In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Velvet made from cotton, silk or another natural material is best. These options are preferable because the paint is more likely to slip off the surface of a synthetic material. . Pre-washing ensures that you don't have issues with sizing later, and also helps the paint stick to the fabric. Check the label on the velvet as it may need to be hand-washed and laid flat or hung up to dry. Use a gentle detergent, as left-over residue could affect the way your paint is absorbed. This will give you a chance to see how much of the paint the fabric absorbs before planning out your entire design. Decide if your paint and technique are compatible with the fabric (e.g., you may have chosen a design that is too detailed for the fabric, the paint you chose may not be the right kind for the type of fabric, or the colors you were planning to use may not dry as bright as you were expecting). . This keeps your fabric from bunching as well as allows the paint to dry more quickly. Stretch the velvet over the bars so that it lays flat and there are no wrinkles. Use a staple gun to staple the fabric to the frame, alternating sides as you go; put one staple on one side, one staple on the other side, one staple on the top, and one staple on the bottom. Repeat until the entire piece of velvet is stapled to the frame. You may also want to put a barrier between the velvet and the frame bars. A piece of cardboard or an acid-free foam core board work well and will prevent a line from forming in the paint where the velvet contacts the frame. The barrier should be slightly smaller than the frame bars so that you can easily remove it when your painting is dry. Frame bars are available at most craft and supply shops.
Summary: Select velvet made from natural fibers. Wash the velvet Paint a small scrap of your velvet with the paint you plan to use. Stretch the velvet over frame bars

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Removing your thymus gland with a procedure called a thymectomy can help to improve your symptoms and allow you to stop taking medications for myasthenia gravis. The surgery may be done as an open surgery, which is fairly invasive, or as a minimally invasive surgery. Your doctor will assess your medical history and your condition to determine the best type for you. Keep in mind the benefits of surgery to remove your thymus gland may not appear for several years or at all. Your surgeon should outline each step of the surgery beforehand. You will be under general anesthesia during the procedure and should feel no pain. If you are getting an open surgery, the surgeon will split your breast bone and remove your thymus gland. Open surgery may be a good option if you need emergency surgery to remove your thymus gland. For a minimally invasive surgery, the surgeon will make small incisions in your chest and remove your thymus gland through the incisions. The minimally invasive surgery often results in less blood loss during surgery and requires less recovery time than open surgery. You will need to be on bed rest and check the incisions regularly to make sure they do not become infected. Your doctor may also prescribe pain medication to help you manage any pain or discomfort as you recover. You will need to watch for adverse symptoms or complications like bleeding, difficulty breathing, or severe pain. If you experience adverse symptoms, go see your doctor right away for treatment.
Summary: Discuss getting surgery to remove your thymus gland with your doctor. Get open or minimally invasive surgery to remove your thymus gland. Allow several weeks or months for recovery from the surgery.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Blockage by earwax or other debris is a common cause of CHL. Earwax is healthy in small amounts and has protective, lubricating and antibacterial properties. Most of the time the ear canals are self-cleaning, but sometimes they become clogged or impacted, which causes partial hearing loss in addition to sensations of ear fullness, itchiness or ringing (tinnitus). Cotton-tipped applicators are not recommended for cleaning deep into the ear canal, so consider safer methods such as placing a few drops of mineral oil, baby oil or glycerin into your clogged ear. Hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide drops may also safely dissolve earwax, although they will likely cause a benign stinging or burning sensation for a few minutes. Irrigation or ear syringing can be performed by a physician or at home using widely available and inexpensive irrigation kits. Make sure to use a warm saline solution for best results. A procedure called ear candling is not recommended by doctors to clean ear canals due to risks of burning and eardrum perforation. The common cold, sinusitis and allergies can clog the eustachian tubes (which connect the middle ear with the upper throat and nasal cavity) with fluid and mucous, leading to ear pain, popping sensations and reduced hearing. Blocked eustachian tubes often get better without attention, but to accelerate their clearing try closing your mouth and holding your nose, then gently blow as if you are blowing your nose. Yawning or chewing gum also may help unclog eustachian tubes. You may feel a "pop" when the tubes open up, which signifies equal pressure between the inside and outside of your ears. Antibiotics destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms such as the pathogenic bacteria that can cause inner and middle ear infections. If your doctor diagnoses you with an ear infection, then an antibiotic such as amoxicillin might be helpful and help restore your hearing. Keep in mind that some oral antibiotics, such as erythromycin and tetracycline, can also cause hearing loss.
Summary:
Clean out your outer ear canal. Clear out your eustachian tubes. Consider the use of antibiotics.