensures the wholeness or completeness of one’s identity, interestingly, against such a conventional image of the body, ethnographic works in (but not limited to) India have highlighted an unbounded, shared, or “fragmentary” quality of body-self. To name a few examples, the famous concept of the dividual person sees the body as composites of substance-codes, which are constantly given or absorbed in daily transactions with others; meanwhile, the phenomenological study of aging or senility reveals the inherently fragmentary and vulnerable nature of the body-in-time (Lawrence, Cohen. 1999. No Aging in India). Yet another way of imagining the body’s fragmentariness can be found in the experience of the transgendered body, where specific organs (such as breasts or sexual organs) claim their independence by trying to break away from the body’s unity.
Whether constituted by bodily fluids or a multiplicity of alienated individuated organs, the idea of the body as inherently fragmented or dismembered seems to reside within certain people’s lived realities. However, one should not explain away the seemingly extensive, rigorous penetration of the “tissue economy” in contemporary India by turning solely to cultural explanations. As Copeman (2014. Veins of Devotion) suggests, various forms and assemblages of substances and codes should be attended to in specific social, cultural, and political contexts.
This workshop aims to examine how fragmented bodies are experienced by people and connected with their corporeal reality.How is the “fragmentariness of the body” experienced in different contexts? How is the “wholeness” of personhood desired and/or eroded? Does the fragmentation of the body and bodily fluids lead to the fragmentation of personhood? What are the moralizing discourses surrounding the body and body parts? By asking these questions while also referring to the concepts of bioavailability and operability for analysis, this workshop discusses the fragmentation of the body and personhood, body politics and violence, as well as the alienation of the body and its images in modern-day India. | medical |
https://reviewje.com/about-us/ | 2023-09-26T12:56:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510208.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926111439-20230926141439-00292.warc.gz | 0.933192 | 459 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__96948487 | en | Welcome to Reviewje, your trusted source for health tips and discussions about various diseases. At Reviewje, we are dedicated to providing you with valuable information and resources to help you make informed decisions about your health and well-being.
Our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health by offering comprehensive and reliable content on a wide range of health topics. We understand that navigating the world of health can be overwhelming, with countless sources of information available. That’s why we strive to simplify complex concepts and present them in a way that is accessible and easy to understand.
Our team of experienced writers and medical professionals curates and creates content that is backed by scientific evidence and up-to-date research. We believe in delivering accurate and reliable information to our readers, ensuring that you have the knowledge you need to make informed choices about your health and lifestyle.
At Reviewje, we cover a broad spectrum of health-related topics, ranging from general health tips and preventive measures to in-depth discussions about specific diseases and conditions. Whether you’re seeking advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle, understanding the symptoms and treatment options for a particular ailment, or exploring alternative therapies, our blog is here to guide you on your health journey.
We also understand the importance of individual experiences and personal stories when it comes to health. That’s why we encourage community engagement through comments and discussions. We value the insights and perspectives of our readers and believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can share their thoughts and experiences.
Please keep in mind that while we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, our content should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. We always recommend consulting with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized guidance tailored to your specific needs.
Thank you for choosing Reviewje as your trusted health resource. We are committed to continually providing you with valuable content that empowers you to lead a healthier and happier life. Explore our blog, join the conversation, and embark on your journey towards optimal well-being.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to support you on your health and wellness journey.
Stay healthy, The Reviewje Team | medical |
https://www.federalwaymydentist.com/ | 2023-11-28T23:11:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100016.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20231128214805-20231129004805-00546.warc.gz | 0.930689 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__88600139 | en | Youngs Family Dentistry
30821 14th Avenue S. | Federal Way, WA 98003
Welcome to Youngs Family Dentistry
We’re pleased that you’ve chosen Youngs Family Dentistry as your dental health care partner. As our patient, you’ll find a comfortable atmosphere where you’re truly treated like family. We treat everyone, from children to seniors, and we want to set you up for a lifetime of beautiful smiles and healthy teeth. Our goal is to give you professional quality service while making every appointment a pleasant experience. From regular check-ups to the newest treatments, come see Dr. Lee, your family dentist in Federal Way. | medical |
https://www.yoga-and-lifestyle-medicine.com/en/home/ | 2023-12-02T20:45:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100452.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202203800-20231202233800-00032.warc.gz | 0.935025 | 495 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__172709031 | en | Ayurveda is the most ancient medicine which defines a behavioral way to apply to prevent health and cure.
It balances the body through an adapted and personalized lifestyle, but also through the use of plants and other natural remedies.
Ayurveda is incredibly true in its definition of our being and it gives us the keys to live in harmony.
It provides this deconditioning to bring us back to our true self, according to our physical, mental and spiritual needs!
Ayurveda, more than 4000 years old and then written in several medical treatises, is both a medicine for all but also a technique of personal development in itself. It has been recognized by the WHO since 1982.
And today we find its procedures in the field of personal development, already defined 4000 years ago! (Meditation, yoga, culture of the present moment…)
It is a holistic and preventive medicine that diagnoses imbalances in the body and mind. These imbalances can manifest themselves as illnesses or other symptoms in the short, medium or long term. It guides you to readjust your lifestyle and be in better health.
Ayurveda is the science of life, it is the health system of eternal India but it is also a knowledge that goes beyond the purely medical sphere.
It gives us access to the understanding of human nature which also integrates the Soul or consciousness.
It is the consciousness that creates the energy and the information that then manifests itself in thought and matter.
Any imbalance in the physical body is a reflection of disturbances in the mental, emotional and environmental levels.
Our lifestyle (stress, lack of peace, rest, clarity of mind and awakening of our consciousness) and our diet are also the causes of our imbalances.
She invites us to dive deeply into ourselves in order to eliminate the cause of these imbalances imprinted in our consciousness and our body and to live the healing.
Its pillars of healing are:
– Ahaar: diet
– Vihaar: lifestyle
– Achar: the routine of life
– Vichaar: thoughts
In addition to nutrition, lifestyle, and managing one’s mind, emphasis is placed on methods of cleansing the inside and outside of the body.Ayurveda is the most complete medicine. It prevents, heals and cures the mind. Each prescription is personalized unlike the more standardized allopathic medicine.
Take care of yourself | medical |
https://www.brewerhs.org/o/brewer-high-school/article/55244 | 2023-06-04T05:01:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649439.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604025306-20230604055306-00643.warc.gz | 0.959076 | 414 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__211185749 | en | BREWER — Penobscot Community Health Care is pleased to announce that the Libra Foundation Fund recently awarded a $10,000 grant in support of PCHC’s Brewer School Based Health Centers. With clinics at the Brewer Community School and Brewer High School, PCHC provides more than 1700 students access to medical, dental, and mental health services.
Lori Dwyer, Esq., President and CEO states, “Much like the Libra Foundation, PCHC strives to empower our patients and the communities we serve by improving their health and well-being and enhancing their quality of life. The funding awarded by the Libra Foundation to PCHC’s Brewer School Based Health Centers will support the provision of medical, dental, and mental health services to children in the Brewer schools who otherwise might be without access to these crucial services. Our future certainly lies with our children and we are thankful the Libra Foundation recognizes our important work.”
Not only are the services convenient and affordable, data from the National Assembly on School Based Health Care demonstrates that “School Health Centers provide an optimal setting to foster learning readiness and academic achievement while giving children the resources they need to improve their health.” Students who use school-based health center services have better attendance and are less likely to drop out of school compared to students who do not use them.
The Brewer School-Based Health Center was established in 2006 as a partnership between the Brewer School Department and Penobscot Community Health Care to provide accessible medical, dental and mental health services to Brewer students in grades K-12. The Student Health Center staff consists of an experienced certified physician assistant, dental hygienist, licensed therapists, and a medical assistant. Although the school nurse and guidance counselors are not members of PCHC’s School Based Health Center staff, they work closely with the team to coordinate student referrals to the clinic and assist with follow-up as needed.
A link to the original Bangor Daily News article can be found here. | medical |
http://sportmedicine.ir/modules.php?name=foreignarticles&fid=9 | 2018-11-15T02:31:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742338.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20181115013218-20181115035218-00377.warc.gz | 0.953649 | 314 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__81323155 | en | Title:Cauliflower ear and skin infections among wrestlers in Tehran Authors:Ramin Kordi, Mohammad Ali Mansournia, Roh Allah Nourian, W. Angus Wallace Summary:
Journal of Sports Science and Medicine (2007) 6(CSSI-2), 39-44
The purpose of the study was to describe the magnitude of the selected sports medicine problems (i.e. cauliflower ear and skin infections) among wrestlers in Tehran. A number of 411 wrestlers were randomly selected from restling clubs in Tehran employing cluster sample setting method. The participants were interviewed using a specially designed and validated questionnaire. Nearly half of the participants (44%) had "cauliflower ears". Only 23% of these participants had received any kind of treatment for their acute ear haematomas that are known to result in "cauliflower ears". The prevalence of reported hearing loss among participants with cauliflower ears (11.5%, 95%CI: 6.9 to 16.2) was significantly more than this prevalence among those participants without cauliflower ears (1.8%, 95%CI: 0.1 to 3.5) (p < 0.05). More than half of the participants (52%) had skin infection diagnosed by a physician during the previous year. This study has identified evidence of an increase in hearing loss as a possible side effect of either cauliflower ear or ear injury in wrestling in Iran. There has been an outbreak of ringworm
and there is a significant potential for an outbreak of impetigo among wrestlers in Tehran. | medical |
https://www.elmwoodmedicalpractice.co.uk/the-practice/prescriptions/ | 2024-02-28T14:01:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474715.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228112121-20240228142121-00841.warc.gz | 0.874201 | 200 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__85833652 | en | Ordering Repeat Prescriptions
Repeat Prescriptions may be ordered as follows:
- Patient access (24 hrs per day) – online via our website – ask reception for registration details. To use this service you will first need to get a log-in from the Practice. For security purposes this must be obtained by attending the Practice in person and producing identification
- Our Repeat Prescription Telephone No. is 02896 941594 available 8.30am -6.00pm
- By Letter – post your prescription request to us
All prescriptions, once authorised will be ready in 48 hours. Please bear in mind that requests for antibiotics and other one-off items must be approved by a doctor.
Hospital letters/urgent prescriptions will be processed on the same day if submitted before 12.00noon and will be ready for collection from 5.30 pm. Hospital letters /urgent prescriptions submitted after 12.00 noon will be ready 1.00pm the next working day. | medical |
http://141.61.102.17/mapu/help/musmusculus/liver.aspx | 2021-09-27T00:28:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780058222.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20210926235727-20210927025727-00637.warc.gz | 0.795223 | 190 | CC-MAIN-2021-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__232276901 | en | Liver plays a major role in metabolism and participates in myriad functions in
the body, including glycogen storage, plasma protein synthesis, and
detoxification. The comprehensive mapping of liver proteome will augment our
understanding of its physiology, and provide further insights into its role in
various pathological conditions. This will in turn provide impetus to the
development of liver-specific therapeutics and diagnostics.
We report a large-scale analysis of mouse liver tissue comprising a novel fractionation approach and high accuracy mass spectrometry techniques resulting in confident identification of 2210 proteins.
This database accompanies the article:
Ring S., Kumar C., Zougman A., Zhang Y., Podtelejnikov A., Cox J., Wisniewski J.R., Mann M., Analysis of the Mouse Liver Proteome Using Advanced Mass Spectrometry, J Proteome Res. 2007 Aug. Apr 5 (2007) | medical |
http://www.fortviewchiro.com/ | 2017-04-28T11:55:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122955.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00395-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.930063 | 346 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__41407323 | en | Welcome to FortView Chiropractic Clinic!
FortView Chiropractic Clinic is a family oriented wellness center. We combine safe and gentle chiropractic care with a combination of soft tissue techniques, stretching exercise, nutritional guidance, and simple strengthening programs to achieve our primary goal:
- Reduce pain
- Improve range of motion and stability
- Improve joint function
- Restore normal posture
- Reduce muscle adhesions and scar tissue
Our goal is first to eliminate the source of pain and then begin to restore normal joint function to return you to the activities that you enjoy and prevent further injury in the future.
We welcome you as a patient and appreciate the opportunity to provide you with quality personalized chiropractic care. FortView Chiropractic Clinic is committed to providing safe and effective healthcare services for you and your family. To aid in stress reduction we offer a relaxing environment and strive to deliver competent, courteous, convenient and cost-effective care that gets results.
Dr. Rodriguez is a gentle, caring Austin chiropractor who offers the best of both worlds: convenience and affordability. We accept most insurance and PPO plans, as well as auto accidents. Our office is dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives.
We are enthusiastic to continue serving the Austin Area. Call today to schedule and see how Dr. Alexia Rodriguez can help you become pain-free.
FortView Chiropractic Clinic is open during the following hours:
|Monday thru Thursday||9:00am - 1:00pm, 3:00pm - 6:00pm|
|Friday||9:00am - 1:00pm|
|Saturday and Sunday||Closed| | medical |
https://www.maximzaslavsky.com/index.html | 2024-04-20T22:37:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817688.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420214757-20240421004757-00520.warc.gz | 0.930432 | 1,298 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__14202441 | en | I bring together computer science and immunology to build data-driven medical diagnostics.
My team at Stanford is building a new type of medical diagnostic that reads your immune system's record of disease exposures to monitor for illness. It's based on DNA sequencing and machine learning.
I built the team during my computer science PhD program, where I'm advised by Anshul Kundaje and Scott Boyd and supported by fellowships from NSF and Stanford.
I've led engineering teams to launch and grow products to tens of thousands of users.
I worked as a product manager and software engineer at a unicorn medical technology startup, Butterfly Network. Our product made a complex clinical tool accessible to the masses, earning an Apple Design Award and SXSW Best of Show Award, and landing on the covers of the International New York Times and the Science Times.
Full-stack software engineering
Reading the immune system's records to diagnose disease
The clinical diagnostic toolkit makes little use of our built-in surveillance and defense system — but analyzing the immune system could unlock precision tracking for complex diseases that are hard to diagnose today.
The research team I built at Stanford develops machine learning algorithms to decipher how our immune system reacts to disease exposures. The way B cells and T cells reconfigure their collections of “pattern matching” receptors when we get sick can reveal what exactly we're sick with. Our recent proof of concept shows how this approach can reliably distinguish diseases and teach us about the biology.
2018 — 2019
I was the product manager responsible for Butterfly’s mobile ultrasound imaging software — determining what we build and how we build it. I reported directly to the head of product.
Butterfly iQ is the world’s first whole-body imager. iQ fits in your pocket, connects to your iPhone, and lets you see inside the body, for $2000 — a fraction of the price of a traditional ultrasound machine.
Butterfly’s mission is to make medical imaging more accessible, affordable, and intuitive. In the US, ultrasound is becoming a pillar of the physical examination. As for abroad, two thirds of the world has no access to even basic medical imaging. Handheld, simple-to-use ultrasound at a $2000 price point can help.
What makes Butterfly unique is that the piezoelectric crystals typically used in ultrasound have been replaced by custom-designed semiconductor chips, controlled entirely in software. Rather than swapping ultrasound probes to scan different parts of the body, a clinician scans with a single iQ probe and simply adjusts the scanning preset on their iPhone.
iQ is a medical device with the paradigms that make an iPhone app, an iPhone app. Connect your iQ and immediately start scanning. Swipe on the screen to adjust your image. Easily save to cloud storage and share with colleagues.
I was responsible for Butterfly’s iPhone and iPad software, which programs the iQ device, reconstructs images from ultrasound data, uploads captured images and videos to Butterfly secure cloud storage, and enables sharing and commenting for groups of physicians.
I managed the iQ software product from several months before launch to approximately one year after launch. I shipped:
- Core imaging features: the first Butterfly iQ app for iPhone and then for iPad; onboarding education revealed as the user learns the iQ scanning workflow; improved capture and annotation tools; and advanced imaging modes.
- Sales and marketing initiatives: a referral program that generated hundreds of thousands in revenue without a dime of incentives; safe deidentified image sharing; and the foundation for SaaS subscription management.
- Underlying infrastructure: speedy uploads, hardware-software compatibility, automatic diagnostic health checks, and lots and lots of usability refinements to get the iQ experience just right.
We won an Apple Design Award ("the Oscars of app development"), the SXSW Best of Show and Best in Health, Med, and Biotech awards, and other awards during my tenure.
Butterfly iQ was featured on the cover of the International New York Times, on the cover of the Science Times, and elsewhere.
I was also responsible for our software testing and release process along with my engineering partners, as we maintained a high-velocity release cadence, rare in medical devices.
Before I managed the core iQ product, my first assignment at Butterfly was to conceive of and build a way to empower non-ultrasound-trained clinicians with ultrasound insights for the first time, using telemedicine.
As a software engineer and product manager, I specced and built Butterfly Tele-Guidance, a green-field project combining ultrasound imaging with streaming video, computer vision, and augmented reality.
Imagine if any medical professional could unlock answers with ultrasound. Our technology emulates the feeling of an expert over your shoulder, guiding your hand as you scan. See press and footage from CES 2019.
Ultrasound is a game of millimeters. With Tele-Guidance, a novice scanner wouldn't need careful training to understand expert ultrasound terminology for maneuvering the probe. Instead, Tele-Guidance tracks the iQ probe’s position in the novice scanner’s iPhone camera feed. The remote expert can command precise adjustments in augmented reality, leading the novice scanner to the right image and insight.
Within my first 10 weeks, I built a fully functional iOS and web prototype to showcase at a national ultrasound trade show. Then I progressively refined the product through methodical user testing.
I worked as a solo engineer and product manager, with the help of a part-time product manager, pointers from several ultrasound software designers and engineers across the company, and guidance from the head of product and the chief medical officer.
Notable technologies used: Python, Typescript, React, WebRTC, Swift, SceneKit, Three.js, ArUco.
I ran the process to hire and onboard a tech lead to take over my day-to-day responsibilities, before I moved on to the core Butterfly iQ product.
Here's a recent jazz piano performance with my band at Stanford. | medical |
https://www.fight2fitnessri.com/mind-body-fitness-the-connection-between-physical-and-mental-well-being/ | 2024-02-27T02:48:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474670.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227021813-20240227051813-00746.warc.gz | 0.918082 | 724 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__26778060 | en | Mind-body fitness, a holistic approach to health, recognizes the intricate connection between physical and mental well-being. This paradigm emphasizes that the body and mind are not isolated entities but function collaboratively, influencing each other in a dynamic interplay. The integration of physical exercise with mental wellness practices has gained prominence, offering a comprehensive strategy for achieving optimal health and vitality.
Engaging in regular physical activity is a cornerstone of mind-body fitness. Exercise releases endorphins, the body’s natural mood enhancers, contributing to improved mood and reduced symptoms of stress and anxiety. Whether through cardiovascular activities, strength training, or mind-body disciplines like yoga and tai chi, physical exercise becomes a powerful tool for enhancing mental well-being by promoting the release of neurotransmitters that positively impact mood.
Mind-body exercises, such as yoga and Pilates, specifically focus on the connection between physical movement and mental awareness. These practices emphasize mindfulness, breath control, and intentional movement, fostering a deeper connection between the body and mind. Through poses, stretches, and controlled breathing, individuals experience not only physical benefits like increased flexibility and strength but also a heightened sense of mental clarity and relaxation.
Aerobic exercise, known for its cardiovascular benefits, also contributes significantly to mental health. Regular aerobic activity has been linked to improved cognitive function, memory, and reduced risk of age-related cognitive decline. The increased blood flow to the brain during exercise enhances neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and form new connections, promoting cognitive resilience.
The impact of physical activity on stress reduction is paramount in the context of mind-body fitness. Stress, a common contributor to mental health challenges, can be mitigated through regular exercise. Physical activity reduces the levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, and promotes a sense of accomplishment and control, empowering individuals to better manage the daily stressors that life presents.
Mind-body fitness extends beyond structured exercise routines to include relaxation techniques and stress management practices. Mindfulness meditation, for example, encourages individuals to cultivate a present-moment awareness, fostering mental resilience and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Incorporating mindfulness into physical activity creates a synergy that amplifies the overall benefits for both the body and mind.
The mind-body connection is further emphasized through practices like biofeedback and progressive muscle relaxation. These techniques involve becoming attuned to the body’s responses to stress and learning to consciously influence physiological functions. By training the mind to influence physical processes, individuals gain greater control over stress responses, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.
Quality sleep, an essential component of overall health, is influenced by both physical activity and mental well-being. Engaging in regular exercise has been shown to improve sleep patterns, contributing to better cognitive function and emotional regulation. Conversely, addressing mental health concerns, such as anxiety or insomnia, positively impacts sleep quality, creating a cyclical relationship between mental wellness and restorative sleep.
In conclusion, mind-body fitness represents a holistic approach to health that recognizes the inseparable connection between physical and mental well-being. By integrating physical activity, mindfulness practices, and stress management techniques, individuals can harness the synergistic benefits of a comprehensive wellness strategy. This approach not only enhances physical fitness but also fosters mental resilience, emotional well-being, and an overall sense of vitality. Embracing mind-body fitness empowers individuals to cultivate a harmonious relationship between the body and mind, fostering a holistic state of health that transcends the boundaries of traditional fitness paradigms. | medical |
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WOORIDUL SPINE CENTRE (WSC) is a pioneer centre for spine surgeries, which was established in 1982 in Busan, Korea. It has 10 branches in Korea and has extended its service to the Middle East since 2011. WSC is a world leader in spearheading minimally invasive treatment techniques. Our surgeons are internationally renowned for their minimally invasive spine surgeries technique and its’ high rate of satisfaction.
WSC provides comprehensive treatment plans for the patients with spinal disorder, the team provides services for most spine conditions from diagnostic to therapeutic procedures. We also have a state-of-the-art physiotherapy department, which is cornerstone in managing spine diseases.
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Spine surgeries carried out at Healthpoint are performed by renowned South Korean spine surgeons who are pioneers in minimally-invasive spinal surgery, utilizing endoscopic and microscopic laser technology to effectively treat disorders of the spinal disc. These techniques reduce surgical damage to muscle and tissue, resulting in shorter hospital stays, almost no bleeding, minimal scarring, and above all, a speedy recovery. As a boutique style hospital, we also provide unrivalled levels of comfort with luxury private rooms, valet parking, concierge services and a personal touch, making your stay with us as pleasant as possible. | medical |
https://blog.eurofinscentrallaboratory.com/blog/antibiotic-resistance-monitoring-in-ocular-microorganisms | 2021-12-07T18:08:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363405.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20211207170825-20211207200825-00628.warc.gz | 0.808364 | 581 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__42346893 | en | In the realm of infectious disease, antibiotic resistance is a real and ever increasing concern across the entire healthcare industry. This is also true for ocular infections. With bacterial conjunctivitis being the second most common cause (versus viral conjunctivitis), diligent epidemiology and surveillance monitoring brings valued insight to us all. Eurofins Central Laboratory is proud to have provided analytical services (microbiological species confirmation and antibiotic resistance profile determination) to one of the only two nationwide multi-center surveillance studies (Antibiotic Resistance Monitoring in Ocular Microorganisms - ARMOR) ever undertaken in this indication. Article can be downloaded here.
Species identification was provided for Staphylococcus aureus, Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Haemophilius influenza. Antibiotic resistance profile determination was provided for fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin, besifloxacin, levofloxacin and ofloxacin), macrolides (azithromycin), aminoglycosides (tobramycin), lincosamides (clindamycin), penicillins (oxacillin and/or penicillin), dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors (trimethoprim), polypeptides (polymyxin B), amphenicols (chloramphenicol), tetracyclines (tetracycline) and glycopeptides (vancomycin).
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Asbell PA, DeCory HH (2018) Antibiotic resistance among bacterial conjuctival pathogens collected in the Antibiotic Resistance Monitoring in Ocular Microorganisms (ARMOR) surveillance study. PLoS ONE 13(10): e0205814. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0205814
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PSI is institutionally accredited by ABHES as an allied health educational institution. ABHES approved PSI to confer Associate of Applied Science Degrees and program Diplomas. http://scr.ohio.gov/
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https://couvade.askdefine.com/ | 2018-09-26T03:00:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267163146.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20180926022052-20180926042452-00225.warc.gz | 0.952523 | 1,012 | CC-MAIN-2018-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__15452536 | en | couvade n : a custom among some peoples whereby the husband of a pregnant wife is put to bed at the time of bearing the child
The term couvade is derived from the early French word (Couver "to hatch") and originally referred to the medieval Basque custom in which the father, during or immediately after the birth of a child, took to bed, complained of having labour pains, and was accorded the treatment usually shown women during pregnancy or after childbirth. The medical term for this condition is sympathetic pregnancy.
Couvade "involves a father experiencing some of the behavior of his wife at near the time of childbirth, including her birth pains, postpartum seclusion, food restrictions, and sex taboos" (Counihan, p.69).
Western medicine has tended to see the couvade as a medical syndrome or pathology.
SymptomsCouvade is a common but poorly understood phenomenon whereby the expectant father experiences apparently physical symptoms during the pregnancy for which there is no recognized physiological basis. Symptoms commonly include indigestion, increased or decreased appetite, weight gain, diarrhea or constipation, headache, and toothache... Couvade has been seen as an expression of somatized anxiety, pseudo-sibling rivalry, identification with the fetus, ambivalence about fatherhood, a statement of paternity, or parturition envy. It is likely that the dynamics of couvade may vary between individuals and may be multidetermined (Klein, 1991).
In some extreme cases, fathers can grow a belly similar to a 7 month pregnant woman and gain approximately 25 to 30 pounds ("phantom pregnancy"). Other symptoms include and are not limited to developed cravings, suffered nausea, breast augmentation, and insomnia.
In "Psycho-Evolutionary" theory, it is thought that couvade is a way to minimize sexual differences in the pregnancy and birthing experience. The couvade may also be a way to establish the father's role in the child's life and to give balance to the gender roles. Couvade is more common where sex roles are flexible and the female is of a dominant status .
CausesStudies have shown that the male partner cohabitating with a pregnant female will experience hormonal shifts in his prolactin, cortisol, estradiol and testosterone levels; typically starting at the end of the first trimester and continuing through several weeks post-partum. Various explanations of how and why this occurs have been given, including an interaction of factors (some of which are little-researched) such as pheromones, circadian rhythms, simple stress, and mitogenetics.
Couvade has been reported by travelers throughout history, including the Greek geographer Strabo and the Venetian traveler Marco Polo. It has been observed and studied by anthropologists in modern times and is often seen in tribal societies. In some indigenous societies, "sympathetic pregnancy" is attributed to demons or spirits inflicting the symptoms in an attempt to cause problems for the family.
Currently, scientists are at a loss to whether or not Couvade syndrome should be considered psychosomatic, as the syndrome is brought on by a psychological effect (i.e.) the pregnancy of the wife, but was formerly considered a form of Munchausen syndrome. Formerly a number of elaborate psychological explanations were given for it, but today the general medical thought is shifting to a more physical explanation based on hormones.
Some studies report that nosebleeds are sometimes a symptom, indicating that it cannot be totally psychosomatic, as nosebleeds are a symptom caused primarily by mechanical means (e.g. atmospheric conditions) or by the thinning of the wall of the nose. Furthermore, the Couvade phenomenon seems to exist everywhere, and the syndrome does not appear in other, psychologically similar stress situations. In many cases the symptoms appear before the husband is even consciously aware of the wife's pregnancy.
Author Gordon Churchwell has written extensively on the hormonal explanation for the phenomena.
- Klein, H. Couvade syndrome: male counterpart to pregnancy. Int J Psychiatry Med, 21: 1, 1991, 57-69.
- Counihan, Carole. The Anthropology of Food and Body: Gender, Meaning, and Power. New York: Routledge, 1999.
couvade in German: Männerkindbett
couvade in Spanish: Covada
couvade in French: Couvade
couvade in Hebrew: תסמונת קובאד
couvade in Croatian: Kuvada
couvade in Dutch: Couvade
couvade in Polish: Kuwada
couvade in Portuguese: Couvade
couvade in Chinese: 苦娃達 | medical |
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Investigación en Uveítis y Retina
El desarrollo científico se basa en la constante búsqueda de respuestas y soluciones frente a los problemas que nos vemos enfrentados día a día. La investigación es la herramienta para este fin. La investigación crea y modela el conocimiento.
En Uveitis Network buscamos respuesta basadas en el método científico para poder ofrecer lo mejor de la medicina a nuestros pacientes. Esto nos permite perfeccionar nuestro diagnóstico, tratamiento y así mejorar el pronóstico de estas enfermedades.
En esta sección encontrarán algunos de los estudios que hemos realizado o participado.
New Pharmacological Strategies for the Treatment of Non-Infectious Uveitis. A Minireview
Non-infectious uveitis (NIU) is a group of disorders characterized by intraocular inflammation at different levels of the eye. NIU is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in working-age population in the developed world. The goal of uveitis treatment is to control inflammation, prevent recurrences, and preserve vision, as well as minimize the adverse effects of medications. Currently, the standard of care for NIU includes the administration of corticosteroids (CS) as first-line agents, but in some cases a more aggressive therapy is required. This includes synthetic immunosuppressants, such as antimetabolites (methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil, and azathioprine), calcineurinic inhibitors (cyclosporine, tacrolimus), and alkylating agents (cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil). In those patients who become intolerant or refractory to CS and conventional immunosuppressive treatment, biologic agents have arisen as an effective therapy. Among the most evaluated treatments, TNF-α inhibitors, IL blockers, and anti-CD20 therapy have emerged. In this regard, anti-TNF agents (infliximab and adalimumab) have shown the strongest results in terms of favorable outcomes. In this review, we discuss latest evidence concerning to the effectiveness of biologic therapy, and present new therapeutic approaches directed against immune components as potential novel therapies for NIU.
Publicado en Frontiers in Pharmacology, mayo 2020.
Glucocorticoid Receptor-α and MKP-1 as Candidate Biomarkers for Treatment Response and Disease Activity in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
Purpose: To investigate the potential of utilizing the expression of genes for glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase-1 (MKP-1) as biomarkers of corticosteroid (CS) refractoriness and disease activity in patients with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Methods: Twenty VKH patients receiving their first cycle of CS treatment in the absence of additional systemic immunosuppressive therapy and a control group of fifteen healthy volunteers were recruited from the University of Chile (Santiago, Chile) and US National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, United States). Intraocular inflammation was clinically quantified at enrolment and all follow-up visits. CS refractoriness was defined as an ocular reactivation of VKH upon CS withdrawal at a daily oral prednisone dose of 10 mg or more. Quantitative Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) was performed to measure the mRNA levels of the alpha (α) and beta (β) isoforms of GR and MKP-1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) after in vitro stimulation with either anti-CD3/anti-CD28 antibodies, lipopolysaccharide (LPS), or phytohemagglutinin (PHA), in the presence or absence of dexamethasone (Dex).
Results: After 6 hours of stimulation in the presence of Dex, PBMC from CS-refractory VKH patients had an impaired elevation in GRα expression (P = .03). Furthermore, inactive patients showed a significant Dex-induced upregulation of MKP-1 (P = .005).
Conclusions: In this pilot study, the expression of GR isoforms and MKP-1 corresponded with patients’ clinical response to systemic CS treatment and disease activity, respectively. Hence, these candidate biomarkers have potential clinical utility in the early identification of CS refractoriness and subclinical inflammation in patients with VKH disease.
Publicado en American Journal of Ophthalmology. Am J Ophthalmol. 2019 Nov;207:319-325.
Isolated conjunctival granuloma as a first manifestation of Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome: A case report
Purpose: Parinaud’s oculo-glandular syndrome (POGS) is the most frequent manifestation of ocular bartonellosis, and usually presents with local lymphadenopathies and systemic symptoms. We present a case of isolated conjunctival granuloma as the sole manifestation of ocular bartonellosis.
Observations: A 67-year-old female presented to the authors’ eye clinic with complaints of a 2-week history of unilateral red eye and chemosis. Slit lamp examination revealed an isolated bulbar conjunctival granuloma. The remainder of the eye examination was unremarkable. Topical treatment with gatifloxacin and prednisolone acetate was started. Etiological work-up was performed. General laboratory tests revealed only a mild leukocytosis, and interferon gamma-release assay and chest computed tomography were normal. Serological testing for Bartonella henselae was positive at titers of 1:1024. Three weeks after initial symptoms, lymphadenopathies, malaise, and fever appeared. Systemic azithromycin was added, which resulted in complete regression of the disease.
Conclusion and importance: Conjunctival granulomas present a wide range of differential diagnoses to the practitioner. Ocular bartonellosis is a relevant cause of conjunctival granuloma. POGS should be suspected in cases of conjunctival granulomata non-responsive to local therapy. It is important to consider that other agents to treat POGS have been described and are available, and that appropriate serological tests should be performed.
Publicado en American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2019 Feb 23;14:58-60.
Uveítis asociada a terapia contra melanoma de piel
Propósito: Describir el cuadro clínico y evolución de uveítis secundarias drogas para el tratamiento de melanoma cutáneo metastásico (MCM)
Método: Descripción de 5 casos, evaluados en 2 centros.
Resultados: Primer caso, paciente varón de 45 años que consulta por dolor y baja visión bilateral. Usuario de Vemurafenib durante los últimos 16 meses. Al examen destaca una agudeza visual (AV) de 1.0 OU, celularidad moderada en cámara anterior, snowballs y envainamiento vascular retina periférico. El estudio etiológico fue negativo.
Segundo caso: Mujer de 34 años que consulta por cuadro de inflamación intensa en cámara anterior, asociado a lesiones redondas e hipopigmentadas retinales. Su AV era de OD:0,3 y OI: 0,5. Además con vitíligo en tronco y abdomen. En tratamiento actual de Vemurafenib y previo de Ipilimumab y Nivolumab por melanoma de piel.
Tercer caso: Varón de 52 años que consulta por baja de visión bilateral y ojo rojo, en tratamiento con Dabrafenib y Trametinib desde hace 5 meses por un MCM. Al examen físico destacaba una AV de 1.0 bilateral y solo celularidad anterior, con un fondo de ojos normal.
Cuarto caso: Mujer de 61 años con MCM en tratamiento con Trametinib y Dabrafenib, derivada por pérdida visual bilateral. Su examen arroja una paunuveitis bilateral, papilitis, desprendimientos serosos extensos de retina y AV de cuenta dedos OU. Un completo estudio etiológico fue también negativo.
Quinto caso: Varón de 52 años con diagnóstico de MCM que consultó por baja abrupta de visión bilateral. Tratado con Vemurafenib por 4 meses y posteriormente con Dabrafenib y Trametinib por 3 meses hasta el momento de la consulta. Al examen, su AV era de OD: 0,9 y OI 1,0. El segmento anterior estaba sano, pero al fondo de ojos presentaba un desprendimiento de retina bilateral, con líquido intraretinal, asociado a lesiones hipopigmentadas en forma de gusanos a nivel retinal.
Los 3 primeros casos, recibieron corticoides tópicos con buena respuesta, sin suspender su tratamiento de base. El 4º caso requirió metilprednisolona y Micofenolato para el control de la inflamación. El último paciente, no continuó en seguimiento por el pésimo pronóstico vital.
Conclusiones: Las uveítis asociadas al tratamiento del MCM son una nueva entidad reconocida recientemente. El oftalmólogo debe tenerlas presentes al momento del diagnóstico diferencial.
Presentado en el XXVI Congreso Chileno de Oftalmología. Viña del Mar, Chile. 2018.
Biologic therapy in non-infectious inflammatory eye diseases: Experience in a group of Chilean patients
Purpose: To describe the use of biologic therapy in a group of Chilean patients with non-infectious uveitis or scleritis, focusing on inflammation, visual acuity, adverse effects and associated therapies.
Methods: Retrospective, cross sectional, observational study. Medical records of patients with non-infectious uveitis and/or scleritis and biologic therapy were reviewed at 2 medical centres. Demographic data, degree of inflammation during follow-up, drugs used and complications were recorded in an Excel database and analysed using Stata®12 software.
Results: We found 41 patients with uveitis or scleritis and biologic treatment. The average age was 15 years at diagnosis (1.5-64). The most frequent aetiology of the inflammation was JIA-associated anterior uveitis. Adalimumab was the main drug used. In the subgroup of patients with ophthalmic indication of biologic therapy and a minimum follow-up of 1 year (1 to 5.6 years, 25 patients), we found a complete control of the inflammation in 72%, 84% and 92% at 3, 6 and 12 months, respectively. 44% had flares-up during follow-up (average 2.8 reactivations per-patient). In 6 patients the treatment was discontinued after 25 months (14-34) of quiescence, occurring reactivations in all but one.
Severe complications seen during treatment were one Varicella Zoster infection, one patient with Leukoencephalopathy, one with pustular psoriasis and one with a non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Conclusions: Biologic treatment is effective in treating uveitis and scleritis in patients where conventional immunosuppressive drugs have failed. However, despite this high effectiveness, the withdrawal of treatment usually entails a reactivation of the disease and it is not exempted from complications.
Presentado en el 14th Congress of the International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS) and the 4th International Assembly of Ocular Inflammation Societies . Laussane, Switzerland. 18-21 october, 2017
Diabetes Mellitus-Associated Uveitis: Clinical Features in a Chilean Series
Purpose: To describe clinical features of patients with diabetes mellitus-associated uveitis (DMAU).
Methods: Retrospective analysis of clinical records of patients with uveitis and diabetes mellitus (DM) presented in an uveitis referral centre in Chile. Demographic data, comorbidities, complete ophthalmic examination, and treatments were analyzed.
Results: We found 72 patients with uveitis and DM: 16 with DMAU and poorly regulated DM (22%), 15 with DMAU and well-controlled DM (21%), and 41 with uveitis due to established other causes than DM (57%). Patients with DMAU in poorly regulated diabetes, presented inflammation of 3-4+ cells in 33%, a fibrinous reaction in 28%, hypopyon in 17% and posterior synechiae in 83%, compared with 5%, 0%, 0%, and 50% in the group with well-controlled DM, respectively (p < 0.05). Most DMAU patients responded well to topical or periocular steroids.
Conclusion: Patients with DMAU with poorly regulated DM present a more severe inflammation compared with patients with DMAU with well-controlled DM.
Publicado en Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2019 Feb 27;1-4
Clinical Features and Prognostic Factors in Presumed Ocular Tuberculosis
Purpose: To characterize the clinical features in patients with presumed ocular tuberculosis (TB) and determine prognostic factors of visual outcomes and complications in this disease.
Material and methods: Retrospective case series of 35 patients (29 females, 6 males) with presumed ocular TB from referral centers in Chile and Spain between 2002 and 2012. Medical records were reviewed, and data regarding clinical features, complications, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), duration of disease, extraocular manifestations, and therapy were retrieved. Prognostic factors for low vision (BCVA 20/50 or less), legal blindness (BCVA 20/200 or less), and complications (cataract, glaucoma, and macular lesion) were evaluated. To calculate correlations, we used Spearman’s rank correlation test. To determine clinical predictors, we used the binary logistic regression test.
Results: Anterior and non-granulomatous uveitis was the most common types of inflammation. Only 2 (5.7%) patients had respiratory symptoms, and 6 (17.1%) patients had an abnormal chest X-ray at diagnosis. All patients received combined antitubercular therapy with a mean duration of 6.9 ± 2.3 months. A longer duration of symptoms at diagnosis was associated with both low vision and legal blindness. Older patients had a higher risk of legal blindness. A longer duration of symptoms as well as anterior inflammation demonstrated an increased risk for cataract formation. The duration of the symptoms and baseline BCVA had a positive correlation with the final BCVA. Prognostic factors of macular lesions were not found.
Conclusions: The diagnosis of ocular TB can be difficult due to the lack of extraocular manifestations and the broad spectrum of ocular features. A longer duration of symptoms at diagnosis was associated with poorer visual outcomes and cataracts. Therefore, efforts should be made to avoid a delay in the diagnosis of ocular TB and to identify prognostic factors for visual outcomes and complications.
Publicado en Current Eye Research. Curr Eye Res. 2017 Jul;42(7):1029-1034.
Evaluation of the Accuracy of T-SPOT.TB for the Diagnosis of Ocular Tuberculosis in a BCG-vaccinated, Non-endemic Population
Purpose: To determine the performance of T-SPOT.TB, an interferon gamma release assay test, in patients with ocular tuberculosis (TB) in a BCG-vaccinated, non-endemic population.
Methods: We employed a nested case-control design. In total, 45 subjects were enrolled (23 patients with ocular tuberculosis and 22 patients with other causes of uveitis). A blood sample was collected from each subject, and T-SPOT.TB was executed. Laboratory professionals were blinded to the disease status of each subject.
Results: Five patients were excluded because of indeterminate results. The calculated sensitivity and specificity were 0.80 and 0.85, respectively. The positive likelihood ratio was 5.33 and the negative likelihood ratio was 0.23. The overall accuracy of the test was 0.83.
Conclusions: T-SPOT.TB adequately diagnosed ocular TB. This technique is particularly useful in populations where BCG vaccinations are still mandatory.
cataracts. Therefore, efforts should be made to avoid a delay in the diagnosis of ocular TB and to identify prognostic factors for visual outcomes and complications.
Publicado en Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2017 Aug;25(4):455-459.
Earlier immunomodulatory treatment is associated with better visual outcomes in a subset of patients with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease
Purpose: To evaluate clinical outcomes of first-line immunomodulatory therapy (IMT) and prednisone alone or late IMT in Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease.
Methods: Retrospective cohort study of 152 patients with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease evaluated in a referral uveitis clinic in Chile from 1985 to 2011. Medical records of these patients were reviewed. Demographic data, clinical evaluation, type of treatment, functional outcomes, glucocorticoid (GC) dose and complications were recorded. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify prognostic factors of poor response to GC.
Results: There were no significant differences between first-line IMT group and prednisone alone/late IMT group in terms of visual acuity (VA) improvement, complications and GC sparing effect. There was a trend for a higher frequency of systemic adverse effects leading to discontinuation of treatment in patients receiving IMT than in those receiving prednisone (14.6% and 6.5%, respectively). The subgroup of patients with poor response to GC who showed functional improvement had a significantly earlier time to IMT initiation than the patients who had no improvement. We identified following prognostic factors of poor response to GC: VA ≤ 20/200, fundus depigmentation, chronic disease and tinnitus at diagnosis. Patients with a prognostic factor (excluding tinnitus) and VA improvement had an earlier IMT initiation than those who had worse functional outcome.
Conclusion: There were no differences in outcomes between first-line IMT and prednisone alone/late IMT in the entire VKH group. However, in a subset of patients, there was a significant better functional outcome with earlier IMT initiation.
Publicado en Acta Ophthalmologica. Acta Ophthalmol. 2015: 93: e475–e480. | medical |
http://dental.dentist-bayside-queens.com/fresh-meadows-family-dentist-2/ | 2019-07-17T23:05:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525414.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20190717221901-20190718003901-00130.warc.gz | 0.968128 | 375 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__122070735 | en | You want to have the best when it comes to dentistry, and that’s exactly what you should get. You undoubtedly are even more concerned with ensuring that your child is benefiting from what a top dental office has to offer. Well, here at Bayside Dental Group, you can get it all under one roof. Our dental care for all ages is not just a slogan, but something we are fully committed to. You’ll feel confident in bringing in every member of your household for routine checkups and needed treatments.
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Why not reach out to our office right now and book an appointment to come in, or to bring in your child? Our Fresh Meadows family dentist is looking forward to being the one you turn to for all the oral wellness needs in your household. | medical |
https://www.scholarshipdesk.com/rnfoo-research-and-training-scholarships-for-nursing-studies-in-canada/ | 2020-02-17T03:37:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875141653.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20200217030027-20200217060027-00508.warc.gz | 0.920975 | 234 | CC-MAIN-2020-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__132315935 | en | The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) is delighted to invite applications for the RNFOO Scholarship Program. Only those who are registered as nurse or nursing students in Ontario are welcome to apply. Total value of the scholarship is $80,000.
The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) is a charitable organization that provides financial support for Registered Nurses and nursing students in Ontario to further their educational studies, conduct nursing and health care research, and support community health initiatives.
60 awards available, with a total value of more than $80,000.
Level and Area of Studies
RNFOO Scholarships are available for study at the certificate, undergraduate and graduate levels in nursing field.
Place of Study
The program will be taken in Canada.
Eligibility and Criteria
This RNFOO Nursing Scholarship is exclusively open to any individuals registered nurses in Ontario, Canada.
The Canadian students are welcome to apply.
Applications for RNFOO Awards and Scholarships must be submitted on-line through the RNFOO website: www.rnfoo.org
15 December 2018. | medical |
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