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Dr. Rukmani Bai
Management of Abortion
Delivery Procedure
Women's Health
Caesarean Section Procedure
Treatment Of Female Sexual Problems
Termination Of Pregnancy Procedure
Treatment Of Pregnancy Problems
Hysterectomy Procedure
Allopathy Treatment
Hysteroscopy Procedure
Well Woman Healthcheck
Treatment Of Female Sexual Problems
Treatment Of Medical Diseases In Pregnancy
Hymenoplasty Procedure
Treatment Of Menstrual Problems
Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) Treatment
Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (Mtp) Procedure
Gynecology Laparoscopy Procedures
Pap Smear Procedure
Pcod Treatment
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Gall Bladder:
Gall Bladder is a small sac which is pear shaped and is present just underneath the Liver. It is connected to the Liver through a small duct called the bile duct, the gall bladder stores the bile which is secreted by the liver and sends it to the intestines to aid in the digestion of fats.
When there are excess toxins in the liver there is concentration in the bile and this gets stored up in the bile thus leading to various kinds of gall bladder problems, such as- gall stones, infection and inflammation
Symptoms are as follows:
- Pain – mild to severe pain in the right side of the abdomen which usually increases with deep inspiration and expiration, Nausea, Vomitings, Loose bowels or constipation, Excess Gas, Fainting, fever and so on.
- In my practice I've found that people with obesity and high LDL cholesterol levels tend to have increased risk of gall stone or gall bladder problems, people who are obese also tend to have gall stones.
- Now - a - days owing to the food and lifestyle habits almost every other person has small stones in the gall bladder which may not be quite a problem now but later may pose a threat if they increase in size
- Solution: to avoid these problems of gall bladder we don't need heavy medications and procedures unless until the problem is very severe, as there is a saying " a stitch in time saves nine" you can save your gall bladder when your body gives you the signals that it is not able to take more toxins for this you need to avoid certain foods which I list below and follow a good detoxification of liver every fortnight:
Foods to avoid-
High fatty fried foods, sugary foods, Alcohol, coffee and chocolate, many people love creamy foods which lead to obesity and thus gall bladder problems avoid those creams,
Foods to take-
Beans, lentils, beetroots, celery, apples, carrots, any green veggies, these will help your liver detoxify easily
If you're already having a gall bladder problem, you need to immediately make changes in your diet and lifestyle habits or get ready to get the gall bladder removed which might make it more difficult to digest fats and you will gain even more weight.
Homoeopathic remedies such as Taraxacum and Cardus Marinus help in solving the gall bladder problems but you need to consult a homoeopathic physician before taking these medications for proper medical guidance.
Avoid these above-mentioned foods and most of all stress try to be good yourself and love your body don't force it to have more than what it can bear.
Heat treatment or thermotherapy is an effective process of healing from a sports injury. Understanding the when and how to use heat treatment is essential since it can even prolong the process of healing.
The Process Of Healing-
There are three stages of healing. The first phase is called the inflammatory phase. The goal for this phase is to ensure that no further damage happens to the affected area. It is during this phase that the swelling and the buildup of fluid happens. Heat treatment is not applicable here since it increases the blood circulation and can lengthen the healing process. The second phase is called proliferation. This is the phase where the introduction of scarring and new tissue takes place. This is the post-injury phase and heat treatment greatly helps during this time. The third phase is known as remodelling. It is the time when the new tissue matures and settles down. Thermotherapy can be applied in this phase as well.
Injuries that are treatable through thermotherapy-
Heat treatments are extremely effective in injuries such as muscle spasms along with back strains. It can also be applied to joint injuries related to a thumb, turf toe, elbow, wrist sprains and sprained ankles. The reason why heat treatment is effective in joint injuries is because heating significantly heats the bone and improves the range of motion. The idea behind any heat treatment is to make the tissue more extensible by warming it up. Exercises related to a range of motion should be performed for 15-20 minutes post the heat treatment.
How heat treatment helps in treating sports injuries?
Heat treatment significantly increases the blood circulation and help to eradicate dead skin and other toxic bodies from the origin of the injury.
It assists in metabolism of the cells.
It increases the capillary permeability.
It increases the number of nutrients and oxygen to the source of injury and speeds up the process of healing.
Heat treatments can cut down muscle spasms.
Types of Heat Treatments Available:
For heating deep tissues, ultrasound is the best form of treatment. It can penetrate up to 1.5 inches inside the skin. Basic strain injuries such as hamstring and rotator cuff are instantly treatable with ultrasound. This being said it is one of the most expensive methods of heat treatment. Then there is superficial heat therapy. This is convenient and readily available. They directly transfer heat from the source to the injury location. Common examples of these are a hot tub, paraffin bath and hot bags. The third type of heating mechanism is known as dry hot packs. They produce a steady source of heat and are run by either microwave or electricity. Caution should be taken in order to ensure that the heat does not burn the upper layer of the skin.
During the natural course of events, a women's body starts its reproductive phase with menarche and at about 50 years of age, attains menopause. This is when the reproductive function ceases and the ovaries stop producing the hormone estrogen and progesterone. In some cases, for various reasons including medical, the ovaries stop functioning earlier, and this is medically termed early or premature menopause. Menopause that occurs before 40 years of age is termed premature menopause; it is due to primary ovarian insufficiency and occurs in 1% of the women. If it occurs between 45 to 50 years, it is termed early menopause.
Causes: Normal ageing, family history, genetic disorders, autoimmune disorders, toxins, and surgery are some reasons that could lead to premature menopause.
Effects: Estrogen and progesterone have a lot of beneficial effects on a women's body. Reduction in their levels leads to some of the below changes:
- Emotional changes like mood swings, irritability, and in some cases depression, especially in premature menopause.
- Irregular cycles before complete cessation of the menstrual cycles.
- General mucosal dryness leading to vaginal dryness, dry skin, dry eyes.
- There also would be urinary incontinence and reduced sex drive due to reduced hormone levels.
- For women who still would want to have children, infertility would be a big cause for concern. This could lead to other emotional issues, worsening the depression.
- Osteoporosis - Bones lose their density and get weak and are more prone to fracture.
- Cardiovascular health - Post menopause, women are more prone to heart attacks and stroke. Though not fully proven, this is believed to be true as the good role that estrogen plays on blood vessels is negated with menopause.
- Accelerated ageing - Menopause leads to accelerated damage of genetic structures, thereby leading to faster ageing. This also leaves a feeling in the women of being less attractive and less desirable.
There is also a good news, that after menopause women are at lesser risk of cancer - especially breast and ovarian.
It is not easy for women to handle premature menopause. The body undergoes some changes much earlier than expected, and it requires a lot of support and caring and comforting to come to terms with it - especially if associated with infertility or chemotherapy for cancer. Emotional issues of not being able to have children and feeling less attractive require frank talks to boost the person's confidence and increase self-worthiness.
It is easier said than done, but one of the key ways to handle premature menopause is an open discussion.
Pregnancy brings with it a new set of additional responsibilities. The mother has to be extra vigilant about monitoring and caring for her health. This ensures that sufficient nutrition is being provided to the growing infant, at the same time, ensuring no harm comes through you. Listed below are some simple ways to do the same.
- Prenatal care: As soon as you realize that you are pregnant, it is advisable to talk to a doctor or a midwife about proper prenatal care. This could include anything and everything from prenatal vitamins to food habits to exercise to sleeping habits to periodic scanning – the whole hog.
- Diet: You need to ensure two things: that you are eating enough for two people, and also that everything is healthy and not harmful for the little one that gets all its nutrition through you. The diet should be healthy, nutritious, wholesome, and of course free of junk. Some pointers to a healthy diet include:
- Include a good amount of fruits and vegetables every day; break it into five small portions.
- Sufficient amount of carbohydrates should be the basis of each meal.
- Whole grains are preferred to white grains, which also give good amount of fiber.
- A good amount of proteins including fish, eggs, meat, nuts, pulses, milk, and other dairy products.
- Ensure adequate amount of iron, calcium, and other minerals are included in the diet.
- Avoid eating non-pasteurized dairy products, uncooked or undercooked food, and smoked seafood.
- Folic acid is compulsory for the first trimester as it helps to protect your unborn baby from developing neural tube defects such as spina bifida. Also, it helps to prevent other birth defects, such as a cleft palate .
- Weight gain: If your weight was normal for your age and height before pregnancy, expect to add about 12 to 15 kg during your pregnancy. Consult with your doctor on weight changes and nutritional aspects to monitor weight throughout pregnancy. This could change based on if it is twins, your weight before pregnancy, and body type.
- Exercise: There are specific exercises designed to benefit the pregnant women. Whether it is walking or swimming aimed at improving overall health or Kegel exercises aimed at improving vaginal and perineal muscles, your doctor should be able to draw up a routine. Exercising while pregnancy is being increasingly encouraged for the following reasons:
- Improved energy levels
- Controls back pain
- Improved sleep pattern
- Improves constipation
- Improves muscles strength and endurance
- Lifestyle changes: With pregnancy setting in, it is time to bid goodbye to smoking and drinking alcohol. Continued smoking after onset of pregnancy has many serious complications, including growth retardation, low birth weight. Alcohol can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature delivery.
These are simple ways to monitor and care for your and of course, the baby's health throughout pregnancy.
Heel pain is a common problem in the body where the affected person experiences pain radiating from the heel bone. Heel pain usually progresses slowly over time, it is recommended to consult a medical professional, if heel pain turns severe. The pain tends to be most severe after one has been inactive for some time such as after waking up in the morning.
Heel pain is usually caused when tissues present in the bottom of the heel (Plantar fascia) is inflammed. These tissues connect the heel bone with the bones of the feet and acts as a shock absorber. Tears form in these tissues when they are damaged or when they get thicker. These tissues are at an increased risk of wear and tear for those who are over 45 years old. The risks also tend to increase if the person is obese or whose occupation requires standing for lengthy periods of time.
Among other causes of heel pain are heel bone fractures, fat pad atrophy (a condition where a layer of fat present under the heel bone is reduced) and bursitis (inflammation of the fluid filled sacs present around the joints). Peripheral neuropathy is a condition where damage occurs in the peripheral nerves (that transmits signals between the central nervous system and the rest of the body), this can cause pain in the heel.
The symptoms of heel pain include:
- Experiencing pain while jogging or walking
- A feeling of pins pricking the heels after waking up in the morning
- Inability to put weight on the heel
- Painful swelling
- Pain in the heel accompanied by fever
Heel pain can be prevented by taking certain preventive measures such as restricting usage of high heeled shoes without proper support and stretching the heel regularly. Medications such as painkillers are used to treat symptoms of heel pain. Consult a doctor for accurate medicines !!
Menopause is a natural change in a female body that occurs after or around the age of 45, when the ability to bear children stops permanently. The fertility diminishes and the menstrual cycle stops. A decrease in hormone production, especially in the levels of estrogen, happens after the onset of menopausal years.
During this time, there are a number of physical changes that take place inside the woman's body. The noticeable changes happen in the female breasts.
Some visible changes to breasts during menopause
Non-cyclical breast pain is mostly not related to menstrual cycle and slowly stops with time.
Loss of glandular tissues is common and causes shrinkage in size.
With age, the connective tissues also lose elasticity and causes sagging
Breast pain could also be due to fibrocystic breast changes
There could be a chance of developing breast cancer
Density of the glands decreases inside the breasts and fat develops.
It is advisable to get any kind of discomfort examined by the doctor to make sure you are in the safe zone. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is not generally advised as it may create hormonal issues in the long run.
It is also important to follow a healthy diet comprising of protein, calcium , magnesium and other vital nutrients as advised by your doctor. Reduction in smoking and alcohol intake is highly beneficial and cuts down risk of major diseases. It is also necessary to exercise, remain physically active and maintain a healthy body weight during this time.
Regular check-ups, mammograms and self-examination of breasts help to diagnose and detect early signs of breast tumours and cancer and are highly recommended, especially for women who are in the perimenopausal and menopausal years. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Gynaecologist.
Sir a girl age 20 with good health. She is taken I-pill. Can i-pill affect serious side effects to her? Can heavy withdrawal bleeding happen? Sir it is first time taken i-pill in her life. Sir please help me Quickly explain details.
I am 24 years old recently got married 6 month back we didn't want child so I have taken around 6 to 7 i-pill in 6 months now we are planning to have a baby will this tablet create any problem in my pregnancy I have missed my period this month when I had a pregnancy test it was negative will it be any problem in me to get pregnant.
My son is one year seven months old (1.7).He is very weak. On his first birthday his body weight was 9.2 kg. But now he weighs only 9.5 kg. Is there any tonic for his growth? What to do for his growth?
A Gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training and unique experience in the management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver. If you are planning to visit one, you most likely have a problem in one or many organs like esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
Visit your doctor to understand the severity of your condition and the course of treatment, as it is obvious that during this time you must be suffering from anxiety and you may not ask the questions arising in your mind. That is why you need to prepare in advance for your first visit with a gastroenterologist.
Being an active partner in the doctor patient relationship is bound to have its benefits. Here are some handy tips:
- Come mentally prepared: Don't let the anxiety get to you. If you need some extra help calming down, try yoga or meditation. You can simply go out on a walk alone to help you focus your thoughts. This is just like any other doctor visit. The good part is that you are taking the first step in easing your discomfort and starting treatment, so go with a positive mind.
- Maintain a diary of symptoms: It is likely that you are experiencing discomfort from past few days or weeks before you finally realize the need to seek out a specialist. Try to remember as much as possible about the symptoms you experienced in a chronological order. Write down any over the counter medicines you've tried or anything unusual that you may have consumed in the past week.
- Take stock of your medical history: It is likely that your doctor may want to know about any historic conditions you've suffered that may or may not relate to your present condition. Many ask you to fill out forms during your first time patient registration which includes many minor details about your medical past. List down any allergies, especially food allergies you have.
- Take stock of your recent medical tests: Bring your latest blood tests and imaging tests (X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, and CT scans) with you for the doctor's visit. If you have a pre-existing condition like diabetes, thyroid or you suffer from other chronic conditions like increased uric acid, carry your most recent medical reports with you.
- Make a list of questions for the doctor: In most cases, the first visit is a crucial factor in determining whether you want to continue the course of treatment with a particular doctor. This comes out of your ability to trust the doctor, his knowledge and diagnosis and an overall comfort level that comes with how well he handles your questions. Start by making a list of questions you want to ask about your specific condition and course of treatment and see if you get satisfactory answers.
- Brace yourself: If you want to suggest a treatment option, make sure you read up all about it before you tell the doctor. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Gastroenterologist.
Hi I have a problem of loose vagina I Will get married after 2 months I am very worried about it there is any solution for that situation. If there is any medicine available for that please guide me.
After an unprotected exposure with a csw. I hav tested for vdrl/ rpr 68 days (9.5 weeks) after post exposure. It was negative. But now 4 months post exposure I have nasal congestion sometimes eyes watery and thick mucus. Is tat syphilis. My test post exposure was not conclusive or not?
The menstrual cycle is a natural part of a woman's life. Most of the times, it has been seen that women have periods that have a standard or perfect timing. However, some women may have extremely unpredictable or irregular periods. There are numerous reasons that can cause these irregular periods. In such cases, there are some that are more serious than the others.
At the point when a woman stops getting her period, it is called amenorrhea. It is a strong sign that something is not right. Primary amenorrhea is the point at which a teenager never got her period in the first place during adolescence. Secondary amenorrhea on the other hand, is when a woman has had her period in the past, yet stops getting her monthly period for at least three months.
Irregular periods, missed periods, or exceptionally painful and serious PMS (post menstrual syndrome) symptoms are an indication that the levels of one or more hormones are either missing or are too high. Whether it is a basic health condition, constant stress levels, a bad eating routine, an excess of exercise or less body weight, frequently missed periods is not something that should be ignored, especially when you are sure that you are not pregnant.
- In case your irregular periods are consistent, you need to be assessed for PCOS. PCOS or polycystic ovary syndrome influences up to 10 percent of the women who are in their conceiving age. Apart from causing infertility, PCOS can expand the danger of diabetes and many heart diseases.
- You need to likewise be screened for thyroid problems and other diseases and conditions that might be connected to irregular periods. For example, an overactive or an underactive thyroid can aggravate ovulation, which may cause a lot of hormone imbalance in your body.
- An irregular cycle can also make it more difficult to get pregnant naturally, particularly in case you are not ovulating each month. Your specialist can run tests to check whether you are ovulating. Women with sporadic periods who are attempting to have a child are at times prescribed fertility medications to improve ovulation.
- Women with irregular menstrual cycles may have a double danger of ovarian cancer as compared to the women who have standard month-to-month period cycles.
- Untimely ovarian failure (otherwise called untimely menopause) is the point at which a woman's ovaries quit working before she turns 40, making her stop ovulating.
- Irregular periods can result in a thick coating of the uterus, which can be a hazard for creating uterine cancer.
- Irregular periods that are very heavy can result in issues like a low blood count, weakness or anemia.
Hence, if you feel your periods might not be regular and are causing you a lot of problems along with being untimely, you need to consult a gynaecologist immediately.
Numerous clinical researches have been conducted in the field of acupuncture and they have found that acupressure is extremely effective in treating some diseases. It is very good for treating the diseases of muscles, joints and bones which are collectively known by the name of the musculo-skeletal system. Regardless of whether you are suffering from a chronic pain or a pain arising from a sudden injury, acupressure can immensely help in alleviating the symptoms.
- Treatment of osteoarthritis: This is the most common variant of arthritis and can be caused as a result of continuous tearing down of the system. It normally occurs in older people and can also affect the lower back along the spine, hips, knees, shoulders and elbows. The pain caused due to arthritis normally fluctuates and acupressure can help in relieving it.
- A quick relief to sprains: Sprains or sudden injuries normally respond well to acupressure. This kind of pain usually lasts for a week or so, and acupuncture can work effectively once a clear health evaluation has been made. For instance, if you are exposed to a sudden injury on your shoulders, the pain arising out of it can last for months and even years together. But acupressure can prevent the pain from turning chronic and offers an instant relief to soothe it.
- Helping the rheumatic pains: A great deal of experiments and research works have been conducted for finding the effects of acupuncture for calming the pain arising from rheumatism. If you are on the acute, early and inflammatory stage of rheumatism, then you will need a treatment so that the ailment traverses to its residual stage which can be substantially treated through acupressure. It also helps in treating various types of chronic pains and as a result, many experts suggest this treatment.
- Different types of headaches: Headaches can be caused due to a number of factors ranging from migraines to dental problems, from sinusitis to stress and from neck arthritis to head injuries. Migraine deserves a special mention here as it is triggered by a variety of factors like light, heat, noise and some kinds of foods. It leads to a throbbing pain that is often accompanied by vomiting and nausea, visual flashes and patterns before the eyes. Acupressure is a viable solution to these issues and it can help to a great degree if you take acupressure treatment on a regular basis.
All of these troubles can be treated with acupressure, but it is recommended to speak with a doctor before you opt for the treatment in order to evaluate your clinical history and physical condition.
Physical intimacy is a very important part of our lives and defines how we relate to others and see ourselves. It is the attraction one feels towards a particular gender or group of people not just romantically, but emotionally and sexually. There is an increase in the number of people in today's world who identify themselves as bisexuals. Bisexuality is the romantic and sexual attraction or behavior towards people of any sex or gender i.e. both males and females. There are many factors that affect the sexual orientation of a person including environmental, hormonal, emotional and biological factors. Bisexuality is not a disorder that needs to be treated, nor are bisexuals psychologically disturbed.
One very misleading myth is that bisexuality is just a phase and after experimentation (usually during college years) you settle for your true identity as either a homosexual i.e. attracted towards the same sex or heterosexual i.e. attracted towards the opposite sex. Bisexuality is not a transitional period. Most bisexuals may act on their desires and choose to be with one particular sex. However, it doesn't mean that bisexuals are not attracted towards the other sex. This does not mean that they are any less faithful towards their partners than other sexual orientations such as heterosexuals, homosexuals, pansexuals etc.
Several surveys later, it has been concluded that women are more likely to identify themselves as bisexuals than males. This is because women have greater erotic plasticity as compared to men. Bisexuals are often prejudiced against and are stereotyped as highly promiscuous and sexually confused. There is also a social stigma attached to the concept of bisexuality. This is nothing more than an unfair social bias. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a sexologist.
Ovarian cancer is the most common cancer to affect the female reproductive system. The exact cause of ovarian cancer is not yet known and the risk factors involved are numerous, the most prevalent of which are genetic defects and hereditary problems.
The symptoms of ovarian cancer are not always clear and range from pelvic and abdominal pains to irregularities in the menstrual cycle. Women beyond the age of 50 are most at risk of developing this type of cancer and the risk factor increases in case of family history.
Prevention of Ovarian Cancer
There is no sure shot way of preventing ovarian cancer. Some factors such as genetics cannot be controlled at all. There are, however, ways to take precaution against it through some simple lifestyle choices. A few of those ways are as follows:
• Eat a healthy balanced diet which is rich in all the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that the body requires for boosting and maintaining immunity.
• Exercise regularly and stay active. Maintaining fitness is an important aspect of preventing the onset of all sorts of diseases and disorders.
• Go for frequent health checkups and make regular consultations with your gynaecologist so as to ensure early detection of the problem.
Another notable way of avoiding ovarian cancer is taking birth control pills which are known to reduce the risk levels. However, studies have shown that there are other health risks associated with taking birth control pills and hence you should always consult a gynaecologist for a proper prescription.
Stomach ulcers are sores that develop in the stomach lining and the small intestine. They tend to form when the digestive juices in the stomach start to corrode the tissues of the stomach. A stomach ulcer is usually diagnosed using an endoscope, a fiber optic tube that is inserted into the throat. This device helps in viewing and identifying the ulcer. Stomach ulcers are easily cured, but they can become severe without proper treatment.
Certain factors and behaviors can put you at higher risk for developing stomach ulcers:
- Smoking
- Frequent use of steroids (such as those for treating asthma)
- Hypercalcemia (overproduction of calcium)
- Family history of stomach ulcers
- Being over 50 years old
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Symptoms of Stomach Ulcers-
The most common symptom is a burning sensation or pain in the area between your chest and belly button. Normally, the pain will be more intense when your stomach is empty and it can last for a few minutes or several hours.
Other common symptoms include:
- Dull pain in the stomach
- Weight loss
- Not wanting to eat because of pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Bloating
- Burping or acid reflux
- Heartburn (burning sensation in the chest)
- Pain improves when you eat, drink, or take antacids
- Talk to your doctor if you experience symptoms of a stomach ulcer. Even though discomfort may be mild, ulcers can worsen if they aren't treated.
Once the disorder has been diagnosed, the treatments are prescribed. For mild ulcers, medications are prescribed depending on the cause. For example – if the cause of the ulcer is a bacterial infection, then it can be treated with antibiotics. If medications do not help, then surgery may be required.
Initially, antacids may be administered that help in reducing the pain, but this measure only provides temporary relief. The aim of ulcer treatment is to reduce the quantity of acid in the stomach and strengthen the stomach lining. If the ulcer is due to a bacterial infection, then a triple therapy is generally used to treat the ulcer.
What is triple therapy?
The triple therapy is a combination of antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor that is used in the treatment of ulcer. If medications fail to work, then surgical treatment may be required. In case of ulcer hemorrhage, the source is identified and then treated accordingly. Surgery can also help in reducing excess acid secretion by the stomach. Avoid intake of too much iron supplements as it can cause irritation to the stomach lining. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a Gastroenterologist.


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Wingate, N.C. – Christian Christopoulos and Steele Myers had two-run home runs and the Tornados came back from a 9-4 deficit on Friday evening against Wingate University, but the Bulldogs were able to quell the comeback as Brevard fell at Ron Christopher Stadium and Plyler Athletic Field, 9-7.
Brevard falls to 13-26 overall and 5-19 in the conference, while Wingate improves to 28-20, 15-10 in conference play.
Sophomore catcher Christian Christopoulos (Raleigh, N.C.) had a homer and three RBI to lead the Brevard attack. Junior infielder Steele Myers (Chapel Hill, N.C.) had a homer and two RBI for the Tornados, while junior infielder Kramer Clark (Candler, N.C.) was two-for-four with two runs scored.
Junior infielder Jacob Karr (Richmond, Va.) went three-for-three with a double and two runs scored to lead the Wingate offense. Junior infielder Chris Vazquez (Tyrone, Ga.), junior outfielder Casey Allison (Horse Shoe, N.C.) and redshirt sophomore infielder James Tedder (Clemmons, N.C.) each had two RBI and a run scored for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs jumped out to a quick lead, plating four runs in the first. Senior outfielder Cale Rogers (Snow Camp, N.C.) led off the inning with a triple, then scored on a sacrifice fly from Vazquez. Allison added an RBI double, while RBI singles from Shelton and Tedder made it 4-0.
The Tornados answered with a run in the second via an RBI single from freshman outfielder Champ Stuart (Freeport, Bahamas). The Bulldogs responded with a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame to push the lead to five. Yeung drove home the first run of the inning with his nation's best 24th double of the year, while extending his hitting streak to 15 games. He would score on a sacrifice fly from Allison to make it 6-1.
Wingate scored two more runs in the third. Vazquez drove in the first run, reaching on an error, while a sacrifice fly from junior outfielder Dodson McPherson (Graham, N.C.) made it 8-1. Karr led off the fourth with a double, then scored on a sacrifice fly from Tedder give the 'Dogs a 9-1 advantage.
A two-run homer from Christopoulos in the sixth made it 9-3. He added a sacrifice fly in the eighth cut the lead to five.
The Tornados added three more runs in the ninth to cut the final deficit to two. The first two runs scored on the two-run homer from Myers. The final run scored via a Wingate error, making it 9-7.
Senior left-hander Chris Nelson (Greeneville, N.C.) celebrated Senior Night with a win, going 5 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on six hits. Nelson struck out eight, improving to 4-3 on the year. Senior right-hander Cameron Falcon (Durham, N.C.) got the final two outs in the ninth, nailing down his first save of the year. Sophomore right-hander Joseph Lepore (Beverly Hills, Fla.) took the loss, allowing eight runs on eight hits in 2 1/3 innings of work.
The two teams will meet again Saturday for a doubleheader, with game one starting at 1 p.m.

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Sometimes, something that seems so easy or so obvious to you may not be so
easy for someone else.
I always figured most people had their own special way of automatically updating
their libraries but it seems i was mistaken. There are dozens of ways of doing this
but here i will explain one that will open up so many other possibilities for end-users.
Here we go...
What you need :
- Knowledge of the Windows Task Scheduler
- AutoIt v3
- Wget for Windows (mirror)
If you prefer, you can use FireFox instead of WGet.
So install the full AutoIt Suite and use this code and save it into a file with the .au3 extension
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; When this script starts it updates the XBMC Video Library
; **********************************************************
; ***********************************************************************
; WGet is available at http://gnuwin32.sourceforge.net/packages/wget.htm
; or http://users.ugent.be/~bpuype/wget/
; ***********************************************************************s
Run("C:\UnixTools\wget.exe http://user:[email protected][email protected]%29", "", "")
; ********************************
; Delete the file created by wget
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FileDelete("C:\UnixTools\[email protected]=ExecBuiltIn%28UpdateLibrary%28video%29%29")
; ***********
; Script end
; ***********
Once you have edited the code to use your username and password as well as
the correct IP address for your XBMC, save it, right-click on the file in Explorer
and select Compile Script.
This will create the executable file you can use in the Windows Task Scheduler.
Pretty easy no?
Tips :
- Instead of an IP, you can use the hostname of the XBMC machine
- If you are running the script from the XBMC machine, localhost can be used instead of IP
- The wget.exe file is a standalone .exe so you can put it anywhere you want as long as you point to the right one in the script source
- AutoIt comes with an extensive help file (.chm). Each function has examples and there are lots of pre-made scripts to use. Check these out for some fun advanced features to help you automate anything you can think of.


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LISTEN: Nikki Sixx Fires Back At Gene Simmons After Controversial Comments About Depression
Listen to Sixx Sense With Nikki Sixx on iHeartRadio
Nikki Sixx had some harsh words for Gene Simmons on his radio show Sixx Sense this week.
In a recent interview with songfacts.com, Kiss' Simmons dismissed depression and drug addiction as legitimate mental issues.
He said:
I don't get along with anybody who's a drug addict and has a dark cloud over their head and sees themselves as a victim. Drug addicts and alcoholics are always: "The world is a harsh place." My mother was in a concentration camp in Nazi Germany. I don't want to hear f*** all about "the world as a harsh place." She gets up every day, smells the roses and loves life. And for a putz, 20-year-old kid to say, "I'm depressed, I live in Seattle." F*** you, then kill yourself.
I never understand, because I always call them on their bluff. I'm the guy who says 'Jump!' when there's a guy on top of a building who says, "That's it, I can't take it anymore, I'm going to jump."
Are you kidding? Why are you announcing it? Shut the f*** up, have some dignity and jump! You've got the crowd.
By the way, you walk up to the same guy on a ledge who threatens to jump and put a gun to his head, "I'm going to blow your f***in' head off!" He'll go, "Please don't!" It's true. He's not that insane.
Nikki Sixx does not agree.
He fired back at Simmons, saying, "It's pretty moronic because he thinks everybody listens to him, that he is the God of Thunder. He will tell you he is the greatest man on earth, and to be honest with you, I like Gene. But in this situation, I don't like Gene. I don't like Gene's words... There is a 20-year-old kid out there who is a Kiss fan and reads this and goes, 'You know what? He's right. I should just kill myself.'"
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This summer, I am interning at a company called Recyclebank. Based in NYC, it provides incentives for consumers and businesses to recycle and rewards them through a loyalty program. I'm definitely learning a lot about market incentives, especially in terms of sustainability. The department I work for, Consumer Insights, is pretty cool because it keeps a pulse on consumer behavior and trends in the marketplace. Check out their website here: https://www.recyclebank.com
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The Razer Tartarus also provides users switching between eight key maps. The Razer Tartarus features full anti-ghosting, with backlit keys that give users total control in dark conditions.
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FOSS over Miami
Here's a little Larry-the-Free-Software-Guy history for those of you who don't already know it: I grew up in Miami and didn't move to San Francisco until I was 29 (and that was the summer of 1987, so you can do the math). More specifically, I grew up in a strip of unincorporated Dade County sandwiched between North Miami and North Miami Beach. So you'll understand why I have a tendency to pull for the Dolphins and the U on occasion, and I don't think twice about driving 30 or so miles down Highway 1 into Monterey County to visit The Whole Enchilada because it has the only Key Lime Pie in this region close enough to be considered Miami-class. Listening to Jimmy Buffett puts me back among the palm trees, retroactively sweating in the 80 degree/90 percent humidity coziness for which South Florida is known worldwide.
But let's put the nostalgia aside for a moment.
While I was reading a Google feed about Linux, something caught my eye — specifically, a Linux-based cafe/tech store called Planet Linux Caffe, 1430 Ponce De Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables. The store/cafe was mentioned on the Miami Linux Users Group page (MIALUG) — another discovery, and I'm glad to see there's a growing Linux User Group in South Florida, too — and to go to the cafe's menu page to order KDE or GNOME to go with the Ubuntu you can drink during or after your meal.
[Extra credit points go to the cafe for having a "Bodhi Linux" on the menu as well.]
This is a great idea — a FOSS-based cafe where folks can pick up a Drupal while learning Drupal, where people can get together over Gentoo and discuss the latest FOSS developments. Order me a Debian to go, please.
So if you're in the South Florida area, either visiting or residing there, the Planet Linux Caffe should be on your list for a visit; multiple visits if you live there. For those of you FOSS folks who live in South Florida, get involved, too with MIALUG.
(Larry Cafiero is one of the founders of the Lindependence Project and has just started developing software in his new home office. Watch this space.)
November 20, 2011 at 8:30 am
Coming soon to a coffee shop near you:
Larry the Free Barrista.
What a great concept, and it would fit into the
tech culture of Silicon Valley quite well.
LUG meetings, Install Fests, an office that is
not in a closet in your apartment. Home schoolers
learning CS and IT? Did I mention coffee?
This sounds like a winner to me.
My crystal ball has a popup that shows a guy
wearing a Penguin costume standing out in
front of the café handing out menus and
Linux CD's.
Some business services or hosting, website design.
If there is a small back room with space (after getting
that SPARC box set up) for a couple of hardware jockeys
to do repairs and Winders salvage that would be a plus.
A table in the corner reserved for the Colonel?
Kudos to the guys in Miami. +1 and best wishes for
a successful venture.
Thanks for finding this LtFSG, +1 for you too.
November 20, 2011 at 2:54 pm
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Lady Gaga Dresses Like Living Doll in Japan [PHOTO]
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By Jessi Loerch Herald Writer
Go on an adventure. Work up an appetite. Eat awesome food. Repeat.
That about sums up the Base Camp program at the North Cascades Environmental Learning Center.
The learning center on Diablo Lake offers classes and programs throughout the summer. When they're not booked up for one of those, you can rent a room.
Base Camp includes a room, meals and lots of chances to enjoy the amazing wild areas nearby.
I recently visited with a friend for a quick getaway. We showed up in the afternoon. We had enough time to settle into our room and wander a short trail to the lake before a quick orientation. The staff explained the plan for the next days, told us about the learning center and gave us a tour.
The center includes classrooms, many used for programs for school-aged kids. The library is heaven for any outdoor-minded person. Like all the other buildings, it lets in a ton of natural light and is filled with nature books of all types: reference books, natural history, essays, fiction, guidebooks, kids books.
Guests are welcome to wander in anytime. I could have curled up there for a week, but our guides for the day told us about dinner, and I followed them out the door.
Dinner was something to talk about. The center is devoted to local food. Most of the food comes from nearby farms and is fabulously fresh. We enjoyed wild rice pilaf; kale and tomatoes; beef; and mushrooms stuffed with quinoa. For dessert, there were raspberry cream tarts and angel food cake with fresh raspberries and fresh whipped cream.
After dinner, we joined the group for a hike to Sourdough Falls. On the way up, we paused to talk about the plants and animals of the area. One of the naturalists pointed out bear scratches on a tree.
He also described a fascinating growth habit of alders, showing us a collection of trees that had grown in a nearly perfect circle. When the trees grow like that, he said, you can bet they started in the rich surface of a decaying Douglas fir stump.
On the way up, we enjoyed the lovely glow on the surrounding peaks, including Pyramid and Colonial. Pyramid is smoothly rounded, while Colonial is rugged and jagged.
Long, long ago, when the whole valley was still under glaciers, our guides told us, Colonial stuck up above the ice, while Pyramid was just enough shorter that the glaciers smoothed its peak. I love fascinating tidbits like this.
Sourdough Falls was lovely. We took photos, being careful to stay out of the stream, where endangered frogs live.
The next morning, it was breakfast at 8 a.m., another delicious meal. Sandwich fixings were spread out to make sack lunches for those heading out for the day.
Next up, a canoe trip on the bright green lake with stunning views and a family of mergansers for companions. Once again, the guides filled us in with details about the area's history.
When we returned to shore, I jumped in the lake to confirm the rumors of how cold it is. Yup, it's cold — breathtakingly so.
We ate lunch before heading back to civilization: an awesome carrot, coconut and maple soup.
We left reluctantly, making plans all the while to come back. After all, I had to leave before I could take the naturalist up on an offer to hunt for invertebrates in the stream.
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You can participate in activities with the staff or head out on your own. If you have a specific interest, the staffers will work hard to find an activity you will enjoy.
Families are welcome.
Rates range from $125 for a private room to $230 a night for a quad.
Base Camp is available only when the center isn't full with other classes and camps. Call 360-854-2599 or email email@example.com for details, including a schedule.
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Joel had his heart set on directing the movie, and I had mine set on Ashford and Simpson writing the music.
Berry Gordy was my idol, and Ashford and Simpson were my favorite songwriters.
Let me see," said Mrs. Ashford, "what is the name of that band?
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There won't be any kids at this particular Passover seder. With so many of the seder rituals organized around children, where does that leave this family and other seder attendees? Miriam's Advice Well assesses the situation.
Dear Miriam,
I am an adult without kids, and there won't be any kids at my Passover seder this year. With so many of the seder rituals organized around children, where does that put me and my seder attendees? Who should ask the Four Questions? Can we skip the afikomen? I'm comfortable with my family arrangement and seder plans, but am I missing out on an important part of the holiday by celebrating it only with other adults?
Childless Seder
Dear Childless,
One of my favorite things to talk about when I lead a seder is the second step, urchatz, which manages to translate to, "washing our hands without saying a blessing." Why is this step in the seder? According to the Talmud, it's there because it's strange, and through its very placement in the seder, it encourages children to ask why it's there. Circular, yes, but also brilliant. Slaves aren't allowed to ask, "why?" or in any way to question their situation. Free people get to ask. The seder is (among other things) about celebrating freedom, and, as free people, we can, and should, spend as much of the seder as possible asking, "why?"
Even if urchatz, and other elements, are intended to engage children specifically, these parts of the ritual also encourage all of us to call upon our childlike, inquisitive natures. Through the seder, we have the unique opportunity to put aside any embarrasment we may have about our lack of knowledge of this or that and to behave as free people who are free to ask, or, put another way, to behave as children who are free from certain social constraints (not interrupting, for example) and just get to say what's on their minds.
At the Grad Network seder, where the age range is typically 22-35, we all say the Four Questions together. Whether or not participants had the "youngest child" designation in their families of origin, in a relatively homogenous setting like this one, we all get to take on the role of asker. Similarly, we all get to take on the role of teacher as well, and this dynamic creates, I think, an atmosphere of genuine sharing and exploration. When it's time to find the afikomen, everyone looks together, too. Sure, there's some irony about doing this childlike game, but it also brings back happy memories for a lot of people and, even without kids physically present, reminds us of kids at seders around the world who are taking delight in this part of the evening.
In the haggadah, we read, straight out of Exodus 13:8 (made gender neutral), "You shall explain to your child on that day, 'It is because of what the Lord did for me when I went free from Egypt.'" Yes, there's an idea there that you have a responsibility to share the seder with your children. Without children, though, think creatively about what role you can have in sharing the seder with the next generation, literally or figuratively, and how, through the seder that you host and the guests you include, you are propegating the seder experience.
A final note to those of you who may have children at your seder: Be careful not to organize the whole experience around engaging children at the expense of the adults at the table. When the children grow up, you want them to have enough substance to hold onto that the seder will continue to be fulfilling. Toy frogs and finger puppets are great, but they need to tie back into the business of the day: liberation and peoplehood. For what it's worth, my seder experiences as a child felt like a special glimpse into an adult discourse, and the little bits of kid-friendly activity (afikomen and four questions are two great examples) felt like a personal invitation to stay at the table and see what it was all about.
Whatever your seder looks like, I hope it is meaningful and full of joy, freedom and questions for everyone involved, at any age.
Be well,


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Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Plasma cells help you fight infections by making antibodies that recognize and attack germs.
Multiple myeloma causes cancer cells to accumulate in the bone marrow, where they crowd out healthy blood cells. Rather than produce helpful antibodies, the cancer cells produce abnormal proteins that can cause kidney problems.
Treatment for multiple myeloma isn't always necessary. If you're not experiencing signs and symptoms, you may not require treatment. If signs and symptoms develop, a number of treatments can help control your multiple myeloma.
Signs and symptoms of multiple myeloma can vary and, early in the disease, there may be none.
When signs and symptoms do occur, they can include:
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any persistent signs and symptoms that worry you.
It's not clear what causes myeloma.
Doctors know that myeloma begins with one abnormal plasma cell in your bone marrow — the soft, blood-producing tissue that fills in the center of most of your bones. The abnormal cell multiplies rapidly.
Because cancer cells don't mature and then die as normal cells do, they accumulate, eventually overwhelming the production of healthy cells. In the bone marrow, myeloma cells crowd out healthy white blood cells and red blood cells, leading to fatigue and an inability to fight infections.
The myeloma cells continue trying to produce antibodies, as healthy plasma cells do, but the myeloma cells produce abnormal antibodies that the body can't use. Instead, the abnormal antibodies (monoclonal proteins, or M proteins) build up in the body and cause problems, such as damage to the kidneys.
Multiple myeloma almost always starts out as a relatively benign condition called monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS).
In the United States, about 3 percent of people older than age 50 have MGUS. Each year, about 1 percent of people with MGUS develop multiple myeloma or a related cancer.
MGUS, like multiple myeloma, is marked by the presence of M proteins — produced by abnormal plasma cells — in your blood. However, in MGUS, the levels of M proteins are lower and no damage to the body occurs.
Factors that may increase your risk of multiple myeloma include:
Complications of multiple myeloma include:
If you have any signs or symptoms that worry you, make an appointment with your doctor.
If you're diagnosed with multiple myeloma, you'll likely be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating blood and bone marrow disorders (hematologist) or a doctor who specializes in treating cancer (oncologist).
Because appointments can be brief and because there's often a lot of ground to cover, it's a good idea to be well-prepared. Here's some information to help you get ready and know what to expect from your doctor.
Questions to ask your doctor at your initial appointment include:
Questions to consider if your doctor refers you to a specialist include:
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment at any time that you don't understand something.
In some cases, your doctor may detect multiple myeloma accidentally when you undergo a blood test for some other condition. In other cases, your doctor may suspect multiple myeloma based on your signs and symptoms.
Tests and procedures used to diagnose multiple myeloma include:
Blood tests. Laboratory analysis of your blood may reveal the M proteins produced by myeloma cells. Another abnormal protein produced by myeloma cells — called beta-2-microglobulin — may be detected in your blood and give your doctor clues about the aggressiveness of your myeloma.
Additionally, blood tests to examine your kidney function, blood cell counts, calcium levels and uric acid levels can give your doctor clues about your diagnosis.
Examination of your bone marrow. Your doctor may remove a sample of bone marrow for laboratory testing. The sample is collected with a long needle inserted into a bone (bone marrow aspiration and biopsy).
In the lab, the sample is examined for myeloma cells. Specialized tests, such as fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) can analyze myeloma cells to understand their chromosome abnormalities. Tests are also done to measure the rate at which the myeloma cells are dividing.
If tests indicate you have multiple myeloma, your doctor will use the information gathered from the diagnostic tests to classify your disease as stage 1, stage 2 or stage 3. Stage 1 indicates a less-aggressive disease and stage 3 indicates an aggressive disease that may affect bone, kidneys and other organs.
Your multiple myeloma may also be assigned a risk category, which indicates the aggressiveness of your disease.
Your multiple myeloma stage and risk category help your doctor understand your prognosis and your treatment options.
If you're experiencing symptoms, treatment can help relieve pain, control complications of the disease, stabilize your condition and slow the progress of the disease.
If you have multiple myeloma but aren't experiencing any symptoms (smoldering multiple myeloma), you may not need treatment. However, your doctor will regularly monitor your condition for signs the disease is progressing. This may involve periodic blood and urine tests.
If you develop signs and symptoms or your multiple myeloma shows signs of progression, you and your doctor may decide to begin treatment.
Though there's no cure for multiple myeloma, with good treatment results you can usually return to near-normal activity.
Standard treatment options include:
Stem cell transplantation. A stem cell transplant is a procedure to replace your diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow.
Before a stem cell transplant, blood-forming stem cells are collected from your blood. You then receive high doses of chemotherapy to destroy your diseased bone marrow. Then your stem cells are infused into your body, where they travel to your bones and begin rebuilding your bone marrow.
Which combination of treatments you're likely to receive will depend on whether you're considered a good candidate for stem cell transplant. This depends on the risk of your disease progressing, your age and your overall health.
If you're considered a candidate for stem cell transplant, your initial therapy will likely include a combination of treatments, such as targeted therapy, biological therapy, corticosteroids and, sometimes, chemotherapy.
Your stem cells will likely be collected after you've undergone a few months of treatment. You may undergo the stem cell transplant soon after your cells are collected or the transplant may be delayed until after a relapse, if it occurs. In some cases, doctors recommend two stem cell transplants for people with multiple myeloma.
After your stem cell transplant, you'll likely receive targeted therapy or biological therapy as a maintenance treatment to prevent a recurrence of myeloma.
If you're not considered a candidate for stem cell transplant, your initial therapy will likely include chemotherapy combined with corticosteroids, targeted therapy or biological therapy.
In select cases, doctors use a reduced-intensity stem cell transplant in older people who are in very good health but can't tolerate the strong chemotherapy doses used in a traditional stem cell transplant. A reduced-intensity or "mini" stem cell transplant uses lower doses of chemotherapy.
If your myeloma recurs or doesn't respond to treatment, your doctor may recommend repeating another course of the treatment that initially helped you. Another option is trying one or more of the other treatments typically used as first line therapy, either alone or in combination.
Research on a number of new treatment options is ongoing, and you may be eligible for a clinical trial in order to gain access to those experimental treatments. Talk to your doctor about what clinical trials may be available to you.
Because multiple myeloma can cause a number of complications, you may also need treatment for those specific conditions. For example:
No alternative medicines have been found to treat multiple myeloma. But alternative medicine may help you cope with the side effects of myeloma and myeloma treatment.
Talk to your doctor about your options, such as:
Talk with your doctor before trying any of these techniques to make sure they don't pose any risks for you.
A cancer diagnosis can be shocking and devastating. With time, you'll find ways to cope with the stress and uncertainty of living with cancer. Until you find what works best for you, consider trying to:
Learn enough to make decisions about your care. Learn enough about multiple myeloma so that you can participate in making decisions about your treatment and care. Ask your doctor about your treatment options and their side effects.
You may find additional help gathering information through your local library and online. Start with the National Cancer Institute and the International Myeloma Foundation.
Maintain a strong support system. Having a strong support system can help you cope with issues and anxieties that might occur. Your friends and family may be willing to offer support.
You might also find that support from a formal support group or others coping with cancer may be helpful. Friends you meet in support groups may be willing to share practical advice for coping with cancer and cancer treatment. Support groups are also available online.
Access to the latest. Mayo Clinic doctors have access to the latest diagnosis and treatment options, such as specialized laboratory testing to analyze myeloma cells for abnormalities that may suggest the best treatment option.
Mayo Clinic researchers are studying cutting-edge treatments, such as immunotherapy treatments that use the body's immune system to fight cancer. Mayo Clinic researchers were the first to report success against multiple myeloma using an engineered measles virus.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., and Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people. In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
Specialists in hematology and oncology treat people with multiple myeloma, working with surgeons and other specialists, as needed.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 800-446-2279 (toll-free) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 904-953-0853 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
Specialists in hematology treat people with multiple myeloma, working with surgeons and other specialists, as needed.
For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at 507-538-3270 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday or complete an online appointment request form.
See information on patient services at the three Mayo Clinic locations, including transportation options and lodging.
Mayo Clinic's multiple myeloma researchers are actively studying new ways of diagnosing and treating multiple myeloma.
Researchers at Mayo Clinic have played a key role in developing new drug treatments for multiple myeloma and continue to study new therapies. Mayo researchers developed the Mayo Stratification of Myeloma and Risk-Adapted Therapy (mSMART) model classification systems that divide multiple myeloma into high-risk, intermediate-risk and standard-risk categories.
The Hematologic Malignancies Program conducts blood and bone marrow cancer research in coordination with the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center. The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center receives funding from the National Cancer Institute and is designated as a comprehensive cancer center — recognition for an institution's scientific excellence and multidisciplinary resources focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
See a list of publications by Mayo Clinic authors on multiple myeloma on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
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Kinpo's N03V netbook adopts 1.3GHz VIA Nano CPU and VIA's VX800 chipsets.
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By Eric Stevick Herald Writer
EVERETT — The suspect's first explanation didn't add up.
Nor did his second.
Eventually, after failing a polygraph, he allegedly told a Marysville police detective that he "lost it" on April 7 while watching after his girlfriend's 15-month-old daughter and shoved the toddler's head into a bedroom door.
The girl first was taken to Providence Regional Medical Center Everett before being transferred to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Her right eye was swollen shut and she had a skull fracture as well as bleeding around the brain tissue.
Danny L. Towner, 26, was arrested Wednesday for investigation of domestic-violence assault of a child. He was booked into the Snohomish County Jail.
Police received a referral from a Child Protective Services worker on April 8. The report indicated that the boyfriend had taken the girl and her sister to a playground and stepped away to have a cigarette, only to find her under a slide when he returned.
Hospital staff at Providence told CPS that the explanation for the injury seemed unlikely.
The detective interviewed a Seattle doctor who specializes in child abuse cases. The pediatrician said the child "would not have sustained the skull fracture she has from the short fall" as described by the suspect, court records said.
Towner then allegedly told the detective that he knocked the girl down as he was running after burning food on the stove. He said he thought the injuries must have been from hitting her with his knee.
Again, the detective spoke with the specialist who cast doubt on the suspect's account.
On April 10, a Child Protective Services worker and the girl's mother met with the detective. The pair said they found damage to a bedroom door in the home. Two strands of hair were stuck in the cracked laminate.
The mother said she was positive the damage had not been there before April 7.
The door was seized as evidence.
Towner allegedly admitted hitting the girl's head against the door, court papers said. He reportedly blamed his actions on fatigue.
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The Littlest Oscar Nominee: Quvenzhane Wallis Talks Fashion + More With ALT
ALT recently interviewed youngest-ever Best Leading Actress Oscar nominee Quevenzhane Wallis—and it's the CUTEST THING EVER. Video here!
-Lucia Peters
You've heard of Quevenzhane Wallis, yes, Bettys? The nine-year-old who bears the honor of being the youngest Best Leading Actress Oscar nominee in history for her work in Beasts of the Southern Wild? Usually we're skeptical of nine-year-olds with definite and opinionated views on topics such as fashion, but this does not hold true for Quevenzhane. Here's why!
Vogue's Andre Leon Talley recently interviewed this tiny little powerhouse for his video feature, "Mondays With Andre"—and the results are delightful. The interview covers everything from Quevenzhane's favorite musical artists to her fashion icons and from the Oscars to homework (she IS only nine, after all). What's she wearing to the Oscars? Well, one thing she WON'T be wearing is a floor-length dress. As she told Vogue UK this week, "I might step on it and trip on it and I don't want to humiliate myself." Note to self: If I ever find myself at a red carpet event, heed the advice of this extremely wise child.
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Adorable, no? Be sure to tune into the Oscars on Sunday, February 24 at 7pm EST/4pm PST on ABC to find out what Quevenzhane and all the other nominees finally decide to wear on the red carpet!
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Dave Mustaine is honoring his country and Jimi Hendrix with a new heavy metal rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner."
The Megadeth frontman's take on the U.S. national anthem comes as the 45th anniversary of Hendrix's iconic performance at Woodstock approaches this summer. It's also being used for the new film America from Dinesh D'Souza, the man behind the right-leaning documentary 2016: Obama's America.
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Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, February 7, 2013, 12:58 AM
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Stanford unveils Mayfield housing project plans
Original post made on Feb 7, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Thursday, February 7, 2013, 12:58 AM
Comments (43)
a resident of Stanford
on Feb 7, 2013 at 9:16 am
Is this housing reserved for campus employees? Low income housing? Or available to the general public?
I have no problem with more campus housing since homes near school reduce car usage. Selling these homes to the general public will dramatically increase car traffic in a pedestrian-heavy area.
a resident of Community Center
on Feb 7, 2013 at 9:28 am
Why was this presented to the CTRA first? Stanford has an agreement with the city for this. Naturally CT will try to leverage this to get money/concessions from Stanford or the city. They are good at that.
a resident of Atherton
on Feb 7, 2013 at 9:35 am
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
Another great move by Stanford. Thank you.
What other organization provides ANY housing for its employees and 'customers'.
a resident of another community
on Feb 7, 2013 at 9:51 am
Peter Carpenter, falling all over himself to worship Stanford, once again. How amazing it is that Stanford with 9000 acres can do what others without that kind of acreage can't. How wonderful it all is, even if Stanford workers aren't going to be the ones living there.
a resident of another community
on Feb 7, 2013 at 10:05 am
The City of Palo Alto signed onto this project in 2005 when they signed the Mayfield Agreement. PA got to lease Page Mill/El Camino (a plum location) for a park, and agreed to Stanford's housing projects.
It's done. No brouhaha please, keep the knickers unknotted.
a resident of Atherton
on Feb 7, 2013 at 10:23 am
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
What other organization provides ANY housing for its employees and 'customers'.??
The City of Palo Alto has lots of acreage as do a number of larger businesses in the city - why don't they provide housing?
a resident of Palo Alto Hills
on Feb 7, 2013 at 10:40 am
Once again, Stanford suggests a home run. Palo Alto needs to work hard to relationship build with Stanford. Standford has sought to reach out, building a campus in NY, occupying a Cancer Center in Los Gatos.
The most important relationship in Palo Alto is not simply Stanford. Simply, the most important relationship is serving the families that live in the city of Palo Alto. These families make great sacrifices and incredible investments to raise their children right. You have to understand that these parents have options. They could relocate to Los Gatos, Saratoga, or Cupertino, where the schools are great, and life is very simple and straight forward. Los Gatos has Vasona Creek Park and Oak Meadow Park, and Palo Alto cannot compete with this unique riparian resource. For this reason, Palo Alto has to focus on competitive advantage. Stanford is a team player and attracts hard workers as well as stars.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 7, 2013 at 10:42 am
Sorry, can someone please clarify: is this housing to be leased to Stanford affiliated persons, or available for sale to the general public? And expected timeline for completion? Thank you.
a resident of another community
on Feb 7, 2013 at 10:46 am
Why does Stanford provide housing?
a resident of Evergreen Park
on Feb 7, 2013 at 11:08 am
Does anybody know where the "El Camino site" is located?
a resident of Stanford
on Feb 7, 2013 at 11:23 am
Stanford has always provided some amount of housing for students and professors. There are lots of good reasons for doing this.
Selling, renting, or leasing housing to people not affiliated with the university needs to be much more carefully regulated.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Feb 7, 2013 at 11:38 am
This is ON TOP of a superfund site. No wonder Stanford may allow non faculty to live there. They had to put astro turf on the playing feilds there. Its HIGHLY toxic HP site. Look at the cancer stats for faculty wives at Stanford.
a resident of College Terrace
on Feb 7, 2013 at 12:20 pm
As stated last night, and for the first time publicly, the 180 market rate units on 17 acres in Research Park adjacent to "upper" California Avenue (i.e., 70 single-family and 110 three-to-four story attached housing units) will be exclusively for Stanford.
The remaining 70 units on El Camino will be very, low income housing eligible for federal funding and which the city will administer.
The statement made at the meeting that 180 units is "fewer than initially planned" is inaccurate. Via the agreement, Stanford has both the vested right and the requirement to build 250 units. On a project of this size, 20% of the units (50 in this case) needs to be set aside for below market rate units.To be eligible for federal funding for very low income units, a special plan for 70 was included. The city wanted the 70 very, low-income units, and Stanford wanted the balance of 180 on upper California to be at market rate.
Last night's presentation to the CTRA was part of Stanford's promised outreach to the neighborhood during the design and implementation stages, which was expressed in 2005 when the Mayfield Development Agreement was approved by the city council.
a resident of College Terrace
on Feb 7, 2013 at 12:29 pm
The El Camino site is the three commercial building between Wells Fargo and Bank of America and the area behind that is part of each lot; it grand total, less 2 acres.
a resident of Barron Park
on Feb 7, 2013 at 12:29 pm
The Property is on the corner of California Avenue and El Camino where Wells Fargo Bank, etc. now stands. The two Buildings will be razed as their leases with Stanford expire.
Since it will be Residential development with a Park & Library as opposed to an "Office Complex" it is expected to generate much less traffic to the area.
There have been so many developers proposing "Office Space" in Palo Alto, I cannot fathom how the city will be able to even get close to ABAG housing requirements.
Does anyone at City Hall look at the ramifications of "adding office space" when we can't even satisfy the units required at the present level of folks employed in Palo Alto.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 7, 2013 at 12:33 pm
What? What? Library?
Another library in Palo Alto to add to the five we already have?
a resident of Midtown
on Feb 7, 2013 at 12:35 pm
Local schools are already WAY oversubscribed (causing a myriad of problems for Palo Alto I won't get into here). No more room at the inn! Was this taken into account? Where will these families' kids go to school? Why does Stanford or any developer think they can keep building homes when school sites are fixed?
a resident of another community
on Feb 7, 2013 at 12:40 pm
Rumor has it that within 10 years Stanford plans to have a student body 20-25% larger than today's so it may need more faculty and more faculty housing. Will this housing be like the Olmsted Terrace housing, necessary to vacate within 10 years of going emeritus?
a resident of Barron Park
on Feb 7, 2013 at 1:04 pm
The comment that this area is over a Superfund site is not quite correct. The limit of the toxic plume is slightly northwest of El Camino and Grant where TCE concentration in ground water is 200 micrograms/liter. Maximum considered acceptable is 5 although that may be reduced in the future. Homes along California Avenue would be at low risk. Those along El Camino past the present Wells Fargo site could be at risk of TCE vapor intrusion and must be protected. All housing units built there MUST have vapor barrierts and subslab ventilation to protect against TCE vapor intrusion.
a resident of Palo Alto Hills
on Feb 7, 2013 at 1:46 pm
Is this Palo Alto City land, or Stanford University land? By the location, it sounds like Palo Alto, and if so, what is Stanford doing there?
a resident of Atherton
on Feb 7, 2013 at 1:53 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
"Is this Palo Alto City land, or Stanford University land?"
It is land owned by Stanford which has been, by Stanford's agreement, annexed into the City of Palo Alto. Most of the Stanford lands are in the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
a resident of another community
on Feb 7, 2013 at 2:34 pm
When was it annexed into Palo Alto? What else is annexed into Palo Alto? The Stanford Shopping Center? The Hoover Pavilion Hospital, the "SHC" itself (originally "PASH" - Palo Alto Stanford Hospital)? Oak Creek and Stanford West? Yes, to all the above, probably.
a resident of Atherton
on Feb 7, 2013 at 2:41 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
Stanford has followed the policy of annexing its land into the city whenever that land is being developed for commercial purposes.. The Hospital was annexed into the city when it was originally built and the city was actually a part owner of the hospital.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Feb 7, 2013 at 4:10 pm
Someone described Stanford as metastasizing. Sounds right.
Like their endowment.
a resident of another community
on Feb 8, 2013 at 9:12 am
Bigger and bigger communities in some places, ghost towns or near ghost towns in others-- seems like that's what we face now. This project is part of Stanford of course being in the favored sphere and having to be always bigger. The result of the country being divided this way is that no place will be as appealing as it once was, and probably there won't even be as much of a sense of one country. Maybe it won't even be one country.
a resident of University South
on Feb 8, 2013 at 11:51 pm
This site is NOT near El Camino -- it is from near Hanover to the End of California.
It is a much better site for housing than offices. The neighbors should appreciate not having workers clog up their neighborhood, as Facebook did..
The city got soccer fields out of this deal, so no complaining from Johnny-come-latelys.
a resident of University South
on Feb 8, 2013 at 11:56 pm
Clarification to my last comment - there is a small parcel at El Camino involved but the major part of the development is from Dartmouth to the end of the street. This is the area shown in the picture.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 9, 2013 at 9:39 am
> Stanford has followed the policy of annexing its
> land into the city whenever that land is being
> developed for commercial purposes..
True, but for reasons that benefit Stanford. Police and Fire Suppression/Emergency Response need to be provided by someone. By allowing these properties to be annexed—those responsibilities fall on the City of Palo Alto's taxpayers, who end up effectively subsidizing Stanford's operations.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 9, 2013 at 9:46 am
If these residential units end up with more than a few children, then the cost of educating those children will be more than the property taxes generated by these properties--if in fact these properties actually are not tax exempt.
For every $10M in assessed value, a property generates $100K in annual taxes. Of this $100K, about $45K goes to the PAUSD, and about 9K goes to the City of Palo Alto. With the cost-per-student expenditures of the PAUSD over $13K/year, it doesn't take many children to burn through the taxes generated by the properties where they live.
Stanford effectively shifts the costs of operating these buildings to the PAUSD taxpayers.
a resident of Atherton
on Feb 9, 2013 at 2:21 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
"Police and Fire Suppression/Emergency Response need to be provided by someone. By allowing these properties to be annexed—those responsibilities fall on the City of Palo Alto's taxpayers, who end up effectively subsidizing Stanford's operations."
Wrong - the annexed properties pay taxes and those taxes support the provided services; there is no subsidy of Stanford operations.
Just imagine the impact on the city if Stanford had instead elected to leave the Research Park and the Shopping Center in the unincorporated area of Santa Clara County.
And Stanford is the only local employeer that also provides its own elementary school and which has provided land for a public school.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Feb 9, 2013 at 9:10 pm
Just a quick reminder on the school front: 4 Palo Alto schools sit on Stanford land: Both high schools and two elementary schools.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Feb 9, 2013 at 9:16 pm
> Wrong - the annexed properties pay taxes and those taxes suppor
> t the provided services; there is no subsidy of Stanford operations.
Really? And you believe that? Have you ever done a parcel-by-parcel determination of costs vs revenues generated? Didn't so .. until you do .. you're treading on thin ice.
> And Stanford is the only local employeer that also
> provides its own elementary school
And just what school would that be?
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Feb 9, 2013 at 9:38 pm
Schools on Stanford land:
Palo High School
Gunn High School
Nixon Elementary School
Escondido Elementary School
a resident of Palo Verde
on Feb 10, 2013 at 11:47 am
I thought I would take a quick look at this article and accompanying comments, with no real thoughts as to making a comment myself.
However, after reading through them I must make a comment on the overly protective comments of one "Peter Carpenter". It seems he jumps in whenever a non-glowing comment is made about Stanford. Being new maybe someone or even Peter can help me out here. Is he on Stanford's PR payroll ?.
a resident of Atherton
on Feb 10, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
"Is he on Stanford's PR payroll ?."
No, I just have a deep appreciation for what Stanford's presence means to the local area. I think that many people fail to realize that without Stanford we would have tens of thousands of more homes, none of the commercial property or sales taxes that come from the Research Park and Shopping Center, no hospital, much less open space, no free shuttle, etc. Sort of like being Gilroy but without the garlic.
In years past I was a graduate student at Stanford and I was also the Executive Director of the Medical Center from 1973-76 but haven't taken a penny from Stanford since. I was also a Palo Alto Planning Commissioner and served 9 years as a Director of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Feb 10, 2013 at 9:34 pm
Stephen's claim about 4 schools on Stanford land doesn't seem to hold water. From what I can tell, only Nixon is on Stanford property. Check out the maps for yourself at Web Link. For what it's worth...
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Feb 11, 2013 at 9:16 am
Paul - Having been active in Stanford faculty housing issues (although I don't live on campus) and having served on the Community Resources group for the GUP back in 1999 or so, I am quite certain about the fact that the 4 Palo Alto schools I listed are on Stanford land. Indeed I believe that the Paly site was "given" to Palo Alto by Jane Stanford. The only easy online reference I could find was that Larry Horton (who works for Stanford on government affairs) pointed this out at a Palo Alto City council meeting during the GUP discussion - Web Link. No one present then questioned this. I will inquire as to why the map doesn't show the school sites since as everyone knows, the web is the most authoritative source for information....
a resident of Crescent Park
on Feb 11, 2013 at 11:54 am
And there are also 2 fire stations on Stanford land...
a resident of Palo Alto Hills
on Feb 11, 2013 at 2:36 pm
Stanford has entirely too much power in this area. They should stick to education and stay out of real estate and business, as well as politics. They are out of line.
a resident of Atherton
on Feb 11, 2013 at 2:44 pm
Peter Carpenter is a registered user.
"They should stick to education and stay out of real estate and business,"
The Founding Grant does NOT allow Stanford to sell any of their land so if they were to stay out of real estate and business there would be no Stanford Shopping Center and no Stanford Research Park - and Palo Alto would be both economically and intellectual poorer.
a resident of College Terrace
on Feb 11, 2013 at 4:07 pm
I agree with Peter Carpenter that Stanford is an extremely valuable asset in this area. Palo Alto would be a far less prosperous town, without Stanford's selective development of its lands.
I live in College Terrace, and my kids went to school at Esconcidio, which was part of Stanford's holdings, until Stanford allowed a school there. Same thing with at least part of PAUSD.
None of us needs to roll over and play poodle to Stanford, but I think we need to appreciate that Stanford is the goose that lays the golden egg.
a resident of Crescent Park
on Feb 11, 2013 at 8:22 pm
@ Drouhin: As long as it is their real estate, why shouldn't Stanford do what best serves the university?
Part of the draw for top-flight faculty and staff is the ability to provide reasonably priced housing on or near campus.
a resident of Escondido School
on Apr 30, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Is this housing intended for all staff and faculty who work at Stanford - or just for those faculty qualified to live on campus? If it is just for faculty who qualify to live on campus - do any of them qualify for the below market units?
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