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Loss Control 360 (LC360) is proud to announce our partnership with Guidewire! Guidewire is a leading platform developer that offers software to streamline workflow and improve systems for Property and Casualty insurers. Guidewire is a trusted resource for many of our clients. This partnership will significantly minimize the effort required to integrate Guidewire products with LC360 saving time and money implementing a cutting edge loss control solution.
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The team at LC360 is developing a Guidewire Accelerator that will be exclusively available to Guidewire PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter users. The Accelerator will provide the framework for integrating Guidewire with LC360, replacing the need for costly or burdensome custom integrations.
The Accelerator will lessen the amount of time it takes to have the two platforms working together. It will also lessen the investment that is typically needed in terms of custom coding to make the systems communicate with one another. Developing the Accelerator and partnering with Guidewire will ultimately save our client's time and money.
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Partnering with Guidewire enables us to integrate with PolicyCenter and ClaimCenter more efficiently. This ultimately allows us to provide clients with a complete, end-to-end solution for loss control. We offer industry-leading features such as offline-capable tablet apps, a highly configurable user interface, robust integrations, and a custom-tailored deployment methodology. All of these features set us apart from other loss-control applications and our partnership with Guidewire further diversifies the benefits we can offer a client as opposed to our competitors.
What's Next?
In October the LC360 team will be traveling to San Francisco to take part in Guidewire's annual Connections conference. We will be hosting a round table discussion and the conference is packed full of information about Guidewire and its features. For more information about the conference visit http://connections.guidewire.com/ and keep an eye on our blog for updates as we get closer to the event.
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The Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to be a USD 15 billion industry by 2020 with a 5-6% share of the global IoT industry. 4th IoT Summit 2017 confernce will further advance the dialogue around the Internet of Things spectrum from a (horizontal industry perspective), delivering exclusive, cutting edge content that is catered for CxOs, executives and business line management, as well as technology oriented executives. The event will focus on the rapidly changing landscape driven by the emergence of the Internet of Things extending to widely accepted models such as cognitive computing, edge / cloud computing, platforms, big data, analytics and much much more. The aim is to help move research forward to create newer technologies, discuss governance and policies and thus to create a roadmap for the evolving movement of IoT in India.
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Royals' Chris Getz breaks thumb, out for season
The Royals will called up Johnny Giavotella to replace Chris Getz at second base.
|Chris Getz's left thumb was broken on a bunt attempt. (Getty Images)
The Royals will finally give Johnny Giavotella a chance to play second base every day after Chris Getz was lost for the season with a broken thumb. Getz was hit on his left thumb attempting to bunt against White Sox starter Chris Getz in the fifth inning of Friday's victory.
Giavotella, 25, is hitting .323/.404/.472 with 10 home runs and 71 RBI for Triple-A Omaha. From May 9 to June 10, Giavotella appeared in 21 games for the Royals, hitting .217/.260/.261. In 46 games last season, he hit .247/.273/.376.
Getz, 28, was hitting .275/.312/.360 this season. He will undergo surgery on Saturday morning, he told reporters. Getz had taken over the team's full-time second base gig after Yuniesky Betancourt was designated for assignment on Aug. 5.
Royals manager Ned Yost said Giavotella will get a chance to play regularly.
"He'll play five, six days a week to start with," Yost told MLB.com. "Depending on production and everything else that goes into it."
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HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. - Any way you slice it, Remind will be tough to beat in Thursday's $38,000 allowance feature over the Gulfstream Park turf course.
For those who like class, Remind comes into the race off a tough neck defeat to the graded stakes winner Burning Roma in the Tampa Bay Breeders' Cup Handicap. got off a step slowly in the Tampa BC and raced toward the rear of the 12-horse field for the opening six furlongs of the 1 1/16-mile race. He advanced gradually around the final turn, then finished with a strong surge once he changed leads near midstretch. But he was left with too much ground to make up on the winner, who had drawn well clear at the sixteenth pole.
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Some in the Black Lives Matter movement maintain that the declaration isn't meant to mean that other lives don't matter, it's that "black lives matter too." Some are a bit more honest.
It's no coincidence that they're so offended by the more phrase "all lives matter." If they actually believed as much, they wouldn't be triggered into oblivion when its uttered. In fact, the polls show that the majority of african-Americans prefer to phrase "all lives matter" to "black lives matter," so clearly it's just crazies within the movement who have a problem with it.
One BLM protestor was spotted in the wild recently holding a sign stating "White Lives Matter Too Much."
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"If a certain group is undervalued, that means another group has to be overvalued," he explained. "We know that black and brown bodies are undervalued in our society. Maybe we should start thinking about not only who is undervalued but who is overvalued in our society."
When asked if white lives are over-valued and should somehow be brought down, the protester motioned while holding one hand higher than another, "I think white lives are here. Black lives are here," motioning lower, then while motioning with the high hand, "If this is it, then that's too much." Apparently this person thinks that equality can only be achieved by bringing people down, not lifting others up.
Who would've thought, the people calling for death to police, and black separatism, don't think too highly of white lives?
Oh – and just a random thought, if Black Lives Matter actually cared about black lives, why aren't they busy volunteering their time in Louisiana right now? There are plenty of black lives in need there – but I guess they don't matter if they can't be used to promote a political cause, and demonize another race.


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She was teasing him. Steve had noticed it the past few weeks. A sly look here or a subtle sway to the hips there. It was obvious the two were drawn together more than the others and undoubtedly an attraction was bound to come from their time together. But Steve didn't know much about courting women and Natasha was her own kind of woman, meaning: he was completely clueless.
Even despite his lack of expertise, he would have to be blind not to notice her advances. Or maybe they weren't advances but just new things he was beginning to notice about her. Like how whenever she was amused by his jokes, her lips would twitch up just slightly at the corner and her eyes would brighten just a touch. Or how she never lifted her chin to look at him, despite his superior height, but instead looked up through her long lashes at him. He now noticed her full lips and wide green eyes and how her hair reflected light, setting it ablaze with highlights of bright orange and umber. And once he had noticed these things, he couldn't stop noticing them. And maybe it was just his imagination but he could have sworn he caught her sending him long once overs and making an effort to move her hips just a little bit more when she walked.
The two had grown close, not needing to talk to feel comfortable around each other. They understood one another. Both were from another time where things were far different, where their situations were different and both had lost people important to them. Each had been put through hell and back and miraculously found each other, finally finding the comfort they had been longing for. Maybe this is why he wasn't ashamed when she would catch him staring at her, only giving him a mysterious smile.
The teasing had started when he had really begun to notice her, he supposed. Or maybe it was there all along but he just wasn't paying close enough attention. He saw it now though and it was driving him crazy.
It started with a few looks, looks he supposed she had always given him but never gave much thought to. Then it was touching. Natasha wasn't big on contact so maybe he realized something was going on when she began to constantly touch him, light brushes of her fingers across his arms, shoulders, neck. They were barely there yet they lit a fire of longing in him that he hadn't felt in so long.
Natasha's advances became painfully obvious the day they came back from a mission and were in their shabby safe house together, beaten and exhausted but giddy with success. Steve immediately sat in a chair positioned next to their "dining table" and ran a hand through his hair.
"We'll rest tonight here and head out tomorrow morning," he said, not even leaving room for argument. He didn't really want to go anywhere at the moment.
He caught Natasha's nod out of the corner of his eye. With a sigh, he leaned his elbow on the table next to him, resting his cheek on his closed fist and staring at nothing with half lidded eyes. That was until he noticed just exactly what Natasha was doing.
His eyes had glanced over her as they slowly moved around the room in an attempt to keep himself awake when they snapped back to her form. Her tight SHIELD uniform was just falling from her body onto the floor when his eyes came back and he suddenly felt very awake. He gulped just slightly, trying oh so very hard not to gawk. Even after a fight, she looked flawless, her skin a milky white, body curvy and soft. She wore lacey black underwear, attire Steve was sure was not SHEILD issued. She leaned over the bed slightly, searching through her duffle bag, taking much longer than necessary to find a comfortable tank top and sweats. Once she had she slowly slipped into them, giving Steve a very nice view of her long shapely legs, she zipped up the bag, tossing it on the floor next to the door.
Natasha was by no means stick thin and that's what Steve thought he liked most about her appearance. She reminded him of the women from his day. In the 40's, it was sexy to have curves and a little extra something and he had noticed that things had changed. But Natasha didn't seem to care because she had never made any effort to hide her body or change how she looked. Her confidence only made her curves all the more appealing.
Steve realized he had been staring, rather openly and quickly looked away when she glanced up, observing the wall opposite her as if he hadn't been ogling her seconds before. He missed the small smirk that stretched across her face.
With a sigh, Natasha sat in the other chair across the table from Steve, blocking his line of vision and he looked up at her face, hoping his guilt wasn't showing too obviously on his own face. She pulled her now long red hair to one said, letting it fall over her shoulder. After having cut it before, she decided she wouldn't be doing that again and let it grow back out. It wasn't quite as long as it used to be but it was getting there.
"I imagine the paperwork for this one is going to be a bitch," she commented, skimming over the original file the pair had been given for the mission.
"I think it'll be worse having to deal with Fury," Steve answered with a small smile.
He knew their slight deviation from the original game plan would earn them some points on Fury's shit list but he couldn't find it in him to care. The mission had been successful, abundantly so if he had to judge by the faces of all those rescued from the AIM prison.
Natasha raised an amused eyebrow at his comment, knowing he didn't care. They were so in-tune with each other at this point that just a look could tell each what the other was thinking. This scared Steve a little because he wasn't sure if he could hide his growing attraction to the red-head for much longer. And he wasn't sure how he would be able to handle it if they ever crossed that line.
Natasha's eyes flickered to his shoulder and he looked down himself, remembering the bullet that had grazed it. With a small inclination of her head to the bed, Steve nodded and she stood to retrieve the first aid kit from her pack. Once she had gotten it, she brought her chair over to his and sat, setting the kit on the table.
"Have you ever realized that you have a habit of forgetting about your injuries?" she commented lightly and he chuckled as her hand found the zipper at the front of his suit.
Steve was used to this. When one of them was injured, in most cases, they would have to pull certain articles of clothing from the other to get to the wound. Natasha had stripped him of his suit countless amounts of times, so, surprisingly, it didn't really bother him.
Natasha carefully slid his arms out of his uniform and pushed it around his waist. His white undershirt was dirty and stained with sweat, blood, and grime but he couldn't find it in him to be embarrassed. This wasn't exactly new.
She gave the shirt a slight tug at the bottom, giving him a pointed look and he rolled his eyes, reaching behind him to pull it over his head. She nodded her approval before finding the graze at the joint between his neck and shoulder. With a gentle prod, she observed his reaction to find him mostly unfazed and deemed it just a scrape.
"I think you'll live," she teased quietly, as she set about cleaning it.
Steve winced when she dabbed it with alcohol coated cotton swabs but smiled nonetheless at the joke. "You sure? I don't think I'm going to make it through this one."
Natasha glanced up through hew lashes, like she always did when she looked at him, a small smile playing at her lips.
"I don't know. It's a close one."
Steve let the comfortable silence wash over them for a few moments as he felt her spread some sort of cream over the cut. He could hear her opening up a package, probably gauze to cover the wound, and couldn't resist responding, wondering himself if there was more meaning behind his words than he intended
"What if I don't make it through?"
Natasha's administrations paused for a split second but she finished taping the gauze over his wound, her hands not leaving his shoulder.
"You can't leave me now," she answered, her voice light but holding a well hidden implication that Steve noticed immediately. "What ever would I do without my Captain?"
Steve turned to face her to see her looking him straight in the eye, her chin held high and her eyes holding a challenge. No longer was she hiding behind those tantalizing eyelashes but instead she was challenging him, the way she would if they were sparring, and Steve couldn't resist an invitation like that. So he leaned in and captured her lips in a soft kiss.
She was quick to respond, pushing back, her lips moving rhythmically with his. His bit of scruff along his jaw scratched at her chin and she found that she liked the feeling. Both of their lips were slightly chapped but were soon wetted by darting tongues. The kiss itself was innocent and rather short as Steve pulled back just slightly, his lips hovering over hers.
"Natasha," he whispered and she couldn't help the shiver that his low voice invoked. The want was so clear and it only increased her own tenfold.
Her eyes opened to see his intense blue irises watching her. The look was full of desire and need and she almost groaned at the sight but Natasha Romanoff had more control over herself than that. She couldn't help noticing the doubt and worry there as well and she wanted to kiss away those fears with everything she had. She wanted this, even if just for tonight. So she did exactly that.
Sliding the hand resting on his shoulder behind his head, she gripped his neck, pulling his mouth to hers again. She was leaning forward in her chair, hovering over his body as she deepened the kiss, this one far more intense than the last. Their lips fought for dominance, tongues slowly snaking their way into play. Finally, Natasha gave up trying to sit in her own chair and stood, lips still locked with Steve's, climbing into his lap, a leg on either side of his waist so she was straddling him.
Natasha wound her arms around his neck and his hands naturally found their way to her hips, sliding up her sides and pushing her tank top up. Steve broke away from her mouth kissing along her jaw up to her earlobe, giving it a small nip before traveling down her neck. His breath was hot as he sucked and kissed at her pulse. She sighed, her head falling back with her eyes closed and Steve was presented with a wonderful view of her cleavage. This time he didn't feel so guilty about staring.
His mouth found its way to the tops of her breasts, where he kissed each one lightly before leaning back to look at her face as she brought her head forward once more. They stared at each other a moment, a small smile playing at both their features. Natasha ducked her head for a quick chaste kiss, realizing this was Steve's way of saying, no more. He didn't want to go any farther.
She couldn't help but feel disappointed but she understood his reasoning as well. The whole thing had happened rather abruptly and to rush into something as big as sex would most likely be a big mistake. Natasha wasn't one to be overly emotional about these kinds of things but she respected Steve and didn't want to ruin her relationship with him over something as trivial as her being horny. Steve meant a lot to her; she had allowed him to come close and wasn't going to throw that all away because trusting him the way she did now wasn't something that came easy to her.
Natasha slid off his lap, her hand falling into his and she pulled him to his feet, leading him to the bed. He knew this didn't mean she was trying to convince him. Her smile was light and her body slow as she pulled him onto the bed, lying down next to his sitting form. He pushed his uniform the rest of the way off, left wearing only the tight black long briefs that cut off mid-thigh that he usually wore with his uniform, before lying down next to her. Steve was surprised Natasha was the one to initiate cuddling but he didn't pull away, enjoying it anyways and wrapping his arm around her waist, letting her hair tickle his nose.
The moment was one of the most intimate and sentimental either had experienced but they didn't let the thought scare them. Tonight was only for them, something peaceful that neither ever let consume them. They didn't think of the implications of Steve's arm around her or the way she thread her fingers through his across her stomach. It didn't matter—none of it. Because for the first time in a long time, Natasha and Steve slept through the night without being plagued by a single nightmare.
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This technology will basically allow the iPad to connect to and interact with accessories in new and intriguing ways never before possible. Here's a quote with several of the possibilities,
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India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) Exam Analysis 2017 – Indian Post Payments Bank (IPPB) has started its recruitment drive for the year 2016-17. This is the first year it is looking to conduct an exam to recruit Officers in Scale I, II and III (JGM Scale I). With over 650 vacancies announced for Officer Scale I post of Assistant Manager (Territory) in branches of IPPB, this new exam is suddenly very important. So it is very important to know the Indian Post Payment Bank IPPB Analysis of each stage of the exam. Here we will deal with Indian Post Payment Bank IPPB Analysis for Prelims Exam of the Officer Scale I exam.
Indian Post Payment Bank Analysis Officer Scale I Prelims 2016-17 Examination
India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) Exam Analysis 2017: India Post Payment Bank Preliminary Exam has started from today. The 1st slot of IPPB Preliminary exam 2016-17 was conducted from 9:00 – 10:00 AM. We are now going to share the detailed analysis of this slot. You can read here about the Exam analysis of the 1st slot of India Post Payment Bank Preliminary Exam 2016.The Overall level of the exam was Moderate. The analysis has been presented based on the reviews shared by our readers who appeared for the exam.
Let us observe the exam pattern of the IPPB Prelims exam:
There is total of 100 questions to be attempted in 1 hour. This exam is only for shortlisting the candidates for the Mains Exam. It included three subjects English, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning. There is the provision of Negative Marking also. About .25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. For the correct answer, 1 mark will be awarded.
India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) Exam Analysis 2017
India Post Payment Bank Exam Pattern –
S. No. Name of the Subject Maximum Marks Total Time
- English Language 30 Composite time of 1 hour
- Reasoning Ability 35
- Quantitative Aptitude 35
Total 100
India Post Payment Bank (IPPB) Exam Analysis 2017
IPPB Exam Analysis: Section Wise Topics
Cloze Test – 10 (Based on Banking)
Comprehension – 10 (Current Affairs based focussed on India-China population)
Errors – 10
Blood Relations – 2
Coding Decoding – 5
Syllogism – 5
Sitting Arrangement – 5
Puzzles – 10
Alphabet – 1
Inequalities – 5
Directions – 2
DI – 10 (3 sets were asked)
Quadratic Equations – 5
Simplification – 5
Number Series – 5
Miscellaneous Numeric Ability Topics – 10
Exam Analysis of Quantitative Aptitude-
The section included 35 Questions. As expected and predicted by our experts there were questions from Data Interpretation, Quadratic equations, Series etc. Given below is the question break of each topic in this form.
Topics No. of Questions Difficulty Level
Data Interpretation 10 Moderate
Quadratic Equations 5 Moderate
Series 5 Easy
Miscellaneous 15 Above Moderate
Total 35 Above Moderate
Analysis of English Section
The Section included 30 questions. Questions asked were easy to moderate and were not very complex. Given below is the analysis of topics in tabular form.
Topic Questions
Reading Comprehension 10 Questions (Based on Economy – World Bank Report) (Synonyms and Antonyms were asked)
Cloze test 10 Questions (Based on Pollution in China)
Spotting Errors 10 Questions
Analysis of Reasoning section-
Reasoning asked were moderate. The Section included 35 questions. The questions were not very complex and were asked from topics like sitting arrangement, Direction sense test, syllogism, etc. Let us see the topic wise analysis-
Topics No. of Questions Difficulty Level
Sitting Arrangement 10 Above Moderate
Syllogisms 5 Moderate
Inequalities 5 Moderate
Direction Sense 2 Above Moderate
Blood Relation 2 Easy
Puzzle 5 Easy
Coding- Decoding 5 Moderate
Miscellaneous 1 Moderate
Total 35 Moderate
Benefits of IPPB Exam Analysis 2017: It helps the aspirants who attempted the India Post Payments Bank Exam to assess their overall performance in the exam.It helps the aspirants who will attempt the India Post Payments Bank Exam in the future to understand the nature and complexity of the exam.It helps the aspirants to understand the different sections of the exam and also the level of accuracy expected from candidates.The post focusses on the exam analysis of the First day. A lot of Candidates appeared in the Exam and were nervous also as IPPB is conducting Online Written exam for the first time.


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Active substance(s): GALANTAMINE HYDROBROMIDE
Reminyl Pil UK MultiS 56ct 15052302253517
Package leaflet: Information for the user
Technical Info
4 mg tablets
8 mg tablets
12 mg tablets
Read all of this leaflet carefully
before you start taking this
medicine because it contains
important information for you
• Keep this leaflet. You may need to
read it again.
• If you have any further questions, ask
your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed
for you only. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm them, even if
their signs of illness are the same as
• If you get any side effects, talk to
your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible side effects not
listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
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1. What Reminyl is and what it is used for
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It is used in adults to treat the symptoms
of mild to moderately severe Alzheimer's
disease, a type of dementia that alters
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These effects are thought to be caused
by a lack of 'acetylcholine', a substance
responsible for sending messages between
brain cells. Reminyl increases the amount
of acetylcholine in the brain and treats the
signs of the disease.
Alzheimer's disease causes increasing
memory loss, confusion and behavioural
changes which make it increasingly difficult
to carry out normal daily activities.
2. What you need to know before you take Reminyl
Before you take Reminyl, your doctor
needs to know if you have, or have had,
any of the following
•• liver or kidney problems
•• a heart condition (such as chest
discomfort that is often brought on by
physical activity, a heart attack, heart
failure, slow or uneven heart beat)
•• changes in 'electrolyte' levels (naturally
occurring chemicals in the blood, such
as potassium)
•• a peptic (stomach) ulcer
•• blockage of the stomach or intestines
•• a disorder of the nervous system (such
as epilepsy or Parkinson's disease)
•• a respiratory disease or infection that
affects breathing (such as asthma,
obstructive pulmonary disease or
•• problems passing urine
Your doctor will decide if Reminyl is
suitable for you, or if the dose needs to be
Also tell your doctor if you recently had
an operation on the stomach, intestines
or bladder. Your doctor may decide that
Reminyl is not suitable for you
Reminyl can cause weight loss. Your
doctor will check your weight regularly
while you are taking Reminyl.
Children and adolescents
Reminyl is not recommended for children
and adolescents.
Other medicines and Reminyl
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are
taking or have recently taken or might take
any other medicines.
Reminyl should not be used with medicines
that work in a similar way, these include:
•• donepezil or rivastigmine (for
Alzheimer's disease)
•• ambenonium, neostigmine or
pyridostigmine (for severe muscle
•• pilocarpine (when taken by mouth for
dry mouth or dry eyes)
Some medicines can make side effects
more likely in people taking Reminyl. These
•• paroxetine or fluoxetine
•• quinidine (for uneven heart beat)
•• ketoconazole ( an antifungal)
•• erythromycin (an antibiotic)
•• ritonavir (for human immunodeficiency
virus or 'HIV').
•• non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
painkillers (such as ibuprofen), which
can increase the risk of ulcers.
•• medicines taken for heart conditions or
high blood pressure (such as digoxin,
amiodarone, atropine, beta-blockers,
or calcium channel blocking agents).
If you take medicines for an uneven
heart-beat, your doctor may check
your heart using an electrocardiogram
Your doctor may give you a lower dose
of Reminyl if you are taking any of these
Reminyl may affect some anaesthetics. If
you are going to have an operation under a
general anaesthetic, tell the doctor that you
are taking Reminyl, well in advance.
If you have any questions, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, think you may be
pregnant or are planning to have a baby,
ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice
before taking this medicine.
You should not breastfeed while you are
taking Reminyl.
Driving and using machines
Reminyl may make you feel dizzy or sleepy,
especially during the first few weeks of
treatment. If Reminyl affects you, do not
drive or use any tools or machinery.
Reminyl tablets contain lactose
If you have been told by your doctor that
you have an intolerance to some sugars,
contact your doctor before taking this
Reminyl 12 mg (orange –brown) tablets
contain orange-yellow S aluminium lake
The colouring in these tablets may cause
allergic reaction.
3. How to take Reminyl tablets
Always take this medicine exactly as your
doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check
with your doctor or pharmacist if you are
not sure.
How much to take
You will start treatment with Reminyl at a
low dose. The usual starting dose is 4mg,
taken twice a day (a total of 8 mg a day).
Your doctor may gradually increase your
dose, every 4 weeks or more, until you
reach a dose that is suitable for you. The
maximum dose is 12 mg, taken twice a day
(a total of 24mg a day).
Your doctor will explain what dose to
start with and when the dose should be
increased. If you are not sure what to
do, or find the effect of Reminyl is too
strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or
Your doctor will need to see you regularly
to check that this medicine is working and
to discuss how you are feeling.
Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking
Reminyl, to keep yourself hydrated.
If you take more Reminyl than you
If you take too much Reminyl, contact a
doctor or hospital straight away. Take any
remaining tablets and the packaging with
you. The signs of overdose may include,
•• severe nausea and vomiting,
•• weak muscles, slow heart beat, fits
(seizures) and loss of consciousness.
If you forget to take Reminyl
If you forget to take one dose, miss out
the forgotten dose completely and take
the next dose at the normal time. Do not
take a double dose to make up for a
forgotten dose.
If you forget to take more than one dose,
contact your doctor.
If you have a liver or kidney problems,
your doctor may give you a reduced dose
of Reminyl, or may decide this medicine is
not suitable for you.
If you stop taking Reminyl
Check with your doctor before you stop
taking Reminyl. It is important to continue
taking this medicine to treat your condition.
How to take
Take your dose of Reminyl twice a day, in
the morning and evening, with water or
other liquids. Try to take Reminyl with food.
If you have any further questions on the
use of this medicine, ask your doctor or
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause
side effects, although not everybody gets
Look out for serious side effects
Stop taking Reminyl and see a doctor
or go to your nearest emergency
department immediately if you notice any
of the following.
Skin reactions, including:
•• Severe rash with blisters and peeling
skin, particularly around the mouth,
nose, eyes and genitals (StevensJohnson syndrome).
•• Red rash covered with small pusfilled bumps that can spread over the
body, sometimes with a fever (acute
generalized exanthematous pustulosis).
•• Rash that may blister, with spots that
look like small targets.
These skin reactions are rare in people
taking Reminyl (may affect up to 1 in
1,000 people).
Heart problems, including changes in
heart beat (such as a slow beat, extra
beats) or palpitations (heart beat feels
fast or uneven). Heart problems may
show as an abnormal tracing on an
electrocardiogram (ECG), and can be
common in people taking Reminyl (may
affect up to 1 in 10 people).
Fits (seizures). These are uncommon in
people taking Reminyl (may affect up to
1 in 100 people).
You must stop taking Reminyl and get
help immediately if you notice any of the
side effects above.
Other Side effects:
Very Common side effects (may
affectmore than1 in 10 people):
•• Nausea and vomiting. These side
effects are more likely to happen in
the first few weeks of treatment or
when the dose is increased. They
tend to disappear gradually as the
body gets used to the medicines and
generally only last for a few days. If you
have these effects, your doctor may
recommend that you drink more liquids
and, may prescribe a medicine to stop
you being sick.
Common side effects (may affect more
than 1 in 10 people):
•• Decreased appetite; weight loss
•• Seeing, feeling, or hearing things that
are not there (hallucinations)
•• Depression
•• Feeling dizzy or fainting
•• Muscle tremors or spasms
•• Headache
•• Feeling very tired ,weak or generally
•• Feeling very sleepy with low energy
•• High blood pressure
•• Stomach pain or discomfort
•• Diarrhoea
•• Indigestion
•• Falls
•• Wounds
Do not take Reminyl
•• if you are allergic to galantamine or
to any of the other ingredients of this
medicine (listed in section 6).
•• if you have severe liver or severe kidney
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before
taking Reminyl. This medicine is only
used in Alzheimer's disease, and is not
recommended for other types of memory
loss or confusion.
Serious side effects
Reminyl can cause serious skin reactions,
heart problems, fits (seizures). You must be
aware of these side effects while you are
taking Reminyl. See 'look out for serious
side effects' in section 4.
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4. Possible side effects
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Uncommon side effects (may affect up to
1 in 100 people):
•• Allergic reaction
•• Not enough water in the body
•• Tingling or numb feeling of the skin
(pins and needles)
•• Change in sense of taste
•• Daytime sleepiness
•• Blurred vision
•• Ringing in the ears that does not go
away (tinnitus)
•• Low blood pressure
•• Flushing
•• Feeling the need to vomit (retch)
•• Excessive sweating
•• Weak muscles
•• Increased level of liver enzymes
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
possible side effects not listed in this
You can also report side effects directly
(see details below). By reporting side
effects you help provide more information
on the safety of this medicine.
HPRA Pharmacovigilance
Earlsfort Terrace
IRL - Dublin 2
Tel: +353 1 6764971
Fax: +353 1 6762517
Website: www.hpra.ie
e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
United Kingdom
Yellow Card Scheme
Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in
1,000 people:
•• Inflamed liver (hepatitis)
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5. How to Store Reminyl
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry
date which is stated on the carton and
blister after EXP. The expiry date refers to
the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via
wastewater or household waste. Ask your
pharmacist how to throw away medicines
you no longer use. These measures will
help to protect the environment.
This medicine does not require any special
storage conditions.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Reminyl contains:
•• The active substance is galantamine.
Each tablet contains 4mg, 8mg
or 12 mg of galantamine (as
•• The other ingredients are:
Colloidal anhydrous silica, crospovidone,
lactose monohydrate, magnesium
stearate and microcrystalline cellulose,
hypromellose, propylene glycol, talc and
titanium dioxide (E171).
The 4mg tablet also contain yellow ferric
oxide (E172),
The 8mg tablets also contains red ferric
oxide (E172),
The12 mg tablets also contain red
ferric oxide (E172) and orange-yellow S
aluminium lake (E110).
What Reminyl looks like and contents of
the pack
Reminyl 4 mg tablets are off-white, round
tablets and marked 'G4' on one side and
'JANSSEN' on the other side. Each pack
contains blisters of 14 or 56 tablets.
Reminyl 8 mg tablets are pink, round
tablets marked 'G8' on one side and
'JANSSEN' on the other side. Each pack
contains blisters of 14, 56, or 112 tablets.
Reminyl 12 mg tablets are orange-brown,
round and marked 'G12' on one side and
'JANSSEN' on the other side. Each pack
contains blisters of 56, 112 or 168 tablets.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Shire Pharmaceuticals Limited, Hampshire
International Business Park, Chineham,
Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8EP, UK.
Janssen-Cilag SpA, Via C. Janssen, 04100
Borgo San Michele, Latina, Italy or
McGregor Cory Ltd., Exel, Site 1 Middleton
Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 4RS,
This medicinal product is authorised in
the Member States of the EEA under the
following names:
Austria Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
- Filmtabletten
Belgium Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
omhulde tabletten
Denmark Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
filmovertrukne tabletter
Finland Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
kalvopäällysteiset tabletit
France Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
comprimé pelliculé
Greece Reminyl 4mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
επικαλυμμένα με λεπτό
υμένιο δισκία
Iceland Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
filmúhuðaðar töflur
Ireland Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
Italy Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
compresse rivestite con film
Luxembourg Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
comprimé pelliculé
Netherlands Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg,
filmomhulde tabletten
Norway Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
filmdrasjerte tabletter
Portugal Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg 12 mg
comprimidos revestidos
Sweden Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
filmdragerade tabletter
UK Reminyl 4 mg, 8 mg, 12 mg
This leaflet was last revised in June 2015.
More Information
If you are a person with Alzheimer's
disease or are caring for someone, and
you are in England, Wales or Northern
Ireland, further information, advice and
support is available from the Alzheimer's
Helpline 0845 300 0336 Monday - Friday
08.30 - 18.30. The helpline is provided by
the Alzheimer's Society, Gordon House,
10 Greencoat Place, London SW1P
1PH. Telephone: 020 7306 0606, Fax:
020 7306 0808,
e-mail: email@example.com.
If you are in Scotland, further information,
advice and support is available from
the 24 hour Dementia Helpline on
0808 808 3000. The helpline is provided
by Alzheimer Scotland - Action on
Dementia, 22 Drumsheugh Gardens,
Edinburgh EH3 7RN. Telephone (office):
0131 243 1453, Fax: 0131 243 1450,
email: email@example.com.
If you live in the Republic of Ireland, further
information, advice and support is available
from: The Alzheimer Society of Ireland,
Alzheimer House,
43 Northumberland Avenue, Dun
Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Telephone:
(01) 284 6616, Fax: (01) 284 6030,
e-mail: email@example.com, National Helpline
(open Monday to Thursday 10am -4pm):
1 800 341 341 or Western Alzheimer
Foundation, Mount Street, Claremorris, Co.
Mayo. Telephone: 094 624 80.
Fax: 094 62560.
Reminyl is a registered trademark of Shire
Pharmaceutical Development Ltd. in the
UK and Ireland.
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Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided here is accurate, up-to-date and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. This information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States. The absence of a warning for a given drug or combination thereof in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. If you have questions about the substances you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.


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Self Catering in Gwynedd - Betws-y-Coed
Areas: Snowdonia
Sleeps a maximum of: 2
Pricing From: £226.00 - 431.00
This 19th century stone-built cottage is in the village of Penmachno just 4 miles from Betws-y-Coed and has one double bedroom with ensuite shower.
Llannerch was originally built in the early 19th Century and has been tastefully converted to offer accommodation for 2 people; a haven for couples looking to spend some time together. Exposed beams, a stone fire-place and a wood-burning stove are complemented by thoughtful decoration throughout, helping the cottage retain much of its original charm. The accommodation is arranged in an open-plan style and even has its own balcony from which to enjoy a glass of wine or simply soak up the views of the surrounding hills.
The house was tiny, and cosy, and perfect for two. The village was fairly quiet and the locals we met were nice. It's in my favourite part of Wales, and an easy drive from Betws-y-Coed. A lovely relaxing break.
Dr Merry
The cottage was a very relaxing place to stay, with lots of things to do nearby. We really enjoyed the wood burner, which added to the nice cosy feel of the cottage.
Mrs Howard
Traditional Quaryman cottage
Situated in a small but historically interesting village. Initially felt very dark inside but that having been said and electric lamps having been lit it was perfect base for a visit to Snowdonia.It was clean and modern and had everything you'd needed.Front and bathroom doors were sticking but didn't spoil the stay It was pleasantly cool inside because of its thick stone walls but storage heaters and logfire there if necessary The little balcony was pleasant for breakfast and early evening reading No view really unless standing We didn't use separate garden along road positioned behind public toilets, so didn't appeal.Parking along road was never a problem. As advised by owners no shops and pub only open weekends,struggled to workout TV/DVD functions & no WiFi or phone signal either but we embraced it all !! Tip explore through village in both directions 3-5miles walk or as we did drive roads get narrow and you have to go through several gates but we'll worth the effort.Also check out history of village in church
It was a fantastic location - so quiet, beautiful, relaxing and peaceful, but not too far from Betws-y-Coed (ten minute drive). Lovely pub next door. The cottage itself was snug and cosy, perfect for a weekend for two. Loved the wood burner - lovely touch.
Miss Cunningham
This is a lovely cottage. We loved the balcony- a little sun trap. We would stay their again it was nice and cosy.
Mrs Valli
Services / Facilities:
Storage heating throughout, additional heating from coal-burning stove in sitting area. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, flat screen TV with FreeSat, DVD. Fuel, power & starter pack of fuel for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair on request. Roadside parking 30 yds from cottage. Raised wood balcony with table, chairs & wooded hill views. Sorry, no pets. Shop 4 miles, pub 2 mins walk.
Changeover Day
Double Beds: 1
Further Amenities:
Linen provided
Towels provided
High Chair
Get an Ordnance Survey map covering the Betws-y-Coed area.
Nearest AttractionsHeritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
Ty Mawr Wybrnant - 1.8 miles (Historic House)
Conwy Falls - 2.2 miles (Countryside)
Capel Garmon Burial Chamber - 2.9 miles (Prehistoric Site)
Betws-y-Coed, St Mary's Church - 3.6 miles (Historic Church)
St Michael's Church, Betws-y-Coed - 3.8 miles (Historic Church)
Dolwyddelan Castle - 4.3 miles (Castle)
Swallow Falls Waterfall - 4.5 miles (Countryside)
Bryn-y-Gefeiliau Roman Fort - 4.9 miles (Roman Site)
Gwydir Uchaf Chapel - 6.2 miles (Historic Church)
Gwydir Castle - 6.5 miles (Historic House)
Nearest Alternative Cottages
Penmachno, Gwynedd
Sleeps: 6
Stay from: £264.00 - 635.00
Penmachno, Gwynedd
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £220.00 - 526.00
Betws-y-Coed, Gwynedd
Sleeps: 2
Stay from: £221.00 - 410.00
Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.
UK Self Catering
England - Scotland - Wales
Popular Locations
Devon - Cornwall - Lake District - Highlands - North Wales - South West Wales


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The dual blockade of the renin–angiotensin system in hemodialysis patients requires decreased dialysate sodium concentration
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The study evaluated whether the dual blockade of the renin–angiotensin system may influence the sodium balance in hemodialysis.
The study involved 148 hemodialysis patients (male 85, female 63), mean age 59.6 ± 12.9 years. Participants were randomly selected to receive either angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)—subgroup A—or dual blockade ACEI and angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)—subgroup AA.
At baseline, in the A versus AA subgroups, the pre-dialysis sodium concentrations (mmol/l) were 137.7 ± 0.5 versus 137.9 ± 0.8, the sodium gradients 2.6 ± 0.5 versus 2.9 ± 0.4, interdialytic weight gain (IWG) (kg) 3.1 ± 0.2 versus 3.0 ± 0.3, and thirst inventory score (points) 18.1 ± 1.0 versus 19.0 ± 1.7, respectively. After 3 months of therapy, a decrease in sodium concentration to 134.5 ± 0.5 and the increase of its gradient to 5.5 ± 0.5 were noted in the AA subgroup. An elevation of mean interdialytic weight gain to 3.47 ± 0.2 and thirst score to 21.3 ± 2.1 was observed. No significant changes in subgroup A were found. One month of the dialysate sodium concentration being lowered from 140 mmol/l to 138 mmol/l was associated with reduced serum sodium concentration and gradient, decreased IWG and restored moderate thirst score in the AA subgroup (137.5 ± 0.6 and 2.9 ± 0.6, 3.0 ± 0.5 and 19.2 ± 1.3, respectively).
The dual blockade of the renin–angiotensin system affects sodium balance, increasing the sodium gradient, thus elevating thirst sensation and enhancing interdialytic weight gain. In maintenance hemodialysis patients treated with both ACEI and ARB, lowered dialysate sodium levels should be prescribed.
KeywordsSerum angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors Angiotensin receptor blockers Sodium concentration Sodium gradient Hemodialysis Interdialytic weight gain Thirst inventory
Intermittent hemodialysis (HD) is the most commonly used renal replacement modality. During thrice-weekly sessions, the proper fluid volume balance must be restored. One way of doing this is by preserving the optimum sodium balance, which depends mainly on dietary salt intake and sodium removal during HD sessions [1]. With this in mind, increased dietary sodium ingestion is believed to be the main determinant of interdialytic weight gain in HD patients without hyperglycemia [2]. It leads to uncontrolled thirst, thus provoking fluid consumption and excessive weight gain [1, 3]. Chronic overhydration linked to sodium imbalance shows a number of cardiovascular manifestations and other complications such as chronic hemodilution and dilutional anemia, not to mention hypertension, while its reversal results in a decrease in morbidity and mortality [3, 4, 5, 6].
The pathogenesis of thirst has not been clearly defined. Nevertheless, renin–angiotensin cascade activity, among other factors, may play a role by increasing sodium appetite [7]. Well-known antihypertensive drugs such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) may reduce fluid intake and suppress drinking behavior in hemodialysis patients, though this has yet to be confirmed [8, 9, 10]. Although their thirst-reducing potential has been widely discussed, the mechanism of their action has not been investigated. Hence, we assume that sodium imbalance plays a key role in the treatment of excessive thirst and interdialytic excessive weight gain with ACEI and ARB.
The aim of the study was, therefore, to determine whether the dual blockade of renin–angiotensin system may influence the sodium balance in hemodialysis patients and subsequently affect thirst or interdialytic weight gain.
Materials and methods
A prospective, randomized, open-label trial was conducted in 148 hemodialysis patients (male 85, female 63), mean age 59.6 ± 12.9 years. The mean time from starting hemodialysis was 13.5 ± 6.7 months. All subjects were recruited from the Dialysis Department of the Norbert Barlicki Memorial Teaching Hospital No. 1. The mean session time was 4 h and 15 min. The causes of end-stage renal disease included chronic glomerulonephritis in 36 patients, diabetic nephropathy in 55, adult polycystic kidney disease in 10, hypertension in 13, tubulointerstitial nephritis in 21, and unknown in 13 patients. The eligibility criteria for a patient to be included in the study were as follows: age between 18 and 80 years old, a fixed hemodialysis schedule of 3 times a week, and a stable clinical condition. The exclusion criteria comprised uncontrolled hypertension or recurrent symptomatic hypotension episodes, chronic heart failure (NYHA stage 4), severe acute infections requiring hospitalization and the administration of centrally acting sympathicolytics. All patients were advised to maintain their usual dietary habits.
Participants were divided into a study group—hypertensive patients (treated with combination of antihypertensive medication from 1 to 3 of type) and a control group—normotensive patients. Of the study group, two subgroups were formed by random selection of the hypertensive patients. The first (subgroup A) received a mean dose of 10 mg (single morning dose) of ACEI, that is, ramipril, while the second (subgroup AA) received a mean dose of 5 mg of ramipril in the morning and ARB, that is, losartan—a mean dose 50 mg—in the evening. These treatments allowed blood pressure below 140/90 mmHg before and 130/80 mmHg after hemodialysis to be achieved in all of the participants [11]. In both subgroups, antihypertensive treatment was not changed and doses were stable for the 4-month duration of the study.
The kidney replacement therapy was conducted on Fresenius 4008 dialysis machines exclusively. Standard bicarbonate dialysate fluid containing 140 mmol/l of sodium, 1.25 mmol/l of calcium, and 0.75 mmol/l of magnesium was used. The potassium concentration varied depending on the degree of the patient's kalemia before the session. The dialysis adequacy was assessed with a single-pooled kT/V of average value 1.1–1.3. The dry weight was established based on clinical examination, blood pressure measurements, and whole-body composition spectroscopy [12]. The dialysis prescription did not change within 4 months of the study, except in the case of subgroup AA, in which the dialysate sodium concentration was reduced to 138 mmol/l after 3 months of ACEI and ARB therapy.
At baseline and after 3 and 4 months of the study on a second mid-week dialysis session, pre- and post-dialysis sodium concentration and sodium gradient were assessed. All measurements were carried out routinely in certified central hospital laboratory automatic analyzers. Interdialytic weight gain, defined as the difference between current body mass and dry weight (IWG), and blood pressure (BP) were measured before each hemodialysis, and the mean IWG and BP at every stage of the study were computed.
Additionally, all participants completed a survey evaluating thirst intensity. The dialysis thirst inventory is a questionnaire which consisted of 7 items, each with a 5-point Likert scale ranging from never (1) to always (5). The results ranged from a minimum 7 points (no thirst) to a maximum 35 points (enormous thirst). The thirst questionnaire was conducted together with the biochemical tests.
Structure and clinical characteristic of the study and the control group
Study group
Control group
Subgroup A
Subgroup AA
Male (n)
Age (years)
60.1 ± 15.9
59.9 ± 11.5
58.5 ± 13.3
Diabetes (n)
HbA1c (%)
6.4 ± 0.6
6.6 ± 0.3
6.5 ± 0.4
Hemodialysis vintage (months)
11.1 ± 6.6
10.4 ± 5.3
10.1 ± 6.9
Dialysis session time (minutes)
250 ± 15
245 ± 20
255 ± 25
1.22 ± 0.12
1.21 ± 0.1
1.2 ± 0.08
Hgb (g/dl)
10.5 ± .1.2
10.9 ± 1.6
10.7 ± 1.3
Residual diuresis (n)
Volume (ml/day)
710 ± 110
690 ± 120
700 ± 140
Statistical analysis
The normality of distribution was checked by the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test. Comparisons within and between the study group and subgroups were performed using three-way ANOVA. The Fisher's exact probability test was used for gender comparison. Differences were considered significant if p was <0.05. The results were expressed as mean ± standard deviation. Statistical analysis was performed using Statistica for Windows software (version 10.0).
We conducted our study in compliance with the principles of the Helsinki Declaration. The study protocol was approved by the Medical University of Lodz Bioethics Committee, Resolution Number RNN 147/09/KE. According to principles of good clinical practice (GCP), the informed consents have been obtained from all patients prior their inclusion in the study.
Sodium kinetics
Parameters at baseline
Study group
Control group
Subgroup A
Subgroup AA
Pre-dialysis Na (mmol/l)
137.7 ± 0.5
137.9 ± 0.8
137.7 ± 0.6
Post-dialysis Na (mmol/l)
138.3 ± 0.3
137.7 ± 0.6
138.2 ± 0.4
Pre-dialysis Na gradient
2.6 ± 0.5
2.9 ± 0.4
2.7 ± 0.6
Post-dialysis Na gradient
2.1 ± 0.5
2.0 ± 0.3
1.94 ± 0.5
Interdialytic weight gain (kg)
3.1 ± 0.2
3.0 ± 0.3
2.97 ± 0.4
Thirst score (pts)
18.1 ± 1.0
19.0 ± 1.7
18.6 ± 1.6
Systolic pressure (mmHg)
127 ± 12
128 ± 14
122 ± 9
Diasystolic pressure (mmHg)
78 ± 17
79 ± 12
76 ± 10
Parameters after 3 months of treatment
Study group
Control group
Subgroup A
Subgroup AA
Pre-dialysis Na (mmol/l)
137.5 ± 0.4*
134.5 ± 0.5*'**
137.5 ± 0.7**
Post-dialysis Na (mmol/l)
138.0 ± 0.4*
136.5 ± 0.3*'**
138.1 ± 0.3**
Pre-dialysis Na gradient
2.46 ± 0.4*
5.5 ± 0.5*'**
2.3 ± 0.7**
Post-dialysis Na gradient
1.96 ± 0.4*
3.5 ± 0.2*'**
1.86 ± 0.3**
Interdialytic weight gain (kg)
2.85 ± 0.1*
3.47 ± 0.2*'**
2.91 ± 0.3**
Thirst score (pts)
17.6 ± 1.1*
21.3 ± 2.1*'**
18.4 ± 1.4**
Systolic pressure (mmHg)
125 ± 11*
130 ± 10*'**
124 ± 14**
Diasystolic pressure (mmHg)
75 ± 14
78 ± 13
76 ± 12
Parameters at the end of fourth month
Study group
Control group
Subgroup A
Subgroup AA
Pre-dialysis Na (mmol/l)
137.2 ± 0.4
137.5 ± 0.6
137.4 ± 0.7
Post-dialysis Na (mmol/l)
138.1 ± 0.2
137.9 ± 0.5
138.1 ± 0.6
Pre-dialysis Na gradient
2.8 ± 0.7
2.9 ± 0.6
2.8 ± 0.8
Post-dialysis Na gradient
2.2 ± 0.5
2.1 ± 0.4
2.0 ± 0.3
Interdialytic weight gain (kg)
2.9 ± 0.2
3.0 ± 0.5
2.9 ± 0.4
Thirst score (pts)
19.1 ± 1.1
19.2 ± 1.3
18.8 ± 1.2
Systolic pressure (mmHg)
125 ± 13
127 ± 15
122 ± 10
Diasystolic pressure (mmHg)
76 ± 12
77 ± 13
75 ± 8
Sodium gradient
The initial pre- and post-dialysis sodium gradients were comparable in the study and control groups. Although a dual blockade of the renin–angiotensin system was seen to significantly increase pre- and post-dialysis sodium gradients in month 3 of treatment, the reduction of dialysate sodium decreased Na gradients in the AA subgroup. The results are collected in Tables 2, 3, and 4.
Blood pressure, interdialytic weight gain, and thirst
At baseline, mean systolic and diasystolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients (subgroups A vs. AA) were similar. After 3 months of therapy with ACEI and ARB, blood pressure did not change, although systolic BP was significantly higher than in patients in subgroup A (p < 0.01). Although at the end of the study (month 4) blood pressure was comparable in both subgroups (p > 0.05) and systolic BP in subgroup, AA was significantly decreased in comparison with month 3 (p < 0.05). Twenty-six hypotension episodes, defined as a fall of BP below 90 mmHg or a decrease ≥20 mmHg from the pre-dialysis blood pressure, were observed in subgroup AA during the trial. In patients treated with a single blockade (ACEI), twenty-one hypotension episodes were noted. This difference was not found to be statistically significant.
The mean interdialytic weight in subgroup A did not differ at baseline in comparison with AA but after 3 months of therapy in patients with dual blockade, IWG was raised (p < 0.05) and was significantly higher in subgroup AA than in subgroup A (p < 0.01). At the end of the study, the mean IWG of the subjects in subgroup AA was comparable to that of subgroup A and to results noted in AA at baseline (all p > 0.05).
The initial mean thirst scores did not differ significantly between subgroups (p > 0.05); however, an assessment after 3 months of treatment indicated a significant increase in the AA subgroup (p < 0.05). In comparison with the control and subgroup A, the mean thirst score was significantly higher (p < 0.01). At the end of the treatment period, no differences between study groups and baseline results were observed (p > 0.05).
Since excessive thirst and IWG were first defined as being strictly connected items which commonly occur in hemodialysis patients [16], various intervention strategies have been evaluated [8, 10, 17].
The influence of ACEI on IWG and thirst has been widely examined, and it was believed to play a positive role in the reduction of IWG [8, 10] although with some reservations [17]. Unfortunately, earlier studies had many limitations: mainly small numbers of participants or no wash-out period.
Also, some studies attempted to establish whether therapy with angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) could reduce thirst and IWG [10]. Although the effectiveness of ACEI use in the reduction of thirst and IWG may be open for discussion, ARB seems to be ineffective [10, 18]. The only confirmed effect of ACEI and ARB administration was a reduction in angiotensin II and aldosterone level, as well as pseudo-normalization after drug withdrawal [8, 10]. Furthermore, studies on the administration of angiotensin receptor antagonists in hemodialysis patients are unsatisfactory due to their limited scope, in that they focus mainly on their safety [19].
Although the dual RAA blockade is not commonly administered, there are good theoretical reasons why combination therapy with ACEI inhibitors, and the use of ARB to block the binding of angiotensin II with its receptor, provides a more complete blockade of angiotensin effects. The ValHeFT study analyzed the benefits of the addition of valsartan to ACE inhibitor in 3034 chronic heart failure (CHF) patients [20]. It showed a significant decrease in the morbidity endpoints [20] and resulted in the reduction of cardiovascular death and hospitalization rates [20, 21]. Fluid overload and secondary CHF due to left ventricle hypertrophy are typical of maintaining hemodialysis patients, particularly in interdialysis periods, so that the introduction of a dual RAA blockade to those patients may be beneficial.
The decrease in renal salt and water excretion may lead to hypertension and, particularly, hypervolemia [1, 3] as well as thirst and fluid overload [22] in hemodialysis patients, while a reduction of dialysate sodium or dietary intake should, hence, improve the patient's status. However, the important question is whether the reduction is beneficial to all dialysis patients, including those who are normotensive, those who are hypotensive, and those who lose renal salt [23]. Some authors indicate that no controlled studies of sufficient quality are available [24]. Therefore, it remains unclear what the most appropriate strategies for optimizing sodium corrections are and for whom they would be beneficial.
In our study, at baseline, the dialysate sodium concentration was set at 140 mmol/l, which generated a positive pre- and post-dialysis dialysate to the plasma sodium gradients which ranged from 2.6 in subgroup A to 2.9 in subgroup AA. Such a reduced Na gradient is associated with a significantly reduced thirst score and interdialytic weight gain [25, 26] and does not exacerbate intradialytic hypotension [27, 28].
After 3 months of treatment with a dual blockade of the renin–angiotensin system, pre- and post-dialysis sodium serum concentrations were lower than at baseline and decreased in subgroup AA in comparison with subgroup A and the control group. As a result, computed pre- and post-dialysis sodium gradients were higher. To maintain the osmolar set point, a positive dialysate to plasma Na gradient of over 3 mEq/l is associated with sodium retention and proportional fluid ingestion [26, 29]. Furthermore, the thirst score was increased up to a mean of 21.3 points, that is, from moderate to high, and elevated in comparison with the findings from subgroup A and the control group. Subsequently in the AA subgroup, an increase in mean IWG was observed, and despite a more efficient dual blockade of the renin–angiotensin system, elevated values for mean systolic blood pressure were noted.
A possible reason for these observations is that the introduction of ARB to the treatment impairs the sodium balance and switches the sodium set point, increasing its gradient and inducing post-dialysis thirst sensation and excessive fluid ingestion, thus leading to hypervolemia. It is worth noting that sodium removal during hemodialysis relies on both convective losses (78 %) and diffusive losses (22 %) [25]. In addition, increased IWG was found to result in sodium dilution and augmented ultrafiltration in the AA subgroup. Furthermore, enhanced IWG itself leads to a progressive increase of the sodium gradient.
Several studies have shown the ability of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors to suppress thirst and effectively reduce interdialytic weight gain by modifying improper drinking behaviors in maintaining hemodialysis patients [8, 9]. In contrast, Masajtis et al. showed that adding an ARB to chronic ACEI therapy did not reduce the thirst sensation nor IWG in those patients [10].
Lack of effectiveness of ARB therapy in reducing thirst may play a pivotal role in both the increased IWG and lower pre-dialysis serum sodium concentrations noticed in our AA subgroup (those subjected to ACEI and ARB treatment). The double blockade of RAA has two further effects: not only does it increase plasma renin activity, but it also raises the angiotensin II serum concentration: Angiotensin II is synthesized by chymases (the angiotensin escape phenomenon) and cannot be bound to receptors already blocked by ARB. All of these factors exacerbate the thirst felt by hemodialysis patients [30, 31]. The consequent excessive water consumption by the patient may lead to electrolyte dilution and lower serum sodium concentration as a result.
Interestingly, a 1-month prescription of 138 mmol/l dialysate sodium allowed sodium balance normalization to be achieved, average interdialytic weight gain to be restored, thirst score to be reduced, and systolic blood pressure to be decreased. No further changes in antihypertensive treatment were needed.
However, there is still a need to explain the paradox of the "reversed" effect of a lowered sodium concentration in the dialysate: the greater the sodium gradient, the higher the IWG value [25, 26]. The reduction of sodium in the dialysate normalizes its gradient, which diminishes the sensation of thirst and excessive drinking related to the lowered serum sodium concentration due to serum dilution. An adjustment of dialysate sodium level seems to lead to stabilization of sodium levels in the serum, which would explain the nature of the decreased sodium gradient seen in subgroup AA, and its impact on the variables assessed in this study. This observation also confirms that a proper sodium gradient is of importance in helping chronic dialysis patients to maintain a correct sodium balance and prevent excessive fluid intake [32].
Study limitations
The open-label design of the study. Also, the administration of numerous drugs may influence the thirst, IWG, and sodium balance [33]; for that reason, no changes in concomitant medications in any of subjects were made. The thirst assessment based on the dialysis thirst inventory was performed without an evaluation of xerostomia; however, we assumed that thirst is a subjective feeling and self-reporting methods seem to be the most appropriate.
The dual blockade of the renin–angiotensin system affects sodium balance, increasing the sodium gradient, thus elevating thirst sensation and enhancing interdialytic weight gain. In maintenance hemodialysis patients treated with both ACEI and ARB, lowered dialysate sodium concentration should be prescribed.
Conflict of interest
The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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ALAN Dodd dominated the racing at Fiddlers Ferry Sailing Club, handling the conditions well to win all three events.
Dodd and his Laser 153632 opened with a win in the Mersey Basin Trophy, taking the race by six minutes from Geoff Plant with Tony Tomlinson a further two minutes behind.
Next up was the Commodores Shield, with Dodd's Laser coping with the winds to narrowly beat the Falcon of Tomlinson and Albacore of Dave Irving.
The final race of the day saw Dodd take a strong lead and held on for the win, although Phil Wishart put in an impressive performance to finish fifth.


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I'm black, and I'm attracted to white guys. The majority of the population in the country where I live is white.
Most of the people I met at school and also in college were white.
So, I think if I had more black people around me, I wouldn't be attracted to white guys.
Do you believe I'm right? Or do you think that my attraction towards them has nothing to do with the environment I'm in?
Feel free to share your thoughts and give me details, I will appreciate it.
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In a way.
I mean, anyone I am attracted to is someone I've seen, so chances are they're "in my environment".
Also, if you grow up around the same type of people, it's possible you'll just become used to that, and be attracted to those types of people.
However, for example, I have never crushed on a black girl. Does this mean I would never crush on a black girl? No. I just don't have a large enough selection of black girls in my environment, so the CHANCES that I crush on a black girl are way lower than the chances I crush on a white girl.11|00|0
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I'm in your situation now, and that's why I think I'm attracted to white guys. One school I went to was mostly Latino, and during that time that's mostly who I was interested in. We're comfortable around familiarity, and there's nothing wrong with that. It is dangerous, however, to be self-hating, which I'm not saying you are. I once had a black friend who thought everyone who was slightly brown was ugly and thought white people were the best. That's when there's a problem.11|00|0
I understand you. Yes, I know some people are self-haters. But I'm not like that.
I'm happy with who I am and I don't think non-white people are ugly and white people are the best.
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It's doubtful you'll end up with a guy like that if you love yourself. There was this guy in HS who said extremely racist things and made black jokes. Then he would flirt with me all the time, and it took everything in me not to punch him in the face. That friend I was telling you about was always facebook messaging him and he would tell her he liked her butt. Those kinds of guys are easy to spot, especially if you let your family and friends get the know the person you're dating. You'll be okay.
I guess you're right. I used to have low self-esteem, but I'm learning to love myself. I'm getting better.
This guy was an asshole! I could never talk to someone like that. If I were you, I would feel the same way. I can see why your friend used to chat with him. Since she was a self-hater. It's really sad.
That's true, it's easy to spot them. And the last thing you said is also true.
But if I won't let my family know who I am dating. I will only tell my friends. I can't tell anything to my family.


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A 7.3 magnitude quake struck off Japan's eastern coast, triggering a small tsunami and sparking evacuations.
A one-metre wave hit Ishinomaki in Miyagi Prefecture and many people heeded calls to move to higher ground before all alerts were later lifted.
According to the US Geological Survey, there were no immediate reports of any fatalities after the 7.3-magnitude quake that was followed by a 6.2 aftershock.
The quakes epicentre was about 245km south-east of Kamiashi at a depth of about 36km,.
Miyagi was hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.


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