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FDA Approves New Rosacea Treatment
FDA Approves New Rosacea Treatment MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A new prescription treatment for the common skin condition rosacea was approved on Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Rosacea is a chronic disease that causes redness and pimples on the skin. In most cases, it affects only the face. Rosacea is most common in women and people with fair complexions, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. The FDA approved Bayer HealthCare's Finacea (azelaic acid) Foam, 15...
Foreign Fungus Threatens U.S. Salamanders: Study
Foreign Fungus Threatens U.S. Salamanders: Study THURSDAY, July 30, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- North American salamanders could be decimated by a deadly fungus unless a ban is placed on imported salamanders that can carry the fungus, researchers report. Salamanders are popular pets, and they're shipped worldwide. However, there are concerns that a certain fungus -- nicknamed "Bsal" -- could be carried by salamanders that come from Asia, according to an article published July 30 in the journal Science . Ar...
FDA Approves 'Belly Balloon' Device for Weight Loss
FDA Approves 'Belly Balloon' Device for Weight Loss WEDNESDAY, July 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Obese Americans struggling to shed pounds have a new weight-loss option: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved a temporary, implanted balloon device to treat obesity. The ReShape Integrated Dual Balloon System (ReShape Dual Balloon) works by taking up space in the stomach and causing a feeling of being full. People would typically use the device for no longer than six months, the FDA expl...
For Women, No Link Between Kidney Stones, Osteoporosis
For Women, No Link Between Kidney Stones, Osteoporosis TUESDAY, July 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Kidney or bladder stones do not increase a postmenopausal woman's risk of osteoporosis, a new study finds. "We know in men that if you have a kidney stone, you are more likely to have osteoporosis," said corresponding author Dr. Laura Carbone, chief of rheumatology at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta. "We were trying to find out if that is also the case for women. We found that, unlike what has be...
Fluticasone Furoate Nasal spray
Fluticasone Furoate Nasal spray What is this medicine? FLUTICASONE (floo TIK a sone) is a corticosteroid. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of allergies like sneezing, itchy red eyes, and itchy, runny or stuffy nose. How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for use in the nose. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Shake well before using. Do not use more often than directed. Make sure that you are using your nasal spray correctly. Ask you doctor or health care provider if ...
Fluticasone Propionate Topical lotion
Fluticasone Propionate Topical lotion What is this medicine? FLUTICASONE (floo TIK a sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used on the skin to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin film of medicine to the affected area. Do not cover with a bandage or dressing unless your doctor or health care prof...
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Oral capsule, gastro-resistant pellets, weekly [Depression/Mood Disorders]
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Oral capsule, gastro-resistant pellets, weekly [Depression/Mood Disorders] What is this medicine? FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The weekly capsules can treat mood problems such as depression. How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medicine. You can take this medicine with o...
Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant tablet
Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant tablet What is this medicine? FLUOCINOLONE INTRAVITREAL IMPLANT (floo oh SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It is surgically placed in the eye to help treat swelling in the eye or diabetic macular edema. How should I use this medicine? The implant is surgically placed in the eye by a doctor. After the surgery, you should have regular follow up exams of both eyes. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor ...
Filgrastim (E. coli) Solution for injection
Filgrastim (E. coli) Solution for injection What is this medicine? FILGRASTIM, G-CSF (fil GRA stim) is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell (WBC) important in the body's fight against infection. It is used to reduce the incidence of fever and infection in patients with certain types of cancer who are receiving chemotherapy that affects the bone marrow, to stimulate blood cell production for removal of WBCs from the body prior to a ...
Fluphenazine Hydrochloride Oral solution
Fluphenazine Hydrochloride Oral solution What is this medicine? FLUPHENAZINE (floo FEN a zeen) helps to treat disordered thoughts and some other emotional, nervous, and mental problems. How should I use this medicine? Elixir or solution: Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake gently before use. Use a specially marked dropper or spoon to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. Take your doses at reg...
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Oral solution [Depression/Mood Disorders]
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Oral solution [Depression/Mood Disorders] What is this medicine? FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It can treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eating disorders. How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure ...
Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray, suspension
Fluticasone Propionate Nasal spray, suspension What is this medicine? FLUTICASONE (floo TIK a sone) is a corticosteroid. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of allergies like sneezing, itchy red eyes, and itchy, runny, or stuffy nose. How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for use in the nose. Follow the directions on your product or prescription label. This medicine works best if used at regular intervals. Do not use more often than directed. Make sure that you are using your nasal sp...
Fluticasone Furoate Inhalation powder
Fluticasone Furoate Inhalation powder What is this medicine? FLUTICASONE (floo TIK a sone) inhalation powder is a corticosteroid. It helps decrease inflammation in your lungs. This medicine is used to treat the symptoms of asthma. Never use this medicine for an acute asthma attack. How should I use this medicine? This medicine is for inhalation through the mouth. Rinse your mouth with water after use. Make sure not to swallow the water. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not use with a...
Fetal Ultrasound
Fetal Ultrasound Click Image to Enlarge Procedure overview What is a fetal ultrasound? Fetal ultrasound is a test used during pregnancy that creates an image of the fetus in the mother's uterus, or womb. During a fetal ultrasound, various parts of the baby, such as the heart, head, and spine, are identified and measured. The testing may be performed either through the mother's abdomen (transabdominal) or vaginal canal (transvaginal). Fetal ultrasound provides a safe way to evaluate the health of an unbo...
Femoral Popliteal Bypass Surgery
Femoral Popliteal Bypass Surgery (Femoropopliteal Bypass-Open, PTA, Balloon Angioplasty) Procedure overview What are femoral popliteal bypass surgery and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty of the femoral arteries? Femoral popliteal (also called femoropopliteal) bypass surgery is a surgical procedure that may be used to treat severe blockage due to plaque in the femoral artery. A newer, minimally-invasive procedure is percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the femoral arteries. The femoral and...
First Trimester Screening
First Trimester Screening What is first trimester screening? First trimester screening is a combination of fetal ultrasound and maternal blood testing done during the first trimester of pregnancy. This screening process can help to determine the risk of the fetus having certain birth defects. There are 3 parts of first trimester screening: Click Image to Enlarge Ultrasound test for fetal nuchal translucency (NT). Nuchal translucency screening uses an ultrasound test to examine the area at the back of th...
Firearms Many homes in the U.S. have some type of firearm. But having a firearm in the home boosts the risk for unintentional death and injury among children. A common problem is that adults underestimate a child's ability to get to a firearm in the home. Kids often aren't able to tell the difference between a real gun and toy guns. Children also aren't able to make good judgments about how to safely handle a gun. To keep your child safe from firearms, consider whether it's worth the risk to keep a fire...
Fire Safety and Burns
Fire Safety and Burns Teaching your family about safety and burn prevention could save lives. Listed in the directory below is additional information related to fire safety and burns. Fire Safety and Burns Overview Identifying High-Risk Situations Prevention
Feeding Your Child with Cystic Fibrosis
Feeding Your Child with Cystic Fibrosis How many calories does my child need? Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) are often challenged by failure to thrive or poor weight gain despite getting enough calories. Infections, breathing problems, and the body's inability to take in certain nutrients (malabsorption) can all contribute to the need for extra calories. Children with CF should have a diet high in calories. With extra calories, most children with CF are able to grow and develop normally. Children wi...
Flat or Inverted Nipples
Flat or Inverted Nipples Techniques for flat or inverted nipples A breastfeeding baby usually has little trouble breastfeeding even if his or her mother's nipples appear to be flattened. A less effective breastfeeder may need some time to figure out how he or she can draw the nipple into the mouth with latch-on. Although the benefit of using hard plastic breast shells is not conclusive, some mothers find it helps to wear them in the bra between feedings. Breast shells exert a small amount of traction to...
First Aid for Poisonings
First Aid for Poisonings Sometimes accidental poisonings can be treated in the home following the direction of a poison control center or your child's doctor. At other times, emergency medical care is necessary. Swallowed poison If you find your child with an open or empty container of a toxic substance, your child may have been poisoned. Stay calm and act quickly: Get the poison away from the child. If the substance is still in the child's mouth, make him or her spit it out or remove it with your finge...
Facts About Poisons
Facts About Poisons Children are naturally inquisitive and love to explore their world. Infants tend to put everything in their mouths and toddlers grab whatever looks interesting. Adolescents may experiment with drugs and other mind-altering substances. Consider these facts about poisonings in the United States: Each year, poison control centers receive more than 1.1 million calls about accidental poisonings among children ages 5 and under. Calls to poison control centers peak between 4 pm and 10 pm. D...
Fever in A Newborn
Fever in a Newborn The system that controls body temperature is not well developed in a newborn. Call your baby's doctor immediately if your baby is younger than 3 months old and has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. Infection A fever is common when an adult has an infection. In newborns, fever may or may not occur with an infection. A newborn may actually have a low body temperature with an infection. He or she may also have changes in activity, feeding, or skin color. Overheating While...
Fever in Children
Fever in Children What is a fever? A fever is defined by most doctors as a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) and higher when taken rectally. The body has several ways to maintain normal body temperature. The organs involved in helping with temperature regulation include the brain, skin, muscle, and blood vessels. The body responds to changes in temperature by: Increasing or decreasing sweat production. Moving blood away from, or closer to, the surface of the skin. Getting rid ...
Fetal Movement Counting
Fetal Movement Counting What is fetal movement counting? Fetal movement counting, often called kick counting, is a way a mother can help monitor the movements of her unborn baby by counting the number of kicks in a certain time period. By 20 weeks gestation, most women are able to feel their baby's movements. But, movements vary in frequency, strength, and patterns depending on the maturity of the fetus. Generally, most fetuses have circadian (biologically timed) activity rhythms and tend to be more act...
Fetal Monitoring
Fetal Monitoring What is fetal monitoring? During late pregnancy and during labor, your doctor may want to monitor the fetal heart rate and other functions. Fetal heart rate monitoring is used to check the rate, rhythm, and the presence or absence of increases or decreases of the fetal heartbeat. It also checks how much the fetal heart rate changes around the baseline. The average fetal heart rate is between 110 and 160 beats per minute. The fetal heart rate may change as the fetus responds to condition...
Fetal Blood Sampling
Fetal Blood Sampling What is fetal blood sampling? Fetal blood sampling is a procedure to remove a small amount of blood from the fetus during pregnancy. Fetal blood sampling is usually done by a specially trained perinatologist, a doctor who specializes in the care of the fetus in high-risk pregnancies. It is done as part of diagnosing, treating, and monitoring fetal problems at various times during pregnancy. A fetal blood sample may be taken to: Diagnose genetic or chromosome abnormalities Check for ...
Feeding Guide for the First Year
Feeding Guide for the First Year Making appropriate food choices for your baby during the first year of life is very important. More growth occurs during the first year than at any other time in your child's life. It's important to feed your baby a variety of healthy foods at the proper time. Starting good eating habits at this early stage will help set healthy eating patterns for life. Recommended feeding guide for the first year Don't give solid foods unless your child's health care provider advises y...
Female Growth and Development
Female Growth and Development As a female matures from a young girl into a woman, there are many important things to consider regarding her health and development. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Puberty: Adolescent Female Breast Health Gynecological Health
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome What is fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS)? An infant born to a mother who drinks alcohol during pregnancy can have problems included in a group of disorders called fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). FASDs include the following: Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). These are the most severe effects that can occur when a woman drinks during pregnancy, and include fetal death. Infants born with FAS have abnormal facial features and growth and central nervous system (CNS) problems, includi...
Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Airway
Foreign Bodies in the Ear, Nose, and Throat An infant or young child may put an object in his or her ears, nose, or mouth. Objects in the mouth may be swallowed or breathed (aspirated) into the lungs. Objects in the ears and nose can make it difficult to hear or breathe and can cause infection. An object that is swallowed may require general anesthesia and a procedure to remove it. An object that is aspirated may cause serious difficult breathing and requires a procedure for removal. Foreign bodies in t...
Fifth Disease
Fifth Disease What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is a viral illness that causes a condition called an exanthem. An exanthem is another name for a rash or skin eruption. Fifth disease is also known as erythema infectiosum and as "slapped cheek" disease because the rash can cause a child's cheeks to become quite red. Fifth disease is spread from one child to another through direct contact with fluid from the nose and throat. It can also be spread through contact with infected blood. It is moderately con...
Facts About Animal Bites
Facts About Animal Bites Most animal bites require treatment based on the type and severity of the wound. Whether the bite is from a family pet or an animal in the wild, scratches and bites can become infected and cause scarring. Animals can also carry diseases that can be transmitted through a bite. Bites that break the skin and bites of the scalp, face, hand, wrist, or foot are more likely to become infected. Cat scratches, even from a kitten, can carry "cat scratch disease," a bacterial infection. Ot...
Fluoride and Children
Fluoride and Children What is fluoride? Fluoride, either applied topically to erupted teeth, or ingested orally (called systemic fluoride) during tooth development, helps to prevent tooth decay. It also strengthens tooth enamel, and reduces the harmful effects of plaque. Fluoride also makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which aids in repairing early decay before the damage is even visible. Where is fluoride found? The most common sources for fluoride a...
Fetal Circulation
Fetal Circulation How does the fetal circulatory system work? During pregnancy, the fetal circulatory system works differently than after birth: The fetus is connected by the umbilical cord to the placenta, the organ that develops and implants in the mother's uterus during pregnancy. Through the blood vessels in the umbilical cord, the fetus receives all the necessary nutrition, oxygen, and life support from the mother through the placenta. Waste products and carbon dioxide from the fetus are sent back ...
Female Physical Development
Female Physical Development As a female matures from a young girl into a woman, many important things must be considered regarding her health and development. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Anatomy of the Breasts Normal Breast Development Anatomy of the Female Pelvic Area Menstrual Cycle: An Overview Puberty: Adolescent Female
Fruits and Veggies Matter
Fruits and Veggies Matter The Fruits and Veggies Matter Program, sponsored by the CDC and the Produce for Better Health Foundation, is a national initiative to increase consumption of fruits and vegetables by all Americans to 5 to 9 servings a day. Fruits and vegetables should be the foundation of a healthy diet. Most people need to double the amount of fruits and vegetables they eat every day. Any fruit or vegetable--frozen, fresh, canned, dried fruit, or juice--counts toward a serving. Eating 5 to 9 s...
Facts About the Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis
Facts About the Spine, Shoulder, and Pelvis Click image to enlarge Facts about the spine The vertebral column, also called the spine or backbone, is made up of multiple vertebrae that are separated by spongy disks and classified into 4 distinct areas. The cervical area consists of 7 bony parts in the neck; the thoracic spine consists of 12 bony parts in the back area; the lumbar spine consists of 5 bony segments in the lower back area; 5 sacral* bones; and 4 coccygeal* bones (the number of coccygeal bon...
First Trimester
The First Trimester The first prenatal visit The first prenatal visit is the most thorough. A complete medical history is taken, a physical exam is done, and certain tests and procedures are performed to assess the initial health of the mother and her unborn baby. The first prenatal visit may include the following: Personal medical history--This may include taking record of any of the following: Previous and current medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension), anemia, and/or...
Fractures What is a fracture? A fracture is a partial or complete break in the bone. When a fracture occurs, it is classified as either open or closed: Open fracture (also called compound fracture). The bone exits and is visible through the skin, or a deep wound that exposes the bone through the skin. Closed fracture (also called simple fracture). The bone is broken, but the skin is intact. Fractures have a variety of names. Some of the common types that may occur are: Greenstick fracture. This is an in...
Fibromyalgia What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic, widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints throughout the body. The disease is fairly common, affecting approximately 2 to 4 percent of the U.S. population, mostly middle-aged women. Although its symptoms are similar to other joint diseases, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia is actually a form of soft tissue or muscular rheumatism that causes pain in the muscles and soft tissues. What causes or triggers fibromyalgia? Alt...
Fluoride What is fluoride? Fluoride, either applied to the surface of the teeth, or consumed through the water supply or supplements (called systemic fluoride) helps prevent tooth decay. It also strengthens tooth enamel, and reduced the harmful effects of plaque. Fluoride also makes the entire tooth structure more resistant to decay and promotes remineralization, which aids in repairing early decay before damage is even visible. Where is fluoride found? Topical fluoride Products containing fluoride, lik...
Food Poisoning
Food Poisoning What is food poisoning? Food-borne illnesses affect millions of Americans each year. Many people who think they have the "stomach flu" or a virus are really victims of a mild case of food poisoning, caused by bacteria and viruses found in food. Particularly vulnerable to these infections are young children, the elderly, pregnant women (because of the risk to the fetus), and people with chronic or serious illnesses, whose immune systems are already weakened. What causes food poisoning? Mos...
Food-Drug Interactions
Food-Drug Interactions What happens during a food-drug interaction? Food-drug interactions can happen with both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, including antacids, vitamins, iron pills, herbs, supplements, and beverages. Some nutrients can affect the way you metabolize certain drugs by binding with drug ingredients, thus reducing their absorption or speeding their elimination. For example, the acidity of fruit juice may decrease the effectiveness of antibiotics such as penicillin. D...
Facts About Diabetes
Facts About Diabetes What is diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that means your body does not make enough insulin. Or it means that your body is not able to use the insulin it makes. Your body needs the hormone insulin to change blood sugar (glucose) into energy. Without insulin, too much glucose collects in your blood. Diabetes may also be a result of other conditions. These include genetic syndromes, chemicals, drugs, pancreatitis, infections, and viruses. Diabetes can be one of three types: t...
Fungal Infections of the Skin
Fungal Infections of the Skin Many types of fungal skin infections require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) Tinea Infections (Ringworm) Tinea Versicolor
Facts About Blood
Facts About Blood What is blood? Blood is the life-maintaining fluid that flows through the body's blood vessels: Arteries Veins Capillaries What is the function of blood? Blood carries the following to the body tissues: Nourishment Electrolytes Hormones Vitamins Antibodies Heat Oxygen Blood carries the following away from the body tissues: Waste matter Carbon dioxide Click Image to Enlarge What are the components of blood? The components of human blood include: Plasma. This is the liquid component of b...
Food Poisoning Quiz
Food Poisoning Quiz Find out what you need to know about keeping your family safe from foodborne illnesses. 1. Perishable foods are foods that decay quickly. These foods should not be left at room temperature longer than 2 hours. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Refrigerate or freeze perishables, prepared foods, and leftovers as soon as you can. It's best if these foods are put in the refrigerator or freezer within 2 hours after using. This will keep harmful bacteria f...
Food Safety Quiz
What Do You Know About Food Safety? Each year, millions of Americans become ill from foodborne illnesses and thousands die. To help prevent foodborne illness, you can take steps to ensure the safety of the food you eat. To learn more about food safety, take this quiz, based on information from the FDA. 1. You should use soap to clean your fruits and vegetables before eating them. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is You should not use soap, detergents, or bleaches on fruit...
Food Quiz
Take the Food Quiz Following a sensible diet is a cornerstone of good health. Find out how much you know about healthy eating by taking this quiz, based on information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). 1. Snacking may keep you from becoming overly hungry and overeating. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Healthy snacking can help you moderate the amount of food you eat. This will make you less inclined to overeat at your next meal or late at night in fro...
Flu Quiz
What's True About the Flu? See how much you know about the flu by taking this quiz. 1. Stomach flu is the worst kind of flu. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is People commonly call viral gastroenteritis the "stomach flu." The flu is actually a respiratory illness. People often use the word flu for any infectious illness they get. The flu is a specific type of infection caused by the influenza virus. A. True B. False 2. The CDC recommends that only people 50 and older get...
Fibromyalgia Quiz
How Much Do You Know About Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia affects about 5 million Americans. Women of childbearing age are most likely to have fibromyalgia, but it can affect men, children, and older women, as well. Test your knowledge of fibromyalgia by taking this quiz. 1. What is fibromyalgia? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Fibromyalgia is a collection of painful symptoms. It is not a disease. A. Small tumors in muscle tissue B. A collection of painful symptoms C. Ext...
Fats Quiz
What Do You Know About Fats? Fat is 1 of the 3 main components of food, along with carbohydrates and protein. It's important to a healthy diet – but only in modest amounts. And not all types of fat are healthy. Find out more about fat by taking the following quiz. 1. Which of these food types is the main dietary cause of high cholesterol in the blood? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is Although it might seem that the cholesterol in your diet would have the greatest impac...
Fiber Quiz
The Big Fiber Quiz How much fiber should you get each day? Is there more than 1 kind of fiber? What foods contain fiber? See how much you know about fiber by taking this quiz. 1. Experts say that fiber can be good for your health if you get how many grams a day? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is A. 5 grams per 1,000 calories B. 10 grams per 1,000 calories C. 14 grams per 1,000 calories 2. Fiber is found in naturally stringy vegetables and meats such as flank or skirt st...
Fats in Foods Quiz
Fats in Foods Quiz How much do you really know about the fat that lurks in your food? Take this quiz and find out. 1. How many calories are in 1 gram of fat? You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is All fat contains 9 calories per gram. A gram of either carbohydrate or protein contains 4 calories, and a gram of alcohol contains 7 calories. A gram is a unit of weight, and 1 gram is about the same weight as a standard paperclip. A. 7 B. 9 C. 11 2. How many teaspoons of fat are i...
Food Allergy Quiz
Food Allergy Quiz Do you or does someone in your family have a food allergy? Take this quiz and learn how to better cope with this condition. 1. Although many people think they or their families have food allergies, only about 5 percent of children have proven allergies to food. You didn't answer this question. You answered The correct answer is And among adults, the incidence of clinically proven food allergies drops to about 4 percent of the population. A. True B. False 2. Food intolerance is potentia...
Frequently Asked Questions About Testicular Cancer
Testicular Cancer FAQ Q: What is testicular cancer? A: Testicular cancer is cancer that starts in the testicles. The testicles are two male reproductive organs that hang below the penis in a sac called the scrotum. Click Image to Enlarge In adult males, each testicle is usually slightly smaller than a golf ball. The testicles make several hormones, mainly testosterone. They also make reproductive cells called sperm. There are different kinds of cells in each testicle, each of which can grow into one or ...
Frequently Asked Questions About Vulvar Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions About Vulvar Cancer Q: What is vulvar cancer? A: Vulvar cancer is cancer that starts in the vulva, which is the outer part of the female reproductive system. Click Image to Enlarge The vulva includes the skin folds under the pubic hair that protects the urethra and vagina. Vulvar cancer is rare, in that it represents only about 4 percent of all female reproductive organ cancers. If it is found in its early stages, vulvar cancer is highly curable. Fortunately, most cases are di...
Frequently Asked Questions About Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Frequently Asked Questions About Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about nonmelanoma skin cancer. Q: My skin is dark and I tan easily. Can I still get skin cancer? A: Skin cancer is more common in people with fair skin, but it can occur in all people, including those with dark skin tones. Q: Sunscreen SPF (sun protection factor ) numbers range from 2 to 100+. What number do I need? A: Most people need a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Some expert groups, s...
Frequently Asked Questions About Melanoma
Frequently Asked Questions about Melanoma Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about melanoma. Q: What is the skin? A: The skin is the body's biggest organ. It keeps water and other fluids in the body. It also keeps out germs and other foreign substances. The skin has these 3 layers. Click Image to Enlarge Epidermis is the top layer. It is very thin and protects the body from things such as germs that could get inside and cause harm. Melanoma forms in skin cells, called melanocytes, which...
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Environmental and political concerns are generating a growing interest in alternative engine fuels such as biodiesel. Biodiesel is a renewable energy source produced from natural oils and fats, which can be used as a substitute for petroleum diesel without the need for diesel engine modification. In addition to being biodegradable and non-toxic, biodiesel... more...
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Biofuel is a renewable energy source produced from natural (biobased) materials. This book discusses the production of transportation fuels from biomass (such as wood, straw and household waste) by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. It is suitable for undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in energy engineering, and professional fuel engineers. more...
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Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Bruce, who has been named a Top Doctor in three guidebooks. Dr. Bruce is recognized in the 2015 editions of Castle Connolly's America's Top Doctors for Cancer, America's Top Doctors, and Top Doctors: New York Metro Area. In fact, 2015 marks an exciting...Posted on Apr 28, 2015 by Department Author In Brain Tumor News, Brain Tumors, Craniopharyngioma, Gamma Knife News, Glioma, Meningiomas, News, Pineal Tumor, Pituitary Tumors, Skull Base Tumors, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Welcome Neurosurgeon Dr. Marc Otten to our Columbia Team!
We couldn't be happier to announce the addition of Dr. Marc Otten to our neurosurgical team here at Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Otten is an exceptional surgeon--we should know, we trained him. After completing his medical degree with honors at...Posted on Sep 15, 2014 by Department Author In Blog, Brain Tumor Blog, Brain Tumors, Neurosurgeons, Pituitary Tumors
Lillian Wellington's Wellspring of Gratitude for Neurosurgeon Dr. Anthony D'Ambrosio
It happens every year in April, but each time Dr. Anthony D'Ambrosio is surprised and delighted: on his birthday he receives a thank-you card from his patient Lillian Wellington. In 2010 Dr. D'Ambrosio removed a cyst from Lillian's brain. "My doctor told me I would never see again," says Lillian...Posted on Sep 8, 2014 by Department Author In Brain Tumor News, Brain Tumors, News, Pituitary Tumors
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The Pituitary Network Association (PNA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people with pituitary tumors (a type of brain tumor), their families and the medical professionals who take care of them. In a recent issue of their eNewsletter, The Pituitary Network Association...Posted on May 28, 2013 by Department Author In Areas of Expertise, Blog, Brain Tumor, Brain Tumor Blog, Brain Tumors, Doctors, Neurosurgeons, Pituitary Tumors
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Whether it's high profile publicity stunts or really making a statement, spammers are on notice from social networks. The "terms of use" agreement every person has to electronically sign, before becoming a member of MySpace or Facebook, is being used against spammers in court.
MySpace won a default judgment against "Spamford" Wallace, back in May, 2008. The infamous Scott Richter also had to pony up $6 million to MySpace back in June. Mr. Richter's spamming exploits are well known, from his $7 million settlement with Microsoft back in 2006, for alleged illegal spam activities. Last week Facebook filed a law suit against Adam Guerbuez. He is accused of hijacking some 4 million Facebook accounts to market illegal drugs and other offensive products.
Different than other Internet companies, social networks won't allow a person to send the first message on a social network, without agreeing to a very carefully worded online document. This agreement MySpace members sign specifically says a person must pay MySpace $50 for each unsolicited email. This agreement appears to hold its own, as in a case with MySpace vs. TheGlobe.com. The judge upheld that particular agreement provision.
It's usually harder to prove the exact injury to a company. Having exact dollar amounts in the usage agreements helps the social networks win cases. Under the CAN-SPAM Act, each violation is quantified with $100 in damages, and triple that amount if it's done willfully.
It appears that for both Plaintiff and Defendant, these high profile cases provided both sides with a huge amount of publicity. In most cases parties settle the spam lawsuits. AOL and Microsoft fought have fought off spammers, with high profile law suits. "The legal publicity stunts have an impact, just not always the desired one" says John Dozier Jr. of Dozier Internet Law, which represents Internet marketing companies facing spam accusations.


text: http://www.mathopd.org/ I browsed the list archives and found that a port of Mathopd was attempted in 2001. But it's not in ports now, and talk about it seems to have died. It builds and runs nicely on OpenBSD, and if people care I'll be happy to port it. However, if someone else is already working on it, there's no sense duplicating effort.


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When the NBN is install to your home, part of the hardware installed by the government will be a device called the Network Termination Device (NTD). This is what the network connects to, and as such, it plays a similar role to deliver the internet to your house as your modem does now. You still need to share the connection though, so you will need a router.
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The National Broadband Network (NBN) is a project commissioned by the Australian Government to upgrade the level of internet access in Australia to be in line with other major countries around the world. The goal of the NBN is to deliver faster and more reliable internet access to all Australians.
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Our comparisons show the maximum download and upload speeds that can be achieved through each type of broadband connection. These speeds are wholesale speeds as sold to the Internet providers. As each internet provider must get link the user from the NBN fibre to the internet, there is no guarantee that this maximum speed will actually be achieved by every user. There are a number of external factors that may contribute to the actual achieved speed, including:
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Colorado River Reaches Gulf
She wasn't necessarily popping champagne Thursday, but conservationist Jennifer Pitt was certainly celebrating the arrival of water from the Colorado River into the Sea of Cortez.
Colorado Governor Touts Air Pollution Rules
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is touting the state's new air pollution curbs on the oil and gas industry – but he insists that local efforts to curb drilling run afoul of constitutional property rights.
Colorado Oil, Gas Panel OKs Groundwater Sampling Rule
Colorado oil and natural gas regulators on Monday approved rules making the state the first to require energy companies to do groundwater sampling both before and after they drill.
Obama Promotes Energy In Colorado, A State Divided By It
President Barack Obama had good reason to choose Colorado for a backdrop Thursday talking about energy policies.
Halliburton Exec Takes A Swig Of Fracking Fluid In Denver
An energy company executive's deed at an industry conference this month is bringing attention to new recipes for hydraulic fracturing fluids.
Groups File Separate Lawsuits Over Colorado Emissions
Environmental groups have filed two lawsuits in federal court over power-plant emissions in Colorado.


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Texans' Secret Weapon Unveiled… with OneTexFan All the great players in the NFL acquire a nickname during their career. Here are several NFL players of note who have played professional football for Houston over the past decades. Many are already in the NFL Hall of Fame: Earl "The Tyler Rose" Campbell Dave "Ghost" Casper Billy […] [Read More]
Random mostly Texans things for your weekend reading
Working on some blog posts, but in the meantime, here's some random, mostly Texans things of note: Matt Schaub, Officially Cleared for Action. As expected, Matt Schaub was cleared to play by the doctor who performed the surgery on his Lisfranc foot injury. Really, he looked good to go when he was doing drills on […] [Read More]


text: Only one thing would have made Sunday's firing of Avalanche coach Joe Sacco an injustice. That's if ownership and management implied: "You wanted us to do something, and we did. We identified the problem, and fired him." A little later, the Avalanche also confirmed that vice president of hockey operations Eric Lacroix — the son of team president Pierre Lacroix — also has left the organization. That's an interesting, even intriguing development, but doesn't dramatically change the realities.


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The IO&NGO Security Overseas Seminar is a two-day course that teaches participants about overseas security and safety risks, and strategies to prevent and prepare for threats. Experts from State Department, Peace Corps, and elsewhere will cover topics on criminal trends, surveillance, explosives/mines, hostage survival, cross cultural issues, crisis management and more. Consular Affairs and OSAC experts will brief participants on the assistance and services available abroad.
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CeBIT 2010: Debian with BSD Kernel
Debian developer Alexander Reichle-Schmehl presented Debian GNU/kFreeBSD at the Open Source Forum at CeBIT. The FreeBSD port should become an official part of the upcoming Debian version 6.0 free distro.
The new architectures kfreebsd-i386 and kfreebsd-amd64 will become a part of Debian's new offerings. The "k" in the name, Reichle-Schmehl indicates, is only that the FreeBSD kernel is involved and not the C libraries, for example. The FreeBSD kernel currently in use is version 7.2, with an update to 8.0 possible. The operating system should provide the "best of both worlds," the stable BSD kernel and Debian's package management and infrastructure.
Benchmarks for Linux and BSD kernel performance aren't yet established, Reichle-Schmehl admits, but there are other benefits: the BSD kernel is developed in clearer structures and has more stable interfaces, such as for the device files. Then also are features not available with Linux, such as the Pf BSD package filter, the ZFS filesystem from Sun, dtrace and BSD Jails. Even the NDIS driver is now in the kernel. A downside is that some Linux-specific software won't run, such as requires INOTIFY or ALSA. As usual, the Debian project removes firmware binaries from the kernel that don't strictly fit its free software guidelines.
What's still missing from GNU/kFreeBSD as a complete operating system? ZFS and Fuse are not yet available as binary packages and IPv6 integration is missing for the route command and others (currently only IPv4 is supported). Also still in the works is a compability layer for the Linux kernel's INOTIFY interface. At present 15% of the Debian package archives don't work with the BSD port.
Debian GNU/kFreeBSD is currently available for download and testing from the port's homepage. A mailing list can provide help. Debian's system can be seen at the Univention booth at CeBIT in Hall 2 B36.
Why Bother?Seems to defeat the point of BSD. BSD fans will tell you the difference between Linux and BSD is that BSD is an integrated whole, not a collection of mix-and-match bits.
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Qemu Flaw Lets the Guest Escape
Xen project announces a privilege escalation problem for Qemu host systems
Android Bug Threatens Millions of Users
Attackers can compromise an Android phone just by sending a text message
Lenovo and Canonical Announce Laptop Deal
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Mozilla Firefox Blocks Flash
More embarrassment for Adobe's embattled multimedia tool
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Mozilla's script blocker add-on could be putting malware sites on the whitelist.
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The Internet community officially banishes the notoriously unsafe Secure Sockets Layer protocol.
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Popular desktop environment continues the Gnome 2 legacy – with new support for the Gnome 3 toolkit.
US Government Requires HTTPS
The Obama White House has issued a memorandum telling all US government agencies they must use HTTPS for all websites and web communication.
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September 10, 2009
Vol.25, No.01
On the Streets of Tehran
A political prisoner caught in the middle of a dramatic political struggle between Iran and the U.S., Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi captured the attention of the world when reports surfaced of her imprisonment in Iran. Abducted by four men early one morning in January 2009 and placed in solitary confinement, Ms. Saberi, who was working as a freelance journalist in Tehran, contributing to NPR and the BBC among others, was falsely accused of spying for the United States. Ms. Saberi, a former Miss North Dakota, who led an all-American life before moving to Iran was sentenced to eight years in prison. Her battle for freedom would last 100 days before an appeals court released her following an international uproar. In the midst of reaching out to Iran to start a dialogue after decades of political deadlock, the Obama administration harshly criticized Iran over her imprisonment and there was speculation that Iranian President Ahmadinejad intervened on her behalf as a diplomatic overture.
Since the disputed Iranian election, hundreds of thousands of Iranian citizens took to the streets of Iran have called for free and fair elections. The Iranian regime's reaction of using deadly violence to quell the protests sparked outrage among its citizens and the international community. Living in Iran for the past six years as a journalist, Roxana Saberi witnessed the developments in Iran firsthand. She is able to weave together the political, cultural, and historical significance of these events as they continue to unfold, and what it means for democracy, the Middle East and the world.


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Biometric safes are safes that are fitted with a biometric fingerprint lock. This lock type has a built-in fingerprint reader. To open a biometric safe, simply swipe your finger on the fingerprint reader. The fingerprint reader compares its scan of your fingerprint with its record of authorized fingerprint scans. If there is a match, the safe will open. If not, the user will be denied entry. Modern biometric safes are highly reliable....[Read More]
Biometric safes have a number of advantages over safes with other available locking mechanisms, such as key-locks, dial combination locks, and electronic locks with digital keypads. One advantage is that you don�t have to worry about being locked out of your safe if you lose the key to the safe or if you have forget or misplace the combination to the safe. With biometric locks, your finger is your key, which you always have with you. Another advantage of safes with biometric fingerprint locks is that they can be programmed to accept several fingerprint scans from several authorized users, such as all the members in your household or some subset, such as only the adults in the household. You can even program a biometric fingerprint lock to accept several of your own fingers.
The one disadvantage of safes with biometric fingerprint locks is their price. Compared to traditional locking mechanisms, biometric fingerprint locks are more expensive. Over time, as manufacturing processes are refined and economies of scale are reached, the price will decline and safes with biometric fingerprint locks will become more commonplace. For now, safes of this type, while highly desired, remain out of reach of many consumers for their relatively high cost.
Biometric safes often have one or more backup entry options, such as a mechanical key override or a secondary digital keypad. Although modern fingerprint readers are quite reliable, backup key locks and secondary digital keypads are still potentially very useful because they provide a means of access in case something goes wrong, such battery failure or water damage.


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PEELER: Old Roomies Part of Inaugural Baseball Class
RALEIGH, N.C. Every day for three weeks, Chris Cammack would get three phone calls during his third-period study hall at Fayetteville High School. One was from Wake Forest baseball coach Jack Stallings. One was from North Carolina baseball coach Walter Rabb. And one was from NC State baseball coach Sam Esposito.
All of them were recruiting the slugging shortstop to play for their schools.
One day, Cammack figured it was time to choose and put an end to all the recruiting calls. He was frankly tired of being called to the principal's office every time the phone rang. So, during his morning shower, Cammack decided whoever called him first that day would be his college coach.
When the inevitable call came right after he sat down at his study-hall desk, Cammack said to himself: "Well, here goes the rest of my life."
He picked up the phone, said hello and waited.
"Chris," said the voice on the other end of the line, "this is Sam Esposito from NC State."
And that's how Cammack, a future ACC Player of the Year and one of only four players to ever earn first-team All-ACC four consecutive years, chose to play baseball for the Wolfpack.
His future teammate, roommate and best friend, pitcher Mike Caldwell, picked the Wolfpack simply because Esposito, trying to put together his first real recruiting class, was willing to take an undersized left-handed pitcher who had just completed three consecutive shutouts, including back-to-back no-hitters.
In the 42 years since, few people have had a greater impact on the success and history of NC State baseball than Cammack, Caldwell and Esposito, which is why they were the first three inductees into the NC State Baseball Hall of Fame. Today, weather permitting, the trio will be recognized prior to the Wolfpack's noon game against Hofstra.
Back in the spring of 1967, Esposito was in his first season as the Wolfpack's baseball coach. He needed a couple of cornerstones for his program, to go along with the players he already had on hand: Freddie and Francis Combs, Steve Martin, Darrell Moody and Alex Cheek.
Cammack and Caldwell (along with only one other scholarship player, Joe Frye) added key components to a team that Esposito called his "River Rats," a hard-scrabble lot of North Carolina kids who proved to be as good as any team in the country that year.
The magical 1968 baseball season rivals anything else in Wolfpack athletics, including two men's basketball national championships, individual national titles and multiple bowl victories. The Pack won the school's first ACC baseball title on a one-hitter by Caldwell, advanced through the NCAA District III tournament with another gem by the freshman pitcher and finished third in the College World Series.
It remains the program's only trip to the baseball championship in Omaha, Neb.
While Cammack and Caldwell did not enjoy the same team success the rest of their career, they became two of the ACC's best individual players. Cammack was a first-team selection all four years at NC State and was named the 1969 Player of the Year after hitting .429, with two homers, 16 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 26 games. Caldwell, who posted a 32-10 career record, was a first-team selection in 1970 and '71 and was the 1971 ACC Player of the Year.
Cammack, who was drafted on four different occasions by major league teams, walked away from baseball after college. He didn't like the money he was offered after he graduated from NC State with a degree in economics, and lit out for Charlotte to work for the Aetna Life and Casualty Insurance Co. He ran marathons, was a part of a 1974 national slow-pitch softball championship and learned to love golf.
He and a partner opened a successful insurance agency, with offices in Greensboro, Charlotte, Fayetteville and Raleigh. The pair recently sold the agency and the 60-year-old Cammack is retired.
"I had always planned to play pro ball," Cammack said. "But I also promised my parents I would finish school. I was ready to sign after my senior year, but they gave me a low offer. I said No.' Pride or something took over and I just walked away. But I never regretted it. I was very blessed with my business career."
There's no doubt in Caldwell's mind that Cammack could have been an exceptional major league third baseman.
"For two years, I tried to talk the people in San Diego into bringing this kid out and letting him go through a couple of tryouts," Caldwell said. "I saw the people who were playing and there's no doubt in my mind that Chris Cammack could have been a major league third baseman, no doubt in my mind at all.
"But I think Chris' life has turned out rather well and he's doing very well with the life choices he has made."
Caldwell, named one of the ACC's 50 all-time greatest players in 2003, had an extremely successful professional baseball career. Drafted in the 12th round of the 1971 by the San Diego Padres, he made his major league debut later that summer, starting against the Atlanta Braves.
For 14 seasons, he was a reliable starter for the Padres, San Francisco Giants, the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers. In 1978, he was 22-9 with a 2.36 ERA for the Brewers and finished second in the voting for the Cy Young Award. In 1982, he started three games against the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series and picked up two victories.
He retired after the 1984 season with a career record of 137-130. Since then, he has been a pitching coach for several organizations. Wednesday, he leaves for spring training with the San Francisco Giants and will serve as the pitching coach for the rookie-level Arizona Giants.
"When I got a chance to play pro ball, I started in the right place in the right time," Caldwell said. "I threw strikes. I got the chance to go to San Diego, because they needed a couple of left-handed pitchers. I fit the bill. Next thing you know, I've played for 14 seasons and have been coaching for the last 26 years. It's been an absolute dream come true."
Cammack and Caldwell have remained close over the years. Wednesday, they met in Raleigh and drove to NC State's game against Elon. Thursday, they played golf together. And Saturday (or maybe Sunday) they will delight in being recognized at Doak Field, which was just two years old when they first arrived at NC State and looks much different after its recent renovations.
Both players still love NC State so much so that both their sons played baseball for the Wolfpack. Todd Cammack played briefly in the 1990s, while Daniel Caldwell pitched for Elliott Avent's 2002 team that advanced to the NCAA Super Regional against Miami.
"This is a tremendous honor to be picked for the NC State Hall of Fame," Caldwell said. "I think it's pretty ironic that two guys who roomed together as players ended up being inducted into the inaugural class.
"More importantly, I'm glad the program has decided to start this, not particularly for myself or for Chris, but because it will give the baseball program a lot of positive recognition. I want this program to become a national program again. One of the highlights of my career as baseball player was going to the 1968 World Series. I want other NC State players to have that same experience."
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