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Gallbladder disease is a common condition typically affecting young and otherwise healthy individuals. Risk factors include obesity, diabetes, female gender, pregnancy, family history, rapid weight loss, liquid protein diets, and race or ethnic background. When typical symptoms of right sided upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloating occur within 15-90 minutes of eating, especially a fatty meal, gallstones are usually suspected. Ultrasound of the gallbladder is the first test ordered and will confirm the presence or absence of gallstones. If gallstones are confirmed then surgical removal of the gallbladder is recommended.However, if the ultrasound is negative or normal and gallbladder...

Gallbladder disease is a common condition typically affecting young and otherwise healthy individuals. Risk factors include obesity, diabetes, female gender, pregnancy, family history, rapid weight loss, liquid protein diets, and race or ethnic background. When typical symptoms of right sided upper abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bloating occur within 15-90 minutes of eating, especially a fatty meal, gallstones are usually suspected. Ultrasound of the gallbladder is the first test ordered and will confirm the presence or absence of gallstones. If gallstones are confirmed then surgical removal of the gallbladder is recommended.However, if the ultrasound is negative or normal and gallbladder...

The last Monday of May since 1868, has been designated as Memorial Day. Now, during that weekend, beer and picnic supply sales skyrocket. Travelers drive our nation's highways en masse. And don't forget the Indy 500.And while it's important to have fun and celebrate Memorial Day weekend in your own way, it's also important to remember why that day exists. It was set aside to salute U.S. troops and pay tribute to the awesome sacrifices these brave men and women have made, and are still making, for our freedoms.In case you've wondered how you could honor those sacrifices, here are 3 inexpensive ways:1) Donate frequent flyer miles to help our wounded soldiers and their families. You can do...

It is very common to find the ankle joint afflicted by injuries and the most common form is sprain. Anatomically, various ligaments that are stretched or torn surround the ankle joint when it is forced to land in varied unnatural positions. This is of common occurrence during exercises, playing certain sports or accidentally.The usual presentation could be an individual landing his foot forcefully on an uneven surface or the foot is turned inwards suddenly with force. This force in-turn stresses the ligaments that normally help stabilize the outer part of the joint. There might be a history of sudden snap/pop when this type of injury happens.The ankle sprain ranges in severity from grade-I to grade...

Dental surgery involves any type of surgery dealing with the teeth and gums-it can include extraction (pulling teeth,) gum procedures, root canals and cosmetic surgery. In order to be qualified and trained to perform this type of surgery a dentist must go beyond the accredited dental school training and state licensing to get more specialized coursework and then be certified by a professional board in their particular specialty-like dental surgery or orthodontics. If you are considering this type of surgery, whether for cosmetic or health reasons, you should have a basic understanding of the procedures and what is involved...

Gout is an arthritis-based condition in which the body produces high levels of uric acid that forms crystals in the blood. These crystals travel through the body and are deposited in joints throughout the body, usually settling in the big toes, causing severe pain and swelling. An attack of gout usually lasts between five and ten days and is excruciating. Gout is almost always found in men who are over the age of forty, but it can also occur in women who are in menopause. No one knows for certain what causes gout, although some studies suggest that there are a number of different causes. There may be a defect in the person's metabolism that causes the body to create and retain too much uric acid...

Interested in completing your post secondary education? Post secondary education is, as the name implies, a secondary education that students attain after attending school (e.g. high school). Also referred to as tertiary education, post secondary education can be a form of vocational, technical or higher education; and may often be completed at community and technical colleges; or higher learning institutions and universities.Post secondary educational institutions may include an expansive curriculum in cosmetology and beauty; dental assistant and dental hygiene; radiology technology; nursing degree programs; mechanical technician; art and design; dance and music; law; physical therapy; psychology...

Chapter I"Big Ange" and the Death of the Cleveland MafiaIn 1983, Angelo Lonardo, 72, one-time Cleveland Mafia boss, turned government informant. He shocked family, friends, law enforcement officers and particularly, criminal associates with his decision which was made after being sentenced to life plus 103 years for drug and racketeering convictions. The sentence came after a monumental investigation by local, state and federal agencies had all but wiped out the Cleveland Mafia."Big Ange" as he was called, was the highest ranking mafioso to defect. He testified in 1985 at the Las Vegas casino "skimming" trials in Kansas City and in 1986 at the New York Mafia "ruling commission" trials...

In this article we're going to continue our transformation years with the changes that were made in billiard balls to begin with.The early billiard balls were made of wood. They were easy to shape, inexpensive and readily available. In the 1600s ivory billiard balls came into use. While they were more playable than wood they were very expensive and only the very rich could afford them. And while they were nice to look at they never were very dependable. They also took a very long time to make as the tusk softening process took almost two years. Ivory billiard balls could split or fracture easily if not made just right. New balls had to be broken in gently by being struck softly for the first...

SKIN These include the debridement (removal) of callus which is an over production of skin on the foot in response to pressure, a focal area of pressure can result in a corn which can also be removed via mechanical debridement. Other skin conditions include plantar verrucae's which are warts on the bottom surface of the foot which can become painful with weight-bearing activity. These may be debrided and then treated via dry ice/acidic therapies. Fungal infections of the skin of the foot are also common due the environment within shoes where ventilation is poor and moisture can build up, these are also contagious through water droplets in public bathing areas such as showers and pools. Bacterial...

Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," is a condition of excessive skeletal fragility resulting in weakened bones that break easily. A combination of genetic, dietary, hormonal, age-related, and lifestyle factors all contribute to this condition. Osteoporosis usually progresses painlessly until a fracture occurs, which is usually in the hip, spine, or wrist.WHO IS AFFECTED?*Overall, approximately eight million American women and 2 million men have osteoporosis.*More women die from complications following hip-fractures than from major female cancers.*Women are four times more likely than men to develop osteoporosis because of the loss of estrogen at menopause. (Estrogen blocks or slows down bone...

Obesity, especially in children, is a matter of rapidly growing concern in the United States. For the first time in decades, we are projecting a decline in life expectancy for the current generation of pre-teens and children! This crisis has attracted the attention of everyone from former president Bill Clinton to the Surgeon General to pediatricians and parents everywhere.Not only is childhood obesity decreasing the life span of today's kids, but it's also affecting their quality of life. Diseases that we used to see primarily in adults are cropping up in children, even toddlers. Diabetes, emphysema, and other troubling health issues are beginning to plague people at younger and younger ages.New...

Multitudes of alcohol treatment centers exist today. For the effective treatment of alcoholism, such treatment centers employ a variety of procedures. Inpatient or residential alcohol treatment is one of the treatment procedures used to wipe out alcoholism from the lives of people. Usually the treatment centers are spread all over the country with a view to help and cater to the needs of people living in different places. Research shows that to treat inpatient patients, either detoxification or proper medication is resorted to by professionals. Treatment may occur in residential or medical or hospital settings.Residential or inpatient alcohol treatment helps a patient to reside in a different...

SKIN These include the debridement (removal) of callus which is an over production of skin on the foot in response to pressure, a focal area of pressure can result in a corn which can also be removed via mechanical debridement. Other skin conditions include plantar verrucae's which are warts on the bottom surface of the foot which can become painful with weight-bearing activity. These may be debrided and then treated via dry ice/acidic therapies. Fungal infections of the skin of the foot are also common due the environment within shoes where ventilation is poor and moisture can build up, these are also contagious through water droplets in public bathing areas such as showers and pools. Bacterial...

This article will focus on the acquisition of knowledge through learning by reading. While there are certainly numerous other ways to learn (experience, classroom instruction, digital learning, etc.) I am a huge fan of the benefits of professional development gained from good old-fashion reading. Someone once said "you are what you read" and while I think there is far more to the equation of our individual make-up than our choice of reading material there is also an element of truth contained in the aforementioned quote.If I told you how much time I spend reading and researching you probably wouldn't believe me, but suffice it to say I am a voracious reader. I subscribe to online clipping services...

1) Have the students randomly choose two nouns, two verbs, two adjectives and two adverbs. Write these eight words on the board. Tell the students to use all eight words, along with any other words, in either a poem, an essay or a short story.2) Hand each student a slip of paper with a single word on it. Have the students write a story working that word into the story somehow. Sample word list: air alligator ball boy cat dog daisy dreadlock elephant eagle frog freedom giraffe gym handcuff horse ice cream igloo jeans jar kite kindergarten love life moon movie nest night ocean oil path palace quiet queen race roof safe spirit taxi tie unhappy ugly vacation vegetable watch whale x-ray yard year...

Burns, and scalds are common types of injuries that a first aid provider will have to deal with. Because they result in tissue damage and in come cases destruction they are also one of the most painful, and difficult injuries to heal. However with prompt, proper treatment when the injury happens this trauma can be reduced.Types of Burns:Burns can be caused in numerous ways, but they can essentially be grouped into four classes. HeatAs expected this is the most common type of burn and can be caused by any sufficiently hot object. Scalds are a type of heat burn caused by a liquid, steam or conceivably both. For example water at 66 degrees celcius can burn a childs skin in two seconds.ChemicalChemical...

Why can't I just clean my teeth?Gum disease is a serious infection. Evidence now links gum disease to a variety of health concerns including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other degenerative diseases that are life threatening. It's not just about your teeth anymore! Gum disease can be a disfiguring disease. Your gums swell in size and become red. They may bleed very readily. Your teeth may shift and spaces between your teeth may start showing. The teeth then become loose and may need to be removed.Early detection as with other diseases is the key to successful treatment. Your dentist or hygienist should routinely perform a gum (periodontal) disease screening exam once a year. The results of...

Diabetics in India have an additional burden of joint problem in addition to their systemic problems of nerves, eyes, blood vessels, kidneys etc. Diabetics are prone to develop a condition of the shoulders called primary frozen shoulder. It can affect both shoulders in a small percentage of people. It usually resolves over a period of time but can leave behind a lasting deficit of certain movements.Middle aged diabetics also develop tears of the rotator cuff and this can lead to a secondary frozen shoulder. Rotator cuff is group of tendons on top of the shoulder which help to stabilize the joint.They can develop calcium deposition in the rotator cuff tendons.They are prone to develop Gouty...

Dental surgery involves any type of surgery dealing with the teeth and gums-it can include extraction (pulling teeth,) gum procedures, root canals and cosmetic surgery. In order to be qualified and trained to perform this type of surgery a dentist must go beyond the accredited dental school training and state licensing to get more specialized coursework and then be certified by a professional board in their particular specialty-like dental surgery or orthodontics. If you are considering this type of surgery, whether for cosmetic or health reasons, you should have a basic understanding of the procedures and what is involved...

Dental surgery involves any type of surgery dealing with the teeth and gums-it can include extraction (pulling teeth,) gum procedures, root canals and cosmetic surgery. In order to be qualified and trained to perform this type of surgery a dentist must go beyond the accredited dental school training and state licensing to get more specialized coursework and then be certified by a professional board in their particular specialty-like dental surgery or orthodontics. If you are considering this type of surgery, whether for cosmetic or health reasons, you should have a basic understanding of the procedures and what is involved...

How many times have you said that as a parent? Or...how many times have you heard that as a kid?The whole "keep-your-room- clean war" happens in just about every household, but believe it or not, there are ways to make it not such a headache for both kids and parents.The first thing you as a parent must remember is that every kid is different. Just like every adult is different. YOUR idea of clean is most likely not the same as your child's.Also, all people (adults and kids) organize a space in their own way.Let me give you example: My five year old son's idea of an organized room is that everything is in it's place. He likes things lined up where he can see them and when he cleans his room...

Burns, and scalds are common types of injuries that a first aid provider will have to deal with. Because they result in tissue damage and in come cases destruction they are also one of the most painful, and difficult injuries to heal. However with prompt, proper treatment when the injury happens this trauma can be reduced.Types of Burns:Burns can be caused in numerous ways, but they can essentially be grouped into four classes. HeatAs expected this is the most common type of burn and can be caused by any sufficiently hot object. Scalds are a type of heat burn caused by a liquid, steam or conceivably both. For example water at 66 degrees celcius can burn a childs skin in two seconds.ChemicalChemical...

X-ray Technician Schools, or radiologic technology schools, colleges, and universities, train students in all aspects of X-ray Technician responsibilities. X-ray Technician Schools teach candidates to provide support to medical teams by managing x-ray imaging processes, transporting and preparing patients for x-rays, and providing information. Bachelor degree programs will likely take four years of study. Associate degrees may be shortened by two years, but allow limited responsibility on the job.X-ray Technician Schools train students to use radiography to capture images of the body and provide image information for diagnosis by a dentist or physician. Information provided by x-ray technicians is...

With any treatment in a hospital that requires concentrated doses of radiation, it is important that both the patient and the workers are protected from extra doses, and from radiation spilling to an area it was not intended to reach. The most familiar example of a common treatment using radiation is the use of the x-ray machine. Many of the pioneers of x-ray technology eventually succumbed to cancers which were created through exposure to radiation; this in itself is indicative of the potential dangers of long term, repeated exposure to this type of technology. Eventually, it was discovered that high density lead proved an effective barrier against both x-rays and gamma rays, and this element now...

Burns, and scalds are common types of injuries that a first aid provider will have to deal with. Because they result in tissue damage and in come cases destruction they are also one of the most painful, and difficult injuries to heal. However with prompt, proper treatment when the injury happens this trauma can be reduced.Types of Burns:Burns can be caused in numerous ways, but they can essentially be grouped into four classes. HeatAs expected this is the most common type of burn and can be caused by any sufficiently hot object. Scalds are a type of heat burn caused by a liquid, steam or conceivably both. For example water at 66 degrees celcius can burn a childs skin in two seconds.ChemicalChemical...

Burns, and scalds are common types of injuries that a first aid provider will have to deal with. Because they result in tissue damage and in come cases destruction they are also one of the most painful, and difficult injuries to heal. However with prompt, proper treatment when the injury happens this trauma can be reduced.Types of Burns:Burns can be caused in numerous ways, but they can essentially be grouped into four classes. HeatAs expected this is the most common type of burn and can be caused by any sufficiently hot object. Scalds are a type of heat burn caused by a liquid, steam or conceivably both. For example water at 66 degrees celcius can burn a childs skin in two seconds.ChemicalChemical...

Know affectionately as Godzilla among its enthusiasts, the Nissan Skyline truly is a fine Japanese sports car, and by gum what a fine looking beast she is too. They're not all that common around the USA, so when you do come across one there are plenty of curious admirers and enthusiasts gathering around whenever these cars park up.Believe it or not, the Nissan Skyline has been around for some 45 years and has deservedly picked up many prestigious awards along the way. However, there was a 10 year period where production stopped, but delighted fans were over the moon when Nissan announced in 1989 that it would be releasing an all new GT-R Skyline.The few years after the production of this stylish...

Over a good many years we have created, though I say it myself, quite an important Snuff Bottle Collection. My wife, thank goodness, shares my interest in these little bottles, but perhaps I should warn you, collecting anything is a bit like a bug, once caught, it is with you for ever and can be quite an obsession!Have you ever searched for pebbles or shells along the sea shore, selecting them for either colour or shape and found an appeal in handling them, so much so, that you simply could not throw them away? If so, you have the makings of a dedicated collector.Part of the pleasure of owning these snuff bottles is the tactile appeal found in handling them.BOUNDLESS POSSIBILITIESThere is also such...

1) Have the students randomly choose two nouns, two verbs, two adjectives and two adverbs. Write these eight words on the board. Tell the students to use all eight words, along with any other words, in either a poem, an essay or a short story.2) Hand each student a slip of paper with a single word on it. Have the students write a story working that word into the story somehow. Sample word list: air alligator ball boy cat dog daisy dreadlock elephant eagle frog freedom giraffe gym handcuff horse ice cream igloo jeans jar kite kindergarten love life moon movie nest night ocean oil path palace quiet queen race roof safe spirit taxi tie unhappy ugly vacation vegetable watch whale x-ray yard year...

Burns, and scalds are common types of injuries that a first aid provider will have to deal with. Because they result in tissue damage and in come cases destruction they are also one of the most painful, and difficult injuries to heal. However with prompt, proper treatment when the injury happens this trauma can be reduced.Types of Burns:Burns can be caused in numerous ways, but they can essentially be grouped into four classes. HeatAs expected this is the most common type of burn and can be caused by any sufficiently hot object. Scalds are a type of heat burn caused by a liquid, steam or conceivably both. For example water at 66 degrees celcius can burn a childs skin in two seconds.ChemicalChemical...

Introduction Sprained ankles are one of the leading causes of athletes to miss games during the season. Many times they are taped up & rushed back to the field without proper rehabilitation. More often than not, the ankle gets re-injured or worse, they end up with a knee, hip or low back injury. These injuries can be prevented by providing the proper healing time and rehabilitation. The same premise holds true for non-athletes. I have worked with a number of patients that have had multiple ankle sprains that were never given the opportunity to fully rehabilitate. The most common complaint is that their ankle turns over at any time without warning. All it takes is a slight bend in the pavement...

Burns, and scalds are common types of injuries that a first aid provider will have to deal with. Because they result in tissue damage and in come cases destruction they are also one of the most painful, and difficult injuries to heal. However with prompt, proper treatment when the injury happens this trauma can be reduced.Types of Burns:Burns can be caused in numerous ways, but they can essentially be grouped into four classes. HeatAs expected this is the most common type of burn and can be caused by any sufficiently hot object. Scalds are a type of heat burn caused by a liquid, steam or conceivably both. For example water at 66 degrees celcius can burn a childs skin in two seconds.ChemicalChemical...

I was writing the final chapter of my book on website marketing a few weeks ago and was wondering how far I'd progressed with it so I ran a word count. 44559 words.And you know what this told me? Precisely nothing. Nothing of the tips and advice contained in the book or its likelihood of becoming the next global Bestseller.Last week I looked in the mirror at the 30 year old staring back at me and thought:"30? What does this number actually mean though?"Precisely nothing.Hey Numb Nuts! Do You Know The Number Of Numbers That Are Numbing Your Thinking?You do this Numb Nuts Number Obsessing with your website, I know you do. In fact - YOU know you do but guess what - the numbers tell you precisely...

What is Pleural Mesothelioma?Pleural Mesothelioma or malignant pleural mesothelioma is cancer in the layer of the lungs that can spread to the lungs. The spread of the tumor over the pleura results in pleural thickening. This hinders the reflexivity of the pleura and encases the lungs in an increasing restrictive belt. With the lungs thus restricted, they get constricted in no time and a person is always out of breath.Pleural mesothelioma can be:- Diffuse and malignant (carcinogenic)- Localized and benign (non-cancerous)Benign pleural mesothelioma can be removed surgically, but the malignant tumors are the real terror heads.Most common among other mesothelioma cases, Pleural Mesothelioma is caused...

When I was little I had a piggy bank complete with a requisite combination lock (needed to keep my younger brother from pilfering). Each week, on Friday night when I got my 50 cent allowance, I would lock myself in my bedroom, twist and turn the combination until I got it right and then I counted my prized stash of cash. I always knew exactly how much it would amount to, but I counted it nonetheless. My brother, on the other hand, never used his piggy bank; he put his quarters in his pockets and generally lost them within a few days.Over time, I began to earn more money through babysitting and odd jobs, but the ritual never changed - lock the door, open the safe and re-count my money. As I reflect...

The term "rotor" cuff, actually- the rotator cuff- refers to a group of muscles and associated tendons that connect the scapula (shoulder blade) to the humerus (upper arm bone). The rotator cuff tendons sit on top of the humerus and permit movement in all directions. In fact, the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. Because of the wide range of motion that the shoulder joint has... plus the amount of work that the shoulder has to do doing activities of daily living, the rotator cuff becomes prone to overuse and injury. Excessive stress on the rotator cuff leads to shoulder pain. Rotator cuff injury is fairly common and can be due to repetitive stress, trauma, and aging. Repetitive stress...