Could the fentanyl crisis get any worse? Unfortunately, yes.
Just when fentanyl seems maximally destructive — addicting more youth, driving up overdoses and deaths — an even more dangerous drug, xylazine, has infiltrated the fentanyl supply, making the deadliest drug in the nation even deadlier.
Fentanyl powder and pills are now commonly laced with xylazine, a highly addictive animal tranquilizer known on the street as “tranq” and “the zombie drug.”
“Most people addicted to xylazine don’t even know they’re taking it,” says Brian Dawson, M.D., chief medical officer of Ideal Option. “It’s just like when the fentanyl era began, and people who bought oxy on the street didn’t know they were taking fentanyl.”
Ideal Option recently became one of the first networks of treatment centers to test for xylazine at its in-house laboratory, to ensure patients receive appropriate treatment.
As a sedative, rather than an opioid, xylazine has its own set of risks, including perilous sedation, high blood pressure, seizures, and respiratory depression. Users can persist in a blackout stupor for hours, only to emerge with a desperate urge for more.
Xylazine has gained notoriety for the gaping flesh wounds it can cause, sometimes necessitating limb amputation. The wounds can surface far from the injection sites, often on the forearms and shins, and can develop even in people who smoke or snort drugs xylazine-laced drugs.
What’s more, a xylazine overdose can’t be reversed with Narcan (naloxone), the life-saving nasal spray that counteracts the effects of opioids. When a patient overdoses on xylazine-laced fentanyl, the sedative effects of xylazine may require CPR as well as Narcan.
However, emergency responders who are unaware an overdose victim has taken xylazine may inadvertently administer too much Narcan, triggering particularly intense withdrawal symptoms.
There’s no shortage of horrors associated with xylazine.
“If you become dependent on fentanyl that is mixed with xylazine, it’s more addictive than fentanyl alone,” says Dr. Dawson. “And withdrawal is even worse, because you’re dealing with withdrawal from both drugs.”
Nausea, vomiting, anxiety, chills, sweats, and restless legs — fentanyl withdrawal symptoms are miserable enough. But xylazine withdrawal is even more excruciating, triggering migraines, double vision, numbness in fingers and toes, and sharp chest pains.
As one former user described it, “When you start getting sick from the tranq, you start shaking violently, salivating, and vomiting.”
What all this means for individuals who use xylazine-laced fentanyl: a greater risk of fatal overdose and a more complicated route to recovery.
Still, with medical guidance, recovery from addiction to xylazine is possible. The first step is to identify which substances are in your system.
“Most treatment centers are unable to test for xylazine, so they don’t know whether patients have it in their system,” notes Dawson.
In fact, xylazine is typically detected only after an overdose death, when a toxicology test is conducted, or when the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) analyzes confiscated samples.
Thanks to specialized protocols and in-house laboratory services, Ideal Option can now test patients for xylazine which is good news for individual patients but also for the 11 states where the company operates its clinics as Ideal Option makes all of its’ testing data freely available to the public.
Even with limited testing data, the DEA has found xylazine in nearly every state and in about 25% of fentanyl powder samples, though rates vary from state to state. On the East coast, roughly 25% to 50% of the fentanyl is likely cut with xylazine. On the west coast, the percentage is lower, says Dr. Dawson, “but that could explode and eventually it could be everywhere.”
One study, conducted by Philadelphia’s health department, detected xylazine in over 90% of confiscated drug samples.
“The dealers and cartels are always evolving their product, with stronger substances and more variety, to get people more dependent on multiple types of drugs,” says Dr. Dawson.
In response, medical providers like Ideal Option are constantly evolving their treatment protocols.
“For those with dependence, it is important to come to a place like Ideal Option, which has the ability to test for xylazine and uses the most up-to-date treatment options for all substances of addiction,” says Dr. Dawson.
The reason is that different substances must be tackled with different medications.
With fentanyl, the goal is to transition to Suboxone (buprenorphine), a medication proven to suppress opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings and considered indispensable to recovery.
Xylazine is so new that guidelines for treating long-term dependence don’t exist. The current strategy is to treat xylazine withdrawal with safer sedatives known to reduce anxiety and restlessness and medication to lower the risk of seizure.
“Withdrawal from sedatives has to be treated with other sedatives,” says Dr. Dawson.
For addiction to both drugs, the biggest hurdle is the first 24 hours, when withdrawal can be excruciating.
“The best option is to undergo medically monitored detox,” says Dr. Dawson. “A provider can prescribe more intensive withdrawal medications to essentially knock you out for the first 24 hours, to get you through the worst of it.”
In most cases it is possible to detox at home, with the help of a responsible friend or family member, but for patients dependent on both xylazine and fentanyl, Dr. Dawson recommends inpatient detox so providers can adjust medications on the fly if symptoms become unbearable.
Once a xylazine-fentanyl patient has completed detox, ongoing treatment for fentanyl addiction — ideally with Suboxone, emotional support, and any needed mental health treatment — may offer the patient enough stability to sustain recovery from both addictions. Maintaining contact with an addiction-medicine provider is critical.
Though xylazine has seemingly come out of nowhere, the drug has been around since the 1960s. Developed for veterinary procedures, xylazine is used for anesthesia and pain relief in large animals, such as horses, cattle, and sheep.
The drug was never approved by the FDA for use in humans because early trials found it caused severe sedation and depression of the central nervous system.
Xylazine began creeping into the illegal drug supply in the early 2000s and swept Philadelphia between 2016 and 2019. During the pandemic, xylazine became more prevalent as a cheap way to extend the high from fentanyl.
For years, xylazine was not on the radar of law enforcement because it has not been classified as a controlled substance. However, the current crisis is sparking new state laws governing xylazine.
Today, xylazine is poised to become a nationwide emergency, compounding the one we already have.
“I’m definitely worried,” says Dr. Dawson. “Xylazine is going to make it more complicated for patients to get off of fentanyl.”


Registered Counselling Psychologist based in Weybridge, Surrey, UK
I am registered with The Health & Care Professions Council, the British Psychological Society and Division of Counselling Psychology.
My name is Dr Melanie Maynard and I am a Registered Counselling Psychologist running a private practice in Weybridge, Surrey.
I have been offering therapy to clients for over a decade and I am experienced in working with adults and couples struggling with a range of difficulties including:
- Low mood/depression
- Worry/anxiety/panic attacks/phobias/health anxiety
- Work-related or other stress
- Relationship/marital problems
- Divorce adjustment (Specialism)
- Addiction (Specialism in treating Problem Gambling)
- Baby blues/post natal depression (Special Interest)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Bereavement and loss
- Low self-esteem
- Recent or past trauma/PTSD/abuse
- Interpersonal, attachment and adjustment difficulties
- Eating disorders
If you are struggling with any of these difficulties, then I may be able to help you. I benefit from being able to offer two types of therapy that I can integrate flexibly according to your needs. I can offer both short- and long-term therapy, and can tailor the therapy to your needs and goals. See Therapy for more information.
I have also co-facilitated a weekly Post-Natal Depression Support Group in Guildford. Please see http://www.postnataldepression.com/cedar-house-support-group for more information.
When we feel stressed, worried or low it is often hard for us to know what we need to do to help us feel better. I am therefore happy to offer a free telephone consultation to help you decide if I am the right therapist for you. Please use my Booking Page to make an enquiry.


We take care of patient comfort and safety.
Dear Patients and Families,
Patients safety is our top priority at Pennington Dental Care,Beginning on March 18th ,as recommended by American Dental Association. During this time, we will only be able to treat emergencies.
For everyone’s safety, we request you that if you are having any respiratory symptoms of any kind like cough, difficulty breathing and fever, or if you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, please call your MD and call us to reschedule your dental visit for 3 weeks or more from this time.
We have been monitoring the COVID-19 coronavirus very closely. We have always taken universal precautions in patient care, meaning that all surfaces in treatment rooms are disinfected between patients, and anything used on patients is either discarded after use or sterilized.
In the last few weeks, we began additional measures of disinfecting all surfaces in the reception area, front desk, door knobs, handles of cabinets and everything we touch during pt. visit and patient restroom several times per day, and we have removed reading materials from our waiting room.
We are doing everything we can to the best of our ability to keep all our patients, office team and community healthy and safe. These are unprecedented times and we appreciate your trust, loyalty and continued support. Together, we can definitely prevent the spread of this deadly virus and help flatten the disease curve.
Take good care.
Team Pennington Dental Care


Sexual Assault Resources
Conversations around sexual assault can be very difficult. If you need to talk with someone, you can always talk with advocates at The SAFE Alliance by phone at 512.267.SAFE (7233), by text at 737.888.7233, or by chat at safeaustin.org/chat.
And if you think that you or someone you know may have been sexually assaulted, there are options. Remember that rape is never your fault, no matter the circumstances.
Regardless of your age, gender, sexual orientation, or immigration status, SAFE can provide you:
- A safe, confidential, and free medical forensic exam at SAFE’s Eloise House with gentle, specially qualified nurses. They can provide both medical care and evidence collection. If there is any part of the exam you are uncomfortable with, you can skip it. If possible, do not change clothes, shower, brush your teeth, eat or drink, or use the bathroom until after your exam. If you have already done any of these things, it’s okay. Call the SAFEline to arrange an exam.
- Advice and support for seeing your own doctor or going to an emergency room. You can see your own doctor for medications to prevent sexually transmitted infections and to check to be sure you’re okay. You can also go to a hospital emergency room if you need emergency care. A specially trained advocate can meet you there 24/7 to provide support and information. Ask the hospital to call SAFE’s forensic dispatch line or you can call the SAFEline at 512.267.SAFE (7233) or text 737.888.7233.


Main information about Ambien
Ambien has a moderate hypnotic action and is used for the treatment of insomnia and a restoration of sleep. Ambien has Zolpidem ingredient.
According to its efficiency, it is not worse that benzodiazepines but it is better tolerated and does not cause many side effects.
The active ingredients of Ambien are quickly absorbed from the gastro-intestinal tract, and a human experiences light sleepiness in 20-25 minutes after the use of a one-time dose.
An elimination half-life of the active ingredients of Ambien is also short (about 2 hours).
Ambien is a drug of the narrow action. Its main task consists in the improvement of the sleep quality. Using the drug shortens a period of falling asleep and a number of the night awakenings grows down.
Ambien may be used by people with situational or chronic insomnia and unstable working schedule, during moving to another time zone, and others.
Ambien is characterized by the central myorelaxing and anti-convulsive effects (but weaker than in benzodiazepines).
Administration and dosage of Ambien
As Ambien acts quickly, it is used 30-40 minutes before sleeping. It is better to take a pill of Ambien and go to bed in 10-15 minutes. During the complete relaxation and turned off light, the drug acts faster.
Patients at the age of 18 to 65 should begin the insomnia treatment from the minimal dose of Ambien 10 mg. This dose is enough for most people in order to improve the quality of sleep.
In rare cases, Ambien 10 mg turns out ineffective and a dose is increased up to 15-20 mg per day. The maximal daily dose of Ambien is 20 mg.
The use of higher doses may cause severe side effects. Senior patients (over 65) should take not more than 5 mg of Ambien per day.
A general length of the continuous use of Ambien should not exceed 28 days. A longer use of the drug may cause a development of the tolerance, and a medical addiction may occur during the increased dose.
Recommendations for the use
- Alcohol and other products inhibiting the central nervous system significantly increase a hypnotic effect of Ambien, and it may cause dangerous complications. If you are taking Ambien, refuse from other drugs of the sedative action and alcohol
- Patients under 18 years old and pregnant women are not recommended to use Ambien
- The symptoms of the night apnea or respiratory distress may grow due to the use of Ambien. If you have issues with a respiratory center (its low function), refuse from the use of Ambien
- As Ambien does not cause a daily sleepiness, it is still necessary to be careful during driving or doing potentially dangerous activity
The side effect of Ambien depends on the daily dose. Using 10 mg of Ambien per day, the side effects are unlikely. In rare cases, the appearance of the muscle weakness, confusion, short-term dizziness may happen.
However, the use of Ambien 20 mg may increase the side effects (especially during the high sensitivity to Zolpidem): day-time sleepiness, headache, dry mouth, psychopathological reactions, disorder of the sexual desire, and skin rash.


Otto Bock Manu Neurexa
Stabilizes the wrist & hand in a neutral position.
When the arm or wrist is paralysed following a stroke or peripheral nerve damage, wrist support and stabilisation are frequently required. The Manu Neurexa keeps the wrist and hand in a natural, neutral position that promotes active movement. The more you use your wrist and hand, the more mobility is restored. In addition, the Manu Neurexa protects your hand and wrist against impacts.
The Manu Neurexa is largely made of the special temperature-regulating material PCM, which prevents the development of excessive heat. PCM is extremely soft and comfortable, and should be worn directly on the skin in order to take full advantage of the material characteristics. You can easily put the Manu Neurexa on and take it off yourself.
- Supports & stabilizes the wrist
- Pain reduction
- Stimulates activity
- Discreet orthosis with an attractive design
- Comfortable to wear
- Temperature-regulating characteristics
- Machine washable at 40° Celsius
- Circumference of Wrist XS-S: 5.5-6.3"
- Circumference of Wrist M-L: 6.3-7.3"
- Circumference of Wrist XL-XXL: 7.3-8.7"


Dr Katrina Warren was on Channel 9’s Today show today to warn pet owners of the risk of their pets contracting the disease, Canine Parvovirus. This is a highly contagious disease that affects a pet’s gastrointestinal system. Canine Parvovirus is spread through dog faeces, and can lie dormant in the soil for up to two years. This could make your local dog park, beach, or dirt running track a danger to an UNVACCINATED dog!
Canine Parvovirus is endemic in Australia. Currently there are outbreaks in the Northern Territory and Queensland, but there was an outbreak in Sydney last year. Symptoms to watch out for in your dogs are severe lethargy; vomiting; and the sudden onset of diarrhoea, often with blood.
Please make sure that you vaccinate your furbabies, and keep them up to date!
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Visceral Fat vs. Subcutaneous Fat - Visceral fat formed in the abdomen and surrounding the internal organs is the result of high in fat and sugar diets and/or inactivity. Visceral fat is linked to bad cholesterol, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Subcutaneous fat is superficial fat found just under the skin which does not pose such serious health risks. Subcutaneous fat is also much easier to lose than visceral fat. The key thing to take away here is women may store more fat, but it tends to be less dangerous than fat stored by men.
Pregnancy – A women's body is constantly preparing itself to nourish a pregnancy. Because of this, women's bodies tend to store more fat even when they are not increasing their caloric intake.
In short, ideal body fat percentage is higher for women because of how they store fat, the type of fat that develops, and their body's tendency to store additional fat.
Remember, when measuring your body fat percentage; do not compare your results to that of the opposite gender. Body fat percentage is definitely a test where you want to remain gender specific!


Welcome to London Vein Centre
The London Vein Centre provides specialist advice, diagnosis, treatment and aftercare to enable you to make an informed choice about the best way to treat your varicose veins.
There are many possible solutions to your varicose vein problems and the first step is to speak to one of our knowledgeable team and arrange a convenient consultation at the London Vein Centre.
The London Vein Centre is part of The NHS Foundation Trust which provides a wide range of hospital services to the local community along with an increasing range of more specialised services to patients outside this area.
Whilst the main focus of our services is acute, the Trust also provides a substantial range of community-based services.


Comparison of Pre-emptive Analgesic Effect of Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and Placebo in Reducing Post-operative Pain in Intra-alveolar Tooth Extraction at The University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City. A Randomised Trial.
Pre-emptive analgesic effect of paracetamol and ibuprofen in tooth extraction.
Keywords:Intra-alveolar extraction, Pain, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Placebo
Objective: Pain is one of the most common postoperative complications of extraction. Thus, this study is aimed at determining the pre-emptive effectiveness of paracetamol and ibuprofen in the management of post extraction pain.
Methods: A randomized, placebo‐controlled, single‐blinded comparative study of patients who needed intra-alveolar extraction of posterior teeth. Sixty‐nine patients aged 18 years and above were randomly assigned to one of three groups: (A) paracetamol 1g; (B) ibuprofen 400mg; and (C) placebo (calcium lactate) 300mg. Each of the three tablets was given 30 minutes before administration of the local anesthetic agent. The pain level was assessed using the visual analogue scale®. Chi-square (X²) test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) with an appropriate post-hoc test was used. Level of significance was set at 95% (p-value < 0.05).
Results: Ibuprofen and paracetamol groups showed lower pain scores compared to placebo. Although, there was no significant difference between the VAS scores at the post-operative period (P= 0.080). There was a significant difference in time taken for use of rescue medication among the three groups (p = 0.022), with those in placebo group 8 times more likely to use rescue medication relative to the analgesics.
Conclusion: The use of preemptive analgesics showed lower pain scores compared to placebo, and also significantly increased the time for use of rescue medication postoperatively.
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This summer could be the worst on record for tick diseases, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns. The problem could be especially bad for the South and Southwest regions of the United States, where mild winters have failed to kill off much of the tick population.
An increase in tick infestations means more problems than just Lyme Disease. Ticks can carry a variety of diseases, causing anything from muscle aches to nausea. In severe cases, however, people can die from complications of tick bites. To say nothing of the threat to dogs.
Officials are warning everyone to be aware of the presence of ticks as the summer carries on. The problem multiplies as people spend more time outside, increasing the odds of contracting tick diseases.
The population increase is on account of the relatively mild winter in the United States this year, which allowed for continued breeding of ticks during months where they are typically dormant.
“With the mild winter they are going to be more abundant,” Fort Worth Pest and Termite Services president Rodney Beaman said.
Beaman said his primary concern in North Texas would be for trail riders or runners, people who walk their dogs in the woods or those who hike or camp. He, and others, advise people who spend time in tall grass or in the woods check themselves for ticks as soon as they can.
Wired reports that the Powassan virus (POW for short) is another disease spread by deer ticks, often in the northeast. It causes the brain to swell, and there is no effective treatment.
With no treatment available, half of all people who contract the virus suffer permanent brain damage; 10 percent die. And while POW is nowhere near as prevalent as that other tick-borne summer scourge—Lyme—it is starting to show up more often.
Scientists estimate that POW is only prevalent in about 4 percent of deer ticks, way lower than the 30 to 40 percent prevalence of Lyme disease. But here’s the thing. Lyme disease, which is caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium, takes about 48 hours to transmit; if you find a tick on your body and remove it within a day or two, you can usually escape a Lyme infection. POW, on the other hand, goes from the tick’s body, through its saliva, and into your bloodstream within a few minutes of a bite. So even though it’s not in many ticks, if the right one gets you, there’s not much you can do.
“Lone Star tick carries ehrlichiosis,” he says, which causes “mild body aches or severe fever. It’s not deadly, but it’s unpleasant. We don’t know what the long-term problems are. Rocky Mountain Fever is also tick-carried. It’s not common, but it is found here.”
The Morning News also suggests the best way to remove ticks is not with vaseline or nail polish, as many suggest. Instead, use the old standby: tweezers.
*Snatch the tick as close as possible to the skin’s surface.
*Pull upward using steady, even pressure. Avoid twisting or jerking, which could cause mouth pieces to stay inside. If they do, and you can’t get them out, don’t panic. Just leave it be, and let the skin heal.
*After it’s out, clean your skin with rubbing alcohol, soap and water, or an iodine scrub.
*If the tick is still alive, refrain from crushing it between your fingers. Instead, get satisfaction by submerging it in alcohol, putting it in a sealed container or plastic bag, or flushing it down the toilet.


Dear Colleagues and Friends,
It is with great pleasure that I invite you to the I International
Meeting on New Drugs in Breast Cancer which will be held in
Rome on 17-18 April 2009.
New exciting developments have occurred during the last few
years that opened new perspectives for a better treatment of our
patients. The Scientific Committee and I will focus our attention
on the important clinical updates on new drugs in Breast Cancer.
The Scientific Programme of the Meeting will include topics on
Target Therapy, on Chemotherapy and on Hormonal therapy.
The programme was designed in the pursuit of excellence and
all lectures will be presented by an international distinguished
outstanding faculty which will report all their experiences and
It has been decided to hold the meeting at the Regina Elena
National Cancer Institute, which is one of the Centre of
Excellence for cancer research in Italy.
The meeting will take place in the beautiful city of Rome, the
weather during the month of April is usually warm and
extremely pleasant and I am sure there will be plenty opportunities
for a unique and enjoyable stay in our city.


The Basic Workshop of MSK Ultrasound
The purpose of the workshop is to introduce participants with the fundamentals of MSK US anatomy, to teach a standardized US assessment of main joints (shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, and foot), and to discuss the diagnostic benefits in common pathologies. After finishing the workshop, practitioners will be able to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in daily practice and will learn to implement the benefits of US diagnostics.
7-8 May, 2020 at 9.00 to 17.30
Day 1: Thursday 7.5.2020 at 9.00-17.30
- Basics of diagnostic MSK ultrasound
- Shoulder ultrasound anatomy
- Shoulder ultrasound pathology
- Shoulder ultrasound
- Elbow and wrist ultrasound anatomy
- Elbow and wrist ultrasound pathology
- Elbow and wrist ultrasound
Day 2: Friday 8.5.2020 at 9.00-17.30
- Knee ultrasound anatomy
- Knee ultrasound pathology
- Knee ultrasound
- Ankle and foot ultrasound anatomy
- Ankle and foot ultrasound pathology
- Ankle and foot ultrasound
The workshop is taught in English.
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The Limes Medical Centre, 5 Birmingham Road, Walsall, West Midlands , WS1 2LX, Tel: 01922 612048
Our midwife holds regular antenatal clinics. Medical care is organised on a shared basis with the doctors. Appointments are arranged by the reception staff: please check for availability.
All health visitors are registered nurses, having also completed training in child health development. They can offer advice on problems with babies, young children and the elderly. Medical care is carried out on a shared basis with the doctors. Please contact reception for their availability.
Our district nurses will visit the housebound for dressings, health advice, assessment for further assistance etc, when referred by the doctor, and will refer back to the surgery when necessary.


Nanotechnology filters used in our NANOGAITER products were tested by Nelson lab in the U.S. Nelson Lab is the leading global provider of laboratory testing and expert advisory services for MedTech and pharmaceutical companies.
USA Viral Filtration Efficiency was performed in compliance with US FDA good manufacturing practice regulations 21 CFR Parts 210, 211 and 820. NANOGAITER nanotechnology has a tested particle capture of 0.1-0.3um (100-300 nanometers) efficiency of 97-99%.
Bacteria usually range in size from 200 to 1000 nanometers, viruses from 20 to 400 nanometers.
Filtration efficiency of the material for individual particles:
- Allergens 99%
- Dust particles P1 99%
- PM2, 5 and 10 dust particles 100%
- Bacteria and viruses 99.9%


Few research studies address functional outcomes after epilepsy surgery – that is, motor, cognitive, sensory, and behavioral outcomes and skills that allow the child to achieve and succeed in life. The purpose of the Global Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Registry is to enhance the understanding of pediatric epilepsy surgery by describing the full spectrum of causes, procedures, functional outcomes, and patient experiences. The Registry will be a comprehensive and secure database, fully compliant with HIPPA privacy regulations and U.S. laws that protect research participants.
Managed by The Brain Recovery Project, the Registry will:
- Provide a convenient, online platform for patients and their families to share their experiences with pediatric epilepsy surgery;
- Describe the pediatric epilepsy surgery population as a whole in ways that have never been done before, focusing on both personal patient/family stories and more traditional clinical outcomes;
- Accelerate and facilitate the planning research studies by helping researchers to locate potential research participants quickly and efficiently as well as generate hypotheses for future studies;
- Assist the pediatric epilepsy surgery clinical community with the development of recommendations and standards of care;
- Facilitate the development of patient-centered outcomes to be used in future research studies; and
- Allow The Brain Recovery Project to provide epilepsy surgery patients and their families with regular feedback on Registry data which will translate to real-time educational and advocacy opportunities and improve experiences and outcomes of epilepsy surgery families in the future.
We have received unconditional approval for this registry from an independent institutional review board. Right now the registry is in the development phase in RedCAP. We will announce on this web site when the Registry has been launched. Meanwhile, if you have any questions about the Registry, please contact Monika Jones at email@example.com.


How to find a dental assistant near me?
When we have an appointment with the dentist, we realize that there’s another professional who attends us often. We refer to the dental assistant. The dental assistant is a constant figure during most treatments since he is the one who accompanies the dentist in his functions. Also, who performs some basic procedures and advises us on many issues. Have you ever asked yourself “how to find a dental assistant near me?” Just keep reading!
Below we detail what are the functions that this professional does.
The dental assistant, a multidisciplinary professional
In the same way that the nurse assists and complements the functions of the doctor, the dental assistant works in conjunction with the dentist. For this reason, they are usually handing in hand in clinics and other health centers.
For this, he receives training in basic anatomy and pharmacology, as well as inpatient care. He may also specialize in surgery and prosthetics. In this way, the professional is shown with a clear multidisciplinary profile to perform different tasks and fulfill a fundamental role at all times. Basically, he must be able to act quickly and precisely.
However, this versatility will be subject to the needs of the clinic, which will vary depending on the size and number of professionals. The larger it is, the more narrow the tasks may be. A fairly large clinic may have more than 5 dental assistants. The dental assistant is one of the most important pillars for the continuity of the operation of a dental clinic.
Dental aid and dental hygiene techniques
First, the dental assistant is trained to do some basic dental hygiene procedures. For example, in cases of stains, cavities, or dental plaque. For this, he can use tools such as suction equipment, probes, tweezers, or the drill, of course with close supervision by the dentist. In addition, this same block includes dental aid techniques, provided that the assistant has received some specific training sections, such as the following:
– Collaboration in surgical techniques giving support to the dentist.
– Application of local anesthesia.
– Making dental impressions and casts on plaster structures for diagnosis.
– Preparation of monograms and application of the different existing dental nomenclatures worldwide.
– Dental radiological techniques.
Registration and updating of the patient’s history
At the same time that the dental assistant works on these procedures, he will be able to make an initial diagnosis of the state of the teeth and gums. In this sense, it will be observed if there is any condition to notify the dentist. In this sense, he will also be in charge of keeping the patient’s history updated. He may add observations related to hygiene and repair techniques that he has carried out. This point includes, therefore, the administrative tasks related to the appointment schedule, budgets, invoices, etc.
Maintenance of the room and work tools
Good maintenance, order, and cleanliness always depend on the dental assistant, both in the workrooms and in the tools that are used. This can include disinfection and sterilization of material, for example. It is essential to guarantee biosecurity measures to avoid risks.
Customer service and advice
Finally, the dental assistant is the one who receives and dismisses the patient. In addition to advising him at all times, in person and by telephone contact. Therefore, customer satisfaction will be largely under his responsibility. In addition, he will have to know how to deal with the nerves of many people who are going to undergo uncomfortable, complicated, or painful procedures.
He will also be able to advise at all times on the topics in which he has been trained, both to patients and outside the clinics, by way of informative conferences. In this area, it is very important to be able to provide good information on how to perform proper dental hygiene to prevent diseases in the mouth.
Taking these functions into account, the dental assistant must be a friendly person with organizational and decisive capacities. The functioning, the image, and the success of the dental clinic will largely depend on him.
How to find a dental assistant near me?
In the past, you may have to check your yellow pages or ask your family/friends. Now, you don’t need all of that. You can use the Internet and in just a few clicks you can find not one but many dental assistants at once. Social media such as Facebook and Instagram are one of the best places to find a dental assistant quickly. However, if you want to search with more stringent criteria, using sites like LinkedIn is a better solution. It doesn’t matter if you live in a big city or in a fairly remote village, finding a dental assistant is a fairly easy job.


When arriving at our hospital, please stop by the reception desk and sign in. We welcome visitors and family involvement. However, we ask that visitors recognize increased fatigue that the patient may experience while recovering from their illness or injury.Kindred strives for the best possible outcome for every patient. Because of our expert medical staff and nurses, Kindred can excel in the treatment and recovery of those patients who are critically and chronically ill.
Our hospital offers open visiting hours for your convenience. There is no need to call us before your arrive, but please check in with the nurses' station upon arrival.
We offer a variety of comfortable dining options for family and friends to enjoy. The Porter Bistro is a coffee shop and is open 6:30 a.m. -2 p.m. daily. Porter Cafeteria serves breakfast 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., and dinner starting at 4 p.m.
Ample onsite parking is available in our garage and parking lot. Valet parking is also available for your convenience.
Many great hotels are located in the area, including Double Tree and Embassy Suites. Please feel free to ask a member of our staff for recommendations.
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Primary care, secondary care, tertiary care, social care. This list of medical terms is thrown around in interviews is long and it doesn’t look good if you have to ask “what does that mean?”. Although it’s perfectly legitimately for you to have not come across these terms during your various work experience placement, its far better to understand them ahead of the interview. Also, using these terms in your answers will be sure to impress (just make sure you use them correctly). This blog covers a few of the essential terms, their definitions, and examples in which they might be used (or in which you could use them).
Ok, let’s start with primary, secondary and tertiary care – ones that gets used a lot. This system describes the hierarchy of care in the NHS and the usual flow of patients through it. Primary care describes the first point of contact – usually GP. This is where the majority of patients are seen and treated. It’s a very important area to be aware of as GPs are seen as the ‘gate-keepers’ of healthcare, deciding who should and shouldn’t receive further investigations or treatment. Also, many argue that this area is underfunded as it’s an area of catching diseases before they need treatment (just think about how much it costs to have a patient stay in hospital compared to seeing their GP).
In a nutshell, secondary care is hospital care. Usually patients are referred to hospitals by GPs for further management (IE the hospital is the second point of care). An important exception to this schema is A&E, where patients present directly to secondary care. Patients in secondary care will often have a short stay in hospital for treatment. Following this, tertiary care describes more specialist hospital care which is often more long-term. Operations and chemotherapy would fall into this category. There is also quaternary care which is just even more specialised, niche and sometimes experimental, but don’t worry about that.
Another type of care worth knowing, and discussing in your interview, is social care. This describes non-doctor care in the community for ‘social’ issues. Examples of this would include health visitors, nursing homes and other services that support people in everyday life. This is particularly hot topic as social care cuts have had a knock-on effect to secondary care. The A&E crises that seem to roll around each winter are argued to be the direct effect of reductions in social care. In many hospitals, elderly patients are unable to be discharged due to a lack of facilities to support them once they leave – ie they need more support in day-to-day life so can’t return home. This means these patients remain on the wards.
This has several knock-on effects. Firstly, it means new patients cannot be brought onto the wards from A&E, leading to increases in A&E waiting times (remember the large number of news stories about A&E waiting times in the winter of 2014). Secondly, it leads to the cancelling of non-emergency operations as there are not enough spaces on wards. This leads to longer waiting times for operations like hip replacements and laproscopic cholecystectomies (gall-bladder removal), and very unhappy patient who are in a lot of pain. Thirdly, it costs a lot to keep people in hospital – more than in a care home, or their own home.
So, there we have it. A brief summary of the structure of the health service and the essential terms you need for your interview. Best of luck everyone.


There are various prostate supplements available all encouraging lifting male wellbeing and avoiding BPH and prostate growth. Be that as it may, not these normal cures have science behind them, so it’s critical to pick admirably with regards to men’s testogen wellbeing supplements. By the age of fifty, over portion of the male populace will confront a condition known as amiable prostate hypertrophy, a growth of the organ brought about by the collection of DHT, a subsidiary of testosterone. It can be brought about by an assortment of elements, including an absence of the mineral zinc, a vitamin B6 inadequacy, unsaturated fat consumption, poisons, microorganisms or pesticides. Any of these can add to the transformation of testosterone to DHT, bringing about the organ to swell.
Supplements for prostate wellbeing can address these issues, and help counteract BPH as well as help mitigate the torment and moderate the movement of a current prostate issue. That is the reason an ever increasing number of men is swinging to characteristic prostate supplements to give them a battling shot and abatement their danger of prostate tumor. A standout amongst the most prominent and all around examined prostate supplements is saw palmetto, an herb from a tree local to the Atlantic seaboard. The dynamic element of this herb is beta sit sterol, an intense intensify that can really meddle with the change of testosterone to DHT. All things considered it can avert augmentation of the organ. It has additionally been appeared to go above and beyond and shrivel the prostate and also calm urinary issues related with the condition.
Red clover is one more of the prominent supplements for prostate wellbeing, and acts in a comparative design to saw palmetto extricate. It’s an individual from the pea family, and can restrain DHT arrangement through its intense cancer prevention agent capacity. Notwithstanding the prostate herbs there are vitamins, minerals and different supplements that can be useful to men. As we specified over, an absence of zinc can intensify the issue, so guaranteeing that your body gets enough of this fundamental supplement is critical. It is likewise a critical piece of numerous other body forms.
The B Family of vitamins can likewise help; specifically B6 ought to be available in every prostate supplement. This vitamin manages the hormone required in testosterone transformation to DHT. In that capacity it can guarantee that benevolent prostate hypertrophy is held within proper limits, and even counteracted. Another supplement standing out as truly newsworthy is lycopene, which can be found in numerous well known male equations. This is an effective concentrate from tomatoes which can lessen aggravation and keep the onset of prostate tumor. Despite the fact that you can get it from eating tomatoes, a supplement can guarantee lycopene content, where the natural product may need when it hits store racks.


Amoung the masses when it comes to taking care of senior citizens, home health care is more advantageous to the long-term health of the senior. Healing is much easier and normally is a much faster transition within the confines of their own home. Due to the familiar environments of home, home health care is less demanding and recuperation is far more comfortable, and there is no requirement of adjusting to a routine set by a retirement home.
Within the presence of family and liked ones, the healing procedure - from both a physical and mental standpoint - is far quicker than in comparison to a retirement home. There are likewise no strict guidelines such as going to hours or the variety of visitors permitted to visit the recovering senior.
Home care is likewise a cost-effective alternative, because there are no boarding and room costs. The process of taking care of an ailing family member, with the aid of a registered nurse or therapist, assists solidify a productive bond during screening times.
Quotes recommend that people getting health care in the house can save as much as 70% on their medical costs in comparison to hospitalization, and they can save nearly 30% when read more it concerns a nursing home. These numbers have actually led to the ever growing popularity of home health care for senior people.
Up to Par Medical Technology
With the quick growth and advancement in innovation, numerous regular medical treatments and treatments that utilized to just be available in a medical facility can now be translated into a comfortable home environment. Lots of home health care business use a vast variety of treatment.
If any technical treatments such as wound care or skin care are needed, a signed up nurse can look after that at home. Registered home health care nurses can also assist with clothes changes, individual health such as brushing and bathing, and they can guarantee the appropriate dietary consumption that will improve health and healing.
Home care permits more liberty for elders than a nursing home. Plus, additional modifications can be made to the home to ensure a total level of comfort that is unequaled by healthcare facilities and nursing Homes.
It is still crucial to seek advice from the household over such choices, but the benefits of home care are apparent as they are concrete and ought to remain a deserving consideration.
If you or your enjoyed one is trying to find an alternative choice to an assisted living home or just wish to know more details about an in home care alternative, visit the senior home health care area of National Nursing and Rehab at http://nationalnursingrehab.com/adults.
Nursing Homes are a preferred choice Amoung|Amoung the masses when it comes to taking care of senior citizens, home health care is more beneficial to the long-term health of the elderly. Due to the familiar surroundings of home, home health care is less difficult and recovery is much more comfortable, and there is no requirement of adapting to a routine set by a nursing home.
Home care enables more freedom for seniors than a nursing home. Plus, additional adjustments can be made to the home to make sure a complete level of comfort that is unrivaled by healthcare facilities and nursing Homes.


Conditions we treat
Narrowing around the central part of the spine. This can happen in the neck, middle of the back, and the lower back. Patients generally have trouble walking long distances. Pain can get worse when patients try to walk “upright”.
Nerves that travel from our spine to our arms and legs can get pinched. There are many causes. One common cause of this is narrowing of the foramina (or holes) where nerves leave our spine.
Discs provide cushion and help absorb shocks between our backbones. This discs can tear and this leads to inflammation, nerve injury, and pain.
A condition that can cause painful low back and buttock pain after spine surgery.
A painful disorder consisting of swelling, skin discoloration of extremities. Can be seen after surgery.
A painful condition with “burning” pain in both feet. It can sometimes occur in the hands. Usually on both sides. Can be caused by illnesses such as diabetes.
A burning, stabbing pain caused by nerve injury after the chickenpox / varicella / shingles virus. Usually on just one side of the body.
Shooting pain from the neck to the arms. This can be caused by pinched nerves or spinal cord compression in the neck.
This pain can be debilitating, and it can severe limit a person’s ability to function. Often caused by bladder inflammation, surgical scars, and pancreatic disorders.
Facet joints can be affected by osteoarthritis (wear and tear). This can lead to pain with bending forward and backwards. Fortunately, this can be treated very effectively with rhizotomies.
These joints are commonly affected by arthritis. The pain from arthritis can be debilitating, and it gets worse with activity. We have multiple non-surgical treatment options that are very successful.
We can help patients undergoing treatment, or those with a painful form of cancer. Our staff are trained to work with empathy and respect in dealing with difficult diagnoses.
The backbone can fracture after falls or trauma. Patients with low bone density, history of steroid use, or the elderly are most likely are at risk for this.


An unattractive development, such as nail fungus, may have occurred during the months your feet were confined to your winter boots. To get your toenails sandal-ready, it will take more than a coat of nail polish. Nail fungus can begin as an unassuming white or yellow spot under the tip of your toenail. But if left untreated, it may cause unsightly nail discoloration and thickening.
You may have a nail fungal infection if one or more of your toenails are:
- Brittle, crumbly
- Distorted in shape
- Dull, with no shine
- Darkened color, caused by debris building up under your nail
Hit the Nail on the Head with Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil, also called melaleuca oil, is a known anti-fungal agent and has shown to be effective against multiple dermatophytes (fungus that causes skin and nail infections) found on the skin. Due to its molecular composition, tea tree oil easily absorbs into the layers of the nail to treat the infection from the root.
Renowned health practitioner and author, Dr. Andrew Weil, recommends using tea tree oil as an effective natural treatment for nail fungus. Oral anti-fungal drugs are the commonly prescribed to treat nail fungus. However, these drugs can be expensive and may have adverse side effects.
How to Use Tea Tree Oil
- Clean affected area with soap and water
- Once area is dry, apply three drops of tea tree oil
- Do this twice daily until the fungal infection is completely healed
Avoid wearing nail polish on the area being treated. Also, keep your toes and feet as dry as possible. The results vary from person to person. Some people see results within a few days, while it may take up to five months for others to see results.
How to Keep Toenails Fungus-Free
- Keep your feet as clean and dry as possible
- Wear waterproof sandals at swimming pools or other wet public areas
- Change your socks or hose daily
- Clip toenails straight across and keep them shorter than the tips of your toes
- Avoid tights and wear synthetic fabric socks that keep moisture away from feet
*If nail fungus persists it is best to consult your physician.


OPANA (oxymorphone hydrochloride) tablet is an opioid agonist available in 20mg tablet strengths for oral administration. The chemical name for oxymorphone hydrochloride is 4, 5α-epoxy-3, 14-dihydroxy-17-methylmorphinan-6-one hydrochloride. The molecular weight is 337.80. The molecular formula is C17H19NO4. HCl and it has the following chemical structure.
OPANA (oxymorphone hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration
Oxymorphone hydrochloride is white to off white odorless powder, which is sparingly soluble in alcohol and ether, but freely soluble in water
The inactive ingredients in OPANA include: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, and pregelatinized starch. In addition, the 20 mg tablets contain FD&C blue No. 2 aluminum lake. The 10 mg tablets contain D&C red No. 30 aluminum lake.
OPANA is indicated for the management of acute pain severe enough to require an opioid analgesic and for which alternative treatments are inadequate.


What is laparoscopy?
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique which allows the surgeon to operate without the need for deep or large incisions in the skin. This means the recovery period is generally shorter, there is less pain after the operation, and scarring is reduced significantly for the patient. This technique is also known as keyhole surgery.
Why is it done?
Laparoscopy can be used to both treat and diagnose a range of conditions across specialties such as surgery, gynaecology, gastroenterology, and urology. Laparoscopy may be used in investigation, to check symptoms and attempt to reach a diagnosis, for example in cases of ovarian cysts, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, and appendicitis. Laparoscopy can also be used to take a biopsy (a small sample of tissue) meaning it can be used to investigate certain cancers, e.g liver cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, and many more.
As a surgical technique, laparoscopy is especially useful as it allows for minimal scarring and a shorter recovery period, which is advantageous to the patient. Laparoscopy can be used as a surgical technique in many situations, such as:
- Weight loss surgery
- Removal of the gallbladder as a treatment for gallstones
- Removal of the appendix
- Repairing stomach ulcers
- Treating ectopic pregnancy
- Removal of organs affected by cancer
What does it involve?
Laparoscopy is performed under general anaesthetic. The surgeon makes small incisions in the abdomen and inserts a laparoscope, which is a small camera attached to the end of a thin tube, allowing the surgeon to see inside the abdomen through a projection on a TV monitor in front of them. The surgeon uses small instruments to perform surgery, looking at the TV monitor for a clear view of the area they need to operate on.
How do you prepare for laparoscopy?
Generally, you will be asked not to eat or drink anything for 6-12 hours before the procedure. You will also be asked to stop taking blood-thinning medication a few days before the procedure takes place. If you are a smoker, your surgeon may advise you not to smoke for a few days before the procedure, as smoking can delay the healing process.
As laparoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, you can generally go home either on the same day or the day following surgery. Someone will need to accompany you home as you will be advised not to drive for the 24 hours following the procedure.
Recovery from laparoscopy depends on the type of procedure performed. After diagnostic laparoscopy, for example, you may be able to resume normal activity after five days. If surgery is more minor, for example ulcer repair, normal activity may be resumed in around three weeks. Major surgery, such as hysterectomy or organ removal (e.g kidney) typically takes longer – up to 12 weeks. Your surgeon or doctor will advise you on how to clean your stitches and keep wounds clean.
Expect to feel tired or somewhat drained after surgery for a few days, but this should pass as your body uses less and less energy as the recovery process goes on. If you experience any pain, you can take over-the-counter medication pain relief to reduce it.
Alternatives to laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive technique which is used as an alternative to traditional open surgery. Open surgery may be necessary in certain situations and your surgeon will speak to you regarding your options before making a decision as to which type of surgery will be performed.


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Lantech has been a reliable and preferred partner for several industry leading pharmaceutical companies.
Lantech's manufacturing facilities have a combination of SS & Glass Lined Reactors of different capacities.
Lantech's expertise in Distillation of Solvents comprises of 10 years background and experience.


Country of Residence
Classic Adult Program
Richard (Dick) Baggé, MD, is the SIL Counseling Coordinator for Africa and has been on the staff at Tumaini Counseling Center since going to Kenya in 1993. He is a board-certified general psychiatrist and sees families, couples or individuals in therapy. He has co-authored Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help and has a special interest in trauma and grief. Dr. Baggé and his wife, Nancy, are the parents of two young adult children.


Feeding the Birds is Good For You and For Them!
Studies show that nature and birds have a positive effect on your mental and physical wellbeing, including:
- Lowering blood pressure
- Reducing anxiety
- Relieving stress
- Boosting the immune system
- Strengthening the vascular system
- Boosting mood
In short, feeding the birds is good for your health, as well as theirs. Birds with consistent access to supplemental food at bird feeders have a greater opportunity to be in better physiological condition than those that do not. Providing them with food meets birds' needs, while having an impact on your health as well!


1. Are you pregnant or nursing?
2. I absolutely understand and accept that such procedure is a process, often requiring multiple applications of color to achieve desirable results and the 100% success cannot be guaranteed.
3. I have received, reviewed and understand the pre-procedural instructions as given to me and agree to follow them.
4. Depending on the procedure(s), which I select, I accept responsibility for determining the shape, and position of eyebrows, eyeliners, lipliner and/or full lip color.
5. I understand that the color selection and color results in all procedures are not an exact science.
6. I understand that positioning of my procedures can be affected if I have elected or wish to elect cosmetic surgery, Botox, or Restalyne, and I assume this responsibility.
7. I understand that this procedure will fade and this fading can alter the original pigment color and that this determines that it is a time for a touch-up visit.
8. I realize this is an elective cosmetic procedure and is not medically necessary.
9. It has been explained to me that the following possibilities may occur: Minor and temporary bleeding, bruising, redness or other discoloration; swelling; fever blisters on the lip area following lip procedures and/or fading or loss of pigment.
10. I understand that many lasers & IPL’s (Intense Pulse Lights) including those used for hair removal, anti-aging, Photo Facials, removal of lines may or will turn permanent make up dark or even black. I agree to inform my esthetician or anyone operating such that I have permanent make up.
11. I give my consent to Arch & Crown to confer with my physicians for medical information required for the safety of my procedures.
12. I understand there are no refunds for this procedure as results vary and individual results are not guaranteed.
13. I am aware that if an infection occurs after I have received Permanent Cosmetics to see with my primary physician or an emergency room immediately.


AD2 produces high precision, high quality dental articulators and other related dental equipment at affordable prices. This is a valuable service to dentists and orthodontists around the world that want to provide a higher level of care for their patients without charging more than the average patient can afford for these services.
Advance Dental was founded by an orthodontist who realized that some dentists were not able to afford dental articulators that would properly meet the needs of their patients.
Articulador dental from AD 2 is an affordable alternative to the pricier dental articulators available, but will not require you to sacrifice a quality instrument, all the accessories, or the precision and accuracy necessary for this type of equipment to be effective.
One of the most important pieces of dental equipment that is needed to created dentures and bridges is the dental articulator. It is used to recreate an exact upper and lower mandibular copy of the patients current mouth.
Articulator dental by AD 2 is a high precision instrument that is affordable even for the small practice or the educational environment with limited funding. These instruments for dentistry and orthodontics sacrifice nothing in terms of features and quality.
A well crafted dental articulator can also be very affordable. Made from extruded aluminum and anodized finished, they are not powder coated. This means that the surface of the articulator will not bubble or peel.
When you are creating dentures for patients it is important to have an accurate fit as well as determine the perfect angle for the dental implant.
A face bow is a dental instrument that is used to measure the bite distance between the upper and lower jaws of a patient. It helps determine the actual contact points on the teeth which are then used to create properly fitted dentures and other orthodontic items.
When you are designing dentures for your clients you want to make sure that you have the best measurements aWhenvailable. You need to determine the exact distance from the TMJ to the central point of the jaw as well as the axis for the turn radius of both the upper and lower dental plates.
The functional occlusion is important when you are designing dentures for your patients. The most basic definition of this term is the point where the teeth of a patient first meet and where the impact points will be when they bite down.
Dental articulators have since the 1800’s been a constant in most dental offices. As dental science developed an understanding of the nature of manibular movement the need for this device grew and the single hinge dental articulators become a demand for any dentist.


Head lice are parasitic insects found on the human head. They come in three forms: the egg (nit), the nymph, and the adult. Nits are laid at the base of the hair shaft.. Incubated by the warmth of the human head, the nits hatch in eight or nine days when they are located within a quarter of an inch from the base of the hair shaft. Nymphs are the immature lice that hatch from the nits. The nymph matures in about nine to 12 days. The adult female is able to lay between 8-12 eggs every day.
Lice eggs are dark in color, oval shaped, extremely small, and hard to see. Sometimes they appear to be the same color as the hair. The nymph is similar in appearance to an adult but is much smaller. An adult head louse has six legs, a tan to grayish-white color, and is about the size of a sesame seed.
The lice are found anywhere on the human scalp. Nits are found cemented to the hair shaft and are laid very close to the scalp. The head lice crawl along the hair shaft with hook-like claws at the ends of their six legs. After the lice lay eggs, they cover them with glue that is chemically similar to cement. This glue firmly attaches the nits to the hair shaft and provides a protective coating that is extremely difficult to remove.
No, head lice are not known to spread disease. However, itching leads to scratching, which when excessive, can create openings in the skin that may become infected.
Head lice are highly contagious. Mothers have a 90% chance of contracting head lice from their children. Siblings have an 80% chance, caregivers have a 35% chance, and dads have a 20% chance of contracting head lice from an infested child.
Anyone, anywhere can get head lice. Most commonly, head lice infestations affect preschoolers, elementary schoolchildren, and the families and caregivers of the affected children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United States has six million to 12 million infestations among children three to 11 years old each year.
A tickling feeling of something moving on the head, itching (caused by an allergic reaction to the bites of the head louse), irritability or sleeplessness (head lice are most active in the dark), and head sores caused by scratching are the most prevalent symptoms. Head lice infestations can be asymptomatic, however, especially if it is the first or a light infestation. Only 50% of those who have head lice are actually itchy because of lice bites.
Head lice spread when there is direct head-to-head contact with someone who is infested. This could take place during otherwise innocent occasions (children playing at school, at home, at slumber parties, at camp, and during sports activities) or actions (hugging). Anyone at anytime who comes in head-to-head contact with a person who has head lice is at the greatest risk.
Head lice must feed on human blood in order to survive. An adult head louse will die within 24 to 48 hours of being off a human head. Nymphs can only live for several hours without feeding. Nits must be kept warm by the scalp, and are therefore not viable when off of a human head. For all of these reasons, it is not very likely that lice will spread by way of inanimate objects. However, it is not impossible, and therefore basic cleaning of bedding, carpets, upholstered furniture, hairbrushes, stuffed animals, hair ties, and clothing should be done whenever head lice is found in the home.
There is evidence that head lice spreads more commonly through close friends who engage in afterschool activities and playtimes, and less commonly through the more casual contact that occurs in the school setting. Still, most schools will take reasonable effort to provide classroom and sibling head checks when there is a known head lice infestation.
Pesticides are not only ineffective, they are also very dangerous and do more harm than good. A family of four spends an average of $800 on pesticide-type lice shampoo products that don’t work.


Looking for an Orlando Chiropractor?
Dr. Daniel Warner of Warner Family Chiropractic is an Orlando Chiropractor specializing in whiplash, athletic injuries, personal injury, car collision injuries, knee and ankle pain, back pain, neck soreness, migraines and headaches, carpal tunnel disorder, sciatica, and fibromyalgia. His methods include nutrition and all natural therapies that can provide an alternative to surgical procedures and allow you to throw away your medications once and for all.
Dr Warner’s approach to health care is holistic, emphasizing the patient’s overall health and wellness. Warner Family Chiropractic recognizes that there are many factors that can affect one’s wellness including but not limited to: exercise, diet, rest, environment, and hereditary influences. Warner Family Chiropractic provides natural, drugless, nonsurgical treatments relying on the bodies inherent recuperative functions.
Dr. Warner diagnoses and treats patients whose health problems are associated with the body’s muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems, especially the spine. Interference with these systems impairs normal functions and lowers resistance to disease. Spinal or vertebral dysfunction alters many important body functions by affecting the nervous system and the skeletal imbalance through joint or articular dysfunction.
Dr. Warner, your Orlando Chiropractor, looks past treating the symptoms to find the cause of your pain and headaches, such as insufficient stretching and exercise, psychological and physical stress, as well as poor office work environment ergonomics.
Dr. Warner prides himself on providing solutions to complications and symptoms that others just can’t solve. His goal to aid you and your loved ones reach and maintain effective health practices and also heal with natural care. He aims to not only repair a person’s health and wellness problems, but to enlighten and educate them so that they will not have similar problems down the road.
Dr. Warner believes in educating his patients about the importance of balance in the body; particularly how this effects muscular tissue, bones, joints, and connective tissue. Informed patients make better decisions regarding their health and well being. Browse the website to find out more about chiropractic care, and we encourage you to read through these pages anytime you have a problem or concern connected to chiropractic health and wellness.
Warner Family Chiropractic serves the Orlando area; as well as East Orlando, UCF, Waterford Lakes, Azalea Park, Avalon Park, Conroy, and East Colonial areas of Orlando.
Warner Family Chiropractic
10967 Lake Underhill Rd #109
Orlando, FL 32825
Call today at (407) 900-0034!


I am almost at 100%. I still got a cough, but my back is way better. I started carrying my heavy camera everyday again. I hope to not get sick again for a long, long time, so I went online to find out more about "the common cold". Hope this helps some of you.
Unlike various strains of influenza virus, which tend to travel in airborne droplets, cold viruses prefer a physical transmission route: from your hands to your nose or eyes, and then to the nasopharynx — where the nose meets the mouth at the back of the throat (and where most colds begin). The nasopharynx, where the nose meets the mouth, is the “sweet spot” for cold viruses.
There are hundreds of viruses that cause the common cold, and most of them are rhinoviruses, which need to get into the mucous membranes lining the nose or into the tear ducts in order to cause infection. That means touching your face — specifically your nose and eyes — is the primary way people give themselves cold germs. You’re far more likely to catch a cold from touching an infected person’s water glass and then wiping your eye or picking your nose than you are from drinking a sip of the sick person’s water!
Studies have shown that most cold viruses can survive for up to three hours on nonporous surfaces such as doorknobs, countertops, and coffee cups. They can also survive on people’s hands for several hours if they don’t wash them. That’s why hand washing — after you shake hands, after you open a door, after you push a shopping cart — is item number one in your anticold defense manual. If you kill cold germs on your hands before you transfer them to your nose or eyes, you stop a cold before it can start.
Sleep: While you sleep, your body recharges your immune system, which is what fights off a cold.
Liquids: A lot of water, juice, and clear broth or warm lemon water with honey are the best fluids to rely on. Fluids help your body heal from a cold by loosening congestion and preventing dehydration.
Chicken soup: Scientists believe chicken soup acts as an anti-inflammatory by inhibiting the movement of neutrophils, the cells of the immune system that mount the body’s inflammatory response. Hot chicken soup also temporarily speeds up the movement of mucus through the nose, helping relieve congestion and limiting the amount of time viruses are in contact with the lining of the nasal passages.
Gargle with salt water: Dissolve a half teaspoon of salt in an 8-ounce glass of warm water and gargle with it. The reason this time-honored home remedy works is that a sore throat occurs when the throat tissues become inflamed by bacteria and germs. This inflammation takes the form of tiny fluid-filled bumps called edemas. The dehydrating action of salt draws out the edema fluid, killing the bacteria, which require a warm, moist environment to survive.
“Irrigate” your nose with saline: Studies show that over-the-counter saline nasal sprays work to combat stuffiness and congestion and also reduce the amount of time that virus particles are in the nasal passages. A neti pot, an alternative therapy gaining in popularity, is basically another nasal irrigation technique that puts the saline solution directly into the nasal passages.
Read more: 16 Ways to Stop a Cold
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"Mom's Cancer" is now available for pre-boarding...
...er, I mean, pre-ordering.
In Canada and internationally you can find it at Indigo Books.
In the US and internationally you can order it thru Amazon.com.
The book will be published in February 2006. At this very reasonable price, order an extra copy to donate to the oncology ward of your local hospital or to give to your family doctor. The more professionals who can read this book, which details how cancer physically and emotionally affects the entire family, the more patients and families who will get superior care and consideration.


We get frequent questions about the various “new” shoe designs that are heavily marketed online. In response to these questions;
There are a few companies that are marketing shoes with spring loaded heels.
The premise of the shoe design logic is that it absorbs shock at the heel. While shock absorption is often a good thing at heel strike, it is not that good immediately following heel strike. The springs that are embedded in the shoe’s heel can have the effect of irritating the Achilles tendon at the back of the heel when the heel drops lower than usual as the springs compress. The moment of time between when the heel compresses and the weight transfers to the front of the foot is the critical potential problem time.
The function of the shoe may cause a sudden loading of the mid-foot resulting from this temporary negative heel height. If this happens, it can cause moderate to severe injuries of the heel cord and the ligaments that run along the bottom of the foot.
For patients who have tight calves or a tendency to experience arch pain or other foot pain, we advise consulting an orthotist or pedorthist prior to purchasing this type of shoe.


How the Immune System affects Brain Disease
Speaker: Prof David Brough, School of Biological Sciences at University of Manchester.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Globally there are currently 50 million people with dementia and this is predicted to increase to 152 million by 2050. There is no effective treatment. The Brough lab works to understand how the immune system affects the progression of dementia. The immune system protects the body against infection. However, as we age our control of our immune responses becomes less and inappropriate immune activation during disease can actually cause a disease to become worse. This is the case in Alzheimer’s disease. Through understanding the immune mechanisms at play we can learn how to target and manipulate them and try to develop new ways of treating dementia.
Event starts 6.30 pm at The Vale Inn, Adlington Road, Bollington.
As always, anyone from Junior School age onward is very welcome. You don’t need to be an expert. Just bring an inquisitive mind!
Admission is free and as always arrive early to guarantee a good seat.
Monday 11 November
The Vale Inn


Our goal as a foundation is to be able to assist as many people living with cystic fibrosis as possible and continue to raise awareness of the disease through our local events. Our vision is that one day we can alleviate all of the financial stressors that burden anyone dealing with CF. This includes assisting hospitalized patients in need of “CF tune-ups”, purchases of medical equipment, and/or travel expenses to reach appropriate care. For instance, if an individual with CF came to us in need of financial assistance for a lung transplant, our goal would be to pay 100% of the costs associated with this process.
Meet The Board


Melanie was first introduced to yoga through one of her continuing education courses for her Occupational Therapy degree. She was immediately intrigued by this powerful practice. After moving to Boston in May of 2006, Melanie found a yoga studio right next to the hospital where she worked named O2 Yoga Studio. She began practicing astanga yoga there on a daily basis and found it helped to ease her stress from working as an occupational therapist on a geriatric psych floor. She had always loved running but after spraining her ankle running through the streets of Boston, she used yoga to help heal her ankle and strengthen her body overall.


Is a nagging, dry cough at night disrupting your sleep? Nighttime dry coughs can be particularly miserable. There are various reasons why a chronic or persistently dry cough can occur only night time. Dry coughing at night in some cases may occur due to exposure to respiratory irritants like cigarette smoke and indoor chemicals or due to underlying allergies. The reason that you may not be coughing during the day and the cough subsides when you are out of your house is because you are most likely away from the source of irritation.
If you only experience dry coughing at night only, while you are in bed, then it is likely that the cough is triggered by some indoor environmental factors that you will have to look for. However, before going to bed, there are still things you can do to soothe your over-sensitive airways and ticklish throat so that you do not cough.
Home Remedies & Cure:
Drinking herbal tea with honey – Make it a habit to drink some non-caffeinated tea before you go to bed. Mucus in your airways can be broken up by practically any warm liquid. It is even better if you add some honey in the tea as well
Sleeping on an incline – If you want to put an end to your nighttime cough, you will have to do something about gravity. Lying down causes all the mucus and postnasal drainage that is swallowed during the day to back up and irritate the throat. You should use some pillows to prop yourself up while you sleep to potentially defy gravity. If you suffer from acid reflux, you can raise your bed 4 inches higher by stick wooden blocks under its head. With that angle, the acids will remain in your stomach so that your throat does not get irritated by them while you sleep.
Using steam cautiously – Cough at night can become worse if your airways become dry. Before going to bed, if you take a bath or shower, or even just sit in a steamy bathroom, it can certainly feel relieving. However, if you suffer from asthma, your cough at night can become much worse because of the steam.
Watching the humidity – Humidifiers can keep the air in your bedroom dry, which can reduce your nighttime dry coughing. Too much moisture can keep you coughing all night. Common allergens like dust mites and mold thrive in damp air. Thus, humidity levels should be kept between 40% and 50%. Humidity can be measured using a cost-effective device such as a hygrometer, which is conveniently available at any hardware store.
Preparing your bedside – Preparing your beside can also reduce your nighttime coughing. Having things like cough drops, a glass of water and anything that may seem to help can come in handy if you start coughing. If you manage to stop your nighttime dry cough you will hopefully be able to fall asleep again and the cough will not bother you again. Your airways are further irritated by coughing, leading more dry cough, which will only cause your nighttime coughing problem to prolong.
Keep bedding clean – Focus on your bed if you are prone to allergies and you most often cough during the night. Nighttime allergies and coughing are often triggered by tiny creatures known as dust mites, which lurk in bedding and eat dead skin flakes. Washing bedding in hot water every week can get rid of them. Mattress and pillows should be wrapped to plastic to prevent dust mites from invading.
Considering medicine – There are two ways in which over-the-counter cough medicines can prove to be helpful. The cough reflex can be blocked and the urge to cough can be reduced by taking a cough suppressant before going to bed. It is important that the right medicine is used for the dry nighttime cough and doctor or pharmacist should be consulted if not certain.
See your doctor – You may have to pay a visit to the doctor if you have been persistently coughing at night for more than 7 days.
There is always a reason behind why a person might persistently cough, even when it comes to dry cough at night. However, your nights can become peaceful again if you consult your doctor and together, find out the factor that may be triggering your nighttime coughing.


The California radiology supervisor and Operator exam- Will the RayosEducation Radiography Module help?
Yes! RayosEducation Radiography modules addresses: Radiation protection, Equipment and Quality Control, Image acquisition and evaluation, Imaging procedures, and Patient care and Education. Chiropractors (DC), Podiatrists (DPM), Physician's Assistants (PA's) and other physicians (MDs and DO's) would benefit using the RayosEducation Radiography module to prepare for the actual examination. Our Radiology prep exam will assist any student needing to pass the ARRT Radiography exam! It is up to date with the latest information and thousands of students have used our module and passed.


RPSC which is called more often than Rajasthan Public Service Commission is going to conduct a written examination/ Screening Test to fill up the vacancies of Assistant Professor OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (E.N.T.) in Health & Medical Education Department. Those candidates who have applied for this examination is now searching for the Assistant Professor for OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (E.N.T.) (Medical Education Department) exam pattern & syllabus which is released officially, we have just combined and presented you. Check the full details and prepare hard for this exam & you will surely clear this examination.
Assistant Professor OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (E.N.T.) Written Exam Pattern
- Question paper will be in multiple choice objective types.
- Question Paper will contain 100 Questions and 100 marks.
- Negative marking for every wrong answer will be done.
- Exam Time: 2 Hours
Assistant Professor Otto-Rhino-Laaynology written Exam Syllabus Details:-
- Surgical pathology of Otolaryngology and Head Neck region.
- Basic knowledge of the anesthesia as related to E.N.T.
- Examination of diseases of children (Pediactric ORL) in connection with throat and larynx. Neurological and vascular disturbances. Congenital and neonatal stridor.
- Pathology of various diseases of the larynx and throat, tracheo bronchial tree and their causative organisms.
- Indications and various techniques of direct laryngoscopy, nasal endoscopy, bronchoscopy and oesophagoscopy, including microlaryngoscopic procedures.
- Reading of radiograms, scans, audiograms, nystagmograms and tympanograms in connection with E.N.T.diseases/disorders.
- Special apparatus for the diagnosis and treatment of the diseases of ear, nose and throat including audiometer, BERA, ENG, Speech analyzer etc.
- The recent developments in the diagnosis pathogenesis treatments of the E.N.T.diseases.
- The knowledge of the frontiers of the Otto-laryngology and lateral skull base surgery.
- Rhinoplasties, endoscopic sinus surgery and anterior cranial fossa surgery.
- Knowledge of LASERS and fibre optics.
- Other methods of managing Hearing loss.
- Implantable hearing aids, cochlear implants.
- Etiology and Managements of sleep apnoea/snoring.
- Hypophysectomies and optic nerve decompressions.
- Immunotherapy and modalities of the gene therapy.
- Newer techniques for Radiotherapy including, use of gamma knife for treatment of intracranial tumors and other malignancy.
- Chemotherapy of cancer.
- General surgery, Head & Neck oncology and Medicine as applicable to the ENT disorders/diseases. Surgery of congenital deformities of nose, ear (Pinna) & trachea/esophagus etc.
- Radiology, Imaging –computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, (MRI) and interventional radiology and angiography as related to E.N.T.
- General pathologic aspects such as wound healing and also Pathology and Pathogenesis of E.N.T. diseases, Pharmacology, molecular biology, genetics, cytology, hematology and immunology as applicable to otolaryngology.
- General principles of faciomaxillary traumatology and also neck injury, Plastic surgery as applicable to Otolaryngology.
- Basic computers, computer averaging of the biological signals and its applications in Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology equipment’s.
- Audio logic and speech disorders and their management strategies.
- Principles of Jurisprudence and ethical issues as applicable to E.N.T. surgeons.
- Facial spaces of Neck.
- Lymph nodes & Lymphatic’s of Head & Neck region.
- Anatomy of thyroid gland. Benign and Malignant thyroid neoplasm.
- Principals of Nuclear Medicine, role of Nuclear Medicine in Otto-Rhino-Laryngology.
- Role of robotic surgery in Otto-Rhino-Laryngology.
- Lymphomas of head & neck region.
Medical education & newer teaching tools:
- OSPE & many more
- Study bias
- Clinical research design
- Clinical trials
- Mechanism of perception of smell and taste
- Mechanism of breathing and voice production
- Deglutition and salivation
- Functional tests of the nose and para nasal sinuses
- Mechanism of cough and sneezing.
- Physics of sound, theories of hearing
- Mechanism of perception of sound and speech Production
- Physiology of equilibrium & Cerebral function
- Physiology of brain in connection with hearing, speech, smell and phonation.
- Mechanism of immune system/immunology and genetics.
Audio logic tests like audiometry, impedance, evoked potentials, OAE, Speech audiometry Physiology of larynx, tracheobronchial tree & esophagus –Histology of mucous membranes, internal ear and other associated organs and structures, nose, PNS NPx, Larynx, TB tree, Lymph epithelial system.
- Embryogenesis of ear
- Nose and throat including palate and the larynx
- Trachea and lungs
- Salivary gland Head & Neck & skull base etc. P
- Arapharyngeal spaces in the neck including connective tissue barriers of larynx.
Applied anatomy of the skull bones, accessory sinuses, external, middle and inner ears, nose, PNS, nasopharynx, meninges, brain, pharynx, larynx, trachea and bronchii, lungs, pleurae oesophagus and the mediastinums.
Anatomy of all cranial nerves with their functions.
- Clinical methodology as applied to ORL HN disease in adult & children and the accessory sinuses
- Diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases of nose
- Throat and ear in adult and children.
- Prevention and treatment
- Infectious diseases of Otolaryngology and Head Neck region
- Circulatory and nervous disturbances of the nose, throat and ear and their effects on other organs of the body
- Injuries sinus infections
- Polyps and the tumors of the nose and Para nasal sinuses.
Examination of the ear, deafness and allied diseases, complications of diseases of the ear. Injuries, tumours, nervous and circulatory neurological disturbances of the ear. Diagnosis and treatment of tinnitus and vertigo. Diagnosis and rehabilitation of the Hearing handicapped including, dispensing of hearing aid other vibrotatile aids.


In addition to the school registration packet, you may find the following forms and information helpful for new and returning students.
- Permission to Administer Medication at School
- Student Health Form
- Allergy Action Plan
- Asthma Action Plan
- Special Meals Prescription Form
- Physical Examination Form
The Pittsfield School District Wellness Policy (JJIFA) is available to view here. The District Wellness Team meets monthly. Meeting agendas and minutes are available upon request. For more information regarding the Wellness Team, please contact Kathy LeMay at email@example.com/pes.


Data for Lasik Surgery PatientsThe Lasik operation can be a fantastic, life-changing option for lots of people whose vision is less than perfect. There are several various types of Lasik operations now offered, from the original and well recorded procedure to Lasik procedures done with 3 dimensional wavefronts, or done completely with lasers. Each of these variations of the Lasik procedure must be talked about with the doctor that is to perform the operation.
Like any surgical treatment, Lasik does have the potential for negative effects.
Sometimes checking out the scary stories of the outcomes of a Lasik treatment can deter people from seriously thinking about such a choice. It is also real that the large numbers of individuals who have a effective, trouble-free Lasik surgery tend not to report a long and comprehensive story of their experience, unlike those that have actually experienced difficulty afterward.
It is excellent to know exactly what the possible side effects of the Lasik treatment are, and also the probability that one of these side impacts will take place for a particular client. Just like any medication we take, each has a possible number of adverse effects, but we usually assume that the probability of a severe adverse effects is little, and we take the medicine anyhow. This article will ideally put issues of the prospective Lasik patient into viewpoint so that they can calmly and thoughtfully consider having a Lasik treatment done in the future.
More than one million Lasik treatments are carried out in the US every year, according to the FDA. This arm of the nationwide federal government has actually accumulated the following stats for the most typical side effects of the Lasik procedure. These stats will likewise differ by the doctor carrying out the surgery, so ensure to obtain as additional resources much information on the prospective Lasik physician as possible.
After Lasik surgery, 1.7 percent of patients experience some glare or sensitivity to light after the operation. This differs by client, but this sensitivity is particularly obvious when taking a look at a intense light, such as a streetlight when strolling at night, or other strong light and dark contrast. Another light related side effect is a halo around a light, and this occurs in 3.5 percent of Lasik patients.
The new, corrected vision can be noticed quickly by some Lasik clients, in just a couple of hours after surgical treatment. A lot of clients that have undergone the Lasik procedure discover the modification is long-term within a few days. In 2.6 percent of clients that have actually had a Lasik her comment is here treatment done, there is consistent visual change within at least a part of their sphere of vision.
Some clients do not get a totally remedied sphere of vision after their Lasik treatment. This occurs with a small number of customers, and the FDA stats are that only 3 percent of clients have this impact. In all or nearly all cases, the physician in charge will carry out an additional Lasik procedure to enhance this.
This detailing of the major permanent adverse effects of the Lasik procedure need to put any personal scary stories into point of view. Notice that none of the portions are above 3 percent, and this ought to bring convenience to many prospective Lasik customers. It ought to likewise motivate them to look thoroughly at the Lasik physician's individual record.
There are numerous different types of Lasik operations now available, from the original and well recorded procedure to Lasik treatments done with three dimensional wavefronts, or done totally with lasers. It is good to know exactly what the possible side effects of the Lasik procedure are, and likewise the likelihood that one of these side impacts will take place for a particular patient. A lot of clients that have undergone the Lasik treatment discover the modification is permanent within a few days. Some patients do not get a completely fixed sphere of vision after their Lasik procedure.


Welcome to Advanced Vascular & Vein Center’s online Physician’s Referral Section of our website.
In addition to accepting referrals via fax at (531) 466-4304, we now offer a secure online submission form below for your convenience. Once received, our physician liaison will begin the verification process and reach out to your patient to schedule accordingly.
At AVVC, we want you to know that we always put our patients first, ensuring optimal safekeeping while in our care. We are also available to speak personally regarding your patient.
Thank you for your referral.
Our physicians specialize in a number of state-of-the-art procedures and diagnostic tests as listed below. Please fill out the form according to your patient’s needs.


Proof of up to date Rabies is mandatory upon or prior to check in, no exceptions.
DHPP (Distemper, Parvo) proof is required.
In lieu of dog vaccinations, DHPP (Distemper, Parvo) we will accept a titer test administered by a licensed veterinarian in the past six months stating that your dog has sufficient immunity to these diseases.
proof of bordetella vaccination within the past 6 months
Or, for older dogs, you may submit a letter from your veterinarian stating that your pet is in compliance with his or her vaccine protocols.
Your pet must be free of fleas and ticks when entering.
SPECIAL CARE MEDICATIONS
We are glad to be able to accommodate DOGS that need medications or supplements.


This story in the FT caught this Bystander’s eye: Philips is set to announce a seven-year research agreement with West China Hospital aimed to help doctors better interpret medical imagery in diagnosing heart disease, strokes and mental illness. It will be the first such project by a multinational in the country, according to the FT.
West China is one of the largest hospitals in the world, with 4,300 beds and 2m outpatients. It is that sheer size that is attractive to the Dutch firm which is the third largest producer of medical imaging equipment. It provides a statistically significant pool of patients. The more data there is to crunch, the better can be made the algorithms that extract meaning from it.
Medical imaging has been a growing market for multinationals as the government has pushed health care modernization and hospital privatization. The SARS outbreak in 2003 also spurred the market. As well as Philips, the obvious suspects, General Electric, Siemens, Toshiba and Hitachi, are all active.
The next five-year plan puts more focus on rural medical treatment. That should open a new market for diagnostic imaging equipment manufacturers but one that may be more attractive to the smaller scale domestic companies like Analogic and Weida.


I have the honor and pleasure to invite you to join the 2022 annual conference of the Israeli Society of Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology (ISHNOS), which will take place in the lovely Galilion resort in North Israel. We will thoroughly discuss various Head and Neck cancer matters, focusing on advanced Head and Neck skin malignancies and thyroid / parathyroid diseases.
This meeting is held in collaboration with our colleagues and partners from the Oncology and Endocrinology societies.
We are fortunate to have with us this year Dr. Luc Morris, a talented surgeon and expert in Immunogenomics from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
I am grateful to all members of the Organizing Committee, Plenary Speakers, Moderators, Panelists, and Authors who contribute to providing an exciting and up-to-date program of the highest quality.
I am convinced that in addition to a broad view of the present and future treatment for advanced skin malignancies and thyroid and parathyroid tumors, this conference will provide numerous opportunities to network with colleagues and establish new working relationships.
We encourage all to participate in both educational and social events!
The second day of the conference is in collaboration with the Israel Endocrine Society (IES)
We look forward to seeing you in Galilion ISHNOS 2022
On behalf of the Organizing Committee and the ISHNOS leadership,
Dr Nir Hirshoren, MD, MHA
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology


Feeling sad or anxious about something is expected among individuals regardless of age and personality. Whether you like it or not, you should be facing these sorts of things in terms of your feelings in one way or another. Clinical depression, though, can be considered to be present among individuals who seem to be harboring these depressing feelings and feelings of anxiety for a far longer time than usual. You can say the same thing about anxiety. Despite the fact that being anxious about something can be pretty normal, there are some that go beyond just being anxious about one thing but now being anxious about a lot of things. As a matter of fact, there is an increasing number of individuals who are suffering from depression or anxiety disorders in the current times. You need not wonder why there are more and more anxiety treatment centers and depression treatment centers that are going into the picture.
Today, your options of treatment for either anxiety or depression have greatly increased in numbers. The thing that you have to remember about anxiety or depression and suffering from it is the fact that you have become a patient diagnosed with such clinical condition and nothing worse. If you put anxiety and depression disorders into clinical conditions, then there is no doubt that you will be able to consider it necessary to seek the help of depression treatment and anxiety treatment centers. Getting this service will no doubt be of benefit to you in more ways than one.
Once you decide to enroll to any of these mindset family therapy and anxiety treatment center options out there, you will be provided a care plan that will help you recover better with the aid of the psychiatrists and physicians that work there. Most of the time, you will be provided medications that work for the treatment of your anxiety or depression. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are just one kind of the many treatment medications that are being provided among individuals who are suffering from anxiety or depression. Most medications provided for anxiety disorders aid in balancing the neurotransmitters found inside your brain.
Furthermore, while you have enrolled in these depression treatment and anxiety treatment centers, you will also be doing some one-on-one sessions with your therapist. Usually, you will be discussing about what might be the causes that have led to your anxiety disorder or depression. If you can discuss openly with your therapist and better figure out what might be the main cause of your condition, there is no doubt that you will be able to recover better and be treated in the best possible way.