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Assessment process and tests
Making a diagnosis of dementia is often difficult, particularly in the early stages. This is because there is no one simple test and early symptoms can be similar to those of lots of other common conditions, as mentioned above. A thorough assessment (as detailed below) will often accurately diagnose the type of dementia, and people will usually be told the type, though this may only be confirmed after death if a post-mortem is done.
There is more than one way that someone might end up being assessed for possible dementia. Most people start by visiting the GP because of their symptoms, as described in steps 1–4 below.
In some cases an assessment starts in hospital. This is because anyone over 75 who is admitted urgently to hospital should now be assessed for confusion and memory problems.
Similarly, GPs may now ask certain patients who are at increased risk of dementia whether they are concerned about their memory. This includes people with Parkinson's disease or those who are over 60 and have diabetes or a heart condition, or have had a stroke. The GP may ask such patients about memory problems even if they are visiting them about something else.
In either of these situations, if dementia is suspected the person will have further assessment and will generally be referred to one of the specialists listed below.
Step 1: Assessment by a GP
In the case of suspected dementia, the first person to consult is the GP. A person may see the GP in their surgery, or the GP may prefer to make a home visit. If they suspect the person has dementia, it is often easier to assess and observe their behaviour in their home. The exact problems then become clearer, as the person is in a familiar environment. The GP will assess the person through the following procedures:
- Taking a 'history' – The GP will spend some time talking to the person and someone who knows them well. (The doctor may contact a family member by phone if they cannot attend in person.) They will ask about how and when the symptoms started and how they are affecting the person's life. The GP will look at the person's medical history and those of other family members. They will also review the medicines the person is taking.
- Physical examinations and tests – The GP may carry out a physical examination, particularly if a stroke or Parkinson's disease is suspected. They will also take samples (blood and possibly urine) to send off for tests. These may identify other conditions that are causing the symptoms.
- Tests of mental abilities – The GP will ask the person a series of questions or give them a short pen-and-paper test. These are designed to test thinking, memory and orientation.
At the end of the assessment, the GP should explain their findings and discuss what action needs to be taken. Depending on their expertise and training, they may feel able to make a diagnosis at this stage, although this is uncommon. If it is dementia, the GP is more likely to be able to diagnose this if the condition is more advanced or the dementia is a common type such as Alzheimer's Disease.
More often, the GP will decide that further assessment is needed to make sure. In such cases they will generally refer the person to a memory assessment service, memory clinic or other specialist service within a community mental health team. These services all have teams of different professionals, and are set up to assess people with memory problems, especially those with suspected dementia.
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Step 2: Referral to a specialist
The GP is the usual person to make a referral to a specialist. If the person or their carer feels that a referral would be helpful and the GP does not suggest it, they should ask about it. A specialist such as a consultant will have more knowledge and experience of dementia than a GP. They will have more time allocated for the appointment and access to more specialised investigations, such as brain scans and in-depth mental testing. After referral, the person should have to wait no longer than 4–6 weeks to see a specialist.
The GP will make the referral to a consultant working in a particular specialty. Which specialty they refer them to may depend on the age of the person, their symptoms, and what is available in the area they live in. The main types of consultant are explained below.
- Old age psychiatrists are psychiatrists who specialise in the mental health of older people, including dementia. They may sometimes also offer support to younger people with dementia.
- General adult psychiatrists specialise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health problems. A younger person (under 65) may be referred to such a psychiatrist to help with the diagnosis.
- Geriatricians specialise in physical illnesses and disabilities associated with old age, and in the care of older people. If the person being assessed is frail or in poor general health, they may be referred to one of these specialists to see whether their symptoms are due to a physical illness. They may have a physical illness as well as dementia.
- Neurologists specialise in diseases of the brain and nervous system. Some neurologists have particular experience in diagnosing dementia. They tend to see younger people and those with less common types of dementia.
The consultant usually works in a specialist team, alongside a number of doctors at various stages of training in that particular specialty. Although the person may not always see their consultant, they are ultimately responsible for the case and will discuss it with the doctor the person has seen. The consultant also usually works with other professionals, including mental health nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and dementia advisers (professionals who provide information, advice and guidance to people with dementia and their carers).
Step 3: Assessment
An assessment for possible dementia can be confusing and daunting, and a diagnosis of dementia is life-changing. Many memory services offer people who are about to go through assessment and diagnosis the chance to talk things over with a professional beforehand.
This pre-diagnostic counselling will help the person (and those close to them) understand why they have been referred, learn about the assessment process, give consent (or not) to go ahead, and prepare them for the possible outcomes. It is also an opportunity for the person and those supporting them to share what they already know about dementia, express their feelings and raise any concerns.
Assessment may take place in the home, in an outpatient's department at a hospital, in a day hospital over several weeks or, very occasionally, while the person stays in hospital as an inpatient. The specialist will carry out their assessment via the following steps:
- Taking a history – As with the GP, the specialist will talk to the person being assessed and those close to them for up to 90 minutes.
- Physical examinations and tests – A physical examination and/or tests will be undertaken, if they have not already been carried out by the GP. In many cases the blood tests will already have been done before referral.
- Tests of mental abilities – The person will have a more detailed assessment of memory and other thinking processes. This assessment consists of a range of pen-and-paper tests and questions. These will test things like memory, orientation, language and visuospatial skills (eg copying shapes). These tests can be very good at helping to determine the type of problem a person may have, particularly in the early stages. The assessment can also be used as a baseline to measure any changes over time, which can help with making a diagnosis. The test is often given by a trained professional such as a mental health nurse or occupational therapist. In more complicated cases the person will be assessed by a clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist (professionals whose specialty includes the diagnosis of mental health problems).
- Scans – The person might be sent for a brain scan. Depending on where they live, this may involve a wait of several weeks. There are several types of brain scan:
- CT (computerised tomography), CAT (computerised axial tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans are widely used. They all show structural changes to brain tissue.
- SPECT (single photon emission computerised tomography) and PET (positron emission tomography) scans are less widely used. They show changes in brain activity.
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CT and MRI scans can identify conditions with similar symptoms to dementia such as a brain bleed, tumour or build-up of fluid inside the brain. If the person has dementia, these scans may show that the brain has shrunk in certain areas.
MRI in particular may also show changes caused by diseased blood vessels in the brain, indicating stroke or possible vascular dementia. A scan showing no unexpected changes in the brain does not rule out conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. This is because in the early stages of the disease the changes can be difficult to distinguish from those seen in normal ageing.
SPECT and other more specialised scans can show areas where brain activity (blood flow or metabolism) is reduced. These scans are mostly used if the diagnosis of dementia type is still unclear after a CT or MRI scan.
To make the diagnosis, the consultant will bring together all the information from the history, symptoms, physical exam, tests and any scans. The combined picture will often allow a diagnosis to be made. If the diagnosis is dementia, the consultant should also be able to determine the type.
In some cases the consultant may diagnose mild cognitive impairment rather than dementia, especially if the symptoms are mild or could indicate depression. Mild cognitive impairment is when the person has problems with memory or thinking but these are not severe enough to be diagnosed as dementia. The specialist may then discharge the person back to their GP and ask the GP to re-refer them if they are significantly worse after a further 6–12 months. Sometimes the brain scan will not show any significant changes and a further scan is arranged.
Tips: Getting the most from a consultation
If possible, someone who knows the person being assessed well should go with them to the consultation. Whether you are attending the appointment for yourself or for someone you are supporting, it may be useful to do the following:
- Write down any questions or worrying symptoms beforehand to bring up with the GP or specialist. Try to include details of when symptoms first started. It can be difficult to remember everything you want to say during a consultation.
- During the consultation, write down any important points the doctor makes.
- Ask the doctor (or any other professional) to explain any words or phrases you do not understand.
- Ask the doctor to write down any medical terms, especially if English is not your first language.
- If a professional refers to 'memory problems' when giving a diagnosis, and you're unclear what they mean, you might want to ask, 'Do you mean I have dementia?' or 'Is that the same as Alzheimer's?', for example. Make sure you are clear what type of dementia has been diagnosed.
- A specialist should offer to send you a copy of the letter they will write to the GP. This letter will include details of the diagnosis. You can ask them to provide a more personalised letter, containing clear information about the diagnosis and care needs.


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Can we say better late than never on this one? Okay, whew. Thanks everyone. For some reason, I just couldn't get my head around this recap and well, let's also be honest in that my life has been a little insane since this race and I've just been getting the basics up on the blog. However, I also felt I can't publish my recap from St. Jude's until this got up on the blog. So without further waiting and ignoring that this race was back on 11/7/15, here is my race recap from the Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon.
Even though Indy is only about 5.5 hours away, I actually flew to this race from Pittsburgh. A few reasons why, but it seemed easy enough to just do that at the time. I planned to head out after work on Thursday which meant I would be getting in pretty late. I am the type of person though that would rather get in late 2 days before a race versus getting up at 3am for a 5am flight the day before the race. The second half of my flight ended up having a big delay, so I ended up getting in even later. I stayed at a hotel close to the airport so within about 30 minutes of me landing, I was curled up in bed and asleep. Since I had no set agenda on Friday, I enjoyed sleeping in a bit.
Once I got going on Friday morning, I headed to the hotel downtown. I was staying at the Holiday Inn across from Lucas Oil Stadium and had an awesome view of the stadium itself. I was sad I wasn't able to stay until Sunday for the big Colts vs. Broncos game.
To kill some time before heading to the expo I went to check out the NCAA Hall of Champions. It was pretty cheap ($5) and killed about an hour. It was fun to see the history of college sports though and someone who was a DIII athlete, it just makes you appreciate it that much more.
Eventually I made my way to the expo. The set up of the expo was pretty good and they had some nice vendors. Some bigger name vendors, local ones and then they had Bart Yasso. After obtaining my bib, etc my first booth was to visit with Bart Yasso and get my #Bartie with him!
That was quite a successful endeavor. Of course since I am a huge expo nut, I hit up everything else and entered my name into many free race drawings. I took enough time that just as I planned to leave, Bart was up front starting his talk. I had planned on leaving but I am glad I stayed. It was very cool to see and hear about many of his crazy adventures. For dinner, I ended up meeting up with a few 50 Staters. It was definitely a lot better than finding somewhere and eating on your own. We all planned to meet in the morning as well and head over to the start line together. I thought I was 100% solo on this race, so these amazing groups have helped prevent that a few times now!
It was an early morning and chillier than I thought it would be. Two of the 50 State Club members were from Florida and they were dying in the cold. The amount of layers of protection was pretty great. We all had either some garbage bags or heat blankets on walking to the start line. However, Juliana might take the award on best dressed in the garbage bag. The best though is that it was actually longer than her and she had to tie it up! Gotta love it!
We had plenty of time in the morning to check bags and their process was very simple! It was right by the finish line as well, so I knew after the race that I wouldn't have to walk far to get my warm gear.
We headed toward the start line to get into something of a corral and it was just insane. People were every where and there was NO way we were getting into the "corral" area. There corral system basically sucked. They had the elite seeded and then about 3-4 colors of corrals for the faster people and basically anyone over a 10:00/mile was in the back. Since we couldn't get anywhere near the road, we decided to hang out with a bunch of other runners and just sneak into some space as the race started and people went to the start line.
Finally we were able to sneak in. Since it was chilly, I still had on my throw away shirt and planned to run with it on for the first mile or so. Well, in the long run (no pun intended) this ended up being a bad idea. More on that later though.
Since I had no goal for this race, I just took off and let the legs do as they pleased for the race. I didn't find a pace group to run with either since I think the ones I would have run with were well behind me. The other issue I had to contend with was how crowded this race was for almost the first 2 miles. It was a windy course which didn't help either.
Not having ever been to Indy before, I have no idea what to expect in terms of the course and what would be along the course. For the most part though, there was a nice crowd support. There were of course some dead spots, but you get that in every race. Being around the downtown area for the beginning, it was nice to also kinda sight see as I went along. I remember though coming to the first water stop and of all places, they put it in a much narrow area than the other parts of the course. They could have pushed it back just a tenth of a mile or so and it would have spread it out more. This seemed to happen at another water stop or 2 as well. If I didn't want water, it just seemed to be more difficult to move around those who were stopping to get water.
Around mile 2.5 we hit Market Street again and pass the Obelisk again, but there was a small part of the course that was cobblestone. I always hate this because I am afraid I am going to trip. Well, as we were about to exit this area, an older guy to my left did just about that. He must have had some amazing core muscles because I honestly have no idea how he stayed up. He was so close to me that instinct I actually put out my arms to catch him. I have no idea what would have happened if he hit my arms and I am glad we didn't have to find out.
For most of the race, I just felt great. The temp although a bit on the cold side at the start, had warmed up and I kept kicking myself that I probably could have gone with a short sleeve. I tried to keep myself a bit slower at the beginning and that worked. My slowest mile was actually my first at a 10:43, where as my fastest was at mile 12 at 9:23! That was something I was proud to see when I looked over my splits.
Shortly after mile 7 came the full/half split. If you missed this split, you just were dumb and not paying attention. I swear they basically had fireworks there. There were TONS of signs, DJs or someone on a mic and lots of volunteers! I think they geared up for the split a good quarter mile if not more! However, it was after this split that it just went downhill in terms of support for the half marathoners. The Indy Monumental race is definitely geared more toward marathoners. That's okay as that seems to be their money maker, but in many ways, I just felt the half marathoners were an after thought to them. Those 3 miles were pretty quiet in terms of what we felt in the first 7.
At mile 10 you turn onto Meridan and are on here until about mile 12.6 or so. This sucked. Not going to lie about that. For almost the last 3 miles all you are staring down is that Obelisk and to me it seemed to get further away and never closer! It was basically the worst race tease ever.
Somehow though, I eventually did get closer to the finish line. Around mile 12.4, the lead marathoner came by. It was actually awesome to see him fly by and it definitely gave me a pick me up. From this point we had 3 turns until the finish line. Once I got close enough I pushed as hard I could to get across the finish line. I was pleasantly surprised to see my finish time. After crossing the finish line, I was immediately given my medal, heat blanket and so many goodies. They had a lot of good snacks to grab before you were even out of the official finish area.
I was able to grab my checked gear pretty quickly and soon after I found Heather and Julianna as well. We hug out for a little bit but it started to get cold again and so we headed toward our hotel. Since I was headed home that afternoon, I said my good-byes. I headed back to the hotel and for the first time in a long time, I actually napped after a race (of course, after lots of foam rolling and a shower). After a quick lunch, it was back to Pittsburgh.
So, remember when I said we'd get back to the throw away shirt? Well, while I was at the airport I wanted to look up my official time. After a quick search, I wasn't there. Nothing. I thought nothing of it and decided to just wait until I got home. However, even later that night, still nothing. I immediately sent an email and reached out to them via social media. Again.. NOTHING. No response. I understand race directors are busy post race, but a quick email from SOMEONE to say "Hi, we got your email and we'll look into this" would have sufficed. Well, a few days seemed to go by and still nothing. I was at this point just angry.
Kristy at some point mentioned she had a friend who wore her throw away over her bib at the start and because of that her time wasn't captured as well. Well, this was lesson learned and I won't be doing that again. Finally at some point someone got back to me and all they did was just threw in the time I provided them off my Garmin. They didn't ask to verify my Garmin map or anything else. I was torn on this. I was glad I was in the official results, even if it wasn't as accurate of a time, but I was also disappointed they just took my time. With so many people out there now seeming to want to cheat, I would have at least asked for some verification from my Garmin. You might be asking what about pictures? Well it seemed any time I ran past a camera man, he wasn't taking picture. So of course I really only have pics from an early mile and then the finish.
Overall, this race was just so-so to me. They missed in a lot of ways and definitely frustrated me as well in a lot of ways. The timing debacle of course put a bad taste in my mouth, but also this race just didn't seem to interact with runners. I would ask questions on social media and they just never seemed to want to get back to me. I wouldn't do this race again, but I wouldn't necessarily tell people not to do it. If you are on the quest to cross off all 50 states, this would be a good race to get Indiana. The race gear is nice (although for a November race, I'd expect a long sleeve) and the other benefits such as finish line goodies, etc are also nice. The medal would also rank as one of my top. Just sometimes it's the other parts of the races that makes you just not really like it. Oh well. In the end, I ran my third fastest half marathon, crossed race #28/30 off the list and completed another state on my quest.
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Frankenmuth, Michigan is most famous for its Christmas store, Bronner's. The store is open all year and sells anything and everything Christmas. It's a magical, sparkling fairyland to walk through, and we literally spend hours looking at everything each year.
Our tradition includes the opportunity for each child (& parent!) to select one and only one ornament to purchase for their very own. By the time our children are adults, they will each have at least 18 ornaments with which to decorate their own Christmas trees.
We were inspired to start the tradition when my husband and I were first married. We were about to celebrate our first Christmas together as a married couple, and we realized we didn't own a single Christmas ornament between us. My in-laws were kind enough to share their abundant assortment. But if they hadn't, we literally would have had nothing with which to decorate our first Christmas tree except some popcorn string.
I clearly recall our first family trip to Frankenmuth, and the very first ornament our daughter ever selected. It was (is) this hideous mouse lady dressed in a pink fluffy dress, Santa hat, and high heels. We all look at it now and laugh as we remember how her father and I tried so hard to talk her out of it, but she was not to be dissuaded. (A sign of that strong will which continues to flex its muscles today!)
When we started the tradition, we didn't realize how the collection of ornaments for each child would ultimately be such a reflection of them. A chronicle of their transitioning interests as they've grown. Our daughter has moved from ballerina slipper ornaments to soccer cleats to colorful artistic fusions of blown glass. And our son's choices have covered every sport he's ever played, to airplanes, motorcycles, and cars he dreams of owning in the future.
We have other traditions to celebrate the holidays. But I love starting out the Christmas season with this one. And I love knowing that by the time our children are ready to leave home, they will each have a beautiful, meaningful array of ornaments with which to decorate their very own first Christmas trees.
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Some professors have been asking publishers' representatives whether the use of the subtitle 'deconstruction' in nearly all the chapter titles meant the book was endorsing or favoring deconstruction, or applying deconstruction as a method across the board.
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That's what I asked my publisher to tell people. You might though ask hen why I chose the title in the first place when any intelligent person might predict these sorts of questions would arise (and potentially turn off customers/readers). I did it because deconstruction is the word, and the set of ideas/practices, that really arouse emotions about theory, and one of the agendas of the book is to explain to today's students, who if they are traditional-age were born well after the heights of debates about theory, why people got so emotionally worked-up over theory. I wanted, as that non-deconstructionist Gerald Graff would say, to 'teach the conflict'. Also, I wanted to normalize the word deconstruction, to make people less afraid of it, to render the willing to remember and cultivate the good aspects of the 'method', if it was such--and that someone clearly as non-card-carrying-deconstructionist as myself is willing to use the term should help accomplish this task of normalization.


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Two merchant ships collided on Sunday off the coast of northern Corsica, in waters of French responsibility, causing a fuel spill that according to France is controlled. The collision occurred between the transport of cargo rolled 'Ulysses', Tunisian flag, and container ship' Virginia ', Cypriot flag'.
The collision caused the spill of some 600 cubic meters of fuel, but the French Minister of Ecology, François de Rugy, said on Monday that the services of his country, in cooperation with the Italians, are under control of the oil slick. "The leak is controlled," the minister told the chain "BFMTV" while explaining that the spot, about 20 square kilometres, was caused by fuel that escaped from one of the deposits of the Cypriot container ship that collided with a Tunisian ferry first thing yesterday morning.
De Rugy, who moved to Corsica to oversee the cleanup, said the French services managed to concentrate the fuel slick, which had begun to expand due to the wind and were starting to pump it to prevent its dispersion, which threatens to contaminate the coasts.
France counts for these works with the help of Italian media, based on a joint agreement to fight against pollution also signed by Monaco. The fuel slick is located about 30 kilometres north of the Mediterranean island.
The reasons for the collision, in which there were no casualties and that occurred in the midst of good navigation conditions, with a wind of just 7 knots, about 13 kilometres per hour, are unknown. The Ulysse, a Tunisian ferry that had left the Italian city of Genoa in the direction of their country, collided with the CLS Virginia, a Cypriot container ship that was anchored 28 kilometres northwest of Corsica.
The crash caused a waterway in one of the Cypriot ship's fuel tanks, which allowed fuel to escape. The French Maritime Gendarmerie has opened an investigation to determine the causes of the accident.
Source: Republica


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On Monday, May 13, we are voting for the future of our nation. In this moment of history, how we choose our political leaders will shape the kind of society we want our young to inherit. Real change will happen only if we vote for candidates who strongly uphold human rights.
12 APRIL 2019, QUEZON CITY – Women rights advocates and rural women representatives from different sectors who are in the 1st National Womenitarian Summit joined in a unified call to challenge senatorial candidates in upholding women's rights amidst issues of climate change, disaster risk reduction, and peace and security.
Among the candidates who accepted the #DareToLead were Atty. Neri Colmenares, Atty. Jose Manuel "Chel" Diokno, Atty. Erin Tañada, Ka Leody De Guzman, and Atty. Florin "Pilo" Hilbay (represented by Atty. Gideon Peña).
Through a senatorial candidates forum, which is part of the summit, the senatorial candidates discussed the country's current issues in connection with the vulnerability of women, and how women will be empowered through the help of legislation and proper governance.
"Dapat may special consideration ang legislator sa mga kababaihan whether sa disaster man or hindi. There are gender needs para sa kababaihan maliban sa mga noodles at de lata. May mga vulnerabilities rin ang mga kababaihan na kailangan i-consider ng mga mambabatas. As a legislator, we have to empower women to respond in a disaster. Long before the disaster, women must be armed, sinisimulan na habang maaga pa," said Atty. Neri Colmenares on how the government must respond in times of disasters and emergencies.
Atty. Chel Diokno also added, "As far as mass disasters are concerned, dapat magkaroon tayo ng gender and women agenda sa pag –aayos natin sa urban planning for evacuation centers and temporary shelters. Kailangang sensitive ang ating pamahalaan sa pag-aasikaso sa ating mga kababaihan, mga kabataan."
Peace and security, discrimination and prejudices, killings of Indigenous Peoples, and harassment among the marginalized sectors (women settlers, indigenous women, Moro women, women with disabilities, older women, etc.) were also raised in the discussion.
Aside from issues in relation to climate justice, among the matters raised by rural women were the worsening condition of food insecurity due to El Niño (drought) around the country. Aside from having difficulty of producing high quality crops due to climate change, prices of goods such as copra, coconut, corn, and rice remain really low.
Atty. Erin Tañada mentioned that RA 11203 or the rice tarrification law must be repealed. "Sa usapin ng rice trarification, kailangan balikan ang batas at ibasura dahil hindi ito ang magbibigay ng solusyon sa mga magsasaka. Wala naman sa batas kung kailan ilalabas ng importer ang bigas after importation. Pwedeng mag hoard ang mga importer, para lang ipanatili sa mataas na presyo ang bigas. Kailangan ding i-subsidize ng gobyerno ang cost sa pesticide at fertilizer."
Ka Leody De Guzman shared the current situation of our country's work force, and why the betterment of workers lives, despite hard work, were still slow. "Hangga't ang konsentrasyon ng yaman ay nasa iilan lamang, nasa mga landlord lang, hindi masosolusyunan ang problema natin sa kahirapan. Dapat ang nagtatakda ng presyo ng mga produkto ng mga magsasaka ay ang magsasaka, hindi ang mga kapitalista. May mali sa patakaran—ang produkto ng kapitalista ay kaptalista ang nagtatakda, ang produkto ng magsasaka ay kapitalista pa rin ang nagtatakda. May problema na dapat ayusin sa sistema ng ating agrikultura at kahit tayong mga manggagawa. Halimbawa, ang sweldo ng mga manggagawa, ang pag-angat ay once a year lamang, pero ang presyo ng produkto ay halos araw-araw. Buwan-buwan ay pwedeng magtaas. Yumayaman ang mga mayayaman at naghihirap lalo ang mga mahihirap,"
Atty. Gideon Peña, representative of Atty. Pilo Hilbay shared the importance of the reproductive health law, which can give significant contribution to women, youth, and to Filipino families.
The forum was ended through a mock election for senatorial candidates. Here are the results:
The 1st National Womenitarian Summit Womenitarian was a 2-day summit focusing on women's rights in emergencies and call for greater support for women-led humanitarian action, which was supported by ActionAid Australia, Embassy of Canada in the Philippines through Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), the Footprints Foundation, and OXFAM sa Pilipinas.
This event was organized by the Women in Emergencies Network (WENet) an alliance of civil society organizations in the Philippines formed out of the Typhoon Yolanda response, which promotes women-led and women-focused human rights and protection in emergencies, particularly in disasters and conflict situations.
WENet members include Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. (BMFI), Central Visayas Farmers Development Center, Inc. (FARDEC), Lihok Pilipina Foundation, Inc. (LPFI), Pambansang Kongreso ng Kababaihan sa Kanayunan (PKKK), Philippine Partnership for the Development of Human Resources in Rural Areas (PhilDHRRA-Visayas), Pagtambayayong Foundation, Inc. (PFI), Purple Action for Indigenous Women's Rights (LILAK), and Women's Education Development Productivity and Research Organization (WEDPro). ###


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Some Words About Some Topics
I truly dislike when an emotional state seems to overtake me. Particularly an unpleasant emotional state. It can make writing about the things I should here (at Liberate One) more than a little difficult. Why? Well, you'll just have to keep wondering because I ain't tellin'. Anyway, on today's episode of The Mishmash That Is My Brain, I will talk briefly about several varied topics. Come along for the ride, if you dare. Muwah ha ha ha ha… er… Moving on to topic number one…
Topic 1: Driving. When you are out driving your vehicle, please to be remembering that the people in vehicles behind you are not there because they like to look at the back end of your vehicle. If you want to drive slowly, have the courtesy to get out of the way of other people. If you are waiting to make a turn, you do not need to wait for a one hundred yard gap in oncoming traffic. When the traffic light turns yellow, that does not mean that the next two cars after the light turns red get to proceed through the intersection. If you are intending to make a turn, communicate that to other drivers by using your vehicle's turn indicator lights. If the traffic is backed up such that you cannot fully proceed through the intersection without stopping, then stop before you enter the intersection so that you do not end up blocking traffic. If you are intending to make a right turn (in the U.S. at least) and there is a sign that says "keep moving and change lanes later," do not stop your vehicle beside the sign to wait for traffic to clear so that you can make an illegal turn (i.e crossing a solid white line to change lanes in the middle of the turn). If you realize you are about to miss your turn because you are in the wrong lane, do not stop your vehicle and wait to get into the correct lane; instead, calmly drive past your turn, find a place to turn around, and go back to the turn you intended to make. It will still be there.
Topic 2: "Bossy." Apparently some easily offended women are upset that sometimes girls get called bossy. They made a video in which they suggest banning the word bossy because it might make some girls feel bad. Here is a clue for little girls (actual little girls, i.e. not out of grade school, who should probably not be reading this blog): Get over it. If a girl (or a boy or a woman or a man or transwhatever) is bossy, yeah, she should be called on it. But it teaches girls to not be strong. Nonsense. In real life, people are going to say things about you that you will not like. Get over it. If your solution to people saying things about you that you do not like to demand other people not be allowed to say those things, you are being bossy. And a jerk. And possibly an asshole. Toughen up. Here is a metaphor for you to use. One does not sharpen a blade by using it to cut butter; one sharpens a blade by scraping it against something hard. If being called bossy seems to make life hard for you, you can quit or you can use it to make you sharper. The choice is up to you.
Topic 3: CPAC. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has been trending libertarian for the past few years, and apparently this year it was more libertarian than ever. Lots of young libertarian minded people showed up, so I am told. Good. I know some will try to dismiss this trend, and that may be good too. Let them continue to underestimate the libertarians and libertarian leaning independents out there. One day the anti-libertarian folks will wake up and wonder why they do not have power any more. It is long past time for the "practical" politicians to get out of the way.
Topic 4: Science. Recently the classic science show Cosmos was rebooted. This is good. I do not know what topics they have lined up for future episodes, but I hope there will be mention of genetically modified food. Why? Because after all the stories about how people who question the official eco-scaremongering story on climate change are supposedly anti-science, I would like to see the scientists and the liberals behind the new Cosmos confront the fact that genetically modified foods are actually safe for human consumption. As best I can tell, pretty much the crowd who crow that climate change is horrible and that denying this is denying science, is largely the same crowd who rail against genetically modified foods as "Frankenfood." Dun-dun-DUN! Don't get me wrong. I am not opposed to "organic" foods. I am all for diversity of food in the marketplace, and if "organic" food works for you then enjoy it. (Though I think the label is a bit silly as there is, so far as I know, no such thing as inorganic food.) But the hype of the dangers of genetically modified foods is not on the side of science.
Topic 5: This blog. I missed getting up a Spiritual Discipline post this past Saturday. I will get one up in the next day or so. Judging by the comments, the Sub Assignment Number 2 was not nearly as popular as the first one. Apparently Assignment 2 was a little too difficult. So the next assignment will be a little easier. The movie review of "The Prisoner of Zenda" (1937) should be up by the end of the week. Also, I am asking for questions from my readers. I have decided I would like to have a regular feature where at least once a month (or more frequently if I get enough questions) I answer a question or questions from readers. If you have questions you would like to ask a Dominant, a libertarian, a Christian, and/or an arrogant fellow with a blog, I'm your man. Ask away in the comments below, or in the comments anywhere on this site. I have to approve all comments here before they appear to the public, so if you prefer to remain anonymous, just say so in your comment, and I will get your question without anyone having to know you asked it.
That is all for now, O readers. Be good and behave. And ask me some questions.
2 Responses to "Some Words About Some Topics"
I love love love your rant on driving. Here are a few of my personal truths:
Stay in your own f#$%@ng lane!
You are not driving a semi, you do not need to swing into my lane to make a right turn.
If you are the first person in line at a light, it is your duty to PAY ATTENTION, I will not hesitate to honk if you are doing a purse dive.
if I am driving along the road at a high speed and you pull out and cut me off I will let you know that I am not pleased with you by the way I express my feelings.
(I know I am going to get hate posts on this one but here goes and yes I am a woman)
Aahhggrrr!! Women Drivers, you pretty much all make me crazy – quit talking and DRIVE!


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The Confirm Centre for Smart Manufacturing is an SFI Research Centre which is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and industry to a value of €47 million, making it one of the largest new research and development centres in Ireland. The manufacturing sector is the second largest employer in Ireland and accounts for 24 per cent of total economic output - €110 billion in exports. The SFI Confirm Research Centre is supported by 42 Industry partners. These partners include technology providers, and end users from the Multi-National Corporation (MNC) and Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sectors across Ireland.
The SFI Confirm Research Centre is a consortium led by University of Limerick including the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Cork Institute of Technology, National University of Ireland Galway, Athlone Institute of Technology, Maynooth University and Limerick Institute of Technology. The Centre will comprise of more than 200 researchers in smart manufacturing, including 106 new appointments once fully staffed.
The Centre aims to transform Ireland's manufacturing industry to become a world-leader in smart manufacturing. Smart manufacturing optimises production systems through enhanced sensorisation, networking machines, products, vehicles and people, adding intelligence and enhancing information technology. These new technologies will be at the heart of the factories of the future, increasing product line adaptability, enabling real-time decision-making, shortening supply-chains, and speeding up the development of new innovations to produce higher-quality goods at reduced costs across all industry sectors. The SFI Confirm Research Centre will be revolutionary for Irish manufacturing competitiveness, delivering the technological advances and expertise for a smart manufacturing innovation ecosystem, enabling companies to compete within the rapidly changing global landscape, and boosting Ireland's reputation as a leading international manufacturing location.
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We wanted to have a place where the Peas can truly embrace their madness by playing games, meeting people, shooting stuff, exploring, taking photos and just simply hanging around because there would be always something crazy going on. Mad World spans over two islands and is divided into three special areas: Fun Land with its fun rides, games and attractions, Dream Land where you can enjoy the wonders and Adventure Land with scarier experiences and unforgettable adventures.
Mad World theme park will be one of the biggest and most interactive 'playgrounds' in Second Life. It will will heavily rely on the MadPea Achievements System.
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We don't want to reveal too much just yet, but be prepared for anything! This year MadPea is leveling up by introducing many new innovative surprises to keep you all excited!
Mad World will be opening within the next couple of weeks and we're going to have all kinds of events and contests where YOU can win your VIP ticket to the early access and be one of the first to experience it all and grab all prizes and achievements before anyone else.
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What is the best elliptical under 200 dollars? This is one of the most common search queries on Google when it comes to the elliptical machine phenomenon.
We can imagine the smile on your face right now because you probably thought u were alone.
News Flash: You are not!!!
In fact, there are lots of consumers dying to take a quality elliptical machine home on a budget which is not a penny more than $200. Sadly, most people don't know where to find bargain elliptical trainers.
Let's face it, $200 shouldn't get you very far when looking for any piece of exercise equipment.
However, there are some real gems out there in the elliptical trainer industry that can help boost endurance and improve your stamina while aiding in significant weight loss and muscle toning.
It is safe to say that the machines within this price range usually do not come with the bells and whistles found in high-end models.
However, they can be a good place to start your fitness journey and improve to an intermediate level at least.
So, would you rather spend 200 dollars on dinner at a fancy restaurant or invest in a quality elliptical trainer to help take your body towards Fitness Land?
- 1 Best Elliptical Trainer Under 200 Dollars : Quick Comparison
- 1.1 5 Top Elliptical Trainers Under $200
- 1.2 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Spend More than $200 On An Elliptical
- 1.3 Conclusion
Best Elliptical Trainer Under 200 Dollars : Quick Comparison
Resistance levels
Stride Length
Weight Limit
Gazelle Freestyle Step Machines
300 lbs
Body Rider Fan Elliptical Trainer
13 inches
250 lbs
Exerpeutic 1000Xl Heavy Duty Magnetic Elliptical with Pulse
13 inches
300 lbs
Elliptical Trainer with Hand Pulse Monitoring System by Sunny Health & Fitness - SF-E905
13 inches
220 lbs
Exerpeutic Aero Air Elliptical
12 inches
220 lbs
5 Top Elliptical Trainers Under $200
Surprisingly, there are lots of elliptical machines available for sale within the 200 dollar price limit. In fact, a quick search on Amazon.com will reveal the usual suspects to you.
Sadly, most of them are saddled with problems ranging from inferior parts to inaccurate fitness monitors. Therefore, there's a huge risk that you could end up with a model that doesn't come close to giving value for your 200 bucks.
In fact, most consumers end up regretting the model they purchase because they choose blindly!
Fortunately, a few options stand out among their peers and we are glad to reveal them to you.
While these models may not be able to compete with the elite ones costing thousands of dollars, they can actually hold out well for beginners.
Gazelle Freestyle Step Machines
The Gazelle Freestyle Step Machines is designed to effectively tone every major muscle group throughout your body. Don't be fooled by its low price tag because it is a completely effective machine that can transform your body.
This mini elliptical stands out with its ability to transform slow walks into full scale runs without the need to make any stops. This easy-to-use machine also offers 10 amazing body workouts to help users inch closer towards their fitness goals.
The limitless range of motion gives you intense exercises without putting undue stress on the knees and ankle joints.
In addition, the feedback on Speed, Distance, and Calories burned during your sessions is immediate and presented via the built-in computer screen.
The compact design has become a big hit among fitness buffs with limited space at home. The fact that it can also be folded means space should never stand in your way of getting fit at home with this innovative elliptical trainer.
In spite of its mini frame, the Gazelle Freestyle Step Machines is extremely sturdy in terms of the overall build. The fact that it comes with a maximum weight capacity of 300 pounds speaks volumes about the quality of engineering.
Curious about your heart rate at any point in the course of a workout? The built-in thumb pulse monitor begins tracking it accurately the moment you step on the machine.
It ships with lots of freebies including 2 workout DVDs, 22 0z water bottle and holder as well as a Nutrition guide.
What more could you possibly want in a cheap elliptical machine?
- 10 different workouts for toning muscle, improving endurance, and weight loss
- Dual-action split suspension ensures limitless motion
- 300 pound weight capacity
- Ships with freebies such as workout DVDs, water bottle + holder, and Nutrition guide book
- You have to create your own resistance
- Moving it can be quite cumbersome
Body Rider Fan Elliptical Trainer
The Body Rider Fan Elliptical Trainer gives users the ability to undertake upper and lower body workouts with zero impact on the knees.
You get to experience intensive workouts without disturbing other family members due to the ultra quiet fan wheel motion.
In addition, the friction belt control knob gives users the flexibility to work out at their own pace.
Increasing your resistance is plain-sailing and can be done whenever you feel like your current level isn't challenging your body enough.
With dual-action handlebars designed to leverage workout sessions, core muscles in the upper and lower body areas benefit enormously. Most users who undergo 3-4 sessions per week of cardio on this machine experience significant changes in their bodies.
If you are just beginning your fitness journey, the included workout video can be an excellent guide. It features some of the most rewarding exercises you can undertake on the trainer.
The Body Rider Fan Elliptical Trainer is compactly designed to fit virtually anywhere at home. It is therefore perfect for those with limited space in their preferred workout areas at home.
The small footprint of this fitness equipment also makes it easy to carry from one room to another.
If you are desperate to know your performance stats in real-time, the versatile console-level fitness monitor can be a huge attraction. It displays Time, Distance, Speed and the Amount of Calories burned.
When you compare the Body Rider Fan Elliptical Trainer's price with the cost of a year's worth of gym membership coupled with the convenience of having a fitness machine at home, this machine can't get beat.
- Generous price tag
- Compact design allows easy setup in homes with space constraints
- Easy to move around
- Handlebars give you limited range of motion
- Downward sloping front motion
- Assembly could take slightly longer since directions are far from clear-cut
Exerpeutic 1000Xl Heavy Duty Magnetic Elliptical with Pulse
The Exerpeutic 1000XL Heavy Duty Magnetic Elliptical with Pulse is built for users who are desperate to get completely toned bodies. Unlike many low-end and some elite machines that cause bouncy user movements, the smooth natural motion engineering invested into this model ensures completely fluid movements.
It comes in a surprisingly heavy-duty construction unlike rival products within the same price range. This is why it is the only model on our list recommended for those weighing up to 300 pounds.
So what makes this baby stand out? Firstly, the specially designed Dual Action workout Arms is a huge draw for lots of fitness enthusiasts. These Arms simply aid in the conduction of challenging upper body workouts for everyone regardless of stamina.
This complements the pedal movement of the lower body areas to quicken the toning process across several areas of the body.
The additional stationary handlebars are integrated with quality pulse pads to provide complete heart rate monitoring.
To ensure stress-free forward and backward movement, the Exerpeutic 1000XL Heavy Duty Magnetic Elliptical with Pulse features a dual-action flywheel.
The flywheel is designed with precision and balance in mind, and complements the V-belt drive to guarantee smooth and noise-free user motions.
Thanks to the window LCD monitor, every user gets access to core exercise data including Distance covered and Calories burned. Target Heart Rate Zone Monitoring, Scan, Time, and Speed are additional metrics provided.
It's no secret that this model is one of the most compact elliptical machines available for sale right now. The dimensions of 54x24x63 inches (LXWXH) at full assembly simply means that you don't need a lot of space to set it up at home.
This Exerpeutic 100XL Elliptical is also quite lightweight so moving it alone from one point to another shouldn't be a daunting task. The built-in transportation wheels make the job easier for everyone.
No wonder it remains one of the most sought-after elliptical trainers money can buy at the moment.
Buy the Exerpeutic 1000Xl Heavy Duty Magnetic Elliptical with Pulse here.
- Heavy-duty construction with solid parts built to stand the test of time
- Natural elliptical motion design prevents bouncy movements
- 300-pound weight capacity
- 3-year warranty
- Assembly instructions are quite horrific
- Failure to grease the parts regularly can lead to creaking sounds
Elliptical Trainer with Hand Pulse Monitoring System by Sunny Health & Fitness - SF-E905
The Sunny Health & Fitness Elliptical Trainer SF-E905 is an awesome way to begin a lifelong journey to impressive cardiovascular health from the comfort of your home. It delivers excellent upper and lower body workouts without adverse effects on the knees, and joints.
This elliptical trainer features distinctly designed foot platforms enhanced with advanced anti-slip capabilities. These platforms are built oversized to ensure complete stability as you pedal yourself to fitness.
The built-in magnetic resistance is the key to improving stamina and ensuring consistent blood flow to your heart region. Fluid flowing motions are experienced by all users thanks to the built-in micro tension controller.
Nothing can be more eye-opening while working out than getting your heart data in real-time. With the integration of a world-class hand pulse monitoring system during manufacturing, the accuracy of heart rate will never be in doubt.
The Sunny Health & Fitness Elliptical Trainer SF-E905 also comes with minimal footprints, making it a perfect fit for most small corners at home. Its 68-pound weight means most users have no problems carrying it from one part of the home to another.
It operates quietly so you will never have to worry about waking up a sleeping partner or disturbing their TV time when placed in the living room. Any creaking sounds noticed can be mitigated by cleaning and oiling those parts with lube.
The frame is extremely sturdy and you don't have to be a genius to put it together with ease. If you live in a small apartment or can't afford an expensive model yet, this could be it for you.
Buy the Sunny Health & Fitness Elliptical Trainer SF-E905 here.
- Front wheels are handy for easy movements
- Compact design makes it easy to move and carry
- Oversized foot platforms ensure stability even at an intensive workout pace
- Taller people find the stride too short for comfort
- Failure to lube the parts regularly leads to squeaking sounds which can be quite annoying
Exerpeutic Aero Air Elliptical
The Aero Air Elliptical is another awesome model from Exerpeutic's long product line of durable equipment renowned for giving great value for money. It comes in a super compact design without compromising on performance.
If money is tight at the moment or you want to get your feet wet with a fairly basic elliptical machine before investing in a more expensive model in future, you are on the right track.
Whether you are looking for comprehensive workouts that put minimal stress on the joints or interested in shedding some extra body pounds, the Exerpeutic Aero Air can be a solid partner.
In fact, we can confidently state that the level of performance available on this model is similar to larger, more expensive rivals. Essentially, you get guaranteed stress-free full body workouts on a smaller machine at an even smaller fraction of the cost.
How cool is that?
Additionally, the large pedal with complementary ridges design ensures that the probability of your foot slipping to cause injuries during exercise is virtually zero.
Users are able to accelerate their fitness plans because of the level of comfort that encourages longer workouts.
This is made possible as a result of the natural elliptical motion incorporated by the manufacturer.
The positive impact of the continuous pedaling on the lower body areas is obvious. In addition, challenging upper body workouts are achieved via the machine's dual-action workout arms.
One thing is clear; working out on the Exerpeutic Aero Air Elliptical means no part of the body is left out. Even if you have never worked out in your life, you should have no problems getting used to this elliptical.
Also, you can always ramp up resistance levels via the adjustable strap tension to improve your endurance.
See, your ability to get fitter within the shortest possible time just got easier!
- Compact design that doesn't compromise on performance
- Easy dial adjustable tension gives you the freedom to choose desired level of resistance
- LCD display provides data such as Distance, Time, Speed, and Calories burned
- Stride length may be shorter for those over 6 feet tall
- Some users find the foot pedal slight too inclined
Reasons Why You Shouldn't Spend More than $200 On An Elliptical
Sure, a $200 elliptical will be far from some of the most sophisticated models you could purchase at the moment. However, there are lots of positives of going in for one of those as well as you choose carefully.
Easy on the Wallet
Nothing can be more frustrating than spending thousands of dollars on a product only to come to the realization a couple of weeks later that it isn't what you want. It then becomes an expensive piece of regret sitting unused and gathering dust at home.
Sure, you may have used an elliptical a few times in the gym but unless you get comfortable with working out on it a couple of times per week, generate maximum benefits will only be a pipe dream.
What if you lose interest in elliptical workouts a few months after spending thousands on your favorite model?
Spending up to $200 allows you to have the luxury of making mistakes. Even though you should choose one of the top models available within your budget, you will feel minimal regret if the particular model turns out later to be one you hate.
Small Footprints
The best low-budget elliptical trainers typically come with minimal footprints which enable them to fit in well at homes with space constraints. This makes them perfect for anyone regardless of their current residence including studio apartments.
The limited footprint makes it possible for lots of users to carry their elliptical trainers on their own whenever the need arises. No need to enlist the help of a 3rd party to move it from one room to another.
Also, you can frequently move it between different parts of your home depending on your fitness needs at any point in time. If you live in a mansion with lots of space, you could even move a compact elliptical outdoors during favorable weather.
Imagine exercising your body as intensely as you want while savoring some fresh air at the same time.
We are glad to be of help in your quest to find the best elliptical under 200 dollars.
The elliptical reviews above feature the top models on the market right now. Each of them comes with a few distinct features but generally, they help you achieve the same aim.
They all come with compact designs so lack of space at home can't be a valid excuse for not getting physically active.
The fact that they are light on your wallet is another great reason why you should consider one of the top 5 options reviewed here.
Remember, elliptical trainers come out tops when compared with rivals such as treadmills.


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The WD-40 Company joined Live Well San Diego as a recognized partner on September 16, 2016. Established in San Diego in 1953, the WD-40 Company is a global marketing organization dedicated to creating positive lasting memories by developing and selling products which solve problems in workshops, factories and homes in more than 176 countries around the world.
The WD-40 Company is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and San Diego residents. It's their mission to "empower people to become self-reliant using our time, talent and treasure to help put charities out of business."
The WD-40 Company has established a 'tribal culture', a self-sustaining place where its employees want to stay and grow through meaningful work, evolving norms, teamwork, community learning and a strong sense of accountability. Additionally, the WD-40 Company operates its "Fortress of Health" program, run by volunteer employees and funded through cost reductions in their healthcare service programs.
The WD-40 Company provides thousands of dollars annually to charitable organizations within communities where their employees live, and its employees routinely volunteer their time and energy to local organizations that promote better quality of life, safe communities and entrepreneurial growth. The WD-40 Company Foundation's new grant making program is designed to build self-reliance among San Diego County residents, promote a thriving and prosperous community, and create an environment where people can flourish and reach their full potential.


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Attention to Detail Saves Lives
Attention to detail is one of the most important qualities for a good health care provider and student. By trade, we have to be attentive and cognizant of the smallest factors that may impact a patient's life.
That extra zero in a medication order could end up causing a major complication for a patient, or a prescription for an antibiotic could interact to increase a patient's potassium level.
The ability to read through a situation, patient history, or hospital discharge summary and find the one or two minor, yet possibly very important factors to a patient outcome, takes time to master. Perhaps this trait is passed down from a knowledgeable preceptor to an astute student, or it can be a learned skill over time, or the result of a clinician missing one of those important details previously.
A prime example could be the evaluation of a young patient with nosebleeds.
Recently, we spent some time discussing nosebleeds as a general topic, causes, anatomy, pathophysiology, management, and ultimate treatment.
In family medicine, we commonly see patients after they have been in the emergency department or urgent care for a visit. The common statement from those providers is "Follow up with your PCP if you are not improving".
At the follow up visit, commonly we review the emergency department course, follow up on tests, imaging, and assure that the patient understands discharge instructions, new medications, and most importantly, make sure that the patient is getting better or has improved.
It can seem like a lot to cover, and certainly it is. So, it really takes a lot of diligence to cover all of the above and then still have the time to look outside the box at the diagnosis.
Case Presentation...
Let's say the patient in question has been seen for three emergency department visits in the last year for nosebleeds...
- Should we go through the motions and do the visit?
- What if we take a step back and ask WHY is the patient getting nosebleeds?
- Should we continue to assume that potentially irritated tissue in the nose from allergies has caused this repeat flare up?
We absolutely shouldn't shouln't assume.
This is how mistakes originate and continue.
If we take a step back and do a more thorough history and physical, family history, we may be shocked at what we find.
Rarer causes than "digital trauma" do exist!
It is the same reason that when reviewing a radiograph of a patient who has just fallen on their wrist, we do not stop reading and analyzing once we have seen one fracture. We keep looking, because there are other answers out there if we are willing to find them.
Von Willebrand Disease
Von Willebrand Disease is an inherited bleeding disorder categorized by a deficiency in Von Willebrand Factor. Von Willebrand Factor (Which will be referred to as VWF), is very important for primary hemostasis, as its' function is to bind to platelets and the endothelial surface after an injury. It also helps bind platelets to platelets. A deficiency in VWF is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, impacting up to 1% of the population.
Patients with VWD may not have any symptoms, as the disease course tends to be very mild. In patients with symptoms, common complaints include easy bruising, easy bleeding, a history of heavy menses, or frequent and recurrent nose bleeds.
Do we have our answer from the above?
Another possible clue may come from taking a patient's surgical history. The surgical history should ask about surgeries the patient has had, but also should ask about complications. In patients with VWD, history may show that the patient has had surgeries in the past with prolonged bleeding. Patients under going wisdom tooth extraction may have excess bleeding, or a pregnant patient may have been treated for excessive bleeding in the post partum setting.
Once the diagnosis is suspected, there should be evaluation of a thorough family history. Similar histories in family members is also suspicious and should be investigated. Patients may not be willing to bring this to the clinician's attention, as the condition may be described as "minor" and the patient may not think it important.
When evaluating with lab work, the patient initially may have a normal CBC. Thrombocytopenia is not typical of VWD. PT is usually normal, but PTT may be increased.
Evaluating specifically for VWD will include a VWF antigen, VWF activity, and Factor 8 level. VWF antigen may be positive and VWF may be decreased. More complicated assays and further evaluation via lab work can be undertaken by an experienced hematologist.
The treatment of von willebrand disease is the use of desmopressin. It is important to recall that the vast majority of patients with VWD are asymptomatic and do not need any intervention.
Patients with moderate to severe disease may have bleeding episodes that are provoked by procedures, which can be treated with synthetic desmopressin. Desmopressin is available intravenously, subcutaneously, and intra-nasally. Side effects of desmopressin include facial flushing, headache, nausea, vomiting, hypotension, and hyponatremia.
For patients with severe depletion or reduction in VWF levels, synthetic VWF can be administered. This should be managed by a hematologist.
Additionally, patients should be reminded about the risks of OTC medications such as ibuprofen and aspirin which should be avoided in this particular population.
I hope that today's article has been helpful on a few different levels. First, it serves as a reminder to be thorough, accurate, and always thinking outside of the box. Secondly, it is a review of the most common inherited bleeding disorder, sure to come up on an end of rotation exam or with the patient sitting in front of you complaining of a nose bleed.
If you're interested in diving deeper on nose bleeds, here's a video we posted sharing what you need to know...
Rick, Margaret (2018). Clinical evaluation and diagnosis of Von Willebrand Disease. UpToDate. Date of access 17 December 2018.
Rick, Margaret (2018). Treatment of von Willebrand Disease. UpToDate. Date of access 17 December 2018.


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I look down and it has coagulated, the blood. As I stepped over the chalk outline I can feel it shifting-the cracks in the fault line. Take my eyes for I no longer wish to see. I'd rather go blind! It's too ugly-society, and humans in general as a species! You now I'm right! Shaking your inflated head as you read what I write…but still, you argue this with me. Why is it you keep trying to avenge something you know is not right?
My Soul, it's on fire even though it's raining and it's not even night.
What is it then that you believe? If you do not see things as I see, please, by all means, enlighten me?!!?
Over and over, again and again, I listen to the same song because it soothes me and not because of my need to figure out how it all went wrong.
I live my life, and not by choice, on the extreme end of a spectrum, and the emotional type here is the one I speak of… intuition is the filter through which I experience the world…
"Yesterday, I saw you kissing 'Tiny Flowers', all that lives is born to die'….L.Z.
Wandering and wondering, pondering and thinking, smiling and crying, laughing as I sing, as I ride the up's and downs, the ins and outs, the labrynth of the anastomosing connection you and I have come to call "our red string"...
The rain is innocent today, it's cleansing. The raindrops produce a symphony when they hit the puddles, sining the songs they sing.
Stay up. Stay human.
"Are you kind"???????


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Students learn about sound painting Wednesday in Doudna
March 8, 2018
Creating a mental image for someone through words might be just as difficult and exciting as you think. Loraine Wible, a native of France and a graduate from the University of Cincinnati, came to Eastern's Doudna Fine Arts Center to show off "Sound Painting."
Sound painting is when artists who are normally visually trained decide to play with sound. During her visit, Wible had students and passersby describe details of different paintings and recorded what they said.
On her last day at Eastern, Wible showed some of the results she ended up with in a hallway in Doudna, which allowed people to listen as they walked by.
It was a collage of different voices, translating the physical portraits into words. Each voice was different, and the installation was in no specific order, ranging from male to female voices.
"I am creating this collection of paintings by volunteers … when you play this collection to other people who listen to it, they then paint in their mind a new image out of the one they are hearing. So, through this process we create an infinity of imaginary images," Wible said.
Wible said the point of this is to trigger the imagination but not in an aggressive way, without colonizing people's brains.
Instead, she wanted to offer options of direction to those who participated, Wible said.
Wible took a Sound Painting class in graduate school, and she really started to get into it. She began by creating a piece that she called "Sound Monochromes," where she recorded herself describing paintings that are just one color.
Wible decided once she was done to put these Sound Paintings in the bathrooms of art galleries, so people can listen to them when they are by themselves with a little surprise factor.
"Describing isn't just a passive action but an active exercise, because you are creating a new image," Wible said. "You are at a show and you are looking at artwork, then you come to the bathroom and still have artwork, but it is not an aggressive one . . . you can easily tune it out."
Over the course of her three-day stay at Eastern, Wible said she was overjoyed with the number of volunteers she had participate.
It was twice the amount she had hoped for. Wible is now back at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where she is teaching this method to her current students.
Paige Gemein can be reached at 581-2812 or [email protected].
Hi I'm Jordan Boyer and I am the photo editor and former editor-in-chief at The Daily Eastern News. I am a senior history major and journalism minor....


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Good leadership requires an ability to incite the desire to learn
A number of years ago, my nephew, Adin, expressed an interest in learning how to make an arrowhead from my brother Jack. Jack learned how to make stone tools (flintknapping) 40 years ago. In the late 1970s, there were not a whole lot of people who knew how to flintknap.
My brothers and I had an early fascination with arrowheads. While growing up in Kentucky, we often walked the newly plowed fields that adjoined our yard and were thrilled to the find several Native American arrowheads. Later, on the farm at Malaga, Ohio, we found several more arrowheads.
As time passed, Joe and I gave up the dream of being archaeologists. However, the desire only grew with Jack. He majored in anthropology at Western Kentucky University and later earned a Master's degree in anthropology from the University of Missouri.
Now, Jack is an archaeologist and assistant professor at Missouri State University at Springfield, Missouri. During his undergraduate coursework, one professor challenged Jack's class that anyone who could make a certain Native American projectile point would get an A and not have to take the final examination. Jack, who had learned the fundamentals of flintknapping six months earlier, went back to his apartment and flintknapped all weekend. For the next class, Jack presented a nice replica of the point the professor desired.
In later years, he made points, knives, and scrapers for fellow graduate students who used them to butcher deer carcasses and scrape their hides to document wear patterns of the tools. For another experiment, Jack made several points, painted them bright florescent and placed them on a gravel bar in a small stream. After each heavy rain, he located the points and recorded the distance they traveled downstream. Ten years ago, he completed a seminal book on flint resources in the Ozarks. This book was thirty years in the making.
Jack agreed to teach Adin the art of flintknapping. He laid down a piece of plastic in Mom's garage and unwrapped his tool kit that included, a thick section of elk antler, some antler tines, and a hammer stone. He also pulled out several pieces of flint.
Jack demonstrated where to hit the piece of flint to knock off a blank and how to thin the blank. Finally, he handed a piece to Adin for practice. Each blow was strategic and followed Jack's instructions. Next, Jack used the smaller antler tine to shape the edges of the blade, form the base, and make notches. After about 45 minutes, Adin had fashioned a two-inch point that looked much like an ancient tool and probably could have been used as a knife. I was very impressed.
It is interesting how the driver for learning occurs. For Jack, it was a challenge. For Adin, it was curiosity and a self-imposed challenge. Good leadership requires an ability to incite the desire to learn. In business, the desire can come from self-improvement or benefit to the team or company. Regardless of how it is achieved, learning across the organization is critical to the company's survival.
R. Glenn Ray, Ph.D., is the president of RayCom Learning. To learn more about Ray's completely revised, third printing of The Facilitative Leader: Behaviors that Enable Success, visit his Web site, www.raycomlearning.com or call him at 740-629-4536. Everyday Leadership appears each Wednesday on the Business page.


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As you read this excitement-filled post, I am on a plane headed to San Francisco. I am beyond thrilled – as I'm not sure there is a word that exists to describe my excitement – to be headed to Disney's #RogueOneEvent!
This once-in-a-lifetime trip includes a visit to Skywalker Ranch and Lucasfilm Headquarters. Honestly, I can't even believe I'm typing that sentence. This details of this trip have been embargoed for weeks and anyone that knows me KNOWS I'm horrible at secrets. But, I finally get to spill the beans!
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story And Star Wars Rebels
All Star Wars, all the time! Not only will I be previewing Rogue One and attending a press event at the home of Star Wars – the legendary Skywalker Ranch – but I'll also be interviewing much of the film's cast!
See? Han Solo gets it!
You'll definitely want to follow the hashtags #RogueOneEvent and #StarWarsRebelsEvent from December 3rd-5th! We'll have exclusive photos and interviews with Diego Luna ("Cassian"), Riz Ahmed ("Bodhi"), Director Gareth Edwards, the film's heroine Felicity Jones ("Jyn"), Ben Mendelsohn ("Krennic"), Donnie Yen ("Chirrut Îmwe"), my personal favorite Alan Tudyk ("K2SO"), and I'll get to chat again with the amazing Mads Mikkelsen ("Galen").
We'll even get to shop a little at the Lucasfilm HQ store – what would you shop for?
After lunch, we'll chat with "Star Wars Rebels" Executive Producer Dave Filoni!
It All Started With A Mouse: A Very Disney Birthday
We'll be visiting The Walt Disney Family Museum on likely the most perfect of days – Walt Disney's birthday! We'll also screen the premier episode of the new "Mickey and the Roadster Racers", coming this January to Disney Junior, and chat with producers Rob LaDuca & Mark Seidenberg.
While at the museum, we'll be treated to a guided walk-through of the "Wish Upon a Star: The Art of Pinocchio" exhibit. Did you know that Disney's Pinocchio was the second animated film produced by Disney?
Be sure to follow along my exciting adventure by following the hashtags for the event!
#RogueOneEvent, #StarWarsRebelsEvent, #MickeyRacersEvent, #PinocchioBluray


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An idyllic Cotswold village nestling in a wooded valley.
This has been a movie and historical drama film location for; Stardust, Warhorse & Poirot as well as the original Dr Dolittle.
Relax by the stream in front of the picture postcard weaver's cottages.
Discover the medieval clock in St Andrews church and the 13th Century tomb of Sir Walter de Dunstanville.
There has been no major construction here for the last 200 years.
Most buildings date from the 13th to 18th centuries.
Please be aware that guests will need to enter and leave our mini coaches via a step at the front of the vehicle. If you have any specific concerns or requirements (car seats, belt extensions etc) please contact us by email so we can assist you.


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Attrition mill
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- Mill that grinds abrasively, using rubbing action rather than impact shattering to disintegrate material. Pryor, 3
- A disintegrator depending chiefly on impact to reduce the particle size of the charge. Attrition mills are sometimes used in the clay building materials industry to deal with the tailings from the edge-runner mill. Dodd
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Spanish Teacher Jason Fritze named recipient of the 2018 Spirit of Laguna award
Jason Fritze, a Spanish elementary school teacher, was named the recipient of the 2018 Spirit of Laguna award on August 28. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jason Viloria presented the award at the annual Welcome Back Breakfast for Laguna Beach Unified School District employees.
Now in its 11th year, the award recognizes a District staff member who exemplifies extraordinary service to others.
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(L-R) Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jason Viloria, Board Member Peggy Wolff, Jason Fritze, Top of the World Principal Michael Conlon, and El Morro Principal Chris Duddy
"The energy and passion that Señor Fritze displays in teaching his students Spanish make his classroom a favorite of mine to visit," said El Morro Elementary School Principal Chris Duddy. "You won't see children completing grammar worksheets. Instead, you'll find them physically and mentally immersed in speaking and reading Spanish. I'm never surprised to find Spanish instructors from around the world visiting his classroom to observe his teaching strategies," he concluded.
Mr. Fritze is a National Board Certified Teacher in World Languages Other than English, an author, and a presenter. Originally from Oklahoma where he taught Spanish and French for seven years, he has also taught in New Jersey and Tennessee. He regularly presents at state, regional, and national language conferences and conducts workshops for language teachers throughout the United States on Comprehension-Based Methods and reading strategies in the classroom.
"Jason is a worldwide leader in foreign language instruction, and we are lucky to have him as part of the LBUSD family," said Top of the World Elementary Principal Michael Conlon.
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Jason Fritze has taught at El Morro and TOW since 2009
Mr. Fritze has taught in the Laguna Beach Unified School District since 2009, alternating his time between El Morro Elementary and Top of the World Elementary. The creative learning environments he creates for students regardless of age or ability and his continued efforts to share his knowledge with peers are evidence of his commitment to his students and profession.