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https://permaculturedesignreview.com/2012/04/26/stinging-nettles-harvesting-eating-cooking-permies-com/ | 2018-10-19T02:52:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583512268.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20181019020142-20181019041642-00533.warc.gz | 0.884868 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__183301704 | en | Stinging nettles in a nutshell:
- They lose their sting in the first 30 seconds of cooking.
- They have more protein than any other edible plant I know of
- They will satisfy my hamburger cravings.
- Harvest for eating before they are knee high.
- The seeds and roots have medicinal value.
- In the fall they can be used to make cordage – especially good for water cordage, like nets hence the name.
- Possibly the easiest plant food to dry and save for later
Read more and see more videos via Permies.com: stinging nettles: harvesting, eating, cooking.
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https://capitaleap.org/understanding-early-onset-alzheimers-disease-and-helpful-tips/ | 2024-02-23T21:01:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474445.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223185223-20240223215223-00178.warc.gz | 0.924776 | 1,309 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__38205662 | en | June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. According to Alzheimer’s Association’s report, there are 6.5 million Americans who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the number is expected to reach 13 million by 2050. Most older adults who are older than age 65 are living with Alzheimer’s disease, however, Alzheimer’s disease is not considered a normal part of aging. Hence, not all older adults who are above age 65 will develop Alzheimer’s disease. As a matter of fact, some adults who are younger than age 65 can develop Alzheimer’s disease as well, it is called early-onset Alzheimer’s.
Many older adults with Alzheimer’s disease may not be aware of their symptoms. Research has shown that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease may experience damage to the brain that starts a decade before symptoms show. The table below indicates the behavioral and personality changes of Alzheimer’s disease in different stages:
|Mild Alzheimer’s Disease
|Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease
|Severe Alzheimer’s Disease
|Increased memory loss and confusion
|Inability to communicate
|Poorer judgment that can cause bad decisions
|Inability to learn new things
|Shortened attention span
|Losing things or misplacing items
|Difficulty organizing thoughts
|Taking longer time to complete tasks
|Difficulty recognizing family and friends
|Increased anxiety and/or aggression
|Restlessness, anxiety, tearfulness, agitation
|Groaning, grunting, or moaning
|Tendency to wander and get lost
|Hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia
|Loss of bowel and bladder control
|Starting to show mood and personality changes
|Difficulty carrying out multistep tasks
Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
While Alzheimer’s disease may be a common medical condition for many older adults, the uncommon form of dementia that affects people who are younger than age 65 is considered early-onset Alzheimer’s. There are about 5% to 6% of people experience young-onset Alzheimer’s symptoms between age 30 and 60. Although research still has not found a reliable explanation to prove the causes of young-onset Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have found that it is very unlikely (could still be possible) that young-onset Alzheimer’s disease is caused by genetic factors. Individuals who have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease do not necessarily indicate that there is a gene mutation that could cause Alzheimer’s disease in future generations. On the other hand, a lack of family history of Alzheimer’s disease does not prevent individuals to not developing early-onset Alzheimer’s disease either.
The symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease closely mirror the symptoms of other forms of Alzheimer’s disease:
- Forgetting important dates and things
- Repetitively asking for the same information
- Misplacing things and not being able to retrace steps to find things
- Noticing changes in mood and personality
- Losing track of time/location/date
Unfortunately, experts are not entirely sure if there is an actual way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, it is recommended to look for any of the early warning signs and seek professional consultation from your healthcare provider. However, there are other treatments and lifestyle changes that can be made to slow down the progress of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Research has identified several risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease to look out for, these include high body mass index (BMI), depression, stress, diabetes, and smoking. Many studies also mentioned that lifestyle factors are shown to correlate with a reduction in Alzheimer’s disease rates, but no proven Alzheimer’s prevention strategies are found.
To slow down the progress of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, here are some ways you can consider:
Increase physical activity
- Researchers found that higher physical activity is linked to less cognitive decline. At least 150 minutes per week of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity are recommended. Physical activity plays a significant role in one’s health, as well as emphasizing the importance of healthy aging.
Change of diet
- Nutrition pairs well with physical activity; studies have shown that the combination of both can potentially change the trajectory of developing cognitive impairment and dementia. Some recommended diets that have well-known health benefits are Mediterranean and DASH, which are designed to help slow brain decline.
- Brain-Healthy Food that you should add to your plates includes green leafy vegetables, whole grains, fish, olive oil, nuts, berries, and beans.
- Combinations of Foods that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s symptoms: sugary snacks, starches (i.e. potato), processed meat
Engage in strength-building activities
- Activities that can build your strength tend to work your major muscles, which helps to control the sugar level in your blood and reduce the risk of diabetes. It is recommended to do strength-building activities on at least two or more days each week. Strength-building activities to consider are yoga, Tai Chi, dancing, lifting weights (which could be heavy objects in the home), heavy gardening, push-ups, and sit-ups.
Keep yourself mentally and socially active
- Stress and depression are two risk factors mentioned that could lead to Alzheimer’s disease, hence, it is important to engage in mental and social activities to build up the brain ability to cope with stress and improve mood.
- Find activities that can challenge your brain and do them regularly to provide mental stimulation. Consider trying puzzles, crosswords, quizzes, card games, and board games. Other activities that require your creativity and are good for the brain include arts and crafts, reading books, and creative writing/journaling.
- Social activities are good for the brain; when you have a conversation with someone, it helps to exercise a range of your mental skills. Some conversational actions that involve mind engagement are actively listening, expressing empathy, evaluating people’s words, and recalling things when it’s your turn to share.
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http://alainaandbella.blogspot.com/2010/03/march-is-endometriosis-awareness-month.html | 2019-09-19T05:15:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573439.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919040032-20190919062032-00344.warc.gz | 0.942776 | 1,724 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__185574138 | en | Backed by Congressional legislation, the Endometriosis Research Center is again celebrating March as “Endometriosis Awareness Month” in honor of all those affected by the disease. I'm not a doctor, but I do suffer from this disease, and I have done my research. This is just a post to tell you what Endometriosis is, in hopes that I might be able to help you or somebody that you know.
What is endometriosis?
Endometriosis is the growth of cells similar to those that form the inside of the uterus (endometrial cells), but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial cells are the same cells that are shed each month during menstruation. The cells of endometriosis attach themselves to tissue outside the uterus and are called endometriosis implants. These implants are most commonly found on the ovaries, the Fallopian tubes, outer surfaces of the uterus or intestines, and on the surface lining of the pelvic cavity. They can also be found in the vagina, cervix, and bladder, although less commonly than other locations in the pelvis. Rarely, endometriosis implants can occur outside the pelvis, on the liver, in old surgery scars, and even in or around the lung or brain. Endometrial implants, while they can cause problems, are benign.
Who is affected by endometriosis?
Endometriosis affects women in their reproductive years. The exact prevalence of endometriosis is not known, since many women may have the condition and have no symptoms. Endometriosis is estimated to affect over one million women (estimates range from 3% to 18% of women) in the United States. It is one of the leading causes of pelvic pain and reasons for laparoscopic surgery and hysterectomy in this country. While most cases of endometriosis are diagnosed in women aged around 25-35 years, endometriosis has been reported in girls as young as 11 years of age. Endometriosis is rare in postmenopausal women. Endometriosis is more commonly found in white women as compared with African American and Asian women. Studies further suggest that endometriosis is most common in taller, thin women with a low body mass index (BMI). Delaying pregnancy until an older age is also believed to increase the risk of developing endometriosis.
What are endometriosis symptoms?
Most women who have endometriosis, in fact, do not have symptoms. Of those who do experience symptoms, the common symptoms are pain (usually pelvic) and infertility. Pelvic pain usually occurs during or just before menstruation and lessens after menstruation. Some women experience pain or cramping with intercourse, bowel movements and/or urination. Even pelvic examination by a doctor can be painful. The pain intensity can change from month to month, and vary greatly among women. Some women experience progressive worsening of symptoms, while others can have resolution of pain without treatment.
Pelvic pain in women with endometriosis depends partly on where the implants of endometriosis are located.
•Deeper implants and implants in areas with many pain-sensing nerves may be more likely to produce pain.
•The implants may also produce substances that circulate in the bloodstream and cause pain.
•Lastly, pain can result when endometriosis implants form scars. There is no relationship between severity of pain and how widespread the endometriosis is (the "stage" of endometriosis).
Endometriosis can be one of the reasons for infertility in otherwise healthy couples. When laparoscopic examinations are performed for infertility evaluations, endometrial implants can be found in some of these patients, many of whom may not have painful symptoms of endometriosis. The reasons for a decrease in fertility are not completely understood, but might be due to both anatomic and hormonal factors. The presence of endometriosis may involve masses of tissue or scarring (adhesions) within the pelvis that may distort normal anatomical structures, such as Fallopian tubes, which transport the eggs from the ovaries. Alternatively, endometriosis may affect fertility through the production of hormones and other substances that have a negative effect on ovulation, fertilization of the egg, and/or implantation of the embryo.
Other symptoms related to endometriosis include:
•lower abdominal pain,
•diarrhea and/or constipation,
•low back pain,
•irregular or heavy menstrual bleeding, or
•blood in the urine.
Rare symptoms of endometriosis include chest pain or coughing blood due to endometriosis in the lungs and headache and/or seizures due to endometriosis in the brain.
Endometriosis and cancer risk
Women with endometriosis have a mildly increased risk for development of certain types of cancer of the ovary, known as epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC). This risk seems to be highest in women with endometriosis and primary infertility (those who have never borne a child), but the use of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), which are sometimes used in the treatment of endometriosis, appears to significantly reduce this risk.
The reasons for the association between endometriosis and ovarian epithelial cancer are not clearly understood. One theory is that the endometriosis implants themselves undergo transformation to cancer. Another possibility is that the presence of endometriosis may be related to other genetic or environmental factors that also increase a women's risk of developing ovarian cancer.
How is endometriosis diagnosed?
Endometriosis can be suspected based on symptoms of pelvic pain and findings during physical examinations in the doctor's office. Occasionally, during a rectovaginal exam (one finger in the vagina and one finger in the rectum), the doctor can feel nodules (endometrial implants) behind the uterus and along the ligaments that attach to the pelvic wall. At other times, no nodules are felt, but the examination itself causes unusual pain or discomfort.
Unfortunately, neither the symptoms nor the physical examinations can be relied upon to conclusively establish the diagnosis of endometriosis. Imaging studies, such as ultrasound, can be helpful in ruling out other pelvic diseases and may suggest the presence of endometriosis in the vaginal and bladder areas, but still cannot definitively diagnose endometriosis. For an accurate diagnosis, a direct visual inspection inside of the pelvis and abdomen, as well as tissue biopsy of the implants are necessary.
As a result, the only accurate way of diagnosing endometriosis is at the time of surgery, either by opening the belly with large-incision laparotomy or small-incision laparoscopy.
Laparoscopy is the most common surgical procedure for the diagnosis of endometriosis. Laparoscopy is a minor surgical procedure done under general anesthesia, or in some cases under local anesthesia. It is usually performed as an out-patient procedure (the patient going home the same day). Laparoscopy is performed by first inflating the abdomen with carbon dioxide through a small incision in the navel. A long, thin viewing instrument (laparoscope) is then inserted into the inflated abdominal cavity to inspect the abdomen and pelvis. Endometrial implants can then be directly seen.
During laparoscopy, biopsies (removal of tiny tissue samples for examination under a microscope) can also be performed for a diagnosis. Sometimes biopsies obtained during laparoscopy show endometriosis even though no endometrial implants are seen during laparoscopy.
Pelvic ultrasound and laparoscopy are also important in excluding malignancies (such as ovarian cancer) that can cause symptoms that mimic endometriosis symptoms
How is endometriosis treated?
Before I give you treatment options, I have to tell you- there is no cure. Endometriosis can be treated with medications and/or surgery. The goals of endometriosis treatment may include pain relief and/or enhancement of fertility.
If you think you may have this disease, please contact your doctor. God Bless!
Friday, March 12, 2010
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http://www.allaroundyou.net/photo/sundew-flowers-1?context=latest | 2013-05-22T18:50:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368702298845/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516110458-00095-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.939823 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__10920150 | en | A home for creative community media.
A beautiful shot of Drosera Pallida flowers. Drosera Pallida is a fascinating climbing sundew. Like all sundews it is a carnivorous plant that lures it's prey in by sweet smelling leaves that are coated in a sticky secretion. However this particular species of Drosera uses its sticky pad-like leaves to climb higher in the foliage. Its flowers are held far above the bud-luring leaves to avoid pollinating insects becoming ensnared by the plant.
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http://doginfo411.com/labrador-retriever/ | 2018-01-18T23:22:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887660.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180118230513-20180119010513-00730.warc.gz | 0.956364 | 4,331 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__47571639 | en | The Labrador Retriever, also Labrador, is a type of retriever-gun dog. The Labrador is one of the most popular breeds of dog in the United Kingdom and the United States.
A favorite disability assistance breed in many countries, Labradors are frequently trained to aid the blind, those who have autism, to act as a therapy dog and perform screening and detection work for law enforcement and other official agencies. They are prized as sporting and hunting dogs.
The foundational breed of what is now the Labrador Retriever was known as the St. John's water dog, St. John's dog, or Lesser Newfoundland. When the dogs were later brought to England, they were named after the geographic area known as "the Labrador" (they were known as Labrador Retrievers because they "retrieved" in the Labrador Sea) or simply Labrador to distinguish them from the larger Newfoundland breed, even though the breed was from the more southern Avalon Peninsula.
The progenitors of the Labrador retriever were actually from Newfoundland and Labrador exceptionally, the breed known as the Newfoundland was created near the same time in Labrador. The two breeds' names and origins were mixed once moved into England and the Americas. The dog from Labrador became the large, long furred dog we see and know today, and the dog from Newfoundland became the Labrador.
In the early years of the breed through to the mid-20th century, Labradors of a shade we would now call "yellow" were in fact a dark, almost butterscotch, color (visible in early yellow Labrador photographs). The shade was known as "Golden" until required to be changed by the UK Kennel Club, on the grounds that "Gold" was not actually a color. Over the 20th century a preference for far lighter shades of yellow through to cream prevailed, until today most yellow Labradors are of this shade. Also fawn has been a common color in the yellow lab variety.
Interest in the darker shades of gold and fox red were re-established by English breeders in the 1980s, and three dogs were instrumental in this change: Balrion King Frost (black, born c. 1976) who consistently sired "very dark yellow" offspring and is credited as having "the biggest influence in the re-development of the fox red shade", and his great-grandson, the likewise famous Wynfaul Tabasco (b. 1986), described as "the father of the modern fox red Labrador", and the only modern fox red Show Champion in the UK. Other dogs, such as Red Alert and Scrimshaw Placido Flamingo, are also credited with passing on the genes into more than one renowned bloodline.
Jack Vanderwyk traces the origins of all Chocolate Labradors listed on the LabradorNet database (some 34,000 Labrador dogs of all shades) to eight original bloodlines. However, the shade was not seen as a distinct color until the 20th century; before then according to Vanderwyk, such dogs can be traced but were not registered. A degree of crossbreeding with Flatcoat or Chesapeake Bay retrievers was also documented in the early 20th century, prior to recognition. Chocolate Labradors were also well established in the early 20th century at the kennels of the Earl of Feversham, and Lady Ward of Chiltonfoliat.
The bloodlines as traced by Vanderwyk each lead back to three black Labradors in the 1880s—Buccleuch Avon (m), and his sire and dam, Malmesbury Tramp (m), and Malmesbury June (f). Morningtown Tobla is also named as an important intermediary, and according to the studbook of Buccleuch Kennels, the chocolates in this kennel came through FTW Peter of Faskally (1908).
Labradors are medium-large, with males typically weighing 65–80 lb (29–36 kg) and females 55–71 lb (25–32 kg). Labradors weighing close to or over 100 lb (45 kg) are considered obese or having a major fault under American Kennel Club standards, although some Labradors weigh significantly more. The majority of the characteristics of this breed, with the exception of colour, are the result of breeding to produce a working retriever.
As with some other breeds, the Conformation (typically "Show", "English" or "bench") and the Field (typically "Working" or "American") lines differ, although both lines are bred in both countries. In general, however, Conformation Labradors tend to be bred as medium-sized dogs, shorter and stockier with fuller faces and a slightly calmer nature than their Field counterparts, which are often bred as taller, lighter-framed dogs, with slightly less broad faces and a slightly longer nose. However, Field Labradors should still be proportional and fit within American Kennel Club standards. With Field Labradors, excessively long noses, thin heads, long legs, and lanky frames are not considered standard. These two types are informal and not codified or standardised; no distinction is made by the AKC or other kennel clubs, but the two types come from different breeding lines. Australian stock also exists; though not seen in the West, they are common in Asia. These dogs are also very good with children.
The breed tends to shed hair twice annually or regularly throughout the year in temperate climates. Some Labradors shed considerably; however, individual Labradors vary. Labrador hair is usually short and straight, and the tail is quite broad and strong. The webbed toes of the Labrador Retriever make them excellent swimmers. The webbing between their toes can also serve as a "snowshoe" in colder climates and keep snow from balling up between their toes—a condition that can be painful to other breeds with hair between the toes. Their interwoven coat is also relatively waterproof, providing more assistance for swimming.
Official breed standards
There is a great deal of variety among Labradors. The following characteristics are typical of the conformation show bred (bench-bred) lines of this breed in the United States and are based on the American Kennel Club standard. Significant differences between UK and US standards are noted.
- Size: Labradors are a medium-large breed. They should be as long from the withers to the base of the tail as they are from the floor to the withers. Males should stand 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) tall at the withers and weight 65–80 lb (29–36 kg). Females should stand 22–23 inches (56–58 cm) and weigh 55–71 lb (25–32 kg). By comparison under UK Kennel Club standards, height should be 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) for males, and 22–23 inches (56–58 cm) for females.
- Coat: The Labrador Retriever's coat should be short and dense, but not wiry. The coat is water-resistant, so the dog does not get cold when taking to water in the winter. That means that the dog naturally has a slightly dry, oily coat. Acceptable colours are black, yellow, and chocolate.
- Head: The head should be broad with slightly pronounced eyebrows. The eyes should be kind and expressive. Appropriate eye colours are brown and hazel. The lining around the eyes should be black. The ears should hang close to the head and set slightly above the eyes.
- Jaws: The jaws should be strong and powerful. The muzzle should be of medium length and should not be too tapered. The jaws should hang slightly and curve gracefully back.
- Body: The body should have a powerful and muscular build.
The tail and coat are designated "distinctive [or distinguishing] features" of the Labrador by both the Kennel Club and AKC. The AKC adds that "true Labrador Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark of the breed as the 'otter' tail."
Labrador Retrievers are registered in three colors: black (a solid black colour), yellow (considered from cream to fox-red), and chocolate (medium to dark brown). Some dogs are sold as silver pure-bred Labradors, but purity of those bloodlines is currently disputed by breed experts including breed clubs and breed councils. Some major kennel clubs around the world allow silver Labradors to be registered, but not as silver. The Kennel Club (England) requires that they be registered as "Non-recognized.” Occasionally, Labradors will exhibit small amounts of white fur on their chest, paws, or tail, and rarely a purebred Lab will exhibit brindling stripes or tan points similar to a Rottweiler. These markings are a disqualification for show dogs but do not have any bearing on the dog's temperament or ability to be a good working or pet dog.
Puppies of all colours can potentially occur in the same litter. Color is determined primarily by three genes. The first gene (the B locus) determines the density of the coat's eumelanin pigment granules, if that pigment is allowed: dense granules result in a black coat, sparse ones give a chocolate coat. The second (E) locus determines whether the eumelanin is produced at all. A dog with the recessive e allele will produce only phaeomelanin pigment and will be yellow regardless of its genotype at the B locus. The genes known about previously have had their number increased by the introduction of the K locus, where the dominant "black" allele KB is now known to reside. Black or chocolate Labradors therefore must have the KB allele. Yellow Labradors are determined at the E locus, so the K locus is irrelevant in determining their colour. Variations in numerous other genes control the subtler details of the coat's colouration, which in yellow Labradors varies from white to light gold to a fox red. Chocolate and black Labradors' noses will match the coat colour.
According to a 2011 study, 13 out of 245 Labradors studied were heterozygous for the M264V mutation responsible for the melanistic mask, and one was homozygous. Within the breed, this trait is not visible.
Nose and skin pigmentation
Labrador coloration is controlled by multiple genes. It is possible for recessive genes to re-emerge in later generations. Also, there can sometimes be unexpected pigmentation effects to different parts of the body. Pigmentation effects appear in regard to yellow Labradors, and sometimes chocolate, and hence the majority of this section covers pigmentation within the yellow Labrador. The most common places where pigmentation is visible are the nose, lips, gums, feet, tail, and the rims of the eyes, which may be black, brown, light yellow-brown ("liver", caused by having two genes for chocolate), or several other colors. A Labrador can carry genes for a different colour, for example a black Labrador can carry recessive chocolate and yellow genes, and a yellow Labrador can carry recessive genes for the other two colours. DNA testing can reveal some aspects of these. Less common pigmentations (other than pink) are a fault, not a disqualification, and hence such dogs are still permitted to be shown.
The intensity of black pigment on yellow Labradors is controlled by a separate gene independent of the fur colouring. Yellow Labradors usually have black noses, which may gradually turn pink with age (called "snow nose" or "winter nose"). This is due to a reduction in the enzyme tyrosinase which indirectly controls the production of melanin, a dark colouring. Tyrosinase is temperature dependent—hence light coloration can be seasonal, due to cold weather—and is less produced with increasing age two years old onwards. As a result, the nose color of most yellow Labradors becomes a somewhat pink shade as they grow older.
A coloration known as "Dudley" is also possible. Dudleys are variously defined as yellow Labradors which have unpigmented (pink) noses (LRC), yellow with liver/chocolate pigmentation (AKC), or "flesh coloured" in addition to having the same colour around the rims of the eye, rather than having black or dark brown pigmentation. A yellow Labrador with brown or chocolate pigmentation, for example, a brown or chocolate nose, is not necessarily a Dudley, though according to the AKC's current standard it would be if it has chocolate rims around the eyes (or more accurately of the genotype eebb). Breed standards for Labradors considers a true Dudley to be a disqualifying feature in a conformation show Lab, such as one with a thoroughly pink nose or one lacking in any pigment along with flesh coloured rims around the eyes. True Dudleys are extremely rare. Breeding in order to correct pigmentation often lacks dependability. Because colour is determined by many genes, some of which are recessive, crossbreeding a pigmentation non-standard yellow Labrador to a black Labrador may not correct the matter or prevent future generations carrying the same recessive genes. For similar reasons, crossbreeding chocolate to yellow Labradors is also often avoided.
Show and field lines
Head and muzzle appearance: field (left), and show (right), showing the shorter muzzle length, more solid appearance head, and "pronounced" stop of the latter.
The field Labradors have lighter and slightly narrower heads with longer muzzles.
As a result of specialised breeding there are significant differences between field and trial-bred and show-bred lines of Labradors. In the United States the former are sometimes mistakenly referred to as "American" and the latter as "English" although both field and show types are bred in both countries. In the United Kingdom they are called "Field" and "Show". Dogs bred for hunting and field-trial work are selected first for working ability, where dogs bred to compete in conformation shows are selected for their conformation to the standards and characteristics sought by judges in the show ring.
While individual dogs may vary, in general show-bred Labradors are heavier built, slightly shorter-bodied, and have a thicker coat and tail. Field Labradors are generally longer legged, lighter, and more lithe in build, making them agile. In the head, show Labradors tend to have broader heads, better defined stops, and more powerful necks, while field Labradors have lighter and slightly narrower heads with longer muzzles. Field-bred Labradors are commonly higher energy and more high-strung compared to the Labrador bred for conformation showing while conformation breeds are calmer in energy, and as a consequence may be more suited to working relationships than being a "family pet". Some breeders, especially those specialising in the field type, feel that breed shows do not adequately recognise their type of dog, leading to occasional debate regarding officially splitting the breed into subtypes.
In the United States, the American Kennel Club(AKC) and the Labrador's breed club have set the breed standard to accommodate the field-bred Labrador somewhat. For instance, the AKC withers-height standards allow conformation dogs to be slightly taller than the equivalent British standard. However, dual champions, or dogs that excel in both the field and the show ring, are becoming more unusual.
Labradors have a reputation as a very even-tempered breed and an excellent family dog. This includes a good reputation with children of all ages and other animals. Some lines, particularly those that have continued to be bred specifically for their skills at working in the field (rather than for their appearance), are particularly fast and athletic. Their fun-loving boisterousness and lack of fear may require training and firm handling at times to ensure it does not get out of hand—an uncontrolled adult can be quite problematic. Females may be slightly more independent than males. Labradors mature at around three years of age; before this time they can have a significant degree of puppy-like energy, often mislabelled as being hyperactive. Because of their enthusiasm, leash-training early on is suggested to prevent pulling when full-grown. Labradors often enjoy retrieving a ball endlessly (often obsessively) and other forms of activity (such as agility, frisbee, or flyball).
Although they will sometimes bark at noise, especially noise from an unseen source ("alarm barking"), Labradors are usually not noisy or territorial. They are often very easygoing and trusting with strangers and therefore are not usually suitable as guard dogs.
Labradors have a well-known reputation for appetite, and some individuals may be highly indiscriminate, eating digestible and non-food objects alike. They are persistent and persuasive in requesting food. For this reason, the Labrador owner must carefully control their dog's food intake to avoid obesity and its associated health problems (see below).
The steady temperament of Labradors and their ability to learn make them an ideal breed for search and rescue, detection, and therapy work. They are a very intelligent breed. The AKC describes the breed as an ideal family and sporting dog. Their primary working role in the field continues to be that of a hunting retriever.
Labrador pups generally are not brought to the home before they are 8 weeks old. Their life expectancy is generally 10 to 12 years, and it is a healthy breed with relatively few major problems. Notable issues related to health and well-being include:
Labradors are somewhat prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, especially the larger dogs,though not as much as some other breeds.
Hip scores are recommended before breeding and often joint supplements are recommended.
Labradors also suffer from the risk of knee problems. A luxating patella is a common occurrence in the knee where the knee dislocates and goes back into place.
Eye problems are also possible in some Labradors, particularly progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, corneal dystrophy and retinal dysplasia. Dogs which are intended to be bred should be examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist for an eye score.
Hereditary myopathy, a rare inherited disorder that causes a deficiency in type II muscle fibre. Symptoms include a short stilted gait or "bunny hopping," and in rare cases ventroflexion of the neck accompanied by a kyphotic posture.
There is a small incidence of other conditions, such as autoimmune diseases and deafness in Labradors, either congenitally or later in life.
Labradors often suffer from exercise induced collapse, a syndrome that causes hyperthermia, weakness, collapse, and disorientation after short bouts of exercise.
Out of all dog breeds it is the Labrador Retriever that is most likely to obese. This obesity has been attributed to a specific gene mutation. See the Obesity sub section below.
Labradors like to eat, and without proper exercise can become obese. Laziness is a contribution to this. Obesity is a serious condition and can be considered the number one nutritional problem with dogs. A study shows that at least 25% of dogs in the United States are overweight. Therefore, Labradors must be properly exercised and stimulated. A healthy Labrador can do swimming wind sprints for two hours, and should keep a very slight hourglass waist and be fit and light, rather than fat or heavy-set. Obesity can exacerbate conditions such as hip dysplasia and joint problems, and can lead to secondary diseases, including diabetes. Osteoarthritis is very uncommon in older, especially overweight, Labradors. A 14-year study covering 48 dogs by food manufacturer Purina showed that Labradors fed to maintain a lean body shape outlived those fed freely by around two years, emphasising the importance of not over-feeding. Labradors should be walked twice a day for at least half an hour.
It has been shown that out of all dog breeds, it is the Labrador Retriever that is most likely to obese. In a 2016 published study it was shown that out of 310 Labradors, most were missing all or parts of the POMC gene. This gene plays a part in appetite regulation as well as indication of the amount of one's stored fat. The study concluded that the absence of that gene had a significant impact on Labrador weight and appetite. The POMC gene mutation is present in only one other breed - the Flat-coated Retriever.
Yellow Labrador Retriever
|Origin||United Kingdom & Canada|
|Foundation stock||St. John's water dog|
|Notes||Provincial mammal of Labrador| | biology |
http://www.familydnaroots.com/dna-testing.php | 2017-01-16T17:07:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279224.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00320-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.927229 | 1,034 | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__69952710 | en | Ancestry DNA Testing
Ancestry DNA Testing, How is it conducted?Ancestry DNA testing is very simple and easy. A DNA kit is sent to you. You take out a swab and gently scrape the inside of your cheeks, put scraping in provided vial, put vial in return packaging and send package back to lab. You will then get your results back in 3 to 4 weeks.
Types of Ancestry DNA testingThere are three types of genealogical DNA tests, autosomal (atDNA), mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), and Y-Chromosome (Y-DNA). Autosomal tests for all ancestry. Y-DNA tests a male along his direct paternal line. mtDNA tests a man or woman along their direct maternal line. We will focus on two types of Ancestry DNA testing, Paternal DNA Testing (yDNA) and Maternal DNA testing (mtDNA). The mother passes on mitochondria (mtDNA) to her children, sons and daughters, while the father passes the yDNA only to his sons. A male can be tested for both paternal yDNA and Mitochondria (mtDNA) DNA test, while the female can only be tested for the Maternal, Mitochondria test (mtDNA). So from a family point of view, if the Father and Mother take the appropriate DNA test, their results can be used for the whole family. If the Father or Mother DNA is not available to take the appropriate test, then the daughter or son of the family could provide all of the necessary information to do DNA genetic research for the family. Likewise, a brother or sister of the family can share their information with the rest of the family. With Family DNA Roots you can have your Ancestry DNA testing performed for your whole family at one low price by purchasing the Family Ancestry DNA test kit.
Autosomal DNA: 22 chromosome pairs
- Each parent passes on a random half of their 22 pairs
- (1 copy of each) to each offspring.
- Each offspring will have different set of half. Part of ‘Nuclear’ DNA
Gender DNA: X and Y pair together
Sex chromosomes, part of ‘Nuclear’ DNA
- Males are determined by the fact that they have and “X” and a “Y”
- Females are determined by the fact that they have 2 “X” (“XX”) and no “Y”
- Just like the autosomal DNA, each parent give a random half of one of these
- to each offspring. The mother can only pass on an “X”, but the father either
- passes on the “X” OR the “Y”. The “X” means child will be female and “Y” male.
- Male sons will pass the same “Y” copy onto their sons, and so on.
- The Y chromosome is small, does not really mix with the X and thus does not experience frequent mutations.
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA): Independent
- Human cells have organelles called mitochondrion that produce energy.
- These organelles have their own DNA independent of rest of Nuclear DNA.
- Female ‘eggs’ contain all the cellular material needed, including mitochondrion.
- Sperm contain ONLY DNA, no mitochondrion.
- So mtDNA gets passed ONLY from mother to daughter or son.
- Daughters will in turn pass it on to children, sons will not.
- mtDNA is small, does not mix with anything, has a lot information on in, and So does not experience frequent mutations.
A designation used to describe ancestral history of Y chromosome and mtDNA. Each letter and location represents where human migration/settlements and corresponding DNA mutations are estimated to have occurred thousands of years ago.
What do you receive with your Family DNA Testing results?When you receive your kit, you will receive access to your DNA information through a website provided by Family DNA Roots, a certificate displaying your haplogroup, and a certificate displaying your World Wide Ancestry composition. On the website, you will be provided with information about your yDNA and mtDNA haplogroups. A haplogroup is a classification of where you are mapped in the human tree. It looks similar to a tree with the tree trunk being the base and the branches spanning out from the base of the tree. There are haplogroup classifications for both the Maternal and Paternal designations. The haplogroup are labeled using a combination of letters and numbers. For the paternal the 'A' haplogroup is at the root and for the Maternal the 'L0' halopgroup is at the root. The root haplogroups are classified as Scientific Adam and Scientific Eve. Everyone can trace their roots to these two haplogroup types.
For a summary of all the services offered by Family DNA Roots, click here | biology |
http://www.kramertree.com/plant-health-care-insect-control.html | 2018-01-19T22:50:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084888302.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20180119224212-20180120004212-00382.warc.gz | 0.935769 | 430 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__196381820 | en | The elimination of all plant pests / diseases is not practical given the numerous environmental challenges trees and shrubs face in the urban landscapes we create. At best, controlling insect or disease outbreaks can be accomplished once the problem(s) have been properly identified and a program of actions are undertaken.
PLANT DISEASE DAMAGE SIGNS
Many plant diseases are caused by fungi that are fairly specific to a narrow group of plants. Disease damage signs can appear as spotting of leaves, a coating or film over the foliage or branch dieback.
IPM programs target specific plants with properly identified challenges. In most cases involving foliar disease, a series of foliage protectant applications applied in the spring through early summer is recommended.
Retaining the leaves on the trees through the growing season allows the plants to reach their full growth potential. Repeated tree canopy defoliation due to foliar disease damage encourages rapid tree decline.
Common Diseases that May Occur in the Chicagoland area
INSECT DAMAGE SIGNS
Plant damaging insects have fairly predictable damage cycles that are fairly specific to tree species and time frames. Populations of these damaging pests will vary in severity each year depending on factors influencing their development. Feeding insect damage can vary widely in appearance from holes in the leaves, edges being notched, feeding between veins to entire leaves being removed. The type of damage is used as one of the identifying characteristics to determine the species. In many cases the insect will not appear during the daylight hours to feed or it may hide in the adjacent foliage making identification a challenge.
Proper identification of the insect species, life cycle stage and damage are necessary to determine the appropriate control options. In many cases the identified pest doesn't produce a significant amount of damage and control measures are unnecessary.
Determination of treatment would be completed by one of our Certified Arborists. Treatment methods recommended are always aimed at supporting best practices for overall tree health.
Common insect pests that May Occur in the Chicagoland area
300 Charles Court
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
Monday – Friday 8am – 4 pm
Saturday – Closed | biology |
https://sicb.org/abstracts/the-costs-of-being-the-boss-androgens-and-innate-immunity-in-a-female-dominant-species/ | 2023-05-29T21:58:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644913.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529205037-20230529235037-00693.warc.gz | 0.933755 | 345 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__39870815 | en | The reproductive benefits and health costs of androgens are well studied in males, but underappreciated in females, despite substantial variation in female androgen production. In the cooperatively breeding meerkat (Suricata suricatta), raised androgens may improve the competitive abilities of dominant females, ensuring their near-exclusive control over reproduction. If, as in the males of some species, female meerkats suffer from androgen-mediated immunosuppression, rank-related differences in androgens could produce rank-related effects on immunocompetence. Previously, we showed that (a) dominant females were the most heavily parasitized group members (Smyth & Drea, 2015), (b) within females, parasitism correlated with fecal androgen concentrations (Smyth et al. in prep), and (c) dominant females routinely have higher concentrations of sex steroids (androstenedione, testosterone, and estradiol) than do subordinates (Davies et al. 2016). Here, in 95 wild meerkats, we evaluated associations between constitutive immunity (bacteria killing ability and hemolytic-complement activity) and sex-steroid concentrations. Males, that show no rank-related differences in sex-steroid concentrations, also showed no rank-related differences in immunocompetence. Compared to subordinate females, however, dominant females were immunocompromised. Because both androstenedione and testosterone, but not estradiol, were strong predictors of constitutive immunity in females, androgens may mediate the health disparity in this female-dominant species. Supported by NSF IOS-1021633. | biology |
http://lordyen.co.uk/homepage/do-i-have-a-heart-problem | 2020-07-10T00:36:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655902377.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20200709224746-20200710014746-00405.warc.gz | 0.94322 | 623 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__127892746 | en | Do You Know The Early Signs Of Heart Disease?
Being diagnosed with familial hypercholesterolemia may be distressing, but the earlier it is caught, the earlier treatment can begin in order to prevent further cardiovascular damage. Unfortunately, many individuals who have FH miss the early signs of heart disease because they don’t recognize the earliest symptoms or they mistake them for the symptoms of other, less serious illnesses, often disregarding family history of heart disease. The common misconception that only older adults can have cardiovascular disease is also an issue.
Don’t Miss the Early Signs of Heart Disease
There is a common misconception that minor pain or pain in various parts of the body does not indicate a heart problem. Some people are surprised to discover that not all heart attacks involve massive pain or a collapse that results in the need for an ambulance. In fact, some indicators are so insignificant that people overlook or dismiss them. If you have any of the symptoms below, you should see your doctor and ask him if they could be early signs of heart disease
This painful condition is sometimes the precursor to cardiac arrest, although it can also recur for years without triggering any more serious signs. Angina is the most common early warning of cardiovascular disease and can manifest itself in a variety of ways, including a feeling of heaviness in the chest, pain, a squeezing sensation, weight on the chest or a deep pain that causes you to catch your breath. Many people mistake angina for heartburn or indigestion, particularly since the pain is sometimes felt in other areas of the body, including pain in the shoulder, the middle or upper region of the back or even the jaw line.
More Early Signs of Heart Disease
There are other indications of heart disease that may come and go for months or even years without an individual connecting them with any sort of serious problem such as cardiovascular illness. Among these are dizziness, shortness of breath after exertion or exercise, sweating, a rapid pulse and heart palpitations. Many people dismiss these signs if they are under fifty years of age, particularly if the symptoms come and go.
A Family History of Early Heart Disease or Heart Attacks
If there are other close relatives in your family who are contending with heart disease in any form, it could be a sign of genetic familial hypercholesterolemia. If a parent, sibling or child has been coping with cardiovascular health problems, they and the rest of the family should be tested for FH.
The Silent Signs of Heart Disease
For some people, the early signs of heart disease aren’t felt or heard, but are discovered as the result of testing of some kind. High cholesterol is one such symptom that can eventually lead to more serious, painful conditions after years of being a silent time bomb. Many health care organizations now recommend that if any man younger than 55 or any woman younger than 65 is diagnosed with heart disease, their immediate family members should be tested for high cholesterol and familial hypercholesterolemia because of the risk associated with a family history of heart disease.. | biology |
https://www.southrepps.info/post/2019/01/15/norfolk-wildlife-trust-event | 2021-04-21T04:16:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039508673.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210421035139-20210421065139-00310.warc.gz | 0.907851 | 141 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__74466508 | en | Norfolk Wildlife Trust - Event
Monday 25 March
7.30 to 9pm
Southrepps Village Hall, Chapel Street, Southrepps, Norfolk, NR11 8NW
Common (and not so common) Wildlife
From barn owls to turtle doves, hedgehogs to watervoles this illustrated talk by Gemma Walker (Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Wildlife and Community Officer) will introduce you to some common (and not so common) species associated with Norfolk commons. Discover the natural and unnatural history of some of the species found on Norfolk commons and learn about the new Wildlife in Common project funded by the Heritage Lottery.
This talk is free, no need to book. | biology |
https://sacnzs.org.nz/our-expertise/covid-19-response/other-covid-19-work/ | 2024-04-25T15:09:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712297295329.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425130216-20240425160216-00215.warc.gz | 0.935028 | 919 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__23721015 | en | Vaccine strategy modelling
In a major collaboration with Prof. Colin R Simpson (Victoria University of Wellington), and leading scientists and academics, ESR provides an interactive dashboard which seeks to forecast the outcomes of a range of possible models for New Zealand's COVID-19 response.
The publicly available dashboard, which is available here(external link) considered over 400,000 possible scenarios and provides the user with the ability to change various inputs such as maximum vaccination uptake per age group, minimum age for vaccination and vaccine effectiveness for disease prevention. The dashboard accopanies the study COVID-19 vaccine strategies for Aotearoa New Zealand: a mathematical modelling.(external link)
ESR was the first in New Zealand to sequence the genetic material of SARS CoV-2 from patients (external link)and since then it has become a key tool in our fight against COVID-19.
ESR are able to accept samples for urgent and routine sequencing in Auckland, Wellington, and our Christchurch facility is also able to accept samples for urgent sequencing. For a Q & A on genome sequencing - click here
We are undertaking novel research into the testing of wastewater(external link) for the presence of SARS CoV-2. The overall goal long-term is for robust and reliable tools for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in sewage, that can be used to identify any unrecognised COVID-19 infections in New Zealand. We also want to gauge how infectious it is in sewage and the persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in sewage.
ESR has a research project exploring whether individuals could give a saliva sample to be tested for SARS-CoV-2. This includes the Air NZ study. This is based on overseas work that suggests that there may be a role for a test that is more comfortable for people, that could therefore be used more frequently. A nasopharyngeal sample is currently the best practice tool for diagnosis, and this is unlikely to change with the introduction of saliva as a sample, but ESR is looking at whether saliva samples could be used in certain settings as a screening tool.
Flu research ties in COVID-19
We have extended our long-established flu research to include COVID-19(external link). Two large-scale and long-term studies, SHIVERS-II and WellKiwis, have expanded to include testing for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
We are collaborating with other organisations to research how we can use novel data sources and machine learning(external link) to predict further outbreaks of COVID-19.
Serology tests (antibody tests)
Regarding serology tests (where we look for antibodies from a previous COVID-19 infection), these are becoming more important as the pandemic progresses and we look to find those people who have had the disease but didn’t know they were ill. There are many such tests and understanding the value of various test options will be important in knowing how they can best be applied. ESR has been evaluating several tests. Additionally, we are awaiting ethics around a study in the serology area so keep your eyes peeled for this.
Potential for foodborne transmission of COVID-19
ESR has contributed to The New Zealand Food Safety Science & Research Centre (NZFSSRC) reports into the potential for foodborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and address industry questions around guidance on management practices. The latest (5th) version of the report(external link) was on Dec 15 2020 and uploaded on 14 Jan.
Exploring opportunities for sewage testing on ships as a tool to screen seafarers for COVID-19
New Zealand’s strategy to eliminate COVID-19 from the community carries an explicit requirement to identify and isolate all cases of COVID-19 arriving at the border to prevent incursions into the community. Under the Maritime Border Order (No. 2) 2020, arriving maritime crew may apply to disembark their vessel where all crew members have completed a 14-day isolation/quarantine, have returned a negative nasopharyngeal test, and are free from symptoms of COVID-19. This report [PDF, 1 MB] explores the potential application of sewage testing on ships arriving at the maritime border, as part of New Zealand’s border control processes. | biology |
https://towerdental.ie/treatments/root-canal-treatments/ | 2023-09-22T14:55:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506420.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922134342-20230922164342-00567.warc.gz | 0.960685 | 337 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__180134049 | en | A root canal treatment is used to save a tooth which otherwise needs to be removed.
A root canal treatment is necessary when the blood or nerve supply of the tooth (pulp) is infected through decay or injury. In the early stages of the infection you may not experience any pain, but once the pulp becomes infected, the infection may spread through the root canal system of the tooth. This may eventually lead to an abscess which is characterized by an inflamed area in which pus gathers and can cause swelling of the area around the tooth. The symptoms of an abscess can range from a dull ache to severe pain, and the tooth may be quite tender when you bite. If root canal treatment is not done, the infection will eventually spread, and the tooth may need to be removed.
The objective of the treatment is to disinfect the root canal(s). The root canal system is then cleaned and filled to prevent any further infection.
Root canal treatment is a skilled and time-consuming procedure. Most courses of treatment will involve two or more visits to us. At the first appointment, the infected pulp is cleared, and the infection can be drained. The root canal is then cleaned and shaped ready for the filling. A temporary filling is put in and the tooth is left to settle.
The tooth is checked at a later visit and when all the infection has cleared, the canals are obturated and the tooth permanently filled.
Also, please note that there are certain cases that if we feel that there may be a complication with your treatment, we may refer you to an endodontist, who is a specialist in particularly complex root canals. | biology |
http://www.automotto.com/entry/first-electro-active-polymers-propelled-airship-glides-like-a-fish/ | 2015-05-25T23:27:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207928729.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113208-00234-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.952912 | 278 | CC-MAIN-2015-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__34092576 | en | If you ever think of something flying in a similar way as fish glides in the water, here it is. Made at Empa in collaboration with aeroix GmbH and the Technical University of Berlin, this is the world’s first EAP propelled airship. This fish shaped vehicle is lighter than air and is eight meter in length.
The airship has a lightly pressurized helium filled body, which is biologically inspired with Dielectric Elastomer (DE) actuators. DEs act as biological muscles and deforming the body and tail fin in a fish like manner.
The actuators on the ship work in an agonist-antagonist configuration. Also, the air ship’s fish like movement is supported by actuators on the either side – if one is activated the parallel one contracts.
EAPs are activated with frequency, activation voltage and a phase shift between the body and the tail fin movement and the flight is controlled with a joy stick which is connected to a ground-based portable computer.
The electric supply and the control system for the airship were developed at Empa and everything was optimized to keep the weight minimum. Also, the skeleton and other parts that include an ultra-light carbon-sandwich structure and a model-airship hull material were developed by the aeroix GmbH in Berlin. | biology |
https://www.vividahealth.com/vaccinations/ | 2023-04-02T06:33:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950383.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402043600-20230402073600-00619.warc.gz | 0.946142 | 272 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__129651377 | en | Immunization shots, or vaccinations, are essential.
They protect you from a disease by introducing a tiny, weakened piece of the germ into your body. Your body then produces the things it needs to combat it. This is called building an immunity. That way, if you are ever exposed naturally to the disease, your body “remembers” the germ and is ready to fight it.
Vaccinations protect you against diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and polio. They are important for both adults and children because unlike most medicines which treat or cure a disease, vaccines can prevent them.
The vaccinations you need depend on your age, lifestyle, healthy, pregnancy status, and travel plans. Talk to your doctor about what shots you and your children need and when you should get them. For additional information, refer to the CDC’s immunization schedules for children (birth to 18 years old) and adults (19 years and older).
Vivida Health Plan Members have access to vaccinations at no cost. Learn more about how to join.
Current members, call Member Services at 844-243-5131 (TTY: 711) to learn more about your vaccination benefits. Find a doctor to talk about the vaccinations you and your children need to stay healthy. | biology |
https://mysina.ca/store/product/opti-ova/ | 2023-11-30T21:10:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100232.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130193829-20231130223829-00558.warc.gz | 0.7082 | 3,282 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__192500192 | en | - Provides comprehensive nutritional support, with therapeutic dosages, for diverse factors affecting reproductive health
- Broad-spectrum antioxidants reduce oxidative stress and damage, and enhance mitochondrial function, key determinants of oocyte function and quality
- Provides the most bioavailable forms of nutrients, including pyridoxal 5’-phosphate, d-alpha tocopheryl, vitamin D3, methylcobalamin, and (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid
- Supports proper endometrial blood flow, supplying nutrients, removing toxins and reactive oxygen species (ROS) from the endometrium, and encouraging proper implantation
Opti Ova is a comprehensive female reproductive support kit that provides an effective combination of key antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals shown to improve egg quality and enhance fertility. By optimizing mitochondrial function, reducing oxidative stress, supporting blood flow to the endometrium and its development, and enhancing detoxification pathways, Opti Ova provides a broad base of nutritional support for reproductive health.
Mitochondrial activity is a key factor in oocyte function and quality, with mitochondrial dysfunction recognized as a major cause of age-induced decline in oocyte quality.1,2 Key nutrients, including PQQ, resveratrol, and CoQ10, have been shown to induce mitochondrial biogenesis,3counteract ovarian aging,4,5 and when combined with clomiphene citrate, CoQ10 supplementation resulted in a more than 6-fold increase in the clinical pregnancy rate than clomiphene alone, in a randomized prospective trial of participants with PCOS.6
N-acetylcysteine provides the limiting factor for glutathione production, essential for detoxification of many pollutants which interfere with reproductive function; it has also been shown to improve pregnancy rates and endometrial thickness when compared to standard treatments for PCOS, such as clomiphene and metformin.7
L-carnitine, Japanese knotweed, and magnesium also benefit women with PCOS.8
Opti Ova includes vitamins D and E, omega-3 fatty acids, key minerals, and bioavailable B vitamins which act as potent antioxidants and support optimal endometrial health and implantation.9-12 Vitamin E supplementation alone has been shown to shorten the time to pregnancy among women older than 35 seeking treatment for unexplained infertility, while vitamin D has been linked to implantation rates and IVF outcomes, with the highest levels linked to the highest pregnancy rates.13-16
|Each Softgel Contains:|
|Coenzyme Q10 (Microorganism) (whole cell)||200 mg|
|BioPQQ® Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (Disodium Salt)||17.65 mg|
|SUN-E 900™ Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopherol) (Helianthus annuus) (seed)||5 IU (3.35 mg AT*)|
|Non-medicinal Ingredients: Softgel (gelatin, glycerin, purified water, carob powder), organic flaxseed oil, yellow beeswax, non-GMO sunflower oil, lecithin.|
|N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine and Alpha-Lipoic Acid|
|Each Tablet Contains:|
|NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine)||250 mg|
|Alpha-Lipoic Acid||300 mg|
|Non-medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, stearic acid, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), clear coating (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], glycerin), silica, croscarmellose sodium.|
|Each Capsule Contains:|
|Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Hydrochloride, Benfotiamine)||31.7 mg|
|Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin 5’-Phosphate Sodium)||10 mg|
|Niacin (Inositol Hexanicotinate)||100 mg|
|Vitamin B5 (Calcium d-Pantothenate)||100 mg|
|Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5’-Phosphate Monohydrate)||25 mg|
|Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)||500 mcg|
|Folate (from (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid (MTHF), Glucosamine Salt, Quatrefolic®)||400 mcg|
|Choline Dihydrogen Citrate||50 mg|
|Inositol (Inositol Hexanicotinate)||50 mg|
|Non-medicinal Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica, organic kale, organic alfalfa, organic cilantro leaf, organic parsley, caperberry, sprouted garlic, organic artichoke, organic black radish, organic dandelion, barley grass, pepper, organic celery seed, organic beetroot, organic tomato, wasabi rhizome, fresh freeze-dried sprouted broccoli, organic upland cress, daikon, red radish, organic cauliflower, organic cabbage, organic arugula, organic watercress leaf, grape, pomegranate, strawberry, organic cranberry, organic blueberry, raspberry, bilberry, organic Indian gooseberry, schizandra berry, red orange, organic açai berry, Theracurmin® curcumin, organic decaffeinated green tea extract, organic ginger rhizome, organic echinacea, organic oregano, organic peppermint, organic spearmint, organic spirulina, organic chlorella, red algae, blue green algae, kelp.|
|Each Capsule Contains:|
|L-Carnitine (Tartrate)||500 mg|
|Non-medicinal Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), silica, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).|
|Resveratrol with Grape Seed Extract|
|Each Capsule Contains:|
|Japanese Knotweed Extract (Fallopia japonica) (root) (20% Trans-Resveratrol)||200 mg|
|Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) (seed) (80% Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins)||25 mg|
|Non-medicinal Ingredients: Gelatin capsule (gelatin, purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica.|
|Vitamin E 400 with Selenium|
|Each Tablet Contains:|
|Vitamin E (d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate)||400 IU (268 mg AT*)|
|Selenium (Yeast)||100 mcg|
|Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)||100 mg|
|Manganese (Gluconate)||10 mg|
|Non-medicinal Ingredients: Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, silica, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), coating (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], glycerin).|
|Each Capsule Contains:|
|Magnesium (Bisglycinate)||200 mg|
|Non-medicinal Ingredients: Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum [cellulose], purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica.|
|OptiMega3® with Vitamin D3|
|Each Enteripure® Softgel Contains:|
|Fish Oil Concentrate (Anchovy, Sardine, and/or Mackerel)||1425 mg|
|Omega-3 Fatty Acids||900 mg|
|Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)||600 mg|
|Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)||300 mg|
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https://blog.dragansr.com/2013_02_16_archive.html | 2022-08-10T23:23:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571222.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810222056-20220811012056-00339.warc.gz | 0.958618 | 155 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__172656484 | en | "BGI-Shenzhen, once known as the Beijing Genomics Institute, has burst from relative obscurity to become the world’s most prolific sequencer of human, plant, and animal DNA. In 2010, with the aid of a $1.58 billion line of credit from China Development Bank, BGI purchased 128 state-of-the-art DNA sequencing machines for about $500,000 apiece. It now owns 156 sequencers from several manufacturers and accounts for some 10 to 20 percent of all DNA data produced globally. So far, it claims to have completely sequenced some 50,000 human genomes—far more than any other group.
BGI quotes prices as low as $3,000 to sequence a person’s DNA. " | biology |
https://www.ilovemygyn.com/conditions/ovarian-cysts/ | 2019-10-17T16:09:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986675409.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017145741-20191017173241-00281.warc.gz | 0.947812 | 3,505 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__74858360 | en | What is an Ovarian Cyst?
By definition, a “cyst” is a collection of fluid. Ovarian cysts are sacs of fluid which develop in the ovary. These fluid-filled collections can occur on one or both sides, and can be very small or grow to huge proportions. They can sometimes contain solid components, or they may be completely fluid-filled. While most ovarian cysts are benign, some cysts which form in the ovary can be malignant (cancerous).
Cysts are usually diagnosed by sonography (ultrasound).
This technique uses sound waves to “see” structures inside your body, and provides excellent images of fluid-filled structures like cysts. Ultrasound can be performed over your lower abdomen, or preferably, using a wand in the vagina. Transvaginal ultrasound is not painful, and allows us to see details of cyst structure, since it allows us to get so close to the cyst while viewing it. At The Woman’s Health Pavilion, each of our offices is equipped with modern, high-definition, 3-D ultrasound and staffed by experienced and certified sonography technicians; this allows us to see the fine detail in ovarian cysts. The details of cyst structure are important, because they help us to determine whether a cyst is benign or malignant. Cysts are often found using other types of imaging like CT scanning or MRI, but transvaginal ultrasound is still the gold standard for evaluating most ovarian cysts.
Types of Ovarian Cysts
There are dozens of types of ovarian cysts. Common types of cysts include:
- Functional cysts (commonly referred to as “ovulation cysts”)
- Dermoid cysts (benign cystic teratomas)
- Cysts associated with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Cysts associated with ovarian cancer
Functional Cysts of the Ovary
The most common type of ovarian cyst is the “functional” cyst. Commonly referred to as “ovulation cysts,” functional cysts arise from the natural ovulatory function of the ovaries. Prior to ovulation, the cell destined to be released as the “egg” is recruited from among millions of other similar cells in the ovary. As the egg develops in the ovary, it grows within in a tiny collection of fluid called the follicle. Generally, when this collection grows to be about 1.5 centimeters (about the size of a grape) the microscopic egg is released from the follicle. The remaining collection of fluid resolves over the next several weeks, producing hormones which would serve to support a pregnancy if the egg were fertilized.
In some cycles, the collection of fluid around the egg will continue to grow for reasons which are not well understood. These “functional” cysts can grow to be quite large—more of a grapefruit than a grape—and can become quite painful. If they rupture, the pain is acute and severe, and will often result in trip to the emergency room. Because functional cysts produce hormones, women with a growing functional cyst will often notice changes in their menstrual cycle: menstrual bleeding may occur early or late, or may be unusually heavy or disorganized.
Functional cysts are usually diagnosed by transvaginal sonography performed in the office. During this test, a slender wand is gently inserted into the vagina, permitting close examination of the pelvic organs with sound waves, or ultrasound. Transvaginal sonography is not painful, and takes just a few minutes to perform. Functional cysts typically are seen as round, thin-walled structures in the ovaries filled with fluid or blood.
Importantly, functional cysts typically resolve without treatment. For women who are comfortable, it is perfectly appropriate to wait a cycle or two for the cyst to resolve. Of course, the ultimate proof that a cyst is simply “functional” is the fact that it does disappear. As such, follow-up is essential.
Traditionally, gynecologists have prescribed birth control pills to treat functional cysts. Recent evidence suggests that birth control pills do not make functional cysts disappear; being on birth control pills, however, does tend to prevent functional cysts from forming in the first place. Women who are prone to recurrent, symptomatic functional cysts will often benefit from staying on birth control pills, or similar hormonal contraception which suppresses ovulation.
Dermoid Cysts of the Ovary
The dermoid cyst (or technically, benign cystic teratoma) is unique because it grows tissues which belong in other organs. Commonly, for example, a dermoid cyst will contain hair, teeth, or fragments of bone. It may contain glandular tissue (e.g., thyroid tissue) which produces hormones. Usually, these solid components are encased in a thick capsule filled with an oily or cheesy liquid.
Dermoid cysts can be tiny, or grow to be huge. They are most often discovered in women aged 15 to 40, and in 15% of cases will be found in both ovaries. Because dermoids are dense and heavy, they tend to make the ovaries “dangle” in the pelvis. As such, they are particularly prone to torsion: An enlarged ovary containing a cyst will sometimes twist around its blood supply (think of a disco ball or an apple hanging on its stalk), interrupting the blood flow to the ovary. When blood flow to the ovary is interrupted, ovarian tissue rapidly begins to die. Torsion is extremely painful, and usually will result in an emergency room visit. Suspected torsion is a true surgical emergency.
Another common type of cyst in the ovary is an endometrioma or chocolate cyst. An endometrioma is a type of endometriosis, a condition in which the lining of the uterus (womb) flows backwards through the fallopian tubes and deposits in the pelvis. When this tissue deposits on the ovary, an endometrioma can form. Endometriomas are characteristically stubbornly attached to the ovarian tissue and filled with old thick blood, similar in consistency to chocolate syrup—hence the name “chocolate cyst”.
Endometriomas occur in women during their reproductive years, and are frequently seen in conjunction with endometriosis implants elsewhere in the pelvis. Sometimes, women with this condition will experience chronic pain, severe menstrual cramps, painful intercourse, or problems with fertility. Because endometriosis is a chronic condition, women may require ongoing treatment to prevent recurrence.
Many ovarian cysts—even large ones—are completely asymptomatic; other ovarian cysts may cause pain or pressure.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Each month, the ovaries begin to develop several small follicles, tiny collections of fluid which each contain an egg. Early in the menstrual cycle, one follicle is “recruited”: This “dominant follicle” grows larger than the rest, and ultimately releases an egg at the time of ovulation. After ovulation, the follicle is termed a corpus luteum. If fertilization occurs, the corpus luteum will continue to produce hormones which support early pregnancy. If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum resolves, and ovulation is followed by a menstrual period two weeks later.
In women with PCOS, many follicles develop inside the ovaries, but an egg is not released regularly: Women with PCOS are usually either anovulatory (they do not ovulate at all) or oligo-ovulatory (they do not ovulate on schedule). Since ovulation is a prerequisite for pregnancy, women with PCOS frequently have difficulty conceiving. Also, since ovulation triggers the chain of events which leads to menstrual flow, women with PCOS often do not get regular periods.
The ovaries in women with PCOS have a characteristic appearance on sonography: The many developing follicles typically look like a “chain of pearls” clustered around the surface of the ovary. Usually, the ovaries are enlarged as a result of all the developing follicles.
Fundamentally, PCOS represents a hormonal imbalance: The ovaries in women with PCOS produce more androgens, or male hormones, than normal. As a result, women may notice increased hair growth on the chin or chest, acne, or thinning hair in a male baldness pattern. The “yin and yang” female hormones estrogen and progesterone are also out of balance: Women with PCOS produce too much estrogen and not enough progesterone. All of these changes contribute to menstrual irregularity and fertility issues observed in women with PCOS.
A woman’s body is designed to build up the inner lining of the uterus (the endometrium) each month, and then to clean it out each month with a period. Over a lifetime, constant buildup without a regular monthly cleanout increases the risk of endometrial cancer, a cancer in the lining of the uterus. Women with PCOS have an increased risk of endometrial cancer.
Ultimately, the precise cause of PCOS is not known, but several contributing factors have been identified. PCOS does seem to run in families: We often encounter sisters who each report having irregular periods and/or fertility problems. For many women, PCOS is caused by being overweight: Because fat cells are hormonally active, excess body fat disrupts a woman’s hormonal balance. It is well-known that overweight women who do not get their periods regularly will often resume regular monthly periods if they lose just 10% of their body weight.
In addition to weight loss, birth control pills are often used to “cycle” women with PCOS. Women who want to conceive may be offered medications which stimulate ovulation. Finally, because PCOS is linked to diabetes, certain medications which are commonly used to treat diabetes (e.g., metformin) may be used to treat PCOS.
Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts
Many ovarian cysts—even large ones—are completely asymptomatic; other ovarian cysts may cause pain or pressure. A slowly-growing cyst may produce mild or moderate pain, pressure, or heaviness over weeks to months, while a ruptured cyst may cause acute and severe pain that sends women to the emergency room. Pain may be constant or intermittent, or may occur only with activity or intercourse. Some women will also have bleeding abnormalities, since certain ovarian cysts produce hormones which can alter the menstrual cycle. Chronic complaints of bloating and vague urinary symptoms are also common among women with ovarian cysts.
When a cyst ruptures, the fluid contained inside is spilled into the pelvis and abdomen, causing pain. Technically, ovulation is a type of cyst rupture: In the ovary, eggs develop within a sac of fluid called a “follicle.” At the time of ovulation, the follicle ruptures, releasing the egg together with a small amount of fluid into the pelvis. While this process is completely normal, ovulation can be very painful for some women. Painful ovulation is known as mittleshmerz and is one of the more common reasons we see women in the emergency room. If you suffer from recurrent mittleshmerz, effective treatments are readily available.
Torsion occurs when the ovary containing a cyst twists around the “stalk” that contains its blood supply, like an apple twisting on a tree. When the blood supply of the ovary is interrupted, oxygen does not reach the ovarian tissue, and it begins to die. Like rupture of a cyst, torsion is severely painful, and may be associated with nausea, vomiting, and a low-grade fever. Torsion can often be diagnosed by a special Doppler ultrasound, which can demonstrate the lack of blood flow to the ovary. Torsion is a true surgical emergency.
Is it Cancer?
When women are diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, many will be concerned about the possibility of ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is indeed a frightening disease, one that affects 1 in 70 women in this country. Most women with ovarian cancer are first diagnosed when they already have advanced-stage disease. Unfortunately, this means that the prognosis of ovarian cancer is often not as favorable as many other types of cancer.
Certain women are particularly at risk for ovarian cancer. Age is an important risk factor: Ovarian cancer is rare before age 40; nearly half of ovarian cancers occur in women over age 63. Obese women have up to 50% higher risk of ovarian cancer. Women without children have a higher risk of ovarian cancer. Interestingly, women who spend a few years on birth control pills have a significantly lower risk of ovarian cancer.
Traditionally, ovarian cancer has been regarded as a “silent killer”: It has been widely taught that the disease has few early symptoms, and thus nearly impossible to catch in its early stages. While only about 20% of ovarian cancers are discovered in their early stages, recent studies suggest that most women with ovarian cancer do indeed have symptoms, even with early-stage disease.
The most common symptoms of ovarian cancer are:
- Abdominal bloating
- Pelvic and/or abdominal pain
- Feeling full quickly after eating
- Urinary urgency and/or frequency
In recent studies, almost all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer reported symptoms—although sometimes vague and non-specific—when carefully questioned. These recent findings underscore the importance of a careful medical evaluation for even vague pelvic and abdominal symptoms.
The diagnosis of ovarian cancer may be suspected based on findings of imaging studies like sonography, CT scan, or MRI. While none of these tests can tell the difference between benign cysts of the ovary and cancerous growths with 100% accuracy, ovarian cancers do tend to have a different appearance than benign cysts, especially on sonogram. Tumor markers in the blood (for example, CA-125) can be used in some women to gain additional information.
If a cancerous growth of the ovary is suspected, surgery is usually indicated. Ideally, surgery is performed in consultation with a gynecologic oncologist—a gynecologist with special training in the treatment of gynecologic cancers. Most women with ovarian cancer will require removal of both ovaries, together with the uterus, the fallopian tubes, the omentum (fatty tissue around the intestine), and lymph nodes in the abdomen and pelvis. Usually, chemotherapy is required after surgical staging.
Treatment of Ovarian Cysts
Typically, we make the diagnosis of an ovarian cyst using the high-resolution sonogram equipment located in each of our offices. Our equipment is modern, 3-D and Doppler capable, so we are able to collect as much information as possible about ovarian cysts and other types of pathology before you leave.
Once diagnosed, a treatment plan can be developed. For small cysts which are thought to be functional based on their sonographic appearance, patients may be asked to follow up after a few weeks. For larger cysts, or cysts with suspicious characteristics, further testing may be warranted. Testing may include additional imaging (for example, CT scan or MRI) or blood work which measures levels of tumor markers like CA-125.
Occasionally, it may be prudent to simply monitor a small cyst, but in most cases, persistent ovarian cysts will need to be removed. In most cases, ovarian cysts are removed laparoscopically, using a telescope inserted through your navel. This procedure, called laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy, is performed in the hospital, but patients are generally discharged the same day. Typically, women can return to their normal activities about one week after laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy.
There are many types of ovarian cysts, ranging from clinically insignificant to very serious in nature. Because there are so many types of ovarian cysts, any known or suspected ovarian cyst should be evaluated promptly by a gynecologist. The physicians at Woman’s Health Pavilion are well versed in the diagnosis and management of ovarian cysts, and can offer the most up to date treatments available. If you think you might have an ovarian cyst, we encourage you to call us as soon as possible.
May We Help You?
Would you like to find out more about our treatments and services? Are you looking for a second opinion on a diagnosis or treatment recommendation you received at another practice? The experienced team at The Woman’s Health Pavilion is happy to help. Just let us know how and when you’d like to hear from us. | biology |
https://genitalwartstreatment.net/denavir | 2020-08-04T17:54:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439735881.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20200804161521-20200804191521-00066.warc.gz | 0.959936 | 778 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__115629579 | en | Denavir is an antiviral cream which is often prescribed to treat cold sores on the lips and face that are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Denavir or its generic drug name penciclovir topical helps to prevent the growth of the virus and reduce the severity of the outbreak of lesions on the areas around the mouth or face caused by the herpes virus. The recommended dosage for the medication is external application on the affected area once every two hours for a period of four consecutive days until the sores and blisters subside.
As Denavir is an antiviral medication, some patients have used it to treat another virus-infected disease of an almost similar nature, which are genital or venereal warts. To examine whether Denavir is effective in treating genital warts, one needs to first develop an understanding about the two diseases including their symptoms and complications before arriving at any conclusion.
Like herpes, genital or venereal warts is a contagious disease that can be transmitted during sexual intercourse. They are both sexually transmitted diseases (STD), and unfortunately cannot be cured.
There are distinct differences between venereal warts and herpes. For one, genital warts are caused by a different virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV) instead of herpes simplex virus which is the virus responsible for herpes.
Another major difference between herpes and HPV lies in their outward symptoms, symptom locations and conditions. Symptoms of genital herpes are the appearances of blisters or sores on the genitals, buttocks and anal area, whereas symptoms of oral herpes are blisters and sores around the lips and face. Blisters and sores caused by herpes are often itchy, swollen and sometimes, painful and they often break out when the patient’s immune system is affected such as during stressful situations or when the body is weakened due to lack of sleep or illness.
HPV on the other hand does not often produce any outward symptoms and if they do, they are known as genital warts which are hard or soft flesh cauliflower-shaped lumps around the genital areas. Due to its general lack of symptoms, patients with HPV sometimes do not realize they are infected.
Can Denavir treat Genital Warts?
Genital warts can be either removed surgically or treated with antiviral cream application. There are currently several antiviral cream products in the market that can be used for herpes as well as genital warps.
So far Denavir has not been proven to treat genital warts. It is an antiviral cream which is manufactured for external application on cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus; there has not been any claim by its manufacturer that it can treat HPV. Secondly, it is also specifically recommended only for external application on the lips and on the face, and not to be applied inside the mouth, the nose, near the eyes or on genital areas. The latter could cause skin irritation or other side effects.
By following its recommended dosage, Denavir can reduce and contain the outbreak of swollen painful sores caused by herpes simplex virus within a matter of days. However, it can only contain and limit the outbreak of sores but cannot cure or prevent the transmission of the virus. Similarly, Denavir is unlikely to treat or prevent the transmission of HPV virus. Furthermore, genital warts caused by HPV are normally not painful but only cause discomfort and itch. In some cases, they often go away on its own even though no treatment is applied.
Therefore, one should seek medical advice before using Denavir on genital warts as the medication is not meant to fight HPV virus in the first place. However, there may be instances when symptoms are similar and it is essential to receive the right diagnosis in order to receive the right treatment. | biology |
http://stillmagnolias.blogspot.com/2015/04/2015-z-april-challenge-e-is-for.html | 2018-07-18T12:02:52 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676590169.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20180718115544-20180718135544-00016.warc.gz | 0.948596 | 621 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__5895882 | en | Day 5 of the 2015 A-Z April Challenge and E is for Everglades National Park. I grew up in South Florida and have loved the mystery of the Everglades for as long as I can remember. I have always felt the spirits of the Everglades calling me....and I have answered that call many times. It is an amazing trip. Everglades National Park is a U.S. National Park in Florida that protects the southern 20 percent of the original Everglades. In the United States, it is the largest tropical wilderness, the largest wilderness of any kind east of the Mississippi River, and is visited on average by one million people each year. It is the third-largest national park in the lower 48 states after Death Valley and Yellowstone. It has been declared an International Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance, one of only three locations in the world to appear on all three lists. Although most U.S. national parks preserve unique geographic features, Everglades National Park was the first created to protect a fragile ecosystem. The Everglades are a network of wetlands and forests fed by a river flowing .25 miles (0.40 km) per day out of Lake Okeechobee, southwest into Florida Bay. The Park is the most significant breeding ground for tropical wading birds in North America, contains the largest mangrove ecosystem in the western hemisphere, is home to 36 threatened or protected species including the Florida panther, the American crocodile, and the West Indian manatee, and supports 350 species of birds, 300 species of fresh and saltwater fish, 40 species of mammals, and 50 species of reptiles. When I was a child my dad would take me fishing in Lake Okeechobee and I always dreamed about going into the Everglades. It was a forboding place....a place of no return in the eyes of a child. The majority of South Florida's fresh water, which is stored in the Biscayne Aquifer, is recharged in the park. Humans have lived for thousands of years in or around the Everglades, until plans arose in 1882 to drain the wetlands and develop the recovered land for agricultural and residential use. As the 20th century progressed, water flow from Lake Okeechobee was increasingly controlled and diverted to enable explosive growth of the South Florida metropolitan area. The park was established in 1934 to protect the quickly vanishing Everglades, and dedicated in 1947 as massive canal building projects were initiated across South Florida. The ecosystems in Everglades National Park have suffered significantly from human activity, and restoration of the Everglades is a politically charged issue in South Florida. If you ever get a chance you need to take an airboat tour of the "glades." It is an experience you will never forget. For some strange reason once you have entered the "glades" they will haunt you forever.....or at least until you return.
To Joey, With Love....WINNER!
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https://www.enviroguardplus.ca/common-pests/spiders | 2021-02-24T19:55:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178347321.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20210224194337-20210224224337-00220.warc.gz | 0.914369 | 769 | CC-MAIN-2021-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__191778440 | en | There are approximately 1400 species known in Canada, including a few rare ones, 2 species of tarantulas (Antrodiaetus pacificus and Sphodros niger) and 2 species of black widows (Latrodectus variolus and L. hesperus) found in southern parts of Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia.
Spiders commonly found in Canadian homes include house spiders, wolf spiders, cellar spiders, fishing spiders, jumping spiders and (much less often) black widow spiders. Interestingly the common house spider and Black Widow spider are both in the same family. Spiders are usually found in the corners of rooms, closets, boxes, dark crevices, basements, garages, and gardens.
The spider has an unsegmented body with two main divisions and four pairs of legs. It also has organs for producing silk, which is used for making nests, webs to catch prey, or cocoons for its eggs.
Most spiders prey on insects, many of them pests. Once the prey becomes tangled in the web, the spider immobilizes it by wrapping it in more silk and then injecting venom to paralyze it. Later, the spider injects a digestive liquid and sucks out all the nutrients from its prey. Not all spiders are web spinners, and there are many types of spiders that use different strategies to catch their food. For example, Wolf spiders hunt for their prey and are especially helpful to farmers and gardeners because they prey on common crop pests like caterpillars, plant bugs, and aphids.
Spiders do not transmit any diseases. Although nearly all spiders have venom glands, they rarely bite humans, and only a few species (like the black widow spider) can have a venomous -- but not usually fatal -- bite. Most spiders are nocturnal and avoid conflict by running away. They will only bite if they feel threatened (for example, being squeezed or held).
The degree of reaction to the black widow spider bite depends on the area of the body bitten, amount of venom injected, the person’s size and a person's sensitivity to the venom. Serious long-term complications or death are rare. If bitten, remain calm, and immediately get medical attention (contact your doctor, hospital, or poison control center). Apply an ice pack directly to the bite area to relieve swelling and pain.
As previously stated, spider bites are rare; however, when doing yard work or in forested areas, take proper precautions by wearing gloves and boots, rolling pants into socks and tucking your shirt into your pants.
The 3 of the Most Common Spiders in Ontario
Yellow Garden Spider
Source: The Cosmonaut, Wikimedia Commons
Cross Orbweaver Spider
Source: Ryan Hodnett, Wikimedia Commons
Yellow Sac Spider
Source: Marcello Consolo, flickr.com
How To Get Rid of Spiders?
To prevent spiders from entering your home, weather strip or caulk windows and doors, and repair screens. When cleaning your garage or basement, or working in your garden, it is a good idea to wear gloves to avoid exposing yourself to unexpected spider bites. Spiders are generally beneficial: a few spiders left in your basement and crawlspaces will help to capture earwigs and other insects.
- Sweep or vacuum baseboards and corners of rooms often to remove any harborage areas
- Remove spider webs.
- Sweep behind washers and dryers often and rearrange furniture occasionally to prevent spiders from spinning webs in the same place.
- Keep clothing, shoes, and blankets off the floor so that spiders do not hide in them during the day.
- Use yellow light bulbs outdoors to attract fewer insects, which will discourage spiders from spinning webs near your house. | biology |
https://www.gardentower.com.au/federal/ | 2020-01-17T14:25:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250589560.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20200117123339-20200117151339-00431.warc.gz | 0.947714 | 1,655 | CC-MAIN-2020-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__173408719 | en | Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants = Healthy People!
It’s true! The soil is a matrix of living organisms regulating the cycle and flow of nutrients. Its organisms interconnect and share both information and immune responses to pests and disease. When the soil is full of life, full of minerals, and packed with nutrients, the benefits translate all the way up the food chain!1, 2, 3
What is healthy soil?
Gardeners and farmers know good soil by their senses. In a well-tended garden, the topsoil is deep, porous, and dark. The soil crumbles in your hands and feels moist. It has texture—you can see bits of woody material and larger soil organisms. It smells like “good dirt.” Studies have even shown this occurs because healthy soil gives off beneficial chemical compounds that boost your immune system.4, 5 Because the soil is “light and fluffy,” air and water infiltrate it easily. Roots can move through good soil easily.
Healthy soil is full of life—a balance of micro and macro-organisms. It’s a microcosm in each tablespoon of soil. If you want to know how much life thrives around your garden plants, try a soil test from SOIL FOOD WEB, Inc. [http://www.soilfoodweb.com ].
Healthy Soil = Healthy Plants
Healthy soil leads to healthy plants. Healthy plants have strong cell walls and vibrant color. They are free of blemishes—or contain few. They almost glow because of how they reflect the light. Having the right balance of soil nutrients—bioavailable minerals, moisture, etc…. allow plants to grow healthy cells full of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (chemical compounds made by plants) that build a stronger you.
One not-so-secret secret to get the best nutrition from your plants is to grow your own and pick your produce fresh. We can go beyond organic food—which makes sure our foods are not treated with biocides (pesticides and herbicides). We can look for organic, local, in season, and fresh whole foods. These are more likely to have their nutrients in tact. In addition, we can grow our own food or buy food from farmers that know how to grow nutrient-dense foods that have a high quality and standards of nutrition. Farmers employing permaculture and biodynamic techniques are exploring how to grow nutrient dense foods.
You can do the same by following these practices:
1. Get to know your soil. Every soil is different. Most of our soils have been damaged by deforestation, ill-informed farming practices, or construction. So, it’s pretty normal for our native soils to be lacking in something. There are two things you can do right away to get to know your soil better.
First, you can do a simple soil test by digging just below the surface (no grass roots), and putting 2 cups of soil in a clear mason jar or other jar. Fill the jar with water and shake it up. Over the next 23-36 hours—or until the water is clear, the soil particles will settle out. The larger sand particles settle first. Then the loamy particles will settle. Clay particles are very small and may stay suspended for some time. Finally, the organic matter (bits of twigs and flakes of leaves, for example) will float on the top. You can see the ratio of sand:clay:silt/loam:organic matter that you have in your soil. This can help you determine how best to work with your native soil. For example, if you have a lot of sand, your soils will drain quickly and you will need to give extra consideration to watering.
The second important thing to do to get to know your soil is to do a soil test. If you suspect lead is present in your soils, there are often programs through the county health department to test for heavy metals. County extension agents or soil and water conservation districts also do general soil tests. These can help you to know if your soil is lacking in a key mineral or substance that will lead to success. For more on soil tests, follow this link.
2.Add some key minerals Once you know you don’t have toxins to avoid, the next step is putting the right things into the soil. Adding the right soil amendments depends upon the mineral content of your native soil. In my Midwestern, limestone-based soil, I usually add rock phosphate and Jersey greensand. These are mined minerals that pack a punch in our garden soils.
Broccoli, cabbage and other cruciferous vegetables feed heavily on calcium. You would think that by living on a limestone-based soil these veggies would be happy in my garden—but, no. They need a form of calcium that they can take up easily. So, I add crushed, or powdered, egg shells from our breakfast to help them out. To do this, I wait until the shells are dry. Then crush them up a bit in our mortar and pestle. I take the powdered shells out to the garden, pull back the mulch, apply, and move the mulch back in place. Green Sand, Rock Dust, Bone Meal and Kelp are also valuable sources of these necessary minerals.
Every area has a different soil composition. You’ll need to adjust which minerals you import into your garden accordingly. A visit to a local nursery or garden center can provide valuable insights into the soil common in your area. A soil test from the county agricultural extension office may come in handy for a more complete picture. Here is a map of the dominant soil orders in the United States.
3.Bring on the mushrooms! Unless you are growing grains or other grasses, you will want to top your soils toward a fungally-dominated soil. Fungi are an important part of soil life. We’ve known for decades that fungi connect trees in a forest and allow them to share information through an exchange of sugars and chemicals. This allows the trees interconnected to pick up on pests or diseases in one part of the forest and begin to produce an immune response before the disease or pests get to them. The original internet! Now, this study has been replicated and shows the same relationship between fungi and plants smaller than trees.6, 7
4.Incorporate organic matter Whether your soil is too sandy, too full of clay, or likely to salt when irrigation water evaporates and leaves salts, adding organic matter is almost always part of the way to bring your soil into a healthy balance. By incorporating compost into your garden and by mulching your plants appropriately, you are building up the organic matter (read carbon) in your soil. Most soils in North America have 2-3% organic matter. Healthy soil can have 19-25% organic matter (carbon). This is exciting for those of us worried about carbon and climate change. It means that with appropriate farming and gardening, we can pull carbon out of the atmosphere.
Also, if you are eating a healthy diet, the compost created from the kitchen will bring a balance of minerals and nutrients to your soil—and pass that onto your plants.
5.Worms are your friends! Red wigglers or other earthworms can build excellent soil quickly. Though earthworms are not native to North America (and red wigglers won’t survive a freeze), these little critters are very useful.
Vermicomposting (composting with worms) is one of the best means of creating healthy, fertile soils. When other dirt bugs show up, welcome them. They are a sign your soil is becoming a healthy ecosystem. *
*Not all bugs are good news. Some soil organisms harm your plants and other insects can do the same, but if you allow your soil to become a balanced, healthy ecosystem, it will repel real threats.
These practices will build up healthy soil—and think of how many of them are also practiced in the Garden Tower! | biology |
https://www.drdavidboynton.com/functional-medicine/about-functional-medicine/?dbh=true | 2022-12-01T14:14:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710813.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201121601-20221201151601-00816.warc.gz | 0.921753 | 699 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__252341442 | en | Functional medicine fosters wellness by treating individuals as a whole. Therefore, instead of racing toward a diagnosis and a standard of care treatment, we spend far more time with you in order to understand the big picture of who you actually are. Beginning with how you feel day in and day out, we then work to connect the dots of your health picture.
The basic premise of functional medicine is that the body possesses an innate ability to heal itself. Our job is to help your body heal by correcting nutrient deficiencies, supporting weakened genetic pathways, eliminating or killing harmful elements in the body, and generally removing the barriers that impede the natural healing process.
Along the way we incorporate test findings from cutting-edge laboratories to help us understand the unique picture of your individual biochemistry. An array of lab tests is critical in the development of a customized treatment plan because any one symptom can have numerous different root causes.
After we have a clear understanding of your health history, treatment goals, and lab findings, we will devise a unique protocol comprised of nutraceuticals, lifestyle modifications, and dietary changes, along with exercise and sleep recommendations. Periodic follow-ups will enable us to determine if we need to make small adjustments along the way to help you reach your health goals.
Just as everything in the body works together, so too the mind and spirit play critical roles in healing. Time and again we've found that patients dealing with the most difficult chronic conditions are empowered in their healing journeys by actually being heard by their doctor. Unfortunately, it's all too common for traditional allopathic doctors to dismiss patient reports when they don’t fit into the diagnosis-box into which people have been placed.
The systems-based approach that characterizes functional medicine enables us to solve problems that conventional medicine merely papers over. Take depression for instance. Instead of resting content with what drugs will make you feel better in the short-term, we assess all the different systems of the body to find the exact causes of the depression: we trace out what nutrients may be lacking for healthy neurotransmitter function; we look at how well you are actually absorbing the nutrients that you're consuming; we dig into your genetic backdrop to see if you’re synthesizing the compounds needed for healthy brain function; so too we track down and remove any toxic environmental exposures; and finally, we always address the unique composition of the bacteria in your gut which has an immense impact on mental and emotional well-being.
In short, you can count on Dr. Boynton and his team to leave no stone unturned in the process of helping you find answers when no one else can.
Functional Lab Values
Another important difference between functional and conventional medicine is seen in how we analyze lab values. From the perspective of truly personalized medicine, we're looking for optimal physiological function instead of the catch-all category of 'normal' function.
Quite literally, what's considered a 'normal' level of physiological function for allopathic physicians is merely a statistical average of the actual health of all the people in a given region. Therefore 'normal' lab findings have no necessary connection to healthy function because the measurement never differentiates between healthy and unhealthy people in the first place.
Our approach to personalized medicine seeks optimal physiological function based on the unique clinical presentation of each patient. If you report not feeling well, then we know that we have more work to do in order to reach optimal physical functioning. | biology |
http://www.viviano.com/flowers-v2/information.asp?FlowerLetter=G&FlowerSearch2=&ID=178 | 2013-05-18T17:37:41 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382584/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00074-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.942008 | 248 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__139558684 | en | Botanical Name and Pronunciation:
Vanda spp. (VAN-da)
blue, orange, yellow, pink, white, lavender, often spotted
Form and Size:
The leafless stems of vanda orchids and are 24 – 32 inches long with up to 15 flat flowers that are clustered on each stem. The flowers are 2 – 4 inches in diameter with a reduced lip.
7 – 14 days
Cut under water and place in fresh water with flower food.
History and Usage:
A member of the Orchidaceae (orchid) family, vanda orchids originated in Asia and Malaysia. These exotic blossoms look beautiful in vase arrangements and other contemporary arrangements.
Points of Interest:
Relatives of vanda orchids include cymbidium, oncidium, paphiopedilum and cattleya orchids. In the 19th century, orchids became very popular and inspired many hunters to look for them. As many as 4,000 trees were cut down at one time in order to get the exotic looking blooms. One of the most popular varieties is Vanda coerules, which originated in northern India. | biology |
http://plantatlas.usf.edu/Default.aspx | 2016-02-06T02:48:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-07/segments/1454701145751.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20160205193905-00320-ip-10-236-182-209.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.895123 | 369 | CC-MAIN-2016-07 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-07__0__90646769 | en | Developed in partnership with Orange County, FLEPPC and USF, FLIP (Florida Invasive Plants) is a mobile field guide that can be accessed by a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other device with internet browser capability. Learn more about FLIP »
The Plant Atlas website incorporates standards-based data-driven internet technologies to disseminate plant information, images and distribution maps to the public. The following is an abbreviated list of functionality available:
- Plant species are searchable by scientific and common name, including synonyms; known presence within a county; nomenclature citation information; availability of a herbarium specimen image; and listing as threatened/endangered, native, endemic, invasive, wetland and other characteristics.
- Search results can be presented as a spreadsheet-style list of plant species or as a gallery of plant images along with summary information for the purpose of comparison.
- Search result pages provide options to improve usability, including: sort by family, genus or other columns; filter based on selected characteristics, such as presence of a photograph or specimen image; or create a printer-friendly checklist to take into the field.
- Users can browse for a plant species by selecting a family; genus; common name; or county.
- Information is made available at the family, genus and species taxonomic classification levels, including distribution map and source information, synonymy, citations, and plant photographs.
- Each taxa web page is linked directly to herbarium specimen data and information, including targeted links to specific species pages on external websites such as USDA Plants and NatureServe.
- Administrative users utilize a secure web-based editor to manage online content including customized pages about the project, herbarium or institute, external links, and news and announcements. | biology |
http://alextreeservices.co.uk/services.html | 2019-05-23T03:00:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232257002.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20190523023545-20190523045545-00049.warc.gz | 0.92755 | 741 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__197075797 | en | Crown Thinning – removal of a portion of smaller branches (e.g 10%, 15% thin – no more than 30% overall though) usually at the outer crown. It is usually confined to broad-leaved species that lose their leaves in Winter. Crown thinning does not alter the overall size or shape of the tree. Common reasons for crown-thinning are to allow more light through the canopy or to reduce wind resistance.
Crown Lifting – removal of the lowest branches and/or preparing of lower branches for future removal. Crown lifting is an effective method of increasing light to areas closer to the tree, or to enable access under the crown, but should be restricted to less than 15% of the live crown height crown lifting should be specified with reference to a fixed point e.g crown lift to give 5 m clearance above ground level.
Crown Reduction – reduction of height and/or spread of the crown of a tree. The final result should retain the main framework of the crown and leave a similar, only smaller, outline. Not all species are suitable for this treatment and crown reduction should not be confused with “topping” and other indiscriminate and harmful treatments.
Sectional Felling / Dismantling – dismantling a tree safely, sometimes using rigging techniques (ropes and pulleys) to lower manageable sections of tree to the ground.
Pollarding – initial removal of the top of a young tree at a prescribed height to encourage multistem branching from that point, traditionally for fodder, firewood or poles. Once started, it should be repeated on a cyclical basis always retaining the initial pollard point.
Bracing – the installation of cables, ropes and/or belts to reduce the probability of failure of one or more parts of the tree structure due to weakened elements under excessive movement.
Formative Pruning – minor pruning during the early years of a tree’s growth to establish the desired form and/or to correct defects or weaknesses that may affect structure in later life.
Hedge Trimming – keeping a hedge in a tidy form. We conduct trimming and shaping operations to all sorts of hedge (some of the main types of hedge we work are: Conifer, Holly, Hawthorn, Beech, Hornbeam, Laurel, Privet, Yew). There is a fine line between a hedge that looks okay and a hedge that looks amazing once it’s trimmed – see our testimonials to see what our hedge customers have said.
We view the tidy-up as just as important as the actual trimming!
Hedge Reduction – sometimes hedges are just too big for whatever reason, and require some more drastic action than just a trim. It can be hard to visualise what a hedge will look like once it is reduced, we will advise you regarding the options available to you and how these will affect your hedge and your garden.
Hedge Removal – when a trim and a reduction won’t do then complete hedge removal may be necessary whether this is due to disease or even if it is just time for a change. We can remove entire hedges including roots.
Hedge Planting – we advise on choosing hedging plants and when to plant them.
Hedge Laying – often needed when old hedges become thin and unruly. Laying involves partially cutting through the living stems to near ground level and bending them over as ‘pleachers’. This process encourages new shoots to sprout along the pleachers, thickening the hedge for the first few years after laying.
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http://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/2017/02/13/gallery/rare-turtle-washed-up-on-anglesey-short-in-november-is-on-the-road-to-re-release-49637/ | 2017-11-21T17:40:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806421.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20171121170156-20171121190156-00113.warc.gz | 0.977408 | 249 | CC-MAIN-2017-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__14550921 | en | THE future looks bright for a rare turtle washed up on an Anglesey shore last November.
Menai the turtle survived against the odds thanks to the care of staff at the Anglesey Sea Zoo and the Royal Veterinary College, London.
Recently, Menai was taken from Anglesey to the RVC Hawkshead Campus in Hertfordshire, where she was sedated for a CT scan.
The turtle was originally found in a “cold stunned state,” but continues to improve and is feeding well and gaining weight.
Since being returned to the correct temperature in her tank, Menai has had buoyancy issues which prevent her from diving.
A CT scan helped establish the cause of her problem and how soon she can be flown abroad for re-release.
Director of Anglesey Sea Zoo Franki Hobro says: “The results of the scan showed Menai has no unexpected serious underlying medical issues and is in good health other than the lung damage.
”We are now looking forward to planning the next steps towards her full recovery on the journey to get her returned to the wild."
Menai is the first Olive Ridley turtle found in the UK since records began in 1748. | biology |
https://icern.org/education/library/02-molecular-brain-imaging-of-huntingtons-disease/ | 2024-02-24T05:37:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474523.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224044749-20240224074749-00364.warc.gz | 0.858011 | 324 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__190379188 | en | Molecular brain-imaging of Huntington’s disease
Speaker: Professor Paul Cumming, BSc, MSc, PhD, Switzerland
Visiting Professor, Chief Researcher, ICERN, Samara State Medical University, Samara, Russia
Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
Adjunct Professor, School of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Molecular Brain Imaging of Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a devastating genetic disorder caused by elongation, misfolding and neurotoxic aggregation of the elongated N-terminal polyglutamine (polyQ) in the mutant huntingtin (mHTT) protein. Early efforts in molecular brain imaging of HD depicted the spatial pattern of reduced cerebral metabolism in positron emission tomography (PET) studies with [18F]-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG). Other PET studies emphasized the characteristic degeneration of medium spiny striatal projection neurons expressing high levels of dopamine D1 and D2 receptors and adenosine A2 receptors. PET studies with markers for microglia activation reveal the pattern of neuroinflammation in parts of the basal ganglia of HD patients. Recent preclinical work has targeted more specific markers such as mHTT aggregates with [11C]CHDI-180R and synaptic density with [11C]UCB. Identification of the most sensitive marker of early degenerative changes would serve as an objective endpoint for studies of disease modifying treatments. | biology |
http://www.healingbroom.com/benefits | 2017-09-21T15:41:10 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818687833.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20170921153438-20170921173438-00477.warc.gz | 0.91489 | 443 | CC-MAIN-2017-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__145766727 | en | The Healing Broom can benefit almost every adult in a holistic way. For example, athletes and gym enthusiasts can use it as a warm-up before the sporting event or workout, senior citizens for daily low-impact workout, martial artists to relieve sore and achy muscles, computer/office workers to ease and relieve carpel tunnel and Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), busy business men and women who can’t find time to stay in shape, and holistic health conscious individuals who want to strengthen their inner body resilience. The following summary points describe the general benefits you can gain from regular usage of the Healing Broom.
- Improved blood circulation: helps relieve aches and pains.
- Vibration of cells back to normalcy: cleanses off impurities, help cells shift back to their correct position.
- Exercise: stretches and flexes muscles.
- Stimulation of potential energy: When the human body is stimulated, it creates a natural reaction. A potential energy of self-defense automatically switches on and stimulates to activate cells and helps repair our body’s biological tissues, which leads to improved physique and health. This is known to some as the “Knife Therapy Theory” in which every living creature has this kind of potential self-defense energy. An example, when fruits from an old tree become inferior, farmers usually cut a few places on the tree trunk, branches and roots. This stimulates the tree’s potential life energy that causes newly born fruits from the same tree to become big and beautiful. This is the concept that the Healing Broom is based on. When the aching feeling passes on to the hypothalamus in your brain, it secretes H.G.H. (Growth Hormone) to nurse and heal affected areas.
- Chi Practice: breathing therapy strengthens internal constitution.
- Holistic Healing: stimulates your body’s acupuncture points, meridians, and reflex areas to activate your body cells and avoids dependency on medication and negative side effects.
- Persevere and results will follow: Although results vary for each individual, make slapping entire body your daily regimen to help improve your overall wellness. | biology |
https://marine.protan.com/references/sustainable-sea-lice-skirts/ | 2020-09-23T06:48:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400209999.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20200923050545-20200923080545-00522.warc.gz | 0.941864 | 997 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__271939002 | en | The salmon louse is a huge problem for the aquaculture industry. Fighting lice has often required chemicals and other environmental hazards. With a new innovative sea lice skirt solution, Grieg Seafood has come much closer to the dream scenario of eco-friendly delousing.
Norwegian salmon export is big business. An all-time high was reached in 2018, with Norwegian fish farming companies exporting salmon for approximately 6.5 billion euros.
But even though markets are embracing the pink gold of the cold seas, the salmon louse is a constant threat. In a fully-packed fish farming cage, the louse can create serious havoc – for the fish itself, for the profitability of the fish farmer and in the end for the environment, if delousing is done the old-fashioned way.
Earlier this year, Institute of Marine Research estimated that salmon or sea louse potentially creates losses of more than half a billion euros in various delousing efforts including cost of chemicals and decreased value of the fish itself. Professor Øystein Evensen at Norwegian University of Life Sciences was quoted by financial news website E24.no that this serious problem threatens the growth possibilities for the industry at large:
– Looking at the numbers, the annual 1.2 million tonnes tells a story about stagnation. This number cannot grow unless the industry gets the problem of salmon louse under control.
Delousing and cleaning cages with infected fish is a costly and time-consuming task. The continuous effort to delouse will stress the salmon and is bad for their general living conditions. A sea lice skirt around the cage eliminates some of the delousing challenges, but with Protan’s and Brisk Safety’s innovative take on the construction of the skirts, the delousing process can be even more eco-friendly.
The salmon louse thrives in the water closest to the surface. Mounting a protective skirt around the cage that goes 10 metres deep creates a very effective protective barrier against the lice.
Protan has a long tradition of inventive use of technical textiles and PVC membranes. From previous experience with aquaculture products, we knew that the rough conditions of Norwegian waters would cause traditional sea lice skirts to move and float upwards and thus losing their intended function. This was the background for a new and innovative approach.
The indigenous solution is to create pockets at the bottom part of the skirt. The pockets will be filled with seawater, which will anchor or stabilize the skirt just like a sinker. Wind and waves will in fact increase the stability of the installation.
The pockets keep the skirt in place. The fish farmer will not need to be concerned that lice will enter the cage in rough weather.
Thus far, major aquaculture player Grieg Seafood has replaced half of its fish farming cages in Øksfjord in Finnmark with the improved sea lice skirts. Production manager Vidar Aamo Nikolaisen says that Grieg Seafood plans to make further tests in even more stormy and weather-beaten locations in Finnmark, the northernmost region of Norway.
Even though pockets on skirts might sound like a simple idea after all, there is another major takeaway, which has attracted industry leaders like Grieg Seafood and Salmar to our products and solution: the skirts are made of 100 percent recyclable material.
SINTEF, the leading independent research institute in Norway, has estimated that the aquaculture industry generates as much as 29,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually. Other estimates are calculating that 80 percent of all plastic waste in northern waters stems from aquaculture businesses. Converting to sea lice skirts made of 100 percent recyclable PVC material will be a substantial contribution to the fight against plastic waste offshore and also eliminate microplastic pollution.
The customer simply returns the used sea lice skirts to us. A typical recycling process for the skirts would be to grind it and reuse it in some of our other products, such as roofing materials. We are talking about a lifetime of possibly more than 60 years.
This is great news for an industry in search of more sustainable practices. The end customer is gradually being more concerned about the origins of the products they buy in the supermarket and under which conditions the salmon have been raised.
Production manager Vidar Aamo Nikolaisen at Grieg Seafood has sustainability concerns high up on his list of priorities.
– I hope and believe recyclable and eco-friendly solutions for fish farming, like Protan’s sea lice skirts, will be a future norm for our industry.
How can we reduce the critical amount of plastic waste in fish farming? World leading aquaculture company Grieg Seafood has shown the way forward by pioneering sustainable and eco-friendly solutions. A great example is artificial seaweed made from 100 percent recyclable and drinking water approved PVC. | biology |
https://lowica.com/index.php/tlx/ | 2022-05-25T13:34:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662587158.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20220525120449-20220525150449-00219.warc.gz | 0.858081 | 394 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__186604043 | en | THE REVOLUTIONARY MOBILE FP4 and FP5
LASER TREATMENT IN EQUESTRIAN SPORTS – LOWICA TLX
INJURIES IN EQUESTRIAN SPORTS ARE NOT RARE
When horses are injured, this not only means a break from competitions but often also a lengthy healing process.
The costs for treatment can quickly skyrocket to astronomical levels, starting with transport, boarding, and veterinary care. Having a sick horse in the stable can quickly become a burden.
With the mobile FP4 and FP5 laser application, which has already proven itself in human medicine, the LOWICA TLX team offers horse owners the option of fast outpatient treatment for many injuries.
FP4 and FP5 LASER THERAPY – HOW IT WORKS
The laser is a source of electromagnetic radiation that, thanks to the exchange of energy at the cellular level, penetrates deep into the tissue and triggers a chain of photochemical reactions.
The following therapeutic effects can be achieved with laser therapy:
– Biostimulation and regenerating
– Draining and anti-oedematous
– Shortening the recovery time
– Neurogenic pain
– Acute and chronic tendon and ligament injuries
– Muscle strains
– Degenerative joint disease
– Poorly healing wounds
– Stimulation of the immune system
– Stimulation of cell metabolism
– Inhibition of the production of proinflammatory cytokines by macrophages
– Increased vascular permeability
– Vasodilation of arterioles and capillaries
– Return of cells to the tissue (macrophages and leukocytes)
– Stimulation of fibroblast proliferation
– Anti-inflammatory and anti-oedematous effect
– Antibacterial effect | biology |
https://www.featuredstuff.com/classified/covid-19-test-at-home-kit--pixel-by-labcorp-buy-now-listing-5747.aspx | 2024-02-27T11:19:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474674.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227085429-20240227115429-00124.warc.gz | 0.891445 | 257 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__98124899 | en | COVID-19 Test At-Home Kit - Pixel By LabCorp Buy Now
Now you can access COVID-19 testing from home. (Pixel by LabCorp) Coronavirus at home test kit. How to buy kits just $119 Visit our website to purchase the only FDA Authorized Coronavirus at home self test kit.
We'll send you an at-home kit to collect your nasal swab sample and ship it back to our lab. Our lab will test your sample for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease (also called COVID-19), a respiratory illness.
This test is designed to determine active infection with the virus that causes COVID-19; it is NOT designed to determine the presence of antibodies or assess immunity.
How The Coronavirus Test Kit (COVID-19 Test At-Home Kit) Works
1. Complete a short eligibility survey
2. If you're eligible*, purchase your kit
*Test requests are evaluated and, if appropriate, authorized by an independent physician.
3. Receive your sample collection kit via FedEx
4. Collect your sample and send it back to our world-class lab for testing
5. Access your results online | biology |
https://skinhealthclinic.ie/product/skinmade-problem-solver-serum-blemishes-and-acne/ | 2024-04-23T10:18:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818474.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423095619-20240423125619-00593.warc.gz | 0.918988 | 1,208 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__126773840 | en | Skinmade Problem Solver Serum- Blemishes and Acne
Fights the four symptoms of blemishes and acne:
➢ Seborrhea (excessive sebum production)
➢ Bacterial proliferation (growth & multiplication of bacteria)
Almost every teenager is affected by acne (including blemishes), boys usually more severely than girls. In addition to acne (acne vulgaris), which occurs during the hormonal changes of puberty, acne can also occur – much more rarely – as a result of hormone intake and in the context of diseases (see below). If acne occurs in adults over the age of 25, it is called acne tarda, late acne or adult acne. Blemished skin is usually recognised by its slightly greasy, shiny appearance. Open and closed blackheads appear mainly on the face, but often also on the neck, shoulders, chest and back. In moderate to severe cases, the skin is reddened and inflamed pimples, papules and pustules appear.
[+] Hormonal changes/disorders
[+] Medications (e.g. lithium, steroids, cortisone)
[+] Dietary style (high amount of carbohydrates, excessive consumption of cow’s milk and milk products etc.)
[+] Smoking and alcohol
[+] Unsuitable skin care products and make-up that have not been tested for their so-called comedogenicity
[+] Poor or insufficient cleansing of the skin
Possible effects on your biomarkers
Personal predispositions and hormonal changes create a pro-inflammatory micro-environment. This causes increased formation of micro-comedones, which eventually lead to skin blemishes.
This is the term used to describe excessive sebum production. Normally, the sebaceous glands secrete an oily secretion that keeps the skin and hair supple. If certain changes occur in the hormone balance, impure skin can develop. The first visible sign is increased sebum production.
This refers to a thickening of the outer layer of the skin, the horny layer (stratum corneum). Due to excessive cell production and insufficient desquamation of dead, horny cells, the sebaceous gland excretory ducts are blocked and disturb or interrupt the outflow of sebum. As a result, the pores become clogged and impurities develop.
There is a mixture of “good” and “bad” bacteria on the skin. Propionibacterium acnes, which is classified as “bad”, multiplies greatly when it finds optimal conditions – excessive sebum production – and leads to impurities.
The body reacts to this excess of bacteria and the bacterial degradation products with inflammation, which becomes visible as reddened papules and pustules. In severe cases, the follicle wall can break open in the late phase. Lipids, fatty acids, horny cells, bacteria and cell fragments are released and cause extensive and deep inflammation in the surrounding tissue.
There are several forms of acne (acne vulgaris), which are characterised by different skin changes:
This is characterised by the appearance of open and closed blackheads (impurities) which are not or hardly inflamed. The number of closed blackheads clearly exceeds the number of open blackheads, especially in women. In acne comedonica, the blackheads are mainly located on the face, especially on the sides of the nose, chin and forehead.
In this form of acne, in addition to blackheads, there are inflammatory pustules (pus-filled protuberances of the excretory duct) and painful papules (up to five millimetres in size) and small nodules (five to ten millimetres in size) when touched. In addition to the face, the chest, back and upper arms can also be affected. Different types of scars can develop quickly or later from the inflammations.
Acne conglobata or cystic acne
Mainly men are affected by this severe form of acne that requires medical treatment. One to two centimetre large, highly inflammatory and painful nodules form, which in the course of time merge with each other to form ducts or encapsulate as deep abscesses. After the inflammations have healed, characteristic acne scars remain.
There are also various other forms of acne, some examples of which are listed below:
occurs as a complication of acne conglobata. It can lead to fever and the death of affected skin areas (skin necrosis), kidney inflammation and joint inflammation.
occurs in newborns, but heals quickly after delivery. The cause is thought to be male sex hormones that are transferred from the mother to the embryo.
means that the acne persists in infancy. A possible cause is congenital hormonal enzyme deficiency or locally over-oily skin.
Pimples and pustules caused by medication, for example cortisone preparations, vitamin B complex, iodine compounds, antidepressants or modern anti-tumour preparations.
Acne venenata (occupational acne/contact acne)
Affects people who work with oils or tar, for example, or who work in hot and humid environments (melting furnaces, mangles), or it is caused by blackhead-inducing ingredients in cosmetics.
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https://velca.co.nz/blog/the-importance-of-magnesium | 2019-09-23T17:43:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514577478.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20190923172009-20190923194009-00054.warc.gz | 0.898071 | 806 | CC-MAIN-2019-39 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__96759350 | en | The importance of Magnesium
Don’t let cramps, cramp your style
Have you ever been told that you may be low in magnesium?
Magnesium deficiency commonly manifests as muscle spasms/cramps, muscular weakness, low energy, joint pain, depression, anxiety, migraines, high blood pressure, insomnia and inability to cope with stress. It is known as one of the master minerals of the body, as it is the 4th most abundant atom and is involved in over 300 pathways that help the body to function at its optimum.
Did you know that 50% of magnesium is found in your bones, while the other 50% is distributed equally between your muscles and connective tissue? This explains the importance of magnesium for muscle activity and health (Braun & Cohen, 2014).
One of the main roles of magnesium within the body is to relax muscle cells, it is here that magnesium works alongside calcium (which is responsible for muscle contraction) that allows us to move. Magnesium also has a critical role in energy production and antioxidant synthesis in the muscle. Therefore without sufficient dietary intake, your muscles are less likely to relax and recover after exercise and/or after times of stress. Over time this can strain on our muscles, and injury is more likely to occur (Jahnen-Dechent & Ketteler, 2012).
New Zealand’s recommended daily intake of Magnesium
Women 19-30 years – 310 milligrams (mg)
Women 30+ – 320 mg
Men 19-30 years – 400 mg
Men 30+ – 420 mg (Ministry of Health, 2005).
Magnesium can be sourced naturally in a wide range of foods, including dark leafy greens (spinach, kale, cabbage), pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, legumes (black beans, kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils), amaranth grain, whole grain oats, quinoa, brown rice, avocado and bananas.
An easy way to incorporate this into your daily diet is to ensure you have a handful of nuts daily, have at least two servings of dark leafy green vegetables and to consume one cup of whole grains daily (Braun & Cohen, 2014; Gropper, Smith, & Groff, 2009).
It is also very common in this day and age to be living very stressful lifestyles and as a result, our body may use more magnesium than what we consume each day. An easy way to get some extra magnesium is through magnesium Epsom salt baths. Not only is this a simple way to reduce your stress and anxiety, the magnesium is able to absorb straight into your blood stream and tissues. Below is a recipe for our favourite magnesium salt bath!
Magnesium salt bath recipe
Add 1-2 cups Epsom salts to the bath (can be bought from your local health store – be wary of cheap forms as they may be impure and contain heavy metals)
[Optional] Add 10 drops of your favourite essential oil to the bath (Lavender is a great muscle and nerve relaxant)
Sit back and relax for twenty to thirty minutes
Braun, L., & Cohen, M. (2014). Herbs and natural supplements: An evidence-based guide (4th ed: Vol.2.). Sydney, Australia: Churchill Livingstone.
Gropper, S., Smith, J., & Groff, J. (2009). Advanced nutrition and human metabolism. Sydney, Australia: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.
Jahnen-Dechent, W., & Ketteler, M. (2012). Magnesium basics. Clinical Kidney Journal, 5(1), 13–14.
Ministry of Health. (2005). Nutrient reference values for Australia and New Zealand: Including recommended dietary intakes. Retrieved fromhttps://www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/publications/attachments/n35.pdf | biology |
http://advanceurgentdental.com/category/services/page/2/ | 2020-09-20T16:19:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400198287.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20200920161009-20200920191009-00389.warc.gz | 0.967 | 149 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__20371777 | en | Root canal means taking the nerve out from the inside of the tooth. Root canal therapy is the treatment for the teeth that are severely decayed, infected, or broken. Root canal therapy can maintain your teeth life saving them from extraction.
Wisdom teeth are mostly extracted either before or after they come in the oral cavity. They commonly become visible in the oral cavity during the late teens or early 20s. These teeth often get stuck in the jaws (impacted) and do not come out.
Any injury to the teeth or gums can be potentially serious. Ignoring a dental problem can lead to delays in treatment, which can increase the risk of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and expensive treatment down the road. | biology |
https://duluthchiro.com/services---techniques/fibromyalgia-syndrome.html | 2020-09-29T21:06:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600402088830.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20200929190110-20200929220110-00797.warc.gz | 0.943412 | 508 | CC-MAIN-2020-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__280067774 | en | Fibromyalgia syndrome is chronic disorder which includes widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points in the body. Fibromyalgia affects 3-6 million people in the United States, most of which are women.
In order to get a fibromyalgia diagnosis, you must be able to identify 11 or more tender points in your body. Fibromyalgia is caused by a stress-induced change in metabolism and healing. Unfortunately, it is a chronic condition. It won't however, cause damage to your joints, muscles, or internal organs. People with Fibromyalgia may experience some or all of these symptoms:
• sleep disturbances
• morning stiffness
• irritable bowel syndrome
• painful menstrual periods
• restless leg syndrome
• temperature sensitivity
• cognitive and memory problems
One of the major physical abnormalities noted with fibromyalgia lies in the actual muscle itself. It has been found that in people with fibromyalgia, there is a buildup of a protein called "Ground Substance." This ground substance is normally found in muscle, bone and connective tissue all over your body. It is responsible for making the tissues stronger and less susceptible to tearing. In a person who does not have fibromyalgia, when a muscle is injured, the muscle tissue is able to regenerate and over time, completely heal itself. In a person who has fibromyalgia, the muscle is unable to do this. Instead of healing itself, an abnormally large amount of ground substance builds up in the injured area. It is the ground substance, in addition to muscle spasm that creates the muscle 'knots' associated with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome Treatment
Fibromyalgia treatment often requires a team approach, utilizing chiropractic care, trigger point therapy, massage, dietary changes, as well as exercises and stretching. Another great option for treatment for those suffering from fibromyalgia that we offer in our office is something called Rapid Release Therapy. Rapid Release Therapy is focused on relief of muscle and joint pain. It uses targeted high speed vibration to deliver compression waves to the muscles and joints. It uses the optimum frequency along with a short 2mm stroke, resulting in a powerful yet gentle therapy. It offers relief of soft tissue problems affecting the nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Are you experiencing pain from fibromyalgia syndrome? If so, don't hesitate to give your Duluth Chiropractor a call today and stop living in pain.Call us today for a FREE consultation! | biology |
https://www.sabinshahmd.com/femoral-shaft-fracture-orthopedic-sports-medicine-surgeon-grand-rapids-detroit-mi/ | 2024-04-24T18:40:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819847.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424174709-20240424204709-00377.warc.gz | 0.907771 | 998 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__174597716 | en | What is Femoral Shaft Fracture?
A femoral shaft fracture is a crack or break anywhere along the long and straight section of the femur (thighbone) due to high-energy trauma or low-energy trauma in osteoporotic patients. The femur is the strongest and longest bone in the body. It connects with the pelvis at the top to form the hip joint and the tibia and fibula at the bottom to form the knee joint.
Types of Femoral Shaft Fracture
Femoral fractures are classified into different types based on the site of the fracture, pattern of the fracture, and whether the muscle and skin over the bone is ruptured by the injury.
In general, femoral shaft fractures can be divided into the following common types:
- Transverse fracture: This type of fracture occurs along the femoral shaft in a horizontal line pattern.
- Oblique fracture: In this type, the fracture occurs across the shaft in an angled line pattern.
- Spiral fracture: In this type, the fracture line surrounds the shaft and occurs as a result of a twisting force.
- Comminuted fracture: This type of fracture involves a splinter or break of bone into 3 or more pieces.
- Open fracture: This is also known as a compound fracture and is the most serious form of femoral shaft fracture in which the fracture causes the bone pieces to stick out through the skin to the outer environment resulting in serious injury to surrounding soft tissue structures, such as muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
Causes of Femoral Shaft Fracture
Some of the common causes of femoral shaft fractures include:
- High-energy trauma, such as motor vehicle collisions or contact sports
- Low-energy trauma in the elderly, such as a fall from standing
- Pedestrian versus automobile accident
- Falls from height
- Mineral deficiency
- Gunshot trauma
- Direct blow to the femoral shaft
Signs and Symptoms of Femoral Shaft Fracture
Some of the signs and symptoms of femoral shaft fractures include:
- Difficulty walking
- Leg-length discrepancy
- Inability to bear weight
Diagnosis of Femoral Shaft Fracture
To diagnose a femoral shaft fracture, your doctor will review your symptoms and medical history and conduct a thorough physical examination to look for signs of swelling, bruises, rupture of the skin, or any other bone deformities. In order to confirm the diagnosis and obtain further information on the severity of the fracture, your doctor may recommend:
- X-rays: This study uses high electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of the bones and helps to detect whether the femur is intact or broken and the type of fracture and its location.
- CT scan: This scan uses special x-rays that produce images of the cross-section of your limb with clear images of any damage present that is not visible in an x-ray. It provides your doctor with crucial information about the severity of the fracture.
Treatment for Femoral Shaft Fracture
Surgery is the most preferred choice of treatment for femoral shaft fractures as most fractures require surgical intervention to heal. However, fractures in children until 5 years are sometimes treated with conservative measures such as a cast.
- Casting: In this method, a spica cast is used to hold the fractured bone fragments in proper position until the bone heals. A cast is a covering made of plastic or fiber that encases the affected limb to stabilize the bone.
- Traction: This method is employed if a significant leg-length discrepancy is noted and involves placing the limb in a weight and counterweight system (traction) to ensure the bones are realigned properly to stabilize the bone.
- External fixation: This method is performed in case you have multiple injuries. Your doctor will place metal screws and pins inside the bone which will be attached to a rod present outside the skin. This helps in stabilizing the bones.
- Intramedullary nailing: In this method, a rod is passed along the broken bone and intramedullary nails made of titanium are fixed above and below the femoral shaft to stabilize and heal it.
- Plates and screws: In this procedure, your doctor will reposition the fragmented bones and align them by fixing it with screws and metal plates. The plates and screws method is employed when intramedullary nailing is not a viable option.
After the surgery, your doctor will recommend physical therapy to strengthen the bone and surrounding muscles and to help ensure return to optimum function as quickly as possible. However, complete healing of most femoral shaft fractures takes around 3 to 6 months or longer. | biology |
http://greenshoresnyc.org/1/post/2014/05/greening-western-queens-perennial-planting-workshop-2014.html | 2017-10-22T09:53:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187825174.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20171022094207-20171022114207-00528.warc.gz | 0.860873 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2017-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__176082448 | en | Greening Western Queens Perennial Planting Workshop 2014!
Saturday, May 17, 2014
10am to 1pm
(rain date is Sunday, May 18)
Hoyt Avenue North and 24th Street
Learn about native perennials and how they enhance the soil in tree beds and improve the health of our young trees!
Help plant perennials that will bloom every year and attract butterflies and birds to enhance the local ecosystem.
Tools and refreshments will be provided.
Please rsvp by contacting Bin at:
or call: (917) 613-5742 | biology |
https://www.myadbaby.com/en/diaper-rash/what-casues-diaper-rash/ | 2018-12-11T21:28:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823702.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20181211194359-20181211215859-00266.warc.gz | 0.8928 | 154 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__132255842 | en | What Causes Diaper Rash?
Babies are so susceptible to diaper rash that wet and soiled diapers can irritate baby's delicate skin. Naturally, if your baby is in a wet diaper for too long, she will be more prone to getting a rash.
Some of the most common causes of diaper rash to be aware of are:
- Irritation due to bowel movements and diarrhea
- Irritation due to moisture from urine
(even the most absorbent diapers leave some wetness behind)
- Not drying the skin thoroughly after a diaper change
- Diaper chafing/friction
- Allergic reaction to ingredients found in diaper wipes, laundry detergent, soap, lotion
- Change in food or introducing new foods | biology |
https://pcci.montp.inserm.fr/index.php/research/diagnostic-and-therapeutic-innovation/ | 2020-10-29T11:38:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107904039.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20201029095029-20201029125029-00382.warc.gz | 0.868247 | 220 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__147802062 | en | This team is involved in three major domains
Innovative diagnostic approaches
- To develop new technical approaches to address the current analytical barriers (flexibility, multiplexing, assays based on T cell analysis, duration and cost).
- To develop molecular or immunological tools that can be combined with automated platforms or, on the contrary, with easy-to-handle rapid and portable tests according to the targeted needs.
New approaches and tests for low and middle income (LMI) countries
- To develop diagnosis assays adapted to LMI countries
- To scaling up testing in field and decentralized environments
- To provide data about HIV, viral hepatitis, TB and others infectious diseases in LMI countries
Prevention of the transmission of infectious agents (vertical , sexual , transfusional transmisions , IV drugs & other parenteral ways)
- To improve the development of more flexible innovative diagnostic strategies to face known and emerging infectious and immunological risks for improving blood safety.
- To develop diagnostic strategies for future personalized medicine in the context of the prevention of chronic infections. | biology |
http://www.everymileearned.com/2015/06/irun-4-pkd.html | 2018-11-14T22:48:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039742316.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20181114211915-20181114233915-00379.warc.gz | 0.974545 | 850 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__25935934 | en | PKD. Polycystic kidney disease.
The following information is from National Kidney Foundation (I've abbreviated some the page here)
What is polycystic kidney disease?
Polycystic kidney disease (also called PKD) causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys. These cysts are filled with fluid. If too many cysts grow or if they get too big, the kidneys can become damaged. PKD cysts can slowly replace much of the kidneys, reducing kidney function and leading to kidney failure.
How common is PKD?
In the United States about 600,000 people have PKD. It is the fourth leading cause of kidney failure. It is found in all races and occurs equally in men and women. It causes about 5% of all kidney failure.
What other organs besides the kidney are affected by PKD?
PKD can affect other organs besides the kidney. People with PKD may have cysts in their liver, pancreas, spleen, ovaries, and large bowel. Cysts in these organs usually do not cause serious problems, but can in some people. PKD can also affect the brain or heart. If PKD affects the brain, it can cause an aneurysm. An aneurysm is a bulging blood vessel that can burst, resulting in a stroke or even death. If PKD affects the heart, the valves can become floppy, resulting in a heart murmur in some patients.
Does everyone with PKD develop kidney failure?
No. About 50 percent of people with PKD will have kidney failure by age 60, and about 60 percent will have kidney failure by age 70. People with kidney failure will need dialysis or a kidney transplant.
How is PKD treated?
At present, there is no cure for PKD. However, a lot of research is being done. Many studies suggest that some treatments may slow the rate of kidney disease in PKD, but further research is needed before these treatments can be used in patients. Other studies are helping us understand the genetic basis of PKD.
Who is at risk for developing PKD?
PKD runs in families. It is an inherited disorder that is passed from parents to children through genes. Genes are the basic elements of heredity. At conception, children receive a set of genes from each parent. They determine many characteristics such as hair color and eye color. Genes can also determine the likelihood of developing a disease.
If you're asking why PKD speaks to my heart it's because it runs in my family. My grandmother and uncle had it (both are now deceased), my mom, my aunt, a cousin and another family member have it. My aunt has been on a kidney transplant waiting list for 3 years now and my mom's kidney function is almost to the point of needing dialysis or seeing if she'd be eligible to be placed on the waiting list.
So far I have not been diagnosed with this but I continue to watch for signs. Two family members were outside the normal ages of diagnosis when they found out they have it so I know it can show up at anytime.
iRun 4 PKD for those who can't. My mom's kidneys are so large that she has a hard time walking very fast or playing with her grandkids or doing chores around the house without her ribs pushing on her kidneys. She would love to be more active than she is but is limited by pain.
iRun 4 PKD for those laying on a bed in a dialysis ward, having the toxins pulled from their blood by a machine because their kidneys no longer can do it.
iRun 4 PKD for my children's future. Even though I don't have this disease, my children still have a chance of having it passed to them. I hope by raising money for research and treatments I can give them hope in a future without PKD.
Please go to my donation page, Kirsten Reynolds Run for PKD, to read a little more about my mission this year and to make a donation for PKD.
Thank you for partnering with me to fight this disease. | biology |
https://www.lefkowitzlab.org/ | 2024-04-20T03:15:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817474.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420025340-20240420055340-00050.warc.gz | 0.95711 | 634 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__133092848 | en | A Bit About Robert J. Lefkowitz
Dr. Lefkowitz is the Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry at Duke University. He has been an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute since 1976. He was the 2012 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, a prize he shared with his former trainee Dr. Brian Kobilka, who is currently a Professor at Stanford.
Lefkowitz was born on April 15, 1943, in The Bronx, New York.
He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1966 with an M.D. Degree. After serving an internship and one year of general medical residency at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, he served as Clinical and Research Associate at the National Institutes of Health from 1968 to 1970.
Upon completing his medical residency and research and clinical training in 1973 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston he joined the faculty at Duke where he has worked ever since.
Lefkowitz studies receptor biology and signal transduction and is most well-known for his detailed characterizations of the sequence, structure and function of the β-adrenergic and related receptors and for the discovery and characterization of the two families of proteins which regulate them, the G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) kinases and β-arrestins.
In the mid-1980s and 1990’s he and his colleagues discovered that all GPCRs (which include the β-adrenergic receptor) have a very similar molecular structure. About 1,000 different receptors in the human body belong to this same family. As a result researchers now understand how to effectively target the largest receptor family in the human body. Today, as many as 30-50 percent of all prescription drugs are designed to “fit” like keys into the similarly structured locks of Lefkowitz’ receptors-everything from anti-histamines to ulcer drugs to beta blockers that help relieve hypertension, angina and coronary disease.
In 1988, he was inducted into both the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and in 1994, he was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences.
Lefkowitz has received more than 70 awards for his work on cellular receptors, including the Gairdner Foundation International Award (1988), the Association of America Medical Colleges’ Biomedical Research Award (1990), the American Heart Association’s Basic Research Prize (1990) and its Research Achievement Award (2009), the Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cardiovascular Research (1992), the National Academy of Sciences’ Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal (2001), Fred Conrad Koch Award of The Endocrine Society (2001), and nine honorary doctorates. In 2007 he received the Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research and The Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine. He received the 2007 National Medal of Science, presented by President George W. Bush on Sept. 29, 2008, and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2012. | biology |
https://www.uprosa.com/events-2019/2019/5/11/ggjkzge6ck9zhmznzfu2n239dxbb3q | 2019-08-22T21:19:26 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027317359.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20190822194105-20190822220105-00166.warc.gz | 0.930157 | 232 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__73107403 | en | You’re in possession of one of the most complex and incredible objects in the known universe: the human brain. It isn’t much to look at – a wrinkled pink blob with the texture of soft tofu, yet it’s what has enabled our species to build civilisations, create great art and fly to the moon.
How does a 1.4 kilogram tangle of nerve cells allow you to sense, understand and change the world? How does it support thought, memoryand consciousness? What is intelligence and how does it change as we grow older? Are male and female brains so different? What are the profound connections between the human brain and body? And what happens when things go wrong?
Join six experts working at the forefront of neuroscience, genetics and psychiatry to answer these questions and more. Discover why this is the most exciting time in the history of brain science.
Anyone interested in neuroscience, whatever your age or background. Whether you're a scientist, a student or simply a fascinated human being, Instant Expert: Mysteries of the Mind offers the chance to learn directly from the experts at our one-day masterclass | biology |
https://www.injurylaw-carolinas.com/how-a-small-hospital-mistake-c/index.html | 2021-05-19T02:58:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243991562.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20210519012635-20210519042635-00425.warc.gz | 0.950444 | 673 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__177110343 | en | Workers at Greenville Health System have identified a piece of equipment they believe is responsible for infecting 14 people with atypical mycobacterium during routine surgeries, according to a recent news report from WLTX 19.
The first infection was diagnosed in March 2014, although the surgery that introduced the infection may have happened much earlier because the bacterium has a long incubation period, according to hospital officials. One of the fourteen patients diagnosed with the infection died, although hospital officials believe the cause of death was another underlying medical condition, not the infection itself.
What is an Atypical Microbacterium?
Atypical microbacterium are a group of bacteria in the same family as the bacterium that causes tuberculosis. While atypical microbacteria do not cause tuberculosis, they can cause other infections and illnesses. They can be found in water, soil, some unpasteurized food items like raw milk, and in animals.
How Do People Become Infected with Atypical Microbacteria?
Some people carry the bacteria naturally within their bodies and show no signs of disease. It is also possible to “catch” an atypical microbacterium from a number of sources. A simple failure to observe proper sterilization and hygiene procedures can cause an infection, especially in a hospital or medical setting. It’s also possible to get the infection from food that has not been properly prepared, from exposure to infected animals, or from other sources.
Atypical microbacterium infections are rarely transmitted from person to person. If a loved one has such an infection, however, proper hygiene procedures like regular handwashing are essential.
What Are the Symptoms?
Symptoms of an atypical microbacterium infection include coughing, fever, weakness, and weight loss. People who have weakened immune systems, are already ill with another virus or infection, have lung disease or lung damage, or who drink or smoke heavily are at a higher risk of becoming infected than individuals who do not fit into any of these categories.
Because the symptoms of an atypical microbacterial infection can mimic the symptoms of tuberculosis, it is important to ensure the diagnosis is correct. One way doctors attempt to distinguish between tuberculosis and an atypical microbacterium infection is by performing a chest x-ray or other tests.
I Think I Have an Infection. What Should I Do?
First, see your doctor if you haven’t already. Before your appointment, try to recall everything you can about when the symptoms started, how they have changed or stayed the same over time, and what you have done to treat them. Write this information down if writing will help you remember it. The more information your doctor has, the more effectively he or she can treat you.
Next, if you know or suspect that your infection was the result of negligent treatment by another person or party, consider speaking to an experienced injury lawyer.
If you’ve been injured in a hospital, nursing home or other medical facility in South Carolina, don’t wait: call an experienced personal injury lawyer who can answer your questions and help you protect your legal rights. Call us today at 1.800.533.6845 for a free and confidential injury consultation. | biology |
https://www.derminstitute.org/services/skin-cancer | 2022-05-21T09:44:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662539049.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521080921-20220521110921-00582.warc.gz | 0.944064 | 508 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__200544147 | en | Did you know skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in America? At The Dermatology Institute of Georgia, Dr. Felicity M. Warren offers thorough skin cancer screenings and care to residents of both Lilburn and Acworth, Georgia. It’s never too early or too late to have a comprehensive professional skin cancer screening. Schedule your appointment today by calling the office or using the online scheduling tool.
There are three main kinds of skin cancer. While some types of cancer begin in other areas and spread to the skin, true skin cancer originates in skin cells.
The three types of skin cancer include:
Each of these skin cancers has a unique treatment path, but early detection is the key to a favorable outcome. Learning what to look for is essential, but taking the time actually to check your skin from head to toe for irregularities is sometimes easier said than done.
Basal cell and squamous cell cancers reside in areas that get regular sun exposure, like your head or arms. They often appear as new sores, bumps, or growths that don’t heal quickly.
They can be red, pink, translucent, or varied in color. These areas of skin can also be flat or raised or rough or smooth.
Melanoma often appears in the form of a new or unusual mole. Most people have one or more moles, but when they have irregular borders, are blotchy in color, or grow larger, Dr. Warren needs to check them out.
Diagnosis begins with a thorough physical examination. Dr. Felicity Warren checks for any irregularities in your skin. If she sees anything troubling, she takes a biopsy, which is a small sample of skin cells. Lab testing can determine if the sample contains cancerous cells.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly 10,000 Americans receive a skin cancer diagnosis every year.
Dr. Warren guides you to the treatment that’s best for you, depending on the type of skin cancer, its location, and how advanced it is.
Standard skin cancer treatment options usually include:
There may be a genetic component to skin cancer, but there are also plenty of things you can do to prevent cancer from developing. A rigorous program of sun protection is a great place to start, and routine skin cancer screenings are also important.
Your skin cancer screening is just a quick phone call away. Reach out to The Dermatology Institute of Georgia to book your appointment today. | biology |
https://www.suretyproperty.com.au/blog/not-all-termite-are-bad-for-homeowners-but-you-need-to-know-when-they-are-bad/ | 2024-03-01T03:44:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474948.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301030138-20240301060138-00685.warc.gz | 0.963833 | 486 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__12844610 | en | “Most of them are quite safe,” science teacher and conservationist Greg Smith told 891 ABC Adelaide‘s Weekends program.
“There are only really a handful that are dangerous to human structures.”
Mr Smith said throughout South Australia’s Mount Lofty Ranges there were two main types of termites — mound-building termites and subterranean termites.
The good termites
“The mound builders actually eat grass — so they are not a real problem at all,” Mr Smith said.
He said the mound-building termites were a vital part of the ecosystem.
“Some bird species eat termites and won’t breed at all without them,” Mr Smith said.
Bird breeders actively harvest termites to feed their animals during breeding seasons but leave the mounds intact.
“We don’t destroy the mounds when we see them, we just take a section of it out and then cover it back up,” Mr Smith said.
The heath goanna (Varanus rosenbergi) lays its eggs in termite mounds.
The goanna is classified as vulnerable in South Australia by the environment department, with several areas now listing them as endangered.
“They are almost extinct in the [Adelaide] Hills,” Mr Smith said.
The bad termites
“The subterranean ones will travel underground for up to 200 metres, into a new food source, which may be your house,” Mr Smith said.
In suburbia he said the average residential block was about 10 metres wide, which would give a termite nest up to 20 houses in its range.
Mr Smith said people wanting to rid a home block of termites needed to be aware of the longevity of chemicals if used.
“Anything that can kill something is not going to do us any favours in the long run.”
“It might kill an insect in a few minutes, but I always worry about the long-term affects on ourselves.”
Mr Smith recommended home users check which type of termite nest they have discovered before attempting to destroy it.
If it was a breed that was a threat to buildings, he suggested owners check the contents and warnings of poisons before using them around homes. | biology |
https://newmindfullife.com/meditation-guide/mindfulness-therapy/the-biology-of-oneness-good-energy/ | 2023-09-23T17:22:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506528.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923162848-20230923192848-00323.warc.gz | 0.923777 | 474 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__324491728 | en | The Vagus: A Biological Mechanism for Oneness?
by: Matthew S. Goodman, MA, BCB
When we are feeling more emotionally connected to people around us, our heart rhythms are more in sync with one another, suggesting a state of interpersonal “coherence.” When you are in a room filled with “good energy,” or are deeply tuned into your partner, the cells in your body are actually reflecting this harmony on a physiological level. Heart rate rhythms and the generation of a “coherent” state are mediated by a fascinating, and generally overlooked, structure in our nervous system. Let me introduce you to the vagus nerve.
The vagus nerve runs from the brainstem to other parts of the body, including the heart and digestive tract. According to Stephen Porges and the “Polyvagal Theory,” the vagus evolved to serve three distinct mechanisms: 1) immobilization or “shutdown,” 2) sympathetic or “fight or flight,” and 3) social engagement.
So how, exactly, does this nerve influence these different states? Threats to an individual, whether external (a dark alley) or internal (worrying about the future), lead to vagal withdrawal and prepare us for defensive action, or “fight or flight.”. Trauma may lead to immobilization or shutdown of the system. When we feel safe, however, and are able to self-regulate our internal activity, the “rest,” “digest,” and “heal” part of our body kicks on and allows the evolutionarily-newer branch of the vagus to activate our social engagement system. When this occurs, our heart rates become rhythmic, juices start churning and digesting in our guts, and we’re better able to sense into our bodies. In sum, we feel more connected.
Interestingly, meditation is one way to gain better control of this vagal mechanism. Both increased attentional control and slow breathing patterns contribute to better vagal regulation. This should come as no surprise, considering a common effect of one’s meditation (or other contemplative) practice is feeling more connected to others- or feeling “oneness.” | biology |
http://www.journaljabb.com/index.php/JABB/article/view/30135 | 2020-03-28T23:48:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370493121.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20200328225036-20200329015036-00308.warc.gz | 0.801359 | 1,027 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__160110079 | en | Main Article Content
Aims: This study aims to define criteria for the main physical and chemical characteristics of the environmental niches populated with electrochemically active microorganisms, capable to perform anaerobic respiration and potentially used in Bio-electrochemical systems such as Microbial Fuel Cells.
Study Design: In this study, specific parameters of the environment in water bodies (such as lakes, streams etc.) and their bottom layers are analyzed. The main parameters of interest include the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the water column, the organic matter content in the sediments and the presence of alternative electron acceptors (such as iron and manganese ions) to support anaerobic respiration. Sediment microorganisms are characterized for their electrochemical and biodegradation activity.
Place and Duration of Study: The tested sediment and water samples were collected from "Poda" Protected Site located on the outfall of Lake “Uzungeren”, south of City of Burgas, Bulgaria.
Methodology: The samples were analyzed employing TGA, ICP and microbiological methods focusing on chemical, physical and biological conditions available for anaerobic respiration in this ecological niche.
Results: The results show very low concentrations of dissolved oxygen (from 1.4 to 2.2 mg/dm3 in the various locations). The conductivity and the pH values measured were relatively high and the mean values obtained are 5230 μS/cm and 8.2 respectively. The sediment samples demonstrated very high organic matter content (22.5% of the dry mass) and relatively high levels of iron and manganese.
Microbial fuel cell powered by mixed bacterial culture isolated from the tested sediment samples demonstrated stable performance reaching power density of 3.5 W/m2 and the COD removal rate of 42 mgO2/dm3 per day.
Conclusion: The result confirms the initial hypothesis that electrochemically active microorganisms are available in environments with high concentration of organic matter, iron and manganese in combination with low availability of dissolved oxygen. Mixed culture of anaerobic bacteria isolated from the tested sediment sample was successfully implemented to power Microbial Fuel Cell.
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Rabaey K, Verstraete W. Microbial fuel cells: Novel biotechnology for energy generation. Trends Biotechnol. 2005;23(6): 291-298.
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Reguera G, Nevin KP, Nicoll JS, Covalla SF, Woodard TL, Lovley DR. Biofilm and Nanowire Production Leads to Increased Current in Geobacter sulfurreducens Fuel Cells. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2006; 72(11):7345-7348.
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Zhang T, Cui C, Chen S, Ai X, et al. A novel mediatorless microbial fuel cell based on direct biocatalysis of Escherichia coli. Chem Comm. 2006;21: 2257–2259. | biology |
https://indianaacademyofscience.org/research-grants/ | 2024-02-22T14:04:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473819.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222125841-20240222155841-00640.warc.gz | 0.947275 | 286 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__1352379 | en | The Senior Research Grants Program provides grants of up to $3000 for Academy members or the undergraduate or graduate students they sponsor to support the purchase of supplies, travel costs, salaries of research assistants, field costs, and limited equipment purchases. While the selection process favors applications from investigators with limited resources, start-up projects, and those with special impact on Indiana, a wide variety of projects have been funded in the past. The deadlines for the submission of proposals to the chair of the Research Grants Committee are 15 September and 1 March of each year
If you have questions e-mail [email protected].
The Winona Welch Award for Botanical Biodiversity Research supports biodiversity research (e.g., surveys and systematics) of plants and their allies (e.g., algae and fungi). One award of $400.00 is made each year for worthy proposals.
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grants support projects that promote an environment in which all individuals share a sense of belonging, feel respected, are treated fairly, are provided opportunities to develop professionally, and can excel in their chosen career paths.
The Academy’s INDIANA COMMUNITY GRANTS initiative provides funding to IAS senior scientist members for science education projects and programming presented by other Indiana organizations in which they are involved; organizations with similar goals as the Academy, and further the importance of Indiana science. | biology |
http://www.humanbodyhelp.com/loose-areolar-connective-tissue/ | 2022-08-10T02:28:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571097.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220810010059-20220810040059-00473.warc.gz | 0.881396 | 258 | CC-MAIN-2022-33 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__54340418 | en | - Elastic fiber (looks as if someone drew a line on the slide with a sharp pencil)
- Collagen fibers (arranged in a loose fashion)
- Fibers (collagen, elastic, and reticular) are loosely organized, so this tissue can distort without damage.
- Elastic fibers make the tissue resilient. This tissue returns to its original shape when distorted.
- The matrix is thick/viscus (the consistency of clear maple syrup)
- There are many cells that can be found in this tissue:
- Fibroblasts (that make the fibers)
- Mast cells (that initiate inflammatory response)
- Macrophages (that patrol for and destroy foreign invaders like bacteria)
- White blood cells (that patrol for and destroy foreign invaders like bacteria)
- Provides padding/cushion
- Has elastic properties to allow for movement
- This tissue is one of the packaging materials of the body.
- Forms a layer that separates skin from deeper structures.
- Forms lamina propria of mucus membranes (the foundation layer that connects the mucus membranes to what lies underneath)
- Packages organs
- Surrounds capillaries | biology |
https://gkbooks.in/structure-and-function-of-nucleus/ | 2024-03-01T04:32:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474948.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301030138-20240301060138-00159.warc.gz | 0.921824 | 1,388 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__49283959 | en | The nucleus is a crucial part of a cell that controls nearly all of its activities. Cells are broadly classified into two types based on whether they have a nucleus or not – prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have one. This classification helps us understand different types of cells.
What is a Nucleus?
The most important part of a cell is the nucleus (more than one is called nuclei). The word “nucleus” comes from Latin, meaning the “kernel of a nut.”
A nucleus is a vital part of eukaryotic cells, surrounded by a double membrane, and it holds the genetic material.
A diagram shows the different parts of a nucleus. It’s essential to note that only eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells have a nucleoid.
As mentioned earlier, the nucleus is exclusive to eukaryotic cells, setting them apart. However, some cells, like red blood cells (RBCs), don’t have a nucleus, even though they come from eukaryotic organisms.
Structure Of Nucleus
Usually, the nucleus is the most noticeable part of the cell.
- The nucleus is entirely surrounded by membranes.
- It is surrounded by a structure called the nuclear envelope.
- This membrane separates the cytoplasm from the materials inside the nucleus.
- The cell’s chromosomes are also enclosed within it.
- DNA is found in the chromosomes, and they hold the genetic information needed to make various cell parts and to reproduce life.
The nucleus has important functions:
- Hereditary Information and Control: It holds the cell’s genetic information and manages the cell’s growth and reproduction.
- Membrane-Bound Structure: Described as a structure surrounded by membranes, it contains the cell’s genetic material.
- Active Cellular Processes: Beyond being a storage for DNA, the nucleus is involved in vital cellular activities.
- DNA Replication: The nucleus enables the duplication of DNA through a process called DNA Replication, creating an exact copy.
- Cell Division: This duplication is the initial step in cell division, ensuring each new cell has its set of instructions.
- Transcription Site: The nucleus serves as the site for transcription, generating various types of RNA from DNA. It’s like making copies of specific pages of the body’s instructions that can be read by the rest of the cell.
- Biology’s Central Rule: Following the fundamental rule of biology, DNA is copied into RNA, and then proteins are formed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nucleus
Q1. What important polymer is located in the nucleus?
Answer: The DNA, which is the genetic material of the cell, is a polymer of nucleotides found within the nucleus.
Q2. Can DNA leave the nucleus?
Answer: Eukaryotic DNA does not leave the nucleus but is copied into RNA molecules, which may then travel out of the nucleus.
Q3. What is the difference between a nucleus and a nucleoid?
Answer: A nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle housing DNA in eukaryotes, while a nucleoid is an irregularly shaped region housing genetic material in prokaryotes.
Q4. What is the difference between a nucleus and a nucleolus?
Answer: The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle containing DNA, while the nucleolus is a sub-organelle within the nucleus responsible for RNA synthesis and ribosome formation.
Q5. What is the nucleus?
Answer: The nucleus is a vital organelle enclosed by a double membrane. It holds genetic material and instructions crucial for cellular processes. This organelle is exclusively present in eukaryotic cells and ranks among the largest in a cell.
Q6. What is the structure of the Nucleus?
Answer: The nucleus features a double-membraned envelope, known as the nuclear membrane. It houses the nucleolus, occupying 25% of the volume. Thread-like structures called chromatins, containing proteins and DNA, are also present. Mechanical strength is provided by the nuclear matrix, a network of fibers similar to the cytoskeleton.
Q7. What are the functions of the nucleus?
Answer: The nucleus serves two primary functions:
- DNA Storage: It stores the cell’s hereditary material, DNA.
- Cellular Coordination: The nucleus coordinates essential cellular activities like protein synthesis, cell division, growth, and various other crucial functions.
Q8. How does the nucleus contribute to cell reproduction?
Answer: The nucleus plays a crucial role in cell reproduction by facilitating DNA replication through a process known as DNA Replication. This ensures the creation of identical genetic material, a fundamental step in cell division.
Q9. Can you explain the significance of the nucleolus within the nucleus?
Answer: Certainly. The nucleolus, located within the nucleus, is responsible for the assembly of ribosomes, essential for protein synthesis. It occupies a quarter of the nucleus’s volume, emphasizing its importance in cellular functions.
Q10. Who discovered the cell nucleus?
Answer: The nucleus was first discovered by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek during his study of microorganisms, and its details were further described by Robert Brown in 1831.
Q11. Do prokaryotes have a nucleus?
Answer: Prokaryotic cells, including bacteria and archaea, lack a true nucleus. Instead, they have a membrane-less nucleoid region that contains their free-floating DNA.
Q12. Do archaebacteria and eubacteria have a nucleus?
Answer: Both archaebacteria and eubacteria, being prokaryotic organisms, lack all membrane-bound organelles, including the nucleus.
Q13: Do viruses have a nucleus?
Answer: Viruses do not possess any cell organelles, including a nucleus.
Q14. Do protists have a nucleus?
Answer: Yes, protists, as eukaryotic cells, have a membrane-bound nucleus that houses their genetic material.
Q15. Do fungi and amoeba have a nucleus?
Answer: Yes, fungi and amoeba, being eukaryotes, have a membrane-bound nucleus within their cells.
Q16. Do white blood cells have a nucleus?
Answer: Yes, white blood cells, or leucocytes, have a distinct nucleus that sets them apart from other blood cells.
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http://pin-acupuncture.com/about/specialties/ | 2013-05-25T00:49:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368705305291/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516115505-00069-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.927136 | 3,788 | CC-MAIN-2013-20 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__193648648 | en | Those who suffer from allergies and chronic pain throughout the season often turn to over-the-counter medicines despite common side effects that include drowsiness, dizziness, dryness, fatigue, insomnia, nervousness, and digestive disturbance. These medications suppress your immune system and can even cause chemical dependency. Worse still, Medicinal treatment of allergies targets only the symptoms and not the root cause. Those who seek a natural and effective alternative need search no further than Traditional Chinese Medicine.
What TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Can Treat:
Allergies and Traditional Chinese Medicine
The prime objective behind Traditional Chinese Medicine is complete relief from acute symptoms in addition to the correction of root energy imbalances that are causing those symptoms. Most allergy symptoms are related to underlying disharmonies involving Wei Qi (or defensive energy), Spleen Qi, and Kidney Qi - all of which I explain below.
Wei Qi and Lung Qi: With Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), illness prevention begins by fortifying the protective layer around the exterior of the body called Wei Qi, or your defensive energy. A strong and healthy Wei Qi is your body’s initial protection against all external pathogens. If defensive energy is weak, “wind pathogens” transmitted through the air will enter the body. This combination of wind borne pathogens and a deficient Wei Qi is a recipe for illness. People with Wei Qi deficiency catch colds easily and allergy symptoms may be particularly bad in windy seasons such as the spring or the fall.
Patients with seasonal allergies, chronic cough and/or recurrent colds and flu are also likely to have lung deficiencies, since Wei Qi and immune function are part of the lung’s energy. Lung Qi controls the domain of the skin, lungs, nose, sinuses, and respiratory passages.
Spleen Qi: Behind every weak immune system is a Spleen Qi deficiency. The spleen is an integral part of the digestive system. It is the job of the spleen to transform food into healthy energies. If Spleen Qi is weak, it is unable to efficiently distribute this healthy Qi throughout the systems of your body. Thus the immune system suffers. Spleen Qi deficiency is usually accompanied by dampness: fluids fail to metabolize and often end up turning into excess phlegm and mucus. An absence of Spleen Qi coupled with dampness is a common underlying condition with allergy symptoms.
Kidney Qi: The root of constitutional and all other energy systems in the body is Kidney Qi. Thus Kidney Qi deficiencies are most often related to deficiency imbalances. In such cases that allergies, asthma, or chronic respiratory illnesses have been problems since childhood, your Kidney Qi must be addressed. It is also important to note that kidney energy is damaged by long-term medication use.
Allergies & Chinese Herbal Medicine
There are many Chinese herbs that restore Qi and enhance the immune system so that it can battle seasonal allergies. For best results and safety, herbal formulas should only be prescribed by professionally trained herbalists. The formulas I prescribe will address each patient’s unique presentation of symptoms and thus vary greatly from case to case.
Allergies and Lifestyle: Survival Tips
The following suggestions may help minimize suffering:
- Minimize exposure to your allergens. Check local news for forecasts and current pollen levels, and stay indoors when pollen count or humidity is high. The morning is prime pollen time – especially when dry and windy. Plan outdoors activities for later in the day, or after a good rain.
- Keep windows shut when the pollen count is high. Including those in your house and car. Use air conditioning if possible, or keep indoor air dry with a dehumidifier. A HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter or an electrostatic precipitator may also help clean pollen and mold from the indoor air.
- Don’t hang laundry outside. Since pollen may cling to towels and sheets, wash all bedding every 7 to 14 days in indoor washer and dryer units. Also, remove clothes you’ve worn outside and shower to rinse pollen from your skin and hair.
- Avoid mowing the grass, pulling weeds or raking leaves. If you must do these, wear a mask to filter pollen and molds from the air.
- Plan vacations where pollen isn’t prevalent. A good choice is the beach.
- Swim for exercise. In fact, you’ll find one of the purest concentrations of air in the ten to 15 inch layer right above the water, and the gentle humidity keeps your airways from drying out. If you exercise outdoors, use a neti pot before and after exercising to get rid of dust, pollen, and mucus from your nose.
Diet and Supplements for Allergy Season
A well-balanced healthy diet will keep your immune system going strong. More specifically, it is best to minimize (or avoid) cow’s milk and other dairy products as they contribute to the production of phlegm and mucus. Overindulgence in simple carbohydrates and sweets can also contribute to allergies, since cause damage to Spleen Qi.
Incorporate Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. These can be found in salmon, tuna, mackerel, and other cold-water fish. Yet consume fish with high mercury levels in moderation – such as tuna – in moderation. Pregnant women especially. Check the USDA website for more information on mercury in fish.
Flax seeds, hemp seeds, walnuts, and canola oil are high in Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA), which the body converts to Eicosa-Pentaenoic Acid (EPA), the form found in fish.
Prevention is the Best Medicine
The best time to get treated for seasonal allergies is before they show up. Start a treatment program that includes acupuncture and Chinese herbs 6-8 weeks before symptoms typically start for you. This helps boost the immune system and prevents symptoms from appearing since your underlying energies will be strong and resilient. However, if allergy symptoms are already bothering you, start treatment as soon as possible for best results.
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With TCM, asthma can be carefully controlled through the use of acupuncture, herbs and dietary analysis.
The Asthma Attack
Asthma attacks are instigated by an excess in the body. The trigger that causes the attack is something that is not supposed to be in the body, and the asthma sufferer’s body responds with an asthma attack. These triggers are called external evils in TCM. The more frequently the external evils attack the body, the weaker the body becomes. The body is like an army that is attacked over and over again by the asthma trigger, sometimes without fully replenishing its resources. This can cause a vacuity or a weakness in the patient’s body leaving it even more vulnerable to future attacks sometimes making them more frequent and intense.
State of Depletion – the state of the patient’s body and health
The period between the attacks show the state of patient’s true body strength and ability to fend off the trigger. This tends to be a state of weakness or vacuity in asthma patients. This is the time for the patient to replenish the resources that were depleted due to the asthma attack. There are occasional instances where phlegm can become lodged in the lungs. This is called a mixed pattern of vacuity (state of the patient’s body) and repletion (an abundance of phlegm making a home in the lungs). The overall treatment goal at this stage is to strengthen the body (fill the vacuity) so that the attacks are less frequent and less intense because the body is stronger. Phlegm can be dislodged from the lungs while simultaneously strengthening them. This will make the patient’s life easier and much more enjoyable because he/she does not have to take so much time off from work or time out of recreational activities.
Is your asthma getting in the way your life?
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for Asthma
Giving acupuncture and cupping during an asthma attack can help to calm the patient down and to aid in opening up the chest muscles to provide easier breathing. Acupuncture can help to shorten the length and severity of the asthma attack.
It is more common to treat people when they are in the remittent state. The goal of the treatment during this stage is to supplement the body with acupuncture, Chinese herbs and dietary changes in order to strengthen the body’s qi. If there is some phlegm lodged in the lungs and some cough and wheezing during this time, relieving those symptoms are also part of the treatment. The diet is analyzed to see if what the patient is eating is exacerbating the asthma attacks. In general, it is best to stick to a diet that consists of whole foods that are not prepackaged or fast food. Whole, organic, real foods have less/no additives and have better qi. The more healthy the qi of the food you put into your body, the stronger your body’s defenses and the better able your lungs will be to resist your asthma trigger. Try to keep dairy intake to a minimum as TCM dietary theory states that dairy products can exacerbate phlegm production. A qualified, well-trained TCM practitioner will be able to diagnose your vacuity pattern correctly and get you on the path to a better quality of life! (more)
Seattle Air Quality & Differences in Seasonal Air
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality. It indicates the level of air pollution and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. The AQI highlights health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. EPA calculates the AQI for five major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: ground-level ozone, particle pollution (also known as particulate matter), carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. For each of these pollutants, the EPA has established national air quality standards to protect public health.
The worse the air quality is, the worse your asthma could become due to the fact that more particulate matter in the air increases irritation and inflammation to mucus membranes. Here is a link (http://www.pscleanair.org/airq/aqi.aspx ) to the daily AQI. Another thing to consider is if you are affected by the air of the different seasons. Does damp cold winter trigger your asthma? Warm dry summer air? How about spring air that is full of pollen? Take the seasons into account to see when you should be taking more of a break from the outdoors as opposed to being more active. Speak with your practitioner about what your triggers are so that your attacks can be minimized. (more)
2 Wiseman, Nigel & Ye, Fang (1998) A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine. Paradigm Publications: Brookline, MA.
3 Wu, Yan (1997). Practical Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Paradigm Publications: Brookline, MA.
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The use of acupuncture to relieve pain is well established in America. In fact, it is the most common use of acupuncture outside of China, today. Modern medical technology has revealed that the insertion of acupuncture needles causes measurable physiological changes like the release of pain-relieving beta-endorphins in surrounding tissue. However, the effects of such treatments are often short-lived if the root cause of the pain is not treated.
For patients suffering from arthritis, whether it is arthritis of the knee, hip, shoulder, hand or back, we aim to treat the body as a whole, and not just focus on treating the obvious symptoms. The majority of our arthritis patients suffer from rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis (arthropathic psoriasis), which are autoimmune disorders. Hence, our treatments not only focus on controlling the painful symptoms of arthritis, but also on balancing the immune system. The majority of our patients see immediate results in just a few treatments and experience positive long term benefits. Depending on the specific situation, we may recommend traditional acupuncture or a combination of acupuncture and exercise in accordance with our philosophy.
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- In a randomized, placebo-controlled study, researchers found that acupuncture treatment reduced pain and improved joint function in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. (more)
- In mice induced with arthritis, acupuncture stimulation had anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and immuno-regulatory effects. (more)
- A review of literature, concluding that “acupuncture has a place in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.” (more)
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Backpain is temporary and will often get better with time. For the rest, back pain may be a chronic disease that prevents the pursuit of a normal life. The advantage of using acupuncture to treat back pain is that acupuncture not only relieves the pain temporarily, but in many cases, it can also effectively treat the root cause of the pain. In this way, acupuncture can benefit even those who suffer from severe, chronic back pain.
Depending on the cause and severity of the pain, and the overall health of the patient, we will develop a treatment plan consisting of traditional acupuncture or a combination of acupuncture and exercises in accordance with our Active Acupuncture philosophy. Many of our patients see immediate results, increased mobility, and less pain in just several treatments.
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Headaches and Migraines
Headaches and migraines come in many different flavors. Acupuncture, even when performed by the novice practitioner, is effective in providing temporary relief from the common symptoms of headaches and migraines. However, in order to provide lasting relief, the overall health of the body and the root cause of the headaches must be elucidated. Headaches and migraines can be caused by something as benign as a tense neck or by something much more insidious, such as a hormone imbalance. In our years of experience we have treated a wide array of headache and pain related disorders and our patients typically see results in just a few sessions.
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Depending on the cause and severity of the pain, and the overall health of the patient, we will develop a treatment plan consisting of traditional acupuncture or a combination of acupuncture and exercises in accordance with our philosophy. Many of our patients see immediate results, increased mobility, and less pain in just several treatments.
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Every fibromyalgia case is unique and there are many factors that cause it. We urge you to come in for and examination. Acupuncture is commonly used to treat pain, but it is also great for reducing fatigue and anxiety, which are common symptoms for many people who suffer from fibromyalgia. The majority of our fibromyalgia patients have been women. Because we are specialists in women’s health, we are able to help with the female-specific nuances of the disorder.
Scientific Literature on Fibromyalgia
Key points from recent publications:
- A randomized, prospective, placebo-controlled, partially-blind study of 50 fibromyalgia patients concluded that acupuncture not only relieved pain but also had significant beneficial effects for fatigue and anxiety.
We can significantly increase your chances of conception if your infertility is due to:
- Irregular and Annovulatory Menstrual Cycles
- Luteal Phase Defect LPD
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PID
- Premature Ovarian Failure POF
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCOS
- Poor Egg Quality
- Thin and Unresponsive Endometrium
- Cervical / Uterine Factors
- Immunological Factors
- Fallopian Tube Factors
- Ovulation Factors
Acupuncture is able to increase the chances of pregnancy through natural conception, IVF, IUI, and other ARTs because it has been clinically shown to:
- Regulate and stabilize hormone levels
- Help produce more follicles
- Increase blood flow to the uterus and ovaries by lowering impedence
- Thicken the endometrial lining
- Reduce the chance of miscarriage
- Strengthen the immune system and the overall health of the body
- Reduce stress
- Absorb nutrients and maintain ideal weight
- Faciliate relaxation
- Improve the quality of sleep
- Have NO side effects – does not introduce toxicity to you and your baby
We have compiled a question and answer on acupuncture for infertility. If you have any additional questions that you would like answered please contact us.
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Typically, 1 week of treatment consisting of 3 acupuncture sessions will completely eliminate nicotine cravings.
The role of acupuncture in nicotine cessation isn’t limited to reducing cravings. Acupuncture has also been proven to promote relaxation and better sleep. Moreover, acupuncture can be used to treat many disorders associated with smoking, such as damage to the bronchopulmonary and cardiovascular systems and the symptoms from nicotine withdrawal. In our experience, the effectiveness of acupuncture varies with many factors, including the length of time the patient has been smoking, their overall health, and the frequency of treatment. In many cases, we will also use auricular (ear) acupuncture to help the patient retain the effects of acupuncture between treatments.
In an official report, the World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the diseases that have been clinically proven to be effectively treatable by acupuncture.
- neck pain
- tennis elbow
- knee pain
- facial pain (including craniomandibular disorders)
- dental pain
- tempromandibular (TMJ) dysfunction
- rheumatoid arthritis
- induction of labor
- correction of malposition of fetus (breech presentation)
- morning sickness
- lower back pain
- renal colic
- adverse reactions to radiation or chemotherapy (cancer)
- allergic rhinitis, including hay fever
- biliary colic
- nausea and vomiting
- postoperative pain
- the scope of this list shows that acupuncture is effective in treating a wide range of illnesses. In our experience, acupuncture and exercise can treat a far wider range of ailments. Contact us (link to contact us page) if you would like to inquire about treatment for a disorder not listed here.
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https://adlingtonpetcentre.co.uk/reptiles-chorley/ | 2024-02-29T12:41:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474808.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229103115-20240229133115-00515.warc.gz | 0.888505 | 421 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__146219662 | en | Your Trusted Reptile Supplier in Adlington, Chorley
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We understand how wonderful reptiles can be as pets. When you come into our store, we will guide you through everything you need to know about correctly setting up your reptile in your home so it may live its best life. Our livestock can include:
Veiled/Yemen Chameleons – Tortoises – Gargoyle Geckos – Royal Pythons – Crested Geckos – Leopard Geckos – Corn Snakes – Hognoses – Frogs – Pacman Frogs – Turtles – Map Turtles – Bearded Dragons and more…
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Native to the Arabian Peninsula, the Yemen Chameleon is a fantastic pet. Can be allowed out of vivarium to roam for periods of time.
Native to Australia, the bearded dragon prefer arid, dry areas such as deserts. They are likely one of the most relaxed reptiles on the planet.
Native to North America, they are nocturnal animals and seek cover during the day. They are general docile animals and easy to care for. Cornsnakes are not venomous, and rarely bite making great pets for first time snake owners.
A Tortoise requires a reasonable amount of maintenance, have a very long life-span but are incredibly interesting animals. The decision to get a Tortoise should not be taken lightly, but is an incredibly rewarding experience!
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If you see an animal you’re interested in, feel free to come down to our store, take a look at our livestock and ask our staff any questions about the animals.
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https://natuur.in/blogs/how-are-face-serums-different-from-face-creams/the-sunlit-connection-how-sunlight-impacts-our-digestion | 2024-04-14T14:48:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414130604-20240414160604-00584.warc.gz | 0.915172 | 618 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__204697820 | en | The Sunlit Connection: How Sunlight Impacts Our Digestion
Sunlight, the giver of life, not only brightens our days but also plays a significant role in our overall well-being. While we often associate sunlight with vitamin D synthesis and mood enhancement, its impact on our digestion is an often-overlooked aspect. In this article, we delve into the fascinating relationship between sunlight and our digestive health, uncovering the benefits it brings and how we can harness its power for optimal digestion.
Vitamin D and Digestion:
Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, a crucial nutrient that supports numerous bodily functions, including digestion. Vitamin D helps regulate the production of digestive enzymes, which aid in breaking down food and facilitating nutrient absorption. Studies have also shown that vitamin D deficiency is associated with digestive disorders like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Spending some time under the sun can boost your vitamin D levels, promoting a healthy gut and smoother digestion.
Did you know that sunlight can enhance the production of serotonin, often referred to as the "happy hormone"? Serotonin not only influences our mood but also has a role in regulating gastrointestinal motility and gut function. Increased serotonin levels in the gut can help alleviate symptoms of constipation and improve bowel regularity, promoting better digestion.
Circadian Rhythm and Meal Times:
Exposure to natural sunlight helps regulate our circadian rhythm, the internal body clock that governs various physiological processes, including digestion. When our bodies follow a consistent sleep-wake cycle influenced by sunlight, our digestive system functions optimally. Aligning meal times with natural daylight can improve nutrient absorption and prevent issues like indigestion and acid reflux.
Melatonin and Gut Health:
Sunlight exposure during the day influences the production of melatonin, a hormone primarily known for regulating sleep. Interestingly, melatonin also plays a role in gut health by protecting the gastrointestinal lining from inflammation and oxidative stress. When our digestive system is shielded from damage, it operates smoothly, and our overall digestion improves.
Mood and Mindful Eating:
Spending time outdoors in natural light has been linked to improved mood and reduced stress levels. When we feel good mentally, we are more likely to engage in mindful eating practices, paying attention to what we eat and how we eat it. This, in turn, enhances the digestive process and helps prevent overeating or unhealthy eating habits.
The impact of sunlight on our digestion goes beyond its commonly known benefits. From vitamin D synthesis and serotonin production to influencing our circadian rhythm and gut health, sunlight plays a multifaceted role in ensuring our digestive system functions optimally. By incorporating more outdoor activities and mindful exposure to sunlight, we can nurture a healthier gut and, in turn, improve our overall well-being. Remember to strike a balance and avoid excessive exposure, especially during peak sun hours, to safeguard your skin and health. Let the sunlit connection illuminate your digestive journey to a happier, healthier you! | biology |
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Before Kruger National Park, I’d never smelled a potato bush. It smells as if someone lifted a lid off of a pot of boiling potatoes. Legend has it that if you catch the starchy, sweet smell of potato bush, it means there’s a big snake around.
|Impala are abundant in Kruger National Park. They’re fast and leap high in the air to divert predators.|
|A mother baboon holds her child beneath a thorn bush.|
|A family of elephants feeds at dawn. Elephants eat from dawn until well after midnight each day.|
|This female lioness walked alongside our open-air safari car for more than a half hour before settling back to sleep on the warm, tar road.|
|A family of zebra grazing. A gross, but interesting, fact about zebras: the first thing a baby zebra eats is its mother’s feces. Her feces transfers valuable enzymes and bacteria for the baby’s health and digestion.|
|Baboons are born entertainers.| | biology |
http://b2b.simplecarry.com/books/the-rhinoceros-and-the-megatherium-an-essay-in-natural-history | 2018-11-12T23:25:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039741151.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20181112215517-20181113001517-00075.warc.gz | 0.941647 | 1,095 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__111019851 | en | By Juan Pimentel, Peter Mason
One animal left India in 1515, caged within the carry of a Portuguese send, and sailed round Africa to Lisbon—the first of its species to determine Europe for greater than 1000 years. the opposite crossed the Atlantic from South the United States to Madrid in 1789, its large fossilized bones packed in crates, its species unknown. How did Europeans 3 centuries aside reply to those mysterious beasts—a rhinoceros, identified in simple terms from old texts, and a anonymous monster? As Juan Pimentel explains, the reactions replicate deep highbrow adjustments but additionally the iconic strength of picture and mind's eye to form our knowing of the typical world.
We comprehend the rhinoceros at the present time as “Dürer’s Rhinoceros,” after the German artist’s iconic woodcut. His portrait was once inaccurate—Dürer by no means observed the beast and depended on conjecture, aided through a caricature from Lisbon. however the impression of his notable paintings mirrored a gentle flow clear of old authority to the dissemination in print of latest principles and pictures. by the point the megatherium arrived in Spain, that circulation had remodeled technological know-how. whilst released drawings came across their technique to Paris, the good zoologist Georges Cuvier safely deduced that the big bones should have belonged to an extinct mammoth sloth. It used to be a pivotal second within the discovery of the prehistoric world.
The Rhinoceros and the Megatherium bargains a penetrating account of 2 striking episodes within the cultural historical past of technological know-how and is itself a vibrant instance of the clinical mind's eye at paintings.
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Its body was like that of a horse, its head like that of a stag, its feet like those of an elephant, and its tail like that of a wild boar. All of this was crowned, of course, by the long black horn in the middle of its forehead. For the ancient Chinese, for example, the qilin, an animal much like a unicorn, occupied a privileged position alongside the tortoise and creatures comparable to the Western dragon and phoenix, all four being endowed with high spiritual value. In Persian culture the unicorn is connected with danger and cruelty.
That is how King Manuel I wanted it. In fact, the Portuguese monarch took advantage of the opportunity to present his country as the worthy successor to the Roman Empire. As the Portuguese paraded through the Eternal City toward Belvedere Palace, they displayed their parrots, cocks, silks, and jewels, a Persian horse from the King of Ormuz, the wild cats, and the impressive elephant, as white as the pope himself though considerably younger. Some eyewitnesses stated that the snow leopard was carried in a cage mounted on the hindquarters of the Persian horse.
At the age of thirteen he had been appointed cardinal, thereby gaining access to the Curia. He wanted François I to be made emperor, but ended up supporting Charles V once he had realized that there was no stopping him anyway. Giovanni favored his relatives whenever he could, even creating a duchy for one of his illegitimate sons. The list of his maneuvers would be long. It would be difficult to say whether more or less so than Sultan Muzafar II or Emperor Frederick II, although everything points to his having been in a different league.
The Rhinoceros and the Megatherium. An Essay in Natural History by Juan Pimentel, Peter Mason | biology |
http://www.vibemm.com/ForestWeb/Benefits.htm | 2021-05-08T10:57:45 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988858.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20210508091446-20210508121446-00389.warc.gz | 0.938902 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__164640362 | en | Essential oils are generally
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Scientific research has isolated hundreds of chemicals in essential
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https://www.reassembly.de/news/bloody-snakes-new-observations-on-a-puzzling-behavior/ | 2023-12-08T17:03:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100762.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208144732-20231208174732-00840.warc.gz | 0.904473 | 267 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__29932597 | en | Do you know what “autohaemorrhaging” means? It is a deliberate release or ejection of blood (also termed reflex bleeding), reported from some lizards and snakes as well as some insects. It is often interpreted as defensive behavior against predator attacks. But whether reflex bleeding as a defense really works, and whether predators are then either visually or chemically deterred from their prey is currently unknown. Mark-Oliver Rödel and colleagues now reported several new cases of autohaemorrhaging in the open access journal Herpetology Notes, including two species from our study area in Canandé (Leptodeira ornata and Trachyboa boulengeri). The adaptive value of this behavior still remains unclear, and the authors suggest that this “could be simply an impressive stress reaction”. One of the facinating mysteries in tropical rainforests.
Rödel M-O, Loaiza-Lange A, Penner J, Neira-Salamea KD, Salazar-Valenzuela D (2023) A mouth full of blood – autohaemorrhaging in three Ecuadorian snakes (Squamata: Colubridae & Tropidophiidae). Herpetology Notes 16: 25-30 (link) | biology |
https://indysian.co.uk/conjunctivitis/ | 2024-02-20T22:29:53 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473347.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20240220211055-20240221001055-00679.warc.gz | 0.933324 | 392 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__34457331 | en | Conjunctivitis can be caused by infection from bacteria, viruses or other organisms, and also by allergy or inflammation.
Viral conjunctivitis tends to cause a watery red eye and can last for two to three weeks even with the correct treatment. In most cases viral conjunctivitis does not affect your vision but rarely you might notice your vision becomes blurry or you may see glare when looking at lights. This is due to an inflammatory reaction causing small white dots on the cornea, the transparent window at the front of the eye. These usually fade with time, but it can take a few weeks or even months.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is more likely to cause a red eye with a sticky yellow discharge.
There is no antiviral medication for viral conjunctivitis and it does not respond to antibiotic drops as it is not caused by bacteria. The best treatment for viral conjunctivitis is to use artificial tears and simple painkillers, with regular lid cleaning and cold compresses. The conjunctivitis disappears when your body becomes immune to the virus and fights the germs off, just as in a cold or ‘flu. Very rarely, steroid drops are given for severe cases of viral conjunctivitis or when the cornea is affected.
Antibiotic drops can be helpful in cases of bacterial conjunctivitis and are often prescribed for a one or two-week course.
Contact lenses should not be worn during any type of conjunctivitis.
Preventing conjunctivitis from spreading
Conjunctivitis is contagious and spreads very easily by water droplets (coughing, sneezing) or contact with tissues, flannels, towels, pillowcases and so on. For that reason, it’s really important to wash your hands frequently and dispose of tissues after use to prevent the condition from spreading to other family members or work colleagues | biology |
https://www.dbg-phykologie.de/en/alga-of-the-year/alga-of-the-year-2015 | 2023-05-29T11:36:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644855.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529105815-20230529135815-00672.warc.gz | 0.910821 | 193 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__108213826 | en | The Sea Lettuce Ulva only gets into shape with the right bacteria
Ulva, a green seaweed found in oceans all over the world, has been selected ‘Alga of the Year 2015’. This ’sea lettuce’ either forms tubular ribbons or sheet-like (‘lettuce’) blades. Individuals commonly reach a size of approx. 20-30 cm. The specific ‘lettuce’ growth form of the alga only develops in association of bacteria which trigger differentiation and development. As Ulva requires the presence of these bacteria, it has developed special mechanisms to attract them. This requires an exchange of information between algae and bacteria. As the two organisms belong to two very different evolutionary groups, this process has fascinated chemists, biologists and algal researchers who now want to establish one Ulva species - namely Ulva mutabilis - as a future model organism. | biology |
http://www.520pet.net/post/74986.html | 2023-09-23T03:50:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506479.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923030601-20230923060601-00594.warc.gz | 0.874108 | 1,033 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__111006884 | en | Joint pain and arthritis affect millions of people worldwide, making it one of the most common ailments. The current treatments for this condition are either ineffective or produce unwanted side effects. However, a recent breakthrough in research has given hope to those suffering from joint pain. Scientists from the UK have developed a new product called Chondroitin Sulfate Gel, which is set to revolutionize the treatment of arthritis.
What is Chondroitin Sulfate Gel?
Chondroitin sulfate gel is a topical gel made from the extract of animal cartilage. This gel contains high concentrations of chondroitin sulfate, a compound found in the connective tissues of animals, which is known to promote the growth and repair of cartilage. The gel is applied topically to the affected area, allowing the chondroitin sulfate to penetrate the skin and provide relief from pain and inflammation.
How does Chondroitin Sulfate Gel work?
The active ingredient in Chondroitin Sulfate Gel is chondroitin sulfate, which works by promoting the growth and repair of cartilage. Cartilage is the connective tissue that lines the joints and protects them from damage. In arthritis, the cartilage breaks down, leading to painful inflammation and reduced mobility. Chondroitin sulfate stimulates the cells in cartilage, promoting the production of new, healthy cartilage. This reduces pain and inflammation and improves joint mobility.
Advantages of Chondroitin Sulfate Gel
Chondroitin sulfate gel has several advantages over traditional treatments for arthritis. Firstly, it is applied topically, so it does not affect the digestive system like some other medications. Secondly, it is non-invasive and does not require injections or surgery. Thirdly, it is easy to apply and can be used at home, allowing patients to manage their condition more effectively.
Clinical trials of chondroitin sulfate gel have shown promising results. Patients who used the gel reported a significant reduction in joint pain and stiffness. Some patients even reported that their joint mobility had improved after using the gel. Furthermore, the gel was found to be safe and well-tolerated, with no significant side effects reported during the trials.
The development of Chondroitin Sulfate Gel marks a significant breakthrough in the treatment of arthritis. It offers an effective, non-invasive, and easy-to-use option for those suffering from joint pain and inflammation. As more research is conducted, it is hoped that this product will become widely available and help millions of patients worldwide. | biology |
http://www.europegateway.ox.ac.uk/events/imi-10th-anniversary-scientific-symposium-22-october-2018 | 2019-10-16T02:42:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986661296.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016014439-20191016041939-00345.warc.gz | 0.937333 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2019-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__13072425 | en | The symposium will take place on 22 and 23 October 2018 in Brussels. It will feature more than 80 poster displays, over 25 oral presentations and several interesting panels on topics ranging from personalised medicine to patient-centric approaches in drug development. The oral presentations and the scientific posters have been selected by a panel of top experts. Taking an open innovation approach, our young scientists will offer a glimpse into some of the stellar science that IMI projects have been doing in various disease areas, such as severe asthma, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and cancer, to name but a few.
Registration for the Scientific Symposium is free but obligatory. The registration will close on 14 October 2018.
See full details on the symposium website. | biology |
https://awesomeplacesonearth.com/exploring-the-coral-reefs-of-zanzibar/ | 2024-04-23T17:13:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818732.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423162023-20240423192023-00167.warc.gz | 0.894315 | 728 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__190153932 | en | Off the coast of Tanzania lies the breathtaking archipelago of Zanzibar, a tropical paradise known for its pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and stunning coral reefs. The crystal-clear waters surrounding the islands are home to a diverse range of marine life, making Zanzibar a haven for snorkelers and scuba divers seeking to explore the wonders of the underwater world.
The Beauty of Zanzibar’s Coral Reefs
Zanzibar’s coral reefs are a kaleidoscope of colors, teeming with life and offering a glimpse into the intricate ecosystem that exists beneath the surface of the ocean. The vibrant corals provide a habitat for an array of marine creatures, from tiny clownfish darting in and out of their anemone homes to majestic sea turtles gracefully gliding through the water.
Snorkeling in Zanzibar
One of the best ways to experience the beauty of Zanzibar’s coral reefs is by snorkeling. With just a mask, snorkel, and fins, you can immerse yourself in the underwater world and witness the vibrant marine life up close. As you float above the coral gardens, you may spot schools of colorful fish darting around, graceful rays gliding along the sandy bottom, and perhaps even a curious octopus peeking out from its hiding spot.
Scuba Diving Adventures
For those looking to delve deeper into the depths of Zanzibar’s coral reefs, scuba diving offers an unparalleled experience. With a tank of air on your back and the guidance of experienced dive instructors, you can explore the intricate coral formations and swim alongside larger marine creatures such as reef sharks, barracudas, and even the occasional whale shark. The feeling of weightlessness as you glide through the water, surrounded by the beauty of the underwater world, is truly a magical experience.
Conservation Efforts in Zanzibar
Despite their beauty, coral reefs around the world are facing threats from climate change, pollution, and overfishing. In Zanzibar, conservation efforts are underway to protect and preserve these fragile ecosystems for future generations. Local organizations work to educate communities about the importance of coral reef conservation, implement sustainable fishing practices, and monitor the health of the reefs to ensure their long-term survival.
The Future of Zanzibar’s Coral Reefs
As visitors flock to Zanzibar to explore its coral reefs, it is essential to remember the importance of responsible tourism. By choosing eco-friendly tour operators, supporting local conservation initiatives, and practicing good reef etiquette while snorkeling and diving, we can help protect these precious ecosystems for years to come. With continued efforts to conserve and sustainably manage Zanzibar’s coral reefs, we can ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to experience the beauty and wonder of this underwater paradise.
Exploring the coral reefs of Zanzibar is a truly unforgettable experience that allows you to connect with nature in a unique and profound way. From the vibrant colors of the coral gardens to the diverse marine life that calls these reefs home, Zanzibar offers a glimpse into a world that is both fragile and awe-inspiring. By supporting conservation efforts and practicing responsible tourism, we can help preserve these underwater ecosystems for generations to come. So, grab your snorkel or scuba gear and dive into the beauty of Zanzibar’s coral reefs – an adventure you won’t soon forget. | biology |
https://bizgame101.com/the-dangers-of-miners-mesothelioma-mesothelioma-id | 2024-02-22T11:51:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00626.warc.gz | 0.908584 | 1,319 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__21140679 | en | Hello and welcome to this journal article about the dangers of miners mesothelioma. In this article, we will cover a range of topics related to this serious illness, including what it is, how it is caused, common symptoms, treatment options, and more. Whether you are a miner yourself or simply interested in learning more about this important topic, we hope you find this article informative and useful.
What Is Miners Mesothelioma?
Miners mesothelioma, also known as mesothelioma cancer, is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, chest, or abdomen. It is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, which are found in many different types of construction materials, including insulation, roofing, and flooring. Miners and other workers who are exposed to asbestos on a regular basis are at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma than the general population.
There are three main types of mesothelioma: pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma, and pericardial mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs, peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdomen, and pericardial mesothelioma affects the lining of the heart.
Causes of Miners Mesothelioma
As mentioned, the primary cause of miners mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they can become lodged in the lining of the lungs, causing irritation and inflammation. Over time, this can lead to the development of mesothelioma cancer.
Other factors that may increase the risk of developing mesothelioma include smoking, genetics, and radiation exposure. However, these factors are typically not as significant as asbestos exposure when it comes to the development of mesothelioma.
Symptoms of Miners Mesothelioma
The symptoms of miners mesothelioma can vary depending on the type of mesothelioma and the stage of the cancer. Common symptoms of pleural mesothelioma include chest pain, shortness of breath, and a persistent cough. Peritoneal mesothelioma may cause abdominal pain, bowel changes, and weight loss. Pericardial mesothelioma can cause chest pain, difficulty breathing, and palpitations.
It is important to note that mesothelioma symptoms may not appear until several decades after exposure to asbestos. This makes early detection and treatment critical for improving the prognosis of the disease.
Treatment Options for Miners Mesothelioma
There are several different treatment options available for miners mesothelioma, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The type of treatment recommended will depend on the stage of the cancer, the location of the tumor, and the overall health of the patient. In some cases, a combination of treatments may be used to achieve the best possible outcome.
Surgical Options for Miners Mesothelioma
Surgery may be recommended for some patients with miners mesothelioma, particularly those with early-stage cancer or those who are otherwise healthy enough to undergo surgery. There are several different types of surgery that may be used to treat mesothelioma, including:
|Extrapleural Pneumonectomy (EPP)
|A surgery that removes the affected lung, the lining of the chest, the diaphragm, and sometimes the lining of the heart.
|A surgery that removes the lining of the lung and chest wall, but leaves the lung intact.
|A surgery that removes the lining of the abdominal cavity, as well as any affected organs or tissue.
Chemotherapy for Miners Mesothelioma
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells. It may be used alone or in combination with other treatments for miners mesothelioma. Common chemotherapy drugs used for mesothelioma include cisplatin, carboplatin, and pemetrexed.
Radiation Therapy for Miners Mesothelioma
Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays or other types of radiation to kill cancer cells. It may be used alone or in combination with other treatments for miners mesothelioma. Radiation therapy may be administered externally or internally, depending on the location of the tumor.
FAQs About Miners Mesothelioma
What Are the Early Signs of Miners Mesothelioma?
The early signs of miners mesothelioma can be difficult to detect, as they may resemble the symptoms of other respiratory illnesses. However, common early signs of mesothelioma include shortness of breath, chest pain, and a persistent cough.
How Long Do Miners Typically Live After Being Diagnosed with Mesothelioma?
The prognosis for miners mesothelioma varies depending on the stage of the cancer and the overall health of the patient. In general, the survival rate for mesothelioma is relatively low, with most patients surviving less than 18 months after diagnosis.
Is There a Cure for Miners Mesothelioma?
Currently, there is no known cure for miners mesothelioma. However, there are several different treatment options available that can help to improve the symptoms of the disease and prolong survival.
What Should I Do If I Think I Have Been Exposed to Asbestos?
If you have been exposed to asbestos, it is important to monitor your health closely for signs of mesothelioma or other respiratory illnesses. You should also inform your doctor of your potential exposure to asbestos, as they may recommend regular screenings to detect any signs of cancer.
How Can I Reduce My Risk of Developing Miners Mesothelioma?
The best way to reduce your risk of developing miners mesothelioma is to avoid exposure to asbestos. This may involve using protective equipment when working with asbestos-containing materials, or avoiding these materials altogether if possible.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article on miners mesothelioma. We hope you found this information informative and useful. If you have any further questions or concerns about this topic, please don’t hesitate to speak with a qualified medical professional. | biology |
http://www.cherrytreepoultry.com/ | 2016-09-28T18:43:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738661763.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173741-00190-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.941219 | 229 | CC-MAIN-2016-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-40__0__180733007 | en | Dedicated breeders of pure breed poultry, with 7 years experience of incubating, hatching and rearing chicks to growers to adult hens and cockerels.
At the beginning of August we relocated back to the UK and are now starting afresh, needing to restock and plan ahead for next years breeding season. However, we are able to offer an Incubation and Hatching Service for your large fowl and bantam hen eggs from this September.
Eggs in the incubator are candled at 8 - 10 days and we keep you informed of their progress throughout. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee hatch rates but we will provide the best possible conditions for the whole process.
Once your eggs have hatched we will brood your chicks for 3 days at no extra cost. However, there will be a brooder fee of £2.50 per day thereafter for up to 24 chicks. Your chicks must be collected within 7 days.
All fees include time for service provided, feed, space and labor.
£1.00 per egg (1 - 24)
.75p per egg (25+) | biology |
http://www.scientificdevice.com/parasitology/acri-fluor/ | 2017-04-27T05:07:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121869.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00379-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.865729 | 190 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__225567986 | en | This fluorescent technique for documentation of Acid Fast organisms in tissue and smears is both rapid and specific. AcriFluor stains all acid fast organisms so that you can find them easily. Whether you have Cryptosporidia & Isospora in stool, or Nocardia or Mycobacteria in sputum, the organisms simply light up on the slide. A single organism is easy to find. This nonantibody technique is extremely cost effective. The procedure takes less than twenty minutes to perform. One kit will enable you to do hundreds of assays. The kit comes with one 125ml bottle of AcriFluor and one 125ml bottle of Decolorizer. Scientific Device Laboratory’s Printed TB Slides make a valuable addition to the stain.
|384||Acri-Fluor Stain Kit-Stain & Decolorizer/ Quencher||125ml bottle x 2 /pkg| | biology |
https://bbsaddlery.com/product/four-legs-equicid-gastric-ulcer-therapy-1-5kg/ | 2023-12-06T03:43:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206031946-20231206061946-00868.warc.gz | 0.831389 | 126 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__58359216 | en | An equine antacid, which will assist in neutralising stomach acid and provides a protective coating of the stomach.
Equicid is a form of red sea coral which has been found in horses to be:
A powerful antacid to provide relief
Readily available source of calcium for teeth and skeletal development
Fructooligosacharides to ensure a healthy hind gut with reduced flactulance, reduced toxin production and better mineral adsorption.
Dosage: (Based on a 500kg horse)
Loading – 50g per day for 4 weeks
Maintenance – 25g per day | biology |
http://engellab.psych.umn.edu/research.php | 2018-11-17T19:16:48 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039743732.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20181117185331-20181117210540-00030.warc.gz | 0.942807 | 800 | CC-MAIN-2018-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__21365860 | en | How does the brain change through experience? Our lab attempts to understand visual neural plasticity with an eventual goal of "rewiring" adult visual cortex to aid therapy for visual disorders. We also study how the visual system resolves conflict that arises when scenes have multiple interpretations. This allows us to study how the "losing" interpretations are suppressed from awareness.
Visual Plasticity Using Altered Reality
One dramatic example of visual neuroplasticity occurs when the visual environment suddenly changes, for example when we put on colored glasses. In such cases, visual neurons alter their firing properties in order to keep us seeing accurately. Critically, the longer vision experiences an environment, the stronger and longer lasting this adaptation becomes. This suggests that long-term exposure to altered visual input may produce long-lasting changes in cortex. But technical issues have prevented the study of long adapting durations under controlled conditions.
Research in our lab has overcome this roadblock. We use novel "altered reality" technology, in which images from a camera are processed in realtime and shown on a head-mounted display. This has allowed us to adapt for long duration. In one study, for example, subjects viewed a world missing vertical orientations for 4 days consecutively.
This work is testing just how strong and long-lasting the plasticity produced by adaptation can become. We are also uncovering factors that limit adaptation, and testing paradigms to make its effects larger and more permanent, in order to aid development of therapies for disease.
Neural Bases of Visual Adaptation
By using novel altered reality technology, our lab has produced long-lasting adaptation in the visual system. But the neural bases of such long-lasting adaptation remains unknown. Current work in the lab is attempting to measure which parts of the brain are affected by long-term adaptation and more importantly, how the properties of neurons in those regions changed. We are using fMRI and EEG to record neural activity, including a wearable EEG system that can record all day while subjects are wearing the altered reality goggles.
The images that reach our eyes are inherently ambiguous. In many cases, multiple interpretations are possible (for example the "face vase" image), and the visual system must suppress one of them. We are particularly interested understanding binocular rivalry: When two incompatible images are presented, one to each eye, perception alternates between them. This is a powerful model system for studying how information can be suppressed from awareness, and projects in the lab study when and how it arises, and its neural bases. One line of research investigates the role of attention in producing suppression, examining how potentially conflicting neural signals interact both when attention is present and when it is withdrawn. We use fMRI, EEG, and simultaneously acquired EEG and fMRI to measure cortical signals during binocular rivalry.
Perceptual Learning and Expertise
Performance on almost every visual task improves with practice. Such perceptual learning can also produce large changes in neural response. We are interested in how different parts of the visual brain change as visual skills are learned. One line of work investigates whether and how learning can affect the earliest stages of visual processing. Another line of work investigates how high level visual skills are learned. We are also currently studying how visual learning interacts with visual adaptation.
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The research in the lab has implications for several disorders of the visual system. These include strabismus, when the two eyes misalign, as well as its consequence amblyopia, or "lazy eye". We are also studying common myopia, or near-sightedness. In all these disorders, adaptation may play a role in how the visual system copes with them, and our research seeks to understand this role. Another goal is to use adaptation to produce novel therapies, for example helping strabismic subjects to bring their eyes into alignment, or helping amblyopic subjects to see better through their affected eye. | biology |
https://berkmanmd.com/shoulder-ligaments-and-tears/ | 2024-04-16T02:01:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817036.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416000407-20240416030407-00457.warc.gz | 0.842789 | 657 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__46459641 | en | Shoulder Ligaments and Tears
What are Shoulder Ligaments?
Shoulder ligaments are fibrous connective tissue bands that connect the bones of the shoulder joint to each other.
The main shoulder ligaments are:
- Glenohumeral ligaments (GHL): These ligaments connect the bone of the upper arm to a part of the shoulder blade. It provides stability to the shoulder.
- Coracoacromial ligaments (CAL): These ligaments connect two parts of the shoulder blade (acromion and coracoid process). Thickening of these ligaments can cause impingement syndrome.
- Coracoclavicular ligaments (CCL): These ligaments connect the scapula to the clavicle. It is extremely strong and helps to keep your shoulder square.
- Transverse humeral ligament (THL): This ligament helps keep the long head of the biceps in place.
Function of Shoulder Ligaments
The functions of the shoulder ligaments are:
- Limiting movement of the bones within the joint
- Stabilizing the shoulder
- Preventing shoulder dislocation
Causes of Shoulder Ligament Tears
Shoulder ligament tears may occur due to:
- Direct trauma to the shoulder
- Repetitive overhead arm movements
- Degenerative joint disease of the shoulder
Types of Shoulder Ligament Tears
Shoulder ligament tears may be classified as:
- Grade 1: Microscopic or very small tear in the shoulder ligament
- Grade 2: Partial or incomplete tear of the shoulder ligament
- Grade 3: Complete tear of the shoulder ligament
Symptoms of a Shoulder Ligament Tear
Common symptoms of a shoulder ligament tear are:
- Shoulder pain and swelling
- Increased pain with arm movement or shrugging your shoulder
- Distortion in the normal contour of the shoulder
Diagnosis of Shoulder Ligament Tears
A diagnosis of a shoulder ligament tear will be based on
- History of symptoms
- Comparing your injured shoulder with the uninjured one
- Physical examination of the shoulder, including range of motion and strength testing
- X-ray to identify any bone abnormalities
- MRI to identify soft tissue abnormalities
Treatment of Shoulder Ligament Tears
The treatment for your shoulder ligament tear will depend on the severity of the injury:
- In case the shoulder ligament tear is microscopic or very small (Grade1), the condition can be treated with rest, ice and the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication to relieve painful symptoms.
- In case of a partially torn shoulder ligament tear (Grade 2), a sling may be worn for 3-4 weeks in addition to the above treatment measures to allow for proper healing of the shoulder ligament.
- In case of a completely severed shoulder ligament tear (Grade 3), surgical repair may be required to reattach the ligament. Most often, the surgery can be performed arthroscopically through small poke-hole incisions in an outpatient setting and you can return home on the same day as the procedure. | biology |
http://dailystruck.com/plants/top-10-amazing-houseplants-to-decorate-your-home-and-purify-the-air/4/ | 2018-07-19T15:06:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591140.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20180719144851-20180719164851-00374.warc.gz | 0.944498 | 140 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__191373657 | en | What makes the Snake Plant (or Mother In Law’s Tongue unique is that it is on the opposite “schedule” of most other plants. While most plants absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during the day, the Snake Plant does so at night. This factor, along with the fact that Snake Plants do great in shady or dim areas, makes it a natural choice for the bedroom.
The Philodendron is another attractive, easy to grow plant that can be a great choice for beginners. It is known for it’s ability to absorb formaldehyde in particular, and if you take good care of it, one of these plants can last you a lifetime! | biology |
https://www.spark.church/race-faith-science | 2024-04-15T02:13:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816939.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415014252-20240415044252-00037.warc.gz | 0.928673 | 595 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__155376025 | en | About this event:
A live, public event on the topics and intersection of race, faith, and science. We will discuss the real questions that people have regarding vaccines, concerns around scientific mistrust, racial injustice in medicine, and what faith has to do with all of this. We hope you'll join us for this extremely relevant and critical conversation.
About our guests:
Kizzmekia Corbett, Ph.D.
Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett is a research fellow and the scientific lead for the Coronavirus Vaccines & Immunopathogenesis Team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Vaccine Research Center (VRC). She holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences, with a secondary major in Sociology from the University of Maryland and a Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she was a Meyerhoff Scholar and NIH undergraduate scholar. A viral immunologist by training, Dr. Corbett uses her expertise to propel novel vaccine development for pandemic preparedness and was the lead scientist for the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA-1273 vaccine. Along with her research activities, Dr. Corbett is an active member of the NIH Fellows Committee and avid advocator of STEM education and vaccine awareness in the community. Combining her research goals with her knack for mentoring, Dr. Corbett aims to become an independent principal investigator.
Kenneth (Kenny) Gibbs, Ph.D.
Dr. Kenneth (Kenny) Gibbs, Jr. is Chief of the Undergraduate and Predoctoral Cross-Disciplinary Training Branch within the Division of Training, Workforce Development and Diversity (TWD) at the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). In this role, he oversees the Institute’s long standing programs to enhance diversity (MARC, RISE, IMSD, PREP, Bridges), as well as institutional components of the NIH Common Fund’s Diversity Program Consortium. At NIGMS, he also is a Program Director in the Division of Genetics & Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology where he leads and administers grants to promote basic research in the area of stem cell biology. Dr. Gibbs holds a B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (summa cum laude) from the University of Maryland where he was a Meyerhoff, MARC, and HHMI scholar, and a Ph.D. in Immunology from Stanford University. Dr. Gibbs has previously served on the committee for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s consensus report, “Graduate STEM Education for the 21st Century,” on the Board of Directors for the National Postdoctoral Association and he has written about scientific training and diversity issues for Science Careers, and Scientific American. | biology |
https://bobbygscichlidcraze.com/products/neolamprologus-leleupi-orange | 2020-10-20T20:54:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107874135.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20201020192039-20201020222039-00031.warc.gz | 0.926365 | 336 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__5409678 | en | Neolamprologus leleupi orange 2"
Firecracker, Dutch Orange
- Habitat: Shallow Precipitous Rocky Habitat
- Diet: Carnivore
- Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
- Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive
- Maximum Size: 5"
- Temperature: 77 - 79°F
- pH: 8.6
- Water Hardness: Very Hard
- Difficulty: 2
This variety of leleupi is a German line-bred stock, selected for intense orange to orange-red color and little to no black markings on the lips. It was first imported to the United States by way of Holland and hence received the nickname "Dutch Orange". N. leleupi is a very popular fish in the aquarium due to its bright yellow colouration. It mixes very well with similar sized Lamprologines in the aquarium. In the wild it dine's primarily on insect larvae and crustaceans. In the aquarium their diet should be supplemented with mysis shrimp, krill, mosquito larvae, artemia (brine) shrimp, daphnia or colour brightening food to enhance their pigment. This species shows strong conspecific aggression between the males, normally only one male per tank is recommended for adults. Spawning can take place in rocks, inverted flower pots, or even large shells in the aquarium. They should not be kept with most shell dwellers, as they have a habit of sticking their faces in the shells to suck out the brood. They've been known to (fatally) pull female shell dwellers out of the shells to achieve this. | biology |
http://www.beverlieanimalhospital.com/ | 2017-01-17T17:03:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560279933.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095119-00374-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.82246 | 127 | CC-MAIN-2017-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__55660808 | en | Paul Raiti DVM, Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Reptile and Amphibian Practice)
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Mount Vernon, NY 10552
REPTILES, DOGS & CATS
HomeAgain microchipping is now available.
Call today to make an appointment.
We now carry the feline leukemia (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency (FIV) virus vaccine by Boehringer Ingelheim. If you cat goes outdoors please make an appointment to have them tested and vaccinated to help protect them from these viral diseases. | biology |
https://westhealthspa.com/blog/the-benefits-of-food-sensitivity-testing/ | 2023-09-26T04:41:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00717.warc.gz | 0.92304 | 861 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__159320216 | en | or come by the Spa to set up an appointment!
When you’ve tried to adjust your diet and exercise routine, but you’re still struggling with the afternoon stomach upset, headaches, unresolved joint pain, or skin rash, you may want to consider additional testing. For many of us, food sensitivities can show up as different symptoms in the body. Some symptoms happen immediately after eating a specific food, while others may be delayed by several hours or days. It can be challenging to connect these delayed food reactions back to the problematic food; this is where testing and working with a functional medicine practitioner can help uncover these “hidden” food sensitivities that contribute to underlying inflammation.
Symptoms and conditions that can result from food reactions include:
The right type of food intolerance test will look at IgE and/or IgG mediated reactions.
Understanding IgE- Mediated Allergies
An IgE allergy can be triggered immediately, from minutes to hours after you have consumed a food or been exposed to the allergen. These allergies are more permanent- meaning that an elimination diet with reintroduction will not remove the body’s immune response to the allergen. An IgE mediated allergy tends to create a histamine response, such as hives. IgE allergies can include foods, molds, and inhalants from the environment (think allergens from trees, grass, etc.)
Understanding IgG- Mediated Sensitivities
An IgG food sensitivity has a delayed onset (from hours to days after exposure). These sensitivities can be temporary, with positive outcomes from eliminating and reintroducing the body to the original allergen. An IgG mediated allergy tends to activate immune complexes that do not stimulate histamine releases. Symptoms include gastrointestinal symptoms, headaches, joint aches, skin rashes, fatigue, and behavioral problems.
The ”Leaky Gut” Connection with Food Sensitivities
IgG antibodies circulate in the body and may suggest an increase in intestinal permeability, or what we call ‘Leaky Gut Syndrome’. When the tight junctions that form the barrier in the gut don’t work properly, larger substances can “leak” through and cause an immune response. This immune response may result in a production of IgG antibodies to foods. This is just one of the many dietary and lifestyle factors that can contribute to an increase in intestinal permeability. Other contributors include stress, alcohol, excessive NSAID use, Western-style Diet (a diet higher in red meat, animal fat, high sugar, and low fiber). While Leaky Gut can be very apparent in many, there are a lot of very helpful solutions available to help the body restore its balance and proper gut permeability.
How To Take the Next Step:
Whether you’ve tried eliminating foods, following a very specific diet, or kept a journal of your foods to figure out your triggers, a Food Sensitivity Test could be your next step to help you achieve a better understanding of your body and health. As a Functional Medicine practitioner, I help my patients uncover underlying inflammatory responses that trigger discomfort, dis-ease and frustration. After weeks, months, or sometimes years of discomfort, it can certainly take a toll on someone’s mental state of well-being, contributing to an increase in anxiety, depression, and mood fluctuations. I’ve encountered patients sensitive to ‘health’ foods too, such as flax seeds, blueberries, or chicken. Food sensitivities can happen at any age. With testing available for children as young as 18 months old, we have helped many people learn their body’s sensitivities so they can take the first step towards healing. With the help and guidance of a functional medicine practitioner, you can get your life back (without all the symptoms) or simply take your health to the next level.
To learn more about our Food Sensitivity Testing at West Health Spa, call 352-331-3649 and request a Functional Medicine Consultation. At West Health Spa, we take a personalized approach to understanding and preventing health conditions to help you achieve a better state of health so you can live your best life. | biology |
http://aedesaegypticuba.impela.net/2010/08/cuba-reports-67-cases-of-imported-dengue/ | 2021-04-20T09:27:50 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039388763.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20210420091336-20210420121336-00074.warc.gz | 0.967319 | 459 | CC-MAIN-2021-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__99278189 | en | Cuba Reports 67 Cases of “Imported” Dengue
HAVANA – The Cuban government reported Wednesday the existence of 67 cases of “imported” dengue fever on the island and said that Cuba is the only country where the disease is present but active transmission is not occurring.
Juventud Rebelde newspaper cited the head of the Health Ministry’s Transmissible Diseases Department, Otto Reinaldo Pelaez, as saying that the 67 cases are “citizens who entered (the country) already sick,” and he insisted that “no indigenous cases of dengue (exist in Cuba) at this time.”
Pelaez confirmed that of the 34 countries where people are currently sick, “the only one in which the transmission is not active is … Cuba,” and he added that the task of the authorities is to “cut off” that potential transmission.
The provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, Camaguey and La Habana are the ones where the greatest risk of transmission exists due to the presence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits the disease, he said.
In recent weeks, Cuban health authorities have insisted that vigilance be increased to detect the disease and they have asked the public to step up efforts to keep illnesses like dengue, swine flu and hemorrhagic conjunctivitis under control.
They have also called on Cubans to comply with health instructions and cooperate with workers who are participating in assorted health campaigns.
Last year, the government denied the existence of a dengue epidemic after the existence of more than 50 cases on the island became known, and it said that most of those cases were also “imported.”
In August 2006, Cuban authorities – without releasing any figures – reported to the Pan American Health Organization the existence of cases of hemorrhagic dengue, the much more serious and sometimes fatal version of the disease, but medical sources consulted by Efe said then that there were “thousands of cases.”
The worst outbreak of dengue known to have affected Cuba occurred in 1981, when about 10,000 cases were reported and 158 people died from the disease. | biology |
https://www.mirion.com/products/in-vivo-counting | 2018-12-16T06:14:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376827281.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20181216051636-20181216073636-00468.warc.gz | 0.91082 | 304 | CC-MAIN-2018-51 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__92934650 | en | Systems designed to provide whole body and lung counting capabilities. All systems employ gamma spectroscopy to provide nuclide identification as well as the activity of contaminants found during a count. Some configurations are available with LN2-Free cooling solutions.
The FASTSCAN system uses large area sodium iodide detectors and Apex-InVivo™ and Genie™ software to achieve low minimum detectable activities with count times as fast as one minute.
Converts any FASTSCAN™ Whole Body Counting System into a self-service WBC system.
The ACCUSCAN II counter is a high resolution, stand-up whole body counter. It is designed to identify and quantify radionuclides with energies between 100 keV and 1336 keV in complicated combinations.
ACCUSCAN bed is a complete, turnkey, whole body counting system. This system identifies and quantifies radioactivity inside the human body with a simple five- to eight-minute count.
The Model 2270 Lung Counter provides accurate and reliable measurements of uranium, plutonium and americium in the lungs.
The Model 2275 Lung Counter provides accurate and reliable measurements of uranium, plutonium and americium in the lungs.
An advanced in vivo counting system and a comprehensive management tool that helps monitor and maintain your counters as well as keep track of all the results they generate.
The ACT-LC Ge Detector was designed specifically for the detection of internally deposited actinides, particularly uranium, plutonium and americium. | biology |
https://rothmanortho.com/specialties/conditions/spinal-cord-injuries | 2024-03-04T18:57:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476464.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304165127-20240304195127-00503.warc.gz | 0.936094 | 461 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__3501770 | en | Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when a traumatic event results in damage to cells in the spinal cord or severs the nerve tracts that relay signals up and down the spinal cord. The most common types of spinal cord injury include:
*Contusion (bruising of the spinal cord)
*Compression (caused by pressure on the spinal cord)
Other types of spinal cord injury include lacerations (severing or tearing of nerve fibers) and central cord syndrome (specific damage to the cervical region of the spinal cord).
There is a wide variety of spinal injuries that can cause spinal cord trauma. These include, but are not limited to, traffic accidents, sports-related injuries, work-related mishaps, hunting injuries involving firearms, physical battery, and virtually any sudden and severe shock to the spinal cord. In fact, even a relatively minor injury can result in spinal cord trauma, especially if the spinal cord is compressed or unstable.
The most common causes of serious spinal cord injury occur following trauma. In this situation, the bones of the spine may fracture or the discs may be dislodged leading to trauma to the delicate spinal cord that is surrounded by the bone and discs of the spine.
Fluid accumulation, bleeding, and swelling can occur either inside or outside the spinal cord (but still within the spinal canal). This accumulation of fluid or blood can damage the spinal cord through compression.
Spinal cord injuries occur in approximately 12,000 to 15,000 people per year in the U.S. About 10,000 of these people are permanently paralyzed, and many of the rest die as a result of their injuries. Young, healthy, and active males between the ages of 15 and 35 are most often the victims of spinal cord trauma.
Only about five percent of spinal cord injuries occur in children. The fatality rate is higher with pediatric spine injuries.
Spinal cord injuries in older individuals are more likely to occur due to spines weakened by osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. In addition, those patients may have problems with balance problems due to illness or medication, or clumsiness (from the after effects of a stroke, for instance) and thus may be significantly more susceptible. | biology |
https://www.remind.nz/blogs/blog/feeling-safe-in-our-own-hands | 2024-04-21T09:27:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421071342-20240421101342-00153.warc.gz | 0.9535 | 635 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__166152279 | en | Our immune system is an intelligent part of us as it plays a key role in communicating with our brain via chemical messengers that float throughout our body. However, when weakened through excessive use of our stress-response, our immune system becomes resistant, which consequently affects our whole body. It can’t function as usual, and also it weakens the immune system's ability to fight off antigens [any substance that causes our immune system to produce antibodies against it], causing us to be more susceptible to infections and disease.
When we live in prolonged periods of stress, our immune system can struggle. In one study they found that “the benefit we experience from meditation isn't strictly psychological; there is a clear and quantifiable change in how our bodies function. Meditation is one of the ways to engage in restorative activities that may provide relief for our immune systems, easing the day-to-day stress of a body constantly trying to protect itself”. The way mindfulness and stress impacts the immune system can be measured in a variety of ways. It is relatively new research, but presents positive and promising results to boost our immune system and protect us against infections and diseases. The first is measurements of inflammatory markers [cytokines], the response of our immune system and assessment of how the subjects cope and respond to stressors (Glaser, 2005).
One study completed from the Icahn School of Medicine, University of California and Harvard Medical school was conducted to test the benefits of meditation. It consisted of 94 women who went on either a six day vacation, or six day meditation retreat. None of these women had meditated before, however they were joined by 30 experienced meditators, who also were studied and reported on. Blood samples were taken before the study, directly after it, a month after and 10 months after. This enabled researchers to report on the potential changes to 20,000 genes. All of the groups studied presented changes to the genes connected with stress, inflammation and wound healing.
Those who meditated presented changes to genes that fight viral infections, and increased telomerase activity which stabilises and prevents deterioration of chromosomes for healthier ageing and preventive action from cancers. In a similar study, researchers studied 20 randomised control trials to explore mindfulness meditation and the immune system (Black and Slavich, 2016).
They found reduced markers of inflammation [higher levels result in decreased immune function and disease], increased number of CD-4 cells [the cells that support our immune system by signalling to other cells to kill infections], and increased telomerase [explained in the previous study]. Additionally, Davidson (2003) researched the alterations in the brain and immune function through mindfulness meditation practice through exposing a control group to a flu vaccine. After eight weeks, those who were practising mindfulness presented higher levels of antibodies, enabling greater protection from illness and infection.
So with being in the middle of a global pandemic and a myriad of health crises, we can provide ourselves a bit of safety and security by taking matters into our own hands. We can use our mindset, our breath, our physiological state to support our immune system. | biology |
https://pccnfc.org/services/radiology/ | 2023-12-09T15:24:22 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100912.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209134916-20231209164916-00542.warc.gz | 0.928281 | 163 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__262753964 | en | One of every eight American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. There is no known prevention of breast cancer, but if it is found early and treated, there is a good chance of a complete cure. That’s why it’s so important for all women to commit to three breast cancer detection practices:
Monthly Breast Self Exam (BSE). You are in the best position to detect a lump or other changes in your breasts. It is best to perform BSE every month, 10–14 days after your period. If you’re menopausal, choose a day you’ll remember each month.
For step by step instructions on how to perform your monthly breast self-exam, click here. | biology |
https://dunstabledentists.co.uk/facial-aesthetics-safety-information/ | 2024-04-13T09:46:14 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00104.warc.gz | 0.906085 | 2,109 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__61394763 | en | BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) Important Information
BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) for injection is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with corrugator and/or procerus muscle activity in adult patients.
Lateral Canthal Lines
BOTOX® Cosmetic is indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe lateral canthal lines associated with orbicularis oculi activity in adult patients.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, INCLUDING BOXED WARNING
WARNING: DISTANT SPREAD OF TOXIN EFFECT
Postmarketing reports indicate that the effects of BOTOX® Cosmetic and all botulinum toxin products may spread from the area of injection to produce symptoms consistent with botulinum toxin effects. These may include asthenia, generalized muscle weakness, diplopia, ptosis, dysphagia, dysphonia, dysarthria, urinary incontinence and breathing difficulties. These symptoms have been reported hours to weeks after injection. Swallowing and breathing difficulties can be life threatening and there have been reports of death. The risk of symptoms is probably greatest in children treated for spasticity but symptoms can also occur in adults treated for spasticity and other conditions, particularly in those patients who have an underlying condition that would predispose them to these symptoms. In unapproved uses, including spasticity in children, and in approved indications, cases of spread of effect have been reported at doses comparable to those used to treat cervical dystonia and at lower doses.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is contraindicated in the presence of infection at the proposed injection site(s) and in individuals with known hypersensitivity to any botulinum toxin preparation or to any of the components in the formulation.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Lack of Interchangeability between Botulinum Toxin Products
The potency Units of BOTOX® Cosmetic are specific to the preparation and assay method utilized. They are not interchangeable with other preparations of botulinum toxin products and, therefore, units of biological activity of BOTOX® Cosmetic cannot be compared to nor converted into units of any other botulinum toxin products assessed with any other specific assay method.
Spread of Toxin Effect
Please refer to Boxed Warning for Distant Spread of Toxin Effect.
No definitive serious adverse event reports of distant spread of toxin effect associated with dermatologic use of BOTOX® Cosmetic at the labeled dose of 20 Units (for glabellar lines), 24 Units (for lateral canthal lines), 44 Units (for simultaneous treatment of lateral canthal lines and glabellar lines) have been reported.
Injections In or Near Vulnerable Anatomic Structures
Care should be taken when injecting in or near vulnerable anatomic structures. Serious adverse events including fatal outcomes have been reported in patients who had received BOTOX® injected directly into salivary glands, the oro-lingual-pharyngeal region, esophagus and stomach. Safety and effectiveness have not been established for indications pertaining to these injection sites. Some patients had pre-existing dysphagia or significant debility. Pneumothorax associated with injection procedure has been reported following the administration of BOTOX® near the thorax. Caution is warranted when injecting in proximity to the lung, particularly the apices.
Serious and/or immediate hypersensitivity reactions have been reported. These reactions include anaphylaxis, serum sickness, urticaria, soft-tissue edema, and dyspnea. If such reactions occur, further injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic should be discontinued and appropriate medical therapy immediately instituted. One fatal case of anaphylaxis has been reported in which lidocaine was used as the diluent and, consequently, the causal agent cannot be reliably determined.
There have been reports following administration of BOTOX® of adverse events involving the cardiovascular system, including arrhythmia and myocardial infarction, some with fatal outcomes. Some of these patients had risk factors including pre-existing cardiovascular disease. Use caution when administering to patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
Pre-existing Neuromuscular Disorders
Individuals with peripheral motor neuropathic diseases, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or neuromuscular junctional disorders (eg, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome) should be monitored particularly closely when given botulinum toxin. Patients with neuromuscular disorders may be at increased risk of clinically significant effects including severe dysphagia and respiratory compromise from typical doses of BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Pre-existing Conditions at the Injection Site
Caution should be used when BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment is used in the presence of inflammation at the proposed injection site(s) or when excessive weakness or atrophy is present in the target muscle(s).
Human Albumin and Transmission of Viral Diseases
This product contains albumin, a derivative of human blood. Based on effective donor screening and product manufacturing processes, it carries an extremely remote risk for transmission of viral diseases. A theoretical risk for transmission of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) also is considered extremely remote. No cases of transmission of viral diseases or CJD have ever been identified for albumin.
The most frequently reported adverse event following injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic for glabellar lines was eyelid ptosis (3%).
The most frequently reported adverse event following injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic for lateral canthal lines was eyelid edema (1%).
Co-administration of BOTOX® Cosmetic and aminoglycosides or other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission (eg, curare-like compounds) should only be performed with caution as the effect of the toxin may be potentiated. Use of anticholinergic drugs after administration of BOTOX® Cosmetic may potentiate systemic anticholinergic effects.
The effect of administering different botulinum neurotoxin products at the same time or within several months of each other is unknown. Excessive neuromuscular weakness may be exacerbated by administration of another botulinum toxin prior to the resolution of the effects of a previously administered botulinum toxin.
Excessive weakness may also be exaggerated by administration of a muscle relaxant before or after administration of BOTOX® Cosmetic.
USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
BOTOX® Cosmetic is not recommended for use in children or pregnant women. It is not known whether BOTOX® Cosmetic is excreted in human milk. Caution should be exercised when BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered to a nursing woman.
Please see BOTOX® Cosmetic full Prescribing Information including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide.
A Brief Description of Indications for Use, Contraindications, Warnings, Precautions, and Adverse Events for JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel
Indication: In the United States, JUVÉDERM® injectable gel (including JUVÉDERM® Ultra, JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus, JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC, and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC) is indicated for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).
Contraindications: JUVÉDERM® injectable gel should not be used in patients who have severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis or history or presence of multiple severe allergies. JUVÉDERM® should not be used in patients with a history of allergies to Gram-positive bacterial proteins. JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC should not be used in patients with a history of allergies to lidocaine.
Warnings: JUVÉDERM® injectable gel should not be injected into blood vessels. If there is an active inflammatory process or infection at specific injection sites, treatment should be deferred until the underlying process is controlled.
Precautions: The safety of JUVÉDERM® for use during pregnancy, in breastfeeding females, or in patients under 18 years has not been established. The safety and effectiveness of JUVÉDERM® injectable gel for the treatment of areas other than facial wrinkles and folds (such as lips) have not been established in controlled clinical studies. Patients who are using substances that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, as with any injection, may experience increased bruising or bleeding at injection site. Patients should inform their physician before treatment if they are using these types of substances. As with all skin-injection procedures, there is a risk of infection. JUVÉDERM® should be used with caution in patients on immunosuppressive therapy, or therapy used to decrease the body’s immune response, as there may be an increased risk of infection. The safety of JUVÉDERM® in patients with a history of excessive scarring (eg, hypertrophic scarring and keloid formations) and pigmentation disorders has not been studied. If laser treatment, chemical peel, or any other procedure based on active dermal response is considered after treatment with JUVÉDERM® injectable gel, or if JUVÉDERM® is administered before the skin has healed completely after such a procedure, there is a possible risk of an inflammatory reaction at the treatment site.
Adverse events: The most commonly reported side effects are temporary injection-site redness, swelling, pain/tenderness, firmness, lumps/bumps, and bruising. Most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less).
Important: For full safety information, please visit www.juvederm.com or call Allergan Product Support at 1-877-345-5372.
CAUTION: Rx only. | biology |
https://ayogo.com/blog/ayogo-genentech-collaborate-award-winning-health-games | 2023-03-22T09:13:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943809.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20230322082826-20230322112826-00628.warc.gz | 0.905364 | 301 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__4269268 | en | The 2016 International Serious Play Awards competition today recognized the collaboration between Ayogo and Genentech with a Silver Award for two health-games that illustrate immunotherapy. The award winning health games include T-Cells Attack and Lymph Node Labyrinth. Each relates to the science behind the Cancer-Immunity Cycle.
Cancer immunotherapy is the most talked about area of research today. Genentech is a global leader in developing cancer medicines, and cancer immunotherapy is a major focus of their research. Much of this research is based on a framework pioneered by Dan Chen and Ira Mellman called the Cancer Immunity Cycle, which outlines seven steps the immune system takes to recognize and destroy cancer cells.
To help educate about the science underlying cancer immunotherapy, and to highlight Genentech’s thought leadership in this space, Ayogo created the mini-games for different steps in the Cancer-Immunity Cycle.
The Ayogo team for the project included: Ricard Adrianza, Art Director; Patrick Moody-Grigsby, Creative Director; Mala Srivatsa, Producer; Adam Vernon, Developer.
Genentech: Josh Kamler, Senior Brand Manager, Strategy & Creative; Holli Kolkey, Associate Director, Corporate Relations; Nicholas Waton, Senior Manager, Digital and Brand Communications.
Weber Shandwick: Ruchir Shah, Supervisor of Scientific Communications. | biology |
http://commonground.ideascale.com/a/idea-v2/16987 | 2017-06-29T00:34:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323808.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20170629000723-20170629020723-00116.warc.gz | 0.975129 | 228 | CC-MAIN-2017-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__67948063 | en | Ontario could take a leadership rôle by being the first province in Canada to ban gestation crates (also called sow stalls) for pregnant pigs. Most breeding pigs are kept in crates that are barely bigger than the animal itself. They cannot turn around or lie down comfortably. They stand on concrete floors that are slatted to allow their waste to fall through to a pool of sewage below. They spend the four months of pregnancy in these crates, then are moved to farrowing crates to give birth and feed their babies through metal bars. Then they go back to the gestation crate to start the cycle again. Pigs are intelligent sensitive animals and are severely stressed by the conditions, biting on the bars and continuously rolling their heads. Several U.S. states have banned gestation crates as have Sweden and the UK. They are being phased out in Denmark, Australia and New Zealand and this year are being phased out after the fourth week of pregnancy in the other EU countries. Our province can put an aggressive plan in place to end this cruel practice by phasing gestation crates out completely by 2017.
Sow Stalls: A Mother's Worst Nightmare: | biology |
http://capriciousyogi.com/tag/ginger | 2018-01-20T09:11:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084889542.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20180120083038-20180120103038-00050.warc.gz | 0.945272 | 153 | CC-MAIN-2018-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__104266782 | en | Drinking warm lemon water is an easy, healthy way to start your day. Among many benefits, warm lemon water helps to flush toxins from the body and helps get your digestion going as it helps eliminate waste by ensuring smooth bowel functioning.
Since lemons are rich in vitamins and nutrients like Vitamin C, calcium and potassium, you’re giving your body a one-two punch of awesome goodness. Lemons are a known antiseptic and also help boost a healthy immune system.
I like to add fresh ginger and honey (or agave) to my lemon water. Adding a bit of sweet helps to cut the acidity and the ginger is amazing for digestion, as it helps settle the tummy and promote good gut functioning. [Read more…] | biology |
https://besthearinghealth.com/how-do-we-hear/ | 2023-09-26T02:15:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510130.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926011608-20230926041608-00015.warc.gz | 0.916554 | 340 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__10367255 | en | The ability to hear is a product of the complexity and sensitivity of the auditory system.
The ear itself is separated into three different parts:
- The outer ear
- The middle ear
- The inner ear
Sound begins as the vibration of air molecules and travels as a wave to the outer ear where it enters the ear canal.
Here, the sound wave vibrates the eardrum, which marks the separation of the outer and middle ear.
Within the middle ear, the three tiniest bones of the human body are suspended within an air filled cavity, the malleus, incus, and stapes.
These bones, called the ossicles, act as a lever system and convert the vibratory energy from the eardrum into mechanical energy.
The final bone in the ossicular chain, the stapes, meets the oval window, a membrane-covered gateway into the cochlea.
Within the cochlea are three fluid-filled channels. Through the movement of the oval window, this fluid is displaced, exciting the sensory organs of hearing, the inner hair cells.
The fluid displacement causes the inner hair cells to fire neural impulses up the auditory portion of the VIIIth cranial nerve, called the vestibulocochlear nerve.
The VIIIth cranial nerve carries this signal up the brainstem and into the brain, where we recognize sound. At each level of the auditory system, there are complex mechanisms that code for frequency (pitch), intensity (loudness), and time.
Each of these delicate structures are essential to our ability to detect and process sound and speech, almost instantaneously. | biology |
https://reversediabetescoach.com/build-strong-bones-with-the-right-type-of-exercise/ | 2021-01-20T12:36:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703520883.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20210120120242-20210120150242-00030.warc.gz | 0.943109 | 1,084 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__25169108 | en | We all lose bone mass when our bone density peaks in our 30s. In fact, after age 40, men and women lose 1.5% to 2% per year, which is considered a small loss. The difference is that women are at greater risk than men of losing much more bone mass due to our smaller size and menopause when we lose estrogen and progesterone. Both of these hormones play an important role in maintaining healthy bones. Estrogen suppresses the production of osteoclasts, the cells that break down the bone and slow the activity of existing osteoclasts. Progesterone, on the other hand, boosts the production and activity of cells that build new bone or osteoblasts. If you have an estrogen/progesterone deficiency, which you can find out with a 24-hour urine test, you may want to consider a bio-identical hormone replacement by a credential pharmacy.
After getting enough of the right nutrients in your diet, which I described in my last blog post, you want to develop an exercise program that emphasizes weight-bearing and resistance exercises. When we exercise or lift weights, the force of muscles pulling against bones stimulates the bone-building osteoblast process.
The research shows that postmenopausal women who engaged in resistance training exercise for one year increased their bone mass density (BMD) between 1% and 3%. This is enough to offset the progressive bone loss of 1% to 2% per year after age 40.“Getting physical will stimulate increases in the width of the bones and their ability to absorb minerals throughout the rest of your life,” says Lara Pizzorno, MA, author of Your Bones.
Types of Exercise
You want to choose physical activities in which you move against gravity and your muscles contract to provide resistance against your bones. Dynamic movement is key. Examples include rhythmic movement such as dancing (Zumba), power walking, jogging/running including in racquet sports, climbing stairs or using a Stairmaster/elliptical, and riding a bicycle. You want to move at a fast pace to increase the frequency of your muscle contractions and bone-building.
Static movement such as holding certain yoga poses (i.e. child’s pose) doesn’t increase the stress on your muscles enough to build bones. However, holding the plank may be an exception.
Unfortunately, swimming, which is another gentle form of exercise with other benefits, involves the water bearing on our weight rather than our bones. But, I still swim in addition to engaging in dynamic exercise several times a week.
Pilates is a gentle precise program, which provides intermittent muscle contractions and isolates muscles to build bones, according to Pizzorno. “Pilates uses both our mobilizing (muscles that move us) and stabilizing muscles also known as the “core” muscles.” Pizzorno recommends avoiding the standard Pilates programs and finding Stott trained Pilates instructors who specialize in osteoporosis. She describes a program in her book that can strengthen rather than weaken your bones. (see Resources for link to interview and her book).
I found a Bone Smart Pilates DVD program (see Resource link below) designed by physical therapist and trained dancer Teresa Maldonado Marchok specifically to prevent or reverse osteoporosis. The DVD includes both mat and standing exercises such as lunges and squats. I also bought the flex bands for resistance.
Weight lifting certainly provides resistance but achieving a certain threshold is important to get the bone-building benefits. For example, I was using 3 pound weights for the past few years. Not surprisingly I was soon breezing through my sets of 12-15 reps because the load wasn’t challenging my muscles. After listening to Debra Atkinson during my recent podcast interview (see Resource link), I took it “up a notch” and now lift 5 pound weights and “feel the burn” with just one set of 8-10 reps per muscle group. Also, remember when switching to heavier weights, to start out slow with one set of 6 to 8 reps to avoid straining your muscles.
What to avoid
Form is very important especially if you have osteopenia/osteoporosis. You want to focus on extension movements which are straightening movements that increase the angle between body parts. You want to avoid flexion movements that compress the neck and spine such as rounding your spine forward, twisting to the left or right, and bending forward to touch your toes. Also, avoid the crunch position in sit-ups and the One-Hundred in Pilates. Research shows that flexion exercises increased the risk of fractures by 89% while extension exercises significantly lowered the risk of fractures to just 16%.
Use it or Lose it
The research shows that if you stop exercising, you can lose the gains you made in bone mass density. So, exercise regularly and consistently. Knowing this, I bring my running shoes when I travel to make sure I get some jogging in. I plan to do some powerwalking in Paris!
BoneSmart Pilates DVD program with Teresa Maldonado Marchok
BoneSmart Pilates Osteo Products
Podcast interview with Lara Pizzorno, MA author of Your Bones | biology |
https://thendralentertainment.in/treating-constipation-to-fighting-signs-of-ageing-benefits-of-neem/ | 2024-04-23T05:36:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818464.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423033153-20240423063153-00000.warc.gz | 0.928155 | 555 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__111608799 | en | Neem leaves are full of antioxidants and vitamin E.
Neem has varied Ayurvedic properties corresponding to bettering digestion, detoxifying the physique, and boosting immunity.
Neem could be very well-liked as a medicinal plant. Its leaves and extracts are extensively used for varied well being and wonder functions due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and restorative qualities. This wonderful herb can be an excellent supply of fatty acids, nutritional vitamins, and minerals which are helpful for wholesome pores and skin and good well being. It additionally incorporates lively components like azadirachtin, nimbidin, and nimbolide, which have unbelievable therapeutic qualities that additional helps to deal with any pores and skin or hair concern. These inexperienced leaves are an beautiful ingredient, which is a uncommon mixture of health and beauty. So, let’s take a look on the shocking advantages of neem for health and beauty functions.
Removes dangerous micro organism from the abdomen: Neem has antibacterial properties, which assist to take away any dangerous micro organism within the abdomen. It improves digestion with the assistance of its cooling properties. Together with this, as per research, Neem bark extracts could be very efficient in treating gastrointestinal ulcers.
Reduces blood sugar ranges: In accordance with Ayurveda, neem leaves comprise pitta and kashaya, which when ingested, scale back the blood sugar ranges inside the physique. Quite a few flavonoids and different substances present in neem leaves activate the pancreas and assist regulate blood sugar ranges.
Assist to remedy constipation: Neem is claimed to have a slight laxative impact that additional helps with intestinal well being. It additionally has the potential to boost bowel motions and ease long-term constipation. Together with this, gasoline and bloating may additionally be cured by taking neem tablets.
Treats zits: Neem’s antibacterial qualities fight micro organism that trigger zits, aiding in each zits remedy and prevention. It’s additionally fairly useful in regulating oil manufacturing within the pores and skin.
Combat indicators of ageing: Neem leaves are an excellent anti-aging remedy since they’re full of vitamin E, hydrating triglycerides, and antioxidants. Moreover, they make your pores and skin seem toned and firmer and help to cut back wrinkles, effective traces, and darkish spots.
Intensify hair progress: Neem’s therapeutic qualities assist in reducing hair loss. Its oil could also be gently massaged into your scalp to enhance blood circulation and which additional helps to boost the velocity of hair progress. | biology |
http://theaddygroup.com/category/healing-hands/coronavirus/ | 2023-02-01T18:28:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499949.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201180036-20230201210036-00648.warc.gz | 0.925259 | 258 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__194349125 | en | Coronaviruses are a group of related RNA viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, these viruses cause respiratory tract infections that can range from mild to lethal. Mild illnesses include some cases of the common cold (which is also caused by other viruses, predominantly rhinoviruses), while more lethal varieties can cause SARS, MERS, and COVID-19. Symptoms in other species vary: in chickens, they cause an upper respiratory tract disease, while in cows and pigs they cause diarrhea. There are as yet no vaccines or antiviral drugs to prevent or treat human coronavirus infections.
Coronaviruses constitute the subfamily Orthocoronavirinae, in the family Coronaviridae, order Nidovirales, and realm Riboviria. They are enveloped viruses with a positive-sense single-stranded RNA genome and a nucleocapsid of helical symmetry. The genome size of coronaviruses ranges from approximately 26 to 32 kilobases, one of the largest among RNA viruses. They have characteristic club-shaped spikes that project from their surface, which in electron micrographs create an image reminiscent of the solar corona, from which their name derives | biology |
http://enjazalfanar.com.sa/outlines-for-real-world-cbd-vs-thc-chart-advice/ | 2021-12-02T00:04:55 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964361064.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20211201234046-20211202024046-00418.warc.gz | 0.959418 | 1,073 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__38451571 | en | Delta-9 is the quintessential form of THC that has been the subject of scientific trials for all the things from a number of sclerosis to reminiscence retrieval Based on Piomelli, as a result of delta-8 and delta-9 THC have such the same molecular structure, the two compounds would theoretically produce comparable medical benefits, but there is no strong knowledge to show that is true.
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The fats in hemp oil have quite a lot of effects on the body. They’re key components of cell membranes and hormones, and also have anti-inflammatory effects. Folks rarely use hemp seed oil for recreational or therapeutic functions because it has little to no CBD or THC. In accordance with Piomelli, one of find out this here the reasons hashish is mostly thought-about nontoxic is because its advanced mixture of compounds forms a sort of checks and balances system. Although some plants are bred to include increased quantities of THC, there’s only a lot THC a plant can make,” he mentioned.
But in current months, 14 states — Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Utah — have blocked the sale of delta-8, citing lack of analysis into the compound’s psychoactive results. However, not all states see the compound as a well being concern. A section that would have banned delta-8 in Texas was struck from a state bill in Could, maintaining delta-8 THC authorized in Texas.
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One of the fundamental differences between CBD and THC is how they behave in your mind, says Deepak Dsouza, MD, professor of psychiatry on the Yale College School of Medication, New Haven, Connecticut. Your body produces hashish-like compounds called endocannabinoids, and CBD and THC mainly mimic or amplify the effects of your natural supply.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) argues that as a result of CBD is an ingredient in an authorized drug (Epidiolex, a synthetic type of CBD oil used to deal with rare genetic seizure disorders in children), it may’t be marketed as a nutritional supplement. The FDA also says it’s illegal so as to add CBD to food merchandise (for humans and animals) and market the edibles across state traces.
Medical trials are the gold normal of medical research and to this point, just one very small medical trial has been conducted on delta-8 THC. In 1995, Mechoulam and his colleagues administered the compound to eight pediatric most cancers sufferers two hours before each chemotherapy session. Over the course of eight months, none of those sufferers vomited following their cancer therapy, the research discovered. Newer research has additionally tested cannabis’ potential to curb nausea in cancer patients, with promising outcomes, nevertheless, other chemicals within the cannabis plant could also be at play.
There are marked variations in how the federal authorities regulates THC and CBD. The FDA is at present weighing the most effective methods to observe CBD merchandise. Whereas THC continues to be lined below the Managed Substances Act (CSA), CBD was removed due to the 2018 Farm Invoice. Now it is up to the FDA to resolve methods to regulate the sale of CBD merchandise.
Hemp seeds are also a wealthy supply of protein and magnesium. Due to their fiber content material, they also promote digestive health. Hemp seed oil comes from the seeds of the hemp plant. Whereas marijuana and hemp are both Cannabis sativa crops, they are totally different varieties. Just because THC comes from a plant that does not kill folks doesn’t mean THC alone is safe. We do not know that until we check it.
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Raw CBD oil hasn’t been processed after extraction from the plant. It may comprise the CBD precursor, CBD-acid (CBDA), which some research suggests might have its own well being benefits. CBD concentrate has been filtered and processed to extend its potency. This class includes full-spectrum CBD oil, which comprises the other cannabinoids and compounds discovered within the plant, including THC; and broad-spectrum CBD oil, which has been additional processed to remove the THC.
However shoppers who wish to use CBD oil have to do their very own due diligence to ensure that the product they purchase accommodates what the label says it does. The CBD boom—along with spotty regulation—has led to multiple dubious products finding their solution to drugstore and gasoline station shelves. CBD and THC are having a second, and the drumbeat in favor of their benefits is barely rising louder.
THC, nevertheless, might be addicting. Almost 30 percent of marijuana users experience marijuana use dysfunction. This dysfunction often travels with other substance use issues, behavioral issues, and disability, and is essentially untreated, in response cbd vs thc oil to a examine in a 2015 issue of JAMA Psychiatry. Twice as many men as women will be recognized with marijuana use disorder, and youthful age teams are much more likely to expertise the dysfunction than individuals older than forty five. | biology |
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Data To Be Presented on Gamida Cell Natural Killer (NK) Cell Therapy Candidate GDA-201 at the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy 2023 Annual Meeting
Gamida Cell Ltd. (Nasdaq: GMDA), a cell therapy pioneer working to turn cells into powerful therapeutics, today announced that an oral presentation highlighting Gamida Cell’s investigational natural killer (NK) cell therapy candidate GDA-201 will be shared at the International Society for Cell and Gene Therapy (ISCT) 2023 Annual Meeting. The meeting takes place May 31-June 3 in Paris, France.
Additionally, a poster will be presented with data from Gamida Cell’s pre-clinical NK cell therapy candidate GDA-501, an engineered intrinsic NK cell with a CAR modification targeting the HER2 protein.
"The data being presented at ISCT add to the body of evidence demonstrating the power of our nicotinamide (NAM) technology to enhance and expand cells," said Ronit Simantov, M.D., Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of Gamida Cell. "The unique, active phenotype of NAM-NK cells and the high levels of potency and cytotoxicity observed support the strong potential of GDA-201 as a cell therapy for cancer."
Additional details about the presentations are as follows:
Title: GDA-201: Phenotypic and Functional Characterization of Cryopreserved Nicotinamide-Expanded Allogeneic Natural Killer Cells Demonstrate an Activated and Non-exhausted Phenotype
Abstract Number: 36
Presentation Date: June 2, 9:15-10:15 am CET
Presenting Author: Yona Geffen, Ph.D.; Vice President of R&D at Gamida Cell
Highlights: This study investigated the phenotype and function of GDA-201, NK cells expanded using Gamida Cell’s proprietary NAM technology. NAM-NK demonstrated increased expression of lymphoid homing marker CD62L and decreased levels of lineage exhaustion markers CD57 and CD161 compared with NK cells expanded in the absence of NAM. Batch-to-batch variability of 18 batches of cryopreserved formulation of GDA-201 from 18 donors demonstrated an overall variability of ≤25% in critical parameters including viability, phenotyping and cytotoxicity.
Title: GDA-501 HER2 Chimeric Antigen Receptor Natural Killer Cells: Dual Cytotoxicity in Solid Tumors Mediated via HER2 and TRAIL
Abstract Number: 1225
Presentation Date: June 1, 6-7:30 pm CET
Presenting Author: Julia Rifman, Ph.D.; Senior Project Manager at Gamida Cell
Highlights: GDA-501, an expanded, enhanced and engineered NAM HER2-CAR NK cell, showed high levels of TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) expression, suggesting possible meditation of target cell apoptosis. Compared with non-engineered NK cells cultured with NAM, GDA-501 cells displayed increased cytotoxicity against HER2+ tumor cells. When TRAIL was neutralized on GDA-501, a decrease in cytotoxicity was observed. These data suggest that the cytotoxic effect of GDA-501 may be mediated by dual mechanisms: HER2 binding by the HER2-CAR and apoptosis mediated by TRAIL.
Note: Gamida Cell announced it would discontinue the development of GDA-501 in March 2023.
GDA-201 is an intrinsic NK cell therapy candidate being investigated for the treatment of hematologic malignancies. Preclinical studies have shown that GDA-201 may address key limitations of cultured NK cells by increasing cytotoxicity and in vivo retention as well as proliferation in the bone marrow and lymphoid organs. Furthermore, these data suggest GDA-201 may improve antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and tumor targeting of NK cells. A multicenter Phase 1/2 study of GDA-201 for the treatment of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is ongoing (NCT05296525).
GDA-201 is an investigational cell therapy candidate, and its safety and efficacy have not been established by the FDA or any other health authority.
About Gamida Cell
Gamida Cell is a cell therapy pioneer working to turn cells into powerful therapeutics. The company’s proprietary nicotinamide (NAM) technology leverages the properties of NAM to enhance and expand cells, creating allogeneic cell therapy products and candidates that are potentially curative for patients with hematologic malignancies. These include Omisirge®, an FDA-approved nicotinamide modified allogeneic hematopoietic progenitor cell therapy, and GDA-201, an intrinsic NK cell therapy candidate being investigated for the treatment of hematologic malignancies. For additional information, please visit www.gamida-cell.com or follow Gamida Cell on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Omisirge® is a registered trademark of Gamida Cell Inc. © 2023 Gamida Cell Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including with respect to the potentially life-saving or curative therapeutic and commercial potential of GDA-201. Any statement describing Gamida Cell’s goals, expectations, financial or other projections, intentions or beliefs is a forward-looking statement and should be considered an at-risk statement. Such statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions including those related to clinical, scientific, regulatory and technical developments and those inherent in the process of developing and commercializing product candidates that are safe and effective for use as human therapeutics. In light of these risks and uncertainties, and other risks and uncertainties that are described in the Risk Factors section and other sections of Gamida Cell’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 15, 2023, the accompanying prospectus and other filings that Gamida Cell makes with the SEC from time to time (which are available at www.sec.gov), the events and circumstances discussed in such forward-looking statements may not occur, and Gamida Cell’s actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied thereby. Although Gamida Cell’s forward-looking statements reflect the good faith judgment of its management, these statements are based only on facts and factors currently known by Gamida Cell. As a result, you are cautioned not to rely on these forward-looking statements. | biology |
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https://corralrosales.com/en/tag/propiedad-industrial-en/ | 2024-04-13T04:19:25 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816535.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413021024-20240413051024-00846.warc.gz | 0.889672 | 1,547 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__122184576 | en | The purpose of antimicrobial drugs is to combat diseases that can be of bacterial, viral and parasitic origin. But when they are misused or overused, these microorganisms can mutate genetically causing resistance to these drugs. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is a serious global threat to human and animal health, affecting food safety, food security and the economic well-being of millions of small and large-scale agricultural productions.
AMR is considered a multisectoral problem of great importance worldwide, which is why health organizations such as the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Organization for Animal Health and the World Health Organization created the “One Health” approach. This approach is implemented to have a better coordination and elaboration of programs that comprise the interface between human and animal health, food production and agro-ecological environments, with the purpose of preventing and being prepared for future threats, such as zoonotic diseases, food safety and AMR.
AMR is considered a major threat to modern medicine and to the sustainability of an effective response to the threat of infectious diseases. For such reason the World Health Assembly, in May 2015, adopted the Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance, where five objectives were established : (i) to have better communication and education on antimicrobial resistance with the aim of creating understanding and awareness of the issue; (ii) to strengthen this knowledge through surveillance and research; (iii) to reduce the incidence of infections by implementing effective biosecurity, hygiene and infection prevention measures; (iv) to optimize the use of antimicrobial drugs in human and animal health; and (v) to intensify sustainable projects and investments for the development of new drugs, vaccines and diagnostic means.
This resolution commits the member countries to develop national and multisectoral action plans with a “One Health” approach, which is why in Ecuador the National Plan for the Prevention and Control of Antimicrobial Resistance was established to fight AMR and to have national action plans harmonized with the global action plan.
In order to establish a national plan, it is of vital importance to know the consumption data of antibiotics generally used in infectious diseases, both in humans and animals. Ecuador does not have this information, so it is hypothesized that the indiscriminate and inappropriate use of antibiotics has caused serious consequences such as increased morbidity and mortality of patients suffering from infectious processes, as well as an increase in the cost of health care due to the search for options that can combat infectious diseases with antibiotics that do not present resistance and that do not determine a high cost.
The Ecuadorian State has been working against AMR since 2017, through the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, executing the National Plan for the Prevention and Control of Antimicrobial Resistance. The focus is the rational use of antimicrobials and effective sanitation measures to reduce the incidence of infections, involving health technicians from Health, Agriculture, Environment, Aquaculture and Fisheries, with the aim of integrating and working together to seek mechanisms to help mitigate AMR. This, through analysis and research work in the laboratory and in the field with activities that help to socialize and raise awareness of this problem to all those involved, especially those who are linked to food, animal health, environment and human health.
The Agency for Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary Regulation and Control AGROCALIDAD is responsible for regulating the registration of companies and products for veterinary use, for which it has issued Technical Manual 003. This manual makes special mention to the use of Colistin, as part of the formulation of products for veterinary use and consumption, since it represents a risk to public health as an antibiotic of restricted use in human medicine, which is generally used in multi-resistant diseases. For this reason, AGROCALIDAD prohibits the manufacture, formulation, importation and distribution of products containing Colistin.
AGROCALIDAD is also working on a proposal for the restriction of antimicrobials that are used as growth promoters. The aim is to eliminate the indiscriminate use of antibiotics by prohibiting the registration, importation, manufacture, formulation, and marketing of these active ingredients generally used in the animal production chain.
In conclusion, although advances in medical research are promising in the field of prevention and treatment of AMR, global actions are required to reduce the dissemination and mitigate the negative effects of resistant bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites that affect living beings in different ecosystems. The commitment of governments and the support they receive from the different actors in the commercialization chain (private companies, laboratories, distributors, users) play an important role in the fulfillment of actions to reduce the inappropriate prescription of antimicrobials, increase immunization against pathogens, disease prevention and control measures, and strengthen pharmacovigilance of resistant pathogens in human, agricultural and veterinary medicine.
Veterinarians, as the main actors in animal health, have a fundamental role to play in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, for which they must encourage their proper use under prescription, promote good hygiene, biosafety, and vaccination practices, and promote the correct diagnosis of infectious diseases in animals.
Resistencia a Los Antimicrobianos. OPS/OMS | Organización Panamericana de la Salud. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2023, from https://www.paho.org/es/temas/resistencia-antimicrobianos.
CCNASWP / Fiji calls for closer collaboration as FAO/WHO regional meeting gets underway in Nadi. Home | CODEXALIMENTARIUS FAO-WHO. (n.d.). Retrieved January 31, 2023, from https://www.fao.org/fao-who-codexalimentarius/en/
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Ministerio de Salud Pública del Ecuador, Plan Nacional para la prevención y control de la resistencia antimicrobiana; Quito, Viceministerio de Gobernanza y Vigilancia de la Salud,, 2019, Disponible en: . (2019, November 18). Retrieved from https://www.salud.gob.ec/msp-presento-plan-nacional-para-la-prevencion-y-control-de-la-resistencia-antimicrobiana-ram-2019-2023/.
Agrocalidad prohíbe El Uso del Antibiótico Colistina en animales. AGROCALIDAD. (2019, February 25). Retrieved December 25, 2022, from https://www.agrocalidad.gob.ec/agrocalidad-prohibe-el-uso-del-antibiotico-colistina-en-animales/
Resistencia Antimicrobiana en producción animal. OPS/OMS | Organización Panamericana de la Salud. (n.d.). Retrieved December 20, 2022, from https://www.paho.org/es/panaftosa/resistencia-antimicrobiana-produccion-animal . | biology |
https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/research-enterprise/events-and-seminars/eimr/eimr2022/eimr-scientific-advisory-committee/ | 2023-01-27T11:35:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764494976.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230127101040-20230127131040-00715.warc.gz | 0.842711 | 287 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__298460861 | en | EIMR Scientific Advisory Committee
Environmental Interactions of Marine Renewables 2022
The Scientific Committee is again chaired by Professor Ben Wilson of University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). The committee will decide the overall shape of the conference programme and select presentations on the basis of submitted abstracts and invitations to key speakers.
The composition of the Scientific Committee may vary but at the time of writing, members are as follows:
- Ben Wilson (The Scottish Association for Marine Science, UHI, chair)
- Raeanne Miller (Aquatera)
- David Woolf (HWU)
- Ian Davies (Marine Scotland Science)
- Anne Marie O’Hagan (University College Cork)
- Rory O’Hara Murray (Marine Scotland Science)
- Erica Knott (NatureScot)
- Elva Bannon (Wave Energy Scotland)
- Maurizio Collu (University of Strathclyde)
- Benjamin Williamson (Environmental Research Institute, UHI)
- Beth Scott (University of Aberdeen)
- Andrea Copping (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/ University of Washington)
- Joe Onoufriou (Marine Scotland Science)
The committee will decide the overall shape of the conference programme and select presentations on the basis of submitted abstracts and invitations to key speakers.
Abstract and ePoster submissions are now closed for 2022. | biology |
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https://myaura.co.nz/pages/your-skin-aging | 2023-12-09T21:27:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100972.58/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209202131-20231209232131-00755.warc.gz | 0.932288 | 393 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__37725070 | en | Your Skin & Ageing
Genetic disposition can have an effect on how our skin appears to age at varying life stages, along with lifestyle factors of alcohol, diet, drugs, environmental pollutants, sun exposure, smoking and stress. Illness, medication and trauma can undoubtedly also have a large impact.
Skin has more resilience and strength in our youth as the cells multiply to replenish with vigour. As we age, body processes slow down, with less replacement cell growth and sebaceous gland secretion affecting suppleness and tone. Early signs commence with the appearance of slight line creases which eventually become larger (forming wrinkles) and the skin begins to sag. This is more noticeable on the face as facial skin tissue is far thinner and more sensitive than other body areas.
Mid 20’s to 30’s Faint, small fine lines appear - usually around the eyes and mouth known as expression or laugh lines.
Mid 30’s to 40’s The lines deepen and become more noticeable. Additional fine lines form around the nose and mouth and corners of the lips. Skin tone is softer and less taut.
Mid 40’s to 50’s The lines deepen to wrinkles and the skin begins to sag. This is more noticeable on the neck as it has less fat cells and sebaceous glands. The skin appears drier, often with flakey patches and requires more hydration.
Mid 50’s to 60’s The skin becomes drier, thinner and sags further due to the lack of elastin. Collagen production and sebaceous gland secretion slows further. Skin loses the ability to retain moisture and bone density may affect the underlying structure.
Over 65 Noticeable structural changes appear and rejuvenating elastin and collagen production is virtually non-existent. Natural protection lowers, circulation is impaired, skin repair is slower and damage (age) spots are evident. | biology |
https://supervet.in/product/royal-canin-maxi-breed-adult-dry-dog-food-4kg/ | 2024-04-18T01:09:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817184.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417235906-20240418025906-00803.warc.gz | 0.944055 | 244 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__30157831 | en | This formula includes high-quality protein and balanced fibre for optimum digestibility. It also has Omega 3 fatty acids to help the coat and skin stay healthy. Bone and joint support is very important for adults of large breeds so they can support their large frames.
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https://nutrabulk.com/blog/what-the-heck-is-arginine | 2023-02-01T00:19:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499891.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20230131222253-20230201012253-00646.warc.gz | 0.961712 | 327 | CC-MAIN-2023-06 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__108569927 | en | By now you may have heard of arginine, but what the heck is it? Well, arginine is gaining some traction as a potential treatment for heart issues which is notable because millions of Americans suffer from some variety of cardiovascular disease. Arginine shows up in foods such as seeds and nuts, grains and wheat, and fish and red meat. It helps to relax arteries, maintain your immune and hormone functions, assist your kidneys in removing waste from your body, and even support your body during the healing of wounds.
When arginine enters your body, it turns into nitric oxide which is a neurotransmitter that improves your circulation. It may also help reduce blood pressure in certain cases and help those who suffer from leg cramping and intermittent claudication to increase their walking distances. According to information from the Mayo Clinic “there is good scientific evidence that dietary supplementation with arginine may help people with coronary artery disease, angina, or clogged arteries, due to its effects on blood vessels.”
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Monument on December 8, 1906, when Teddy Roosevelt signed the proclamation. Congress
passed a bill that elevated the monument into a national park in 1962.
The ''Petrified forest" is a spectacular region of fossil logs in the Painted Desert in Arizona. The famous petrified forests occur in the colorfully banded sequence of rocks called the Chinle Formation. The transformation from wood to stone occurred about 200 million years ago during the end of the Triassic Period of the Mesozoic Era. These trees lived in a region which had a moist and probably warm climate. Washed from upland areas where they grew, the logs accumulated on delta flats where they were buried by sands and silts, and by layers of volcanic ash, derived from volcanoes further to the west. The volcanic ash was the source of the silica which helped to mineralize the logs after they were covered in sediment. The logs were replaced by silica, colored with oxides of iron and manganese and are generally very well preserved. The trees belong generally to three species of conifers of the family Araucariaceae. The family is still around today, with modern representatives such as the rather strangely named, because it is extremely prickly, "Monkey Puzzle" tree. The most common of the fossil trees in the Petrified Forest is Araucarioxylon arizonicum. Some of the logs, although broken into segments, represent substantial trees which would be over 50 meters tall when they were alive. Some trees have been replaced so perfectly that the annual growth rings and cell walls show clearly, as seen in the samples below.
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https://www.aapexpetpharmacy.com/2018/06/12/hormonal-disorders-of-dogs-understanding-symptoms-causes-and-treatment/ | 2019-07-16T12:10:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195524548.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20190716115717-20190716141717-00520.warc.gz | 0.90672 | 1,774 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__67209753 | en | Like in humans, hormonal disorders plague dogs too, and demand attention, treatment, and care. Hormones are chemical messengers that trigger and regulate physiological reactions inside the body and contribute towards maintaining an ideal condition in the body (homeostasis) which, in turn, ensures balanced metabolism, highly desired for a good health. Here is a brief attempt to understand hormonal disorders in dogs, their causes, remedy, and care.
The question itself has the answer. It’s either too much or inadequate secretion of hormones. Accordingly, the over-secretion situation is prefixed as Hyper (hyperthyroidism) while the opposite one is prefixed as Hypo (hypothyroidism).
Hormones are secreted by glands in the dog’s body as shown in the picture above and are released into the bloodstream for distribution across desired organs. There could be different factors affecting the functioning of the glands like autophagy, tissue degeneration, lack of nutrition, development of nodules or tumors, and so on.
Both the conditions lead to disruption in the functioning of some or the other organ or organ system in the body of a dog, which is sometimes recognizable immediately and sometimes at a later or delayed stage. Likewise, the consequences could be simple or complex and so could be the treatment.
|Endocrine Gland||Hormone(s) Produced||Function|
|Pituitary gland (anterior lobe)|
|Corticotropin(adrenocorticotropic hormone)||Stimulates the production and secretion of hormones by the adrenal cortex|
|Growth hormone||Promotes growth of the body and influences the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids|
|Follicle-stimulating hormone||Stimulates the growth of follicles in the ovaries and induces the formation of sperm in the testes|
|Luteinizing hormone||Stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum in the female and the production of testosterone by the testes in the male|
|Prolactin||Stimulates the mammary glands to secrete milk|
|Thyroid-stimulating hormone||Stimulates the production and secretion of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland|
|Pituitary gland (posterior lobe)|
|Antidiuretic hormone; also known as arginine vasopressin||Causes the kidneys to conserve water by concentrating the urine and reducing urine volume; also has lesser role in regulating blood pressure|
|Oxytocin||Stimulates the contraction of smooth muscle of the uterus during labor and facilitates ejection of milk from the breast during nursing|
|Parathyroid glands||Parathyroid hormone||Raises the blood calcium concentration by promoting absorption of calcium by the intestine, mobilizing calcium salts from bones, and increasing the ability of the kidney to recover calcium from urine; also lowers phosphate by enhancing its excretion by the kidneys|
|Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4 )||Increase the basal metabolic rate; also regulate protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism|
|Calcitonin||Participates in calcium and phosphorus metabolism; tends to have the opposite effects of parathyroid hormone|
|Aldosterone||Helps regulate salt and water balance by retaining sodium (salt) and water and excreting potassium|
|Cortisol||Has widespread effects throughout the body; involved in the response to stress; active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism; helps maintain blood sugar level, blood pressure, and muscle strength|
|Epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine||Released in response to stress; stimulates heart action and increases blood pressure, metabolic rate, and blood glucose concentration; also raises blood sugar and fatty acid levels|
|Insulin||Lowers blood sugar level; affects the metabolism of sugar, protein, and fat|
|Glucagon||Raises blood sugar level, thus opposing the action of insulin|
|Estrogen||Controls female reproductive system, along with other hormones; responsible for promoting estrus and the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics|
|Progesterone||Prepares the uterus for implantation of the fertilized egg, maintains pregnancy, and promotes development of the mammary glands|
|Testosterone||Responsible for the development of the male reproductive system and secondary male sexual characteristics|
Common Hormonal Disorders in a Dog
Scientifically the infections are called alopecia (early stage hair loss) and dermatosis (Later stage hair loss).
Causes: The diseases are caused by an imbalance in the reproductive hormones called estrogen (female) and androgen (male). The hormones are produced in male and female dogs by adrenal gland.
Diagnosis and Treatment
One should reach out to a veterinarian for diagnosis and explain to him or her about the thorough history of the dog’s health, including symptoms and consequences. The pet owner must mention any possible incidents that might have triggered the skin infection.
The diagnosis starts with a thorough physical examination of your dog. If required, the vet may recommend a biochemical profile, including a complete blood count, a urinalysis, or skin biopsy. At times, X-ray, ultrasonography, laparoscopy or imagining is required too if there is some internal complications emerge in the skin.
Medications for treatment are suggested based on the diagnostic report. In some cases, the vet may prescribe compounding medicines based on the condition of the pet. Surgery and radiotherapy are also suggested in extreme condition.
Cushing disease is categorized into two categories: 1. hyperadrenocorticism resulting from excessive secretion of cortisol by adrenal glands; 2. Panhypopituitarism caused due to low secretion of anterior pituitary hormones by pituitary gland also sometimes called as the master endocrine gland.
The disease is common in dogs but not in other species. Dog breeds like Miniature Poodles, Dachshunds, Boxers, Boston Terriers, and Beagles are at increased risk. Middle-aged and older dogs are more prone to the disease.
Causes: In most affected dogs (85 to 90%), the cause is a small, benign pituitary tumor. In the remaining 10 to 15% of dogs, the cause is a tumor of the adrenal gland itself. The tissue of the
Diagnosis and Treatment
A series of laboratory tests might be required to conclude the causes due to a high percentage of false-positives in the test results. A gap of 3 to 6 months is required, at times, between two subsequent tests. Additional tests are conducted to know whether the disease is caused by a tumor of the pituitary gland or the adrenal gland.
The influence of the drug should be monitored regularly as a reduced level of cortisol can result in reduced appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea.
The thyroid gland is a 2-lobed gland in the neck that secrets 2 iodine-containing hormones (thyroxine), viz., T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (tetraiodothyronine), which are essential for running the vital metabolic activities in a smooth manner. The hormones are required in the right condition. Hypothyroidism is a situation where the gland fails to produce an adequate amount of the hormone which, in turn, reduces the metabolic rate. This hormonal disorder is common in dogs aging 4 to 10 years. The reverse condition is known as hyperthyroidism.
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is much more common in cats than in dogs.
The inflammation or shrinkage of the tissues of thyroid gland is responsible for hypothyroidism. In rare cases, cancer or congenital defects can trigger the health issue in a pet. Tumor or thyroid cancer in some cases is related to over secretion of throxine hormone. A prolonged medication to check hypothyroidism or intake of antibiotics for dogs can also cause hyperthyroidism.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Observing the symptoms and correlating them with clinical findings based on tests of blood and stool samples, a veterinarian recommends a medication or a mixture of medications along with the right dog nutrition to help the dog successfully recover from the thyroid related issues. Sometimes, vets recommend thyroid medication for dogs based on a specific condition of the pet. If you notice your pet suffering from any of the symptoms over a period, must go for a thyroid test with a recommendation from your vet. | biology |
http://en.fah-addict.net/articles/print/11-relly-brandman/ | 2020-07-04T02:28:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655883961.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20200704011041-20200704041041-00265.warc.gz | 0.963439 | 296 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__232364274 | en | Relly Brandman is a graduate student in the Chemical and Systems Biology Department at Stanford. This department was originally called the Molecular Pharmacology Department and it still has a tradition of being very closely connected to pharmaceuticals and therapeutics. Relly's work with Folding@home is very much in this tradition.
Relly is interested in studying the ribosome tunnel as a target for novel antibiotics. There are already several antibiotics which target the ribosome tunnel (you may have already taken some, such as Erythromycin). However, these drugs appears to be easily circumvented by the bacteria -- they have evolved around the drugs and have become drug resistant. Indeed, drug resistance in bacteria makes sense -- as the drugs we take exit our bodies in urine, and sit in the sewers where they interact with bacteria. The bacteria which survive are the ones that aren't affected, and this causes a selective pressure towards antibiotic resistance -- evolution at work!
Relly's project (joint with Guha Jayachandran) is to first predict and understand existing antibiotic behavior, and then predict novel antibiotics. This is part of a Stanford University BioX grant, with two experimental groups. If successful, we should be able to find novel types of antibiotics, which should hopefully be very useful in dealing with the major problem of drug resistance.
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