Newspapers are valuable in dispersing information contained within press releases.
The Hartford Courant is the largest daily newspaper in Connecticut. As such, it serves as a valuable medium for dispersing the information that is contained within your press release to those within the greater Hartford metropolitan area and throughout the state. The Courant looks to review and edit press releases within one business day and post the information as soon as possible once approved.
Instructions
1. Ensure your press release is 500 words or fewer, cutting if necessary. The Hartford Courant requests that submitted press releases be of that length or shorter.
2. Access the Hartford Courant's website and navigate to the Submission Form page. This may be done by scrolling to the bottom of the homepage and clicking on the "Contact Us" link located at the bottom of the page. From there, click on "this form" under the News subhead and then access the form linked to in the third bullet form for press releases.
3. If the release will not pertain to the entire state of Connecticut, determine which of the following regions best fits the content: Middletown/Shoreline, Greater New Britain, Greater Enfield, Eastern Connecticut, Farmington Valley or Greater Hartford.
4. Ensure you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy prior to submitting. Links for each of these may be found on that same Web page.
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Florida requires nonprofits to register before soliciting donations.
Most states have laws that govern fundraising practices by nonprofit or 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Fundraising statutes regulate charitable solicitations made to the public. Florida's Solicitation Act, which is found in the section 496 of the Florida Statutes, recognizes the right of nonprofit organizations to engage in fundraising activities and also provides protection for the public through public information about soliciting organizations and the prohibition of deceptive fundraising practices.
Exemptions
Florida exempts some entities from the provisions of its Solicitation Act. Political contributions are not included in the act. The act exempts organizations that limit fundraising solicitations to members or sponsors. Also exempt are individuals who solicit donations for a specific person, provided the total funds collected are deposited in a trust account under the control of a court. The Solicitation Act also does not apply to educational or religious institutions and government agencies.
Registration and Reports
Nonprofit organizations that are not exempt from the Solicitation Act must register and file annual reports with Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or DACS, to solicit charitable donations in Florida. Organizations located in Florida also must register with Florida's Division of Corporations, an office of the Florida Department of State, and file reports with the state's Department of Revenue. The DACS office provides forms for the submission of required reports, including financial reports, on its website. Florida also requires registration by professional fundraising consultants and professional solicitors. The Solicitation of Contributions Registration Application form, which must be renewed annually, is available on the DACS website. The electronic form includes instructions and list of fees. Florida does not use the unified registration statement, or URS, created and maintain by the Multi-state Filer Project.
Internet Solicitation
Florida does not recognize Charleston Principles, an initiative of the National Association of State Charity Officials that states can voluntarily adopt to regulate solicitation of charitable donations over the Internet. The Charleston Principles suggest specific instances in which states may require registration by nonprofits. Instead, Florida statutes require registration with the state for any nonprofit organization that has a "contribute here" button on its website. Registration is required whether or not the organization specifically targets Florida residents. If a resident of Florida can access the website, the organization must register with the state to accept donations.
Prohibited Acts
Florida's statutes make the usual prohibitions against false statements, misrepresentations, extortion, deception, false promise, fraud and conducting fundraising activities in an official uniform, such as law enforcement, unless for an approved solicitation activity. The statutes also prohibit the use of donated funds for any purpose other than that stated to donors and the filing of false reports or statements with government agencies.
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Due to the high cost of health care services these days, many health consumers are seeking low-cost health insurance plans, which provide affordable alternatives to traditional health care plans. In addition to low-cost individual and family health insurance plans, in some states, low-cost group health insurance plans are becoming available to companies that employ at least 2 but fewer than 50 workers.
Types
There are several types of health insurance for families and individuals. Fee-for-service plans require that the insured pay an annual deductible before the insurer begins to pay any costs for medical services received. Most plans also require a co-payment of 20 percent. In some cases, the insured person actually pays more, as the insurance company's share is based on 80 percent of the standard fee charged for a particular medical service. While these plans offer the most flexibility, they normally cost more. When it comes to managed care plans, HMOs cost less than PPOs, but there are usually more restrictions on services. There are no deductibles for HMOs, and co-payments are lower. However, a person enrolled in an HMO may only receive medical care from a network physician. High deductible plans may be a less costly option for individuals who are basically healthy. Limited benefit programs are another low-cost alternative, but they provide fewer benefits.State programs may be a possibility for individuals and families who meet eligibility requirements.
Considerations
Keep in mind that not all insurance companies will cover a stay at any hospital. You also need to find out whether your doctor is a member of that particular network. Not all medical services may be covered either. Do your research. Find out what a plan covers. Costs may be similar, but different plans may not offer the same health care services. Many do not cover maternity care or mental health services. Low-cost health insurance companies also tend to have more rigid underwriting guidelines, generally excluding more pre-existing conditions and diseases. Don't be afraid to shop around. Some companies will accept pre-existing health conditions that other companies' plans reject.
Warning
The fees charged by some providers can be much higher than those charged by other health care professionals in the same area. In cases like these, the health care consumer is responsible for paying the difference out-of-pocket. More insured individuals are finding themselves paying larger portions of their medical bills.
Benefits
The major advantage of purchasing low-cost health insurance is that individuals are able to get basic health care coverage that they can afford. Likewise, small employers offering health care coverage to employees can benefit as well. While most group health insurance plans require that an employer's contribution be at least 50 percent of the premium cost, low-cost small group health insurance plans may only request employers to pay as little as 25 percent, reducing the overall cost of employer paid benefits. Another advantage to small companies purchasing these plans is that only 60 percent of eligible employees need to enroll in the plan, rather than the 75 percent participation rate required by most group health insurance plans.
Prevention/Solution
Because unexpected medical bills can devastate a family's finances, more than half of the nation's states offer health insurance plans to lower income individuals and families at minimal premiums. Most of these plans are designed to provide basic medical care including hospital stays and surgery. One drawback is that low-cost health insurance plans that have low premiums have high deductibles, as opposed to plans for which people pay higher premiums but lower deductibles.
Expert Insight
Health insurance experts recommend comparing the prices of several insurance companies when shopping for a health insurance plan. Get price quotes from individual companies and then consider the benefits offered by each plan. Decide which plan will be the most affordable, yet meet you and your family's current health care needs.
Misconceptions
Despite a common belief that it costs more to purchase an individual insurance plan than it does to enroll in a group health plan, the fact is that the premiums for individual health insurance can be much lower. Because applicants with pre-existing conditions can be turned away, healthy applicants who are accepted pay much less.
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Water blisters are sacs beneath the top layer of the skin filled with plasma, the clear component of blood. Friction, burns (including sunburn) and overexposure to heat or cold usually cause them. Exposure to certain caustic chemicals can also cause them. The problems with blisters are that they hurt and can, if not treated properly, become infected. The best treatment for blisters is preventing them, but once you have a blister, take care of it and you will feel better immediately.
Instructions
1. Fill a tub or clean basin with warm water. Do not make it too hot or cold. Lower the part of the body with the blister into the water. Add some antibacterial soap and swirl it around the water. Soak for 15 minutes. Rinse and allow to air dry. Apply a thin layer of aloe to the area.
2. Place ice on a burned area of your body as soon as it happens. Ice causes the small blood vessels to contract and inhibits the flow of blood to the area where the ice is being held. This in turn can help reduce swelling and pain.
3. Cover areas that have blisters with gauze or use corn pads if the blister is on the foot or toes. Do not place the sticky part over the blister. You do not want any additional friction on the blister so cover it whenever it will come into contact with clothing or anything else that might rub.
4. Use any antibiotic cream such as Bacitracin or Neosporin. Never pop a blister or stick a pin in it. This can add to the chances of getting infected.
5. Avoid getting blisters by using commonsense precautions. Use oven mitts when moving items in or out of the oven or off the stove. Use a sunblock with an SPF of 15 and reapply it every hour when you are outdoors.
6. Have your shoes fitted when you are buying new shoes. Ill-fitting shoes can cause friction which causes blisters. Wear socks or stockings with shoes so that your foot is not in direct contact with the shoe.
7. Have undergarments that are not too tight under the breast or around the top of the thighs. Not only is this uncomfortable, but they are very unpleasant places to have blisters.
As a mammography technologist, you may be employed by a hospital or clinic, or you may travel in mobile mammography units to rural communities. Your job is to provide caring, supportive diagnostic services for women who have routine mammograms and for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Read on to learn more.
Instructions
Find Your Career as a Mammography Technologist
1. Complete a 2- or 3-year college radiology program. This is a requirement before you can specialize your training in mammography. An Associate Degree in Radiology is the minimum requirement to become certified in diagnostic mammography.
2. Find an accredited program that meets the criteria set by the CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs).
3. Plan to spend an additional 40 hours in instructive classroom training to specialize in mammography. The advanced training to become a mammography technologist also includes 250 hours of actual clinical training.
4. Complete the requirements for ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) certification (see Resources below). In addition to the certification, many states require a license issued by the state to practice radiologic technology.
5. Perform mammograms under the direct supervision of a certified mammographer. Prior to admission to take the certification exam to become a certified mammography technologist, you must have performed a number of mammograms.
6. Complete an additional 8 hours of training to learn digital mammography. The use of solid-state detectors replace the need for x-ray film by transforming the picture into electric signals. The electrical signals are sent to a computer screen producing a picture in more detail than a traditional mammogram.
7. Maintain your license and certification as a mammography technician with Continuing Medical Education in mammography. Take advantage of CME's to learn the latest technology in mammography.
Find Work as a Mammography Technologist
8. Plan to stand on your feet for most of your workday. Between positioning the patient for the mammogram and stepping behind the protective shield to take the image, there's often very little time to sit.
9. Take additional training and seek a position as a Quality Management Technologist. The Quality Management Technologist combines the skills and training of a mammography tech and the collection and analysis of data.
10. Put good communication skills to work as you perform a mammogram. Provide reassurance to the patient during the mammogram process.
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A total mastectomy is a type of surgery in which the entire breast is removed. The most common reason for this drastic surgical procedure is breast cancer. The nipple and areola may also be removed, depending on the extent and location of cancerous involvement. Read on to learn prepare for a total mastectomy.
Instructions
1. See your healthcare professional for a complete physical evaluation. It's important to confirm that there is no underlying cause that would hinder recovery from a total mastectomy.
2. Expect to have several tests to prepare for a total mastectomy. Tests will likely include a routine blood work, urinalysis and an ECG (electrocardiogram). This will identify underlying infections, abnormalities or heart irregularities that could cause increased risk for surgery.
3. Prepare to ask the anesthesiologist questions about the anesthesia during the surgery. Ask about the method used to make sure you will remain anesthetized during the procedure. While it is extremely rare, some patients are able to feel the surgery in progress but are unable to alert the doctor.
4. Notify your doctor and anesthesiologist if you are taking any medications, including herbal supplements. Some supplements and medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and these must be stopped prior to surgery. Only your doctor can determine what is safe to take prior to and immediately following surgery.
5. Plan to go without anything to eat or drink for 8 hours or more prior to the time of surgery. The stomach must be empty during surgery to reduce the chance of regurgitation of stomach contents into the lungs.
6. Anticipate that showering with an antibacterial soap the evening before surgery may be necessary. This reduces the contaminants on the body that could cause infection in the open incision.
7. Read the surgical consent form completely and carefully. Make sure it states the appropriate surgery in the correct location. It should state which breast and give a complete description of the surgery. For instance, "total mastectomy, right (or left) breast" is required over "mastectomy."
8. Determine who will be available to assist you with home duties after release from the hospital. There will be restrictions on lifting and some movements during recovery. This is especially necessary if small children are in the home.
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Menstrual symptoms such as mood swings, cramping, fatigue, joint pain and bloating make some women dread "that time of the month." For some women, their period is accompanied with painful, sometimes debilitating, headaches. Headaches in both men and women are prompted by hormones like serotonin, so it is no surprise that women suffer from headaches around the time of their period, when their hormone levels are fluctuating. They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, so preventing these headaches before they start can go a long way in making your period a pain-free experience.
Instructions
1. Monitor your attacks and look for patterns and any common factors that may be headache triggers for you. A diary or journal is a helpful way to keep track of the frequency, severity and possible causes of your headaches.
2. Try to keep stress to a minimum before and during your period. Regular aerobic exercise, combined with yoga, may be helpful in reducing stress.
3. Be sure to get enough sleep and eat regular meals before and during your period. Not doing so places stress on your body that may trigger a headache.
4. Avoid food triggers, such as red wine and coffee, before and during your period. Your "headache diary" can help you pinpoint some other food triggers that affect you.
5. Using ibuprofen or a combination pain reliever like Excedrin (acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine) for a few days before your period and during your period can also be very helpful. Always drink a full glass of water after taking one of these drugs. Avoid excess caffeine while using Excedrin or similar drugs.
6. Talk with your doctor about estrogen regulation by taking a birth control pill or using a combination of the pill and supplemental estrogen. The decrease of estrogen and progesterone that occur right before your period can be a trigger for headaches in some women.
7. Taking prescription triptans for several days before the usual start of your headaches has been shown to prevent menstrual headaches and to lessen the nausea that accompanies them. There are side effects, such as tingling, flushing, dizziness, drowsiness and weakness, so be sure to go over all the facts with your doctor.
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Business owners and managers may need to think creatively when filling employment needs. Staff augmentation is a process by which companies can meet their needs to accomplish particular activities or projects.
Facts
Staff augmentation is using temporary workers to fill short-term positions or outsourcing work to other companies. Employing temporary workers allows companies to avoid the hiring process and additional payroll duties. Outsourcing lets companies take advantage of a subcontractor set up to perform certain tasks or activities.
Purpose
Companies may decide to use a staff augmentation plan to avoid expanding their current operations. If it chooses to hire more employees, the company will incur costs for the floor space needed for these individuals to work and complete projects, as well as their salaries and benefits.
Considerations
Large organizations may outsource or use staff augmentation that involves foreign countries, where labor is often cheaper than in the United States. Foreign labor markets often have experienced workers available and favorable laws for completing projects.
Standard treatment for breast cancer still involves a combination of surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. In the past few years, innovations in breast cancer treatment have added new options for breast cancer patients. Genetic advances have both helped with preventive treatment and with better targeting tumors in existing cases, and other drug treatments show promise in helping slow the advance of cancer cells.
Genetic Testing
About 5 to 10 percent of breast cancer cases are linked to genetic alterations called BRCA 1 and BRCA 2. These genes are commonly found in women with family histories of breast and ovarian cancer and in Ashkenazi Jews (Jews of Eastern European descent). Women can now be tested for the BRCA genes. If the test is positive, preventive treatment can be taken, including increased monitoring of the breasts through mammograms and exams, preventive mastectomy and advance treatment with chemotherapy.
Hormone Receptors
Researchers have found that all breast cancers are made alike. Some tumors are affected by the amount of hormones in the body, specifically estrogen, and this difference can affect which treatments are best for patients. Estrogen-receptor (ER) positive tumors grow because they "feed" off high amounts of estrogen. ER-negative tumors aren't affected by estrogen levels. Some women with ER-positive tumors may not need chemotherapy.
Aromatase Inhibitors
The hormone therapy drug tamoxifen has been used to treat breast cancer for decades. In 2005, a newer class of hormone therapy drug--the aromatase inhibitors Arimidex, Aromasin and Femara--was found to be even more effective than tamoxifen in treating ER-positive tumors in post-menopausal women (women who have stopped menstruating).
Targeted Therapy
Herceptin is a drug that stops tumor growth by blocking proteins made by a certain gene called HER2. Women with breast cancer can be tested to see if the tumor is HER2-positive. If it is, that means that its growth is partially due to these extra proteins and that Herceptin can help shrink the tumor. As of now, Herceptin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat women with metastatic (widespread) breast cancer. It's also approved as an adjuvant therapy for women with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer (adjuvant therapy simply means that Herceptin is used after another treatment, like surgery). Tykerb is a similar drug that also blocks HER-2 proteins.
Other Research
Anti-angiogenesis drugs--drugs that kill off the extra blood vessels that feed tumors--are under investigation as a treatment for many types of cancer, including breast cancer. Bisphosphonates, a type of treatment often used to combat osteoporosis, is also used to treat women with advanced breast cancer that has spread to the bones. Researchers are testing bisphosponates to find out if they are also useful in preventing breast cancer from spreading to the bones.
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Finding a doctor who specializes in female hormones -- commonly called an endocrinologist -- is an easy process. Endocrinologists treat a variety of hormonal problems, and most specialize in certain kinds of conditions, such as menopause, reproductive problems, thyroid disease or diabetes. By taking advantage of resources developed by national professional organizations, as well as local resources such as your family doctor or health insurance provider, finding an endocrinologist who specializes in women's health issues is simple.
Instructions
Find an endocrinologist
1. Ask your family physician or gynecologist for a referral. Your doctor is a logical first place to ask about doctors who specialize in female hormones -- not only because your doctor will be aware of doctors in the area who focus on a particular problem, but also because the problem you are looking to solve might be something he or she could manage without needing a specialist. If you do need a hormone specialist, be sure to ask your doctor for names of doctors who he or she would send family members to see.
2. Contact your health insurance provider and ask for a list of in-network endocrinologists in your area. Your provider should have searchable lists of doctors on its web site or available through its call center. Contact information for your health insurance provider is available on your health insurance card.
3. Use resources developed by the professional organizations that represent doctors who specialize in hormonal problems. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and the Endocrine Society both represent endocrinologists, and both organizations maintain online tools to help patients find local endocrinologists. Both organizations allow you to search by ZIP code, city and area of specialty (such as menopause, women's health or reproductive medicine).
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Perimenopause is a clinical term that describes the period of time leading up to menopause. During this time, a woman's body will begin to have irregular menstrual cycles and uneven spikes and dips in estrogen levels--hot flashes-- as well as loss of bone and changes to cholesterol levels.
Although most gynecologists and family physicians can help you manage perimenopause, occasionally you might want to talk to a specialist about menopausal issues. Finding a doctor who specializes in perimenopause is a moderately easy process; like most physician searches, you'll need to take advantage of easily searchable online resources, as well as local contacts.
Instructions
Find a Doctor
1. Talk to your regular doctor. Family physicians, internists, and gynecologists all receive training in women's health issues, including perimenopause. If you do not have a regular doctor, or if you have a general internist, but would prefer to talk to a gynecologist, who trains solely in women's health, you can locate one easily by searching the online database maintained by the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. If your doctor determines that you need to talk to a specialist about your perimenopause, ask him for a list of local doctors who can help.
2. Search online resources maintained by professional groups. Because perimenopause encompasses so many different problems related to the rise and fall of hormonal levels (chiefly estrogen), the specialist you'll need is called an endocrinologist. Endocrinologists focus on problems related to the body's hormones, and most endocrinologists focus on specific areas, such as women's health, reproductive problems, menopause, and osteoporosis. The Endocrine Society and its Hormone Foundation, as well as the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, host online tools to locate a nearby endocrinologist. Both organizations sort doctors by their specialty (such as menopause or women's health) as well as geographic location, so searching is simple.
3. Use resources developed by your health insurance provider. Call the number on the back of your health insurance card, or visit your health insurance provider's web site. Searchable lists of in-network doctors--including gynecologists and endocrinologists -- are available from your insurance provider. Many providers also offer helpful patient information related to women's health issues; check the web site or call the provider and ask for more information.
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Radiology clinics employ radiology technicians and technologists who take X-rays of to help doctors diagnose problems and determine a course of treatment. They may specialize in mammography, cardiology, computer-aided tomography or other types of imaging. Radiology technicians and technologists earn lower salaries in Missouri than they do in many other parts of the country. In some parts of Missouri, the average salary is over $10,000 less per year than the national average.
National
The average salary of radiology technicians and technologists in the United States as of May 2010, was $55,730 per year, or $26.80 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10th percentile earned up to $36,510 yearly, or $17.55 per hour, and the 25th percentile made up to $44,200 each year, or $21.25 per hour. The median annual salary was $54,340, or $26.13 per hour. The 75th percentile made $65,590 per year, or $31.53 per hour. The 90th percentile made at least $76,850 annually or $36.95 per hour.
Missouri
The average annual salary of a radiology technician or technologist in Missouri as of May 2010, according to the BLS, was $49,080, or $23.59 per hour. The median hourly wage was $23.34 per hour.
Cities
St. Louis radiology technicians and technologists earned an average of $49,760 per year, or $23.92 per hour, according to the BLS as of May 2010. Radiology technicians and technologists in Springfield earned an average of $46,250 per year, or $22.23 per hour. The average salary in Joplin was $45,450 annually, or $21.85 per hour.
Nonmetropolitan Areas
Radiology technicians and technologists in the north Missouri nonmetropolitan area earned $43,530 on average each year, or $20.93 per hour as of May 2010, according to the BLS. (See Reference 6.) The average salary of a radiology technician or technologist in the southeastern nonmetropolitan part of the state earned significantly less at $43,630 per year, or $20.98 per hour on average. (See Reference 7.) In the southwest nonmetropolitan area of Missouri, the average annual salary was $49,120, or $23.61 per hour. (See Reference 8.)
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Certified nurse assistant training programs prepare you to provide patients with basic care. Classroom instruction and clinical experience enable you to obtain the necessary nursing skills and knowledge to provide personal care such as bathing, nutrition, elimination, safety and comfort to patients (typically at long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, mental health facilities, assisted living complexes and hospitals). Offered by high schools, vocation schools, health care facilities and community colleges, CNA programs typically take 6 to 12 weeks to complete. Federal law mandates certified nurse assistants complete at least 75 hours of training and pass a certification test.
Instructions
1. Ensure you meet the prerequisites. CNA programs require a high school diploma and completion of health care forms to ensure you have up-to-date immunizations. You may be required to read and write in English as well. Some jobs require you to be able to lift 40 pounds or more.
2. Research programs in your area to locate a program offered when and where you need it. Call the State Nurse Aide Registry (or State Licensing Board) for your state. For example, the Nurse Aide Registry on the Mass.gov website provides access to information and contacts for individuals residing in the state of Massachusetts.
3. Verify the program you've selected meets requirements. For example, if you live in Massachusetts, contact the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Testing Office to verify the program you'll be attending prepares you to take the test.
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The field of radiology looks inside the body to diagnose medical conditions.
Radiology is a field of medicine devoted to diagnosing medical conditions through the use of images. The field includes a number of occupations, such as radiologists (doctors who interpret radiological images) and radiographers or radiologic technologists (professionals who administer the imaging tests). A few schools in Atlanta offer radiology programs designed to prepare students for working in this field.
Emory University School of Medicine
Emory University is a private institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church. In 2010, "U.S. News and World Report" rated the university's School of Medicine 20th in research and 25th in personal care among all U.S. medical schools.
The Department of Radiology has several programs. For would-be physicians, the school offers radiology residency and fellowship programs that prepare graduates for the certification exam offered by the American Board of Radiology. Students must already have an M.D. degree to qualify for the programs. The school also offers two bachelor of medical science degree programs in medical imaging. One is designed for entry-level students who have a high school diploma or GED and 30 credit hours of coursework in humanities and natural sciences. The second program is for individuals who have licensure to work as radiographers, but hold only a certificate or associate's degree in the field.
Emory University School of Medicine
1648 Pierce Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
404-727-5660
med.emory.edu
Institute for Allied Medical Professions
The Institute for Allied Medical Professions, a for-profit institution, offers a two-year certificate program in radiologic technology. A high school diploma or GED is necessary for admission. Students receive 690 hours of classroom instruction in anatomy, patient care, film developing, radiation protection and physics. They also undergo more than 1,600 hours of hands-on clinical training at St. Joseph's Hospital, which is adjacent to the school. In addition to teaching students administer X-rays, the program also covers magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Job placement assistance is available.
Institute for Allied Medical Professions
5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 450
Atlanta, GA 30342
404-255-4500
iamp.edu
Sanford-Brown Institute
A for-profit institution, Sanford-Brown College is located north of downtown Atlanta. The school's radiology program culminates in an associate of applied science degree, preparing students for careers as radiographers. The two-year program covers radiobiology, imaging modalities, image analysis, physics, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and radiation protection. A clinical externship is required for graduation. The college offers job placement assistance.
Sanford-Brown College
1140 Hammond Drive, Suite A-1150
Atlanta, GA 30328
888-740-1333
sanfordbrown.edu
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An HVAC (heating, ventilating and air-conditioning) technician is a professional who installs, maintains and repairs heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems. These professionals train on the job, or through vocational schools. Salary for this occupation can vary based on skills, industry and geography.
National Average
In May 2009, The Bureau of Labor Statistics listed a national mean hourly wage of $21.00 for this occupation.
Industry Wages
The highest paying industry for this occupation is classified under motor vehicle manufacturing, with average mean wages of $31.84 per hour. Other industries paying high wages for these professionals include electric power generation, transmission and distribution (average mean wages of $30.03 per hour); navigational, measuring, electro-medical and control instruments manufacturing ($29.09 per hour); and motor vehicle parts manufacturing ($28.59 per hour).
States
States with the highest concentration of workers in this occupation include Florida, Maine, and New Hampshire. The highest hourly wages per state include the District of Columbia, paying a mean hourly wage of $27.19, and Connecticut, paying a mean hourly wage of $25.58.
Metropolitan Areas
The Champaign-Urbana, IL metropolitan area pays the highest mean hourly wage of $33.76, while Napa, CA averages a mean hourly wage of $32.55. Two other metropolitan areas pay average wages over $30 per hour: the Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, CA area ($31.80 per hour) and the Lowell-Billerica-Chelmsford area of MA-NH ($30.72 per hour).
Industry Concentration
The highest concentration of HVAC technicians is found in the industry of building equipment contractors, employing more than 166,000 mechanics and installers who receive a mean hourly wage of $20.34.
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X-ray techs---also called radiologic technicians---produce diagnostic images with x-ray machines, develop x-ray films and work with patients and doctors before and after conducting the tests, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Although the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that more than 60 percent of all x-ray tech jobs are in hospitals, technicians can also find work in doctors' offices, diagnostic laboratories and outpatient clinics. Rely on four types of resources to find an x-ray tech job in Ohio.
Instructions
1. Research resources developed by professional organizations. State and national associations that represent radiology technologists and technicians offer a variety of career resources to help you find a job in Ohio. The American Society of Radiologic Technologists hosts an online career portal that posts jobs for technologists and technicians, with tools that allow you to sort jobs by city, state or postal code. The Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists offers a job board for x-ray technicians seeking work in Ohio as well as a service that posts resumes for employers to view.
2. Contact recruiters for major Ohio hospitals. Since the bulk of x-ray tech jobs are in hospitals, connecting with human resources staff and recruiters in Ohio hospitals can help you find a job. Most major hospitals in Ohio provide links and contact information to their human resources department on their website. Use the Ohio Hospital Association's directory of member hospitals to find websites for all major Ohio hospitals, and reach out to recruiters through the hospital website or directory information. Even if recruiters do not have job openings for x-ray techs, offer to send your resume for their review when jobs do become available.
3. Search classified advertisements in major Ohio newspapers. Newspapers serving major Ohio metropolitan areas, such as the Cleveland Plain Dealer, publish job ads in both print and online editions. X-ray technician jobs are available in the section that features health care opportunities. Once you target a city, town or metropolitan area in Ohio, look at both the online and print editions of the newspaper, since some employers will post online-only ads that feature their jobs prominently.
4. Check radiology journals and publications. Scientific journals and trade newspapers targeting radiology professionals regularly print job opportunities, and many publications offer online career portals, job hunting resources and career advice to professional audiences. Journals such as "American Journal of Roentgenology" and "Radiology" usually print classified ads, job postings and hiring notices for major hospitals or clinics in the back portion of the publication. Online versions of the journals usually provide a separate portal for classified ads, career advice or job boards. Look carefully to maximize the tools each publication offers.
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Well developed pectoral muscles are the desire of many body builders and fitness savvy people. An often overlooked portion of the chest is the lower pectoral muscle. Some general chest exercises may have a positive effect on the lower pectorals. However, there is no mistaking the well developed lower pecs that have been focused on by decline bench press workouts. By adding a consistent regimen of decline bench presses to your overall workout, you can be sure to build up your lower pectoral muscles.
Instructions
1. Set the bench position. If your bench is not a fixed decline bench, adjust the bench 30- to 40-degree angle. After adjusting your bench angle, make sure that it is totally secure before proceeding.
2. Lie down on the declined bench with your head and back on the downward angle. Secure your feet flat on the floor or underneath the foot support.
3. Grab the barbell with your hands spread a little wider than shoulders width apart. Your elbows should be slightly bent. Your partner or spotter should be supporting you and watching you very closely.
4. Straighten your arms to lift the barbell off of the rack. Do not completely lock your elbows. Communicate with your spotter when you are sure that you have control of the weight.
5. Slowly lower the barbell down to your chest and powerfully press the barbell back up to the start position. Do your best to keep proper form. Communicate with your spotter if you have any problems pressing the weight back to the start position. Repeat step five to complete multiple repetitions.
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The Dream Foundation's mission is "to enhance the quality of life for individuals, and their families, at the end of life's journey."
In 1994, the Dream Foundation was established to give assistance to terminally ill adults to fulfill one final wish. It operates in a similar way to the Make-A-Wish Foundation that supports children in that patients who have a terminal condition can apply to accomplish a personal dream, visit a particular place, or to be able to gather their family around them. This foundation gives financial assistance to make someone's dream reality. It is funded by charitable donations. There are several ways to offer support to the Dream Foundation.
Donating
Arguably, the easiest way to support the foundation is to donate money. It can be done online via credit card or PayPal. You can gift any amount, although the foundation publishes a guide on its website, detailing what amounts can purchase what for dream recipients. You can make a donation in honor of someone or on another's behalf, with the option of sending him an acknowledgement card detailing the contribution. Your donation may also be tax deductible, and your employer may match it if they have a giving scheme. The foundation accepts donations in the form of unused air miles. These can be used by the charity to pay for travel arrangements to realize a patient's wish.
Legacy
Donors can provide support for the foundation in the form of a financial legacy in your a will. You can nominate the foundation as the beneficiary of a range of financial products, including annuities, insurance polices and retirement pensions.
Adopt a Dream
The foundation's website lists details of specific individuals and their respective dreams. You can nominate to contribute to the amount needed to fulfill the dream or choose to cover the whole cost. The site lists the patient's age, diagnosis, dream and location.
Volunteering
Charities such as the Dream Foundation always welcome volunteers. You can volunteer to help with the administration of the foundation or at events. There are national opportunities and local positions near the foundation headquarters in Santa Barbara, California.
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Apprenticeship programs in Ohio provide hands- on training in a number of fields.
Whether deciding on a career after high school or changing careers later in life, Ohio offers a number of apprenticeship programs designed to help residents determine which career is best for their future.
Electrician
As of 2010, Ohio residents interested in pursuing a career path as an electrician can participate in more than 70 apprenticeship programs to learn the trade. Apprentices working toward a career as an electrician must complete 144 hours of coursework each year within a four year period, along with working approximately 2,000 hours per year as an apprentice. During the apprenticeship program, apprentices will work with residential and commercial properties, learning skills in new construction, rewiring properties and service work. Specialty programs are also available, concentrating on pools and spas, landscape lighting, sound systems and data cabling. To qualify, an applicant must have reached the age of 18 before the start of the program and eligible to work in the United States. In addition, a high school diploma or GED is required. During the apprenticeship, individuals earn a salary while learning their trade.
Plumber
Plumber's apprentice candidates may participate in one of 59 sponsorship programs in Ohio as of 2010. Individuals receive up to five years of on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction credits that can be used toward obtaining an associate's degree. Apprentices require 2,000 hours of on-the-job training per year. Apprentices learn skills in pipefitting, new construction homes, responding to service calls, reading blueprints and maintaining pipe systems. To qualify for a plumbing apprenticeship, an individual must be a minimum of 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. A valid driver's license and eligibility to work in the United States is also required.
Telecommunications Technician
As of 2010, Ohio offers 12 apprenticeship programs for individuals interested in pursuing a career as a telecommunications technician. Apprentices receive up to four years of hands-on training in addition to completing classroom training. Telecommunications technicians are responsible for installing and maintaining data, voice and video systems, as well as integrated building systems in commercial and multifamily residences. Training is provided in installing, assembling and testing equipment. Additionally, training in the repair, layout and design of the equipment is included. To qualify for a telecommunications technician apprenticeship, an individual must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and the right to work in the United States. A high school diploma or GED is also required.
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Health care is expensive and if you don't have insurance, you may have trouble affording the medical care you need. Some people with low incomes qualify for free health care. The availability of free health care programs varies depending on where you live, and different programs have different eligibility criteria.
Instructions
1. Gather documentation that verifies your income, such as paycheck stubs, a disability award letter from Social Security or paperwork that states you receive Worker's Compensation and includes the amount you receive. The amount that you can earn and still qualify for free health care depends on the type of free health care for which you want to apply. Some free health care programs take your family size into consideration as well as your income.
2. Visit your local welfare office and complete an application for Medicaid. Take your verification of income with you. In most states, you can also download an application if you prefer. The welfare office will request additional documents as well, such as your birth certificate, driver's license, Social Security card, bank account statements and proof of any health insurance policies. They will let you know if they require any other documents.
3. Contact the financial department at your local hospital if you need inpatient medical care, surgery or any outpatient tests that you would have performed at a hospital. Many hospitals have programs that help pay for health care for people with low incomes. Ask a financial counselor at the hospital if you qualify for free health care. You will need to provide proof of your income as well as information about any health insurance policies you have. Having health insurance will not necessarily disqualify you from receiving assistance.
4. Contact your local mental health board if you need mental health care that you cannot afford. In most counties, mental health boards have funds to help pay for treatment for people with low incomes. Ask if you qualify for free mental health care and apply for services. You will need to provide verification of your income, information about your employer if you have a job and information about any health insurance policies.
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Elderly women may need less aggressive breast cancer therapy.
Elderly patients diagnosed withslow-growing breast cancer may need less aggressive treatment than younger women to keep the disease from spreading.
Risk
Breast cancer risk increases with age, according to the American Cancer Society. However, older women are more likely to be diagnosed with less-dangerous, slow-growing tumors.
Types
Breast cancer treatment often involves a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy. Younger patients might receive all these treatments, but elderly patients with slow-growing tumors likely don't need such an approach.
Considerations
An elderly woman's physician might recommend that she undergo limited surgery, called a lumpectomy, just to remove the tumor. Medical research has shown that breast cancer surgery is well-tolerated in otherwise healthy elderly women.
Medications
In addition to limited surgery, an elderly woman's physician likely will recommend that she take a prescription medication called tamoxifen for her slow-growing breast cancer. The drug targets the hormones that fuel breast cancer's growth.
Misconceptions
Many women fear breast cancer. But medical studies have shown that slow-growing breast cancer tumors in elderly women are unlikely to progress far enough to become a real threat. Patients with slow-growing tumors should consult with their physicians about the best course of therapy for them.
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Nanotechnology uses designer molecules in interesting and potentially life-saving ways.
Nanotechnology is the study of atomic and molecular structures at the nanometer level. One nanometer is one billionth of a meter, or about the size of three oxygen atoms. The trend to ever-smaller technologies in technology such as the microscopic transistors in computer chips is leading to mechanical and electronic systems made of custom-designed molecules. Some futurists predict nanotechnology will revolutionize the materials and manufacturing methods that produce the goods we use in everyday life.
Smart Materials
In 2011, specialty manufacturers produce powders based on small designer molecules. These so-called "nanopowders" pack a large surface area into a small volume, allowing highly efficient chemical reactions. In addition, electronic components such as batteries and capacitors using these materials can hold more energy than devices made with traditional parts. In the future, scientists are likely to design molecule-sized computers using nanotechnology. As even simple appliances now have microcomputers, eventually "smart materials" will contain millions of tiny computers, putting properties such as flexibility, texture and color of physical materials under the control of software.
Medicine
Living things are examples of the power of nanotechnology, as biology consists of billions of sophisticated molecular machines. Research scientists are using nanotechnology to explore its effects on diseases such as cancer. For example, tiny gold particles attached to molecular markers can be injected into a patient's blood stream and target and accumulate only in tumor cells. Infrared light heats the gold particles, affecting the tumor around them and killing it. You may also eventually see doctors treat patients by injecting them with nanorobots. Smaller than a red blood cell and working under computer control, these tiny robots can scavenge the circulatory system, seeking out and destroying viruses, bacteria and other infectious microorganisms.
Manufacturing
Currently, bulk processes combine various chemicals under conditions of heat and pressure, producing gasoline, plastics, fertilizers and many other products. Nanotechnology offers ways of making manufacturing processes more efficient. Self-assembly, for example, combines two large molecules by "snapping" them together automatically. The surfaces of the molecules fit like a lock and key, connecting accurately and precisely. Several steps of molecular self-assembly may yield machine and electronic products without traditional welding, cutting or drilling.
Environment
Nanotechnology may benefit the environment by drastically reducing waste in manufacturing. Current processes such as machining, finishing and painting produce toxic waste products for which the manufacturer must pay to dispose. Advanced molecular manufacturing methods will account for every atom in the process. Not only will these methods not generate toxic waste, they may also eventually use the complex molecules found in landfills as raw materials. By breaking molecules down into useful components and recombining them, nanotechnology can theoretically produce useful products from garbage.
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Nursing-home regulations are standards of facility upkeep and patient care that are designed to protect and empower residents of long-term-care establishments. There are standard federal regulations enforced by national inspectors, as well as individual state regulations that are monitored by local governments.
History
Federal nursing-home regulations were established by Congress in 1987 with the Nursing Home Reform Act, in response to the prolific reports of patient abuse. Patients and nursing-home staff alike were distressed at the amount of mental, physical and verbal abuse patients received from staff members, as well as the amount of theft that was being committed by caregivers and family members. In addition to increased funding, the Reform act laid strict rules regarding patient treatment and care, and also required compliance on the part of institutions that receive federal funding through Medicare and Medicaid.
Federal Regulations
The federal government produced almost 20 regulations specific to the rights of nursing-home residents, in an effort to stem their exploitation and abuse. Several key pieces of legislation require nursing homes and other long-term-care facilities to: be staffed appropriately for the number of patients requiring care; develop personalized treatment plans for each resident and treat patients at their level of competency and functionality. Federal regulations also provide for the proper hygienic and personal-care treatment of patients who are unable to care for themselves.
State Regulations
All 50 states expand on the basic federal regulations with their own, specific requirements for nursing homes. Many of these individual regulations expand on basic principles established by the federal government. For example, Alaska expands on the federal ordinance to promote each resident's quality of life with the regulation that each patient bed must contain access to a personal oxygen hookup, bed light, closet, curtain partition and restroom facility. Some state regulations account for region-specific necessities. For example, due to the dry desert climate, the Arizona government requires all nursing homes to keep their parking lots and walkways clear of dust and sand.
Patient Empowerment
Many state and federal regulations also establish that nursing-home staffers need to help residents maintain independence as long as possible and encourage preventive treatments and exercises. Such measures keep the patient empowered and lessen her chances of being a target for abuse. Several federal regulations stipulate that care providers must do everything in their power to keep residents mentally alert, continent and in control of their vision, breathing, and hearing. West Virginia expands on the topic of independence by regulating that patients have the right to surround themselves with personal possessions, personal clothing and even pieces of personal furniture.
Inspection and Licensing
Both state and federal regulations are monitored by scheduled and surprise inspections. Representatives from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conduct nursing-home inspections on behalf of the federal government, while local offices and health departments monitor the implementation of state regulations. Nursing homes that do not meet regulations may lose their federal funding or local licensing.
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Medicare pays for nursing home care for those that need skilled nursing care.
Many elderly people rely on Medicare to help them pay health care expenses. People who have qualified for Social Security disability benefits for at least two years also receive Medicare benefits. Medicare covers a range of services, including nursing home care under certain circumstances.
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part A covers inpatient care in skilled nursing facilities, often referred to as nursing homes. Patients must require skilled nursing care, however, such as intravenous drugs, complex dressing changes or physical therapy. Medicare does not cover long-term care or custodial care, such as care for patients that only need help with things like personal hygiene and meals. In order for Medicare to cover a nursing home admission, patients must have first spent at least three days in a hospital for an illness or injury related to the reason they need to be admitted to a nursing home.
Medical Necessity
A physician must state that skilled nursing care is medically necessary in order for a patient to be admitted to a nursing home. While some patients receive treatments such as intravenous medications or physical therapy in their own homes, many don't have family members who can serve as full-time caregivers and some patients require too much care for home health care nurses to meet their needs at home. Patients who can easily receive treatment at home will not qualify for admission to nursing homes, however.
Patient's Portion of Cost
Most Medicare recipients receive Medicare Part A at no cost to them. As of 2011, patients admitted to nursing homes pay nothing for the first 20 days they stay in the facility. From day 21 to day 100, they must pay $141.50 per day. Medicare covers the rest. After 100 days, patients must pay for the full cost of nursing home care. If patients have both Medicare and Medicaid, Medicaid often covers the portion of nursing home care not covered by Medicare, although Medicaid coverage does vary somewhat by state.
Medicare Part C
Some people opt to sign up for Medicare Part C instead of traditional Medicare. They choose from a number of health care plans. If you have Medicare Part C, call the number on your insurance card to find out about your nursing home benefits. They vary by plan.
If You Need Further Care
If you need further care, such as custodial care, or care extending beyond 100 days for which you have difficulty paying, you should consider applying for Medicaid. In order to qualify for Medicaid, you must have low income and limited resources, such as savings. The social worker at your nursing home can probably help you apply.
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If a food could make a woman gain breast tissue, the supermarket shelves would be bare of it in short order. In our culture, where nothing symbolizes femininity so much as the female breast, any easy route to a bigger bosom will always be a sure seller. It's true that some foods do contain hormone like substances that can affect the breasts, but if growing bigger breasts were this easy, many cosmetic surgeons would be unemployed.
Time Frame
A woman's breast tissue grows most dramatically in puberty when estrogen levels spike. Also, during adolescence, other pituitary hormones make the estrogen receptors in the breast tissue especially sensitive to estrogen, resulting in a gain in breast tissue that cannot be duplicated later in life. Other factors affect breast size, namely fat disposition on the body. Women who have more fat in the breast area will have larger breasts. However, fat in the breast area is separate from functional breast tissues, and does not respond to hormones any differently than fat elsewhere on the body.
Significance
If estrogen levels increase later in life, either naturally---as in pregnancy, or at certain times in a woman's ovulation cycle---or through estrogen supplementation, breast tissues will swell, but the increase in size subsides when estrogen levels decrease again. In pregnancy, overall body fat gain accounts for much of the breast size increase women experience.
Potential
Though the gonadal hormone estrogen is found only in animals, certain plants contain other very similar chemicals. These are called phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are further divided into isoflavonoids, flavonoids and lignins. In the human body, the phytoestrogens behave very much the same way as human estrogen. Therefore, eating a lot of phytoestrogens can stimulate breast tissues.
Types
Some foods that are high in phytoestrogens are soy foods, flax seeds and sesame seeds. Garlic, dried apricots, sweet potatoes, pomegranates, hummus, olive oil and peanuts contain some phytoestrogens, but much less than flax seeds or soy. Herbal supplements that contain phytoestrogens are saw palmetto, dong quai, red clover and wild yam.
Considerations
Besides being sold as supposed breast growth supplements, phytoestrogens are touted for their potential ability to decrease symptoms of estrogen deficiency and menopause. Some proponents of phytoestrogens even believe phytoestrogens may help prevent bone loss after menopause. However, phytoestrogens can stimulate estrogen sensitive breast cancer cells. So women who have breast cancer, or who are at risk for breast cancer, should not eat a lot of phytoestrogen-rich foods.
Benefits
Eating very large amounts of phytoestrogen foods might result in a slight breast tissue swelling. But neither estrogen, nor phytoestrogens will cause a dramatic gain in breast tissue. Also, consuming phytoestrogens in puberty will not change the ultimate size of a woman's breasts, since breast size is largely genetically determined.
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Astronauts have major problems weighing anything in space because the term "weight" actually means the force that an object is attracted to the earth by gravity. There is no gravity in space, which means that objects don't actually weigh anything at all. What they do have, however, is mass. How much an object would weigh on earth can be calculated once its mass is known.
Weight vs Mass
The weight of an object varies hugely depending on which celestial body the object is on. Objects weigh six times less on the moon than on the Earth because the moon has a much lower gravitational pull. Mass is the amount of material that an object contains. No matter what planet an object is on, or even if it is floating in space, its mass will be exactly the same. Because these two terms are often confused, this concept can be tricky to grasp. In everyday usage, "mass" and "weight" are interchangeable and both are measured in kilograms. In science, they are two very different things and weight is in fact measured in Newtons, which takes into account the downward pull of gravity.
Calculating Mass on Earth
The weight of an object on earth in Newtons is found by the equation w = m x g, where w is weight, m is mass and g is the acceleration of gravity. The acceleration of gravity on Earth is always 9.8 metres per second per second, denoted as 9.8 m/s2. This means that every second an object is falling it will increase in speed by 9.8 m/s. This downward force applies even when an object is on the ground, but the rigidity of the floor prevents it falling further. Therefore, the weight of a 1 kg mass on earth is 1 kg times 9.8 m/s2, which equals 9.8 Newtons. If you were to calculate the mass of something which weighed 9.8 Newtons, you would use the equation m = w divided by g, so the mass equals 1 kg.
Calculating Mass in Space
An inertial balance scale is used to weigh small objects which can be measured in a space shuttle. It is a spring to which objects can be attached. The spring is then vibrated. The frequency of the vibrations indicates the mass of that object. Multiplying that by Earth's gravitational pull, which is 9.8m/s2, will give the weight of the object on Earth.
Large Masses
Scientists can determine the mass of large objects in space, like stars or galaxies. This is calculated by studying the object's gravitational interactions. For example, the mass of a star could be calculated by observing its gravitational pull on a planet orbiting it. The mass of both can be determined if scientists know how long it takes for the planet to orbit the star, and how far apart they are.
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Breast implants are a highly requested cosmetic-surgery procedure, and females as young as 16 have been known to get breast implants. Although the purpose of them is often purely aesthetic, getting implants is a serious surgical procedure that comes with several health risks.
Loss of Sensation
According to Dr. Hilda Hutcherson, clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University in New York, 10 to 18 percent of women who have had breast implant surgery still feel no sensation in the nipple area five years after their surgery. This can affect one's sex life adversely, and there is no way to return sensation once it is lost.
Breast Pain
There is inevitably pain the first few weeks after breast-implant surgery, but some patients continue to experience pain ranging from occasional, mild discomfort to persistent sharp pain in their breasts.
Additional Surgeries
Surgery is something most people avoid having if it's not necessary because things always can go wrong, including infection, excessive blood loss and shock. However, when it comes to getting breast implants, the need for subsequent surgeries is inevitable, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Breast implants are not made to last forever, and those who have them will typically experience a migration, rupture or scarring that will necessitate additional surgeries to correct the issue.
Ruptures and Migration
When saline-filled implants tear or rupture, they deflate and have to be removed through another surgery. Silicone implants that rupture do not simply deflate, and sometimes it can be difficult to tell that they're leaking. Because of this, those who have silicone implants are encouraged to get an MRI at least once every three years. Leaking silicone implants can cause hardening of the breast tissue, swelling, pain and burning.
In addition, silicone implants can migrate to other parts of the chest, resulting in an unattractive appearance, at minimum, and, at the most, a surgery to correct the migration problem.
Scarring
Capsular contracture, otherwise known as hardening of the tissue surrounding an implant, has been cited by the FDA as a known risk of breast implant surgery. This scarred tissue can result in those with implants not being able to produce enough milk to breast feed, and it can decrease the effectiveness of mammograms and breast-health screenings. There have been documented cases of cancerous breast tumors going undetected because of breast implants.
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Although breast augmentation has become a fairly routine procedure, it is still a surgical process that requires adequate research, preparation and recovery time. Most women consider themselves to be fully recovered about a month after having breast augmentation surgery. Most women recover from breast augmentation without any problems; however, do not hesitate to contact your surgeon if you have any questions or concerns while recovering from your surgery.
Instructions
Recovering from Breast Augmentation
1. Follow your doctor's instructions. Your doctor will send you home from your breast augmentation wearing a surgical compression bra. You will also have an ace bandage wrapped tightly around your chest. The ace bandage can be removed in 24 hours. The compression bra, however, should be worn for a week after your surgery except when showering.
2. For the first few days, get plenty of rest. For at least two or three days following your surgery, sleep propped up in bed or in a recliner so that you can lay at a 45 degree angle. This will help to minimize swelling. Don't engage in activities that will cause you to overexert yourself and if possible, have a family member or friend stay with you to help with getting up and moving around.
3. Eat light meals. Eat small meals and snacks for 48 to 72 hours after your breast augmentation. This will help you avoid the nausea ans upset stomach that many people experience when they eat large meals too soon after receiving anesthesia.
4. Prepare yourself for some discomfort. Expect some swelling, bruising and soreness in your breasts for about 1 week after the augmentation. This is perfectly normal after this type of surgery. Although all women experience some soreness and discomfort, larger implants usually mean a bit more soreness in the chest muscles.
5. Your doctor will prescribe antibiotics and pain medication for you. Take the antibiotics as instructed until they are gone to prevent any infection at the site of your incisions. If you are in pain, do not hesitate to take the pain medicine in accordance with the directions on the bottle.
6. Get moving. It is important to return to your normal daily activities as soon as you can after your breast augmentation. Although you should be back up to your normal activity levels fairly quickly, you should not lift heavy objects or exercise for 3 weeks after your surgery.
7. Remember to set a follow up appointment with your doctor a week after surgery to check on your progress and make sure you are healing as expected. During this visit, your doctor will likely show you some massaging exercises that will help to keep your breasts looking natural. Depending on the type of stitches used in your operation, they will be removed at this time if the doctor feels you are properly healed.
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Jelqing is a purported method of enlarging the penis by exercising the parts of it that are made of muscular tissue. While it is not clear if jelqing provides any positive benefit, it can cause injury.
Technique
Jelqing is done by quickly massaging the penis and trying to force more blood into the head of the penis in the hopes of strengthening the smooth muscles that make up part of it.
Rashes
Rashes can result from abrasions suffered during jelqing. These injuries can be prevented by the use of lubrication when jelqing or treated with mild skin creams.
Bruising
Rough handling of the penis can result in damage to small blood vessels just under the skin, causing bruising. There is no treatment other than to let them heal.
Strained Ligaments
Jelqing can also strain the ligaments at the base of the penis. While this condition is not serious, it can be painful and there is no treatment other than rest.
Burst Blood Vessels
Jelqing can cause blood vessels in the penis to burst, possibly leading to bleeding in the urethra. This condition can become serious and should be examined by a doctor.
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Thousands of medical terms exist, and they can be hard to decipher. Remembering some of the common prefixes used in medicine may help you decipher the meaning of medical terminology.
Hema
"Hema" and "hemo" refer to the blood. Hematology is the study of blood, and hematuria is the presence of blood in the urine, according to FamilyDoctor.org.
Poly
"Poly," in medicine, refers to the excess of something. Polydactyly is an excess number of fingers or toes, and polydipsia is an excessive thirst.
Psych
The prefix "psych" refers to the mind and mental processes. Psychiatry is the study and treatment of mental disorders, according to FamilyDoctor.org, and the term "psychopath" refers to someone with a mental illness characterized by a lack of empathy for others.
Tachy
Medical definitions involving rapidity start with "tachy." Tachycardia is a rapid heartbeat, while tachypnea refers to rapid breathing.
Bact
The prefix "bact" refers to bacteria. Bacteremia is bacteria in the blood, and bacteriuria is the presence of bacteria in the urine.
Ultrasound technicians, also known as diagnostic medical sonographers, work in a specialized field of radiology using ultrasound-imaging technology to help doctors diagnose and treat a number of physical ailments. Those who are willing to travel and work short-term assignments can earn even more than the average $64,900 ultrasound technicians in the United States earn, according to May 2010 figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Specializations
Ultrasound technicians may specialize in a number of areas. The most familiar to many people is obstetrics and gynecology, where technicians use ultrasound to view pregnant women's babies. They may also specialize in abdominal sonography, neurosonography or breast sonography. Some also specialize in cardiac or vascular sonography.
Medical employment agencies employ travel ultrasound technicians to work at temporary jobs in locations around the country. Some agencies may employ them to work in locations around the world. Ultrasound techs can find jobs in their specific fields of work with medical staffing agencies as well.
Salary Range
According to Stat Group, LLC, traveling ultrasound technicians typically earn more than a non-traveling ultrasound tech. The employment services industry pays an average annual salary of $73,040, according to the BLS as of May 2010, but a 2010 salary report by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists reports that the average annual salary of a locum tenens sonographer is about $10,000 lower than reported by the BLS, at $63,169 per year.
Overall, the 10th percentile of all ultrasound technicians earn up to $44,900 per year, or $21.59 per hour, according to the BLS as of May 2010. The 25th percentile make up to $53,810 per year, or $25.87 per hour. The median annual salary is $64,380, or $30.95 per hour. The 75th percentile earn up to $75,290 per year, or $36.20 per hour, and the 90th percentile earn at least $88,490 annually, or $42.54 per hour.
Industries
Colleges, universities and professional schools pay ultrasound techs among the highest salaries in the country: $72,570 annually, or $34.89 per hour, as of May 2010, according to the BLS. Ultrasound technicians in outpatient care centers earn an average of $70,440 per year, or $33.87 per hour. Specialty hospitals (except substance abuse and psychiatric hospitals) pay an average of $68,390 per year, or $32.88 per hour. Voyage Staffing, a medical staffing firm, lists acute care hospitals, level one trauma hospitals, teaching hospitals, private doctors' offices and outpatient imaging centers as employers of its job seekers, including travel ultrasound technicians.
Traveling
Locum tenens, or temporary, ultrasound technicians can travel around the country or around the world to work and typically receive benefits in addition to a base salary. For example, Stat Group, LLC offers completion bonuses; 401K retirement plans; dental and health insurance; life insurance; paid holidays and vacations; meal allowances; referral bonuses; lodging, car and transportation allowances; help with license reciprocation; paid rental car or personal car allowances; and malpractice insurance. Voyage Staffing also offers a complete benefits package and furnished, private housing, in addition to a retirement plan.
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Corneal stromal abcesses are mostly seen in horses.
The most common eye abscess seen in horses is the corneal stromal abscess. According to the website "theHorse.com," "The corneal stromal abscess is a very serious and potentially vision-threatening condition that can follow apparently minor corneal ulceration in the horse."
Definitions
The cornea is the transparent layer that permits light to reach the interior structures of the eye.
An abscess is "a localized collection of dead tissue and white blood cells."
Stroma is a type of connective tissue that constitutes most of the cornea's tissue makeup.
Significance
The cornea is one of the most sensitive tissues found in the body, meaning an abscess in the cornea is extremely painful. Because it is difficult to determine what is happening in the eye without medical equipment, it is important to have eye injuries examined promptly by a veterinarian.
What Happens
When the eye receives a puncture injury, an ulcer forms around the wounded area. Debris and bacteria can get trapped inside this area, causing infection.
Treatment
Equine eye injuries should be seen as soon as possible by a veterinarian. If the abscess is superficial, medical treatment such as topical antibiotics may be enough. Surgical treatment is often performed for deeper abscesses or abscesses that do not respond to medical treatment.
Warning
Prompt treatment can prevent permanent sight loss. Many horses regain full sight. In extreme cases, corneal transplantation is performed using donated corneas harvested from horse cadavers within 24 hours of death. In cases that are not caught quickly, the horse may permanently lose vision in the eye and/or require removal of the eye.
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The Pennsylvania Center for Workforce Information and Analysis predicts that the demand for radiologic technologists will increase by 6 percent from 2004 through 2014. In Philadelphia, a number of schools offer programs in X-ray technology. Carrying the accreditation of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, these programs enable students to qualify for certification in the field.
Holy Family University
The Roman Catholic Church founded Holy Family University in 1954, and it's grown to an enrollment of nearly 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The college offers a 20-month Associate of Applied Science degree program in radiologic technology. Students in the program complete classes in image evaluation, health physics, natural sciences, religious studies, English and speech. Clinical rotations are held throughout Philadelphia. About 85 percent of all students receive some type of financial aid, according to the 2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges.
Holy Family University
9801 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-637-3050
holyfamily.edu
Drexel University
In 2010, U.S. News and World Report ranked Drexel University 88th among all universities in the United States. The private, nonsectarian college is home to more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers a 21-month Associate of Science degree through its College of Nursing and Health Professions. Applicants must have previous classwork in algebra, geometry, biology and chemistry at the high school or college level to be considered. Those who enroll take courses in fields like health informatics, radiographic exposure, anatomy, physics, expository and persuasive writing, psychology, and radiation protection. The curriculum requires seven clinical rotations split between Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby. Around 70 percent of freshmen and 89 percent of continuing students at Drexel receive some type of financial aid, reports the 2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges.
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
800-237-3935
drexel.edu
Community College of Philadelphia
A public institution founded in 1965, the Community College of Philadelphia has an enrollment of more than 34,000 students. Admissions requirements for the school's Associate of Applied Science program in diagnostic medical imaging include a high school diploma or GED, preschool high school or college-level coursework in biology, and a six- to eight-hour observation of a hospital radiology department. Applicants must also pass a physical examination and criminal background check. Students admitted to the program spend two years completing the required courses, studying radiation physics, image interpretation, patient care and pathology. Seven clinical rotations are included in the program. Eligible students can receive financial aid through state and federal grants and loans, work study opportunities, private loans, and institutional scholarships. The college's Career Services Center helps students write resumes, prepare for interviews and conduct job searches.
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8382
ccp.edu
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