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F- 45 Solomon Tat (.8 ppg, 1.1 rpg)
C- 05 Assane Sene (3.0 ppg, 5.2 rpg)
G- 04 Calvin Baker (7.6 ppg, 2.4 rpg)
G- 15 Sylven Landesberg (18 ppg, 6.0 rpg)
G- 23 Jeff Jones (6.1 ppg, 2.1 rpg)
F- 32 Mike Scott (10.7 ppg, 7.6 rpg)
G- 13 Sammy Zeglinski (9.4 ppg, 2.7 rpg)
F- 12 Jamil Tucker (8.0 ppg, 3.9 rpg)
Sylven Landesberg -- Arguably the ACC's top freshman, Landesberg is having a stellar season as he leads the Cavs in scoring (18 ppg). A versatile wing, he's coming off a 19-point, 9-rebound, 6-assist effort in the win over Virginia Tech.
Virginia Game Notes
• Virginia is 9-13 (3-8 ACC) after a 75-61 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday night
• UVa is led by Sylven Landesberg, who is averaging 18.0 ppg
• Mike Scott has posted seven double-doubles this season
• As of 2/20 (ESPN Insider RPI), the Cavaliers' strength of schedule ranks No. 1 nationally
• NC State leads 79-54 (NCSU leads 50-18 in Raleigh, including 6-2 at the RBC Center)
• Last season, the Cavaliers won the only meeting between the schools, 78-60 at JPJA
• Today's game is the only regular season meeting this year between the schools
• Virginia defeated Virginia Tech 75-61 Wednesday night at John Paul Jones Arena
• Sylven Landesberg led Virginia with 19 points, nine rebounds and six assists
• Jamil Tucker scored 13 points on 4-6 FG (3-5 3FG) and 2-2 FT
• Freshmen and Sophomores have made 74 of the 110 starts this season for the Cavaliers
• Freshmen and Sophomores have scored 50.3 ppg (69.6 % of offense) and average 23.2 rebounds a game (67.7 % of team total)
• Freshmen and Sophomores have led the team in scoring in 19 of 22 games this season and led the team in rebounding in 19 of 22 games this season
• Six of Virginia's opponents are ranked and four others are receiving votes in this week's AP poll
• As of 2/20 (ESPN Insider RPI), the Cavaliers' strength of schedule ranks No. 1 nationally
• Virginia's first 22 opponents have a combined .662 winning percentage
• 22 of Virginia's first 23 opponents this season entered the game against the Cavaliers with a .500 or better record
• 16 of 27 regular season games will be against 2008 postseason teams (seven vs. NCAA teams, eight vs. NIT teams, one vs. CBI team)
• 21 of 27 games will be televised (the other six available online on ACC Select)
• Virginia has gotten solid production from its bench this season, averaging 26.0 points, 12.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists per game off the bench
• Virginia had 51 points off the bench against USF, the most bench points in a game for the Cavaliers since scoring 52 off the bench against Maryland on March 1, 1986
• Against Clemson, the Cavaliers got 46 points, 19 rebounds and 11 assists off the bench
• This season the Cavaliers have gotten 25 double-digit scoring performances off the bench
• In the last two games, Virginia has outscored its opponents off the bench 78-15


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Perfectly quick and easy. Another option is to mash/puree and chill for an extremely tasty bean dip.
Top Review by rebellemichelle
Loved these! I love the black beans you get in restaurants and these tasted just like it. I skipped the chilis because I didn't have any and I halved the recipe because it's just the two of us. We will make these again!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1 medium onion, chopped fine
- 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped fine (seeds removed if desired)
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
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- In sauté pan heat garlic in oil on medium heat.
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Last I heard, he's heading to the ECHL for the rest of their season/playoffs. Haven't heard anything beyond that.
Regarding his play - he's developed his offence more than I thought he would; becoming a leader on the blue-line. His defensive game leaves a bit to be desired, though. Not much of a hockey IQ and fans are regularly on him for missing something or not clearing the front of the net.
His potential is still there, but people keep mentioning his hockey IQ, or lack thereof. He's young, so lots of time; not overly concerned about it.
Part of the reason is that they have him playing to many mins in the game. he is on the PP, the PK and was #1-2 majority of the year. if he was playing a #3-4 with time on the PP then he would be way better. look at his rookie year, he was fantastic manly because he was #3-4 while playing with Ellis on the PP then he was given way to many min as well he came to camp out of shape in his second year and it took him half the season to get into shape
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|Remember the bad guys on the shows you used to watch on Saturday mornings? Well, these guys aren't like those guys. They won't exercise restraint because you are children. They *will* kill you if they get the chance. Do *not* give them that chance.
|~ Elastigirl warning her children about Syndrome's Security Guards
Syndrome's Security Guards are the quaternary antagonists in the 2004 Pixar film The Incredibles. They serves as henchmen to the supervillain Syndrome.
During his early days as a weapons dealer, Syndrome brought an island called Nomanisan Island, using it as his own base of operations. He then gathered a bunch of thugs and criminals, entrusting them to guard Nomanisan Island and to shoot any trespassers. They were armed with machine guns and carried security cards to navigate the facility, as well as a monorail system and flying vehicles. Their portrayal was considerably dark for Disney henchmen and they were willing to murder children if they turned out to be supers (as the director of the Incredibles felt that this was portrayed too commonly in media and that it was more damaging to children than helpful).
It is later revealed that the guards are involved in the murders of several supers, as well as Syndrome's true plan to stage an Omnidroid attack in a populated city, to which he can use to foil and make himself a hero so that he can eliminate the concept of supers from the rest of the world. They attacked Mrs. Incredible when she went to infiltrate the island to locate her husband, and later surrounded Dash and Violet when they accidentally triggered an alarm. As soon as they realized that they were supers, they began to attack them, many of which were killed in the process. However, Syndrome was able to capture the family, and has his men to hold the family of supers in gunpoint.
As Syndrome enacts his plan, the guards were shown eagerly watching Syndrome's Omnidroid attacking a populated city. However, the Incredibles escape and foil Syndrome's plot. The guards' exact fate is unknown following Syndrome's death, though it is revealed by a government agent named Rick Dicker that all of Syndrome's assets are seized, which may imply that the guards are arrested by the government and sent to prison for their crimes.
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Then we backed it up. It's one thing to go that fast, it's another thing to do it again. That whole weekend, we just kept hitting those same numbers back to back. In our third race, we qualified No. 2 again but the track temperature was over 130 degrees. Because we had no experience to run at that track temperature with this vehicle, as soon as I let out my clutch to get the car moving, it just spun the wheels and I got eliminated in the first round.
After that, our crew decided we needed to test in between the races in the same hot and nasty conditions that we're going to be racing in the rest of the summer. So in July, we went to some invitational drag races, like the one in Grand Bend (Ontario). We had the same hot conditions as before, again spun the tires and came back after some suspension changes. By the time we got to the third qualifier, we qualified No. 1. We came second in the final but we learned so much in that week.
Q: What effect has going back into racing had on the company?
A: I think it shows leadership that we've come up with a brand new car and team following environmental green practices. It's a bit of work to be environmentally conscious and still focused on winning, but we've done it.
The thing about racing is this: It keeps the mind going and it's taught us to overcome challenges. We're always building something and testing it. We're seeing what went wrong, what went right and we record everything. Then we take that data and keep making our changes.
Racing is absolutely part of our research and development. There isn't a race car in the world that has emission controls technology on race cars. For our last race of the year in September, we'll have emission control technology installed on that engine because we're so sure it won't affect the performance.
Racing has also created public awareness for us. It has let people know that we're reducing emissions from a race car and actually winning races. Go green, go fast.
Q: What's the biggest challenge in juggling all these different roles?
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SLIMBRIDGE CC are celebrating their 150th anniversary.
The club was born in 1864, which also saw the publication of the first Wisden Almanack – the cricketer's bible – with farmers and villagers playing cricket in Slimbridge before W.G. Grace embarked on his long and distinguished career.
Two events will be taking place to mark this significant milestone.
A special anniversary game of cricket will take place on Sunday, August 24 starting at 11am, where two teams made up of past and present players will dress in Victorian Cricket attire.
Slimbridge chairman Jeff Chandra said: "We should see a wide range of beards, whiskers, hats and belts on the day.
"I'm sure there will be some fancy blazers as well. We have a super day planned with the game, activities and a barbecue.
"It would be good to see anyone who has a connection with the club in the past.
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Football (Soccer)
Teams compete in 4 different league systems, the biggest being the (English) Premier League. There is rivalry between the four home nations. A huge part of the rivalry was Scotland fans booing British anthem 'God Save The Queen' (during Scotland v Northern Ireland in 2008 and 2011, as well as the Lichtenstein national anthem - that has the same tune to God Save The Queen - in 2010), after a British Football Team (Team GB) was purposed of London 2012. Scotland have also destroyed Wembley, home of England, after beating them. Some Welsh teams play in England. British football is also known for hooliganism, topped of with English clubs being banned from Europe.
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- Rugby
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Milla Jovovich Flashes Her Butt Cheeks on a Commercial Set
Oh how unexciting.
I always wondered… She was 15 when she did 'Chaplin', yet she had nude scenes. How was that legal??
Time to do some Googling!
She was 17 when the film was released.
She needs 25 pounds:
10 pounds of ass.
5 pounds of tits.
10 pounds of healthy meat for the rest of her body.
As a girl… you are aware that your dress may fly up. WHY would u literally go commando in a dress like this, and on top of that, jump up on someone? Ugh
If you looked at all the pictures, or read what fish wrote, you would know she is not commando.


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Works Cited
Bonsor, Kevin, and Laurie L. Dove.
"How the Electoral College Works." Howstuffworks.
InfoSpace LLC. Web. 25 June 2015.
step 1
step 5
at the CONVENTION of each party
the elected delegates vote for the party's presidential candidate
depending on a state's laws, the state's ELECTORAL COLLEGE candidates (which, as mentioned previously, are chosen by political parties) may be chosen here
step 8
first Tuesday after the first Monday in NOVEMBER (ELECTION DAY)
the GENERAL election (candidates of different parties are against each other on the same ballot) is held
Americans vote for the presidential and vice presidential candidates (POPULAR VOTE)
the votes for a certain presidential candidate translate to votes for ELECTORAL COLLEGE candidates who pledged to vote for them
Maine and Nebraska: two electors - statewide popular vote;
remainder - POPULAR VOTE of each of the congressional districts
the other forty-eight states: all electors - the POPULAR VOTE winner (by simple majority)
step 4
based on the pledged delegates, the candidate for each party may be predicted
presidential nominees (usually those with favorable predictions) choose a
vice-presidential partner
Background Information
the number of electoral votes for a state is its total number of congressmen (at least three)
the District of Columbia also gets three electoral votes
PRIMARY elections (election by ballot) and caucus elections (elections by in-person gatherings), which are special elections, are held by each party
delegates to the party's CONVENTION are elected (they may be pledged to vote for a certain nominee, or not)
depending on a state's laws, the state's ELECTORAL COLLEGE candidates (which are chosen by political parties) may be chosen at these elections, too
step 3
about a year before ELECTION DAY
hopefuls for the presidency go public about their intent to run
step 6
at the CONVENTION of each party
the elected delegates publicly announce/confirm the party's candidates for president and vice-president
step 2
presidential nominees campaign around the country to try to win voters' favor
ex. speeches, fundraisers
step 7
presidential candidate teams campaign around the country to try to win voters' favor
ex. speeches, advertisements, debates with other candidates
step 9
first Monday after the second Wednesday in DECEMBER
each state's electors meet in the state capital to vote for president and vice president
supposedly, the electors vote for who they had pledged to vote for, but not all vote that way
step 10
the electoral votes are:
- sealed by a state official
- sent to the president of the Senate
step 11
JANUARY 6 (the succeeding year)
all electoral votes are read in a joint session of both congressional houses
the majority winner (at least 270 of the 538 votes) is the winner of the election, to be sworn in on JANUARY 20
step 12 (if applicable)
if there is no majority winner, then by simple majority:
the House of Representatives elects the President from the top three candidates (each state gets one vote)
the Senate elects the Vice President from the top two candidates
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Summary of Season 1 (2009) - 2 discs
On her first day on the job, rookie detective Anna Travis wears the wrong shoes, throws up at a crime scene, and faints at a postmortem. Does she have what it takes to succeed in what is still mostly a man's world?
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Bathroom had shower with hot and cold water.
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Only two small towels were provided with is not enough considering they have a pool on the complex.
Breakfast was included in the price but after the first day we didn't bother anymore. there wasn't much to chose from and what was there wasn't very nice. So since we had the rental car we drove to the nearest Super Pola and got all the local dishes you could dream off for the lowest price in the area.
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Average: Average time in corrective orthodontic treatment for non-growing adults is 21-27 months, followed by a retention period. Please ask your Dentist to recommend a fully qualified Orthodontic Specialist who will do an initial examination (usually free) and then outline recommended treatment and cost. It's your face, seek quality care. ...Read moreSee 2 more doctor answers
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Snowflakes: Malocclusions are like snowflakes, no 2 are exactly alike. Is open bite dental, skeletal, both? Do you have palatal constriction? Is there crowding/spacing/rotations? See a qualified Orthodontic Specialist for initial examination (usually free or modest cost) for the best answer to your question as it pertains to your unique problem set. ...Read moreSee 2 more doctor answers
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Overbite: In layman's terms, an "overbite" typically refers to the upper front teeth sticking out horizontally, further than the lower front teeth. An orthodontist defines an "overbite" as the vertical overlap of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth. Get an opinion from an orthodontic specialist regarding the best option (it depends highly on the severity of your own problem). ...Read moreSee 3 more doctor answers
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|Can't Stop Stopara
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Can't Stop Stopara is the first episode of Scooby-Doo! Finding the Clues.
The gang goes to visit Shaggy's uncle, but an old creature named Stopara comes back.
Scooby and Shaggy are running from a half-man-half-tiger wearing a dark green coat and dark brown pants. Scooby and Shaggy trip over a stick (Fred's trap) and the creature jumps over it. It garbs Shaggy with its sharp claws and holds him against a stone wall. But the Man-Tiger forgets about Scooby who tries to run away but he hits the creature's leg, causing it to trip. Fred, Daphne, and Velma run out and tie up the creature. Fred pulls off the mask to reveal an old man named Mr. Fortess. He wanted to win the Coolest Pet Contest by kidnapping all the pets cooler than his.
A week later, the gang is driving to Red Right City, to meet Shaggy's uncle, Professor Pricks. When they get to Professor Pricks house, he greets Shaggy, Scooby, and the rest of the gang. He explains how hundreds of years ago, a man in Red Right City made up a story about 2 brothers, one called Stop, and the other named Stopara. One day Stopara turned evil and took over Red Right City. But Stop defeated him. But Stopara said "I will come back in hundreds of years, when you're gone!" Pricks says that Stopara has come back like he said! Fred decides to split up and look for clues.
Scooby and Shaggy are in Happy-to-Eat, eating. "Like this is the best way to look for clues!" Shaggy yelled. "Rook! Ra Row Rone Rachine!" "Like that's a great clue!" said Shaggy. They walked over to the machine, and Stopara jumps out from behind it. He grabs Shaggy and Scooby and carries them away. Fred, Daphne, and Velma are looking for clues. Someone tells them to leave. The person's name is Burning Blast. Burning Blast says "This is my house and you need to go before it's too late!" Fred, Daphne, and Velma go somewhere else.
Stopara and an army of creatures are cooking Shaggy and Scooby. When they all leave to get something, a man with a gold sword saves Shaggy and Scooby. He says he name is Sack, then he runs away dropping green rubber. Fred, Daphne and Velma are looking for clues. They see white and green fur. Velma says she has solved the mystery. Just then Scooby and Shaggy run over to the Fred, Daphne, and Velma and show them the clue. Fred says "It's time to set a trap!"
After a few minutes Fred gets Scooby and Shaggy to be live bait with Whip Cream Scooby Snacks. Soon Scooby and Shaggy come running out with the monster chasing them, but Scooby gets caught in the trap instead of the monster. Stopara still chases Shaggy, and Shaggy hits a wall and so does Stopara. After Scooby gets out of the trap, Fred pulls off the mask to reveal Burning Blast. Burning Blast wanted to steal gold and sell it. Professor Pricks comes out of a secret door in the wall and pats Scooby's head. "Rooby-Rooby-Roo!" cheered Scooby.
Cast and charactersEdit
- Frank Welker as Scooby-Doo and Fred Jones
- Matthew Lillard as Shaggy Rogers
- Grey DeLisle as Daphne Blake
- Mindy Cohn as Velma Dinkley
- Kevin Michael Richardson as Professor Pricks
- Michael Bell as Burning Blast
- Dee Bradley Baker as Creatures and Stopara
- Stacy Keach as Sack
- Stopara
- Creatures
- The Creatures were never unmasked
- Stopara was Burning Blast, who wanted to steal gold and sell it.
- Red Right City
- This was the first episode of Scooby-Doo! Finding the Clues.


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Identifying the needs of brain tumor patients and their caregivers
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The purpose of this study is to identify the needs of brain tumor patients and their caregivers to provide improved health services to these populations. Two different questionnaires were designed for patients and caregivers. Both questionnaires contained questions pertaining to three realms: disease symptoms/treatment, health care provider, daily living/finances. The caregivers' questionnaires contained an additional domain on emotional needs. Each question was evaluated for the degree of importance and satisfaction. Exploratory analyses determined whether baseline characteristics affect responder importance or satisfaction. Also, areas of high agreement/disagreement in satisfaction between the participating patient-caregiver pairs were identified. Questions for which >50% of the patients and caregivers thought were "very important" but >30% were dissatisfied include: understanding the cause of brain tumors, dealing with patients' lower energy, identifying healthful foods and activities for patients, telephone access to health care providers, information on medical insurance coverage, and support from their employer. In the emotional realm, caregivers identified 9 out of 10 items as important but need further improvement. Areas of high disagreement in satisfaction between participating patient-caregiver pairs include: getting help with household chores (P value = 0.006) and finding time for personal needs (P value < 0.001). This study provides insights into areas to improve services for brain tumor patients and their caregivers. The caregivers' highest amount of burden is placed on their emotional needs, emphasizing the importance of providing appropriate medical and psychosocial support for caregivers to cope with emotional difficulties they face during the patients' treatment process.
KeywordsBrain tumor patient needs Caregiver burden Quality of life
The focus of Neuro-Oncology at UCSF has traditionally been on improving therapeutic strategies to treat brain tumor patients. In addition to discovering and improving treatment, we recognize the importance to address the needs that affect the quality of life (QOL) in patients and their caregivers across the span of the illness. This study was undertaken to assess which needs were perceived by patients and caregivers as important and how well the needs were met to identify resources that could improve this aspect of care.
The incidence of primary brain tumors in the United States (US) is about 17,000 per year, with a case fatality of about 10,000 per year. Gliomas make up 80% of primary brain tumors and account for significant mortality. Gliomas can be classified as either low-grade (LGG) or high-grade (HGG). Despite medical management with surgery and irradiation the median 10-year survival rates for LGG range from 17 to 49%. HGG are extremely aggressive tumors and even with rigorous treatment, the median survival ranges from 1 to 3 years after initial diagnosis [1]. Due to the shorter life expectancy in these populations, understanding and improving the QOL is important to patients and their caregivers. Moreover, several studies have shown that improved QOL is associated with prolonged survival in patients with head and neck cancer [2, 3]. Therefore, QOL is an imperative area that should not be overlooked in the disease management of cancer.
Many investigations have been undertaken to explore the multi-dimensional QOL of brain tumor patients. The instruments most commonly adopted by investigators are the FACT–BR (Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy–Brain) [4] and the QLQ-BN20 [5]. The FACT–BR is a validated instrument and provides a comprehensive assessment of the emotional, social, psychological, and cognitive aspects of a brain tumor patient's life. The QLQ-BN20 addresses symptoms that are specific to brain cancer or its treatment. However, the FACT–BR and QLQ-BN20 do not examine the many other issues patients and caregivers are struggling with such as their disease management, healthcare and daily living needs.
Caregivers of brain tumor patients face unique challenges among caregivers of cancer patients [6]. In addition to cancer-related issues, they are routinely confronted with neuro-cognitive and neuropsychological issues prevalent among brain tumor patients such as alterations in functional status, cognitive status, and behavioral changes [7]. To date, little research has explored the specific needs of the caregivers of brain tumor patients, as most research is focused on improving patient outcomes (e.g., symptom management and QOL). Sherwood et al. [7] developed a conceptual model for providing care to a person with a primary malignant brain tumor. Their model described factors that may affect the caregiver's stress in response to this unique care situation. A cross sectional study performed by Sherwood et al. [6] identified that a patient's neuropsychiatric status consistently affected caregivers' depressive symptoms and burden. Schubart et al. [8] interviewed caregivers of brain tumor patients about their challenges and provided recommendations for improving the delivery of information about the patient's diagnosis and treatment, enhancing communication among patients, families, and health care providers, and providing psychosocial support for family caregivers. Northouse et al. [9] showed the following interventions: psychoeducational, skills training, and therapeutic counseling with caregivers of cancer patients significantly reduced caregiver burden, improved caregivers' ability to cope, increased self-efficacy and QOL
A study performed in Australia used the Supportive Care Needs Survey (SCNS-34) to identify the unmet supportive care needs of brain tumor patient and caregivers. This study found that patients frequently reported that they required support to overcome fatigue, uncertainty about the future and not being able to do the things they used to do [10]. Caregivers wanted help dealing with the following issues: their fear about the patient's mental or physical deterioration, the impact that caregiving had on their own lives, and the ability to reduce stress in the patient's life [10]. Leavitt et al. [11] described the experiences and needs of brain tumor patients who participated in support group meetings. They reported that support groups provided a specific therapeutic forum for patients with brain tumors and their families, especially regarding the difficulties of survival and maintaining quality of life after initial treatment.
This study was undertaken at UCSF with the aim to survey important issues of QOL thought to impact the lives of brain tumor patients and their caregivers. The targeted population consists of brain tumor patients of mixed types as well as their caregivers. In addition to members of the health care team, caregivers play an integral role in the treatment process of the patients. It is our hope that the knowledge gained from this study will help UCSF Neuro-Oncology and other clinics prioritize health services to focus on the important QOL aspects of brain tumor patients and their caregivers.
Patients and method
This study was conducted at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Neuro-Oncology clinic. The study was designed to enroll a heterogeneous population of primary brain tumor patients and their caregivers in different stages of the treatment process. Patients with any histological tumor types were eligible. The study was designed to enroll approximately 85 patients and 85 caregivers. This accrual goal was thought to be feasible over a period of 1 year based on the normal patient volume at our clinic. Patients must have had a histologically confirmed diagnosis of a primary brain tumor. Eligible caregivers were the primary caregiver of a patient with a brain tumor. No more than one caregiver for the same patient was included in the analysis. Professional caregivers who received financial reimbursement for caregiving services were excluded from the study. Other inclusion criteria for the patients and caregivers included: (1) over the age of 18, (2) English-Speaking, and (3) willing and able to complete questionnaires. Institutional Review Board approval was obtained prior to beginning the study. During patient clinic visits, potential participants were screened and identified by UCSF Neuro-Oncologists. Patients and caregivers who were interested and willing to complete the questionnaires were consented. Patients and caregivers were not required to participate as a pair.
Internal consistency: Cronbach alpha
Patient questionnaire
Caregiver questionnaire
Statistical analysis
Data were analyzed using the statistical software R, version 2.7.1. Summary statistics and frequency distributions were generated for demographic and disease characteristic variables. The frequency distributions of responses to each question were tabulated separately for patients and caregivers. The needs which subjects frequently identified as important but unsatisfied with were tabulated. The Wilcoxon Rank-Sum test was used to determine if subject's response to particular questions may differ by certain baseline characteristics. The association between two ordinal variables was assessed using Kendall's tau correlation coefficient when appropriate. It was also of interest to measure the level of agreement and disagreement between the participating pairs of patient and caregiver with regard to the common questions surveyed. The proportion of the patient–caregiver pairs whose difference in their responses was within one unit in the Likert scale was summarized; items for which the proportion exceeds 80% were identified as being highly agreed upon and those with less than 50% as disagreed upon. In addition, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used to determine if the responses from the paired patients and caregivers tended to differ significantly. Due to the exploratory nature of this study, adjustment for multiple comparisons was not made and P values of ≤0.02 was used to indicate statistical significance.
Overall 116 patients and 124 caregivers were approached to participate in the study but only 83 patients and 83 caregivers returned the questionnaires and were analyzed. Despite request, it is unknown as to why participants did not return the questionnaire as no follow up was performed. One patient was excluded due to not having a primary brain tumor. Sixty-three patients and 60 caregivers completed the questionnaires in clinic and 20 patients and 23 caregivers completed the questionnaires outside of the clinic. Patients who did not complete the questionnaire in clinic were given the option to complete the questionnaire at home and return it by mail.
Baseline and disease characteristics
Patients (n = 83)
Caregivers (n = 83)
No. (%)
No. (%)
Age (years)
52 (63)
22 (27)
31 (37)
60 (73)
68 (82)
4 (5)
Other or N/A
11 (13)
High school or less
19 (23)
19 (23)
Associate or bachelor's degree
34 (41)
38 (46)
30 (36)
23 (28)
Household income
Under $75,000
30 (36)
18 (22)
21 (25)
25 (30)
19 (23)
19 (23)
Over $200,000
11 (13)
13 (16)
Tumor grade (most recent surgery)
22 (26)
18 (22)
25 (30)
24 (29)
33 (40)
41 (49)
Unknown or N/A
3 (4)
Prognosis status*
Stable disease (SD)
75 (90)
72 (87)
Progressive disease (PD)
8 (10)
11 (13)
Receiving chemotherapy at time of form completion
32 (39)
37 (45)
51 (61)
46 (55)
Time from initial diagnosis (years)
In general, the questions in the DST and EN domains had the highest completion rates i.e., the non-completion rate ranged from 0 to 12%. Non-completion was more prevalent in questions that surveyed respondent's satisfaction level in the DLF domain with non-completion range (11–49%). Since 'not applicable' was not a possible response option in the questionnaire, respondents were instructed to leave questions blank if they felt that the question was not relevant. For the most part, patients and caregivers indicated the level of importance for all the issues with high completion rates.
Satisfaction of needs among patients and caregivers
Questions identified by both patients and caregivers as important and requiring improvement
Very important (%)
Not satisfied (%)
Very important (%)
Not satisfied (%)
Getting information about what causes brain tumors
Dealing with the patients lower energy
Knowing what foods and activities are good for the patient
Having telephone access to health care provider who knows me
Getting support and understanding from my boss or employer about my illness
Understanding what is covered by benefits/extended medical insurance
Caregivers needs
Areas caregivers identified as important and require improvements
Very important (%)
Not satisfied (%)
Knowing what symptoms I might experience and knowing what to do about them
Knowing enough about the drugs I am taking (side effects, timing, and amount)
Knowing enough about the side-effects of the treatments (e.g., radiation, chemotherapy)
Knowing how to help the person I am caring for manage pain
Knowing which member of my patient's health care team to call regarding a particular problem
Getting information about the support services available to me
Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act and how it applies to my situation
Getting help with financial issues
Having the opportunity to talk to someone who has been through a similar experience
Finding ways to help the person I am caring for maintain the independence he or she wants
Finding the best way to comfort and reassure the person I am caring for
Being able to speak openly about the cancer with the person I am caring for
Coping with the physical or emotional changes in the person I am caring for
Coping with the changes in my social, work, and family life
Dealing with the reaction to the illness of my family and friends
Accepting the cancer diagnosis in the person I am caring for and the uncertainty about the future
Support dealing with my anxiety or stress
Factors that may affect importance or satisfaction of needs
Exploratory analyses were performed to determine if the respondents' level of importance or satisfaction for a specific question differed by a certain baseline or disease characteristics. The demographic variables of interest included age, gender, education, and household income while disease variables included tumor grade and time from initial brain tumor diagnosis. Age and time from diagnosis was dichotomized at respective median values of the distributions. These analyses were conducted separately for patients and caregivers when appropriate. Older patients (≥49 years in age) tended to feel that information about home nursing care from community agencies is important (P value = 0.02). Patients who reported lower household income felt less satisfied with the level of support they received on coping with financial issues (P values = 0.002). In the emotional realm we compared the needs of male and female caregivers and found that females placed higher importance on obtaining support to deal with their anxiety and stress (P = 0.0006). Caregivers of patients diagnosed ≤1.6 years felt information about transporting to and from the healthcare facility and maneuvering around the health care facility is important (P = 0.003). There was no relationship found between the level of importance for any question and the tumor grade of the patient (all P values > 0.03), this may be due to small numbers of each grade and further evaluation is needed.
Patient and caregiver pairs
Sixty-one patients out of 83 participated with their caregiver as a pair. Among the participating pairs, we sought to determine their level of agreement and disagreement in satisfaction with respect to all issues surveyed. This subgroup analysis is restricted to the set of 28 questions that are included in both questionnaires. The baseline demographic and disease characteristics of these 61 pairs of participants were similar to those presented in Table 2 and hence are omitted here. For the purpose of summarizing the results, we defined "agreement" as the occurrence that a patient's response to a question is within one unit in the Likert scale of their caregiver. The questions where greater than 90% of the participating pairs agreed in satisfaction include understanding how doctors uses medical examinations (91%), understanding how to make appointments (91%), and feeling respected by the health care provider (95%). Areas that had high disagreement in satisfaction include: getting help with cooking, cleaning, and shopping (P value = 0.006), and finding time for personal needs (P value < 0.001). In both of these items caregivers tended to feel less satisfied compared to the patients.
Additional concerns noted by respondents
Our version of the questionnaire included a comment section at the end of each domain for additional concerns. In review of this section, patients and caregivers indicated information needs on the following topics: physical therapy, occupational therapy, holistic treatment options, mechanism of current treatments and recent publications, understanding the entire treatment timeline with various specialists and dealing with different medical opinions, applying to social security, and lodging near the hospital.
Overall the questionnaires were able to explore the needs in the general population of brain tumor patients and their caregivers. In addition, within this heterogeneous population, the needs based on demographic factors and disease characteristics were explored. The analysis of the participating pairs showed the areas where patients and their caregivers agreed and disagreed. These findings highlight that healthcare services should focus on the specific needs based on the individual patient and caregiver.
The questions generated by this study can be used by other Neuro-Oncology clinics to understand the areas in which healthcare services are lacking. Patients and caregivers at UCSF identified understanding decisions about treatment options as their most important need. Patients were not satisfied with their knowledge in understanding the cause of brain tumors—suggesting that patients are interested in participating in more epidemiological studies to help researchers understand the causes of brain tumors. Caregivers identified having the opportunity to talk to someone who has been through a similar experience as not adequately addressed. According to Schubart et al. [8] effective strategies in providing specific information include providing clear communication of information and presenting the same information numerous times in different formats (e.g. spoken, written, on the web). Thus several of the brain tumor patients' and caregivers' needs can be addressed through effective communication and providing information on available resources to them such as a nutritionist, social worker, and support groups.
This study demonstrated that the caregivers of brain tumor patients at UCSF need additional resources and information on coping with the emotional burden of the disease. These findings indicate that the information obtained during clinic visits is inadequate to satisfy these needs. Treating the caregivers' emotional needs can improve their quality of life and in turn improve the overall care of the patient. Since it is not feasible for most Neuro-Oncology providers to spend extensive time discussing the emotional impact of the disease with the patient and their caregivers, a social worker or psychologist, if not further psychiatric evaluation and counseling, may prove beneficial in helping families cope with a diagnosis of a brain tumor. The unifying theme in all the questions in the emotional domain is the caregivers' need to share the experience with someone else; thus, distributing information on support groups and educational sessions at clinic visits may be effective methods to satisfy this need. In addition providing information about foundations such as the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) or the National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) are beneficial as they provide support based on the unique challenges brain tumor patients and their families face. Creating a treatment plan that encompasses medical, psychological, and social resources may improve healthcare services to these populations.
In this study we also observed the needs of brain tumor patients and their caregivers based on the different stresses and factors that can affect ones' quality of life. It is important to realize the difference in needs among the subgroups within this heterogeneous population and deliver healthcare services on an individual basis. There is also a disagreement in concerns between patients and their caregivers. For example, caregivers would like more information about assistance with daily chores (cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.) because they are burdened with these responsibilities. In review of the comment section of the questionnaires, patients and caregivers indicated information needs on various topics ranging from support services as well as more information about the mechanism of treatment as well as recent publications in the medical literature. Designing a future study that incorporates these issues may create a stronger questionnaire catered to brain tumor patients and their caregivers.
Some limitations existed in the questionnaire design. The questionnaires were tailored for our patient population and were not validated. The questionnaires may not have included issues that patients and caregivers identify as important and unsatisfied. The questionnaires were also not designed to rank which needs were more important. The responses of the patients and caregivers are a reflection of their experience at the UCSF Neuro-Oncology clinic and may not be generalizable to other settings. Several of the questions in the health care provider and disease, symptoms, and treatment domains are site specific; thus the results may not be extended to all brain tumor patients and caregivers. For example our study supported Schubart et al. [8] findings that families need information to make treatment decisions, but approximately 75% of the participants in this study were quite satisfied with this need at UCSF. Another limitation was that our study only explored the needs of English-speaking patients and caregivers; thus religious, cultural and ethnic differences in patient and caregiver needs were not explored. Also, the results of this study reflect patients and caregivers of patients with good performance status and it is likely that patients with lower performance status and their caregivers may report different needs.
Recommendations for future studies
In this study, patients and caregivers were enrolled regardless of the grade of the patient's tumor or time point along the treatment process. Future work should look at the needs of brain tumor patients and/or their caregivers of a specific population at a standard time point. It would also be interesting to compare the needs from different population of patients and caregivers. The staff involved in enrolling patients and caregivers noticed that those patients and caregivers of patients with poor performance status or were distressed at a particular clinic visit were enrolled in much lower numbers, thus those who are expected to be most burdened were not included. It may also be beneficial to explore how satisfied brain tumor patients are in coping with the diagnosis of such a devastating disease and compare the results with their caregivers. We are currently surveying the social priorities and the psychological impact of the possible loss of reproductive function in female patients undergoing therapy for primary brain tumors. After identifying the brain tumor patient's and caregiver's issues, a study can implement changes in their healthcare services that target those specific needs and measure the change in satisfaction rate to evaluate the effectiveness of the method.
The results of this study provide valuable insight into the improvement of services for brain tumor patients and their caregivers. Caregivers experience their highest amount of burden in the realm of emotional needs, elucidating the importance of providing support for brain tumor caregivers to cope with the emotional difficulties they face during the patients' treatment process. In addition, it is important to recognize that health care services in these populations need to be delivered based on individual circumstances.
We would like to thank the American Brain Tumor Association and the National Brain Tumor Foundation for their support and providing a grant for the study. The findings from this study were presented at the Society of Neuro-Oncology Annual Scientific Meeting on 22nd November 2008.
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Porous 3D printed titanium hips can mimic the quality of real bones, and potentially extend the life of a hip replacement.
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A mechanical engineering professor at McGill University has developed 3D printed titanium hips which can fool surrounding bones into working harder for longer.
Why? Because a big problem with existing hip replacements is that they are actually too rigid, and take more stress than the living bones alongside them. This in turn causes the bones to weaken and deteriorate.
Over time, this can lead to painful joints and eventually the need for a second hip replacement. Not an ideal scenario if there isn't any living bone remaining for the artificial joint to graft on to.
Enter 3D printed Titanium hips. In much the same way that 3D printed implants can encourage bones to heal, the design by Damiano Pasini helps the body heal itself. As he explains:
"Because the implant loosely mimics the cellular structure of the porous part of the surrounding femur, it can 'trick' the living bone into keeping on working and staying alive. This means that our implant avoids many of the problems associated with those in current use."
Structure of 3D Printed Titanium Hips Resemble the Eiffel Tower
Pasini's femoral stem is fabricated with a hollowed-out tetrahedra design that resembles the porousness of actual bone, as opposed to the dense materials of current hip replacement technology.
And the design of the new hip replacement is echoed by the most unlikely of sources — the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. According to Pasini:
"What we've done throughout the femoral stem is to replicate the gradations of density found in a real femur by using hollowed-out tetrahedra. Despite the fact that there are spaces within the tetrahedra, these forms are incredibly strong and rigid so they're a very efficient way of carrying a load. Just think of the lattice-work in the legs of the Tour Eiffel."
As an added bonus, the 3D printed Titanium hips will also work with existing hip replacement techniques. This means surgeons won't need to undergo any additional training when they begin implementing the new hip replacements in the next three to five years.
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What retailers and their customers can expectBy Bridget Goldschmidt, EnsembleIQ
The following is an online exclusive and companion piece to Healthier Sales, which appears in PG's October issue.
One thing's for certain: Healthier snacking trends are here to stay. The companies Progressive Grocer spoke with for the October 2014 grocery article "Healthier Selling," were of one mind regarding the continued growth of better-for-you noshes, pointing to major factors they believe will have an impact on the segment, including convenience and portability, sourcing, the inspiration of flavors from around the world, better-informed shoppers, various certifications relating to items' ingredients, and premium products.
Joe Driscoll, VP of Marketing, Angie's Boomchickapop
"Choice, transparency, education and awareness –- that's what consumers want more of and what we plan to offer. Better snacking is on the rise, and we will continue offering better-for-you options to satisfy any and all tastes and lifestyles. Making intentional decisions about food choices is something we are excited to be at the forefront of, and we love that consumers are paying attention to this."
Paul Pruett, CEO of Mediterra
"Mediterra is one of the leaders as it relates to innovating the snack segment. … We plan to add further profiles in the savory category, and we expect to see the healthy snack category continue to grow."
David Levine, CEO of NuGo Nutrition
"The consumer is demanding healthier products. The retailer should be de-emphasizing the old-line high-sugar, high-fat products, and embracing more protein products that are geared to the varied consumer lifestyle trends and … better for you. 'Non-GMO,' 'gluten-free' and 'vegan' are some of the terms that will encourage the shopper to spend more dollars at retailers' stores."
María Becerra Gómez, Marketing Department, Olives from Spain
"We're going to start seeing consumers engaging in more snacking opportunities, both at home and away from home. And with Millennial shoppers making up a growing percentage of grocery retail sales, we expect snacking trends [will] reflect their distinct preferences: premium quality, delicious global flavors, nutrient-dense, social and sharable."
Marc Seguin, CMO of Popchips
"We will continue to see a pipeline of the 'next big thing,' whether it's an ancient grain or an exotic ingredient. Consumers are looking for premium and new, in addition to variety, so staying ahead of and dictating trends will be a competitive advantage. There will also be a focus in the category for on-the-go and meal replacement snacking. Brands that can optimize their offerings in terms of product and even packaging will realize additional growth."
Scott Jensen, President and CEO of Rhythm Superfoods
"We will see a continued focus on … nutrient-dense, often healthy vegetable- and fruit-based snacks; tasty better-for-you options in a more portable [format] is our focus right now. The people to whom healthy snacks cater are mainly the ones who are active and constantly on the go –- to be successful, our products must match their busy lifestyles."
Genelle Chetcuti, Director of Marketing, RW Garcia
"Shoppers are increasingly seeking out products that are better for them and for the planet, and as a company at the forefront of providing those types of products, we only expect that trend to continue. Shoppers like purchasing and consuming products they can feel good about, and we don't see that changing any time soon. We will continue to place a premium on using only the finest, most wholesome ingredients and will continue to seek out certifications that validate those efforts, such as Non-GMO Project Verified, gluten-free, and USDA Organic."
Rod Troni, CMO of Snyder's-Lance Inc.
"Continued expansion in fast-growing new categories, like gluten-free, popcorn and vegetable snacks, and a focus on origin, especially around natural and local ingredients, as well as on the Big 8 allergens, [with] both of these trends … driven by consumers' need for transparency, and advocacy groups drawing increased attention to their issues. Snyder's of Hanover will take [its] gluten-free pretzel leadership into new forms, sizes and flavors to reach a broader array of consumers."
For global insights into the overall snacking category, and what they mean for marketers, read PG's article on the results of Nielsen's global snacking study and the expert column on worldwide snacking habits by Nielsen's James Russo.


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Keeping a regular collar (also known as a flat collar) on your dog is must for any dog owner. In addition to a microchip, your dog should be wearing a collar and ID tags at all times. Even the most responsible pet owners might have to face the devastating situation of a lost dog, and your four-legged friend is much more likely to get home to you quickly if he is wearing a collar.
However, a flat collar may not be the ideal choice for everyday walks with your dog.
- Even a dog that pulls lightly can be at risk of neck injuries and other health issues due to damage from a collar.
- Scared or panicked dogs can quite easily slip out of flat collars.
- Prong and choke collars carry the highest likelihood of injury and damage to your dog, but even a flat collar can be harmful if you jerk the leash too hard.
Studies have shown that there are many health issues that can be caused from walking your dog on a collar, including:
- Hypothyroidism, which can be caused from trauma to the thyroid gland in the neck
- Ear and eye issues as a result of extensive pressure on the neck
- Behavior problems caused by pain or other physical injuries from the use of a collar
While it is important to keep a flat collar on your dog for identification purposes, it is a good idea to attach the leash to a back-led or chest-led harnessrather than the collar.
How Should You Choose the Right Collar or Harness?
You may be overwhelmed with options when it comes to collars and harnesses for your dog. Check out the links below to figure out the best (and worst) options for you and your dog:
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Is It Safe for My Dog to Drink From Rivers, Lakes or Oceans?
Any animal compelled to lap up toilet water probably has a cast-iron constitution, right? So what harm can come to a dog who drinks out of natural bodies of water? Plenty, as it turns out.
Outdoor water sources can harbor organisms and chemicals that can be harmful to your dog, some of which can put you at risk for zoonotic disease as well.
Some of the Risks
Here's just a sampling of what can lurk in outdoor water sources:
Bacteria. Water that's contaminated with animal or human waste can contain bacteria, including species of salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli and Leptospira .
In mild cases, these bacterial infections can lead to diarrhea (which could make for a long drive home from the beach, even with the car windows rolled down). Severe infections with these organisms can be much worse. Some of these bacteria may be shed in the stools of infected dogs, and improper handling of feces can potentially lead to infections in people.
Of these bacteria, infection with the Leptospira species can be especially concerning. These bacteria are often found in marshy or muddy water and slow-moving or stagnant pools frequented by wildlife, such as raccoons, opossums, skunks and rodents. Infection in dogs, if not treated early, can result in liver and/or kidney damage and death. Organisms can be shed in the urine of infected dogs, leading to potential infection in people.
If you live in an at-risk area or like to take your dog hunting, ask your veterinarian about leptospirosis vaccines. Although these vaccines can't offer protection against every subtype of these bacteria, they do help protect dogs against some of the more common ones.
Blue-green algae. Though not exactly a plant, these bacteria produce energy by photosynthesis. Cyanobacteria can form colonies of blooms that often float on the water's surface, especially during the hot weather of summer and early fall.
Dogs may swallow the blooms while swimming or ingest them when grooming their coats after being in the water.
Some of these blooms produce toxins, such as microcystins, which can lead to liver failure, and anatoxins, which typically affect the nervous system. Signs can begin soon after ingestion and may include vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, collapse and death.
If you suspect that your dog has swallowed blue-green algae, it's important to get him to the veterinarian immediately. No antidote for the toxins exists, but supportive care may help your dog survive.
Parasites. Outdoor water sources are also sources for parasites, including species of the protozoans Giardia and cryptosporidium. If your dog gets diarrhea after a day on the water, one of these may be the culprit.
Chances are, these parasites won't be spread to humans, but there is a slight risk for those who are immunocompromised.
Chemicals. Outdoor bodies of water can not only contain surface runoff from surrounding lands, such as pesticides and herbicides, but other chemicals like gasoline and oil from boaters.
Salt. Consuming a little bit of ocean salt water probably won't hurt your dog, but large amounts of it can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Dogs drinking ocean water may also experience diarrhea.
So What's a Dog Owner to Do?
When heading into the great outdoors with your dog, always pack a portable bowl and plenty of fresh water. If you notice your dog trying to drink out of a river or lake (or the ocean), lead him to his water bowl.
In cases where the water smells or looks dirty (as enticing as that is for most dogs), it might be better to keep him on shore. And if your dog doesn't seem like himself after a day on the river, lake or beach, take him to your veterinarian, just to be sure.
And remember: If you wouldn't drink the water, it's probably not safe for your dog to drink either.
How to Ease Separation Anxiety in Dogs
• Give your dog a minimum of 30 minutes to 1 hour of aerobic exercise each day.
▪ Work on basic obedience commands (come, sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay) for 15 or 20 minutes each day. Use rewards for compliance (praise, a quick pat on the chest, a food treat) rather than reprimands or punishment for lack of compliance. If you need help getting consistent obedience from your dog, work with a professional trainer.
▪ Wean your "Velcro dog" from being attached to you at all times when you're home. Use a baby gate to barricade her in a separate room for part of the time when you're home.
▪ Provide her with a delicious distraction, such as a Kong toy stuffed with a food treat (peanut butter is a popular Kong stuffer) while she's by herself. You can also use a "down-stay" or "get in your bed" command to put some distance between you.
▪ Ignore her for 20 minutes before you leave and 20 minutes after you return. Effusive goodbyes and hellos make a dog with separation anxiety feel worse.
▪ When you leave her alone, don't give her the run of the house or apartment. Instead, use a baby gate to confine her to one room, such as the bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen—wherever she's least likely to do damage or disturb the neighbors. Leave a radio or TV on very low to provide distracting background noise.
▪ Do not leave a dog with separation anxiety in a closed crate. Many dogs with separation anxiety have panic attacks when crated and will injure their mouths or front feet trying to bite or claw their way out of the crate.
▪ Don't use an anti-bark collar. It's unlikely to work on a dog with separation anxiety.
▪ Start a program of desensitization or "flooding." Flooding for separation anxiety would involve setting aside several hours on a weekend during which you enter and leave your apartment so often that you essentially wear the dog out. Leave the apartment every few minutes, on a varying schedule, for a minute or two at a time then come back. Be sure not to return while your dog is barking or howling, or else you will be rewarding her for that behaviour. If it's impossible to walk out the door without having your dog bark, you might have a friend remain in the apartment while you go in and out. Desensitization for a dog with separation anxiety involves giving her your customary cues that you're leaving—such as picking up your car keys or briefcase, opening the coat closet, putting on your "work shoes," and so on—without actually leaving.
▪ A DAP diffuser or collar may help calm an anxious dog.
▪ An antidepressant may be helpful for a dog with separation anxiety. Clomicalm (clomipramine) is widely used for that purpose. In severe cases and for occasional use, an anti-anxiety medication can also be given one hour before your departure. No drug can extinguish separation anxiety on its own, however. Desensitization is essential.
Excerpted from Hound Health Handbook © 2004, 2009 by Urbanhound, LLC Used by permission of Workman Publishing Co., Inc. New York All Rights Reserved Available wherever books are sold.
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Introducing a new Dog into your home.
Introducing a new dog can be an exciting, but potentially stressful situation. You may have children or other dogs in the home, and might not be sure how your new addition will fit in with current family members.
When it comes to introductions, advance preparation and patience will be key. Make sure your current dogs are able to cope peacefully around other dogs before you decide to bring home another dog. Multi-dog households can work well, but they can also lead to serious fights and potential injury.
If you have children in the home, teach them how to stay safe around dogs, and make sure your new dog will be good with children. Introducing a dog to a new baby is a delicate proposition – one that you want to get right from the beginning to ensure a special lifelong bond between child and dog. Introducing older children to a new dog must also be done with care to make sure that both dog and family members understand each others' needs.
Introductions should occur slowly and should never be forced. Dog-to-dog introductions are best done on neutral territory, and sometimes taking the dogs for a walk together first is a good starting point. Minimize face-to-face greetings as much as possible, as these can get tense quickly.
You should stay calm at all times during these initial introductions, as any tension can be felt by your dogs. If you are having trouble with introducing a new dog, find a qualified trainer near you to help.
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Awesome article on Body Language. The signs and how to understand what their trying to tell us 🙂
5 Apps That Could Save Your Dog's Life In An Emergency
1. ASPCA Mobile App (free)
The ASPCA mobile app stores and manages your pet's health records, delivers breaking news about animal welfare, includes a step-by-step guide for finding a lost pet, and tells pet parents what to do to take care of pets in case of a natural disaster.
2. Tagg (free)
Tagg offers a free app that syncs with their GPS Pet Tracker. Through the app, pup parents can track their dog's location and activity level. Should the worst happen and a dog get lost, the Tagg offers in-app driving directions to the pet's location.
The PetSaver app from PetTech includes detailed instructions for CPR and first aid procedures, as well as lists of foods, plants and substances toxic to pets.
4. American Red Cross Pet First Aid App ($0.99)
Another comprehensive first aid app, the American Red Cross pet first aid app includes instructions for handling common emergencies, tools to find the closest vet or 24-hour animal hospital, advice on giving medication, and more.
5. Buddy Rescue by VineLight (subscriptions TBD)
VineLight Buddy Rescue is an app-in-progress looking for backing via Kickstarter. If funded and developed, the app would respond to emergencies such as fires in the pet's home by notifying 911 and neighbors who could rescue pets even before the fire department arrives. VineLight Buddy Rescue also includes GPS pet tracking, as well as integration with other smart devices in homes to open doors in case of emergency.


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