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The LSD-for-alcoholics story deserves a closer look
…help alcoholics to get sober has been accepted without much reservation. The article is a meta-analysis of 6 studies of the effect of a single dose of LSD on subsequent drinking by people we are told are alcoholic. All the studies reviewed and compiled in this paper were performed prior to 1970. So even a cursory glance at this article tells us we're talking about research that is about a half-century old. Assuming the research is vali…1
Troubled BMJ news release on young fathers & early death risk
…ceMediaCentre.org published this reaction from a professor of Applied Statistics: "One problem is that it is an observational study and it's always hard to work out what is causing what from observational studies. The authors are careful in their wording, and don't go further than saying that the findings suggest the association between young fatherhood and midlife mortality is likely to be causal. The basic problem is that we can't be sure wheth…8/20/2013
Scary coffee stories – add cream and two lumps of caveats
…e unfounded. I always have to remind first-time readers that I'm not knocking the potential importance of observational studies. They are what they are and they ain't what they ain't. At last check there were more than 170 stories about this study that turned up on a simple web search. One of the study authors, in this video, explains that another of the team's papers in another journal points to benefits or protective ef…9/26/2014
Flawed news about skirt size-breast cancer observational study
…en further, explaining other limitations of the research. As always, I point journalists to our primer, "Does the Language Fit the Evidence? Association Versus Causation." It provides good and bad examples of language used to describe observational studies. ————————- Tweet Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/garyschwitzer https://twitter.com/healthnewsrevu and on Facebook….5/25/2011
Today's scorecard on observational study news stories: 2 wins, 1 loss
Maybe our continued messages about how journalists need to do a better job explaining observational studies are getting through. HealthDay reported on an observational study, emphasizing the limitations: "Research tracking more than 84,000 postmenopausal women for an average of 10 years found that those whose diets included more baked and broiled fish — defined as five or more servings per week — had a 30 percent lower risk of…6 7/18/2012
Blog says pre-diabetes emphasis is "manufacturing diabetes"
…erests behind diabetes treatment appeared in a series of articles published in the BMJ recently. Post-marketing studies of new insulins: sales or science? Post-marketing observational trials and catastrophic health expenditure Post-marketing observational studies: my experience in the drug industry. Excerpt: "…some of the studies I worked on were not designed to determine the overall risk:benefit balance of the drug in the general po…9/19/2013
Too much uneven, imbalanced reporting of colon cancer screening studies
…today's discussion – colonoscopy gets the preferential treatment. Witness the news coverage of two studies in the New England Journal of Medicine this week. Time.com: Colonoscopies Could Prevent 40% of Colorectal Cancers CBS.com: Regular colonoscopies may cut colorectal cancer risk by 40 percent Huffington Post: Colonos Edit copy screenings every 10 years could prevent 40% of colorectal cancers EverydayHealth.com: Regular Colonosco…1 1/22/2015
Coffee & melanoma: add to annals of abused translation of observational research
The annals of confusing news stories about observational studies showing an association between coffee and…fill in the blank…have a new entry. Do a Google search for "coffee and melanoma" and you'll get thousands of returns. Many of these stories inappropriately used causal language – suggesting that a cause-and-effect had been proven, when it hadn't. TIME, for example, headlined it, "This Drink Co…2/24/2012
Observational study miscommunication of the week: citrus & stroke
…2; and it's possible other healthy habits or diet choices accounted for the stroke differences seen among citrus lovers, some experts say. We offer a primer on our site, "Does The Language Fit The Evidence? Association Versus Causation." It goes into great detail explaining how many messages about observational studies are miscommunicated, and what wording can be used to ensure accuracy. …8/19/2014
Yay for a BMJ journal news release for including caveats about an observational study!
…ial factors, as well as individual-level social support. The researchers say their findings echo those of other studies which have found a link between well integrated local neighbourhoods and lower stroke and heart disease risk. This is an observational study so no definitive conclusions can be drawn about cause and effect, and the researchers admit that some potentially important risk factors, such as family history of heart disease/stroke and…10/25/2011
Another day, another slew of misleading media messages on observational study
…get a bit weary of writing about it. But as long as journalists continue to use the wrong language to describe observational studies, I'm going to keep plugging away. This recurring flaw was one of three I identified in a popular blog post last week, "How the News Media May Hurt – Not Help – Health Literacy Efforts." Observational studies can't establish cause-and-effect so it is simply inaccurate to use activ…7 6/11/2014
BMJ news release on red meat & breast cancer may have misled reporters again
…Full Episodes,Indecision Political Humor,The Daily Show on Facebook In this case, if you don't understand observational studies, or you don't understand what "association ? causation" means, and you have a major medical journal's news release using causal language….but you're still confused or uncertain…you just ask a provocative question, slap on the question mark at the end, and you're safe….2 3/11/2011
Coffee & stroke: what the study didn't prove and what some stories got wrong
…across America today blaring lines like "Coffee may reduce stroke risk." It was a big study, but an observational study. Not a trial. Not an experiment. And, as we say so many times on this site you could almost join along with the chorus – observational studies have inherent limitations that should always be mentioned in stories. They can't prove cause and effect. They can show a strong statistical association, but they c…9/4/2013
Basics for Evaluating Medical Research Studies
…on many of the themes we touch on so often on this website as we analyze media messages about medical research studies. Themes such as: problems with observational research limitations of surrogate markers…surrogate endpoints…intermediate markers…proxy markers bias, confounding and chance in studies intention-to-treat analysis absolute versus relative risk number-needed-to-treat (NNT) confidence intervals Strite and Stuart als…7/15/2011
Reminder of our online toolkit: tips for understanding studies
…site may still be unaware of one important little corner of the site – our "Tips for Understanding Studies." It's just a collection of brief little primers on important topics such as: Resources for Reporting on Costs of Medical Interventions Association Versus Causation (primer on limitations of observational studies) "Off-label" Drug Use and Marketing 7 Words (and more) You Shouldn't Use in Medical New…


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Embark on a comfort-style journey through Peru and into Bolivia
Travel to Peru and discover the secret land of the Incas as you journey along the coastal shores of Lima, travel beneath the Amazon Jungle's lush canopy, past the llama-filled plains of the Sacred Valley and beyond to tiny colonial towns. Head to the dizzy altitude of Lake Titicaca before journeying to Bolivia and immersing yourself in the history of La Paz. Be held in thrall at the sight of Machu Picchu .This insightful adventure through Peru is sure to leave you astounded by the magic and mystery of the sacred land of the Incas.
- Explore Lima's colonial centre
- Go wild in the Amazon
- Speak some Quechua in the Sacred Valley
- Trek the Inca Trail
- Experience the wonder of Machu Picchu
- Visit Lake Titicaca's floating reed islands
- Have an authentic experience on a homestay
Day 1-2 Cuzco
Arrive Cusco and take your complimentary transfer to the joining hotel.
Today you have a pre-departure meeting at 4pm. Please check the notice board in reception for the confirmation of the time and place.
Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader.
The Cuzco region truly is the heart and soul of Peru. The city itself is the continent's oldest continuously inhabited city and was the home of the Incas for two centuries before the Spanish built their first capital here. Today Cuzco is a fascinating combination of both cultures. Inca-built walls line the central streets and many of the elegant colonial buildings are built on or around Inca foundations. This is a city steeped in history, tradition and legend and is a perfect base for explorations into the Inca world or to enjoy a range of outdoor activities.
Take the time to acclimatise to the city's 3,450 m (11,150 ft) altitude and explore the many Baroque churches and ancient temples that dot the city.
Your leader will take you on a walking tour including a visit to the Coca Museum - where you can learn more about this infamous plant which has been an essential part of life in the Andes for centuries - and the local San Pedro market.
There are several impressive Inca ruins within the city. The most easily accessible is Coricancha, which was the Inca empire's richest temple. Once plated in thick gold, the Spanish built a Dominican church atop its sturdy walls.
For you to make the most of your free time in Cusco, your trip includes a "Full Boleto Turistico", a tourist pass that gives you access to 16 archaeological sites in and around Cusco, including Qenqo, Tambomachay, Pukapukara, Saqsaywaman, amongst others.
For lunch or mid-morning coffee and cake head to Yanapay restaurant at 415 Ruinas St. This restaurant uses all its profits to support children in Cuzco through Aldea Yanapay and its social projects. For more info on Aldea Yanapay visit: http://yanapay.facipub.com/
Parts of your trip go above 2800 metres / 9200 feet where it is common for travellers to experience some adverse health effects due to the altitude - regardless of your age, gender and fitness. It even happened to Sir Edmund Hillary!
Before your trip: Some pre-existing medical conditions are known to severely worsen at high altitude and be difficult to adequately treat on the ground, leading to more serious consequences. It is imperative that you discuss your pre-existing medical condition/s with your doctor. We understand certain medications are reported to aid acclimatising to high altitude. Please discuss these options with your doctor.
During your trip: While our leaders have basic first aid training and are aware of the closest medical facilities, it is very important that you are aware of the cause and effects of travelling at altitude, monitor your health and seek assistance accordingly. Please read the following document carefully and, during your trip, utilise the table on the back daily to record your own perspective of your general health and any symptoms you may experience:
Day 3 Sacred Valley/Ollantaytambo
The Sacred Valley, located between the towns of Pisac and Ollantaytambo, was greatly treasured because of its climate, fertile land and the presence of the Urubamba (Sacred) River.
At the Sacred Valley you will visit the stone fortress of Sacsayhuaman where massive stone blocks that form the walls of this site give you an awesome picture of how highly developed Inca engineering was. Looking over the city from its hilltop position, the fortress is built out of massive stone blocks and is the ultimate example of the Inca's military strength.
You will visit a local community here, to gain a greater insight into the local lifestyle. If it happens to be market day, you will be able to wander the stalls and hunt down beautiful hand painted beads and ponchos. You will enjoy lunch with the local community.
Next you will head to the town of Ollantaytambo. Built over an ancient Inca town, which is a magnificent example of Inca urban planning, this is one of the few places where the Incas defeated the Spanish. Ollantaytambo's archaeological site is located to the east of the Plaza de Armas and the upper terraces of this site offer great photo opportunities of the squared grid town below.
Day 4 Aguas Calientes
Sitting at the base of Machu Picchu in a picturesque valley, Aguas Calientes takes its name from the numerous hot springs that are dotted throughout the area.
Day 5-6 Machu Picchu/Cuzco
MACHU PICCHU: While it's thought Machu Picchu was built around 1440 as a country retreat for Incan nobility, there is evidence this had been a sacred Incan site for much longer. Another school of thought is that this was an astronomical observatory. There's plenty of time for you to decide for yourself as you wander around the many temples, palaces and living quarters. You will have a guided visit (approx 1.5-2 hrs) with plenty of free time afterwards.
After taking advantage of the seemingly endless photo opportunities, it's time to return to Cuzco for a well deserved shower and a pisco sour.
WAYNA PICCHU: Due to Intrepid's internal safety policy our leaders are specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting with booking this activity.
We return by local bus to Cuzco (90 mins approx.) The rest of today and tomorrow are free for you to continue exploring Cuzco. Your included "half boleto turistico" will give you access to archaeological sites of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo and Tambomachay, in the outskirts of Cuzco.
For lunch or mid-morning coffee and cake head to Yanapay restaurant on 415 Ruinas St. This restaurant uses all its profits to support children in Cuzco through Aldea Yanapay and its social projects. For more info on Aldea Yanapay visit http://yanapay.facipub.com/
Day 7-8 Puno/Lake Titicaca
Puno is situated on Lake Titicaca, and is a fusion of Quechuan Indian and Aymara culture. It is recognised as the cultural capital of Peru, with an abundance of festivals, music and dancing.
You will go on a tour of the lake on a motor boat, visiting the floating islands that are built on totora reeds. In fact everything on these islands are crafted from reed, including their boats which last up to 12 months.
Stay in Puno in a hotel.
Day 9-11 La Paz
Bolivia's timezone is 1-2 hours ahead of Peru.
On route to La Paz we stop at Tiwanaku for a guided visit.
Tiwanaku archaeological site was where the Incas learned about building systems and agricultural practices.
At around 3,600 m, La Paz feels like the top of the world. It's not far from it and vies with Tibet for the title of highest capital in the world. Although Sucre is the official capital of Bolivia, La Paz is the centre of commerce, finance and industry. Despite the abundance of colonial architecture, La Paz's indigenous roots run deep, and the atmosphere in the market-filled streets is both modern and traditional.
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time.
Meals10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
TransportBus, Minibus, Train, Boat
AccommodationHotel (10 nights)
Included activities
- Coca Museum
- Orientation Walk - Cuzco
- Private bus to Sacred Valley and local community visit
- Full Boleto Turistico Pass, which gives you access to 16 archaeological sites in/around Cuzco (Transport & guides are not included)
- Machu Picchu entrance and Guided Tour
- Full Day Lake Titicaca tour
- Tiawanaku archaeological site and museum tour
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Days 2-3 Amazon Jungle
Day 12 Lake Titicac
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Our Simply Peru trips score an average of 4.7 out of 5 based on 10 reviews in the last year.
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A well varied tour taking in a great deal of scenery as well as historical features.
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Inequality of Child Mortality among Ethnic Groups in Sub-Saharan Africa
Brockerhoff, M., Hewett, P., Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Voir page 38 le resume en francais. En la pagina 39 figura un resumen en espanol.
Accounts by journalists of wars in several countries of sub-Saharan Africa in the 1990s have raised concern that ethnic cleavages and overlapping religious and racial affiliations may widen the inequalities in health and survival among ethnic groups throughout the region, particularly among children (1, 2).(a) Paradoxically, there has been no systematic examination of child survival chances in relation to ethnic groups across countries in the region, including the majority of African countries that have experienced relative peace over the past decade or more. This shortcoming is conspicuous insofar as early cross-national analysis of ethnicity and mortality, using data from the 1960s and 1970s, concluded that "ethnicity ... exerts a strong influence on mortality in countries where ethnic groups appear to be sharply differentiated" (3). Neglect of mother's ethnicity, in particular, as an influence on child survival, is remarkable in the light of countess studies that have emphasized the central importance of maternal characteristics and behaviour for child health in Africa.
This paper uses survey data from 11 countries to examine whether ethnic differentials in child mortality have been pronounced in many sub-Saharan African countries since the 1980s.(b) While some African offspring are the result of interethnic marriages, the analysis focuses on the ethnic affiliation of the mother, given women's heavy responsibility for childrearing.(c) Of particular interest is whether one of two ethnic groups selected in each country experienced better child survival chances -- compared with the test of the population in their countries -- as a result of their geographical concentration in of close to the country's largest city, or in favourable ecological settings, or in critical centres of economic activity.
Conceptual issues
The few comparative studies of ethnic group mortality in Africa are mostly based on births and deaths in the 1960s and 1970s. These demographic studies generally reveal enormous differentials but provide scant interpretation of these discrepancies. Tabutin & Akoto (11), for instance, found that the probability of dying before 2 years of age was twice as high among the Luo as among the Kikuyu in Kenya, and 40% higher among the Hutu than among the Tutsi in Rwanda. In Cameroon, ethnic membership was the strongest predictor of child survival chances. While these findings went unexplained, the authors concluded that "the .ethnic variable should always be controlled in a study of mortality" (11, p. 54). A more intensive analysis of Cameroon data showed that Hauossa-Foulbe children had higher neonatal mortality than others -- presumably because of a high incidence of sexually transmitted disease among their parents -- but lower mortality thereafter, perhaps because of some combination of dietary factors and reduced exposure to acute diseases (12). Two separate studies showed that the Peul (or Fulani), one of the largest ethnic groups in the Sahel region, had an under-2-year-old mortality that was 10% higher than that of the majority Bambara in central Mali (13), but 30% lower mortality than the majority Wolof and Serer in the Sine-Saloum region of Senegal (14). Both studies proposed that group differences in child care, notably in nutritional practice, accounted for the variation in mortality. In the mid-1960s the Tonga of the Gwembe District in southern Zambia had 20% higher child mortality ([sub.5][q.sub.0]) than the country's population as a whole (234 compared to 190 deaths per 1000 live births), but experienced a one-third reduction by the early 1990s (down to 156/ 1000) while the national level remained stable (15). Differential mortality decline was attributed, in this case, to an exhaustive set of expanded preventive health care services in Gwembe.(d)
Such imprecise accounting for ethnic child mortality differences no doubt reflects the heterogeneity of sociocultural and ecological settings in Africa. …


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It doesn't seem to be in high-end Dulwich. But I don't think I'll ever be buying there in any case. We'll need more room when the kids get older and a three bed place will be prohibitive. Unless we get banker-geddon (which I'm praying for).


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This stuff any good? The team is switching to them next year, and away from the trashbag's and sponges from this year.
As some of you know, I'll be leaving the country and be on a foreign team, so this'll be my training and some racing kit.
This stuff any good? The team is switching to them next year, and away from the trashbag's and sponges from this year.
As some of you know, I'll be leaving the country and be on a foreign team, so this'll be my training and some racing kit.
I was in a club that used Pactimo for a year. Most everyonr hated it. The fit was strange, the chamois was uncomfortable, the seams were in the wrong place and the color rubbed off. When we met with the reps before we went with them they had some samples but what we got wasn't the same at all. ymmv, but I would never wear that stuff again unless I absolutely had no choice.
Actually, over there, mail-order husbands are big...and waddaya know? I got bought.
I have 4 Pactimo bibs from local club...for me theyre very comfortable. Im unaware of the the different 'models' they may have available but the ones I have are great. I think these are from 08.
The Ascent bibs are horrible. The Summit bibs are more expensive and are much more comfortable, but still far from the best I've ever used.
Hate it. bib sizes were off, imo.
gravity: it's not just a good idea, it's the law.
My team just switched to Pactimo. My opinion might change in the next several months, but so far, so good. Saying that, one or two of my teammates have had some problems with chamois coming unstitched and zippers falling off, but so far I've seen none of that and Pactimo seems to be willing to work with us on the issue.
Everyone's different, but the chamois on our bibs are fine for me (I think we have the ascent chamois). Not $200 bib fine, but adequate for long training rides and races. I like the fit of their bibs as well, but this is also subjective. Pactimo's size large is a bit smaller than Squadra's (our previous kit) large, but Squadra's large was a hair too big for me, so it all worked out. It's not as bad as Sugio, where it runs so small that I have to wear XL.
I haven't done a huge number of rides in the kit yet, though, so we'll see. So far I like the stuff better than our previous Squadra kit.
Oh, and they are on time with their stuff too. That's one of the big problems we've had with other kit suppliers. They advertised with us a guarantee that they would have the kits by a certain date else the cost is on them.
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"If youre new enough [to racing] that you would ask such question, then i would hazard a guess that if you just made up a workout that sounded hard to do, and did it, youd probably get faster." --the tiniest sprinter
"Well, I guess you can cut the arts as much as you want... Sooner or later, these kids aren't going to have anything to read or write about." (Richard Dreyfus as Glenn Holland)
We have it. Mixed feelings. We have the highest level bib/chamois. Fit seems to change drastically season to season. We have about 3-4 years worth of gear we use interchangeably.
To clarify about the bibs - I find they stretch out very quickly for me. The chamois is more comfortable than I thought it would be. If I am going to go ride all day I don't grab my kit. 2-3 hrs or less and I do.
Decent quality gear for the price.
Overall my team didn't like it, but I didn't have any complaints. The material is super thin and silky (kinda like PJs), which I like. The skinsuit survived a couple crashes without ripping so I was happy.
Fit is weird, so trying on is must.
Dude. Gross.
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The Summit bibs and jersey's are absolutely great.
+1 that the fit is..."different"
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an apparatus for long-term ventilation and drainage of the middle ear cavity via enhancement of the normal physiologic functions of the eustachian tube.
2. Background of the Art
Adequate ventilation and drainage is essential for normal middle ear function. The Eustachian tube is purported to function in middle ear ventilation, drainage, and protection Chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction has been implicated in the pathogenesis of many otologic problems and is thought to be a principal cause of surgical failures. Patients with chronic middle ear disease have often been shown to have a mechanical narrowing or stenosis of the Eustachian tube, usually at the isthmus (junction of the bony and cartilaginous portions). This stenosis prevents normal function of the Eustachian tube.
Various methods have been devised to restore middle ear ventilation and drainage in the setting of chronic Eustachian tube obstruction. These have included elaborate procedures to restore Eustachian tube patency such as Eustachian tube irradiation and complex surgical shunt procedures. These are highly morbid procedures that have failed to gain widespread acceptance.
Most surgical procedures performed at this time involve bypassing the blocked Eustachian tube by implantation of a surgical prosthesis, usually in the tympanic membrane (ear drum), for ventilation of the middle ear cavity via the external ear canal. An example of such a ventilation tube is that disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,807,409 to Paparella et al. These devices are deficient for several reasons. The body naturally extrudes these prostheses over variable time intervals. While functioning, they create the dual problems of a tympanic membrane perforation and an embedded foreign body exposed to a non-sterile environment. In addition, placement of a ventilation tube at the time of tympanic membrane or middle ear reconstruction can disrupt graft healing. U.S. Pat. No. 4,695,275 to Bruce et al., describes another type of ventilation tube designed to resist extrusion from the tympanic membrane. This prosthesis can function for a longer period of time but has a high incidence of persistent ear drum perforation following extrusion or removal, in addition to the aforementioned deficiencies.
Several attempts have been made to create a prosthesis for permanent aeration of the middle ear cavity. These prostheses also ventilate the middle ear through the external ear canal, however, they require a more complicated surgical procedure for insertion. U.S. Pat. No. 3,982,545 to Silverstein, describes a silicone rubber tube inserted into the middle ear through a hole drilled in the bony external ear canal. This prosthesis requires frequent cleaning as it has a tendency to obstruct, especially when inserted simultaneously with chronic ear surgery. U.S. Pat. No. 5,047,053 to Jahn, describes a similar permanent ventilation tube composed of hydroxylapatite. This tube is capable of biointegration with the bony ear canal. However, it does not eliminate the problems of extrusion or obstruction. Once obstructed, a second surgical procedure is required to remove or replace it.
All of the aforementioned inventions seek to provide an alternative method for middle ear ventilation and drainage rather than attempting to resolve the obstruction of the Eustachian tube itself. Anatomical studies have demonstrated that middle ear secretions are propelled toward the Eustachian tube orifice and away from the tympanic membrane, thus limiting the utility of the above prostheses implanted in the tympanic membrane. These studies suggest that enhancement, rather than bypass of the natural drainage pathway, the Eustachian tube, would provide optimal ventilation and drainage.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,015,607 to Wright, III, discloses a prosthesis for implantation in the Eustachian tube designed to provide permanent middle ear ventilation. The design comprises a simple hollow silastic tube with an attached flange. Both preliminary results published by Wright, III et al. in Laryngoscope, pp. 207-214, vol. 87, 1977, and long-term results published in ORL, pp. 834-837, vol. 86, 1978, were promising in a highly selective group of patients. However, attempts to extend use of the prosthesis to cases of refractory otitis media were "almost universally disappointing" in that the lumen of the prosthesis was usually completely occluded. A simllar study by Lesinki et al. in Laryngoscope, pp. 1413-1427, vol. 90, 1980, failed to reproduce any positive results, revealing high rates of tube protrusion, extrusion, mucosal inflammation, and obstruction. Seventy-seven percent of these ears had to be re-explored with removal of the prosthesis.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,645,584 describes a tympanostomy tube used in the treatment of a middle ear disorder, which is made of pure titanium or a titanium alloy. The tympanostomy tube comprises an elongated tubular member having a lumen formed longitudinally therein, the tubular member having substantially uniform diameter over the length thereof. The tubular member defines a wall of substantially uniform thickness, and the wall has a concavity inwardly formed on a portion of the elongated tubular member in a circumferential direction at right angles to a longitudinal direction thereof. The concavity is spaced from one end of the tubular member to form a flange portion on the tubular member, the lumen being longitudinally different in diameter and having a smaller diameter at a position at which the concavity is formed than at a position at which the concavity is not formed.
Almost all permanent prostheses inserted in the body will eventually cause an inflammatory tissue response and either become obstructed by encrustation or rejected and extruded. Since all stent materials cause some degree of mucosal incorporation, removal of a permanent stent has the attendant risk of causing bleeding and tissue injury. A permanent prosthesis also carries risk of pressure-induced erosion and injury to the adjacent carotid artery. In addition, a permanent Eustachian tube prosthesis is not desirable in many circumstances, such as in pediatric patients, in whom Eustachian tube dysfunction tends to be transient.
It is an aspect of the present invention to provide a Eustachian tube stent of superior design that is specifically adapted to the Eustachian tube environment. Another aspect of this invention is to provide a stent that will remain in place for a sufficiently long period of time to effect condition mediation without promoting inflamatory tissue ingrowth and obstruction or causing discomfort to the patient. Yet another aspect of this invention is to provide a stent composed of a biodegradable material that will be absorbed in a predictable manner, thus obviating the need for a second surgical procedure to remove it. Still another aspect of this invention is to provide a stent that is capable of carrying and eluting a drug that will enhance Eustachian tube lubrication and opening of the tube, and will resist infection and blockage.
The present invention provides an apparatus for long-term ventilation of the middle ear cavity that solves all of the problems discussed above. The stent of the present invention is positioned in the Eustachian tube with its proximal end open to the middle ear cavity. The preferably eccentrically-placed flanges secure the proximal end of the stent at the tympanic orifice of the Eustachian tube and prevent migration of the stent. The stent is easily positioned in the Eustachian tube under direct visualization after the medical practitioner has incised or lifted the tympanic membrane. The stent is advanced under direct visualzation, preferably over a stylet, guide wire, or over a flexible endoscope. Once the stent is inserted, the tympanic membrane is allowed to heal without perforation or communication between the external ear and middle ear spaces. The stent may be inserted at any convenient opportunity, such as at the time of middle ear exploration or reconstructive surgery.
The stent is specially adapted to the Eustachian tube environment. It comprises a hollow tubular body, preferably consisting of a network of biodegradable polymeric fibers having a primarily longitudinal orientation. It maintains patency and enhances aeration and drainage without having to exert a radial expansile force on the Eustachian tube. The stent components preferably degrade at a programmed rate, the rate being designed to permit a pre-determined safe duration of mucosal contact. The stent is wide proximally but narrows past the stenosed isthmus of the Eustachian tube. The preferably, eccentrically-placed flanges project laterally so as not to interfere with normal middle ear mucociliary clearance at the superior and inferior aspects of the Eustachian tube. The flanges support the stent from slipping within the Eustachian tube. There is no specific ridge or structure on which they hook or are supported, as the tympanic orifice is a flat surface. However, the stellate (radial projection shape) shape supports the stent from slippage. The flanges also may be flexible and exert a radial force when compressed to lessen the radial projection. The stent falls short of the distal end of the Eustachian tube so as to prevent autophony and ascending infection. The distal end of the stent is collapsible or flexibly compressible so as to protect the middle ear from unsavory conditions in the nasal pharyrnx, including infection, excessive noise, or excessive positive pressures such as that produced by violent sneezing or coughing. While the entire stent may be somewhat flexible, it is one important embodiment that the distal end is more compressible than the proximal end. With that feature, with the Eustachian tube in the resting closed state, the distal end will be more collapsed/compressed than the proximal end. In this manner, the distal end will be significantly closed or collapsed while the proximal portion will maintain a constant opening pressure across the area of narrowing in the stent. The distal portion should be collapsed to prevent the sensitive middle ear and inner ear from being exposed to refluxed secretions and excessive noise or pressure.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention
FIG. 2 is a side view of the prosthesis of FIG. 1
FIG. 3 is an end view of the proximal end of the prosthesis of FIG. 1
FIG. 4 is a view of the prosthesis of FIG. 1 positioned in the Eustachian tube
The detailed features of the preferred embodiment of this invention can best be seen by reference to FIGS. 1-3.
One embodiment of the Eustachian tube stent 10 of the present invention is shown in FIG. 1. Although the stent of the invention is desirably compressive by any construction (e.g., a single tube element with longitudinal openings that allow some compression), the following described embodiment is one of the preferred designs. This preferred design comprises a hollow tubular body consisting of two parallel rigid, semi-rigid, or stiff but flexible arms 11. The stent has a proximal end 15 and a distal end 16. The stiffness of the arms is acceptable within a broad range, even though certain ranges of flexibility are preferred. For example, the arms should be more flexible than a 1 mm×5 mm stainless steel flat sheet and less flexible than a 0.3 mm×5 mm 50,000 weight average MW polyvinyl chloride flat sheet. More preferably, the arms should be more flexible than a 0.5 mm×5 mm stainless steel flat sheet and less flexible than a 0.3 mm×5 mm 100,000 weight average MW polyvinyl chloride flat sheet. Each semi-rigid arm has an eccentrically positioned, laterally-oriented flange 14 projecting radially or outwardly from the proximal end 15 of the stent 10. The term 'eccentric' is used in the description of the invention has to do with the placement of the flange along the length of the stent, not with regard to its orientation with respect to its radial disposition from the stent. The parallel arms are preferably connected by supporting arches or a central supporting, discontinuous tube 18 at staggered intervals on the superior and inferior surfaces, or interior and exterior surfaces of the stent. The most distal segment 19 of the stent 10 lacks these supporting arches and is preferably somewhat compressible to allow normal passive Eustachian tube closure.
The description of the two-arm design is only a preferred embodiment for effecting compressibility in the core of the stent. A single core with a series of openings or an extended opening than enables compressibility of the structure (as opposed to compressibility of the material as would occur with a soft foam material) is also useful. There may be spacing elements within the structure that are compositionally compressible, while the stent composition itself is only structurally compressible. The term "two-arm" construction is used to describe a compressibility in the stent core. The core does not have to have two separately molded or extruded or otherwise manufactured elements, and may comprise a single element having two segments or two areas joined by at least one more flexible area which will preferentially flex. The flexibility/compressibility is desirable so that excessive forces exerted by the stent structure in a radial direction are prevented. The reduced pressure reduces the risk of perforation of the Eustachian tube and erosion into the adjacent carotid artery.
FIG. 4 shows a Eustachian tube stent 10 of the present invention properly positioned within the Eustachian tube passage. The figure shows a cross-section through the external ear 20 and ear canal 24. The stent is inserted past the tympanic membrane 21 and secured at the tympanic orifice of the Eustachian tube 23 by its flanges 14. The proximal end 15 of the stent 10 communicates with the middle ear cavity 22. The distal end 16 of the stent 10 is located about two thirds of the distance to the nasopharyngeal opening 25 of the Eustachian tube 23.
The dimensions of the stent can be varied in keeping with the variable dimensions of the human adult and pediatric Eustachian tubes. The stent 10 in FIG. 2 contains a proximal segment 12, which is located within the bony Eustachian tube 23 and has a length 26 of about 10 to 14 mm and an outer diameter 31 shown in FIG. 3 of about 2 mm. The distal segment 13 is located within the cartilaginous Eustachian tube 23 and has a length 27 of about 10 mm and an outer diameter 30 shown in FIG. 3 of about 1.5 mm. The proximal and distal segments are joined by an intervening segment 17 that traverses the Eustachian tube isthmus, having a length 28 of about 2 to 4 mm and an intermediate diameter between the diameters of the proximal end 15 and distal end 16 of the stent 10. The overall length 29 of the stent is about 22 to 28 mm. The outside diameter 32 of the flanged proximal end 15 is about 4 to 6 mm.
The tubular body and flanges of the present invention may comprise any structural material that is biocompatible and provides the necessary physical properties described herein. For example, the composition of the stent may comprise polymeric materials (both natural and synthetic), ceramic materials, composite materials, metals, metal oxides, and combinations of such materials. Biodegradable materials are preferred. One preferred structure comprises a network of biodegradable polymeric fibers having a caliber or average diameter of about 0.3 to 0.4 mm. The network may comprises a non-woven network, woven network, knitted network or the like. Poly-l-lactic acid is a particularly suitable material for stent construction, lasting up to 2 years or more in vitro before total degradation. However, alternative biodegradable polymers such as amylose and amylopectin derivatives, polyamides, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetals, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyacrylates, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes (mixtures thereof, blends with other ingredients, or copolymers thereof) are general, non-limiting examples of useful polymers. Although silicone resins could be designed to be controllably biodegradable, as is known in the art, they are not preferred. The stent may be coated by a polymer or coating composition, such as a carrier molecule such as hyaluronic acid, Perylenem™, heparin, and the like which may aid in lubrication, thrombo-prevention, bacterial resistance, and drug-carriage. The stent can be cross-linked or bound to a drug by gamma irradiation, chemical binding (as with binder or crosslinking molecules such as N-hydroxysuccinimide), or any other method. The stent may also be capable of the controlled release of a drug such as a surfactant, lubricant, antibiotic, antifungal agent, anti-inflammatant, or the like, which has been shown to decrease the opening pressure of the Eustachian tube.
The stent of the present invention is easily inserted, may be used concomitantly with middle ear surgery, and need not be removed by surgery. It is preferably degraded at a programmed rate, minimizing complications associated with indwelling effects. For example, the stent may be designed to degrade at a rate wherein structure may be completely removed by aqueous solution flushing in twenty-four months, eighteen months, twelve months or the like. The structure should preferably maintain sufficient structural integrity to maintain patency of the Eustachian tube for a designed period of time. For example, the period of treatment may be for a period between two weeks, two months, six months, twelve months or the like. A measure of the ability to maintain structural integrity would be that the stent can sustain a radially applied force without breaking (after the defined period of time) that is at least one-half of the structural force that can be sustained prior to implantation or immersion in a test environment. The stent presents a lubricious, biologically neutral surface capable of eluting a surface-active agent, thereby mimicking the function of the normal Eustachian tube. It is well-known in the art that chemical materials, including lubricants, medicaments, and the like, may be dissolved or dispersed in a polymer and this will bloom or exude or migrate from the polymer for local delivery of the material.
The foregoing description is considered to be illustrative, and modifications or improvements may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. It is intended, therefore, by the appended claims to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
J.W. Wright, III et al. "Preliminary results with use of an Eustachian tube prosthesis", Laryngoscope, vol. 87, 1977, pp. 207-214.
J.W. Wright III et al. "The Eustachian tube prosthesis revisited", ORL, vol. 86, 1978, pp. 834-837.
S.G. Lesinski et al. "Does the silastic Eustachian tube prothesis improve Eustachian tube function?", Laryngoscope, vol. 90, 1980, pp. 1413-1427.
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Hawn shares his sponsor's explanation via Twitter:
As a result of his pending lawsuit, Hawn was unable to comment or identify the sponsor in question when contacted by MMAmania.com, but we'll be sure to update you on this story as it unfolds.
According to mmafighting they have now agreed to pay him.
Here is the update.
Rick Hawn for the UFC.
That sponsor is a real bag of Ds. Like anybody is going to shop there now..
That company looks like shit.
Umm. I just bought a lottery ticket and lost the drawing... I want my money back... WTF
Paying or not, big scratches on their rep now.
Was this seriously over $1500? The owner of that company is not the brightest bulb in the drawer, is he?
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Made in Illustrator. 2.5-ish hours to complete Twili, not including magic shine or error checking, but including eyes (not shown here obviously).
Reference: dl.dropbox.com/u/3549038/Perma…
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Vector trace for all parts but Cutie Marks by me. Cutie Mark by Hawk9mm fav.me/d576v7v
Thanks to SirCxyrtyx for error checking and the magic tutorial.
The AI file is here dl.dropbox.com/u/3549038/Perma…. If you use either version, send/comment me a link to the finished product and give credit and link-back in the description. Thanks!
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Edit 2012/10/22: Better magic effect, eye glow and other fixes. Hope you like the new version! The old version is here dl.dropbox.com/u/3549038/Perma…
Edit 2012/10/28: Figured out how to curve the cutie mark.
Edit 2013/09/14: Applied the "better tapers" to the front leg.
That said, it may take me a while to get around to it. If you'd like to make your own version, go ahead. Just follow the credit requirements stated in the description
First of all I don't want to put anything to pressure you on your back, secondly, someone requested ME to make this base, not you, it wouldn't be fair if I just slack off and let you do it.
And yeah, I'll follow the credit requirements.
The head is misshapen because hair is supposed to cover it. I'm not sure what you intended use-case is, so AA is off. Ideally you would just use/modify the AI file, rather than the PNG, but perhaps you don't have the program.
Anyway, have fun!
"I remember a lecture on magic I attended when I was younger. The old professor ranted and rambled for an hour or two, citing theories, statistics and facts about magic, and at the end she said, 'We are the products of magic. We are helpless, irrelevant users of this indifferent force of nature. Our very existence is dependent on it. Learn to respect it, or it will disrespect you.' But I know now that she didn't respect magic. Not truly. She treated magic like it was some dimwitted animal from the Everfree--dangerous, but controllable. Not as the miracle that it is.
The atheists and apostates of the world continuously try to break down magic into rules and mathematical formulae because they are frightened of it. They have no faith. The non-believers reject the truth because they cannot bear to think that their 'scientists' and 'scholars of magic' might not have all the answers. Magic is a gift--a blessing from the Goddess--but they would rather shun that gift and stay in the dark where they do not have to fear the unknown."
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We'll leave it there for today everyone, thanks a lot for all the questions and comments. They call preliminary final weekend the "people's grand finals", let's hope there's big crowds at both and we get a couple of ripping contests leading into an even bigger one next week. Enjoy it all, and see you back here at 12pm next Thursday.
SO HISTORY triumphs over form. So far this September, anyway. Two weekends ago, some long-standing finals football maxims looked set to be seriously challenged. They weren't.
Never has a team looked as well qualified to give the flag a shake from beyond the top four as did Geelong. West Coast and Fremantle went into semi-final weekend in as good a touch as any of the sides that had finished above them. And they're all gone.
Again, we're left with the same four teams who finished the end of the home-and-away season in the top four spots. Again the capacity of a qualifying final loser to regain its equilibrium was underlined, the imposing statistic now 24 of 26 since the 2000 revamp of the final eight rebounding to win a preliminary final spot.
But the penultimate weekend of the AFL season gives us two preliminary finals in stark contrast. One, the Hawthorn-Adelaide clash, is looming as a bit of a mismatch, reflected in the odds, the Hawks at $1.18 the third shortest-priced favourite of the past 13 seasons.
The other, on Friday night between Sydney and Collingwood at ANZ Stadium, shapes as a potential classic. It's also a game in which two competing threads of recent history will be at counter-purposes.
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Golden speaks about loss in season opener
COLLEGE PARK, MD. — Here is what Hurricanes coach Al Golden had to say after Monday night's 32-24 loss to Maryland:
— "I thought we were ready. We competed [and ] we answered a couple of times, but we just made too many mistakes. If you make those mistakes, you can't win."
— [on Miami's mistakes] "There are no moral victories. The things that we could control today – the penalties, the turnovers – we did not and it cost us the game. If you had said to me leading up to the game if we could hold [Maryland] to 20 points in this opener with all the things that we had to rearrange on defense, I would have said that would have been a great job and that's what we did. We gave up two offensive scores.
"So from that standpoint, [we have] too much experience on offense for us to turn the ball over and have those kinds of penalties. Again, that starts with me. We're going to get it fixed. Clearly, I'm disappointed because [turnovers] haven't been something we've been doing and I'm not accustomed to it."
— [on Miami's defense] "When you're playing offenses like [Maryland] you've got to be patient and you've got to make plays on third down or make plays in the red zone. We made some plays in the red zone. Our kids kept fighting and competing. I know they got a lot of yards, but if we could have held them on the defensive side given the changes we had there and the inexperience we played with, I would have been really pleased.
"There are a lot of things we have to fix on defense. Certainly, we can't give up that many yards no matter who's in the game, but the offense has got to do better protecting the ball and eliminating the penalities, the negative plays.
— [on playing amid NCAA investigation distractions] "Again, make no excuses, starting with me. We had enough on this trip to win this game and we didn't make the plays. Maryland did. Give them credit. They did a better job in the penalty and turnover department and won the game."
— "Maryland came out with a fury. We knew they would. We kind of survived the early flurry, went back and took the lead at the beginning of the third quarter. We clearly had opportunities. Lamar takes a run down to, I think the 6 yard line [late], and we got a penalty and ended up with three points there [instead of a touchdown]. That could have been the difference in the game."
— "I get judged on how the team performs and I didn't get the team to perform the way it needs to perform in terms of penalties and turnovers. It's something we have set out to fix for a long period of time. We have gone enormous stretches without any turnovers in the spring and in the summer. And then to come out and do that was disappoitning. The penalties, we've got to get fixed, starting with me and the coaches."
— [on Miami's defense, particularly the secondary, and allowing 348 passing yards] "We made a lot of changes over there to get ready for this game. We have to play better. We have to have a better design in the future. But clearly we didn't execute the way we needed to. We gave up way too many yards. We didn't take the ball away enough. We weren'ty as good as we needed to be on third down.
— "We've just got to keep moving forward. We'll get some guys back now. Hopefully, the farther we get away from this game and the [NCAA investigation] story breaking, we'll be able to just continue to focus on ourselves. But again, there's no excuses. We had enough talent here to win tonight and we didn't do it."
— [On his message to players in the locker room after the game] "Just to stay together. There's going to be a lot of people trying to pull u apart. Don't make any excuses. We had enough talent to win. We need a few less penalties, especially in criticial times when we had a chance to make big plays, and we need to protect the ball better.
"When the offense gives them two touchdowns, that's hard to overcome. I've seldom been around a team that can do that. And we had plenty of experience on offense. So we've got to look at ourselves and get that fixed."
— [On RB Lamar Miller, who finished with 119 yards rushing on 18 carries] "He's in good shape. He's a good player. We got him 18 touches. I would have liked to have had that a little higher. Clearly we can't have those penalties to do that. We can't be in second-and-long or third-and-long. We've got to get his [number of] touches up a little bit."


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ELLENSBURG, Wash. (AP) — A Central Washington University athlete wonders how an airline could lose track of her pole vault poles.
Kati Davis had to use a borrowed pole Friday at the NCAA Division II track and field championships in Pueble, Colo., and was unsuccessful in three attempts. She had earned all-America honors in the indoor season and last year's outdoor season.
She told KOMO-TV (http://is.gd/tuzNdg ) she had paid a $200 oversize baggage fee at Sea-Tac Airport when she flew to Colorado last week, but her poles did not show up until the day of the competition. Her coach was driving to the Denver airport to pick them up and got stuck in traffic.
So Davis had to compete without her coach or poles — with disappointing results.
The airline refunded her $200.
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A major thoroughfare in east Vancouver was blocked Monday afternoon while emergency responders cleared a four-vehicle collision.
The crash at Southeast First Street and Northeast 192nd Avenue was reported at 12:27 p.m. A car reportedly ran a red light, causing a T-bone collision, and then hit two other cars, said Kim Kapp, spokeswoman for the Vancouver Police Department.
Three of the four vehicles were towed.
Two ambulances were sent to the site and drove patients to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, but no life-threatening injuries were reported, Kapp said.
The road was blocked for about 45 minutes between Southeast Mill Plain Boulevard and Southeast First Street, and C-Tran buses were temporarily rerouted.
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Was really quite good and so easy to make - the 5 minute prep time is accurate (as is the 45minute baking time). My friends ate it up (although they will eat anything). I think It really turns out (at least mine did) more like a corn pudding or spoon bread - it is indeed very moist. I think next time I would do with a combo of fresh and creamed corn. I think it also needed some cumin
Made this in my mini muffin tin cooked at the same temp for 18 minutes. great as an appetizer with a little sour cream mixed with Taco Seasoning to top it off.....off the charts
Excellent recipe - easy to do and flipped out of my baking pan slick as could be. Very very tasty - love the contrast between the sweetness of the bread with little tiny kicks of jalapeno now and then. I'd used a can of chopped green chili's along with some chopped jalapeno's in a jar. Very tasty. I can't get store bought cornbread mixes up here so used Paula G's Cornbread Mix (Cornbread Mix) and highly recommend it. And if I might add....this is the ONLY way to eat canned creamed corn.....
I used three boxes jiffy mix, added a can of mexican corn, drained (corn with red and green peppers). I used 2% milk , only 2 cups and added a spoonful of heavy sour cream. I used fresh jalepenos and a little bacon ( 4 slices crumbled). It was awewsome!
Very good! I loved the taste of the jalapenos in it. It was a very moist corn bread without crumbling.
This is very, very good cornbread! We had this with chicken-corn chowder. I made mine into muffins, though, as Mark didn't want jalapenos. So I made half the batch without. This made 12 nice-sized muffins. Thank you for the great recipe! :)
Great recipe. Let it cool for at least a couple hours before serving if you want to eat this with your hands. I mixed up some honey butter to spread on top for some added lusciousness.
I've been doing this recipe for about 4 or 5 years now. I just use martha white sweet or jiffy. Just add creamed corn, diced jalapenos, eggs, and cheese. I cook it 5 degrees cooler, but let it cook longer. I used to cook it in my cast iron, but it's just as easy in a disposable aluminum pan; I just coat the pan with butter before I put the mix in. Folks go slap stupid for it. I put it into a fund raiser bake auction last year and it only made $5. This year it went for $40!
Excellent!! was best I've ever had and I've eating a lot, very moist, nice jalapeno flavor! I made pinto beans with bacon to go along with it and WOW what a perfect combination


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Anyway, my husband got to scan everything like he wanted, and they gave us a little bag with a diaper and a wipe, coupons, breast pads, and a few other things.
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Very well drawn
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aww thank you very much! really you've done an amazing job! :3
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After my Heart Jewelry Inspiration post and my Heart Wire Jewelry, are you sick of heart jewelry yet? I kind of am! But I have two more pieces I want to share with you. Unfortunately, this post is more of just a show and tell. No step by step instructions. Sorry!
Heart Wire Ring
Check out my new heart wire ring (but ignore my uber dry skin!):
This piece is made out of 16 gauge, Silver German Jewelry Wire.
I started this piece almost exactly like my Heart Wire Hoop Earrings. I folded the wire at about 1/3 the length of the wire. I used the thickest part of my needle-nose pliers to create my round bumps. I crossed both ends of the wire to form the V part of the heart. I then bent one wire straight – this will be the wire that wraps around your finger. The other wire end was then wrapped around the other end and the excess was cut off.
I wrapped the remaining wire end around a finger mandrel. Make sure to use a size or two smaller than what you want. I finished the end by making a P loop. This allows for my ring to be adjustable. I then hammered my ring to flatten it out. After getting the look I wanted, I moved the ring down the mandrel until it enlarged to the size I wanted.
I hope that makes sense. Sorry I didn't take any pictures. I plan on doing a post or two specifically on rings at a later time.
Heart Necklace Closure
Here is the heart necklace closure I made for my heart pendant:
This piece is also made out of 16 gauge, Silver German Jewelry Wire.
I used the same exact technique for the wire ring, except instead of wrapping it around a finger mandrel I made a wrapped O eye (tutorial coming soon!) to connect to the silver necklace chain. I then made a hook by wrapping it around a pencil mandrel in a similar manner to my Easy Peasy Earwires. I attached a garnet swarovski crystal bead to the heart closure end so it will match my heart pendant.
Heart Pendant Giveaway
Don't forget that A Crafter's Dream Group Giveaway is going on right now! I will be giving away the Heart Pendant I shared with you last week, which is now attached to the silver chain that the heart closure above is for. Here it is again, in case you forgot:
So head on over to A Crafter's Dream Group Giveaway for your chance to win!
Heart Jewelry Round Up
Here is the round up of all the heart jewelry I made over the past few weeks:
What do you think of my heart jewelry? Hope you loved it! 'Cause I am done with heart jewelry now!
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